Volume II, Issue 4 (May 2017)

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin

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ongview Voice

Sharing the good news about LISD!

Vol. 2 No. 4 May 2017

A publication of Longview Independent School District

Complimentary Copy

Growing together Dade garden program makes science ‘hands on’

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tudents at Longview ISD’s alternative education campus are enjoying alternative ways of learning about science. More than 35 students in grades 6th-10th at the Dade Center have joined in an ongoing effort to beautify their courtyard.

The project started when first-year Dade teacher, Georgane Allen, needed a way to teach comprehensive science lessons to a wide range of age groups throughout the day.

“I tried to integrate biology, chemistry, environmental science and conservations studies,” she said. “In order to do this, I wanted to find a hands-on project that I could incorporate each of these areas.”

Allen saw this opportunity in a campus garden. Upon starting the program, she was pleasantly surprised how enthusiastic the students were to study the lessons, prep the garden, and get their hands dirty.

For the students, what began as an easy way to escape the tedium of classroom work soon became something more profound.

“Through this project I learned I loved science, particularly biology,” said LHS freshman Cherry Parker.

7th grader Dakota Hunter said he learned a lot about patience as well as teamwork.

“Without everyone working together, this would have taken a really long time,” he said.

LHS freshman Nyiesah Alex said she was surprised by how much she enjoyed the project because she does not like going outside and getting dirty.

Book donations bring Lobo history to LISD campuses

Copies of ‘Friday Night Howl’ are running out, get ‘em while you can!

Thanks to the generous donations of various Lobo benefactors, ‘Friday Night Howl’ is a gift that keeps on giving.

A labor of love for L obo grad Jeremy Cotham, the comprehensive historical work lives on even after his life was tragically cut short. A 2004 Longview High School graduate — who also wrote for other local sports media — Cotham worked on the book until his death from leukemia in March 2015.

During the months of March and April local benefactors donated copies to the elementary and middle school libraries where Jeremy attended school: Johnston-McQueen and Judson.

Jeremy’s father David Cotham said it was a wonderful gesture that means a lot to his family.

“It’s really touching to know that generations of children who attend these schools will see Jeremy’s book, and know that it was made by someone who went there too,” he said. “I hope it inspires them to pursue their own dreams, no matter the challenges life throws at them.”

Place 2 LISD board member Jud Murray purchased the books for Johnston-McQueen and Judson, saying that it was an easy decision.

“It came up in a conversation about Jeremy, and I thought having copies of Friday Night Howl in both campuses was a no brainer,” he said. “Jeremy exemplifies so much of what Lobo pride is all about. It’s an honor and a privilege for me to play a very small part in helping to keep his legacy alive.”

Murray’s example encouraged several other area residents to open their wallets. Longtime LISD educator Beth Bassett, who taught Jeremy, purchased copies for Bramlette Elementary and Foster Middle. In addition, South Ward principal Dr. Rebeca Cooper bought a copy for her campus as well as one for her family. “As an educator, all of your students are special to you, but Jeremy was especially special,” Bassett said with a laugh. “As much as it hurts to have lost him so young, to be able to preserve some of his passion for Lobo football through Friday Night Howl is invaluable.”

Continued on page 9, see “Cotham”

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“I discovered I want to do this more and more. I started planting some plants at home and it has encouraged me to try new things.”

While improving the appearance and studying science is important, Allen said the garden means something else to the students.

“It demonstrates patience; to see how things start from the seed and develop through the different levels of growth, but I think it’s also symbolic to this campus,” she said. “A lot of these students are sent here because they cannot work well together and when put in this Continued on page 9, see “Garden”

Five early graduates receive diplomas

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t may not have had the usual “pomp and circumstance” of the end of year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to five Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special.

During the Longview ISD trustees meeting Monday, April 10, graduates were recognized by Principal Kristi Means. Means encouraged graduates that, regardless of the next step in life may be, “make sure it is a step that satisfies your purpose in life.”

Continued on page 9, see “Diplomas”

Early Grad teacher, LHS student honored by Rotary

The Longview Rotary Club honored Longview Early Graduation English teacher Pamela Anthony and Longview High senior Jack DiPasquale during their regular meeting March 28 at First Baptist Church.

Anthony and DiPasquale were recognized as the March 2017 Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

“Both of these individuals represent the best and brightest of the education community in Longview,” said Rotary Club member Dietrich Johnson. “We are glad to celebrate their accomplishments in making our community stronger through education.”

Anthony has worked for Longview ISD since 1987 and has been a teacher for more than 30 years.

“I credit my role as a teacher today to my parents, aunts and uncles, all of whom were educators as well,” she Continued on page 9, see “Rotary”

Honor Roll Lamplighter Awards

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OPINION Look for ways to help others this Summer

By Mayor Andy Mack Dear Lobos, Summertime is almost here, what are your summer plans?

When I was your age, I couldn’t wait for school to be out because that meant it was already daylight savings time and it didn’t get dark until 8:30 which means we would go out and play in our neighborhood with our friends, or at the ballpark, or at Ingram pool. Those were the days filled with fun, friendship, laughter, without a care in the world. It was nothing for me to ride my bike from my house on Eden Drive to Ingram Pool or Ingram Park to play all day. Remember, we didn’t have cell phones! We had no way to communicate with our parents. There was no GPS or satellite tracking. There was nothing more than “be home by dark” and that is how we lived. Boy have times changed! Would I let my kids do that in this day and age? Leave home in the morning and come back at dark without any communication in between? Sad to say, but no I would not. That was life back in the ‘70s when I was growing up.

It was not all fun and games though.

I did have to work during the summer if I wanted to earn any spending money.

So, I mowed yards with my brothers and we were required to do things around the house which of course we did not get paid for; nor was it even an option. It was just part of the responsibility of living at home. I never got paid for making good grades or for babysitting a sibling or cousin or for caring for the dogs or for mowing my own yard. Boy have things changed.

But let me tell you what hasn’t changed. What hasn’t changed is that there have always been people and there will always be people in our community that need help. I vividly remember when I was a boy one of the ways we earned money was my Dad would pick a pickup truck load full of watermelons and we would sit at his office and sell them for a dollar a piece. I will never forget his words, “If someone wants a watermelon and doesn’t have a dollar, give them the watermelon. I will give you the dollar.” But that is who my Dad was. He never turned a blind eye to someone in need: not in his medical practice, not in his interaction with people in the community, not ever. That was just who he was. I hope I have learned from that and taught my kids the same thing.

You think principals are in it for the money? LOL!

By Lisa Westman

“I love our principal.” The first time I uttered those words was thirteen years ago. At the time, I was joking around with my teammates. I had just married my building’s principal (no impropriety here, we were both teachers when we met, dated, and got engaged). But, as I have progressed in my career, I have continued to say the same thing, “I love my principal” as I have been very fortunate to work for some exceptional instructional leaders.

With this bit of personal background, it may come as no surprise to you that two recent articles have left me scratching my head.

The first article, “Principals Work 60-Hour Weeks, Study Finds” explains the findings of a recent study of the workload of school principals. As the title suggests, the study found that, nation-wide, principals average 60-hour workweeks. While no two principals account for their 60-hours in the same way (some cite managerial tasks and others cite paperwork or parent meetings as taking up the bulk of their time) the study found that to perform the role of principal in a meaningful way, principals are looking at 20+ hours of “overtime” per week.

Frankly, I found this average to be quite conservative. Thinking back on my days as the wife of a principal (meet my husband, Keith Westman), 60-hours would have been a light week. In addition to the school day, we could consistently count on school-related functions that required the presence of “the principal” several nights each week and on many weekends.

With this first-hand experience, I was shocked when I read Jill Berkowicz and Ann Myers blog post Teachers’ Views of Leaders in EdWeek which was a follow-up post on their post “Boss and Buddy: Can A Leader Be Both?” Jill and Ann had a similar reaction to some of the responses they received as the response from some readers was disheartening.

Many teachers painted their principals as egotistical, moneyhungry, micro-managers who couldn’t hack it in the classroom. Reading these comments was like driving a stake through my heart. On one hand, I felt terribly that so many teachers have not had the invaluable opportunity to work with inspirational, transformational leaders. Yet, on the other hand, these comments made me angry. Because some of the claims were just plain wrong.

You may not like your principal, but do you really know why?

In any industry, there are professionals that are “good” at their job and others that are lackluster or downright incompetent at their job. Education is not immune to “bad” employees. Fortunately, we have ways to remedy these situations. We have evaluation systems, accountability measures, and if all else fails, we can litigate.

However, a recurring theme in Berkowicz and Myers’ post is that teachers believe their principals went into administration for the money and this financial goal accounts for their leaders’ perceived lack of leadership.

WESTMAN

So what am I trying to say here? I am trying to say that there are always people in need. How are you going to handle it? How are you going to make a difference?

There is that old saying, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” There is so much truth in that simple statement. You may think that as a young adult, you do not have the capabilities to teach anyone how to fish, but I would argue that you do. We all have skills and gifts that can help others, you just need to be willing to share with people who need your particular gifting.

So let’s break it down, which is easier? To give someone a fish, or teach someone to fish? I think we all know the answer, but with our busy, stretched out, over-extended lives – we often don’t take the time to take someone fishing. We take the easy way out, and hand them the fish.

So young people, as summer approaches, and you have a little more free time on your hands, because the rigors of school will be behind you for a few months – I encourage you to open your eyes and see what is behind you. There is a huge mission field right here in Longview, Texas.

I admire those that go and travel to help others – it is certainly necessary.

But I admire those even more who stay at home and take care of what is right in front of them. So, who wants to go fishing?

Have a great summer and do something for someone else…EVERY DAY! Study hard, have some fun and say your prayers,

Andy — Dr. Andy Mack is a 1978 graduate of Longview High School.

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for more than 25 years, he is currently owner-operator of East Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Longview.

As we all know, the vast majority of school administrators (good, bad and otherwise) started their career in education as teachers. And, since we know teachers surely don’t enter into the profession for the money, how can we conclude that money become a significant motivating factor for one to become a principal?

If the goal of teachers who aspire to be administrators is to climb the “lucrative corporate ladder,” there are surely industries that allow for much quicker ladder climbs and ones that lead to much more lucrative heights.In addition to the hefty expense of the additional education to acquire administrative credentials; being a principal simply does not pay a lot when we consider some facts.

After doing the math, the national average salary for a principal breaks down to $34.88 an hour (60 hours a week, 48 weeks a year). The average teacher salary breaks down to $26.56 an hour (53 hours a week, 40 weeks a year). For basis of comparison, equivalent positions to principals (advanced degrees + internships + experience) make an hourly rate that is substantially higher.

So, why, then, do principals become principals?

In the summer of 2014, ASCD reported the results from a survey of over 20,000 teachers conducted by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In answer to the question, “why did you become a teacher?” 85 percent of teachers surveyed said they chose teaching “to make a difference in the lives of children.” Only 4 percent of teachers surveyed said answered, “for the earning potential.”

As stated earlier, most administrators started as teachers. So, if See Principals, page 3

Chef’s Corner

French Spring Soup

Spring has sprung and this freshtasting, healthy dish is perfect for lunch or dinner: Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

— Chardée Snoddy, a Longview High School graduate, is the Childhood Nutrition Chef for LISD.

CHEF CHARDEE

1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream

Ingredients INSTRUCTIONS

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender.

Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and rice. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, until vegetables and rice are tender.

Stir spinach and heavy cream into the soup mixture, and continue cooking about 5 minutes before serving.

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Principals|Continued from page 2 the vast majority of teachers became a teacher to positively impact students, can it be true that those same individuals suddenly changed their professional motivation to swap making a difference with making a buck?

My husband found that the majority of principals do, in fact, become principals to make a positive difference in the lives of students and their staff. After surveying hundreds of principals, he found that 97.6 percent of principals said their motivation for entering administration was their passion for student learning. Additionally, almost all of the principals surveyed cited the most rewarding aspects of the principalship that fell into one of two categories, being witness to the growth and development of students and being witness to the growth and development of adults, including parents, teachers, and community members.

In short, administrators choose administration for the same reasons teachers decide to become teachers. Sure, less than 5

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percent of principals may have ulterior motives, but these are likely not financially inspired. If a principal lacks some of the qualities his or her staff deem desirable, perhaps these perceived deficits are due to years of working 60-hours a week and being pulled in many different directions.

New evaluation measures, standardized testing, and a shift in the way teachers instruct and assess have all increased the stress and workload associated with being a teacher in the year 2017. Teachers are not the only educators affected by these changes. Remember, principals feel these demands, too.

Being a principal is not an easy job; neither is being a teacher. But, we (teachers and principals) choose this line of work because of the impact we can make. And, when we make this impact, this is inarguably the best form of compensation.

