Volume V, Issue 6 (February 28, 2020)

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” ― Sir Isaac Newton

Vol. V February 28, 2020

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

Students learn importance of casting a vote Longview Early Graduation High School held their annual Black History Program on Thursday, Feb. 13. It was based on the National Black History Month theme “African-Americans and the Vote.” The year 2020 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment (1870) which gave black men the right to vote following the Civil War. It also marks the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment and the culmination of the Women’s suffrage movement. Students were encouraged to remember the importance of voting and to remember that this right was gained through much struggle.

The days events included an outstanding performance by the Jarvis

STEAM INNOVATION Huge turnout for science fair

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here were more than 280 projects presented by more than 400 students at the 2020 STEAM Fair on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Students grades 5-12 representing campuses across the district competed for the top places judged by community volunteers.

These students have amazing ideas! We can’t wait to see what they come up with as their education continues in the years to come!

Professor Newton added some additional fun and education during a STEAM|Continued to page 14

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Lobo junior Cooper Mayes takes one more move to following in his grandfather’s footsteps this summer as he will be attending A&M’s annual Veterinary Enrichment Camp.

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“It’s a week-long camp of kids who are interested in becoming a veterinarian,” said LHS agricultural sciences teacher and FFA advisor Rachel Taylor. “It’s an immersion experience for them to see what it’s like to go to vet Camp|Continued to page 17

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OPINION

Can Virtual Reality help with soft skills?

By Joe Parlier The Learning Counsel

cations, students are able Rather than shielding to develop soft skills that students from making are critical to success in incorrect choices, AR As augmented reality (AR) both higher education and VR applications and virtual reality (VR) learning and the workforce. incorporate failure as experiences become increasingWhen it comes to dean effective strategy for ly common in K-12 classrooms, veloping empathy, perselearning — students the value this technology brings vering when confronted will make mistakes and to STEM and Career and Techwith challenging content must develop the grit nical Education programs is or failure, managing PARLIER and perseverance to try becoming increasingly evident. anxiety, and developing again. In virtual worlds, Educators are using immersive critical thinking skills, AR and failing is not catastrophic — even technology to expose students to VR applications help educators if a mistake results in destroying worlds and situations that would support students to overcome an engine by applying too much be challenging or impossible in some of the common barriers to energy, breaking an expensive a classroom setting: exploring learning and deliver skill-buildpart as a result of using an human and animal anatomy; ing programming. inappropriate tool, or realizing building and observing the flow the negative impact of a surgical PERSEVERING of air through car engines; learnprocess.

THROUGH FAILURE ing trades such as welding; and When students work or learn Although failure is a natural travelling to communities and in a virtual space, they are able and important part of learning, countries to experience different to fail safely and receive immestudents are often discouraged cultures. diate feedback to improve the to make mistakes. Fortunately, These interactive experiences accuracy of their thinking, thus educators are shifting to probempowered by AR and VR oflearning from their mistake. lem/solution and experiential ten deliver social and emotional Then, they can replicate processlearning approaches that value learning opportunities in addies and adjust variables to ada learning process that includes tion to the scientific lessons. Both dress their errors while learning failure to directly help children in STEM programming and in from the process, as opposed to understand how to deal with non-scientific AR and VR applisimply focusing on an outcome. adversity.

OVERCOMING ANXIETY

Managing social interactions and stress-inducing encounters aren’t skills that come naturally to children dealing with anxiety or who may be on the autism spectrum, and such experiences can be debilitating. Exploring situations within a virtual world can provide the tools to help students manage challenges not only in academics, but also social settings.

For students who have difficulties reading and reacting to social cues or managing emotions, applications exist that provide virtual experiences to help them identify triggers and learn how to successfully manage anxieties that can be crippling. Learners can also practice social interactions in a virtual environment by working through simulations that help them become more comfortable with eye contact and social cues.

— Joe Parlier extended his education career and now works as the Senior Director of Education at zSpace.

Trump bets big on career and tech ed Florida Daily Post President Donald Trump has proposed one of the largest increases in funding for career and technical education in recent history.

As an education policy researcher who studies the economic and employment impact of career and technical education in high school, I believe this proposal has a lot of potential to open up new job opportunities, especially for students who might not want to go to college – or not right away.

My research has found that the best investment in career and technical education is when it’s targeted toward schools that design all instruction around developing career paths, say, as an electrician or as a nurse’s assistant. Career and technical education can also improve high school graduation and employment when it is integrated with core subjects.

The White House wants to nearly double the total federal commitment to provide states with funds for career and technical education – from about

US$1.2 billion in the current fiscal year to about $2.1 billion for fiscal 2021.

This proposal marks the first time in more than 20 years that the federal investment in career and technical education could change in a meaningful way after declining for the last two decades.

For instance, in 2004, total funding through the Carl D. Perkins Act – the federal law that deals with career and technical education spending – was $1.7 billion. By fiscal 2020 it had dropped to $1.2 billion.

Student participation in career and technical education had also declined during the era of No Child Left Behind, the 2002 federal law that required increasing the percentage of students proficient in math and reading by 2014.

Meanwhile, an emphasis on testing dominated education policy during the same time period, which maintained a focus on tested subjects like math and reading.

The proposal also calls for allocating $83 million to competitive grants to states. Proposing competitive grants sug-

gests that the administration will look to fund states with the most innovative proposals.

This is in contrast to just giving out money based on how many students a state may serve.

Trump also wants to double fees associated with H1-B visas – visas that allow for hiring temporary workers from abroad with high skills that are in short supply in the U.S. This hike could raise an additional $100 million or more.

Research shows that students who take three or more courses in one career pathway earn more money in the decade after high school than similar students who did not take a group of related career and technical education courses.

This research cannot fully explain why these earning gains occur. However, it could be that the specific skills that students gain in career and technical education are likely to be rewarded with higher wages if those skills are in demand.

By comparison, the only technical education programs that research has shown lead to improved graduation rates and higher wages are whole-

school models.

Whole-school approaches to technical education are where all students participate in some form of vocational or technical education.

Most students have access to technical education at traditional high schools or centers that are shared across school districts and where students spend part of their school day.

