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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, June 7, 2018 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 43, No. 19 Schlitterbahn contest begins

The Leader is seeking readers’ 2018 vaca- tion photos for possible publication. County to receive federal buyout funds A first- and second-place prize of Schlit- terbahn tickets will be awarded monthly during June, July and August to the best submissions. Since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Au- projects to reduce fl ooding are not cost effective local matching funds and the $25.6 million in (approximately $218 million total) to support Each month’s first-place winner will be gust 2017, the Harris County Flood Control Dis- and/or benefi cial. Since the Flood Control Dis- HMGP funds. Additional funding allocations purchasing the proposed 1,000 homes. awarded eight tickets, while each month’s sec- trict has been working with its many local, state trict’s voluntary buyout program began in 1985, from the same grant application are expected lat- The 1,000 homes were included in the grant ond-place winner will be awarded six. and federal partners to address the fl ood risk re- more than 2,075 structures have been purchased er this year. application because they meet the Flood Control All submissions should include where and duction needs of the county. with Federal Emergency Management Agency In April 2018, the Flood Control District sub- District’s Home Buyout Program eligibility re- when the photo was taken, as well as identify This includes responding to and addressing (FEMA) grants and more than 960 properties mitted a grant application to Texas Division of quirements, including: each person in the picture and tell the story volunteers for the Flood Control District Home (with and without structures) have been pur- Emergency Management and FEMA to request • The home is located in Harris County, Texas. about the trip. Buyout Program by maintaining a Home Buyout chased with local Flood Control District funds. funding through the HMGP. This grant appli- • The home’s fl ooding is from a bayou, creek, All photos must be high resolution. Email Hotline, collecting information from thousands As announced by the Texas Division of Emer- cation included approximately 1,000 homes for or smaller tributary that feeds into the bayou sys- photos to [email protected]. Do of home buyout volunteers, reviewing and iden- gency Management, Harris County will receive potential home buyout (totaling approximate- tem. not compress photos when emailing. tifying properties that meet the Flood Control its fi rst allocation of FEMA Hazard Mitigation ly $163.5 million in federal funding requests to • The home is located in a mapped fl oodplain District Home Buyout eligibility criteria, and Grant Program (HMGP) funds in response to the State). To utilize the new HGMP funding, the and/or subject to repetitive fl ooding caused by Graduation issues available submitting grant applications for funding to sup- Hurricane Harvey. In all, $25.6 million are esti- Harris County Commissioners Court must fi rst out-of-bank bayou fl ooding. port home buyouts in response to Hurricane Har- mated to be received out of the total $163.5 mil- authorize a local funding match of $54.5 mil- • A home buyout must be the most benefi cial Extra copies of the Leader’s high school grad- vey. lion that the Flood Control District requested for lion, or 25 percent of the total amount needed Continued on Page 5A uation issue, published on May 31, are available Home buyouts are used by the Flood Control home buyouts through HMGP. The Flood Con- at the newspaper office, 11555 Beamer. The spe- District to reduce fl ood damages in areas hope- trol District will be able to purchase approxi- cial edition includes graduation information for lessly deep in the fl oodplain where structural mately 169 homes with $8.6 million required Dobie, Clear Brook, South Houston and Clear CCISD forms Safety Committee Horizons Early College high schools and Lu- The Clear Creek Independent School District is • Three members representing the following law theran South Academy. forming a Safety Committee made up of different enforcement agencies: Galveston County Sheriff Harvey buyout sites announced partners to explore solutions to ensure a safe and Department; League City Police Department; and Gulf Freeway closures set nurturing learning environment for students and the FBI staff. • Three members representing mental health At least one northbound and one southbound The superintendent has received an outpouring providers main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf of interest and support to join this committee, as • Three teachers representing high school, inter- Freeway from NASA Bypass/NASA Road 1 to well as solutions to some of the complexities of the mediate school and elementary school SH 96/League City Parkway will be closed daily problem. The district is grateful for the interest, and • Three high school students from various high from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 while not everyone will be able to join as a commit- schools a.m. through Monday, Dec. 31. Alternate entrance tee member, public input will be a large component • Three faith-based leaders from various reli- and exit ramps will be closed. of this committee’s work with electronic input after gions The northbound frontage road of the I-45 Free- each meeting. Additionally, the public will have an • Three CCISD principals representing high way from FM 518 to NASA Bypass/NASA Road opportunity to respond to the recommendations of school, intermediate school and elementary school 1 will be continuously closed through 5 a.m. Fri- the committee prior to the Board of Trustees taking • Select CCISD support staff representing safety, day, Aug. 31. Traffi c traveling north on the front- action. facilities, communication, and campus based staff age road will take I-45 north main lanes from the Committee membership Committee parameters FM 518 entrance to the NASA Road 1 exit. • Fifteen parents representing the entire district • Evaluate the number of entry points at each Dolphins hold registration with fi ve parents of students in high school, fi ve school to determine if they need to be reduced from intermediate schools, and fi ve from elemen- for student and community access throughout Continued on Page 6A Southbelt Dolphins Football, Cheer and tary schools Drill will hold a fundraiser and registration Sat- urday, June 9, at Kidz Come 1st Daycare, locat- Public input sought on bond proposals ed at 9474 Kirkfair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Houston District E City Council Member Dave 3810 West Fuqua Street, Houston, Texas, 77045 Beltway closures planned Martin would like to make residents aware of the (Meeting has already taken place.) upcoming opportunity to provide public input to • Armand Bayou Watershed: Thursday, June 7, 6 Both eastbound and westbound U-turn lanes at Harris County Flood Control District, in prepara- to 8 p.m. at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 Beltway 8 and Beamer Road will be closed con- tion of the Harris County 2018 bond election. East Nasa Parkway, Seabrook, Texas, 77586 tinuously through 9 p.m. Saturday, June 30. The Harris County Flood Control District has announced the locations of approximately “Harris County has begun scheduling a series of • San Jacinto River Watershed: Thursday, June The closures are associated with the ongoing 169 homes that have been offered a voluntary buyout as part of a $25.6 million federal pro- 23 community engagement meetings next month 14, 6 to 8 p.m. at Kingwood Community Center, project to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer Road to gram. This marks the fi rst allocation of Harvey-related funds for federal buyouts. In all, to solicit public input on an expected $2.5 billion 4102 Rustic Woods, Kingwood, Texas, 77345 Highway 288 from two to four lanes in each di- around 1,000 homes are expected to be bought out throughout the county. Due to privacy bond issue that would help reduce much of the cat- • Clear Creek Watershed: TBD rection. concerns, the district will not release the specifi c addresses of the affected residences in case astrophic fl ooding that has struck the area in recent • Greens Bayou Watershed: TBD Symphony performs at JFD homeowners opt out of the program. After several days of researching the issue, however, years,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. Residents of the Clear Creek and Greens Bay- the Leader was able to confi rm through HCFCD Communication Offi cer Myron Jones that Offi cials with the Harris County Flood Control ou Watersheds, should continue to check HCFCD’s The Houston Symphony will perform at J. approximately 50 houses in the South Belt community have been accepted into the program. District are scheduling public meetings in each of website for updates on scheduled meetings within Frank Dobie High School as part of its annu- the county’s 23 watersheds to describe some of the the watershed. If residents are unsure which water- al Sounds Like Fun community concert series projects the county is proposing and to solicit resi- shed they reside in, they should visit the interactive on Friday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s dents’ input on which projects should be included. map. The meetings will conclude Wednesday, Aug. auditorium. There will be pre-performance ac- July 4 parade to honor Harvey heroes Flood Control offi cials also have created an inter- 1, allowing time for county offi cials to fi nalize the tivities for kids, such as the instrument petting active website detailing the status of more than 150 bond package for voters. The 31st annual South Belt Fourth of July pa- route will then head north on Beamer to Fuqua, proposed and current projects throughout the coun- Harris County Commissioners Court is expect- zoo at 6:30 p.m. The concert is for all ages and rade will take place Wednesday, July 4, begin- then east to Sabo/Hughes Road, before traveling is free and open to the public. ty. ed to vote Tuesday, June 12, to place a $2.5 billion ning at 10 a.m. south onto Beamer to the parade’s fi nal destina- Emmett joined Flood Control District Executive fl ood bond issue on the Aug. 25 ballot. If approved, Kwik Kar sets grand opening This year’s event will honor local heroes from tion of San Jacinto College South. Participants Director Ross Poppe in announcing the initiatives issuance of bonds would be spread over 15 years, Hurricane Harvey. are urged to arrive at least an hour early. during a news conference at TranStar the afternoon and the expected Flood Control tax increase for The Kwik Kar Lube Center and car wash, All residents, organizations and businesses are Entry forms are available at www.southbelt of Wednesday, May 30. Poppe laid out opportuni- most homeowners would be limited to 1.4 percent 11210 Scarsdale, will have a grand opening welcome to enter. Participants are encouraged to leader.com and at the Leader offi ce, 11555 ties for a series of channel improvements and re- or less. event on Saturday, June 9, as the longstanding decorate their vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will Beamer. The forms are to be fi lled out and re- pairs, fl oodplain buyouts, and creation of green For more information, contact Harris County area business has changed owners. be awarded in various categories. turned to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281-481- space and detention basins throughout the entire Flood Control District Bond Program Hotline at What has formerly been known as Ocean Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up 5730 or emailed by July 2. county. 713-684-4107. Car Wash has become Island Breeze Car War for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to Fireworks display Some of these projects have been in the works Wash with the change of ownership. be eligible for a prize. Later that evening, residents may view the an- for several years, but have been stalled by a lack of The event will feature live entertainment, A $50 fee is charged for commercial entries. nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, lo- money. Bombshells issued promotions, incentives and refreshments. At- Noncommercial entries may enter the contest for cated at 9400 Hall Road. The initial list of potential projects and detail tendees will also have a chance to meet the new $25. Funded by the annual South Belt Spectacu- about the upcoming community engagement meet- restraining order owners. Grand opening festivities will be from The parade will begin at Beverly Hills Inter- lar Cook-off, the display is scheduled to begin ings can be found as they become available through 10 a.m. to noon. mediate, located at 11111 Beamer Road. The around 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, on a dedicated portion of the Flood A temporary restraining order was issued June Control website at www.hcfcd.org/bondprogram. 6 against Bombshells Restaurant & Bar on the Beltway delays expected Of the fi ve watersheds within District E, three Gulf Freeway at Fuqua, citing multiple alco-