— Lisa Westman is an instructional coach specializing in differentiation for Skokie School District 73.5 in suburban Chicago. She taught middle school gifted humanities, ELA, and SS for twelve years before becoming a coach.

Don’t damage our schools with ‘choice’ fraud

By Donnie Dunagan

I echo James Madison’s concern and alarm to our country when he took a big political risk in opposing forcing Virginia to support private religious schools. We were founded by many refugees fleeing from countries where governments ordered which church or religion was “approved.” That’s why some of my historic family from Ireland became Americans.

Our American public education is an example to the world, a champion of all of us together, from anywhere, any race or religion or a “none.” It supports our whole nation.

We cannot cut already stressed funds to educate the 94 percent of our youth enrolled in public schools to provide vouchers that benefit religious schools. If the pandering politicians want to take money from the vast majority of our youth in public schools, they at least should do it honestly and call it religious school public support funding.

Unlike an open-to-all school system that has elected school boards providing supervisions, the clever voucher religious schools answer only to themselves and church leaders or the few CEOs of some school businesses. In Milwaukee, $130 million in public money was used to support religious schools. That funding has failed, and with new approaches and accounting, the education achievements have not improved.

The word “choice” in this sales pitch for vouchers is an outright fraud.

In no venue, of the few that have played with vouchers and public funds for over even three years, are more than 4.5 percent of the children in economic need enrolled. And the claim that vouchers remove students from so-called poorly performing public schools is also a lie unless one only counts those from very wealthy

families and most ardent religious intentions.

Nearly 40 percent of all voucher schools in Indiana, North Carolina and Wisconsin do not provide even one-third of the required textbooks. Guess who had to buy them, at $40 and even $82 a pop? It’s another cute way to keep lowincome families from the “choice” comeon nonsense.

Vouchers are a not-so-moral “cover story” for more discrimination.

I challenge any politician, or any religious leader, to prove to us that vouchers will increases test scores.

In Milwaukee when, in 2012, they had to start taking a statewide common test, the public schools, many with a high percentages of “minority kids” beat the voucher classes badly. So much for that false sales pitch. Same test profiles in North Carolina and elsewhere. The only exceptions to that are the few nonreligious schools professionallyrun that match or modestly do better in the sciences and secondary math vs. same venue public school.

This is a critical issue for our children, now and tomorrow. I would be thrilled to debate this issue in public with any Texas politician or church school leaders. It’s a debate many of us should be participating in.

Let’s do that before it is too late and too few of our neighbors have a chance to learn the truth.

DUNAGAN

— Maj. Donnie Dunagan is a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor and public school board member in San Angelo, Texas.

Distinguished Alumni ceremonies set for May 12

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Coming Events May 1 Principal Appreciation Day Teacher Appreciation Week (May 1-5) LISD Foundation Major Saver Fundraiser 7 a.m. IB Visual Arts Exhibition (Melton Center) 11:30 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Banquet (Pinecrest Country Club) 1 p.m. National Spring Sport Signing Day (Lobo Turf Room) 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Volleyball Clinic (Lobo Coliseum) May 2 7 a.m. IB Visual Arts Exhibition (Melton Center) 8:15 a.m. Johnston-McQueen Coffee Break Meeting (Johnston-McQueen) 6 p.m. Lobo Cheer Booster Meeting (LHS Cafeteria) 6 p.m. Foster Honor Society Induction (Foster Middle) May 3 7 a.m. IB Visual Arts Exhibition (Melton Center) May 4 National Day of Prayer 8:30 a.m. Johnston-McQueen First Grade Field Trip (Longview World of Wonders) 3:30 p.m. Good News Club (Johnston-McQueen Cafeteria) 4:15 p.m. LHS Dance Recital Rehearsal (Mickey Melton Auditorium) May 5 Cinco de Mayo 8:30 a.m. South Ward, 5th grade field trip (Planetarium & Brookshire’s World of Wildlife Museum) 6:30 p.m. Lobo Band Banquet (First Christian Church, Longview) 6:30 p.m. LHS Dance Recital (Melton Center) May 6 8 a.m. SAT Test (LHS) May 7 3 p.m. LHS Scholarship Awards (Melton Center) May 8 School Health Team Appreciation Week (May 8-12) 4:30 p.m. LISD Foundation Fundraiser (Bubba’s 33, Longview) 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Volleyball Clinic (Lobo Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. LHS Choir Concert (Melton Center) 7 p.m. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (Board Room, ESC)

May 9 Longview Independent School District on May 12 will honor three former students during the annual 7 p.m. LHS Orchestra Concert Distinguished Alumni ceremony and luncheon. This year’s Distinguished Alumni are Gene Raymond Birdwell, (Melton Center) (Class of 1955); Declan Hoffmann, (Class of 1959); and Dr. Diane Porter Patrick, (Class of 1963).

7 p.m. LHS Awards of Excellence (Pinecrest Country Club) Events are set to begin at 9:30 a.m. with the Longview ISD Foundation commemorative brick presentation at the Lobo Foundation Plaza (near the home entrance to Lobo Stadium). This event is free and open to the public.

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An 11:15 a.m. reception at Pinecrest Country Club will be followed by lunch at 11:45. Tickets for the National School Nurse Day luncheon are $20 and can be purchased at the Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St. 7 a.m. ROTC Awards Ceremony Honorees (Little Theatre, LHS) are nominated at8:30 a.m. South Ward Head Start large and chosen Field Trip (Caldwell Zoo) 7 p.m. LHS Awards of Excellence by a committee (Pinecrest Country Club) of previous honorees, May 11 volunteer 3:30 p.m. Good News Club Distinguished (Johnston-McQueen Cafeteria) Alumni 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Hoops Committee Summer League (Lobo Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. Hudson PEP First Grade members and PTO Meeting (Hudson PEP) the district’s 7 p.m. Employee Awards Banquet Community (Pinecrest Country Club) Relations office.

Distinguished May 12 alumni typically 8:30 a.m. South Ward 1st Grade have excelled Field Trip (Caldwell Zoo) 9 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Brick professionally, Dedication (Foundation Plaza, LHS) in addition to 9:30 a.m. 29th Annual Track serving the & Field Day for Special Needs communities in Students (Lobo Stadium) which they live.

11 a.m. Hudson PEP Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (Hudson PEP)

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ELEMENTARY

Shining a light…

LISD Foundation honors 2017 Lamplighters

The Longview ISD Foundation presented 14 winners of Lamplighter Awards during Thursday night’s banquet at Pinecrest Country Club.

Fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade students nominated educators who inspired them by writing essays describing their experiences with the teachers. In February the foundation selected the following LISD staffers based on those essays: The Lamplighter honorees are: Bramlette Elementary: Shandra Spady honored by Fatima Traore “Mrs. Spady always explained her lessons to the fullest and never even left out one detail,” Fatima said. Mrs. Spady also helped me out when I was feeling down; some days when I came to school, I would just want to bundle up and cry.”

J. L. Everhart Elementary: Amy Streetman honored by Hector Rodriguez “Mrs. Streetman has changed me in a way that no other teacher has changed my behavior,” Hector said. “She taught me right from wrong. More than anything, she has taught me how to be a better student and a better person.”

Hudson PEP Elementary: Constance Massey honored by Maggie Mayes “Ms. Massey is a spectacular lady who just wants to teach kids to love learning and watch them have fun while doing so,” Maggie said. “She is the Queen of Fun!” Johnston-McQueen Elementary: Shelia Faulks honored by Demontrez Simmons South Ward Elementary: Everardo Delmas honored by Yadira Torres Ware Elementary: Kendra Collins honored by Farah Woods “Ms. Collins has high expectations for all of her students, and she really inspired me to do better than what I thought my best was,” Farah said. Once I achieved it, she continued to encourage me to learn more and do more.”

Ned E. Williams Elementary: Dionne Williams honored by Trevon Thompson Forest Park Middle: Kamala Weaver honored by Julisa Vazquez Foster Middle: Christi Shobert honored by Averie Shobert Judson Middle: Sharon Fowler honored by Emily Tran

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Early Graduation High: Barry Thompson honored by Salomua Tavita Longview High: Sharon Rettig honored by Khadejah Colbert; Pam Mercer McWilliams honored by Abby Jester; and Kendra Bush Collins, former fourth grade teacher at Jodie McClure Elementary School, honored by Dianna Soto The Longview ISD Foundation also awarded the fifteenth annual Cornerstone Award to Holly Forbes and Shelly and Jason Butler of Forbes and Butler Visual Communications for their support of the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. They have helped the Foundation hold the annual “Green Out” event and make it a success.

All proceeds from this event are used to fund the Foundation’s annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program and annual Campus Initiative Grant Program.

South Ward safety talk

Fifth grade students at South Ward Elementary participated in a child abuse awareness workshop with Officer Robert Brian of Longview Police Department on April 12.

Officer Brian worked with the students on the differences between discipline and abuse, neglect and where they can go for help in abusive situations. The students had the chance to walk through situations, Q&As and past experiences the police officer.

“It is impor t ant for yo u to k now where and when to go for help.

Your safety is my first p r i o r i t y,” said Officer Brian.

Easter at Everhart

Students and staff paraded down the halls at J.L. Everhart Elementary on April 14 in their best Easter hats and decorations.

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Local groups ‘go blue’ to fight child abuse “Go Blue Day” on April 12 at Ned E. Williams Elementary School featured musical entertainment, guest speakers, and a balloon release.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and this year Longview ISD, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, East Texas CASA, Buckner Child and Family Services and the Martin House Children’s Advocacy Center partnered together to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect in Gregg County.

Ned E. Williams 4th grader Saniyah Jimerson read the poem “I Am A Child” by Mamie Gene Cole, and Justice of the Peace James Mathis read a proclamation in support of child safety.

“Every child has the right to feel safe,” said Mathis. “Everyone in our community must work together to make this a reality.”

Dr. Cynthia Wise, Principal of Ned E. WIlliams Elementary School, said her teachers serve on “the front lines” of fighting abuse, identifying children who might be abused or neglected

at home.

“Any child who walks through that door, we’re there to greet them,” she said, adding that staff are trained to keep a sharp eye out for suspicious injuries.

Closing the program a group of Ned E. Williams students released blue balloons in honor of all of the children in Gregg County who have experienced abuse and neglect, and white balloons for the children lost this year due to abuse.

Longview ISD Superintendent James Wilcox called child abuse “a cancer on our society.” Longview ISD campuses, he said, act as safe havens for abused and neglected children.

“They can come and be safe and understand the worth that they have and what they can do with their lives no matter what they’re having to overcome away from school,” he said. “They come here and they see hope and they see success and they see a future and they see an opportunity to move past what they may have been exposed to.”

For more information about how you can support Go Blue, please contact LISD Assistant for Administrative and Pupil Services Michelle Navarrette at (903) 381-2342.

Mother-Son Picnic

Moms and their boys shared a special time of fun and festivities April 13 during the J.L. Everhart Mother-Son picnic.

JMQ College & Career Day Johnston-McQueen Elementary held their inaugural College and Career Day on April 7.

Speakers from a broad range of occupations gave presentations to 3rd-5th grade students on possible careers in the community.

JMQ Principal Denise Frederick said her campus “Aimed High” in showing their students “the sky is the limit!” “(College & Career Day 2017) was a tremendous success!” she said.

Primary students watched a Hot Air Balloon demonstration.

Intermediate students heard from guest speakers from various professions: nursing, military, marketing, cosmetology, culinary arts, law enforcement, lawyer, veterinarian, college recruiter and several more.

“Thank you to each of the presenters who came out and to all of our wonderful volunteers who made this day happen!” she added.

