News and notes from and about our family of Humble ISD Employees Vol. 8 No. 6 A Gold Star Award Winning Publication January 2010 Best-selling author visits Quest High School Quest High School is building closer community ties ence in medicine and science has influenced his writing. by encouraging all students, facilitators, and community He also talked about his hobbies of spelunking, scuba members (yes, even parents) to read the same book. diving, hiking, and traveling. Initiated by Quest facilitators Alyssa Howell and When asked how he got his ideas, Rollins described Ginna Grimes, the project One School, his Idea Box full of magazine and news One Book centers on the book “The Judas clippings and photos. “Anytime I read Strain” by New York Times bestselling or come across something weird I clip author . it and throw it in the box,” he said. “ “We have chosen The Judas Strain When I’m looking for ideas, I just reach by New York Times bestselling author in the box to see what happens. Some- James Rollins,” said Grimes. “A mystery/ times two strange things end up next adventure book with strong scientific back- to each other, and I just ask myself, ground, we hope this book will appeal to a what if. Sometimes it turns into a story, wide range of readers. James Rollins, who sometimes not.” is the uncle of one of our students, gave a Rollins said that his writing began fascinating presentation at Quest to kick as a hobby. He wrote short stories in a off our project and get our students excited writers’ group and just enjoyed the ex- about the book.” change of stories with other writers. James Rollins, uncle of Quest junior A few students said they had writ- Katherine Chapman, came to the school to ten stories and novels. Rollins praised share his story with students in a presenta- them for the effort, saying that most tion and question-and-answer session. He people who want to be writers may start talked about what makes a good writer and but never finish a novel. his path to becoming a best-selling author. When he eventually did write a Rollins said the best background novel, he was accepted by a publisher for a good writer is extensive reading in after being rejected by 50 others. His a wide variety of genre. He said that as a message to the students was to persis- boy he read Doc Savage, , H.G. Wells, and pulps tence and belief in their story. “If you are confident in your featuring The Shadow, The Spider, and The Avenger. He work and you keep on writing, you will evenually get pub- said that if you read a lot, you eventually realize you can lished.” write well, too. He said he was a good storyteller, using this Rollins is the author of six novels in the bestselling skill in playing pranks on his six brothers and sisters. Sigma Force series (Sandstorm, Map of Bones, Black Or- Before be- der, The Judas Strain, The Last Oracle, and The Doomsday coming an author, Key); the blockbuster movie novelization, and Rollins graduated the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull; and six individual adven- from the University ture thrillers. Rollins is also writing the Jake Ransom series of Missouri with a for kids and adults. degree in vetrinary Rollins’ mentoring skills and generosity have made medicine and estab- him a popular writing instructor and guest speaker for lished a veterinary workshops, symposia, conventions, and other forums clinic in Sacramen- throughout the country. He is among the core faculty of the to, CA. This experi- annual Writers Conference and Retreat. Christmas Parade. The kids Before Christmas, were presented a trophy at the Humble City Hall Town meeting Stupendous! RMS art teacher Darla Coogler asked district where they got to meet Humble RPE students and staff staff to go online and Mayor Donald McMannes. The vote for her student’s children included are Kaylee Allen (daughter of payroll spe- entry in a National art contest by the Save The Children cialist Dawn Magee), Andy and Adam Horton,SSgt Jeremy Dylan L. PyeHill, Foundation. Thanks to your help, student Raphaelle Bonin Cassi Barron, and Gloria Pena. won. Her artwork will be printed on a Valentine card to AHS math teacher Jennifer Bridges earned National raise money for American children in need. Board Certification in Adolescence and Young Adulthood Raphaelle and her family will Mathematics. This is a 2-3 year process requiring a four- fly to New York to meet actress and part portfolio with three classroom-based entires in which Save the Children spokeswoman Juli- video recordings and examples of student work serve as anne Moore. She appeared with other supporting documentation. A fourth entry relates to accom- young artists and actress Julianne plishments outside of the classroom–with families, the com- Moore Jan. 28 on the Today Show. munity or colleagues–and how they impact learning. You “I am so proud of her and excited must also demonstrate content knowledge in response to six about this opportunity,” said Darla exercises developed for your chosen certificate area. Coogler. “Thanks to everyone who supported her!” Save the Children ensures that children in need par- Joshua Young, son of Child Nutrition Director Robin ticipate in quality literacy, nutrition and physical activity Young, passed the Medical Board Certification in October programs. To find out more or view Raphaelle’s card, visit 2009. He is a medical doctor in Albuquerque, New Mexico. http://www.savethechildren.org/cardcontest. Raphaelle’s Joshua is a ’98 KHS graduate. card is #3–Raphaelle from Texas. HHS registrar secretary Sherrie Franics’ son, Tyler Greentree secretary Pam Francis, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digi- Baker, PE teacher Shannon tal Arts & Design from Full Sail University, Winter Park, Brabham, 4th grade teacher Abby Florida on Nov. 24. Tyler is an ’07 graduate of Quest. Youngblood and speech pathologist Greentree 2nd grade teacher Kris- Arlane Sponaugle completed the Shannon Brabham, Christina tin Neumann’s son, Tryston, won most Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Trotter (KHS) and Pam Baker photogenic and second runner-up in the Toddler Mister Humble ISD Rodeo Maplebrook 3rd grade teacher pageant on Jan. 23 at Atascocita High Cathy Blayney and Riverwood School. Middle teacher Mike Blayney completed the Chevron Houston An AHS robotics team under the Marathon Jan. 17. This was their direction of CATE teacher Ike Coffman are champions of Cathy and Mike first marathon, and the couple have the Houston VEX Robotics contest. The contest included Blaney been training since July. 27 teams from the Houston area. The AHS team has been invited to participate in several “invitation only” contests, Fall Creek teachers Jenny Duplechain and Catherine including the CREATE Sala completed the Chevron Houston Marathon on Jan.17. Championship of the Jenny, who teaches second grade, finished with a time of 3 Americas in Omaha, hours and 55 minutes. Catherine, who teaches fifth grade, NE. The team includes finished in 5 hours and 18 minutes. Nicholas Kiker, Erik (Frank) Gunnels, and River Pines Student Council won the very first tro- Melvin Morrison. phy for RPE. They decorated a winning float in the Humble

