A Tribute to my Best Friend Nikolas Moralez It has been 5 years since my best friend Nikolas Moralez left this world and became my forever guiding angel. Nik, you were my best friend since 3rd grade at St. Mary’s Catholic School. We were always together and did some stupid and funny things together. Lunch time and PE at St. Mary’s Catholic School was fun. We got in trouble a lot for talking in class. We just had too much to talk about. We were very lucky our parents sent us to Bonham Jr. High together. Our friendship continued at Bonham. The sleepover and going to the movies were always a fun time. We always had a reason to laugh and would tell funny stories of stupid things we did. On May 31, 2012 a part of me was taken away. It was our last day of Junior High at Bonham and we had big plans for Permian High School. We spent the whole day on May 31, 2012 together since we didn’t have classes. A few hours we were both picked up from school, the cold hand of death snatched you away. I didn’t believe you were gone and I just wanted to get to the hospital in time to tell you how I loved you and will miss you. I think about you every day when I look at our silly hat picture on the wall of my room. It makes me smile. I wanted my mom to honor you in this track meet today, so your memory will last for a long time. Nik, I really miss you but God knows best. May you continue to rest in heaven while you remain our guardian angel on earth.
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Always your friend, Dexter Neboh
Welcome! Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 Nikolas Moralez, age 14, was involved in a car accident and passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012. Nikolas was born January 17, 1998 and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School grade 3 through 6 and Bonham Jr. High school 7th and 8th grade.
Our Nikolas Moralez “Forever Young” In Memory Rest in Peace Nik
Nik’s favorite pastimes were golfing, hanging out with his friends and entertaining his 23 month old niece. He was involved in many sports and was a member of the Permian High School Golf team. Nikolas was an inspiration to all his family and friends. He was a gentle, kind soul that people would naturally gravitate toward. He took from no one but gave to everyone. He had a smile that lit up a room. He serves as a pillar for those he’s left behind and he will remain in our hearts, forever young. Thank you for attending the track meet and good luck to all the participants. We (mom and dad) are truly blessed that friends would want to honor him in this manner. Thank you to the Neboh family for making this happen. We love you!
Alma Paz Dewitt & Danny Moralez
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Schedule 2017 Annual Nikolas Moralez Mini Olympics RATLIFF STADIUM 2201 YUKON AVENUE, ODESSA, TX 79762 THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND, 2017 ROLLING SCHEDULE MEET SCHEDULE OUTLINED IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00pm / Friday 6:00pm / Saturday 7:30am Field Event: Running Event: (After Long Jump is complete) Tiny Tots (2-6yrs) Two Jumps per athlete 50 Meters – Tiny Tots (2-6yrs)
FRIDAY, JUNE 23RD, 2017 ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00pm / Friday 6:00pm / Saturday 7:30am Opening Ceremony: 6PM Arrival of the Torch Recognition of the Nikolas Moralez Family Opening Prayer National Anthem, Welcome Address, Release of Balloons 100 meter run Tiny Tots (2-6Yrs)
Running Event: 6:30PM 100 Meters run Tiny Tots (2-6Yrs) After Opening Ceremony 1500m Run TF
Field Event: (ROLLING SCHEDULE) Long Jump – All divisions Youngest to Oldest Shot Put High Jump Pole Vault Discus
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH,2017 ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00pm / Friday 6:00pm / Saturday 7:30am Field Events: CHECK-IN TRACK & FIELD: Triple Jump (All Divisions) June 22 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 4:00pm – 6:00pm Javelin (All Divisions) June 23 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 2:00pm – 4:00pm Check in Tiny Tots/Special Relay 2:00pm – 4:00pm Running Events: (After Completion of Field Events) June 24 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 6:30am – 10:00am 4X100M RELAY (ALL RELAY divisions) F3000M Run (ALL DIVISIONS) TF 4x200M RELAY (ALL DIVISIONS) TF ROLLING SCHEDULE – Track & Field start Time is 6pm June 800M RUN TF 22nd, 6pm on June 23rd and 7:30am on June 24th. Events will 80M HURDLES (SMG-SMB-MG-MB) F be run one after the other. Athletes are responsible for their 100M HURDLES (IG-YW-SYB-YB-SYG-YG F events and should be present awaiting the start of their event. 110M HURDLES (IB-YM) F You must pay attention and listen for all PA announcements. 100M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) F 400M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) F 200M HURDLES (SYG-YG-SYB-YB) F Tiny-tots (Children born in 2009 and before) will be allowed to 400M HURDLES (IG-YW-IB-YM) F compete for Medals in the 50 meter dash and 100 meter dash. 200M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) TF 4X400M RELAY (ALL RELAY DIVISIONS) TF CHECK-IN June 22 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 4:00pm – 6:00pm June 23 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 2:00pm – 4:00pm June 24 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 6:30am – 10:00am
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ROLLING SCHEDULE – Track & Field start Time is 6pm June 22nd , 6pm on June 23rd , and 7:30am on June 24th. Events will be run one after the other. Athletes are responsible for their events and should be present awaiting the start of their event. You must pay attention and listen for all PA announcements.
ADDENDUM TO EVENT SCHEDULE Tiny-tots (Children born in 2009 and before) will be allowed to compete for Medals in the 50 meter dash and 100 meter dash.
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HOSTED BY: USATF GULF ASSOCIATION AT HUMBLE, TEXAS WEDNESDAY JULY 5th - SATURDAY JULY 8th, 2017
USATF Region 12 State Track Meet (Over 2,500 athletes or more expected from all over Texas)
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Graduation Without You Nik!!! As I sat at my desk taking my final examination at Permian High School, I couldn’t help but think of you Nik. I was trying so hard to focus, but your memories kept floating through my brain. All the fun and laugher was coming back. 2016 would have been our best and final year in high school. We talked a lot about Permian High School and what we wanted to accomplish. We also had other funny plans for high school: The sleepover on graduation night was on our list. Project Graduation was also something we talked about for fun. My signing day for college was difficult. I couldn’t help but think of how happy you would have been to see me sign my college letter of intent. I know Oklahoma University would not have been your choice, but you would still stand by me on signing day; laughing, cheering and poking me. Thank you Nik for always giving me the inner strength to fight at every track and field competition, especially the state meet. When I walk up before each jump I can hear you telling me not to give up. I know you are probably laughing at me when I get angry and can’t jump well. Nik, you are my guardian angel. I miss you this year more than any other year since you left. We were supposed to graduate together and go to college, but God had a different plan for us. You would have painted a lot of faces on graduation sleepover night. I will continue praying for you until we meet again in heaven. Rest in peace Nik; we all love you!! Your best friend, Dexter Neboh
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Mayor David Turner District 1 - City Councilman Malcom Hamilton District 2 - City Councilman Dewey Bryant District 3 - City Council Barbara Graff District 4 - City Councilman Dean Combs District 5 - City Council Filberto Gonzales
Scholarship Sponsor
Sponsor Nikolas Moralez Mini Olympics
For more information, Visit our website at www.westtexastrack.com Registration: June 1-June 20, 2017 Late Registration (Late fee $6.00): June 13-20, 2017 Contact: Stella Neboh, 432-559-0364 or by email: stellaneboh@gmail.com