“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” ― Thomas A. Edison
Vol. IV October 25, 2019
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
MOVING FORWARD
AMBUCS Youth Auxilary earns national honors
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he Longview Chapter of National AMBUCS’ Youth Auxiliary Chapter has strived to live up to the organizations goal of inspiring mobility and independence. During a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at LHS, their hard work was recognized. The local group received an award that was presented the previous week at the 97th AMBUCS National Conference, recognizing them as
having been the most outstanding in the national organization for the 2018-19 year. Suzanne Sanders who helps run the youth chapter presented the students the award, congratulating them on their hard work. “I think it’s a great thing (to have received) that will maybe promote AMBUCS and get people to join the organization and help more people,” AMBUCS|Continued to page 6
Early graduates receive diplomas Four Longview students showed their commitment to excellence as they received their diplomas, graduating from Longview Early Graduation High School. During the Longview ISD trustees regular meeting Monday, Oct. 14th, the graduates were recognized by Principal Kristi Means. Means praised the grad-
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uates for their achievement, exhorting them to continue to rise above adversity to achieve success in life. “Generation Z graduates, though you sometimes have a bad rap, there are many attributes you will bring to the table,” she said. “No matter what your predecessors say, you have been Grads|Continued to page 19
Opinion 2 Scam Alert, Coming Events 3
College Credits Sports
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Blue Devil Choir Video Game Rating System
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OPINION
Gaming builds valuable life skills By Tamara Fyke, the Learning Counsel
As someone dedicated to the well-being of children, you know the constant struggle between screens and real life as well as I do. Like you, I have guidelines for my classes and my home about screen use. However, what I continually explore is the connection between technology and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Please notice that I did not say EdTech. That was intentional. Although my daughter is an avid user of her devices, mostly watching Netflix or creating TikToks, my two sons are the dedicated gamers in the family. I have had countless occasions to observe their gaming activity, and what I’ve seen is deep practice of SEL skills. When I was in graduate school at Vanderbilt University, I studied digital learning with an emphasis on gaming for learning. Fascinated by the work of James Gee and Jane McGonigal, I explored these questions: What makes a good game? What life skills can be taught and learned
in a gaming environchoose based on their ment? How do gaming awareness, their knowland real life intersect? edge of situational If you think about it, affordances (Buder & all of us are currently inBodemer, 2005). This volved in several games, approach is similar to such as fuel points at the Choose Your Own our local grocery store Adventure books. Playand frequent flyer miles ers are co-creating the on our favorite airline. game with the designer. FYKE Through games and The children of the fun, people let down their de21st century are bombarded with fenses and open themselves to multimodal texts, texts that inpossibilities. Remember Wilclude words, images and sounds. lie Wonka and the Chocolate In order to interpret these multiFactory? Wonka’s factory is modal texts, children need to focus an imaginative place in which on developing their higher-level the visiting children are free thinking skills. Bloom’s Taxonomy to exercise their decision-mak(Revised) shows that these highing abilities, and they must er-level thinking skills include unlive with the consequences. derstanding, applying, analyzing, Video games are a constructivevaluating and creating (Anderson ist-learning environment. & Krathwohl, 2001). Video games The constructivist environgive children a safe play space ment is a balanced combination in which they can freely exercise of scripting and awareness their abilities to understand, ap(Hesse, 2007). The scripted ply, analyze, evaluate and create elements include the setting an experience. and activities within the game. As I watch my sons play There are certain places to visit multiplayer video games, I see and particular things to do. them using the following life However, play is not restricted skills Galinsky mentions: focus to a prescribed order. Players and self-control, perspective are given the opportunity to taking, communicating, critical
thinking, and taking on challenges. They are working with their team to solve problems so they can win the game. In this game environment they are involved in a microcosm of the real world, a place where they have the freedom to fail. The freedom to fail is the opportunity to try new things and make mistakes, such as fall off a skateboard or lose a game of Monopoly. Children learn as much through failing as they do through winning. As caring adults, we have a vital role in helping our children make the connection between their gaming experience and real life. Having intentional conversations in which we point out how they are using their communication skills with their fellow team members or how they are more successful on their missions when they work cooperatively and then tying those lessons to their life at home and at school with family and friends can help make their learning more concrete. — Tamara Fyke is the creator, author, and brand manager for Love In A Big World.