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LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION SALUTE

2016-17 5th Six Weeks Honor Roll Students

fardeen Akhtar Allie Venables Taylen Johnson Cristofer Gonzalez Christian Bell Sophia Verfurth Traivon Kempson Makayla Gonzalez 1st Grade - with Distinction Lindell Carpenter Samantha Wacasey Avery Lambright Mauro Gonzalez Nino Allison India Davis Emilie Wessman Mason Lundy Jay’De Gourie Eibhleann Barnhill Daniela Gonzalez Eli White Ava Martin David Hartmann Dylam Bartolo Lily Guerber FrancesWilson Ava Riley Russell Hartmann Roman Dalia Alejandra Guillen Jason Wright Addison Soape Knox Hemingway Anya Davis Treasure Henson Chaztin Wrighten Mabry Venables Brianna Hernandez Katasha Elioff Tuff Kidwell Benjamin Yates Lanie Weber Ja’Mia Hooks J’ahana Felder 2nd Grade - with Distinction Abigail King Lavarion Williams Jose Ibarra Meciah Johnson Aaron Aguilar 5th Grade - with Distinction Vanessa Martinez Jovai Ibarra D’’Marquess Jones Adrik Cano Joseph Allen Bryan Peoples Ayded Juarez Aaliyah Pierson Cy Davis Sadie Avaltroni Marcus Sherrow Daxin Light Kayden Renfroe Lauren Fisher Hudson Bass Anyia Taylor Joniya Lincoln Alexis Williams William Fisher Sarahi Berumen Lani Tupu Emily Lopez 2nd Grade - with Distinction Ian Franze Parker Brooks 5th Grade David Macedo Julie Flores Trevor Gant Thomas Carlisle Eva Askew Taiona McNeal Thalia Renfroe Alec Germanwala Ariana Cerda Jaidyn Attaway JaKai Mitchell 3rd Grade - with Distinction Miguel Gonzalez Cole Chamberlain Hector Betancourt Daniela Monreal Tanner Erkern JaColbie Granville Tristan Compton Sherrieon Bruer Rafael Montalvo Jah’Zayvian Jones Addyson Hearron Azja Dunham Bianca Cadenas Cherish Moore Evelynn Martinez Joseph Hough Addison Fussell Skylar Cotten Melanie Neeve Sa’Nizja Miles Emily Jarrell Elise Fussell Kayla Castillo Jaime Olivan Ava Phillips Kennedy Jeffery Samuel Galvez Aylah Ellard Angel Olvera Melena Ramirez Celeste Johnston Sophie Golden Gage Hartsock Monica Orenday Mickal Renfroe Hibah Khan Jazmin Gonzalez Siana Humphries Siclali Orrosquieta Leslie Rodriguez Jonathan Lebanan Alyssa Grissom Caitlyn Ingram Edan Pena Kamaya Willis John Lenhart Kelland Guillory Ca’Neshia Miller Catherine Perales 4th Grade - with Distinction Emma Mahjoobi Johnny Hamilton Brycelon Jackson Carolos Perez Ivan Castillo Maggie Mayes Olivia Hardee Christain Palacios Sebastian Pina Kristen Peden Anthony Molina Adalee Harriss Kariya Poole Adrian Ramirez Veta Richardson Jackson Newman Gracie Hernandez Jasmine Reddic Aubrey Rivera Brenden Reese Divya Nirmal Preston Hodges Camilla Rodelo Jacob Rivera 5th Grade - with Distinction Hudson Parr Olaedo Ibeh Brandon Rodriguez Jorge Rivera Corbin Holcom Cooper Randolph Hunter Johnson Cristal Rodriguez Angelica Rodriguez Grecia Mesa Namita Reddy Tyson Johnson Victor Rodriguez Christiopher Sanchez Andrea Ortiz Allison Reed Ariana Juarez Libby Rojas- Aguilar Kristal Sanchez Daleina Rose JavionRobertson Brian Karseboom Jamaury Snoddy Rosie Solis Victor Rodriguez Thomas Roel Connor Kelsey Gonzalo Soliz Mayrcsa Sosa-Bustos Fatima Traore Aman Saridena Jovanni Lopez Del Rio Jasper Stansell Sirikanya Stripakdee Honor Roll - 1st Grade Nicholas Turner Andre Malik Dorriana Steverson Kyleigh Survia Lilana Bravo Campbell Williams Jared Morales Gallegos Jimena Villanueva Brailynn Thomas Nataly Boja Olivia Najera Na’Shae Williams April Trejo Cristofer Carranza Everhart Elementary Jordan Nash Ronald Woods Katy Tudor Diamante Cerda 1st Grade - with Distinction Laila Nelson Taylor Woods Evenlyn Vallejo Kaleigh Davis Mauricio Aleman Caroline Newman Freddie Vera Darron Dotrey Hudsom PEP Marcos Andrade Emma Newman Kendra Wilson Khoen Evans Kallie Bounds Cameron Nunley 2nd Grade Elementary Illori Frazier Jad Michael Burley Aubrey Orban Cameron Aga 1st Grade - with Distinction Javier Gonzalez Mia Cantero Wilson Page Allison Aguirre Lucy Archer Kristen Graham Wendy Cayetano Ezequiel Pascual-Mata Jayden Aguirre Judson Bates Javion Jackson Kaylee Davis Ava Ray Samuel Artega Ava Black Alaysia Jinks Ja’Nyra Dorsey Joscelyn Rice Felipe Ayala Chloe Bowen Aron Johnson Jacquelynn Estrada Chandler Rotzler Amy Barron Solomon Bowen Zai’Marion Johnson Kyleigh Farris Charles Rue Tra’Kory Borens Brysalen Boyd Caleb Lancaster Jazzelyn Gonzalez Saintignan, Rheagan Anston Cobb Aiden Brisnehan Mariah Lewis Jordan Gonzalez Julian Sims Violeta Cruz Gracyn Brockwell Tais Maldonado David Hartmann Macy Stroman Gustavo De Luna Mia Bustamante Adrian Martinez Makayla Lloyd Kiley Strong Gonzalo Dominguez Camila Butron Mia McGee McKenzie Lyons Rayyan Syed Riley Evans Gabriel Cabudoy Javorrius Perkins Mia Marquez Camilya Williams Abram Gonzalez Marley Camp Zitlay Reyes Samantha Penick John Wilson Camila Gonzalez Aidan Carlile Lailah Rosemond Jazabell Perez Lincoln Witt Hunter Hartmann Lucas Carlton Mauricio Simental Jacob Rivera Jasmine Wright Erika Hayes Caleb Dahl Desirae Snoddy Kylie Schmucker Vivienne Wright Khian Hayes Bailey Dehart Yazlyn Solis Johan Vargas Olivia Zuniga Daytri Jones Jackson Dozier Ja’Miya Texado 3rd Grade - with Distinction 2nd Grade - with Distinction Jicel Maldonado Keren Duarte Jakyrian Young Liv Brannon Sreeniketh Chiluveri Alondra Martinez Rhys Duncalfe 2nd Grade Samuel Contreras Saavedra Avery Coulter Bryon Matus Chandler Emerine Julie Flores Kyla Crawford Elizabeth Danielson Abbie Patino Taylor Emmons Ilicia Frausto Daleyri Godinez Andrew Dean Adriana Patino Roma Gasca Anthony Garcia Tristyn Hicks Ellin Dunaway Adriana Pena Elizabeth Grimes Camella Gossage Abdul Khan Christopher Foster Destin Sheridan Aisha Guinart Brandon Howard Josselyn Lozano Maria Goel Espinoza Nathan Thompson Lilah Haas Jermain Johnson Angel Munoz Aiyana Hawkins Ailyn Vazquez Pablo Halvorson Skylar Lewis Axel Sosa Nunez Rhegan Helsley Evelyn Wallace Cohen Hardison Callie McCurley Damaris Soto Mallory Hickman Braxton Williams Elizabeth Hawkins Samia Mitchell Emily Yandell Mary Hilton Lailah Williams Jaxon Head Josafat Morales 3rd Grade - with Distinction Mason Hodges Maria Zuniga Ava Hearron Z’Mya Morgan Yuritsy Alvarado Arzola Moses Hough 3rd Grade Sophie Hebert Micah Newhouse Aileen Alvarado Jason Hubbard Veronica Acosta Blakeley Hicks TyQuavion Perry Cynthia Cervantes Sydney Hudman Alexa Berlanga Jack Hilton KeyMarion Pickron Alberto Corona Ryan Hull Jaberely Calico-Peoples Macey Hogue Jalisyah Pool Itzhel Diaz Mason Huntsinger Marq Dykes Miller Baxter Holloway Hayli Portillo Julia Hock Joseph Johnson Egan Engstrom Avah Houck Zaria Portillo Yanuvia Medina Schuyler Johnson Amarien Franklin Heidi Hough Ky’Juan Remo Galilee Nieto Mia Jones Quincy Galvan Michael Ireland Monzerrat Reyes 4th Grade - with Distinction Lincoln Kyle Anthony Garcia Caroline Jackson Leonardo Sanchez Bao Dang Brant Laird Dariana Godoy Davin Jeffery Ki’Ambriah Smith Kolton Wells Lee, Savannah Trinity Hicks Tanner Jenkins Perla Solis 5th Grade - with Distinction Steven Livingston Erika Hill Amelia Jennings Joanna Tovar Heron Corona Jacob Lundy Joby Hux Grayson King Joshua Vazquez Itzel Garcia-Juarez Michael Miller Ethzy Islas Ryan Kitchens Jafaria Williams Lailah Johnson Nathalia Orona Ayla Koa Evelyn Lattin Talisman Williams Isaac Molina Devashish Pandey Jamilee Martinez Landon Lee 3rd Grade Alexis Willrick Ethan Randolph Mia Montiel Audry Lewis Kourtney Andrews 1st Grade Killian Reagh Malayka Nelson Jonathan Livingston Alondra Betancourt Hu’Leiah Adams Kiley Salser Alyssa Rosales Grayson Minshew Isabella Bravo Emmanuel Adeeko Marta Shepherd Jaquelin Rubio Jackson Moore Mia Cervantes Adrian Aguirre Mellady Sparks Prisila Salinas Kade Morgan Alyssa Davis Alexander Barrios Melinda Tran Ladarius Taylor Gabriel Moussa Makeelah George Adam Benavidez Anna Tryon Cadyn Thomas Ellie Oglesbee Curtis High Jennifer Benitez Noah Weber 4th Grade Temilola Ogunkolade Mallory Jones Jonathan Bible Brinlee Whiddon Breiona’Jean Alford Erik Orona Kenyon Lovley Paul Boston with Distinction 4th GradeIxcella Alvarado-Bermudez Jaxon Oswalt Kiara Mayfield Stephin Bradley Ainsley Campbell Ana Benitez Ishan Patel Khaya McCray Janoah Busby Grant Carlile Brayden Brown Addison Pegues Elizabeth Mendez Onnestiey Calico –People Rafael Cardenas-Vela’Zquez Gabriel Duncalfe Kennedy Rios Da’marion Pickeron Debora Camacho Nicholas Glanton Aleah Garcia Siann Rudolph Shamyia Ray Priscilla Cervantes Riley Gonzalez Jayce Gourie Mason Rusk Osvaldo Reyes Issiah Crawford Winn Harriss Kerria Haggerty Ryleigh Russell Emilio Simental Kaylee Davis Kennedy Hatcher Daniel Hernandez Trisha Saenz Bradley Williams Kendrian Fleets William Hilton Abyaded Juarez Ayden Smith 4th Grade Tacori Gines Addison Johnson Lillianna LeCounte Cooper Stoddard Lucy Adams

Angel Madrid Mackenzy Marshburn Shelby Plum Keison Potter Keyla Rivera Ortiz Kamden Sanchez Arianna Williams 5th Grade Alyssa Aguirre Raul Avila Latavia Bailey Zakenzie Calico-Thompson Eduardo Camacho Tryston Colbert Jose DeLuna Elizabeth Gil Jaliyah Gourie Daniela Guerrero Summayyah Islam Ma’Kaitlynn Lewis Carlos Rosales Alexa Sosa Nunez Seth Stroman Flor Torres Jason Vallejo

Johnston-McQueen

1st Grade - with Distinction Emilee Alston Amari Anthony Lexie Argabright Kimberly Arriaza Charles Barton Lundynn Bowens Landen Calais Brycen Chambers Cloe Coursey Naomi DeJesus William Douthitt Eli DuVall Miranda Estrada Ashton Eubanks Maddileyn Fulton Jonathan Harris Parker Hatfield Jaxon Hawthorne Kenny Huynh Aryan Iley Elyana Johnson Ariyaa Lathan Adriana Lopez Montes Kylen Meaux David Monsivais Jakobe Rollins Cayden Royal Bryan Sanchez Carina Santiago Geoffrey Serna Ja’Niya Taylor Lilah Tyson Tesla Wallingford Beckham Warren 2nd Grade - with Distinction Kayden Brown Zoey Dehart Harlyn Emerson Karson Farley Gabriel Formoso Kyndall Frederick Peyton Gant Ioanna Herweck Cy Marsh Kinsey Marshall Camden McCurry Kamryn Nicholson Daniel Olvera Sydney Police Israel Purdum Jolee Putney Andrew Rector Cody Roe Jessica Ruff VanMichael Swanson Jayden Washington 3rd Grade - with Distinction Spencer Hayes D’Ayjah Ingram Shaniya Jimmerson Sloane McNamara Ethan Ortega Kambel Yoder 4th Grade - with Distinction Carolyn Purdum Hector Rodriguez Paris Simpson 5th Grade - with Distinction Aiden Cooper Karsten Guerra Braden Tran 1st Grade Arianna Alvarez Maximiliano Arzola-Garcia Rylee Benson Aire’Anna Brisset Christopher Brown Ian Brown Christian Bruffy Holmes Brooke Duncan Canyon Fondren Janaye Freeman Emily Goodman Brock Haggard Zayden Hawkins Eddie House

