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May 31, 2012 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 37, No. 17 Graduation issue planned The Leader’s high school special edition will be published June 7. It will feature gradu- May 29 primary election results tallied ation information for Dobie, Clear Brook, Clear Horizons and South Houston high schools and Lutheran South Academy. To The results from the May 29 primaries are in, (1,476 votes), Keith Casey 2 percent (1,221 percent (48,114 votes). Sullivan will face Demo- State Rep. John Davis will maintain his Dis- honor a candidate with a personalized ad, call with several local races headed to a July runoff. votes), Daniel Whitton 2 percent (1,110 votes) crat Ann Harris Bennett in the November general trict 129 seat, easily defeating challenger Mary the Leader at 281-481-5656 or email In the hotly contested race for Harris County and Tim Wintill 2 percent (992 votes). election. Huls. Davis received 77 percent of the vote [email protected] deadline Precinct 2 constable, two South Belt residents Max Martin is the lone Democrat seeking the Adams was defeated by District 131 incum- (8,442 votes) to Huls’ 23 percent (2,462 votes). is 3 p.m. Thursday, May 31. fared well. Dobie graduate Chris McDonald position. bent Alma Allen, who received 59 percent of the State Rep. Garnet Coleman easily won the clinched the Re- In the race to fi ll Jackson’s former state Dis- vote (3,817 votes) to Adams’ 41 percent (2,615 Democratic nomination to maintain his District publican nomi- trict 11 senate seat, Larry Taylor won the Repub- votes). 147 seat, receiving 87 percent of the vote (6,504 Dobie cheer holds car wash nation, winning lican nomination, handily defeating Dave Nor- Longtime state Rep. Robert Talton, who for- votes) to challenger Ray Hill’s 13 percent (945 The Dobie cheerleaders will hold a car wash 60 percent of man and Daniel McCool. Taylor received 58 per- merly represented the South Belt community, votes). at Snowie’s at 10902 Scarsdale on Saturday, the vote (3,196 cent of the vote (29,711 votes) to Norman’s 25 was successful in his bid for the Republican Coleman will face Republican John Faulk in June 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carwash is $5, votes). Tom percent (12,883 votes) and McCool’s 17 percent nomination for county attorney, receiving 64 the November election. donations are welcome. Tickets can also be Boone received (8,439 votes). percent of the vote (78,722 votes) to challenger In the race for Harris County 174th Criminal purchased from any Dobie cheerleader. 17 percent (908 Taylor will face Democrat Jacqueline Acqui- Leslie Johnson’s 36 percent (43,364 votes). District Court judge, South Belt resident Ruben votes), Joe Ala- sapace in November’s general election. Talton will face Democrat Vince Ryan in the Guerrero, who ran unopposed for the Demo- Lariaette car wash June 2 nis 12 percent While local City Councilmember Mike Sul- general election. cratic nomination, will face Republican Robert The Dobie Lariaettes will hold a car wash (610 votes) and livan was successful in his bid for the Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Olson handily won the Repub- Summerlin in the general election. Summerlin Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Edward Rios nomination for Harris County Tax Assessor-Col- lican nomination to maintain his District 22 seat, defeated challenger Joe Vinas 62 percent to 38 McDonalds on Fuqua. Tickets are $5, and can 11 percent (577 lector, local City Councilmember Wanda Adams receiving 76 percent of the vote (35,798 votes) to percent. be purchased presale from any current Lariaette votes). was not successful in her run for the position of challenger Barbara Carlson’s 24 percent (11,008 Runoff elections are scheduled for Tuesday, or at the car wash. In the contest District 131 state representative. votes). In November, Olson will face off against July 31, while the general election is set for for the Demo- Zerick Guinn Sullivan received 64 percent of the vote Democrat Kesha Rogers, who narrowly defeated Tuesday, Nov. 6. For more information, visit cratic nomina- (85,580 votes) to incumbent Don Sumners’ 36 K.P. George, receiving 51 percent of the vote. www.harrisvotes.org. Coach Fowler reception set tion, South Belt resident and local patrol sergeant, Thompson Intermediate School will cele- Zerick Guinn, will head to a runoff against Chris brate the retirement of a legend, Coach John Diaz. Guinn re- Fowler, on Thursday, June 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. ceived 33 per- Finishing touches added to mural in the cafeteria. The public is invited to cent of the vote attend. (1,978 votes) to Diaz’s 16 per- PW Library sets events cent 996 (votes). The following events are set for the Parker Joe Martinez Williams Library, May 31 through June 6. received 14 per- This year, Harris County Public Library’s cent (819 votes), Summer Reading Program’s theme is Get a Lee Hernan- Clue @ the Library. The summer reading pro- dez 12 percent gram runs from June 4 through Aug. 11. (712 votes), Jeff Contact the library for more details. Freeman 8 per- On Monday, June 4, Puppet Pizzazz cent (485 votes), Extravaganza will be at 2:30 p.m. This pro- Harry Zamora gram is for children 5 and up. Free tickets are Chris McDonald 7 percent (437 required and are available at the reference votes), Danny desk on the day of the program. Avalos 3 percent (200 votes), Ruben Loreto Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wed- 3 percent (188 votes), Daniel Vela 2 percent nesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. (142 votes) and Victor Archer Sr. 2 percent (92 Thursday. votes). Despite winning the most votes in Harris Genealogy group meets County, longtime state Sen. Mike Jackson nar- rowly lost the Republican bid to fi ll the U.S. Sagemont Church will open its new worship center for services newest installation in the foyer of the auditorium. Hundreds of volun- The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will representative seat in the newly created District Sunday, June 3. Artist Kobus Moller is shown above hanging his teers have pitched in to ready the facility. Photo by Ronny Barrier meet Monday, June 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 36. The race will now head to a runoff between Parker Williams Library, Scarsdale and Stephen Takach and Steve Stockman, who each Beamer, to learn about one’s family history. received 22 percent of the vote. Takach received Meetings are free and open to the public. 12,195 total votes, while Stockman received 11,842. Sagemont Church opens new worship center Fourth of July parade set Jackson received 20 percent of the vote Sagemont Church will celebrate is 46th anni- size. The opening will feature three identical wor- The Leader would like to remind readers of (10,768 votes), Jim Engstrand 9 percent (5,114 versary Sunday, June 3, with the opening of its The new sanctuary will seat roughly 2,500. ship and celebration services, taking place at 8, the annual South Belt Independence Day votes), Ky Griffi n 7 percent (4,031 votes), new worship center. Expansion costs are estimated at around $31 mil- 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Church offi cials are asking Parade, set to take place Wednesday, July 4. Charles Meyer 4 percent (2,151 votes), Kim In the works for several years, the new facil- lion. members to arrive early, as the doors will close Now in its 25th year, the event will wind from Morrell 4 percent (1,930 votes), Lois Myers ity, along with the church’s new education space, As with all Sagemont projects, construction promptly as each service begins and will not Beverly Hills Intermediate to San Jacinto 3 percent (1,554 votes), Jerry Doyle 3 percent will be approximately 115,000 square feet in was done without taking on any debt. open for late entry for several minutes in order College South. The guest of honor for this to minimize distractions at the beginning of each year’s event will be Houston Mayor Annise service. Parker. Participants are encouraged to decorate City Council approves Hobby expansion 16-1 While the church’s new education space is their vehicles and floats, as prizes will be also now complete, its iCONNECT classes will awarded in various categories. All community Houston City Council voted 16-1 Wednesday, customs facility rent-free. $295 million annually in the Houston region. not begin in the new building until the following and nonprofit groups may sign up for the May 30, to approve the expansion of Hobby Air- The fi fth gate and customs space would be United Airlines, which merged with Continen- Sunday on June 10. Worship services on June 10 parade at no charge. A $50 fee is charged for port to allow Southwest Airlines to operate inter- available for use by all other airlines, but they tal Airlines in October 2010, has invested more will be at the church’s new regular service times commercial entries. Noncommercial entries national fl ights. would be required to pay a fee. than $1 billion in George Bush Intercontinental 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. The services will be identi- may enter for $25. The lone dissenting vote was cast by Coun- At the center of the debate was whether or Airport since 1996, and the new United has plans cal. cilmember Jerry Davis, whose district includes not, the expansion would create or eliminate area to invest an additional $700 million in the facility A parking shuttle service will run from AMC Bush Intercontinental Airport, and many of his jobs. but says such intentions were based on the as- Gulf Pointe 30, 11801 S. Sam Houston Parkway Leader seeks photos constituents work for United and say they risk A pair of studies commissioned the Houston sumption that IAH would remain the city’s only E. The Leader is seeking readers’ vacation losing their jobs under the proposal. Airport System concluded that international air international hub. Sagemont executive pastor, the Rev. Chuck photos for possible publication. A first- and The announcement comes just one week after service at Hobby is projected to generate an Company offi cials contend Southwest’s pro- Schneider, is excited about the new opening. second-prize of Schlitterbahn tickets will be Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced South- additional 1.5 million passengers to, from and posal would divert customs agents and create “It’s going to be a dream come true,” said awarded each month during June, July and west Airlines would pay the estimated $100 mil- through Houston annually, creating more than delays at both airports. Schneider. “I’m very excited about what God has August to the best submissions. Each month’s lion cost for the fi ve-gate expansion at Hobby 10,000 jobs and generating an annual economic Now that Council has approved the matter, the in store for those who visit.” first place winner will be awarded six tickets, Airport necessary for the international fl ights. impact of more than $1.6 billion. Federal Aviation Administration must also sign An offi cial dedication for the new facility is while each month’s second-place winner will Under the proposal, the city would own the In addition, the studies determined increased off on Southwest’s proposed new routes. scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9. be awarded four. new facilities, and no additional fees would be competition will result in an expanded market Once federally approved, international fl ights For more information, call 281-481-8770 or All submissions should include where and added to passenger ticket prices. for all airlines that serve Houston. could begin as early as 2015. visit www.sagemontchurch.org. when the photo was taken, as well as identify In return for its investment, Southwest would Conversely, a study released by United con- each person in the picture and tell an interest- pay no rent for its use of four of the fi ve new in- cluded that dividing Houston’s international air ing story about the trip. ternational gates. Southwest would also use the service would result in a loss of 3,700 jobs and The Leader is also seeking graduation pho- SJC named a top US college tos. A prize of six Schlitterbahn tickets will be The Aspen Institute has named San Jacinto process into how well their students learn, com- awarded to the best submission. Again, all College one of the top community colleges in plete degrees and get jobs with competitive wag- submissions must include the names of each News comes to Leader the country and a fi nalist for the Aspen Prize for es after graduating. person in the photo. Community College Excellence. “It’s an honor to be selected as one of the top All photos must be high resolution. No The college will now have an opportunity to 120 community colleges in the country,” said San phone camera photos will be accepted. E-mail compete for the $1 million fund for the 2013 As- Jacinto College Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. photos to [email protected]. Do pen Prize for Community College Excellence. “It is because of the outstanding work and dedi- not compress photos when sending. Highlighting the critical importance of im- cation of our faculty and staff that our students proving student success in America’s commu- are succeeding, no matter their educational goal. Home school convention set nity colleges, the Aspen Institute’s College Ex- In today’s economic climate, we understand the The South East Texas Home School Asso- cellence Program identifi ed the 120 community importance of a college education and a skilled ciation and the HEP Bookstore will host a free colleges – 10 percent of all institutions – using workforce, and we remain committed to helping Home School Convention on Friday, June 1, a quantitative formula that assesses performance our students obtain their certifi cate or degree.” and Saturday, June 2, at the HEP Bookstore at and improvement in four areas: graduation rates, The 120 community colleges were selected 11665 Fuqua, STE A-100. Those who are degrees awarded, student retention rates and eq- from a national pool of more than 1,000 two- thinking about home schooling, this will be an uity in student outcomes. year colleges using data that is publicly available opportunity to learn about the legal require- The 120 colleges will now compete for the on student outcomes. Ten fi nalists will be named ments, how to choose curriculum, and how to prestigious honor following a yearlong research Continued on Page 2A get started. Several popular speakers, including Joanne Juren, owner of the HEP Bookstore, will speak on both Friday night and Saturday. Blankinship nominated U.S. Marshal The schedule and other important information may be found at www.sethsa.org or www.hep On Thursday, May 17, President Barack worked his way through the ranks to the position bookstore.com (link to SETHSA Convention). Obama nominated South Belt business owner of senior police offi cer. Prior to his service with Gary Blankinship to serve as United States Mar- the Houston Police Department, Blankinship was shal for the Southern District of Texas. employed by the Harris County Sheriff’s Depart- AFJROTC sets car wash “Throughout his distinguished career, Gary ment. The Dobie High School Air Force JROTC The news came directly to the Leader the afternoon of Thursday, May 24, when an ambu- Blankinship has served his country with great The esteemed offi cer served as the longtime unit will host a car wash on Saturday, June 9, lance struck a car in front of the paper’s offi ce on Beamer at Kirkfair. The emergency courage and commitment,” said Obama. “It is leader of the Houston Police Offi cers’ Union and at the Food Town located at Beamer and vehicle from Houston Fire Department Station 70 was responding to a call when it hit the my honor to nominate him to continue protect- also as vice president for the National Associa- Scarsdale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funds are car. A unit from HFD Station 29 then responded to the call in 70’s place. A third ambu- ing the American people as a United States Mar- tion of Police Organizations. being raised for the military ball and to help lance, from HFD Station 52, is shown above responding to the accident. There were, shal.” Blankinship currently resides in Pasadena cadets with costs of attending summer leader- however, no injuries. Photo by James Bolen Blankinship was employed by the Houston with his wife, Lisa. He is the owner of Jolly Rog- ship school. Police Department from 1982 to 2012, where he ers Storage on Almeda Genoa. