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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, May 18, 2017 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 42, No. 16 Gulf Freeway to close There will be a total closure of the north- bound main lanes of the Gulf Freeway from Dobie ninth-grade center opening postponed FM-518 to El Dorado Boulevard from 9 p.m Friday, May 19, to 5 a.m. Monday, May 22. The opening of the new Dobie ninth-grade the new campus to January 2018.” In the fall of 2014, Dobie was named one of mary campus to approximately 3,100-3,200 stu- All traffi c will be diverted to the northbound center has been postponed until early 2018, ac- To be located at the southeast corner of Fuqua the 100 largest high schools in America. With a dents, with a capacity for enrollment at the ninth- frontage roads. cording to Pasadena Independent School District and Monroe, the campus was approved by voters reported 3,452 students, Dobie ranked No. 88 on grade center of 1,000-1,100 students. At least one northbound and one south- offi cials. in November 2014 as part of a $175 million bond the list. The facility will house only fi rst year bound main lane and frontage road lane on the Originally scheduled to open in August 2017 package. According to PISD officials, however, Dobie’s ninth-graders. Students will have the same aca- Gulf Freeway from FM-528/NASA Road 1 to for the 2017-2018 school year, the campus is The new facility is needed to alleviate over- enrollment at the beginning of the 2014-2015 demic and extracurricular opportunities as stu- Fuqua will be closed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 now expected to open in January 2018. crowding at the area school, as Dobie has been at school year was actually 3,708 students (1,005 dents on the main campus. p.m. and nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through School offi cials sent a letter to parents notify- its maximum capacity for more than a decade. freshmen, 994 sophomores, 887 juniors and 822 School offi cials are confi dent the postpone- Thursday, June 1. ing them of the delay. When the new Blackhawk campus was con- seniors). Using this figure, the school would ment is in the students’ best interest. The closures are associated with an ongo- “The building will be fi rst class, state of the structed as part of a 2000 bond issue, it was de- have been ranked No. 56 on the list. “We certainly understand that this is not ideal, ing construction project to widen the freeway art and beautiful,” said Dobie Principal Franklin signed to accommodate 3,000 students. A subse- By 2018-2019, enrollment at Dobie is expect- but be assured that we will still be able to keep from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and Moses and Dobie Ninth-Grade Campus Princi- quent bond issue in 2004 increased student ca- ed to reach 4,200. PISD offi cials expect the pro- our three promises to each incoming freshman the frontage roads from two to three lanes in pal Mike Van Essen in the joint letter. “Construc- pacity by 525, bringing the total to 3,525. posed campus to reduce enrollment at the pri- Continued on Page 2A each direction. tion crews have been working diligently the past Campus enrollment, however, topped 4,000 14 months. We want to make sure that all parts of students at the beginning of the 2015-2016 Beamer closure planned this campus are in pristine condition and ready to school year. HPD officer charged with DWI be utilized for your student’s arrival. Factors out Last school year, the campus had 14 portable Beamer Road will be completely closed at of our control, such as weather conditions and buildings, including 12 double-classroom build- Beltway 8 from the evening of Friday, May 19, other circumstances have delayed the opening of ings and two quad-classroom buildings. after annual South Belt cook-off to the evening of Saturday, May 20. This will be a full closure of the northbound A Houston police offi cer has been relieved the scene. Ayala reportedly admitted to drinking and southbound lanes of Beamer under the of duty after being charged with driving while four beers and two shots of whiskey between 8 beltway. Both U-turn lanes will also be closed. Ellington holds groundbreaking intoxicated after leaving the annual South Belt and 11:30 p.m. and agreed to take a blood test. Alternate routes include Sabo Road and Spectacular Cook-off on Saturday, April 29. Ayala joined the force in 2013 and works in Blackhawk. Offi cer Jose Ayala was offi cially charged on the Southeast Patrol. He will remain off duty un- The measure is to ensure driver safety, as Tuesday, May 10, after blood test results deter- til the case is resolved. work on the beltway overpass is expected to mined he had a blood alcohol level of 0.082. He The charge comes just four days after another cause debris to fall onto the Beamer thorough- had initially been detained for suspicion of drunk Houston police offi cer was charged with DWI. fare below. driving. In that incident, Offi cer Ronald Gilbert, 27, According to police, Ayala left the cook-off in was found passed out in his patrol vehicle while CBM holds annual sale a white Corvette shortly after midnight and was on duty in the 15400 block of Galveston Road in Clear Brook Meadows will hold its annual stopped by Precinct 2 deputies after he was wit- the Clear Lake area around 12:30 a.m. on Satur- spring garage sale on Sunday, May 21. Each nessed driving recklessly, almost hitting an offi - day, May 6. participant will hold his or her own sale. cer who was directing traffi c. A fi ve-year veteran of the department, Gilbert Once detained, Ayala identifi ed himself as an was also relieved of his duty until the case is re- LSA holds summer camps HPD offi cer, and Houston police were called to solved. Registration is open for summer camps at Lu- theran South Academy. Camps are available for art, baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, CCISD Robonauts create a Ruckus book creator, football, forensic science, Lunch Bunch, physical education, Pioneer Power Camp, photography, Pride Camp, scuba, soccer, tennis and volleyball. For students interested in weights, strength and agility, Pride Camps are available for stu- dents entering grades 6-8 and 9-12 in the fall. The Pioneer Power camp is for students entering grades 9-12 and is great for students in football, boys soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. Camp length varies depending on the camp. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at Ellington Airport for the facility’s new Go to www.lutheransouth.org for more de- state-of-the-art air traffi c control tower. The $12.4 million project will replace the airport’s tails and camp registration. existing tower, which suffered structural damage in 2008 during Hurricane Ike. Shown above at the event are, left to right, Keith Graf, director of Aerospace and Aviation, Offi ce of the Governor of Texas; Bob Mitchell, president, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; JFD cheer holds car wash Dave Martin, District E City Council Member, City of Houston; Mario C. Diaz, director of Avi- Dobie cheerleaders will hold a car wash ation, City of Houston; and Arturo Machuca, general manager, Ellington Airport and Houston Saturday, May 20, at Snowie’s, at Beamer and Spaceport. (See related story on Page 4A.) Photo submitted Scarsdale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5. Beltway 8 closures set Both the Blackhawk exit and Monroe en- Chamber honors top-10 graduates trance on Beltway 8 will be closed through Sat- Community leaders and elected offi cials gath- where the luncheon was held and applying for urday, July 8. The closures are associated with ered Tuesday, May 16, at a luncheon hosted by a job while still in high school. He was forced widening Beltway 8 from Beamer to Highway the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce to look elsewhere, however, when he was told 288 from two to four lanes in each direction. to honor the top-10 2017 graduates from Do- he would have to purchase three white shirts – Students from the Clear Creek Independent School District’s robotics team, The Ro- bie High School, Lutheran South Academy and something he could not afford at the time. bonauts, recently placed second in the world at a competition held at Minute Maid Park. Brook cheer holds clinic Clear Horizons High School. Phan told the students that life will not be For its entry, the team designed a shooting robot named Ruckus. Shown above at the event The Clear Brook High School cheerleaders Dr. Victor Van Phan, an orthopedic surgeon without its challenges. with Ruckus are, left to right, Coach Justin Ridley, Reed Blanchard (Clear Lake), Ryan will hold a spring cheer clinic Saturday, May from Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, “You will fail,” Phan said. “Your parents hav- Stockton (Clear Springs), Ethan Reed (Clear Springs) and Brennan Butcher (Clear Brook). 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the school gym- once again served as the featured speaker at the en’t taught you that. Whether in college or your Photo submitted nasium. Houston Texans Cheerleader Natalie event. career, you will fail. It’s what you do during that will make a special appearance. The clinic is Phan, a 1988 Dobie graduate, stressed to the failure that defi nes who you are. Failure is not a open to ages 4 through high school. Cost is esteemed students the need for a strong work weakness.” CCISD robotics place 2nd in world $50 and includes lunch and a shirt. To register, ethic. Having lost both of his parents by the age Phan further reminded the students of their visit www.clearbrookcheer.com. of 14, Phan said he grew up always having to own mortality. Students from the Clear Creek Independent ergy HEROs, Houston. This “alliance” then went work two to three jobs to survive. “You will die,” Phan said, before reciting a School District placed second in the world at a on to win the Newton Division, which earned the Free self-defense offered “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stron- quote he attributed to Abraham Lincoln. “It’s not recent robotics competition. alliance a trip to the Elite Eight, more affection- ger,” Phan said. the years in your life that count; it’s the life in More than 15,000 students from around the ately called “Einstein.” In front of more than The American Society of Karate is offer- The speaker recalled growing up just three your years.” world traveled to Houston last month, putting 25,000 robotics fans, The Robonauts had a great ing free one-hour self-defense and martial arts miles away from the Golfcrest Country Club Continued on Page 2A their innovation skills to the test at the inaugu- showing in the FRC world fi nals by placing sec- courses for teens and adults (ages 13-80) at the ral FIRST Championship, held at the George R. ond in the world. Sagemont Park Community Center, located at Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park The team had competed across the country 11507 Hughes Road, on Fridays through May and Discovery Green. prior to the world championship. 26, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class is taught The four-day event, attended by nearly 30,000 The Robonauts are the CCISD’s high school by experienced martial arts instructors. For ad- people, came down to a heart-pounding conclu- robotics team with coaches from the school dis- ditional information, email Michael.Alonzo@ Phan sion Saturday, April 22, in front of thousands of trict and the NASA Johnson Space Center. ASKKarate.com or call 281-788-5930. cheering fans at Minute Maid Park when teams The team is composed of 64 members from from FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) and throughout the district, with 24 members being Dobie holds Pop Show addresses FIRST Tech Challenge competed in match fi - from either Clear Brook High School or Clear Dobie High School will host its annual Pop nals. Horizons Early College High School. Show Thursday, May 18, and Friday, May 19, With a structure much like March Madness, Local team members include Yuka Abe (Clear in the school auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. students CCISD’s The Robonauts fi nished as the number Brook, 10th grade), Taylor Cao (Clear Brook, Tickets are $7. one seed in the Newton Division, then selected 11th grade), Sakshi Kulkarni (Clear Brook, 10th three teams, Citrus Circuits, Davis, Calif.; Co- grade), Amanda Lu (Clear Brook, 11th grade), Dr. Victor Van Phan, an ortho- lumbus Space Program, Columbus, Ga., and En- Continued on Page 5A Bay area quilters meet pedic surgeon from Memorial The Bay Area Quilt Guild meets the fi rst Hermann Southeast Hospital, Tuesday of each month at Mt. Olive Lutheran served as the featured speak- Sagemont to honor Texas soldiers Church, located at 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. er Tuesday, May 16, at a lun- Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m., and the cheon hosted by the South Beginning Sunday, May 28, and continuing in the church’s main Worship Center, the day’s general meeting and program begins at 7 p.m. Belt-Ellington Chamber of through Friday, June 2, the Sagemont Church morning worship services will focus on remem- This month, the guest speaker is Silvi Sealy, Commerce to honor the 2017 grounds will become a memorial garden with bering and honoring fallen soldiers and their and her program will be a trunk show of quilts top-10 graduates from Dobie 38,000 fl ags to remember all fallen Texas sol- families. On Monday, May 29, at 9 a.m. outside made of Kaffe Fassett fabrics. High School, Lutheran South diers from every battle from 1836 to the pres- the church’s main entrance near its empty tomb, Join the group for a fun evening and come Academy and Clear Hori- ent. a Memorial Day service will be led by former see Silvi’s colorful quilts. Guests are wel- zons High School. A 1988 Do- Sagemont Church invites the Greater Houston U.S. Army Chaplain Grant Rothberg. At that ser- come. For additional information, call Debby bie graduate, Phan’s inspiring community to come and join this remembrance vice the names of 120 Houstonians who have Benson at 713-248-8757 or visit bayareaquilt story is one of rags to riches. of service members who sacrifi ced their lives in died in recent battles will be read aloud. guild.org. Prior to becoming a physician, battle. With the theme Every Flag Has a Name, From Sunday, May 28, through Friday, June 2, Phan worked as a volunteer each of the 38,000 fl ags represents a fallen Texas several display areas will be open for the public Faith Missionary holds sale and a custodian at the area soldier, and the fl ags will be laid out with pre- to visit while remembering those who have died hospital. Phan generously do- cision similar to that of the national cemeteries. on the battlefi eld. Outdoors will be the 38,000 Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 9850 nated $10,000 in scholarship The Flag Memorial will be centered around the Flag Memorial and Memorial Wall, where the Mango, will hold a fundraising yard sale Sat- funds to local graduates. church’s 170-foot-tall cross. Guests are encour- public is invited to post the names of fallen loved urday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. aged to personalize the experience by leaving ones. Indoors in the church’s lobby will be a life- There will also be a grilled hot dog sale. Photo by Rebecca Lilley names of fallen loved ones on a Memorial Wall size model of the Liberty Bell, along with a Wall Cost is $5 for two hot dogs, a bag of chips and located on the church property. of Honor featuring names and photos of service a drink. On Sunday, May 28, at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Continued on Page 5A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 18, 2017 In My Opinion Elected offi cials share their words Death If the bill passes by a two-thirds ma- son. She grew up in East End especially holidays, when Franklin, Van Essen Bettencourt: Let the people vote Vita Mae Jattar of Houston and attended Ste- everyone was gathered to- jority, it becomes effective immediately Sen. Paul Bettencourt for Local Control calling for vote.” on the Governor’s signature. The Sen- phen F. Austin High School gether enjoying her wonder- on Dobie 9th grade (R-Houston) last week re- a vote on the type of pension The proposed amend- where she met and began a ful cooking. Most of all, her ate easily passed the measure by a two- sponded to Mayor Turner’s plans that will be offered to ment language came from As we conclude this current school 52-year marriage with her family especially enjoyed her thirds majority, but if the House does not, remarks recently that sim- new employees in the future. Senate Bill 1752, which was year at J. Frank Dobie High School, we high school sweetheart, Da- famous salad with homemade Turner would have a three-month window ply requiring the City Hall Since these plans involve the fi led by Bettencourt earlier are excited about and making prepara- vid Jattar. Italian dressing; to this day to try and rush through the bonds before to honor any future public investment of billions of tax- in the session, which says tions for the 2017-18 school year. She spent the next 20 years they are still trying to dupli- the effective date. vote on switching new City payers’ dollars, they should that public voters on charter This school year has been a banner as a military wife and mother cate it. It must have been the While issuing the bonds before the ef- of Houston employees’ pen- have voice on this matter amendment referendums to year for Dobie, and we have no doubt of three children, Debra, Sha- “special spoon” with which fective date would be an incredible slap sion plan from defi ned ben- and, pending certifi cation by move new hires to defi ned that next year will even be BETTER! ron and David, and worked as she measured the ingredients, in the face of Houston taxpayers, I am not efi ts to 401(k) style defi ned the city secretary, will mean contribution 401(k) plans The 2017-18 school year will be a a part-time loan offi cer until and they all fought to be the particularly troubled by this possibility. contribution pension plans that the question of putting that 96 percent of the private year of transition like never before for she retired. taste tester for her. Many of you will recall that during the “that does just gum up the newly hired employees into sector has will be honored our students, teachers and parents. In 1972, she returned After her husband died in campaign I advocated using pension process.” The amendment, defi ned contribution plans under state law. “Respecting This will be Dobie’s 50th year in exis- home to raise her family in 2007, she moved to the senior bonds to get benefi t concessions from by Bettencourt, simply says will be on the ballot on the the people’s vote is the bed- tence in the South Belt area, and what Sagemont and became an community of Bella Vita. the pension plans, but always said any that if an election is held on next uniform election date. rock of American democra- a more fi tting year to open a 9th Grade active member of St. Luke’s She blossomed in her new such deal should be submitted to voters this issue that the city will Currently 20,000 valid sig- cy,” Bettencourt said. campus for our incoming freshmen and Parish. Her life brightened environment with even more for approval. respect the wishes of the vot- natures are needed to call “All you have to see is the begin an Early College High School pro- Vita Mae Jattar, 82, wife, greatly when she became a social activities and new Of course, during the campaign Turner ers. for a city charter election in billions of dollars of pension gram. mother, grandmother, great- grandmother (Memaw) and friends to keep her busy. was adamantly opposed to issuing pen- “I am amazed that my Houston. liabilities in Dallas, our $8 Dobie 9 is at the corner of Fuqua grandmother and friend to positive role model to Patrick Vita became an inde- sion bonds, but that is now the center- simple amendment, which “Mayor Turner stated that billion-plus pension problem and Monroe and will house all incoming many, died May 3, 2017, after Grizzaffi , David and Holly pendent and strong woman. piece of his pension plan. does nothing more than say the purpose of his press con- in Houston to know it is past freshmen to Dobie. a long, courageous battle with Jattar. She held each of them Among friends, family and The purpose of requiring voter approv- the City of Houston must ference was to ask the gen- time to switch new employ- The building will be fi rst class, state of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclero- in her heart and would do social events (dominoes, card al for pension bonds, which are inherent- honor the results of a citi- eral public for its help and ees to plans the taxpayer can the art and beautiful. Construction crews sis (ALS). anything for them. games, quilting, road trips, ly risky fi nancial instruments, is to ensure zen-driven petition referen- for them to weigh in on the afford. have been working diligently the past 14 She is preceded in death by She enjoyed people and cruises, and happy hours), they are not misused. dum, has caused so much process,” continued Betten- All the consternation at months. We want to make sure that all her parents Joseph and Bessie all activities associated