But, there is no strong evidence that these models are effective in improving high school graduation or employment or earnings after school.

All of the best evidence comes from specialized high schools like those in Connecticut and Massachusetts, or from career academies that combine academic and technical coursework and organize it around a common theme.

But fewer than 5% of the nation’s students have access to a specialized career and technical education school. If innovation grants were designed to induce increased access to specialized career and technical education high schools or high-quality career academies, it could be money well spent.

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Texas Bank and Trust recognizes outstanding high school seniors Longview Texas Bank and Trust celebrates the forty-second anniversary of the Longview Student Board of Directors, recognizing outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service. We are proud to introduce the following members of the 2019-2020 Student Board.

Kori Hunter, daughter of Kim and Roy Hunter, is a senior at Longview High School. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Majorettes, Anchor Club, band, and the varsity golf team. Kori believes she is impacting the world through her volunteer efforts with the Anchor Club, where she has assisted with the cleanup of a local bus stop and spent quality time with elderly members of the community. She plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and study nursing. Kori’s future goals include working as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Emily Mendenhall,

ROTC wins big at Waco competition

daughter of Dr. Brian and Kimberly Mendenhall, is a senior at Longview High School. She is the captain of the Viewettes drill team and a member of the National Honor Society, Junior AMBUCS, Z-Club, and the Hearts Club. Emily believes she is impacting the world through her leadership roles in various organizations by showing kindness and empowering

others to succeed in their goals. She plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and study pre-medicine. Emily’s future goals include working as a pathologist.

Malik Page, son of CKesa Templeton-Page and Rodney Page, is a senior at Trinity School of Texas. He is the vice president of the Bank|Continued to page 17

The Longview Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps’ recently competed at the Waco Drill Meet on Saturday, Feb. 1, where they took part with 7 different teams: Female Color Guard, Male Color Guard, Armed Drill Team, Unarmed Drill Team, Male Physical Fitness, Female Physical Fitness and Raider Challenge. The Raider Challenge is a three-mile obstacle course with tire flipping, low crawling under hurdles and a log walk to challenge the competitors while being timed. They competed against thirty schools.

They won overall 4th out of 13 for Armed Drill Team, 4th out of 15 for Unarmed Drill Team, 5th JACKSON out of 16 for Female Physical Fitness Team, 6th out of 22 for Female Color Guard, 7th out of 20 for Coed Color Guard Team and 8th out of 17 for Male Physical Fitness Team.

The Cadets improved compared to what they have done in the past, according to JROTC|Continued to page 15

Lobo FFA shares the love on Valentine’s Day Longview FFA had a lot of love coming from their program for Valentines. They wrapped carnations to pass out at nursing homes and other places for Valentine’s Day. Wednesday, Feb. 12, was their monthly meeting where this time they learned about loving oneself by learning how to protect yourself from online threats. Then they switched over to making Valentine’s Day cards to go along with the carnations to share the love.

On Valentine’s Day, they passed out the carnations and cards at three nursing homes in Longview as well as to the teachers and staff at Longview High School. Amazing job, everyone!

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LEADING THE FUTURE Class of 2020 visits local campuses

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n Thursday, February 13, the Leadership Longview Class of 2020 learned the ins and outs of education by visiting districts and educational non-profits all over Longview. The class had the opportunity to visit East Texas Montessori Prep Academy for a Q&A with Dr. Burnette and tours with campus administrators/campus ambassadors.

They were able to visit with a Montessori class to observe how their lessons function and get first hand accounts from some of the most adorable campus representatives. The class ended their busy day with a presentation and Q&A from

Coming Events February 21 4 p.m. JV Baseball Green at Rusk 4:30 p.m. JV Baseball White vs Tatum 5:30 p.m. LHS Boys Soccer vs Rockwall 5:30 p.m. LHS Girls Soccer at Rockwall 6 p.m. Varsity Baseball at Rusk February 22 1 p.m. Writer’s Workshop (Longview Public Library) February 24 8 a.m. Varsity Boys Golf at Bobcat Spring Invitational (Pinecrest) 4 p.m. JV Baseball White at John Tyler 6 p.m. JV Baseball Green vs New Diana February 25 4:30 p.m. Softball vs Mount Pleasant

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February 27 6 p.m. Black History Month Movie Night (Longview Public Library) February 28 JV Baseball Green at Spring Hill Tournament (Feb. 28-29) JV Baseball White at Hallsville Tournament (Feb. 28-29) Varsity Baseball at Whitehouse Tournament (Feb. 28-29) Varsity Softball at Allen Invitational (Feb. 28-29) JV Softball at Arp Invitational (Feb. 28-29) 8 a.m. Varsity Tennis at Corsicana 2 p.m. Yoga for Adults (Longview Public Library)

Ware second grade students learn innovative ways to farm Ware’s students are learning how to farm in so many innovative ways. Our 2nd graders definitely have their raised bed gardening off to a successful start and our chicken coop is a happy little hen house, giving us a consistent egg supply!

We’re excited to unveil that we have now added aquaponics for our 5th graders to focus on

during the second semester!

They will be growing basil, kale, and a variety of lettuce greens using the aquaponic science!

Thank you to Linda Nelson Martin, Hunter Martin, Josh Sellers, and Ron Hutchinson for helping our students get this project started! We’ll keep you posted on their progress!

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Questions and answers about public ‘charter’ systems at Longview ISD Last year the LISD received the green light from the TEA to turn six campuses into “in-district” charter schools. The approval came after the passage of Senate Bill 1882.

Since then, there’s been a lot of discussion about potential charter partnerships at the campuses of Longview Independent School District. There’s also been a lot of faulty and inaccurate information being passed around.

Here’s the story about why we’re pursuing these opportunities for our students and how it will work here in Longview.

Why is Longview ISD doing this?

Families are making choices for other options — private schools and charter schools — and of course we want them to choose our district schools. We are committed to building a system in which every experience that families want to choose is part of what we offer within LISD. “Change is inevitable and the gradual move toward charter schools nationwide is only going to increase,” said Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox. “Longview is going to get ahead of the changes in order to ensure public school accountability, and also to prevent tax funds being taken from public schools.”