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Our superintendent, Dr. the year. Mentors review prog- Guy Sconzo was honored as the ress reports and report cards for Teachers Present at Conference Haden E. McKay Citizen of the practical suggestions for success. Also, Year at the annual Lake Houston mentors share wisdom of their past experiences to inspire Admin. Building Carving Contest Area Chamber Chairman’s Ball. and encourage students to overcome life challenges. AIM Dr. Sconzo Dr. Sconzo was honored for is designed to help reduce student dropout rates, personal- his dedication to and passion for ize support and increase student achievement. Participat- education and his volunteer work in the community. The ing students face numerous behavioral, socioeconomic and 2008 recipient, Philippe Cras of Homewood Suites, made academic challenges that adversely affect their efforts in the announcement and presented Sconzo with the plaque school. The program, in partnership with families and com- commemorating the honor. munity members, was created to help each at-risk student develop his/her intellectual, artistic, emotional, physical and Professional library facili- social skills to become life-long learners, complex thinkers, tator Penny Mixon’s daughter, responsible global citizen and effective communicators. The Kayla Wohlschlegel, received AIM program is currently active at Humble Middle School a B.A. in communications with and Timberwood Middle School. concentration in broadcast jour- For more information on the AIM program, please nalism from the University of email [email protected]. Houston on December 18. Her minor was English literature. HMS Librarian Cordelia Jordan’s daughter Amanda Kayla Wohlschlegel Browning, LT USN, received her MBA in Financial Man- A few former graduates agement from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, of Humble High School premiered a full-length movie that California in December. Amanda attended PFE, AMS and they wrote, directed and filmed. The movie Splitting Tens is a 2000 graduate of HHS. She graduated from the United was done by Jordan Coleman, Shane Rizette, Zachary Gar- State Naval Academy in 2004. She has recently received rett, Jesse Anholt, Zach Hankin, and Rob Sterling. orders to attend DLI, The Department of Defense Language All of these men are studying theater, stage design, Institute where she will learn to speak Mandarin Chinese. acting, improv, production or film in college. Their teachers and mentors at HHS were video tech teacher Roger Soden, This fall Pine Forest students theater tech teacher Tim Jackubek and theater teacher participated in a service project as Brandy Barfield-Rood. “Splitting Tens” premiered on Dec. part of the Envision program that our 20. district is piloting with GT students. Fourth grader McKenzie Connelly went Humble ISD at-risk coordinator Waymond Wesley beyond the requirements of the project. was honored at a luncheon in Austin by the Texas Asso- She volunteered with Family Promise, a non-profit organization to help families ciation of Partners in Education. His Academic Individual McKenzie Connely Mentoring program received regain financial stability. Because of her the coveted Gold Award in belief in the program, Erica devised a plan to raise money the category of Partnership for them. With the help of Atascocita Ace Hardware and Programs–Mentor. volunteers willing to donate baked goods, she held a bake The AIM program is sale. On Dec. 5 she presented a check to Family Promise designed to provide support for $459. for students at significant GT coordinator at PFE, Erica Gruber, said, “If any risk of school failure. Men- student deserves recognition for what they have done, McK- tors meet once per week with enzie Connelly is the student. She is a leader not only at their students to discuss their Pine Forest, but in our community as well. McKenzies’ Pine academic progress toward Forest family is so proud of her. We know this is only the goals set in the beginning of beginning and can’t wait to see the great things to come.” Waymond Wesley Ashley Marie Nasra

