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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, January 28, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 40, No. 51 Financial aid help at Dobie Dobie High School will hold a financial aid program on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. in the PISD graduation rate nears 90 percent cafeteria for Dobie students and parents. The program will address the process for seniors to The Pasadena Independent School District’s “We are proud of our students’ performance,” CTHS provides students with an opportunity members and community volunteers visit the apply for financial aid (Free Application for graduation rate jumped above the 89 percent said DeeAnn Powell, PISD’s acting superinten- to graduate with a diploma, earn college credits homes of high school students who have not re- Federal Student Aid or FAFSA) for college in mark during the 2014-15 school year – exceed- dent of schools. “While we know there is room and gain professional certifi cation or a license enrolled in school to encourage them to return. the fall of 2016. Junior parents are welcome to ing the state average by 1.1 percent – according to improve, these results show how their hard in high-demand areas, such as pre-engineering, The Community School allows students – attend to learn more about the process for a to new data released last month by the Texas work has already started paying off.” robotics, nursing, veterinary technology, auto- those 18 years and older who are a few credits future senior student. Education Agency. Powell will assume the duties of superinten- motive collision, welding, cosmetology, culinary shy of graduating – an opportunity to earn a The graduation rate hike, which showed a dent on Feb. 1. arts and other fi elds. diploma. Tegeler Career Center offers smaller Last day to register to vote jump from 88.9 percent the previous year to 89.4 Another bright spot for PISD was a 6.4 per- Offi cials say the continued improvement class sizes so students receive more one-on-one Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector during the new ratings period, was part of the lat- cent increase in students taking advance place- in the graduation and dropout rates can be at- instruction with teachers. Mike Sullivan reminds citizens that the last est Texas Academic Performance Report of pub- ment or college courses as part of the Pasadena tributed to, in part, programs like the Walk for PISD schools also offer computer-assisted in- day to register to vote for the 2016 Primary lic schools. Early College High School. Success and alternative courses available at the struction for credit recovery and initial credit for Election is Feb. 1, 2016. If a registered voter PISD’s dropout rate showed a signifi cant de- The PECHS program allows freshmen to en- district’s Community School and Tegeler Career those falling behind. has moved within Harris County or has crease, from 1.8 percent to 1.4 percent. The state roll in classes through San Jacinto College. This Center. To view the full report, visit https://rptsvr1. changed his or her name, voter registration dropout average is 2.2 percent. gives students the opportunity to earn an associ- During the Walk for Success, district staff tea.texas.gov/perfreport/tapr/2015/index.html. information can be updated by visiting www. State of Texas Assessments of Academic ate degree at the same time they earn their high hctax.net and clicking on the Name/Address Readiness (STAAR) testing results showed pass- school diploma. Change button under the Voter Registration ing percentages of PISD students improved or re- College and career readiness among PISD stu- Locke to fill El Franco Lee’s seat mained steady in nearly every subject. Although dents is 10.4 percent above the state average this tab. For more information, email voters@ Harris County Judge Ed Emmett announced who understands the workings of Harris County hctx.net or call 713-274-8200. falling short of state averages in some subjects, year, the data showed. School offi cials credit, the district received an overall rating of having among other things, the opening of the Lewis Friday, Jan. 22, that he had appointed former government. Gene Locke meets both criteria met the state performance standard. Career and Technical High School. Houston city attorney Gene L. Locke to fi nish very well.” Dobie to present Annie the late El Franco Lee’s term as Precinct 1 Harris Contrary to other media reports that said he The Dobie High School Fine Arts Depart- County commissioner. had no intentions of running for the position ment will present the heart-warming musical, Locke, 68, is a partner at the Andrews Kurth once the current term expires, Locke told the Annie, Thursday, Feb. 4, through Saturday, Powell begins new PISD role law fi rm and a former Houston mayoral candi- Leader he may seek the offi ce should a quali- Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are date. He will serve as commissioner for Precinct 1 fi ed candidate not emerge or if the party was in $10 for all seating, and may be purchased at through Dec. 31. He replaces Lee, who died unex- disagreement. Dwight Boykins, who is running the door. For ticket information, call 713-740- pectedly Jan. 3 after more than 30 years in offi ce. unopposed for his second term as a City Coun- 0370, ext. 04173. A longtime friend and counsel to Lee, Locke cil member representing the South Belt area, has has a long history of activism and public service, expressed his desire to run for the position. Other including stints as city attorney from 1995-1998, offi cials seeking the position include Rep. Sheila Knights sell spaghetti general counsel to the Harris County-Houston Jackson Lee, state Sen. Rodney Ellis and City Knights of Columbus Council 9201 will Sports Authority and special counsel to the Met- Council members Jerry Davis, Larry Green and sponsor a fundraising spaghetti dinner on ropolitan Transit Authority. He also represented C.O. Bradford. Friday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the St. Commissioners Court during the court’s most re- Locke further told the Leader he plans to con- Luke Catholic Church Social Hall, located at cent redistricting efforts. tinue Lee’s work in the South Belt community, 11011 Hall Road. Emmett said he had two main criteria in se- beginning with the new water park to be located The menu will include all-you-can-eat spa- lecting a new commissioner. at El Franco Lee Park, which is expected to go ghetti covered with original KC 9201 Pasta “My fi rst goal has been to fi nd a person who out for bid next month. Sauce, two made-from-scratch Italian meat- knew Commissioner Lee and his family so that “This precinct belongs to El Franco Lee,” balls, garden salad with Italian dressing, El Franco’s priorities would be continued,” Em- Locke said. “And anything I do for the next 11 French bread, and iced tea or lemonade. The mett said. “Secondly, I hoped to fi nd someone months belongs to his legacy.” cost is $7 eat in or take out. For children under 12, the cost is $3, eat in only. LSA Open House Jan. 31 Mayor Turner to visit chamber Lutheran South Academy will host an open Newly elected Houston Mayor Sylvester The chamber member of the year and volun- house for prospective families on Sunday, Jan. Turner will be the featured guest at the South teer of the year will also be recognized at the 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. Parents can take a tour of Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce’s 31st an- event. the facilities, meet the faculty and have the DeeAnn Powell will begin her role as superintendent for the Pasadena Independent School nual installation banquet Thursday, March 3, at Individual tickets are $50 each. Sponsorships opportunity to see first-hand what Lutheran District on Monday, Feb. 1. This marks the fi rst time a female has held the position. Powell the Palms Events Center, 15301 Gulf Freeway at opportunities range from $650 to $1,000. South is all about. has served the district as a history teacher, peer facilitator, assistant principal, principal, Dixie Farm Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information or to purchase tick- LSA is located at 12555 Ryewater Drive, associate superintendent and, most recently, deputy superintendent. The 2016 chamber president and board mem- ets, contact chamber Executive Director Sherry near I-45 and Dixie Farm Road. For more Photo submitted bers will be offi cially sworn into offi ce at the Trainer at 281-481-5516 or info@southbelt information, contact Lee Ann Kerr, director of event. chamber.com. admissions, at 281-617-5619 or at leeann. [email protected]. Dobie baseball sells BBQ Powell takes reins as Pasadena ISD superintendent The Dobie baseball program will host a DeeAnn Durrett was a competitive kid, a She knows all too well the competition – and “She’s refl ective and proactive and her purpose is PISD Board of Trustees and has served as acting fundraising barbecue and scrimmage game source of high energy from her days as an ele- the challenges – are just beginning. to create systems that are replicable. Best of all, superintendent since Dec. 8. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the school’s varsity base- mentary student in Pasadena Independent School “I want Pasadena ISD to be the best school she has a heart of gold for students.” Powell will make history the moment she ball fi eld on campus (also inside El Franco Lee District, on through Queens Intermediate, then district,” she said. “One that is recognized for Powell says she never envisioned, early in her takes the reins. She’ll become the fi rst female su- Park). Booster club members will offer double Pasadena High School. having the best educators, the best students, the career as an educator, that she might one day rise perintendent in the history of PISD and the fi rst meat combination plates including chicken, Memories of time spent on the playgrounds best programs, the best initiatives and the best to such a level of responsibility. In fact, she once graduate of the district to hold the position. sausage, rice, beans, bread slice and soft drink and basketball courts around Pasadena, recollec- classroom instruction in the state.” doubted she would make it to her second year of After serving the past two years as a PISD or water for $10 each. tions of those fl ashes of competitive spirit, come Rhonda Parmer, an associate superintendent teaching. deputy superintendent, she’ll now supervise op- All Dobie players are currently offering easily to her now. for campus development in the district, says That career began in 1991 when she joined the erations of the district’s 66 campuses and oversee presale meal tickets. The Feb. 6 event will run Now, she’s known to the community as Dr. she’s confi dent that Powell will lead PISD to Jackson Intermediate staff as a history teacher. educational opportunities for more than 56,000 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with presale meals DeeAnn Powell. And on Feb. 1, she’ll assume those goals. “One year in, and I thought they may not even students. served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The scrimmage the role of superintendent of PISD, one of the “I have faith that she’s going to bring us to keep me around,” she recalled. “But the students Homegrown game will begin around noon. To obtain pre- largest school districts in Texas. heights we’ve never seen before,” Parmer said. challenged me, my peers challenged me, and the Powell comes from a family of educators. Her sale tickets, direct email to dobiediamond@ administrators challenged me. After three years, late father, Jerry, was a history teacher. Her sis- gmail.com. I could see the impact I was making on kids, and ter, Kathy Harrington, has taught in PISD class- City begins new pothole initiative I knew I was going to make it.” rooms for the past 27 years. Her father-in-law, Jessup hosts health fair On Feb. 1, Powell will offi cially replace Kirk Hollis Powell, was the founding principal at At- Newly elected Houston Mayor Sylvester ing at an amazing level,” Turner said. “When I Lewis, PISD’s superintendent since 2006. Lewis kinson Elementary. Her late mother-in-law, Car- Jessup Elementary, located at 9301 Almeda Turner formally rolled out his new pothole initia- visited with them last week at the Street Repair announced his retirement last spring. Powell was olyn Powell, taught elementary school in PISD Genoa Road, will host its annual Health and tive Monday, Jan. 18, aimed at expediting repairs Division headquarters, they told me they were up named his successor in early November by the Continued on Page 5A Wellness Fair on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 to on registered complaints. for the challenge and were appreciative of Hous- 6 p.m. Vendors who would like to participate On his inauguration day two weeks prior, tonians’ positive comments and support of them. can contact Val Noland at 713-740-0616. Turner proclaimed that potholes reported to the Given Houston’s size of more than 640 square city’s 311 help and information line will be as- miles and the number of pothole reports coming Perry’s holds ribbon-chopping Atkinson offers scholarships sessed and addressed by the next business day. in, there is likely not another city in the country Atkinson Elementary PTO is offering $500 Houstonians have responded by reporting a re- that can claim this type of customer service. I am scholarships to two graduating Dobie seniors cord number of potholes, going from a daily av- proud of the work we are doing.” who attended Atkinson at least two years, one erage of 22 reports before Jan. 4 to 245 on Jan. Between Jan. 4 and noon on Jan. 18, a total of being fourth grade. Applications and require- 14. Despite the more than 1,000 percent increase 902 potholes were repaired in response to citi- ment information are available through the in service requests, city crews are maintaining an zen service requests received by 311. Of these, senior counselor’s offi ce at Dobie. The appli- impressive next-business-day repair rate of more 94 percent were repaired by the next business cations must be received by noon Friday, Feb. than 90 percent. day. During this same time period, the city pro- 26, to be considered. “Our public works employees are perform- Continued on Page 2A Lady Longhorns host bingo Leader remembers 2015 highlights The Dobie Lady Longhorns Booster Club The year in review is continued from the last on Scarsdale in the westbound lanes. The suspect will hold a bingo fundraiser Saturday, March issue. Stories up to Dec. 3 can be found in the then turned north on Beamer in the southbound 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo games will run previous three editions of the Leader. lanes, as Garza gave pursuit. Garza followed the from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased Dec. 3 suspect’s vehicle onto Sagerock, where he spot- through a Dobie soccer player or a booster A deputy from the Harris County Precinct 2 ted it rolling unattended in the 10800 block. The club member. The event serves as one of the Constable’s offi ce opened fi re on a suspect who deputy then struck the suspect’s vehicle twice – primary fundraisers to help cover costs associ- repeatedly rammed his patrol car during a pur- once from behind and then from the passenger ated with the Dobie soccer program through- suit near the Sageglen subdivision. The incident side – to bring it to a stop. After verifying the out the school year. For more information, began when Deputy Julian Garza attempted to suspect had bailed from the vehicle, Garza was email [email protected]. stop a blue Chevrolet truck in the 10100 block told by tow truck drivers the suspect was seen of Scarsdale for having a defective license plate at the townhouses next door running through the Dobie choir holds benefit light. Rather than pull over, however, the suspect parking lot. Garza tracked the suspect down and The Dobie Choir Parent Association will abruptly stopped and put the truck into reverse, was able to apprehend him without further inci- have a benefi t Friday, Jan. 29, at Fuddruckers, striking Garza’s patrol vehicle. The suspect then dent. Offi cers from the Houston Police Depart- located at 11950 Kurland Drive, from 11 a.m. went forward and reversed again, striking Gar- ment arrived shortly after to assist Garza in the Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille held a grand-opening ceremony Thursday, Jan. 21, for its new to 10 p.m. The funds collected from this fun- za’s car a second time. Garza attempted to elude arrest. Houston police advised Garza the suspect, location at Baybrook Mall. Patriarch Bob Perry Sr. (second from left) used a meat cleaver draiser will go toward scholarships and choir the driver by putting his own vehicle into re- identifi ed as Luis Robles, was wanted by HPD to cut the ribbon, rather than the traditional pair of scissors. The Perry family has long- camps. Participants must have a Fuddruckers verse, but the suspect pulled forward and made a for a burglary of a habitation at his parents’ resi- standing ties to the South Belt community and opened its fi rst butcher shop on Scarsdale fl ier in order for the DCPA to get credit for U-turn, striking Garza head on, knocking his car dence earlier that evening in the Beverly Hills in 1979. Pictured above with Perry are, left to right, grandson Nicholas Perry, son Bobby the visit. To obtain a copy of the fl ier, email onto the grassy median. In fear of his life, Garza subdivision. The truck the suspect was driving Perry Jr., wife Lena Perry, son Chris Perry (who now heads the steakhouse), Bobby’s son [email protected]. For more informa- pulled his service weapon and shot at the sus- had also reportedly been stolen from his parents. Zackary Perry, daughter Concetta Perry Ligori, Kadie Ledesma (obscured), daughter Jac- tion, call DCPA President Alecia Terrell at pect’s vehicle three times from inside his patrol Robles, 22, was charged with assault on a po- queline Perry Blanchard and Jacqueline’s sons Patrick and Cameron Blanchard. 832-760-6837. vehicle before the suspect drove off, heading east Continued on Page 2A Photo by James Bolen Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2016 BHI names spelling bee winners Clear Brook Debate excels Deaths at Katy High tournament her loved ones not to gather Home. Interment will fol- Lacinda Ann in mourning after her death, low at 2 p.m. at Holly Grove The weekend of Jan. 16- in the school’s annual debate tion and member Kiara Sol- but to respect and remember Cemetery in Livingston. 