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 2012 Texas Windstorm Insurance Readers’ Opinions Guest Editorial Association reform bill passes Which ones did you mean? Was it the Student Success: The National During the Special Ses- • Improves oversight and established by HB 3: Muecke announces notion of personal liberty that 11,000 sion, the Texas Legislature auditing of TWIA, and • Establishes clear dead- plans for new bridge farmers and shopkeepers died for to win passed HB 3, which is known requires an annual catastro- lines by which the associa- independence from the British? Or Agenda with a Local Focus as the TWIA Bill. This legis- phe plan detailing how losses tion must provide claimants We just received word from the maybe the ideal that no man should be a By Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San Jacinto College Chancellor lation reforms the Texas incurred under existing poli- with a determination regard- Houston Public Works and Engineering slave to another man, that 500,000 men Windstorm Insurance Asso- cies will be paid. Auditing ing whether or not their claim that The Houston City Council will award died for in the Civil War? I hope you All of us have been hearing about the dents. ciation – the insurer of last authority is granted to the is accepted in full, in part, or a construction contract on May 30, 2012 didn’t mean the ideal 470,000 fathers, importance of education in America. You For more than a year now, we have had resort for hurricanes or coast- state auditor. denied, and how much the for the rebuilding of the 50 year old brothers, husbands, and a lot of fellas I may have heard that the United States is difficult conversations throughout the al residents. • Requires the appoint- association will pay the wooden bridge that crosses HCFCD knew personally died for in WWII, falling on the global education front. You College that have led us to this point, Reform of TWIA is impor- ment of a panel of experts to claimant for the loss may have also heard that many students something I often refer to as our “new nor- ditch C-106-03 at Shawnee street. because we felt real strongly about not tant not only to Texans who provide advice on the causes • Establishes a deadline are starting a college education but are not mal.” The tuition increase will go into effect live on the coast, but to all of damage to covered proper- for payment to be made for Construction should begin about 2 letting any nation push us around, completing. What you may not have heard beginning with the Fall 2012 semester and months later. This bridge carries heavy because we stand for freedom. Texans because should TWIA ties. Distinctions between claims accepted in part or in is everything that San Jacinto College is will increase tuition by five dollars per run out of money to pay damage caused by wind, full. traffic in and out of Freeway Manor from I don’t think you mean the ideal that doing to change these statements in our credit hour for in-district students, or $60 I-45 South. The two wooden bridges at says equality is better than discrimina- corner of the world. for students taking 12 credit hours. Out-of- claims, all Texans end up waves, tidal surges or rising • Provides good cause Elton and Globe streets will not be tion. You know the one that a whole lot of Student success is at the heart of every- district students can expect an increase of paying through higher premi- seawater are critical to the extensions for the claimant: replaced at this time. Those residents white people understood when they thing we do here at San Jacinto College. It about $260 for 12 credit hours. The general ums, whether they live in total amount of losses In the event that a claim- that live in that area of Freeway Manor helped to get you elected. is one of our four strategic goals, and every use fee also increased by $5 and that is a coastal communities or not. incurred by the association. ant views that TWIA does should consider alternate routes stating Take a little advice from a very old decision we make is centered on the suc- flat fee regardless of your in-district or out- In the wake of Hurricane • Creates new conduct not properly handle claims, about Aug. 1. Construction should take geezer, young man. cess of our students. I’m often asked, “How of-district status, or the number of courses Ike, lawsuits against TWIA standards for TWIA employ- HB 3 clearly outlines dead- about 4 months. James E. Muecke Shape up and start acting like an is student success defined?” That is the you take. I do want you to be aware that had grown unchecked result- ees, including conflict of lines for bringing action American. If you don’t, I’ll do what I can great debate occurring at higher education even with this increase, the San Jacinto ing in the payment of what interest provisions. against TWIA and recovery WWII vet: Obama, to see you get shipped out of that fancy institutions around the country, especially College tuition remains as the second low- could be seen as exorbitant • Clearly subjects TWIA of losses. rental on Pennsylvania Avenue. You were as state funding is decreasing nationwide, est rate of all community colleges in the legal fees by TWIA, a pub- to state open records and The claims settlement and shape up or ship out! elected to lead not to bow, apologize and and enrollments are rising across the Gulf Coast and is still about a quarter of the licly funded agency. open meetings statutory dispute resolution modifica- kiss the hands of murderers and corrupt board. It is also a conversation that is the cost of university tuition and fee rates in the In an effort to address law- requirements. tions will allow policyholders The following was sent to the Leader by focus of many of our elected officials as Gulf Coast and across Texas. There is no suits against TWIA, HB 3 Complementary to the to appeal different types of South Belt resident Estella Davis: leaders who still treat their people like slaves. And just who do you think you are they consider new parameters around better value for higher education in the clarifies existing statutory measures taken to reduce claims by using processes This venerable and much honored funding. region. With that said, as we tackle the telling the American people not to jump provisions related to the reso- lawsuits against TWIA, HB 3 that are more appropriate for WW II vet is well-known in Hawaii for his At the state and national level, there is budget every year, we will continue to look lution of disputes concerning establishes a clear structure each issue. 70-plus years of service to patriotic orga- to conclusions and condemn that Muslim much talk about student success, gradua- internally for areas where we can repur- major who killed 13 of his fellow soldiers TWIA claims. to the handling of claims to The intended consequence nizations and causes all over the country. tion rates, and the completion agenda. pose personnel or resources to reduce our For example, such amend- protect homeowners and for using more accessible and and wounded dozens more. You mean Earlier this year, the American Association operating costs, and we will continue to A humble man without a political bone in ments include provisions that improves the claims adjust- appropriate processes to his body, he has never spoken out before you don’t want us to do what you did of Community Colleges released the consider areas where we can eliminate when that white cop used force to sub- Voluntary Framework of Accountability costs or generate revenue from an opera- authorize TWIA to require ing process. appeal claims is to streamline about a government official, until now. He alternative dispute resolution, The newly established the review and appeal pro- dictated this letter to a friend, signed it due that black college professor in (VFA), which will allow community colleges tions stream and not tuition or taxes. Massachusetts, who was putting up a across the nation to more accurately report San Jacinto College remains committed such as mediation, to precede claims adjustment process cess, making the process and mailed it to the president. and ideally preclude the need requires the creation of a more responsive and predict- Dear President Obama, fight? You don’t mind offending the police their successes in the areas of student to excellence in teaching and learning. Our calling them stupid but you don’t want us progress and achievement, implementation faculty and staff are passionate about help- for a civil action arising in claims adjustor advisory able for policyholders. My name is Harold Estes, I’m approach- of career and technical education pro- ing our students succeed. This tuition connection to a claim against board to improve the profes- The result of a streamlined ing 95 on December 13 of this year. to offend Muslim fanatics by calling them what they are, terrorists. grams, and transparency in reporting out- increase will allow us to maintain initiatives, the association. HB 3 also sionalism and competency of process ensures fairness in People meeting me for the first time don’t comes. Previously, the success of commu- such as those mentioned above, to help creates policy discounts for claims adjustors by advising the dispute process by insti- believe my age because I remain wrinkle One more thing. I realize you never served in the military and never had to nity college students had been evaluated students achieve degrees and certificates, policyholders who elect to the commissioner on licens- tuting consumer-friendly free and pretty much mentally alert. on many of the same measures as four- and successfully complete the goals that use binding arbitration to ing, continuing education, deadlines and processes de- I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1934 and defend your country with your life, but you’re the Commander-in-Chief now, year institutions, which posed some issues. bring them to college. resolve disputed claims. and claims handling. signed to provide structure; served proudly before, during and after When thinking about these factors, we As we continue to assist our students in Other general institutional The following are a few thereby, making the associa- WW II retiring as a Master Chief Bos’n son. Do your job. When your battle-hard- ened field General asks you for 40,000 have to take into consideration the fact that achieving their goals and being successful changes include the follow- points of interest regarding tion more accountable to Mate. Now I live in a “rest home” located more than half of the students who attend in and out of the classroom, we are moving ing: the claims handling structure policyholders. on the western end of Pearl Harbor, more troops to complete the mission, a community college do so part-time. At the needle in graduation and completion allowing me to keep alive the memories give them to him. But if you’re not in this San Jacinto College those part-time stu- rates. We have a lot of work ahead of us, of 23 years of service to my country. fight to win, then get out. The life of one dents represent 68.7 percent of our enroll- not just here at San Jacinto College, but One of the benefits of my age, per- American soldier is not worth the best ment. This alone poses a challenge, as throughout the state and nation as well. In haps the only one, is to speak my mind, political strategy you’re thinking of. these students are balancing work and fact, we have just received some national You could be our greatest president families, as well as their schoolwork. This rankings, and San Jacinto College ranks Deaths blunt and direct even to the head man. So here goes. because you face the greatest challenge can make success and completion a chal- eighth in the nation for Hispanics receiving Paula Unroe, niece LaChell Juanita Elaine Decker, 78, I am amazed, angry and determined ever presented to any president. lenge, but San Jacinto College is putting associate degrees. Last year, San Jacinto Sylvia Marie Romeo and nephew Tim and died Sunday, May 27, 2012, not to see my country die before I do, but You’re not going to restore American measures in place to help our students College was ranked 26th in the country on complete what they start. the Community College Week Magazine wife Aimee Unroe; sister Car- at Memorial Hermann South- you seem hell bent not to grant me that greatness by bringing back our bloated Nieto We have implemented a new mandatory Top 100 Degree Producers list. We will be ol Tamez, nephews Daimon east Hospital. Her death came wish. I can’t figure out what country you economy. That’s not our greatest threat. student orientation for all first-time-in-col- alerted to this year’s rankings in June, but and wife Judy Tamez and after a long battle with diabe- are the president of. Losing the heart and soul of who we are lege students, and we have started a man- we expect to remain a top degree producer. Val and wife Sonia Tamez, tes and associated complica- You fly around the world telling our as Americans is our big fight now. datory student success course. These two In addition, the Aspen Institute just named and niece April and husband tions. friends and enemies despicable lies like: And I sure as h*#$ don’t want to think initiatives help students understand the San Jacinto College as one of the top 120 Adam Ybarra; and numerous She was born in Crocket, “We’re no longer a Christian nation” my president is the enemy in this final rigors of college, and assist them in becom- community colleges in the country, and a great-nieces and nephews Texas, on Oct. 29, 1933. “America is arrogant” – (Your wife even battle . . . Sincerely, Harold B. Estes ing acclimated with the college culture. finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize for and a host of friends. Decker was married to Al- announced to the world, “America is New student orientation introduces stu- Community College excellence. These The funeral Mass was cel- fred Ray Decker for 51 years, mean-spirited.” Please tell her to try Adam Scott: Keep dents to the campus, faculty, and staff, and rankings are a reflection of the work of our ebrated on Thursday, May 24, prior to his death in 2008. preaching that nonsense to 23 genera- provides resources for them that they can faculty and staff as they continue to reach 2012, at St. Luke the Evange- They were residents of the tions of our war dead buried all over the use throughout the year. The student suc- out to our students to ensure their suc- those yard signs list Catholic Church. A pri- South Belt community for globe who died for no other reason than cess course includes such topics as setting cess. vate interment was held at more than 40 years. to free a whole lot of strangers from tyr- The primary has concluded and it goals, commitment, motivation, career Community colleges remain the life- Forest Park Lawndale Cem- She worked various part- anny and hopelessness.) looks like Zerick Guinn is headed to a planning, educational planning, network- blood of higher education and workforce etery. time jobs over the years, but I’d say shame on the both of you, but I runoff election scheduled in July. ing, utilizing campus resources, and exam training, and are critical in the success and her most important was that don’t think you like America, nor do I see If you have a sign in your yard, please preparation. vitality