STILL MORE Non-teachers needed as judges Accomplishments & Honors Campus science fairs need your help. The num- Timbers 1st grade teacher JoMarie ber of elementary science Faggard’s son, Brady Faggard, com- fairs keeps growing, but pleted his third year as a place kicker for our list of judges grows Prarie View A & M and contributed in slower. Below is the list of PVAMU winning the 2009 Southwest- science fairs this spring ern Athletic Conference (SWAC) foot- that still need judges. ball championship. This is Prairie View Teachers, and as A&M University’s first football champi- much as we truly appreciate your help, we want you to be in onship in 45 years. the classroom. Please encourage parents of students in your Brady, a 2007 HHS graduate, was class to judge a fair at another school. a Wildcat kicker for the HHS football We need the help of district emloyees. Bring friends, team. He currently attends Prairie View relatives, neighbors, and coworkers. Keep in mind that you A&M University on a football scholarship. The football can’t judge for any fair in which you have kids, grandkids, team finished the season with a 9-1 record and was 8-0 in or friend’s kids. the SWAC. Brady led the SWAC conference in field goal We would love the help of high school students in ca- percentage at 88%, 3rd in kicker scoring at 5.6 points per pacities other than judging. game and 5th in points per game scoring for the conference. He contributed 35 extra points this football season, which All fairs begin at 8 a.m. and should be done by 2 p.m. set a new Prairie View PAT scoring record. He was second Thursday, Feb. 11. . . . . Timbers Elementary on PVAMU’s team in scoring for the season. Since Faggard Tuesday, Feb. 16. . . . . Woodland Hills Elementary arrived at Prairie View A&M, the team has compiled a 25-5 Wednesday, Feb. 17 ...... Bear Branch Elementary record. We are proud of Faggard and the PVAMU Panthers. Thursday, Feb. 18. . . . . Eagle Springs Elementary Friday, Feb. 19...... Lakeshore Elementary Atascocita named among Tuesday, Feb. 23. . . . . Willow Creek Elementary Wednesday, Feb. 24 ...... Pine Forest Elementary nation’s highest growth areas Thursday, Feb. 25. . . . . Maplebrook Elementary Two Houston suburbs were among nine of the nation’s Tuesday, March 9...... Shadow Forest Elementary most notable high-growth areas in 2009, according to The Wednesday, March 10. . . Lakeland Elementary Gadberry Group, a geographic research firm. Thursday, March11. . . . Greentree Elementary Katy and Atascocita are two out of four Texas suburbs that made The Gadberry Group’s “9 from 2009” list. The The District Science Fair is Saturday, March 3 at Little Rock-based firm provides population data and tech- Summer Creek High School Cafeteria. At the District Fair, nology services for retailers. judges cannot be parents of elementary students. Since 2000, Atascocita’s households grew 108%, from Please contact Aaron Clevenson at aaron@clevenson. 11,475 to 23,917, according to the research firm. The suburb org if you can help. placed third for income growth as average household in- comes grew from $79,054 to $99,272. Humble ISD, by joining together in small ways, is collectively making a The Gadberry Group’s 9 from 2009 list: difference for the people of Haiti! Many Braselton, Georgia ( suburb) Atascocita, Texas (Houston suburb) efforts are underway at our schools to Spring Hill, Tennessee (Nashville suburb) assist with the relief efforts in Haiti. Lincoln, California (Sacramento suburb) As news of more relief efforts arrives, we are proud to Katy, Texas (Houston suburb) post it on the district website. Log on to see what Elm Wake Forest, North Carolina (in Raleigh-Durham triangle) Mansfield, Texas (Dallas suburb) Grove Elementary, Greentree Elementary, and Tim- Wylie, Texas (Dallas suburb) bers Elementary have done recently to provide relief Buckeye, Arizona (Phoenix suburb) funds for the people of Haiti. Summerwood 4th grade teacher Kingwood High School LS/AS skills teacher Heather Stacey Tedrick announces the Jan. 3 Wolf and KHS algebra and physics teacher Rex Wolf an- birth of her son, Matthew Kyle Tedrick. nounce the Jan. 29 birth of their son, Micah James Wolf. He Matthew Tedrick He weighed 7 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20 in. weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21 inches long. long. Bus aide Vickie Whatleys announces the Dec. 11 Wedding Bells birth of her granddaughter, Isabelle Marie Copaus. She weighed 8 lbs., 15 oz. and was 20 inches long. Elm Grove Elementary third grade teacher Meghan River Pines 5th grade teacher Wood announces her Jan. 2 Stacie Mach announces the Dec. 19 marriage to Frank Robertson birth of twin sons Austin Mach, who in a ceremony at St. Martha’s weighed 5 lbs., and Connor Mach, who Austin and Catholic Church. weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. Connor Mach