Dakota Jester Blaine Sowell Travencia McAlister Tyler Johnson Brandon Spaulding Danna Mendoza Karlee Keiss Amanda Suarez Juan Mendoza Aydin Lang Collin Taylor Julissa Najera Carson Lee Shuniya Taylor Davionne Pickron Jeremiah Livas Javarey Valentine Cristian Reyes Daniel Martinez Uyen Vu Valeria Reyes Tya McCray Kinsley Whedbee Uriel Rodriguez Aubrie McMillen Kyler Wilson Manuel Rubio Lydia McNamara 5th Grade Isabela Salinas William McNamara Grecia Aguilar Shaniyah Sedberry Juliet Oney Trenton Alston Levi Servin Braxton Parker Kyla Asbell Aireonua Thomas Avian Phillips Mathew Campos Ky’Liyah Thomas Alexyss Rios Harley Gallant Tiana Valintine Ethan Rodriguez Madison Horton Ariana Vazquez-Valdivia Day-Lynn Roe Christopher Howard Zoe Zermeno Cynthia Suarez Ilyane Idir 2nd Grade Jonathan Sutton Makayla Langlois Joan Aguilar Dylan Thomas Cynthia Luciano Manuel Aguirre Abraham Valverde Victor Manrique Jazzayln Anthony 2nd Grade Katherine Markowitz Trinitee Carter IJacob Briggs Lily Marsh Guadalupe Caserez Gunnar Broadway Mario Martinez Alexa Contreras Salaya Brown Bailee Putney Danna FuentesAguayo Andrew Carr Aiden Sanchez Cristopher Gutierrez Emerie Castillo Rodriguez Xaryus Sheppard Brooke Harris Marvyn Cronemeyer-Gonzalez Tyreke Tennison Alejandrina Hernandez-Garcia Cooper Cummins Annie Tran Joselyn Jimenez Brylee Davis Jenny Truong Samya Jimmerson Zacarius Davis Kaytlyn Tucker Miley Juarez Johnathan Duncan Andrew Tutt Rolando Oyervides Wyatt Evans Haven Willoughby Arendy Perez Carson Ford Christian Perez N.E.Williams Brayden Haranda Dillan Perez-Tafoya Layla Hill Santiago Quintero Elemetary Trent Jackson Keyshondalyn Renfro 3rd Grade - with Distinction Nevaeh Jimmerson Evelin Solis LaKayla Riley Kailee Jones Joselina Solis David Olvera Koosha Kamali Courtney Wells 5th Grade - with Distinction Alyssa Killingsworth Zayden White Trey Allen Myles King 3rd Grade Layla Boyd Mason Langlois Diana Aguirre Josias Chavez Elijah Lemons Ariyah Alvarado Laura Gamez Montrell Lewis Unique Bridges Jayden Howard Wesley Lewis Jennetta Carter 3rd Grade Jonathon Luciano Marely Cerda Jaquelinne Aguilar Piper McDaniel Guadalupe Cervantes-Martinez Neveah Aguilera Eternity Melgarejo Martin Cruz Angela Alvarez Erik Navarro Kalyse Davis Jacobe Crosby Johanna Ndizeye Damari Gallegos Carolina Hernandez Jax Oliver Nayeli Galvan Mercia Otahhe Julian Olvera Raul Garay Escobedo Aniya Penceon Gerardo Pantoja Maribel Guerrero Colsin Racine Kaydence Ramsey Shalona Harper Christopher Romero Maisey Sanchez Luis Hernandez-Gonzalez Landon Sanders Brayan Santiago Lara Delbert Kincade 4th Grade Maddison Schooley Laine Leal David Andrade D’Ziah Spencer Austin Lopez Kason Brooks Hunter Swint Yarelie Lopez Kemion Dobbins Adrian Thomas Emanuel Moctezuma Melanie Garry Chloe Todd Ka’Nia Mumphrey Rhianna Harris Issac Tornes Oscar Olivares Saniya Jimmerson Jabel Velazquez Azael Ponce Marlene Martinez Cooper Weaver Alan Ramirez Kamila Olvera Brandon Whatley Tyrese Reece Madison Sandova Cameron Whatley Jailiyah Rockmore Jordan Rice 3rd Grade Savannah Starling Yosuani Romerol Zalea Brazzell Vanessa Vega Trey Willis Keilany Castillo 4th Grade 5th Grade Simon Cooper Reyna Arredondo Paulina Andrade Ollie Cox Carmen Dominguez Daijah Bugg Pierre Crosby Nevaeh Gutierrez Jayla Bugg Emileigh Estrada Esmeralda Hernandez-Garcia Daniel Fuentes Kaelyn Fourman Ruby Hernandez-Garcia Christopher Head Carleigh Franklin Denys Perez Oliver Holsinger Marcus Gates Luis Sauceda Davell Keeley Anisa Gladney 5th Grade Azael Ramirez Cayden Guffin Samaria Burnett Jakedrion Robinson Jessica Hernandez Nathalie Castillo-Luna Diana Rodriguez Adysen Hester Dulce Escalante Lexy Rogers Carter Hill Guadalupe Gonzalez Ian Still Triniti Jackson Adam Jamaica South Ward Cory Jefferson Jasmin Olivares Ava Jones Alessandra Perez Elementary Dakota Kellebrew Jachail Rose 1st Grade - with Distinction Karmen King Gizela Terrones- Serrano Monica Briceno Luis Lopez Jose Torres Jailyn Gamez Aalyah Masterson Yadira Torres Nathan Marroquin Trenton McDonald Erik Veliz Levi Servin Justin Meserole Airenua Thomas Ware Elementary Jaylen Mims 2nd Grade - with Distinction 1st Grade - with Distinction Josie Nobles Orlando Arreola George Cameron Andrea Perez Guadalupe Caserez Alejandra Delgado Vivian Phan Valeria Cerda-Hernandez Diana Lopez Pranav Pun Gabriela Lambarria Janneth Navarro Chloe Raney with Distinction 4th Grade Leonardo Orocio Zora Scott Denys Perez David Resendiz Jillian Sides 1st Grade Ray Reynaga Kaylee Smith Analia Aguirre Angeline Rocha Malachi Whedbee Gracie Bloodworth Jalaimy Soto Riley Wilson Monica Briceno Whitney Tolar 4th Grade Axel Correa 2nd Grade - with Distinction Nadira Akilo Shaniya Durden Xavier Lopez Allyne Alvarez Juan Espinoza 3rd Grade - with Distinction Braydon Baughn Jarian Fitts Daylon Hughes Tyler Brown Allisson Gamboa 5th Grade - with Distinction Kieffer Doxey Jonathan Gaona Evelyn Cruz Hector Estrada Israel Gonzalez 1st Grade Alijah Gonzales Anniecia Hunt Jihanna Alvarez Melissa Montalvo Audrey Luna Maria Arteaga Jordan Moore Nathan Marroquin Gabriel Bautista Kyliegh Nelson Miguel Martinez Mariah Bush Julia Nunn

George Cameron Jazalyn Contreras Gabrielle Daniels Dejuan Dewberry Adrian Dixon Taelin Durden Esperansa Farias Claudia Gonzalez Armon Gonzalez Devondre Gray Amanda Hardy Preonda Holland Jamarion Hunter Jaidan Johnson Kenyatta Jones Dulce Martinez Mar’Kayden Martinez Yaamee MBoula Arriyanna Mercado Juan Molina Miriam Mondragon Jencarlo Muniz Brian Olivas Bryan Olvera Kathy Placencia David Ramirez Eric Ramirez Samantha Ramirez Osiel Rodriguez Angel Rojas Cherri Rucker Madalyn Salazar Ni’Azerius Sanders Keisi Santillan Brayden Sheppard Estefany Solis Yalitza Solis Adrian Soria Zeydi Uceda Stacy Vazquez Dynasty Wells 2nd Grade Isaiah Abner Ayden Adams Asia Allen Kimberly Almonacid Melany Aranda Diego Asencio Darlenies Ballardo Jose Bisarraga Latrell Blackmon Jaqueline Bobdilla Ja’Marrie Bradley Khiree Carter JaNiya Coats Nayeli Cruz Lakayla Davis Kaylen Durden Elda Gomez Efrain Gonzalez Anna Hernandez Emilio Hernandez Lesly Hernandez Anthony Huffman Gabrielle Jackson Eniyah Johnson Xavier Lopez Hartencia Lynn Evelyn Monsivais Shaun Moore Layla Moreno Christian Muniz Edwin Muniz Andres Olivarez Israel Orona Adriana Perez Carlos Puente Damian Rebollar Makenah Roach Jovany Rubio Derrick Rudd Eryn Rudd Francisco Ruiz Juan Salas Juan Saldana Daniel Sanchez Isaiah Smith Khalaiya Smith Jacorian Stevenson Emmanuel Terrones De’Andre Thurmond Yacelie Vazquez Ke’Ziyah Williams Jaylen Wilie 3rd Grade Nethan Alvarado Olandris Feggett Gabrielle Jones M’ Cayla Jones Evelyn Landin Yuri Lister Mayrin Lugo My’Annah Marshall Xander Rojas Meyah Jaimes Do’Manik Jefferson Evelyn Landin Yuri Lister Emily Lopez Mayrin Lugo My’Annah Marshall Xander Rojas Vanessa Sanchez Kel’Vona Shephard

Anahi Terrones Karissa Wallace Deion Willie 4th Grade Brandy Arreola Daisy Contreras Bryan Cruz Rubi Cruz Andreah Gomez I’Zaylan Haskins Natalia Olvera Emily Reyes Karina Roacho Rene Salgado Ab Sanchez Pablo Sanchez Jeffery Smith August Soria Alberto Valencia 5th Grade Nicole Alejandro Angel Alvarado Luka Anderson Feith Aranda Pascual Arcos Ja’Niya Baugh Samantha Berlanga Eduardo Blanco Iris Jaimez Blanco Steven Castillo Jasmine Cortes Ashley Cuevas Wayland Fields Brandon Flores Savannah Gauthier Madel Refugio Gutierrez Christopher Hernandez Noah Jarvis Brisahayda Landaverde Briseyda Landaverde Hailey Lopez Ashley Martinez Julianna Olvera Fidel Radilla Brisa Ramirez Anniell Reyes Kaleb Rhinehart Mia Saenz Mariana Saldana Kenny Sanchez Odalis Vazquez Farah Woods

Forest Park Magnet

6th Grade - with Distinction Yudiel Aguirre Ashley Rivera 7th Grade - with Distinction Zoe’ Kelt 8th Grade - with Distinction Molly Escandon Angell Evans Diana Flores Zariah Gardner Mia Goffney Alexa Gonzalez Daniel Sauceda 6th Grade Barrios, Bertha Anastasia Fernandez Elizabeth Galvan Anthony Garcia Emily Glanton Elpidio Gomez Estrella Gonzalez Yadira Gonzalez-Andrade Vicky Mancilla Paris McNeely Maria Mercado Andrea Mojica Contrearas Makenna Montgomery Irene Patino Mariana Perez Miguel Sanchez Lorenzo Savinon 7th Grade Alijah Beckworth Ja’Kayla Bravo Desiah Burkes Kimberly Cabrales Sarah Cabrera Zemirah Cage Juan Cerda Contreras Saavedra, Luisa Adriana Corona Crystal Espinoza Judith Espinoza Christi Esquivel Ilasio Fernandez Gabriel Flores Jacquilina Foster Makayliana Gardner Adrian Gauna Alexa Henery Manuel Hernandez Santillian Perla Hernandez Stephania Hernandez Maria Islam Marlene Lopez Leslie Martinez Edgar Mata Thomas Moctezuma Manases Nieto Saul Ramirez

Jeremyah Rice Anthony Rios Celia Rodriguez Jacqueline Roque Gabriela Santos Carrasco Wayne Singleton Jessica Stowers Alicia Torres Orlando Tovar Joicelynn Wilson Denim Worth 8th Grade Jennifer Aguilar-Garcia Jesus Ayala Gabriel Barajas-Nava Jacorbin Calico Camron Caraway Alejandra Carnero Jose Caserez Gabrielle Casimiro Riley Crawford Angela Dominguez Yahir Espinoza-Montoya Hugo Favela Soto Judith Frayre Emilio Garcia Daniella Garrett Noah Green Ashley Guerrero Abdul Khan Ma’Kyia Lachney Carmen Lambarria Cedric Lathan Brisa Lopez Destiny Lopez Michele Loza Dayanara Magana Maria Mancera Wesley Manion Tkya McCoy Daija Molina Cameron Nelson-Ramsey Alexandra Ochoa Sophia Porras Daniel Reyes Alexis Richardson Jailyn Rusk China Smith Nancy Suarez Jose Torres Keynesia Turner Alma Vasquez Eduardo Vasquez Julisa Vazquez