Computers can never replace good teachers By Dr. Hope Dugan, the Learning Counsel
RELATIONAL, NOT TRANSANCTIONAL
spondence; not establish and maintain meaningful associations. The Infinite Monkey Theorem The most important Because the ability states that a monkey hitting gift a teacher has is the to build relationships is keys at random on a typewriter ability to see children for both key and difficult, for an infinite amount of time who they are, who they being great at interwill almost surely be able to can be, and the relationpersonal experiences is create the complete works of ship (not the transaction) requisite for being an William Shakespeare. However, between the two. Positive effective teacher. If one the probability that monkeys student interactions are DUGAN can accept the idea that would be able to create one of an essential component machines cannot create Shakespeare’s masterpieces is so of the learner experience and meaningful relationships, only tiny that the statistical chance of creating meaningful student enhance them, then it follows it occurring is almost zero. Put relationships is also considered that machines cannot be great succinctly, all things are possible, one of the most complex and teachers. but not all things are probable. challenging responsibilities of a EMPATHY & TRUST Taking the Infinite Monkey teacher. According to researchers at Theorem a bit further, although There are many nuances to reMcGill University in Montreal, possible, it is highly improbable lationships that robots will never that one could create a machine replicate in their human interac- empathy matters. Their study that has a powerful neural tions. Truly knowing someone is noted that people who receive emnetwork and deeply sophisticatmore than utilizing an algorithm pathy from others, especially from an early age, develop a higher ed algorithms to replace a good to recall information. Students capacity to learn. Sometimes stuteacher. According to cognitive learn from teachers they like, psychologist, Aldwyn Cooper, which is an intimacy outside the dents, like adults, need care and “Despite advances in artificial grasp of current AI. Robotics and attention. When a teacher stops, listens, and provides attention intelligence, humans will always other forms of information comit is an investment in the relahave the edge over machines munication can be used to entionship. Empathy has also been when it comes to teaching.” hance or speed up human correcorrelated with reducing the dam-
aging effects of repeated stress, which also suggests that empathy has tremendous implications for achievement, both socially and intellectually. In order for humans to thrive, we need to feel connected. When people commiserate over a similar or shared experience, it can create a powerful bond. If you tell a friend that you are sad, the friend will most likely show concern and empathize with your pain; robots cannot genuinely consider human feelings like a person can. If you were to share your sadness with a robot and it responded, “I am sorry for your loss, I can imagine you must be very upset” it would most likely not create a meaningful connection. Why? Because the robot does not have genuine emotions. There is no empathy, merely good programming. — Hope is currently the Vice President for Innovation and School Implementation for Zia Learning, a leading provider of professional learning for personalized and blended school models
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JUDSON SPOTLIGHT
Coming Events
Bruton brings years of education experience Randall Bruton is the Robotics and Game Development Teacher at Judson STEAM Academy. He is in his first year at Judson but has over 15 years experience in education. He has taught technology and engineering classes at both the high school and middle school levels. Past classes taught include Robotics, 3D Modeling, Electrical Engi-
neering, Architecture and Biomedical Sciences, among others. Bruton has a Bachelors in Mass Communications from Texas State University and a Masters in STEM Education from UT Tyler. He is married to his wife of 15 years, Rebecca, and has two boys, Donovan age 10 and Maddux age 5.
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Hudson PEP learns about fire safety Thank you Longview Fire Department for stopping by Hudson PEP Elementary this morning to talk with our 2nd Graders about the importance of fire safety as the weather gets cooler, and for letting our students get an up-close look at fire trucks and firefighter equipment!
JMQ receive dictionaries
Thank you to Longview Rotary for your generous donation of dictionaries for each of of Johnston-McQueen’s 3rd graders! A special thank you to Mrs. Welge for presenting them to our students and doing a lesson over dictionary skills.
ATTENTION LONGVIEW We have been made aware of a company called “School Spirit” that has been calling businesses for the Lobo Football programs ads. This is not a business that is associated with LISD Athletics or the Lobo Football Booster Club. The only people that are authorized to any ads or sponsorships for Lobo Football or any other LISD sport would be that sports’ booster club or TxTreme LTR. The same goes for promotional items. Before contributing to any nonprofit scholarship, please make sure you contact the College & Career Center at Longview High School. All scholarships are vetted through this department. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Athletic Office at (903) 3813950 or Elizabeth Ross at (903) 381-2235.
October 25 4 p.m. Varsity Lobo Tennis Regional Quarters (TBA) 5:30 p.m. LHS Volleyball vs Rockwall Heath (Rockwall Heath) 5:30 p.m. Hudson PEP Fall Festival 7:30 p.m. Lobo Football vs North Mesquite (Hanby Stadium) October 28 Red Ribbon Week 5 p.m. Foster Football vs Lufkin Gold (Foster) 8 a.m. JL Everhart Book Fair (Oct. 28-Nov. 1) October 29 5 p.m Judson vs Mike Moses (Judson) 5 p.m. Forest Park vs McMichael (Nacogdoches) 5:30 p.m. LHS Volleyball vs Rockwall (Rockwall) October 30 8 a.m. Varsity Cross Country (Mineola) 8 a.m. Lobo Varsity Tennis (A&M, Oct. 30-31) 8 a.m. Ned E. Williams Fall Pictures 8:30 a.m. JL Everhart 1st Grade Pumpkin Patch 12 p.m. Board of Trustees Special Meeting October 31 Halloween 5 p.m. Judson Volleyball vs Mike Moses (Nacogdoches) 5 p.m. Foster vs Forest Park (Foster) 5:30 p.m. Freshman Football vs Tyler Lee (Lobo Stadium) 5:30 p.m. JV Football vs Tyler Leer (Tyler) November 1 7:30 p.m. Lobo Football vs Tyler Lee (Lobo Stadium) November 2 8 a.m. LHS Swim at Panther Swim Invitational (Lufkin)
Public Notice The fourth and last SB 1882 town hall to discuss the district-wide charter. A TEA representative will host the town hall and administration will be available to answer questions. Final Session: Tuesday, November 5, at Education Support Center at 6 p.m.
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City hosting photo contest for the public The City of Longview is inviting residents to submit photos of Longview for a photo contest now until Nov. 1, 2019. Photo entries will be judged based on creativity, quality, originality, and overall impact. Submitted photos may be used for the City of Longview website, Visit Longview website, or various other projects. “Our website will receive a facelift soon and the photos will play an important part of the new look” said Crystal Gable, Visit Longview Media Development Specialist. “We are looking for beauty shots of parks, downtown, food trucks, City entryways, historically designated sites, cemeteries, City buildings,
museums, local events or any photo that shows off our wonderful area.” The photos may also be used on other City of Longview communication tools such as LongviewTexas.gov, CityView Municipal Television, or other print or electronic publications. Photos must be submitted before Nov. 1, 2019 to be considered. Landscape-oriented photographs (wider than tall) are preferred. Photos must be submitted in jpeg, jpg or gif format, be at least 2,000 pixels wide and no larger than 10 MB. Each photographer may submit up to six photos. Photos with watermarks will not be accepted. Photos may be submitted on-
line at LongviewTexas.gov/pho tos or in person at City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St. For more information, contact Crystal Gable at 903-237-2725 or visit LongviewTexas.gov/photos.
