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November 14, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 41 Leader seeks photos The Leader is seeking 2013 Thanksgiving photos for publication. Indoor Schlitterbahn tickets will be awarded to the first- and second- PISD makes international honor roll place winners. First-place will be awarded 10 A little pep, a little rally and a whole lot of creasing student participation in Advanced studied hard, you worked hard and now we are Roberts. “You make us proud, and we congratu- tickets, and second-place will be awarded eight. cheer spread throughout the Pasadena Indepen- Placement (AP) course work while simultane- here to celebrate you.” late you on your accomplishments.” Submissions should be emailed by Nov. 30 and dent School District on Wednesday, Nov. 6, as ously increasing the percentage of students earn- In addition to this major achievement, repre- The district has been committed to expanding include when and where the photo was taken it celebrated being one of only 14 Texas school ing scores of 3 or higher on the exams. sentatives from the Dell Foundation presented the availability of AP courses among prepared and identify each person in the picture. districts, and 477 districts in the U.S. and Can- “We are extremely proud of the students and checks totaling $111,900 to Advanced Place- and motivated students of all backgrounds at ada, to be named to the College Board’s fourth teachers who have brought this kind of recogni- ment students at Dobie, Sam Rayburn, Pasadena, each high school campus. Olson at Chamber Nov. 14 annual AP District Honor Roll for 2013. tion to our district and school,” said J. Frank Do- South Houston and Memorial High School dur- “We applaud the extraordinary efforts of the On Thursday, Nov. 14, Congressman Pete PISD earned the national distinction for in- bie High School Principal Franklin Moses. “You ing pep rallies throughout the day. devoted teachers and administrators in these dis- Olson Staff Mobile District Office will be at Reaching these goals indicates that Pasadena tricts who are offering more students the oppor- the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Com- ISD has successfully identifi ed motivated aca- tunity to engage in rigorous college-level course merce, 10500 Scarsdale, from 10:30 a.m. to demically prepared students to benefi t from rig- work,” said Trevor Packer, the College Board’s noon. For information, call 281-485-4855. orous AP course work. senior vice president. “These outcomes are a Dobie’s Moses accepts funds “Pasadena ISD students have taken the high powerful testament to educators’ belief that a Frazier to honor veterans road, accepting challenges that a lot of students more diverse population of students is ready for would not choose,” School Board President Jack the sort of rigor that will prepare them for suc- Frazier Elementary invites and will honor Bailey said. “Their hard work and sacrifi ces put- cess in college.” all veterans in the community at a patriotic ting in the extra effort required for the AP pro- Inclusion on the fourth annual AP District program presented by Frazier third-graders on gram will benefi t students as they enter college Honor Roll is based on the examination of three Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the school. and the workforce.” years of AP data from 2011 to 2013, for the fol- RSVP to 713-740-0560 to reserve a special Since 2011, PISD has increased the number lowing criteria. Districts must: increase partici- seat of honor on this special night. of AP Exams taken from 3,186 to 3,377 with pation/access to AP by at least 4 percent in large 1,119 students achieving qualifi ed scores of 3.0 districts, at least 6 percent in medium districts, Kirkmont 3, 4 to meet or higher on AP Exams. and at least 11 percent in small districts; and in- Kirkmont Section 3 and 4 Community In 2013, more than 3,300 colleges and univer- crease or maintain the percentage of exams tak- Association will hold its annual meeting sities around the world accepted AP scores for en by African American, Hispanic/Latino, and Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Kirkmont college credit, advanced placement and/or con- American Indian/Alaska Native students; and, MUD Building, 10102 Blackhawk Blvd. All sideration in the admission process. improve performance levels when comparing residents of Kirkmont Sections 3 and 4 are Data from 2013 show that among African- the percentage of students in 2013 scoring a 3 encouraged to attend. The 2014 annual main- American, Hispanic and Native American stu- or higher to those in 2011, unless the district has tenance fees and deed restrictions will be dis- dents with a high degree of readiness for AP, already attained a performance level at which cussed, and board members will be elected. only about half are participating because their more than 70 percent of its AP students are scor- schools do not always offer the AP course for ing a 3 or higher. Thompson honors parents which they have potential. Overall, Texas ranked 13th nationally in the “We are honored to have students like you percentage of 2012 graduates participating in The staff at Thompson Intermediate School representing our district and state at such a high AP. Over the last decade, AP participation and invites parents to join them for breakfast, art level,” said Pasadena ISD Board Member Fred success in Texas have increased steadily. exhibits and musical performances as they celebrate parents. The event is Nov. 14, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the outside gym. Dobie High School Principal Franklin Moses (left) accepts a check for $574,310 on behalf Area intersection named worst in city of the school from Trevor Packer, College Board senior vice president, during a pep rally. Post 490 Christmas dance set Pasadena ISD held pep rallies at high school campuses throughout the day for being one A South Belt intersection was recently named The story went on to say that repairs had re- The auxiliary at American Legion Post 490, of only 14 Texas school districts, and 477 districts in the U.S. and Canada, to be named to the most dangerous in the Greater Houston area, cently been made to the intersection but neglect- (across from Ellington Field) will hold a the College Board’s fourth annual AP District Honor Roll for 2013. Photo submitted according to a new study. ed to elaborate on details. Christmas dance Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7:30 The intersection of Beltway 8 and Genoa Red Offi cials from the Texas Department of Trans- to 11:30 p.m. There will be a live band perfor- Bluff Road topped the list for having the most portation said they saw no problems with any mance by Pee Wee Bowen. Admission is $10. PISD discrimination lawsuit underway traffi c accidents in a recent investigation con- of the intersections on the list that needed to be There will be food, door prizes, raffles and a ducted by the KHOU 11 News I-Team. immediately addressed. They did, however, en- silent auction. The public is welcome. BYOB By James Bolen the time, however, PISD had a Hispanic popula- According to the study, investigators collected courage drivers to pay attention to traffi c signals – Set-ups, beer and wine will be sold. Proceeds A lawsuit accusing the Pasadena Independent tion of only 30 percent. fi ve years of accident data for Harris County and not partake in distractions like texting while will benefit veterans. School District of discriminatory practices is un- PISD Superintendent Kirk Lewis has confi - from the Texas Department of Transportation. In- driving. derway, with closing arguments set to be deliv- dence in the district’s current election process. vestigators then cross-indexed those results with The remaining nine intersections on the list PIP meeting Nov. 19 ered by Thanksgiving. “Our district has sought to establish and the amount of what’s called “fl ow” data, which are as follows: A group of Hispanic leaders fi led the suit maintain a board of trustees election process that measures the volume of traffi c on each road. The • No. 10: 610 and Wallisville Road The Positive Interaction Program will meet against PISD in September 2012, claiming its encourages thoughtful, caring citizens to seek combination of information gave investigators a • No. 9: Highway 225 and Beltway 8 Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann lack of single-member voting districts violates offi ce in service to the children of our commu- ranking of the intersections that have highest rate • No. 8: Highway 59 and FM 1960 Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff federal laws that protect minority voters. nity.” Lewis said. “We believe that voters who of crashes. • No. 7: Highway 6 and FM 529 meeting room on the first floor. Guest speaker Plaintiffs in the case argue that PISD’s current have participated in our school board elections The KHOU story attributed some of the blame • No. 6: Westheimer and Highway 6 will be Harris County District Clerk Chris at-large voting districts dilute the voting strength have consistently chosen board members who in the frequency of accidents at the area inter- • No. 5: FM 1093 and Beltway 8 Daniel who will speak about jury service. PIP of Hispanic residents, violating the Voting Rights represent the needs of all children across our section to its sheer size, which they estimated as • No. 4: Louetta Road and I-45 consists of police and citizens working for saf- Act of 1965 and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth community, not just those students in a small being between 300 and 400 feet from one side to • No. 3: U.S. Route 90 Alt. and Beltway 8 er neighborhoods. For additional information, Amendments. geographic area.” the other. • No. 2: SH 249 and FM 2920 call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. According to the suit, PISD’s total enrollment The trial is expected to conclude early next is 52,919 students. Of these, 43,370 (82 per- year, Lewis said. NARFE meeting set cent) are Hispanic, with higher concentrations San Jacinto College Store burglarized twice in 2 days The National Active and Retired Federal in the northern and western parts of the district. The same Hispanic group involved in the Employees (NARFE) Gulf Freeway Chapter However, only one Hispanic, Mariselle Quijano- PISD lawsuit also recently fi led suit against the The Phillips 66 gas station, located in the responded to the store again at approximately 941 meets the third Tuesday of each month at Lerma, currently serves on the school district’s San Jacinto College District in hopes of switch- 12000 block of Beamer Road at Hughes Road, 6:50 a.m. The gas station had closed the night 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Senior Community seven-member board of trustees. ing its at-large voting districts to single-member was burglarized twice in just two days this past before at 11 p.m. Center, 9500 Hall Road. This month’s meeting The school district’s existing regulations only districts as well. week. Again, the store had been entered through the will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Visitors are require board members to reside within the PISD Like PISD, critics of the suit contend that His- The fi rst incident took place at roughly 4 a.m. front. welcome. For information, call 713-734-1461. boundaries. The suit alleges that this allows for panics already constitute the largest voting bloc Saturday, Nov. 9. Like the previous day, both merchandise and the possibility that all seven board members within the SJCD, rendering the case moot. Offi cers from the Houston Police Department cash had been taken from the store. Kirkwood South meets could live on the same street, resulting in dis- The trial is expected to begin mid/late 2014. responded to a burglary of a business call at 4:05 Despite similarities, at press time, it was un- proportionate representation of the PISD popula- Lone Star College a.m. to fi nd the front door of the establishment clear if the two incidents are related, police said. The Kirkwood South Committee will hold tion. A similar lawsuit fi led against the Lone Star smashed in. Anyone with any information about these cas- its last HOA meeting of the year on Nov. 21, Critics of the lawsuit contend that Hispan- College System was settled out of court last The crook(s) got away with merchandise and es is urged to contact HPD’s Burglary and Theft at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Judge Jo Ann ics already have a fair say in the vote because month, with the school’s board agreeing to insti- an undisclosed amount of cash. Division at 713-308-0900 or Houston Crime Delgado, 10851 Scarsdale at Beamer Road, they make up a large majority of the district, as a tute a single-member district election system. The following day on Sunday, Nov. 10, police Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Ste. 500. All residents are encouraged to attend. whole. Unlike PISD and the SJCD, however, His- PISD’s total population is 242,630. Of this, panics do not make up the majority in the dis- Riverstone garage sale set 160,120 (66 percent) are Hispanic, still giving trict, where Anglos constitute 46 percent of the Riverstone Ranch community will hold its them an advantage even in at-large races. electorate, Hispanics constitute 30 percent and fall garage sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. A similar lawsuit was fi led in the mid-90s. At blacks constitute 16 percent. Car crashes in drive-thru 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents will hold each sale in their own garage. Deputies seek robbery suspects Knights sell BBQ A man and woman were robbed at gunpoint had a knife. The Knights of Columbus invite the public shortly after midnight Monday, Nov. 11, at an The suspects demanded the man’s wallet and to its BBQ Brisket Weekend Nov. 23 and Nov. apartment complex in the 11700 block of Beam- each of the victims’ cell phones. The victims 24 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall er Road. complied, even though the man’s wallet was Road. A brisket barbecue sandwich, chips and According to Sgt. Mike Kritzler of the Harris empty. a drink will be available for $5, both days County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, the pair of It is unclear whether the suspects fl ed on foot from 10 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds benefit victims were exiting their vehicle at the complex or in a vehicle. the purchase of a defibrillator for the church. when they were approached by two black males Anyone with any information about this inci- in the parking lot. dent is urged to contact the Precinct 2 Consta- Thompson collects food One of the suspects had a pistol, and the other ble’s offi ce at 281-481-9189. Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Thompson will donate nonperishable goods to the Bridge Women’s Shelter in Pasadena SJC observes diabetes awareness through Friday, Nov. 22. The food fight is a As part of American Diabetes Awareness tion on diabetes management through nutrition. competition between the two grades to see Month, San Jacinto College will host a series of Complimentary diabetic-friendly desserts and which can collect the most canned food items. diabetes wellness and informational events dur- beverages will be available. Students should bring the collected items to ing the month of November. Saturday, Nov. 23 – San Jacinto College will their science teacher. Students who participate According to the American Diabetes Associa- participate in the 2013 ADA Step Out: Walk to will receive a Societal Contributor certificate tion (ADA), nearly 26 million children and adults Stop Diabetes fundraising walk at Minute Maid to use in their Rites of Passage presentation. in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 Park in Houston. The college’s team name is million Americans have prediabetes and are at “San Jac DU’s.” Registration begins at 7 a.m., St. Luke’s hosts food drive risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. American opening ceremonies at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church Diabetes Awareness Month is a national effort by and 3K walk begin at 9 a.m. is holding a Thanksgiving food drive to as- the ADA to raise awareness and offer informa- The college also held a diabetes screening on A bizarre automobile accident Tuesday, Nov. 12, sent one vehicle fl ying through a fast sist area families. Donations of nonperish- tion on healthy living for those diagnosed with Tuesday, Nov. 12. food drive-thru and landing on a second car. The accident took place at roughly 12:50 able food can be brought to the church office the disease. For more information on joining or donating p.m. at the Jack in the Box located at Beltway 8 and Sabo. Witnesses said the silver car at 11011 Hall Road Monday through Friday San Jacinto College will host the following to the San Jacinto College team, visit www.dona shown above, which was being driven by an 85-year-old woman, was seen fl ying through from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can also be diabetes awareness events during November: tions.diabetes.org. the air before landing on a white pickup truck (pictured upper left). At press time, it was dropped off at the church entrance before Thursday, Nov. 21 – From 1:30 to 3 p.m. in All of the San Jacinto College Diabetes unclear what sent the car airborne. The driver said this was the second time in only two Mass on Saturday or Sunday. The food drive the South Campus Interactive Learning Center Awareness Month events are open to the public years that she made the cover of the Leader for being involved in a crash. will continue until Friday, Nov. 22. For infor- (ILC) Kaleidoscope Room, Memorial Hermann and will take place on the South campus, located Photo by Diddy Clark mation, call 281-481-6816. Southeast’s Marla Doughty will give a presenta- at 13735 Beamer Road. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 14, 2013 In My Opinion Clear Brook Debate earns Deaths community to go online and vote!! Vot- Sweepstakes trophy, more Triplett. He was a longtime Vote Dobie to win ing Opened November 11th, and lasts Shannon South Belt resident. Othel Eudean for one week. Please go every day, Clear Brook High School Barrett (second place), brought home by Madison Craddock Gries He is survived by his “Tad” Ragan Gridiron Invasion as many times as allowed, to http:// debaters returned from Clear Rakesh Vijayakumar (third Duran who placed seventh in wife of 20 years, Lou Ca- The J. Frank Dobie High School www.gridironinvasion.com/ and Vote Lake’s recent Texas Forensic place), William Li (fourth original oratory, along with mille Triplett; children Marty Cheerleaders, Lariaettes and Band for Dobie! We are the 7th Team of 10, Association tournament with place), Anish Antony (sixth quarterfinalists in PF debate Triplett (Jess), Terry Triplett would like to ask the Southbelt commu- and would love to win! Thank you in their first Sweepstakes trophy place), Amogh Kulkarni Hannah Alsobrook and (Carol), Mikey Triplett of the year. Helping to bring (seventh place) and Theo Christy Le. (Heather), David Judd (Ali- nity to help us out and vote for Dobie advance for your help and support of cia); seven grandchildren; sis- HS in The NEW 93Q Country Gridiron showing everyone our DOBIE PRIDE, that trophy home to rest in Goldner (eighth place). Dustin Jackson was the Room 222 at Clear Brook The team’s extemporane- only team member to bring ters Dorothy Haynie (Marc) Invasion Competition! If Dobie wins, and winning this competition!! High School were the top ous speaking contingent also home a speaking award for and Betty Hood; brother Wil- they will get a concert hosted by the Lori Alexander three Lincoln-Douglas com- contributed to the overall LD debate, placing second liam Triplett Jr. (Myra); and a Chris Young Band. What we need is the Director, Dobie Lariettes petitors who were crowned team victory. Domestic out of the 46 competitors at host of nieces, nephews, rela- after eight rounds of LD extemp speaker Ruchika the meet for championship tives and friends. debate – Ian Mower (first Bengani placed second, with LD debate. The family will receive place), Armin Shariatmadari Armin Shariatmadari placing All total, the team brought friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Jones named honorary team (second place) and newcomer behind her at fourth. home 44 state points that will Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Andrew Barrett (third place). On the foreign extemp be used toward completion of SouthPark Funeral Home, In a team first, seven of side of things, Connie Lee individual qualifications stats 1310 N. Main St. in Pearland. captain for Lutheran South the eight finals competitors in placed third, Ian Mower for the team. Funeral services will be Eight-year-old cancer In August, the LSA var- Prior to the game, Jones impromptu speaking were placed fourth, and Arian The team heads to South held Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10 patient Josh Jones was sity football players and spent time with the team in from Clear Brook. Ranks in Shariatmadari placed sixth Houston High School next to Shannon Craddock Gries, a.m. in the Chapel of South- Othel Eudean “Tad” Ra- 46, died Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, gan, 79, of South Belt, died recently named honorary coaches built a special the locker room and also finals went to Ruchika overall. continue their quest toward Park Funeral Home. Bengani (first place), Andrew An additional win was the TFA State meet in March. at M.D. Anderson Cancer Interment will follow at Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, after team captain at Lutheran play system for Jones’ joined in the pregame Center in Houston, after a SouthPark Cemetery. Visit a courageous battle with lung South Academy. Jones led backyard to aid his motor warm-ups and the team battle with cancer. www.southparkfunerals.com cancer. He was born Aug. 7, the team onto the football skills and developmental devotion and prayer. He She was born in Barber- to sign the guestbook. 1934, in Indianola, Okla., to field, as well as joined in needs. wore jersey No. 61 in ton, Ohio, on April 28, 1967, Roy and Gertie Ragan. the ceremonial coin toss Jones’ play system was honor of Team 61, the 61st and moved to Houston a few Ragan grew up in Indiano- with the captains at mid- part of Special Spaces football team that the months later. In 1977, she Barbara Lynn la and graduated from Indi- field, before the start of a Houston’s room makeover. Pioneers have fielded. moved to Angleton, Texas, anola High School in 1953. recent LSA varsity foot- Special Spaces Houston The Pioneers wore all and attended school there Dillon After graduation, he joined ball game. is a nonprofit organization gray, the color of brain until 1983. She graduated the U.S. Army, stationed The team met Jones this that creates dream bed- cancer awareness, to honor from Dobie High School in in Fort Carson, Colo. After past summer through rooms for kids with seri- Jones’ battle with brain 1985 and earned a degree in leaving the Army, he moved Special Spaces Houston. ous illnesses. cancer. accounting at the University to Houston. Ragan worked of Houston-Clear Lake, grad- for Baroid Drilling Co. uating summa cum laude. from 1956 to 1966. He then She married Brian Gries on worked at Sears from 1956 Sept. 18, 1993. She earned until his retirement, never her CPA license and was an taking vacation or sick days. accounting consultant and After retiring, Ragan project leader for Oracle, Inc. loved to travel around the for many years until she was United States. He enjoyed ex- no longer able to work due to periencing the outdoors. He her illness. enjoyed reading. His favor- Gries is preceded in death ite books were the U.S. Atlas by her father, Joe Craddock, and National Geographic. He and stepmother, Helen Crad- was a collector of things odd Clear Brook Speech and Debate Team members display the trophies earned at dock. Barbara Lynn Davidson and unique. He loved leath- tournament at Clear Lake High School held recently. Pictured are, left to right, Survivors include her hus- Dillon, 75, died Thursday, er, rocks, magnets, stainless (front row) Elizabeth Isabell, Andrew Barrett, Armin Shariatmadari, Ian Mower, band, Brian Gries; mother Nov. 7, 2013, of pancreatic steel and John Wayne. Brian Nguyen, (middle row) Dustin Jackson, William Li, Anish Antony, Connie Wanda Carr; brothers Chad cancer in Ben Wheeler, Tex- Ragan was preceded in Lee, Arian Shariatmadari, Ruchika Bengani, Christy Le and Hannah Alsobrook, and David Craddock; grand- as. She was born on Sept. 21, death by his parents, Roy (back row) Rakesh Vijayakumar, Theo Goldner, Javier Zepeda, Buvaneshraj parents Jimmie and Madean 1938, and was a resident of Alva Ragan and Gertie Inez Saravanan, Amogh Kulkarni and Madison Duran. Photo submitted Greenhaw; and several nieces, Sagemont for 40 years. Shelton Ragan, and his broth- nephews and other relatives. Dillon retired from the ers, Bob Ragan and Roy Ra- The funeral service cele- DePelchin Children’s Center. gan Jr. brating Gries’ life was held She enjoyed senior activities, He is survived by his wife, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Ni- playing cards, bus trips and Young R. Ragan; son David Lewis guest of honor day Funeral Home – Beamer going to plays with friends. Ragan; his children from a Chapel. She is survived by her previous marriage, Sherry In lieu of usual remem- brother, Bill Davidson of Dzvirko, Susan Ball, Chris brances, memorial contribu- Brazoria; daughter Jana Dil- Kuhrt and Jerry Ragan; two at book signing Nov. 16 tions may be made in Gries’ lon Temple, husband Steve sisters, Dorothy Williams Barnes and Noble Book- book garnered positive praise a captivating and memorable name to M.D. Anderson and grandchildren Taylor Bocher and Lorene Schum- store in Pasadena will host a from Eric Cruz, author of An style.” He added, “All sincere Cancer Center or a charity of and Kelly, all of Alvin; dogs acher; one brother, Howard book signing for Kirk Lewis, Interview with Lucifer, who born-again believers who choice. CeCe and CoCo; and many (Sam) Ragan; nine grandchil- Eight-year-old cancer patient Josh Jones (center) is flanked by Lutheran South author of Put Away Childish called the manuscript “very desire to grow in their new other friends and relatives. dren; and eight great-grand- Academy football players Ryan Rankin (left) and Reese Chesnut before the start Things, scheduled from 1 to 3 readable, sincere and fresh.” life in Christ owe it to them- Kelly M. Dillon was laid to rest children. of a recent Lutheran South Academy varsity football game. As honorary team p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. He praised the writing as selves to read this book.” with her parents, W.A. and The funeral service cele- captain, Jones led the team onto the field, as well as joined in the ceremonial coin Lewis, a deacon at South “beautifully worded, filled A second book signing Triplett Cecil Davidson, at Edom brating Ragan’s life will be toss with the captains at midfield. Photo submitted Main Baptist Church, cur- with rich, vivid imagery.” has been scheduled at the Cemetery. Graveside services Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at 7 rently serves as superinten- Dr. John Morgan, senior Sagemont Church Book Kelly M. Triplett, 55, were held Sunday, Nov. 10, p.m. at Niday Funeral Home dent of schools in the Pas- pastor at Sagemont Church, Store on Sunday, Nov. 24, died on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at Edom Cemetery. - Beamer Chapel, 12440 adena Independent School said Lewis “did a masterful immediately after both wor- 2013. He was born on April In remembrance of Dillon, Beamer Road in Houston. District. job writing profound truth in ship services. 