of our communities. We need to Juanita Elaine of a housewife, mother and an ounce of gratefulness in anything you do not pull it up yet. State law allows These two elements alone are helping continue to refine the definition of student Sylvia Marie Nieto, 58, grandmother. do, for the obvious gifts this country has homeowners to keep their political signs students on their path to success, and have success, and stress the value of the asso- caught the attention of the national organi- ciate degree. To help in this effort, San of South Belt, died Monday, Decker She especially enjoyed given you. To be without shame or grate- in their yard up to 90 days prior to an zation Achieving the Dream, which desig- Jacinto College is joining forces with the May 21, 2012. She was born cooking, gardening, dancing, fulness is a dangerous thing for a man election. We are within that 90 day period nated San Jacinto College as an “Achieving city of Houston, local businesses, and the on Feb. 24, 1954, in Albany, fi shing and playing an occa- sitting in the White House. for the July runoff election. Please con- the Dream Leader College” for demonstrat- Center for Houston’s Future in a competi- Ind.Many of her family and sional slot machine. After 9/11 you said, “America hasn’t tinue to show your support for Zerick. ing sustained improvement and accom- tion against 57 other major cities for the friends knew her as “Sissy.” Decker is survived by two lived up to her ideals.” Adam Scott plishments in the area of student success. greatest increase in its two- and four-year Nieto is preceded in death sons, Alan Decker and Mark Throughout the five years San Jacinto college graduation rates. The goal is to by her mother, Sylvia Nieto; Decker and wife Diana, and College has participated in Achieving the raise the graduation rate in Houston by at brother Jimmy Unroe; and granddaughters, Michaella and Dream, we have increased Fall-to-Spring least 1 percent, which would amount to an baby sister Cindy Lou Peck. Victoria. persistence from 73 percent in 2007 to 78 additional $4.2 billion in personal revenue Survivors include her 16- The funeral service cel- percent in 2010. This improvement is for the Houston region. The Rallying Point year-old son, Rusty Nieto; ebrating Decker’s life will be directly associated with the combination of I’m excited about the direction we are interventions including the mandatory new headed here at San Jacinto College as we brother Ted and wife Jan Un- held Friday, June 1, 2012, at 1 student orientation and student success continue to refine our student success ini- roe, nephew Chris and wife p.m. at Niday Funeral Home. Millions of illegals receive large tax refunds course, along with a first year experience tiatives and focus on the achievements of Michelle Unroe and niece Interment will follow at calling program, free tutoring, disallowing our amazing students. It’s been a challeng- Nikki and husband Brad Earthman Resthaven Cem- We need to let our elected officials tax credit who, we believe, are not entitled Fisher; brother Don and wife etery. know Internal Revenue Service has a to it,” said the inspector general. “We have late registration so students are in class on ing process, but every day I see that hard the first day, and the Men of Honor program work paying off. To give you a taste of the massive tax loophole that provides billions made recommendations to [IRS] as to how to mentor African-American young men. success of some of our students, this last of dollars in taxs credits to undocumented they could address this, and they have not As I mentioned, student success is at year we had a young lady, who was a Clear workers and, in many cases, people who taken sufficient action in our view to solve the heart of everything we do at San Horizons Early College High School gradu- Leader obituary policy have never stepped foot in the United the problem.” Jacinto College. As we faced significant ate, move on to West Point Military Academy States. And you and I are paying for it! Other information obtained from the budget cuts last year, rather than automati- where she made an A upon completion of Obituaries submitted to the Leader are published free of charge. The scheme involves illegal immigrants TIG TA audits include: cally increasing tuition or instituting an basic training. Troy Williams, another dual There must be a South Belt connection. Obituaries are edited to – illegal immigrants who are filing US tax · Claims for additional child tax credits by across-the-board budget cut, we instead credit student, earned his associate degree returns. ITIN filers have skyrocketed during the looked inside our organization to see where before graduating as salutatorian from C.E. conform to the Leader style. The IRS says everyone who is em- past decade, from $161 million in 2001 to and how we could better utilize our dollars King High School. He was raised by a sin- ployed in the United States – even those $4.2 billion in tax year 2010. and our people, while maintaining a high gle mom, and is now studying international who are working here illegally – must re- · Undocumented workers filed 3.02 million level of service to our students. We had to politics at Georgetown University in port income and pay taxes. Of course, un- tax returns in 2010. 72% of those returns make some difficult and significant chang- Washington D.C. Joseph Pompa already San Jac named one of top in US documented workers are not supposed to (2.18 million) claimed the additional child es. It wasn’t easy. At the time, I felt it was holds associate and bachelor’s degrees, have a social security number. So for them tax credit. important to make the necessary changes but chose to turn in his more than five Continued from Page 1A a time when a college de- raise the bar for all commu- to pay taxes, the IRS created what’s called · In 2010, IRS owed undocumented work- internally, rather than passing the burden years of solid work experience within the in September, and a distin- gree is essential to entering nity colleges to improve stu- an ITIN, an individual taxpayer identifica- ers more in claimed additional child tax on to our students or taxpayers. With our business and financial world to return to guished prize jury will select the middle class, community dent achievement and better tion number. A 9-digit ITIN number issued credits than it collected from those work- consistent growth in enrollment, we are San Jacinto College to pursue a career in a grand prize winner and four colleges offer the most prom- prepare the next generation by the IRS provides both resident and ers in taxes. now at a point where, unfortunately, we engineering. I could go on and on, as many runners-up, to be announced ising path to education and for the job market after col- must increase tuition in order to create of our students have similar stories. nonresident aliens with a unique identifi- The IRS sent WTHR a statement, de- funds to meet our student success agenda. Booker T. Washington once said, in March 2013. employment for literally mil- lege.” cation number that allows them to file tax fending its policy of paying tax credits to We must be able to hire new faculty and “Success is to be measured not so much The inaugural Aspen Prize lions of Americans. A complete list of the 120 returns. illegal immigrants. “The law has been clear staff to meet the growing enrollment. When by the position that one has reached in life for Community College Ex- This competition spot- community colleges is avail- Each spring, at tax preparation offices for over a decade that eligibility for these I mention this growing enrollment, we have as by the obstacles which he has over- cellence was awarded to Va- lights excellence and helps able at www.AspenPrize.org. all across the nation, many illegal immi- credits does not depend on work authori- increased in enrollment by nearly 25 per- come while trying to succeed.” I couldn’t lencia College in Orlando, grants are now eagerly filing tax returns zation status or the type of taxpayer iden- cent since the Fall of 2007, which trans- agree more. Despite the obstacles that our Fla., in December 2011. to take advantage of a tax loophole, us- tification number used. Any suggestion lates to 5,841 more students in the last five students may face, every day we are help- It was the fi rst broad na- Blues Worship at Cokesbury ing their ITIN numbers to get huge refunds that the IRS shouldn’t be paying out these years. I assure you, this tuition increase is ing them to overcome those barriers as tional recognition of extraor- Cokesbury will bring back its unique “Casual from the IRS. The loophole is called the credits under current law to ITIN holders is not a knee-jerk reaction; rather, it is a nec- they work to achieve their personal and dinary accomplishments at Church” offering Sunday, June 10, at 5 p.m. Additional Child Tax Credit. It's a fully-re- simply incorrect. The IRS administers the essary tool to continue serving our stu- educational goals. They are successes! individual community col- fundable credit of up to $1000 per child, law impartially and applies it as it is writ- leges. The shorter church service lasts 30 to 45 minutes and it's meant to help working families who ten,” the statement said. “The success of our na- and is a departure from traditional hymns and contem- have children living at home. Many un- George disagrees with that position tion’s community colleges porary praise music. Offered once a month, Cokesbury’s documented workers claim the tax credit and believes the IRS should be doing Frazier parenting class is more important than ever unique blues worship service features live, original for kids who live in Mexico – lots of kids in more to prevent undocumented workers before,” said Aspen Institute blues music and a message that is relevant to the real Mexico. Sometimes 10 or 12 dependents, from getting billions in US tax dollars. College Excellence Program world. most times nieces and nephews, are listed “The IRS is not doing something as Executive Director Josh The community is invited to “come as you are” and on these tax forms. The more you put on simple as requesting sufficient documen- Wyner who announced the experience a very different kind of worship service and there, the more you get back. tation from people seeking this credit,” names of the 120 top com- “The magnitude of the problem he said. “Once the money goes out the munity colleges at the annual then stay for a light supper provided by church mem- has grown exponentially,” said Russell door, it's nearly impossible for the IRS to convention of the American bers. Cokesbury United Methodist Church is located at George, the United States Department get it back.” Over the past month, WTHR Association of Community 10030 Scarsdale. of Treasury’s Inspector General for Tax has tried to ask the IRS more questions Colleges in Orlando, Fla. “At For information, visit www.cumchouston.org. Administration (TIGTA). And he says IRS about its efforts to prevent abuse involving has known about the problem for years. additional child tax credits. “These were George has repeatedly warned the IRS fraudulent, 100% fraudulent tax returns, Cokesbury Preschool that additional child tax credits are being but I got no response; absolutely none. abused by undocumented workers. In We never heard a thing,” he said. “To me, Now Enrolling for Fall 2012-2013 2009, his office released an audit report it's clear the IRS is letting this happen.” that showed ITIN tax filers received about IRS tells WTHR it can do nothing to • Uses developmentally appropriate curriculum $1 billion in additional child tax credits. change the system unless it gets per- • Gain social skills, problem solving and joy for learning Last year, the inspector general released mission from Congress. In other words, • Guided discovery that stretches curiosity a new report showing the problem now according to the IRS, closing the loop- costs American tax payers more than $4.2 hole would require lawmakers to pass a • Gain intellectual empowerment billion. new law specifically excluding illegal im- What George finds even more troubling migrants from claiming additional child Children Ages: 6 months-Pre-K (5 years) is the IRS has not taken action despite tax credits. Please write, or call, your Program: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., multiple warnings from the inspector gen- Congressional representatives to get this eral. “Millions of people are seeking this problem corrected. Gary Waits Inquire about possible Extended Day hours $280/mo. or $285/mo. (infants) - 4 days a week South Belt-Ellington Leader Recently, Frazier parents learned how to instill the principles of cooperation, cour- $180/mo.$1$ or $190/mo. (infants) - 2 days a week age, responsibility, respect and self-esteem in their children during a five-session The Voice of Community-Minded People parenting class called Active Parenting Now in Three. The class met on Tuesday Limited Space! Call 832-235-5885 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 evenings and was taught by Josie Orosco. Pictured are, left to right, Richard Bailey, Cokesbury United Methodist Church E-mail: [email protected] Josie Orosco, Mary Perez and Jorge Zamudio. Photo Submitted Se Hablo Espanol Thursday, May 31, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Students top 3 in Toyota auto skills in Texas Thompson students earn high school Spanish credit Three San Jacinto College is about showing what we fications reflect the quality of formance. They’ve proven students showcased their learn in the Toyota training training and knowledge stu- their desire to become suc- automotive skills to rise as program on a daily basis,” dents receive in an automo- cessful in this industry.” the state’s top Toyota techni- said Everett, adding that the tive program. San Jacinto College auto- cians in training. training allows him to excel SkillsUSA is a national motive students enjoy a near Travis Everett placed first, not only in competitions, but nonprofit organization serv- 100 percent job placement Stephen Luetan placed sec- at his workplace as well. ing teachers and high school rate once they successfully ond, and Elizabeth Wojtowicz “Some of the tasks are intim- and college students who are complete their training. placed third during the recent idating, like reassembling a preparing for careers in trade, Luetan is already employed SkillsUSA Texas collegiate transmission in a certain technical, and skilled service with Joe Myers, while competition. Everett earned a amount of time, but I like the occupations. The organiza- Wojtowicz, a first year auto- spot in the SkillsUSA nation- challenge.” tion has 13,000 school chap- motive student, is interning al competition, set for June in Homer Swihart, Toyota ters in 54 state and territorial for a technical position with Kansas City, Mo. Competing T-TEN coordinator with the associations. Westside Lexus. is just a part of the overall SJC automotive tech depart- “Winning a competition The SJC automotive enjoyment of the industry, ment, said students were test- like this requires the same department is fully accredited said Everett, who already ed on eight ASE certification self-discipline and study that by the National Automotive holds six Automotive Service areas that included electrical, is necessary to earn ASE cer- Technicians Education Excellence (ASE) certifica- engine repair, brakes, steering tifications,” said Swihart. Foundation (NATEF) and is tions and a job as a technician and suspension, air condition, “The level of commitment ASE, Level 1, certified. Each at Ron Carter Toyota in Alvin, engine performance, auto and the hunger for knowl- full-time automotive instruc- Texas. transmission, and manual edge of these three students tor is also an ASE master- “Competing in SkillsUSA transmission. The ASE certi- is evident through their per- certified technician. BHI names cheerleaders for 2012-13