17, the Clear Brook debat- tournament. iz placed 11th overall in the Chase her in life. ers traveled to Katy High Once again, the team was Student Congress Division Condolences to family Megan School in order to compete able to beat out the competi- – a huge feat. Soliz was also and friends can be forward- able to take fi fth place in ed to 10118 Sagemill Drive, Elizabeth Purkis Domestic Extemporaneous Houston, TX 77089. speaking, making her one of the best student competitors at the tournament. Linda Vaughan Additionally, Brook’s Public-Forum squad per- Richardson formed exceptionally well. The duo of Matthew Garcia and Elizabeth Isabell defeat- ed more than 60 teams, plac- ing fi rst overall. This is the third time the two have tak- en fi rst at a tournament, and now they are well known on the Houston debate circuit Lacinda Ann “Cindy” simply as one of the best. Chase, 62, longtime South Ryan Williams and Liz- Belt resident, died Tuesday, na Lakhani were also able Jan. 12, 2016, as a result of to break to octofi nals in PF, health conditions brought on Megan Elizabeth Purk- earning themselves 2 ad- by esophageal cancer. She is, 24, of Tomball, died on Students competed in English Language Arts and Learning (ELAR) classes ditional state points for the was born on April 16, 1953, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, after for an opportunity to participate in the Beverly Hills Intermediate Spelling Texas Forensic Association to Hal D. and Doloris M. a long illness. She was born Chase of Sioux City, Iowa, Bee. Sixty students were chosen to compete in the final spell-off. Of those State tournament this spring. on Nov. 6, 1991, in Webster, and graduated from Sioux Texas, to Elizabeth (Com- 60, three students made it to the final round. Left to right, eighth-grader Furthermore, Gabriel Ri- Linda Ellen Vaughan vera broke to quarterfi nals City High School in 1971. Richardson, 76, died Mon- stock) and Boyd Purkis. She Benjamin Tran was the champion, eighth-grader Bianca Cruz was first in the Lincoln-Douglas divi- During her sophomore day, Jan. 25, 2016. She was was born with many health runner-up, and seventh-grader Bryan Albarran was second runner-up. The sion, earning 4 state points. year of high school, she met born Sept. 18, 1939, to Paul issues but lived a full and winning word was bossa nova. Tran will represent BHI in the Pasadena Katy was a huge success and fell in love with Gerald Hall Vaughan and Ruth Al- happy life. Her family moved Independent School District Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at South for the Clear Brook High “Butch” Umberger of Homer, cine Henderson Vaughan in to Tomball from the South Houston High School. Photo submitted School Speech and Debate Neb. They married in 1977 Livingston, Texas. Belt area in 1998. team. The students domi- and moved to Houston where Richardson is preceded Purkis graduated from nated the other schools, and they started a family. Her in death by her parents, son Tomball High School in 2013 were able to defend their ti- most important achievement James Franklin Richardson, along with her younger sister, Elizabeth Isabell and Matt Garcia tles as the best of the best. in life was being a proud mother and father-in-law Morgan. City begins pothole initiative mother to her two sons. James and Nellie Richardson, She is survived by her par- Continued from Page 1A as well as a new automat- houstontx.gov/311. Resi- A true lover of the out- and sister Joan Vaughan. ents, Boyd and Elizabeth Pur- actively fi lled an additional ed customer notifi cation dents who still prefer using Bay Area Chorus presents Gift of Song doors, Chase was adamant She is survived by her kis, sisters Morgan, Mallory 2,311 potholes. The num- process that will be man- the phone may call 311 to when it came to recycling husband of 60 years, Charles and Mia, and brother Mason, ber of service requests re- aged by the Mayor’s Cit- submit a report. The 36th annual Bay Area ifying Houston area high ships to deserving students and doing her part in keeping Richardson Sr.; son Charles all of Tomball; grandparents ceived by 311 that turned izens Assistance Offi ce. The goal is to repair re- Chorus Scholarship Compe- school, plan to pursue ad- of the choral arts. Forty-nine this world a beautiful place and wife Kathy Richardson; Jeff and Susan Bremer of for the present and future. out not to be potholes, The new website provides ported potholes by the next tition, titled Gift of Song, will vanced studies in choral mu- scholarships have been daughters Paulette Richard- Tomball, former South Belt Having the gift of a ‘green were duplicates, posed no graphs and charts that pro- business day, unless it is take place at 3 p.m. on Sun- sic at an accredited college or awarded since 1980 when this son Steen and Robin and wife residents, and Bill and Don- thumb,’ she loved to garden na Comstock of Beaumont, safety hazard or were the vide real-time updates on too cold for the asphalt to day, Feb. 7, at Gloria Dei Lu- university, and submit an ap- program began. Being award- Rhoda Richardson; grand- and maintain a thriving and and Joanne Purkis of Hous- responsibility of the Texas the progress of the pothole adhere to the surface, the theran Church Chapel, 18220 plication that includes a high ed at the conclusion of this children Jeremy, Jennifer, Upper Bay Road in Nassau school director evaluation, concert are two sponsored serene yard for all to enjoy. James, Heather, Ricky and ton; aunts and uncles, Anne Department of Transporta- program. There is also in- road is wet or materials and Bay. academic transcripts, and pri- scholarships in the amount of Chase often enjoyed read- Cody; great-grandchildren Comstock of Houston, Kyle tion or another agency to- formation to help residents equipment are not avail- This audition concert is or musical accomplishments. $1,000 including the Priscilla ing a good book or spending Kaely, John, Madison, Luke, and Laurie Comstock of Gal- taled 547; there were 181 understand the difference able. Service requests that performed by high school The 2016 judging panel Ennis Bay Area Chorus High time with family and friends Jack, Caleb and Ethan; and veston, Paul and Carol Loni- service requests still await- between a pothole and oth- turn out not to be potholes seniors, being judged on includes Dr. Paul Busselberg, School Vocal Music Scholar- next to her swimming pool. brother Charles Vaughan. dier of Mont Belvieu, Justin ing assessment. er street conditions. will be placed on a priority their singing of two art songs head of the voice and choral ship and the new MaryEllen She was also no stranger to Richardson enjoyed time and Emily Bremer of League “When I was campaign- The new customer ser- report to the mayor that in- of their choosing. While area at San Jacinto College, Oliver Bay Area Chorus High the kitchen where she pre- with her family, church fami- City, Dan and Vivienne Purk- ing for mayor, I heard over vice approach involves cludes the proposed action the judges deliberate, the Rebecca Pyper, adjunct pro- School Vocal Music Educator pared delicious meals and ly, singing, and had a love for is of Austin, and Anthony and and over again from res- electronic outreach or a and timeline. Bay Area Chorus of Great- fessor of voice at San Jacinto Scholarship. sweets for her family. Her classical and gospel music. Alyssa Bruzzese of Beau- idents who were frustrat- phone call to each individ- Houston City Council er Houston will perform a College, and Jeb Mueller, as- Tickets for this concert gentle side always stood out Her love for children led her mont; and many cousins. ed about the condition of ual who reports a pothole. Member Dave Martin en- number of exhibition selec- sistant professor of choral mu- are available at the door for when it came to her ‘four- to have a weekly Bible study A celebration of Purkis’ our streets,” Turner said. The fastest way to report courages South Belt res- tions. Scholarship winners sic at the University of Hous- $20 for adults, $15 for se- legged friends’ that she cared in her home for her children life will be held on Sunday, “This program is a fi rst potholes and other street idents to utilize the new will be announced at the con- ton Moores School of Music. niors, and $10 for students. for over the years, including and the neighborhood chil- Jan. 31, 2016, at 2 p.m. at step toward regaining the conditions is by using the program. clusion of the concert. The Bay Area Chorus Advance tickets may be pur- her feline Chaney. dren. Graceveiw Baptist Church, public’s trust on this issue. 311 app available from “My offi ce took a pro- In order to be eligible to High School Scholarships chased for $15 at http://www. Chase is preceded in death The funeral service will 25510 Highway 249 in Tom- It is defi nitely only a short- iTunes or Google. The 311 active approach when compete for a scholarship, were established for the pur- seatyourself.biz/bayareacho by her father, mother, and be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. ball, with a reception to fol- term fi x, but it is a step that help line reports a dramat- learning about this new students must attend a qual- pose of providing scholar- rus. sister Mickey K. Hedum of 28, 2016, at Niday Funeral low at the church. we need to take to get us ic increase in app down- program this week, and has Sioux City, Iowa. to the long-term solution. loads that corresponds to driven the major thorough- She is survived by her These are the very reasons the increase in pothole re- fares in the council district, Leader remembers 2015 . . . oldest son, Archie Umberger, why Houstonians voted for ports. As of last week, app documenting all areas of youngest son Cyrus and wife Leader Continued from Page 1A Citizen of the Year Mariselle opening an ambulance ser- Lourdes Umberger, and for- ReBuild Houston. It works downloads were averaging concern that were seen,” lice offi cer and evading in Quijano. vice in 1959. He opened his mer spouse Gerald “Butch” and it’s just what our city 162 per day, compared to Martin said. “Although we Harris County, then charged Local businessman John fi rst funeral home in 1961. Umberger, all of Houston; obituary policy needs!” the previous rate of 21 per routinely monitor the dis- with burglary of a habitation B. “Jack” Niday Jr. died Dec. 17 sister Pat and husband Chuck The formal start of day. At press time, 51 per- trict’s roads, it is import- by Houston police. Robles Dec. 7 at the age of 85. He The results from the City Corder of McCook Lade, Obituaries submitted to the Leader the program included the cent of the pothole reports ant that residents continue had not been seen by his was the owner of both Ni- of Houston’s Dec. 12 may- S.D.; sister Joan and hus- debut of a new website, are coming via the app or to turn in areas of concern parents in more than seven day Funeral Home and Ni- oral runoff election were tal- band Jim Manning; brother are published free of charge. www.houstonpotholes.org, through the web at www. that they see as well.” years and was thought to be day Public Storage. Niday lied, with state Rep. Sylvester Scott and wife Terry Chase, homeless. No injuries were was committed to the South Turner narrowly defeating and brother Del Chase, all of There must be a South Belt connection. reported. Belt community and was in- businessman Bill King. Turn- Sioux City, Iowa; many niec- Obituaries are edited to conform Kirkwood South meets Jan. 28 Dec. 10 strumental in supporting the er received 51 percent of the es, nephews and her friend, The Kirkwood South Committee will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28, at Pasadena Independent South Belt Security Alliance, vote to King’s 49 percent. Brandi Smith, of Houston. to the Leader style. 7:30 p.m. in Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, 10851 Scarsdale, Suite 500. School District Superinten- which later evolved into the A 15-year-old juvenile It was Chase’s wish for dent of Schools Dr. Kirk current patrol contract with was arrested Dec. 11 for the Lewis was named 2015 Cit- the Harris County Precinct Dec. 3 armed robbery of Genealogy group meeting Feb. 1 izen of the Year at the 75th 2 Constable’s offi ce. Niday a Pizza Hut delivery driv- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will meet Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library annual Pasadena Chamber of also played a pivotal role er. The unnamed male was CCISD calls for May 2016 election at Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the fi rst and third Mondays to discuss gene- Commerce Gala on Dec. 3. in the South Belt-Ellington charged with aggravated alogy research. Meetings are free and open to anyone interested in tracing family history. The citizen of the year award Chamber of Commerce and robbery. Police said the teen During the regular Jan. ties may pick up a Candidate by 5 p.m. on Feb. 19, 2016. has been presented annually was responsible for fi nancing is a suspect in multiple other 18 Clear Creek Indepen- Application and Information For information or to re- since 1967 to a community the construction of the cham- recent armed robberies. The dent School District Board Packet at the CCISD Educa- quest/submit an application, Percussion contest at Pasadena Memorial HS member who exhibits a level ber offi ce and overseeing the investigation is ongoing. of Trustees meeting, a res- tion Support Center located contact Beatriz Bentley, early Pasadena Memorial High School Maverick Band will host a Texas Color Guard Cir- of dedication and contribu- work, serving as foreman. Dec. 25 olution calling for a May at 2425 E. Main Street in voting clerk, at 281-284-0181 cuit Percussion Competition on Saturday, Feb. 6. The contest begins at 2 p.m. and will tion to the city of Pasadena A native Houstonian, Niday The South Belt-Ellington 7, 2016, Board of Trustee League City. The Candidate or [email protected]. be held in the gym. Support the various drumlines and percussion ensembles from Pasa- above and beyond the call lived in the Southeast portion Leader‘s annual Christmas Election was unanimously Application and Information All registered voters of the dena ISD, Clear Creek ISD and other surrounding districts. General admission is $7. The of duty. The award was pre- of the city most of his life. program was a huge suc- approved. The regular elec- Packet can also be requested school district residing in sin- school is located at 4410 Crenshaw in Pasadena. sented to him by PISD board Niday began his professional cess, providing assistance to tion will be held to fi ll the by emailing Beatriz Bentley gle-member District 1 shall president and 2014 Pasadena career as a ship pilot, before roughly 70 area families in trustee positions District 1, at [email protected]. be entitled to vote for one Lake of Golfcrest HOA meets Feb. 8 need. Several local organi- currently held by Dr. Laura The district will accept candidate in single-member Businesswomen to Tweet zations, schools, businesses DuPont and At-Large Posi- applications on regular busi- District 1, and all qualifi ed Lake of Golfcrest’s monthly HOA meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. and residents stepped up to tion B currently held by Ann ness days from Jan. 20, 2016, electors of the district shall be at El Franco Lee Community Center, 9500 Hall Road. Homeowners are encouraged to the plate, making the 2015 Hammond. to Feb. 19, 2016, between the entitled to vote for one candi- attend. and Meet with Vicki Gaido drive the most successful in To apply for a position hours of a.m. and 5 p.m. Ap- date for the At-Large Position South East Express Net- community and sharing the the event’s history. on the ballot, interested par- plications must be received B. Dobie Dual Credit meeting Feb. 9 work of the American Busi- right mix of content, one can ness Women’s Association reach a larger audience, gen- There will be a dual credit meeting for Dobie High School students and parents on will present Tweet and Meet erate more leads and become Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Any sophomore or a junior who is interested with Vicki Gaido on Thurs- the go-to source when cus- Dobie students rehearse for Annie in obtaining college credit and high school credit at the same time is invited to attend. day, Feb. 11, from 11:30 a.m. tomers are ready to buy. For more information, contact Jennifer Johnson or Nancy Carlton at 713-740-0370. to 1 p.m. at Spring Creek For more information or Barbeque, 9005 Broadway in reservations, visit the web- Local library events set Pearland, in the private meet- site www.SEEN-ABWA.org ing room. The cost of $20 cov- or contact Gracie Bradford at Rehearsing It’s a Hard Knock Parker Williams Branch ers the meal and meeting fee. [email protected] or reser Life for Dobie High School’s The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Gaido will conduct a pre- [email protected]. upcoming production of the Blvd. sentation on how Twitter can Business women through- musical, Annie, are, left to right, Thursday, Jan. 28, at 1:30 p.m. – Adult book discussion on the novel, The Alchemist, help a business. By being out the community are invit- (front row) Sara Cortez by Paul Coelho. an active part of the Twitter ed to attend. (orphan), Ariana Okuozabon Friday, Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m. – Teen DIY and Movie. Feature presentation is Ant Man, (Annie), (back row) Kazzandra rated PG-13, and teens will be making Cubecraft models of different sized Ant-Man. Support for S.O.S. available Sanchez (orphan), Brayden Saturday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Lunar New Year Celebration. Join in to South Belt resident and parent Marqué Reed-Shackel- celebrate the Year of the Monkey with stories, crafts, games and refreshments. Carker (orphan), Abigail Taylor ford founded and directs a local nonprofi t organization to TaxAide will be available on Mondays and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning (July), Itzamarie Corral help support parents/guardians of children with different Feb. 1, 2016, and will continue until April 18, 2016. Volunteers from AARP TaxAide will (orphan) and Lesly Cruz types of sickle cell disease. Affected families are encour- assist with federal income tax preparation, tax questions and fi ling tax returns. This ser- (orphan). aged to contact Supporting Our Sicklers (S.O.S.) For more vice is free and will be available in the library meeting room on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served information on the Parent & Guardian Support Group, call basis. Bring a photo-ID, Social Security cards and any other offi cial documentation for Photos submitted 832-409-SOS1 (7671) or email sosmbrshp @gmail.com. oneself and all dependents, a copy of last year’s income tax return, W-2 forms from each employer, unemployment compensation statements, and any other necessary forms to help the volunteer complete the return. TRIAD meets Feb. 15 Computer Classes presented in February will be: Computer Basics on Feb. 3, Internet The Pasadena Police Department will hold its next Basics on Feb. 10, Files & folders on Feb. 17, and Email Basics on Feb. 24. All classes TRIAD meeting on Monday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at will start at 2:30 p.m. and end by 4 p.m. Registration is required. Madison Jobe Senior Center in Pasadena. The event high- Wednesdays – Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Thursdays – Toddler lights the message that “Knowledge is Power” when it Story Time, 10:30 a.m; Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 comes to reducing the likelihood of crime perpetrated a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. against seniors in the community. Social Security execu- For more information on all programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. tive Andy Hardwick will speak on how to avoid identity Bracewell Branch Library theft, scams, fraud, and elder abuse. The following events are scheduled at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint Free refreshments will be jointly provided by Par- Road. amount Senior Care Centers of Pasadena and Parsons Tuesdays – Pre-K Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Storytime Craft from 11 to 11:30 House Assisted Living Facility in LaPorte. Bring a friend. a.m. For more information, call 713-477-0175. Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime at 10:30 a.m.; Baby/Toddler Playgroup at 11 a.m.; Computer Basics at 2 p.m.; Internet Basics at 3:15 p.m.; and Power Point at 4:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland Jan. 30 Thursdays – Citizenship Class from 4 to 6 p.m. The Frozen Winter Wonderland festival will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 – Not Your Mama’s Book Club at 6 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 5354 Space Center Saturday, Feb. 6 – Manga/Anime Club at 2:30 p.m. Blvd. Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission Elyssa Armenta (Molly) and Ayanna Nguyen- At rehearsals are, left to right, Jocelyn Reyes (Duffy), Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. is free, and snacks and raffl e tickets will be available. Echenberry (Kate) sing as they scrub the Ayanna Nguyen-Echenberry (Kate), Ariana Okhuoza- to 6 p.m., Thursday - noon to 8 p.m., Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 Activities will include snow, games, crafts, and a vis- floors of the orphanage in Annie. In the bon (Annie), Kazzandra Sanchez (orphan) and Emily p.m. it from the Snow Queen. For additional information, call background is Zoe Vela (orphan). Duren (Pepper). For more information on programs, call the Bracewell Library at 832-393-2580. 281-484-4814 or visit www.asbury.cc. Thursday, January 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 J. Frank Dobie High School announces third six-weeks honor rolls J. Frank Dobie High Michelle Locksey, Daniela Vidal, Vy Phuong Vu Viet, Marisela Mejia, Daniel Me- le, Kierra Roshun Banks, Lau- othy Tu-Uyen Nguyen, Huy bastian Ridge, Kaylee Reyann Vy Tran, Danny Diep Tran, tina Aleman, Marina Rosalyn School recently released its Lopez, Leslie Jasmine Lopez Franklin Villalobos, Isaac El- jia, Tanya Yolanda Mendez, ren Taylor Bell and Odalys Thanh Nguyen, Johnathan Rios and Anahi Rivera. Jacklyn Cattien Tran, John- Allen, Ryan Matthew Allen, honor rolls for the third six- and Samantha Nicole Lopez. igio Villarreal, Monica Maria Jacqueline Mendoza, Victoria Belman Hernandez. Long Viet Nguyen, Nathan Sylar Raye Rocha, Ash- ny Tran, Joseph Liem Tran, Cera Elizabeth Alvarado, weeks grading period of the Jenny Lu, Johnny Khang Villarreal, Kayla Danielle Alexus Mendoza and Saman- Tyron Dilyon Blake, Kiara Truong Nguyen, Phuc Hoang ley Renee Rodriguez, Jerson Kelly Mai-Tram Tran, Tracy Daniel Alvarez, Maria Igna- 2015-2016 school year. Lu, Nicolas Miguel Luna, Wilson, Jack Henry Yu and tha Nicole Merrill. Lynn Blandon, Allison Ma- Nguyen, Phuc Minh Nguyen, Manuel Rodriguez, Lilibeth Truc-Mai Tran, Tram Thi Bich cia Alvarez, Delia Guadalupe Ninth grade Austin Luu, Tam Thanh Luu, Jaime Yzaguirre. Hana Osama Mohamad, rie Bravo, Joseph Dayliion Phuong Quynh Diep Nguyen Rodriguez, David E. Rojas, Tran, Tyler D. Tran, Vines- Amador, Sara Ester Amaya Honor roll Thong Tri Luu, Hieu Minh Ly, Tenth grade Rachel Elidem Mondragon, Broussard, Ashley Monet and Quyen Tranthuy Nguyen. Hector Daniel Rojas, Nakeeya sa-Vy Nhu Tran, Samuel Tre- and Gennevive U. Anagbogu. Alondra Acevedo, David Nairda Nico Macedo, Derajah Honor roll Mallerim Morales, Carlos Ale- Butler, Marissa Chanel But- Steven Nguyen, Taylor J’Ontae Rose, Ashley M. Ruiz, jo, Linh Huynh Phuong Trinh Amandanicole G. Aram- Patrick Amaya, Alexandra Aujanaye Mack, Kathy Mai, Larry Herrrera Aguirre, jandro Moreno, Krystal More- ler, Shanyce Marie Cabrales, Quang Nguyen, Thao Thi- Astrid Fabiola Ruiz, Jesus and Luxury Kayuna Triplett. bula, Edgar Arzate, Cristian Yoselin Andrade Ortiz, Kath- Jorge Luis Marquez, Ezekial Adela-Marie Alanis, Pedro no, Reyna Nering, Amber Tien Kynedii A’Shari Calais, Sele- Phuong Nguyen, Thao Thuan Salazar, Edwin Alan Saldivar, Jennifer Truong, Ni Thai Ernesto Ascencio, Lidia Avi- erine Maricela Andrade, Ol- Martinez, Katherine Aleli Alba, Raymundo Alba, Ja’my- Nguyen, Angel Anh Nguyen, na Ernestina Calzada, Victoria Thanh Nguyen, Christiana Kenia Elizabeth Salomon and Truong, Gabriel T. Arcalas tia, Ehsanullah Azizi, Ahmed ivia Gracianne Aranda, Josiah Martinez, Kayla Nicole Marti- riah Alexzandreia Anderson, Dominic Minh Nguyen, Emily Anne Campbell and Joshua Chikaodinaka Nnabuife, Lau- Alexis Maray Sanchez. Unica, Kimber Skye Vanek, Maytham Badr, Keauhna Elias Constante Arenas, Aslyn nez and Lauren Lee Martinez. Bailie Mckenna Ankenbruck, Quynh Nguyen, Justin Hoang Dominique Campos. ra Mercedes Ochoa, Dona- Devin Nicholas Sanchez, Destinee Irene Vargas, Julisa Jhonea Bailey, Dante Latroy Gesselle Arguetatorres, Aris- Stephanie Martinez, Steph- Francesca Marie Arellano, Nguyen, Nam The Nguyen Jennifer Noemi Cantarero, tus Chukwuka Oguamanam, Vianney Hope Sanchez, Luis N. Vasquez, Jorge Vazquez, Baines, Dillon Ray Baker, Lo- mendy Aristy, Elyssa Karmen any G. Martinez, Kiara Jonet Emerson Humberto Arias Ca- and Thi Ngoc Nguyen. Nick Simon Carcamo, Braden Ariana Uriah Okhuozagbon, Felipe Santa, Alfredo Santos- Julio Enrique Vela, Adrian S. rena Eugenia Benavides San- Armenta, Victoria Noemi Aya- Mcallister, Alejandra Mon- nas, Rogelio Armenta, Claris- Tina Nguyen, Tommy Elissa Carker, Nanci Carre- Adam A. Padilla, Saugat Pan- coy, Sean Michael Saperstein, Velasquez, Diamonndlee A. chez, Alexis Ann Bermudez la and Ulvi Baktashi. serrat Mendez, Ezequiel sa Marie Arredondo and De- Nguyen, Tommy Thai Nguy- ra, Delana Nicole Carrillo, dit and Rebecca Ann Paredes. Emely Abigail Saravia, Ste- Velez, Diana Laura Vidal, Bri- and Jalynn Destiny Boer. Corina Gisselle Banda, Mendez, Taylor Lynne Yvetta nise Rose Avalos. en, Trinh Nguyen, Vincent Thomas Harold Carte, Ashali Star Oryan Patterson, ven Serrano, Arnetta Princess anna Denise Villanueva and Jaylon Deon Bolden, Madeline Berrospe, Christian Miles, Kaleb Richard Monroe, Doan Kim Banh, Nicholas Thanh Trung Nguyen, Vy Rena Carter, Joseph Adam Alexus Ophelia Perea, Natali Sessor, Rebecca Lynn Shaf- Kathrina Perez Villanueva. Adam Quinton Boswell, Re- Antoine Blackmon, Braelyn Lisette Montalvo, Alondra Aaron Barrientes, Garrett Raul Phuong Nguyen, Vy Thuan Castaneda, Kristy Giselle Cas- Elisse Perez, Ruben Robert fer, Brian William Dewolf Abigail Villasenor, Janet ality Ragine Boutte, Hannah Jayde Burk, Meloni Cama- Montelongo, Adrian Cristob- Barrientos, Hillary Veronica Thao Nguyen, Ayanna Lysette tellon, Fabian Eduardo Castil- Perez, Thanh-Nguyet Trinh Sharpe, Kailah Kaia Shaw and Diem Vo, Lam D. Vo, Justin Marie Brady, Dimitri Devon cho, Roberto Elias Campa, al Montez and Tonya Nicole Bazaldua, Trinity Myshell Nguyen-Echeverry, James An- lo, Michael Lee Castillo and Pham, Tin Nhan Pham, Vy Le Jordan Greggory Shea. W. Vu, Khoa Manh Vu, Tam Brooks, Robert Erving Brown, Christopher Artemio Cana- Montgomery. Blockmon, Sydney Brieann drew Odom, Victoria Chuk- Andrea Guerra Cavazos. Nhat Pham, Alice Hong Phan, Mireya Renae Sifuentes, Vu, Mykhanh Taylor Vuong, Shaquala Nyshay Brown, les, Christel Chantel Carpio Jose Francisco Montiel Bonner, Daniel Giovanni Bo- wunomso Onozie and Natalie Andrea Chapa, Diana Sar- Evelyn Quynh Nhu Phan, Michael Lawrence Slaten, Dustin Michael Warden, Mon- Khoa Dang Bui, Jessica Moni, Alyssa Lauren Carrico, Morales, Azul Itzel Mora tello, Mark Antonia Brent, Elizabeth Orta. ahi Chapa, Lizbeth Daniela Kevin Bui Phan, Steven Phi Breasia Elaine Smith, Ta’Me- ica Idella Watson, Kiara Julia Yvette Bustamante, Gabriela Yazmine Athena Carrillo and Campos, Alejandro Moreno, Kimberly Nhu Bui, Lily Uyen Daniel Oscar Ortega, Ra- Chavez Garcia, Isabel Mer- Phan, Jaysha Octavia Ploucha trius Renae Smith, Nicholas Wells, Grant Alexander Wil- Antonia Caceres and Victoria Iasis Lachelle Carrington. Jonathan R. Moreno, Miah Bui, Ramon Cahue and Mi- mon Ruiz Ortega, Alexis Rae cedes Chavez, Danielle Davi- and Emile Ka’Vion Porter. Nathaniel Soto, Marvella Jew- helm, Macy Kate Williams, Jessica Calzada. Gerrard Walter Carson, Lee Muniz, Briana A. Munoz, randa Fabiola Calderon. Oses, Desmond Elijah Ow- ona Claiborne, Jarely Floreli Diego Miguel Quiroz, Eri- el Spiller, Leanna Loan Ta, Jamisson Edwin Wilson, Na- Katia Krista Camacho, Jadda Marie Carter, Connor Eliana Marissa Munoz, Luis Victor Xavier Campuzano, ens, Relencia Neccole Owens, Claros, Breanna Ja’Sanay ka Ogoy Ragasa, Tyran Deion Debora Tabarez, Hailey Ni- talie Michelle Zaragoza and Daniela Campo, Alan Steve Anthony Caughlin, Elsa Ce- Andres Neira, Anh Thu Ngoc Christian Mike Cano, Kathy Ryan Edward Pair, Rosa Alicia Coleman, Lacedrian Domi- Rainey, Adrian Rene Ramirez, cole Tapia, Adrianna Starshae Luis Daniel Zavala. Campos, Griselda Marisol ballos, Omar Nicolas Chapa, Ngo, Jeany Phan Ngo, Judy Cantu, Alyssa Maria Carde- Palencia, Victoria Palos, Ana nique Kaitli Coleman, Caleb Rafael Ramos, Edwing Yo- Thomas, Taja Imani Tillman, Twelfth grade Campos, Kara Ashley Cam- Preston Van Chung, Erik Cruz Ngo, Quoc-Truong George Ngo nas, Adamaris Celeste Ceja, Cecilia Parker, Samuel Angel Lee Conerly and La-Dayijah halmo Reyes, Michael An- Erick Torres and Katherin Honor roll pos, Mandy Thuy Cao, Ashley Cisneros, Tania Lashaun Col- and Tuyen Mong Nguyen. Victoria Denise Charles, Kim- Parker, Kristen Dung Patton, Rykell Elise Cook. gel Reyes, Jacqueline Saray Damari Torres. Eman M.H. Abed Rab- Marie Castillo, Diana Eliza- lier, Sara E. Cortez, Andrea Aaron Tyler Viet Nguyen, berly Ruby Chew, Alexis Re- Maria Jose Pedroza Rodriguez Emily Elizabeth Corona, Reyna, Michael Albert Rico, Brianna Cherron Townes, bo, Ahmad Hussein Abusaif, beth Castillo, Macalyn Marie Jazmin Cruz, Angela Leticia Alan Tuieu Nguyen, Andy nee Chicas, Woo Young Choi, and Jacquelyn Pena. Alyssa Victoria Corpus, Na- Camryn T. Ridge, Noah Se- Vy Ngoc Yen Tran, Barbara Maite Albarran, Aliana Cris- Continued on Page 6A Cruz, Luis Alberto De Jesus Nguyen, Anh Ngoc Tu Nguy- Jalen Morris Clark, Joselyne Amy Miranda Perez, Gis- than Andrew Covarrubias, and Celestina Olivia Deluna. en, Bao Tran Nguyen, Dalila M. Claros, Enrique Cordova selle Perez, Luis Ivan Perez, Renee Elyse Coy, Westley Ke- Yousef Arsan Diab, Kev- Thao Nguyen, Danny Huy and Cuauhtemoc Cornejo. Melody Christine Louise Per- shawn Crooms, Alyssa Arian- in Dinh, Stephanie Lan Do, Nguyen, Elena Tran Nguyen, Itzamarie Corral, David ry, Huong Quynh Le Pham, na Cruz, Lesly Michelle Cruz, Dang Hai Doan, Jacklynn Jennifer Ngoc Nguyen, Justin Fernando Cortes, Jasiel Eli- Jasmine V. Pham, John Tran Chealse Allison Cubos, Trini- Meador Science Fair 2016 winners Le Duong, Katelynn Nguyen Khang Nguyen, Khanh Mai ab Cruz, Jose Andres Cruz, Phan, Lan My Phan, Noelle ty Alexus Curry, Christopher Duong, Tiffany Tram Duong, Nguyen, Michelle Kim Nguy- Alexander Gabriel Cuaping, Ngoc Phan, Rosa Thao Phan, Jaime Cuya and Teresa Sindy Elizabeth Bettye Early, en and Natalie Mai Nguyen. Julissa Vanesa Davila, Kyra Tam Thanh Phan, Uyen Tran Chobi D’Costa. Osasere Edo-Ewansiha, Mari- Nikki Mai Nguyen, Randy Bernae Davis, Andrea Del Vil- Khanh Phan, Christian Alex Jimmy Tuan Dang, Court- ela Elizondo, Marissa Dan- Quang Nguyen, Ronald Tai lar Martinez, Daniel Michael Ponce and Michelle M. Pozo. ney Hang-Nga Dao, Julia ielle Enriquez and Christopher Nguyen, Tai Tri Nguyen, Thy Delarosa, Graciella Del Rosa- Kyrah Allise Prince, Brit- Anne Dasilva, Amanda Maria Matthew Escalera. Doan Anh Nguyen, Tiffany rio Delgado, Allyson Adriana tany Janell Puente, Desiree Davila, Ajah Desiree Davis, Angela Escamilla, Eric Ngoc Nguyen, Victor Phong Diaz and Thuy Thi Dinh. Angelica Quijas, Reagan Jacoby Gerard Davis, Jeremy Escobedo, Jonathan Caleb Nguyen, Precious Udodirim Natalie Michelle Diosda- Elizabeth Razo, Jackelyn Jade Gerard Davis, Terrilyn Mi- Escobedo, Celine Nicole Es- Oguamanam, Michael Chibu- do, Duc Huu Doan, Marlene Rendon, German Abraham randa Davis, Alexa Michell pinosa, Myra Isabel Espinoza go Oko, Gabriela Olvera, Kas- Duran Rodriguez, Emily Reyes, Mia Alexandra Reyna, De Alejandro, Amie Barboza Flores, Destiny Ciara Estes, sandra Mabelin Olvera and Faye Duren, Dejanee Annette Beatriz Anne Rivera, Brian Deleon and Adrian Alexander Emily Jovanna Estrada, Car- Katherine Valeria Orta. Dykes, Miguel Anjel Elizarr- Sanchez Rivera, Dwayne Paul Delossantos. los Enrique Figueroa, Jason Alana Evonne Ortega, Fer- aras, Henry Lee Ellis, Mark Robinson and Jenna Cassan- Myriam Michelle Deloya, Jordy Flores, Kaitlin Denise nando Ortega, Joseph Anthony Todd Embrey, Rianna Denise dra Rodriguez. Brynn Erin Dempsey, Alvin Flores, Katherine Flores, Ru- Ortega, Adolf Daniel Ortuno, Ennett, Joel Alfredo Erazo, Jose Alejandro Rodriguez, John Deveza, Abeer Arsan bin Flores and Iqra Fnu. Melissa Osuna, Sara Christine Alex Jacob Estala and April Leslie Magaly Rodriguez, Diab, Gabriel Anthony Diaz, Quinn Caleb Gabino, Otwell, Wendy Marie Panto- Jesstine Estrada. Marcos Rodriguez, Brianna Ivan Mauricio Diaz, Vu Huy Atziri Galarza, Ana Isabel ja, Cayla Sofi a Pena, Jahidi Zachary Taylor Fernandez, Marie Rodriguez-Hernandez, Dinh, Jay Do, Mary Mytam Gallardo, Jonathan Anthony Fitzgerald Pennie, Dominique Maria Jose Figueroa, Sandra Leslie Ashley Rodriguez-Ran- Doan, Jazmyn Arisa Drumgo, Gamez, Natasha Rae Ganges- Desiree Peralta, Alfredo Pe- Concepcion Figueroa, Eduar- gel, Xochitl Kimberly Rome- Katrina Danielle Dukes, An tad, Sebastian Gaona, Jeimmy rez, William Joseph Pettis and do Francisco Flores, Karina ro, Erika Rubio, Melissa Ruiz, Gia Duong, Jordan Matthew Estephania Garcia Salinas, Minh-Triet Ngoc Pham. Frias, Alex Giovanny Fuentes, Ruby Renee Ruiz, Cesar Edu- Efi rd and America C. Eguia. Benito Ivan Garcia, Jennifer Rachel Pham, Amy Nhi Michelle Fuentes, Angelica ardo Salazar, Kazzandra Rico Lauren Taylor Escobar, Marcela Garcia, Yaletzy Les- Phan, Khoi Kevin Phan, Josh- Garcia Cantu, Gisselle Garcia, Sanchez and Noe R. Sanchez. Ramiro Javier Esparza, Cas- lie Garcia, Yareli Garcia and ua Allen Phan-Coy, Domi- Jacquelyne Andrea Garcia, Joseph Emil Sargent, Alex- sandra Leigh Espronceda, An- Lucio Ricardo Garza. nick Dante Pittman, Taylor Liberty Bobbye Garcia and andria Nicole Saucedo, Amen- gelique Gabrielle Fernandez, Marco Antonio Garza, Tress Pleasants, Breiner Jo- Mark Anthony Garcia. tanese Jashae Simien, Breanna Alejandro Flores Parra, Bran- Olivia Renee Garza, Paulina han Quintero Puentes, Rijja Ovidio Jesus Garcia, Kla- Lynette Smith, Tyrique Da don Anthony Flores, Javier Garza, Genesis Isela Gay- Rasool, Roberto Emmanuel rissa Heidy Garza, Mayela Shawn Smith, Katia Esther Raul Flores, Karen Flores, Le- tan, Nicholas Roland Gaytan, Rayos, Faith Renteria, Alexa Garza, Jasslyn Gomez Por- Soto, Andy P Hung Ta, Victo- ticia Liliana Flores, Monserrat Adam Israel Gil, Megan Erin Reyes, Hugo Cesar Rios and tillo, Jasmin Sarai Gomez ria Ta, Jeremy Rey Tajonera, Flores, Jarod Cinque Flowers Glass, Darianna Renee Glenn, Sara Kay Robison. Velasquez, Maxine Angelina Adrian Tamez, Christiana N. and Randy Alexander Fuentes. The 2016 Meador Science Fair winners are, left to Ramirez, third grade; and Principal Beverly Angel Isaiah Gomez, Eduardo Bryanna Danielle Rodri- Gomez, Cyrus Rene Gonza- Tatum, Amber Nicole Terrell Emily Gamino, Kather- right, (front row) Jordan Muniz, fourth grade; Bolton. These students and their projects will rep- Gomez, Maria Estela Gonza- guez, Christian Xavier Rodri- les, Jessica Arlette Gonza- and Laquavious D. Thomas. ine Anne Gangestad, Bryana Yaeisshya Ciudad, third grade; (back row) resent Meador at the Pasadena Independent lez Lopez, Alysa M. Gonzalez guez, Natalie Rodriguez, Pris- les, Aleida Darian Gonzalez, Cecilia Maria Torres, An- Kristine Garcia, Cassandra Assistant Principal Amy Clowers; Jorge Escobar, School District Science Fair in March. and Angel Isaiah Gonzalez. cilla Marie Rodriguez, Kayla Elezar Ezequiel Gonzalez and thony Isaac Train, Annie Ngoc Alysia Garcia, Destiny Celess fourth grade; Ethan Hernandez, fourth grade; Tre Photo submitted Gabriella Veronica Gonza- Marie Romero, Valeria Ber- Monica Irene Gonzalez. Tran, Hy Gia Tran, Jimmy Garcia, Gabrielle Anastasia lez, Jonathan Gonzalez, Ka- enice Salazar, Christian Jared Mahogany Shanté Green, Quoc Tran, Kaitlyn My-Hanh Garcia, Gerardo Andres Gar- rina Nicole Gonzalez, Paola Saldivar, Yarenie Salinascano, Jazmin Alanna Guerrero, Tran, Lan Quynh Hoa Tran, cia, Hayley Renee Garcia, Aseret Gonzalez, Stephanie Kareem Andres Salomon, Cassandra America Guevara, Patrick Martin Tran, Phuc Lesly Garcia, Nadia Lynn Nicole Gonzalez, Victoria Gabriel Alfonso Sanchez and Tina Kim-Thanh Ha, Brandon Vinh Tran, Son Hong Tran, Garcia, Noe Garcia and Kevin CCISD Science Fair winners announced Lauren Gonzalez, Daija Dan- Kaitlyn Nicole Sanchez. Thomas Harder, Alena Hay, Thomas Toan Van Tran, Tony Michael Gartner. ielle Green, Karen Anh Green, Adrian Jose Santos Go- Aiana Renee Hernandez, Jer- Duc Tran, Vnam Le Tran and Ana Ruby Garza, Ashley The 55th annual CCISD district level science fair in enthusiast. “Stay happy with The CCISD 2016 District Keishon Denae Groves and mez, Karina Nicole San- emiah Nathaniel Hernandez, David Trujillo. Marie Garza, Cesar Samuel Science Fair exemplifi ed the the elementary category. At who you are. Have fun being Science Fair Grand Award Gisselle Guerra. tos-Lanuza, Adrian Saracho, Maritza Janeth Hernandez, Ann Phung Truong, Steven Garza, Jazalyne Sudario Gar- collaboration, creativity and the intermediate and high a scientist, engineer, musi- winners are: Max River Guerra, Bian- Lauren Elizabeth Schwausch, Tommy Hernandez, Alice Gia Truong, Marcely Jean Tsikis, za, Jacob Paden Gilbreath, innovation the Clear Creek school level, more than 200 cian, mathematician, teacher, Jesse A. Dorrington 2016 ca Gabriela Guerrero, Megan Neema Mohamad Shafaei, Ho and Lynn Tuyet Ho. Jeremiah Donte Tyler, Josh- Amanda Gjerde, Crystal R. Independent School District students competed in four di- or lawyer,” said Stegemoeller. Grand Award, Life Science: Tien Harris, Thomas Alex- Sa’Terria M. Small, Camille David Vie Hoang, Chelsey uah Valtierra, Leilani Isabel Glover, Rafael Luis Gomes believes is at the core of stu- visions and 18 different cate- “And have fun with what you Tanya Kumar, Clear Brook andru Henry, Carmen Paola Hope Smith, Rachel Celeste Jeanai Holman, An Thien Vargas, Cesar Rafael Villarre- Siqueira, Brittany Amber dent success. Almost 600 gories. do, because in business, and High School, A Novel Dried Hernandez Irabu, Daniel Al- Smith, Emily Solis, Giovani Huynh, Alejandro Raymun- al, Marvin Roberto Villatoro, Gonzales, Leandra G. Gonza- elementary and secondary Projects were evaluated especially the business I hope Blood Spot Method: Next exander Hernandez, Katelyn Solis and Jocelyn Solis. do Ibarra, Muhammad Fahad Nguyen Thanh Vo, Andrew les, Arianna Teresa Gonzalez projects were evaluated by by teams of volunteer judges you get in – aerospace, sci- Generation Ovarian Nicole Hernandez, Natalie Victoria Adelina Solis, Iqbal, Kimberli Izaguirre, Sa- Ryan Vu, Holly Thao Vu, Nhi and David A. Gonzalez. volunteer judges from the from the community. They se- ence - you push the envelope Jesse A. Dorrington 2016 Yamilet Hernandez, Roxanne Ashley Lynette Sorto, Daniel- meria M. Jackson, Elizabeth Xuan Vu, Peter Tien Vu and Kenderick K. Grant, Jere- community. lected Grand Award winners by having fun, and taking the Grand Award Runner-Up, Nicole Hernandez and Sofi a la Zaneta Springs, Paige Car- Brittney Jasso, Javier Jimenez, Natasha Miranda Walters. my Wayne Green, Tiffany M. Top honors were award- and place winners. More than game to the next level.” Life Science: Alexandra Raquel Hernandez. nae Stephens, Gloria De Jesus Jakob Brandon Jones, Genesis Johari Amina Weaver, Ear- Grigar, Christopher Antho- ed in grades 4 through 12 80 Junior, Ninth, and Senior The success of the CCISD Boehning, Clear Springs Julyssa Marie Herrera, Bri- Suazo Osorio, Michelle Ta, Alexandria Juarez and Issac nest Lee Webb, Yvonne