3, 1958, in Texas City, Texas, donations may be made to the Interment will be Satur- Dobie gives to hospital patients Put Away Childish Things to William Joseph Triplett Houston Humane Society or day, Nov. 16, at noon at Ulan retells many of the Bible’s Sr. and Patsy Belle Baker a local dog shelter. Cemetery in Indianola, Okla. well-known Old Testament children’s stories through an adult lens as expressed through the imagined thoughts of the characters. Author visits Morris MS According to Lewis, the Geoff Rodkey, author of deeper truths of the Bible The Chronicles of Egg often get lost in the simplici- series, visited Morris ty of the stories learned as Middle School on Mon- children in Sunday School. Among the chapters con- day, Nov. 4. The top 300 tained in the book are stories readers at school were about Noah and the Flood, invited to listen to Rod- Abraham and Isaac, David key’s entertaining tales and Goliath, and Daniel and from his life and how the Lion’s Den. “We hear to use one’s own experi- these stories so often the ences in writing stories. characters become carica- Blue Willow Bookshop tures, almost too perfect, orchestrated the visit. instead of the ordinary peo- Dobie High School Peer Assistance and Leadership students present Jennifer At right: Geoff Rodkey ple whom God called to do signed his autograph Sheppard of Color Your Heart with hospital room decorations and cards for extraordinary things,” said Texas Children’s Hospital patients. Pictured are, left to right, Sydney Gutierrez, Lewis. “When we imagine on the Morris Author secretary; Lauren Tran; Raquel Degadillo; Sheppard, Color Your Heart; Lauren their thoughts not unlike the Chair. Pettey, vice president; Erika Torres, president; and Kelsey Foots. Color Your thoughts we might have Heart is a nonprofi t charity that teaches students how one person can use art to under similar circumstances, color another person’s heart. Fun and colorful student art projects are delivered we learn how we should to children in local hospitals, as well as individuals with life-threatening illnesses. respond to God’s call in our More information can be found at www.coloryourheart.org. Photo submitted own life and time.” Prior to its release, the Kirk Lewis displays his book, Put Away Childish Things PW Library events set Walk for Chiari Malformation a success The following events are scheduled for the Park- The rain didn’t stop the The walk was held to cord, putting pressure on paralysis. er Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Nov. 14 Conquer Chiari Walk from raise awareness of a rare both the brain and spine and Claudia Martinez orga- through Nov. 20. being a success. The walk brain disorder, Chiari Mal- causing many symptoms. It nized the walk to raise Movie Madness is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, held Saturday, Sept. 21, had formation. Chiari Malforma- can strike children and awareness about this rare at 4 p.m. Call the library for movie title. over 150 participants and tion is a serious neurological adults and cause crippling brain disorder she has. A teen movie is set for Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 4 raised more than $12,112.75. disorder where the bottom headaches, neck pain, bal- Martinez has already gone p.m. Call for movie title. Donations for the walk are part of the brain, the cere- ance problems, trouble through two major brain After school craft time will be Thursday, Nov. 21, at Geoff Rodkey (center) pictured with Morris students, left to right, Ashley still rolling in, adding to the bellum, descends out of the breathing, numbness and surgeries and will likely 4 p.m. total each day. skull and crowds the spinal weakness in the limbs, and need another one. Tsikis, Ariel Robles, Emily Reyes, Janie Gonzalez, Hughes Pham, Aseel Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and Abu Ehija, Ruben Guerra and Leo Salas. Photos submitted toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Vietnamese storytime is held every Saturday and in- cludes elementary storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by preschool storytime at 1 p.m., and Reading Club at 2:30 p.m. A Letter of Gratitude For more information on these programs, call the li- brary at 281-484-2036. I recently had my vision checked and got a prescription for glasses. I was shopping around, trying to fi nd affordable frames I liked. After Meador celebrates 50 years going to several local optical companies, I found the frames at Garner Meador Elementary is planning a celebration for its Vision Center. 50th birthday (1963-2013). All former students, par- ents, employees and community members are invited Mrs. Garner explained to me that they would be happy to order the to attend a reception in the school library on Tuesday, glasses but that they did a ‘no charge’ exam fi rst because they would be Dec. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. held responsible if the prescription was not correct. It made sense to BHI collects box tops me and I was so glad I had the exam. The Beverly Hills Intermediate SUCCESS class col- Dr. Garner asked if I was aware I had an ‘imbalance’ in my eyes, lects box tops all year long. Last year, the school earned one eye looked higher than the other. No one had ever mentioned that approximately $360 from box tops. before in my many eye exams. He wrote a new prescription for me and SUCCESS students love to collect, cut and count out it is amazing how much better I see. Thoroughness counts! the box tops. Also, those who shop online can go through the market place to purchase popular items from clothes I have lived in the area for years but never remembered Dr. Garner and shoes to travel and rental cars and more, and BHI can earn eBoxtops. when I was having an eye exam. Now I will never forget him. He has Visit www.btfe.com to register and print coupons for a patient for life. Participants in the Walk for Chiari Malformation dia Martinez, Johnny Martinez, Alicia Martinez, box tops items. pictured are, left to right, Clarissa Vega, Lydia Belinda Gonzalez, Angela Abouassi and Wafa Donations can be submitted to the front office of the Helen Perry Vega, Sylvia Ruiz, Nick Ruiz, organizer Clau- Abouassi. Photo submitted school. Thursday, November 14, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt Elementary releases first nine-weeks awards Dobie’s Air Force JROTC South Belt Elementary Liliana Mata. Oziel Fuentes, Michala Trae Bernal, Jill Canales, and Alexander Couchman. Makenzie Castillo, Brandon School recently listed its first Joel Mendoza, Ayden Garcia, Brianna Garza, Yaz- Kiera Coronado, Austin Cor- Victoria Couchman, Justin Cates, Izabella Cavazos, nine-weeks honor, merit and Munoz, Bao Ngo, Daniel mine Gonzalez, Dhelayla win, Haley Dehoyos, Alaina Dang, Jenny Do, Ethan Alyssa Chapman, Angelina Rocketry Team wins big! achievement rolls. Students Nguyen, Haley Nguyen, Jen- Hernandez, Yohanni Houston, Delcambre, Vivian Duong, Flores, Adison Galloway, Coronado and Di Dao. earning status are: nifer Nguyen, Zoie Oregbe- Chaz Jenkins, Jacob Lam, Zoe Espinosa, McKlaus Kimberly Garza, Michael Dreshon Downy, Jaxon Kindergarten san, Lily Parker, Juliana Joshua Lastik, Nathan Le, Garcia and Ariana Garza. Gaynor, Noah Gayton, Aidan Efird, Kaden Fernandez, Math Whiz Perez, Kinotsu Ploucha, Zion Keyavieah Lewis, Cristian Devin Garza, Angelina Gumkowski, Kadin Hosein, Melanie Galvan, Vincent Aaron Almaguer, Tiya Rojas, Oscar Salinas, Dono- Lopez, Lianna Lumpkin and Gonzales, Diego Gonzalez, Ian Johnson, Justice Johnson, Gonzales, Alyssa Gonzalez, Anderson, Anthonly Aquirre, van Serna, Camryn Smith, Tatiana Luna. Antonio Hernandez, Jose Ivann Longoria, Eyanna Elijah Hernandez, Katelyn Shawn Armstrong, Jaslyn Keonte Stewart, Anthony Kenedy Massie, Julian Hernandez, Tyler Hudgens, Martinez, Tevin Massie and Hernandez, Leslie Hernan- Arredondo, Joshua Arredon- Taylor, Asha Varghese, Joseph Melchor, Melanie Mireles, Marcus Jack, Avery Jones, Danielle Mendiola. dez, Natalie Hernandez, do, Kendall Ashworth, Ivan Vivier and Kyle Vo. Benjamin Mitchell, Vanessa Quynh Ky, Rachael Le, Kyla Adrian Miles, Alena Mor- Akira Jack, Kiyara Johnson, Ayala, Benjamin Bailey, Blue First grade Moreno, Alex Olvera, Hope Lobo, Santos Magana, Mayte in, Anthony Morin, Melody Hailey Jolivette, Anh Ky, Banda, Demetria Bernard, All-Star Readers Ortiz, Jabez Palma, Krystal Marfil, Natalia Marin and Nabi, Ryan Nguyen, Steven Mandy Le and Emerie Leal. Paige Bernard, Haris Bhatti, Lorena Adams, Jonathan Pryor, Lilli Ramirez, Aubrey Ashley Martinez. Nguyen, Tyler Nguyen, Dom- Kevin Lewis, Eden Limas, Kylie Campos, Shelby Cates Alexander, Jono’van Allen, Reynolds, Juliana Salazar, Melissa Martinez, Hailey inic Ortiz, Brianna Padilla, Abigail Martinez, Adrian and Andres Cavazos. Rolando Ambriz, Aundrea Vashti Sanchez, Jordan Mendiola, Michael Montano, Nathan Pena, Bella Perez, Martinez, Yaire Martinez, Jakeida Cervantes, Alonzo Amescua, Owen Barr, A’nyia Scimmons and Khloe Snook. An Ngo, Kailee Nguyen, Nicholas Ponce, Thessaly Diego Melchor, Matthew Chapman, Ki’vonna Clay, Beasley, Mercedes Borjas, Jay Stallman, Jay Stall- Joseph Ortiz-Ramirez, Vic- Quintana, Justin Rhoden, Fynn- Mendiola, Katelyn Mendoza, Chancellor Conley, Macy Nathan Borjas, Nathan Bui, man, Celissa Steans, Jason toria Ortiz-Ramirez, Ayah lan Ridge and Logan Riley. Kenneth Merritt, Avry Cooper, Daisy Evans, Kenze Aiden Carrillo, Chloe Car- Ta, Olivia Tamez, Makayla Palomares, Emily Parrish, Jordan Robertson, Jordy Munoz, Xavier Musquiz, Fernandez, Aley Garza, Mia rizal, Michael Collins, Ava Toney, Ian Torres, Andrew Nathan Pinon, Haley Precella Rodriguez, Manuel Rodriguez, Kelly Nguyen, Levani Palaez, Bella Garza, Cedric Gillespie, Cosse, Gyzelle Delgado, Ullman, Isaiah Vivier, Megan and Eduardo Reynero. Jacob Ropollo, Jordon Ross, Jailah Powell, Jacob Puente Austin Harless, Brandon Vyvy Do and Michala Garcia. Vu, Sophia Vu, Ryan White, Mandilynn Riley, Melania Christian Schmidt, Melvin and Zachary Ramirez. Heintschel, Ava Hernandez, Briana Garza, Yazmine Carter Wright and Leah Salazar, Gustavo Salinas, Solis, Ava Soza, Carrick Corey Reyes, Asher London Herrera, Vi Huynh Gonzalez, Dhelayla Hernan- Zermeno. Jayla Serna, Malcolm Sher- Steans, Alexis Stewart, Rob- Ridge, Adrian Rios, Ryan and Layla Jack. dez, Emily Hernandez, Chaz Good Citizen wood, Juliana Tavera, Jairo ert Villatoro, Kiet Vo, Chayla Saxton, Kennedy Scimmons, Carolyn Jaramillo, Jonea Jenkins, Jake Joslin, Heidy A’nyia Beasley, Yazmine Tobar, Leila Torres, Aileen Walker, Elias Wallace, Jacob Dominic Serna, Wyatt Sher- Johnson, Gilbert Loehr, Ca- Kamh, Reigne Knoxon, Gonzalez, Emily Hernandez, Munoz Valero, Mathew Vu, White, Jahdeem Williams wood, Kenzie Snook, Kielee dence Margetusakis, Felipe Maher Kothiya, Jacob Lam, Reign Knoxon, Jacob Lam, Amaris Wilridge and Caden and Jahdeem Williams. Snook, Brianna Toro, Diego Martinez, Liliana Mata, Joel Devaski Lane, Joshua Lastik, Caleb Padilla, Jabez Palma, Wright. Good Citizen Torres, Camden Turner, Fer- Mendoza, Jessica Moise, Nathan Le, Harley Linsday, Olivia Tamez, Andrew Ull- Good Citizen Mia Alexander, Colin nando Villarreal, Luis Villar- Lauren Moorer, Jawad Naser, Cristian Lopez, Madeleine man and Isaiah Vivier. Aaron Aguilar, Angel Dang, Jenny Do, Adison real, Jimmy Vo, Zaire Walker Bao Ngo, Daniel Nguyen, Lorfing and Tatiana Luna. Principal’s Award Cavazos, Mcklaus Garcia, Galloway, Jasmine Gutierrez, and Naveah Zermeno. Dobie High School’s Air Force JROTC Rocketry Team competed against Haley Nguyen, Jennifer Kenedy Massie, Melanie Evangeline Adam, Orena Ariana Garza, Devin Garza, Ian Johnson, Justice Johnson, Good Citizen 11 other high schools at the second annual Bulldog Blast-Off Salute to Nguyen, Minh Nguyen, Mireles, Benjamin Mitchell, Adams, Avri Akin, Jonathan Tyler Hudgens, Quynh Ky, Eyanna Martinez, Danae Zaynab Asasfeh, Gael Veterans rocket meet on Nov. 2. The meet was held at Waller ISD Sta- Chloe Nunez, Zoie Oregbesan Vanessa Moreno, Zakyria Alexander, Rolando Ambriz, Rachael Le, Ashley Martinez, Navarro, Nicholas Ponce, Barrera, Jasmine Bethely, dium and was hosted by Waller High School AFJROTC. There were six and Brendan Parrish. Myers, Alex Olvera, Caleb Aundrea Amescua, Owen Kailee Nguyen. Manuel Rodriguez, Jace Kaden Fernandez, Israel separate rocket events with Dobie placing in four of the events, which led Juliana Perez, Max Perez, Padilla, Jabez Palma, Josiah Barr, A’nyia Beasley, Cherish Principal’s Award Smith and Jacob White. Guzman, Leslie Hernandez, Kintosu Ploucha, Quanel Pena, Madison Puente, Lilli Blackmon, Nathan Bui, Cienna Adam, Aaron Principal’s Award Kevin Lewis, Avry Munoz, to a fi rst-place overall win. Events Dobie placed second in were medi- Pouncy, Zion Rojas, Donovan Ramirez, Abrianna Reynolds Chase Chambers, Michael Aguilar, Jacob Aguirrie, Mia Alexander, Ranyia Levani Palaez, Jeremiah um range spot landing, parachute duration, and streamer duration. The Serna, Cy’moria Silas, Cam- and Justin Salazar. Collins, Ava Cosse, Emily Jy’vion Allen, Adrien Ander- Allen, Leanna Ancira, Sidney Palma, Luis Villarreal, Abby event Dobie placed third in was 1/2A (small) engine parachute duration. ryn Smith, Keonte Stewart, Madeline Salinas, Ketlia Dang, Gyzelle Delgado, son, Jawad Arif, Ronin Aro- Armstrong, Gabby Arredon- Whitley and Taya Williams. Cadets pictured are, left to right, (front row) Zachery Carter, LeAndra Anthony Taylor, Trae Thom- Sanchez, Vashti Sanchez, De’mario Disc and Vyvy Do. cha, Houston Banda, Trae do, Rabab Asif, Khalid Azizi, Principal’s Award Gonzales, Michael Noschese, (back row) Joshua Dolmos, Emerson Cer- as, Quin Thompson, Jalen Jordan Scimmons, Jason Ta, Natalie Espinosa, Lyalya Bernal, Raine Boyette, Jill Saad Bhatti, Jeleesia Brack- Nadine Ahmed, Reid rato, Team Capt. Adam Hawkins and Luke McDonald. Tran, Gavynn Trevino, Asha Ruby Tabarez, Olivia Tamez, Flores, Ozi Fuentes, Michala Canales, Angel Cavazos, ett, Adrew Cabrales, Chance Allen, Abraham Amaro-Diaz, Photo submitted Varghese, Joseph Vivier, Ian Torres, Andrew Ullman, Garcia, Brianna Garza, Yaz- Austin Corwin, Di Dao, Cadena, Kaitlyn Campos, Jorge Arredondo, Zaynab Kyle Vo, Jalen Wilridge and Suzeth Velasquez, Isaiah mine Gonzalez, Emily Her- Vivian Duong, Zoe Espinoza Kaleb Campos, Aidan Ce- Asafeh, Keegan Ashworth, Amani Wilson. Vivier, Sophia Vu, Ryan nandez, Chaz Jenkins, Jake and Torie