Pedestrian killed on Gulf Freeway community meetings have been scheduled. hol-related crimes. The facility must now close Multiple closures are planned on Beltway 8 • Sims Bayou Watershed: Tuesday, June 5, 6 to at 9 p.m. and only serve food, not alcohol, for 14 East in the Pasadena area, as part of the ongo- A pedestrian was killed the night of Wednes- Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the 8 p.m. at the Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, days, at which time the TRO may be extended. ing project to widen the tollway from two to day, May 30, as he was attempting to cross the scene. four lanes in each direction from the Gulf Free- Gulf Freeway near Beltway 8. At press time, the identity of the deceased way to Highway 225. According to Houston police, the male victim male victim, 50, was still pending verifi cation by The work, which isn’t expected to be com- was trying to cross the main lanes of the freeway the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Bus crash injures PISD grads plete until 2022, is in addition to the ongoing in the 13700 block when he was struck by a ma- The driver stopped and was questioned. He construction to widen Beltway 8 from Beamer roon Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck traveling did not show signs of intoxication, consented to to Highway 288. See related sidebar entry on north. a blood draw and was then released. this page. For a complete list of closures associated Woman robbed in pharmacy drive-thru with the project, visit http://traffi c.houstontran star.org/construction. A woman was recently robbed while she was bank, where she had made a cash withdrawal. In- Ellington e-recycling set in the drive-thru pharmacy line at the H-E-B on vestigators believe she may have been followed Blackhawk and Beltway 8. to the pharmacy. Houston’s electronic recycling will be Sat- While the incident took place back on Wednes- “We are aware of the incident that occurred in urday, June 9, at Ellington from 9 a.m. to 3 day, May 23, it did not gain signifi cant public at- the drive-thru pharmacy at the H-E-B on Black- p.m. For information visit www.houstonsolid tention until it was picked up by multiple media hawk and are working closely with law enforce- waste.org. outlets more than a week later. ment offi cials to execute proactive security strat- The female victim was sitting in her vehicle egies,” H-E-B offi cials released in a statement. Heavy trash pickup planned when someone in another car allegedly pulled up The suspect was merely described as a man beside her, smashed out her window and took her wearing a hoodie. City residents south of Fuqua will have purse. The woman said her Bible was also stolen Anyone with any information on this case heavy trash pick up Thursday, June 14 (second during the incident. is urged to contact the Houston Police Depart- Thursday of the month). City residents north of The victim had reportedly just came from the ment’s Robbery Division at 713-308-0700. Fuqua and west of I-45 will have heavy trash pick up on Friday, June 15 (second Friday of the month). June is for junk waste. For informa- Man shot in head at Windmill Lakes tion, visit www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste. A man was shot inside his apartment in the Charger. CBC fence repairs begin 10200 block of Windmill Lakes Boulevard on The victim was transported to a nearby hospi- Monday, June 4. tal and is expected to recover from his injuries. According to police, the 18-year-old vic- The three suspects are described merely as Nearly a dozen students from Pasadena Memorial High School were injured Thursday, Fencecrete, a contractor for the Clear Brook May 31, when multiple buses had a collision on Beltway 8 near the Gulf Freeway while en City MUD, has begun making repairs to the tim answered a knock on his door around 7:30 black males. Anyone with any information on p.m., and three male suspects allegedly forced this case is urged to contact the Houston Police route to NRG Park for graduation. Of the 11 students injured, nine were able to still attend pre-cast walls that line parts of Scarsdale and the delayed graduation ceremony, while two others were not. One bus driver and a facul- Beamer, which were damaged during Hurri- their way inside, pushed the resident down to the Department’s Major Assaults Unit at 713-308- ground, then shot him in the head. The suspects 3600 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222- ty member were also injured. Pasadena ISD offi cials said none of the injuries were severe. cane Harvey. Commuters should expect some Photo by Marie Flickinger road blockages. reportedly then fl ed the scene in a white Dodge TIPS (8477). Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018 Outstanding students of the month for May Working with administrators from local Pasadena Independent School District campuses, According to school offi cials, Em- Deaths the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has begun recognizing outstanding area stu- ily Cano (center), fi fth-grader at Melillo Middle School, displays chronic illness. Steve was the Springs, Okla., Aug. 30, dents each month. The group of students honored for the month of May are pictured below, Kelly Smith father of two beautiful girls, 1942, to Ausborn and Vera along with a brief description of why they won the award. Also, see photos on page 3A. leadership qualities and serves as a role model for her peers. She Buckman Tifani Grace Ayers and Kris- Mitchell. demonstrates exemplary char- ten Marie Hicks. He loved She grew up in Mena, acter through her compassion, his girls, and they loved their Ark., and graduated from honesty, trustworthiness, respon- Daddy. He was also “PaPa” Mena High School. She sibility, optimism, and loyalty by to two grandchildren. worked for a short time at helping to create a positive school Steve was a 1974 graduate the county courthouse, before environment. Cano is an excellent of Dobie High School. After marrying the love of her life, student and shows a strong aca- graduating, he spent most of Barry Drager, in 1964. demic understanding in all subject his adult life working in the When Norma was not on areas. She is very interested and RV industry, retiring last year. the road between Mena and involved in classroom discussions Steve was always the life of the Houston, she built a busi- and has insightful comments. She party, prankster, comic and a ness with Barry and raised has the desire to do things well, good friend to many. In return, two children. She had the to the absolute best of her ability. he was loved by many people. most fun of her life with her Cano is thorough, careful, effi cient Steve had many passions six wonderful grandchildren. and vigilant in her efforts toward including his family and be- She once said if she had hard work and learning. Shown ing by the water. His greatest known how great it was to with Cano are Kay Barbour (left), love was music. Being an avid be a grandmother, she would South Belt-Ellington Camber pres- Kelly Smith Buckman was musician, he loved being sur- have done it fi rst. ident; and Diane Wheeler, Melillo born in Sulphur, La., on June rounded by fellow musicians She was preceded in principal. 24, 1958. After a sudden in- and friends, and he will always death by her parents. She fection, she died at Memorial be remembered as the rock was also preceded in death Hermann Southeast Hospital star he was. Steve found a new by fi ve of her nine siblings, on May 27 at the age of 59. friend wherever he went. Peo- brothers William Edward She graduated from Tulsa ple were always drawn to him. Mitchell; Jimmie Newton School offi cials at Burnett Elementary state Broderick Braggs (center), kindergar- In My Opinion Memorial High School in 1976 He is survived by his two Mitchell; Raymond Leon tener, is very responsible and follows the school rules. He models correct behavior and from the University of Tul- daughters and their spouses; Mitchell; and sisters Jewel grandchildren; sister; niece; for the class to follow. He instructs and tells students when they are being unsafe. He Texas. sa where she earned a Bachelor Mitchell Hilton and Helen great-nieces and his neph- does great work and always tries his best. He is a good brother to his older sisters. King notes suburbs To put the numbers in a somewhat of Science degree. She contin- Ray Mitchell. ew. He will be tremendous- Braggs helps with cleaning the house and his toys which carries into his classroom. larger perspective, the US and Tex- ued post-graduate studies at the She is survived by her ly missed by all that had the He always helps his teacher with cleaning up and putting things back to where they grew fi ve times faster as populations grew last year by .72% University of Texas School of husband Barry Drager Sr.; pleasure of knowing him. belong. Burnett is proud to nominate Braggs as the May Outstanding Student of the The US Census Bureau just released and 1.43%, respectively. In other words, Medicine and Louisiana State brother Kenneth Ray Mitch- Month. Shown with Braggs are, left to right, Kristi Koncaba, chamber of commerce its population estimates for 2017. They Houston grew at only half the rate of the University Medical School. Norma Lee ell; sisters Lois Elwanda board member; and Jae Lee, Burnett principal. are a giant red fl ag for Houston. rest of the country and only a third of the She met Stephen “Steve”- Mitchell Harper and Sylvia Most stunning was that the Census rest of Texas. Buckman in 1999 and the Mitchell Drager Mitchell Ventris; daughter Bureau estimated that the City prop- The drop in the Census Bureau’s es- couple married later that year. Jenise Drager Ehrlich and er only added 8,200 new residents in timate is so dramatic from last year that Kelly worked as a behavioral son-in-law Daryl Ehrlich; 2017. The growth rate for the year was you have to wonder about the accuracy therapist in private practice for and son Barry Drager Jr. (BJ) four-tenths of a percent (.4%). The report of the estimate. The City has already indi- many years and was the prima- and daughter-in-law Brandye showed a slowdown in growth for the en- cated it intends to challenge the estimate ry caregiver of her parents in Drager. She is also survived tire region, but Houston’s decline was and it has had some success in doing so their later years. She assumed by grandchildren Westin much more dramatic than its suburbs. By in the past. Steve’s role as a director for Ehrlich and wife Chelcie, the way, these estimates were as of July, But even if last year’s estimate is off, Clear Brook City Municipal Landin Ehrlich, Lane Dan- so they do not include any effect from the broader trend is clear and is support- Utility District upon his death iel Drager, Morgin Ehrlich, Hurricane Harvey. So, next year’s num- ed by other data. For example, the en- in 2015 and on May 7, 2016, Georgia Drager and Cook bers are likely to be even worse. rollment for HISD has been nearly fl at for won election to the board. Drager. The portion of Harris County outside the last decade. After discounting for in- Kelly was a devoted wife and The family received of Houston grew by about 28,000 new fl ation, Houston sales tax receipts have daughter, a sister and aunt, and friends June 6, at Niday Fu- residents, a 1.2% growth rate. But the barely grown for the last fi ve years. a loyal friend. She never met a neral Home. The funeral ser- seven counties surrounding Harris Coun- Growth is slowing in general, both na- stranger. People were drawn vice will be at 5 p.m. Thurs- ty grew by nearly 53,000 residents, which tionally and in Texas. But while our re- to her as she gave of her time day, June 7, at Sagemont was a 2.6% increase. Houston’s growth gion, outside of Houston, is holding its and talents. She adored ani- Church. Norma will be taken has lagged the suburbs for some time, own compared to the rest of the state, mals and her dogs were family. Norma Lee Mitchell to Mena for a funeral service but the trend is accelerating. Houston itself is not. More importantly, She was an accomplished gar- Drager, 75, died Sunday, with burial in Board Camp, The same is true when Houston is that gap is growing. dener and cultivated beautiful June 3. She was born in Sand Ark. compared to the next fi ve largest cities in Bill King fl oral and landscape arrange- ments. She was a gifted baker and chef and spent hours in HCMG announces lecture the kitchen preparing food for Leader checks out Harris County Master Gardeners lecture series “25 Years Of Changes & Challenges In The those she loved and those in Rainforest Pyramid” by Donita Brannon from Moody Gardens Rainforest will be presented need. She was passionate and social media on Thursday, June 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at Genoa Friendship Gardens Educational Center dedicated herself to a life of Building, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road. This event is free, and plants will be for sale in the service. She maintained an in- Richard Diaz (second from right), sixth-grader, is a prime example of the Morris greenhouse. For more information, call 713-274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu. tense prayer life as a woman of By Laura Benavides Scallan Belt-Ellington Neighbors Guidelines For Success according to school offi cials at Morris Middle School. He moti- faith devoted to service to her Several members of dif- shared photos of his par- vates and inspires others. He is respectful and gets along with all his peers. Diaz always Jesus Christ. She was an active ferent community Face- ent’s home that was broken has a smile on his face and always strives to succeed. He is very responsible and helps Clear Lake Bridge Club releases June news member of St. Luke Catho- book groups shared about into. His parents are victims other students who are in need of assistance. Shown with Diaz are, left to right, Dave June is a great month to play bridge for extra American Contract Bridge League points at lic Church and the Catholic the shooting that occurred at of Hurricane Harvey, and he Matthews, chamber member; Jamie Otto, Morris assistant principal; and Kenny Fer- the Clear Lake Bridge Club. During the week of June 11-17, every game at the club will award Daughters. Windmill Lakes. See Page stated that the original con- nandez, Pasadena Independent School District board member. silver points. The club will be closed June 8-10 for the sectional. Clear Lake will play “Lon- Kelly is survived by her sib- 1A for story. tractor that was hired to do gest Day” games on Wednesday, June 20. The open game at 10 a.m. will be “Longest Day,” lings Susan Christine Smith There were several posts repairs took the money with- as will the afternoon 199’er game at 2 p.m. The 499’er game on Thursday, June 21 will honor of Byrdstown, Tenn.; William shared by members of com- out doing the job. To add to players who have advanced to another ACBL Level. The Monday game on June 25 will honor Charles Smith Jr. of Denham munity Facebook groups their problems, when the players who have advanced to another level in the 499’er plus levels. Springs, La.; Sandra Smith concerning the robbery at member and his mother went There are games for every level at the club. Beginner games are on Monday afternoon at McSpadden of Hurst, Texas; H-E-B. See page 1A for more to make a periodic check on 2 p.m., on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m., on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. and on Thursday Robert Randall Smith of Tul- details. the home, they found it had morning at 10 a.m. Regular open games are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. sa; and many loving nieces and A Pasadena Independent been broken into and the few as well as Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. There is an open pair game on Saturday at 1 p.m., and nephews. She is preceded in School District school bus items the parents had been an open team game on Sunday at 1 p.m. There is a night game on Tuesday at 7 p.m. death by her husband; and her transporting students crashed stolen. For more information on the club, call 281-480-1911, or contact the club manager Jim parents William Charles Smith while en route to the gradu- On the Sagemont Civic Ochsner at [email protected]. Sr. and Marguerite Gertrude ation ceremony. There were Club Facebook page a member Barry Smith. several posts shared about the posted that the Sagemont Civ- The service celebrating incident on different commu- ic Club will hold its monthly Kelly’s life was June 6 at St. nity Facebook groups. See re- meeting at the South Belt-El- Local library events set Luke’s. She was laid to rest in lated photo on Page 1A. lington Chamber of Com- Bracewell Branch Library outside. Meet in the library Preschool storytime. For chil- St. Mary’s Cemetery in Shel- A news story was shared merce on June 11. Meetings The following events are community room to paint a dren, ages 3 to 5 years, story- bina, Mo. In lieu of fl owers, by a member of the South- are held on the second Monday scheduled for the Bracewell pot to enjoy outside. time features stories, songs, donations may be sent to St. belt/Sagemont Crime Alert of each month at 7 p.m. Branch Library, 9002 King- Saturday, June 9, 2 – 4 p.m. fi ngerplays and a craft. Luke the Evangelist Catho- Facebook group regarding There is a member of the spoint this week: Magic: The Gathering Game- Wednesdays, 2 – 3 p.m. lic Church, 11011 Hall Road, multiple shots that were fi red Ashley Pointe Subdivision Saturday, June 9, 10:30 play, for ages 8 and older. For Basic computer classes (Viet- Houston, TX, 77089, the Cath- at multiple vehicles on the Facebook group that shared a.m. Spanish computer class. those who would like to learn namese). Learn mouse, key- olic Daughters of America Gulf Freeway in April. Au- about the Summer Meal Pro- Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 how to play, a staff member boarding, basic internet skills Court 2292 and /or the Knights thorities are asking for help grams for children. One can a.m. The Summer Read- will be present for instruction. and more at this weekly class of Columbus Council 9201. from the public in identifying text “Food” to 877877 and- ing Program presents Texas Appreciation is given to Strike in Vietnamese. Registration is More information is the possible suspects. follow directions to enter Wildlife Rehabilitation Co- Zone for the generous dona- requested. available at www.niday A post from the South city and state or zip code. alition Center featuring the tion of Magic: The Gathering Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Tod- funerals.com. Belt-Ellington Chamber of The response will include SRP animal program for age cards. For more information, dler storytime. For toddlers Commerce is being shared on the nearest locations, such as groups: young kids, ages visit http://www.hcpl.net/ from birth to 3 years, storytime Steve Hicks several different community churches, schools or parks, 0-5; preschoolers, ages 3-5 sites/default/fi les/Feb - MTG- features stories, songs, fi nger- Facebook groups. The post with a schedule of meals to years; kids ages 5-10; and 1.jpg. plays and bubbles. allows individuals to submit be served. tweens ages 9-12. Meet at Monday, June 11, 5 – 6 Saturdays, Vietnamese names of people who helped A member of the Pets of School offi cials at Frazier Elementary state that kindergartener Kayleigh Mitchell the library for this hands-on p.m. Drone Flying Club, ages learning time. Classes begin (center) exemplifi es all the things of a wonderful Frazier Owl. She is an extremely hard victims and the community Southbelt Facebook page educational program featur- 7 to adult, meets the second at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., during Hurricane Harvey. For shared a news story in re- worker and strives for nothing but the best. She has a heart of gold and is a friend to ing some of Texas’s native and fourth Monday to learn 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For everyone. She cares so much for her classmates and is always looking out for their more information, visit the gards to owners who may wildlife. how to fl y a quadcopter with more information on these chamber Facebook page. face charges after their dog well-being. School offi cials say that once they had a student who would sit and eat alone Wednesday, June 13, 1 the fl ying club. Registration programs, speak with Loc every day and then Mitchell took it upon herself to start sitting with her daily because A member of the Southbelt was found dead in the back- p.m. LEGO robotics. is requested. A grant from Bui. This & That Facebook group yard. The story started with she says no one should eat alone. She also thrives academically, and pushed herself Wednesday, June 13, the Parker Williams and Har- For more information on so much this school year to earn all of her math awards and to bring up her reading is looking for witnesses to a a Facebook post that was Computer courses: 2 p.m. ris County Friends of the events, call the library at 281- hit-and-run that occurred on shared more than 600 times. level. She would even ask to send books home with her on the weekends so she could Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Library has enabled the pur- 484-2036. practice her reading. A few students were sad because they didn’t earn enough points Monday, June 4 off Briar For- It serves as a reminder that Internet Basics; 4:30 p.m. chase of equipment for the Library hours are: Thurs- est and Walnut Bend around summer is here and pets need to go to the End-of-the-Year Accelerated Reading party, and she quietly walked by and Basic Powerpoint. drone fl ying club. day, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, comforted all the students who were sad or upset. Mitchell is an outstanding student. 5:30 p.m. If a witness, contact to be cared for properly. Bracewell hours this Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 – 1 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – the member via Facebook. There have also been sev- Shown with Mitchell are, left to right, Wendy Wiseburn, Frazier principal; and Kriste- week are: Thursday, noon – 11:30 a.m. Basic Computer 5 p.m.; Sunday, closed; Mon- na Stokes, Frazier ABLE teacher. The member also posted pho- eral posts shared on the same 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 – 5 p.m.; class. Learn about internet day, 1 – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 Steve Hicks, 62, born tos on The Mont!! Facebook Facebook group regarding Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; resources and practice using a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1955 in Tulsa, Okla., group. pets in locked cars on hot Sunday, closed; Monday, them, how to organize your 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. died at home June 1 from a A member of the South days. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 computer, work with pictures a.m. – 6 p.m. and how to download and Parker Williams Library install programs. Register is The following events are requested to be made on the scheduled for the Parker Wil- events calendar section of the Our Family Has Grown! liams Library, 10851 Scars- website or by calling the li- dale Blvd. this week: brary at 281-484-2036. Thursday, June 7, 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m. Estate planning with William Musical movies presents The D. Archer. Meet at the library Lion King for ages 3 and old- to learn about estate plan- er. (88 minutes, rated G). For ning, requirements to pro- the musical movies, singing bate a will and how to avoid along isn’t just allowed, it’s probate, what to do when a encouraged! loved one passes, utilizing Wednesday, June 13, 2:30 trusts, and using Transfer on p.m. “Program Summer” fea- Death Deeds. Registration is tures the Thomas “Snakeman” Now with two locations to requested. Davis Show, for ages 6 and Thursday, June 7, 3 p.m. older. Learn about different better serve our community Teen Thursday: silent library kinds of snakes from Texas activity for ages 12 and older. and other parts of the world Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home Meet in the library communi- with hands-on experience. ty room for a variety of dif- Wednesday, June 13, 7 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston ferent programs and projects p.m. Family Fun Night pres- 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 for teens 12 and older during ents the Clear Lake Music summer. Lessons Inc. Rock Band, a Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other This week, there will be a summertime fun event for funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. variety of silent library chal- ages 8 and older. Meet at the lenges while trying to not library for a rockin’ good Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. Xavi Romero (center), kindergartener at Atkinson Elementary, is an excellent student “bust up laughing.” time with a set from the band. and works very hard to complete his classwork nicely according to school offi cials. He Friday, June 8, 4 p.m. Get ready to rock, just keep Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you is always polite and courteous to all teachers and school personnel as well as all other Community craft: Paint- your socks on. make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, students. He is very helpful to his friends and to his teacher. Shown with Romero are, A-Pot for ages 7 and older. The following events are and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. left to right, Lena Ortiz, Atkinson principal; Jana Childs, kindergarten teacher; Kay Summertime is the time of programs that occur weekly: Barbour; and Noble Alix, chamber member. year everyone wants to be Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 South Belt Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding students for May