A Senate Bill 1882 partnership provides the district with the ability to protect, sustain, build and replicate a successful model while providing additional options for families within the district.

Here are the primary goals for this kind of partnership: Protect: Longview ISD’s high-performing school leaders and educators have refined and implemented innovative programs that provide Longview students with access to exceptional programs, including Montessori, IB, STEAM, and career and college experiences. A Senate Bill 1882 partnership with a contract codifies and protects those innovative models from any future changes in district leadership or policy, ensuring they will last and serve students long after personnel retire or leave.

Sustain: A Senate Bill 1882 partnership provides additional per-pupil funding that contributes to the long-term financial sustainability of successful programs.

Build: Knowing what works for students within a current structure doesn’t mean there are not additional ideas for how to improve.

Additional autonomies available in a partnership will open new options to build upon the success of the model.

Replicate: Replicating a model in a Senate Bill 1882 partnership will allow the ability to reach more students. The replication will ensure that more students in the district are able to attend high-quality best-fit schools and that parents

have more access to high-quality options. What’s already working for some students, such as a rigorous International Baccalaureate education, can be accessed by every child across every neighborhood and not limited to just some.

What does this mean for teachers?

Teachers will still be employees of the district. Charter partners are able to utilize the additional resources that come with a Senate Bill 1882 partnership to increase teacher salaries, in addition to providing more educational resources, professional development opportunities, and classroom autonomy.

The teachers will remain LISD teachers, and as such will retain all of the same benefits and protections of other district employees.

Will teachers be fired/replaced?

We have an excellent school system because of our high-quality teachers, and we are committed to retaining our teachers in Longview ISD. All of our teachers will maintain their chapter 21 protections. The partners under these Senate Bill 1882 partnerships seek to collaborate with and build from the expertise of our talented educators.

What does this mean for students?

Students will obtain access to resources and programs that are not dependent on where they live, their family’s income or their demographics. LISD will be expanding the digital and technology footprint which will enable us to create opportunities for teachers and students that the district has not been able to in the past.

How will this change my student’s day-to-day?

From the student perspective, there will be very little change in their basic schedule and academic expectations. Many of the shifts that may occur will involve details behind the scenes, mostly on an administrative level. What students will notice is increased access to resources and programs that are not dependent on where they live, their family’s income or their demographics.

How will this affect my Special Education student?

Special Education services and 504 accommodations will not change. Longview ISD will continue to give our SpEd students the best possible education and services that are available.

Will students no longer be LISD students?

Yes. Just as all campuses and teachers remain a part of the district, students also remain part of the district.

Is LISD “surrendering control” to an appointed board?

No, the district is not losing control over the campuses. The publicly elected LISD Board of Trustees are the final deciding

authorities, delegating day-to-day operations to the charter boards with high accountability for results.

The non-profit charter boards have authority over their organizations, but they are subordinate to the LISD board’s authority. The LISD board can sever the contract if the terms are not met.

Legally, Senate Bill 1882 partnerships are in-district charters, which means the students are still district students and the school board continues to maintain responsibility for the schools.

By having LISD be the authorizer of charter schools, the district maintains the authority to set the ground rules the partners have to follow. This way, LISD board can ensure a level playing field for all LISD campuses, as well as allowing the district a mechanism to intervene if partners breach the contract.

What does it mean for a partner to “run” a district campus? Who manages the principal, teachers?

The partner has sole responsibility for personnel as well as authority over decisions related to curriculum and assessment, schedule and calendar, and allocation of the budget. The district and its board of trustees holds the partner accountable through a performance contract outlining academic, financial, and operational goals for the school as well as the division of roles and responsibilities. For a partnership school to be eligible for Senate Bill 1882 benefits, the partner must manage the principal and faculty.

How will these changes affect our high school’s identity and role as a central institution in our community?

The new administrative structure will not affect the core values or identity that our high school represents. The community will continue to see school faculty at district-wide gatherings and the community will continue to join the school’s athletic and other extracurricular events. Further, the nonprofit board members will be selected on the basis of their commitment to this community, and maintaining the high school’s role in the community, as well as their expertise.

Will campuses be run by someone who doesn’t know the community?

No, the goal of the application process is to make sure there is a good match between the community and the partner. Longview ISD has conducted a rigorous authorizing process to evaluate each nonprofit organization’s capacity, expertise, and commitment to our community.

Many of the partner staff and board members are local leaders with strong ties to Longview schools, and we are confident that they will be responsive to our unique context and leverage the amazing assets we

have here in Longview.

Will the partner be making money off of the students?

No, all partners are nonprofit organizations and the performance contract will require that they spend all of the money for the benefit of our students. Partner board members serve as volunteers and all partner board members and leaders are subject to the same ethics and conflict of interest requirements as other public employees.

Will the school board play any further role?

Yes, the school board is crucial in executing the performance contract, making sure the district is operational and monitoring school performance. They are the ones who will need to take action to either con nue or end the partnerships. They will monitor and hold the partner accountable for their progress in meeting the performance goals outlined in the contract. The elected school board does not and cannot under state law give up its ultimate responsibility for a district school.

The difference is that rather than contracting with a principal to oversee educational services at the school, the elected board contracts with an organization to provide services that the school board specifies in the contract. The school board is therefore delegating day-to-day decision-making to the nonprofit organization without losing the obligation to hold the school accountable for its outcomes.

This will allow more decisions to be made at the campus level, where those discussions are closest to the students and teachers.

Hoow does the LISD school board carry out its oversight responsibilities when it contracts with a nonprofit under a performance contract?

Contract terms: The school board carries out its governance responsibilities by se ng clear performance expectations in the contract it enters into with the nonprofit and monitoring whether the nonprofit is meeting those expectations.

Contract continuation or termination (revocation): The performance contract under consideration ensures that the school board is able to intervene or terminate the contract if student performance or financial compliance requirements are not met.