Fox. dillo, Dream Clavelle and Ava Ayala, Andre Barrientos, Language Art Star White, Eli Zarate and Leah Joslin, Heidy Kamh, Reigne McKlaus Garcia, Ariana Kamilya Collins. Dillon Barron, Jasmine Beth- San Jac hosts youth fitness camp Aaron Almaguer, Tiya Zermeno. Knoxon, Maher Kothiya, Garza, Devin Garza, Lydia Alexander Couchman, Vic- ely, Devin Brown, Makenzie Anderson, Anthonly Aquirre, Math Wizards Jacob Lam, Kenedy Lam, Golenko, Angelina Gonzales, toria Couchman, Cecilia Dale, Castillo, Brandon Cates and The San Jacinto College Camp takes place Saturday, tion and to register, contact Shawn Armstrong, Kendall Evangeline Adam, Lorena Nathan Le, Lianna Lumplin, Antonio Hernandez, Jose Colin Dang, Justin Dang, Izabella Cavazos. South Campus chapter of Phi Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon McKinley at 281-484-1900, Ashworth, Ivan Ayala, Ben- Adams, Jonathan Alexander, Tatiana Luna, Priscilla Mar- Hernandez, Kara Hungaski, Jenny Do, Ethan Flores, Liz- Conlie Christmas, Terrilyn Theta Kappa (PTK) will host at the South campus soccer email elizabeth.mckinley@ jamin Bailey, Blue Banda, Jono’van Allen, Rolando tinez and Julian Melchor. Aidan Johnson, Makayla ette Fonseca, Adison Gallo- Claiborne, Matthew Collins, a youth fitness camp on field. Registration is $25 the sjcd.edu, or visit www.sjc Haris Bhatti, Anthonly Ambriz, Aundrea Amescua, Melanie Mireles, Kayden Johnson, Megan Johnson, way, Noah Garcia, Alec Garza, Angelina Coronado, Di Dao, Saturday, Nov. 16. day of the camp. youthfitnesscamp.weebly. Cancel, Shelby Cates, Andres Owen Barr, A’nyia Beasley, Montez, Vanessa Moreno, Avery Jones, Quynh Ky, Kimberly Garza, Noah Gay- Dreshon Downey, Jaxon Youth ages 9 to 16 are For more camp informa- com. Cavazos, Jakeida Cervantes, Cherish Blackmon, Nathan Abriana Neco, Alex Olvera, Rachael Le, Santos Magana tan, Aidan Gumkowski, Jas- Efird, Kaden Fernandez, encouraged to attend the Alonzo Chapman, Chancellor Borjas, Nathan Bui, Aiden Hope Ortiz, Caleb Padilla, and Mayte Marfil. mine Gutierrez and Eric Cameron Galloway, Melanie camp, which will feature Conley, Macy Cooper, Leslie Carrillo, Chloe Carrizal, Jabez Palma, Nikolas Pelaez, Natalie Marin, Ashley Guyote. Galvan, Joseph Garza, activities revolving around Bay Area Singles Dance Nov. 16 Costa and Daisy Evans. Chase Chambers, Ava Cosse Josiah Pena, Elijah Perez, Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Jah Jon Hawkins, Jacob Vincent Gonzales and Emily sports and wellness. Some of The Bay Area Singles Club monthly dance is set for Kenzie Fernandez, Bianca and Emily Dang. Krystal Pryor, Madison Hailey Mendiola, Aaliyah Hernandez, Maddy Hernan- Gonzalez. the activities include basic Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the VFW Lodge Flores-Pineda, Aley Garza, Gyzelle Delgado, De’mario Puente and Dominic Ram. Mercier, Roselynn Molina, dez, Cedrick Johnson, Ian Lazarus Gonzalez, Johna- football and soccer drills, 6378 at 5304 Highway 3 in Dickinson. Bring snacks to Mia Bella Garza, Cedric Disc, Vyvy Do, Michala Lilli Ramirez, Abrianna Michael Montano, Aileen Johnson, Justice Johnson, than Guerrero, Israel Guz- softball and baseball hitting share. The cost is $6 for members and $8 for nonmem- Gillespie, Emily Golenko, Garcia, Brianna Garza, Yaz- Reynolds, Aubrey Reynolds, Munoz, An Ngo, Kailee Rayyan Khan, Kareemah man, Elijah Hernandez, and catching techniques, and bers. For more information, call 409-948-1156 or 281- Austin Harless, Audrina mine Gonzalez, Emily Her- Juliana Salazar, Justin Sala- Nguyen, Joseph Ortiz-Ramir- Kothiya, Ivann Longoria, Katelyn Hernandez, Leslie fitness activities designed for 554-6063. Hernandez, Ava Hernandez, nandez, Chaz Jenkins, Jake zar, Madeline Salinas, Ketlia ez, Victoria Ortiz-Ramirez, Natalia Martinez, Tevin Mas- Hernandez, Niklas Hernandez, the youth age group. London Herrera, Layla Jack, Joslin, Heidy Kamh, Reigne Sanchez, Vashti Sanchez, Ayah Palomares, Trinity Par- sie, Javier McCoy, Nathan Akira Jack, Hailey Jolivette, “Our goal is to have our Carolyn Jaramillo, Jeremiah Knoxon, Maher Kothiya, Khloe Snook, Jason Ta, Tuby ker, Emily Parrish, Jacqueline Mena, Danielle Mendiola Anh Ky, Kevin Lewis, Eden campers participate in all HCMGA on holiday hiatus Johnson, Sheyanne Kellen Jacob Lam, Devaski Lane, Tabarez, Olivia Tamez and Peralta and Patrick Perez. and Connor Mohwinkel. Limas and Jadelyn Luna. types of activities and sports Precinct 2 Harris County Master Gardeners Associa- and Gilbert Loehr. Joshua Lastik, Nathan Le and Ian Torres. Haley Precella, Dasia Alena Morin, Anthony Abigail Martinez, Yaire that will pique his or her tion will not have any public events during the month Cadence Margetusakis, Keyavieah Lewis. Nolan Tran, Isis Vazquez, Ram, Eduardo Reynero, Morin, Demah Naser, Danae Martinez, Christian Medina, interest,” said San Jacinto of December 2013. They will resume their regular Felipe Martinez, Sarah Mas- Harley Linsday, Cristian Suzeth Velasques, Isaiah Mandlynn Riley, Melania Navarro, Ryan Nguyen, Ste- Matthew Mendiola, Katelyn College business professor public events in January 2014. sey, Liliana Mata, Jessica Lopez, Madeleine Lorfing, Vivier, Megan Vu, Sophia Vu, Salazar, Gustavo Salinas, ven Nguyen, Tyler Nguyen, Mendoza, Marcus Momie, and PTK faculty advisor, Moise, Lauren Moorer, Mad- Tatiana Luna, Priscilla Mar- Theo Washington, Ryan Aliyah Sanchez, Gabby San- Dominic Ortiz, Brianna Xavier Musquiz, Kelly Elizabeth McKinley. “Posi- ison Morre, Ayden Munoz, tinez, Kenedy Massie, Julian White, Liliana Williams, Eli chez, Jayla Serna, Malcom Padilla, Janice Padilla, Cole Nguyen, Levani Palaez, tive reinforcement and moti- Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Jawad Naser, Bao Ngo, Dan- Melchor, Melanie Mireles, Zarate and Leah Zermeno. Sherwood, Favian Tamez, Palmero, Bella Perez, Nich- Jacob Puente, Zachary Ra- vation will help keep them iel Nguyen, Haley Nguyen, Benjamin Mitchell, Vanessa Second grade Juliana Tavera, Ian Thomas, olas Ponce, Thessaly Quin- mirez, Corey Reyes, Asher excited about what they are Enayet Rahim, MD Jennifer Nguyen, Minh Moreno, Zakyria Myers, Honor roll Jairo Tobar, Laila Torres, tana, Justin Rhoden, Daniel Ridge and Adrian Rios. doing, and hopefully, they Nguyen, Chloe Nunez, Zoie Alex Olvera, Hope Ortiz, Cienna Adam, Aaron Mathew Vu, Stephen Wig- Rice and Ryan Richard. Megan Rodriguez, Bryce will find an area that they • Accepting New Patients • Same Day Oregbesan, Juliana Perez and Caleb Padilla, Nikolas Pelaez Aguilar, Ronin Arocha, gins, Amaris Wilridge. Alexander Rios, Manuel Sanchez, Ryan Saxton, Ken- want to incorporate into an Appointments Available • Open During Max Perez. and Josiah Pena. Austin Corwin, Amyiah Cot- Third grade Rodriguez, Sadie Roessler, nedy Scimmons, Dominic everyday fitness activity.” Kintosu Ploucha, Quanel Elijaz Perez, Madison ton, Dia Dao, Vivian Duong, Honor roll Jacob Roppolo, Mi’kia Sal- Serna, Wyatt Sherwood, Participants need to arrive Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, Pouncy, Zion Rojas, Barbara Puente, Dominic Ram, Lilli Zoe Espinoza, Mcklaus Rabab Asif, Saad Bhatti, ter, Christian Schmidt, Mable Kenzie Snook, Brianna Toro, in active wear or comfortable Medicare & most private insurance. Senengal, Donovan Serna, Ramirez, Abrianna Reynolds, Garcia, Ariana Garza, Devin Jeleesia Brackett, Noah Self, Jace Smith, Leann Diego Torres, Fernando clothing and tennis shoes. Discounts for patients without insurance. Cy’moria Silas, Camryn Aubrey Reynolds, Juliana Garza, Lydia Golenko, Garcia, Justice Johnson, Snowton, Ava Soza, Caden Villarreal, Luis Villarreal, Water, healthy snacks and Smith, Keonte Stewart, An- Salazar, Justin Salazar, Mad- Antonio Hernandez, Kara Eyanna Martinez, Connor Spiller, Alexis Stewart, Vincent Vo, Zaire Walker, sports equipment will be pro- Se Habla Español thony Taylor, Trae Thomas, eline Salinas, Ketlia Sanchez, Hungaski and Aidan Johnson. Mohwinkel, Dominic Ortiz, Yvonne Thai, Robert Villa- Jhonas Washington and vided. Quin Thompson, Jalen Tran, Vashti Sanchez, Jordan Avery Jones, Quynh Ky, Christian Schmidt, Mable toro, Kiet Vo, Chayla Walker, Londan Wiggins. The PTK Youth Fitness Call 281-481-8500 Gavynn Trevino, Asha Var- Scimmons, Khloe Snook and Rachael Le, Natalia Marin, Self, Yvonne Thai, Christian Jacob White, Gabriel Wright ghese, Joseph Vivier, Kyle Vo Jason Ta. Roselynn Molina, Michael Vega, Kiet Vo, Jacob White. and Antony Zavala. and Amani Wilson. Ruby Tabarez, Olivia Montano, An Ngo, Kailee Merit roll Honor roll Perfect attendance Tamez, Makayla Toney, Jared Nguyen, Joseph Ortiz- Mia Alexander, Michael Zaynab Asasfeh, Andre Xavier Ambriz, Shawn Toro, Ian Torres, Nolan Tran, Ramirez, Ayah Palomares, Alvarez, Leanna Ancira, Barrientos, Di Dao, Katelyn Armstrong, Joshua Arredon- Andrew Ullman, Isis Vaz- Gustavo Salinas, Aliyah Caleb Campos, Kaitlyn Hernandez, Kevin Lewis, do, Kendall Ashworth, Benja- quez, Suzeth Velasquez, Sanchez, Malcolm Sherwood, Campos, Victoria Couchman, Matthew Mendiola, Marcus min Bailey, Blue Banda, Isaiah Vivier, Sophia Vu, Caleb Thomas, Mathew Vu Colin Dang, Jenny Do, Noah Momie, Kelly Nguyen, Jer- Jermaine Bartley, Demetria Theo Washington, Ryan and Amaris Wilridge. Gaytan, Ian Johnson, Ivann emiah Palma, Asher Ridge, Bernard, Paige Bernard, White, Lilliana Williams, Merit roll Longoria, Ryan Nguyen, Megan Rodriguez and Kenzie Haris Bhatti, Damian Cano, Carter Wright, Eli Zarate and Jacob Aguirre, Houston Steven Nguyen, Bella Perez, Snook. Alonzo Chapman, Robbie Leah Zermeno. Banda, Kiera Coronado, Thessaly Quintana, Elias Merit roll Delgado, Kenzie Fernandez Perfect attendance Makayla Johnson, Megan Wallace, Antony Zavala. Keegan Ashworth, Cam- and Bianca Flores-Pineda. Evangeline Adam, Lorena Johnson, Ashley Martinez, Perfect attendance eron Galloway, Israel Guz- Mia Bella Garza, Brandon Adams, Jonathan Alexander, Victoria Ortiz-Ramirez, Haley Mia Alexander, Ranyia man, Adrian Rios, Brianna Heintschel, Audrina Hernan- Jono’van Allen, Jacob Alvar- Precella, Eduardo Reynero, Allen, Michael Alvarez, Toro and Fernando Villarreal. dez, Ava Hernandez, London ado, Mercedes Borjas, Mandilynn Riley, Favian Leanna Ancira, Devon An- Perfect attendance Herrera, Jeffrey Huynh, Vi Nathan Borjas, Nathan Bui, Tamez, Laila Torres and derson, Gabriella Arredondo, Reid Allen, Abraham Huynh, Layla Jack, Carloyn Aiden Carrillo, Aiden Car- Stephen Wiggins. Khalid Azizi, Bailey Bene- Amaro-Diaz, Jorge Arredon- Jaramillo, Jeremiah Johnson, rillo, Chloe Carrizal, Chase Perfect attendance dict, Jeremiah Bradley, do, Alana Arrington, Keegan Sheyanne Kellen, Taylor Chambers, Ava Cosse, Emily Cienna Adam, Aaron Chance Cadena, Kaleb Cam- Ashworth, Andre Barrientos, Lastik, Javieah Lewis, Jesse Dang, De’mario Disc, Vyvy Aguilar, Ronin Arocha, Juli- pos, Aidan Cedillo, Dream Jasmine Bethely, Michelle Marfil, Felipe Martinez and Do and Natalie Espinosa. an Arredondo, Jacob Auirre, Clavelle, Kamilya Collins Blanchard, Devin Brown, 93Q Gridiron Invasion at Dobie High

Dobie High School recently participated in Gridiron Invasion, a com- Johnson, Karla Reyna, Louie the Longhorn, Ashley McDonald, Sa- petition between high school cheer squads, etc., that Houston radio mantha DeLaCruz, 93Q radio host Erica Rico, Tia Joseph (cheer var- station The New 93Q holds each fall with a prize of having a major sity captain), Johnea Blevins, Emily Sargent (cheer varsity captain), country recording artist appear in concert at the winning school. If Katie Carnish, Tina Nguyen, Jolissa Villalobos, Trinity Harrison, Dobie wins, a concert hosted by the Chris Young Band will be sched- Victoria Maldonado, Joanna Espinoza, (back row) Rainy Ferrell, De- uled. (To vote for Dobie, see related letter on Page 2A.) Pictured at shawn Sells, Victor Castillo, Jesse Dedeno, Jannessa Ackman, Morfi the event are, left to right, (front row) Amalia Perla, Denise Banda, Guzman, Marlin Jackson, 93Q radio host Kevin Klien, Jackie Bis- Savannah Oropeza, Papa John’s Pizza Mascot, Megan Cook, Han- chof, Christina Oliviera, 93Q radio host Tim Tuttle, Alexis Corpus, nah Brady, Amy Jackson, Sabrina Troxlar, Adriana Resendez, Syd- Rebekah Ragain, Samantha Paredes, Samantha Shwartz, Samantha ney Gutierrez (cheer varsity captain), Kaneesha Williams, Savanah Martinez, Ashley Hicks, Kallie Hart (cheer JV captain), Ashley Sali- McCormack, Abby Pedroza, Taylor Ard, (middle row) Crystal Gar- nas, Ryan Sosa, Trinity Curry, Francelli Monreal, Molly Alcazar, Ali- za, Christian Rosales, Dominique Jimenez, Sara Martinez, Desiree ana Aleman, and (back, cheerleader) Julia Lohse. Photo submitted Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 14, 2013 Atkinson names 1st Over The Back Fence San Jac, TACC help increase student success 9-weeks honor rolls San Jacinto College has tion costs reduced. Atkinson Elementary School Emily Reyes, Alexandra Rod- joined forces with the Texas • Advocacy for policies recently released its first riguez, Lilly Tran, Thomas Vu Association of Community that support the student suc- nine-weeks honor and merit and Mya Zuniga. TYSON TURNS 16 Moore Elementary Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent Colleges (TACC) and the 50 cess agenda, in the legisla- rolls. Students earning status Third grade Birthday wishes are sent to an awe- On Nov. 17, a birthday wish is sent to to Rita Jaeger Nov. 17. Melanie Grisham community colleges from ture, and in relevant state are: Honor roll some grandson, Tyson Thompson, who Maury Klann. has a birthday Nov. 18. around the state to form the agencies. Second grade Janet Armenta, Alexis will turn 16 on Nov. 18. “You have brought South Belt Elementary Thompson Intermediate Texas Success Center (TSC) “Community colleges are Honor roll Cline, Jade Gallegos, Kevin such joy into our lives for the past 16 years, Blow out the birthday candles for Tanya On Nov. 15, blow out the birthday can- to support the state’s commu- the largest sector of higher Christian Covarrubias, Dyl- Garcia, Trisha Hoang, Iliana looking forward to more. Have a wonderful Hensley Nov. 15. The day for a double dles for Maria Lerma. The day for a party nity college success agenda. education in Texas,” said San an Dao, Maximiliano Delga- Mealey, Kelly Nguyen, Martin day.” Love is sent from Danny and Debbie party for Andrea Dempsey and Cameron for Rebekah Walker is Nov. 19. The creation of the TSC is Jacinto College Chancellor do, Stephanie Gonzalez, Emily Nguyen, Leyla Salazar, Carol Sales. Dodson is Nov. 16. Dobie High through support from the Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “It is Hamlett, Trenton Ho, Vincent Tran and Samantha Wilkerson. SCHOOL DAZE Stuchbery Elementary Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent state’s 50 community col- critical that we establish a Holcomb, Steven Huynh, Fourth grade The following personnel and staff mem- The day for a double-layer cake for to Norman McIntyre and Keith Purdue leges, the Kresge foundation, statewide mechanism to Ashley Lovejoy, Nathan Honor roll bers of the Pasadena Independent School Steven Ruth and Angelica Silva is Nov. Nov. 15. A birthday is celebrated by Irvin Houston Endowment, Great- ensure that our students are McClure, Matison Mitchell, Kevin Gayton, Kristyn District celebrate birthdays Nov. 14 through 14. On Nov. 16, Perla Montemayor marks Theodile Nov. 16. Nicole Barnes is wished er Texas Foundation, Mead- leaving our colleges success- Duyen Nguyen, Diego Orta, Pham, Haley Salinas, Azela Nov. 20. a birthday. Enjoying a birthday Nov. 17 is a happy birthday Nov. 17. The day for a ows Foundation, and ful – whether that is with a Angel Osaghae, Joseph Perez, Villarreal and Michael Zam- Burnett Elementary Tonya Davis. Ana Moreno has a birthday party for Sandra Lopez-Celaya is Nov. TEXASgenuine. The primary credential to enter the grow- Linda Pham, Aylin Reyes, brano. focus of the TSC is to support ing and demanding work- Tammy Dayrit is wished a happy birthday Nov. 20. 