Several Thompson Intermediate School students recently earned Vilma Leon, Raquel Mendoza, Elizabeth Gaona, Krystal Gar- either one or two high school credits in Spanish by taking the za, Julissa Perez, Giselle Rivas, Lorena Torres, Diana Castillo, credit by exam. Students pictured are, left to right, (front row) Emily Umanzor, Jacquelyn Rubio, Daniela Campo, (back row) Alexis Gamez, Martin Gomez Mora, Erik Espinoza, Herberth San Juana Romero, Onyx De Luna, Andrea Garcia, Selena Gar- Polio Argueta, Eduardo Bautista, David Saravia, Oscar Juarez, cia, Yareli Castro, Leslie Pantoja, Laura Ortiz, Estefany Alfaro, Felipe Perez, Alex Dosal, Hugo Velarde, Daniel Alvarez, Miguel Yamelli Puente, Darani Lopez, Fatima Rueda, Giselle Oviedo, Aguilar, (middle row) Diana Tufino, Gloria Gonsales, Alondra Kenia Garcia, Esmeralda Ibarra and Ivonne Lopez. Rodas, Odalys Romero, Melissa Cruz, Jennifer Sagastizado, Photo submitted Officials warn Texans of moving scams Illegal moving companies III, a Texas Department of the truck. “to-do list” people often don’t However, Trevino added, are operating statewide, tak- Motor Vehicles board mem- “It is of utmost impor- spend the time investigating it will take more than the ing a financial and emotional ber and the owner of a tance that we educate con- who they are about to hire. police to run illegal moving toll on Texans who find them- Houston trucking business. sumers today with the start of “They need to stop for a operations out of the state. selves faced with losing The Texas Department of National Moving Month, the minute and ask themselves “One police department everything they own or pay- Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), beginning of the summer ‘Who am I about to let into cannot solve the state’s prob- ing a ransom to release their which licenses moving com- moving season and the time my home?’ because it might lem with illegal movers, but belongings. panies, and the Southwest of year when Texans are most just be some guy living in a all of us working together – Government and moving Movers Association, Texas’ likely to hire a moving com- basement or with a criminal law enforcement, lawmakers, industry officials at a recent trade organization for pany,” said SMA’s Executive record who is going to show the TxDMV, the moving press conference cautioned licensed moving companies, Director John D. Esparza. up with a rented moving industry, and Texas citizens Texans to do their homework sponsored the press confer- “Illegal and unethical, fly-by- truck to cart off everything – can make sure illegal oper- before hiring a moving com- ence at the TxDMV Regional night moving operators think you own,” she said. ators know there is no busi- Beverly Hills Intermediate recently held cheerleader Tracy Tran, (back row) cheer sponsor Ashley Acord- pany and encouraged the law Service Center to raise aware- of summer as prime time to Assistant Chief John ness for them in the Lone tryouts for the 2012-2013 school year. The 2012-2013 Collier, Jocelyn Ulloa, Karina Gutierrez, Alexandria enforcement community to ness of the prevalence of prey on unsuspecting Texans, Trevino of the Houston Police Star State, and anyone who cheerleaders are, left to right, (front row) Elisa Guevara, Garcia, Marsha Jorda, Nicole Caligone, Kailah Shaw, take note of a new state law moving scams in the state and we will not tolerate these Department’s Special Investi- tries will be prosecuted under Rebekah Ragain, Jennifer Moreno, Vanessa Martinez, and cheer sponsor Adriana Robinson. Photo submitted that imposes fines and jail and nation. heinous actions.” gation Command said he the law,” he said. time against unlicensed mov- More than 60 percent of Linda Bauer Darr, presi- knows where Texans should TxDMV Enforcement ers. the moving complaints dent and chief executive offi- never hire a mover: free inter- Director Bill Harbeson said There is a lot at stake. received at the TxDMV deal cer of the American Moving net advertising sites. the agency is working to edu- SJCS Theatre performs original works “They are stealing a part with unlicensed movers. To & Storage Association in “The most important piece cate police and sheriff’s of our lives, taking every- operate legally, a moving Alexandria, Va., the indus- of advice I can offer those departments on the new law, thing from irreplaceable pho- company must display a valid try’s national trade group, planning a move is not to hire and is stepping up its efforts tos to family heirlooms that TxDMV or United States said moving scams are a your mover from a free inter- to inform Texans how to no amount of money can Department of Transportation national problem. With so net advertisement,” he said. avoid hiring an illegal opera- replace,” said John Walker (USDOT) license number on many things on the move In March, the Houston tor with its “Don’t Make a Police Department arrested Move Without Us!” consum- two men suspected of using er awareness program. hostage tactics in Houston, Before hiring a moving San Antonio, Dallas and company, Texans can find out The Amazing Technology Austin. The pair ran an unli- whether the company is censed moving operation that licensed by going to Moving promised cheap moves, but Companies on the TxDMV Race comes to Moore held customers’ household website (www.TxDMV.gov). goods hostage, demanding “The best protection is to The Amazing Technology Race hundreds of dollars in addi- know who you are dealing was held on May 4 throughout the tional money before they with before the move starts,” Pasadena Independent School would unload the truck. If a Harbeson said. “Do not be a District. Superintendent Dr. Kirk customer refused to pay, the victim.” truck drove off. To learn how to hire a Lewis, board members and other In the past, police depart- reputable Texas moving com- members of the PISD administra- ments felt hamstrung and pany, go to: tive team visited several campuses, unable to help victims of Texas Department of including Moore Elementary, to moving scams because of the Motor Vehicles at www.Tx see first hand the amazing ways lack of accountability in the DMV.gov; Southwest Movers students and teachers integrate law. Unlicensed movers Association at www.mytex- technology into daily learning. The would show a contract rid- asmover.com; Better Business stops along the race provided the dled with hidden fees but Bureau of Greater Houston & perfect destinations for the team to signed by the customer. South Texas at www.BBB observe student engagement and Under a new state law, unli- Houston.org; or www.BBB censed movers can receive up SouthTexas.org. The San Jacinto College South Theatre Department high school diploma and a college associate degree si- increased lesson rigor with the use to a $4,000 fine and a year in For out of state moves, of technology tools. recently performed a reading of four original student multaneously in four years. He hopes to pursue creative jail for operating illegally in more information is available works including one by a high school student. Clear Ho- writing at the University of Houston in the fall of 2013. At right: Kindergarten student the state. Trevino encour- from: Lorenzo Lewis and PISD Board rizons Early College High School junior and SJCS stu- Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Johnny DeLaC- aged police departments American Moving & dent Travis Kane penned an original tale about love and erda, Cathy Tran, Caroline Cao, Jacob Sanchez, (back President Jack Bailey. throughout the state to use Storage Association at www. revenge, dragons and a prince. His work was selected row) John Forgy, Daniel Partola, Alejandro Chavez, Photos submitted the law, and to consider using moving.org or Federal Motor from works by college students. Kane is enrolled in the Travis Kane, Andy Powell, Emily Early, Joseph Stettner cyber-crimes units to pro- Carrier Safety Administration Clear Horizons ECHS program where he is earning a and Justin Thomas. Photo submitted actively find illegal movers. at www.fmcsa.dot.gov. JJoinoin UUss fforor thethe SSouthouth BeltBelt AnnualAnnual FFourthourth ofof JJulyuly PParadearade 20122012 WWednesday,ednesday, JJulyuly 44,, 22012012 Left to right, PISD Superintendent Dr. Kirk Lewis and fourth-graders Benjamin Tran and Jacob Ho. aatt 110:000:00 aa.m..m. MMayorayor AAnnisennise PParkerarker wwillill bbee iinn aattendance!ttendance!