Perla Reyes (center) is an outstanding student at Jes- sup Elementary as she dis- plays a positive attitude in every situation according to school offi cials. She is a role model for the young- er students because she is energetic and enthusiastic about learning new things. She enjoys participating in extracurricular activi- ties like Name That Book, The Recycling Club and Safety Patrol. She is very well behaved and her rep- utation as a student leader is noticed by all. She has built great relationships with her peers and she is a very dependable student. School offi cials at Fred Roberts Middle School state Xavier Garza (second from Her interests in the class- right), fi fth-grader, is the absolute sweetest kid. He’s so friendly to everyone during room lessons and activities class, he is always helping students around him, and is always doing what he is sup- make learning fun. Shown posed to do. He has such a great sense of humor and always puts smiles on the other with Reyes are, left to right, kids’ faces. He demonstrates leadership in the classroom and on the soccer fi eld, and Ryan Pavone, Jessup prin- is a tremendous joy in the classroom. Shown above, left to right, are Jorly Thomas, cipal; and Jennifer Chavez, Roberts principal; Emily Ontiveros, Roberts counselor and parent coordinator; and Jessup assistant principal. Kristi Koncaba, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce board member.

Briana Jamaica (front center), ninth-grader at Dobie9, has shown a huge improvement this six weeks according to school offi cials. She’s an extremely hard worker. She never gives up. She is an excellent and respectful student. Shown with Jamaica are, left to right, Michael Van Essen, Dobie9 principal; Ryan Peal, Dobie Early College dean; Erin Thompson, Dobie Early College counselor.

Jay Arenas (front center) has grown so much since he start- ed kindergarten state Laura Bush school of- fi cials. He is an amaz- ing reader and he loves coming to school each day. He is loved by his peers, teach- ers and other faculty members. Arenas al- According to school offi cials at Stuchbery Elementary, the student of the month ways has a smile on exhibits characteristics of Stallion pride. In everything that Rebecca Ramirez (sec- his face and tries his ond from left), fourth-grader, does, she shows integrity. Her peers know they can School offi cials at Hancock Elementary state Lenneth Cruz (center), third-grader, hardest every day. For ask her for help. Jose Wong and the Stuchbery staff concluded that Ramirez is the has demonstrated constant effort all year and it shows in her academic growth. She these reasons, Arenas Student of the Month because of her work as a model Stallion. Shown with Ramirez is always helpful, kind, and compassionate. She is positive and works hard every day is Bush’s Student of are, left to right, Kris Wallis, Stuchbery assistant principal; Jose Hernandez, Stuch- to lead by example. Hancock staff is excited to see the great things Cruz will do next the Month. Shown bery principal; and Wong, Stuchbery fourth-grade teacher. year and for years to come. Shown with Cruz are, left to right, Dave Matthews; Ken- with Arenas are, left ny Fernandez; Veroncia Sandoval, Hancock principal; and Andrea Sentell, Hancock to right, Maria Her- third-grade teacher. nandez, Bush assis- Beverly Hills Intermediate tant principal; Kenny school offi cials state Janet Fernandez; Suzanne Armenta (left) was nomi- Anderson, Bush coun- nated by three teachers to selor; and Stephanie receive this month’s out- Miller, Bush principal. standing student recogni- tion. Armenta exhibits a positive attitude on a daily basis. She is always kind and considerate to her peers and very respectful to her teachers. In addi- tion to her great character, she exhibits excellence in academics as well. Armen- ta is a member of the BHI band and led her section as a seventh grader. She is just an all around great student and person. BHI First-grader Jaylen Ruiz (center) has worked very hard all year long state school offi cials at Moore Elementary. With great determination and perseverance she has ex- could not be more proud celled in fi rst grade. She has also demonstrated good citizenship among all her peers. of her accomplishments Ruiz is a good friend to others, helpful, respectful, and has a big loving heart. She this year and cannot wait continues to show her friends and teachers her dedication to learn while always being to see what her eighth positive and happy. Shown with Ruiz are, left to right, Noble Alix, chamber member; grade year has in store for Esmeralda Munoz, Moore fi rst-grade teacher; Kay Barbour, chamber president; and her. Shown with Armenta Alyta Harrell, Pasadena Independent School District associate superintendent. are, left to right, Jennifer Teichelman, BHI assis- tant principal; and Grant Pector, BHI seventh-grade teacher.

According to school offi cials at Genoa Elementary, Trenton Tuey (front center), fi rst-grad- er always does his best. He is always so helpful to his teacher and to friends. Tuey is an all- around nice student who deserves this outstanding student of the month award. Shown with Tuey are, left to right, Kenny Fernandez; Tiffany Bennett, Genoa principal; and Dave Matthews.

Nahum Ruiz (second from left) is a senior at CTHS in the graphic design pathway state school offi cials. He is currently ranked 125th in his class of 1038 and has a 4.467 GPA. According to school offi cials at Thompson Intermediate, Thomas Cypert (second from He is a determined and focused young man who has earned A/B honor roll. He is a dili- left), eighth-grader, shows selfl essness, citizenship and efforts to make both Thompson and gent, dedicated young man who is held in high regard by his peers and teachers. He will the broader community better places. Shown with Cypert are, left to right, Kristi Konca- be pursuing college after his graduation. Shown with Ruiz are, left to right, Toni Lopez, ba; Melissa Allen, Thompson principal; and Toni Lopez. PISD executive director; Dr. Rhonda Parmer, PISD associate superintendent; and Steve Fleming, CTHS principal.

School offi cials at Meador Elementary state Aya Ba- har (center), kindergart- ener, is kind, considerate of others, thinks before she speaks, and is always po- lite. If she is not sure about something she always asks questions before she takes action. She is a hard work- er and a great friend to her peers. Shown with Bahar are, left to right, Kenny Fernandez, PISD board School offi cials at South Belt Elementary state Dora Campos (second from left) is a very member; Beverly Bolton, special kindergartener. She is sweet to everyone, and helps her teachers in many ways. Meador principal; and She also looks out for her classmates, helping them remember procedures such as where Dave Matthews, chamber to go, and what to do. She is so happy every day, and her happiness and positive outlook member. Dobie main campus school offi cials state Igor Vouffo (second from left), senior, is en- affect others around her. If one needs help with something, Campos is defi nitely the one ergetic, personable, intelligent, outgoing and conscientious of others’ needs. He is well- to ask. For these reasons and many others, Campos is the South Belt Elementary Student rounded, mature and giving of his time. Shown with Vouffo are, left to right, Steve Long, of the Month for May, 2018. Shown with Campos are, left to right, Kay Barbour; Amber Dobie guidance counselor; Kay Barbour; and Noble Alix. Morris, South Belt principal; and Kasi Al Ayoubi, South Belt ABLE teacher. Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018

