Local May 11 Election Results Tallied

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May 16, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 15 Graduation issue planned The Leader’s annual high school special edition will be published Thursday, June 6. It will feature graduation information for Dobie, Local May 11 election results tallied Clear Brook, South Houston and Clear Hori- The results are in from the local May 11 District approved the CCISD bond referendum, porting our mission to prepare students for their increase. zons Early College high schools and Lutheran municipal utility district and school elections, with 68 percent (7,719 total votes)voting for the future, not our past,” said CCISD Superintendent CCISD board South Academy. To place a personalized ad with voters overwhelmingly casting ballots in $367 million proposal. Roughly 32 percent Greg Smith. “Today’s vote is a win for your The race to fi ll the CCISD District 1 seat for a graduating senior, call 281-481-5656 favor of all bond proposals. (3,520 votes) voted against the measure. children, your community and your schools.” currently held by Robert Davee went to Laura or email [email protected]. The In the Sagemeadow Municipal Utility District, According to district offi cials, the funding Contents of the school bond package were DuPont, who received 46.47 percent of the vote deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday, May 30. residents voted 53-19 in support of a $15 million will be used to rebuild or improve 40+ year-old prioritized by the 30-member facility commit- (1,047 votes). Opponent Gary Renola received referendum to address the MUD’s aging water schools; address student safety, security systems, tee consisting of parents, local citizens, business 36.44 percent (821 votes), while opponent John Diaz reception set and sewer lines that were damaged by recent repairs and enrollment growth; construct or leaders and educators. Over the course of several P. Herrmann received 17.09 percent (385 votes). The Super Neighborhood 80 will hold a re- droughts. A similar $10 million bond proposal expand co-curricular and extracurricular facili- months, the Citizens Facility Advisory Commit- Davee was not seeking re-election. ception for new Harris County Pct. 2 Constable passed in the Kirkmont Municipal Utility District ties for growth in programs; and improve wire- tee studied a districtwide facility assessment, Incumbent Ann Hammond will retain her Chris Diaz Thursday, May 16. Board members by a 26-3 vote. less infrastructure and access to technology for enrollment projections, district fi nancial infor- At-Large B position, defeating challenger Nick interested in attending are asked to call the pa- CCISD 21st century learning. mation and the long-range technology plan and Long 53.56 percent (5,201 votes) to 46.44 per- per at 281-481-5656 or email mynews@south Voters in the Clear Creek Independent School “I would like to thank the community for sup- toured schools. cent (4,510 votes). beltleader.com for information. This committee reduced its original recom- Pearland ISD mendation by $20 million following input from In the Pearland Independent School District the community and administration. election, 1989 Dobie graduate Lance Botkin won Riverstone Ranch holds sale The tax rate increase will be gradual with a the Position 6 seat, handily defeating challenger Riverstone Ranch will hold a community ga- Brantly bids farewell $0.04 increase in 2013, $0.03 increase in 2014, Sharon Goodwin 60 percent (1,251 votes) to 40 rage sale at each participating residence Friday, and $.0425 increase in 2015. The maximum tax percent (841 votes). The seat is currently held by May 17, and Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 rate increase of $0.1125 would be in effect from Sam Gray, who was not seeking re-election. p.m. (Rainout dates are May 24 and 25). 2015 for six years and then it will begin to de- Incumbents Rebecca Decker and Pam Boegler crease. At the maximum increase of $0.1125, a will retain their respective Position 5 and 6 seats Spring festival, garage sale median homeowner will see a total of $172.72 on the board. Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, will hold a admission free spring festival and huge garage sale on Saturday, May 18, from 7 a.m. Suspicious man moves from area to 1 p.m. Events will include live music, children’s activities, moonwalks, games and food. The Leader has discovered that the individual Leader. Both stories are untrue. Spaces are available for rent. The public is in- whose photo was circulating on Facebook last While the man’s behavior is unsettling, no vited. For information, call 713-991-5683 or week due to his suspicious behavior at a Little actual crimes were committed, and he has no visit Facebook.com/gulfmeadows. League practice has moved from the area. criminal record involving children. The man was reportedly telling the players at If the man returns to the park or anyone else Blood drive May 19 El Franco Lee Park that he was a scout for the acts in a similar manner, residents are urged to Houston Astros. He also told players and coach- contact the Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s The Knights of Columbus Council will host es that he did work for the South Belt-Ellington offi ce at 281-481-9189. a blood drive Sunday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the education building at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. Resi- dents are urged to give blood and save lives. Area resident struck by lightning A South Belt resident is showing signs of re- mic treatment, and a coma was induced to pre- St. Frances Cabrini bazaar covery after being struck by lightning Friday, vent brain hemorrhage, which family members May 10, on a job site in northwest Houston. said appears to have worked. St. Frances Cabrini, 10727 Hartsook, will Jeremy Garcia, a 1996 Dobie graduate, was On Monday, May 13, Garcia reportedly awak- hold its 39th annual bazaar Sunday, May 19, working for the City of Houston Public Works ened and was responding to verbal commands by from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bazaar will feature a Department at the Metro North Offi ce Park in nodding his head. He, however, likely has sec- barbecue dinner, Mexican food, arts and crafts, After teaching in the same second-grade classroom for 43 years, longtime South Belt resi- the 1700 block of Seamist when he was struck ond- and third-degree burns and may need skin trash and treasure, entertainment, kiddie land, dent Sharon Brantly is retiring from Stuchbery Elementary. Brantly’s sons Jason and around 10 a.m. during heavy thunderstorms. He graft surgery. He may also have a blood clot in bingo, a raffl e with a $2,500 fi rst prize, four Paul Brantly both attended Stuchbery before going on to Thompson and Dobie. Jason’s was within 500 feet of a fi re station and received his heart as a result of cardiac arrest and CPR $500 gift cards, a 42-inch TV, and more. The son, Jackson, also attended Stuchbery. Paul and his wife, Yessica, also live in the South immediate medical care, including a defi brilla- and is currently on blood thinners as a precau- trash and treasure is considered one of south- Belt with their son, Benjamin. Photo by Al Carter, PISD tor. After reviving him, emergency crews trans- tionary measure. east Houston’s largest garage sales. Proceeds ported Garcia to Memorial Hermann Hospital - According to family, Garcia contracted pneu- support the parish’s outreach and operations. Texas Medical Center in critical condition. monia as a result of throwing up during the Admission is free. Houston Mayor Annise Parker took to Twitter cardiac arrest, causing his body temperature to Brantly retires from Stuchbery to commend the EMTs for their efforts. spike to 104 degrees. His pneumonia and fever Dobie Cheer car wash set By Al Carter something, it’s believed, that no other Pasadena “Thanks to Station 62 for their quick response had receded at press time. The Dobie cheerleaders will hold a car Pasadena ISD Communications ISD teacher has ever done. to Mr. Garcia,” Parker tweeted. “They gave him A second city worker was also struck at the wash Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One by one, Sharon Brantly calls her second- “I never wanted to leave,” she says. “I couldn’t a chance.” same site but was reported to be in stable condi- at Snowie’s at Beamer and Scarsdale. Cost is graders forward to answer multiplication prob- even imagine not wanting to come back. But now At the hospital, Garcia underwent hypother- tion. $5 per car wash and donations are welcome. lems on a high-tech electronic whiteboard at the it’s time for me to move on to the next chapter of Tickets can be purchased from cheerleaders. front of her classroom at Stuchbery Elementa- my life.” ry. Then, with dismissal looming, her students The next chapter, she says, revolves around Purse stolen from church parking lot Jack & Jill hosts get fi t straighten chairs around a half-dozen computer caring for her 91-year-old mother and grandkids A woman’s purse was stolen from her vehicle cent months with multiple others taking place at South Belt Chapter of Jack and Jill will host stations along the back wall. who also need her attention. Hopefully, she says, around 9 a.m. Monday, May 13, as it was parked hike-and-bike trails along Blackhawk. its fi rst Get Fit Fair Saturday, May 18, from Finally, a computer-generated ring tone vi- opportunities will bring her back to Stuchbery, in the St. Luke’s church parking lot at 11011 Hall Residents are reminded to keep purses and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sagemeadow MUD brates the building and her students scatter home, perhaps as a substitute teacher. But in just four Road while she was walking on the parish’s jog- other valuables out of sight from crooks even if Building, 10755 Hall. Activities include Zum- down neighborhood arteries that didn’t exist weeks, with the end of the school year, that will ging trail. they are only leaving their vehicles unattended ba, strength training, nutrition facts, strategies when Brantly arrived at Stuchbery more than no longer be her priority. Similar crimes have become common in re- for brief periods of time. to combat adult and childhood obesity, health four decades ago. Cars and buses vanish into the “I’ve always been a giver and not a taker,” she screenings and more. The event is free and open distance, some up and over a gargantuan freeway says. “I want to have time to give to my mom and to the public. Bring two canned goods to use as interchange that now encroaches on the once un- grandkids while I can.” Public meeting on city lot sizes set weights and to donate to an area food pantry. obscured blue sky over the South Belt homes and Her former students represent some of the fi n- apartments where Brantly’s students live. est citizens to come from the South Belt area. A community meeting to help residents un- character, they may apply to the city to do so. In the early years, many of her students’ par- Earlier this spring, she ran into several while at- derstand recent changes to the City of Houston’s To apply, 55 percent of area homeowners must Fun Bunch to hold sale ents would come by after the bell to chat, some tending Dobie High School’s fi rst Hall of Honor The Fun Bunch seniors group will have a code regarding property sizes will be held Thurs- agree to the designation, and City Council must introducing themselves as lawyers, accountants induction. Ken Howery, who sat in her class 30 day, May 16, at the Beverly Hills Community approve of it. If approved, the designation will parking lot sale Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. and NASA engineers. Today, not so much. Many years ago and later made millions as a venture to 1 p.m. at the South Belt-Ellington Chamber Center, 9800 Kingspoint, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. remain in place for 40 years. in her parental fl ock are out of work, some home- capitalist and founder of PayPal, gave her a big The changes to the city’s development code The designated area must not contain more of Commerce, 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. For in- less. Things change. hug. formation or to donate items, contact chamber known as Chapter 42 will allow developers to than 500 lots within the same platted subdivision When Brantly fi rst came to Stuchbery, the She laughed and asked him for a loan. create additional housing using smaller lots than or 400 lots within different platted subdivisions. Executive Director Sally Mitchell at 281-481- blackboards were black and chalk dust a pardon- When Brantly arrived at Stuchbery in the fall 5516 or [email protected]. are typically found in most suburban style sin- Additional meetings are being planned for able nuisance. The school’s copy machine was a of 1969, Dobie had not yet graduated a student. gle-family home subdivisions. This will increase later in May and June. hand-cranked mimeograph. Teachers calculated Sagemont Church, which now covers 55 acres the availability of housing in the city and provide For additional information, visit http://www. Sagelen meets May 20 grades in their heads and penciled them into pa- across Hughes Road from her school and counts a greater style of housing products. houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/dev_ The Sageglen Community Association will per ledgers. her as a long-standing member, was a minis- If residents wish to retain their larger lot regs_links.html. meet Monday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Sage- With simple math, it’s easy to calculate that cule chapel back then. Richard Nixon was in glen Community Building at 11610 Sageyork. Brantly has taught roughly one thousand young- the White House and the Beatles were atop the sters since she joined the Stuchbery faculty in charts. 1969. One Sagemont family, four kids deep, saw “I felt like I was the luckiest person in the PIP meeting May 21 every one of them pass through Room 11, her world,” she says. “I just felt there was something Weber honors Ortiz The Positive Interaction Program will meet four-sided castle on the second-grade hall. special about this school. It was just like family. Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at Memorial Her- Many of the kids she taught, she taught their I felt I was really blessed that God let me be at a mann Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria in kids, too. school like this.” the staff meeting room on the first floor. PIP Now she is retiring – after teaching the same Because of her commitment to teaching, she consists of police and citizens working for safer grade, in the same classroom, for 43 years – Continued on Page 2A neighborhoods. For more information, call Of- ficer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. Campaign under way to prevent release Genealogy group to meet The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will of man charged in 1995 Dickson murder meet Monday, May 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Parker Williams Library, Beamer at Scarsdale. A campaign is under way to prevent the pos- vived. Anyone interested in researching a family tree sible parole of former Dobie student Eric Gene Reilly pleaded guilty to murder in exchange is invited to attend. The meetings are free. Reilly, who is currently serving prison time for for a 26-year prison sentence. the 1995 murder of James Major Evans Dickson. To sign the petition, visit www.jimmydickson. Dickson, the only child of Green Tee residents com/antiparole_petition1.htm or write letters di- Ashley Pointe to meet James and Margery Dickson, was stabbed fi ve rectly to Angela McCown, director; Victim Ser- The Ashley Pointe HOA will hold its annual times at his 18th birthday party April 30, 1995. vices Division; 8712 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite meeting on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. at A second victim was also stabbed but sur- 265; Austin, TX 78757-6899. the Sageglen Community Building at 11610 Sageyork. Refreshments will be served and a drawing for door prizes will be held. Suspicious man reported near Thompson Thompson and Stuchbery parents received next to the girl in his car and tried to hand her a Kirkwood South meets alerts Tuesday, May 7, after a suspicious inci- business card. The student then ran toward the The Kirkwood South Committee will hold dent involving a female intermediate student school, and the man drove away. its HOA meeting on Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 prompted school offi cials to send out automated Police were able to retrieve the business card, p.m. in Judge Jo Ann Delgado’s courtroom, Longtime South Belt resident Susie Van Gilder Ortiz was recently selected by her colleagues messages. According to a district spokeswoman, and the incident was still under investigation at as Teacher of the Year at Weber Elementary. Ortiz attended Stuchbery, Thompson and Do- 10851 Scarsdale, Suite 500. Homeowners with the student was approached by a man at a gas sta- press time. Anyone with information regarding a voice and a desire to keep the subdivision one bie before going on to San Jacinto College and the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She tion at Beamer and Hughes Road while she was this incident is urged to contact the PISD Police began her career at Weber in 2005 as a physical education instructor. of the best are encouraged to come. walking to school. The man reportedly pulled up Department at 713-740-0200. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 16, 2013 Meador students participate in Get Fit Jog Fun Bunch holds sale Readers’ Opinions The Fun Bunch Seniors will hold a parking lot sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South erly secured. These dogs have been seen Belt-Ellington Chamber Office at 10500 Scarsdale Blvd. Dogs killing cats by me 2 times running in the area. The most recent was this morning at approxi- PW Library events set brings concern mately 7:15. I was driving my kids to school I live on Sagebluff Dr. On Saturday, May when I saw the dogs at the corner of The following events are set for the Parker Williams 4 my cat was killed in my yard by 2 pit bulls. Sagecanyon and Kirkville. Library, May 16 through May 22. This was witnessed by a couple of neigh- I took pictures of the pair, who I feel are After School Craft Time is set for Thursday, May 16, bors. I am not the kind of person who puts male and female. at 4 p.m. labels on types of dogs because I feel all We did contact the police Saturday so a The group will be making snake finger puppets. dogs have the capabilities to hurt others. report would be made and they would be All materials are provided. This program is for chil- The fact that these dogs got out and ter- on the look out. We also called animal con- rorized my neighborhood, killing my cat of trol this morning so they could drive around dren ages 5 and up. 16 yrs, scares me. A choke collar was the area. I decided to email the Leader so, On Monday, May 20, there will be a meeting for all found near my deceased cat as well. There maybe, a story could be published issuing teen summer volunteers at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers must are children at a near by elementary who a warning for parents and children walking be between the ages of 14 and 18. walk home from school. (Hopefully not by this area. This meeting is mandatory for all teens who wish to themselves) It worries me to think that a I appreciate your time in reading my volunteer this summer. child could be bitten by these dogs, and to story!! Have a great day! know an owner is not keeping them prop- Alyssa Roman Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. NARFE meetings set The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Guest Editorial Pasadena Independent School District held its annual Nguyen, Venerable Villanueva, Amir Shepherd, Cesar (NARFE) Gulf Freeway Chapter 941 will meet Tuesday, Get Fit Jog at the Pasadena Convention and Rodeo Martinez, Keqwon Palm, Marisol Valadez, (middle row) Grounds Saturday, April 27. Students in elementary Angel Chavez, Carolina Gutierrez, Tristan Pedraza, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the El Franco Lee Senior Com- Let’s keep Texas competitive and middle schools participate each year in this activity. Martin Buentella, Andrew Montano, (back row) Nohelia munity Center, 9500 Hall Road. Time is right for tax policy that makes Texas a champion for tech They qualify to run at the event by running 40 or more Torres, Gabriel Patino, Jeffrey Argueta, Jose Torres, Visitors are welcome. For information, call Roy at miles during the school year. Meador participants Celina Mata, Gizelle Cardona, Anthony Reyes and 713-734-1461. By Sen. Craig Estes and Rep. John Otto included, left to right, (front row) Miriam Reyna, Eric Natalie Garza. Photo submitted Smart fiscal policies and innovative According to BTI’s study, by providing JFD 10-year reunion set approaches to strengthening the Texas up to $100 million in sales tax rebates per economy have been a tenet of both the biennium for investments in communica- The Dobie High School Class of 2003 will hold its Texas Senate and House. For this reason, tions networks, Texas would see $2.7 bil- 10-year reunion June 7-8. our state weathered the economic down- lion in new economic activity. The group will meet for happy hour at Fox and turn better than most by creating jobs and By passing CSHB 1133 and CSSB Deaths Hound Smokehouse on Friday at 6 p.m., and the main spurring economic activity. But we can’t 1330, Texas leaders have an opportunity to event will be on Saturday at the Tasting Room Uptown just stand still. As we meet each legislative create new resources for investment, inno- Sheryl Bergstrom Palmire, Underwood; and grandchil- Park at 8 p.m. session, we continue to look for ways to vation and job creation. In fact, the BTI Donald Joseph and Whitney Averre, Aaron Bobbie Nell dren Ashley Kreisler, Shawn Averre (Courtney) and their Webb, Sabrina Caves and Registration is $35 per person and $65 per cou- strengthen the state’s economic climate by study estimates that every 1 percent drop Averre Caves ple. advancing policy that encourages addi- in applicable sales tax creates $358 million mother, Susan Allen Averre; Cameron Underwood. tional private investment in Texas. in new investment. his grandchildren, Challen, A graveside service was For more information or an RSVP form, email Which is why we joined together to co- Through the additional investment and Colin, Emily, Mackenzie, held Tuesday, May 14, 2013, [email protected] or call Sarah Kalala author new legislation, CSHB 1133 and job growth generated by passage of CSHB Kailey, Cali and William; at Forest Park East Cemetery. (chairperson) at 281-757-3124. CSSB 1330, which would provide sales tax 1133, key sectors including wholesale his two brothers, William rebates for investment in technology tele- trade, accounting, finance and building “Bill” Averre (Darnelle) and communications, internet access or cable trades would also see substantial eco- David Averre (Pamela); and equipment. nomic benefits. his nieces, Shanna Averre, On this we can all agree – advance- But at the end of the day – it’s about Bridget Harris, Kathryn ments in technology are critical to building keeping Texas competitive and making our Averre, JoAnn Ward and Jes- Park Manor of South Belt a strong foundation to propel our economy state the best place in the country to live sica Averre. forward. Businesses both large and small, and work. In lieu of fl owers, memo- educational facilities and consumers alike Currently, Texas has the 8th highest tax rial donations may be given depend on cutting-edge technologies. But rates on communications network equip- to help cover the cost of the Park Manor to get there, it takes a significant amount of ment, and is only one of 30 states that funeral expenses. Visitation investment by the manufacturing and tech- charges this tax at all. Our state risks fall- will be held Thursday, May celebrates its nology industries to get us where consum- ing behind in the 21st Century economy Donald “Don” Joseph 16, 2013, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Bobbie Nell Caves, 83, residents! ers and businesses need to be to thrive. when there are 20 states – plus the District Averre, 60, of Pasadena, died Forest Lawn Funeral Home, died peacefully on Thursday, 8706 Almeda Genoa Road. Texas currently imposes a 6 percent of Columbia – where investment dollars go at home on Sunday, May 12, May 9, 2013, after a lengthy Clinical Services Covering: state sales and use tax on equipment pur- farther and more new jobs are created 2013. He was born in Beau- The funeral service will fol- illness. ◆ chases made by technology and communi- from maximizing network improvements. mont, on July 17, 1952. low at 7 p.m. She was a resident of the Skilled Nursing cations companies to upgrade and expand For a state that has always been looked Averre is preceded in South Belt area for 51 years. ◆ Long Term Care broadband networks. This is money that’s upon as a leader, this is simply unaccept- death by his mother, JoAnn Patricia J. She was born in Alabama on ◆ better spent on expanded investment in able. “Texas – Wide Open for Business” Elizabeth Hebert McLish, Dec. 21, 1929. Rehabilitation & much more the infrastructure and services we need for isn’t just a slogan. It’s a commitment that and his father, Horace Owen Essick Caves was preceded in our economy to grow. we as legislators make to keep our state Averre.He is survived by his death by her son, Michael A. 11902 Resource Pkwy. A recent study by the Broadband Tax the best place in the country to do busi- four children and their Caves; the father of her chil- (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) Institute (BTI) found that by reducing the ness. And when industries are able to spouses, Devon Mauro (Paul) dren, Mackie A. Caves; and sales tax on investment we could see a invest in Texas to make our state a better of South Belt, Courtney her parents, Grace and Jesse widespread impact on the Texas economy. place to live and work, everybody wins. Cook (Bryan), their mother, Hanks. 281-922-6802 She was a devoted mother We love our residents at Park Manor! and grandmother. Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 Brantly retires after 43 years at Stuchbery Survivors include her son, C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon Mackie L. Caves; daughters Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. Taught 2nd grade in same classroom Linda Kreisler and Tammy Contined from Page 1A every principal since: Roy faculty members. Once, imagine” what the school made Room 11 a second Birkhead, Dean Lynch, Brantly rebuffed a sugges- environment will be like home. Nancy Teichelman and tion that she throw out a without Brantly occupying Honor YOUR 2012 Graduate “There were nights when Jackie Salisbury. box of crumbling three-ring Room 11. I left with the custodians at “I thought I would teach binders. “I think they just need to 22013013 11 p.m.,” she says. “One a few years then become a They belonged to the do some kind of big dedica- Patricia J. Essick, 70, of in the June 7 issue! of the kindergarten teach- homemaker,” Brantly says. school, she insisted. And tion and then close it off,” South Belt, died Saturday, 6 ers started calling me ‘the “But I guess I was called to someone might walk in Tyer says. April 27, 2013. She was born homeless lady.’” teach. When you’re called some day and want them Three years ago, Stuch- on Nov. 10, 1942. “Sharon was born to to teach, everything has a back. Her colleagues bery staffers observed She was sister, mother, teach,” says Judy Bowers, way of falling into place.” howled. Brantly’s 40th year in the grandmother, great-grand- Below is a sample of previous who taught in a classroom The most critical piece of “She’s a rule-follower, district by placing a small mother and widow. just across the hall for the puzzle was Bozarth’s of- and she wants to be per- plaque outside her door. A memorial service cel- Brantly’s fi rst 18 years at fer of a second-grade teach- fect,” Bowers says. “She Brantly, who’ll turn 67 in ebrating Essick’s life will be held on June 22, 2013, in graduation ads Stuchbery. Bowers went on ing job. Brantly grabbed will do whatever it takes to July, has her own thoughts Prairie du Chien, Wis. to become principal at Free- it and never considered be perfect.” on the future of Room 11. man Elementary. Brantly changing grades. The rea- Brantly was a perfect “Whoever moves in,” stuck with Stuchbery. son: the impact of her own four-for-four with the Tyer she says, “I want them to Congratulations To Alayna McDonald “People always won- second-grade teacher back kids. All four spent second be a very special person. I Leader for graduating with the class of 2011. dered how she could have in Ida – Nettie Anthony. grade in her classroom. Ka- want them to take very good You were originally suppose to graduate such challenging students “She was my favor- tie Tyer is now a freshman care of it.” That wish comes obituary with the class of 2012 and it was amazing and then have things work ite teacher,” Brantly says. in college. Andrew, Jeffrey from a teacher who special- policy This size ad is $62 to watch you attend classes at Dobie, out so well for those kids by “She’s the reason I wanted and Kellie are all current izes in caring. 