with it was diffi cult to fi nd her at But the deal Turner struck, $1 billion consternation at City Hall,” court. “I can think of no bet- City Hall that exists on let- parts of this campus are in pristine con- Ragusa; husband David Jattar having fun. She was always home. She loved her family, of pension bonds for roughly $2.5 billion said Bettencourt. “My posi- ter way to allow the public ting the people vote on a ref- dition and ready to be utilized for your and daughter Sharon Marie happy and ready to celebrate she loved her friends old and in benefi t concessions, is a on balance a tion is clear: Let the people to participate in the process erendum isn’t in the taxpay- student’s arrival. Grizzaffi . at the drop of a hat. new, she loved to be with peo- reasonable one. I would have preferred vote.” than to respect the results ers’ interest. Ignoring them Factors out of our control, such as Vita was born Feb. 7, When she became a great ple and lived life to the fullest. that they also be used to begin to phase Petitions signed by of the citizen petition ref- has repeatedly caused con- weather conditions and other circum- 1935, in Houston. She was Memaw to Hayden and Auys- The funeral Mass was out defi ned benefi t plans, but there is roughly 35,000 Houstonians erendum already signed by stant litigation. A new direc- stances have delayed the opening of the the oldest of four siblings, tin Rose Jaeger, children of celebrated Friday, May 12, some movement on that issue in the bill have been submitted to the 35,000 Houstonians calling tion is required to alleviate new campus to January 2018. Joseph Ragusa, Jo Ann De- Holly, her life was complete. 2017, at St. Luke the Evange- as well City of Houston by Texans for this issue to be put to a it.” slattes and Mary Jo Atkin- We certainly understand that this is Polling shows that while voters strong- She loved family time and list Catholic Church. not ideal, but be assured that we will still ly feel they should have the right to ap- be able to keep our three promises to prove pension bonds, a majority would each incoming freshmen at J. Frank Do- approve this particular deal, especially bie High School, which is to keep them UHCL releases faculty research briefs when it is explained that City employees safe, provide them with a high quality made benefi ts concessions in exchange The following are studies advice and the reliability of the tric power grid,” Shan says. A new study of elemen- comprehension across a sam- [crystallized knowledge]-re- education and an ultimate high school for the cash infusion which will be made done by members of the Uni- digital advisor. He and co-authors Frank A. tary school students suggests ple of 835 children of different lated vocabulary and back- experience. from the bonds. So, while I am philosoph- versity of Houston at Clear “We found that less pre- Felder and David W. Coit use that certain cognitive abilities ethnic backgrounds in grades ground knowledge. We will continue to inform you of the ically opposed to issuing general obliga- Lake faculty: dictable environments, more game theory to model the in- predict reading comprehen- 1-5. It referenced a 2007 study “These skills appear to progress and notify you of any changes tion bonds without voter approval, I do User, navigational system reliable advisors and lower teractions between private and sion above and beyond basic that gave name to two different be particularly important for during the fall semester. not see any great harm if Turner issues Has this ever happened? costs for advice led to over- public commitments to invest- reading skills. Furthermore, forms of intelligence: “fl u- developing reading compre- We do appreciate your patience and the pension bonds before the effective You are driving along when utilization, whereas, more ment in electricity infrastructure. at different grade levels, stu- id” intelligence, the ability to hension, rather than just basic trust to do what is best for your students. date. And if the House ends up adopting the tiny voice coming out of predictable environments and Financial commitment to resil- dents apply different cognitive solve new problems, use logic reading skills,” Strait and her Franklin Moses the Senate bill by a two-thirds majority, the navigation system takes less reliable advisors led to iency investment directly affects abilities. “Although the em- in new situations and identify co-authors said. Principal this loophole will not be available and a the long way around to the underutilization,” Sutherland the grid’s ability to rebound after pirical relationship between patterns; and “crystallized” “Students in upper ele- Mike Van Essen vote will be required. Given the progress destination, even though there wrote. “Moreover, once advice a disaster, they point out. general intelligence and ac- intelligence, the ability to use mentary and beyond may also Dobie 9 Campus Principal we have made on pensions generally in is a shorter route. was received, users took lon- They modeled the interac- ademic achievement is well learned knowledge and expe- benefi t from adding explicit this new bill, if the bond proposition is But drivers may do as ger to make a fi nal decision, tions between independent, established, that between spe- rience. Results suggested crys- instruction in long-term stor- submitted to voters, I will support it. they are told, trusting that the suggesting less confi dence investor-owned facilities and cifi c cognitive abilities and tallized knowledge is a com- age and retrieval strategies Houston gets to vote Unfortunately, it looks like Housto- electronic companion knows and trust in the advisor when public utilities to study wheth- achievement is less so,” wrote mon cognitive contributor to more than from phonological nians will be the only municipal residents more than you do. Steven the reliability of the advisor er investor-driven decisions University of Houston-Clear reading comprehension across interventions,” they said, and on pension bonds in Texas with the right to approve pension C. Sutherland, University of was lower, the environment can achieve social optimum, Lake’s Julia Englund Strait all the elementary grades. Oth- concluded, “Educators should As you may have heard, the Texas bonds. Houston-Clear Lake assis- was less predictable, and the the point at which social ben- with co-authors Scott L. Deck- er cognitive variables – spe- keep in mind that fl uid-reason- Senate passed a bill yesterday which A bill authored by Paul Bettencourt tant professor of psychology, advice was not consistent with efi ts and social costs intersect er, Alycia M. Roberts and cifi cally fl uid reasoning and ing abilities are particularly makes sweeping changes to the City of to requiring a vote on pension bonds investigates this dependence the environmental cues. – the “win-win.” They found Emma Kate Wright. Strait is auditory processing – were important for developing read- Houston’s pension systems. I am still re- statewide easily passed the Senate with colleagues in the article “These results contribute to in their modeling that with- a clinical assistant professor of signifi cant in grades 1 and 2. ing comprehension skills in viewing the language of the fi nal bill and but appears to be going nowhere in the “Effects of the Advisor and a more complete understand- out governance, independent school psychology and direc- Long-term retrieval the early grades.” will have a summary for you in a day or House. Environment on Requesting ing of advice utilization and stakeholders – driven by fi nan- tor of UHCL’s Psychological emerged as signifi cant in Three of the study authors two, but one very important provision re- Bill King and Complying with Automat- trust in advisors.” cial concerns – don’t achieve Services Clinic. grades 3 and 4. These vari- are graduates of University quires that future pension bonds be sub- ed Advice.” To fi nd out more about social optimum, which could The two authors report ables receded in importance of South Carolina, Columbia. ject to voter approval. Talk to teens about “Given the rapid techno- UHCL’s Department of Psy- have ramifi cations for custom- their fi ndings in “Cognitive by the fi fth grade. “Although Decker is director of the Social There has been a long-standing tradi- logical advances in our society chology, visit www.uhcl.edu/ ers of privately-owned central Mediators of Reading Com- phonics and phonological pro- Psychology doctoral program tion in Texas that bonds repayable from peer pressure and the increase in artifi cial human-sciences-humanities/ heat and power or CHP plants. prehension in Early Develop- cessing-related interventions there. property taxes, referred to as general ob- With graduation season around the and automated advisors with departments/psychology. Felder and Coit are pro- ment” in the latest edition of continue to be appropriate for Wright is a psychology ligation bonds, must be approved by vot- corner, it’s time to talk with our teenagers whom we interact on a daily Using game theory to fessors at Rutgers University. Contemporary School Psy- children struggling with com- trainee in group practice in ers. In 1999, the Legislature formalized about making smart choices, including basis, it is becoming increas- model power grid stake- Felder is also director of the chology, the journal of the Cal- prehension in early elemen- Charlotte, North Carolina, this tradition in Government Code §1251. how to deal with peer pressure to drink ingly necessary to under- holders’ resiliency Center for Energy, Economic ifornia Association of School tary grades, even above and Roberts is a neuropsychology When the Legislature authorized pen- underage. stand how users interact with When weather brings di- and Environmental Policy at Psychologists. beyond the infl uence of basic postdoctoral fellow at Rain- sion bonds in 2003, the legislation was We can have a big impact on our chil- and why they choose to re- saster, one of the vulnerable Rutgers. The study investigated the reading skills, interventions bow Babies and Children’s silent on whether voter approval was re- dren’s decisions about drinking – in fact quest and follow advice from victims is the power grid, says Different cognitive skills at relationship between specifi c across all grade levels should Hospital, University Hospi- quired. studies show parents are still the number these types of advisors,” says University of Houston-Clear different reading levels cognitive abilities and reading include activities for building tals, Cleveland. The Attorney General’s offi ce has pre- one infl uence on their teenagers’ deci- Sutherland, “More specifi cal- Lake Assistant Professor of viously ruled that this silence on the voter sions about alcohol. ly, it is necessary to understand Engineering Management approval allowed municipalities to issue It all starts with conversations and errors in advice utilization.” Xiaojun (Gene) Shan. bonds without voter approval.