Wonderful Westview ALUMNI NEWS
An education at The Westview School makes a lasting impact on many of its students, and we are always delighted to hear about the success of our former Wildcats who are all grown up and doing wonderful things!
WESTVIEW LOWER ELEMENTARY 2015
GABRIEL “GABE” AKIN
Gabriel "Gabe" Akin started preschool at Westview in 2012. He has fond childhood memories of holiday performances with costumes and book fairs. Gabe also remembers going to see the trail riders on Go Western Day! He transitioned from Westview in 2nd grade, attending The Grace School until middle school. He is currently a high schooler at Gateway Academy, thrives in science and math classes, and is captain of the basketball team. Gabe recently got a driver's license and drives to school daily. He loves watching sports, playing tennis, and hanging out with friends in his free time. Aside from learning how to read, write, and "do math," Gabe credits Westview with helping him learn how to behave properly and communicate his feelings. Gabe encourages the current Westview students to “enjoy their classes and after-school activities, like karate." Gabe hopes to volunteer again at Westview Summer Camp this summer, and he plans to attend the summer program at Beacon College.
Our Time to Shine | Winter 2024
GAVIN NEILSSIEN
Gavin Neilssien was a student at The Westview School during his elementary years from 2015 to 2017. He transitioned from Westview at the end of 2017 he completed his elementary education in Humble ISD. Gavin's memories of Westview include climbing the rock wall during a field trip at Lifetime Fitness, learning how to solve a Rubik's Cube with Mr. Dawkins, going to Camp Smile, and the excitement of the zipline. Gavin is currently a sophomore in high school. He loves Geometry and lunch. This month, Gavin received a nomination for student of the month in Geometry. He participates in the Speak Social program that supports and helps him and has joined Integrated Athletics, where he has learned not to give up. Gavins says about his time at Westview, "Westview really knew what they were doing and helped me with a lot of stuff. I learned I could be successful with the right support." He encourages students to keep trying and not to give up. "If you are having trouble with school," said Gavin, "then Westview is for you."
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