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You would have thought she was physically attached to it – which I guess she was.” Stuchbery’s Brantly retires “No parent could ever TThisThishis ssizesizeize adaadd isiiss $99$$9399 ask for a better teacher than Sharon,” says Carol Bacca- plus $8 to include a picture ro, who moved into Bowers’ ppluslus $$88 ttoo iincludenclude a ppictureicture classroom and, like Bowers, spent 18 years across the SAMPLE hall from Brantly. “She’s been there for so long,” Baccaro says. “She Congratulations really is a pillar of Stuch- bery.” from your family! Brantly grew up in rural Louisiana, graduated from We’re proud of you! Louisiana Tech and taught for just over a year in Boss- ier City, La., before trans- planting to Houston. One of her best childhood friends, This size Kay Carrway, married one TThishis ssizeize of her high school and college schoolmates, Phil Rob- ad is ertson. aadd iiss The Robertsons now play lead roles on the hit TV show “Duck Dynasty.” $$148.50$139.50148.50 Brantly’s fame came in Room 11 at Stuchbery, then ppluspluslus $$8 $88 tto too just three years old, when she arrived in 1969 in a tur- quoise 1968 Malibu, a grad- iincludeincludenclude a a uation gift from her father, Sharon Brantly (right) is pictured with her sec- Regalado, Cameron Darjean, (back row, standing SAMPLE who operated a grocery/gas ond-grade class. Students are (seated counter left to right) Bianca Kinder, Haley Alexander, ppicturepictureicture station and ran cattle in the clockwise, center front) Kristen McDaniel, Jose Ariana Gonzales, John Watson, Khristian Frausto, tiny town of Ida. Medina, Jacob Murphy, Devin Robinson, Kani Cornellus Whitmill, Lilian Lopez, Yahir Tovar Miles Bozarth, Stuch- Street, Keshaud Conaway, Christopher Cantu, and Kaylee Hernandez. (See related story and bery’s fi rst principal, hired Daniel Delgado, Marissa San Miguel, Esperanza photo Page 1A.) Photo submitted her. She has worked for Thursday, May 16, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 PTK opens doors for San Jacinto College students Garza receives promotion High achieving students regional and international arly research, goal-setting, Students involved in the at San Jacinto College fi nd conferences. and organizational skills, North Campus Alpha Alpha challenges, camaraderie, Students who join PTK including a 5 Star Chapter Omega PTK chapter were and scholarship opportuni- have special seals placed Award, a College Project also engaged and productive. ties through Phi Theta Kap- on their diplomas and tran- Award, and an Honors in They hosted a meet-and- pa (PTK). scripts, which can lead to Action Participation Award. greet dinner for student orga- Kevin Castillo is living scholarship offers. “The South campus students Cas- nizations, faculty, staff and proof. seal alone is worth the tillo and Nedra Johnson community leaders to allow “PTK changed my life membership,” commented earned Competitive Edge the groups to get acquainted completely,” said Castillo, Tanya Madrigal, Central 5-Star Awards based on and network. They conduct- who serves as the PTK campus PTK faculty advi- their leadership, network- ed two Community College chapter president at San Ja- sor. “Several students have ing, goal setting and criti- Completion Corps pledge- cinto College South. “I used told me they were hired or cal thinking skills. The two signing events, during which to be afraid of public speak- accepted by universities be- students were also inducted nearly 800 students, faculty, ing, but by facilitating PTK cause of the PTK seals.” into the PTK District IV and staff made commitments workshops, hosting new Madrigal said PTK ac- Hall of Fame. South cam- to complete college degrees member induction ceremo- tivities help students learn pus students Castillo and and credentials. nies, and speaking at chap- invaluable collaborative Corella Fairchild were ap- North campus PTK ter meetings, I have over- and leadership skills. “They pointed to the PTK All-Tex- chapter members also come that fear. PTK has also learn what it is to be as Academic Team. achieved 1-Star Chapter challenged me and helped humanitarian by volunteer- The South campus PTK Development Level, indi- moved me away from my ing with local organiza- chapter also hosted a Dis- cating growth and devel- comfort zone.” tions and shelters,” she said. trict IV Honors In Action opment. The chapter also Castillo received several “Vania Mireles (Central conference titled The Cul- earned a Pinnacle Award for On May 1, 2013, U.S. Marine Samuel S. Garza was promoted from private university scholarship of- campus PTK chapter presi- ture of Competition. Stu- increasing membership, in- first class to lance corporal. Above, Garza is shown at the ceremony at fers because of academic dent) was quite shy when dents and faculty advisors ducting more than 100 new RAAF Base Darwin in Darsin, Australia, getting pinned by Capt. Raymond achievements and involve- she fi rst joined, but after were featured presenters at members during the 2012- L'Heureux, commanding officer of Lima Company. Garza was born and ment in PTK. He recently attending weekly meet- the PTK regional leadership 2013 academic year. raised in the South Belt area, attending Meador Elementary, Beverly Hills returned from the PTK ings, community service conference and at two dis- Qualifying students can Intermediate and J.F. Dobie High School, where he graduated in 2011. He International Conference, projects, and participating trict conferences. Addition- join PTK chapters and paris the son of Samuel and Sandra Garza. His sisters are Rosyta Adame and held in San Jose, Calif., in the international conven- ally, South campus students ticipate in numerous aca- Sandra Hotchkiss, and his brother is Rey Garza. He has two brothers-in- where he gained invaluable tion last year, she took the were featured presenters on demic endeavors, network- law, three nephews and three nieces. He enlisted in March 2012 and gradu- networking experience with leap to be chapter president chapter organization and re- ing and community service ated from boot camp in June 2012 in San Diego. His home base is Marine students and educators from and has done a fantastic job cruitment at the PTK inter- activities at all three San Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. Photo submitted around the world. Castillo maintaining the chapter at The Phi Theta Kappa chapter president for San national conference. Jacinto College campuses. will earn an associate de- the 5-star level.” Jacinto College South Campus is Kevin Castillo. gree in computer science It was a busy and produc- Photo by Rob Vanya from San Jacinto College tive year for all three San this summer before trans- Jacinto College PTK honor secutive year. The chapter workshops for students, Banks receives TDCJ volunteer award ferring to the University of society chapters. PTK stu- also earned fi ve PTK Pin- and collaborated with other Houston, where he will pur- dents earned numerous nacle Scholarships due to organizations and the com- Houston resident James Banks is one of 20 re- ing offenders succeed both at Livingston, the Ellis Unit Catholic Mass and assists sue a master’s in business recognitions for academic increased membership of munity for volunteer events “Jim” Banks recently recipients from across Texas while incarcerated, and at Huntsville and the Gib with other general chap- administration. achievements and for com- more than 60 percent from (Houston Food Bank, Star ceived the Governor’s 2013 recognized for their efforts once they’re released,” said Lewis unit at Woodville. laincy duties such as crisis PTK is an international munity service, while San the previous year. of Hope, and a YMCA out- Criminal Justice Volunteer to help state offenders and Livingston. In 2012 he traveled more counseling, offender family honor society with core Jacinto College Chancellor Students Mireles, Jason reach program). Service Award for Exten- those who are on parole or Banks has spent more than 14,000 miles serving death/critical illness notifi - values of scholarship, lead- Dr. Brenda Hellyer was one Whitlow, and Samira Al- Other recognitions earned sive Travel in recognition of probation. then 10 years as a volunteer TDCJ offenders and assist- cation and regular or special ership, service, and fellow- of 21 college administrators aniz earned Competitive by the Mu Omicron chapter his dedication to helping of- “Each of this year’s chaplain’s assistant with ing staff. pastoral care to offenders. ship. To qualify, students to receive the national PTK Edge 4-Star recognition. include a College Project fenders incarcerated within award recipients personify TDCJ, dividing his time Banks helps the lo- A native and long- must earn a cumulative Shirley B. Gordon Award Mireles and Whitlow were Award, an Honors in Action the Texas Department of a selfl ess dedication to help- among the Polunsky Unit cal priest with the Roman time resident of Houston, 3.5 grade point average af- of Distinction, based on her also inducted into the Dis- Participation Award, and a Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Banks, the former head of ter completing 12 college support of San Jacinto Col- trict IV Hall of Fame. Pinnacle Award for increas- The award was presented St. Luke’s Catholic Church hours. At San Jacinto Col- lege’s PTK students and the Central Campus PTK ing membership by 60 per- by Texas Board of Criminal Prison Ministry, and his lege, PTK members attend organization as a whole. students presented at the cent. Justice Chairman Oliver wife, Barbie, also spend biweekly meetings, par- The Central Campus District IV conference, at- The South Campus Al- Bell and TDCJ Executive a considerable amount of ticipate in community and Mu Omicron PTK chap- tended the PTK interna- pha Gamma Zeta PTK Director Brad Livingston time at their lake home near on-campus service learning ter earned a 5-star Chapter tional convention, helped chapter earned several rec- during a ceremony held in Cold Spring. projects, and attend local, Award for a second con- to coordinate on-campus ognitions based on schol- Austin. Banks is one of thousands of concerned volunteers who donate many hours of their personal time every Pickavance consultant to San Jac maritime program year with the goal of chang- Rear Adm. William W. “The San Jacinto College Pickavance also noted that Prior to joining San Pickavance’s honors include ing the lives of convicted Pickavance, Jr. has joined San maritime program is going the industry will need to Jacinto College, Pickavance the Outstanding Alumnus offenders, and aiding and Jacinto College as a consul- exactly in the right direction adjust to new regulations in served as superintendent of Award by TAMUG and the comforting their victims. tant to the maritime program. to support the ever-growing regards to obtaining maritime the Texas Maritime Academy Silver Knight of management Annually, approximately Pickavance, who served as maritime industry,” said certifications in the near at Texas A&M University at by the National Management 18,000 volunteers make an officer in the U.S. Pickavance. “Everything that future and not only focus on Galveston (TAMUG) and, Association. He is the 2012 163,000 visits to criminal Merchant Marine, spent 32 the college is teaching right the incoming port traffic, but after retirement from the recipient of the Fleet Admiral justice facilities and work years on active duty as a now benefits the industry. the security that it involves. Navy, was a vice president for Chester Nimitz Leadership with offenders who are on commissioned officer with One of the biggest issues we The need will be apparent as a space operations company, Award presented by the Pictured are, left to right, TDCJ Executive Director Brad Livingston, James supervision, donating more the U.S. Navy. He will assist currently face is supporting employment in water trans- responsible for space shuttle Naval Order of the United Banks, Barbie Banks, Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and TDCJ Vice- than 526,000 hours of ser- with the development of the industry’s needs to accom- portation occupations within launch and recovery systems States. vice. new San Jacinto College modate the increased flow of the Gulf Coast region is at the Kennedy Space Center. “San Jacinto College is Chair Tom Mechler. Photo submitted maritime facility along the ships and cargo as a result of expected to increase by Pickavance commanded committed to offering the Port of Houston. The facility the Panama Canal expansion. almost 22 percent in the next two carrier squadrons, an maritime support this region will house multiple class- The leadership here at San six years, with an approxi- FA-18 wing, a support ship needs in order to prepare for rooms, labs, and simulators Jacinto College is very much mate 20 percent growth for during Desert Storm, the air- what is happening globally,” Melillo collects pennies for patients to increase the amount of focused on that need and is the Texas Gulf Coast region, craft carrier USS Kitty Hawk, said Dr. Brenda Hellyer, San U.S. Coast Guard-approved out front in meeting the chal- according to the Texas and as a flag officer, a carrier Jacinto College chancellor. training to mariners. lenge.” Workforce Commission. battle group. He has 200 “We welcome the vast knowl- combat missions over North edge and experience that Viet Nam and more than 800 Rear Adm. Pickavance brings carrier landings. to our institution, as we move John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. A Texas A&M University forward in developing a new and Naval War College alum- maritime facility and increas- Orthodontist nus, Pickavance holds both a ing our curriculum to meet Master of Arts and Master of the needs of our nation’s mar- Science and has served on itime industry.” 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer several staffs including the San Jacinto College offers Navy staff in Washington, a variety of maritime pro- Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a D.C., the NATO Supreme grams and courses designed Allied Command Headquar- to usher new workers into the recessive lower jaw line. ters in Belgium and the U.S. field and train professional Pacific Command staff as mariners who need to stay Eliminates the need for director for operations in current with the industry or Camp Smith, Hawaii. He upgrade their U.S. Coast orthodontic tooth removal attended Harvard’s Kennedy Guard certificates and licens- in many situations. School of Government as a es. Options available include senior official in National noncredit training for compa- Security in 1993 and again in nies and individuals looking 1998. to update their certifications, Eliminates the need His personal decorations an Associate of Applied include the Department of Science in maritime technol- Melillo Middle School participated for the second District, raising a total of $9,104.01 for the year. for headgear. Defense (DOD) Distin- ogy, an Associate of Applied consecutive year in the Pennies for Patients campaign Pictured from Smither’s sixth-grade homeroom stu- guished Service Medal, DOD Science in international busi- which raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma dents are, left to right, (front row) Adrian Nevarez, Superior Service Medal, ness logistics, and an intro- Second Opinions Welcome! Society. Each homeroom class raised money for this Bri Loredo, Christian Saldivar, Beth Early, (second Legion of Merit (4 awards), duction to ships and shipping cause; however, there were three homerooms that raised row) Gustavo Rodriguez, Jesse Sumrall, Omar Chapa, Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office Distinguished Flying Cross, course for students to earn an outstanding amount of money. These homerooms Alan Nguyen, Stephanie Gonzalez, Michelle Fernandez, U.S. Navy Meritorious their associate degree in busi- include Jennifer Smither’s sixth-grade class, which Rocio Jimenez, (third row) Chelsey Urdiales, Evie Service Medal (4 awards), ness administration and take raised $1,470.63 (pictured above), Alyssa Alvarez’s Holder, Autumn Tilley, Michaela Munoz, (back row) • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 Air Medal (3 gold stars for advantage of an articulation sixth-grade homeroom which raised $1,054, and Robert Daija Green, Silas Pham, Marco Velazquez, Ramiro individual combat action) agreement with Texas A&M Baulch’s sixth-grade homeroom which raised $709.23. Moreno, Smither, Dominique Peralta, Taylor McGee, and the Navy Commendation University at Galveston to Melillo Middle School is currently the top fundraiser Natalie Nguyen, Kimberly Huynh and Alivia Gonzalez. 