Ana- ny Gutierrez, Karina Lyzette during the awards ceremony Division winners are eligible Science Fair was in huge part High School – Wood for the an Khang Hoang, Sadie Dal- Michaela Cora Taylor, Chris- James Kamasz-Santos. hi Whaley, Bryan Anthony Gutierrez, Idania Guzman, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the to advance to the Science En- because of the dozens of el- Warburg Effect: Treating las Hodges, Trevor Anthony tian Andres Tijerina, Ariana Hannah Danielle Klugh, Wheatley, Haley Machell Wil- Cameron Kristian Haynes, Bayside Commons at the gineering Fair of Houston. ementary and high school Cancer Hondros, Ivy Lynnngoc Hua, Kaylee Toran, Adriana Alexis Giselle Lara, Kevin Wayats liams, Karyn Geralynn Wil- Beatriz Hernandez, David L. Education Village in League The Presenting Sponsor of teachers who volunteered Jesse A. Dorrington 2016 Kimberly Dinh Huynh, Trina Toro and Fernanda Torres. Lara, Jason Dang Le, Loc Ho- liams, Serene Gracen Woods, Hernandez, Emily Ann Her- City. the District Science Fair was their time. “We want to thank Grand Award, Physical Sci- Huynh, Van Thanhthisandy Thomas Edward Torres, ang Phuc Le, Vina Le, Sebas- Sami Lin Yu, Monica Aidee nandez, Edna Fernanda Herre- In all, 220 students re- Science Applications Interna- our teachers, staff and our ence: Syamantak Payra, Clear Huynh, Jade Elizabeth Jaco- Alexis Hang Thu Tran, Con tian Leal Rodriguez, Matthew Zabala, Stefany Elizabeth ra and Samantha Rae Hill. ceived recognition for their tional Corporation (SAIC), community members who Brook High School – Brace bo, Rocio Jimenez Rebollar, Tran, Dinh Phu Tran, Khang Grant Leon, Sarah Michelle Zamora and Stephanie Zarate. Andrew Lawrence Hinojo- projects which ranged from a staunch supporter of the came together to make sure Yourself: A Novel Electroni- Joshua Elmer Kay, Han Bao Ngoc Tran, Lily Ann Tran, Lewis, Jerianne Kenniya Lim- Eleventh grade sa, Michael A. Hinojosa, Eric Brace Yourself: A Novel Elec- fair for several years. The every facet of this year’s sci- cally Aided Leg Orthosis Khuat and Kimberly Lara. Mary Tran, Patrick Tinh Tran, tom, Elizabeth Ann Lizcano, Honor roll Vie Hoang, Jazmine Marie tronically Aided Leg Orthosis audience of more than 1,000 ence fair was done correctly,” Jesse A. Dorrington 2016 Hoang Vu Le, Melody Taylor Tran, Dominic Nguy- Andrew Nigel Logan and Ale- Robin Emmanuel Acac, Howard, Joe Angel Huerta, to A Novel Dried Blood Spot students and parents had the said CCISD Science Coordi- Grand Award runner-up, Ngoc Thuy Le, Nathan Nhut en Trinh, Clare Aine Vanpelt, jandra Magana. Mishelle Lucero Acosta, Eyvi Camron Hunter, Nevé Zacor- Method: Next Generation opportunity to hear from nator Anne Smith. “Without Physical Science: Kavita Sel- Srrah Le, Nhi Catherine Tu Leslie Vargas and Tanner Da- Jordan Nathaniel Marcum, Lenir Alvarez Argueta, Janeth ria Hunter-Taylor, Nicole Ovarian. Charlie Stegemoeller, SAIC question, volunteers are a va, Clear Lake High School Doan Le, Thompson Le, Vin- vidmichael Vega. Hugo Ulises Martinez Garcia, Silvia Amador, Ciriah Lashell Thuy Duong Ngoc Huynh, More than 300 fourth- and Vice President for Program vital part of the science fair – Heavily-Zirconium-Doped cent Thienlac Le, Genie Alex- Cristian Everardo Vela, Lesley Ada Martinez, Kath- Amerson, Elijah Noel Argue- Thanh Cong Huynh, Rebekah fi fth-graders competed at the Management and science fair process.” Trapped Field. is Leija, Samantha Lyn Leyva, Zoe Nicole Vela, Marco An- leen Mackenzie Masterson, ta, Antonio Armenta, Oscar Rochelle Rane Jagdeo and De- Ricardo Ivan Lima, Lauryn tonio Velazquez, Melissa Zithlaly Medrano, Brittney Armenta, Natalie Celline Bal- jean Amore Jolivette. Jeantrel Dsean Jolivette, Amyn Tresa Joseph, Esther Yoomi Kim, Shaquala A’Shaa LSA students preview Free to Rock King, Michelle Jordyn Kris- toff, Marissa Nichole Krust- chinsky, Danny Lam, Robert Anthony Lazo, Hellen Thu Le, Sean Dang Le, Steven Le, Tai Thai Le, Yamelith Linette Leal and Emily Jean Lloyd. Valeria Lomas, Amanda Marie Lopas, Samantha Rach- elle Lopez, Ke’montre Dwain Orlando Lowe-Ali, Deandra Mikaylah Lugo, Lisa Mak- enna Luna, Steven Khang Ly, Alanis Lindsay Macias, Isaiah Ricky Maciel, Nikolas V. Maf- fei, Jeremy Austin Marcum and Kody Hunter Martin. Julian Lewis Martinez, Sebastian Martinez, Kather- ine Joyce Maslonka, Hailey Michelle Mcbride, Kateesha Janice Mejia, Noah Anthony Mejia, Christa Aliza Melchor, Charlie Stegemoeller, left, SAIC Vice President for Tanya Kumar, Kavita Selva and Syamantak Payra, Adriana Melissa Melendez, Program Management, congratulates Clear Creek along with CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith. Briana Kassandra Menendez, ISD Grand Award winners Alexandra Boehning, Photo submitted Alexandra Brook Meyers and Julie Modvig. Alejandro Montejano, De- andre Maurice Moore, An- gela Jazmin Morales, Everett SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-Ellington LLeadereader Moreno, Francisco Moreno, Hefziba Eloise Moreno, Oren The Voice of Community-Minded People Sixteen Lutheran South Academy high school stu- Francesca Bertini, Samantha Trapani, Virginia Frank Moreno, Isaac David dents attended a preview showing of Free to Rock, Sabatini, Lily Fehst, Serena Everett, Archie Buch- Motel, Gabriela Nichole Mu- a documentary of how rock ‘n’ roll helped end the man, (back row) Shelby Oliphant, Eric Amason, noz, Xochitl Celeste Navarro, 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 Cold War. The event was part of a Houston World Dylan Wood, Avery Toomes, Mark Giugliano, Al- Aimy Nguyen and Antony An- Affairs program with a Q-and-A after the fi lm lison May, Patrick Grigsby, Connor Vining, Nick hkhoa Nguyen. E-mail: [email protected] with executive producer, Nick Binkley. Pictured Brinkley, Ben LeBlanc and Harrison Little. Bao Triet Nguyen, Cath- are, left to right, (front row) Alexa Schubeck, Photo submitted erine Ngoc Nguyen, Dat Tien Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners Nguyen, Derek Nguyen, Dor- Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2016 NASA Aglow welcomes Children’s home 5K Over The Back Fence by Alexis Carol Lee on Feb. 11 Run Walk, Kids 1K set On Feb. 11, NASA Aglow her to understand those in her The third annual Ima’s cility. will welcome Carol Lee and path who need the ministry Home for Children 5K Run/ Ima’s Home is in its third her husband and family, as and healing brought through Walk and Kids 1K, will be year of operation and current- well as people all over the her. CONGRATS TO BAYLOR STUDENTS The following personnel and staff mem- Sharing a birthday Feb. 3 are Vanessa held Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8 ly houses more than 40 chil- world. Lee was ordained in 1989 Congratulations are sent to four Baylor bers of the Pasadena Independent School Buentello, Garland Ganter, Veronica a.m. on the campus of Life dren who were rescued off The group meets at Praise and served as a local pastor University students from the South Belt District enjoy birthdays Jan. 28 through Oyervides and Denice Valencia. Church at 9900 Almeda Ge- the streets of Manila. Chapel at 9:30 a.m. and in- with her husband, Bill, for area who were named to the Dean’s Aca- Feb. 3. FACEBOOK FRIENDS noa, just west of Almeda To register for the 5K run, vites all women to come wor- many years, growing congre- demic Honor Roll for the 2015 fall semester Burnett Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Mall. visit www.life.cc. Registra- ship and learn more about gations in the Texas area and by having a minimum grade-point average Sing a happy birthday song to Kateri The Leader sends happy birthday wish- This event raises funds for tion is $30 until Feb. 1, after- being a lover of people. Since sending missionaries to other of 3.7, while enrolled in a minimum of 12 Williams Feb. 1. On Feb. 3, Sulma es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a Ima’s Home for Children in ward the cost will be $35; the he retired, Lee’s husband countries. Her husband is re- semester hours. The students are: Lindsay Martinez enjoys a birthday. birthday this week: Angeles City, Philippines. Kids 1K is $20. If unable to usually accompanies her. tired from the corporate world Danielle Belus, Diana R. Garland School of Moore Elementary Thursday, Jan. 28: Daryn Edwards, Ima’s Home was the vi- participate and would like to Lee has survived breast and the couple now travels all Social Work; Oscar Daniel Cruz, School of On Jan. 28, Brenda Hallaron enjoys a Toni O’Bryan, Chris Valvaneda, Nealda sion of Lead Pastor Jim Kil- make a donation, visit www. cancer as well as her only over to minister to couples, Music; Julie Elizabeth Murphy, College of birthday. Whitley, Lewis Cambiaso, Edgar Ramirez gore after riding through life.cc and donate. child’s years of drug addic- pastors and ministries. They Arts and Sciences; and Alexis Dominique South Belt Elementary and Jennifer Hernandez; Friday, Jan. Manila and seeing a portion Ima’s Home for Children tion and incarceration. As a have been to East Africa a of the 400,000 street children is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, young adult, her father was an number of times and annually Uribe, College of Arts and Sciences. Sharing a birthday Jan. 28 are Kayla 29: Stephanie Martinez-Hinton, Yvonne hungry and homeless. His nonprofi t organization. For alcoholic; then she suffered go to Mexico to equip pastors ANGELA ENJOYS A BIRTHDAY Elmore and Jennifer Hernandez. Cele- Moffi tt, Margarito Rivera, Debra Dorn, passion and burden led to the more information, visit www. the trauma of her mother’s and local ministries. Bobby and Kenneth Griffin send birth- brating a birthday Feb. 2 is Kenia Polio. Lauretta Massicott and Holly Conrad; creation of this incredible fa- imashomeforchildren.com. murder on the mission fi eld. Praise Chapel is located at day wishes to daughter-in-law Angela Birthday greetings are sent to Jessica Ar- Saturday, Jan. 30: Bill Heavin, Karen Lee feels these problems help 18516 Highway 3 in Webster. Griffin, who celebrates a birthday Feb. 2. nold and Ma Cuevas De Vazquez Feb. 3. Price, Kimberly Istre, Kristen Mata, BIRTHDAY GREETINGS FOR KARMA Stuchbery Elementary Jennifer Miller, Christine Cline and Amy CCART meets Feb. 9 Karma Wright, former Leader staffer, Sing a chorus of a birthday song Jan. 31 Reichelderfer; Sunday, Jan. 31: Maria The Clear Creek Association of Retired Teachers celebrates her birthday Feb. 2. Birthday to Brianna Lee. Olvera, Erica Bush, Veronica Tanguma- (CCART) will hold its February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. Line by line wishes are sent to Karma from her family, Melillo Middle School Mejia, Ernie Banks, Josh Keim, Angeles 9. Meetings are held at the Bay Area Community Center, friends and staff at the Leader. On Jan. 29, Bertha Sanchez is wished Rios, Maria Zuniga and Craig Thompson; 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Featured speaker will OWEN TURNS 7! a happy birthday. Jan. 31 is the day for a Monday, Feb. 1: Danice Oliver, Lee Terry be Kerri Taylor who will discuss human trafficking in the with the prophets Owen Michael Flowers celebrates his celebration for Kelly Jurek. and Stacy Lynn Knight-Wigington; Bay Area and the Unbound organization. 7th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Best Beverly Hills Intermediate Tuesday, Feb. 2: Candice Johnson, “Our society is illuminat- The meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. with a social gather- Rabbi Stuart Federow, are wishes and lots of love, hugs and kisses are Send a happy birthday card Jan. 28 to Francesca Marie, Lisa Upshaw, Melanie ed by the spiritual insights of conducted on Sundays from ing and coffee. The business meeting will begin at 10 a.m. the Hebrew prophets.” Lyn- 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at sent to Owen from big sister Kennedy, little Melissa McKee. Sing a happy birthday Branstetter, Angela Griffi n, Jocelyn At the close of the meeting, the annual Valentine Fried don B. Johnson. Congregation Shaar Hasha- sister Evie, parents Stephen and Stacey song for Cynthia Wright Feb. 2. Parks, Geoffrey Maduzia, Fernando Chicken/Pot Luck Luncheon will be served. Members are Come, get familiar with lom. The congregation, lo- (Hayes) Flowers; grandparents Robert Thompson Intermediate De La Rosa and John Scheschuk; and asked to bring a salad, vegetable, casserole, or dessert to the prophets’ insights, read- cated at 16020 El Camino and Jannie Scarberry of South Belt and Blow out the candles on a double-layer Wednesday, Feb. 3: Sonia Perez, Theresa share. CCART will provide the chicken. ing the ancient text together. Real, is the conservative Syn- Mike and Karen Flowers of Dickinson; cake Jan. 31 for Angela Ruggeri and Garza, Brandi Pipes, Monica Torres- All Texas retired school employees from the area are Starting with Isaiah, partic- agogue in the Bay Area. great-grandmother Billie Fewell; uncles Laura Guerrero. Celebrating a birthday Perez, Mia Sparkle, Dixie Schallert- invited. Annual dues are $45. ipants will learn and discuss The entire community is Tyler, Austin, Joey, Wesley and Travis; Feb. 1 is Ty Curry. Rodriguez, and Jerome Colvin. each verse. invited to attend. For more aunts Jenny, Christine and Michelle; Dobie High LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Although the study is line information, visit www.shaar and cousins Brayden, Baylee, Livvy, Three cheers for a happy birthday are Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, Love for Life Banquet Feb. 26 by line through the text, one hashalom.org or contact the Jade, Sierra, Ryker, Connor, Jesse, sent to Steven Casteel, Elke Cerre, and congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Christian comedian Michael Jr. will take center stage at doesn’t have to have attended Synagogue offi ce at 281-488- Christopher and Mason. Owen’s mom is Hector Garcia Jan. 30. The day for a beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject the Love for Life Banquet on Friday, Feb. 26, at Grace Com- previous classes. 5861 or at csh@shaarhasha a 2005 Dobie High School graduate. triple-layer cake for Frank Mora, Estela line. Items must be submitted by Friday munity Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway in Houston. He tours The sessions, guided by lom.org. SCHOOL DAZE Pedraza and Leslie Rustin is Feb. 1. noon for the next week’s publication. the country performing comedy, can be seen on TV regular- ly, and recently appeared in the feature fi lm War Room. The evening will include a silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m., and the banquet from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tick- Thompson Intermediate releases third six-weeks honor rolls ets are $50 each. All proceeds will benefi t the Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center that serves area women in G.A. Thompson Intermdi- Akhter, Anna Gabriela Al- ine Coyle Brown, Jose Alber- Christina Vie Hoang, Tyson Morgan Blaine Pytka, Xavi- and Justin Duane Blogg. Jaylen Gabriel Gonzalez and unplanned pregnancies. For more information or to make ate School recently announced len, Anabella Sophia Amaro, to Cabrera, Renata Bo-Beth Thanh Huynh, Johana Jasso, er Anthony Ramirez, Tairon Sean Austin Bonner, Mak- Seth Allen Gonzalez. reservations, visit www.LifelineCPC.org (Love for Life its honor rolls for the third six- Anthonie Michael Amboree, Cadena, Matthew Alexander Ambreon My’isha Jones, Jae- Elisha Randall, Austin Mat- enzie Elyce Brown, Jocelyn Alejandra Zafi ro Gracias, Banquet is at the bottom of any page). weeks grading period of the Breleana Marie Anderson, Campos, Kiana Lissbeth Cas- dyn Elizabeth Jones, Casey thew Rhoden, Mia Alexandria Bustos, Dominic Avery Cabal- Kianna Tanae Groves, Rog- 2015-2016 school year. Maritza Marlene Arreola, co, Grace Brianna Castaneda, Voncile Junkin, Makayla Ma- Ridge, Melanie Rios, Ivan lero, Jayla Cherie Carmouche, elio Dejesus Guajardo, Jorge Students earning status Alexandra Abigail Ayala, Sarah Sophia Charles and Ab- rie Karkosky, Danae Eugenia Moises Rivera, Aaron Rodri- Samantha Nell Carter, Leah Guerra, Carlos Catalino Guil- are: Maryam Maytham Badr and igail Leigh Chiovaro. Kostikoglou, Mikayla Denise guez, Denise Alexandra Ro- Rose Castaneda, Ethan Ale- len, Mikayla Marie Gutierrez, Seventh grade Aliyah Barreiro. David Adrian Corte, Emily Lagos and Thao Phuong Lam. driguez, Evan Valexis Rodri- jandro Chapa, Joseph Mateo Kayla Alia Hall, Christian Da- Honor roll Joseph Eli Batres, Annaya Colleen Cortez, Alisha Mo- Vanessa Marie Lam, guez and Hector Romero. Chavez, Jolany Janneth Ch- vid Hernandez, Rene Ignacio Gail Kathleen Afl alo, Za- Brielle Belton, Kaitlyn Marie nique Countee, Danny Ngoc Brooklynn Dominique Lathan, Joseph Ryan Roppolo, Ce- evez, Xzaveon Latrell Cofi eld Hernandez, Steve Sevaztyan riah Jacelle Aguilar, Maliha Bess, Jason Betancourt, Max- Dang, Marshall Khang Dang, Victoria Marie Lazo, Tony leste Rose Salazar, Jada Sha- and Joshua Daniel Collins. Hernandez and Jonathan Da- Alyssa Faith Day, Jacob Al- Le, Evelyn Anh Lien, Chanel kira Sawyer, Madeline Marie Sophia Colmenares, Dan- vid Hernandezcastro. exander De La Rosa, Desirey Laraine Lofton, Nathan Lo- Schwausch, Marisa Michelle ielle Joy Colunga, Jacob Al- Jacob Vinh Ho, Peter Elizabeth Delara, Isabella Ro- pez, Sandy Nhi Lu, Kenny Soto, Kendall Fay Spafford, exander Colunga, Sebastian Quoc-Vuong Hoang, Steph- sario Delgado, Laura Marcela Congkhanh Ly, Adrian Marti- Gillyanne Helena Spencer, Antonio Comabella Paredes, anie Nicole Horton, Kacy Diaz, Vinh Thethanh Diep and nez, Gerardo Yahir Martinez, Madelyn Gabriele Spray, Shelby Ranay Couchman, Es- Abigail Huerta, Doan Thy Ba Daniel Dinh. Joscelin Nicole Martinez and Christina Danielle Suarez, El- peranza Daniela Cruz, Carrie Huynh, Jalen Jaivon Ina, Des- Abby Duron, Drake Elias Erin Paige Maslonka. yssa Reane Sulak, Eric P. To Briana Cubos, Enoc Ruben tiny Faith Jenkins, Jasmine Escobedo, Jacob Alexander Kyle William McDonald, and Giselle Torres. Curiel, Bailee Phi-Anh Dang, Julia Jimenez, Faith Morgan Flores, Krystal Rose Flores, Nathaly Marie Mejia, Alejan- Natalia Camille Townes, Tammy Tam Dang and Quang Johnson, Irene Sojung Kim, Joshua Mark Gamez, Aaron dro Israel Melendez, Desiree Lili Ann Tran, Josue Vazquez, Ngoc Do. Ashley Marie Lam and Kayla Mathew Garcia, Alexander R. Miller, Janah Naser, Jona- Justus Rene Vela, Madylin Hoan My Tran Doan, An- Marie Lawson. Joshua Garcia, Joseph Aaron than Neira, Alan Thanh Nguy- Alexis Vela, Tiffany Angel gelina Phuongthanh Dong, Daniel Isaiah Lazcano, Gia Garcia, Alonso Garza, Brissa en, Albert Truong Nguyen, Villarreal, Anh Que Nguyen Alonso Dosal, Marcus Jordan Hoang Le, Jacob Hong Phuc Marie Garza, Madison Taylor Bruce Vinh Nguyen, Duy Bao Vu, Mark Sameh William, Da- Doss, Lyah Shanti Duenas, Le, Jessica Kimmai Le, Vic- WWeddings,eddinHallgs, RReceptions,eception s,Rentals RRetirements,etirements, BBirthdayirthday PPartiesarties Gates, David A. Gomez and Nguyen, Harrison Nguyen, mayanti Asha Wilson, Enlai Jacob Ryan Efi rd, Annette ki Phuong Le, Javier Omar Roy Alexander Gomez. Henry Huy Nguyen, Lucas Uy Derrick Yii, Jannatun Nahar Florine Eonne, Joshua Dean Legoff Villarreal, Elaine Anh Fernando Alejandro Gon- Nguyen and Steven Nguyen. Zaman and Emma D. Zapata. Erickson, Alberto Antonio Es- Lien, Abagail Lopez, Fernan- American Legion Post 490 zales, Alayna Noel Gonzalez, Tammy Luong Nguyen, Eighth grade cobar, Ivan Eduardo Espinosa, do Lopez, Samantha E. Lo- 11702 Galveston Road Andrea Gonzalez, Emily Dan- Trishta Quynh Nguyen, Sar- Honor roll Granyeli Feliciano and Chloe pez, Milow Lozano, Giovanni iella Gonzalez, Gabriel Ale- ah Nneamaka Oba, Justine Angel Antonio Aguilar, Renee Flores. Daniell Luna, Vivian Luu and (across from Ellington Field) jandro Granados, Aixa Guerra Ogolibunor Ofor, Celeste Gema Isabel Alanis, Willie Nancy Mitchell Flores, Mercedes Miranda Machado. Gomez, Darius R. Hale, Erica Stephanie Ortiz, Hunter Keith Robert Alaniz, Jada Vernice Alejandro Enrique Garcia, An- Sarah Caprice Marquez, 281-481-1179 Kim Hay, Christopher Her- Outlaw, Corban Avery Parker, Alix, Leslie Esmeralda Al- drew Garcia, Mayela Lizbeth Arryanna Sol Martinez, Car- Call between 9 AM - 1 PM M-F nandez, Francisco Hernandez, Carolyn Lizette Paz, Nallely manza, Azhia Nichole Al- Garcia, Valerie Marie Garibay, olina Martinez, Javier Seferi- Karisa I. Hernandez and Shel- Pena, Jacob Nicholas Perez, varez, Stephanie Alvarez, Daniel Ryan Garza, Jade Ays- no Martinez, Raymond Jorel Capacity: 300 sea Melany Hernandez. Kevin Minh Pham and Mary Ashley Lizbeth Amaro, Anilu lette Garza, Daniela Gomez, Martinez, Seleste Oralia Mar- Thomas Feliciano Her- Tuyet Pham. Itzayana Arrieta, Ailyn Giselle Anthony Gonzales, Aaron J. tinez, Julian C. Mata, Marissa rera, Douglas Morgan Hill, Neyna Cherrenee Portis, Balderas, Alesia Michelle Bill Gonzalez, Citlali Gonzalez, Continued on Page5A Remember When 35 years ago ( 1981) The new offi cers for Sagemont Park’s Eric of Algonquin, was found by band auditions held at Alvin A concerted South Belt the Pasadena ISD Board Gene Reilly, 20, was sen- three men who were riding High School on Jan. 8. Erik community effort brought of Trustees were Harvey tenced to 27 years in prison four-wheeled vehicles near Flores on contra-bass clari- a record number of voters Turner, president; Vickie after he entered a plea in the the 15100 block of the Gulf net and Chanse Morris on to the Dobie polling place. Morgan, vice president; 185th District Court for the Freeway. The Harris Coun- Bb clarinet went on to rep- Their efforts put three John Elam, secretary; and murder of Jimmy Dickson, ty Medical Examiner’s of- resent Dobie High School South Belt area residents on Carmen Orozco, assistant who was killed during his fi ce declined to release the and the Pasadena ª ª ª ª ª ª ª the Pasadena ISD Board of secretary. 