Prizes include: Best of Show - $250 1st Place - $200 2nd Place - 150 3rd Place - 100 Honorable Mentions - $50
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AMBUCS |Continued from page 1 said Sophomore Josh Sanders. AMBUCS is a national nonprofit organization that aims to help people conquer challenges associated to a disability. By donating Amtrykes (trikes that can be altered in various ways allowing disabilities to no longer be a barrier to riding a bike), building ramps at homes and many more ways, AMBUCS has helped people young and old throughout the country to have more active lives. “The satisfaction you get when you see a person that hasn’t been out of their house in months if not years (be able to finally leave their house) is rewarding,” said Kevin Ingram who is the ramp coordinator for the local AMBUCS. His position requires him to check out a home then figure out the design for the ramp and the materials needed. “AMBUCS helps any kid with any disability. We’ll build ramps for them, no charge,” said Sanders. “We have fundraisers to raise money to build trikes to give away.” Great job, everyone! We can’t wait to see what you do next!
Longview Sesquicentennial Celebration Time Capsule Longview is celebrating its 150th birthday!! As part of this celebration, we are burying a time capsule at Longview City Hall and it will be opened in 2120. We would love for your organization to be involved with this project. We are asking for a donation of an item that would be placed inside the time capsule. This could be items such as a menu, biography, photo, advertising and etc. No electronics, please. Please keep in mind that we would like for you to donate the item in a preserved manner so that we can put it in the time capsule. Things like staples, paper clips and rubber bands can corrode over time and leave residue on other contents. Please be aware that we have limited amount of space in the time capsule so we ask that you only donate one item. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Angela Choy, AICP at planning@longviewtexas.gov.
TO DONATE: Planning and Zoning Department 410 S. High Street Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) DEADLINE TO DONATE: MARCH 2, 2020
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Earn college credit while in high school, register today! UT on Ramps
Cost: $149 or $99 Free and Reduced Lunch Registration Dates: 11/4-12/20 US Hist 1302 - Mr. Hanzik
SFA
Cost: $150 New Student Registration Dates: 10/1-31 English 1302 - Ms. Ferrell Government - Dr. Taylor Art - Mrs. Hitchcock Psychology - Coach Hawkins Philosophy - Online ($249 for online courses) Speech - Mr. Jones
Fitch TX Government - Mr. Hunter Speech - Mrs. Ellgass Art - Mr. Herbert College Algebra - Mr. Redman Hist 1301, 2321 - Mr. Johnson, Mr. Green, Dr. May Psy 2301, 2314 - Mrs. Deen Sociology - Mrs. Holden Contacts: Christine Carroll, ccarroll@lisd.org, (903) 6637323 Carla Williams Brown, ctwilliams@lisd.org, (903) 663-7234
Kilgore College
Cost: $294 New Student Registration Dates: 11/4-12/20 English 1301 - Mrs. Sullivan English 1302 - Mrs. Buie, Mrs.
Thank you to our LISD custodial staff Wednesday, Oct. 2, was National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day! Longview ISD gives a big shout out and thank you to our custodial staff who help keep us running! Dr. Jody Clements gave thanks to the ESC custodial staff and presented them with a thank you cake. Thank you for everything that you do William Dickerson, Edith Jackson, Louis Watkins and all of our custodial staff at all of our other locations! We appreciate your hard work!
Montessori has a feline guest stop by for fair Our little ones at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy got a little surprise as they were roaming around the book fair. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, Pete the Cat joined students to help pick out books, take photos, and give lots of hugs/high fives to excited Pre-K and Kinder students. We want to thank Officer Dotson from Longview Police Department for his donation to the ETMPA Book Fair. Friday morning, Oct. 14, our Lobo Mascots joined Pete the Cat and took Spirit Friday to a whole new level!
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• LISD schools earned 40 total distinctions on state accountability ratings, an increase from 34 earned last year, and the highest in the region. • Each year HUNDREDS of out-of-district students transfer INTO into Longview Independent School District, citing “education opportunities” as their reason. • International Baccalaureate project partners with “We Help Two” and sells “funky socks” to help supply legs and feet to amputees all over the world. • Brand new partnership for innovation with East Texas Advanced Academies which will bring new funding and ideas to public education. • Three campuses with national STEM certifications (Judson STEAM Academy, Bramlette STEAM Academy, and Ned E. Williams). • Largest FREE public Montessori school (for 3-to-5 year-olds) in the Nation. Provided free of charge to Longview area children. • Partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce to help foster community partnerships and mentors for Ware students. • Went totally ‘green’ on all building projects resulting in a $200,000 award from SWEPCO for energy conservation • Graduates matriculating to EMT, Cosmetology, welding, Culinary Arts, Meat and Butchering programs nationally. • Eight-week Montessori training for other districts in Texas hosted by East Texas Montessori Prep Academy • Award-winning Theater Arts program with a director who has been with the district for more than 50 years. • Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting class in partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce. • Horticulture Program harvests own bee hives to sell honey, wax, and wax products at FFA shows. • LIFT program annually paying out close to $1 million in staff bonuses for improved testing scores.