Bush announces Over The Back Fence by Alexis Meador names honor, merit rolls recognized rolls Laura Bush Elementary dez, Cadyn Lagrone, Jayden has announced its honor and Lee, Hania Matin, Simon Meador Elementary has Cardenas, Samantha Cris- merit rolls for the fourth nine- Montemayor, Tommy Ngo, named its recognized rolls for tancho, Andres Garcia, Jose weeks. Hannah Nguyen, Kamilah ENJOY YOUR DAY, LAURA Special birthday wishes are sent June 7 to Linu John. Blow out the birthday candles on a the fourth nine-weeks and for Gonzalez, Allyssa Hinojosa, Honor Roll Oliva, Kayla Reynaud, Xime- Birthday greetings are sent to former Elsa Martinez. Light the birthday candles for double-layer cake for Larry Davis and Patrick the 2017-2018 school year. Pretty McCoy, Hieu Nguy- Third grade na Rios, Sophia Sagastizado, Leader staffer Laura Aguilar on June 7 from Jessica Carlos June 8. Payne June 9. On June 10, happy birthday Fourth nine-weeks en, Tasneem Rasheed, Kay- Asiel Basurto, Ashlyn Braden Smith, Kaylanie Tran her former co-workers. Bush Elementary greetings are sent to Steven Higginbotham. Recognized Roll la Rosette, Achilles Rostro, Coleman, Liliana Contreras, Clayton Washington and BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR MARY The day for a party for Felicia Willis is Light the birthday candles June 12 for David First grade Alan Vallejo, Ella Valois and Aiden Garza, Emma Jacob, Jai’ana Washington. Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox of Campbell June 9. Blow out the birthday candles June Scheffer. Isabel Aguilar Martinez, Courtney Williams. Adrian Raitaru and Kaylie Merit Roll Family Practice and Ghebranious Internal 10 for Sandra Vazquez. Carmen Rodriguez FRIENDS CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Matthew Barragan, Dia- Fourth grade Tran. Third Grade Medicine is wished a happy birthday Saturday, celebrates a birthday, June 11. Enjoy a slice The Leader sends happy birthday wishes monique Burton, Juan Ciu- Leonela Aguila, Kevin Fourth grade Araceli Gutierrez, Kareli June 9, from her family and friends. of birthday cake with Maria Garcia June 12. to friends who celebrate a birthday this week: dad, Solanch Deleon, Angel Argueta, Hussai Arias, Brian Angel Amador, Evan Vilches and Madison Villatoro. SAMANTHA HAS A BIRTHDAY Light the birthday candles June 13 for Krista Thursday, June 7: Damon Dixson, Nancy Diaz, Carolyn Erazo and Bulluck, Minh Nguyen and Amezcua, Camila Arguel- Fourth Grade Samantha Guerra, former Leader staff Brizeno. Carlton, Liza Vasquez Ybarra and Dee Daniel Garcia. Keyla Zeledon. lo, Kayleen Basurto, Tanner Jocelynne Adan, Jacob member, celebrates her birthday June 9. Frazier Elementary Foster; Friday, June 8: Baron Jones, Tamisha Daniel Garcia, Antonio 2017-2018 school year Bo, Daniel Chavez, Christi- Davis, Jonah Jefferson, Jor- Wishes for a happy birthday are sent from her June 8 is the day for a cake for Denisse Lowe-Hendricks, Diane Cardenas, Judd Garza, Cesar Gonzalez, Al- Recognized Roll na Dang, Hayden Do, Chloe dan Johnson, Nayeli Leal, former co-workers. Saldivar. Enjoying a birthday June 9 is Montes, Jennifer Hunter, Delia Marcum, exa Guevara, Arlett Guz- First grade Estes, Norman Fabian, Alyria Jandel Leon, Ilyena Lind- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LESLIE! Adriana Cortez. Carolyn Valdez-Gomez, Victoria Wright men, Paige Hladysh, Mad- Matthew Barragan, Juan Galvan, Thomas Garcia, Jose berg, Armando Vergara and Leslie Flickinger celebrates a birthday Meador Elementary and Byron Ewald: Saturday, June 9: Trey ison Johnson and Kenberly Ciudad, Angel Diaz, Caro- Hernandez, Michael Hernan- Cobi Watts. Sunday, June 10. Wishes for a wonderful Marking a birthday June 12 is Margo Wilmore, Angel Ortiz, Gene Robertson, Jones. lyn Erazo, Antonio Garza, day are sent by her husband Fred; daugh- Sanchez. June 13 is the day to sing a birthday Estella Davis, Anthony Berg, Sandy Ann, Alexa Martinez, Kara Cesar Gonzalez, Alexa Gue- ter Kimberly; daughter Courtney and hus- song to Genoveva Arrona. Heather Walker, Austin Gates and Summer Mc Elfresh, Gregory Mcneil, vara, Arlett Guzman, Mad- band Chris Durham, daughter Abigail and Moore Elementary Keys; Sunday, June 10: Russell Simon, Jeanelle Melgoza, Caleb Na- ison Johnson and Kenberly UHCL releases son Jackson; mother-in-law Marie (South The day for a party for Lillianna Monita is Mariela Ramirez, MaryRose Burk, Shawn varro, Alyssa Picarro, Azul Pi- Jones. Belt Leader owner) and husband David June 8. Barras and Francine Bretado; Monday, neda, Taaliah Rasheed, Fabian Alexa Martinez, Kara Mc Flickinger; and brother-in-law David (Leader Melillo Middle School June 11: Greg Medina, Nicoale Zeigler- Rodriguez, Ke’asia Ross, Da- Elfresh, Gregory Mcneil, president) and his wife Ellie Flickinger. June 5 is the day for a cake for Gabriel Clement and Debbie Mills; Tuesday, June vid Salguero, Daniel Savala, Jeanelle Melgozu, Caleb Na- calendar briefs GILES MARK 29TH ANNIVERSARY Busch. Enjoying a memorable birthday June 12: Charlie Groover, Marilyn Millet, Myla Josiah Soudine, Carlos Ter- varro, Alyssa Picarro, Azul Pi- Tracy and Jim Giles of Kirkwood South 5 are Gabriel Busch and Elizabeth Soto. Pallorina-Mamitag, Matthew Kippley and an, Avery Thomas, Marissa neda, David Salguero, Daniel The University of Hous- for students with a UHCL celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary on Roberts Middle School Edily Watson; and Wednesday, June 13: Thompson, Flor Vasquez and Savala, Canos Teran, Marissa ton-Clear Lake has released student ID and $4 for all June 10. Congratulations and best wishes are Celebrating a birthday June 9 is Chad Daniel Huston, Rhonda Jones, Andrea Sha’var Williams. Thompson, Flor Vasquez and its most recent calendar others. Parking is free and sent from their children, Kristen, Cody and Cleveland. Amaro Delatorre, Heidi Beckham and Second grade Shavar Williams. brief. available in visitor lot D. Aaron, parents Bobby and Ken Griffin and Thompson Intermediate Keshia Rodriguez. Angelica Barragan, De’nar- Second grade UH-Clear Lake fall open Center for Executive other family members and friends. Kaylyn Harlan enjoys a birthday June 11. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS hia Curtis, Megan Do, Emi- Angelica Barragan, Allison registration Education: PCAT SCHOOL DAZE David Martin is wished a happy birthday June Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, ly Espinoza, Allison Guillen, Guillen, Renee Guy, Cayden Students returning to preparation class The following personnel of the Pasadena 12. Sing a happy birthday song to Rachel congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Renee Guy, Cayden Hamed, Hamed, Karely Maldonado, UH-Clear Lake can register Conquer the PCAT to be Independent School District celebrate birth- Heffernan June 13. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject line. Karely Maldonado, Anthony Anthony Maldonado and Jen- for fall courses in open reg- ready for pharmacy school days June 7 through June 13. Dobie High Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Maldonado, Jennie Mancuso nie Mancusco. istration. Open registration with this prep course taught Atkinson Elementary June 7 is the day for a layered cake for the next week’s publication. and Maia Martinez. Maia Martinez, Mariany for fall runs through Aug. at University of Hous- Johnnie Medina, Mariany Mendez, Mariana Salazar, Al- 24. ton-Clear Lake. Mendez, Julianna Mikulski, exander Tiscareno, Maurice Freshmen students must The course, which meets Derek Pena, Arabell Perez, Ty and Alexander Vargas. attend an orientation before June 9-24 from 9 a.m. – 5 Ishmael Rodriguez, Mariana Honor Roll registering for courses. p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. – BHI chess team clinches secondary division Salazar, Alexander Tiscareno, Third grade Class schedules are avail- noon, covers areas of chem- Maurice Ty and Alexander Lexie Cowan, Koy Hol- able online at www.uhcl. istry, biochemistry, biolo- Vargas. combe, Jillian Mikulski, Jae- edu/academics/resources. gy, reading comprehension Honor Roll don Sinclair and Julian Vil- For more information, con- and the essay portion of the Third grade lasenor. tact the Offi ce of the Reg- exam. Kevin Alfaro, Diana Cam- Fourth grade istrar at 281-283-2525 or All course material is up- puzano, Lexie Cowan, Koy Xavier Martinez. email [email protected]. to-date to meet the require- Holcombe, Jillian Mikulski, Merit Roll Freshman fall 2018 ments of the current PCAT Tristen Murua, Daniel Sala- Third grade application deadline exam. Students are asked to manca, Jaedon Sinclair and Kevin Alfaro, Jessica The fi nal application bring a pen and notebook. Julian Villasenor. Cardenas, Andres Garcia, deadline is Aug. 1 for new Fee for the six-session Fourth grade Kayla Rosette and Courtney college students planning to course is $725, which cov- Julian Calderon, Jasselyn Williams. enter UH-Clear Lake in the ers all review materials. Delgado, Kiera Jnlouis, Ale- Fourth grade fall 2018 semester. For more For additional informa- jandro Martinez, Xavier Mar- Blaze Murua, Hussai details on deadlines, visit tion, visit www.uhcl.edu/ tinez, Blaze Murua and Saleh Arias, Keyla Zeledon, Kiera the UH-Clear Lake Offi ce center-executive-education. Rasheed. Jnlouis, Saleh Rasheed, Bri- of Admissions at www.uhcl. Register for foreign Merit Roll an Bulluck, Kevin Argueta, edu/admissions. language courses Third grade Julian Calderon and Minh To apply, visit Apply Learn a new language Jannie Cardenas, Jessica Nguyen. Texas.org. For more in- and get personal attention formation, call 281-283- from expert teachers in Uni- 2500 or email admis versity of Houston-Clear [email protected]. Lake’s noncredit foreign Kids U registration open language program. Course Avon Show UHCL’s Center for Ed- registration is through June ucational Programs is en- 11 for classes held June 11- suring the learning doesn’t July 20. The Beverly Hills Intermediate chess team placed fi rst in the campus Amos; Dr. Grant Pector, head coach; (back row) Joseph Fee, assis- Saturday, June 9, 2018 stop this summer with Kids Small classes and pri- secondary division at the eighth annual May Chess Championship on tant coach; Arnold Agrella, assistant coach; Josua Santiago; Nicholas 10 a.m – 4 p.m. U summer day camps. Reg- vate tutoring are available May 12. Shown is the team, left to right, (front row) Thang Tran; Jor- Ochoa; Hussiel Arias; Patrick Ortega; and Andreas McGlotha. In the istration is now open for for Spanish, Chinese, Ger- dan Peralez; Alysia Galvan; Oscar Garza; Aaron Frias; John Anthony grade division, Arias placed second and Ortega placed third. Sun.-Thurs. 6 a.m-10 p.m. Free WiFi campus focusing on creative man, Japanese, Russian and Event Room Fri.-Sat. TV – Lounge writing, art, game design, more. 6 a.m.-Midnight coding, dinosaurs, bugs and Group courses cost $156, more from nine subject ar- or 10 hours of private in- eas. struction costs $600, or fi ve H-E-B adopts Laura Bush Elementary THE BLUE BEETLE CAFE Classes are open for hours for $300. COFFEE AND SWEETS pre-K through 12th grade. To learn more or to regis- 10904 Scarsdale Blvd. Suite 210 (next to CVS) Costs vary with each camp. ter, visit www.uhcl.edu/aca To register or for more in- demics/extended or call the 832-243-5632 formation, visit www. foreign language and En- uhcl.edu/education/cen glish enhancement program ters-initiatives/center-educa at 281-283-3033. tional-programs. Bird watching, fi shing, Largest selection of Habitat work days nature walks and more wigs in Texas! Help maintain the beauty in kids’ summer program FEATURING of the UH-Clear Lake cam- Summer camps are here pus by volunteering at Habi- and UHCL’s Environmen- ESTETICA tat Work Days each Tuesday tal Institute of Houston DESIGNS morning in June with the offers day, half-day and WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION Environmental Institute of evening camps featuring na- OF WIGS & The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Houston. June dates are 12, ture walks, bird-watching, The Right Form! by JODEE 19 and 26, at 9 a.m. at the fi shing, dip-netting, games Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After North Offi ce Annex. and more as fi rst- through 125 E. Galveston Street Volunteers assist in up- eighth-grade students learn Breast Surgery Needs. Great selection of League City keep, including clearing about the environment and Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 paths, cleaning the pond and their place in it. other conservation tasks. Themes include Discov- For more information, call er Nature Camp, Citizen UHCL Environmental Insti- Science Camp and Hunger ? tute of Houston at 281-283- Games Camp. Prices range ant 3950 or email eih@uhcl. from $100-$250 per child regn edu. depending on the session. be P To learn more, visit For more information, call ld I Cou www.uhcl.edu/environmen EIH at 281-283-3045 or visit H-E-B adopted Laura Bush Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. bullying. Parents and students also bonded over Mother’s Day cake I need a pregnancy test tal-institute. www.uhcl.edu/environmen As a community partner, H-E-B provided support for all Laura Bush decorating at an event sponsored by H-E-B. Shown are, left to right, Admissions preview tal-institute/education/su events. They not only donated gift cards, but also created excitement Jaylene Melo, Gabriel Trevino, Micah Daley, Cassandra Huizar, An- I need to know what to do Transfer and graduate mmer-camps. at events by bringing H-E-B mascot Buddy to several activities. Team gelo Zuniga, Devin Lopez, Daniel Alvarez, Liliana Contreras, Lyla We are here for you. We care!! students can attend work- UHCL professor wins members from H-E-B spoke with second-grade students about bully Crake, Isaiah Rodriguez, Andrew Rodriguez and Jose Hernandez. All Services are Free and Confidential. shops on university ad- Whitehill prize for prevention giving students tools they need to prevent and respond to Photo by Yesenia Rivera missions, fi nancial aid and history article 281-484-0005 scholarships, and apply ear- University of Hous- Beltway 8 South ly at Admissions Preview on ton-Clear Lake Neal Dugre, Crisis Pregnancy Center June 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. assistant professor of his- at the Student Services and tory, has been awarded the Remember When Classroom Building. 2017 Walter Muir White- Additionally, students hill Prize in Early Ameri- More can meet with enrollment can History for an article 40 years ago ( 1978) proposed a tax increase of 36 recognized by Duke Uni- 1958. Members of the 147th via, 56, of the University of counselors for individual published in one of his areas Jeff Jacobson, a Dobie percent. versity for their high perfor- would control 12 MQ-1 Pred- Houston-Clear Lake Police assistance and take campus of expertise: 17th century graduate, signed a letter of in- 25 years ago (1993) mance on the SAT. ator drones and be collective- Department was pronounced tours of the campus to see New England. The White- tent with San Jacinto College. Newly released reports 15 years ago (2003) ly known as a reconnaissance dead at the scene. The wrong- discounts. what it means to be a UHCL hill Prize is among the most The Dobie All-Star catcher on air monitoring from atop Annie McLeod and Don- wing, rather than a fighter way driver, Arnulso Samuel ® Hawk. prestigious article awards would attend San Jac on a full Weber Elementary showed ald McCoy were arrested wing. Cerna, 45, of South Houston, State Farm offers more discounts to On-the-spot admissions in American history, and is scholarship. signifi cant increases of the on felony charges involving James Hulme, the last was also killed in the acci- more drivers. original Dobie teacher, dent. According to police, the ® is available for some ac- given by the Colonial Soci- Teachers and other district cancer-causing chemical ben- forgery and credit card abuse. Get to a better State . personnel from the Pasadena retired following the 2007- accident happened around ademic programs. Stu- ety of Massachusetts, which zene during October, Novem- Brian Sawyer and Amy Get State Farm. Independent School District ber and December of 1992. Pen, Thompson Intermediate 2008 school year. Hulme 2:30 a.m. on the southbound dents wishing to partici- supports research and stu- CALL ME TODAY. pate should bring offi cial dents in New England histo- were to receive a much small- Benzene, a Brio chemical, eighth-graders, were award- taught French and served as side of the freeway. Author- transcripts from all pre- ry. er increase in salaries than was considered a possible ed the American Legion Post the head of the foreign lan- ities said Cerna was driving vious colleges and uni- Dugre’s article, “Repair- the previous year’s 10 and 11 source of the leukemia-re- 490 award. guage department at the a Chrysler 300 north on the versities and required test ing the Breach: Puritan Ex- percent increase. lated death of a fourth-grade 10 years ago (2008) school since it opened its freeway when he slammed scores to the event. To reg- pansion, 35 years ago ( 1983) Weber student. Two students A private ceremony was doors in 1968. head-on into Segovia’s Sci- ister or for more informa- Commonwealth Forma- South Belt area voters vot- in the same class were diag- held to commemorate the Longtime Kirkwood resi- on xB, which was traveling tion, visit www.uhcl.edu/ tion, and the Origins of the ed 5-to-1 against the $2.35 nosed with leukemia. One final F-16 Falcon alert mis- dent Raul “R.C.” Rivera was south. The uniformed offi cer admissions/events/admis United Colonies of New En- million Metropolitan Transit died the year before; the other sion to be conducted by the reported to be the first person was on his way to work at the sions-preview. gland, 1630-1643,” discuss- Authority’s referendum. was still recovering. Texas Air National Guard’s nationwide to die from com- time of the crash. Movie night: es ways in which the New Dobie students Kevin South Belt was depending 147th Fighter Wing. The plications related to the out- 1 year ago (2017) Buras and Mike Parker won on assistance from the com- wing had its air sovereignty break of Salmonella The City of Houston offi - “Black Panther” England Puritans reformed Cynthia Beecher, Agent Watch one of the biggest their approach to govern- a fi rst division rating at the munity to donate funds for duties replaced by a squadron Saintpaul. Rivera, 67, was cially recognized San Jacinto celebrating good news he had 11705 S Sam Houston Pkwy East • Houston, TX 77089 superhero blockbusters of ment in order to better meet Texas state band and orches- the July 4 fi reworks display. of F-16s from the Oklahoma College for being named one Bus: 281-464-2422 the year Saturday, June 9 the practical challenges fac- tra solo and ensemble con- For the previous fi ve years, Air National Guard’s 138th received regarding his ongo- of the top fi ve community [email protected] at 7 p.m. in the student ser- ing their young and rapidly test. the South Belt-Ellington Fighter Wing, located in Tul- ing bout with lymphoma colleges in the nation by the M,T, W,Th,F 8:30am to 5:00pm vices and classroom build- growing colonies. 