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Saturday, May 18: Melody Tanner, The Texas Workforce - Class dates: June 10 Registration is now open complete with eight learning Wishes for a wonderful birthday are Beverly Hills Intermediate Bryan Conn, Sheila Neal, Jessica Commission (TWC) recently through July 20 (9 a.m. to 4 for Kids U at University of centers including math, sci- sent to former Leader staff member Blow out the birthday candles for Ramirez-De La Cruz, Susan Blue, awarded the University of p.m.) Houston-Clear Lake, the ence, art, dramatic play, Jaclyn (Ramirez) Tremont on Monday, Daniel Jacobs May 19. Micah Alondra Cristina and Rachel Mooney; Houston-Downtown (UHD) - Class locations: Classes annual summer offering of blocks, literacy, music and and the University of offered at UHD and UHCL more than 90 classes for chil- quiet space. Each session’s May 20, from her friends, family and the Strickland is wished a happy birthday Sunday, May 19: Melanie Martin, Tanya Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) • Hardware and Software dren ages pre-kindergarten dedicated goal is that of pur- Leader staff. May 21. Williams, Jonathan Pearson, Robby $90,000 in scholarships for Secrets: Program with C++ through 12th grade. poseful play, which is care- SCHOOL DAZE Thompson Intermediate Asbury, Leah Poirrer and Laura Scott; summer camps emphasizing on a Computer You Build Along with its longtime fully planned seamlessly The following personnel and staff A birthday greeting is sent to Cherrise Monday, May 20: Norma Pruneda, science, technology, engi- Yourself also begins with stu- favorites like Young Writers interspersed with learning members of the Pasadena Independent Hammer on May 20. Joey Martinez, Mike Freeman, Juan neering and mathematics dents building their own per- Camp, World Explorers activities. School District celebrate birthdays May Dobie High Cruz, Tami Richardson, Kathy Swift, (STEM) disciplines for mid- sonal computers and install- Camp, Math Camp, and its The sessions, led by Early 16 through May 22. On May 16, blow out the birthday Al Carter, Joan D’Ambrosio, Valerie dle and high school students. ing and configuring the oper- Gifted Academy, UH-Clear Childhood Education faculty Atkinson Elementary candles for Leisha Lewis. Enjoying a Chapa and Jaclyn Tremont; Tuesday, Administered by TWC, the ating system. Then, students Lake’s Center for Educational and candidate teachers, run grant is part of the Governor’s will learn the most widely Programs will again host Monday through Thursday Birthday greetings are sent to Maria birthday May 17 is Mary Bowman. On May 21: Vance Britt, Shelly Woodin, Summer Merit Program, which used programming language Early Childhood Preschool beginning in June with the Lara May 22. May 18, a happy birthday greeting is Zachary McClendon, Kimberly Garza, connects youth with university today, C++, to create highly Summer Camps, new last last week of sessions begin- Burnett Elementary sent to Tyler Ruberg. May 20 is the Will Hernández, Jennifer Villarreal and professors in high-impact personalized projects. Stu- year to Kids U. ning July 22. Blow out the birthday candles for day for a party for Amanda Langston. Rashida Jones; and Wednesday, May learning situations to encour- dents will take home the Children, ages 3-5, are For information about Sheri Rodgers on May 16. Sheryl Smith marks a birthday May 22. 22: Falicia Ayala, Kevin Dalley, Russell age them to pursue college and computers they build at the invited to learn, grow and Kids U, visit http://kidsu. 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Items must be submitted by Friday Healthcare focuses on the art scholarships, and applicants Idol to launch in July On May 17, a birthday wish is sent to Gina Houghton and Jessica Nixon; noon for the next week’s publication. and science of genetic and from low-income families, The first annual Bay Area another 12,000 children and radiologic technology and is foster children and veterans’ Houston Teen Idol, a subsid- their families through school- jointly taught by UHD pro- children will receive prefer- iary of YourTownTV.com, is wide events. fessors and M.D. Anderson ential admission. scheduled to take place July The Ray Joseph Hutch- Cancer Center faculty mem- The deadline for applica- 23-25, 2013. This event will inson Foundation is unique in Dobie announces fi fth six-weeks rolls bers. 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Students len Gee and Andrew Davendra Marron, Ana Martinez, Mari- driguez Garza, Bailey Renee Arredondo, Janai Nicholle gift certificates and more. graduated from CCISD. This study multi-modal cancer approval from their school earning status are: Ghansyam. ana Alejandra Martinez and Rodriguez, Benjamin G. Ro- Baerga, Nereida Yamilet Bal- treatments in this hands-on counselor and principal. Bay Area Houston Teen foundation gives scholarships Honor roll Gyron Isaiah Gittens John- Sabrina Marie Martinez. driguez, Sanjuana Esperanza deras, Yenlynn Hoang Banh, Idol has made a commitment to deserving young men and exploration with expert fac- For details on the scholar- Ninth grade son, Holly Sophia Gonzales, Vanessa Alejandra Mar- Romero, Lorissa Victoria Saiz, David Anthony Barrios, Jose ulty and staff who will teach ship program and application to donate 50 percent of the women from CCISD. 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Most questions can be Rosalyn Allen, Daniel Alva- andra Gonzalez, Leann Marie Monreal, Armando Montelon- dalupe Sanchez, Gabriel Alex- Bolling, Celeste Marissa Brio- inson Foundation. answered on the website. through July 3 (9 a.m. to 4 “Through these interac- rez, Maria Ignacia Alvarez, Guerrero, Jennifer Gutierrez, go, Jordan Chase Moreno, Jade ander Sarabia, Megan Nicole nes, Kiyah Simone Brooks, p.m.) tive, real-world camps, stu- Communities in School Those who have additional Delia Guadalupe Amador, Vincent Michael Gutierrez, Thi Mottu, Isaiah Armando Schuetz, Naseem Mahrokh Thao Thi Thanh Bui, Trang assists more than 1,100 stu- questions can send an email - Class locations: UHD dents will get a taste of the Gennevive Uzoamaka Anag- Myles Avery Harris, Kallie Munoz, Tyler Matthew Myers, Shafaei and Alaina Nicole Phuong Bui, Katherine Gibely and M.D. Anderson Cancer excitement and rewards dents with intensive case to info@BayAreaHouston bogu, Omar Jago Anzora, Ed- Nicole Hart, Shelby Ann Hen- Yusra Naeem, Summer Kam- Sitka. 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at Ellington Air Force land at Kirkfair and Beamer. The Dobie Latin Club the race for a position on by the Houston Police De- +)()!#')&# $"%#,&'$#& #!,' Base, designated the “Star 30 years ago (1983) won fi rst place at the state the Sagemeadow Munici- partment from 1982 to Groom & Board Spangled Weekend,” was Cathy Cagle, Mike Bark- Latin competition by only pal Utility District board 2012, where he worked his sponsored by the Houston ley and Tresa Philpott were 15 points over Clear Brook of directors, challenger way through the ranks to Chamber of Commerce chosen as the speakers for High School. Dean Baier was unsuccess- the position of senior police Tues.-Sat. 11506 Hughes Rd. Military Affairs Committee Dobie’s graduation. 10 years ago (2003) ful in his attempt to unseat offi cer. Prior to his service and the 147th Fighter In- 7am-6pm South Belt @ Hughes The Pasadena Indepen- J. Frank Dobie employ- incumbents David Dittmar with the Houston Police terceptor Group, Texas Air dent School District an- ees and members of the and Glenn Williams. Department, Blankinship National Guard in obser- nounced that districtwide community gathered to visit A retirement party was was employed by the Harris !+&#($#+#')&#''&*"& $ ($# BFBGrooming.com vance of Memorial Day. enrollment was down by with seven retirees from the held for three longtime em- County Sheriff’s Depart- *+#%%&$*! Kirkwood South put up 1,527 students. high school. Those being ployees at Burnett Elementa- ment. The esteemed offi cer 25 years ago (1988) honored were Ron Adams, ry. Dee Wright, Ada Carr and served as the longtime lead- Dr. Charles Thacker was Mike McKinney, Butch Carol Carmichael had a com- er of the Houston Police ! named superintendent of Thiele, Donna Langdon, bined 100 years of experi- Offi cers’ Union and also as 713-947-4200 Davis),.+")#%&%)-"(%),.+")#%&%)#0"(% Powell – Dagley Insurance schools for the Clear Creek Joyce Pell, Bea Wyman and ence working in the Pasadena vice president for the Na- )"(%)"-'*)/'$%#*( Independent School Dis- Paul Vernon. Independent School District. tional Association of Police [email protected] )0,-+%%-)0-*/) (##')&##'#&'&*"& '$ $!#' GARNER VISION CENTER trict at an annual salary of The South Belt Sluggers, Dobie principal Steve Organizations. !!(,$#!,%$!') (($)#&+&(#)!#'& 12134 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77034 $80,000. a 13-year-old select base- Jamail was named PISD’s Family Owned & Operated Dobie students DeAnn ball team, won the United 2008 Region IV Secondary O’Leary and Alicia Mills States Specialty Sports As- Principal of the Year. Jamail “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” competed in the state track sociation’s Lake Charles, was selected for his ability meet, while Anthony Farm- La., tournament. The win to build a positive school Getting • Treatment of er competed in the state qualifi ed the team for the culture and climate aimed swim meet. The girls com- USSSA World Series in at excellence for all, accord- Eye Diseases peted in the high jump, and Broken Arrow, Okla. ing to Vicki Thomas, PISD Farmer competed in the 5 years ago (2008) deputy superintendent. 100-meter event. Results from the local A 6-year-old boy drown- Married? 20 years ago (1993) elections were counted, ed at a pool party in the The Thompson Inter- with the number of votes 9900 block of Windmill Let Dr. B.J. Garner mediate School’s academic cast surprising some. The Lakes Boulevard. Therapeutic Optometrist team came from behind to $295 million San Jacinto 1 year ago (2012) Optometric Glaucoma Specialist beat Bennion Junior High College bond proposal Eight-year-old Abraham 36-34 to win the national passed with overwhelming “Bubba” Garza Jr. was South Belt championship. support. Almost three times killed in a auto/pedestrian • Laser Surgery Police searched for the as many people voted in the accident in the 11400 block killer of South Belt resident bond election as in the pre- of Blackhawk. The 19-year- Consultations Laura Garner, Registered Optician Luis Morales. The 18-year- vious one held in 1999. old driver was not found to Graphics & Printing old was shot after he and his In the Pasadena Indepen- be at fault, and no charges friends had a verbal con- dent School District elec- were filed in the incident. frontation with a group of tion, Vickie Morgan held Votes from the local help you with all your • Contact Lenses Hispanic males. on to her Position 7 seat on elections were tallied, with The Dobie baseball team the board of trustees, easily all incumbents retaining sent shockwaves through defeating challenger Randy their seats. In the Clear printing needs. • Eyewear the 5A baseball playoffs as Clay Smith. This was the Creek Independent School it defeated Deer Park, the fi rst time that more people District board election, a Melinda McClure, ninth-ranked team in the voted in a San Jac election total of 2,498 residents cast Optometry Tech state, in the area round of than in a concurrent con- their ballots. the playoffs. tested PISD board election. President Barack Obama 11555 Beamer – Serving the South Belt Area for 34 Years – 15 years ago (1998) In the Clear Brook City nominated South Belt busi- Farmers Insurance Municipal Utility District ness owner Gary Blankin- 281-484-4337 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 Group won the Southeast election, Chuck Tylka eas- ship to serve as United Economic Development’s ily defeated incumbent Bill States Marshal for the Thursday, May 16, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie names 5th 6-weeks honor rolls 2013-2014 Dobie Cheerleaders selected Continued from Page 4A Triny Ynhi Tran, Karla Me- nanda Flores, Nazeiby Sarahi Yadira Ruiz, Cristina Rose Tam Nguyen, Don Nguyen, Varsity Cheerleaders Xena Matamoros, Savanna lissa Turcios, Jeffrey James Flores and Ricky Ted Flores. Salazar, Erik Francisco Sala- Kevin Thai Nguyen, Phu Tran McCormack, Luke Allen Mc- Tyer, Ruben Kalani Vargas, Celia Frias, Desire Ma- zar, Ivana Salazar and Steven Nguyen, Sally Nguyen, Paris Donald, Maria Lidia Mejia Or- Angelica Faith Vasquez, Rosa rie Gabino, Victoria Chaise Sanchez. Lanae Nichols, Ojodulume tiz and Juan Luis Melesio. Alicia Velazquez, Princess O. Gagneux, Stephanie Alicia Karla Patricia Santillan, Annaqueen Onokwu, Melida Valerie Mendoza, Victo- Villanueva, Isabella Adriana Galaviz, Roberto Miguel Gal- Gabriel Ivan Sarduy, Emily Olivia Ortez, Amanda Marie ria Yamileth Mendoza, Isaac Villarreal, Jacquelyn Simone legos, Athziri Yanely Garcia, Nicole Sargent, Shalyn Danyel Palacios, Christopher Anthony Conrad Mills, Madisen Paige Villarreal, Valerie Thanh Thy Cassandra Marie Garcia, Ge- Scott, Franz Seifert, Douchane Pantoja, Jess Dalton Parcell, Minter, Shalina Fiona Moham- Vo, Khanh Quoc Vu, Shelby rardo Alberto Garcia, Jesus Michael Sells, Marisol Ser- Samantha Annmarie Paredes, med, George Anthony Molina, Allison Yocum and Angelica Garcia, Karen Banessa Garcia, rano, Alexius Victoria Shea, Sean Michael Peace and Cas- Michael Anthony Mora, Madi- Rosario Zuniga. Kamaran Rhynae Gardner, Waylon Ryan Shofner, Layton sidy Lily Peng. son Taylor Moreno, Jimmy Eleventh Grade Craig Allen Gentry, Nicholas Robert Wayne Smith, Bandur Ana Maria Perez Jasso, Adrian Nevarez, Catherine Bayan Marwan Abedrab- Rohan Ghansyam, Courtney Tessa Somdah, Joshua El- Victoria Yaquelin Perla, Kath- Nguyen, Dona Ngoc Nguyen, bo, Jannessa Renee Ackman, Taylor Gonzales, Mark An- liot Stephney, Taylor Michael erine Lauren Perrone, Kailyn Elissa Huong Nguyen, Giaan Walid Ahmed, Faria Akhter, thony Gonzalez, Hannah Ce- Stoves, Angelo J. Symeonidis, Deaundraya Perry, Rebecca Khuong Nguyen, Hiep Phu Deanna Marie Alanis, Miryam leste Graham, Sofi a Alejandra Daniel Dat Trung Ta, Nicholas Linn Peters, Hoang Anh Nguyen, Hung Thai Nguyen, Alanis, Daniel Eduardo Alar- Guerrero, Brianna Guevara Kelly Taylor, Ernest Martin Nguyen Pham, Jennifer Vy Julie Nguyen, Kevin Nguyen, con, Aidee Alfaro, Kendrick and Mikaela Guevara. Thumann, Brian P. To, Erika Pham, Kevin The Pham, Kathy Lisa Nguyen, Lyly Thithanh Elijah Allen, Laura Alejandra Joshua Alan Guillory, Ra- Aimee Torres, Tanya Torres Tran Phan, Tracie Phan, Karen Nguyen, Michelle Huyen Amador, Carlos Omar Amaro, mon Arturo Gutierrez, Sydney and Anh Tran. Marie Ponce, Riley Lauren Nguyen, Ngoc Mai Nguyen Heidi Christine