August 21, 2014
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Island Moon
SMA Students Begin the New School Year Students Excited About 2014-2015
Texas Women Anglers Tournament This Weekend in Port Aransas
By Brent Rourk Quickly filing into the SMA gym, students waved at each other, smiled, and took a seat. There was a buzz in the air; excitement that paints the new school year. New clothes were styled and new and empty crisp backpacks dangled on the shoulders of students. New 5th graders, two months removed from 4th grade, looked around at all of the ‘huge’ 8th graders in wonder.
Art teacher Aaron Boudreau issues a lock to 6th grader Jacob Mosqueda after the opening assembly. Photo by Shannon Trial 2014-15 Student Council officers Tristan Cardon, Teddy Libby, Noah Fuller and Cale Ortega lead the students in the Pledge of Allegiance on the first day of school. Photo by Shannon Trial
The annual Texas Women Angler’s tournament is a popular offshore fishing tournament for women only. On-site registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, August 22 at the Port Aransas Civic Center, followed by a captain’s meeting at 8:00 p.m. Fishing begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and lines out of the water by 4:30 p.m. Weigh station opens at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. Awards brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday also at the Civic Center. Photos by Miles Merwin.
SMA Principal Barbara Beeler took the microphone to welcome the students to 20142015. She introduced the staff, including new teacher Amanda Corpuz. Beeler, who loves this time of year, informed all of the students that they are all beginning with ‘A’s and it is up to them to meet those standards. Beeler explained the importance of respect for themselves, others and the school and then continued with up to date information about the new cafeteria and the landscaping that was accomplished over the summer.
SMA 5th grader Josie Klaker practices using a combination lock before organizing her locker. Photo by Shannon Trial
Students were dismissed to begin their first day of school where they acclimated to the changes as well as the old familiar elements of school. One student cheerfully explained that she even had homework on her first day.
Ms. Beeler reflected about the first day and explained, “It was a successful first day. There were many happy students, most from Seashore Learning Center and some from other areas of Texas and as far away as Europe.”
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SMA Principal Barbara Beeler welcomes students to the new school year. Photo by Shannon Trial
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