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• Hosted Adjunct Fair for SFA to help employ Adjunct staff in Longview and through Longview ISD. • Purchased multiple pieces of strategic real estate, without increased debt, for future expansion. • Every year of Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox tenure the LISD budget has been “in the black.” • Local corporate partnerships with Eastman and Komatsu and Longview Manufacturing Academy. • Hosted “Axe”epted East Texas meet and greet for area students attending SFA in Fall 2019. • Lobo Band continuing their string of 69 consecutive first-level honors at State Sweepstakes. • Bramlette STEAM Academy as National Capturing Kids’ Hearts national recognition/award. • Partnerships in education with UT, SMU, Texas Tech, SFA, KC, Letourneau, and UT-Tyler. • “Playing for Keeps” childcare program for students with children, as well as LISD staffers. • May 2019 hosted first LHS CTE Signing Day for students going to college or workforce. • More than 100 teachers earned Project Based Learning certifications in Spring 2019. • Multiple graduates with offers to Ivy League and other prestigious universities. • Lobo University to help prepare students and parents for life after high school. • 36 students graduate with Associates Degrees (50 projected in class of 2020). • Longview ISD middle school students earn “Duke Scholar” honors every year • LISD farm-to-table program, partnering with local farmers for cafeteria produce. • Award-winning elementary, middle school, and high school choir programs • Perfect scores on PSAT as middle schoolers from Foster Middle School.
• Only free public K-12 International Baccalaureate program in the world. • Fall 2018 LHS donated more than 400 coats to KLTV’s Coats for Kids. • Summer backpack program to make sure kids get fed year-round. • Signing Santa to help deaf ed students communicate with “Santa.” • Culinary Arts CTE student-led catering program began Fall 2018. • Only International Baccalaureate program east of Interstate 45. • More than 500 LHS students were taking dual-credit last year. • 116 incoming Freshman applying for dual credit courses. • State and National Technical Student Association winners. • Orchestra offered at elementary, middle and high school. • Named 2018 School Board of the Year from Region VIII. • More than 30 teachers with national STEM certifications. • Wall of Honor honors Veteran alumni and their families. • LHS music students annually perform at Carnegie Hall. • Privatized custodial services to save taxpayer dollars. • Gold Standard Award yearly for financial transparency. • Less than 2 percent dropout rate at Longview High. • Class of 2019 earned $8.5 million in scholarships. • 236 unduplicated seniors with dual credit hours. • Over 6500 hours of college by 2019 graduates. • 6,531 semester credit hours for dual credit. • Award-winning high school art program. • 2018 UIL Academic District Champions. • Class 6A State Football Champion. • 2,601 Workforce hours earned. • National Welding Champions.
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Unity Award nominations accepted until November 15 The City of Longview Partners in Prevention’s Unity and Diversity Committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 Unity Honors Award. The Unity Honors is a life time achievement award that pays homage to individuals in the community who have demonstrated leadership in the promotion of harmony, understanding, and social justice. Nominees must be individuals who work and/or live (past or present) in the Greater Longview Area. A local business, organization or school may also be nominated for outstanding work within the past year by promoting diversity, unity and creating a cooperative spirit by encouraging and mobilizing change for the greater good of
the community. Nomination forms are available at the following Longview locations: Partners in Prevention, 140 E. Tyler St., 4th Floor; Longview City Hall, 300 W. Cotton St.; Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St.; and Broughton Recreation Center, 801 MLK Blvd. Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on November 15, 2019. Honorees will be recognized at the 16th Annual Unity Honors Award Luncheon on February 19, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Maude Cobb Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd. Tickets to the luncheon will be available for purchase in early December. For more information, please call Partners in Prevention at 903-237-1019.
Next College Fair set for Nov. 11 at LHS The next upcoming Lobo University is really the College Fair at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at Maud Cobb Convention & Activity Complex. This event allows parents and students a great opportunity to find out about the excellent choices and support that exist for prospective college students.
PFK presents the Fall Festival
Trunk or Treat! Saturday, October 26 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Playing For Keeps, ECC 510 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Longview, TX 75602 Admission $5 Refreshment price $5 Trunk or Treat & Games Included Pizza, cookies & juice included Admission/Price is per child
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SPORTS
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Sawyer selects Okla. State Nationally ranked Goram-Welch to become a Cowboy
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or the second day in a row, the Oklahoma State coaching staff got good news, as they picked up a commitment from a defensive prospect for 2020. Three-star John “Sawyer” Goram-Welch announced Tuesday evening he would be committing to the Cowboys. For the second day in a row, the Oklahoma State coaching
staff got good news, as they picked up a commitment from a defensive prospect for 2020. Three-star John “Sawyer” Goram-Welch announced Tuesday eve-
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JV football teams outdo the competition The JV A-team defeated routed Horn 56-14. Isaiah Harris with one TD run and three TD passes for the Lobos (5-1, 1-1). The JV B-team blanked Horn 40-0. Rodney Moore threw TD passes of 80, 7 and 26 yards for the Lobos (3-1, 1-1). 9th Grade A-team was edged by Horn 26-24, with the B-team winning 16-8.