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May 2017

11:15 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Visitation (Pinecrest Country Club) 11:45 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Luncheon (Pinecrest Country Club) May 13 9:30 a.m. LHS Viewette Inductions (Melton Center) May 14 Mothers Day

Diana Acuna Rylee Babino Stella Barton Justin Beltran John Blackburn Kiaira Coates Margaret Jackson Harrison Lin Samantha Martinez Peja Mathis Cooper Mayes Royce McConnell Elizabeth Monsour Kelsey Quiett Carlos Ramirez-Castillo Alejandro Rojas Monsivais Alexandra Rojas Monsivais Valerie Smith Caroline Taylor Luisa Toledo Elizabeth Wall Charles Ward Emma Williams 6th Grade Ismael Aguilar Esther Alvarez Chloe Alzaga Alexander Beane Sophie Blackburn Aaliyah Cade Alejandro Carvajal-Flores Amber Chadwick Sebastian Colon Antommarchi Henry Danielson Adrian Davis Rachel de Jong Jose Dosal Latasia Evers Carmen Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez Perla Gonzalez Martin Guerrero Panal Nathan Guevara Jalen Hale Cale Herber Thomas Hickman Micah Howard Yu’Nique Jackson Sha’Dreshea Kennedy Erika Landaverde Preston Lansford Mary Leak Kyler Lewis Loc Ly Leilani Mercier Foster Middle School Michael Morin 6th Grade - with Distinction Jakayla Morrow Alexis Adiet Alana Mumphrey Jordan Allen Andrew Najera Luke Archer Karen Navarro Gonzalez Julianna Benitez Kayden Newhouse Katelyn Clendenin Vanesa Orona Francyne Diola Clarissa Ortega Jefferson Dunaway Eileen Oviedo Delia Fourie Ricardo Perez Seth Fulton Adriana Pierce Lane Healy Elizabeth Ponder Abigail Hilton Jayla Robertson Christina Holder Carolina Rodriguez Reagan Hull Jocelyn Rubio Kristen Kennel Grace Rucker Jayden Lansford Immanuel Scott Maya Legarda Anna Skinner Julianna McCardell Daijanae Smith Hannah McCrory Monica Sosa Hailey Monsivais Jose Soto Jax Norman Oluwagbemisola Soyemi Reagan Rios Cayden Tipton Haven Still Johannes Van Zyl Cole Stout Neida Vargas Mya Vaughan Jovanni Vazquez Ashlynn Whatley Joel Vermillion 7th Grade - with Distinction Daylen Wells Victor Aguilar Emajai’ Williams Emily Arambula Cisneros Nautica Williams Rylee Camp Joi’kemiya Wilson Jake Chamberlain Kaylee Woolridge Safin Chowdhury Emma Wright Rachna Edalur Jared Zuniga Iniabasi Ekpenyong 7th Grade Tucker Gary Amy Aciano Arya Germanwala Brianna Alderman Colleen Gilliland Natalie Ausselet Dylan Gonzalez K’Dynce Ballard Thomas Greifenkamp Tenique Bauer Matthew Guck Zane Bunn Carson Hilliard Preston Byrnes Natalie Holder Lexie Cannon Anthony Holyfield Juan Chavez Isabella Hough Damian Coker Rylee Hunter Alivea Coles Otibhor Ihionkhan Asiah Curry Aditya Jagarlamudi Kyla Daniels Nitya Jagarlamudi Clancy Davis Alexis Jones Shir’Riah Dobbins Ian Mahjoobi Diego Enriquez Gowri Rangu Randi Floyd Caroline Snyder Abbey Frierson Kaitlyn Stewart Miranda Gonzalez Brayden Strong Alexia Guerrero Brooklynn Sumrow Amanda Hildebrant Will Waltrip Xavier Hopson 8th Grade - with Distinction Madison Hunka Delia Acuna Camry Jones

Chanireya Jones Mason LaMaster Kailey Lewis Kei’Adriah Lister Manuel Lopez Aurora Lopez Resendiz Hudson Loyd Lesly Macedo Nathan Magee Juan Martinez Martinez Angelina Medrano Nathaley Medrano Angie Mendoza Emiya Mims Neha Nirmal Asjia Pegues Delores Pena Chelsee Phillips Oswaldo Ramirez Janet Rodriguez Joshua Sanders Cesia Santacruz I’Chanti Sheppard Jayden Smith Angel Soto Palacios Luke Spence DeKalon Taylor Harrison Taylor Arely Terrones Kate Thompson Taniya Thompson Mya Vance Lesly Vazquez Chancellor Williams Abigail Zavala 8th Grade Margarita Acevedo Anabel Arce Bryan Avila Luis Barron Honesty Bowman Isabel Breaux Jonathan Castanon Nehemiah Colbert Perla Cuevas Serenity Daniels Macorian Dawkins Mario Diola William Dixon Skylar Fondren Leticia Fuentes Loera Monserrat Gallegos Ceci Garcia Jeremiah Garcia Lindsey Garcia Brady Gideon Jesus Gonzalez Molina Nicholas Goodan Laney Hart Karina Hernandez Miguel Hernandez Ivriah Horton Camryn Jacobs Ethan Jones Joshua Kennel Elliot Murphy Braden Nickel Alexis Nunley Carolina Olivas Miriam Orona Hailey Patterson Austin Pencheon La’Brontavian Reese Mallory Reeves Adriana Rubio Alexandra Sanchez Reyna Sanchez Dalton Serrato Zoey Sheppard Averie Shobert Rachael Smith Adiamond Snoddy Kayla Stafford Emily Stahl Dashawna Steverson Colby Stokes Evelyn Summers Xandria Thompson Ashton Tribble Sh’Niyah Williams

Judson Middle School

6th Grade - with Distinction Devin Chan Richard Flores Madison McCracken Kendra Mitchell Samantha Montalvo Kyra Taylor Paula Witham 7th Grade - with Distinction Andrew Campos 8th Grade - with Distinction Tatum Fenton David Parks 6th Grade Jagger Barton Kacie Bissett Hailey Bonner LaJada Box Carmen Cardona

May 15 National Police Week (May 15-19) Student Appreciation Week (May 15-19) 8:30 a.m. Johnston-McQueen PreK Field Day 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Volleyball Clinic (Lobo Coliseum) 5 p.m. Foster Band Concert (Mickey Melton Auditorium) May 16 8 a.m. South Ward Select Choir Competition (Athens ISD) 9 a.m. 8th Grade Orientation (Mickey Melton Auditorium) 5 p.m. Lobo Football Green and White Game (Lobo Stadium) 5 p.m. Judson and Forest Park Magnet Band Concert (Mickey Melton Auditorium) 6 p.m. Johnston-McQueen Spring Choir Concert (Johnston-McQueen) May 17 8 a.m. Foster Orchestra Trip (Dallas) 8:30 a.m. Field Day Grades 3-5 (Hudson PEP) 8:45 a.m. Field Day Grades 3-5 (Johnston-McQueen) 1 p.m. IB Hooding Ceremony (The Summit Club) May 18 8:30 a.m. Hudson PEP Grades 1-2 Splash Day 8:45 a.m. Johnston-McQueen Grades K-2 Field Day 3:30 p.m. Good News Club (Johnston-McQueen Cafeteria) 5 p.m. LHS Band Concert (Melton Center) 6 p.m. LHS Volleyball Parent Meeting (LHS Cafeteria) May 19 8 a.m. Foster 8th Grade Field Trip to Six Flags 8 a.m. Johnston-McQueen 4th Grade Field Trip (Camp Gilmont) 8:15 a.m. Johnston-McQueen 3rd Grade Field Trip (Planetarium) 7:30 p.m. LHS Commencement Ceremony (Lobo Stadium) May 20 Armed Forces Day May 22 8 a.m. 5th Grade Olympics (Lobo Stadium) 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Volleyball Clinic (Lobo Coliseum) May 23 8 a.m. Bramlette Awards Assembly Grades 1-5 (Bramlette) 8 a.m. Bramlette Pre-K Graduation (Bramlette) 8 a.m. Middle School Soccer Field Day (LHS, Soccer Field) May 25 4:30 p.m. Lady Lobo Hoops Summer League (Lobo Coliseum) 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Graduation (Judson Gymnasium) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Awards (Foster Cafeteria)

May 26 Last Day of School End of 6th Six Weeks See Honor Roll, page 3 Report Cards Go Out 8 a.m. Bramlette Field Day PreK5th (Lobo Stadium) 9 a.m. Hudson PEP 5th Grade Awards Ceremony (Hudson PEP) May 29 Memorial Day May 30 Bad Weather Make-Up Day

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May 31 Bad Weather Make-Up Day

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Honor Roll|Continued from page 5 Devin Chan Tommy Dyche Ariadna Fernandez Richard Flores Isabel Garcia Ashtyn Garrett Harrison Greene Jackson Greene C’Amor Hall Kalyn Jackson Ayden James Caedmon Kingston Madison McCracken Miranda Mejia Braydon Melton Matthew Miller Kendra Mitchell Samantha Montalvo Halle Moore Zackary Mount Kenia Otero Stephany Palacios-Barcenas Sergio Paredes MaKayla Police Hannah Rios Sherlyn Rodriguez Acevedo Elexis Sanders Aniah Stansell Zamyah Sullivan Kyra Taylor Tania Tovar Kendall Wennmohs Paula Witham Kymber Woods Marcel Woolridge 7th Grade Adaly Berumen Andrew Campos Josue Chavez Joshua Harrison Christian Jeffery Preston Kampfer Samantha Lares Andrew McCauley Devin Mize Kelli Owings Ashton Polk Jenalee Sauceda 8th Grade Annabelle Alvarez Cade Caviness Tatum Fenton Alanee Gonzales Taylor Green Destiny Johnson Ahrial Martin David Parks Hailee Reeves Katelyn Taylor Preston Taylor Hunter Wilson Richard Windom