* So, the building relationships of trust. The article was published Several factors exacer- UHCL Pearland facility opens in 2019 roughly $1.5 billion in pension bonds that To help start – or continue – these im- by the Association for Com- bate that vulnerability, he University of Hous- the jobs today. This need will “Let’s look 20 years from talents will serve not only our have been issued by Houston, Dallas portant conversations, Silver Eagle Dis- puting Machinery in the pe- points out. The grid becomes ton-Clear Lake Pearland continue on into the foresee- now. We may need a lot more students but the communities and El Paso, have all been issued with- tributors would like to remind parents riodical ACM Transactions more fragile as more homes, Campus broke ground on able future. So what you’re land, so we want to be careful and our partners.” out voter approval. about the Family Talk About Drinking pro- on Interactive Intelligent Sys- businesses and industries a three-story, $24.6 million doing is exactly what our how we handle the land adja- Jennifer Fritz is assistant Senator Huffman made an early com- gram, a free parent guide designed to en- tems: Special Issue on Human increase power demand. Health Sciences and Class- community needs,” added cent to this particular facility. professor of Behavior Analy- mitment to include a vote on pension courage open and honest communication Interaction with Artifi cial Ad- Moreover, without fi nancial room Building that will allow Taylor. There may be something very sis and director of the Severe bonds in her bill. Lt. Governor Dan Pat- between parents and their children. vice Givers. commitments to long-term in- expansion of programs in Through its partnership big booming here,” he said. Behavior Disorders Research rick and Senator Bettencourt both backed Programs like this one, paired with ed- Co-authors include North- vestments, power failures can nursing and other health care with the city, UHCL opened The new facility will in- Clinic at UHCL’s Center for her up on the commitment. Turner initial- ucation and effective law enforcement, eastern University’s Casper multiply. careers. UHCL Pearland Campus in clude simulated hospital Autism and Development ly railed against the provision, insisting it are essential to preventing underage Harteveld, assistant professor “It is imperative to improve Scheduled to open spring fall 2010. In 2011, the Texas rooms, a nurses’ station and Disabilities, or CADD. She is was a poison pill, but in negotiations over drinking. Below is a list of all the Family of Game Design and Michael the resiliency of the electric 2019, the facility will even- Legislature allowed UHCL to a pharmacy station for hands- also a Pearland resident. the weekend, Turner folded and agreed Talk About Drinking online resources you E. Young, who heads the De- power grid before the next ex- tually include a satellite op- transition from an upper-level on training, a 100-seat tiered to its inclusion. Apparently the “poison” can fi nd on your channel of choice: partment of Psychological treme weather event occurs,” eration of UHCL’s Center for to a four-year university. The lecture hall, large classrooms, was not so lethal after all. www.FamilyTalkAboutDrinking.com. Sciences at Kansas State Uni- Shan writes in the article, Autism and Developmental fi rst freshmen and sopho- a conference room, chemis- New Dobie It is, however, unclear whether Houston https://www.facebook.com/ABFamily versity. They propose a frame- “Game-theoretic Model for Disabilities. mores enrolled in fall 2014. try and biology laboratories, taxpayers will get to weigh in on the ini- Talk/. work for studying interactions Electric Distribution Resilien- Construction was made UHCL interim Senior 19 faculty offi ces and private tial $1 billion of bonds Turner intends to https://twitter.com/ABFamilyTalk. between automated or artifi - cy/Reliability from a Multiple possible by a bill passed in Vice President for Academic study rooms and common facility will issue as part of the deal with the police https://www.pinterest.com/abfamily cial advisors and the humans Stakeholder Perspective,” for the 2015 Texas Legislature, Affairs and Provost A. Glen study areas. and municipal plans for reduced bene- talk/. who interact with them. the journal, IISE Transactions. championed by state Sen. Houston served as the ground- “The construction of this open late fi ts. This is because unless the bill pass- Remember, it’s our collective respon- They considered several Resiliency can be described as Larry Taylor and state Rep. breaking event’s master of new building demonstrates es both houses of Legislature by a two- sibility to help prevent underage drinking factors as variables, notably “the ability to rebound quick- Ed Thompson with support ceremonies. our dedication to human life Continued from Page 1A thirds majority it cannot become effective and parents have one of the most import- the environment, the cost (in ly to the original state given a from Pearland Mayor Tom He disclosed that Alvin and the commitment to edu- at J. Frank Dobie High until September 1. ant roles of all. Tom Montague money, time, or effort) of the major interruption in the elec- Reid, the Pearland Chamber Community College, which cate nurses, to raise the bar School, which is to keep of Commerce and Pearland has been a partner since of excellence to the delivery them safe, provide them with Economic Development Cor- UHCL opened in 1974, will of patient care,” said Karen a high quality education and Chamber honors top 10 grads from three schools poration. begin offering undergraduate Alexander, assistant profes- an ultimate high school ex- Continued from Page 1A annually in scholarship funds emy), Francisco Moreno (Do- recognized as being the recipi- and Kelly Tran. “This is really quite an ac- classes at UHCL Pearland sor of nursing and director perience,” Moses and Van “Are you going to truly to be divided among the local bie), Taylor Nguyen (Dobie), ent of the Sally Mitchell Schol- The top-10 Lutheran South complishment for the City of campus in the fall. of the RN-to-BSN program Essen said in the notifi cation live?” Phan asked. “It’s easier high schools. Winners of this Than-Nguyen Pham (Dobie) arship, named in honor of the Academy graduates are Trev- Pearland and for the Univer- “There are so many great at UHCL Pearland campus. letter. said than done.” Phan conclud- year’s Dr. Victor Van Phan and Samaria Wilson (Dobie). South Belt-Ellington Chamber or Bishop, Gill Bradley, Jake sity of Houston-Clear Lake,” opportunities in this area and “Additionally, it will allow us “We will continue to in- ed by telling the students they Scholarships are Valencia Bar- Reportedly, no students from of Commerce’s former execu- Cabler, Sofi a Fernandez, Josh Taylor said at the April 28 this adds to the opportunities to expand our program and to form you of the progress and were “invincible.” rientos (Dobie), Rachel Bivens Clear Horizons applied for the tive director. Gohlke, Will Hancock, Riley groundbreaking ceremony. we’re going to have for young continue to build communi- notify you of any changes At last year’s event, Phan (Lutheran South), Sofi a Fer- assistance this year. Like Mitchell, Moreno also Rankin, Justin Roy, Tara Ruth “You are doing great things people,” Thompson said. ty, education and health care during the fall semester. pledged to donate $10,000 nandez (Lutheran South Acad- Dobie’s Moreno was also lost a parent at a young age. and Elaine Soliman. for our community.” “This will be the fi rst four- partnerships. “We do appreciate your “He’s worked so hard and The top-10 Clear Horizons Taylor cited the necessity year university for Brazoria “We hope that our simula- patience and trust to do what should be proud of himself graduates are Adam Cardenas, for more trained health care County. We’ll have students tion lab, our expertise and our is best for your students.” Local library events set in so many different ways,” Jennifer Dan, Trish Huynh, workers. who will be able to come here Mitchell said. Michelle Katemauswa, Re- Nationwide, health care and get their degrees, not have Parker Williams Library jobs are expected to grow 26 to leave home and receive an The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. The top-10 Dobie gradu- becca Nguyen, Megan Perry, Leader checks out ates are (in alphabetical order) Sofi a Scharunovych, Sarah percent to 35 percent by 2020, affordable education. And that Basic computer classes are offered on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Phone the library for informa- the U.S. Bureau of Labor Sta- is very, very exciting to me.” social media tion and registration details, or check the library’s home page at www.hcpl.net. Thanh (Bill) Huynh, Steven Shehreen, Vy Tran and Leni Ly, Derek Nguyen, Johna- Varghese. tistics reported, making it the Mayor Reid told local dig- Friday, May 19, 5 p.m. Summer Volunteer Orientation for teens 12 and older fastest-growing employment nitaries that the city and the By Mary Doan contact John Harbaugh at Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Hermann Community Benefi t Corporation presents than Nguyen, Steven Nguyen, See related photos in the Leader segment. university should continue The Dobie Choir will [email protected]. How to Talk So Your Doctor Will Listen (Spanish and English). Talking to one’s doctor shouldn’t Christiana Nnabuife, Adam ’s 2017 graduation is- Padilla, Vy Pham, Leanna Ta sue on June 1. “You already know they looking ahead to the future of host its annual pop show Members of Nextdoor. be very diffi cult, but it can be. Come and learn how to be more involved in health care and how to (the health care industry) need their partnership. Thursday, May 18, and Fri- com have witnessed a ensure the doctor is not just hearing but also listening. day, May 19, at 7 p.m. in white GMC Yukon parked Wednesday, May 24, 5 p.m. Basic Life Skills - Identity Protection Basics. Learn what personal information is on the internet, who has access to it, and how to protect one’s identity. the auditorium. This year’s outside their home with, Every week at the library: Wednesdays, Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Toddler SB 7 passes House, headed to Senate theme for the annual pop reportedly, Hispanic men show is called “Rumble inside the vehicle. storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays, Vietnamese learning time. Level 2 begins at 10 