18. Louis Parlangeli celebrates a birthday the state’s community college force, or with an associate Nov. 14. On Nov. 15, Nichole Richardson Melillo Middle School Nov. 19. Blow out the candles for Clinton success agenda that includes degree to transfer to a four- Dance students to celebrates a birthday. A birthday greeting is On Nov. 15, blow out the birthday can- Hopper Nov. 20. alignment and acceleration of year university. San Jacinto sent to Nohemi Garcia on Nov. 17. dles for Wendy Lefever. The day for LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS proven strategies, as well as College is proud to be a con- Frazier Elementary a party for Cassie Troup is Nov. 16. E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, targeted and coordinated tributing partner to the Texas hold informal show Marking a birthday Nov. 14 is Maria Celebrating a birthday Nov. 18 is Carol congratulations, etc., to mynews@south advocacy across the state’s Success Center initiative.” Jarazo-Gonzalez. Greetings for a wonder- Zann. Nov. 19 is the day for a cake for beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject community colleges. Texas joins Arkansas, ful birthday are sent to Kristena Stokes Jessica Borden. line. Items must be submitted by Friday “Community colleges con- Michigan, Ohio and New for audience feedback Nov. 17. Beverly Hills Intermediate noon for the next week’s publication. tinue to serve as an increas- Jersey in creating a success Students in the San Jacinto their thoughts, likes, and ingly important sector in pub- center to increase coordina- College dance program will questions for the students. lic higher education. They tion and collaboration across hold an informal dance show- The informal dance show- provide quality, low cost community colleges, develop ing at the South campus on ing begins at 7:30 p.m. on workforce training, as well as common data definitions, and Thursday, Dec. 5. Dec. 5 in the dance studio Dobie Band Section of the Week announced transfer pathways to four-year create shared professional The showing will feature inside the Marie Spence institutions. I look forward to development venues. works-in-progress of some of Flickinger Fine Arts Center, working with the Texas The TSC will host the first the student choreographers. located on the South campus Success Center to ensure our Texas DREAM Institute in Set to last about 30 minutes, at 13735 Beamer Road in community colleges continue fall 2014. The TSC will invite the dance students look for- Houston. The showing is free to play a pivotal role in Texas’ colleges to send teams to ward to audience critiques and open to the public. higher education system,” learn about promising prac- and feedback on their individ- For more information on said Sen. Kel Seliger, chair of tices and develop strategies ual dance pieces. Comment the dance program and San the Senate Higher Education to implement or scale prac- sheets will be provided during Jacinto College fine arts, visit Committee. tices upon returning to their the showing for guests to list arts.sanjac.edu. The Texas Success Center campuses. Texas will be only mission is segmented into the second state in the coun- three broad categories of try to host a regional DREAM UTMB to offer free activity: Institute, modeled after the • Alignment of different highly successful national innovation and student suc- DREAM Institute hosted by seminar on memory loss cess initiatives into a more Achieving the Dream. A free educational semi- hours. coherent and comprehensive About TACC nar for caregivers of persons Note: Seminar partici- approach, including develop- The Texas Association of with memory loss will be pants do not have to be affili- ment of data infrastructure Community Colleges is a offered by the University of ated with UTMB in any way and key measures of success. nonprofit association that Texas Medical Branch Geria- now or in the future to take • Acceleration of learning includes all 50 public commu- tric Outpatient clinics. advantage of this educational across colleges so that adop- nity college districts in the The next seminar will be opportunity. tion of proven or evi- state. TACC was formally cre- Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Preregistration is required dence-based initiatives can ated in 1947 to serve as a Primary Care Pavilion, 400 and space is limited. be accelerated and informa- voice for all member colleges. Harborside, Suite 100, in Contact Adele Herzfeld at Galveston. [email protected] or by The seminar begins at phone at 832-505-2002 or SHSU alumni collects toys 1:30 p.m. and will last three 409-747-7030. The SHSU Bay Area Alumni and Friends Club will celebrate the holidays on the evening of Dec. 5 at Lakewood Yacht Club where they will collect toy dona- Join us on Facebook! tions for a local Bay Area charity. For updated informa- tion on this event and future club news, follow on Get local news and updateses Facebook at SHSU Alumni Bay Area ~ Texas or join the between issues! email list at [email protected]. The J. Frank Dobie Longhorn Band Section of the Week for Oct. ro Galvan, (back row) Juan Chapa, Josh Vasquez, Darian Lewis, 28 through Nov. 1 is the French horn section. Members pictured Evelyn Llamas, Andrea Cahue, David Gonzales, Daniel Escobedo, Open Garden Day Nov. 18 are, left to right, (front row) Edward Ramirez, Ricky Flores, Laza- Nathan Covarrubias and Alexis Romero. Photo submitted Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 will host LOST DOG!!! Open Garden Day on Monday, Nov. 18, at its Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road in Chico Smith Houston. Bush Elementary names first nine-weeks rolls Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening From Scarsdale Subdivision questions. Hours are 8:30 to 11 a.m. with a program on (by Burnett Elementary) Laura Bush Elementary nandez and Alyria Galvan. Rodriguez, Olivia Rodriguez, Conley, Adam Daley, Anthony ols, Roberto Nuñez, Isabella dividing overwintering tropicals at 9:30 a.m. The event is School recently released its Nailea Garcia, Aly Gomez, Osvaldo Rodriguez, Zada Dinh and Emmanuel Ealy. Peña and Heidi Pereira. free and open to the public. Children are invited. $ MAJOR REWARD $ first nine-weeks honor rolls. 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Firefi ghters were able Milton Walker, J.D. store on Kleckley was the resentative District 130, in- just over 26 miles. to contain the most exten- scene of a ham burglary. cumbent Randy Pennington 15 years ago (1998) sive damage to the home’s 281-481-0909 Vince Oddo was selected defeated challenger Chris Clear Brook senior Bri- garage. Tyer said, however, for All State Jazz Band. Clark after receiving an an Martin advanced to the the interior of the house was WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES 30 years ago (1983) unoffi cial 66 percent of the state cross country meet by also damaged by smoke. No Meador Elementary cel- vote. winning third place at the injuries were reported, as BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL OIL & GAS ebrated its 20th anniversary. Negotiations between regional meet. 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The gines and two ladder trucks, triathlon consisted of a 2.4 from Stations 70, 93 and Thursday, November 14, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Fun at Houston Couple celebrates 60th anniversary Fire Fest 2013 Top left, left to right, Mad- di McClure, Claire Ramirez and Tre Ramirez enjoy Houston Fire Fest 2013 at the Val Jahnke Training Fa- cility.

Top right, Houston fi refi ght- ers participate in a fl ashover demonstration.

Bottom left, Tre Ramirez, Claire Ramirez, Maddi McClure, Alexis Arredon- do and Iliana Arredondo watch Houston fi refi ghters demonstrate an extrication at Houton Fire Fest 2013.

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Lupe and Viviãn Cisneros Jr. celebrated their 60th Carolyn, and three grandchildren, Ericka Cisner- wedding anniversary Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, by renew- os, Adam Hemphill and Isabella Cisneros. The cou- ing their vows at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic ple were high school sweethearts and prior to their Church with the Rev. James Burkart offi ciating. The marriage, Viviãn served in the U.S. Navy, and he is a couple married on Nov. 8, 1953. They have three chil- Korean War veteran. They are both active members dren, Vivian Lynn Cisneros Hemphill and husband of St. Luke the Evanglist Catholic Church and have Don, Ralph Cisneros, Michael Cisneros and wife lived in the South Belt area for more than 45 years. Melillo MS lists 1st 9-weeks rolls Melillo Middle School Flores, Trinity Frias, Joshua Albert Nguyen, Duy Nguy- Katelynxuan Huynh, Jasmine recently announced its first Gamez, Brissa Garza, Madi- en, Henry Nguyen, Lucas Jimenez, Kelly Jimenez, Faith nine-weeks honor roll list of son Gates, Kassandra Gomez, Nguyen, Tammy Nguyen, Johnson, Nicholas Keel, Irene the 2013-2014 school year. Ramses Gonzalez, Gabriel Jessica Ochoa, Nallely Pena, Kim, Ashley Lam, Jessica Le, Students earning status are: Granados, Aixa Guerra, Hailey Perez, Jacob Perez, Vicki Le, Elaine Lien and Fifth grade Amanda Harris, Erica Hay, Kevin Pham, Jordan Promise, Fernando Lopez. Honor roll Ethan Hernandez, Sandy Ho, Abigail Ramirez, Marc Ra- Milow Lozano, Vivian Gail Aflalo, Maliha Akhter, Christina Hoang, Ethan mirez, Jordan Reed, Denise Luu, Mathew Malone, Sarah Anna Allen, Maryam Badr, Hughes and Casey Junkin. Rodriguez and Celeste Salazar. Marquez, Anisa Martinez, Aliyah Barreiro, Annaya Thao Lam, Vanessa Lam, Madeline Schwausch, Mar- Arryanna Martinez, Seleste Belton, Jasmin Benitez, Seth Brooklynn Lathan, Tony Le, isa Soto, Kendall Spafford, Martinez, Xitlali Martinez, Braddick, Jose Cabrera, Evelyn Lien, Chanel Lofton, Elliot Spiller, Madelyn Spray, Julian Mata, Emily Mauro, Matthew Campos, Kiana Nathan Lopez, Kenny Ly, Christina Suarez, Eric To, Lili Marissa Maxwell, Jacob Casco, Ian Cisneros, Alisha Gerardo Martinez, Joscelin Tran, Vincent Tran, Julie McKenzie and Christopher Houston Firefi ghter E/O and HFD Academy In- Countee, Jacob Cruz, Jacob Martinez, Erin Maslonka, Trinh, Jaeden Tyler, Michael Mendiola-Garcia. structor Robert Ramirez (center) and his children, DelaRosa, Laura Diaz, Vinh Kyle McDonald, Desiree Vega, Madylin Vela, Joseph Annye Mendoza, Christo- Claire and Tre, after a fl ashover demonstration. Diep and Abby Duron. Miller, Jayden Miller, Izabella Vu and Mia Zuniga. pher Monita, Allison Neira, Drake Escobedo, Christian Mojica and Alan Nguyen. Sixth grade Huy Nguyen, Kirby Nguyen, Honor roll Leslie Nguyen, Joe-Patrick Brittany Aguilar, Nathan Perlera, Jonathan Resendez, Ancira, Anilu Arrieta, Rida Christian Reyes, Julian Rod- Bush Elementary releases first nine-weeks achievement rolls Asif, Ailyn Balderas, Dominic riguez, Naomi Rodriguez and Caballero, Isai Carrion, Sa- Gracie Roessler. Continued from Page 4A Ashton Bishop, Astrid Bonil- Merlos, Gabriella Montes, Evelyn Cabello, Melanie Jalyssa Adriana Hernandez, Marler, Elizabeth Mullins, Jennifer Ibe, Kevet Iraheta, mantha Carter, Leah Castane- Marissa Salazar, Crystal Duron, Alexia Garcia, Gisselly la, Jaydon Bonilla, Jayla Travis Montgomery and Joel Cejas, Diego Raul Contreras- Melanie Hernandez, William Johny Nguyen, Victoria Nguy- Sednazitllali Jaurez, Keely da, Courtney Chung, Xzaveon Salgado, Nicholas Salinas, Garza, Jadyn Johnson and Buchanan, Tyler Burge, Jade Morales. Suarez, Melanie Hernandez, Ho and Enrique Jasso. en, Vincent Nguyen, Ashley King and Paloma Leal. Cofield, Sophia Colmenares, Eloy Sanchez, Samantha Sienna Le. Butler, Isaak Camacho and Santiago Navarrte, Jessica William Ho, Daniela Marti- Daniel Jimenez, Shakty Pham, Miranda Resendez, Guadalupe Lopez-Alfaro, Jacob Colunga, Shelby Schroder, Maya Scott, Miran- Trinity Lopez, Abigail Maxwell Cash. Ngo, Cathy Nguyen, Ethan nez, Sandra Quiroz, Byron Juarez, Ariel Laquay Kinch- John Reyna, Maya Scott, Alexia Lozano, Ronald Luna, Couchman, Esperanza Cruz da Serrano, Bryce Shea, Justin Luna, Kaleb Luna, Joel Mor- Adrian Cazares, Isabella Nguyen, Joshua Nguyen, Robinson and Jahzel Samuels. low, Ashley Lavergne, Angel Kathleen Vu and Paul Vu. Cristopher Macias, Xavier and Carrie Cubos. Silva, Jesse Simmons, Felicity