Bus driver Michael Hawkins announces the Dec. 30 Atascocita High art teacher Melissa Frye announc- birth of his granddaughter Shayla Leigh Kidd. She weighed es her engagement to Brett Saathoff. A 2011 wedding is 3 lbs, 16 oz., and was 15 inches long. planned. Both are graduates of Humble High, Brett in ’96 and Melissa in ’02. Bus driver Jennifer Liles announces the Dec 21 birth of her daughter, Emma Kay Liles. She weighed 5 lbs., 8 oz., Park Lakes Elementary Kin- and was 17 inches long. dergarten teacher Lauren Theriot announces her engagement to Clint Sandy Griggs, Supervisor at transportation, announc- Laechelin. A late July wedding is es the Jan. 4 birth of her granddaughter, Avery Griggs. She planned. Both are graduates of KHS. weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long.

Summer Creek attendance clerk Sandra Prado announces the Jan. 7 birth New Faces & Places of her first grandchild, Aliana Marie Park Lakes Elementary welcomes Vega. She weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. Parents new P. E. aide Michelle Lecesne. Vanessa and Javier are both Senior Airmen Aliana Vega stationed at Scott Air Force Base, . Humble High welcomes Lori Bena- Creekwood Middle Foods for Today teacher Carol vides as the associate secretary and John Kollehner announces the Dec. 10 birth of her first grand- O’Brien in the English department. child, Paige Addison Kline, in Laguna Hills, CA. She weighed 7 lbs., 7 oz. and was 19 inches long. Paige’s aunt, Finance department welcomes general ledger accoun- Kimberly Kollehner, teaches 4th grade at Bear Branch tant Armando Valladares, director of financial services Elementary. Mom Amy Kollehner Kline is a 2000 KHS operations Margie Grimes, director of activity funds Pen- graduate. né Liefer, and payroll supervisor Jennifer Rosnagle. Kim Poullard is now the new assistant director of Purchasing. Timberwood Middle ICS Jackie Joseph announces the Oct. 31 birth of her first grandchild, Payton Mariah Jo- Ken Schraeder is retiring from the Special Programs seph. She weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. Funding department in February. Ross Sterling math teacher Jessica Engh announces the Dec. 9 birth of her Atascocita High School welcomes new math teacher Courtney Peterson Monica Rhor, son. Ayden James. He weighed 8 pounds , English teacher sci- Brianna Rapini 14 ounces; 21 inches. ence teacher , and US History and English teacher Diana Forys. Ayden James Sympathy to Joy Hindmon, Ross Condolences to Jennifer Pali, Ross Sterling Social Studies IC, on the loss Sterling ESL teacher, on the loss of her of her mother. mother.