How will information be For more information about communicated to the teachers theseadministrators? programs check out the and website at w3.lisd.org/charters LISD administrators will be visiting allhave LISDa schools to meet . Do you question that with teachers and campus adminis not included on here? Let us istrators to help disseminate this know! You can send your quesinformation as well as to address tions to ask@lisd.org , goFurto any questions or concerns. our Contact at LISD.org thermore, the page developments of this endeavor have been consistentlyof or call the LISD Department covered in various LISD communiInnovation at 903-381-2200.

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Seniors get some help with applications Admissions officers from Kilgore College spent Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, helping LHS Seniors apply on applytexas. org or to Kilgore College. Workforce Solutions was also in the GO Lab helping any senior that wishes to go into the workforce by taking surveys to help them decide on their career path.

Students were given a follow up chance the next day.

District seeks applicants for $1,000 ‘Voice’ scholarship Applications for the 2020 Voice Scholarship are now available from the LISD Community Relations Department.

The Longview Voice is a district-wide newspaper that covers student, staff, and local community news. The paper is produced by the LISD Community Relations department in partnership with the Thrifty Nickel, as well as campus staff and volunteers.

Each year the Community Relations de-

partment selects a Longview High School senior student who contributes work to The Longview Voice for a scholarship to the school of their choice.

To qualify a student must submit a news article, op-ed column, or photo to be published in any edition of The Longview Voice newspaper, and fill out an application to be considered.

PAST WINNERS

2016 — Estrella Gonzales, Keyarro Hol-

lins, Uwa Ihionkhan, Yosef Ibitayo 2017 — Gaylon Wiley 2018 — German Zelaya, Jose Velazquez, Michael Vera 2019 — Alyssa Shobert, Brady Miller, Payton Schaap 2020 — It could be YOU! For more information please contact the Community Relations department via email at ask@lisd.org or call (903) 3812200.

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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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Hudson students show Foster gets a dragon off programming skills During the Wednesday, Jan. 29, Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees at Hudson PEP, several third and fourth graders were present to show off their amazing coding skills!

Using Ozobots that they programmed and designed to work like snow plows, they cleared their drawn maps of the “snow” in seconds! Amazing job everyone! We couldn’t be more floored with how our students are honing their coding skills!

Good morning from Foster’s newest student, a bearded dragon named Greased Lightening! (“G.L.” for short) Great job LaShundra Rogers for making sure our students could be exposed to as much real life application of science as possible!

Forest Park Girls Power group takes part in virtual conference The Forest Park Girls Power group participated in a virtual conference with University of North Texas’ design and marketing class on Monday, Feb. 17. The two schools have a lot in common: Their colors are both green and gold, their mascot is an eagle, they follow the same design cycle and they are both about creativity and collaboration.

The previous week, the FPMS girls met to create questions on their own to ask about how the college students approach the design cycle and deal with frustrations.

This semester they have worked on creating their own roller coasters that they have built in Makerspace and recently started graphing the coasters.

LHS students show off Giving thanks to father/daughter duo their culinary skills The culinary arts LHS students served an amazing lunch to the Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee on Thursday, Feb. 6. Wonderful job!

We had a double appreciation on Thursday, Feb. 13! We celebrated the Thankful Thursday by honoring two teachers. Dad/daughter TSA duo, Charles Mosley and Melissa Swallow. This team are TSA coaches for our nationally recognized TSA teams at Longview High School and Foster Middle School.

They work countless hours to bring out the best in our students and we are so grateful to have them in Longview ISD! Thank you for all you do and happy TSA Coaches Appreciation Week!

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JOHNSTON-MCQUEEN

WARE EAST TEXAS MONTESSORI ACADEMY

JUDSON

601 W Garfield Ave.

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EAST TEXAS MONTESSORI PREP ACADEMY

LONGVIEW HS

400 N Eastman Rd.

J.L. EVERHART

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JOHNSTONMCQUEEN ELEMENTARY

BRAMLETTE FOREST PARK

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EARLY GRADUATION

BRAMLETTE STEAM ACADEMY

ETX MONTESSORI PREP S. WARD

WARE

422 FM 2751

FOSTER

111 Tupelo Dr.

HUDSON PEP

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NED E. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY 5230 Estes Pkwy.

J.L. EVERHART ELEMENTARY

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2919 Tryon Rd. NED E. WILLIAMS

HUDSON PEP ELEMENTARY 1311 Lilly St.

SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY

1011 S Mobberly Ave. JUDSON STEAM ACADEMY 5745 Judson Rd.

FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

1644 N Eastman Rd. FOSTER MIDDLE

1504 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

201 E Tomlinson Pkwy.

EARLY GRADUATION HIGH SCHOOL 410 S Green St.

Registration Begins Soon Now, it’s your turn to learn more:

Visit ChooseLISD.org or call 903-381-2200.

Paid for by the MSAP funds.

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LOBOS REPRESENT AT FCA King, players to compete at ‘Heart of a Champion’

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he all-stars for the Northeast Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes Heart of a Champion Week have been unveiled and Longview has several athletes as well as Coach John King taking part. Coach King said it is an honor to participate, not only for himself as one of the coaches, but for all Lobo athletes.

“The FCA is an important organization for our students and entire community,” King said, “It’s just a tremendous event to be a part of on so many levels. We all get to work with so many talented kids

and everyone just has a great time.”

The 10th year of the AllStar Week, players for football, cheerleading, softball, baseball and soccer will compete.

This marks the first time that soccer will be included among the sports. Each sport has a Red Team and a Blue Team to compete.

The all-star soccer games are scheduled for Friday, June 5, at Grace Community School’s Clyde-Perkins Stadium. The games are schedFCA|Continued to page 17

Judson boys basketball team wins district Congratulations to Judson Blue Devils 8th grade boys basketball team!

They are our new district champs!

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Viewettes show their Longview Flower Shop appreciation to staff supports Majorettes Our Viewettes showed all the love to our faculty and staff this past Valentine’s Day with a sweets and treats bar! We hope the faculty and staff enjoyed the appreciation the girls showed them.

We are also thankful that the Viewettes took the time to do this.

Thank you Longview Flower Shop for supporting the LHS Majorettes! They had fun helping you get ready for Valentine’s Day!

Lobo tennis team has Registration underway strong showing in Tyler for ET Energy Symposium Congratulations to the Lobo tennis team! They competed at the varsity Tyler tournament Tom King Classic on Friday, Feb. 14.