30 years ago (1988) Chamber of Commerce had sa. The decision stemmed when he contracted the rare prestigious Aspen Institute Sat 9am-11am ing lecture hall. He won $2,500 for the The Southbend MUD funded the fi reworks through from recommendations of disease, believed to be spread for Community College Ex- After Hours by Appointment “Black Panther” follows award, and his article will elected new offi cers with a casino night, but because of the Department of Defense’s by eating contaminated raw cellence. The recognition the story of T’Challa, king publish in New England the board consisting of Jim controversy, they opted not to 2005 Base Realignment and tomatoes. was spearheaded by Hous- of the African nation of Quarterly in September Finley as president, Matt hold the activities. Closure (BRAC) Commis- 5 years ago (2013) ton Mayor Sylvester Turner Wakanda. 2018. Neimeyer as vice president, 20 years ago (1998) sion, despite strong opposi- An off-duty police offi - and City Council members However, his claim to For more information Regina Cowen as secretary Beverly Hills sev- tion from several local mili- cer was one of two people Dwight Boykins and Dave killed in a wrong-way crash Martin, both of whom rep- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State the throne is challenged by about UHCL’s history pro- and Bob Lendecky and Tracy enth-graders Shelia Scott, tary and political leaders. The Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL a vengeful outsider. Ad- gram, visit www.uhcl.edu/ac Sugasti as directors. Marianne Do, Daniel Collins 147th performed alert duties on the Gulf Freeway near resent portions of the South State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General mission to the fi lm is free ademics/degrees/history-ba. Mayor Kathy Whitmire and Travis Smithson were along the Gulf Coast since Almeda Genoa. Joe Sego- Belt community. 1201159 Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL Thursday, June 7, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Fritz, Lechago join Million Dollar Club for receiving grants supporting programs Cook, University of Hous- Programs. Their names will ents and caregivers of chil- gram at Texas Children’s Au- achievement refl ects the heart ton-Clear Lake’s associate be added to a plaque honor- dren on the autism spectrum tism Center. Lechago serves both Lechago and Fritz bring professors of behavior anal- ing 30 other professors who address the connection be- as the director of CADD’s to their work. “These profes- Broaddus ysis, Jennifer Fritz and Sarah have also raised $1 million tween communication defi - Verbal Behavior Clinic and sors’ life-changing work is a Lechago, have been diligent- on behalf of the university. cits and problem behavior in Verbal Behavior Clinic tele- powerful example of how our ly applying for – and receiv- “We are just thrilled about a holistic manner. Lechago health program, which will university, through this pro- marry ing – external grants and this,” Fritz said. “Some of said that they had raised the launch in June 2018. gram, is making a big differ- contract funding to support the funding has been used to largest amount – approxi- “We have also received ence in our community – one graduate assistantships in support our work at UHCL’s mately $800,000 – for the funding for graduate assis- life, one family at a time,” she On March 11, Mindy Cook and local school districts and in Center for Autism and De- Connecting the Dots pro- tantships to Avondale House, said. Aaron Broaddus were married by many other programs, since velopmental Disabilities, the gram, for which they won the a nonprofi t organization ded- For more information Jim Schweitzer, justice of the peace 2008 and 2010, respectively. Severe Behavior Disorders 2017-2018 Star Award from icated to providing individu- on CADD, visit www.uhcl. of Galveston County, at The Hid- This month, both Lechago Research Clinic, the Autism Clear Creek Independent als with autism training and edu/autism-center. For more den Palms in Santa Fe. Mindy was and Fritz learned their efforts Center at Texas Children’s School District’s Special Ed- education,” Lechago said. information about UH- born and raised in the South-Belt had culminated in receiving Hospital, the Verbal Behavior ucation Parent-Teacher Orga- “That’s an amazing program CL’s Behavior Analysis area attending Burnett Elementary, an honor reserved for the fac- Clinic, and the Connecting nization earlier this month. that we’ve been working with program, visit www.uhcl. Thompson Intermediate and Do- ulty’s top money-raisers: en- the Dots program.” Fritz serves as the director for a couple of years.” edu/human-sciences-hu bie High School. She also attended trance into UHCL’s $1 Mil- Lechago and Fritz devel- of CADD’s Severe Behavior Rhonda Thompson, UH- manities/departments/clini San Jacinto College and University lion Club, as acknowledged oped the Connecting the Dots Disorders Research Clinic and CL’s vice president for uni- cal-health-applied-sciences/ of Houston-Clear Lake where she by the Offi ce of Sponsored program in 2016 to help par- of the Behavior Analysis Pro- versity advancement, said this behavior-analysis. received her Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies. She has been a kindergarten teacher at Lau- Hurricane season offi cially underway, prepare now ra Bush Elementary for the last four The Texas Department of astation caused by Hurricane can be saved when we all work vary from 74 to 157 miles per monitoring changing weather years. Aaron was raised in Pampa, Public Safety wants to remind Harvey still very fresh in our together and have a plan.” hour (or higher). In addition, conditions during hurricane Texas, was he attended school. He all Texans that hurricane sea- minds, now is the time to take All Atlantic and Gulf of hurricanes and tropical storms season is critically important is currently employed with ICS at son offi cially started on June important steps to protect your Mexico coastal areas are sub- can also spawn tornadoes, cre- for all Texans. Dow Chemical Plant in Freeport. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. family and your property,” said ject to hurricanes and tropi- ate dangerous coastal water “Because tropical systems They reside in La Marque. Mindy’s Right now is the time to put Gov. Greg Abbott. “Texas is cal storms. It is possible for a conditions, including storm can be extremely powerful and parents are Gary and Cathy Cook of emergency plans in place, so doing everything possible to storm to severely impact the surges, and cause extensive unpredictable, early prepara- Wood Meadow. Aaron’s parents are that residents are prepared in get ready for this hurricane state, even prior to or without fl ooding damage. Additional- tion can mean the difference David and Terri Broaddus of Santa the event of a disaster. season and we are urging fam- making direct landfall in Tex- ly, the rainfall associated with between life and death,” said Fe, Texas. “With Hurricane season ilies to do the same. As we saw as. Hurricanes can cause wide- a tropical system can have DPS Director Steven Mc- offi cially upon us and the dev- during Hurricane Harvey, lives spread damage, and winds can an extremely wide reach, so Craw. “As the 2018 hurricane season starts, we encourage Texans to prepare now to help CIS-Bay Area’s team participates in training keep their families safe should a tropical storm or hurricane Flood Control begins Harvey buyout With Hurricane Harvey care. CIS-Bay Area provides McEwen Crane of Wichita training. More and more, the hit our state this year.” adding to the stress on at- on-campus support to stu- State University's Commu- kids we work with are facing Here are several measures Continued from Page 1A market value of the home trict’s Home Buyout Pro- outs across the county as risk students, Communities dents at 15 campuses in the nity Engagement Institute. tragic events in their life. residents can take now to pre- solution to a home’s fl ood- itself. gram is ongoing, and home- additional funding becomes In Schools-Bay Area recent- Clear Creek and Dickinson Trauma-Informed Systems of “The training will help pare for potential storms: ing problem (as opposed to The remaining funds owners may volunteer to be available. ly received a day of training ISDs. Care started in 2009. our staff provide students • Assemble an emergency a structural solution, such requested by the Flood considered for the program For information about for its campus coordina- The instruction was led "I am very excited that with tools to manage the im- kit that includes essential doc- as a channel conveyance Control in the April 2018 at any time. The Flood Con- how to participate, contact tors about trauma-informed by Teresa Strausz and Joyce our staff are receiving this pact of these events on their uments, supplies and provi- improvement or stormwater grant application are still trol District is continually the Flood Control at 713- lives," said Peter Wuenschel, sions. detention basin). under review by the Tex- reevaluating and reassess- 684-4020 or visit www.hcf • Review hurricane evacu- executive director of CIS- • The home is strategi- as Division of Emergency ing the needs for home buy- cd.org/homebuyout. Bay Area. ation maps, and select a route The program is based on for you and your family. cally located for potential or Management for future au- two ideas. One is that "Heal- • Plan how all family future fl ood damage reduc- thorization, and subsequent ing happens in relationships." members and pets will evac- tion projects and/or fl ood- funding authorized by the And the other is "Changing uate safely. plain preservation. Texas Division of Emer- the question from what is • Consider any special • The home is located in gency Management will be wrong with you to what hap- needs for individuals with a community that has ex- used to purchase additional pened to you." disabilities or the elderly. pressed general support for homes that were included Janet Summers, CIS-Bay • Stay informed about buyouts. in the April 2018 HMGP Area's program director, says changing weather conditions The fi rst funding alloca- application. "Building a relationship with in and around your area. • Follow the instructions tion of $25.6 million will “I recognize the deter- a caring adult is a CIS philos- support the purchase of mination of the residents ophy, of local offi cials if a storm The Trauma-Informed develops. approximately 169 homes of this county, and we are Systems of Care approach Residents are also encour- throughout the county. (The continuously working on believes that healing happens aged to review their property’s map on Page 1A indicates our residents’ behalf to se- in relationships when stu- fl ood risk and current insur- where these homes are lo- cure every avenue of fed- ance coverage, and consider dents feel physically and psy- cated within the county.) eral, state, and even local whether a separate fl ood poli- chologically safe. These homes were se- funding available to move cy should be part of their home One does not have to be a lected because they meet people out of harm’s way protection plan. (Remember Peter Wuenschel (far right), executive director of Communities In Schools-Bay Area, is therapist to be therapeutic." most fl ood policies have a the Flood Control District before the next storm or joined in the trauma-informed care education by, left to right, Janet Summers, CIS-Bay For more information on 30-day waiting period before Home Buyout Program el- fl ooding event. This is just Area’s program director; and Joyce McEwen Crane and Teresa Strausz of Wichita State CIS-Bay Area, visit www. taking effect.) For more infor- igibility criteria, and these the fi rst allotment of FEMA University’s Community Engagement Institute. cisba.org. mation, visit the Texas Depart- homes were prioritized be- funding for home buyouts, ment of Insurance website. cause they have been des- and we are looking forward If one or someone one ignated as “substantially to the ability to do more San Jac announces calendar of events knows might need assistance damaged” by building code work for our residents,” San Jacinto College has re- ter/overview/registration. • Middle school band fi nancial aid offi ces are cur- during a disaster, register now leased its most recent calendar. Summer camps camp rently hosting their annu- offi cials at the Harris Coun- said Harris County Judge with the State of Texas Emer- ty Engineering Department Ed Emmett. Registration now open The following San Jacinto • KidSpot summer musi- al FAFSA Days and Nights gency Assistance Registry, a Registration is now open College summer camps will cal theater camp for youth events at the Central, North free registry that provides lo- or the City of Houston’s The Flood Control Dis- for fall classes that start on take place the week of June • San Jac baseball camp and South campuses. Cur- cal emergency planners and Public Works & Engineer- August 27. For more infor- 11-15. For more information • San Jac softball camp rent and prospective students responders with additional in- ing Department. Once a mation on steps to register, and to sign up, visit sanjac. FAFSA Days and Nights can discuss and receive as- formation about the needs in property has received a visit sanjac.edu/apply-regis edu/calendar/summer-camps. The San Jacinto College sistance fi lling out their their communities. To register, “substantially damaged” FAFSA applications for fi - contact 2-1-1 Texas, the state’s designation, homeown- nancial aid. free 24-hour helpline. No mat- ers have limited options For more information, ter where one lives in Texas, to bring homes back into contact the fi nancial aid de- dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for partment at 281-998-6150. compliance with current community resources. fl oodplain regulations, as The next FAFSA Day and For more information Night event will be held at 2 about hurricanes and how a “substantially damaged” p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, to prepare for the 2018 hur- designation means the in the San Jacinto College ricane season, visit the DPS cost to repair the home is South Campus Interactive website and www.texaspre assumed to be equal to or Learning Center, Building pares.org. more than 50 percent of the S12, room S12.130. City community meeting set Council Member Dave ing and Urban Development, A Spanish translator will Martin, in partnership with through the State of Texas be present during the public the City of Houston Hous- General Land Offi ce. It is meeting. ing Community and Devel- primarily intended to bene- Houstonians are invited to opment Department, will be fi t low-and moderate-income fi ll out an online survey about hosting a meeting Tuesday, persons to increase housing their disaster recovery expe- June 19, at 6:30 p.m., in the affordability and aid in the rience, needs and priorities Fellowship Hall at St. Ste- recovery post-disaster. These through the Houston Harvey phen Presbyterian Church, funds will be expended over Recovery Survey. For more 2217 Theta for the purpose of the next six years, until 2024. information regarding this informing residents of long- Later this summer, HUD process, call HCDD at 832- term housing recovery and to will publish guidance about 394-6200 or email hcdd@ create opportunities for resi- additional funding for activ- houstontx.gov with the sub- dents to give input on prior- ities to help prepare the City ject: "Harvey Action Plan ities for rebuilding Houston of Houston and the State of comment." after Hurricane Harvey. Texas against the effects of For more information re- The $1 billion in federal future storms. More than garding the meeting, contact disaster recovery funding for $5 billion is available to the the District E offi ce at 832- Houston is a grant from the State of Texas for mitigation 393-3008 or via email at dis U.S. Department of Hous- activities. [email protected]. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. Douglas J. Guthrie, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Alvaro Interiano, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Español Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018 2018 South Houston High School Top Students 2018 So Ho High School Spotlights Best Friends Alba Quintanilla and Jaqueline Lopez