Applegate, Nicole Gutierrez, Amy Denise Brian Anh-Khoa Tran, Pritchard, Jose Luis Reyes, and Nhubinh Liza Nguyen. Taylor Nichol Ard, Benjamin Hallaron, Christopher Dejuan Bryan Huy Phong Tran, Diana Manuel Alexander Reyna, Ty- Taylor Han Nguyen, Tina Dean Arnett, Erika Thalia As- Harris, Paulina Hay, Christian Thuy Duong Tran, Emily Phu- ler Renee Reyna, Samantha Hoai Nguyen, Gerardo Angel cencio, Fraziela Alondra Asta- Humberto Herrera, Alexis ong Tran, Luan Thanh Tran, Joanna Rios, Ashley Marie Nunez, Malyn Lassette Nunez, cio, Carolina Sanmiguel Avila, Nicholle Hicks, Mark Antho- Karen Fabiola Trevino Villalo- Rodriguez, Kevin Jose Rodri- Augustine Anamelechi Ogua- Valerie Alena Baez, Zechariah ny Hinojosa, Kelsey Huerta, bos, Jennifer Gia Buu Trinh, guez, Stephanie Rodriguez, manam, Ana Maria Ortiz, Jai Isaac Bailey, Destinye Aye- Dominique Deion Hunter, Khoa Xuan Truong, Quachtinh Angelie Victoria Ross, Kim- Raj Patel, Shiv Nirmal Patel, sha Barnes-Hall, Daniel Jacob Diana Nelly Ibarra, Amy Ni- Le Truong, Bianca Michelle berly Ruiz and Orfa Zaid Ruiz. The Dobie High School 2013-2014 Varsity Cheer- Adriana Resendez, (back row) Savanna McCor- Lorena Elizabeth Paz, Joc- Barrientes and Amanda Cath- cole Jackson, Megan Jagdeo, Valerio, James Varghese, Jan- Amanda Danielle Salazar, leaders are, left to right, (front row) Kaneesha mack, Megan Cook, Emily Sargent, Ashley elyn Pena, Amalia Paulette erine Bates. Greissy Carolina Jerezano, cy Varghese, Joshua Varghese, Angel Sebastian Salinas, Su- Williams, Amy Jackson, Samantha De La Cruz, McDonald, Sydney Gutierrez, Julia Lohse and Perla, Caxton Santos Petri, Tyler Gregory Baumann, Autumn Renee Johnson, El- Savana Terra Velasquez, Ilse sanna Marie Salinas, Savan- Tia Joseph, Alexis Corpus, Hannah Brady, Johnea Blevins. Photo submitted Amy Pham, Hoaiphuong Tran Haitem Benachour, Alex En- liot J’vahn Johnson, Marquette Alejandra Vielma, Kate Perez nah F. Sanchez, Summer Rose Pham, Linh Phuong Pham, rique Benitez, Saithan Boon- Larule Johnson, Jayla Dionne Villanueva, Miranda Alexis Sarabia, Kaitlyn Rae Schuetz, Nhi Thuc Pham, Triet Minh rittikarn, Joseph Robert Bout- Joulevette, Mohammed Zaine Villanueva and Cindy My Stephanie Nicole Schwartz, Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Pham, Uyen Nhat Nguyen well, Zachary Thomas Bright, Kabir and Matthew A. Kahanek. Huyen Vo. Patrick Dewayne Sears, Itza- Pham, My Kieu Phan, Alan Alejandra Briseno, Danielle Antonio Roberto Kawaa- Uyen Gia Vo, Hanh Thi yana Serna, Gabriela Serrano, Quy Phan, Kieu Kathy Phan, Alyse Buckholt, Duc Anh koa Beltran, Azra Celeste Hong Vu, Quyen Hoang Vu, Stephanie Serrano, Taylor James Thomas Quijas, Celina Bui, Peter Dinh Bui, Naasiha Khan, Emmi Trang Kieu, Matthew Joseph Washington, Renee Sias, Tearra Dominque Kim Rabe and Diego Ramirez. Ruqayya Buksh, Silvia Guada- Madeline Renee Lacamu, Mariah Grace Waters, Alexis Small, Haley Marie Smith, Francisco Rangel, Adri- lupe Cabrera, Pablo Canales, Kassandra Lara, Amari Bri- West, Alyssa Grace Williams, Loana Magaly Solis, Hyun ana Araceli Resendez, Juan Criselda S. Cantu, Tyundre La- anna Lavergne, John An Le, Brian Mbugua Williams, Aly- Woo Son, Lysbeth Anne Son- Miguel Reyes, Kayla Marie vonta Caple, Nancy Evila Car- Tiffany Kim Trang Le, Tu Anh sa Wright, Celes Onari Young, nier, Princess Rebecca Taba- Richard, Athena Skye Robles rillo, Samantha Gallegos Car- Le, Wilson Lee, Weerapatr Lo- Ytzel Yzaguirre, Luis Antonio rez, Andre Lamont Timmons, Andres Alejandro Rodriguez, rillo, Victor Manuel Castillo katekrawee, Lauren Alexis Lo- Zavala Guerra and Lourdes Amanda Hien Thu Tran, Vanessa Rojas, Alexis Rome- and David Guerra Cavazos. zano, Ivan Xavier Luna, Jenny Dora Zavaleta. Christina Tuong-Nhi Tran and ro, Angela Grace Geopano Ro- Nicholas Dale Cessna, Ro- Ly, Tony Ly, Joknee Lyles, Ai- Twelfth Grade Lan Hoang Tran. sales, Hannah Ross, Reginald slynn Abigail Charles, Miguel mee Celeste Mar, Zachary Ed- Jennifer Acero, Analia Michael Tran, Nasa Dalen- Tyson Salinas, Jonathan Adam Angel Contreras, Eric Daniel ward Martin, Jonathan Javier Victoria Alcoba, Carol Lilian na Tran, Ngocque Thi Tran, Shaw, Mikaila Trena Single- Cortes, Isabella Abigail Cu- Martinez, Sergio Esban Mar- Amaro, Mason Patrick Anken- Thione Tam Nhi Tran, Vy ton, Ryne Timothy Smith, riel, Anthony Dang, Amorn- tinez, Claudia Lizeth Mata, bruck, Joel Michael Arhelger, Toung Thi Tran, Macy Nicole Karaanne Mackenzie Snyder, pan Datong, Tiesha Michelle Dominique Trevette McCray, Christian Avitia, Jacquelyne Traywick, Modesta C. Ugo- Jacqueline Esmeralda Soria, Davis, Johnbenedict Cuaping Zachary Dallas McMahan and Marie Baade, Veronica Mireya chukwu, Cecilia Uribe, Robert Chelsea Tajonera, Linh Nhut Dejesus, David Dinh, Hoang Audrey Lee Medina. Barahona, Rhianna Raquel Daniel Vargas, Stephany Es- Thai, Dejone Denise Thomas, Kim Dinh, Sergio Diosdado, Andrew Medrano, Steven Barrientos, Angelica Michelle ther Vega, Sara Danielle Vela, Kenneth Ray Tinker and Van- Kayla Marie Dokhani, Nicho- Andres Mendieta, Joshua An- Benavides, Cody Edwin Ben- Davin Nicolas Velasquez, Ven- essa Tinoco. las Paul Engle, Angelica Van- drew Mendiola-Garcia, Joslyn nett, Travis Devin Berkstress- erson Orquillano Villanueva, Andrea Thu Tran. Jenny essa Enriquez, Destinee De- Lourdes Mendoza, Riley Ann er, Audrey Lenore Beyer, So- Peter Duy Vu, Vanessa Tuyet- Thi Tran, Lauren Tuy Thao siree Evans, Andrew Pierre Miller, Mohamad Osama Mo- bia My Bhatty, Krystal Marie van Vu, Lawrence Geffi n Wat- Vo Tran, My Khai Tran, Nikki Fablet, Joseph Donnelly Fee, hamad, Kimberly Edith Mo- Brewer, Sharanda Raynette kins, Leah Danielle Weaver, Tinhdan Tran, Theresa Tran, Laura Elena Flores, Maria Fer- lina, Yvonne Marie Molina, Bryant, Jasmine Hienthanh Ashley Renee White, Phoeni- The Dobie High School 2013-2014 Junior Varsity lobos, Trinity Curry, (back row) Trinity Harrison, Alexandra D. Montelongo, Bui, Thuy Thi Thanh Bui, cia Perion Wilson, Tyler James Cheerleaders are, left to right, (front row) Ashley Rebecca Paredes, Katie Carnish, Tina Nguyen, Elizabeth Ashley Montemay- Alisa Michelle Calvillo, Ro- Wolfe, Jonathan Brandon Za- Hicks, Malinalli Alcazar, Ashley Salinas, Saman- Ryan Sosa, Kallie Hart, Samantha Martinez and Singles dance May 18 or, Christopher Andrew Mor- land Cao and Fatima Elizabeth pata and Naomi Marie Zara- gan, Chanse Manuel Morris, Castellon. goza. tha Schwartz, Rebecca Nickelson, Jolissa Villa- Rebekah Ragain. Photo submitted The Bay Area Singles son. Carmen Nering, Amber Au- Melina Ceja, Brandon Club monthly dance will be Bring party snacks to tumn Nguyen, Anh Thu Cindy Richard Chao, Raymond Cor- held Saturday, May 18, from share. Cost is $6 for members Nguyen, Annie Lam Nguyen, tez, Avery Lynne Crocker, 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the VFW and $8 for nonmembers. Billy Nguyen, Jennifer Nguy- Mark Anthony Cruz, Travis Lodge, Post 6378, at 5204 For more information, call en, Kimberly Truong Nguyen, Pham Dao, Raven Elizabeth Highway 3 (1 block north of 409-948-1156 or 281-484- Mailynn Nguyen and Tai Ngoc Davis, Dennis Rafael Diaz, CCCC of PTAs host annual Presidents’ Dinner Dickinson Bayou) in Dickin- 4762. Nguyen. Alberto Joel Dorantes, Daniel The Clear Creek Com- Installation of Council cepted the award for Parr number of members par- org. Thao Mai Nguyen, Thien Francisco Duran, Noah West munity Council of PTAs, Elected Offi cers was con- Elementary PTA. Atten- ticipating by one unit re- For more information Luong Van Nguyen, Vivian Escamilla, Rene Jovanni Es- South Belt Graphics Oanhhoang Nguyen, Shelby cobar, Maria Eugenia Ferreira, held its annual Presidents’ ducted by special guest, dance by local PTAs at ceives this annual award. about PTA and how to Keith Nunez, Christina Olivei- David Eduardo Fraga, Jennifer Dinner on Thursday, May Texas PTA President Kar- council events, meetings To learn more about the get involved, go to Texas ra, Aliyah Cierra Ortega, Ja- Elizabeth Galvan, Kassandra 2, at Clear Creek Interme- en Slay. The 2013-2014 of- and Texas PTA events are Clear Creek Community PTA at www.txpta.org or & Printing nel Shamira Palencia, Jessica Garcia, Jason Vy Giang, Jac- diate School, located at fi cers installed were Presi- tallied at the end of each Council of PTAs, visit the National PTA at www.pta. One stop for all your printing needs. Christina Pasasin, Monica Pa- queline Gloria, Jordan Nicole 2451 East Main Street in dent Annette Dwyer; fi rst school year; the largest website at www.ccccpta. org. tel, Alexia Aundrea Perez, Ed- Glynn, Claudia Bianca Gon- League City. VP Amanda Mark; second • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads uardo Adrian Perez, Burgandy zalez, Karina Edith Gonzalez, The 2012-13 council VP Svetlana Hanson; third & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes Rose Petri, Lauren Ashley Martin Gonzalez and Yadira • Menus • Directories and much more! president, Elizabeth Cle- VP Laura Varley; fourth Pettey, Hong Thixuan Pham, Gonzalez. mente-Nelson, welcomed VP Jennifer Broddle; re- 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Khanh Minh Pham, Tuan Michael Ryan Graham, Texas PTA President Karen cording secretary Misty Manh Phan, Joseph Cameron Rebecca Michelle Guerra, Pollard, Oscar Daniel Puente, Johnathon Dylan Guzman, Slay; Texas PTA second Harden; and treasurer Sara Ruby Alyssa Quijas, Anthony Lakiya Raquel Hanks, Ka- Vice President Lisa Hol- Holder. Gilbert Ramirez and Edward mille Lynette Harris, Kayla brook; Texas PTA Region Clemente-Nelson wel- Largest selection of Rene Ramirez. Renee Helm, Osaka Heng, II Vice President Chris comed all local unit PTA wigs in Texas! Karina Nichole Ramirez, Olivia Garrett Henry, Brit- Reeder; Texas PTA Area elementary, intermediate FEATURING Ayeshum Rasool, Gladys tany Marie Hernandez, Kaila 10 President Vicky Fransh- and high school outgoing ESTETICA Reyes Rivera, Glenda Reyes Nichole Hernandez, Marcy am; Local PTA Unit presi- and incoming presidents Rivera, Zachary Dale Reyes, Lee Higginbotham, Christian dents and board members; to introduce themselves. DESIGNS Kayla Monique Richardson, Andrew Highfi eld, Kather- WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ CCISD Superintendent Dr. The CCCC of PTAs’ SIGNATURE COLLECTION Jesus Enrique Rios, Mauricio ine Marie Houghton, Jasmin OF WIGS & Greg Smith; CCISD Board Participation Award was The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS Alexander Rivera, Victor An- Bentancourt Huerta, Jimmy The Right Form! by JODEE dres Robles, Sabin Rese Ro- Thien Huynh, Nantiporn Kate of Trustees; CCISD staff; announced by correspond- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified and CCISD principals to ing secretary Misty Hard- to Help With All Your After Becky’s cha, Breanna Ashley Roddy, Inchun, Anna Lynne Ingalls, Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street Octavio Alexander Rodriguez, Alexia Janelle Jackson, Jesmi the dinner and thanked even. The silver platter was The 2013-14 Board of TXPTA are, left to right, Annette Dwyer, Amanda Mark, Great selection of League City Gabriela Jazmin Romero, Jacob and Jacqueline Jaramil- eryone for their support of presented to (president) Svetlana Hanson, Laura Varley, Jennifer Broddle, Misty Harden, Sara Holder and Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Christian Vianney Rosales, lo. PTA. Jennifer Ellisor, who ac- Texas PTA President Karen Slay. Jonathan Moore Jones, The council chairman Leigh-Ann Felice Joseph, Sa- in charge of the Presi- FFREEREE RREGISTRATIONEGISTRATION - GGoodood TThruhru MMayay 2233 brina Juarez, Sydney Ann Ke- dents Dinner, Jill Reason, atts, Paul Kwang Mo Kim, Ira was recognized for plan- New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com Mitchelle Lanza, Nhi Nguyen Anh Le, Yen Phuchoang Le, ning and organizing the This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash Katherine Erin Lee, Eric James beach bash-themed event. Leuenberger, Jose Guadalupe Clemente-Nelson thanked Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Lopez, Minhtrong Nguyen Lu, Principal Jerry Herd for al- David Luna, Kimberly Oanh lowing council to hold the Luu, Denise Thuy Ma, Scott event at his campus. MMs.s. JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. Earl Marsella, Latisha Starr Before dinner, Reason 6 wks - 23 mo, $110 per wk •2 yrs old, $100 per wk Mason, Lorin Rose Mata, Erin introduced the Hawai- Marie Mauk, David Eduardo ian Pride of the Pacifi c, 3 yrs old & up, $90 per wk Mena Ramirez, Tiffany Marie Mercado, Sarah Marie Merrill Vavea’o Moe Partscha’s Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room and Lily Nicole Meyer. Family Polynesian Dance Ms. Janetʼs is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS, Brittany Lee Montross, Group, and thanked them Brooke Ashley Montross, for entertaining the crowd Shown are, left to right, CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith; including MELILLO & MORRIS middle schools and SOUTH BELT elementary. Syeda Siddra Naqvi, Kortney of 165 in attendance. Texas PTA Area 3 Vice President Chris Reeder; Texas PTA President 2281-538-531081-538-5310 Marie Neely, Hector David Council also thanked Red Karen Slay; Texas PTA Second Vice President Lisa Holbrook; Texas Misty Harden and Jennifer Ellisor accept 2281-484-237681-484-2376 33007007 InvincibleInvincible DDr.r. LLeagueeague CCityity 2281-464-236681-464-2366 Neira, Alexa Dac Nguyen, River BBQ, League City, PTA Area 10 President Vicky Fransham; and 2012-13 Clear Creek the silver platter for the Participation Christine Thao Nguyen, Cu- for providing the meal. Community Council of PTAs President Elizabeth Clemente-Nelson. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Attend the (between Beamer & Blackhawk) This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: www.stlukescatholic.com Christian Church LITURGY SCHEDULE “What Do You Hear??” 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Acts 2:1-8 281-484-4230 Church of Your Choice Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Kirkwood South Christian Church Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. (Disciples of Christ) 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 The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Where God Makes Lives Better Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES 281-481-0004 Sunday Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Sunday School - 9 a.m. 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, Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. www.KSCchurch.org Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 16, 2013 Annual cookoff winners awarded St. Luke’s ECC Class of 2013 www.southbeltleader.com