In first place was: Gabe Montoya — Boys C Singles, Rachna Edalur and Elizabeth Wall — Girls B Doubles, Arya Germanwala and Nitya Jagarlamudi — Girls C Doubles, Luke Archer and Erick Van Zyl — Boys C Doubles.

In second place was Kelsey Quiett and Gowri Rangu — Girls A Doubles, Ini Ekpenyonga and AJ Jagarlamudi — Boys B Doubles, Sofia Massare — Girls B Singles, Bobby Hough — Boys B Singles.

In third place was: Jake Chamberlain — Boys A Singles.

Excellent performance, everyone! Longview JV was set to play in the Eastman fundraiser tournament on Friday, Feb. 21.

The East Texas Oil Museum at Kilgore College will host the eleventh annual East Texas Energy Symposium on Tuesday, May 5, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Neil Frank.

Frank, former director of the U.S. Hurricane Center and Chief Meteorologist for KHOU Houston – Channel 11 News, will speak on “Climate Change: Carbon Dioxide Distortions.”

Other speakers include Sendhendu Kashikar, Chief Executive Officer of Reveal Energy Services; Tim Greene, Business Development Manager for Deep Imaging Technologies; and Dr. Mahdi Haddad, Postdoctoral Fellow for the Bureau of Economic Geology.

The symposium is set for 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Devall Ballroom. Lunch will be provided.

Cost to attend is $50. Attendees are welcome to tour the ETOM from 9 to 10 a.m. or after the symposium has ended.

Local media is invited to attend both the morning presentations and the luncheon.

For more information contact Olivia Moore, ETOM director, at 903-983-8295 or email omoore@kilgore.edu .

Foster students put the ‘I’ in KIND Officer Luke stops by We want to give a special shout out to Foster’s amazing art teacher Franketta Pierce, Girls with Pearls and their silent partners (you know who you are) for the Be the “I” in Kind display.

Fatima Traore, the Spirit Committee Leader was the designer of this artwork.

Way to go Girls!

Kennedy Jeffery — President, Markeiya Beall — Secretary & Treasurer, Fatima Traore — Spirit Committee Chair, Lania Poil, Bre’Asia Lenoir, Malaysia Cooper, Nicole Collins , Jailiyah Rockmore, Raegan Johnson

for coffee and donuts Longview PD Officer Luke stopped by Tuesday, Feb. 11, to have some coffee and donuts with those at Alpine House. We thank every officer for all that they do for our school district and our community!

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A work of art!

HULL

Our very own Longview High School art teacher Jeff Hull finished an amazing installation at Alton Plaza in downtown Longview! He created the piece with original porcelain panels from the Petroleum building, with Chris Hull taking care of the lighting. It looks amazing!

The historic location will soon be opening it’s door as an apartment building.

Forklift operation added to early grad students’ resume Longview Early Graduation High School had five students attend Forklift Operator training on January 20th.

Congratulations to: Jeaniceshia Cooper, Keithy Taylor, Christian Guevara, Tyler Givens, Travonte Price.

Students attended the Operator Training and Inspection Services (OTI) in Gladewater, Texas.

“These students are trailblazers in that they were the first high school

students in East Texas to attend OTI for forklift operator training and the first in LISD,” said Cheri Lee, counselor for LEGHS. The students that completed the training are now eligible to be employed as forklift operators in East Texas with starting wage opportunities between $14 -$17 per hour. We are very excited that they were also featured in an OTI commercial currently being aired on KLTV.

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KC accepting applications for Pharmacy Technician classes Kilgore College is accepting applications for the next Pharmacy Technology certification classes set for March 30 through July 22.

The Pharmacy Technician program provides students flexible, affordable classes to earn a certificate yielding job possibilities in drug stores, doctors’ offices and grocery store pharmacies.

The program consists of four classes: Introduction to Pharmacy Structure, Mathematics and Law; Pharmacy Technician Practice in Community Setting; Applying Pharmacology to Tech-

nician Practice; and Pharmacy Technician Clinical.

Tuition for the certificate program is $1,842 (plus textbooks) which includes program screening fees, uniform, license, testing and certification fees. There is also a $30 required insurance fee.

The KC Bookstore is offering a bundled price of $231 for all needed textbooks.

For more information and entrance requirements, visit kilgore .edu/pharmacy-technology .

To apply, call 903-983-8645 or email jalcantar@kilgore.edu .

STEAM |Continued from page 1 30 minute show that was engaging and interactive for the students. It showcased a variety of scientific demonstrations.

Students learned about the Scientific Method and fun experiments they could do at home (with their guardians’ permission).

Various businesses came out and showed their support by showing off how STEAM impacts real world jobs. From the science behind cooking to 3D printing, there was a great amount of things for students to check out.

We want to thank everyone who participated in the STEAM Fair; volunteers, judges, teachers, families and students for everything you did to make this happen!

Alfred Joy Award for Creativity in Science

$10 Awards Sponsored by Dr. Bruce & Ruth Hathaway Cy Marsh (Johnston- McQueen), Johnny Hamilton III (Ned E. Williams), Kaliyah Stanfield and Kailynn Torres (South Ward) 5th Grade Winners Individual- 1st Place: Liv Brannon (Hudson PEP), 2nd Place: Israel Purdum (Hudson PEP), 3rd Place: Brooke Pevey (Hudson PEP) Team-1st Place; Preston Hodges, Ace Witt (Hudson PEP), 2nd Place: Joanna Tovar, Perla Solis, Maria Solis (Bramlette), 3rd Place: Julie Flores, Jersson Rodriguez, Camilla Gossage (Bramlette)

Junior & Senior Division Winners

Students Advancing to the East Texas Regional Science Fair in Kilgore, TX Friday, February 28, 2020 Judson STEAM Academy Individual-1st Place: Lily Marsh, 2nd Place: Brady Yoder, 3rd Place: Blaine Sowell. Team- Talon Thaxton, Lance Byrnes, 2nd Place: Trenton Alston, Victor Rodriguez, Skylar Cotton, 3rd Place: Braden Tran, Ryan Fruge, Aiden Sanchez Foster Middle School Individual- 1st Place: Swarali Taware, 2nd Place: Carolyn Purdum, 3rd Place: Mia Jones. Team- 1st Place: Parker Kelsey, Jonathan Lebanan, Trevor Gant, 2nd Place: Dominic Pistone, Lono Wacasey, 3rd Place: Savannah Lee, Ellie Dunaway, Anna Tryon.