18th birthday party at his cause and manner of death Independent School District Trustrees: John Elam, Rudy Vickie Morgan became Green Tee home. pending further study. at the Texas Music HHappyappy Schubert and Dr. B.J. Gar- the fi rst woman in half a The South Belt-Elling- Richard McKay, head Educators Convention in ª ª ner. century elected to the PISD ton Leader was getting librarian at San Jac Col- San Antonio. Dobie High School as- Board of Trustees by de- ready to celebrate its 20th lege’s Parker Williams Li- A fatal shooting took 77thth BBirthdayirthday sistant head varsity football feating 18-year incumbent anniversary. Formerly brary, initiated a project to place at 8600 Theta. Ernesto coach Don Cole announced Carl Schwartz, who was known as the South Belt preserve previous issues of Saldizar, an 18-year-old ª ª his resignation. seeking his seventh term to Press, the newspaper was the Leader on microfi lm for from North Houston, suf- The athletic director of the board. founded in February 1976 posterity. fered multiple gunshot OOwenwen MichaelMichael Pasadena ISD said it was Groundbreaking cere- by two housewives, Marie Gaby de la Cruz, 13, a wounds to the head and was too soon to name replace- monies for the Memori- Flickinger and Bobby Grif- former Moore Elementary pronounced dead at the ments for the three football al Southeast Professional fi n. student, was diagnosed with scene. There was no known ª ª coaches who resigned from Building to be connected to Clear Brook senior An- a neurological condition motive, and no immediate the district, although inter- Memorial Southeast Hospi- drea Bahlo took fi rst place which affected his brain. arrests were made. views had begun. tal, also under construction, in the 100-yard backstroke A stolen vehicle was re- Memorial Hermann Heavy voter turnout in took place. at the state TISCA meet in covered after a brief chase Southeast Hospital held an the Pasadena school district 25 years ago (1991) Austin, after undergoing through Sagemont. Precinct open house for its new ª ª was a key factor in the J.D. Carmen Orozco was heart surgery only 11 days 2 Deputy Constable Sgt. Esophageal Disease Center Bruce-Dr. William Davison elected president of the before the event. Zerick Guinn chased the to treat refl ux and other victory in the San Jacinto Pasadena school board. 15 years ago (2001) vehicle on Sageburrow, and esophageal diseases. College Board of Regents Others elected were Denny Clear Creek Indepen- when it failed to negotiate a 1 year ago (2015) ª ª election. Delafi eld as vice president, dent School District parents turn, it crashed into the yard The Pasadena Indepen- 30 years ago (1986) Vickie Morgan as secretary asked for the long-promised of a residence. Two juvenile dent School District board The U.S. Justice Depart- and Harvey Turner as assis- replacement for Weber Ele- occupants fl ed on foot but of trustees approved nam- ment was expected to rest tant secretary. mentary. were quickly captured. ing the new Career and ª FFeb.eb. 33,, 22016016 ª its case, alleging discrimi- Le Duc Nguyen, a The State Farm Insur- 5 years ago (2011) Technical High School the natory practices in Pasade- 54-year-old market owner, ance offi ce of Skip Morse Two local churches an- Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and LLoveove yyouou llots!ots! na Independent School Dis- was shot to death by three was robbed. The thieves es- nounced changes in lead- Technical High School. trict. robbers. The three men caped with a small amount ership. After serving as Voters approved construc- ª MMomma,omma, DDaddy,addy, KKennedy,ennedy, EEvievie ª Repair of the overpass were captured and charged of cash and a 23-year-old pastor at Kirkwood South tion of the $37.5 million bridge at Dixie Farm Road with aggravated robbery. wedding ring from one of Christian Church for six campus, located at Ge- GGrandmarandma J & GrandpaGrandpa SScarberrycarberry was expected to begin and Sageglen resident Gor- the two insurance reps who years, the Rev. David Fraser noa-Red Bluff and Beltway aandnd UncleUncle TTyleryler was to be completed in time don Quisenberry drowned were in the offi ce. was set to leave at the end 8, in a 2011 bond election. for rush hour traffi c the fol- while attempting to rescue 10 years ago (2006) of February. The Rev. Wil- The campus opened in Au- ª ª ª ª ª ª ª lowing Monday morning. a woman who was also Neil West, longtime liam “Bill” Newcomb left gust of 2014. drowning in Galveston Bay. South Belt resident, was his position as senior pastor According to a Coast Guard recognized as the Citizen of at Cokesbury United Meth- spokesman, a 41-foot Ciga- the Year at the 22nd annual odist Church, where he had WALKER LAW OFFICES rette boat cartweheeled at a South Belt-Ellington Cham- served since June 2009. high rate of speed in choppy ber of Commerce banquet. Kevin Martinez took FURNITURE RE-DO Milton Walker, J.D. water. Quisenberry left his West was praised by Harris over as captain of the “C” boat in an attemp to save the County Commissioner El shift of the Houston Fire • Re-Pair • Re-Finish 281-481-0909 woman and her companion. Franco Lee for his contribu- Department’s Station 70 on WILLS & PROBATE INJURY CASES No one was wearing a life tions to the community. Beamer. A 1986 graduate of • Re-Glue • Re-Screw jacket. 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Smith, of the 11700 block All-State Ensembles during Thursday, January 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Powell begins role as Pasadena ISD superintendent Frazier Spelling Bee winners Continued from Page 1A level,” Powell said “Especial- ministrator at Jackson, recalls as a National Blue Ribbon the mall. ment of the district’s teacher for 30 years. ly back then when teachers her passion for working with School in 2003. “She’s a power shopper,” appraisal system. She’s also Powell attended L.F. Smith didn’t have the amount of re- children and her professional- “People from all over the Parmer said. “She knows her jumped into the process of and Williams elementary sources available today.” ism. state would travel to Jackson style. When she is at a store pressing a district budget for schools before moving on to A talented teacher and a “I remember being blown to see what our school was shopping for clothes, she does the 2016-17 school year. Queens and then Pasadena quick learner, she quickly away by how talented and doing,” Powell recalled. not browse. She sees what she “Dr. Powell will need High. She graduated from moved into the administra- determined she was at such a She was named PISD’s wants and gets it.” all of our support working PHS in 1987 and went on to tive ranks at Jackson. She was young age,” Worthy said. principal of the year in 2003 – But Powell said she is the through a very diffi cult bud- earn her bachelor’s degree in named assistant principal in Troy McCarley, who a well-deserved achievement, most at ease when she’s with get year,” said Karen Hick- psychology and history from 1997 and principal in 2002. worked alongside Powell said Paula Sword, Jackson’s family. man, deputy superintendent Sam Houston State Univer- In 2005, she was named an as an assistant principal at current principal and a former She is married to Lance for the district. sity. Later, she earned a mas- associate superintendent of Jackson and later as the two member of Powell’s faculty at Powell, a detective with the As acting superintendent, ter’s degree in educational campus development for the moved up the ranks as district the school. Pasadena Police Department. she conferred with district management, and then a doc- district. administrators, said he has al- “When I came to Jackson, Together, they have four chil- stakeholders to outline major torate in educational leader- While at Jackson, she ways admired her sense of hu- I was not looking to get into dren: Andrew, who attends the goals, all centered on the dis- ship, from the University of helped implement a strategy mor, her ability to keep calm administration,” Sword said. U.S. Naval Academy; Mason, trict’s recently approved fi ve- Houston-Clear Lake. to encourage students to come in stressful situations and her “But when I saw Dr. Powell a Texas A&M student; Daw- year strategic plan. “I played basketball in ju- to school focused on learning. unwavering commitment to in an administrative role and son, an 11th-grade Dobie stu- “We conducted research nior high, along with volley- Eighth-graders were split into serving children. everything she accomplished, dent and football player; and and collaborated with district ball and I ran track,” she said. smaller groups, and core sub- “She’s a meat-and-pota- it inspired me to follow in her Caitlyn, a freshman involved staff and the school board to “I knew I had a competitive ject teachers were assigned to toes kind of girl,” said Dr. footsteps.” in theater and debate. establish the most effective side, just not the talent for each group. McCarley, now an associate While Jackson’s principal, “My family motivates me plan that will ensure students sports. I changed over in high Adrian Castro, a former superintendent for campus de- Powell received the Sunshine to do well,” she said. “I am the and staff receive the best that school to focusing on drill Jackson student who now velopment. “She also knows Award from Channel 2 News, type of person who goes home Pasadena ISD has to offer,” team as part of the Eagle Es- teaches math and coaches at how to tell a story in the best presented to educators who thinking about her job. But Powell said. “I was part of the cort.” Queens, says he was fortunate way possible.” have made a difference in my husband and my children planning process, and I want She aspired to be a family to have Powell involved with McCarley recalls the trag- children’s lives. continue to be supportive of to see it come to fruition.” counselor, but discovered her his group. edy of the Sept. 11, 2001, “Dr. Powell had no idea me. They are my backbone.” Improving academic passion for education when “Gangs were such a big terror attacks. In the midst of what was going on at the The couple has learned to achievement on standardized she began teaching. issue that not every eighth- the devastation, he said Pow- time,” Sword said of Channel balance their busy schedules. tests is part of her vision. “My plan was to teach grade student made it to the ell stayed focused on keeping 2’s surprise visit to Jackson. “We know what each oth- “We’ve got work to do,” she for four years and go back ninth grade,” Castro said, re- students and staff safe and “She was summoned to the er’s schedules are in advance,” said. “There are areas where for my master’s degree in ferring to the high drop-out calm. football fi eld over the radio. Lance Powell said. “I pick up we are at, or above, the state psychology, but I fell in love rate. “But she made us want “We did not know what She rushed to the fi eld, think- where she leaves off. We’re as far as the STAAR results with teaching and didn’t look to come to school and be was happening in the world, ing a child was in trouble. very fl exible, but we defi nite- are concerned, but there are back,” Powell said. “I thought successful. She consistent- but our main concern was the Little did she know, Channel ly enjoy our occasional week- still areas that need improve- if I could do this, then I could ly greeted us at the door and safety of the students,” Mc- 2 was fl ying in on a helicopter ends off.” ment.” Frazier Elementary School’s annual spelling bee was held Tuesday, Jan. 12. do anything.” talked with us about making Carley said. “Parents came to present the award. The look When her husband learned Powell says she plans to Jazzlyn Moya correctly spelled curfew in the 15th round to become the Her background in confl ict good choices. We were treated to the school to pick up their on her face was priceless.” that she had been named su- keep an open mind and an champion. Zeke Arriaga was a tough competitor and came out as the run- resolution proved to be im- like family.” children, and throughout this “It was hysterical,” Powell perintendent, he was not sur- open door when it comes to ner-up. The school is very proud of these two and know they will represent mediately benefi cial. While Castro says he was delight- entire day of unknown, Dr. remembered. prised. fi nding ways to improve the Frazier well in the Pasadena Independent School District Spelling Bee on juggling the typical demands ed to learn of Powell’s ap- Powell kept her composure, Off the clock “With anything she puts district and meet the growing Tuesday, Feb. 9. Winners pictured are Zeke Arriaga (left) and Jazzlyn of the classroom, she also pointment as superintendent. and we worked together to Twelve-hour work- her mind to, she will be suc- demands of education. experienced the challenge of “I just know that if the pas- keep the students of Jackson days, weekly campus visits, cessful,” he said. And her competitive spir- Moya. Photo submitted keeping students in school sion is still burning like when safe.” bumper-to-bumper meetings, “From students, to staff, it? She says she plans to make while grappling with prob- she fi rst started teaching,” he As her tenure as Jackson’s mountains of paperwork – administrators and communi- full use of it. lems students faced outside said. “She is defi nitely going administrator, the school en- Powell quickly learned that ty members, we are all fami- “I am truly excited to have the classroom. to lead the district in the right joyed a boost in standardized working as a district admin- ly,” Powell says of PISD. the opportunity to be super- Morris MS Spelling Bee winners “It was challenging as a direction.” test scores – and transitioned istrator would require around- She has already taken on intendent,” Powell said. “I’m young person out of college Robert Worthy, Powell’s from a low-performing des- the clock attention. several detailed projects, in- ready to pull up my boots and to teach at the intermediate principal when she was an ad- ignation to being recognized Her getaway, she admits, is cluding making a reassess- get started.” Laura Bush Elementary lists second nine-weeks rolls

Laura Bush Elementary Derrick Bonilla, Hailey Bo- Kaitlyn Baines, Asiel Basurto, Martinez, Hania Matin, Atiana sandra Gracia, Ashley Her- Jahcoby Castellon, John- recently announced its honor, nilla, Byanca Borjas, Andrew Kayleen Basurto, Brooklyn Medrano, Jaylene Melo, Gael nandez, Christian Hernandez athon Castillo, Torry Chase, merit and perfect attendance Bryant, Andrew Bryant, Josh- Bell, Joshua Berlanga, Alex- Munoz, Aiden Nguyen, Giaan and Giuliana Herrera. Max Davis, Anna Dinh, Hil- rolls for the second nine- ua Bryant, Kendal Bryant and is Bonilla, Diana Bonilla and Nguyen, Kelvin Nguyen, Ka- Gregorio Jaimes, Melanie lary Do, Emmanuel Elizondo, weeks grading period of the Jacqueline Calvo. Demyan Borjas. milah Oliva and Alana Oliver. Jaramillo, Dae’mon Johnson, Brian Erazo, Hugo Estrada, 2015-16 school year. Reagan Cameron, Antho- Camden Butcher, Sebas- Nathan Paradez, James Lauren Jones, Cathy Kaisler, Jennifer Estrada, Joana Flores, Students earning status ny Capetillo, Yanelli Con- tian Calderon, Alanah Carter, Rendon, Marcus Resendez, Samantha Kaisler, Kloe King, Monica Flores, Steven Flores are: treras, John Dang, Elizabeth La’Marcus Carter-Walker, Destiny Reyes, Kayla Rey- Vincent Le, Dominick Leija, and Jonathan Gamez. Kindergarten Dinh, Brianna Figueroa, Lu- Lucas Cena, Mark Chase, naud, Aileen Rivera, Camron Yamila Luna, Mariana Me- Daniel Garza, Fabian Perfect attendance cas Garza, Isaiah Gay, Sarah Camila Contreras, Isabella Robertson, Christina Rodri- lendez, Annette Mendez and Garza, Jose Gomez, Roberto Yamila Arguello, Idris Ber- Gonzalez, Sherlyn Guillen Covarrubias, Micah Daley, guez, Isaiah Rodriguez, Hay- Daniela Mendoza. Hernandez, Richard Herrrera, nardez, Amir Bouaziz, Ruby and Kevin Hernandez. Christina Dang, Jacob Davis, lie Rosas, Sophia Sagastizado Elvis Nguyen, Thuy Nguy- Malachi Hobbs, Zara Hobson, Camacho, Aileen Castillo, Sofi a Hernandez, Javier Alberto De Alba and Ivette and Christopher Sellers. en, Thinh Ninh, Roberto Alyssa Jones, Angel Limachi, Giovanni De La Garza, Naomi Ibarra, Daniel Jasso, Da’Shy Del Toro. Alejandro Serrano, Braden Nunez, Heidi Pereira, Mi- Jorge Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Estrada, Erik Galvan, Anaso- Johnson, Ariana Kainer, Chloe Darian Diaz, Hayden Do, Smith, Ngoc Thang, Angie chelle Pham, Timmy Pham, David Lozoya, Yvette Marti- fi a Garibay, Giovanni Gon- Lewis, Daisy Lopez, Crystal Zaaid Edgar, Daniel Esca- Tinajero, Anthony Tinajero, Isabelle Pichardo, Samantha nez, Melissa Mendez, Sildy zalez, Criss Gutierrez, Noah Martinez, Juan Pablo Marti- milla, Chloe Estes, Fernanda Kaylanie Tran, Miguel Valen- Pulido, Diego Rios, Andrew Mireles and Jamiah Molden. Hinojos, Cruz Jasso, Nicholas nez, Skyler Mendiola, Sadoc Flores, Jeremy Flores, Kate- cia, Anthony Van, Eduardo Rodriguez, Ivan Rodriguez Julio Montano, Joaquin Jenkins and Ashley Lara. Morales, Mihn Nguyen and lynn Galvan, Elijah Garcia, Velazquez, Armando Vergara, and Sofi a Rodriguez. Montemayor, Travis Mont- Christopher Ojeda, Bryan Mihn Nguyen. Victoria Garcia, David Garza, Clayton Washington, Frederick Sebastian Saenz, Sandra gomery, Jessica