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$ Special 15 SHAMPOO & STYLE (with participating hair stylists only) NOW OPEN PETS PLACE NEW LOCATION 13730 Beamer Rd. (across from the new San Jac Science Building) The Early Childhood Center at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church will celebrate its Pre-Kindergarten Awards and ceremony with cap and gown on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Luke’s Social Hall. 281-922-7387 Not To Worry Cookers win big at South Belt to right, South Belt Spectacular Chairman John Graduating students are, left to right, (front row) Elanya Vasquez, Ryleigh Mon.-Sat.: 9 AM - 7 PM; Sun.: 10 AM - 6 PM Spectacular Cookoff. In addition to winning Layton, cookers Lupe Lozano, Ines “JR” Lozano, Cummings, Diego Valdez, Noah Sanchez, Marc Martinez, Olivia Aguirre, Overall, they placed in four other categories: Jose “Big Boy” Rendon, Enrique “Henry” Munoz, (back row) Maria Ortiz, Isaac Pedraza, Vy Vo, Dominic Lara, Dominic Watch for Grand Opening second in Chicken, first in Chef’s Choice, second Naomi Munoz, Richard Muniz and James Munoz Garza, Josiah Perez and Gibson Vu. Not pictured but also celebrating is Coming Soon! in Ribs and second in Brisket. Shown are, left Rendon. Photo by David Flickinger Alicia Garcia. Photo submitted

COUPON Children’s flamenco workshops $ FOUNDATION REPAIR 200 OFF OR featured at Spanish festival (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR The third annual Houston College, and Houston’s pre- performance prelude lecture by Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. Spanish and Flamenco Fes- mier flamenco performance Julio de los Reyes at 6 p.m. in tival will be held May 22 company, Solero Flamenco, Room S.15-115. through May 25 at the San the 2013 Houston Spanish Workshop registration and FOUNDATION REPAIR Jacinto College South cam- and Flamenco Festival brings tickets for the Esencia perfor- pus, and will feature chil- authentic Spanish art, dance, mance are available online at UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR dren’s workshops for the first music and culture to the www.hsffestival.com. time. Houston area. All workshops and perfor- HOUSE LEVELING “We are so pleased to Last year, the festival mances will be held in the make the Spanish and fla- received honors and support Marie Spence Flickinger Fine menco arts accessible to chil- from Humanities Texas, the Arts Center, located at the San Allied Foundations dren in our community state affiliate of the National Jacinto College South campus through HSFF Flamenco for Endowment for the Human- at 13735 Beamer Road. Kids/Teens and the introduc- ities, and the Gulf Coast For more information, visit 281-479-5247 tory dance and percussion Intercollegiate Consortium. This arts.sanjac.edu, www.hsffesti workshops which are new to year’s festival is funded in part val.com, or email info@hsf FREE ESTIMATES this year’s celebration,” said by an award from the National festival.com. Irma La Paloma, co-founder Endowment for the Arts. and director of HSFF. “Spain In addition to Flamenco for is present in Texas’ history Kids and Teens on May 22, the and culture, yet many children festival will feature two chil- do not have the opportunity to dren’s workshops in percus- experience and identify these sion and dance. arts which are part of their The children’s percussion heritage. workshop is de-signed for chil- It is amazing to see the dren ages 7 and older, and will WWE’REE’RE SSTILLTILL THETHE SAMESAME GREATGREAT CCAFEAFE & BBAKERYAKERY kids’ enthusiasm as they join focus on flamenco rhythm and H-Town Cookers placed first in Ribs. Standing left children Freddy Jr. and Gavin), Paul Rodriguez, in singing, playing, and danc- coordination with the cajón to right are Robert Garcia Jr., John Layton, Lou Robert “BBB” Garcia, Alice Rodriguez, Jessica ing! It’s a positive, interactive (box drum). 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WWee hhaveave tthehe ssameame ggreatreat sserviceervice - WWee aarere aatt tthehe ssameame llocationocation This year’s highlight per- CONGRATULATIONS ADRIANNA formance, Esencia, will fea- SVFD cooks up success ture the world-renowned flamenco artists of La Tania VVISITISIT USUS OROR CALLCALL USUS FORFOR ALLALL Adrianna Medina Baile Flamenco. was presented her The 2013 Houston Spanish YYOUROUR CATERINGCATERING NEEDSNEEDS and Flamenco Festival opens University Ring Wednesday, May 22, with at the Sam Houston State Flamenco for Kids and Teens. 14020 Galveston Road, Suite 180 5968 Fairmont Parkway, Suite F University Ring Ceremony Workshops begin on Thursday, Webster, Texas 77598 Pasadena, Texas 77505 on April 4, 2013, May 23, and are free to all San 281-218-6744 281-487-1400 Jac students, faculty, and staff. by the University President, The culminating performance, Catering - 713-412-8807 Catering - 281-979-6846 Dana L. Gibson. Esencia, will be held on Friday, She graduated on May 11, 2013, May 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the wwww.savannahcafeandbakery.comww.savannahcafeandbakery.com with a Bachelor of Science Degree Proscenium Theatre with a free in Criminal Justice & Criminology. Adrianna is a 2009 graduate of J. Frank Dobie High School. She is the daughter of John & Charlotte Medina who reside in the Kirkmont Subdivision and sister to Amanda Medina. CLEAR BROOK The 17th annual South Belt Spectacular Cookoff was a huge success, with NNOWOW a record number of teams and attendees. The event was organized by the Southeast Volunteer Fire Department. SVFD members shown above are, left to right, Joe Zepeda, Robert Shanahan, Robert Zolan, David RREHABILITATIONEHABILITATION & HHEALTHCAREEALTHCARE CCENTERENTER Knickerbocker, Jerry Terrell, Chuck Tylka, Sherri Golightly, Nicholas Cross ing OOPENPEN Layton and Bobby Host. 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It was just a suffered two injuries last second nondistrict game, and made my way back out Raygen Smith gave the Maygen Smith, mean- state meet, taking seventh the day of the meet. inside that stadium, I could dream come true to be able summer that hampered his seeing his football career there,” Gay said. huge crowd a glimpse of while, could become one place in the shot put with a “I had just such an amaz- feel the energy of the huge to experience that. It’s what chances at both the USA end. “I didn’t know if I’d be what is already the makings of the area’s top sprinters best throw of 53 feet 11 3/4 ing experience out there,” crowd and just was able to you put in all the hard work Track and Field and Ama- “I’m still fearful of my able to get back out there in of a bright future. heading into 2014 and be- inches. Gay said of his trip to the take it all in. My family and for.” teur Athletic Association knee giving out while I’m time and healthy enough to The Wolverines’ Julian yond after advancing to Although it surely would infi eld of Mike A. Myers friends were there, and you For Gay, the trip to national meets. competing, but I just fol- compete.” Gay, a shot put competitor regionals in the 100-meter, have been nice for the se- Stadium, home fi eld of the could hear the cheers all state was the completion Healed from those, he lowed the lead of our trainer Continued on Page 6B on the boys’ side, lived out 200-meter and 400-meter nior to medal in his fi nal University of Texas football around you not only for our of a hard-fought battle to suffered a second knee in- a lifelong dream. trifecta. high school meet, nothing team. event but the others going get back on the fi eld. He jury during Clear Brook’s At left, Lady Wolverines’ sophomore hurdler Ray- Both athletes did it on gen Smith gives her supporters a thumbs up after the biggest stage of all, the winning a bronze medal in the 300-meter hurdles University Interscholastic at the state track and fi eld meet May 11. Spring’s League State Track and Alaysh’A Johnson won the event in a time of 41.24 Field Championships May seconds, while Smith’s third-place time was 42.92. 11 at the University of Tex- Photos by Anita Porche Garcia as at Austin. Smith, a sophomore who along with twin sister JFD alumnae hoops May 17 Maygen and others give The Dobie girls’ basket- for the basketball program. the Clear Brook girls’ track ball program will host its All monies raised will go and fi eld program plenty of second annual alumnae bas- toward new equipment and hope going forward, made ketball game Friday, May apparel. sure she didn’t go home 17, at the school’s Scott E. The cost to play is $10, empty handed. Talton Court. and each player will receive Finishing strong at Varsity girls’ assistant a T-shirt. The community the wire in the Class 5A coach and former Lady is welcome to attend and 300-meter hurdles, Smith Longhorn player Alex Bow- enjoy a night of basketball managed to snag third place man is hosting the event for action mixed with plenty of and a bronze medal while the second straight offsea- fun. Admission at the door going against a talented son. is $3. Children under 10 fi eld. The event is a fundraiser will be admitted free. Spring High School’s Alaysh’A Johnson, who won the state championship SBHLL sets fundraisers, in 2012 in a time of 41.83 seconds, repeated her title continues senior sign-up this time around at 41.24. The community may as- The restaurant will then do- Atascocita’s Ariel Jones sist the Sagemont Beverly nate 20 percent of food pur- was next at 41.56, while Hills Little League during chases to the league. Smith’s time of 42.92 gave a pair of fundraisers at area The SBHLL fundraising her a state medal and a trip restaurants this month. fl ier may be downloaded to the medalists’ stand. The Chick-fi l-A Pear- and printed at www.eteamz. Smith fi rst swept the Dis- land location (1512 Broad- com/sbhll. trict 24-5A 100-meter and way near Dixie Farm Road) Seniors register 300-meter hurdling events is sponsoring a Cookie The Sagemont-Beverly before winning the Region Counts program to benefi t Hills Little League will host III title in the 300-event. SBHLL now through Satur- registration for 13- through She was fourth at regionals day, May 18. 16-year-old players to com- in the 100-meter hurdles, Restaurant patrons must pete in the senior division. clocking in at 14.39, and fi rst mention they wish to The sign-up dates will be also competed at regionals participate in the Cookie held Thursday and Friday, Counts program prior to May 16 and 17, from 6 to 8 At right, Clear Brook the purchase of Chick-fi l-A p.m. and Saturday, May 18, senior shot putter Julian cookies. The restaurant will from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gay follows through on donate a portion of the total league facility at El Franco an attempt during the sales ticket to the league. Lee Park. University Interscholas- SBHLL has also teamed The fee is $150 cash or tic League’s Track and with the Gringo’s TexMex credit/debit card only per Field State Champion- Restaurant’s Fuqua location player. Those registering ships in Austin May 11. as part of Spirit Day Tues- must also bring a copy of Gay’s best throw of the day, May 21, from 11 a.m. their birth certifi cate and meet – 53 feet, 11 3/4 to 9 p.m. three proofs of residen- inches – placed him sev- Dine-in or take-out visi- cy. enth in the fi nal stand- tors must present the SB- For more information, ings. HLL fundraising fl ier to a direct email to sbhll@hot server or take-out associate. mail.com. Newsom bags four medals CLEAR BROOK REALTORS Lutheran South girls place second at TAPPS 4A state track The Lutheran South Field Championships in ning a regional title en route Newsom continued her ish Episcopal. place on fewer attempts, FULL SERVICE Academy girls’ squad Waco. to state. work in the 200-meter dash, During the remainder with Kelm winding up capped off a fabulous 2013 Midland Christian’s 98 Barbara Newsom paved where her time of 25.70 of the meet, the Lutheran eighth in the fi nal stand- season, fi nishing second team points were plenty to the way for Lutheran South, seconds trailed only Grape- South girls continued to ings. Real Estate at the Texas Association win the 4A division title. winning three individual vine Faith’s Emory Cason stockpile points with an eye In the discus, Ellie Wal- of Private and Parochial The Pioneers were next medals to go with another (25.17) en route to a silver on the team standings. lace’s throw of 88’7” was Schools State Track and with 63 points after win- in a sprint relay. medal for Newsom. The Pioneers’ 4x100- eighth-best, and girls’ pole Insurance Jasmin Freeborn parted In the fi eld event, New- meter relay squad, includ- vaulter Katlyn Nguyen state with medals in two som also stood out. At 17 ing Elizabeth Andress, Ev- made her way over the 8’0” “FULL SERVICE Makes Your relays as well as a bronze feet, 3 1/4 inches, Newsom erett, Maher and Elizabeth bar for eighth place. in the 400-meter dash, add- took second in the long Hart, placed fourth at 51.98. A time of 17.82 gave Investment EASIER” DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 ing greatly to the Lutheran jump. 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Add $1 for Trucks, Vans, $3 OFF* SUVs & Limos Five Star Realtor 2012-2013, 99 Not valid with any other offer $12 Value! 39 per vehicle Expires 6/15/13 Texas Monthly magazine Not valid with any other offer Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 16, 2013 Local sports news San Jac softball players earn all conference, regional honors Brook youth hoops camp Six San Jacinto College High School, and freshman triple, 33 RBIs and seven stolen bases. She was also record of 40-25, including Bridget Stein, pitcher Louis Riel, Canada); Carah Clear Brook varsity boys basketball head coach softball players were named utility player Sarah Rags- stolen bases. named the 2012-2013 San 18-6 in conference play. (Brenham High School); Nunez, catcher (St. Pius X Christian Thompson and his staff will host the 2013 National Junior College dale (West Orange-Stark Donaldson hit .345 with Jacinto College South Cam- Earlier this year, San Ja- Elizabeth Garcia, out- High School); Marti Del- Wolverines’ summer youth camp for boys and girls Athletic Association Re- High School) earned fi rst- 16 doubles, a triple, seven pus Student-Athlete of the cinto College softball head fi elder (Clear Springs High gado, utility (Goose Creek gion XIV South Conference team all-conference and home runs and 57 RBIs. Year. coach Kelly Saenz signed School); Kayla Deselle, Memorial High School); June 17-21 at the school. Youths entering kindergar- utility (Dickinson High and Mekaela Karst, catcher ten through fi fth grade as of the 2013-2014 school award winners. fi rst-team all-region honors. Ragsdale hit .414 this The San Jacinto Col- eight players for the 2014 Sophomore pitcher Keeler hit .381 with eight season behind 11 doubles, lege softball team fi nished season: Katy Potter, utility School); Brigitte Gavin, and utility (Sweeny High year will take part from 9 a.m. to noon, while those Brooke DuBois (Pearland home runs, 15 doubles, a four triples, 33 RBIs and 11 the season with an overall (New Caney High School); catcher (Manitoba/College School). entering the sixth through eighth grades will attend High School) was awarded from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost of the camp, which includes second-team all-conference instruction in all phases of the game, a basketball and honors. This season, Du- camp T-shirt, is $100 per youth. For more informa- Bois had a 2.45 earned run tion, call Thompson at 832-573-0739. average and collected 98 strikeouts. JFD spring FB festival May 28 A two-way standout, The Dobie football program and its booster club DuBois also hit .338 with 11 doubles, four home are planning an afternoon of fun Tuesday, May, 28, runs and 31 runs batted in. as spring workouts conclude with scrimmage games. DuBois has signed a letter Vendor booths will