10th Grade - with Distinction Jorin Sides Cristina Adame Carter Sorrels Blake Aldridge Carlos Sosa Rynie Barnes Ledale Sparkman Shadda Botkin Zachariah Tullos Grace Buie Kyra Turner Sophie Bunn Andres Villarreal Chew Carraway Taylor Weedon Tyler Chmiel Jennifer Whitfield Mandy Craig Estrella Zapata Luisa Cuevas Suzanne Zeid Gabrielle Davis 12th Grade - with Distinction Kimberly Diez April Alejandro Angela Dominguez Jose Alvarado Surya Donty Jakayla Anthony Lakeithian Duffey Blanca Arreola Ikea Ervin Raven Atkinson Zachary Fasang Daniel Bally Ralfe Francisco Marche’Nique Bell Alexis Freeman Maci Benson Emma Frierson Ashleigh Benton Nicholas Gaar Elease Brown Jar Gallon Mary Camp Diana Godoy Brittney Campbell Maritza Gonzalez Christopher Caraway Alexis Gurunian Daijia Carr Alaiya Hawkins Mason Colvin Mary Henderson Naomi Darbell Kelloni Hogan Mary Darby William Holloman Jasten Darensbourg Allison Howe Bradie Davis Ejehi Ihionkhan Madeline Duvall Measha Jones Keira Eynon Melvin Jones Daniele Farren Michael Jones Isabel Fuentes Jerrian Lewis Jessica Green Colin Loyd Christopher Guck Madelyn Mack Tyler Hendricks Alondra Martinez Melissa Hudson Laura Martinez Kayla Jackson Rachel McCarty Shaderia Jackson Myles Meader Kaylee Jimmerson Jessica Mena Alexandria Johnson Shelberly Moore Mea Johnson Paul Morin Michael Johnson Lexus Penn Ke’Atra King Jasmine Perez Victoria Leak Moreno Piedra Jacqueline Maldonado Evan Pistone Emily Manchester Estephania Ramirez Genesis Medrano Tania Ramirez Hailey Mestas Nitin Rangu Miayah Miller Emily Rico Erin Mitchell Morgan Roberts Benjamin Nguyen Kathryn Roper Skylar Orman Keithan Ross Evelin Osborne Payton Schaap Kayla Owings Jonathan Scott Rutvi Patel Natalie Serrato Abigail Pauley Key’Yon’Tae Shaw Arjun Peddireddy Magdalena Shen Neal Rangu Alyssa Shobert Victoria Raymer Longview High Gaurav Singh Abraham Rebollar School Marquel Smith Samantha Recendiz 9th Grade - with Distinction Manuel Suarez Aguilar Rico Fatima Akilo Benjamin Taylor Kryzmon Robertson Abigail Archer Samantha Taylor Zachary Rosenfield Kyle Ashley Mark Thompson Jakayla Rowlett Anthony Benitez Karina Torres Dantrell Rugley Karla Bobadilla Mindy Tran Karen Sanchez Myrna Briones Anna Ward Nadia Scribner Emma Broquie Noah Williams Jones Sheffield Da’Ahna Bugg Meredith Wright Ashlyn Shobert Colby Byrnes Alexis Wyman Garrett Snyder Kerris Cameron Jordan Yoder Emmanuel Soria Lindsey Cannon 11th Grade - with Distinction Alexis Stanford Ramiro Cerda Elizabeth Adeeko Lucas Steele Raean Cowan Vanessa Aguilar Isabel Suarez Kaven Darty Mariana Aviles-Gutierrez Kira Swan Iris Gallegos Matthew Boles Felipe Tovar Breonna Garrett Elissa Branch Pedro Vargas Jhy’Mhyriyon Gay Felisha Cowan Austin Vincent Brennin Gillespie Isabella Cowart Camron Wafer Lamya Gillis Kasieghe Darensbourg Shaquincy Watts Hannah Greathouse Zeru Dong Caitlin Wilcox Dax Griffith John Earnest Archie Williams Laney Gruppi Abriana Fomukong 9th Grade Lucy Henderson Katy Friend Bernita Allen Robert Hough Marian Frith Elena Alvarez Makaya Johnson Levi Grant Marissa Arellano Ashtyn Jones Stephanie Guck Camarah Avila Simran Kortikere Kyle Janati Jonathon Barnes Daivik Lakkadi Ashley Jeffery Ivette Barrios Valerie Lindsey Alyssa Jester Andrew Beltran Del Lopez Madeline Johnson Arielle Bennett Skyela Lummus Kaylan Jones Aparicio Berumen Cristopher Macedo Sean King Jhailon Braden Ashley Martin William Langston Zoe Brown Katherine McCrory Collin Lee Mallory Burgess Jane Melendez Rachel Lin Katherine Burlingame Emily Mendenhall Justin Melendez Jye’Ayjiah Bush Matthew Nguyen Hannah Miller Zeniyah Cage Kaylie Ortega Quentasia Miller Lauren Caldwell Janette Plata-Magana Veronica Monclova-Soto Kennedy Cameron Ja’Lynn Posey Itzel Montoya Kate-Lynne Campbell Jaycee Pratt Jhaleyah Moore Keilan Carr Ricardo Rodriguez Olivia Norrell Daniela Cereceres Isaac Romero Bailey Odom Dalen Colbert Emma Russell Justice Renner Madison Cole Jordan Scoggins Job Reyes Toryn Collins Bhavna Singh Tahjaa Robertson Zarea Collins Carly Snyder Cynthia Rodriguez Chloe Cook Nayeli Solis Zurisaddai Rodriguez Julia Corrales Whitney Taylor Tyetiana Rugley Avery Cotten Christy Truong Fernanda Salcedo Morgan Coyle Jasmine Vazques Jamia Sanders Kaitlyn Dossey Morgan Woods Madison Schochler Mary Duvall

Jessica Espinoza Jesus Galvan Francisco Gamez Nayely Garcia Austin Gatson Hannah Gerold Jocelyn Gonzalez Maryah Green Huerta Guevara Matthew Hanson Keyaria Harrison Penelope Hattenbach Terrance Head Olivia Heichelheim Jamaisha Hill Jaselyn Hill Jaidah Horton Savannah Humphrey Alexis Hunter Kori Hunter Dalysiann Ingram Kavodric James Christa Jeffery Sha’Kidreana Johnson Aubrey Jones Kalea Kenney Haynes King Quintana King Steelie King Angelica Lambarria Raquel Landaverde Raileigh Levingston Carla Lopez Ava Loyd Melinda Mancilla Lluvia Marquez Edgar Martinez Zayra Martinez Michael Mavhunga Ashley McFarland De Mendoza Judson Mercier Julia Miller Alejandra Montano Carrie Moon De’Asia Mumphrey Jiayah Oliver Teresa Olvera Sergio Oviedo Zoe Perry Cameron Phillips Timothy Polk Cloee Pratt Jaiden Prince Giovanni Quezadas Anna Quintero X’Savian Rockwell Ariana Rodriguez Daniel Rodriguez Lesli Rodriguez Maricela Roque Kiyra Rose Adam Sanchez Javier Sauceda Kyasia Sheridan Kayla Smith Oracio Soria Vanessa Sosa Bryson Sumrow Dinasia Thornton Moiya Toliver Gonzalez Tovar Alexia Tovar Jacqueline Vazques Paulina Vela Lucia Ventura Alexander Villagrana Davion Watson Jakayla Watts Keandreia White Povsocheata You Lopez Zarate 10th Grade Luis Aguirre Na’kia Aitch Seth Alex Dekari Alexander Kalyn Anderson Elizabeth Bates Brian Bell Gregory Boudreau Akarrius Boyd Joshua Braggs Christian Candler Alexander Chatman Dalisha Cooks Rico Corona Maria Corona John Cox Chloe Curtis Sauntiania Darden Kysean Dixon Tavion Dixon Amanda Dominguez Devin Eidson Austin Ellsworth Jarda Evans Ghnytra Ford Taleiah Fortner Daniel Fourie Eduardo Galvan Sanchez Garcia Erika Garcia Yasmine Gardner Autumn Gauthier Abbey Gideon Alondra Gonzalez

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Carla Gonzalez Barriet Gray Austin Greifenkamp Grahm Gruppi Lauryn Ham Joshua Harry Marcus Harry Escobedo Hernandez Alexa Hernandez Aslan Hilliard Christopher Holyfield Jesus Huerta Jaydyn James-Rollins Christopher Jimenez Garrett Johnson Kelinda Jones Erin Kelly Rickel King Claire Long Monica Lozano Nicole Magee Daniel Mancha Blake Martin Somers Massare Edwin Mata-Montealvo Dijon Maxie Jane Mayo Bra’Tarious Menefee Brady Miller Isidro Montalvo Ciearra Montgomery Karla Orona Cielo Peralta Aguilera Perez Kamden Perry Lucki Pilcher Jacob Powell Daquavion Randall Kaylee Raymer Gavin Roberts Joi Robertson Krishna Robinson Jacob Rogers Jude Rucker Fernando Ruiz Alyson Sanchez Lawrencia Shead William Sherman Lee Stanley Princess Taylor Kassidy Thompson Amelia Torres Mouminatou Traore Michael Traylor Andrade Trejo Morgan Vance Fabio Ventura Daiton Wells Kasey Whitenack Alyssa Williams 11th Grade Ana Aguilar Isabel Aguirre Johnathan Alexander Kamri Alexander Madeline Archer Joshua Babino Skye Blatz Erica Brown Leslie Campos Castillo Castro Nino Cerda Marshall Coleman Keiana Cox Bresha Crowder Martin Cruz David Dillon Kimberly Edwards Brooklyn Eldridge Matthew Eustace Hunter Fenton Brittney Ferguson Tykelan Flamer Diana Garcia Sequoyah Gardner Alexander Garza Angel Gauna David Gauthier Kaylee Gleason Guadalupe Godinez Lucero Gomez Yasmin Guerrero Magaly Gurrola Rudy Gutierrez Shadarrion Harper McAndrew Henderson Angelica Hernandez Brenda Hernandez Joshua Huffman Marquayvion Humble-Gaines Victor Jaimez Maria Jimenez Madison Johnson Mary-Claire Jones D’Nia Kennedy Amiyah Key Rosa Lambarria Jennifer Landa Brooke Lashua Cameron Lewis Ditza Leyva Alda Lim Triston Lister Corbin McCain Kyle McCain Ashley Mendenhall Susana Mercado

Arisbet Moreno Lakevinya Moss Benjamin Murphy Rubina Murphy Wyatt Nelson Dalery Nieto Celeste Nunez Angelica Olvera Modesto Orrosquieta Esquivel Pascual Destiny Perez Filogonio Perez Lizeth Perez Autumn Pierce Joshua Pointer Grayson Randell Jonathan Reyes Hayden Rice Lauren Roberts Manuel Rodriguez Yazmin Rodriguez Abigail Ruiz Keyla Ruiz Tyambria Sheppard Kendalyn Shumaker Danny Slayton Jaiden Smith Alexus Sosa Sophia Steelman Dornesha Stevenson Coreyann Stewart Noah Summers Gabriela Talavera Sahory Tapia Kindra Taylor Noah Terry Chanteal Thompson Adrienne Todd Carol Toledo Erick Trujillo Zyl Van Munoz Vazquez Jose Velazquez Diana Vidales Kyia Walker Abigail Warren Joel Watson Tia Watts Tyler Wilder 12th Grade Briana Aguilar Stephanie Aguilar Quantavious Anderson Anahi Arellano Ruby Arreola Dakota Atteberry Kennedy Ballard Jnajaha Bell Yasmine Bradley Sunita Brimmer Aaron Brown Trajan Bush Landon Calhoun Janise Campbell Anthony Castillo Lucy Castillo Bianca Ceballos Zaida Cerda Ian Champion Barbra Coby Khadejah Colbert Ronnie Collier Jorge Cortez Cameron Coulter Destani Cox Deyonna Daniels Latrice Davis Haley Deitz Selma Deluna Trevor Diaz Sarah Dickerson Ashanti Dotrey Khloe Dunn Evelyn Enriquez Shamya Espy Ja’Quavion Faggans Rojae Ferguson Tristen Fisher Shakariah Flamer Lyndsey Fletcher Ciera Ford Cepeda Garcia Alejandra Garcia Carlos Garcia Kareli Garcia Za’Tyrion Garrett Austin Godell Alphalia Gonzalez Yasmine Gordon Journey Greene Jesus Guerrero Huerta Guevara Cody Haggerty Michael Hanson LaMya Harris Kaniya Henderson Skyler Henderson Barrera Hernandez Ronin Hubbard Issamar Ibarra Erath Islas Anastasia Jackson Bailey Jackson Bryant Jackson Abby Jester Kaland Johnson Matayia Jones

Alexander Lammers Cheyenne Lee Jordan Leek Olivia Manzo Berrios Martinez Silvia Martinez Jordan Masterson Christian Mata Jasmine Medrano Ysidro Montano Hayden Montoya Deja Moore Kenneth Moss Morgan Murphy Morgan Norvell Dixon Orange Taylor Overton Flores Patino Mya Patterson Audrey Payton Chandler Peoples Kimberly Peralta Diego Perez Jacqueline Perez Atreyu Powell David Ramsey Aubrie Reed Wendy Reta-Luna Christian Rios Karina Rodriguez Maritza Rodriguez Sara Rueda Melissa Ruiz Heather Ryan Emanuel Sanchez Marisol Sanchez Chakirra Seastrunk Lance Shelton Benjamin Sherman Stayton Shields Cody Smith Georgina Smith Patrice Smith Quinn Smith Hernan Solis Dianna Soto Jacob Starr Fernando Talabis Sara Tapia Keneshia Tatum Christion Taylor Christopher Taylor Jacqueline Toledo Milthon Torres Lady Trejo Sarah Turner Ricardo Vazquez Seth Wallace Margaret Ward Justin Wendt Bishop Williams Jayla Williams Je’Vonnie Williams Shea Wright Nicholas Writt Steven Yanez Carballo Zulueta

Longview Early Grad 9th Grade Kiree Mapps London Pairett Miguel Sanchez Elijah Smith 10th Grade Marley Beck Brian Brown Breonna Collins Brylee Collins Ka’Nasia Garrett Wyntajaisa Hardy Jonah Heinsohn Bachus Terry Jackson Ashlee Logan Quiana Moore Jadan Rugley Da’Gwendlyon Shead Kendyl Thompson Malinda Tolbert 11th Grade Alfredo Barrios Pedro Benitez Odalis Briseno Milayah Cole-Turner Damien Davis Cameron Easley Maleak Garrett Jose Guerrero Keenan Lister Rosemary Rodriguez Alex Rugley Juan Sanchez Manuel Serrano Ki’Endrea Stanley Oliver Tomboni 12th Grade Jackson Fitch Andrew McBride

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situation, it shows that they can when given the chance.”

Special Education teacher Nona Snoddy expressed great pride at what her students have accomplished in such a short time.

“It really illustrates what they work hard to do at the Dade campus, which is to work with the students on the skills that got them reassigned here,” she said. “This allows them to work together, build character, develop social skills; all while being engaged in the educational aspect of the garden.”

Snoddy said the Dade Center staff is working hard with these exceptional students “to take these lessons learned in and out of the classroom and apply it to their everyday lives.”

“We truly believe if they can be successful here, they can be successful anywhere,” she added.