Ngo, Linh Olvera, Duy Pham, Aradne Elmer Orallana, Vincent Mayra Gomez, Massiah Gor- Washington and Cobi Watts. Sagastizado, Yahir Sanchez, Ngo, Cathy Nguyen, Ethan Portales, Emmanuel Rendon, Pham, Vincent Pham, Emely don and Daniella Guerrero. Third grade Rebecca Santana, Jemarcus Nguyen, Kylie Obregon, Axel Ruby Reyes, David Reynolds, Quijano, Branden Ray, Bran- Edward Guerro, Abigail Honor roll Sellers, Gabriel Sifuentes, Olmedo, Jennifer Olvera, Vina Maddison Salazar, Davien den Ray, Christian Rojas, Gutierrez, Hunter Hamon, Milaycia Brown, Josh Fon- Camron Stegall, Devhonie Pham, Annie Phan, Matthew Sanni-Thomas, Dylan Santia- Mariah Santana, Yohan San- Michael Hernandez, Mike seca, Ashton Gibson, Chris- Torres, Daniell Velazquez, Lo- Rendon, Ariznelly Rivera and go, Brandon Sauceda, Chris- tiago, David Serrano, Tiffani Hernandez, Paul Hernandez, tian Hernandez, Giuliana rena Villafana, Jo’Anna Wil- Gia Robinson. tian Thumann, Jacob Vel- Tillman, Kaylie Tran, Angel Xitlaly Hernandez, Jeremy Herrera, Christopher Jones, liams and Raul Zermeño. Keven Rodriguez, Yazmin azquez and Lilian Zermeno. Trevino and Devon Vu. Jackson, Cadyn Lagrone, Thinh Ninh, Roberto Nunez, Fourth grade Rodriguez, Delilah Rogri- First grade Second grade Kevin Lara-Escobar, Nayeli Angelina Paquinto, Timmy Honor roll guez, Itzel Romero, Eytsel Perfect attendance Perfect attendance Leal and Ilyena Lindberg. Pham, Kaitlyn Phan, Adam Kevin Ayala, Nico Barr, Sanchez, Karol Sanchez, Isa- Ayden Allen, Jesse Al- Sofi a Amaya, Camila Ar- Jose Lopez, Kristina Ly, Rocha, Sofi a Rodriguez, An- Kasie Hoang, Jadyn Johnson, bella Senz, Eric Solis, Kenisha Morris Middle School recently held its annual spelling bee. Winners were varado, Ester Avila, Faith guello, Alexander Arias Arias, Ian Martinez, Lexie Marti- drea Sagastizado, Yahir San- Jacob Lopez, Trinity Lopez, Tenchon, Evelyn Tran, Ngoc Maya Scott (left), first place; and Andrea Gonzalez, second place. Scott and Berlanga, Arianna Bermudez, Isabella Avila, Hannai Ayala, nez, Nicholas Martinez, Sofi a chez, Rhema Sanni-Thomas Kaleb Luna, Jessica Ngo, Linh Tran, Thomas Tran, Frederick Gonzalez will advance to the Pasadena Independent School District Spelling and Michael Williams. Ngo, Cathy Nguyen, Axel Ol- Triplett, Jamiyah Washington Bee in February. Photo submitted Third grade medo, Vina Pham, Ariznelly and Antwoine Wilson. Merit roll Rivera, Zoe Rivera, Gia Rob- Bush parents attend conference Mia Arana, Danielle Che- inson, Itzel Romero, Isabella Laura Bush Elementary parents (front to back) Luz Bernal, Monica Marin nier, Anthony Dinh, Yanneli Saenz, Savannah Smith, Eve- Ramos, Emilis Amaya and Ellan King attended the Pasadena Independent Garza, Aileen Gonzalez, Edu- lyn Tran and Tyler Vo. Thompson third six-weeks rolls . . . ardo Gonzalez, Samantha Kai- Fourth grade School District’s Parent Engagement Conference in San Jacinto College with sler, Daniela Mendoza, Jeshua Merit roll Continued from Page 4A Perlera, Hughes Pham, Kel- ah Thompson, Amy Tieu and Oscar Norberto Velasquez. Suzanne Anderson, Moreno, Bruce Nguyen, Mi- Isaac Alvarenga, Giancar- Ann Maxwell, Christian Ja- ly Nguyen Pham, Ngan Kim Cameron Lawrence Tobias. Cammy Ngoc Vo, Cyndi- counselor/parent chelle Pham, Isabelle Pichar- los Alvarez, Manlio Arango, miechicas Medina, Evangeli- Phan, Abraham Joe Pizano Imegen Rayne Torres, Sid- etu Thi Vo, Angela Vy Vu, Dai coordinator at Laura do, Sebastian Saenz, Leonard Jaydon Bonilla, Jade Butler, que Marie Medina and Nayelli and Chloie Marchelle Ray. ney Milen Torres, Ashley An- Trang Ngoc Vu, Mary Ngan Bush Elementary. Thumann, Angelina Tran and Johnathon Castillo, Hugo Kassandra Melendez. Jonathan Gabriel Resen- dreaduron Tovar, Jordan Minh Vu, Zoe Elizabeth Whitley, Sessions included in- Izaya Vasquez. Estrada, Leslie Garcia, Gis- Christopher James Men- dez, Christian Reyes, Julian Thanh Tran, Savannah Eliz- Kayla Michelle Wilkerson, formation on bully- Third grade selly Garza, Jocelyn Guerra, diola-Garcia, Annye Melissa Alexander Rodriguez, Naomi abeth Tran, Son Hai Truong, Alyssa Renee Williams, Eric ing, Internet safety Perfect attendance Malachi Hobbs, Han Ly, Trey Mendoza Aguilar, Kaaynat K. Sarai Rodriguez, Alex Chris- Mo Nai Ann Vallery, Alissa Juwan Wilson, Jeffrey Alan and social media, Mia Arana, Janely Arias, Medlock, Matthew Merlos, Mistry, Jesse Ray Mitchell, tian Rosalez, Javier Ruiz, Monique Vara, Alexys Rayne Wilson, Erin Faith Woodard finance, Internet Perla Bazan, Ja’rone Bell, Joel Morales, Carolina Ponce, Christopher Rodolfo Moni- Aliyah Janae Salas, Brianna Vela, Jordan M. Velasquez and and Lian Ashley Yii. educational resourc- Christopher Bellamy, Jimmy Sydney Reyes and Ngoc Tran. ta, Ernesto Xavier Morales, Salazar, Crystal Salgado, Eloy es for parents, time Bui, Spencer Cash, Frabricio Fourth grade Kristy Anahi Morales, Valerie Sanchez, Jamie Alexandra management, testing Coreas, Adam Daley, Galilea Perfect attendance Ray Morales, Juliana More- Sanchez, Marissa Sanchez and Wedding, engagement policies and study skills, and De La Garza, Anthony Dinh, Elizabeth Aguirre, Walter no, Allison Neira, Andy Keith Paten Lynn Schillaci. Wedding writeups must be run in the newspaper, not submitted, higher education. Emmanuel Ealy, Eric Esca- Alexander, A’myri Allen, Al- Neira and Hallie R. Nelms. 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Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2016 Anderson named LSA Middle Beverly Hills announces third six-weeks honor rolls Beverly Hills Intermdiate Janae Flores, Alaysia Marie Nguyen, Jason Hoang Nguy- Vasquez, Hailey Nicole Ville- Vivian Quynh Huynh. ro, Oscar Damian Padilla and School Spelling Bee Champ School recently released its Foster, Annabell Celeste Ga- en, Tom Minh Tam Nguyen, gas, Diep Thi Ngoc Vo, Thuc Jessica Adaobi Ibe, Enei- Omar Alejandro Paradadiaz. honor rolls for the third six- mez, Damian Garcia, Michael Tri Thuan Tran Nguyen, Noah Uyen Vo, Joseph Nguyen Vu, da Infante, Breyzze Loghan Allie Tae Parker, Sebastian weeks grading period of the Garcia, Zachary Anthony Christian Nunez, Precious If- Christopher Michael Walker Irving, Benjamin Juarez, Tas- Pena, Maria Fernanda Peredo On Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2015-2016 school year. Glover, Alyssa Renee Gomez, eamaka Oko, Xavier C. Oliva- and Maria Guadalupe Zavala. meha Jahan Kazi, Michelle Aguilar, Christopher Jose Pe- Lutheran South Acade- Students earning status Daisy Gonzalez, David Jesus rez, Layla Stephanie Oubssis, Eighth grade Alexandra Kelley, Hannah rez Medrano, Gerardo Perez, my Middle School held are: Gonzalez, Enrique Aram Gon- Tristan Juan Pedraza, Alejan- Honor roll May Lazo, Phuong-Thu Mai Sophia Giselle Perez, Yanely its annual spelling bee. Seventh grade zalez, Darren Javon Groves dra Perez, Tony Minh Pham Aseel Abu Elhija, Nath- Le, Kari Edith Leija, Ivyanna Danayara Perez, Abraham Honor roll and Alicia Marie Gutierrez. and Ky Ky Duong Phan. aly Yasmin Acosta, Abigael Raquel Lewis, Edgar David Dang Pham, Timmy Thanh-Tu There were 19 contes- Jacob Daniel Acevedo, Briana Kshal Haywood, Thao Tinh Nhu Phan, Vin- Camila Aguilar, Gisselle Liz- Limon, Jeremiah F. Little and Phan, Kiandra Kamille Porter tants who competed for Carlton De’von Ajayi, Bryan Emily Alexis Hernandez, Sar- cent Phan, Lizbeth Alejandra beth Alfaro, Yair Almaguer, Jaquelin A. Luna Rodriguez. and Ruben Ramirez. the title of LSA Middle Albarran, Jayla Marie Arenas, ah Celeste Hernandez, Joseph Pineda, Natalie Quinteros, Destiny Marie Alvarez, Tame- Tin Chanh Ly, Jorge Kiareliz Daylee Ramos, School Spelling Bee Emily Maria Argueta, Jona- S. Hinojosa, Anthony Loc Ho, Marissa Ivette Ramirez Rodri- cia Nicole Anderson, Melissa Emiliano Martinez Islas, Ani- Emily Jazmin Reyes, Jose Champion. It only took than Banda, Kristen Alise Bar- Amy Anh Hoang, Kelly Ho- guez, Francesca Paola Reyes, Sade Arredondo, Allen Miguel sa Marie Martinez, Aralieus Alberto Reyes, Ariel Chris- 14 rounds (1 hour, 5 ba, Briana Guadalupe Bena- ang, Quang Hong, Janya C’Ne Isaiah Xavier Reyes, Devin Barrera, Eduardo Benavides, Jay Martinez, Ariana Michelle tina Robles, Julissa Ann Ro- vides, Jacquelyn Tori Blondet, Hunt, Cindy Trinh Huynh, Denise Richard, Lauren Ash- Alyssa Mercedes Bernal and Martinez, Isaac Martinez, Sar- driguez, Miracle Joyce Roll- minutes) to name the Noe Botello, Elizabeth My Jaylon Juwon Jackson-Cur- ley Robinson, Adriel Rodri- Marshall Arthur Bradley. ah Maryum, Madison Nicole ins, Leonardo Salas, Ramiro champion. Sixth-grader Hong Bui, Julia Thao Bui and vey, Briana Zulem Jamaica guez, Albert Rodriguez and Jason Austin Brooks, Jesse McClelland, Jacob Alexander De Jesus Sanchez, Tra’rese Luke Anderson won the Madeleine Ngoc Tuyet Bui. and Briana Isabelle Keim. Benito Gabriel Rodriguez. Manuel Bustamante, Angela McKenzie, Leah Alana Med- Unique Monae Sanders and championship position, Tony Mai Bui, Danielle Kassandra Victoria Keller, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Rennee Chapa, Courtney Van lock, Abdurrahman Ahmed Marquice Trevion Scott. spelling pachyderm as Marie Bulman, Esmeralda Christi Kieu Le, Ha My Thi David Alan Roman, Vanes- Chung, Brenna Elyse Cook, Meguader and Gerardo Mejia. Rafi e Shoaib, Fernando Si- his champion word. Calvillo, Alberto Josue Cam- Le, Jesus Jael Leon, Abel Al- sa Salazar, Jocelyn Salazar, Ethan Andres Cristancho, Luis Gerardo Melgoza Pi- fuentes, Jabari Kyjuan Simon, pa, Yarline Carolina Campos, exander Limachi, Tarzis Jon- Alexis Janae Sanders, June Dontavion Demond Crosby, zana, Elizabeth Diana Men- Giovanni Kamryn Solis, Vin- Eighth-grader Tony Rayden Xavier Canales, Gi- athan Lobos, Faaizah Malee- Delilah Santillanes, Yahir Bianca Gabrielle Cruz, Victo- doza, Taiya Antone Mitchell, cent Quang Ta, Charlize Au- Patsatzis was the run- zelle Irene Cardona, Samantha hah, Cesar Abraham Martinez, Abraham Serna, Amari Deon ria Thien-Nga Dao, Purba An- Venecia Montemayor, Madi- rora Tamayo, Chassity Lanell ner-up. Anderson will Marie Carrillo, Deanna Edilia Lailah Martinez, Cadie Col- Singleton, Kloey Lanette gela Daria, Leah Renee Davis syn D. Munoz, Ashley Nguy- Texada, Yaritza Michelle Ti- advance to represent Castellano, Matthew Alejan- leen Masterson, Cynthia Con- Smith, Kaleighe Grace Som- and Darian Jay Delgado. en, Bao Thien Nguyen, Cindy noco, Minh Hoang To, James Lutheran South Aca- dro Castillo, Jefferson Ceval- suelo Mata and Sakinah No- merfelt, Dylan Thanh-Trung Sebastian Quventino Del- Ngoc Nguyen, Daisy Thuy Adam Torres, Alexander Vu demy Middle School in los and Alyssa Renae Cinco. godion Yasmine Meite. Ta and Nicole Victoria Tabor. gado, Charisma Rendel De- Tram Nguyen, Danny Thanh Tran and Benjamin Vu Tran. the upcoming Regional Alissa Marshae Coleman, Kevin Ismael Mendez, Wazha Tapela Tapela, Di- noon, Jairus Alexander Dew- Nguyen, Donna Ngoc Nguyen Charlie Kha Tran, Simon Nicholas Antonio Covar- Marcelo Jaheim Merced, ego Emiliano Tapia, Jose Ra- ey, Gabriela Jasmin Dorantes, and Elina Tu Thanh Nguyen. Toan Tran, Ashley Joanne Spelling Bee for private rubias, John Bernard Cruz, Elias A. 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BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 29 Clear Brook Wolverines Dobie Longhorns Dobie varsity girls at Pasadena, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys host Pasadena, 7:00 2016 softball schedule 2016 softball schedule Brook varsity girls host Dickinson, 7:00 Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Brook varsity boys at Dickinson, 7:00 Feb. 2 at Dickinson scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Brook JV boys at Dickinson, 5:30 Feb. 2 at La Porte scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Dobie JV girls at Pasadena, 5:30 Feb. 5 South Houston scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at Friendswood scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Dobie JV boys host Pasadena, 5:30 Feb. 9 Texas City scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Clear Creek scrimmage 6:30 p.m. Brook JV girls host Dickinson, 5:30 Brook sophomore boys at Dickinson, 5:30 Feb. 13 at Dawson scrimmage TBA Feb. 13 Round Robin scrimmage 9 a.m. Dobie sophomore boys host Pasadena, 5:30 Feb. 16 at Morton Ranch 6:30 p.m. (at El Franco Lee Park) Brook freshman A boys at Dickinson, 4:00 Feb. 16 *at Pearland 6:30 p.m. Dobie freshman A girls at Pasadena, 4:00 Feb. 18-20 at Galena Park tourn. TBA Feb. 18-20 at Brenham tourn. TBA Brook freshman A girls host Dickinson, 4:00 Feb. 23 Katy Taylor 6:30 p.m. Dobie freshman A boys host Pasadena, 4:00 Feb. 23 *Manvel (PISD) 6:30 p.m. Dobie freshman B girls at Pasadena, 4:00 Feb. 25-27 Clear Creek ISD tourn. TBA Feb. 25-27 Pearland ISD tourn. TBA Dobie freshman B boys host Pasadena, 4:00 March 1 *Clear Creek 6:45 p.m. Brook freshman B boys at Dickinson, 4:00 March 1 *at Baytown Sterling 6:30 p.m. Brook freshman B girls host Dickinson, 4:00 March 4 at Katy Tompkins 6:30 p.m. March 4 at Pasadena (PISD) 6:30 p.m. March 8 *at Dickinson 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1 March 8 *South Houston (PISD) 6:30 p.m. March 11 *Clear Lake 6:45 p.m. Thompson 8th Dark boys host Jackson, 5:00 March 11 *at Dawson 6:30 p.m. Thompson 8th Light boys host Jackson, 6:15 March 15 *Clear Springs 6:45 p.m. Thompson 7th Light boys host Jackson, 6:15 March 12 *Alvin (PISD) 11:30 a.m. March 18 *at Clear Falls 6:45 p.m. Thompson 7th Dark boys host Jackson, 5:00 March 22 *at Sam Rayburn (PISD) 6:30 p.m. Beverly Hills 8th Dark boys host Queens, 5:00 March 22 *Brazoswood 6:45 p.m. March 24 *Memorial (PISD) 6:30 p.m. Beverly Hills 8th Light boys host Queens, 6:15 March 24 *at Friendswood 6:45 p.m. Beverly Hills 7th Dark boys host Queens, 5:00 April 1 *at Manvel 6:30 p.m. Beverly Hills 7th Light boys host Queens, 6:15 April 1 *at Clear Creek 6:45 p.m. April 5 *Dickinson 6:30 p.m. Thompson 8th Dark girls at Jackson, 5:00 April 5 *Dickinson 6:45 p.m. Thompson 8th Light girls at Jackson, 6:15 April 8 *Pasadena (PISD) 6:30 p.m. Thompson 7th Light girls at Jackson, 6:15 April 8 *at Clear Lake 6:45 p.m. April 9 *at South Houston (PISD) 11:30 a.m. Thompson 7th Dark girls at Jackson, 5:00 April 12 at Clear Springs 6:45 p.m. April 12 *Dawson 6:30 p.m. Beverly Hills 8th Dark girls at Queens, 5:00 Beverly Hills 8th Light girls at Queens, 6:15 April 15 *Clear Falls 6:45 p.m. April 15 *at Alvin 6:30 p.m. Yvonne Whaley earned a starting spot in the lineup as a freshman for the Do- Beverly Hills 7th Dark girls at Queens, 5:00 April 19 *at Brazoswood 6:45 p.m. April 19 *Sam Rayburn (PISD) 6:30 p.m. bie varsity girls’ softball team, where she used a blend of speed and instincts Beverly Hills 7th Light girls at Queens, 6:15 April 22 *at Memorial (PISD) 6:30 p.m. to pressure opposing defenses in the leadoff spot. In 2016, Whaley is likely to April 22 *Friendswood 6:45 p.m. return to the lead-off spot and handle center fi eld defensively. Tuesday, Feb. 2 *District 24-6A games *District 22-6A games Photo by John Bechtle Dobie varsity girls host South Houston, 7:00 Dobie varsity boys at South Houston, 7:00 Brook varsity girls at Clear Lake, 7:00 Despite inexperience, San Jac softball has big hopes in 2016 Brook varsity boys host Clear Lake, 7:00 Brook JV boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 San Jacinto College returners and energetic advanced to the National San Jac fi nished the lez; infi elder Jasmine J.J. ence honors. have chemistry with,” said Dobie JV girls host South Houston, 5:30 softball is in gear to open new faces. Junior College Athletic 2015 season with an over- Cerda; outfi elder Jamie Gonzalez also received Niki Gonzalez. Dobie JV boys at South Houston, 5:30 its 2016 season with key Last season, the team Association Region XIV all score of 34 – 25 ranked Henk; and pitcher Carol First Team All-Region “We know each other’s Brook JV girls at Clear Lake, 5:30 tournament, but suffered a seventh in the region. Raabe. honors and Cerda received strengths and weaknesses, Brook sophomore boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 Brook boys’ soccer 6–5 loss to Angelina Col- This season will see Both Gonzalez and Cer- Second Team All-Region and we can read each other Dobie sophomore boys at South Houston, 5:30 lege and a 1–0 loss to Paris sophomore returners, da received NJCAA First honors. very well. Sometimes it’s Junior College. catcher Gabriela Gonza- Team All-South Confer- The team also boasts just the look on our fac- Brook freshman A boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 the pitching-catching duo es, and we know what the Dobie freshman A girls host South Houston, 4:00 set to make 24 move of Gonzalez and her sis- next move is.” Brook freshman A girls at Clear Lake, 4:00 One of the most compet- and they are excited about ter, freshman pitcher Niki The San Jacinto College Dobie freshman A boys at South Houston, 4:00 itive varsity boys’ soccer competing for a district Gonzalez. softball team will open the Dobie freshman B girls host South Houston, 4:00 races in the entire Region III championship. While there may be 2016 season Friday, Jan. Dobie freshman B boys at South Houston, 4:00 ranks will commence Fri- Heading into a Jan. 29, friendly competition from 29 at 11 a.m., against Ty- Brook freshman B boys host Clear Lake, 4:00 day, Jan. 29, and the Clear home match against Clear time to time, the sisters say ler Junior College at the Brook freshman B girls at Clear Lake, 4:00 Brook Wolverines have Creek, the Wolverines hap- their bond is a huge advan- Galveston College Island every intention of turning pen to be playing their best tage on the fi eld. Invitational tournament. heads. soccer of the season. “We’ve been the best San Jac will host its Friday, Feb. 5 The Wolverines made a Brook defeated Pearland team since 12U, so I’ve tournament February Dobie varsity girls at Dawson, 7:00 late-season push in 2015 en 1-0 in a nondistrict match been excited since last 13-14 at the San Jacin- Dobie varsity boys host Dawson, 7:00 route to a playoff berth. Al- Jan. 22, and then played year when I found out she to College South campus Brook varsity girls host Clear Springs, 5:30 though a bidistrict playoff what Stromeyer described decided to come to San Jac and will play the opening as the team’s most complete Brook varsity boys host Clear Springs, 7:00 loss to Alief Elsik ensued, and be on the team,” said game against Meridian the Wolverines believed match of the season in a 3-2 Brook JV boys host Clear Springs, 5:30 they belonged. win over Summer Creek Gabriela, “Gabby” to her Community College at 10 Dobie JV girls at Dawson, 5:30 Fast forward to 2016, Jan. 26. teammates. a.m. Dobie JV boys host Dawson, 5:30 and the Clear Brook squad Jordan Greenshield, “I’m excited about get- The fi rst home game of ting back to a catcher I the 2016 season will be on Brook JV girls host Clear Springs, 4:00 knows it belongs. Amin Mizyed, and Eduardo Wednesday, March 2 at 3 Brook sophomore boys host Clear Springs, 5:30 Clear Falls, Dickinson, Pujalt scored goals for the At left, sophomore Clear Springs and Friends- Wolverines against Summer p.m., against Louisiana Dobie sophomore boys host Dawson, 5:30 wood each have solid pro- Creek, and Devan Desilva Gabby Gonzalez, just State University at Eunice Brook freshman A boys host Clear Springs, 4:00 grams this season, and added two assists. one of fi ve returnees (LSUE). Dobie freshman A girls at Dawson, 4:00 Clear Brook head coach “We know so many teams from the 2015 season, The fi rst portion of Brook freshman A girls host Clear Springs, 4:00 Chris Stromeyer admits the are capable of winning in is also San Jacinto Col- the season will include a Dobie