be available for $25 per space. of intent with the Univer- The activities will begin at 2:30 p.m. Junior varsity sity of Houston-Victoria to play is at 4 p.m., followed by the varsity game at continue her education and 5 p.m. Those wishing to take part may call Anna softball career this fall. Flores 281-221-5602 or Caron Cantu at 832-434- Freshman pitcher Karri 9770. Email may also be directed to dfboosterclub@ Smith (Alvin High School) gmail.com. Club members will be selling barbecue was also named to the all- plates for $5 each. conference second team. Smith had a 2.16 ERA, with Brook summer softball camp 104 strikeouts while hitting .308 during the season. Clear Brook High School varsity girls’ softball Outfi elder Courtney coach Shelly Bollin and her staff will host the 2013 Sams, a freshman outfi elder Lady Wolverines’ summer camp June 10-13 at Lady from Pearland High School, Wolverine Field. Youths age 6 through those enter- received fi rst-team all-con- ing the ninth-grade as of the 2013-2014 school year ference and second-team are eligible to attend. There will be an all-skills ses- all-region honors. sion in addition to one involving skills for pitchers, Sams also had a great catchers and slap hitters. The all-skills session will fi rst season with San Jacinto run from 9 a.m. to noon each day, and the pitcher/ College, hitting a team-best catcher/slap hitting session is June 10-12 from 1 to .443 with two doubles, a tri- 2:30 p.m. Cost of the all skills camp is $70 until May ple, 20 RBIs and 33 stolen 15 and $80 thereafter. Cost of the pitcher/catcher/ bases. slap hitting session is $40 until May 15 and $50 Freshmen infi elders Ra- thereafter. Participants should wear a T-shirt, shorts ven Keeler and Loren Don- From left, San Jacinto College softball players Karri Smith, Brooke DuBois, Sarah Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV honors for the 2013 season after and softball shoes and bring water, sunscreen, catch- aldson, both from Alvin Ragsdale, Courtney Sams, Raven Keeler and Loren Donaldson received National helping their team to second place in the South zone. Photo by Andrea Vasquez, SJC ing gear (if applicable), bat, glove, visor and batting helmet. For more information, including payment options, direct email to Bollin at [email protected]. Rising Star track performances heat up along youth schedule BHI sets summer speed camp The Rising Stars Track dash (1:27.75); Jesse Shel- run (2:55.5 for fi rst place), (15.2 for fourth place), for fi rst place), 800-meter 800-meter run (2:58.01); for second place); 400-me- The Beverly Hills Intermediate boys’ coaching Club, based in the South ton – 800-meter run (3:26), 400-meter dash (1:12.89 400-meter dash (1:11.30); run (2:54.63 for fi fth place); Luis Figueroa – 1,500-meter dash (1:00.68 for fourth Belt area, continued a suc- 100-meter dash (17.03). for second place); Elyssa Malcolm Heymach – Jasmine Peralta – 1,500-meter racewalk (9:27 for fi rst place); 200-meter dash staff will host the 2013 Speed Camp at the school cessful youth season with Mya Bell – 400-meter Barnes – 100-meter dash 800-meter run (2:58.2). ter racewalk (11:32); Mikey place). (26.88). during the summer break. Students age 8 to 15 are a great performance at the dash (1:23.39 for fourth (19.21), 800-meter run Christian Ross – Ramirez – 800-meter run Shelby Devereaux – Julia Heymach – eligible to take part in the weekly sessions (Monday Bay Area Road Warriors’ place); Chardel Terrell – (3:32.03), 400-meter dash 1,500-meter racewalk (1:19.72). 800-meter run (2:42.11 for 3,000-meter run (11:20 through Thursday) that will run from June 10 through invitational May 4. 800-meter run (3:19.92), (1:30.29). (10:22 for fi rst place), Midget results: sixth place); Sydney De- for fi rst place); Lawson July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a short break for The following is a review 400-meter dash (1:32.19). Josh Ross – 800-meter 800-meter run (3:14.86), Adarius Ward – 400-me- vereaux – 800-meter run Fortner – 200-meter dash the July 4 holiday. Students will receive instruction of the results from the Ris- Subbantam results: run (4:13.67), 400-meter 400-meter dash (1:26.27); ter dash (1:10.23); Cam- (2:38.34 for fourth place). (27.38), 400-meter dash in a variety of fi tness categories, including agility, ing Stars’ athletes: Kendall Brown – dash (1:48.27); Marcus ChristiAnne Ross – eron Devereaux – 800-me- Youth results: (1:03); Lindsey LaBrier directionality, muscle strength and endurance. The Primary results: 100-meter dash (16.94), Momie – 100-meter dash 1,500-meter racewalk ter run (2:28.32 for second Camille Singleton – – 800-meter run (2:40 for cost is $60 cash per student, which includes a T-shirt. Calil Reynard – 100-me- 400-meter dash (1:23.84), (17.33), 400-meter dash (10:19 for fi rst place), place); Clifford Moshay – 800-meter run (3:01 for third place); Maria Banue- Parents may register their students for the event now ter dash (22.51 for seventh 800-meter run (3:10.03 for (1:31.55), 800-meter run 800-meter run (3:08), 1,500-meter racewalk (9:00 third place); Coby Turner los LaBrier – 800-meter run through May 29 in the school’s front offi ce. place), 400-meter dash fi fth place); Kevin Taulton (3:34.89); Vincent Villa 400-meter dash (1:17.24). for fi rst place), 800-meter – 800-meter run (2:35.45); (2:43.99 for sixth place). (2:08.08); Cedric Barnes – – 100-meter dash (15.00 – 100-meter dash (21.00) Gabrielle Johnson – run (2:46.30). Jacoby Davis – 800-me- D’Vaughn Pennamon – SBYSC U11 girls’ select team 100-meter dash (18.82). for fi fth place), 800-meter Tanaeja Plattenburg – 400-meter dash (1:26.30), Kellin McGowan – ter run (2:48.41); Donovan 400-meter dash (55.81 for Cedric Jenkins Jr. – run (2:58.51 for fi fth place), 100-meter dash (18.89), 100-meter dash (17.7); Kel- 800-meter run (3:35), Johnson 100-meter hurdles fi rst place), 200-meter dash Coaches within the South Belt Youth Soccer Club 100-meter dash (16.5), 400-meter dash (1:15.75); 400-meter dash (1:28.11), by Williams – 100-meter 1,500-meter racewalk (9:01 (15.19 for third place); (22.94); Earl Newton – will host a tryout for girls’ players wanting to com- 800-meter run (4:11.89); Nathan Mena – 1,500-me- 800-meter run (4:13.95); dash (15.72), 800-meter run for second place): Ty’via Jeremy Davis – 100-meter 100-meter hurdles (18.74), pete on a U11 select team this fall. The two-day try- Davion Lyons – 800-meter ter racewalk (11:05 for Vincent Villa – 100-meter (2:45.86 for sixth place), Taulton – 100-meter dash hurdles (15.13 for second 800-meter run (2:20.80 for out will be held May 20-21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at run (3:31.45), 400-meter fi rst place), 800-meter run dash (22.4 for fourth place), 400-meter dash (1:12.12); (15.29), 800-meter run place). seventh place), 400-meter the league’s Field No. 8 at El Franco Lee Park. In or- dash (1:35.70); Dominic (3:42.46). 800-meter run (3:19.92), Zaire Walker – 800-me- (3:15.44 for sixth place), Intermediate results: dash (1:00.11). der to be eligible to compete, players must have been Johnson – 100-meter dash Camryn Dickson – 400-meter run (1:54.46). ter run (2:40.53 for fourth 400-meter dash (55.60). Caleb Devereaux – The Rising Stars track born between August 1, 2002, and July 31, 2003. For (16.06 for third place). 100-meter dash (14.91 for Bantam results: place). Subyouth results: 800-meter dash (2:09.71 and fi eld athletes are still more information, call coach Mark Embrey at 832- Elijah Jackson – 100-me- fi rst place), 400-meter dash Jailey Shelton – 800-me- Submidget results: Alana Moshay – for fi rst place), 400-meter vying to qualify for area, 757-6139 or direct email to mark_embrey1@yahoo. ter dash (17.03), 800-meter (1:13.71 for fourth place); ter run (2:50.42 for second Amari Singleton – 1,500-meter racewalk dash (55.30); Dionte Smith regional and state berths as com. run (3:25.98), 400-meter JaNyla Tucker – 800-meter place), 100-meter dash 1,500-meter racewalk (9:52 (10:05 for second place), – 800-meter run (2:32.50 the season continues. Texas Invitational Golf Classic At left, Dobie High Dobie faculty/staff/student tennis May 21 School tennis coach The second annual Texas Invitational Golf Clas- Manuel Moreno Jr. sic will be held Tuesday, June 11, at Timber Creek The Dobie High School 2) Loan Peabody/Kevin an Williams 25) Denice Smajstrla/Mi- and his players will Golf Club, across from Clear Brook High School, in tennis program, including Nguyen 14) Jennifer Haynes/Tony chael Duron host the 14th annual Friendswood. The event, which raises funds for the coach Manuel Moreno Jr, 3) Ferdinand LaBua/Ivette Ly 26) Carey Sink/Triny Tran faculty/staff/student is set to host the 14th an- Pasadena and Deer Park education foundations, will Alba 15) Angela Garza/Cuong 27) Chad Barrett/Tiany tennis tournament at nual Post TAKS/STAAR/ the school May 21. The start at 8 a.m. and will include a hamburger lunch 4) Bobby Blackwell/Al- Nguyen Esquivel following play. A $500 foursome fee includes tee AP (testing) Faculty/Staff- event had just seven exa Nguyen 16) coach Ronnie Thom- 28) Sam Flippin/Jenny Le mulligans and Monster Drive contest entry. Other Student Tennis Tournament teams in action dur- fees include $400 for a foursome (golf only) and The event will be held 5) Tonie Noise/Carlos as/Vanessa Vu 29) Norman McIntyre/ ing the fi rst season but $100 for individual players. There are also sponsor- Tuesday, May 21, starting Castillo 17) Jody Janis/Trang Bui Lada Heng now has grown to 36. at 3 p.m. ship opportunities available. For more information, 6) coach Mike Van Essen/ 18) coach Donna Branch/ 30) Larry Davis/Julie This year’s event will Moreno came up with be highlighted by an call Jack Bailey at 713-906-2585 or Bob Ellis at 832- the event to connect with Kim Dinh Phillip Nguyen Nguyen 367-4246. appearance by KHOU Teacher Appreciation Week 7) Bob Daugherty/Aimee 19) Franklin Moses/Chita 31) Shelby Collier/Flavio Channel 11 meteorolo- as a way for the students Perez Johnson (Channel 11 me- Castillo gist Chita Johnson, South Belt Horns fundraiser to say “thank you” to the 8) coach Evelyn Torres/ teorologist) 32) Stephanie McKinney/ who will pair with Do- The South Belt Horns 12-under select baseball school staff. Christian Avitia 20) Eula Comfort/Kyle Phu Nguyen bie Principal Franklin team will host its third annual golf tournament Sat- Since its inception, the 9) Linda Puckett/Rene Es- Gee 33) Camille Lajaunie/Ru- Moses in the event. The event has grown from sev- urday, May 18 at Country Place Golf Club, 3123 cobar 21) Jason Roth/Betram ben Vargas community is invited to Flower Field in Pearland. The action will start at 8 en to 36 teams. This year, attend the action, which KHOU Channel 11 meteor- 10) Scott Buckheit/The- Nguyen 34) Dendy Farrar/Austin will begin at 3 p.m. a.m. The team is planning to attend the United States ologist Chita Johnson will resa Tran 22) coach Bradley Nguy- Tran Specialty Sports Association’s Open Nationals July Photo by John Bechtle compete. 11) Teresa Medrano/ en/Osaka Heng 35) coach Stephen Cross/ 8-15 in Destin, Fla., and will use funds from the tour- The following are the en- nament to help support expenses associated with the Thanh Tran 23) Valdemir Tamez/An- Hai Ho tries and their doubles part- 12) Erin Thompson/John drea Tran 36) coach Carmela Swin- trip. The fee is $60 per player, and the team is also ners: Le 24) Rayanne Gillespie/ nen/Keith Pham seeking hole and event sponsors. For more informa- 1) coach Yvette Giron/ 13) Tammy Williams/Bri- Levi Marshall tion, call Mario Rodriguez at 832-731-1841 or Jesus Dylan Nguyen Arenas at 832-338-9680. Club soccer players sought Dobie’s Munoz elects to join Hill College women’s volleyball program Local club soccer offi cials are seeking boys’ players for both a U15 and U12 team in the South Belt Dobie senior volleyball area. The U15 Club USA tryout is for action in the player Selena Munoz State Classic League, while the U12 Hurricanes FC (seated) will continue team will compete in the Eastern District Division her education and playing career at Hill Col- One League. U15 players must be no older than 14 lege in Hillsboro, Texas, prior to August 1, 2013. U12 players must be no after signing a letter of older than 11 prior to August 1, 2013. There is no intent. Those with her training fee. Only serious, committed players will be at the signing included, considered. Call trainer/coach Jerry Garcia at 832- left to right, Tiffany 875-0111 for more details. Bowyer (Dobie volleyball assistant coach), Brook boys’, girls’ soccer camp Donna Branch (Dobie Clear Brook varsity boys’ soccer head coach assistant principal), Chris Stromeyer and Lady Wolverines’ varsity soc- Henry Munoz (grand- father), Debbie Munoz cer coach Jeff Brewer will team up to host the 2013 (grandmother), Marisa Clear Brook High School Summer Soccer Camp at Hartley (mother), Wade the school June 10-13. Boys and girls entering the Hartley (stepfather) fi fth through ninth grades as of the 2013-2014 school and Joe Sabatell (Dobie year are eligible to take part in the camp. The entry varsity volleyball head fee is $50 per student, which includes a camp T-shirt coach). Last season, Hill and camp instruction from 8 to 10 a.m. each day. fi nished 20-12 in the Participants should wear practice clothes and cleats regular season before and also bring water and shinguards. For more infor- playing in the Region V mation, call Stromeyer at 832-457-5181 or Brewer at North division tourna- 713-822-9107. ment. Hill’s top competition within the region Brook girls’ volleyball camp is Blinn College. Photo by John Bechtle Clear Brook varsity girls’ volleyball coach Mer- edith Thompson and her staff will host the Lady Wolverines’ summer camp July 29 through Aug. 1. Students entering the fourth through ninth grades are eligible to attend. Direct email to cbvball@yahoo. com for more information. Thursday, May 16, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Varsity Girls’ Soccer MVP Escobar leads Dobie girls’ all-district soccer picks All-District 22-5A Selections Most Valuable Player Mariah Escobar, Dobie, Soph. Offensive Players/ Year Christina Collins, Pearland, Sr. Emily Torres, Alvin, Jr. Defensive Player/Year Jia LeBlanc, Pearland, Sr. Goalkeeper/Year Erin Webster, Alvin, Fr. Newcomer/Year Megan Gil, Alvin, Fr. Coach of the Year The starter in goal for each of her four seasons, Jackie A standout player a season ago, Dobie’s Malyn Nunez Bryan McDonald, Dobie Baade had a terrifi c career while helping her team to came up big once again during this, her sophomore the playoffs. This season, she was a 22-5A fi rst team season. Nunez was one of six of the team’s fi rst team pick. selections within 22-5A. First Team – Dobie Dobie High School sophomore Mariah Escobar (16) led the way as the Lady Long- horns grabbed a share of their fi rst league title since the 1994-95 season. For her Brittany Hernandez, Sr. effort, Escobar was named the Most Valuable Player in District 22-5A. Jackie Baade, Sr. Alyssa Williams, Jr. At left, Erica Romero was another member of the Erica Romero, Soph. Lady Longhorns’ great sophomore class that helped the school win a share of the district title. Romero was named the District 22-5A fi rst team after her Malyn Nunez, Soph. breakout season.