a.m., Level 1 The Texas House unan- “I am proud to carry this district to inter/district rela- dozen other cities. begins at 11:15 a.m. and Level 3 begins at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, imously passed Senate Bill legislation in the House and tionships. Rep. Matt Rinaldi (R-Ir- in the Jungle.” The Friday The vehicle drove off speak with Loc Bui. 7, by Sen. Paul Bettencourt do the right thing for stu- • An educator certifi cate ving) added an amendment to night performance will be when noticing the owners For more information on these programs, phone the library at 281-484-2036. Regular library (R-Houston) by a vote of dents in Texas,” said King, the may be revoked if they assist revert to language passed in senior recognition night. arriving home. The own- hours are: Monday, 1 - 9 p.m.; Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Thursday, 146-0. Rep. Ken King (R-Ca- House sponsor of SB 7. “Our a person in obtaining em- the Senate and remove pen- Admission is $7. For ad- ers followed the white Yu- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 1 - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday, closed. nadian) sponsored the bill in children should be able to feel ployment at a school and they sions from educators convict- ditional information visit kon occupied by the men Bracewell Branch Library the Texas House and brought safe in their schools and it is knew that person had engaged ed of misconduct by stating, the Dobie Choir Facebook and witnessed the suspects The following events are scheduled for the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 Kingspoint: the bill to the House fl oor on our job to protect them.” in sexual misconduct. “Crimes against children are page. stopping and looking at Thursday, May 18, 6 p.m. Book Club: On the Road; 6:30 p.m. Knitting and Crochet Tuesday, May 9. SB 7 is widely supported “Educator misconduct is a an unbearable evil.” The Kirkwood Civic two other houses in the Saturday, May 20, 10:30 a.m. Spanish computer class; Saturday, May 20, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Previously, the bill was by educator groups, school statewide plague that has un- An amendment to the Club will hold a commu- area. In the process, the English learning; 3 p.m. Citizenship class; Tuesday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. Baby storytime; 10:30 unanimously passed in the board groups and the educa- fortunately been on the rise,” amendment by Rep. Gary nity meeting on Thursday, owners were able to obtain a.m. Toddler playtime; Wednesday, May 24, 10:30 a.m. Toddler storytime; 11:15 a.m. Toddler Texas Senate by a vote of 31- tion community. Key provi- said Bettencourt. “Inappro- VanDeaver (R-New Boston) playtime; Wednesday, May 24, Computer courses: 2 p.m. Computer Basics; 3:15 p.m. Internet 0. sions include: priate relationships between left it up to judicial discretion May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the a photograph of the vehi- Basics; 4:30 p.m. Basic Powerpoint The bill would prevent ed- • Automatic revocation of students and teachers must if the convicted educator’s Sagemont Park Communi- cle’s license plate to report To register children/teens for the Houston Public Library Summer Reading program and ucators who engage in inap- teaching certifi cate if offender be stamped out, period. The portion of the pension could ty Center, 11506 Hughes it to the police. The license learn about reading levels and prizes, visit http://houstonlibrary.org/summer. Early registration propriate relationships with receives deferred adjudication ‘passing of the trash’ will stop be released to a spouse. Road. plate on the white Yukon continues through May 31 for teachers registering students. General registration begins June 1. students from being able to for an educator misconduct as educators with this problem The bill now returns to the For more information, belonged to a black Mer- To register for the Adult Summer Reading program, visit http://houstonlibrary.org/learn-ex jump from school district to offense or any offense that will lose their certifi cate and Senate for either concurrence contact Ericka at 281-989- cedes cargo van. The ve- plore/library-events/summer-reading-grown-ups. Call Bracewell Neighborhood Library for school district without facing would require them to register be out of the education sys- or conference. 9990 or visit the Kirkwood hicle has been seen around more information. any consequences. Data pro- as a sex offender. tem.” “The citizens of Texas Civic Club Facebook page. the 11000 block of Sage- Camp STREAM is a free two-day summer program that allows students the opportunity to vided by the Texas Education • Expanding reporting re- Educator misconduct re- have been heard, as they have Parker Williams Li- downe and around Sage- participate in activities relating to each aspect of STREAM (science, technology, reading, en- Agency shows that there has quirements to include not only ports have previously been been repeatedly shocked and gineering, arts and math). For more information and to register go to http://houstonlibrary.org/ been a 65% increase in cases superintendents, but princi- fi led all across Texas, includ- appalled about the conduct brary, 10851 Scarsdale haven. camp-stream. involving an improper stu- pals as well, with penalties for ing in Austin, Bastrop, Cle- of supposed adults preying Blvd, will hold its Sum- For additional informa- For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. Bracewell hours dent-educator relationship in failing to report. burne, Dallas, Fort Worth, upon students for sexual rela- mer Volunteer Orientation tion, visit the South Belt & are: Sunday, closed; Monday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thurs- just a two-year period, April • Expanding TEA’s inves- Houston, Jefferson, Katy, San tionships,” concluded Betten- Friday, May 19, at 5 p.m. Sagemont area crime alert day, noon - 8 p.m., Friday, 1 - 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2015 through April 2017. tigative authority from intra/ Antonio, and more than two court. For additional information, Facebook page. Thursday, May 18, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Meador celebrates Cinco de Mayo with parade UHCL announces upcoming events The University of Hous- games, fi shing, birding and Attend hands-on ty-institute/cyber-camp.aspx Meador held its annual pre-K Cinco de Mayo ton-Clear Lake has an- more while learning more cybersecurity workshop to register or for more infor- parade on May 5. Pre-K students dressed up, nounced its upcoming events. about the Bay Area ecosys- There is a hands-on cyber- mation. passed out fl owers and paraded down the halls Sign up for UH-Clear Lake tem starting June 5 at Univer- security workshop scheduled UHCL closes of the school for the staff, students and parents summer sessions sity of Houston-Clear Lake, for high school juniors and for Memorial Day to see. Below, left to right, Emily Chevez and Au- New and returning stu- 2700 Bay Area Blvd. seniors the fi rst full week in University of Hous- lani Arriaga show off their outfi ts for the parade. dents at University of Hous- The Environmental Insti- June. Seating is still available ton-Clear Lake will be closed Photos by Tara Merida ton-Clear Lake can register for tute of Houston offers day, for high school juniors and se- Monday, May 29, in obser- summer courses in open regis- half-day and evening ses- niors who wish to attend the vance of Memorial Day. No tration through June 2 for the sions. Themes include Dis- University of Houston-Clear classes will meet and all of- summer sessions, which begin cover Nature Camp, Citizen Lake Cyber Security Institute fi ces, including UH-Clear June 5. Science Camp and Hunger summer day camp June 5-8. Lake’s Alfred R. Neumann Open registration for fall Games Camp. Prices range Enroll now for hands-on Library, will be closed. To runs through Aug. 25. Class from $20-$250 per child de- experience with network con- fi nd out more about the uni- schedules are available on- pending on the session. fi guration, Linux, vulnerabil- versity, visit www.uhcl.edu. line at www.uhcl.edu/aca For more information, ities scanning and more in the For emergencies during demics. call EIH, 281-283-3045 or world of cybersecurity. the holiday, call the UHCL For more information, visit www.uhcl.edu/environ Registration is $300. Visit Police Department, 281-283- contact the Offi ce of the Reg- mental-institute. www.uhcl.edu/cyber-securi 2222. istrar at 281-283-2525 or email [email protected]. Register online for CC Education Foundation seeks Kids U summer camp Online registration is on- going for the Kids U sum- nominations for annual awards mer camp from University Nominations are now or her community. clearcreekeducationfounda of Clear Lake’s Center for being accepted for annu- The CCISD Superstar is tion.org. All nominations Educational Programs. Fea- al awards for Distinguished an individual who has made must be submitted by Tues- turing a variety of themed Clear Creek Independent exceptional contributions that day, August 1. half-day camps in June and School District (CCISD) benefi ted the district (may or Nominations may be July, courses are designed to Alumni, CCISD Superstars may not be a CCISD gradu- mailed to the Clear Educa- inspire exploration and learn- and the Dennis Johnson ate). tion Foundation, P.O. Box ing in students from pre-K Memorial Small Business The Dennis Johnson Me- 1631, League City, TX Shown above, left to right, (front row) Aaron Salas, Daniela Torres, Alba Marroquin, (second through 12th grade. Award. Recipients are select- morial Small Business Award 77574 or emailed to Kelsey row) Isabella Fernandez, Arianna Vasquez, (third row) Jacob Serrano and Julio Salazar. Topics include crime ed by the Clear Creek Educa- will go to an individual who Richardson at Krichardson@ scene investigation, comput- tion Foundation. has made exceptional con- clearcreekeducationfoun er programming, video game The Distinguished Alum- tributions that benefi t the dation.org. design, public speaking, writ- ni award is presented to a district and community as a Awards will be presented San Jac sets calendar dates, deadlines ing and storytelling, survival CCISD graduate who has small-business owner. at the Education Foundation skills, dinosaurs and many excelled in his or her chosen Nomination forms may Annual Gala on Saturday, more. profession and has made a be found on the Education November 4 at South Shore San Jacinto College has on steps to register. Continuing Education vanced manufacturing, health campus in room C-1.108, signifi cant contribution to his Foundation website at www. Harbour Resort. announced