Yelitza Barragan Lizzette Hernandez Matthew Linares Matthew Medellin Italy Negrete Best Hair Mario Navarro and Evelyn Chun 2018 South Houston High School Vanguard

Best Smile Elijah Tate and Zulamid Cantu Best Shoe Game Kevon Dunbar Giovanni Gee Angelica Martinez Yeslie Perez Lauren Prado Alyssa Rodriguez Evelyn Marquina Gonzalez 2018 South Houston High School Semper Donantes

Best Eyes Michael Queen and Brianna Rivas Class Clown D’shaun Gibson and Alexis Valdez

Francisco Acosta Brianna Alanis Alondra Camacho Ruby Delgado Lizzette Hernandez

Best Glow-Up Antonio Hernandez and Jarezy Munoz Best Personality Dane Laird and Melody Cisneros

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Social Media Star Matthew Maciel and Britney Castaneda Jasso Best Dressed Sarah Meyer Italy Negrete Torrie Linton Sarai Velasquez Bryan Carranza and Mayra Hernandez Castillo Ashley Morales (not pictured) CCISD Safety Committee schedules meeting dates Continued from Page 1A dents and if it is a deterrent • Review the various Committee charges on school safety the day and evening • Investigate the use levels of mental health • Recommend appro- • Identify, investigate, • Examine the use of of safety solutions at all providers and student ac- priate changes and time- and address causal factors clear backpacks for stu- schools and facilities cess to such providers lines to ensure a safe and for students in crisis. • Evaluate the student nurturing learning envi- • Identify quality social code of conduct and law ronment for students and media monitoring tools Most Likely to be Late to Graduation to determine if changes staff to investigate and remove Alberto Betancourt and Nydia Garcia Most Athletic are necessary to ensure • Identify sources of threats to schools Dralyn Brown and Maia Davenport the safety of students and funding from federal, state Meeting dates staff and local levels to support Safety Committee • Defi ne communica- recommendations includ- meetings will be held tion tools and protocols in ing both fi xed assets and Tuesday, June 12; Tues- case of an emergency personnel day, June 19; and Tuesday, • Consider all other • Consider recommen- June 26. All meetings will safety measures as practi- dations from Governor be held at the Clear Creek cable Gregg Abbott’s discussion ISD Education Support Center, located at 2425 E. Main St. in League City, from 6 to 9 p.m. Additionally, commit- tee members are encour- aged to attend and discuss Best Couple Most Likely to Succeed recommendations with the Ivan Segura Matthew Linares and Yelitza Barragan board of trustees on Mon- and day, July 9, at 4:30 p.m., to Brianna Alanis present recommendations to the public on Monday, July 16, at 6 p.m. and fi - nal recommendations for Clear Brook High board consideration on School’s Senior Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. For questions, contact Superlatives the offi ce of communica- photos will be in tions at 281-284-0020 or next week’s issue. [email protected].

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FOUNDATION REPAIR UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR HOUSE LEVELING Allied Foundations 281-479-5247 FREE ESTIMATES SECTION B Thursday, June 7, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED LSA BB players Dobie graduate Baumann excels with Wiley SJC baseball blanked By John Bechtle Baumann got his col- tion of Intercollegiate Ath- when he arrived at Wiley sons were so-so, but he at JUCO WS baseball Sports Editor legiate career going at letics in the RRAC. but evolved to catch ev- really put things togeth- Another season, an- and Southern Idaho 8-6, named all-state Dobie Class of 2014 Angelina College, where Baumann had older ery third game or so. er in a big way in 2018, other without a national but then came trouble. graduate Tyler Baumann he spent a red-shirt sea- players in front of him Though his fi rst two sea- Continued on Page 2B Three Lutheran South Johnson homered and championship for the San Chipola,, Fla., which is coming off a memo- son working out with the Jacinto College baseball defeated the locals twice Academy baseball play- tossed a one-hitter in the rable season as a mem- Roadrunners. He then ers earned Texas Associ- state semifinal game. program. consecutively to win the ber of the Wiley Col- transferred to Wiley, a The Gators, second 2017 World Series crown, ation of Private and Pa- Following the season, lege (Marshall, Texas) historically black college rochial Schools all-state Johnson earned TAPPS overall at National Junior eliminated SJC this season baseball program. All he specializing in liberal arts. College Athletic Asso- with an 11-0 win. nominations after help- first team all-state status, needed was a chance. The Wildcats compete ing lead the Pioneers and junior shortstop Jar- ciation’s Division World Chipola went on to win Delivering a ca- in the National Associa- Series in both 2016 and its second straight national to the 2018 Division II ed Chambers, who had reer-best in several of- state championship. a two-run single in the 2017, finished third this title, beating Walters State fensive categories and time around. 10-7 in the championship Kolby Johnson, a se- state final, was named to providing the team with nior left-hander and out- the TAPPS second team Following a 17-0 loss finale. solid defense behind to Walters State in sec- San Jacinto, which fin- fielder, was terrific this all-state accolades. the plate, Baumann was season as he helped the Additionally, Pio- ond-round action, San Ja- ished the 2018 season at named as a second team cinto fought its way back 49-17 overall, saw sopho- team win a second state neers’ junior catcher all-conference pick in crown. He was a fresh- Chad Allen was named into title contention, elim- more catcher Herbert Iser the Red River Athletic inating Monroe, N.Y. 11-1 named all-tournament. man on LSA’s 2015 state to the TAPPS all-state Conference. title team as well. honorable mention list. All in all, what a A University of Cen- For more on LSA’s state three-year-run it’s been tral Arkansas commit, title, see Page 6B. for Baumann, who was standout on the Long- DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 horns’ 2014 District 22- (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 12880 Beamer Rd. 6A title team. 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 Across from Memorial Hospital A catcher then as he Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK is now, Baumann joined 281-464-9000 the varsity program pri- All menu items available for delivery. or to that 2014 offseason and was essentially told Pizza, Pasta, Chicken, Shrimp & much more! he’d likely need to con- Above and at right, tribute on the fi eld else- a 2014 Dobie High $5 off with this coupon where to have regular School graduate, Tyler Cosmetic, Implants and playing time. 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He has at- 281-481-0056 TEXAS title with a magical 13-1 tended Wiley College, run. a National Association DIVE CENTER Now, Baumann, who of Intercollegiate Ath- 281-741-9949 www.txdivecenter.com has one season of eligi- letics institution since, bility remaining, is get- where he has now 364 FM 1959 Suite D, Houston, TX 77034 ting the job done at Wi- (two blocks from Ellington Feild) completed his junior ley. season. After the 2018 It hasn’t always been season, Baumann was the smoothest of paths, an all-conference sec- but Baumann has done ond team pick. nothing but keep work- Courtesy photo ing. SSun.-Thuun.-Thurss.. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1010 p.m.p.m. Fri.i. & SSat.at. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1111 pp.m..m. Strength, conditioning come to CB, Dobie June 11 Lunch Menu LLunchunch SpecialsSpecials $$55 OFFOFF ffromrom $$5.995.99 Monday - Friday There’s still time for Thursday, with a break students will train from 9 year varsity football head and his staff will have Buy one Entree at regular student-athletes in all July 2 through July 5. to 11 a.m. coach Guadalupe Florez first-year starters at quar- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. sports to get involved in All female participants The coaching staff will will lead the Wolverines terback, running back, price and get $5.00 off strength and conditioning will train from 7 to 9 a.m., work with athletes in the into preseason workouts receiver and several key second entree HHAPPYAPPY HHOUROUR workouts at Clear Brook as will incoming 10th weight room and outdoors Monday, Aug. 6. defensives spots. Sat. - Thur. only. Not valid with any 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Dobie high schools. through 12th-graders. on a rotating schedule. Florez inherits a Clear The Wolverine varsity other offer or discount. Limit 1 per We Can Cater Your Special Event! table. Dine in only after 4 p.m. Not FFREEREE MiniMini BuffetBuffet All participants must Incoming ninth-graders Cost is $65 for the camp Brook program that is team will open the regular valid with Lunch Specials. carry their own medical will work out from 8 to only, and $75 with camp retooling at several skill season Friday, Aug. 31, Expires 6-21-18 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. insurance as it is not pro- 10 a.m., while incoming T-shirt included. positions following a sol- against La Porte at Vet- vided. seventh and eighth-grade Looking ahead, first- id two-year run. Florez erans Stadium in League Daily Specials • Catering • Gift Cards Wolverines get to work City. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Party and Meeting Rooms Available at all Locations The Clear Brook High Dobie HS slate School strength and con- Sagemont-Beverly Hills LL The Longhorn coach- South Belt • 281-484-6888 League City • 281-334-2175 ditioning workouts will ing staff encourages both 12933 Gulf Freeway 2951 Marina Bay Dr. Ste. 150 USA KARATE run June 11 through July male and female athletes NASA • 281-557-3500 Stafford • 281-240-3060 19 each Monday through to participate in the volun- 1020 NASA ROAD 1 @ 45 12821 SOUTHWEST FRWY. SUMMER CAMP delivers its all-star rosters tary workouts, which will SIGN UP NOW! The regular season 15 tournament competi- play out over the course of Continued on Page 3B www.lashaciendasgrill.com JFD football completed and all-star tion. The vast majority this month and into July. $130 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES • KARATE TRAINING rosters finalized, it’s time of tournaments involving As of press time, District • FIELD TRIPS sets car wash for the Sagemont-Beverly the 9-year-old, 10-under, 15 officials had yet to re- rd • LASER TAG COME LEARN: The Dobie football pro- Hills Little League to test 11-under, major, junior veal tournament brackets. Celebrating Our 33 Year • IMAX • RESPECT gram will host its summer its skills in Texas District and senior divisions will Each of the age division Our Burgers are the Original • PUTT-PUTT • FOCUS car wash fundraiser Satur- tournaments will be of the • BOWLING • CONFIDENCE • SKATING day, June 9, at the Snow- double-elimination for- “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. • DISCIPLINE SBHLL 10-U All-Stars mat, meaning each of the • MOVIES • AND MORE ie’s Shaved Ice location in Now Open Sundays & Serving • WILD LIFE ZOO the Foodtown parking lot respective teams will play • FROZEN TREATS at Beamer and Scarsdale. a minimum of two games Breakfast Daily • & MUCH MORE Abner De Anda (Rays) The event will run from in each bracket. Kids eat Free on Sunday with the purchase of an adult meal Call USA KARATE for details 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players Cesar Garcia (Dodgers) District 15 also includes 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY (Behind Sonic) are selling car wash tick- David Garza (Tigers) Pearland East, Pearland ENTIRE MENU SERVED ALL DAY 281-484-9006 ets at $5 per vehicle. Other West, Friendswood, OFA, donations are appreciated. Dominic Lara (Rays) East End and others de- pending on the age brack- Brown Bag Special Evan Amezcua (Braves) et. The respective District Jaiden Torres (Tigers) 15 tournament winners will advance to sectional, 2 Hamburger, Jayson Rivera (Dodgers) then regional and national competition. 2 Fries $9.99 Jordan Hernandez (Dodgers) The SBHLL had a great Josiah Perez (Astros) deal of sectional and re- Mon. – Sat. 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. – 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. gional tournament success 281-481-1491 10606 Fuqua Julian Salinas (Astros) Continued on Page 3B Nicholas Sepulveda (Dodgers) Noah Villareal (Cardinals) 281-484-5945 Nolen Thomas (Dodgers) ISLAND BREEZE CAR WASH Manager – Daniel Hernandez LUBE • SERVICE Grand Opening REPAIR • CARWASH Sat. June 9th. 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Not valid with any other offer or discount. Expires 6/17/18. Car Wash Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018 Former South Belt resident to play collegiately Houston Defenders 15-16-year-old hoops win MDC

Former longtime South Belt resident Alex Muniz West High School program, Muniz, a left-hand- (seated center) is set to continue his education and ed pitcher and fi rst baseman, set a school record baseball career at Lyon College in Batesville, Ark., with 17 strikeouts in a game. He plans to major after inking a letter of intent with the Scots. Muniz in business at Lyon College. Those with Muniz at attended Frazier Elementary and Melillo Middle the signing included, left to right, (seated) Randall The Houston Defenders age 15-16/10th grade select basket- School), (back row) Darion Ramos (Pasadena Memorial High School, playing seven years in the Sagemont-Bev- Smith (stepfather), Amy Smith (mother), (stand- ball team captured fi rst place at the Memorial Day Classic, School), coach Mike Rogers, Marquice Scott (Dobie High School), erly Hills Little League before the family relocated ing) Gavin Smith (brother) and Kali Muniz (sis- defeating a talented Shadow Creek Shooting Stars team 50- Colin Murphy (Dobie High School), Jeff First (Clear Lake High to Magnolia. A four-year member of the Magnolia ter). Submitted photo 47 in the championship game. Members of the team include, School), Robby Clary (Clear Lake High School), DeMarcus Car- left to right, (front row) Michael Moran (Friendswood High athers (Dobie High School) and Jalen Lendsey (Career and Tech- School), Shannon Hayes (Dobie High School), Tomas Garcia nical High School.) Summer sports camps, clinics, misc. (Dobie High School), Hayden McDaniel (Brazosport High Submitted photo Thompson sets summer camp series LSA boys’ soccer honored by VYPE Network The Thompson Intermediate coaching staff has scheduled a variety of camps and fi tness activities aimed at keeping fi rst-year and returning Lion athletes active this summer. Par- ents must provide medical insurance coverage as the Pasadena ISD does not do so for these types of events. Boot Camp – Available in three different 9 to 11 a.m. sessions, the Lions’ boot camp for boys and girls will include strength training, agility drills, tire work, stair climbing, ladder work, weight training, conditioning and more. The sessions are June 11-14, June 18-21 and June 25-July 28. Registration is $25 cash only per session ($25 for one session, $75 for all).