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Funni graduates Over The Back Fence by Jan Hunt graduates

RELAX ON YOUR DAY, SARAH Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Beverly Hills Intermediate Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Jose Wong June 4. Celebrating a birthday June 2 is Ilene retired Dobie High School math teacher and Burnett Elementary McKinney. former chearleading sponsor Sarah Young Blow out the birthday candles for Eric Snell Thompson Intermediate on Monday, June 4, from Dobie Class of 2005 on June 1. Dora Galvan is wished a happy June 6 is the day for a cake for Jessica cheerleader Stacey (Hayes) Flowers, family birthday June 3. Marking a birthday June 5 is Krustchinsky. and all her former Dobie cheerleaders. Barbara Kuntz-Ashby. Gloria Cruz is sent a Dobie High MATT CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY birthday greeting June 6. A birthday greeting is sent to David Matt Griesmyer celebrates his birthday Bush Elementary Cameron May 31. June 2 is the day for a Monday, June 4. Best wishes are sent to Matt A special birthday wish is sent to Maria double-layer birthday cake for Kim Evans and from his former co-workers at the Leader. Ramirez June 1. Kathy Anderson and Diane Brad Rampp. On June 4, Ferdinand Labua BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR BOBBY Phillips share a birthday June 3. Suzzane has a birthday. Sharing a birthday June 5 Bobby Griffin, co-founder of the South Anderson celebrates a birthday June 4. are Emily Adair, Olivia Jacquez and Don Belt-Ellington Leader, is wished a very happy Marking a double birthday June 6 are Nancy Williams. birthday on Tuesday, June 5, from her family, Akins and Gloria Cruz. HOME RUN CORNER friends and co-workers. Meador Elementary On Monday, May 28, Major Dodgers BRENNA GRADUATES! A special birthday greeting is sent to player Seth Barber blasted a grand slam Congratulations are sent to Brenna Marie Jennifer Marquez June 4. and Evan Romero blasted a 2-run home Boehm who graduated with the Class of 2012 Moore Elementary run in the same inning. With Romero on from Atascocita High School in Humble. She Darlene Marzouk enjoys a birthday June 6. third, Gavin Pedersen on second and Dylan plans to attend Colorado School of Mines in South Belt Elementary Schwerdtfeger on first, Barber hit a first pitch Golden, Colo., in the fall, majoring in petro- Marking a birthday June 1 is Maria Flores. fastball right over the right center fence to leum engineering. Congrats are sent from Stuchbery Elementary bring everybody home. And minutes later with mom and dad, Melissa and Dennis Boehm May 31 is the day for a cake for Nola RJ Ortega on first, Romero blasted his home of Humble, sister Hayley Frances Boehm, Garcia. On June 2, birthday wishes are sent run to left field. Congrats are sent from every- uncle Brad Muecke of Houston, and grandfa- to Emily Bass. Sharon Woodruff enjoys a body on the Dodgers. ther James Muecke of South Belt. birthday June 3. Marking a birthday June 5 is LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS SCHOOL DAZE Susan Hall. E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- The following personnel and staff members Morris Middle School gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead of the Pasadena Independent School District Birthday greetings are sent to Shannon er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items celebrate birthdays May 31 through June 6. Hendrix June 1. The day for a party for must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Atkinson Elementary Martha Tinoco is June 4. week’s publication. Thompson Dance Team performs at spring show Navy Seaman Recruit Chase B. Hunt, son of Richard and Cheryl Magallon of Pearland and Michael and Earon Hunt of Meadows of Clear Megan Rebecca Funni graduated magna cum Creek, recently completed U.S. Navy Basic laude on May 10, 2012, from Texas State Univer- Training at Recruit Training Command in Great sity-San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in in- Lakes, Ill. He is the grandson of Jim and Mary terior design. She has served as president of the Lee of Sagemont and Pat and Charles Hunt of International Interior Design Association - Texas Eastridge Terrace. During the eight-week pro- State Chapter for the past year. Her awards and gram, Hunt completed a variety of training, honors include Robbie and Charles Zunker FCS which included classroom study and practical Endowed Scholarship recipient; Texas State Stu- instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefight- dent Show - Best in Show; 12th Annual IIDA ing, water safety and survival and shipboard and Student Conference Charette - first place; and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on ASID Trash to Treasure Competition - second physical fitness. He earned a rank of port watch runner-up. She is a member of Phi Theta Kap- commander and is a member of the color guard. pa Honor Society, Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Hunt is currently attending “A” school in Pensa- Society, and Golden Key Honor Society. Funni cola, Fla., where he is studying to become an avi- is the daughter of Craig and Melinda Funni of onics engineer. He is a 2008 graduate of Pearland South Belt. She is a 2006 Dobie High School High School. Photo submitted graduate and also attended Moore Elementary and Thompson Intermediate. She is currently employed at Lauckgroup Architecture and Inte- riors in Austin. Photo submitted Tips for hurricane CCISD launches preparedness offered by TWIA Although the majority of ahead of hurricane season. Summer Fun The Thompson Dance Team, composed of only eighth-graders, Suarez, Kellie Tyer, SanJuana Romero, Aryn Ibarra, (second hurricanes typically strike the 6. If changes to your performed at Dobie High School’s Spring Showcase on May row) Julissa Perez, Jade Mottu, Amanda Arambula, Laura Ste- The Clear Creek Inde- mer 2012. For those who are Texas coast later in the year, insurance coverage are need- pendent School District looking to keep children 17. The team performed four routines: jazz, hip-hop, kick/ phens, Emily Le, DeAnn Dimas, Megan Cook, Crystal Garza, hurricane season officially ed, plan ahead and don’t wait Office of Communications active and entertained over salsa and lyrical. Guest performers included first period drill Alyssa Pierce, (third row) Charish Williams, Leann Guerrero, begins June 1. The Texas until the last minute. Most recently launched a new the summer months, www. prep class, beginner dance classes, South Houston Intermediate Leslie Garcia, Katina Kirk (director), Jose Zavala, Justin Gee, Windstorm Insurance Asso- insurance companies cannot resource for parents looking ccisd.net/SummerFun brings Pride dancers, and the new Lassos and the Dobie junior var- Holly Gonzales, Marisa Mendieta, (back row) Skylar Williams, ciation offers the following offer a windstorm policy to plan and book their chil- together the many camps and sity cheerleaders for 2012-2013. Thompson Dance Team mem- Karen Neira, Tyson Thompson, Michael Spiller, Megan Schuetz tips for consumers to consid- when a storm appears in the dren’s summer activities: activities available to child- bers pictured are, left to right, (front row) Rachel Vu, Mayalen and Summer Naser. Photo submitted er in order to be prepared for Gulf of Mexico. Flood cover- www.ccisd.net/SummerFun. ren and teens in the area. the next hurricane. Taking age requires a 30-day waiting This website features great Activity categories include precautions now will help period before it becomes information and direct links academic and arts; athletic mitigate losses from future effective after you purchase to many camps and activities and dance; day camps; enter- SJC ranked one of nation’s top minority degree producers hurricanes. it. available throughout the Bay tainment; and CCISD Camps. Ten Tips for Hurricane 7. Be sure you know how Area during the summer Camp dates, rates, contact San Jacinto College land- ing. diverse communities.” between academic years ity students across all disci- Preparedness to file an insurance claim. months. The website at www. information and links to reg- ed top spots in several cate- “We are very proud to Other areas of San Jacinto 2009-10 and 2010-11 to a plines, as well as in specific 1. Protect your home by Keep your agent’s contact ccisd.net/SummerFun is also istration forms are all avail- gories on this year’s Top 100 serve such a diverse student College that placed within record 950,000, according to disciplines. keeping up with routine home information with you at all available through a link off able from one website re- Degree Producers list by population that continues to the top 25 out of 100 were the magazine. Minority stu- The entire Top 100 Degree maintenance. For instance, times. CCISD’s home page. source. 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Flood evacuate to in the event a at Thompson Intermediate University Interscholastic 10 inches in the shot put. students attending the over- existing legislative boundar- insurance does not cover storm threatens; ask friends 12929 Gulf Freeway won scholarships to attend League competition, when 20 years ago (1992) crowded Wedgewood were to ies. Under the new Senate wind damage and windstorm and family to offer shelter if Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) classes in the Oakland Ballet it was awarded the Sweep- The Pasadena school be sent to Greene and Landolt map, much of the area that insurance does not cover you need to evacuate; keep Company, San Franciso Bal- stakes trophy, for receiving a board voted 4 to 3 not to com- elementaries until the new was in Sen. Mike Jackson’s flood/storm surge damage. your car’s gas tank full to 281-481-2121 let and Houston Ballet Acad- 1 in the annual contest. ply with state guidelines for Weber was ready for occu- District 11 was transferred to Flood insurance is offered by prepare for evacuation; and farmers.com emy. 30 years ago (1982) the length of the school day pancy. District 6, which was served your agent through the fed- bring with you clothes, cash, An 11 percent pay increase for students in kindergarten The Pasadena Indepen- by Sen. Mario V. Gallegos, Jr. eral National Flood Insurance bedding, food and any impor- for teachers and support per- through second grade. dent School District board District 11 retained the areas Program. tant family photos and me- sonnel was approved by Clear Chieko Webb, owner of of trustees named Patricia south of Beltway 8 that were 3. At least once a year, mentos. Creek school trustees at their Chi’s Florist and Gifts, re- McLane-Granger, principal west of Beamer and east of take an inventory of your Take the time NOW to regular meeting. ceived the Small Business of Lakeland Elementary in the Gulf Freeway. District 6 property. Consider recording ensure that you and your Sagewood Shopping Cen- of the Year award from the Humble ISD, as the new prin- absorbed the areas south of a video “tour” of your belong- family will be prepared when Getting ter, with 70,000 square feet of South Belt-Ellington Cham- cipal for Moore Elementary. the beltway that were located ings. Keep all property the next storm strikes. retail space, was set to open at ber of Commerce. 5 years ago (2007) between Beamer and the Gulf records and other important For more information Beamer and Scarsdale Boule- Thompson Intermediate In a unanimous vote, Freeway, as well as almost all papers in a location away about these tips and others, vard. The 8-acre site cost $4 student Alisha Broussard longtime South Belt resident of the South Belt area that from your home (e.g., a safe coastal residents are urged to Married? million to develop, and would placed third in national gym- Stuart Stromeyer was named was located north of Beltway deposit box). contact their insurance contain a Minimax grocery nastics championships held president of the Clear Creek 8. 4. Insure your property agents. store, a Walgreens and 20 to in Boston. Broussard com- Independent School District Similar changes took place for what it will cost to replace A helpful brochure, Guide Let 25 shops and restaurants. peted against 110 other girls. Board of Trustees. with the new House districts. your belongings rather than for Policyholders, is also Three men and two wom- The South Belt Sharks Also at the board meeting, All areas of the South Belt basing coverage on current available from TWIA. Call en were arrested in the park- swim team named Mallory members voted to approve west of the Gulf Freeway that market values. 1-800-788-8247 to request a ing lot of Almeda Square as Parker, Jimmy Turner, Carli District 5 representative Dee were located in District 144, 5. Schedule an insurance copy or visit the website for the result of a drug sting. All Rankin, Ashley Warnix and Scott as vice president and represented by Ken Legler, “check-up” with your agent an electronic version at www. South Belt fi ve were charged with deliv- Travis Patterson as swimmers District 3 representative Ken were divvied up between Rep. at least once a year, well twia.org. ery of cocaine after more than of the week. Baliker as secretary. In ad- Garnet F. Coleman’s District $100,000 worth of cocaine 15 years ago (1997) ditional business, Win Weber 147 and Rep. John Davis’ was seized. Scott Carpenter and Mi- was sworn in as the new Dis- District 129, with Coleman’s Kudos to the Garners, Graphics & Printing Registration for the fi rst chele Glosup were selected trict 2 member to the board, district taking the lion’s share. who always care about their patients!!! summer session at San Ja- as Thompson Intermediate’s replacing retiring board Houston City Council cinto College’s south cam- recipients of the prestigious member and former president voted to approve new city Dr. B J Garner had been treating an ongoing eye pus was 1,082, up 35 percent American Legion Award, Paula Tomasi. district maps that also divided problem I have had. Of course it reoccurred on the help you with all your from the same period the year which is given to an outstand- The CCISD Board of the South Belt community. long holiday Memorial weekend. Even though they before. ing eighth-grade boy and Trustees also unanimously The new maps transferred the were out of town on a well deserved mini vacation, printing needs. 25 years ago (1987) girl. approved a salary plan for the area west of the Gulf Freeway I still received a phone call to confi rm the necessary Stephen Laymon and The J. Frank Dobie band 2008-2009 school year which that was located in District E, medications. Th ey are great people who really care Nancy Teichelman replaced was selected Overall Grand included a minimum increase represented by Council- Bill McNabb and Roy Birk- Champion at Music Fest Or- of $1,500 per teacher with member Mike Sullivan, to about their patients! Th ey went way out of their way head as principals of Meador lando. more senior teachers receiv- District D, which was served to call in the prescriptions to the local pharmacy and and Stuchbery elementaries, Dobie senior Anthony Carr ing between $1,750 and by Councilmember Wanda of course BJ asked me a ton of questions to make 11555 Beamer respectively. earned a scholarship to play $2,750, depending on their Adams. The city charter man- sure all was good!!! What can I say except this is why Randy Sawyer, a Dobie both football and baseball at years of service. dated the addition of two new my family and friends trust them!! Dr.B.J., you and 281-484-4337 graduate, signed a major- Prairie View A&M Univer- 1 year ago (2011) districts, Districts J and K, your wife are the best !!!! league baseball contract with sity. The Texas House and once Houston’s population the Texas Rangers. 10 years ago (2002) Senate approved new district hit 2.1 million. Sincerely Tony D’Ambrosio Thursday, May 31, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Quiñones, Elliott Students of the Year Garners celebrate golden anniversary San Jacinto College Student Awards Ceremony. Kappa (PTK). Phi Beta Lambda Student of South campus students Ivan Quiñones serves as presi- Quiñones also received the Year. Quiñones and Courtney dent and Elliot as vice presi- the South Campus PTK In the fall, Quiñones will Elliott received awards for dent of the Alpha Gamma Officer of the Year. attend the University of the South Campus Out- Zeta Chapter of the interna- Elliott earned the South Houston, and Elliott will standing Student of the Year tional community college Campus Best English Paper attend Texas A&M Univer- at the annual South Campus honor society, Phi Theta Award, and South Campus sity.