Condolences to Teresa Johnson, Ross Sympathy to Sandy Sisney, Sterling AVID, on the loss of her father. Kingwood Middle cafeteria manager, on the loss of her father. Sympathy to Barbara Mitchel, bus driv- er, on the loss of her grandfather in December. Condolences to Jan Sherrill, Greentree Special Ed teacher, on the loss of her mother-in Condolences to Alberta Love, Child Nu- law. trition specialist at Kingwood Middle Cafete- ria, on the loss of her son. Sympathy to Kristi Roux, Greentree kin- dergarten teacher, on the loss of her father. Sympathy to Karen Nypaver, speech pathologist at Pine Forest Elementary, on the Condolences to Mindy Bock, Atascocita Dec. 31 loss of her daughter, Kim. Kim val- High School attendance clerk, on the loss of iantly fought cancer for almost two years. Kim is survived her father by her husband, Bill and her sister Lara and family. While attending to arrangements for her daughter on Jan. 4 Karen lost her father, Jack. Please remember Karen and her family in your prayers. PFE is conducting a t-shirt tribute in Kim’s Bus driver Howard Pollard memory. For more information on Kim’s story visit has returned from a hospital stay last http://livesassy.org/New.html month.

Condolences to Virginia Mitch- Bus driver Katie Camacho is recovering at home ell, Records Specialist in Records/Doc. from recent surgery. Dev. (ISC) on the loss of her sister, Sherry Wood. Bus driver Rosaline Martinez has returned from her surgery in December. Sympathy to Rolanda Wilkins, KPHS teacher for Ready-Set-Teach, on the loss of her Bus driver Terry DeVorak is recovering from recent grandmother in December. surgery.

Condolences to Ruth Parrish, KPHS librarian, on the Riverwood cafeteria manager Ivan Davis had exten- loss of her father-in-law in December. sive eye surgery to save his vision.

Sympathy to Dian Chaffin, cafeteria manager at Atascocita High School French teacher Frances North Belt Elementary, on the loss of her mother. Baldwin is recuperating from an emergency apendectomy.

Condolences to Yolanda Washington, AHS criminal KHS administrative secretary Marsha Miller fell justice teacher, on the loss down the stairs at KHS. She has a fractured elbow with a of her mother. bone chip and a lot of bruising. Sympathy to Elsie Joseph, Ross Sterling head custodian, on the loss of her sister. Sharing and Serving for the holidays. . .

This year Lead- ership Team, includ- ing principals, assistant principals, directors, and other administrators, held a toy drive to benefit the Humble Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M.). Dr. Sconzo and his wife Diane are shown with some of the toys donated to H.A.A.M. Humble Middle School students collected toys for children in need and delivered them to Faith Quest Church for a service learning project.

The Transportation family “adopted” a local women’s shelter for the Christmas holidays, provid- ing gifts, decorations and holiday cheer.