freshman A boys host Dawson, 4:00 challenge to win will be district play,” Stromeyer lege’s top power bat, handful of tournaments in having socked 10 hom- Dobie freshman B girls at Dawson, 4:00 there every game night. said. which San Jac will take But the Wolverines are “But the guys are con- ers as a freshman. San Dobie freshman B boys host Dawson, 4:00 part in. going for it. “These guys fi dent that they can get the Jacinto opens the regu- All home games are Brook freshman B boys host Clear Springs, 4:00 are ready for district play, job done.” lar season Jan. 29-30 at free and open to the public Brook freshman B girls at Friendswood, 4:00 the Galveston College and are held at the San Ja- Whitecaps Invitation- cinto College South cam- SOFTBALL Realignment... al. Photo by John Bechtle pus, 13735 Beamer Road. Friday, Jan. 29 San Jacinto College vs. Tyler (Galveston), 11 a.m. Continued from Page 1B with Pearland, Manvel San Jacinto College vs. UHV (Galveston), 3 p.m. theories and ideas tossed and Dawson all included SJC at Galveston tourney around, but the reality is in the 22-6A mix. Game 1: Jan. 29 vs. Tyler, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 that no one outside of the But sometimes that’s San Jacinto College vs. Rose St. (Galveston), 9 a.m. UIL’s realignment com- just the way it goes. In any Game 2: Jan. 29 vs. UHV, 3 p.m. mittee really knows just case, the competition may San Jacinto College vs. LSU-E (Galveston), 1:00 how things will shake out. change one way or anoth- Game 3: Jan. 30 vs. Rose State, 9 a.m. San Jacinto College vs. KIlgore, (Galveston), 5:00 On the football field, er, but the difficult push will Dobie still face the to make the postseason in Game 4: Jan. 30 vs. LSU-E, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 prospect of going against any sport will persist into Game 5: Jan. 30 vs. Kilgore, 5 p.m. Dobie varsity at Dickinson scrimmage, 6:30 current Class 6A Division the future. Brook varsity at La Porte scrimmage, 6:30 I state champion North Shore in the first round Friday, Feb. 5 of the playoffs, or will the Brook varsity hosts South Houston scrimmage, 6:30 Mustangs become a fel- low league foe? Dobie varsity at Friendswood scrimmage, 6:30 What about Pearland and Dawson? Seeming- SOCCER ly package deal, the two Friday, Jan. 29 schools could remain Brook varsity boys host Clear Creek, 7:00 aligned with the other Brook varsity girls at Clear Creek, 5:30 Pasadena ISD schools, or Dobie varsity girls vs. S. Houston, Veterans, 8 p.m. head elsewhere. Dobie JV girls vs. S. Houston, Auxiliary, 6 p.m. Manvel? With a third Alvin ISD high school Brook JV boys host Clear Creek, 5:30 – Shadow Creek – set to Brook JV girls at Clear Creek, 5:30 open for 2016-2017, Man- vel High School’s enroll- Saturday, Jan. 30 ment figure could necessi- Dobie varsity boys vs. S. Houston, Veterans, noon tate a move to Class 5A. Dobie JV boys vs. S. Houston, Auxiliary, 10:30 a.m. How about Clear Brook and the other Clear Creek Tuesday, Feb. 2 ISD schools. A package Brook varsity boys at Dickinson, 7:00 deal like Pearland and Dawson, the CCISD five- Brook varsity girls host Dickinson, 5:30 pack seemingly presents Dobie varsity boys at Dawson, 7:00 limited options for the Dobie JV boys at Dawson, 5:30 UIL when considering Brook JV boys at Dickinson, 5:30 movement to another dis- Brook JV girls host Dickinson, 5:30 trict. The same goes for Bra- Wednesday, Feb. 3 zoswood, Alvin, Dickin- Dobie varsity girls host Dawson, Veterans, 7 p.m. son and others. In many cases, a school’s given location Friday, Feb. 5 simply lessens the UIL’s Brook varsity boys host Clear Lake, 7:00 likelihood of a big move. Brook varsity girls at Clear Lake, 5:30 In the last realignment The San Jacinto College softball team will open the 2016 season at the Gal- Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) J.J. Cerda, Gabby Gonza- Brook JV boys host Clear Lake, 5:30 two years ago, the Pasa- veston Whitecaps Invitational Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29-30, on the island. lez, Alexis DeLeon, Missy Hernandez, Katlin Kerl, Taylor Offi ce, Nakilah Rob- Brook JV girls at Clear Lake, 5:30 dena ISD schools weren’t Over the two days, SJC will play fi ve games, including a Jan. 30 tussle with inson, Shelbi Doherty, (back row) Ashley Zapata, Jamie Henk, Carol Raabe, done any favors, what National Junior College Athletic Association Division II power LSU-Eunice. Kaylee Ousman, Jaimee Kelly, Dani Damion, Sarah Holden and Niki Gonzalez. Thursday, January 28, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 San Jacinto College baseball to host Legends ceremony San Jacinto College will Albers currently pitches He afterwards held that won JUCO World Se- Belt, along with team- fessional ranks, many who to see some of the best stu- men who personify what show their support and ap- honor former students and for the Chicago White Sox, coaching positions at Rice ries championships both mate Hunter Pence, hit emerge as some of the most dent athletes ever produced great foundations in athlet- preciation.” coaches who have excelled where during the 2015 sea- University, Sam Houston seasons. safely in all seven games of elite in the game. by San Jacinto College, and ics and academics are avail- The fi rst home confer- in collegiate and profes- son he posted an outstand- State University, Baytown He was drafted by the the series, the only players “Fans who come out for indeed some of the best to able at San Jacinto College, ence game for San Jacinto sional baseball at the Leg- ing 1.21 earned run average Sterling High School, and Kansas City Royals in 1987 on either team to do so. the Legends ceremony will come out of any college. and we hope many from the College will be on Saturday, ends ceremony, to be held in his 30 outings. Goose Creek Memorial and played for Royals’ mi- As for Feb. 5, follow- have a unique opportunity “We are proud of these community can come out to Feb. 27, versus Galveston. Friday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Walker attended San Jac High School. nor league teams for four ing the Legends ceremony, The big event will take in 1976 and was a standout Rupp currently is the seasons. San Jac will play Grayson place at John Ray Harri- outfi elder. head coach of the Deer Park He is the founder and College, with the fi rst pitch Worrell to emcee PISD Hall of Fame event; son Field at Andy Pettitte He started his profes- High School baseball pro- owner of Just Wright Sports, scheduled for 7 p.m. Park, located at the San sional career by playing gram. a Select Youth baseball and Larry Wilson, San Jacin- Jacinto College North cam- six seasons for Cincinnati Pendergrass attended softball organization based to College board of trustees limited tickets to go on sale for April date pus, 5800 Uvalde Road, in Reds’ minor league teams. San Jac from 1971 to 1973, in Huffman, Texas. vice chairman, will throw Houston. The ceremony is Walker went on to play playing both in the infi eld Belt played for the Ga- out the ceremonial fi rst Bill Worrell, play-by- coach David McWilliams Six former Pasadena nearly 40 years will be free and open to the public. in the outfi eld for the Cin- and outfi eld. tors in 2007, excelling as a pitch. play commentator for the have helped emcee the ISD student-athletes inducted, as will the late Former San Jac stu- cinnati Reds, Texas Rangers After his time at SJC, pitcher and hitter. Wilson, a longtime friend Houston Rockets for the banquet in previous years. whose careers spanned Walter Woodard, a 1966 dent-athletes and coaches and the St. Louis Cardinals Pendergrass served as an He transferred to the of the John Ray Harrison past 33 years and one of Sam Rayburn High School scheduled to attend the from 1982 to 1988, and assistant coach for the Uni- University of Texas, where family, is active in commu- Houston’s most familiar graduate whose support of event include Matt Albers, retired from professional versity of Houston and Rice he played two years for the nity events and is an avid sports figures, will serve community sports events Duane Walker, Chris Rupp, baseball in 1988. University before taking Longhorns. supporter of San Jacinto as the master of ceremo- earned him acclaim as Rusty Pendergrass, Donald One of his fondest mem- the helm for the Houston Belt was drafted by College athletic programs. nies for the fifth annual Pasadena’s greatest fan. Wright and Brandon Belt. ories is a game when he hit Baptist University Huskies the San Francisco Giants Other trustees, as well as Pasadena ISD Athletics Set for induction are Albers, a right-handed home runs in back-to-back baseball team, where he in 2009, moved rapidly San Jacinto College Chan- Hall of Fame Induction the late Horace “Smitty” starting and relief pitcher at bats off Nolan Ryan. served as head coach from through the farm system cellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Banquet on April 9. Duke (Pasadena High during his MLB days, at- “On the other hand, No- 1992 to 1997, logging an and joined the MLB team in are scheduled to attend the Worrell joins an illustri- School, class of 1960, tended San Jacinto College lan struck me out 20 times, impressive .658 winning 2011. Legends game. ous list of local sports ce- baseball and volleyball), in 2002. and I only batted against percentage with 177 wins He currently plays fi rst “The San Jacinto Col- lebrities who have served Donna Branch (Sam Ray- His professional career him 24 times,” Walker re- and 92 losses. base and outfi eld for the Gi- lege baseball program has as guest emcees for the burn High School, class started in 2006 with the called. Pendergrass currently ants, and was a member of a lengthy tradition of ex- event. of 1975, volleyball and Houston Astros. In his 10 Rupp served as an as- works as a scout for the the 2012 and 2014 World cellence,” said head coach years in the majors, primar- sistant baseball coach for Arizona Diamondbacks, Series championship teams. Tom Arrington, who is in Former ABC sports track), Brian Brazil (Sam ily as a relief pitcher, he has San Jac in 1990, helping to and has worked as a scout Belt made key contribu- his 15th season as the lead- caster Dan Lovett, former Rayburn High School, also pitched for the Balti- guide the team to a JUCO for the Detroit Tigers and tions in his World Series er of the college’s baseball Houston Oilers quarter- class of 1983, football), more Orioles, Boston Red World Series champion- Houston Astros. appearances, especially program. back Dan Pastorini, former Lilly Denoon (Pasadena Sox, Arizona Diamond- ship. He then served as the Wright attended San when the Giants defeated “The college has a repu- Houston Astros pitcher High School, class of backs, and the Cleveland San Jac head baseball coach Jac in 1986 and 1987, and the Kansas City Royals in tation around the nation for Larry Dierker and former 1990, volleyball), John Indians. from 1991 to 2000. played fi rst base on teams 2014. sending players to the pro- Texas Longhorns football Scheschuk (Dobie High, School, class of 1995, baseball) and Shane Nance (Dobie High School, class PISD Intermediate Boys’ Hoops Standings PISD Intermediate Girls’ Hoops Standings of 1996, baseball). Branch was selected with equal consideration Eighth-Grade Light Eighth-Grade Dark Eighth-Grade Light Eighth-Grade Dark given for her highly suc- Teams W L Teams W L Teams W L Teams W L cessful, 23-year career as Dobie’s volleyball coach. San Jacinto 6 0 San Jacinto 6 0 Thompson 6 0 Bondy 6 0 Worrell, a University of Beverly Hills 5 1 Beverly Hills 5 1 Beverly Hills 5 1 South Houston 5 1 Houston graduate, joined the Rockets’ broadcast Bondy 5 1 Thompson 5 1 Bondy 5 1 Queens 5 1 team in 1983, just a dozen Park View 4 2 Queens 5 1 Queens 5 1 Thompson 4 2 years after the franchise moved to Houston from Queens 4 2 Bondy 4 2 Park View 3 3 Beverly Hills 4 2 San Diego. Thompson 3 3 Miller 1 5 Jackson 2 4 San Jacinto 3 3 He served as a sports analyst for the Houston South Houston 2 4 Southmore 1 5 Southmore 2 4 Jackson 2 4 Astros from 1985 to 2004 Miller 1 5 Jackson 1 5 San Jacinto 1 5 Southmore 1 5 and has handled play-by- play chores for several lo- Jackson 0 6 Park View 1 5 South Houston 1 5 Park View 0 6 cal college teams. Southmore 0 6 South Houston 1 5 Worrell has also broad- Miller 0 6 Miller 0 6 cast several major national Game results Game results Game results Game results sports events, including the Super Bowl and the Thompson 79, Miller 34 Thompson 39, Miller15 Thompson 40, Miller 13 Thompson 25, Miller 12 Kentucky Derby. Beverly Hills 55, Southmore 25 Beverly Hills 41, Southmore 33 Queens 53, South Houston 15 Beverly Hills 37, Southmore 21 Worrell developed an attachment to Houston Queens 50, South Houston 36 Queens 34, South Houston 22 Beverly Hills 50, Southmore 35 Queens 28, South Houston 20 sports teams at an early age. Bondy 63, Jackson 24 Bondy 56, Jackson 33 Bondy 37, Jackson 14 San Jacinto 27, Park View 7 His father, William San Jacinto 74, Park View 41 San Jacinto 57, Park View 4 “Dub” Worrell, served as Park View 34, San Jacinto 31 Bondy 39, Jackson 15 a team dentist for the Oil- ers, the Rockets, the Rice Owls and the Houston Seventh-Grade Light Cougars. Among his no- Seventh-Grade Dark Seventh-Grade Light Seventh-Grade Dark Teams W L table innovations was the Teams W L Teams W L Teams W L protective mouthpiece for Thompson 6 0 use in football and other Thompson 6 0 Thompson 6 0 Thompson 6 0 Beverly Hills 6 0 sports. Beverly Hills 5 1 Miller 5 1 Beverly Hills 5 1 Bill Worrell pitched for Bondy 4 2 the Cougars in the mid- San Jacinto 5 1 Bondy 4 2 Bondy 5 1 South Houston 4 2 1960s and helped lead UH South Houston 4 2 South Houston 4 2 Queens 5 1 to the College World Se- San Jacinto 3 3 ries in 1968. Bondy 3 3 Jackson 3 3 Jackson 3 3 Miller 2 4 His career in broadcast- Southmore 2 4 Park View 3 3 Miller 2 4 ing began with a job at Southmore 2 4 KUHF radio, the campus Jackson 2 4 San Jacinto 2 4 San Jacinto 2 4 station, while he was in Park View 1 5 Miller 2 4 Queens 1 5 Southmore 1 5 school. Queens 1 5 After graduation, Wor- Queens 1 5 Beverly Hills 1 5 South Houston 1 5 rell was hired by Channel Jackson 1 5 Park View 0 6 Southmore 1 5 Park View 0 6 2, where he eventually Game results became an evening news Game results Game results Game results anchor. In 1974, he took Beverly Hills 42, Southmore 32 Thompson 45, Miller 10 over as the station’s sports Thompson 45, Miller 28 Thompson 10, Miller 5 director. Bondy 47, Jackson 21 Beverly Hills 40, Southmore 22 San Jacinto 25, Park View 20 Beverly Hills 16, Southmore 14 In 1980, Worrell took Thompson 39, Miller 12 his announcing skills to Bondy 50, Jackson 17 Miller 24, Queens 10 Queens 21, South Houston 16 ESPN, the network then South Houston 45, Queens 16 only a year old. He also be- South Houston 54, Queens 27 Southmore 28, Beverly Hills 23 San Jacinto 13, Park View 8 gan calling Rockets games San Jacinto 60, Park View 6 San Jacinto 56, Park View 8 on a part-time basis. Bondy 39, Jackson 14 Bondy 29, Jackson 8 Continued on Page 6B CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved 7 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For information, call 281- Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for family members of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., 7:30 a.m. 487-8787. information, or just drop in. First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Pasadena, room 208. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 8:30 p.m. Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- Sundays, 5:30 p.m., Chapel of the Educational Building at Life Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings 8787, or just drop in. Church in Houston, 9900 Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 10 a.m. for information or to RSVP for child care. THINK sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics 6:30 p.m. lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. Anonymous, open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., (Hwy 35), Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, 6:30 MONEY Noon FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of 7 a.m. 11 a.m. Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787, or THINK Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 Asbury United Methodist Church – hosts the family event just drop in. information, call 713-856-1611. a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Frozen Winter Wonderland Festival on Jan. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. THE 4 p.m. Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for 4 p.m. Admission is free. Snacks and raffl e tickets available for Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for information, or just drop in. purchase. Activities include snow, games, crafts, and a visit Anonymous NA meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., CLASSIFIEDS individuals with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Re- 10 a.m. from the Snow Queen! 5354 Space Center Blvd., Pasadena. Pearland. For information, call 713-856-1611. habilitation Hospital Clear Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., For more information, call 281-484-4814 or visit www.asbury. 8 p.m. Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit www.hapsonline.org for a Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, cc. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings buy... list of all services. contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ 11 a.m. are held Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 6:30 p.m. sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 you’ll save Kirkwood Civic Association meets at the Sagemont Park lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., First Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. and Recreation Center on Hughes Road. For more information Noon United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1 money! call Ericka McCrutcheon at 281-989-9990. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of Alcohol- Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, or just 10 a.m. sell... 6:30 p.m. ics Anonymous, noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Method- drop in. Al-Anon Deer Park – Monday, 10 to 11 a.m., Literature Study. CrossRoads Support Group – Those who are the husband, ist Church, 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For information, 1 p.m. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P. St., Deer you’ll wife or partner of a chronically ill/disabled person may join Well call 713-856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall, back of church. Call 409- Spouse support group. Meets the last Thursday of each 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, 454-5720 for information. make month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CrossRoads United Methodist Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Church, 10030 Scarsdale. Free childcare provided. No meet- for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, money! ings in Nov. or Dec. For information, contact Jennnifer Miller at Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at drglandorf@ [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or visit Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Call SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 sbcglobal.net or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per game or $15 per http://www.wellspouse.org. 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 1 p.m. lesson. For information, call the club at 281-480-1911. Call 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Today Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of Narcotics Bay Area Genealogical Society – Meets the last Friday of Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For les- Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 Anonymous, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM each month at University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook sons, contact Dr. Dave Glandorf, bridge instructor, at p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 518), Pearland, at the First Presbyterian Church (youth build- Dr., Clear Lake. Coffee and socializing at 6:30; meeting at 7 [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Cost is $6 per 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall 281- ing) on the Westminster side. For information, call 713-856- p.m. No general meeting in Nov. or Dec. For information, visit game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at 281- in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just 1611. www.TxBayAreaGen.org. 480-1911. drop in. 481-5656 Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family 7 p.m. 2 p.m. Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, January 28, 2016 LEADER READERS HELP WANTED 25 Words - $8 for 1 week - 3 Weeks - $21; Business: 25 Words - $10 for 1 week • 3 Weeks - $27