Longview High School & Early Graduation High School Individual- 1st Place: Lillian Purdum, 2nd Place: Jefferson Dunaway, 3rd Place: Zoe Hightower. Team- 1st Place: Carolina Rodriguez, Emily Morin, 2nd Place: Leilani Mercier, 3rd Place Jovanna Torres, Danorious Monroe

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Regional education conference set for March A neurodiversity and “twice-exceptional” (2e) education conference — featuring discussions over autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and otherwise neurodivergent issues — is set for March 2020 in Longview.

The first event of its kind in East Texas, the Regional 2e Neurodiversity Conference is set for 8 a.m. Friday, March 27 and 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29 at the Infinity Event Center, 300 Tuttle Circle, Longview.

Guest speakers include a variety of experts and presenters on topics relevant to 2e families and organizations.

Speakers include actress, special needs advocate and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete, Dr. Wayne Jacobs of LeTourneau University,

mental health advocate Jenny Landon, comedian Bob Smiley, Kilgore College professor Tina Rushing and Dr. Allen Appiah Boating from East Texas Baptist University, as well as local minister Tony Puckett, Region VII Early Childhood Specialist Donna Holt, licensed psychological associate LeAnne McClure Oliver, and motivational speaker Craig A. Miller.

Tickets are available online.

Check the website for more information: DisruptedLife.com .

Sponsors for the event include Louis Morgan No. 4, Texas Bank & Trust, The Crane Foundation; Perry Reed & Co. of Longview. Hosted by The Crisman School of Longview, the conference is aimed at bringing members of the 2e

JROTC |Continued from page 3 JROTC teacher SGT First Class Jennifer Jackson.

On Saturday, Feb. 15, they attended Birdville ISD JROTC Military Skills Invitational Drill Meet where they competed against 20-25 different other schools in the same events listed above.

Way to go, JROTC! Keep it up!

Aside from competetions, the JROTC is also big on serving the community through their actions. The color guard, the rest of the battalion along with Judson and Foster cadets represented Longview Independent School District and their country as they led the Martin Luther King Jr. parade on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Two days later they also led the MLK Jr. march that started at the Broughton Recreation Center on Monday, Jan. 20.

“Taking part in events (like this) allows the cadets to learn things about their community and be aware of what others are going through,” Jackson said . “It allows them to give back to the community.”

The Longview High School JROTC program was established

on Sept. 7, 1978. From that time, the program has grown and is now frequently seen at Longview ISD events as well as local civic events, as shown with the recent MLK Jr. events. Over 100 students now participate in the LHS JROTC program.

JROTC program teaches the cadets discipline, leadership and how to treat others through drills but it also becomes a second family to many of them according to Jackson. It also allows them to connect with veterans throughout the area such as those at nursing homes through their “Red, White and You.” Another community event that they do aid the homeless of East Texas doing Operation Standdown.

Every November, JROTC takes part in the “Honor America Night” at LHS. They present the colors at the event which has a flag of each military branch presented. Veterans are honored for their service to our country during “Honor America Night.”

“It’s really about recognizing the veterans and the first responders,” Jackson said.

population together for hope, wisdom and support.

Laura Lea Blanks, executive director of Crisman School, said with so many families reaching out about their struggle to find appropriate resources in East Texas, she decided to act.

“We aim to put providers, families and educators in the same place for conversations in a safe space not hindered by insurance claims and months long waiting lists,” she said.

“We aim to change what the 2e population has access to in our region. We are on the precipice of doing something amazing.”

Serving gifted students with learning challenges, The Crisman School was established in 1982 when Mr. and Mrs. O. Wayne Crisman realized there

was a need for a permanent facility of the former Windmere School, which had been established in 1969. The couple donated the land, main building and furnishings for what is now The Crisman School at 2455 N Eastman Road in Longview. Since its beginning it has served more than 1,000 East Texas students.

The only school of its kind from Dallas to Shreveport, Blanks said Crisman’s students “are wonderfully bright children, who just need a different approach to learning than what most large, public schools can provide.”

For more information about the Regional 2e Neurodiversity Conference please contact Laura Lea Blanks at 903-758-9741.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LONGVIEW! City celebrates 150 years of progress

By Matt Lackritz CBS 19

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n 1870, Ossamus Hitch Methvin, Sr. was itching to be the latest landowner to benefit from the railroad boom.

Railroad surveyors came to Methvin’s home to take a look at the hilly landscape. It was there, standing on the porch of Methvin’s home on Rock Hill, according to local legend, that one of the surveyors said: “What a long view!”

In Longview’s 150-year history, it has established itself as a regional center for commerce, the base for a critical oil pipeline and the home of a legendary high school football legacy.

“These are the very important hallmarks of our collective story and really sort of a signpost for where we’ve been and where we’re going as we grow,” said Kimberly Fish, host of the podcast Longview 150 Stories.

“Some voices are old and you know, crack all with age of a life well-lived. Some reveal the struggles of what they had to go through in their growing up experiences but almost all of the stories that I’ve heard speak to a joy.”

What is now Longview was once scattered farms with Methodist and Presbyterian congregations. Little was changed as the Civil War waged into Texas.

However, the key to the city’s future was the Texas and Pacific Railroad.

With completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869, America’s greatest engineering achievement to that point, the West was now open to more railroads moving west to meet the ever-growing demand of the people in the East.

“So O-H was my fourth great uncle, my great-great-grandfather was O-H’s brother,” said

Zack Methvin. “As a very small child, my grandmother would tell me you have a great uncle who founded this city in Texas.”

Methvin, a 55-year-old corn farmer and landowner, recognized the potential to profit from the newly charted Texas and Pacific Railway, then known as the Southern Pacific Railroad, though it had no relation to the famous railroad company out of California.

