“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ― Albert Einstein
Vol. V June 2020
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
COMMENCEMENT 2020 graduates experience different type of ceremony with family, friends
Senior puts the sewing machine to good effect
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lthough graduating Lobos this year did not get to experience the typical graduation, they were still able to walk across the Lobo football field to applause. With family present to hand them their diploma, this year’s graduation will still be memorable for these Lobos. Individual ceremonies were held from May 12-15. Group ceremony information can be found on Page 3. Congratulations, graduates, and best of luck in your future! Find more photos on Page 11.
With the school year coming to an abrupt end, students have found a variety of ways to keep themselves busy at home. For senior Matthew Hanson, an avid Creativity, Action, Service (a core component for IB Diploma students) supporter, he wanted to make a difference during the HANSON Coronavirus pandemic. Deciding to try his hand at something new, Matthew was doing his part to help others in the community by making masks. “As I was beginning to work on my CAS project of working to serve people in my community, I began to struggle because the virus had just started to affect Longview,” Matthew said. “It got to a point where I needed to find a new
Be sure to check out Page 3 to see the latest update on graduation ceremonies!
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GLOBE Teachers of the Year honored The Greater Longview Organization for Business Education’s Teacher of the Year recipients have been announced. We would like to congratulate Longview’s teachers that have been recognized for their outstanding work out of the total 22 recipients! Constance Massey, a teacher at Hudson PEP, is one of the recipients.
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“I work with the best of the best at Hudson PEP. In every corner of my school, there are teachers willing to bend over backwards to give our students what they deserve,” Massey said. “It was a humbling experience to be chosen as the teacher of the year.” Kayla Borens is the second LISD teacher to receive the award this year. She teaches at Award|Continued to page 12
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