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said. “Even though there were many other occupations or other avenues that could have been chosen, the road to becoming a teacher was always embedded in my heart and at the top of my list.”

Describing herself as “a firm believer” in her students, Anthony said the greatest rewards is when “the light bulb comes on” after a long struggle to help the child succeed.

“Throughout my journey, one of my principals told me something that I will never forget and immediately changed my perception: ‘Patience is a weapon that forces deception to reveal itself,’” she said.

LEGHS Principal Kristi Means praised the venerable educator for her commitment to education and the compassion she shows each student. “(Pamela Anthony) is an important part of what we do at Longview Early Graduation High School,” she said. “We appreciate the Longview Rotary Club for recognizing the excellent work she does for our young people.”

An honors student and highly accomplished in competitive rifle, Jack DiPasquale was introduced by Rotary Club member (and incoming LISD trustee) Ava Welge, who said the young man has a passion for robotics and is known for re-working everyday items into engineering masterpieces.

Jack will graduate in May with 30 dual-credit hours in engineering and also is a National Honor Society student. A member of the International Defense Pistol Association and Jack has placed 3rd in their national competition.

Already accepted to six universities, Jack is currently narrowing down his choices between Texas Tech and Texas A&M University.

The Longview Rotary Club recognizes a local teacher and student each month during r eg u la r lu nc he on meetings.

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“Make sure you are going to work for the love of the trade not the love of the treasure,” she said. “Any job that you do, should be done correctly. Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.”

Jordan Adams plans to major in radiology therapy at Oklahoma City College.

Javion Alexander plans to study communication at Kilgore College.

Mileena Jaggar is a Globe scholar graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to major in Psychology at Kilgore College; then continue at a University to major in special education.

Ja-mell Peyton plans to major in physical therapy at Tyler Junior College and become a walk-on for the Apache football team.

Shayla Sessions will major in nursing at Kilgore College.

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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Prior to his passing, Jeremy enlisted the aid of his former Kilgore College journalism instructor, Bettye Craddock and her husband (noted East Texas historian) Van Craddock to finish the book.

The 180-page hardcover edition sells for $40 and features more than 300 photos covering the 106-year history of Lobo football teams, as well as a preview of the 2016 season. It features game summaries, information, and photos of players and coaches, team rosters and Lobo trivia.

Lobo athletic director John King, who received the first copy of the book, said he hopes more students follow Jeremy’s example in taking pride in their school “and strive to leave their community better than they found it.”

“We always say ‘once a Lobo, always a Lobo’ and Jeremy Cotham is the epitome of that,” he said. “Though his time with us was cut far too short, his legacy at Longview High will live on forever.”

Cotham said anyone still wishing to purchase a book “better get ‘em while they can.”

“We only have a few copies left,” he said. “This is the only printing. So when they’re gone, they’re gone.”

For more information about how you can reserve a copy of the book, please email David Cotham at Cotham75605@yahoo.com or call (903) 736-4637.

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‘LAX’ TO THE MAX!

LHS sophomore takes lacrosse talents to Tyler

Story by Chris Parry, photos by Chelsea Purgahn Tyler Morning Telegraph/ETFinalScore.com

TYLER — Paxton McConnell loves lacrosse and has played it for as long as he was given a stick as a youngster. One problem: Longview High School, where he goes to school, does not have a lacrosse program.

So after school each day, McConnell drives to Tyler to represent Cumberland Academy in lacrosse.

“It’s worth the drive,” said MConnell, a sophomore for the Knights. “I could go play in Shreveport (Louisiana), but I love the guys I play with here. My last period (at Longview) I have a free period, so I basically have an early release on permission from the school to play an off-campus sport.”

McConnell is one of several East Texans who left their high schools early each day to come to Tyler and continue to play the sport they love with their teammates. Cumberland Academy just finished up its first season as an official high school varsity program.

Prior to 2016, Cumberland lacrosse was a club program named the Tyler Spartans. McConnell was a member of the Spartans, along with fellow teammates Cole Osmer, Jackson Smiley and Brandon Miller - the latter three all attend Cumberland Academy.

“I get to Cumberland and they are like, ‘Hey, we’ve got lacrosse’ and I

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was like, ‘What’s lacrosse?” Smiley said of his introduction to the sport. “I looked it up and it looked amazing. Our sponsor Tom Volatile had it (lacrosse) at T.K. (Bishop Gorman) and he brought it to Cumberland. This is my fourth year with the team.”

Miller, a sophomore, is the leading goal scorer for Cumberland with 20 to go along with seven assists. Miller said being able to represent their school with Cumberland on the front of the jersey instead of Spartans was “really cool.”

“Cumberland is just starting programs, so we’re the first group to go through, so we’re pretty much making history,” Miller said. “We’re the first varsity lacrosse team for Cumberland; we won the first varsity game for Cumberland.”

That win came in a non-conference game against Fort Worth Country Day. Led

by Miller, the Knights defeated Country Day, 12-5.

Knights lacrosse coach Risto Worthington is also the athletic director for Cumberland Academy, which participated for the first time this year in varsity UIL athletics for boys and girls’ soccer, boys and girls’ basketball, volleyball and track and field.

Lacrosse also played its first-ever varsity schedule, but the UIL does not recognize that sport. With only freshmen and sophomores at the school, Worthington inquired about joining the Louisiana High School Lacrosse League (LHSLL). The Knights were accepted as the newest member of Division I North, which features mammoth high schools like Shreveport Airline, Shreveport Byrd and Captain Shreve.

For perspective, Shreveport Airline High School’s listed enrollment is 1,758. Cumberland is a charter high school with a little less than 350 students, none of whom are juniors or seniors yet because the school is only two years old.

“I am from Maryland and when I came (to Cumberland) last year, there was already a (lacrosse) team relatively in place,” Worthington said. “The majority of the students we have this year were eighth-graders last year.”

Making A Start The LHSLL begins its season in January, much earlier than Texas leagues, so Cumberland began practicing just after Christmas for its opener Jan. 21.

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Lobo soccer wraps up solid season Photos by Kate Murray Langston

It was a successful season for both girls and boys soccer at Longview High. While we will miss the seniors, we are looking forward to more successful years to come!

Congrats to the Lobos and their District 12-6A accolades: Offensive MVP: Ronaldo Patino Defensive MVP: David Sanchez Newcomer of the Year: Raul Torrez 1st Team All District: Mac Henderson, Carter Sorrels, Rudy Guitterez 2nd Team All District: William Langston, Giovanni Enriquez Honorable Mention: Carlos Garcia, Jose Perez

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Former Lobo leading Jarvis track to glory

HAWKINS — A former Longview Lobo has been tearing up the track for Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins.

Dontayveous Allen has qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics championships and now he’s focused on bringing as many Bulldogs as he can to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

“I can’t stop now, because I got a lot of support back home, family, friends, my daughter. She’s depending on me, and my team is depending on me, to pull for everybody, so I just got to keep working hard,” said Allen.

This is the 2nd year in a row Allen has qualified for the NAIA Championships, running 1:51 in the 800 meter, at the Texas Southern Relays.

“From day one, he said coach, I want to be a winner, I can’t be a loser, and if I have people behind me, that have that same attitude, we can go places,” said Jarvis head track coach Jeremy Pratt.

One of those guys, is freshman high jumper, Nicholas Palmer, who has also qualified.

He said one of the draws for him to come to Jarvis, was Allen.

“When I was reading the articles I saw his name most of the time, and I said you know, I want that same type of fire, and that same passion he has because, he comes out here and he gives it 100 percent at every practice. So I try to match his energy,” said Palmer.

“It’s tough at times because like, if you show weakness, then they are gonna feel like, well he’s not trying, so they don’t have to try, so I just try to push everybody, so we can all get to nationals together, because one can’t win it by himself,” said Allen.

LAX | Continued from page 11 The Knights’ opponent was Caddo Parish Magnet out of Shreveport, with an enrollment of 1,124.

Cumberland lost 12-5 with both players and coaches calling it a learning experience.

“It’s tough when you are competing freshmen and sophomores against a lot of teams that (are mainly) juniors and seniors,” Worthington said. “Our boys come out and compete great and do an awesome job, but they are still just freshmen and sophomores. Our biggest adversity has been getting over the (size difference) and (experience difference) mentally.”

McConnell said despite the unflattering scoreline, Cumberland “should have beaten them.”

“Last season we beat them as (Tyler Spartans), but I know personally I played a bad game,” McConnell said. “As a team, we didn’t gel and I guess because it was the first game of the season, we were nervous.”

Next on the schedule a week later was Loyola College Prep in Shreveport. It was again a loss, but Smiley said despite the 13-3 scoreline, the improvement from the previous week was evident.

“Our second game we didn’t have any bad habits and came out focused and ready to play,” Smiley said. “It was just a matter of conditioning at that point.

We just (ran out of steam).”

McConnell added that Loyola is probably going to win state and the score was 4-3 at halftime.

Getting A Win Because of the travel distance, Cumberland would play all of its games on Friday or Saturday, sometimes a doubleheader to make sure the Knights satisfied their league commitments.

It was on Friday, Feb. 4, game one of a two-day doubleheader with Lafayette and North Shore - 300 miles away in Lafayette where Cumberland Academy got the school’s first win. The Knights ran away with a 13-4 victory and nearly won Saturday’s game against North Shore, falling 10-8.

“We came in really focused in that game against Lafayette,” Miller said.

Cumberland also grabbed victories against Fort Worth Country Day in a nondistrict clash and Shreveport Parkway.

The Knights are still awaiting their first home win with Cumberland dropping both of its games in Tyler against Shreveport Byrd (9-6) and Captain Shreve (11-5).

Pushing Forward Sophomore Cole Osmer went into goal as a joke.

It stuck and now he is one of the best around.

Osmer finished with a 64 percent stop rate and faced 103 shots this past season alone.

“My first season I was a defender and our team was really new and I was having fun and enjoying it,” Osmer continued. “My next season I moved to forward and one day (in practice) goalies were just handing gear to us asking who wants to try it. I did it as a joke and blocked a few, and coach (Worthington) was like, ‘OK, you’re the new goalie.’”

Worthington’s mission is to promote lacrosse any way he can. During the fall he holds one-day-a-week sessions at Cumberland for prospective players to come and scrimmage and learn about the sport.

The plan for 2017-18 is to leave the LHSLL and join the Texas High School Lacrosse League (THSLL). Worthington said it is not UIL affiliated and there are two divisions with each broken up into regions. Cumberland is submitting a request to join Division II of North Texas with the likes of Country Day, Rockwall, Lucas Lovejoy or Dallas Hillcrest.

“Originally when we started (our program in just JV) we were new and were a punching bag for a lot of these teams,” Worthington said. “Now we are going to have sophomores and juniors and will be able to compete.

“The THSLL also starts on March 1 which is so much better for us. We were happy being a part of the Louisiana League and it was a great thing, but we want to play in Texas next year if at all possible.”

Worthington pushes his players to also play club lacrosse and more sports because he wants them well-rounded and to “hear another coach’s voice besides just mine.”

In the fall he is going to host an open league one evening a week for anyone who wants to try out the sport. Equipment will be provided.

It’s a matter of building a culture and a base of people who want to play and who are interested,” Worthington said.

A sentiment echoed by Coach Pratt, each athlete has their own lane, but motivated, for the team.

“Last year was an experience, we just wanted to get there, this year we’re trying to win it,” said Pratt.

The Bulldogs still have three events remaining to see other potential national qualifiers.

Cochran hired as new Lady Lobo hoop coach

Robert Cochran has been hired as the new head basketball coach for the Lady Lobos.

Cochran is the third head coach of the Lady Lobos since the program was created in 1978.

After taking over at his alma mater Liberty-Eylau in 1998, Cochran led 15-straight Lady Leopard teams to the postseason, including nine-straight district championships, culminating with a state championship in the 2009-10 season.

A Texas A&M graduate, Cochran left Liberty-Eylau after the 2013 school year for nearby Texas High. He spent three seasons there with three playoff trips before retiring from coaching, according to the Texarkana Gazette, in the summer of 2016.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Forest Park raises over $1,000 in pennies to fight cancer

Mrs. Ella Gupton’s 6th grade English class at Forest Park Middle School raised $386 by collecting pennies to help raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Each class in the school competed against each other and Gupton’s classed raised the highest amount.

“I think the project has proved our students to think beyond themselves and help someone else in need,” Gupton said.

The total funds raised by the school was $1,116.

Forest Park 6th graders Danny and Makenna, said the kids that are suffering deserve more than what they are getting and they just want them to feel better.

Steve Avery and Kim Mikula from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society traveled from Dallas to receive the check from the students in Mrs. Gumpton’s class on April 12.