its upcoming Summer Camp summer courses occupations, maritime and will host the following May Kids U runs six camps that target different interests events. Registration Registration is open for lifelong learning. To regis- workshops that are free WINNER BEST ROOFING COMPANY IN BAY AREA Summer Registration Summer camp registration noncredit summer courses ter, visit sanjac.edu/continu and open to the public. To at different ages: Cultural Registration is open, and is open. San Jacinto College in the San Jacinto College ing-professional-develop register, email communi Academy, Early Childhood, Spring Call payment is due on day of reg- is offering a variety of camp Continuing and Profession- ment/registration. [email protected]. Math, Science, Technology istration by 7 p.m., for class- activities for children of all al Development division. Community Education May 19, Stretching and and Young Writers. Prices Specials Now! es beginning on June 5 and ages. For a complete list of Courses available include the Center events Relaxation Session, from range from $139 to $149 de- July 10. Visit sanjac.edu/ap summer camps and links areas of applied technologies The San Jacinto College 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. pending on the theme. ply-register/overview/regis to register, visit sanjac.edu/ and trades, business and pro- Community Education Cen- May 23, Glimpse of China, For more information, tration for more information summer-camps. fessions, computer and ad- ter, located on the Central from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. call the Center for Educa- tional Programs at 281-283- 5 Year Labor 3530. To register or explore Warranty the full itinerary, visit http:// CCISD pays tribute to volunteers of the year kidsu.uhcl.edu and select the “Course Listings” link. As the school year comes big talent and even bigger perintendent Dr. Greg Smith community backs public members strong and volun- Register online for outdoor • Vinyl to a close, the Clear Creek laughs as the students from in his welcome at the annu- education and, in fact, has teers contribute thousands of sessions Kevin Dalley ’76 Dobie Grad • Hardi Board Independent School District Clear Creek High School’s al Volunteer and Partnership long been setting the pace hours in support of the staff Kids can enjoy outdoor Chris Dalley ‘79 Dobie Grad Siding honored those who never League of Extraordinary Im- Breakfast. “An uncertain fu- for sweat equity invested in and students of CCISD as fun while learning at UHCL seem to wind down – the vol- provisers, under the direction ture secured, or the impossi- CCISD students and schools. well as several surrounding summer camps. unteers and community part- of theater instructor Bradley ble made possible. That’s a Acts of generosity of time, school districts. First- through eighth- ners who generously support Hewlett, shared their fl air for game changer in the rule of treasure and advocacy were CCART members fulfi ll grade students can spend 281-481-9683 the 42,000 students and 44 the unique medium of im- play in Clear Creek ISD and all celebrated beginning with this commitment through summer days and evenings campuses of CCISD. It was prov. it’s why we are here to cele- the 2017 Community Part- many initiatives from reading on nature walks, playing REPLACEMENT & STORM WINDOWS a celebration of game chang- “Because of you, a way- brate you today.” ner of the Year, the Clear with a child in need of indi- ers. ward course may have been Smith was referring to Creek Association of Retired vidual guidance, to collecting The morning began with corrected,” said CCISD su- the many ways in which the Teachers. CCART is 300 and donating thousands of books each year to the Child Book Project which benefi ts CCEF hosts annual fashion show children of Title 1 campuses. CCART president Judy Gor- The Clear Creek Edu- fashion show is a special time Matuszewski Jr. audience. don accepted the award along cation Foundation (CCEF) to educate the community on Models included 75 The event was planned by with several members of the hosted its 11th annual fash- our initiatives and enlist their CCISD high school juniors a 22-person volunteer com- board of directors. ion show on April 2 at Mer- support, while showcasing and guest models who are mittee that included: Kaci Smith also recognized the cedes-Benz of Clear Lake. many of the programs we in good academic standing, Hanson, executive director; enormous impact that the Themed “I Love CCISD… love through this fun fi lled involved in school and com- Kay Lee Benoit, chairman; president of the University Where Inspiration Becomes event. This year’s event did munity activities, and who and committee members of Houston-Clear Lake Dr. Reality!” more than 300 not disappoint.” demonstrate all that is posi- Kim Barker, Katy Bastedo, William A. Staples has had guests were in attendance and The Fashion Show show- tive about CCISD. Marshall Bennett, Summer on CCISD and the region raised more than $20,000 to cased many things CCEF Student entertainment Brauer, Amanda Eaves, Me- as a whole. Staples is retir- support academic enrichment loves about CCISD. Com- groups including the Clear linda Emmons, Paige Fahey, ing after 22 years of leading programs in the Clear Creek plete with runway seating, Falls Jazz Ensemble led by Kimberly Fleming, Tisa Fos- and growing the national- Independent School District hors d’oeuvre stations pro- Russell Zavalla, Clear Lake ter, Ann Hammond, Midge ly-ranked university. (CCISD). vided by 10 local restaurants, High School Soundwaves led Herrod, Holly Hughes, El- “Thank you for the vision “CCEF works year-round and talent vignettes featuring by Raul Dominguez, Clear len King, Elizabeth McCa- and heart you have for your to develop and host programs CCISD students, it was an Springs High School Audio rty, Donna McMartin, Sarah institution and what UHCL that truly make a difference event for all to enjoy. The “I Video and Production led Moutz, Claudia Pardivala, provides our students in the in the lives of CCISD stu- Love CCISD” Fashion Show by Amber Pecsenye and the Sonia Ponchak, Jill Reason, way of the highest caliber dents,” said CCEF Executive was directed by national fash- Clear Springs Theatre led by Deena Rigby, Skyler Rossac- university, in our own back- Director Kaci Hanson. “Our ion event producer, Lenny Mark Stonebarger wowed the ci and Elizabeth Wang. yard,” Smith said. Each campus also selected a volunteer of the year who has been instrumental in the CCEF fashion show a success success and achievements of Emcees for the evening were CCISD principals Michael ley (M.C. Hammer), Clear Horizons Early College High his school and students. This Houston, Clear View High School (left), and Brett Lem- School (right). Photos by Elizabeth McCarty elite group of volunteers was asked to stand and be recog- nized by the more than 200 in attendance. Listed below are the campus Volunteers of the Year: Elementary Schools Armand Bayou Linda Reaves. Bauerschlag Jesse Cherney. Bay Michelle Phalen. Brookwood Stephanie Comin. Clear Lake City Gladys Ruiz. Falcon Pass Heather Shaw. Ferguson Sherri Creedon. Gilmore Faith Lacy. Goforth Gwen Torstrick. Greene Gabi Rosciano. Hall Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan. Hyde Alyssa Kelley. Landolt Carrie Bolton. League City Jan Sattem and Peg Sat- tem. McWhirter Mercedes Rosado. Mossman Cari Sprecher-Reinke. North Pointe Jennifer Simmons. Ralph Parr Roxanne Zamora. Robinson Erling Mendoza. Ross Shannon Bennett. Stewart Paula Guthrie and John Guthrie. Ward Dana Bearor. Weber Kendra Treadwell. Wedgewood Sean Rives. Student model Margaret McCarty strikes a pose after Student model Carsen Lee is all smiles as he makes his Whitcomb walking down the runway. way down the runway. Kerriann Kievit. Continued on Page 4A Page 4 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 18, 2017 Genealogical group meets Groundbreaking Over The Back Fence by Alexis The public is invited to attend a meeting and potluck din- ner of the Bay Area Genealogical Society on Friday, May for Ellington’s 26. Bring a dish and share a meal as the group listens to speaker Thomas Green discuss research resources and strat- new control tower egies for SAR and SRT membership. Potluck dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., and the program be- In economic devel- ed weather observation sys- BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR Marianela Diaz enjoys a birthday May On May 18, happy birthday greetings are gins at 7 p.m. in the Chapel at University Baptist Church, opment circles, it often tem, the tower will greatly MARY 21. sent to Tyler Ruberg. May 20 is the day 16106 Middlebrook Drive. takes years to see a project enhance operations. This Happy birthday wishes are sent from Frazier Elementary for a celebration for Amanda Langston. through from start to fi nish. was a huge win for everyone For more information, go to www.TxBayAreaGen.org or friends and the Leader staff to part-time Send a warm birthday greeting May 18 Sheryl Smith marks a birthday May 22. call Kim Zrubek at 281-992-2636. Such has been the case with involved.” Leader staffer and full-time Dobie student to Susan Blue. Irma Garza celebrates a Sing a happy birthday song May 24 to Lisa the new, state-of-the-art air Mario C. Diaz, director Mary Doan who celebrated a birthday May special day on May 19. May 22 is the day Barrett. traffi c control tower at El- of aviation for the City of 7. for a birthday cake for Marisol Cervantes. FACEBOOK FRIENDS lington Airport. On Monday, Houston, declared, “This is HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COURTNEY Meador Elementary CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS April 24, several dignitaries an important step forward Courtney Durham enjoys a birthday Marking a birthday May 20 is Gloria The Leader sends happy birthday wishes CCISD honors and interested stakeholders for Ellington Airport, and Saturday, May 20. Best wishes are sent Serrato. Birthday greetings are in order for to its Facebook friends who celebrate a attended a groundbreak- a critical project to ensure ing ceremony for the $12.4 the vital aviation operations from husband Chris and children Abigail Narua Alfaro on May 24. birthday this week: million project. (See related based there can be carried and Jackson Durham; parents Fred and Moore Elementary Thursday, May 18: Melody Tanner, Brian volunteers . . . photo Page 1A.) out safely and effi ciently.” Leslie Flickinger; sister Kimberly; uncle The day for a birthday party for Jennifer Conn, Sheila Neal, Jessica Ramirez De Members of the staff of In addition to the $3.1 David (Leader president) and his wife, Ellie Christen is May 