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Underwriting chair is Nancy Kate Prescott. Invitations will arrive in the mail in early January. See westuparks.org or call 713-662-7430.
Fun on the field
For more than 20 years, Astros Hall of Famer Craig Biggio and his wife Patty have worked with Sunshine Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to kids with cancer and their families. Recently, Craig and Patty hosted families at their annual baseball party at Minute Maid Park. Children had the opportunity to run the bases, play ball in the field with Craig, sit in the dugout and enjoy lunch in the Diamond Club as Craig signed autographs. Pictured (from left) are Braden George, Biggio, Dana George and Luke George.
Teamwork The Lamar High School varsity tennis team, with new coach Alvaro Robledo, were all smiles
at the district tournaments. Lamar played Bellaire High School, Westside High School, Chavez High School and Heights (formerly Reagan) High School and placed first, taking home gold medals. The winning team included (pictured, below, from left) Darby Vrba, Elizabeth Zhanov, Rohini Chahal, Natalie Butler, Victoria Gray, Braeden Ho, Conner Chica, Vesko Lekovic, Joshua Rassin, Harrison Jones (in the dark shirt), Sebastian Vethan (in back), Chandler Vrba, Mahmoud Amin (in back) and Addyson Smith.
Raymond, Sophia Rebello, Emily Clark, Elise Cunningham, Blair Bath, Hunter Osborn, Tyler Carbo, Jillie Hermosa and Mia Still.
Pin Oak homecoming
Student leadership The St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School chapter of the Beta Club (pictured above) spent an afternoon at The Center playing kickball with the residents. The Center is a non-profit organization and a place to assist those with disabilities. The purpose of the National Beta Club is to promote leadership in students. Eighth-grade student members donate their time to community-service projects throughout the school year. The students included Cameron McCurry, William Hansen, Max Lewis, Riley Maytum, Taggart Atwood, Alyssa Cortez, Brianne
The Pin Oak Chargers eighth-grade football team celebrated homecoming at Delmar Stadium, taking on Lanier Middle School. Pin Oak students McKenzie Stanley and Brooke Selldin (pictured, from left) were cheering on their teams, cheerleaders and dance programs. Former athletes from Pin Oak were present to show their support for their middle school days. The halftime show featured both dance programs with unique routines. Then it was back to football. Pin Oak won 34 to 6. Be seen in Buzz About Town. Send your high-res photos and community news to info@thebuzzmagazines.com. Items are published on a space-available basis. Also share your upcoming-event listings on thebuzzmagazines.com. WEST UNIVERSITY BUZZ DECEMBER 2016 48