ales, Cathy Nguyen, Nkeiruka Chagoya, Daylen Crosby, Justin Nguyen, Kylie All A’s, one B Leon, Juanmanuel Leon, Jesus All A’s, one B Malone, Angela Marler, Astrid Enoc Curiel, Bailee Dang, Soto, Caleb Tamez, Kobe Okoro, Axel Olmedo, Jennifer Ellyndee Damian, Celene Obregon, Jackelyn Ochoa, (including conduct) Luna, Steven Maldonado, (including conduct) Yoquebed Martinez, Braxton Tammy Dang, Quang Do, Thompson, Amy Tieu and Olvera, Gia Robinson, Itzel Diaz, Greg Diaz, Richard Nkeiruka Okoro, Axel Evelyn Aguirre, Raymond Vincent Maldonado, Jessica Naydelin Almaguer, Emily Mayo, Damian Mendoza- Angelina Dong, Jacob Efird, Cameron Tobias. Romero, Eduardo Tamez and Diaz, Anna Dinh, Hillary Do, Olmedo, Jennifer Olvera and Felton, Tristan Fuentes, Ash- Martinez, Viviana Martinez, Alvarez, Fredis Alvarez, Servin, Donovan Mitchell, Annette Eonne, Ivan Espinosa, Ashley Tovar, Jordan Tran, Tyler Vo. Olivia Duron, Emmanuel Daniel Ortegon. ley Garza, Jalyssa Hernandez, Yvette Martinez, Zachary Denny Bonilla, Trajan Davis, Victoria Montes, Elizabeth Nancy Flores, Andrew Garcia, Justin Tran, Samuel Tran, All A’s, one B Elizondo, Brian Erazo, Hugo Arianna Ortiz, Christian Vy Ho, Cassidy Idele, Shakty McKenzie, Julissa Melenci- Analaura Elizarraras, Jesus Mullins and Melany Munoz. Roque Garcia, Daniel Garza, Savannah Tran, Trinity Tran, (including conduct) Estrada, Andrew Fernandez, Oyervidez, Joeliana Pena, Juarez, Carlos Nuncio, John ano and Douglas Melendez. Gonzalez, Bryson Hicks, Ariana Negrete, Brandon Anthony Gonzales, Alejandra Frederick Trevino, Isaiah Manlio Arango, Victoria Amberly Flores, Ashley Edwin Pereira, Annie Phan, Pozo, Joaquin Rodarte, Abra- Melissa Mendez, Desmon Sarionna Hobbs, Natalie Jar- Nguyen, Lilly Nguyen, Vin- Gracias, Rogelio Guajardo Trevino, Son Truong, Juliana Arnsworth, Andrea Barcenas, Flores and Kevin Flores. Carolina Ponce, Ty Powell, ham Rodriguez and Vincent Mitchell, Jasmine Mokarzel, amillo, Cristopher Macias, cent Nguyen, Mariana Nunez- and Kayla Hall. Vega, Jordan Velasquez, Santiago Barrachina, Adrian Monica Flores, Steven Adriana Ramirez, Moises Tran. Marilyn Montalvo, Jahmel Emma McKenzie and Jesa- Banuelos, Nicholas Ochoa, Leonardo Hernandez, Peter Dezelynn Villarreal, Cammy Cazares, Kassandra Cornejo, Flores, Fabian Franco, Alexia Ramos, Matthew Rendon, Perfect and punctual Morgan, Max Munoz, Huy- lynn Moreno. Sairi Oliva, Mariam Orellana, Hoang, Abigail Hogan, Steph- Vo, Mary Vu, Zoe Whitley and Andrew Deleon, Richard Garcia, Fabian Garcia, Kas- Ariznelly Rivera, Gia Robin- attendance hoang Nguyen, Sergio Ochoa, Brandon Nguyen, Lilly Hailey Ortega, Luis Ortiz, anie Horton, Doan Huynh, Eric Wilson. Diaz, Aurelius Evans, Mia sandra Garcia, Luis Garcia, son and Juan Rodrigues. Houda Ben Achour, Evelyn Levit Pereira, John Pozo, Nguyen, Mariana Nunez- Alan Perez, Alejandra Perez- Gonzalez, Jocelyn Guerra, Alexandra Garibay, Daniel Juan Rodriguez, Kevin Aguirre, Torik Aigbedion, Sandra Quiroz, Christopher Banuelos, Tommy Pham, Chavez, Tommy Pham and Kasie Hoang, Kamryn Lacy Garza, Galilea De La Garza, Rodriguez, Liliana Rodriguez, Alanis, Siani Alanis, Bryce Robertson, Abraham Rodriguez, Kaitlyn Posada, Fernanda Kaitlyn Posada. Hobby Lions Club to meet and Xavier Lee. Gisselly Garza, Rosbel Garza Maryssa Rodriguez, Yazmin Alexander, Jabari Antoine, Ronaldo Rodriguez, Dana Razo, Jahir Reyes, Mikayla Dakarey Ramsay, Miranda Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, Abel Limachi, Jessica and Jose Gomez. Rodriguez, Itzel Romero, Kennedy Baines, David Bog- Rojas and Eva Rubio. 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taught as well as giving the and funds all of the organiza- The next steps for RYHT County property owners. erty tax exemptions, visit the BuyBuy 11 softsoft serveserve yyogurtogurt $$55 oorr teachers information about tion’s programs, states that include broadening its grass- “Once received, property tax assessor-collector web- moremore and and receive receive thethe 2nd2nd strategies that fully engage “[In education], [t]here are roots base so that citizens owners are encouraged to pay site at www.hctax.net or con- their bill as soon as possible, tact the Harris County FREE! their students.” no silver bullets, no magic across the state are more FREE! Silva explained, “I learned pills. It really depends on all actively involved in their as they are due by Jan. 31, Appraisal District at 713- Max $5 discount applied. Cannot be combine to Max $5 discount applied. Cannot continue to how to lead faculty to exam- of us to address it.” local public education system 2014,” said Sullivan. 957-7800. any other special offers. Exp11/30/13 any other special offers. Exp 11/30/13 ine instruction, learned about One of the main purposes and knowledgeable about Harris County residents The tax assessor-collec- 9639 Scarsdale Blvd. at Green Tee Center 9639 Scarsdale Blvd. at Green Tee Center the latest research on best of RYHT is to promote grass- policy changes and decisions can pay their property taxes tor’s office offers a new e-Bill practices, and how to mesh roots involvement in the poli- that will promote quality by mail, phone at 713-368- service. Property owners who those two to manage change cy making process by provid- schools that meet the needs CARD (2273), online at would like to receive an COUPON in our school.” ing information to citizens of Texas students and fami- www.hctax.net or in person e-Bill for future tax bills can Dr. Greg Smith, Clear about the issues before the lies. at any of the 16 tax asses- sign up at www.hctax.net by $ FOUNDATION REPAIR Creek ISD superintendent, policymakers and the impact To join Raise Your Hand sor-collector’s offices through- using the unique e-Statement OR shared the many programs those decisions will have on Texas, visit RaiseYourHand out Harris County. code that is located on this 200 OFF instituted by the district to students, our economy, and Texas.org. There are no Property owners should year’s tax bill. (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR move students toward 21st Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. century skills.“Many positive things are happening in the area of public education in Pumpkin carving winners named FOUNDATION REPAIR Texas, and the luncheon was an opportunity to highlight UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR the changes in education pol- icy as well as thank organiza- HOUSE LEVELING tions such as Raise Your Hand Texas for giving the children a voice in Austin,” Allied Foundations said Smith. Dr. David Anthony, CEO of Raise Your Hand Texas, 281-479-5247 said that the organization invests in school leaders, FREE ESTIMATES improving public school campuses and districts, poli- cy development and outreach to support public education. Jesse Shannon, a third-grader at Atkinson Ele- In addition to the Harvard mentary, recently took his nephew, 2-year-old institutes, the nonprofit also Samuel Cisneros trick-or-treating. Shannon is sends school leaders to the 12-month Rice University Students at South Belt Elementary School re- Creative Pumpkin; Megan Rodriguez – Most the son of Delores Gates, who is also the grand- cently participated in the fourth annual Pumpkin Original Pumpkin; Yaire Martinez – Best Car- mother of Cisneros. Photo submitted Education Entrepreneurship SEE US FOR YOUR ONE STOP Business Fellowship Program Carving Contest. The contest was open to any stu- toon Pumpkin; Gentry Perez – Funniest Pump- to develop hands-on solu- dent in grades K-4, and pumpkins were entered in kin; Emily Gonzalez – Best Overall Pumpkin; and SHOP FOR HOLIDAY MEALS tions to affect powerful a variety of categories. Showing off their winning Jason Ta – Most Unique Pumpkin. change. pumpkins are, left to right, Vashti Sanchez – Most Photo submitted – INCLUDING HAMS – Applications for Science In addition, Raise Your CCallall aandnd aasksk aaboutbout oourur Magnet Program soon COOKIE If a fifth-grade student meetings to learn about the DECORATING has a passion for science, Science Magnet Program, College Week then he or she might be the application process, meet PARTIES interested in learning about teachers, view the school, the Science Magnet Program meet current students, meet celebrated at Moore VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL at Seabrook Intermediate former students and hear the School. answers to any questions. 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CLEAR LAKE CONSULTATION Dr. Pedro Lozano, D.C., B.SC. Is Limited! Dr.520 John 20th St.,Banda, Galveston D.C. AND OTHER HOUSTON Next Workshop November 5th @ 6:30 pm 281.565.0033 Next Workshop Nov. 19th @ 6:30 pm LOCATIONS HAMILTONVEIN.COM Complimentary Dinner at Texas Land & Cattle (by AMC) SECTION B Thursday, November 14, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Once again, it’s Dobie vs. NS; San Jac men’s soccer heads back to nationals Its star players stepping men’s soccer team is head- ciation’s Division I national Scoring fi ve goals in a El Burgo de las Rozas) also full season as head coach. Dobie hopes third time a charm up when it mattered most, ed back to the National Ju- tournament for the fi rst time 15-minute span to close came up big in the win with He was a fi rst-year assis- the San Jacinto College nior College Athletic Asso- since 2008. out the fi rst half, San Jacin- a pair of goals and three as- tant on the 2008 team that If this were a mixed one of the state’s most re- As for the action on the to routed host Pearl River sists, while Monteiro (Rio made its way to the NJCAA martial arts bout, Dobie spected programs a third fi eld, Dobie is coming off (Miss.) 8-1 in the South de Janeiro/Colégio Icaro) championship match before would be well behind on consecutive time, but it’s a 38-7 loss to Pearland District tournament Nov. 8, had two goals and two as- falling. the scorecard and in need simply the way the bracket in the regular season fi - which earned the locals a sists. “It’s certainly gratifying of a third-round knockout plays out. nale. However, the game spot in the 12-team nation- Now 18-1 this season to have made it to this point, for victory. Varsity football remains was tied at 7-7 late in the al event Nov. 18-23 at Tyler and ranked second in the but we have more that we Yet it’s not MMA but the lone team sport in Class fi rst half before Pearland Junior College. nation, San Jacinto will try want to achieve,” Spooner instead high school varsi- 5A and Class 4A in which scored. The Oilers sim- Entering the regular sea- to win its fi rst-ever national said. ty football. Despite blow- fi rst- through fourth-place ply controlled the second son, San Jacinto College championship in men’s soc- “We felt that with as out losses at the hands of district fi nishes are washed half. head coach Ian Spooner cer in just Spooner’s second Continued on Page 6B North Shore in both the away at the end of the regu- “Every team left right spoke of the need for sopho- 2011 and 2012 bidistrict lar season. now is good,” said Dobie more returnees such as Jose Is Your Home Ready For The Holidays? playoff rounds, Dobie Instead, the two largest head coach Jim Phillips, “Sito” Seoane, Joao Mon- gets a fresh start this time schools in terms of student who has guided the pro- teiro and Pablo Vasquez to Let Us AMAZE You! around. body enrollment are sent gram to four straight play- lead the way if the team was North Shore, undefeat- to the Division I brack- off appearances. to reach its goal of a trip to HOME REMODELING ed at 10-0 and champions et, while the two smaller “North Shore is very nationals. of District 21-5A, will schools head to Division II. talented. Big. Fast. Strong. Did they ever against & RESTORATION host the 5-5 Longhorns North Shore, the top Di- All of that. But we always TTNTNT Pearl River. –– South Belt’s Finest –– Thursday, Nov. 14, at Ga- vision I seed out of 21-5A, believe we can get a win. Seoane (Coruna, Spain lena Park ISD Stadium. will take on Dobie, which We just have to play mis- /Nuestra Senora del Car- - Bathrooms - Kitchens - Floors - The winner will ad- fi nished behind fellow Di- take-free football and do men), one of the nation’s - Paint - Roofi ng - Siding - Gutters - vance to take on either vision I foe Pearland in 22- the things we do best. top performers throughout - Concrete - Fences - Pressure Washing - Hightower or Clear Falls 5A. The 21-5A Division I “I know our guys will the season, scored two goals - Room Design - Handicap Additions - in the area playoff round. second seed is Deer Park, play hard and leave it out against Pearl River and is It may not seem fair which faces Pearland for a there on the fi eld.” Call for a Free Quote –– Quality Assured now second in the country Local references and insurance upon request. that Dobie has had to face third straight season. Continued on Page 6B with 27. His 66 total points, in- Cell: 832-388-4474 Tel: 281-484-3853 cluding assists, is tops na- Email: [email protected] Thompson invites alumni hoopsters Nov. 16 tionally heading into the big Present this coupon for Exp. 12-31-13 show. In celebration of the start the school’s annual shoot- Proceeds from the event 10% OFF any service provided (large or small) Vasquez (Madrid, Spain/ of the 2013-2014 season, a-thon, which will be held will go to the school’s ath- the Thompson Interme- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. letic department. diate basketball program Booster club offi cials Former players who invites former boys’ and will be selling barbecue wish to play are asked to ar- girls’ players to compete in sandwich plates and baked rive about 11:30 a.m. for the Dobie High School graduate Hector Saldivar helped the San Jacinto College men’s 