22. La Cruz, Alondra Cristina and Rachel Flickinger; grandmother Olive Falkowski; Stuchbery Elementary Mooney; Friday, May 19: Melanie Martin, Continued from Page 3A Clear Lake the Bay Area Houston Eco- million DEAAG, the Hous- Ed White ESTEM Magnet Cathie Delgado. nomic Partnership attended ton City Council also ap- grandfather John Fairchild; grandparents The day for a birthday present is May 24 Tanya Williams, Jonathan Pearson, Shanna Obenberger. Clear Springs the ceremony, since they proved $9.3 million from Marie and David Flickinger; and friends for Ester Vazquez. Robby Asbury, Leah Poirrer, and Laura Intermediate Schools Mary Kantara. played a signifi cant role in the HAS Airport Improve- and staff at the South Belt Leader. Roberts Middle School Scott; Saturday, May 20: Norma Pruneda, Bayside Clear View obtaining funding for the ment Fund to be used to- BEST WISHES TO JACLYN Send a happy birthday greeting May Joey Martinez, Mike Freeman, Juan Angie Chaviers. Chris Glass. project. ward construction of the Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent 18 to Jessica Arroyo. Light the candles Cruz, Tami Richardson, Kathy Swift and Brookside Volunteers of the Year: BAHEP met with repre- tower. to former Leader staff member Jaclyn on a double-layer cake May 20 for Denise Al Carter; Sunday, May 21: Vance Britt, Dana Lee. Elementary and Secondary sentatives from the Houston The project is eligible for Ramirez Tremont on May 20, from her Gourley and Charlya Silver. Send a happy Shelly Woodin, and Kimberly Garza; Clear Creek Dr. Lavanya Rajagopal- Airport System, Ellington $2 million in grant funding friends, family and the Leader staff. birthday greeting May 23 to Kelli Redd. Monday, May 22: Felicia Ayala, Kevin Ana Menefee. an from Hall Elementary and Field Military Operations, through the Federal Avia- SCHOOL DAZE Beverly Hills Intermediate Dalley, Bill Mondy and Becki Withers; Clear Lake Joe Pugh from Clear Creek and others over several tion Administration Airport The following personnel and staff mem- The day for a party for Daniel Jacobs Tuesday, May 23: Damon Holt, David Cino, Linh Pugh. High School. weeks in 2015 to devel- Improvement Program, as bers of the Pasadena Independent School is May 19. Micah Strickland is wished a and Nicole Wiens; and Wednesday, May Creekside Rajagopalan was praised op an application for the well. District celebrate birthdays May 18 through happy birthday May 21. Birthday greetings 24: Barbara Gorman, Claudia Gonzalez, Susan Hill. for her initiative in starting $3.1 million Texas Military At 143 feet in height, the May 24. are sent to Marianella Tyler May 23. Cathy Greene, Dana Long and Richard League City a science, technology, engi- Preparedness Commission new control tower will stand Atkinson Elementary Thompson Intermediate McGinty. Jill Kaale. neering and math (STEM) Defense Economic Assis- at almost double the height Special birthday wishes are sent May 20 May 22 is the day for a birthday get-to- LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Seabrook club at Hall Elementary and tance Adjustment Grant of the current tower, which Lisa Tang. bringing along several other (DEAAG) to assist in build- is more than 60 years old to Lina Padron. gether for Grace Salinas. Blow out the Email birthday, anniversary, con- Burnett Elementary birthday candles May 23 for Nellie Tyler. gratulations, etc., to mynews@south Space Center scientists and engineers in ing the new tower. BAHEP and bears many scars in- Heather Supan. the process to volunteer their then continued to assist cluding damage from Hurri- The day for a birthday gift for Karessa George Martin is wished a happy birthday beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject Whitely is May 21. May 24. line. Items must be submitted by Friday Victory Lakes time and talent with the stu- HAS in follow-up actions to cane Ike in 2008. Roxann Zamora. dents. implement the grant. City of Houston engi- Bush Elementary Dobie High noon for the next week’s publication. Westbrook A Clear Creek graduate BAHEP President Bob neers determined that it was Danielle Castle. himself, Pugh was described Mitchell stated, “This new not cost effective to repair High Schools as “a Texas fan who bleeds tower is not only crucial to the current tower, and, while Stuchbery Clear Brook maroon for the Clear Creek the missions of the military emergency repairs were Sanjukta Payra. Wildcats.” stationed at Ellington Joint made, the existing tower Clear Creek His son Tanner surprised Reserve Base, but, also to still is vulnerable and can- competes Joe Pugh. him with the award and rec- the continued development not likely sustain the impact Clear Falls ognized him for his steadfast of Ellington Airport and es- of future storm force winds. Ro Livingston. support of many campus pro- pecially the Houston Space- The current tower will Clear Horizons ECHS grams and athletics as well as port. remain in use until the new in PISD Vanessa Pelayo. Clear Creek ISD. “Featuring new radios one is in operation, which is to improve communication anticipated to be by the end Get Fit Jog with planes and an automat- of 2018. Largest selection of Stuchbery Elementary students participated in wigs in Texas! PISD announces the Pasadena Independent FEATURING School District Get Fit Jog. STETICA Students from both third E and fourth grade represent- DESIGNS fine arts calendar WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ ed the school. The third- SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF WIGS & graders shown above are, The Right BRA, HAIR ADDITIONS The Pasadena Indepen- Houston High School El- left to right, (front row) The Right Form! by JODEE dent School District has an- lington Field Centennial Frankie Adame, Adam Wil- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Becky’s to Help With All Your After nounced its Fine Arts Per- Celebration, on May 20, at liams, James Constance, Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street formance calendar for May 10 a.m., at Ellington Field; (second row) Aaliyah Sep- Great selection of League City and June. Hancock Elementary ulveda, Keyli Vanhouten, Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 Performances are listed Fourth Musicpalooza Con- Taylor Chappell, Nevayah by name, date, time and lo- cert, on May 22, at 6 p.m., at Sanchez, Henry Nunez, cation: Hancock cafeteria; James Saenz, (back row) Remove Trip Hazards & Standing Water Dobie High School The- Miller Intermediate Band Robin Oba, Rosalynn Moli- atre Comedy Showcase, on Spring Concert, on May 22, na, Isaac Mendez, Nicholas Sidewalks + Driveways May 18, at 4 p.m., at Dobie at 6:30 p.m., at Miller; Sepulveda, Elena Charles auditorium; McMasters Elementary and Matthew Perez. Wil- + Pool Decks + Patio Gardens Elementary Mu- Music Talent Show, on May liams placed third, Con- CONCRETE sic Kindergarten Celebra- 23, at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., stance placed seventh and tion, on May 18, at 6 p.m., at at McMasters cafeteria; Adame placed 29th. RAISING Gardens cafeteria; Moore Elementary Music Photos by Susan Brady CORPORATION De Zavala Middle School Choir Spring Show, on May Fine Arts Festival - The Six- 23, at 6 p.m., at Moore cafe- 713-991-1777 ties, on May 18, at 6 p.m., at teria; De Zavala School gym; Dobie High School Or- The fourth-graders shown Lomax Middle School chestra Spring Concert and are, left to right, (front “We save concrete” Beginner Band Concert, on Senior Recognition, on May row) Vivian Nguyen, Mi- May 18, at 6:30 p.m., at Lo- 23, at 6 p.m., at Dobie audi- chael Williams, (second max; torium; row) Angel Padilla, Ariana Miller Intermediate Choir Park View Intermediate Ramirez, Conner Torres, Pop Show, on May 18, at Band Spring Concert, on (back row) Eliana Gilbert, 6:30 p.m., Miller cafeteria; May 23, at 7 p.m., at Sam Alfonso Gonzales, Jerry La- Roberts Middle School Rayburn High School audi- bastida and Julian Saenz. Choir Movie, Musicals Pro- torium; Williams placed second and gram, on May 18, at 6:30 Sparks Elementary Nguyen placed 33rd in the p.m., at Robers Aviator Fourth Grade Finale - Honor competition. stage; Choir, Recorders and Class Sam Rayburn High Dances, on May 25, at 1:30 School Band Percussion p.m. and 7 p.m., at Sparks Concert, on May 18, at 7 cafeteria; p.m., at Rayburn auditori- Pasadena Memorial High um; School Choir Pop Show, on Remember When Park View Intermediate May 25, at 7 p.m., at Memo- Orchestra Spring Concert, rial; on May 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Fisher Elementary Fourth 40 years ago ( 1977) in a robbery attempt at his Eight Dobie baseball score had not been count- The Pasadena Indepen- Park View cafeteria; Grade Musical “Let’s Rock,” Audrey Smith of Pasa- store, Metro Pharmacy. players were named to the ed. dent School District Board Sam Rayburn High on May 25, at 6 p.m., at Park dena was named Teacher 35 years ago ( 1982) District 23-5A all-district 10 years ago (2007) of Directors named Angela Flood problems? School Band Pops in the View Intermediate cafeteria; of the Year for the interme- The board of trustees of team. They were Allen A benefi t was held for Stallings and Steve Fullen Park, on May 19, at 7 p.m., Sam Rayburn High diate level. She was an art Pasadena schools approved Johnson, Cory Westfahl, 12-year-old Thompson stu- associate superintendents You can go home again... at Strawberry Park; School Choir Pop Show, on teacher for seventh- and a pay hike of approximate- Mark Wingo, James Pe- dent Justin Penton-Shaulis of Campus Development. ® Dobie High School Choir May 25 and 26, at 7 p.m., at eighth-graders. ly 14 percent for the dis- rales, Craig Artze, Shawn who was victorious in his Stallings and Fullen had Let Farmers help. Pop Show, on May 18 and Rayburn auditorium; Joe Borja, a local res- trict’s 1,881 teachers, and Odom, Ryan Keith and nine-month battle with each formerly served as 19, at 7 p.m., at Dobie audi- Atkinson Elementary ident and pharmacist, es- they received a preliminary Matt Black. cancer. both assistant principal and At Farmers, we know that you insure torium; Talent show, on June 1, at caped serious injury last budget which showed dis- 20 years ago (1997) Clear Creek Independent principal at Dobie High your home to get things back to normal Sam Rayburn High 8:30 a.m., at Atkinson cafe- week when he was shot trict expenditures increas- The Dobie softball team School District voters ap- School. if something unexpected happens. That’s School Band and South teria. ing by roughly 13 percent. beat Keller High School 5 proved a $183 million The St. Francis Cabri- why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service The chairman of the to 3 to win the state cham- bond. The