Pictured are, left to right, Kathyrn Roosa, South ergrass, South campus vice president for learning; campus dean of liberal arts; Dr. Brenda Jones, and Joanna Zimmerman, South campus dean of South campus dean of business and technology; student development. Ivan Quiñones; Courtney Elliott; Dr. Toni Pend- Photo by Andrea Vasquez

Dr. B.J. and Laura Garner, 41-year South Belt residents, will cel- optician, and their daughters working as optometric assistants. ebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 8. They met as After Jennifer obtained her undergraduate degree from the Univer- high school seniors when Laura’s family moved into a village close to sity of Houston and her doctoral degree from the University of Mis- B.J.’s hometown. B.J. recognized Laura from her recent performance souri College of Optometry, she joined her parents as a doctor in the Honor YOUR 2012 Graduate in a piano recital on television. After dating for five years, they married practice for 11 years. She now lives in north Texas with her husband, in east Texas with the Rev. J.T. Riley officiating. Laura had already Craig, a graduate of the University of North Texas, where he is a received her undergraduate degree in elementary education from senior information security analyst and software engineer at Dell in the June 7 issue! Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, and B.J. was completing SecureWorks in Plano. Both graduates of Baylor University, Julie his pharmacy degree at the University of Texas in Austin. Following and her husband, Dr. D.L. “Skip” Martin, served as missionaries to B.J.’s graduation as a registered pharmacist, the couple relocated Guatemala for five years. He is now the executive vice president at to Winnsboro. Laura obtained her graduate degree in history from Shorter University in Rome, Ga. They have three daughters, Allison, a Below is a sample of previous Texas A&M University in Commerce, while B.J. practiced pharmacy. 2012 graduate of North Greenville University in South Carolina; Ana, After the birth of their two daughters, Julie and Jennifer, B.J. entered an undergraduate student at Shorter University in Rome, Ga.; and the University of Houston College of Optometry to pursue his second Olivia, a sixth-grader in Rome, Ga. career as an optometrist. To celebrate their anniversary, Jennifer and Craig surprised B.J. graduation ads In 1976, the Garners opened their optometric practice at their pres- and Laura with a private dinner and dance cruise with fireworks for ent location across from Sagemont Church. It became a family busi- their special day. B.J. and Laura later plan to have a romantic getaway ness with B.J. as the doctor, Laura as office manager and registered to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tenn., to enjoy the fall foliage. Congratulations To Alayna McDonald for graduating with the class of 2011. You were originally suppose to graduate English skills provided to parents of children with autism with the class of 2012 and it was amazing to watch you attend classes at Dobie, Spanish-speaking parents ioral treatments and parent referred to the center since parent-training programs tor who will assist them in This size ad is $62 San Jacinto College, Pasadena Virtual and caregivers of children training are very expensive, September 2010 have been beginning this summer for improving their English pro- with autism can now not only and only a limited number of Spanish-speaking families. four families at a time, ex- ficiency,” says Lerman, who School and Pasadena Community School. get assistance about how to providers are available in the To meet the needs of these plains Lerman. Each week, adds that the English enhance- plus $8 to include a picture You have graduated a year early! care for their children with Houston area.” families, the center has modi- parents will attend one group ment training will extend the We are so proud of you and know autism spectrum disorders, Lerman adds that training fied its parent/caregiver train- meeting without their chil- training by an hour each you have an amazingSAMPLE future ahead of you. but can also receive lessons can be particularly problem- ing program model into one dren and one individual meet- week as well as provide two about how to improve their atic for the large number of that is offered in Spanish. ing with their children. Parents more weeks of specialized We love you, English skills through Uni- Spanish-speaking families of The goals of the program will learn how to implement language sessions past the Dad, Mom, Chelsea, and Luke versity of Houston-Clear children with autism in the are twofold: 1.) to help build behavior therapy to improve parent sessions. Lake’s Center for Autism and area who are not proficient in capacity within the commu- their children’s academic, The first group of Spanish- Developmental Disabilities. English. nity by teaching Spanish- self-help, communication, speaking parents to receive Nicholas Gunter The new program, made The Autism Speaks grant speaking parent trainers to and social skills and how to the additional training will possible by a grant from will help the center provide implement the center’s model reduce problem behavior. begin in June. J. Frank Dobie Class of 2011 Autism Speaks, provides an parent training to Spanish- program in the future; and 2.) Training will be conduct- A second and third set of additional bonus to parents speaking families at no cost to help Spanish-speaking ed in Spanish and tailored to parents are slated to begin by offering English enhance- to them; and, in addition to parents improve their English the child’s needs. It will receiving the training in ment classes through the uni- group and individual training so that they can communicate include a hands-on compo- September 2012 and January versity’s Foreign Languages sessions, will allow them to more effectively with their nent, during which they will 2013. This size ad is $93 Program office. receive instruction to improve children’s school and health work with their children To find out more about “Studies show that parent their English proficiency. care professionals, advance while receiving feedback. UH-Clear Lake’s Center for training is a critical compo- “I hear from so many fam- their careers and better pro- After the group meetings, Autism and Developmental plus $8 to include a picture nent of behavioral treatments ilies who are desperately in vide for their families. they will stay an extra hour to Disabilities, call the center, for children with autism,” need of help for their chil- “We thought it would be a strengthen their English. 281-283-3437, email Lerman, SAMPLE says CADD Director and dren,” adds Lerman. great opportunity to get the “Each week, they will also [email protected] or visit Professor of Psychology Dor- Approximately one-third, parents more involved and to meet with an English instruc- http://hsh.uhcl.edu/CADD. othea Lerman. “These behav- or 14 of 37, of the families help them out, so that they Congratulations could better help their chil- Hobby Lions Club to meet dren,” adds Foreign Language GALAXY CHEER from your family! Program and Non-Credit 18 months - 6th grade Houston Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, Programs Director Christine We’re proud of you! June 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. Paul. NOW ENROLLING! For information, call Monica Montoya at 281-794-5531. The center will be con- Business women meet June 14 ducting three seven-week 832-230-6237 South East Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association will welcome Marla Regan of This size Organized Time on Thursday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru JJuneune 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral (private meeting room), 9115 Broadway (FM 518) in Pearland. The cost is $20 which cov- New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com ers a meal and meeting fee. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST This Sunday with Guest Speaker: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar Rev. Clifford L. Willis Attend the 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 (between Beamer & Blackhawk) www.stlukescatholic.com Kirkwood South Christian Church Christian Church LITURGY SCHEDULE (Disciples of Christ) 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Where God Makes Lives Better Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. 281-481-0004 We’ve Enlarged Our Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Day Care Facilities Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Sunday School - 9 a.m. The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES www.KSCchurch.org Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, “HABITAT” HAPPENS! Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Youth Events Sundays - 6:30 p.m. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 2012 Allans with mayor KSC Little Learners graduate Pfc. Cherry graduates Pfc. Thad “Tommie” Cherry Jr. (left) recently graduated from the United States Army Infantry in Fort Benning, Ga. Cherry is a 2011 graduate of J. Frank Do- bie High School and is currently attending airborne school in Fort Benning. Upon completion of air- borne school, his tentative orders will direct him to Fort Hood, Tex- as. He is pictured with his moth- er, Marbe Duran, at the gradu- ation ceremonies. Cherry is the son of Thad Tommie Cherry Sr., who also served in the U.S. Army, and the brother of Pfc. Stephanie Cherry, Michael Cherry and Da- vid Cherry. Moore’s got talent! Students at Moore Elementary School revealed their artistic talents during a recent talent show. Students demonstrated their talent by singing, dancing and playing instruments. Photos submitted