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Deer Park ISD-Pasadena at Pasadena High in the The Pasadena ISD team Troy Leland John Bechtle Eli Tanksley Toni Muse Emory Gadd Debbie Vaughn ISD Alumni Challenge, a early 1970s and enjoyed a includes seven players from feature of this year’s Mc- highly successful stint as Pasadena High, four from Dobie vs. North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore North Shore Dobie North Shore Donald’s Texas Invitational the Eagles’ head coach in South Houston, six from Basketball Tournament. the 1980s, will coach the Sam Rayburn and four from Organized as a warm-up Pasadena ISD squad. Dobie. Angleton vs. Friendswood Friendswood Angleton Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood Friendswood contest for the Boys Divi- Landers coached fi ve Kevin Richard, a guard Pearland vs. sion I Championship Game, players on the Deer Park for Memorial in 2005 and Pearland Deer Park Pearland Pearland Pearland Pearland the Alumni Challenge is alumni team, including Dan 2006, will represent the Deer Park sure to warm the hearts of Van Rheen, a high-school Mavericks. those who followed bas- All-American in 1973 who A ticket to the Alumni Manvel vs. La Porte Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel Manvel ketball in the two school played on three Big Eight Challenge will be good for districts during the past 50 championship teams at Mis- admission to the Boys D1 Clear Springs Austin Springs Springs Austin Springs Austin years. souri. Van Rheen played a Championship Game to fol- vs. Fort Bend Austin Participants range in age key role on NCAA tourna- low. Hightower vs. from Deer Park’s Jimmy ment teams that advanced Participants will have Hightower Hightower Hightower Falls Hightower Hightower Burke, who played in the deep into regional play. their own Alumni Chal- Clear Falls late 1950s, to Jacob Munoz, The Deer Park squad lenge uniforms and will Elkins vs. who graduated from Deer also includes Jason Skaer, wear special warm-up tops Dickinson Dickinson Elkins Elkins Elkins Elkins Park just three years ago. a high-school All-Amer- with their old high-school Dickinson The Pasadena ISD’s old- ican in 1994 who played numbers. Clear Creek vs. Bush Bush Creek Creek Creek Bush est players – Billy Standley on Oklahoma State’s Final The format will pit same- Fort Bend Bush and Danny Steffenhauer Four team in 1995. era players playing against – graduated from Pasadena Several members of the each other for short periods. Dawson vs. Foster Dawson Foster Dawson Dawson Foster Foster High in 1965. The youngest Pasadena ISD alumni team An open play period will Pasadena ISD player, Scott applied their athletics skills be held at the end of each Talton, graduated from Do- to other sports after high half. Cinco Ranch vs. Bellaire Bellaire Cinco Ranch Cinco Ranch Bellaire Cinco Ranch Bellaire bie High School in 2008. school. Don Fogo, a stand- Dozens of former cheer- Tipoff is scheduled for out center for Sam Ray- leaders and drill team mem- 6 p.m. at Phillips Field burn High in the late 1960s, bers from Deer Park and the This week’s record 7-3 5-5 7-3 8-2 7-3 6-4 House. The Boys D1 Cham- earned a track scholarship fi ve Pasadena ISD schools pionship Game is set for 8 to the University of Texas. have been enlisted to per- Season record 75-34-1 70-39-1 79-30-1 72-37-1 67-42-1 72-37-1 p.m. Russell Schroeder, a 1970 form at halftime. Proceeds from the 80- Sam Rayburn grad, landed team, three-day tournament a baseball scholarship to the benefi t the education foun- University of Houston. dations of both school dis- Jeff Wylie, a standout Cream of varsity basketball crop headed to McDonald’s invite tricts. power forward for Pasade- Continued from Page 1B teams will be matched by held over Nov. 21 and Nov. Division II, as will Deer pool play games. west.com. Park education foundations. “The addition of the na High in the mid-1980s, Invitational tournament,” record into Gold, Silver 22. Park’s boys’ and girls’ var- Because of a scheduling All other games played “The tournament utilizes Alumni Challenge game reigned four years as South- Meador said. and Bronze brackets, each After pool play, teams sity teams. confl ict, the boys’ Division at Phillips Field House on the efforts of more than 400 gives the fans an opportu- west Conference high jump On the boys’ side, 48 of those working toward a are placed, according to re- Each of the Pasadena I Gold title game will not Saturday will be streamed volunteers from Pasadena nity to relive these players’ champion at Baylor, two teams from across Texas champion in bracket play cord, into Gold, Silver and and Deer Park boys’ teams be televised live by Fox live by the Legacy Sports and Deer Park. legendary achievements of earning All-America hon- have been divided into two on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23. Bronze brackets. All brack- will play in their home College Sports cable this Network. Legacy will also It’s not about me,” yesteryear and to recognize ors. 24-team divisions. On the girls’ side, 32 et games are held on Nov. gyms for two pool play year. stream all games played at Meador said. “Most of our them for their outstanding Wylie played for district Each division has been teams are divided into two 23. games on Nov. 21. However, both the Di- Memorial High School on volunteers have been with contributions,” said Ben championship basketball dealt into eight three-team 16-team divisions, and each Each of the boys’ and With a couple of excep- vision I Gold title games Thursday and Friday. us from day one and are still Meador, chairman of the teams coached by Eaton in pools. division is paired into four girls’ varsity teams from tions, Pasadena ISD and for boys and girls will be All proceeds from the in the same roles they start- McDonald’s Texas Invita- 1985 and 1986. After two pool-play four-team pools. the fi ve Pasadena ISD high Deer Park ISD girls’ teams streamed live over the in- tournament are returned to ed in. It’s just been a team tional organizing commit- The Pasadena ISD team games on Nov. 21, the Three pool games are schools will compete in will host all three of their ternet by FoxSportsSouth the Pasadena ISD and Deer effort.” tee. includes Tim Tingle and “Many of these athletes Jim Perritt, both record-set- had great college careers, ting guards at South Hous- Friday, Nov. 22 too. We expect the stands to ton more than four decades be fi lled that evening.” ago. Tingle tied the school Thursday, Nov. 21 Pool Play Schedule & Locations 10:30 a.m. games The Alumni Challenge is records with 33 points in sponsored by Loomis Inter- one game in 1967. Locations At Phillips At Pas. Mem. At Dobie At S. Houston At Rayburn Manvel vs. national. Larry C. Johnson, Perritt broke it three Mans. Summit president of Loomis, played years later with a 42-point Dobie H.S. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. forward for Deer Park in the performance that included B- Westlake B- Pas. Memorial B-Dobie B-Rich. Pearce B-La Porte at D.P. South 1970s and will be partici- a 20-for-20 show from the 10220 Blackhawk pating in the game. free-throw line. vs. Dekaney vs. Cinco Ranch vs. Humble vs. S. Houston vs. Klein Collins E.P. Eastwood Alumni coaches are two The alumni squads were Bev. Hills Int. vs. icons of the area’s basket- assembled with balanced 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. ball past. consideration for players 11111 Beamer B- Hillcrest B- Mans. Summit B-Strake Jesuit B-F. B. Bush B-F.B. Marshall Woodlands Directing the Deer from each of the past fi ve will be Ray Landers, who decades. S. Houston H.S. vs. Westfi eld vs. Kingwood vs. N. Crowley vs. Langham Creek vs. Atascocita at D.P. North earned four district coach of Players for the Pasadena Noon games the year honors during a 12- ISD team were chosen with 3820 S. Shaver Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon Pas. Mem. H.S. G – Pasadena G- Pas. Memorial G-Dobie vs. G-S. Houston vs. G-Rayburn vs. North Shore vs. Duncanville 4410 Crenshaw vs. Deer Park vs. Cy-Fair Cy-Falls Cy-Creek Victoria East Sports calendar at D.P. South Rayburn H.S. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. FOOTBALL S.A. Madison vs. B- Judson vs. B- Pas. Memorial B- Rayburn vs. Thursday, Nov. 14 2121 Cherrybrook B- Dobie vs. B- S. Houston vs. Dawson Dobie varsity at North Shore, GPISD, 7:00 Westlake vs. Flower Mound S.A. Taft S.B. Memorial La Porte DP Watkins & at D.P. North BASKETBALL DP South 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m. games Thursday, Nov. 14 B- Duncanville B- DeSoto B- S.A. Clark B- F. B. Bush B- Berkner vs. Clear Springs vs. Dobie JV girls at Baytown tourn., TBA 710 W. San vs. Hillcrest vs. Mans. Summit vs. Strake Jesuit vs. Copperas Cove F.B. Marshall Augustine Bellaire Friday, Nov. 15 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at D.P. South Brook varsity boys host Dawson, 7:00 DP North G- Rayburn G- Victoria East G-Dobie vs. G-C.C. Ray vs. G-Yates vs. S.A. Jay vs. Brook varsity girls at Brazosport, 6:30 vs. Cy-Fair vs. Pas. Mem. N. Crowley S. Houston Cy-Falls Temple Brook JV girls at Brazosport, 5:00 402 Ivy Dobie JV girls at Baytown tourn., TBA Phillips F.H. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. at D.P. North Brook freshman A girls at Brazosport, 5:00 B-Dekaney B-Cinco Ranch B-Humble vs. B-Rich. Pearce vs. B-Klein Collins vs. College Park Brook freshman A boys host Dawson, 5:30 2906 Dabney Brook freshman B boys host Dawson, 4:00 vs. Judson vs. Fl. Mound S.A. Taft S.B. Memorial Sam Rayburn vs. Pasadena Pasadena H.S. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Saturday, Nov. 16 206 S. Shaver B- Westlake vs. B- Kingwood vs. B- S.A. Clark vs. B- Langam Creek B- Atascocita vs. Dobie JV girls at Baytown tourn., TBA Clear Creek vs. Duncanville DeSoto N. Crowley vs. Copperas Cove Berkner Deer Park Monday, Nov. 18 Tickets At Pasadena At Bev. Hills At DP-Watkins At DP-South At DP-North at D.P. Watkins Brook freshman A boys at Pearland, 5:30 Brook freshman B boys at Pearland, 4:00 All games pass 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. Victoria East vs. B-Pasadena vs. B-Galena Park vs. B-Deer Park vs. G-E.P. Eastwood G-Woodlands vs. Pas. Memorial Tuesday, Nov. 19 $20 on/before Crosby Channelview College Park vs. Manvel Mans. Summit at Memorial Brook varsity boys at Pearland, 7:00 Nov. 21 Brook varsity girls at Texas City, 7:00 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Cy-Fair vs. Dobie varsity girls at Clear Lake, Krueger, 7:00 $15 on Nov. 22 B-Dawson B-Sharyland vs. B-Richardson G - S.A. Madison G- North Shore Sam Rayburn Dobie JV girls at Clear Lake, Krueger, 5:30 vs. Bellaire Friendswood vs. Pearland vs. Duncanville vs. Dawson at Rayburn Brook JV girls at Texas City, 5:30 Brook JV boys at Pearland, 5:30 $10 on Nov. 23 Noon Noon Noon Noon Noon Yates vs. Dobie Brook sophomore boys at Pearland, 4:00 at Dobie One game ticket G- Clear Creek G- C.C. Ray G- Yates G- N. Crowley G- S.A. Jay Brook freshman A girls at Texas City, 4:00 North Crowley Dobie freshman A girls at Clear Lake, Krueger, 4:00 vs. College Park vs. La Porte vs. N. Crowley vs. Yates vs. Bellaire vs. $5 adults 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 Cy-Falls Dobie varsity boys at McDonald’s invite, TBA B-Pasadena vs. B-Clear Falls B-Deer Park vs. G- DeSoto G-Pearland Brook varsity boys at Aldine ISD tourn, TBA $2 students Klein Oak vs. Galena Park S.A. Johnson vs. Cy-Woods vs. Klein Collins at Phillips F.H. Dobie varsity girls at McDonald’s invite, TBA La Porte vs. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. S. Houston Friday, Nov. 22 B- Richardson B- Lancaster B- Sharyland vs. G- Woodlands G- E.P. Eastwood at S. Houston Dobie varsity boys at McDonald’s invite, TBA vs. Dawson Katy Taylor vs. Lewis. Hebron vs. Manvel vs. Mans. Summit Dobie varsity girls at McDonald’s invite, TBA C.C. Ray vs. 4:30 p.m. Brook varsity boys at Aldine ISD tourn, TBA 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Cy-Creek G-Clear Creek G-La Porte G-College Park G- Duncanville G- North Shore at Beverly Hills Saturday, Nov. 23 vs. Pasadena vs. Cy-Creek vs. Deer Park vs. Dawson vs. S.A. Madison Dobie varsity boys at McDonald’s invite, TBA 3 p.m. games Dobie varsity girls at McDonald’s invite, TBA 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Pearland vs. Cy- Brook varsity boys at Aldine ISD tourn, TBA B-College Park B-Crosby vs. B-Clear Falls vs. G- S.A. Jay vs. G-Temple vs. Woods vs. S.A. Johnson Tuesday, Nov. 26 Klein Oak Channelview Clear Springs Bellaire at D.P. South Dobie varsity boys host Dawson, 7:00 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Klein Collins Brook boys at Dekaney, 1:00 B-Bellaire B- Katy Taylor vs. B- Pearland G- DeSoto G- Klein Collins vs. Lewis. Hebron vs. DeSoto vs Lancaster Friendswood vs. Pearland vs. Cy-Woods at D.P. North Thursday, November 14, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 BAFL Super Bowl game set; Junior Rams dominate Hurricanes, reach BAFL Super Bowl game junior Rams still in title hunt Yes, it’s been a long sea- touchdown. Marco Deleon, Nicholas son, but it’s all paying off Leroy Rios got in on Esparza, Orion Hererra, for the Ellington Rams’ ju- the scoring act as he had a Damien Sotomayor, David nior team. 50-yard reception from Do- Cherry, Damien Arrellano, Playing for the National menic Martinez for a touch- Travis Watson Jr., Arturo Conference Championship, down. Zamora, and Daniel Ma- the Rams used a quick- But as head coach Byron teen. strike offense to defeat the Scott pointed out, the Rams’ With the win over the Hurricanes 31-14 Nov. 9, at conference-championship Hurricanes, the Rams were The Rig in Pearland. win would not have been able to avenge a 13-12 loss Playing on the Hurri- possible if it weren’t for the during the fourth week of canes’ home fi eld mattered outstanding offensive and the regular season. little to the Rams, who defensive play of the rest of Now, the Rams will try dominated the game while the team. to settle the score against running their overall record That terrifi c group in- the 12-0 Pearland Texans. to 10-2. cluded Salvador Vargas, In the second week of the Christian Cleckley had Zion Pineda, Fernando Si- Bay Area Football League three rushing touchdowns fuentes, Nicholas Rojas, regular season, the Texans to pace the Rams’ offense, Omar Mateen, Zachory De- defeated the Rams 18-6 and and Marquice Scott had a hoyos, Kyle Button, Abel has since posted a 12-0 re- 55-yard kick return for a Condado, Deven Cypert, cord.