Soccer Camp – The Lions’ July 9-12 soccer camp for boys and girls will include training in all phases of the game, including offensive and defensive alignments, conditioning, goal- keeping, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Basketball Camp – The Lions’ July 16-19 basketball camp for boys and girls will include training in all phases of the game, including offensive and defensive alignments, condition- ing, passing, dribbling, rebounding, shooting, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Volleyball Camp – The Lady Lions’ July 31-Aug. 3 volleyball camp for girls will include training in all phases of the game, including offensive and defensive alignments, condition- ing, passing, hitting, serving, blocking, etc. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m.

Strength/Conditioning Camp – The Lions’ July 23-26 strength and conditioning camp for boys and girls will include strength training, agility drills, tire work, stair climbing, ladder work, weight training, conditioning and more. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours are 9 to 11 a.m. Lutheran South Academy’s boys’ soccer team was honored as Football Camp – The Lions’ July 30-Aug. 2 football camp will include strength training as the Private School Soccer team of the year at a dinner host- the 2017-2018 Texas Association of Private and Parochial ed by VYPE Sports Network. LSA junior Kyle Dagley was Schools Division II state championship. Those representing well as drills in all phases of the game, including passing, receiving, ball carrying, tackling, recognized as the Private School Soccer Player of the Year, the program at the Vype dinner included, left to right, Char- defensive secondary work and more. Registration is $25 cash only per student. Camp hours and Pioneer head coach Nate Hagge was honored as the Pri- lie Beck, Blake Baggott, Jacob Freeborn, Dagley and Hagge. are 9 to 11 a.m. vate School Men’s Soccer Coach of the Year. The team won Submitted photo

Aug. 10 – All football players, including incoming seventh-grade students, will pick up their football practice gear and pay a one-time $65 participation fee. All volleyball players, Baumann still competing at Wiley including incoming seventh-grade students, will pick up their practice gear and pay a one- Continued from Page 1B third year at Wiley as time $45 participation fee. Eighth-grade pickup time is 10 a.m. to noon, with seventh-grade delivering far and away head coach and fi fth over- his best offensive season. all, Biggs certainly knows pickup time to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. Baumann credited work what his junior backstop in the batting cages with brings to the fi eld. former Pearland High “Tyler is a very hard Clear Brook youth girls’ basketball camp School baseball standout worker that likes to carry Clear Brook varsity girls’ basketball coach Garrett Hilton and his staff will host the Clear Jacob Barfi eld for lending the team on his back. He a hand. understands the game and Brook Lady Wolverine basketball camp for incoming fi fth- through ninth-graders as of the As a sophomore, Bau- he puts in a lot of work 2018-2019 school year. The camp will be held June 11-14 at Clear Brook High School. mann caught a career-high outside of practice to reach Enrollment fee is $100. Walk-up registration is also $100. The camp is available only to 39 games but hit just .213. his goals. He is a leader on He had just eight hits for and off the fi eld.” Clear Creek Independent School District students. Families are also required to provide extra bases. Baumann still has one participants’ medical insurance. For more information, call Hilton at 817-504-4866 or di- “He just changed some season remaining with rect email to him at [email protected]. things with my stance, Wiley as he also works and my swing really came to complete his degree in around,” Baumann said. physical education. He’s “Luckily I was able to working this summer as an Dobie youth boys’ basketball camp carry that through into intern with a local sports the season and then pret- performance group, and Dobie varsity boys’ basketball coach Kevin Cross and his staff will host the Longhorns’ ty much through the entire clearly looks to stay in- annual basketball camp for incoming fi fth- through ninth-graders as of the 2018-2019 season. volved in sports as long as “I really don’t know possible. school year. The camp will be held July 9-12 at Dobie High School. Enrollment fee is $50 how to describe it. In base- “As anybody does play- and includes a camp T-shirt. The preferred registration web address is at http://pasadenaisd. ball, you just have to trust ing this game, I want to let revtrak.net. Families are also required to provide participants’ medical insurance as the Pas- the process and believe baseball take me as far as that what you are doing is possible,” Baumann said. adena ISD does not provide such coverage for these types of events. working.” “You never want to quit In earning second-team playing as a player. all conference status, Bau- “I would have loved to mann hit .336 with 13 ex- have been a fi rst-team all Dobie High School volleyball camps tra-base hits, including six conference pick this year, Dobie varsity volleyball head coach Dawn Sexton and her staff will host the Lady Long- homers overall. so maybe I can close it out Between his freshman with a bang in 2019. You horns’ 2018 volleyball camps for incoming fi fth- through 12th-graders as of the 2018-2019 and sophomore seasons, just have to keep grinding school year. Fifth- and sixth-grade students are invited to attend July 17-19 from 9 to 11 Baumann drove in 19 day after day.” a.m. Cost is $40 per student, cash only. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are invited to runs. This season alone, he So Baumann is one of drove in 21. the few 2014 Dobie base- attend July 17-19 from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $45, cash only. Sexton will then host 10th Wiley College head ball grads who is still play- through 12th-grade students July 24-26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $45, cash only. In- coach Kendrick Biggs has ing the game heading into coming freshmen will attend from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $40, cash only. Families are also watched Baumann devel- 2019. All he wanted was Dobie graduate Tyler Baumann (8) enjoyed a breakout campaign this season op within the Wildcats’ the chance to show what for the Wiley College Wildcats, hitting .365 in Red River Athletic Conference required to provide participants’ medical insurance as the Pasadena ISD does not provide program since his arrival he could do over an ex- play smacking fi ve home runs and driving in 18 runs during conference play en such coverage for these types of events. for the 2014-2015 year. tended period, and the re- route to RRAC second team All-Conference status. A three-year starter for the Having completed his sults have been great. Wildcats, Baumann will play his fi nal season in 2019. Thursday, June 7, 2018, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Local high schoolers SBAST Sharks recognize second swimmers of the week offered conditioning Continued from Page 1B 7 p.m. High school-aged be held each Monday athletes are encouraged through Thursday begin- to attend the morning ning June 11. Those dates sessions, while those in include June 11-14, June intermediate school and 18-21, June 25-28, July younger are encouraged 9-12, July 16-19 and July to attend from 5 to 7 p.m. 23-26. There is no cost to partic- The sessions include 9 ipate in the workouts at to 11 a.m. as well as 5 to Dobie. SBHLL all-stars named Continued from Page 1B in recent years. But this is in the 1980s and 1990s, a new summer all-star sea- with Pearland Little son, and SBHLL is ready League assuming control for change. SBHLL Senior All-Stars Anthony Perrett (Angels) Armando Alanis (Yankees) Drake Escobedo (Astros) Isaiah Garcia (Reds) Ray Garcia (Yankees) David Gay (Angels) Age group 8-under: Giselle Rodriguez Age group 11-12: David Briggs – Cameron Chu Age group 9-10: Kiara Coke – Steven Ehrahem Christian Hernandez (Angels) Ethan Hughes (Astros) Ricardo Lopez (Yankees) Ten San Jacinto women’s hoopsters ink letters of intent Gavin McMurry (Yankees) By Amanda Fenwick Princess Clemons will Wheatley High School led the Silsbee High School the University of Texas – El Victoria Blankenship is coach led her team to a Christian Medina (Reds) SJC Marketing transfer to Marshall Univer- the team in scoring at 17 graduate averaged 2.4 Paso. The Pfl ugerville High headed North to NCAA DII school-best 25 wins, the Ten San Jacinto College sity. points per game, a mark that points and 1.3 rebounds per School graduate was third Oklahoma Baptist Univer- team’s second straight ap- Nathan Medina (Reds) women’s basketball stu- The sophomore from was 45th in the nation. She game. on the team in scoring at sity. pearance at the NJCAA na- dent-athletes have signed Chester, Pennsylvania was second on the team in Freshman Erin Brum- 13 points per game and was The sophomore out of tional tournament, and the Max Montes (Reds) National Letters of Intent (Bonner Prendergast Cath- assists per game at 4.3 and ley will transfer to National the team’s leading rebound- North Shore High School/ school’s fi rst-ever NJCAA Myles Washington (Yankees) to continue their education olic High School) averaged was second in the coun- Junior College Athletic As- er with a mark of 8.8 per Tyler Junior College) was tournament victory. and basketball careers at 9.1 points and 3.0 assists try in total minutes played sociation’s Temple College game. fourth on the team in scor- In addition, the squad was Manager – Ruben Gonzalez colleges and universities per game. (1,179). for her sophomore season. Her 307 total rebounds ing at 9.2 points per game honored with the NJCAA throughout the country. She was the team’s lead- Maddison Glass, a soph- The Fort Worth na- ranked her 16th in the na- and averaged 6.9 caroms Alberta Lee Cox Sportsman- Sophomore Alexus Jones ing shooter from long range omore out of Fort Bend tive (Parker-Tarrant High tion. Bryant was an all-con- per game. ship Award. The award is SBHLL Junior All-Stars (Aledo High School) will at 38.4 percent and was Hightower High School by School) saw limited action ference and all-Region XIV In the program’s fi nal voted on by the NJCAA na- continue her basketball ca- named to the Region XIV way of New Mexico Junior in fi ve games last season, selection this season. season, San Jacinto College tional tournament staff and reer and education at Texas all-tournament team. College is also headed to averaging a rebound per She will join former San won the Region XIV tour- referees. Matthew Arnesen (Reds) A&M University – Com- National powerhouse Texas A&M University – game. Jac women’s basketball nament for the fi rst time It is presented in honor of merce, a National Colle- from the Big XII Confer- Commerce. Carrington Small is head coaches Michael Ma- in school history and ad- Albert Lee Cox who was the Gabriel Barbosa Jr. (Reds) giate Athletic Association ence, Texas Tech Univer- Glass was the team’s as- headed to Northwest Okla- drid and Kayla Weaver in vanced to the NJCAA na- fi rst woman to coach a Unit- ed States Olympic team sport Keelan Brannon (Reds) DII institution. sity, has signed Eryka Sid- sist leader at 4.5 per game homa State University, an El Paso, where they are as- tional tournament for the and the fi rst woman to coach Jones was second on ney, this year’s Region XIV and led the team in steals NCAA DII school. sistant coaches on the Min- second consecutive season. a United States women’s bas- Anthony Cardenas (Angels) the team in scoring at 13.1 Tournament Most Valuable per game (1.9). She also av- Small, who is from Okla- ers’ staff. The sophomore class ketball team on foreign soil. Rogelio Gonzalez (Yankees) points per game and led the Player and a two-time Na- eraged 6.7 points per game. homa City, Oklahoma, av- Freshman Shala Robin- was the winningest class It is presented every year team in free throw shooting tional Junior College Ath- Freshman Symone Car- eraged 3.2 points and 2.4 son (Moore High School/ in school history with 50 to the team that has shown Ethan Hernandez (Angels) at 76.2 percent. She was an letic Association All-Amer- menar will continue her rebounds per game this sea- Okla.) will continue her wins. exemplary and outstand- all-conference honorable ican honorable mention basketball career at Paul son. basketball career and ed- Weaver was recognized ing sportsmanship skills Jonathan Hernandez (Angels) mention selection this sea- pick. Quinn College. Sophomore Alexis Bry- ucation at Collin County as the District L Coach of throughout the championship Dylan Medina (Angels) son. The sophomore from In 17 games last season, ant will play next season at College. the Year. The rookie head tournament Gabriel Padua (Reds) Diego Saenz (Yankees) Anthony Sanchez (Angels) Santos Sanchez (Astros) Nicholas Trevino (Astros) Manager – C.J. Hernandez SBHLL Major All-Stars Jorge Arredondo (Twins) Jaylon Broussard (Pirates) Julio Cantu II (Pirates) Nicholas Cardenas (Astros) River Carroll (Astros) Adrian Cazares (Dodgers) Andrew De Leon (Astros) Abiel Gonzalez (Pirates) Joshua Gonzalez (Pirates) Daniel Rodriguez Jr. (Pirates) Dylan Rodriguez (Dodgers) Juan Salinas (Pirates) Ten players from the San Jacinto College women’s basketball program will continue their merce), Symone Carmenar (Paul Quinn), Erin Brumley (Temple College), Carrington education and playing careers at other institutions across the country after signing letters Small (Northwest Oklahoma State), Shala Robinson (Collin County) and Victoria Blan- Anthony Zavala (Angels) of intent following the completion of the 2017-2018 campaign. Those players include, left kenship (Oklahoma Baptist). The 2017-20118 SJC squad won the Region XIV postseason to right, Alexus Jones (Texas A&M – Commerce), Princess Clemons (Marshall), Alexis tournament, advanced to nationals for the second straight season and secured the college’s Manager – Andrew Rodriguez Bryant (Texas-El Paso), Eryka Sidney (Texas Tech), Maddison Glass (Texas A&M – Com- fi rst-ever postseason win. CALENDAR