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LOBOS KEEP ROLLING District title in sight as winning streak continues
Undefeated Lobos continue district play Returning to the Metroplex to face a struggling North Mesquite squad brings a unique challenge to the state-ranked Lobos. “They say anything can happen on any given Friday night, and they’re absolutely right,” said Coach John King, adding that his team has no intention KING of “taking North Mesquite lightly.” Currently sitting at the bottom of District 11-6A, the North Mesquite Stallions are all but eliminated from the post-season conversation. A fact that King says, “makes them a dangerous opponent.” “Teams that have nothing to lose are unpredictable,” he said. “Besides, they still have MEREDITH their pride on the line. So any thought that they’re not going to come out and play hard is a foolish thought.” It’s also a study in contrasts: with North Mesquite’s offense one of the least prolific in the district, and the Lobos defense one of the best in the entire state. “But you can throw all that out the window once the game begins,” King said. “Statistics and records—and who beat who—are meaningless the moment that ball gets kicked off.” Establishing the run early will be key, King said, praising the 333-yard rushing performance by star halfback Kaden Meredith. Meredith averaged 15 yards per carry and finished with four touchdowns, also a career high. On the season, the talented junior is averaging 8.9 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25th at Hanby Stadium in Mesquite. For information about tickets please contact the Athletic Office at (903) 381-3950.
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t this point, fans of Metroplex-area schools have got to be getting tired of watching their programs demolished by the “Beasts From The East” Longview Lobos. After grounding the high-flying Rockwall Yellowjackets 49-3 in the cozy confines of Lobo Stadium, they routed Mesquite-Horn 44-20 on the road, then returned home to rout Rockwall-Heath 49-13 to make threestraight District 11-6A victories over DFW-area opponents. “Proud of our players for continuing to rise to the occasion, continue to work on the little things that make a team better, and to remain humble,” said Coach John King. “Having success in district play is certainly important, but understanding that improving weekto-week can be the difference between a long post-season run, and a one-anddone early exit.” The Lobos appear to be firing on all cylinders on both sides of the ball, boasting one of the stoutest defenses in the state as well as one of the most productive rushing attacks in Class 6A competition. Kaden Meredith turned in over 300 rushing yards and four touchdowns against Mesquite Horn, followed by 162 yards in the first half against Rockwall-Heath. “It’s always good to be able to lean on the running game while our passing continues to come together. Led by senior quarterback Haynes King, the Lobo air attack had a breakthrough performance, totaling 201 passing yard and four scores against the Hawks. But more than anything else it is the powerhouse Lobo defense that continues to ensure victory for Longview. Sawyer Goram-Welch, Drew Beltran, Tyshawn Taylor, Cedric Smith, Dakirin Buchanan, Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson, and Robert Pierce, the Lobo defense has been absolutely suffo-
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cation to opposing teams. “I know there were probably some question marks [about the defense] coming into the season, but I couldn’t be more proud of how this group of young men have worked hard and performed in so many clutch situations,” King said. Thus far the Lobos have had shutouts against Marshall and John Tyler, giving up a single touchdown to West Monroe, and just field goal to Rockwall. “We glad to be where we’re at right now, but now is no time to rest on our laurels,” King added. “There’s still a lot of football still to be played.”
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Lobo tennis outserves Mesquite Lobo Varsity Tennis defeated Mesquite 11-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in district semis. Longview will faced off against Rockwall Heath on Thursday, Oct. 10. Longview defeated Rockwall Heath to wrap up district play at 7-1 & secure second place. The Lobos opened up playoff bi-district round in Corsicana on Monday, Oct. 14, vs Temple who was 3rd in district 12. Standouts against Rockwall Heath were Simran Kortikere and Gowri Rangu who won at number one doubles and also one their Singles matches. Connor Gililand also came up big winning his doubles match and clinching the match for Longview winning his Singles 11-9 in the third set breaker. Gililand and Kortikere have been great senior leaders for Longview this year. The lobos defeated Temple 10-0 in bi district round of playoffs on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Ennis Tennis Center. Standouts for the lobos were Kelsey Quiett and Matthew Nguyen who both won their Singles and doubles. Longview advances to the area round, where they will play the winner of Prosper and Wy-
lie on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Tyler Junior College. Longview defeated the Prosper Eagles 10-4 in the second round area playoffs at Tyler Junior College. The Lobos finished the doubles up 4-3 and quickly finished off Prosper in singles winning 6 out of 7 singles matches. Longview is 9-3 in their last 12 matches and advances to the regional quarterfinals for the second straight year. The Lobos will have a rematch of last years quarterfinal facing off Plano West on Monday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. at Tyler Junior College. Varsity vs Mesquite district semifinals 12-10 record 11-0 win 6-1 district record Varsity vs Rockwall Heath district finals 10-6 win, 13-10 overall record, district 7-1 Varsity Vs Temple bi district playoffs 10-0 win, 14-10