Kirkwood South Little Learners Program held Salinas, Gabriel Ortiz, Benjamin Mendez, Cooper John Allan (left) and his sister, Alexandria, graduation ceremonies for Sharon Ann Jones’ Estes, Madison Hill and Madison Ford. Also pic- attended the opening Dynamo game at the new Class of 2012 on Thursday, May 24. Graduates tured is Jones. Dynamo stadium on Saturday, May 12, where pictured are, left to right, Jaden Rodriguez, Eva Photo submitted they stopped to get a picture with Houston Mayor Annise Parker. John and Alexandria are the children of Dobie teacher Amber Allan and her husband, Chris. John is a first-grader at Library hosts summer reading program Moore Elementary and Alexandria is in pre-K at There is a reason that year Program’s theme is ‘Get a • Teens who read or listen All HCPL branches will Mount Olive Lutheran Church. The family sat after year mysteries continue Clue @ the Library,’ and it’s to 5 books or log 600 minutes host special programs to fi re Ideliya Sifuentes and Jaidyn Abigail Marin, Lizeth Flores, Sarahi Flores in front-row seats right where the opposing team to be some of the most popu- designed to encourage the of reading/listening time will the imagination of children, Almaguer and Marisa Soto enters the field. Ann and Jerry Brannen are the lar books, movies and televi- whole family to exercise – to get a USB fl ash drive wrist- teens and grownups alike. children’s proud grandparents. sion shows. It’s the same rea- indulge – that part of one that band (while supplies last). They will explore nature with Photo Submitted son curious souls continue to loves mysteries, craves • Adults who read or listen a variety of wildlife programs scour the wilds in search of answers, and seeks adven- to 5 books or log 600 minutes featuring fascinating critters. Bigfoot and the Chupacabra, ture! Summer Reading Fun will be entered in random There will be magic shows, and the same reason ordinary 2012 is all about investigat- drawings to win a Kindle musicians, puppetry and piz- folks travel to far-off lands. ing books and libraries and Fire, a Nook Tablet or a $30 za-making demonstrations, SSterlingterling CCourtourt Humans are hard-wired to the worlds they open up to bookstore gift card at the con- book discussions, virtual AApartmentspartments investigate and explore. readers. clusion of the program. Addi- author visits, writing work- Curiosity may have killed the Here’s how it works: tional random drawings from shops, crafts for all ages and proverbial cat, but it's done • Children will get a cool all adult registrants will be much more. Visit the events 8832-678-416032-678-4160 wonders for humankind. Get a Clue @ HCPL wrist- held during the summer for a calendar for a complete list of Nothing, it seems, motivates band just for registering, and chance to win an eReader. Summer Reading Fun activi- us like an unanswered ques- children who read or listen to As the name suggests, ties at www.hcpl.net/content/ tion, a blank spot on a map, a 10 books or log 500 minutes HCPL’s Summer Reading events-programs. mystery. of reading/listening time will Fun isn’t just about reading; Register anytime between This year, Harris County receive a free book (while it’s about getting the most out Monday, June 4, and Satur- AAffordableffordable SSeniorenior HHousing!ousing! Library’s Summer Reading supplies last). of one's summer. day, Aug. 11, 2012, at www. hcpl.net. All library programs ppricesrices sstarttart aatt $$532532 are free and open to the pub- lic. For more information Walker presents check to South about the closest branch, call 713-749-9000 or log on to the Belt Elementary library website. 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The Shrimp Primavera, Fetuccini Mafalda, donation, made on behalf of Walker, will be used to purchase additional Pasta Putanesca, Chef’s Special library books for the campus. Photo Submitted After Work Creason art at SJCS Music & Bowl Tuesday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. ONLY $10 3 hours of bowling shoes are included $3.50 Pitchers of Soft Drink Live DJ • Requests Taken Now Under Way Summer Special Starts June 12! 10904 Scarsdale Blvd. Suite 290 • Houston GGreatreat HandHand & 3 Games & Shoes • ONLY $10 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 281-301-9518 Foot Massage Monday - Thursday 281-464-9103 Oriental Natural Treatment, $2.00 Hot Dogs - $1.50 Corn Dogs - $1.50 French Fries Refl exology Services, Clear Horizons Early College High School senior Dan- Chinese Herb Treatment ielle Creason was selected by the San Jacinto College One Hour Foot & South art faculty for inclusion in the juried show, The Houston Area Community College Student Art Exhibi- Body Massage, $20 tion. 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Photo submitted SECTION B Thursday, May 31, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Dobie’s Pitts, Gonzalez head all 22-5A picks UTSA track up next for Dobie’s Shelvin; Finishing fourth in the team designated hitter se- to win the 22-5A cham- shortstop Logan Taylor. the Coach of the Year after District 22-5A varsity base- lection. pionship in a landslide, Memorial High School’s leading the Texans to the hurdler joins Southland Conf. winners ball standings obviously did The Longhorns had fi ve had two players share the Kyle McGovern was named playoffs for the fi rst time little to tarnish the reputa- other players named to the Most Valuable Player title, the Newcomer of the Year in since the 2001 season. For His journey began with and fi eld squad after having talked more about the “hur- pions now for six years, tion of many of Dobie’s fi rst team, including fi rst including senior pitcher the District, and Sam Ray- more 22-5A selection news, a distant memory of hav- inked a letter of intent with dling family.” so it’s an outstanding pro- players. baseman Xavier Johnson, Ricky Ramirez and senior burn’s Joey Grochett was see Page 2B. ing taken part in a hur- the Roadrunners’ program. “They have some of the gram. I’m ready for the In all, seven of the team’s second baseman Jose Ca- dling event during a fi fth- Later this summer, Shel- best hurdlers in the nation,” challenge.” eight primary position play- breja, third baseman Jose grade fi eld day. vin will temporarily leave Shelvin said, referring to Essentially, Shelvin has ers and two pitchers were Sanchez and outfi elders Today, Dobie High behind members of his bio- 2012 NCAA national quali- been taking on challenges given all-district honors at Zach Long and Andres Ar- School class of 2012 se- logical family, but he’s ex- fi er Keyunta Hayes as well since he arrived at Dobie some level. menta. All but Cabreja are nior Jurmarcus Shelvin is cited to be joining what he as NCAA prelim candidates four years ago. Senior right-hander Em- class of 2012 seniors. proud to have turned that calls a “hurdling family” at Darryl Wyrick and Josh He attended Beverly mitt Pitts, one of the dis- Center fi elder Travarus memory into something UTSA. Smith. Hayes and Smith are Hills Intermediate but did trict’s leaders in wins, was a Ansley was a second team tangible. Along the recruiting current sophomore while not participate in athletics unanimous fi rst team pick at nominee, while senior Shelvin, the District trail, Shelvin visited Angelo Wyrick is a junior. either year there. pitcher for the Longhorns. pitcher Ryan McCormack 22-5A champion in the State and UTSA, and the “It’s like a big hurdling At Dobie, Shelvin Meanwhile, junior Aar- and junior shortstop Jose 110- and 300-meter hur- decision was an easy one. family. I want to learn from joined the school’s foot- on Gonzalez, who quickly Reyes earned honorable dles this past season, is Shelvin felt comfortable and compete against the ball program as a fresh- showed a great deal of mention status. one of the newest mem- with assistant coach Adam best. UTSA has been the man and later that spring power at the plate in his fi rst Deer Park, which put bers of the University of Hudson, who works with (Southland Conference) decided to give track varsity season, was the fi rst together a perfect 15-0 run Texas at San Antonio track the UTSA hurdlers. He then indoor and outdoor cham- Continued on Page 6B San Jacinto College CB, Dobie gets world series pair spring FB The San Jacinto College Stumpf pitched a complete baseball team won its fi rst game, allowing fi ve hits scheduled two games at the 55th an- while striking out eight bat- The Clear Brook and Do- nual Junior College World ters. Offensively, Reggie bie football programs host- Series in Grand Junction, Wilson went 2-for-4 with a ed their respective spring Colo., keeping its national solo homer and a double. football games May 30, championship hopes alive. Esteban Gomez was three- after press time, at separate San Jacinto played in a for-four with 3 RBIs. locations. winner’s bracket game May In a winner’s bracket The Wolverines, led by GreenGreen RiverRiver GrillGrill GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES 30, after press time, in the contest May 28, San Jacinto head coach Paul Lanier, double elimination tourna- scored four runs in the bot- were in action at Veter- ment. tom of the eighth, downing Appetizers • Sandwiches • Burgers • Salads • Entrees • Seafood an’s Memorial Stadium in Bring your own favorite bottle of wine! The locals opened the se- No. 5 Neosho (Kan.) 9-5. League City. ries May 26 with a rousing For San Jacinto, Galli d Dobie’s action was at se 5-2 defeat of the nation’s Cribbs drove in three runs lo ys Veteran’s Memorial Stadi- CClosedda 1635 Broadway, Ste. 125 • Pearland • 281-993-4994 top-ranked team, Iowa and Wilson smacked four on um in Pasadena. MMondays (corner of 518 & Dixie Farm Road) Western. singles. Skylar Janisse The Leader will have a In the win, Daniel earned the win in relief. Dobie senior right-hander Emmitt Pitts was a unanimous fi rst team pick in the report on spring workouts District 22-5A varsity baseball selections after being one of the league’s leaders in and the games in the June 7 overall victories. issue. DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 C&D Burger Shoppe (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 CB’s Bischof MVP in 24-5A softball We Accept Our Burgers are the Original Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Clear Brook’s Katie Bis- Bischof guided Clear Brook Credit! “Old Fashioned” Hamburgers. chof could not have imag- to fourth place in District ined her high school playing 24-5A with a 9-5 mark. th career ending much better. Laneigh Clark, who Celebrating Our 30 Year NNOWOW OPEN!!OPEN!! 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For his efforts, Ca- breja was named the BHI summer athletics camps District 22-5A fi rst team performer at his posi- The end of the school year is quickly approaching, but there will be plenty of action tion. For 2013, Cabreja for area youths to get involved in at Beverly Hills Intermediate in June. will be just one of three Speed camp starters back in the fi eld The school’s voluntary Speed Camp is set to take place June 11 through July 12 on for the team. campus. Incoming sixth- through eighth-grade boys and girls (ages 11 to 15) are eligible to attend the sessions, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Thursdays. The camp will focus on a variety of fi tness activities, including agility, direction control, muscle strength and endurance and much more. The registration for the camp is $60, cash only. Basketball camp The Bears’ youth basketball camp will be held June 11-14 and June 18-19 at the school. Boys and girls entering the sixth through eighth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. The camp will run from 1 to 3 p.m. each day. The fee All-District is $20, cash only, per participant. Football camp photos by: The Beverly Hills youth football camp will be held Aug 1-2 and Aug. 6-9 at the school. Incoming sixth- through eighth-grade students as of the 2012-2013 school year John are eligible to attend. The fee is $20, cash only, which includes a T-shirt. Bechtle Brook boys/girls soccer camp Clear Brook varsity soccer coaches Chris Stromeyer and Jeff Brewer will host and the 2012 Wolverines’ youth soccer camp June 4-7 for boys and girls entering the fi fth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year. The camp will be held at Gloria Westbrook Intermediate, located at 302 W. El Dorado Blvd., from 8 to 10 a.m. each day. Registration fee is $50, which includes a camp T-shirt. Participants should wear Sanchez usual practice clothes, soccer cleats and shin guards, and bring water to drink. For more information, direct email to Stromeyer at [email protected] or to Brewer at [email protected]. Golf to benefi t education A golf tournament benefi ting the Pasadena ISD and Deer Park ISD education Xavier Johnson, Dobie’s top offensive player during much of the 2012 season, was given his just due as he foundations will be held Tuesday, June 19, at Timber Creek Golf Club in Friends- was named the 22-5A fi rst-team player at fi rst base. wood. The Texas Invitational Classic is a four-person scramble with awards to be presented to the top three teams as well as the closest to the pin and longest drive winners. A hamburger lunch will immediately follow the tournament. Registration for the event is 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. Instructions and a shotgun start are set for 8 a.m. District 22-5A Individual entry is $100. Hole sponsorships are also $100. Team entry cost is $400, and cost for a package team entry is $400. Package entries include maximum team Varsity Baseball Honors mulligans and monster drive. Both education foundations have 501(c)(3) tax status. For additional information, call Jack Bailey at 713-906-2585, Bob Ellis at 832-367- 4246 or Randy Perry at 832-221-4631. Most Valuable Player PISD Rugged Race planned Ricky Ramirez, Deer Park, Sr. Pasadena ISD offi cials and community volunteers, including the Pasadena Op- timists Club, will host the Rugged Race, a fundraiser to promote family physical Logan Taylor, Deer Park, Sr. fi tness, on Saturday, June 2, at Memorial High School. Planned as an annual event, Newcomer of the Year the Rugged Race will consist of fun-run and competitive races for youngsters and adults. Monies raised will be used to establish areas on Pasadena ISD campuses Kyle McGovern, Memorial, Jr. where students and family members can engage in fi tness activities. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and wind up at 2 p.m. The elementary, middle, intermediate and high Coach of the Year schools with the most registered participants will receive funds for their physical education departments. Three races are planned, including a 1K fun run for children Joey Grochett, Sam Rayburn in Pre-K through fourth grade, beginning at 10:30 a.m.; a 5K fun run for participants in the fi fth grade and up, including adults, beginning at 9 a.m.; and a 5K competitive First Team Selections run for participants in the fi fth grade and up, including adults. The race begins at 9 C – Eric Aldava, Sam Rayburn, Sr. (U) a.m. and will be the only one timed. Costs are $10 for runners in the Pre-K through grade 4 group, $20 for grades 5-8 and $25 for high school students and adults. A P – Brady Toler, Memorial, Sr. (U) rock wall, bounce house and other fun activities are planned. To register, go to www. raceit.com. P – Emmitt Pitts, Dobie, Sr. (U) Brook baseball camp June 4-6 P – Derek Stubbs, Sam Rayburn, Sr. Clear Brook High School varsity baseball head coach Gene Flores and his staff P – Rocky Romero, South Houston, Sr. will host the 2012 Wolverines’ summer youth camp June 4-6 at the school. Students ages 7 (entering the second grade) through 14 (incoming freshmen) are eligible to 1B – Xavier Johnson, Dobie, Sr. attend. Cost is $90 per participant, which includes a camp T-shirt and three days of instruction in all aspects of the game. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each 2B – Jose Cabreja, Dobie, Jr. day. For more information or to obtain a registration form, direct email to Flores at efl [email protected]. SS – Josh Estrada, Sam Rayburn, Jr. 3B – Jose Sanchez, Dobie, Sr. Zach Long, a three-year starter for Dobie, ended his high school career in style as Lajaunie Memorial tennis event he had a solid season while playing primarily in right fi eld. For his play, Long was Family and friends of Dobie High School graduate Darren Lajaunie have planned the OF – Jordan Wyatt, Memorial, Jr. (U) tabbed a fi rst-team 22-5A selection in the outfi eld. fi rst annual Darren Lajaunie Memorial Tennis Tournament, set for June 23-24 at Bay Area Racquet Club in Clear Lake. An avid tennis player, Lajaunie lost his battle with OF – Vincent Vega, Deer Park, Jr. (U) melanoma on May 3, 2011. Now, his support group is aiming to carry on his legacy. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward funding college scholarships and summer OF – Zach Long, Dobie, Sr. camp costs for deserving BARC youth academy students. There are a variety of spon- OF – Andres Armenta, Dobie, Sr. sorship levels available, including platinum ($1,500) through bronze ($250). For more information on the sponsorship levels or how to get involved with the event, call Lajau- DH – Aaron Gonzalez, Dobie, Jr. nie’s wife, Camille, at 832-434-6933 or direct email to [email protected]. On June 23, offi cials from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Util. – Dillon Gallardo, Memorial, Sr. detailing cancer awareness tips. The tennis action begins at 8 a.m. There will be a silent auction, a catered lunch available, as well as evening live entertainment and a comedy (U) – Unanimous selection performance. Then, on the fi nal day of the tournament, the action will end around 2 p.m., followed by divisional trophy winners. Second Team Selections (Dobie) At left, Dobie varsity baseball starting left Clear Brook boys’ hoops camp OF – Travarus Ansley, Soph. fi elder Andres Armenta earned a 22-5A fi rst Clear Brook High School varsity boys’ basketball head coach Christian Sanders and Honorable Mention Selections (Dobie) team nod among the his staff will host the Wolverines’ youth summer skills and drills camp June 11-14, at the outfi elders after turning school. Session I, 9 to 11 a.m., is open to those entering kindergarten through fi fth grade P – Ryan McCormack, Sr. in an exceptional season as of the 2012-2013 school year. Session II, noon to 3 p.m., is open to those entering the as a senior. The two-year sixth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year. Cost is $95, which includes SS – Jose Reyes, Jr. varsity starter gave the a basketball and camp T-shirt. Parents may mail checks to Clear Brook High School, Longhorns a lift both Attn: Christian Sanders, 4607 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX, 77546. Participants may also with his left-handed bat register the fi rst day of the camp. in the lineup and steady Dobie youth swimming camp play in the outfi eld. Dobie swimming coach Bradley Nguyen and members of the school program will Below, junior Aaron host the Longhorns’ youth swimming camp July 16-19, at the Beverly Hills Interme- Gonzalez handled some diate pool. Those age 5 through those entering the ninth grade as of the 2012-2013 pitching duties for the school year are eligible to attend. Participants should come dressed in swim wear Longhorns, but his big with goggles and a towel. Cost of the camp is $30, which includes a camp T-shirt. contribution came at the For more information, call Nguyen at 281-773-1712. plate as one of the team’s top power threats. He was named the 22-5A Dobie girls’ basketball camp fi rst team designated Dobie varsity girls’ basketball coach Shane Brown and his staff will host the Lady hitter. Longhorns’ youth basketball camp July 9-11 at the school. Students entering the fourth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $55 per student, which includes a camps T-shirt. The sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Brook youth volleyball camp Clear Brook High School varsity volleyball head coach Meredith Thompson will host the Lady Wolverines’ summer youth camp July 30 through Aug. 2 at the school. Girls entering the fourth through ninth grades as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Participants will receive training in all aspects of the game, in- cluding serving, hitting, passing, setting, digging and more. Entry forms are avail- able at clearbrookvolleyball.org. For more information, send email to Thompson at [email protected]. JFD freshman volleyball camp Dobie High School varsity volleyball head coach Joe Sabatell and his staff will host the Lady Longhorns’ incoming freshman camp Aug. 1-3 at the school. Girls entering the ninth grade as of the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to attend. Par- ticipants will receive training in all aspects of the game, including serving, hitting, passing, setting, digging and more. The camp will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. each day. The cost of the camp is $55, cash only, and includes a camp T-shirt. Participants and their families may visit the school front offi ce each Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to register. Front desk manager Helen Duclos has the entry Jose Sanchez won the competition for the third base starting job at Dobie during forms and will collect the funds. For more information, call Sabatell at 281-468- the preseason and continued his strong play throughout 2012. The fi rst-time starter 1066. was subsequently named the 22-5A fi rst-teamer at his spot. Thursday, May 31, 2012, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 CB swimmer Pruett to Northern Arizona JFD senior swimmers celebrate fi ne achievements

