ANCIENT TALES FROM THE 7TH GRADE p. 5 SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
Middle School #4 named for George Wagner
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY WEEKEND: Politics, Peacemakers & Picnics
The George-
town ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Middle School #4 after longtime GISD mentor George Wagner at its regular meeting on September 19. Wagner has served as a mentor and volunteer in Georgetown ISD since 1997, and has been involved in various community programs throughout the years. The district solicited suggestions for the name of Middle School #4 from the community. More than 435 individuals submitted a total of 83 unique names for the Board’s consideration. “He has 18 years of mentoring experience, is currently mentoring four to five GISD students, and also runs Junior University. Most of you may not even know who this person is; he doesn’t do this with a lot of fanfare. He does this quietly, and all he is concerned with is helping kids in need,” said one board member. Over the past 18 years, George Wagner has spent thousands of hours mentoring students, as well as working with parents, GISD staff, the Boys & Girls Club, Brookwood in Georgetown, Head Start, and Juvenile Justice to build positive futures for children in Georgetown. George has routinely mentored 3-5 children per year for the past 18 years and maintains longterm connections with them. A student who submitted George Wagner as a suggestion for the name of the new middle school said, “Me and Mr. George met when I was in 1st grade and now I am going into the 6th. Over the years, he has taught me to read, to help others, and self-discipline. Mr. George would come to Mitchell Elementary every week and spend time with us. Week after week, year after year. Mr. George helps me be a better me.” George Wagner Middle School is under construction on Rockridge Lane and is set to open in the fall of 2017.
Southwestern University Pirates football coach Joe Austin catches up with local sports before heading out to the East Texas Baptist game, Sept 17.
Last weekend, leadership and law enforcement all over Williamson County gathered to talk politics and peacemaker support at several popular annual events. Many of the speakers took the opportunity to reflect on the upcoming national election, and Texans were reminded that, more than anything, simply voting is critical. First, in Austin, Sheriff-elect Robert Chody and many officers and supporters from Williamson County attended the second annual Police Lives Matter parade. Constable Chody organized the first march last September. Later, he and about 100 officers, families and supporters returned to Georgetown for an all-day "Back the Badge" barbecue. Saturday night, several hundred guests and supporters enjoyed Texas-style fellowship at the 7th annual Schwertner Round-up featuring Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar as a keynote. The round-up has become a staple of Senator Charles Schwertner's support. Businessman Jim Schwertner opened the evening with a wink; "I'd like to thank all the Deplorables for coming tonight." A jumbo-sized crowd attended the Republican Party picnic Sunday at Williamson County Regional Park. Party members, elected officials and families enjoyed networking, fun picnic fare, and the best splash pad in the county. Special guest, Attorney General Ken Paxton entreated his fellow party members, "Don't stay home for the upcoming general election, to maintain Texas values in leadership locally and nationwide."
Top: County and State elected officials braved the heat at the Williamson County Republican Party Grand Old Picnic September 18 at Wilco Regional Park. • Left: Texas Attorney General speaks at Sunday's GOP picnic. • Above: State Senator Charles Schwertner addresses guests and supporters at the 7th annual Schwertner Round-up at the Schwertner Event Center Sept 19. • Above R: Gay Chargualaf shows Gardner and Griggs how to do a proper lasso demonstration. • Leo "Mr. Georgetown" Wood and D.A.-elect Shawn Dick at the Round-up. • Below: Sheriff-elect Robert Chody and Cedar Park Councilman Lyle Grimes at the Back the Badge barbecue.
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