Volume I, Issue 10 (November 2016)

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“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” —Aristotle

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Longview Voice Sharing the good news about LISD!

Vol. 1 No. 10 October / November 2016

A publication of Longview Independent School District

Complimentary Copy

Big Green Marching Machine!

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Band wins 67th consecutive UIL top marching honor

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he Longview High School Lobo Band has earned a first division rating from the entire judging panel at Stephen F. Austin University to bring home its 67th consecutive “superior” University Interscholastic League marching contest rating. With the top honor, the Big Green Marching Machine maintains the state record for consecutive superior ratings in a state contest. Director of Bands Louis Robinett said LHS has been ranked first division since the inception of the UIL. “Our band continues to grow each year, and our students are rising to keep the tradition of excellence that comes with this marching band,” he said. The Longview High School Lobo Band specializes in military style marching that has distinguished them from other bands and has been a local tradition for more than 80 years. The 2016-17 band has more than 300 members and is the largest band in school history.

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In addition to the various group events, Longview High School band members compete at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest and also audition for The Texas Music Educators Region, Area and State bands. Tommy Moore, Tim Drayton, Jessica Philippus, and Arrie Moore also direct the Longview High School Lobo Band. Robinett said in order to compete, band students must be academically eligible according to TEA and UIL rules. With 300 members in the band, Robinett expressed pride in his students not only remaining academically eligible but excelling in the classroom as well. “The band students and staff would like to thank the Administration, teachers, and band boosters for their continued support,” he added. “This support is a main factor in the success of the Longview band program. The Lobo Band is just another of the many reasons to be proud of LISD.”

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Five early graduates receive diplomas

It may not have had the usual “pomp and circumstance” of the end of year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented this week to five Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special. Tuesday night during the Longview ISD trustees meeting, students Mason Wright, Cammie Long, Brianna Davis, Justin Burris, Lilianna Arredondo were recognized by Principal Kristi Means. “It is an honor to be a part of this life-changing ceremony,” said

Means. “This graduation class is composed of respectable and dedicated students. They have truly been a pleasure. It is my hope they continue on with the goals and dreams they have set for themselves.” Lilianna Arredondo plans to immediately enter the workforce and attend college in the future. Justin Burrus transferred to Longview from California. He plans to pursue an Associate’s Degree in Computer Networking at Kilgore College.

See Graduates on Page 8

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Opinion Coming Events

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Teacher of the Year Lady Lobo Luncheon

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ongview Lobo football players visited all seven LISD elementary schools on Oct. 5 to promote National Bullying Prevention Month. The team split up and headed to the campuses to discuss what bullying is and the effects it has on people’s lives. “It was incredible to see how passionate these football players were about bullying prevention,” said district spokeswoman Sarah LeBus. “The Lobos are celebrities to these kids and when they were told that you can’t have bullies on a team because it takes teamwork, it made sense to them.” Each campus has been made aware that Oct. 19 is Unity Day and was encouraged to wear orange. However, each campus held separate activities to address bullying prevention throughout the month. LeBus added that the football players made a concerted effort to reach out to the younger students “Bullying starts to effect children at a very early age and they do not realize the damage it can do to someone,” said LeBus. “Many cuts go deep and remain with a person into adulthood and shape who they are. It is important for students to understand not only the effect bullying has on others, but also how to stand up for others that are bullied.” Earlier this year LISD requested a proclamation from Texas Governor Gregg Abbott. In response Abbott proclaimed October 2016 as Bullying Prevention Month in the state of Texas. “We hope that schools across the nation take advantage of this month and promote bullying prevention in every school across the country,” LeBus said.

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