Avery says they hope to generate more than $29 million through the pennies for pasta program and that every cent matters.

Mikula said that Forest Park did a wonderful job and they are so proud of how hard they worked. “They are rock stars and we are also happy to have Olive Garden as a partner,” says Mikula.

Since Gupton’s class was the top earning class, Olive Garden rewarded them with a pasta lunch.

Duke University honors LISD middle schoolers Longview ISD middle school students have earned state recognition for their scores on college entrance exams. These 20 students are among the top 25 percent of Duke University’s annual 16-state talent search.

Not only that, but Longview ISD Director of Instruction Beth Bassett said 8 students also received national recognition.

“Basically what that means is these middle school students scored better than 90 percent of college-bound juniors and seniors taking the SAT or ACT tests,” she said. “That’s really quite remarkable.”

2017 Duke Identification Program scholars earning Grand Recognition are: Rachna Edalur, Iniabasi Ekpenyong, Matthew Guck, Natalie Holder, Aditya Jagarlamudi, Nitya Jagarlamudi, Gowri Rangu, and Will Waltrip.

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Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) recognized these LISD Middle School students as exceptionally talented based on college entrance exam scores.

Long view ISD students earning State Recognition are: Zane Bunn, Rylee Camp, Safin Chowdhury, Thomas Greifenkamp, Carson Hilliard, Isabella Hough, Rylee Hunter, Otibhor Ihionkhan, Ian Mahjoobi, Neha Nirmal, Brayden Strong, and Josue Chavez.

These students will be honored during the Monday, May 8 Board of Trustees meeting.

Bassett said 60 students from the three LISD middle schools qualified to take the test based on their performance on the STAAR test. Of that total number, 33 enrolled to take either the SAT or ACT, the same tests that college bound high schoolers take; the results are not about getting into college but about evaluating academic potential.

Recognition is determined by the scores on the college entrance tests and include State and Grand Recognition.

Students achieving national distinction are invited to the Grand Ceremony at Duke University to honor the 7th Grade Talent Search participants who meet the grand level-qualifying score criteria. Held at Cameron Indoor Stadium on the Duke University campus, students receive a commemorative medal.

Bassett said the program “identifies and supports academically talented students.”

“Students identified to participate in the TIP complete either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examination,” she said. “The goal of the program is to assist young people with excellent mathematical or verbal aptitudes by providing comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities.”

Bassett said some options to be considered for these students include enrolling in an advanced or honors level course, conducting in-depth independent study in the area of strength, and participating in accelerated and/ or enrichment programs during the summer.

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Foster TSA earns back-toback-to-back Nationals

For the third-straight year Foster Middle School students have advanced to the Technology Student Association nationals. Foster will also be nationally recognized for receiving the Chapter Excellence Award for the State of Texas this year.

During the state competition in Waco on April 8-9, Foster’s TSA group finished with three 1st place awards, two 2nd place awards, five 3rd place awards, and three 6th place awards to finish 3rd place overall in winning the following team and individual events: 1st place in Prepared Speech: Gowri Rangu 1st place in Chapter Team: Caroline Taylor, Matthew Guck, Otibhor Ihionkhan, Meagan McGuire, Neha Nirmal, Gowri Rangu 1st place in Catapult: Harrison Lin, Jonas Lansford, Ayaan Khan These students will go on to compete from June 21-25 at the TSA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Other events finalists include: 2nd place in Biotechnology Design: Nitya Jagarlamudi, Caroline Taylor, Harrison Taylor, Luke Spence 2nd place in STEM Animation: Hailey Patterson, Emily Hildebrant, Meagan McGuire 3rd place in CAD Foundations: Rachna Edalur 3rd place in Children’s Stories: Matthew Guck, Caroline Taylor, Otibhor Ihionkhan, Meagan McGuire, Neha Nirmal, Gowri Rangu 3rd place in Electrical Applications: Rachna Edalur 3rd place in Medical Technology: Aditya Jagarlamudi, Nitya Jagarlamudi, Ayaan Khan 3rd place in Tech Bowl: Rachna Edalur, Rylee Camp, Dylan Gonzalez 5th place in Video Game Design: Safin Chowdhury, Luke Spence, Brayden Strong, Harrison Taylor 6th place in Forensics: Dylan Gonzalez, Rylee Camp 6th place in Leadership Strategies: Hailey Patterson, Emily Hildebrant, Nitya Jagarlamudi 6th place in Career Preparation: Hailey Patterson “You just can’t say enough about these kids,” said Principal John York. “They’ve worked so hard to achieve this, that plus the support and leadership of their families and instructors is what makes these accomplishments happen year in and year out.”

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HIGH SCHOOL

TSA to face best in USA Lobos shine in state tech meet, advance to National competition

After sweeping the Texas Technology Student Association’s state meet held last week in Waco, 16 Longview High School students have advanced to nationals.

National Qualifiers are seniors Aaron Brown, Anthony Castillo, Naomi D’Arbell, Chris Guck, Alex Lammers, Rutvi Patel, and Jason Randall; juniors Levi Grant and Stephanie Guck; sophomores Surya Donty, Ejehi Ihionkhan, Brady Miller, and Payton Schaap; freshmen Bobby Hough, Hyndavi Jatavallabhula, and Carly Snyder.

Two students campaigned for a state TSA officer position and were elected. LHS junior Payton Schaap was elected TSA State Vice-President, and junior Brady Miller was tapped for TSA State Treasurer.

The LHS organization is run under the guidance of Career Technology instructor Charles Mosley, who said he was delighted with the results and looks forward to the national meet June 21-25 in Orlando, Florida.

“We’re relieved to be past the hurdle of State competition, but now we’re gearing up for Nationals,” he said. “It’s going to be exciting.”

Longview dominated in both team and individual events, with numerous top 10 finishes in a variety of events.

Gold medalists in team events include: 1st Place in Chapter Team (Parliamentary Procedure Team): Ejehi Ihionkhan, Carly Snyder, Stephanie Guck, Hyndavi Jatavallabhula, Brady Miller, Levi Grant, Bobby Hough, Payton Schaap 1st Place in Technology Bowl: Surya Donty, Jason Randall, Aaron Brown 1st Place in Engineering Design: Naomi D’Arbell, Chris Guck, Rutvi Patel, Anthony Castillo, Alex Lammers Gold medalists in individual events include Stephanie Guck who earned top honors in Extemporaneous Presentation and Photographic Technology.

These students will go on to compete from June 21-25 at the TSA Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

Other event finalists include: 1st Place in Graphic Solutions (Manufacturing Design): Chris Guck 1st Place in Information Technology: Gregg Boudreau 1st Place in Manufacturing (Turning Projects/Lathe): Samantha Taylor (Wood Pen/Pencil Set) 2nd Place in Team Digital Video Production: Naomi D’Arbell, Chris Guck, Rutvi Patel, Anthony Castillo, Alex Lammers 2nd Place in Extemporaneous Presentation: Payton Schaap 2nd Place in Computer Skills (Multimedia Presentation): Kyra Turner 2nd Place in Graphic Solutions (BioTechnology): Rutvi Patel 3rd Place in Graphic Solutions (BioTechnology): Meredith Wright 3rd Place in Manufacturing (Turning Projects/ Lathe): Matthew Reed (Acrylic Pen) 4th Place in Team System Control Technology: Samantha Taylor, Jason Randall, Fabio Ventura 4th Place in Manufacturing (Turning Projects/ Lathe): Natalie Serrato (Wood Pen/Pencil) 4th Place in Graphic Solutions (Engineering and Design): Sam Pistone 4th Place in Computer Skills (Graphic Design, Artistic): Samantha Taylor 5th Place in Essays on Technology: Rutvi Patel 5th Place in Graphic Solutions (Manufacturing Design): Matthew Reed 6th Place in Team Scientific Visualization:

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Page 17 May 2017 Samantha Taylor, Natalie Serrato, Kathryn Roper, Amanda Dominguez 6th Place in Extemporaneous Presentation: Ejehi Ihionkhan 6th Place in STEM Careers: Carly Snyder 6th Place in Essays on Technology: Naomi D’Arbell 6th Place in Flight Endurance: Matthew Reed 7th Place in Prepared Presentation: Hyndavi Jatavallabhula 8th Place in Team Children’s Stories: Emma Clark, Kyra Turner, Justin Melendez, Maria Quintero, Diana Hernandez, Ramon Williams 8th Place in Team Engineering Design: Gregg Boudreau, Sury Donty, Hyndavi Jatavallabhula, Bobby Hough, Daivik Lakkadi 10th Place in Team Fashion Design: Emma Clark, Meredith Wright, Ejehi Ihionkhan, Carly Snyder 10th Place in Team On Demand Video: Stephanie Guck, Jason Randall, Kyra Turner, Alex Lammers, Anthony Castillo, Diana Hernandez The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox described TSA as “one of the most important academic technology programs in our district,” praising TSA instructor Charles Mosley, as well as “the many parents who volunteer so much of their time and energy to making this program such a success.”

Wilcox said the overall performance of the entire team was impressive, both from the upperclassmen to the younger students.

“Our seniors doing well is no surprise, they are experienced, hard-working, and have been excelling in this competition for some time. It’s also great to see so many juniors, sophomores, and freshmen stepping up and excelling,” he said. “Considering how many middle school students we have excelling as well, it’s safe to say that the future is bright for TSA achievement at Longview ISD.”

Duvall honored as ‘Good Citizen’

Longview High School senior Madeline Claire Duvall has been recognized by the Aaron Burleson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as the winner of the chapter’s Good Citizen contest.

Each year the chapter sponsors a program for area high school students where a senior is commended as a D.A.R. Good Citizen.

Those students have the option of participating in the Texas D.A.R. Scholarship Contest.

Six schools selected a student and most of these students elected to enter the state essay contest to try for the scholarship. This competition consisted of a timed essay written under faculty supervision from acquired knowledge about a specific topic.

This year, the subject was “our American heritage a n d our responsibility in preserving it.” The essay counted for up to 30 points in the student’s score and up to 70 points were graded on school and community activities.

The Good Citizen

UIL students headed to State

The results are in and it’s been another successful year for UIL Academic, LISD coordinator Jeannine Brandon announced on April 3.

Longview High School senior Brittney Campbell and sophomore Sage Thompson have qualified as state finalists in UIL Academic’s Latino History essay.

Brandon said, as a part of the UIL Prep class, students chose an influential African American or Latino Texan to research and wrote an essay highlighting his/her life and how this person has been influential to Texas history.

“Our students will attend the state competition in Austin, where they will be introduced with ten other students from across the state,” she said. “They will read an excerpt from their essay, and the top six writers will be announced.”

In addition, the finalists’ papers will be archived with the Benson Latin American Collection, Brandon said.

“This is the first year that we have participated in the contest and will continue to enter through my UIL Prep classes,” she said.

LHS also earned Runner-Up to the 11-6A Championship at the UIL meet, Brandon said, “and we performed well in Congress and in Robotics.”

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students from this area were given certificates, pins and a scholarship check from the D.A.R. chapter on March 21 in the presence of parents, counselors and organization members. After the presentations, there was a reception at the Longview Public Library where the meeting was held. Regent of the chapter, Freida Frost, presided over the activities.

Other recipients of Good Citizen awards included Ethan William Ender of Spring Hill High School, Callie Marie Crawford of White Oak High School, Blake Alexandra Jackson of Hallsville High School, Aubrey Faith Zastoupil of Pine Tree High School, and Hailey Nicole Kennair of New Diana High School.

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students win speech contest Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Longview Rotary Club’s 4-Way Test Speech Contest!

We are always impressed by the caliber of students who put so much time and effort into their speeches, and we are so proud of everyone who par ticipated.

Our winners are: Alex Lammers, First Place Abby Jester, Second Place C h l o e Liebengood, Third Place

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Thank You Librarians!

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UIL State|Continued from page 17 Carrie Gilliland finished in 3rd, advancing to State, with 6th place Maddie Johnson earning alternate.

Congress is coached by Brittani Rogers.

Robotics finished as State alternate out of 54 schools competing.

Coached by Greg Hubbard and Antonio Pedroso, the Robotics team includes: Tyler Hendricks, Brandon Borens, Erath Islas, Van Nguyen, Jaqueline Sanchez, Guadalupe Aza, James Pierce, Kyle Hayes, and Dylan Martinez.

We were lucky enough to catch all our librarians in one spot at the end of Librarian Appreciation Week April 17. Thank you so much for everything you do ladies!

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The high school play “Anatomies” was selected as the 11-6A alternate play to bi-district, Brandon said.

“Named to All Star Cast were Abby Jester and Sid Montano, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast was Maddie Duvall, and All Star Tech was Elizabeth Adeeko,” she said. “Directors are Pam Mercer McWilliams and Joshua Graves.”

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