Deanna Martinez, Soph. At right, Deanna Martinez (7) made a smooth transition to the varsity level this season and made a big enough impression to be named a fi rst team selection First Team – Pearland in the league. Megan Gibson, Jr. Christina Collins, Sr. Jia LeBlanc, Sr. Heather Valentine, Sr. Photos by Victoria Alaniz, Jr. Gary Williams Kristi Freund, Jr. First Team – Memorial Amanda Avalos, Soph. Abby Farias, Soph. Niurka Tamayo, Jr. Itzel Guajardo, Sr. Second team picks – Dobie First Team – Alvin Monica Ploucha, Soph. Jaime Chapman, Sr. Summer Naser, Fr. Sharon SanMiguel, Sr. Keely Hayden, Soph. Kayla Dokhani, Jr Rebecca Rodriguez, Fr. Maggie Silva, Sr. First Team – Manvel Kara-Anne Snyder, Soph. Janet Victoria, Jr. Paulina Sumners, Jr. First Team – Pasadena Paola Ozuna, Jr. Linda Quiroz, Sr. First Team – Rayburn Xanthe Sanchez, Jr. First Team – S. Houston Dobie’s Bryan McDonald was named the 22-5A Coach One of just four seniors in the starting lineup, Brittany Hernandez A third-year starter, Alyssa Williams operated in a dual role as both of the Year after guiding his team to a portion of the gave Dobie both great play and the leadership needed to claim a por- a scorer and a distributor during the season. Her solid play landed Pricila Gonzalez, Sr. league championship in his fi rst season. tion of the 22-5A title en route to a fi rst team 22-5A berth. Williams a spot on the 22-5A fi rst team. CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 16 10 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at First features a BBQ dinner, Mexican food, arts and crafts, trash 7 a.m. Interfaith Care Partners – Interfaith Care Partners minis- United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, and treasure, entertainment, kiddie land, bingo, a raffle with a AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through try has been established at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. $2,500 first prize, four $500 gift cards, a 42” TV, and more. The Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Church, 10727 Hartsook Street in Houston, near Almeda 9 a.m. trash and treasure is considered one of Southeast Houston’s 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call Mall. The gathering is for persons with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – largest garage sales, and it will open on May 4. Proceeds from 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Parkinson’s, strokes and similar disabilities and their caretak- Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or the bazaar will support the parish’s outreach programs and Noon ers is provided on the third Friday of each month from 10 addicts. Saturday at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, operations. Admission is free. Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The gathering consists of a continental-type Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487- 2 p.m. noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. breakfast, arts and crafts, exercises, entertainment, a sing- 8787, or just drop in. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a-long, devotional break, lunch, and ends with a bingo game. 11 a.m. one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and a complete list of services offered. Those who have a family member or know of someone with Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For persons Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church THINK 5:30 p.m. these challenges are welcome to attend. For additional infor- whose lives are affected by someone who is addicted. Each Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more information, call Texas German Society, South Belt (Southeast) Chapter – A mation, call the church office at 713-946-5768; Claudia Rojas, Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 281-487-8787. MONEY social group interested in the culture, music, heritage and lan- Interfaith Care Partners, at 713-682-5995; or visit the website Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. 5:30 p.m. THINK guage of the immigrants in early German settlements in Texas. at interfaithcarepartners.org. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program meets Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 Noon 6 p.m. every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the THE p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster Educational Building at Life Church in Houston at 9900 CLASSIFIEDS 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are welcome. Call 281-481- The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Street Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for more information or to 1238 for more information. Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina RSVP for child care. buy... 6:30 p.m. 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for people who Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 6:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more informa- 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – For persons who are trying to you’ll save 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont tion, call 281-286-1431. Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Saturdays overcome drug addiction. Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at First United Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or 6 p.m. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial Hermann Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell money! just drop in. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main St., Suite 2, Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. sell... 8:30 p.m. Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just north of Broadway). Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. at First United The group’s primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont you’ll are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room overeating and to carry the message of recovery to those who Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. still suffer. Call 713 865-1611 for information, or just drop in. just drop in. make 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 19 8 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 17 Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- money! 7 a.m. 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont St. Frances Cabrini – 39th annual bazaar will be held, ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281-487-8787, or Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the church grounds at Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Call Today Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, just drop in. 10727 Hartsook Street (near the intersection of South Shaver Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call SATURDAY, MAY 18 and the Gulf Freeway and intersects the Gulf Freeway north 281-481-5656 281-487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 7:30 a.m. bound feeder between S. Shaver and Edgebrook). The bazaar Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 16, 2013 REAL ESTATE LEADER READERS 25 Words - $8 • Business: 25 Words - $10 • 3 Weeks - $27 • 3 Weeks - $22

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Ms. Janetʻs Children of the Continued from Page 3B 6:30 p.m. Medical Asst. & Biller Need Help MONDAY, MAY 20 Breast Cancer Support Group – Meets the third Tuesday of Future Childcare and Learning 9 a.m. every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Clear Lake for Medical Office at MHSE Around Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech Regional Breast Diagnostic Center, 200 Medical Center Blvd., Center is therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Suite 106, in Webster. For more information call 281-526-6840. E-clinicals experience required. Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www. Pearland Area Republican’s Club – meets the third Tuesday NOW HIRING! The hapsonline.org for a complete list of services offered. of the month at the Pearland Church of Christ Annex, 2217 N. Good benefits. 10 a.m. Grand Blvd. in Pearland. For more information, call 281-485- #1 Hughes - 11590 Hughes Rd. Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature Study. 4140 or 281-485-1431. Ofﬁ ce? In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Street, Deer 7 p.m. Fax resume to: 281-484-2376 Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of church. Call 409 Positive Interaction Program – meets the third Tuesday 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. of each month at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Southeast • Assistant Director • All Positions 10:30 a.m. Hospital, 11800 Astoria, in the staff meeting room 1st floor. 281-990-8351 Let the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together – SALT holds Bring a friend or neighbor and work together to make PIP the #3 League City - 3007 Invincible Dr. monthly meetings at 10:30 a.m. at Madison Jobe Senior best in the city. PIP consists of police and citizens working Leader Citizens Center, 1700 East Thomas St. in Pasadena, on the together to help make neighborhoods safer. For more informa- 281-538-5310 third Monday of each month except December. The meetings tion, call Officer Richard Buitron at 281-218-3900. • CCOOKOOK • Floater teach seniors how to avoid identity theft, scams, fraud, etc. Bay Area Turning Point Crisis Intervention Center – Weekly advertise Police officers and sheriffs are normally in attendance. There sexual assault support group offers a confidential self-help is no charge to attend, and refreshments are served. Meetings support group for victim/survivors of rape and sexual abuse. To NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – WILL TRAIN your job start on time and last one hour or less. For more information, attend or for more information, call 281-286-2525. LAWN & call the center at 713-477-0175. 8 p.m. –– Please Apply in Person –– openings! 11:30 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 are held Tuesday and Sunday from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, GARDEN 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall 2217 Theta Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. General Help Wanted: Just bring in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 drop in. 7 a.m. MECHANIC / ELECTRICIAN your ads 6 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Repair welding equipment, HS diploma, drug test, Scrabble Club #511 – Meets every Monday at IHOP at 11222 Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, clean driving record, $15 hr. to our Fuqua at 6 p.m. Come and improve crossword game playing 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Conference Room. Call YARD SAND skills. 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District D Council-mem- Delgado is excited and ber Wanda Adams and looking forward to the friends will benefi t pro- event. grams at Sagemont Park, “Even though it’s a located at 11507 Hughes competition, Council- Road. member Adams and I are All proceeds, including in unison,” she said. money from concessions “Our goal is to raise sold, go to the after-school money for the park so that and senior citizen activi- students attending Sage- ties programs. mont Park can have a “As elected leaders, it is great summer.” our responsibility to look For additional infor- for ways to step up our mation on the event or to role to raise money for lo- volunteer for the event, cal programs in the Sage- call Reisha Beaty at 832- mont Park community,” 393-3001 or direct email says Adams. to her at reishabeaty@ The volleyball action, houstontx.gov. Brook pair at state track Continued from Page 1B seasons on the Dartmouth The state track and fi eld College football team, Gay meet now out of the way, is set to graduate June 9 Gay will set his sights on with a degree in economics. high school graduation. Meanwhile, Julian Gay Interestingly enough, he will graduate from Clear and his older brother, Miles, Brook June 9. He is plan- will graduate on the same ning to attend Texas State day in different parts of the University, where he will country. study international busi- The Lutheran South Academy high school varsity girls’ track and fi eld team placed row) Lauren Plante, Barbara Newsom, Jasmine Freeborn, (back row) coach Stephen Miles Gay, a 2009 Clear ness. second overall at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools state champion- Robbins, coach Jason Bangert, Morgan Parker, Katlyn Nguyen, Ellie Wallace, Elizabeth Brook High School gradu- Parents Monica and Reg- ships at Baylor University in Waco in the 4A division. Senior Barbara Newsom added Hart, Elizabeth Andress, Emily Dedmon, Jacqueline Maher, Abigail Hancock, Abigail ate, was also a track and inald Gay will have plenty four medals to her fi ve from the 2012 state meet. Senior Jasmin Freeborn also collected Hart, coach Gary Himmler, coach Gene Benson and coach Rachelle Robbins. See refi eld and football player at to celebrate that day. three medals at this year’s meet. Members of the Pioneers’ team are, left to right, (front lated story on Page 1B. Clear Brook. After three Nguyen, Army softball makes NCAA tournament stop in Austin Former Dobie High (83), runs scored (47) and has set the Army record for a season will end or your Army squad, now 35-24 May 17, at 6 p.m. ble-elimination event will pitcher Bailey Watts. She The Tomball High School star Amanda Nguy- stolen bases, having swiped runs scored in a season for time in the game is going overall on the season and The University of Hous- advance to the NCAA Su- knows nothing is impos- School graduate Reynolds, en is headed back home – or 40 bases on 44 tries. the third time, crossing the to come to an end. Here on a relative newcomer to the ton and the University of per Regional level. sible, including winning the a senior, is now Army’s ca- close enough – as she leads Along the way, Nguyen plate 47 times this season. this team, we are all play- NCAA tournament. South Carolina round out Nguyen understands the tournament in Austin. reer leader in runs batted the Army women’s softball has placed her name promi- “It’s a nice feeling to be ing for the love of the game. The Black Knights will the four-team Austin Re- task at hand. But she’s also Nguyen’s teammate in with 135. Her 307 total team into action at the Aus- nently in the Patriot League in the record books, and I’m That’s what makes all of face host Texas, the nation’s gional fi eld and will meet in played high school soft- Alex Reynolds will also be bases is third-best in Army tin Regional May 17-19 at and Army women’s softball really at a loss for words for this so special right now.” No. 4 overall seed, in the the tournament opener at 3 ball against current Texas enjoying a homecoming team history. Two other the University of Texas. record books. what that means and will Things won’t be easy Austin Regional opener. p.m. pitcher Blair Luna as well of sorts as the Army team Army players have high Army earned its NCAA Nguyen’s 40 stolen bases mean later in life,” Nguyen from here on out for the That game is set for Friday, The winner of the dou- as University of Houston makes its way to Austin. school ties in Texas. Tournament berth by knock- are a Patriot League single- said. ing out top-seeded Lehigh season record, and her 86 “But to me, numbers re- in the Patriot League Tour- career steals are both Patriot ally are just numbers. My nament. League and Army career re- dad gets caught up in all of Staving off elimination, cords. Her 83 hits are also the statistics, numbers and Army fi rst defeated Lehigh single-season PL and Army records. I just play the game 4-0 in the fi nal round and records. at bat by at bat. then came back to bounce Want more? Nguyen “You never know when Lehigh again, 5-0, to win the tournament for the fi rst time in 11 years. Pitcher Morgan Lashley was the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after shut- ting out Lehigh in the back- to-back wins. Nguyen and two of her teammates were also named to the Patriot League’s all- tournament team. As a bonus for Nguyen and her family, Army drew a spot in the Austin Region- al. For the fi rst time since her high school career end- ed in 2010, Nguyen will be able to play in front of various aunts, uncles and grandparents while in Aus- tin. “It’s so surreal,” Nguy- en said. “It was a 1 in 16 chance to end up in Austin, and we are headed there.” For her part, Nguyen will change nothing. Her role is to get on base, create havoc on the base paths with her speed and score runs. Doing her part In each of her three seasons, Nguyen has done nothing but impress on the fi eld. An infi elder at Dobie, Nguyen has made a suc- cessful transition to left fi eld. But she’s done most of her damage as the team’s lead-off hitter, aka rally starter. An all-league fi rst team Heading into play at the Austin Regional, Army selection for the third junior outfi elder Amanda Nguyen leads the Black straight regular season, Knights with a .382 batting average and also leads Nguyen leads Army in bat- the team in hits with 83 and stolen bases with 40. ting average (.382), hits Submitted photo

Getting on base and later scoring runs is simply what Amanda Nguyen (left) does best. The Dobie High School graduate, now a junior on the Army women’s softball team, has scored 47 runs this season to set a school record for the third straight season. Nguyen has also made her way into the Patriot League and Army team record books in several other categories. She and her Army teammates have now made their way to Texas, where they will open the Austin Regional Friday, May 17 against the University of Texas. Army (35-24) is the Patriot League postseason tournament champion.