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Call 281-488-2923 for Hometown Heroes Park – invites dancers to the Hump Day Dance to information. practice ballroom dance rhythms from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday, New Directions Singles – Group for ages 60 and older meets the first 1001 E. League City Pkwy. Eileen Bauerlein is available to assist those and third Mondays for a potluck dinner with guest speakers, 6 p.m., at needing help learning dance moves. For details, call the park offi ce Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway. For information, at 281-554-1180 or Neva Schroder at 832-864-2721. call Margarita at 832-715-9658. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides support for family The Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – meets Mondays at and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2535 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland. p.m., First United Methodist Church, room 215, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Enter door next to recycling bins. For information, call 713-865-3668 or Pasadena. Call 281-487-8787, or drop in. visit www.oahouston.org. Alzheimer’s Support Group – The free group meets the first Wednesday 7 p.m. of each month in the third floor classrooms 3 and 4 of Bayshore Medical Southeast VFD Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Center, 4000 Spencer Hwy. in Pasadena. For information, call 713-944- open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First 4782 or 713-266-6400. Presbyterian Church (youth building) on the Westminster side. For infor- 7 p.m. mation, call 713-856-1611. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of Narcotics Anonymous, Friends Helping Friends Grief Support Group – meets Mondays, open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster, 7 Presbyterian Church in the youth building on the Westminster side. For needs you! to 8:15 p.m., in the staff meeting room. Anyone who has lost a loved one is information, call 713-856-1611. welcome. Free. For information, call Betty Bielat at 281-474-3430 or Diana Survivors of Suicide Support Group – The Southeast Houston group Kawalec at 281-334-1033. meets twice each month. The group offers support and coping skills in a 7:30 p.m. non-threatening environment to adult individuals who have lost a loved We are seeking local volunteers to join our active Volunteer Fire and EMS De- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – New AA meeting, Saint Luke’s Group, 12 one to suicide. For information on registration or to obtain a physical Step Recovery Program, open meeting meets every Monday, 7:30 to 8:30 address for a location, call 713-533-4500 or visit www.crisishotline.org. partment. If you are over 18 and can pass a background check and driving re- p.m. in the Education Building, 11011 Hall Road, 77089. For information, Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Confidential call Russell Garcia at 832-483-6715. domestic violence support group for women, 7 p.m., 210 S. Walnut off cord check, we encourage you to come join us any Thursday evening at 7PM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 NASA Pkwy. between I-45 South and Highway 3. Call 281-338-7600 or at our #1 Fire Station at 10510 Scarsdale Blvd. If you have no, or very limited 7 a.m. visit www.bayareaturningpoint.com for information. 24-hour crisis hotline AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday at 7 a.m. at is 281-286-2525. training, we will provide all the training and protective gear upon acceptance. If the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 the Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just 7 a.m. you have any previous fi re or EMS training, (Fire Department, Forest Service, drop in. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m., First 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, in Cornell Military, etc), we can accept those training hours also. You can visit our web- Pasadena Heritage Park and Museum – Exhibits include dioramas, an Conference room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. site: www.southeastvfd.com to learn more, download an application package old-time kitchen and a turn-of-the-century doctor’s office. Tuesday through 10 a.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 204 S. Main, Pasadena. For information, Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday and see some of the activities that we participate in yearly. Please come to one call 713-472-0565. and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave 10 a.m. Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. of our meetings to meet your fellow volunteers and join us in this very impor- Clear Lake Bridge Club – Bridge games weekdays, 10 a.m., Saturday Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at tant and worthwhile activity. Become a valued and needed part of our growing and Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark Rd. For lessons, contact Dr. Dave 281-480-1911. Glandorf, bridge instructor, at [email protected] or 281-488-6318. Noon community where Neighbors Help Neighbors! Your community needs you! Cost is $6 per game or $15 per lesson. For information, call the club at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics 281-480-1911. Anonymous, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call 713- 11:30 a.m. 856-1611. Local NARFE Meeting – The National Association of Retired Federal 4 p.m. Employees, Chapter 1321, meets the first Tuesday of the month in the Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise for individuals Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Pkwy, Seabrook. A meal is with Parkinson’s disease, 4 to 5 p.m., Kindred Rehabilitation Hospital Clear available for $10. For information, call 281-326-2955. Lake, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Call 713-313-1652 or visit Looking Noon www.hapsonline.org for a list of all services. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m. South Belt-Ellington Leader to sell Anonymous meets at noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young adults with Type 713-856-1611. 1 diabetes. 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For infor- Over The Phone are welcome for lunch and conversation. mation, call 713-856-1611. 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks $27 help you! Ballroom Dance Practice – Tuesdays, Hometown Heroes Park, League Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for family and friends no changes, no refunds City. Come and enjoy free ballroom dancing,1 to 3 p.m., on a beautiful of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist 3,630 sq. ft. fl oating hardwood fl oor. Dancers practice to a large variety of Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Room 215. Call 281-487- Place an ballroom music. Instructor available to assist people with new moves. Ev- 8787, or just drop in. eryone is welcome! For questions, call 281-554-1180. 1001 East League Alateen – Provides support for teenage children, friends and family mem- ad in the City Pkwy. bers of alcoholics and addicts. Thursday, 7 p.m., First United Methodist ______1:30 p.m Church, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, room 208. 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Both the Dobie and league action. with one of the biggest high 38 points as the Wol- a 14-point lead through Clear Creek’s Xavier which has already de- Clear Brook varsity bas- Lester, certainly play- upsets of the 24-6A race verines scored a big win in three quarters and then Farrell did his best to keep feated Dickinson once this ketball teams have taken ing his best basketball Jan. 26, knocking off first- one of those outcomes that held on for the win, send- the Wildcats close, pump- season, will play the Ga- District 22/24-6A play significant steps of late in of the season, had 18 place Clear Creek 73-68. can make so much of a dif- ing the Widcats to 6-2 in ing in 34 points of his own. tors Jan. 29, at Dickinson. relations to reaching the points to lead the Long- Clear Brook star David ference in a playoff race. league play with six games He made four 3-pointers Then comes a Feb. 2 postseason. horns. Trey Kelly came Azore scored a career- The Wolverines built remaining. in the game. home game against Clear Albeit idle on the sched- away with 16, and Hunter The Wildcats’ Rashadre Lake, followed by a Feb. 5 Jan. 29 hoops action ule Jan. 26, the Longhorns scored 15 on the night. Wilson added 28 points, home game against Clear took a half game lead over Dobie also shot the ball but it wasn’t enough to Springs. Dobie boys host Pasadena Pearland in the race for the well from the free throw keep pace with Azore and It might be a bit much fourth and final playoff line, making 21 of 29 tries the Wolverines. to ask of the Wolverines to Dobie girls at Pasadena spot in the District 22-6A in the game. On the same night, hand down losses to three ranks. With seven wins al- Clear Lake was busy playoff contenders over an Brook girls host Dickinson Granted, there was both ready in hand, the Long- dealing district co-leader eight-day span, but with gain and loss in the move- horns are simply taking Dickinson a 57-44 loss, Azore doing his thing and Brook boys at Dickinson ment in the standings. the games one at a time. tightening the 24-6A the rest of the Wolverines First-place South Hous- Yes, there are contests standings that much more. chipping in, it could hap- Feb. 2 hoops action ton dealt Pearland a 54-47 against co-leaders Daw- Now at 5-3, Clear pen. defeat Jan. 26 to assist the son and South Houston, Brook is tied with Clear Girls’ teams play on Longhorns’ efforts. but Dobie also has very Springs for third place At 2-7 in the District Dobie boys at S. Houston However, with South winnable games against in the standings, yet both 24-6A race, Clear Brook’s Houston and Dawson now Alvin, Sam Rayburn and teams are just a game be- varsity girls’ team is stand- Dobie girls host S. Houston both at 10-1 in the 22-6A Pasadena Memorial. hind both Clear Creek and ing sixth in the race. race with just five or so No one does or should Dickinson. Meanwhile, a 5-7 Do- Brook girls at Clear Lake games to go, there may be ever admit to merely play- How good are the Wol- bie varsity girls’ team is no catching the Trojans or ing out the string, but Pas- verines? They are about currently fifth in the 22- Eagles at the top. adena, Alvin, Rayburn and to find out. Clear Brook, 6A mix. Brook boys host Clear Lake But with a string of Memorial would all need wins in hand, the Long- a miracle to occur to get horns are also moving anywhere near the playoff District 22-6A Standings District 24-6A Standings within striking distance of chase at present. third-place Manvel (7-3). Brook on the move Varsity Boys’ Basketball Varsity Boys’ Basketball In fact, if the Longhorns Things are also get- move on to the postseason ting very interesting in the (As of Jan. 27) (As of Jan. 27) for a second straight sea- District 24-6A boys’ race, Teams W L Teams W L son, clearly each of the where the Clear Brook team’s wins will have been Wolverines have thrust Dawson 10 1 Dickinson 6 2 big. themselves firmly in the

But it’s hard to imagine playoff mix after back-to- South Houston 10 1 Clear Creek 6 2 any of them being bigger back wins. Manvel 7 3 than the 72-63 setback the Once mired at 3-3 in Clear Brook 5 3 locals dealt Manvel Jan. league play after allowing Dobie 6 4 Clear Springs 5 3 22, on the road. Brazoswood to score its Pearland 6 5 After scoring 42 points lone 24-6A win in a 59-50 Clear Lake 4 4 through three quarters of decision Jan. 19, the Wol- Alvin 3 7 play, the Longhorns reeled verines have rebounded. Memorial 2 9 Clear Falls 3 5 off 31 points in the fourth The locals did just Jeremy Williams (11) and his Dobie varsity boys’ basketball teammates are quarter, holding off the enough to edge Friends- feeling good about themselves at this point in the District 22-6A race, but there Pasadena 3 8 Friendswood 2 6 Mavericks for a huge win, wood by a 47-41 count is still plenty of work to be done to claim a playoff spot headed down the fi nal the team’s fifth straight in Jan. 22, then came away straightaway of games. Rayburn 1 10 Brazoswood 1 7 Horn boys’ soccer scores big win; JFD girls fi nd goal scoring tough Continued from Page 1B had in the past,” McDon- provement after the Man- Malyn Nunez, one of ald said. “But we have vel game. the leading goal scorers some ideas. We are going “We had much better in program history, gradu- to make some changes concentration and inten- ated after last season. and take some risks.” sity from the fi rst minute The Lady Longhorns Dobie boys get win until the end.” have played well defen- In a much-anticipated Manrique said with 23 sively to this point in matchup between two vi- of the team’s 26 available league play for the most able playoff contenders, players seeing action in part, but an inability to the Dobie varsity boys’ the game, it was basically notch a score or two has team scored a 2-0 win a total team effort for the hurt. over Pasadena, moving to win. So far, the Lady Long- 2-0-1. Now, Dobie goes horns have been shut out No offense to Manvel, against South Houston. by Pearland (3-0) and Pas- but the Longhorns were The girls’ game is Jan. 29, adena (1-0). In between not pleased with the re- and the boys play Jan. 30, those two matches, Dobie sults of a 1-1 tie against both at Veterans Stadium. defeated Manvel 1-0 on the Mavericks Jan. 20. the road. Dobie head coach Justo At right, Dobie junior A marking mistake in a Manrique said his group Lesly Garcia plays the corner of the field proved obviously wanted to pick ball forward near the costly for the Lady Long- things up a notch or two midfi eld area while horns against Pasadena. against the Eagles. They looking for a scor- The play led to the lone did, and a win resulted. ing chance ahead. goal of the match as the Santos Blanco scored Through three match- Lady Eagles improved to in the 15th minute to give es in District 22-6A 1-1-1. Dobie is now 1-2. Dobie a 1-0 lead in the play, Dobie now stands Dobie head coach first half. at 1-2 after a 1-0 loss Bryan McDonald said his Still in the first half, against the Pasadena team made some “silly” Jose Reyes scored in the Eagles Jan. 26, at Vet- mistakes in the game, 25th minute. That was erans Stadium in Pasa- and that Pasadena simply more than enough as Do- dena. played a better match on bie kept the wins coming. this particular night. “Both of the goals That in mind, McDon- came off corner kicks in ald also said changes are the fi rst half,” Manrique Houston on-air legend Worrell to head PISD hall event coming offensively with said. “The corners came goal scoring on the fore- as a result of a dominant Continued from Page 3B and became the Rockets’ work as a broadcaster, 6 p.m. at Phillips Field An autograph and pho- tickets will go on sale be- Tickets are $50 each front. performance to be honest. In 1983, he joined full-time commentator. including a Lone Star House. After the ban- to session will be held in ginning Feb. 8 at the Pasa- for the big event featuring “We don’t have the The boys regrouped Home Sports Entertain- Worrell has received Emmy. quet, guests will be able the museum following the dena ISD Athletics Ticket several legends of Pasa- goal scorers that we have and committed to im- ment (now Root Sports) numerous awards for his The induction banquet to tour the adjacent Hall banquet. Office, 2906 Dabney, in dena Independent School on April 9 will begin at of Fame Museum. A limited number of Pasadena. District athletics history. Clear Brook Wolverines Dobie Longhorns 2016 baseball schedule 2016 baseball schedule Dobie’s Myers headed to WCJC baseball program Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Feb. 8 at La Porte scrimmage 4 p.m. Feb. 9 Westside scrimm. (Mcguire) 4 p.m. Feb. 12 Pas. Memorial scrimmage 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Bay. Sterling scrimmage 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at Santa Fe scrimmage 4 p.m. Feb. 15 at Galena Park scrimmage 4 p.m. Feb. 19 Manvel scrimmage 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 North Shore scrimm. (Dobie) 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23 Katy Taylor 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 *at Pearland 7 p.m. Feb. 25-27 La Porte ISD tourn. TBA Feb. 25-27 La Porte ISD tourn. TBA March 1 *Manvel (Dobie) 3 p.m. March 3-5 Clear Creek ISD tourn. TBA March 3-5 Pasadena ISD tourn. TBA March 10-12 Texas City ISD tourn. TBA March 11 *Pasadena (Maguire) 4 p.m. March 15 *Clear Creek 1 p.m. March 15 *South Houston (Dobie) noon March 18 *Dickinson 1 p.m. March 17 *at Dawson 1 p.m. March 19 *at Clear Lake 1 p.m. March 22 *Alvin (Dobie) 4 p.m. March 22 *Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. March 24 *Rayburn (Maguire) 4 p.m. March 24 *at Clear Falls 6:30 p.m. March 29 *Memorial (Dobie) 4 p.m. April 1 *Brazoswood 6:30 p.m. April 1 *Pearland (Dobie) 4 p.m. April 2 *at Friendswood 1 p.m. April 5 *at Manvel 7 p.m. April 5 *at Clear Creek 7 p.m. April 8 *Pasadena (PISD) 6:30 p.m. April 8 *Dickinson 6:30 p.m. April 9 *at South Houston (PISD) 11:30 a.m. April 12 *Clear Lake 6:30 p.m. April 12 *Pasadena (Maguire) 4 p.m. April 15 *at Clear Springs 6:30 p.m. April 15 *at South Houston 4 p.m. April 19 *Clear Falls 6:30 p.m. April 19 *Dawson (Dobie) 4 p.m. April 22 *at Brazoswood 6:30 p.m. April 22 *at Alvin 7 p.m. Dobie High School senior Isaiah Myers (seated center) will Myers (father), (standing) Franklin Moses (Dobie principal), April 26 *Friendswood 6:30 p.m. April 26 *Rayburn (Maguire) 4 p.m. continue his education and playing career at Wharton County Luis Teko Salazar (friend), Kerry Hardy (youth, select baseball Junior College in Wharton after signing a letter of intent with coach), Yasmine Myers (sister), Louis Cannon (Dobie assistant *District 24-6A games April 29 *at Memorial 4 p.m. the Pioneers. Those with Myers at the signing included, left principal) and Mike Van Essen (Dobie assistant principal). *District 22-6A games to right, (seated) Willie Ansley (select baseball coach), James