Mesquite Boys Doubles Connor Gililand/Elliot Murphy vs Dustin Ruiz/Geoffrey McNeely 6-1 6-0 Harrison Lin/Matthew Nguyen vs Josh Pich/Ulilises Torres 6-0 6-1 Jake Chamberlin/Aditya Jagarlamudi vs River Long/Gerardo Polendo 6-1 6-1 Girls Doubles Kelsey Quiett/Elizabeth Wall vs Fatima Torres/Evelyn Perez 6-3 6-1 Gowri rangu/Diana Acuña vs Makenna Eckstein/Joselyn Pich 6-3 6-1 Julia Miller/Rachna Edalur vs Zahira Ruiz/Emily Jones 6-0 6-2 Mixed Doubles Jonathan Vázquez/Delia Acuña vs Gamaliel Gilando/Lauren Rawlinson 6-0 6-0 Girls Singles Kelsey Quiett vs Fatima Torres 6-0 6-1 Rachna Edalur vs Makema Eckstein 6-2 Gowri Rangu vs Jesselyn Pich 6-0 1-0 Elizabeth Wall vs Lauren Rawlinson DNP Diana Acuna vs Evelyn Perez DNP Julia Miller vs Emily Jones DNP Delia Acuna vs Zaihra Ruiz DNP Boys Singles Jake Chamberlain vs Dustin Ruiz DNP Mathew Nyguen vs Ullises Torres 6-2 6-0 Elliot Murphy vs Josh Pich 7-5 6-0 Connor Gililand vs Geoffrey Mcneely DNP Aditya Jagarlamudi vs Gerardo Polendo DNP Harrison Lin vs River Long DNP Jonathon Vázquez vs Gamaliel Galindo DNP Ini Ekpenyong vs Dylan Manning 4-1 4-1
Varsity vs Prosper Area playoffs 10-4 win 15-10 overall record
Prosper Boys Doubles Connor Gililand/ Elliot Murphy vs J. Anderson/ J. Stephan 6-3 6-3 Harrison Lin/ Matthew Nguyen vs B. Cochrum/Z. Schuyver 6-2 4-6 7-10 Jake Chamberlin/Aditya Jagarlamudi vs J.O’Hara/ Tolbert 6-2 6-3 Girls Doubles Simran Kortikere/Gowri Rangu vs Madi Hise/Kaderka 3-6 4-6 Kelsey Quiett/ Elizabeth Wall vs Kirkendall/I.Maya 7-5 6-4 Julia Miller/ rachna edalur vs H. Britton/ L. Hallauer 4-6 6-1 7-10 Mixed Doubles Jonathan Vázquez/Diana Acuña vs John/Wilburn 6-1 1-6 10-5 Girls Singles Simran Kortikere vs Madi Hise 6-1 5-5 DNF Kelsey Quiett vs H. Britton 6-1 6-2 Rachna Edalur vs M. Britton 6-1 6-1 Gowri Rangu vs B. Hallauer 6-2 6-0 Elizabeth wall vs I. Maya 4-0 DNF Diana Acuna vs A. D’Angelo 30-15 DNF Julia Miller vs DNP Delia Acuna vs DNP Boys Singles Jake Chamberlain vs J.Andrerson 1-6 1-6 Mathew Nyguen vs J. Stephan 6-2 6-2 Elliot Murphy vs J. O’Hara 6-2 6-0 Connor Gililand vs A. Kochevar 6-3 3-6 10-5 Aditya Jagarlamudi vs B. Cochrum 2-5 DNF Harrison Lin vs Z. Schryver 1-3 DNF Jonathon Vázquez vs DNP Ini Ekpenyong vs DNP
Rockwall Heath Boys Doubles Connor Gililand/Elliot Murphy vs Pope Rivera/Lucas Henke 7-5 6-3 Harrison Lin/Matthew Nguyen vs Jason Stanford/Kyle Dudek 6-7 (11-13) 1-6 Jake Chamberlin/Aditya Jagarlamudi vs Garrett Salowski/Andrew Miller 6-0,6-2 Girls Double Gowri rangu/Simran Kortikere vs Danilyn Alexander/Avery Kinsey 6-0 6-3 Kelsey Quiett/Elizabeth Wall vs Kiera Lowe/ Sasha Robinson 6-1 6-2 Julia Miller/Rachna Edalur vs Grace Adams/Kaitlyn Jacobson 6-3 6-2 Mixed Doubles Jonathan Vázquez/Delia Acuña vs Miranda Daulong/Luke Foerster 4-6 6-0 8-10
Girls Singles Simran Kortikere vs Avery Kinsey 6-0,6-1 Kelsey Quiett vs Keira Lowe 2-6,2-6 Rachna Edalur vs Danilyn Alexander 6-7,5-2 DNF Gowri Rangu vs Miranda Daulong 6-3,6-2 Elizabeth wall vs Kaitlyn Jacobson 6-0,6-2 Diana Acuna vs Grace Adams 6-2,6-1 Julia Miller vs Sasha Robinson DNP Delia Acuña vs Sarah Miller DNP Boys Singles Jake Chamberlain vs Pope Rivera 5-7, 1-6 Matthew Win Vs Lucas Henke 3-6,6-5 DNF Elliot Murphy vs Jason Stanford 3-6,2-6 Connor Gililand vs Garrett Salowski 6-3,4-6,11-9 Aditya Jagarlamudi vs Luke Foerster 6-3,65,30-30 DNF Harrison Lin vs Kyle Dudek 4-6,2-6 Jonathan Vasquez vs Akhil Patel DNP Ini Ekpenyong vs Andrew Miller DNP
Temple Boys Doubles Connor Gililand/ Elliot Murphy vs Dominic Gamino/Nguyen Nguyen 6-3,6-2 Harrison Lin/ Matthew Nguyen vs Kimble Horsak/ Andrew Posey 6-4,6-2 Jake Chamberlin/Aditya Jagarlamudi vs Gian Carlo Domingo/Triet Nguyen6-0,6-3 Girls Double Gowri Rangu/Simran Kortikere vs Smruta Ramanathan/Erika Fernandez 6-0,6-2 Kelsey Quiett/Elizabeth Wall vs Elliot Abel/ Hanna Ahmed 6-0,6-1 Julia Miller/ Rachna Edalur vs Gavriela Martinez/ Haley Kerr 6-0,6-2 Mixed Doubles Jonathan Vázquez/Diana Acuña vs Joshua Curtis/ Jenny Doan 6-2,6-3 Ini Ekpenyong/ Delia Acuña
Girls Singles Simran Kortikere vs Smruta Ramanathan 6-0,6-0 Kelsey Quiett vs Erika Fernandez 6-0 6-0 Rachna edalur vs Jenny Doan 6-0 3-0 DNF Gowri Rangu vs Gavriela Martinez DNP Elizabeth Wall vs Haley Kerr DNP Diana Acuna vs Elliot Abel DNP Julia Miller vs DNP Delia Acuña vs DNP Boys Singles Jake Chamberlain vs Dominic Gamino 6-2 0-2 DNF Matthew Win ws Kimble Horsak 6-2 6-0 Elliot Murphy vs Joshua Curtis 6-3 2-3 DNF Connor Gililand vs Nguyen Nguyen DNP Aditya Jagarlamudi vs Treit Nguyen DNP Harrison Lin vs Andrew Posey DNP Jonathan Vasquez vs DNP Ini Ekpenyong vs DNP
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — October 25, 2019
The Viewettes kicking the year off right By Emily Mendenhall, Viewette Captain
The Viewettes hosted their first ever Kick Hat Golf Classic Tournament on Monday, Aug. 12. Our tournament was super successful due to our diligent teammates and numerous sponsors. We had 69 Tee sponsors, 11 Hole Flag sponsors, several other important sponsors and 11 4-man teams who competed for various prizes. The officers performed a jazz routine on the putting green in which they competed and won 1st place at officer camp. Even with the hot summer temperature that day. The golfers said, “We had a blast and we will play again next year!” As captain, I, Emily Mendenhall, am so proud of the 55th Line and their hard work to make the Kick Hat Golf Fundraiser a huge success! Kick Hat, Go Lobos and Thrive with 55!