Ellington will represent South Belt community in championship tilt Nov. 23 at Texas City The Ellington Rams junior division team is headed to the Bay Area Football ton, Nicholas Rojas, Omar Mateen, Damien Sotomayor, Nicholas Esparza, Arturo League’s Super Bowl round after defeating the Pearland Hurricanes 31-14 Nov. 9, Zamora, David Cherry, Abel Condado, (second row) Orion Herrera, Daniel Ma- at The Rig in Pearland. The Rams, now 10-2 overall this season and champions of teen, Marco Deleon, Leroy Rios, Fernando Sifuentes, Marquice Scott, Giovanni Getting a great block from teammate Jaja Sanni (80), Marquice Scott (22) of the the National Conference, will take on the American Conference champion Pear- Caballero, Domenic Martinez, (third row) Zion Pineda, Damien Arellano, Travis Ellington Rams’ junior football team returns a Pearland Hurricanes’ kickoff for a land Texans for the Super Bowl crown. That big game will be played Saturday, Watson, Zachory Dehoyos, Christian Cleckley, Deven Cypert, Salvador Vargas, touchdown during the Rams’ 31-14 victory Nov. 9 at The Rig in Pearland. The win Nov. 23, at Texas City’s Stingaree Stadium, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Members of (back row) assistant coach Fernando Sifuentes, team mother Carolyn Pineda, also came with the National Conference title and sends the locals to the Bay Area the Rams’ Super Bowl-contending team are, left to right, (front row) Kyle But- head coach Byron Scott and assistant coach Cedric Allen. Football League Super Bowl game. Photo by Jaime Hickman 8-under Lady Cougar softball takes second at Romero tournament Lady Wolverine basketball win fi ve out of six to start First-year Clear Brook moved to 2-0 with a a 56-42 24-5A rival Clear Lake in varsity girls’ basketball victory over George Ranch the tournament fi nale for coach Garrett Hilton has to in that tipoff classic open- both teams, Clear Brook ran like what he’s seeing. er. away with an easy 44-30 Chassidy Harris led three In that win, Mackey win. players in double fi gures paced the scoring with 16. Box had 15 points as the with 21 points as the Lady Harris scored 14 in the Lady Wolverines led 38-18 Wolverines won their fi fth game, and Adams and Le- after three quarters of play game in six starts this sea- anne Riman had 10 apiece. and coasted to the win. son, downing Bay City 53- Clear Brook played very On Nov. 12 against Bay 47 Nov. 12 at Clear Brook. well but just came up a bit City, the Lady Wolverines Ryane Adams had 12 short in the next round, a won their home opener, 53- points while Twon Mackey 59-51 loss to state-ranked 47 over Bay City, to move added 10 more. Pearland. Despite the loss, to 5-1 this season. Through the team’s six Harris and Box tallied 15 Harris again led things in games to open the 2013- points apiece. scoring with 21 points. Ad- 2014 season, Harris, Alex The Lady Wolverines ams had 12 while Mackey Box, Adams and Mackey bounced back with a 51- fnished with 10. have consistently led the 49 victory over Dawson in CB boys win opener way in the scoring column. the team’s third game of the The Clear Brook varsity Clear Brook won its sea- tournament. boys’ team began its 2013- son opener Nov. 5 at Chavez Clear Brook outscored 2014 season Nov. 12 with a and then produced victories Dawson 5-3 in overtime to 70-58 victory at Brazosport. in three of four games at the take the victory, with Har- Jovan Yancy, a key re- Baytown Lee Tipoff Classic ris scoring a game-high 21 turnee from last year’s team, Nov. 7-9. points. had 16 fi rst-half points for The Lady Wolverines Going against District Brook.

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BEST OFFER meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets the third 1999 Ford Escort Sport the Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 Tuesday of the month at the Pearland Church of Christ Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For more informa- 121,000 miles. 832- to RSVP for child care. tion, call 281-485-4140 or 281-485-1431. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Runs good. 671-0978 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are try- Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday ing to overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at of each month at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Southeast $ First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room 1st floor. 1,000 OBO Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, Bring a friend or neighbor and work together to make PIP Looking or just drop in. the best in the city. PIP consists of police and citizens work- Date: Friday, Nov. 22nd and Saturday, Nov. 23rd Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday ing together to help make neighborhoods safer. For more at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 information, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 832-671-0978 to sell Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281- Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Place: YOUR Garage! 487-8787, or just drop in. Weekly sexual assault support group offers a confidential 8 p.m. self-help support group for victim/survivors of rape and It’s that time of year again*! Clean out your drawers, closets and or lease your garage! A great way to get organized and make money Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- sexual abuse. To attend or for more information, call 281- is to participate in the community garage sale! your home? ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. 286-2525. Your unused items could be someone else’s treasure. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen 8 p.m. STORAGE CONTAINER Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- A volunteer from the community will be placing ads in the local paper and putting signs up at the front entrance of the community. call 713-204-2481. ings are held Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. Let us MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen *Garage sales are only allowed in the community twice a year on specifi ed dates by the HOA. FOR SALE 9 a.m. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and call 713-204-2481. 24FT X96”X92” help you! speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 7 a.m. $1,500.00 Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Visit us online at Place an ad services offered. Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church 10 a.m. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell in the South Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or www.southbeltleader.com 832-671-0978 Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P just drop in. Belt-Ellington Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of 10 a.m. church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Leader's 10:30 a.m. Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds addicts. Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist weekly monthly meetings at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, on Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Real Estate the third Monday of each month except December. The 11:30 a.m. REAL ESTATE meetings teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club – meets at 11:30 section! fraud, etc. Police officers and sheriffs are normally in atten- a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month. dance. There is no charge to attend, and refreshments are Meetings are held at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf served. Meetings start on time and last one hour or less. Freeway (Fuqua and I-45). For information, call Monica FOR SALE Bar-X Ranch Eagle Lake For more information, call the center at 713-477-0175. Montoya at 281-794-5531. 11555 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise held CODOMINIUM LOTS FOR SALE Beamer p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, from 4 to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pearland, 3005 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Pearland Parkway, Pearland. Visit www.hapsonline.org for 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, a complete list of services offered. Selling 2 lots together – $11,500 ea. or just drop in. 6 p.m. Tranquility Lake (Clear Lake Area 281- 6 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) Call Ann at 713-269-5262 Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics 713-598-0908 481-5656 11222 Fuqua at 6 p.m. Come and improve crossword game or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at playing skills. Call 281-488-2923 for more information. First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 7 p.m. Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Grief Support Group – “Friends Helping Friends” meets 6:30 p.m. every Monday from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Kindred Rehabilitation Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Those Domestic violence support group for male survivors meets who have lost a spouse or other loved one are invited to each Wednesday at 210 S. Walnut off NASA Parkway. Call participate. For information, call Betty Flynn at 281-474- 281-338-7600 for information. Participants may join at any 3430 or Diana Kawalec at 281-334-1033. time as this is an open group. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. The Clear Lake Gem and Mineral Society – Meets the Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast third week of each month at the Clear Lake Park Building, Houston group meets the first and third Wednesday of 5001 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Guests are welcome. each month. The group offers support and coping skills in a Presenters for the educational program explore a variety non-threatening environment to adult individuals who have of subjects such as fossils, planetary geology, mineralogy, lost a loved one to suicide. For information on registration lapidary, jewelry making, rock, fossil and mineral collect- or to obtain a physical address for a location, call 713-533- ing, and field trips to various collecting sites throughout 4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. Texas and surrounding states. All persons with an interest Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – in these topics are welcome to attend. Door prizes. Free Confidential domestic violence support group for women parking. For more information, visit www.clgms.org. meets every week. For information, call 281-338-7600 or TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com. BATP is located at 210 7 a.m. S. Walnut off NASA Parkway between Interstate 45 South AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through and Highway 3. The 24-hour crisis hotline is 281-286-2525. Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell 7 a.m. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through just drop in. Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church 11 a.m. Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell The Bay Area Military Officers’ Wives – hold monthly Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or luncheon meetings on the third Tuesday of each month. just drop in. Meetings are held at Bay Oaks Country Club from 11 a.m. Noon to 2 p.m. Active duty or retired officers’ wives are eligible. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise For information, call Wendy Peters at 281-333-3115. from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 1 p.m. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapson- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include line.org for a complete list of services offered. dioramas, an old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century 5:30 p.m. doctor’s office. Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. 204 Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter S. Main, Pasadena. For information, call 713-472-0565. – A social group interested in the culture, music, heritage 1:30 p.m. and language of the immigrants in early German settle- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – TOPS #1530 meets ments in Texas. Meetings are held the third Thursday of at the Sagemont Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Road, at 1:30 p.m. For information, call Jeanette Sumrall Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are at 713-946-3713. welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more information. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and 6:30 p.m. speech therapy from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Bayshore Sports Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, 4021 Brookhaven, at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Pasadena. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281- services offered. 487-8787, or just drop in. 2 p.m. 8:30 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- – NARFE Chapter 941 meets the third Tuesday of each ings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and month at 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Park Community Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Center, 9500 Hall Road, in Houston. Visitors are welcome. Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, For additional information, call Roy at 713-734-1461. call 713-204-2481. 6 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics To submit items for the or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 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Thompson Intermediate’s seventh-grade A football team defeated Beverly Hills 30-12 in the Pasadena Independent School Tristan Sanchez, Eric Perez, Jacob McMurrough, Kali Marquez, Alex Hernandez, Ezequiel Guerrero, Marc Silva, District championship game to fi nish the season as undefeated champions. In all, the team went 9-0 along the way, con- Orion Wilson, coach Robert Boyes, coach Doug Sawyer, (back row) coach Bill Kirchman, Cameron Davis, Samuel tributing big points to the school’s PISD Cup total. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Jonathan Moreno, Juarez, Robert Manzanales, coach John Davis, Jayro Salamanca, Tyrin Jones, Orlando Munive, Kris Morris and Nicholas Gaytan, Latonio Dansby, Mathew Benitez, Cervantis Pounds, Jeffrey McCall, Devin Childs, Caleb Exum, Julious Wells. (second row) Coby Riley, Kaleb Monroe, Angel Gonzalez, Eli Mazzochette-Seidel, Deveante Lopez, (third row) Thompson’s seventh-grade A team romps way to Pasadena ISD championship, winning 30-12 Beverly Hills and offense with stingy defense, “It was a real good in the foot on offense in the Morris took over the game “The most valuable ends (Jonathan Moreno and lious Wells and Kaleb Mon- track in the seventh-grade B Thompson renewed their the Lions went on to win the game,” Thompson coach fi rst half.” in the second half with a player of the game was the Morris) didn’t allow them roe) held their receivers at division, winning the league decades-long rivalry on the game 30-12 for the crown. Doug Sawyer said of As the second half punt return for a touchdown entire defense,” Sawyer around the outside bay, except for one long championship by downing football fi eld with the Pasa- With the big win, the Lions Thompson’s win over the opened, the Lions began to and two late rushing scores said. “Our linebackers (Eze- pass play over the top in the Southmore. dena ISD championship on fi nished the season unbeat- Bears. assert themselves on offense in the fourth quarter. “Our interior linemen kiel Guerrero, McCall and fi rst half. Bondy Intermediate, the line. en at 9-0, joining Bondy’s “Our defense was solid. and defense. Angel Gonzalez made (Kali Marquez, Orion Wil- Cervantis Pounds) fi lled “I can’t wait to see these which feeds many of its stu- What a game it was, and eighth-grade B team as the Beverly Hills couldn’t get Jeffery McCall had the good on three of his four son and Tyrin Jones) made their gaps like they were two teams get together at dents to Pasadena Memo- this time the Lions came out lone PISD programs to do things going offensively. only score in the fi rst half 2-point conversion at- it pretty hard to run up the supposed to. The defensive Dobie.” rial High School, won both on top. Combining a speedy so. We kept shooting ourselves for Thompson, and Kris tempts. middle, and our defensive backs (Alex Hernandez, Ju- Beverly Hills did get on eighth-grade crowns. Horns face NS a third time; coach understands situation Continued from Page 1B Phillips said. “Maybe with there,” he said. “Against Phillips told the Leader a shorter week to prepare, these top-notch programs, he tried to gain every ad- we can catch them off guard you have to play as well as vantage off the fi eld that a little bit. Anything to have you can play. Can we beat he could heading into the an edge.” them? Of course I believe matchup. “The left side of their of- that. Every coach should He basically worked fensive line looks like they believe it.” a trade with North Shore should be in the NFL, and Offensively, Dobie will head coach David Aymond, the right tackle isn’t far be- turn largely to its rushing agreeing to play the game at hind. attack with Joe Gonzalez North Shore’s home fi eld – “Defensively, they might feeding the ball to Darobie Galena Park ISD Stadium be better than I have seen Stenline, Rashaad Randall – for the chance to play on them in this three-year and Adoniz Thomas. Thursday. span. They don’t pass the Defensively, the Long- Although Aymond pre- ball very well, but they can horns will still be without ferred to play Friday, he really attack you with the four starters. agreed to the deal. run.” “Not once in three sea- “North Shore hasn’t All that being stated, sons have we played them played on a Thursday this Phillips of course believes with a 100 percent healthy year, but we’ve done it three in his troops. “Take away lineup,” Phillips said. times and actually played four plays in the Pearland “That’s the way it goes pretty well (3-0 record),” game, and we are right sometimes.” National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Men’s Soccer Championships Nov. 18-23, Tyler Junior College San Jacinto College vs. Cloud County (Kan.) Monday, Nov. 18, 12:30 p.m., Opening Round Pool Play See more schedule details on page 6B San Jac College men’s soccer draws No. 3 seed at NJCAAs Continued from Page 1B some chances. Now comes the NJ- many returners as we had “Once they opened it CAA’s crowning tourna- back this season, including up on their end, we were ment. San Jacinto has been some standouts, that we had able to convert some scor- in attendance on multiple a chance. It’s all about get- ing chances. Obviously, occasions but is still seek- ting the guys to buy in to that 15-minute stretch put ing that elusive fi rst cham- what you are doing and tak- the game away. Once it be- pionship trophy. ing it game by game.” came 4-1, it really took their As the stakes become Needing one win to crowd out of it.” higher, San Jacinto is all make it to nationals, San Monteiro took a feed in. Yet Spooner will chance Jacinto simply took care of from O’Neal Moore (Hous- nothing. He knows one loss business at the South Dis- ton /Alief Taylor HS) and means the end. trict event. Host Pearl River gave San Jacinto a 2-1 lead But he’s also confi - elected to pack in tight on at the 25-minute mark of dent knowing his team has the defensive end in the the game. Two more goals, played against and beaten opening minutes in an at- one each by Call Casarez four of the 12 teams headed tempt to slow SJC’s potent (Austin / James Bowie HS to nationals. attack. (Concordia University) and “These guys have defi - With a pro-Pearl River Vasquez, came in the next nitely put in the work and crowd on its side early on, fi ve minutes. deserve this chance,” he the Eagles’ ploy worked – Vasquez then assisted said. for a while. Monteiro and Seoane fi ve “Every week, it’s been Seoane opened the scor- minutes apart to close the one game at a time for us, ing 15 minutes in on an half as San Jac led 6-1 at no matter what the situa- assist from Monteiro. Five halftime. tion. We’ll continue to do minutes later, Pearl River Vasquez scored in the that. Our schedule speaks was awarded a penalty kick 57th minute and then assist- for itself. It’s been arguably and converted to secure a ed on Moore’s goal with 15 the toughest in the nation. 1-1 tie. From there, San Ja- minutes remaining as San “With a bit of a break cinto dominated the action. Jacinto fi nished the rout. here before nationals, we’ll “(Pearl River) packed San Jacinto goalkeeper focus on our technique and it up in the box and just Michael Rich (Friendswood on getting the guys healed did everything they could / Friendswood HS) allowed and rested. to control their end early,” the PK to Pearl River but “Beyond that, we’re go- Spooner said. little else along the way to ing to be ready to go when “Sito scored a goal and earn the win. the time comes. we just missed on a couple “We really dominated It’s not about how many of other chances. from start to fi nish,” Spoon- in a row we have won or “Then they tied it on a er said. “Our guys stepped what our record is at this PK that was really a gift to up and played at a higher point. We just have to keep be honest. After that, they level when they needed to playing our brand of soc- loosened it up and took do so” cer.”