Perhaps impressed by Methvin’s salesmanship, the railroad rewarded Methvin with $1 for the 100 acres he was willing to give to the line. The proposed line bypassed the already established Earpville, ironically named for the man who sold Methvin the land that would become Longview.

“The advent of the train how that brought a whole different temperature to this area and it moved from being an agricultural community into a transporta-

tion hub,” Zack Methvin said.

Instead the line was planned through the enterprising farmer’s property. The deal was completed in April 7, 1870. In September that year, Methvin sold another 100 acres to the railroad for $500 in gold.

“He knew that by having the railroad put in a stop here, it was going to bring commerce, it was going to bring transportation, it was going to bring families, it was going to build something that otherwise may not have been built,” Zack Methvin explained.

In January, a post office was built and the town would eventually become incorporated in June 1871, becoming the fist incorporated settlement in Gregg County. New residents flooded into

the city as the railroad helped Longview become a regional trading center in East Texas.

Some of the earliest buildings were made from the stone from Rock Hill, the location of Methvin’s home.

Though its first years were defined by the rough lifestyle of a western railroad town, the city expanded rapidly by the end of its first decade to include sawmills, schools, a machine shop, newspapers and a 450-seat opera house.

In the 1880’s, the Kelly Plow Company relocated to Longview, furthering the city’s expansion and employing several residents.

The company would be one of the largest suppliers of plows and other agricultural equipment in the western United States.

The company created one of the state’s first charted industries back when other parts of the state was considered the wild west.

However, some of the classic elements of the Old West still existed in Longview. As with many up-and-coming railroad towns, the city was the target of bank robberies.

In 1894, a gang led by notorious outlaw Bill Dalton, shortly after leaving his alliance with Bill Doolin, wrote a note that was delivered to the First National Bank of Longview.

“We take this method of informing you that on or about the 23rd day of May, A.D., 1894, we will rob the First National Bank of Longview. So take notice accordingly and withdraw your deposit as this is a straight tip.

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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — February 28, 2020 LEAD |Continued from page 4 LHS students in just keep livin’s after school program. Students gave testimonials and invited the class to participate in a gratitude circle.

Once their weekly gratitudes were finished, the JKL Longview students had the opportunity to take part in a career panel hosted by Leadership Longview.

The mission of Leadership Longview is to strengthen and transform the community of Longview through a program of leadership development, community study and involvement. Their objective

FCA |Continued from page 11 is to identify potential leaders in Longview and prepare them for positions of public and private decision-making; to maintain and strengthen communication by creating opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with each other and community leaders; and to provide community education among other things.

The program has graduated over 1,400 leaders in its 38-year history. To find out more about the program go to longviewchamber.com .

CAMP |Continued from page 1 school.”

Since joining the FFA during his freshman year, Cooper has dealt with showing and livestock at numerous events in Texas. This helped lead him onto the path of applying for the A&M camp that saw 80 applicants accepted out of over 600. A very tough program to get into, Cooper’s hard work in high school is already paying off.

According to the program’s official web-page, the fourday event is a “high-impact summer camp for high school students who have an interest in the profession of veterinary medicine. The four-day, three-night camp will give participants the opportunity to explore the possibilities of veterinary medicine as a career.”

Primarily aimed at sophomores and juniors, taking part in the camp affords students a chance to see if being a vet is truly what they desire, as well as figuring out what particu-

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lar field they may want to do.

“I think that the camp is going to give him a better understanding of what it takes to be a vet, so it’ll help him decide that career path a lot sooner, versus getting through four years of school and then going through a semester of vet school and hating it,” said LHS agricultural sciences teacher and FFA advisor Trevor King. “Being a vet is just like being a doctor. You specialize in different areas such as reproduction, surgical, small animal and more. This program can help you choose.”

We wish Cooper the best as he takes on this adventure and we encourage other high school students to stop by the LHS College & Career Center to find out about other amazing opportunities that exist.

According to LHS scholarship coordinator Kay Ray there are many more offers like this that students are not aware of or don’t pursue. Go check them out!

uled for 6 p.m. (girls) and 8 p.m.(boys).

The all-star softball and baseball games are scheduled for Friday, June 5, on the UT Tyler campus. The softball game is set for Suddenlink Field, the baseball game is set for Irwin Field. Both games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

The Chick-fil-A Heart of a Champion football game is Saturday, June 6, on Earl Campbell Field at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

Tickets for soccer, baseball and softball are $5. Tickets for football are $8.

The girls soccer Red Team will feature Lobos Mallory Burgess and Caroline Henderson. The boys soccer teams will have Juan Gimenez on the Blue Team while Jesus

Galvan and Raul Torrez will be playing on the Red Team.

The Lobo nation will be cheering on Mason Hammonds, Micah King and Keaton King as they compete on the baseball Blue Team, Kerris Cameron and Jordan McClain on the softball Blue Team, and Kennedy Cameron on the softball Red Team.

Longview High School will have not only Coach King on the football Blue Team but will feature athletes Dakirin Buchanan, Drew Beltran, Jhailon Braden, Malik Cannon, Tim Polk, Parker Cox and Kyas Moore. The Red Team will feature Tyshawn Taylor.

Representing the Lobo Cheer squad will be all-star varsity cheerleaders Shytavia Mallard, Ashley Martin, Gracie Russell, Kayla Smith and Morgan Coyle.

VOTE |Continued from page 1 Christian College Choir, Datonya Bradley — “The Story Teller” and keynote speaker, LISD employee and Councilwoman Nona Snoddy. Also, sample voting booths were provided by the Gregg County Elections Administrator,

Kathryn Nealy. Students practiced voting and getting familiar with the process on the machines. Eligible age students registered to vote with our own campus voter registrar, Tabitha Johnson, Secretary.

BANK |Continued from page 3 student council and a member of the football and basketball teams, Black Student Union, drama club, and investment club. Malik believes he is impacting the world through his volunteer work with his school and other organizations. He plans to attend Morehouse College and study business finance. Malik’s future goals include helping communities plan for a stronger financial future.