Annual Poinsettia fundraiser has begun at LHS It’s time for your poinsettias! The Viewettes have begun their annual poinsettia fundraiser. These beautiful holiday flowers are $12 each and come in red, white, or pink! All orders are due Thursday, Nov. 7, and they will be delivered the week of December 2nd. Please contact your favorite Viewette or message us to help your home, church, or business get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! You may also contact Kimberly Mendenhall at (903) 736-1477 or kimberly lpc@yahoo.com . Happy Holidays!
Over 100 little dancers turn up for Mini Camp The Viewettes had a great day with our over 100 dancers! Thank you so much for supporting and spending the morning with the LHS Viewettes! We can’t wait to watch you all shine under the Friday Night Lights!
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Blue Devil Choir place at competition The Judson Blue Devil Choir had 23 seventh and eighth graders travel to Bullard this past weekend and compete for a chance to be in the MS All-Region Choir. We are so proud of each of these Choir members for their hardwork and dedication they gave in preparation for this contest. Out of these twenty-three Choir members, we are very excited to let you know that Judson STEAM Academy had 16 advance to be a part of the MS All-Region Choir and 2 to be chosen as alternates. Within the 16 to advance, Judson had two choir members receive top honors. Ryan Fruge received 1st chair in the Tenor section and Daliena Rose received 3rd chair in the Alto section. The girls competed against approximately 80 other students in our region, and the boys competed against approximately 50 other students. This is definitely an accomplishment worth celebrating! Congratulations to the following students for being chosen to represent our school and district in the MS All-Region Choir. And congratulations for your success, Ms. Nino! We appreciate your hard
work! Soprano 1 — Kelsey Howard (8th grade), Natalie Studebaker (7th grade), Alyssa Bertram (8th grade, alternate) Soprano 2 — Lily Marsh (8th grade), Anya Merrill (8th grade), Treszhure Williams (7th grade), Melania Osborn (8th grade) Alto — Daliena Rose (8th grade), Xhannel Gubalane (7th grade), Amya Jackson (7th grade), Jessica Sorrell (7th
grade, alternate), Madie Reuther (8th grade), Alyssa Ashley (8th grade), Josalynn Reese (8th grade) Tenor — Ryan Fruge (8th grade), Angel Amador (7th grade), Tyreke Tennison (8th grade), Kendric Brown (8th grade) The All-Region Concert will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Carthage HS. Way to go, Judson Blue Devil Choir!
COME ONE COME ALL! LET'S CELEBRATE FALL AT
LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY'S
JMQ gets planting Johnston-McQueen’s 2nd graders planted their gardens on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with the Learn, Grow, Eat and GO! Master Gardeners. They are so excited about seeing their garden grow!
OCTOBER 26, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2100 S MOBBERLY AVE, LONGVIEW, TX
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — October 25, 2019
Congrats to the tech winners for October In the October badge drawing, the Instructional Technology Specialist awarded Jeff Bock 6 Chromebooks for his Gold level Student Brochure badge, along with Brandis Jamerson and Monica Jones for their Silver level badges!
SAWYER |Continued from page 11 ning he would be committing to the Cowboys. The senior defensive tackle out of Longview, Texas had narrowed his list of 14 offers down to just two schools, before choosing Oklahoma State over SMU. Other schools that were vying to land Goram-Welch included Purdue, Illinois, Texas Tech, Oregon State, Memphis, and Air Force. Goram-Welch started on that Longview Lobos team that went undefeated last season including winning the state title. Along the way he racked up 65 tackles, in-
cluding 15 tackles for loss and five sacks. So far this year, the Lobos remain a perfect 6-0. Goram-Welch has started in all six, and already has 32 total tackles, including eight TFLs and four sacks. Goram-Welch is OSU’s 17 commit for 2020 and second defensive tackle in the class, joining three-star Grant Mahon out of Denton, Texas. Goram-Welch is the No. 75 defensive tackle nationally and No. 129 overall prospect in Texas based on the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings.