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- 8 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 11 7 a.m. tor at [email protected] for details. Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 10 a.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Noon on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281-484-9243. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Street, Deer Park. Enter through back of church. Call room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. 12005 County Rd. 39, Pearland. For details, call 713- 1 p.m. 409-454-5720 for details, or drop in. 10 a.m. 856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 10 a.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and 7 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, club at 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochs open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. Call 713- com for details. 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email the direc- [email protected] for details. 856-1611. 2 p.m. tor at [email protected] for details. Noon 8 p.m. Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a 11:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meets at CrossRoads loved one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call UMC Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. and Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist 12:30 p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship 713-856-1611. Family members and friends of problem drinkers/ Church 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. For details, call Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through AT YOUR 7 p.m. addicts share, learn Al-Anon principles, that they are 281-487-8787. Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open not alone, and discover choices available. For details, Scleroderma Support Group – Do you know someone Noon FINGERTIPS meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, call 281-484-9243. with scleroderma? Join a support group on the second Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Northeast Group, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call call 713-856-1611. 7:30 a.m. Hospital in Humble. Bring a friend. Call Jacob Davila at 713-856-1611. READ 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, 281-706-6232, or email [email protected]. 3:15 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets Saturdays, 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and THE Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, Cornell Conference Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, speech therapy for adults with Parkinson’s, 3:15 to 4:45 Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For room. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. Sundays, 5:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Life Church, 9900 p.m., Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical CLASSIFIEDS details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. 10 a.m. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org. and you’re guaranteed 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, RSVP for child care. 6 p.m. a spin around the world The Bay Area Writers’ League – Meets the first and open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For informa- 7 p.m. Scrabble Club #511 – Meets Monday at IHOP, 11222 of buying and selling... third Thursdays monthly to improve writing skills, Barnes tion, call 713-856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA Fuqua. Come, improve crossword playing skills. Call and Noble, 1029 W. Bay Area Blvd., 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For 281-488-2923 for details. jobs and homes, Newcomers welcome. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For details, call 713-856-1611. CrossRoads UMC – Mercy Hearts meets on the sec- choice business FRIDAY, JUNE 8 women affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meets ond and fourth Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., at CrossRoads opportunities and 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., St. UMC located at 10030 Scarsdale. The focus of the new sometimes just a friend... AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday Pasadena, Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281- Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta St. For Mercy Hearts is support for families of inmates and through Friday, 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 487-8787, or drop in. details, call 713-306-4366 or 713-480-4166. ex-offenders. The program will provide a complimentary 281-481-5656 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference 1 p.m. 8 p.m. meal, group Bible study and discussion. Child care is room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or just drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads provided. This is a confi dential ministry and information South Belt-Ellington 10 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at UMC on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 will be treated accordingly. For details, contact C. Leader Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 281-480-1911 or email the director at jpochsner@aol. p.m., 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281- Talbot at 281-245-7072 or [email protected]. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, com for details. 484-9243. Continued on Page 4B 11555 Beamer Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018

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and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one Continued from Page 3B WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- MONDAY, JUNE 11 7 a.m. 6 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing Mended Hearts Cardiac Support Group – A national organization dedi- First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in cated to inspiring hope in heart patients and families meets the second Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Monday at the Clear Lake Heart Towers auditorium, 495 Medical Center 9:30 a.m. Blvd., Webster. A free meal begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a speaker. For Young at Heart Senior Club – Meets the second and fourth week information, call 281-538-4648. monthly (Nov./Dec. meet second week only) at Covenant United 6 p.m. Methodist Church, 7900 Fuqua. Lots of activities, trips, etc. Call Jan Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Monday at St. Okumura at 832-298-9480 for details. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway, Pearland. Use door near 10 a.m. Support Leader Advertisers recycling bins. For details, call 713-865-3668 or visit www.oahouston.org. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, Wednesday and 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 or email the director at [email protected] for details. p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For details, call 713-856-1611. Noon Sagemont Civic Club – Meetings are held the second Monday, 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, Sagemont Park Recreation Center, 11507 Hughes Rd. 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. Looking 7:30 p.m. 1 - 3:30 p.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader Congregation Shaar Hashalom – Israeli Folk Dancing on Monday, 7:30 Hometown Heroes Park – has free Hump Day Dance to practice to sell – 9:30 p.m., 16020 El Camino Real, 77062. $4/session or $35/10 sessions ballroom dance (not formal lessons) 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1001 for CSH members and $5/session or $45/10 sessions for nonmembers. E. League City Pkwy. League City nonresidents must purchase activ- Leader Reader Ads Deadline: or lease Everyone is welcome. For information, contact 281-488-5861 or csh@ ity card (see Tuesday 12:30 p.m. dance for details). Help is available shaarhashalom.org. to assist learning dance moves. For details, call Neva Schroder Personal: Noon Tuesday your home? 7:30 p.m. at 417-838-2204. 25 Words - $8 • 3 Weeks $21 Ads Are Not Taken Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Saint Luke’s Group, 12 Step Recovery, 7 p.m. Let us open meeting Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Education Bldg., 11011 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, Business: Over The Phone Hall Rd., 77089. For details, call Russell at 832-483-6715. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! 7 a.m. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention – Call 281-286-2525 no changes, no refunds AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., (24-hour crisis hotline) for confidential domestic violence/sexual Place an First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in abuse support group for women. Visit www.bayareaturningpoint.org Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. for information. ______ad in the 9:30 a.m. Bay Area New Democrats – Meet at the Clear Lake Court House at CCART – The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers meets the 1020 W. NASA Pkwy., Suite 204. For information, visit www.bayare South second Tuesday, monthly, Sept.-May, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bay Area anewdemocrats.org. ______Community Center, 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook near Landolt 8 p.m. Belt- Pavilion. Texas retired school employees from surrounding school Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on ______Ellington districts welcome. Annual dues are $35. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 10030 Scarsdale 9:30 a.m. Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. Leader's Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, THURSDAY, JUNE 14 ______a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office and an old-time kitchen. Tuesday 7 a.m. weekly through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., details, call 713-472-0565. First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, in Real Estate 10 a.m. Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for details, or drop in. section! Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 9:30 a.m. Make checks payable to: a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – Second Thursday of the 10:30 a.m. month, 9:30 a.m., Praise Chapel, 18516 Hwy. 3 in Webster. The pub- 11555 Tri-County Republican Women – General meetings are held the lic is welcome and encouraged to bring others. For details, call 281- South Belt-Ellington Leader second Tuesday, except June and July, Golfcrest Country Club, 2509 910-1971. Beamer Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch available for $15. Exact cash or a 10 a.m. 11555 Beamer Road, Houston, TX 77089 check requested. For reservations, call Susan Hooper at 832-723- Fun Bunch – for senior citizens, ages 55 and older, meets the second 281- 7671. Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber Noon of Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call Ronn Canon at After Hours: Use mail slot in 481-5656 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, 281-610-8999 or the chamber at 281-481-5516. front of building facing Beamer. 281-481-5656 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. 10 a.m. Rotary Club of Pearland – Meets Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m., Golfcrest Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Thursday, 10 Country Club, 2509 Country Club Dr., Pearland. Lunch is $15. Variety a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at 281-480-1911 or email of interesting speakers. For details, call 281-900-7257 or email nalix@ at [email protected] for details. texascitizensbank.com. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s Hometown Heroes Park – has free dance “lessons” Tuesdays following Association-South meets the second Thursday, Spring Creek Need Help Finding Your the senior luncheon taught by 35-year dance area instructors Lewis and Barbeque, 9005 Broadway (FM-518), Pearland. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. Betty Whistler at Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Pkwy. For to 1 p.m. ($20). Includes networking with professional business questions regarding lessons, call 832-517-5833. League City Parks Dept. women and guest speaker. Women of all ages/occupations invited. requires an activity card for all participation of activities. Seniors (age 55 Bring business cards. Reservations appreciated. Visit www.seen- Dream Home? and older) get a free “full activity card.” Nonresident seniors pay $25 a year abwa.org. for this full activity card. If under age 55, there is a “special limited to ball- Noon room activity card” (residents pay $25/ year, nonresidents pay $37.50) to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group, noon, enjoy “daytime” ballroom activities. Saturday night ballroom dances 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For details, call 713-856-1611. require a door fee to cover expenses. For questions about the activity card, 6:30 p.m. call the park offi ce at 281-554-1180. Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets monthly on the second 1:30 p.m. Thursday (except December, June and July) at the Pearland Church of Let the Leader TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – #1530 meets at the Sagemont Christ Annex, 2217 N. Grand Blvd., Pearland. For details, call Gary at 281- Park Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For informa- 993-8335. tion, call Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Congregation Shaar Hashalom’s – Rabbi Stuart Federow hosts free Classifi eds Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea discussions on Judaism and religion in general, open to the public, sec- Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at drglandorf@ ond Thursdays, at Victor’s, 1425 NASA Pkwy., (next to “space” McDon- sbcglobal.net or call 281-488-6318. ald’s). This is the conservative synagogue in the Bay Area. For details, 7 p.m. contact the offi ce at 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. Be Your Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, open meeting, 7 p.m. 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 Church-youth bldg. For information, call 713-856-1611. p.m., 2930 E. 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Page 6 Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 7, 2018 SBAST Sharks Swimmers/Week Lutheran South baseball relishes second state title Exceptional Attitude/Attendance That’s two state cham- the 2018 season with San won the state title game kees and Houston Astros and down to start the sea- deserve the credit. Our pionships in four seasons Jacinto College. as a freshman, and other star Andy Pettitte has also son offensively,” LSA motto this season was to for the Lutheran South But this 2018 team fea- young and inexperienced been known to assist the head coach Aaron Schnei- be ‘relentless,’ and I think Academy baseball pro- tured just four seniors. players contributed. For pitching staff at Second der said. we were. It’s just a proud gram after a 7-3 win over Johnson will play next instance, Jared Chambers, Baptist. “We shortened up some moment to stand up there Brook Hill last month. season at Central Ar- who delivered a huge two- LSA, for its part, will things at the plate, and he with the trophy. Two teams, and two very kansas, with left-hand- run single in the state title just continue doing what really took that and ran “We faced some very different paths to a crown. ed pitcher and outfi eld- game, will return for his it does. While there are with it. On the mound, he good lineups, and I do be- State semifi nal hero er Christian Doxakis has senior season at shortstop. sometimes accusations of pitched like a senior leader lieve that teams like Sec- Kolby Johnson was a signed with Brookhaven Can the Pioneers re- recruiting happening at and was really a catalyst to ond Baptist had deeper freshman pitcher on that College. peat? Well, Second Bap- places such as LSA and help us win. pitching staffs. At the end 2015 team, LSA also fea- Evan McDonald is tist, the program who Second Baptist, the fact “Second Baptist has of the day, we got it done.” tured right-hander Paul headed to St. Mary’s Uni- topped LSA twice in the is there were less than 30 been a little bit of a thorn And so, perhaps even Salazar, who was eventu- versity, and Schneider ex- regular season but then players in the Pioneer pro- in our side these last few if quietly and with little ally drafted by the St. Lou- pects the fourth Pioneer gave it back in the region- gram this season. years, but we found a way fanfare, Lutheran South is Cardinals. senior, Owen Hill, to play al fi nal, features a deeper Johnson was as good to get it done this season. Academy has built noth- Trent Franson and Evan collegiately as well. roster and is headed by as any player at any level “At state, we used two ing less than a standout McDonald, older brother Other than those four former Houston Astros down the stretch, especial- pitchers and gave up a to- program. to LSA’s Ethan McDon- seniors, though, the Pio- great Lance Berkman and ly as the Pioneers reeled tal of three hits. With a school-record of ald, were also among the neers succeeded with quite head coach. off seven straight wins in “That’s certainly not 31 victories, the Pioneers players to compete col- a bit of youth in play. Deer Park native and claiming the state crown. the way we expected it to now have other goals in legiately. Franson played This season, Harrison former New York Yan- “Colby was a little up go for us. But the guys mind to chase.

Age group 8-under: Sophia Truong – Arlo Montoya

The Lutheran South Academy baseball program captured the Texas Associa- (back row) assistant coach Caleb Taylor, assistant coach A.J. Bettcher, Hen- tion of Private and Parochial Schools Class 4A Division II state championship ry Hill, Nelson Klein, Daniel Carmona, Owen Hill, Beau Psencik, Christian with a 7-3 victory over Brook Hill last month at Crosby High School. Members Doxakis, Christian Melillo, Erik Camacho, Wesley McGrady, Sammy Sobotik, of the team are, left to right, (front row) Easton Bettcher, Sully Sowers, Kolby Kevin Roebelen, Chad Allen, Luke Harrison, head coach Aaron Schneider and Johnson, Evan Buisson, Easton Brenner, Ethan McDonald, Jared Chambers, assistant coach Tom DelaGarza.

Age group 9 to 10: Anthony Dinh – Chloe Le

Age group 11 to 12: Katie Luong – Ishmael Shafi

Age group 13 to 18: Sophia Martinez – Ethan Nguyen