Clear Brook High School senior Monica Pruett (seat- right, (standing) Michele Staley (Clear Brook princi- ed) will continue her education and swimming career pal), Brad Schurdell (Clear Brook swimming coach) at Northern Arizona after signing a letter of intent. Yudith Carmazzi (mother) and Rob Pruett (father). Those with Pruett at the signing included, left to

Senior class of 2012 swim team members posed for one last Elisa Gomez, Bryan Rodriguez, Bradley Nguyen (head coach), SBGSA 10-U All-Starz second at Pasadena “family” photo at the Longhorns’ season ending banquet. Claire Logan, Sebastian Colunga, Brandon Gonzalez and Joe Those seniors included, left to right, Austin Perez, Tri Nguyen, Cavazos.

Dobie swimmer Cavazos earns Shippey award at season-ending banquet

Dobie High School senior swimmer Joe Cavazos (at right) was honored with the Dennis Shippey Award, recognizing academic and swimming success during the 2011-2012 season. With Cavazos is Dobie head coach Bradley Nguyen. Cavazos was also one of three Dobie High School students nominated for the Touch- down Club of Houston’s spring sports banquet.

The South Belt Girls Softball Association’s 10-under Salazar, (middle row) Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Garcia, All-Starz placed second at the Pasadena Angels ’99 Alexsia Garcia, Danielle Colunga, Felicity Soto, An- All-Star tournament at Crenshaw Park. Members drea Manzanales, (back row) coach Charlie Salazar, of the team are, left to right, (front row) Alexandra Arry Martinez, Kayla Romero and coach Nick Gar- Perez, Shayenne Olivares, Karisa Hernandez, Celeste cia. Powerlifters continue building trophy cases The high school power- part in the 181-pound divi- lifting season might be over sion, had a lift of 150 in the for 2012, but that hasn’t bench press and 310 pounds JFD faculty/student tennis draws crowd kept a handful of Dobie in the deadlift, which was High School athletes from the highest total in the At right, Dobie High staying in the gym. meet. School principal Frank- Three Dobie students A third competitor from lin Moses watched some were part of a contingent of Dobie, Nathaniel Flores, of the action before par- performers at the National won both lift divisions at ticipating as well dur- Teen and Collegiate Cham- the 220-pound level. In the ing the school’s annual pionships in Kingwood, bench press, Flores’ top ef- faculty/student tennis a meet sanctioned by the fort was 260 pounds, while tournament. The 13th World Association of Pow- he deadlifted 425 pounds. annual event drew one erlifters and Deadlifters. The locals credit both of the largest segment Aided by having trained Hudson and Dobie High of teaching/educator under University of Hous- School powerlifting coach participants, and a large ton-Downtown powerlifting Kenneth Foster for their crowd also watched from coach John Hudson, the lo- success in recent months. the courtside stands. In cal trip stood out in a huge Santos and Smith both the June 7 Leader, there way. say they were considering will be many more pho- Juan Santos, who has attending San Jacinto Col- tos as well as a complete signed a letter of intent to lege before the window of rundown of the fi nal re- compete at UHD this fall, opportunity opened at UHD sults. won both lift divisions in with Hudson. Kingwood to claim the over- Two other Dobie stu- all title in the 165-pound dents, Seth La and Dorthy body weight class. Tran, have also signed let- Santos completed a lift ters of intent to compete at of 292 pounds in the bench UHD. press and 363 pounds in the “It is a great opportunity deadlift. for all of us,” Santos said. Fellow class of 2012 Do- “Coach Hudson is a great bie graduate Brianna Smith, coach who knows what who has decided to join he’s doing, and we all got the powerlifting program our start with coach Foster. at UHD, also raised the at- It’s not easy, but if you put Dobie class of 2012 graduates Juan Santos (left) and Brianna Smith show off the tention of many at the meet in the work you can make trophies they collected after starring at the National Teen and College Powerlifting in Kingwood. Smith, taking some things happen.” and Deadlifting Championships in Kingwood. CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 31 Noon provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- invited to join. 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Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments from 6 to 9 p.m. All who enjoy the game or want to learn to play are Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 31, 2012

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He is also blessed to be able to get ing to be a challenge but Varsity Softball Honors and fi eld a go of it. Remem- gionals. He struggled with end, but there are more op- in line to become a member my education and continue it’s also going to be a great bering his one day as a fi fth- the starting blocks in both portunities ahead. of the team’s 4x400-meter with track and fi eld,” said learning experience. This is grade hurdler, his mind was events, and also felt rushed. At UTSA, Shelvin is like- relay foursome. Shelvin, who plans to study what I have worked for, and Most Valuable Player made up. It wasn’t the way he wanted ly to focus on the 400-meter “I’m just so happy and computer sciences. “It’s go- I am ready to get started.” Over his fi rst couple of Katie Bischof, Clear Brook seasons, Shelvin endured mixed results. As a fresh- Newcomer of the Year man, he was defeated by a fellow competitor from ri- Samantha Show, Pearland val Deer Park. He made the jump to the Coach of the Year varsity team as a sopho- more but still wasn’t totally Laneigh Clark, Pearland pleased with his results. “I always have wanted First Team Selections to be better,” Shelvin said. “Not winning always left a C – Kellye Kincannon, Brazoswood bad taste in my mouth. “That’s part of the reason P – Karri Smith, Alvin I’m going to UTSA. There’s 1B – Lauren Donaldson, Alvin a lot of competition there, but it will all make me a bet- 2B – Erin Begle, Clear Brook ter athlete and help me be at my best.” SS – Kristen Cuyos, Pearland Shelvin began to see big changes in his results as a 3B – Hannah Jones, Clear Springs junior at Dobie. By his se- nior year, Shelvin was post- Utility – Haley Beam, Pearland ing fast enough times to give himself a shot at a state At large infi eld: Kelsey DeCarolis, Brazoswood berth. At the 2012 District 22- At large infi eld: Jessica Wilson, Alvin 5A Championships, Shelvin came up with a double gold OF – Krissa Powell, Pearland medal effort, winning the 110s in a time of 14.90 sec- OF – Kinsey Nichols, Alvin onds for the win. He then won the 300s at 38.71. OF – Bianca Barrera, Alvin Things did not go nearly OF – Kelby Lanier, Brazoswood as well for Shelvin at the Region III meet in Humble. At large any position – Laura Napoli, Clear Brook He missed making the fi nal eight in both events, grab- Dobie High School hurdler Jurmarcus Shelvin (seated center) David Chollett (Dobie track and fi eld coach), Blake Edwards At large any position – Raven Keeler, Alvin bing ninth in the 110s at will continue his education and track and fi eld career at the Uni- (Dobie biology instructor), Dwight Tucker (Dobie teammate), 14.96 and 10th in the 300s versity of Texas at San Antonio after signing a letter of intent. Jordan Williams (Dobie teammate), Emmanuele Edmonson DP – Lauren Koster, Alvin at 39.73. Those with him at the signing included, left to right, (seated) (Dobie teammate) and Demetrius Green (Dobie teammate). Shelvin said he just Erica Washington (mother), Michell Hudson (aunt), (standing)

Honorable Mention Selections (Brook) 3B – Taylor Nickell SS – Alexa Anzaldua CB players among softball elite Continued from Page 1B the team during head coach the season, and Brazoswood senior second baseman Erin Ashley Pillow’s fi nal sea- put together a long winning Begle and sophomore pitch- son. Incoming head coach streak in the second half of er Laura Napoli, were also Shelly Bollin, who is re- league play to make a run named to the fi rst team. turning to the dugout after at the title before Pearland The Lady Wolverines an 11-year break, will have held off the challenge. had no second team selec- Napoli, Anzaldua, Nickell Bischof did not receive tions, but junior shortstop and six others to help build any Division I offers to con- Alexa Anzaldua and junior the 2013 squad. tinue her playing career col- third baseman Taylor Nick- With a big lift from the legiately. ell, both three-year starters, all-district players, Clear She is planning to attend were honorable mention se- Brook survived a rough ride Texas A&M University and lections. through District 24-5A play. is considering trying out for Bischof and Begle were Pearland and Alvin were na- the women’s softball team two of just fi ve seniors on tionally ranked throughout in College Station.

At right, Clear Brook sophomore pitcher Lau- ra Napoli continued her tireless effort in 2012 as the Lady Wolverines’ lone varsity softball pitcher. She got off to a hot start in nondistrict play and carried that over into 24-5A action, where she recorded wins in nine of the team’s 14 games. Following the season, Napoli was named to the all 24-5A squad in an at-large role. In two seasons as the team’s pitcher, Na- poli has pitched each game.

At right, Lady Wolver- ines’ second baseman Erin Begle was named the District 24-5A fi rst team performer after a terrifi c senior season in the infi eld and at the plate. Begle earned a spot on the varsity ros- ter as a freshman, and was part of three playoff teams at the school dur- ing that time.