Support Services conducted its second annual toy Recently a Pine Forest drive to benefit local children. The toys were delivered to student’s family experienced HAAM Sept. 11 so they could be matched with children a devastating house fire. The and wrapped in time for Christmas. students, families, teachers, and administration at PFE held a special fundraising event to help them. Students and staff were invited to pay $1 to wear their favorite holiday hats, antlers, etc…to school on Dec. 11. Fourth grader Hunter DeBoer loves to read and col- lects Nutcrackers. The family was overwhelmed by the The Pine Forest family will participate in the Get generous donations of cash, checks, gift cards, holiday and Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk in San Antonio on March sports themed Nutcrackers, and books. The gifts were pre- 28. Participants will be racing under the Live Sassy team sented in a basket to the DeBoer family during the winter name to honor the memory of Kimberly Hansen, daugh- party in Hunter’s fourth grade classroom. ter of PFE speech pathologist Karen Nypaver. Live Sassy The community of PFE raised $2,700 for the DeBoers. teams are also forming in Charlotte and Raleigh, NC’s Get The administration and teachers at PFE greatly appreciate Your Rear in Gear events. For more information visit the support of the students, families, and PFE community in www.comfyforchemo.org helping this family. *This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire ad- dress below into your web browser. http://www.khou.com/news/Katy-Atascocita-named-among-nations-high- est-growth-areas-80754732.html Timberwood kids are cooking up service projects Katy, by Stacy Morrow, KHOU.com Students in Michelle Ney- Posted on January 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM rey’s Honors class organized and ****** produced Meals In A Jar for the Two Houston suburbs were among nine of the nation’s most notable high- campuses’ PTA volunteers. growth areas in 2009, according to a geographic research group. Katy and Atascocita are two out of four Texas suburbs that made The Gadberry Group’s “9 from 2009” list. The Little Rock-based firm provides population data and technology services for retailers. The firm ranked Katy as no. 5 on the list and placed the suburb as second Students Andrew in absolute household change. Katy added 15,699 households since 2000, ac- Under the guidance of Timberwood middle teach- Guillory (above) and cording to the group. In 2008, it placed third for percent of household change, ers Michelle Neyrey (Texas history) and Janet Winkler Alyssa Rayburn (left) increasing from 6,585 households in 2000, to 22,284 households in 2008. (Foods for Today), students prepared a Thanksgiving meal measure dry ingredi- Katy tied with Mansfield, Texas for the highest percentage of children for TMS choir teacher LeeAnn Elgin. She was diagnosed ents. The Meals In A compared to total population at 42%. It was also found to be the most ethnical- with cancer this year. In the photo at left, Nissy Davis, Jar were delivered to ly diverse, with no ethnic group having less than 6% of total households and all Anthony Galindo and Alexis Gray set up for food prepara- the PTA board at the major ethnic groups growing more than 150% since 2000, the Gadberry Group tion, as student Spencer Qui is careful to avoid grating his beginning of their De- said. knuckles. cember Meeting. Since 2000, Atascocita’s households grew 108%, from 11,475 to 23,917, according to the research firm. The suburb placed third for income growth as Impressive student art for Houston Rodeo average household incomes grew from $79,054 to $99,272. The Gadberry Group’s 9 from 2009 list: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which runs March 2-21, will feature artwork by seven Humble ISD Gold Medal Braselton, Georgia (Atlanta suburb) students. The students’ work was selected from more than Award: Atascocita, Texas (Houston suburb) 500 pieces at the Humble ISD Rodeo Art Show for display Bear Branch and additional judging in Houston through the School Art Spring Hill, Tennessee (Nashville suburb) photos to come third-grader Lincoln, California (Sacramento suburb) Program. Andrew Kim Katy, Texas (Houston suburb) Receiving Best of Show honors and selected to ad- Wake Forest, North Carolina (in the Raleigh-Durham triangle) vance were Kingwood Park High School junior Century Mansfield, Texas (Dallas suburb) Rain Shirley, taught by Kara Czepiel; Riverwood Middle Wylie, Texas (Dallas suburb) School eighth-grader Monika Rolnik, taught by Janis Mc- Buckeye, Arizona (Phoenix suburb) Corkle; and Foster Elementary School fifth-grader Hunter Chambers, taught by Terry Kelly. Receiving Gold Medal Awards and selected to ad- Best of Show: vance were Kingwood High School junior Matthias Bow- Kingwood Park man and senior Sol Ok, both taught by Babette Wither- junior Century spoon; Kingwood Middle School sixth-grader Imani Nave- Rain Shirley Bloodsaw, taught by Deborah Maziuk; and Bear Branch Elementary School third-grader Andrew Kim, taught by Anne Lynch. Since 1964, the School Art Program has inspired stu- dents in kindergarten through twelfth grade to create origi- nal art reflecting Western history, culture or heritage. Ap- proximately 150 different school districts, including private Gold Medal Award: and parochial schools, participate in the program. Work Foster fifth- from participating school districts is selected to advance grader Hunter to Houston. Approximately 50 works of art at the Hous- Chambers ton show will be chosen for auction, which annually brings in more than $1 million in sales. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.