Lauren Sanders, daughter of Suzanne and Mark

Sanders, is a senior at Longview High School. She is the president of the Junior AMBUCS and a member of the varsity cheerleading team. Lauren believes she is impacting the world through her involvement with AMBUCS where she helps build ramps and Amtrykes for individuals with disabilities. She plans to attend Texas A&M University and study business management. Lauren’s future goals include working as a dermatologist.

LHS College Fair returns Numerous colleges and universities will be attending the LHS College Fair on Monday, April 6, during all lunches in the hallway and foyer by the LHS downstairs library. LHS students and their parents are welcome to come and see what the future could hold!

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Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty Toast Honey Graham Crackers Milk Syrup Fruit Choice

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2 Drumsticks Applesauce Whole Baby Carrots Mashed Potatoes Milk

Beef Tacos, Soft Spanish Rice Charro Beans Milk Cheese

5 Hot Dog Applesauce Baked Beans Colossal Crisp Potatoes Milk

Chicken Rings Honey Wheat Roll Applesauce Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Milk

6 Turkey, Cheese Sandwich Applesauce Whole Baby Carrots Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Milk

Elementary Breakfast 2 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk

3 Morning Sausage Kolache Honey Graham Crackers Milk

4 Honey Graham Crackers Toast Milk Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty

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3 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

Sub Sandwich Turkey Hoagie Milk Mayonnaise Fruit Choice

6 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 2 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk

3 Morning Sausage Kolache Honey Graham Crackers Milk

4 Honey Graham Crackers Toast Milk Scrambled Eggs Sausage Patty

5 Breakfast Sausage Pizza Honey Graham Crackers Milk

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3 Chicken Fried Steak Honey Wheat Roll Broccoli Casserole Carrots Roasted Potatoes Milk

4 Taco Salad Milk

5 Chicken Rings Honey Wheat Roll Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Milk

6 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

THE LONGVIEW VOICE — February 28, 2020 150 |Continued from page 16 Charles Specklemeyer or the issue that would plague the undersigned. Yours for busicity’s reputation. ness, B&F.” “Some guys didn’t want our The ‘B&F’ is believed schools to be desegregated, and to have referred ‘Bill and on July 4th, 1970 they blew up Friends.’

36 school buses,” Larry CourA gang of four outlaws ington, of the Gregg County would ride into Longview.

Historical Society, said.

They held the tellers at gunVicki Dade was in high point and demanded money. school when the buses were METHVIN blown up.

However, the residents of Longview stepped up to defend “Our parents had a normal their town. As the robbers attempted conversation with us to explain to us to make an escape, law enforcement that sometimes people are always nice and angry townsfolk opened fire. and that things like this happen in the “When you look back and you unworld. There are some people that are derstand the layers, and you peel back evil,” said Dade. “It was a hurtful thing some of those layers, you realize that because both of my parents are eduthe sacrifices that people made the cators or were educators at that time, decisions that they had to make, unand we couldn’t understand why that der crucial and maybe chaotic times, would happen.” impacted the way we live today,” said However, the city’s school system Fish has also given the city some of its More than 200 shots rang out. Three brightest days. people, including robber Jim Wallace, Like many city’s in Texas, each fall were killed and seven others were inthe community rallies around its high jured. Bill Dalton was killed two years school football team. However, the later when he escaped arrest. Dalton Longview Lobos stands out from most would later be immortalized in the programs in the state in terms of histo1973 Eagles song “Doolin-Dalton.” ry and legacy.

Wallace’s body was hung in effigy The Lobos’ football program began before being buried in Longview. in 1909. Each year, the Lobos would By 1910, the city’s population had have a losing season until finally in reached 5,000 and had running water, 1923, Longview completed its first electricity and a sewer system. winning season. Four years later, the However, an ancient issue would Lobos were district champions with an tear the city apart in what is called the undefeated record of 10-0-1.

Longview Race Riots.

Ten years later, in 1937, the Lobos After the murder of Lamuel Walreached the peak of their rise when ters, a black man who was allegedly they posted a 14-0 record and captured in love with a white woman in Kilgotheir first state championship. re, racial tensions exploded on July The team would continue to win 10. By the end of the riot, one person district championships and reach the had been killed, several others were state finals over the next eight deinjured and dozens of black businesscades. However, they would always es had been raised. It was one of the come short of winning the championdarkest chapters in the city’s history. ship.

However, the city would recover That all changed in 2018 under from the riot and the city was able to coach John King. King led the Locapitalize on what became Highway 80 bos to a 15-0 record heading into the and the East Texas oil boom. state final against Beaumont West “We’ve developed from a railroad Brook. The Lobos narrowly edged out town to old gas area, to an industrial West Brook 35-34 to bring the state area to what we are today,” Longview title back to the proud residents of Mayor Andy Mack said. “And it’s a Longview after an 81-year hiatus. wonderful transition and transformaAfter 150 years, the city is continution where we’ve seen us grow.” ing its tradition of progress.

One of the most important deThere is vibrant shopping, a new velopments in the city’s history was arts district, a university and other the opening of the Big Inch Pipeline. developments on the way.

Commissioned in 1942 and opened in “It’s heritage,” said Mack. “It’s the 1943 in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, history, it’s where Longview has been, Longview became the southwestern ter- where we are and where we’re going.” minal of the pipeline, shipping oil north The city plans on celebrating its towards the northeastern ports and fu150th birthday with many planned eling America’s war machine in Europe events throughout the year. The bigduring the closing years of World War gest event will be a parade scheduled II. By the war’s end, more than 350 mil- for April 18. The parade will give lion gallons of crude oil passed through residents a time to reflect how far they the Big and Little Inch pipelines. have come since the day railroad surIn the coming decades, Longview’s veyors looked across the land on Ospopulation continued to grow from just samus Hitch Methvin, Sr.’s porch and under 25,000 in 1950 to more than noted the “long view” from Rock Hill.

45,000 in 1970, partially due to the an“Whether it’s 2020 or 2030 or nexation of Greggton and Spring Hill 2040,” said Zack Methvin, “I hope as the city continued to grow. that there will be a certain aspect of However, as the city continued to this community this still adamant expand, race would continue to be an about how this all started.”

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