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Gaming Zone Understanding game ratings ESRB allows parents to understand which games are right for their children
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ith the rise of games came the eventual need for a rating system. Born out of this need the Entertainment Software Rating Board was developed in 1994 for video game sales in the U.S. In its current form, the rating system has 6 specific classifications that will be found on any video game being sold in a major retailer. Be it Walmart or GameStop, games will not be sold unless they have gone through ESRB’s rating system. Console manufacturers (Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo being the curreng big three) generally do not sell digital games that are not given an ESRB rating, though there can of course be exceptions. With physical discs, no console manufacturer seems to want to approve of them either. On the mobile side of things, games on Google Play use the ESRB rating system while the Apple App Store uses its own, though it is very similar to the ESRB system. Games in Beta/Early Access will not have a rating on PC, console and mobile.
ON THE COVER
On the front of video game case, there will be a box that lists the rating of the game and no other information. On the back however, underneath the rating will be more information. It will list some reasons why the game received the rating that it did, such as “Blood and Gore” or “Language”. There may also be a spot where it may say “Online Interactions not rated by the ESRB” or “In-Game Purchases” (loot boxes, microtransactions, etc.) which speaks to online and microtransaction aspects of the game.
IN THE STORE
Stores will almost always ask for ID if they believe the customer looks to be under 17. Adult Only games (18+) are essentially never sold in physical stores or even available for con-
sole systems. They are basically exclusive to computers.
WEBSITE & APP
To find out more information on a game, heading to esrb.org or using the mobile app allows parents to find a much more detailed reason of why a rating was given for a game. The following is the seven different ratings as well as a brief explanation from the ESRB website and app.
EVERYONE
For More Info For more information on the ESRB rating system or to look up the rating of a specific game, go to esrb.org or download the mobile app from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Content is generally suitable for all ages. May contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language
for ages 13 and up. May contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling and/or infrequent use of strong language.
Content is generally suitable for ages 10 and up. May contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language and/or minimal suggestive themes.
Content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up. May contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content and/or strong language.
EVERYONE 10+
TEEN
Content is generally suitable
MATURE 17+
ADULTS ONLY 18+
Content suitable only for
adults ages 18 and up. May include prolonged scenes of intense violence, graphic sexual content and/or gambling with real currency.
RATING PENDING
Not yet assigned a final ESRB rating. Appears only in advertising, marketing and promotional materials to a physical release that is expected to carry and ESRB rating, and should be related by a game’s rating once it has been assigned.
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — October 25, 2019
Longview ISD School Menus Montessori Breakfast 28
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Morning Sausage Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice
Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty Toast Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice
30 French Toast Sticks Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice
31 Biscuit Sausage Patty Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice
1 Breakfast Sausage Pizza Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice
Montessori Lunch
28
29
Drumsticks Applesauce Whole Baby Carrots Mashed Potatoes Milk
30 Beef Tacos, Soft Spanish Rice Charro Beans Milk Cheese
31 Hot Dog Applesauce Baked Beans Colossal Crisp Potatoes Milk
Chicken Rings Honey Wheat Roll Applesauce Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Milk
1 Turkey, Cheese Sandwich Applesauce Whole Baby Carrots Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Milk
Elementary Breakfast 28 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk
29 Morning Sausage Kolache Honey Graham Crackers Milk
30 Honey Graham Crackers Toast Milk Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty
31 Breakfast Sausage Pizza Honey Graham Crackers Milk
30 Sub Sandwich Turkey Hoagie Milk Mayonnaise Fruit Choice
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1 Honey Graham Crackers Milk
Elementary Lunch 28
29 Italian Spaghetti Garlic Toast Cheese Pizza Carrots Broccoli Florets Tossed Salad Ranch Dressing Milk Fruit Choice
Beef Rotel Dip Chicken Rotel Dip Charro Beans Spanish Rice Salsa Milk Fruit Choice
1 Chicken Rings Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Green Beans Honey Wheat Roll Milk Fruit Choice
Hot Dog Colossal Crisp Potatoes Baked Beans Milk Mayonnaise Fruit Choice
Middle School Breakfast 28 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk
29 Morning Sausage Kolache Honey Graham Crackers Milk
30 Honey Graham Crackers Toast Milk Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty
31 Breakfast Sausage Pizza Honey Graham Crackers Milk
1 Honey Graham Crackers Milk
Middle School Lunch 28 Chicken Fried Steak Honey Wheat Roll Broccoli Casserole Carrots Roasted Potatoes Milk
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30 Taco Salad Milk
31 Chicken Rings Honey Wheat Roll Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Milk
1 Hot Dog Hot Dog with Chili Baked Beans Season Fries Milk
Beef Rotel Dip Chicken Rotel Dip Spanish Rice Shredded Romaine Lettuce Charro Beans Pico de Gallo Milk
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Teachers get robotic training from 4-H The Gregg County 4-H hosted a robotics training for our teachers during the last week of September. We appreciate all their hard work to give our students fun, innovative techniques in the classrooms.
GRADS |Continued from page 1 equipped to take over the world, go forth and do great things; we’re all counting on you.” Means added that the students are only bound by the limits of their imaginations, and their willingness to work and achieve their ambitions. “The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately,” she added.
OCTOBER 2019 GRADUATES
• Summer Baldeh is graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to attend Kilgore College. • Dixie Mathis is graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to attend Kilgore College where she will study to be an Licensed Vocational Nurse. • Austin Noland is graduating on the recommended plan. He plans to attend TSTC to become a lineman. • August Phillips is graduating on the recommended plan. He plans to major in Biology at Kilgore College and then transfer to the University of Texas. He plans to become a medical doctor. The Longview Early Graduation High School (formerly known as LEAD Academy) serves progressive students who wish to graduate early. Providing dual-credit courses for students seeking higher education, it also features career and technology options, online/distance learning, and ACT/SAT preparation.
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