bond was ap- ni annual bazaar was held you get from a Farmers agent. Call me South Belt Crime Watch pionship. It was the team’s proved by 73 percent of the May 22 on the church and get a quote on the insurance that Association set up a meet- third state title in fi ve years. voters and was to pay for grounds at 10727 Hartsook helps get you back where you belong. GARNER VISION CENTER ing for representatives of Dobie student Lindsay the district’s planned fi fth St. The bazaar featured a area subdivisions to con- Davis visited with House high school, two new ele- barbecue dinner, Mexican Michael W. Jewell, CLU Family Owned & Operated sider a proposal to establish Speaker Pete Laney and mentary schools, an inter- food, trash and treasure, 12929 Gulf Freeway a supplemental security Rep. Garnet Coleman as mediate school and major kiddie land, beverages and Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” service by constables in the part of the Empowering renovations at the district’s games for all ages. a raf- 281-481-2121 South Belt area Teen Leaders program of two ninth-grade centers. fl e was held with Visa gift farmers.com 30 years ago (1987) the Texas Agriculture Ex- The bond passage raised cards awarded as prizes. • Treatment of Country music singer tension Service. the district’s tax rate 2 Eye Diseases Larry Gatlin gave a speech Dobie’s Nathan Mitch- cents per $100 of taxable to the students of Stuch- ell outpitched Spring’s property value, bringing it bery Elementary and Bev- Josh Beckett (later a ma- to $1.32. John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. erly Hills Intermediate. jor league pitcher for the CCISD voters elected Orthodontist U.S. District Judge Florida Marlins) to help the Ann Hammond for an at- Dr. B.J. Garner James DeAnda accepted Longhorns advance to the large position to serve on Therapeutic Optometrist a supplemental decree, regional semifi nals. Dobie the district’s board of trust- 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer Optometric Glaucoma Specialist which settled a discrimi- won 5 to 1. ees. nation lawsuit won by the 15 years ago (2002) 5 years ago (2012) Appliance Therapy: Corrects crowding and a U.S. Department of Justice South Belt resident Tom- Houston Mayor Annise recessive lower jaw line. • Laser Surgery over the Pasadena Inde- mye Sue Odell, 55, died as Parker announced South- pendent School District. a result of a one-car acci- west Airlines would pay Consultations Laura Garner, Eliminates the need for Registered Optician The settlement called for dent. the estimated $100 million the school district to pay Dobie assistant coach cost for the fi ve-gate ex- orthodontic tooth removal no more than $530,000 in Heather Martinez had her pansion at Hobby Airport back pay to black teach- number retired at a Lady needed for the international in many situations. • Contact Lenses ing applicants who were Longhorn softball banquet. fl ights. Under the propos- proved to be discriminated Martinez was a high school al, the city would own the against. All-American and a mem- expanded facilities with- Eliminates the need • Eyewear 25 years ago (1992) ber of Dobie’s fi rst two out taking on any debt. In The Pasadena Indepen- state championship teams return for its investment, for headgear. Melinda McClure, dent School Board voted in 1993 and 1995. Southwest would pay no Optometry Tech 4 to 3 to allow 58 seniors Beverly Hills Intermedi- rent for its use of four of Second Opinions Welcome! who failed the TAAS test ate academic team jumped the fi ve new international – Serving the South Belt Area for 40 Years – to participate in graduation from second to fi rst place at gates. Southwest would Insurance Assignment Accepted • Quality and Caring Office ceremonies, although those the Region XIV Pentathlon also use the customs facil- 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 seniors were not awarded a Championship after it was ity rent-free. • Certified Specialist • Serving the South Belt Area Since 1981 diploma. discovered a student’s test 1 year ago (2016) Thursday, May 18, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Early College High School students lauded ABC13’s Cisneros visits SJC Cynthia Cisneros, ABC13’s vice president of Community Affairs, recently visited San Jacinto College to give students tips to success and discuss the importance of academic and soft skills. Approximately 100 stu- dents, faculty and staff mem- bers were in attendance from the areas of college prep and the Women of Integrity and Men of Honor programs. The event concluded with a Q&A session. As a follow-up to her visit, Cisneros treated the Women of Integrity and Men of Hon- or students to a tour of the ABC13 studio, where they were greeted by some famil- Cynthia Cisneros (middle right), ABC13’s vice presi- lez-Ortega (middle left), and Kemnoe Stael (right) a iar faces from the ABC13 dent of Community Affairs, recently gave San Jacin- tour of the ABC13 studio. news team. to College students Juan Tapia (left), Olivia-Gonza- Photo submitted

Pasadena High Early College High School senior Suli- to right are Dr. Brenda Hellyer (San Jacinto chancellor), fl or Betancourt receives a medal from Pasadena Inde- Betancourt and Dr. DeeAnn Powell (PISD superinten- CCISD robotics win 2nd in world competition pendent School District and San Jacinto College for dent of schools). earning an associate degree while in high school. Left Photo by Reesha Brown Continued from Page 1A tiker Schlauch (Clear Brook, mikera Dharmawardene (Clear FIRST Robotics Competition, The tournament proved to Elena Michnovicz (Clear 12th grade), Alec Shih (Clear Horizons, 11th grade). the varsity “Sport for the Mind.” be rewarding for both coaches Brook, 11th grade), Claire Brook, 10th grade), Hunt- For its project entry, the “It’s as close to ‘real-world en- and students alike. Romero (Clear Brook, 10th er Smith (Clear Brook, 11th team designed a shooting ro- gineering’ as a student can get,” “For the Robonauts, the Early college students honored grade), Chanmarie Un (Clear grade), Michael Vidales (Clear bot named Ruckus. For addi- coaches said. 2017 Houston FRC cham- Brook, 10th grade), Christa Brook, 12th grade), Zain Vira- tional information on Ruck- FIRST Robotics Compe- pionship event was exciting, San Jacinto College and Jacinto College, PECHS pro- “Your hard work and your an said. “I hope that the mem- Westheimer (Clear Brook, 10th ni (Clear Brook, ninth grade), us, visit https://roboticscom tition combines sports excite- nerve-wracking, and it was a Pasadena Independent School vides district students with focus have truly paid off,” ories we have created and the grade), Jessa Westheimer (Clear Gabrielle LaRochelle (Clear petition.news/2017/04/21/ ment with rigors of science and tremendous learning experi- District honored 49 Pasadena the opportunity to receive said PISD superintendent Dr. obstacles we have overcome Brook, 12th grade), Brennan Horizons, 11th grade), Megan team-118-robonauts-talks- technology. Under strict rules, ence for both our students and Early College High School college credit starting in the DeeAnn Powell. “You met will stay with us throughout Butcher (Clear Brook, 12th Perry (Clear Horizons, 12th with-us-about-shooter-de limited resources and time mentors,” said Lead CCISD (PECHS) students recently at ninth grade, leading to the my high expectations and, the years.” grade), Danny Nguyen (Clear grade), Aaron Beaty (Clear sign-and-their-pneumat limits, teams are challenged Mentor Candace Campanelli. the Chancellor’s Dual Diplo- completion of their Associ- most importantly, the stan- The PECHS graduating Brook, 11th grade), Bhargav Horizons, 11th grade), Alex ics-philosophy/. to raise funds, design a brand, “We are extremely proud that ma Medal ceremony for earn- ate of Arts degree and high dards to earn your degrees.” Class of 2017 will offi cially Parthasarathy (Clear Brook, Campos (Clear Horizons, 11th The Robonauts, named in exercise teamwork and build we made it to the world cham- ing associate degrees while in school diploma. Students can This is the third group of walk across the stage May 13 11th grade), Marcus Schlauch grade), Nuriel Canizal (Clear recognition of the NASA hu- and program robots to perform pionship fi nals and were able to high school. earn up to 62 credits in var- students to graduate from at NRG Stadium to receive (Clear Brook, 10th grade), Wit- Horizons, 12th grade) and Cha- manoid, participated in the tasks against competitors. see all our hard work pay off.” “You achieved some in- ious fi elds that put them on PECHS since it started in their associate degrees. credible milestones in your the fast track to post-graduate 2011. The early college high “As a 1987 graduate of life,” said Dr. Brenda Hellyer, and career opportunities. school program will expand Pasadena High School, I am San Jacinto College chancel- This year, PECHS stu- this fall to each high school proud to say it is now time to lor. “You have taken advan- dents earned multiple schol- campus following the success spread your wings and fl y like tage of your high school years arship awards totaling of the pilot at Pasadena HS. the mighty eagles you are,” and will earn a high school $950,000, with three students “We united for the past Powell said. “Keep working diploma and also an associate earning the Michael and Su- four years and through all hard, keep your eyes focused degree. Congratulations. We san Dell Foundation scholar- of the love, we matured into on your ultimate goals and are really proud of you.” ship, given to only 400 stu- young adults,” Francisco never forget where you came In partnership with San dents nationwide. Bautista, PECHS valedictori- from.” Sagemont honors fallen Harris County Master Gardeners set May events Continued from Page 1A The church’s desire is to re- The Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 recently members. member with gratitude those scheduled its events for the month of May. The outdoor displays will who paid the ultimate price Insects in the Garden be open dawn to dusk daily, for our freedom. Jesus said, May 18 at Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, and the indoor displays from “Greater love hath no man at 6:30 p.m. Events are free and for more information on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Sev- than this, that a man lay down Insects in the Garden, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ eral photo stations will be his life for his friends.” (John docs/2017-green-thumb.pdf or call 713-274-0950. available for those wishing to 15:13). Sagemont Church in- Open Garden Day and seminar Clear Brook robotics stu- take photos of the memorial. vites all in the area to pause May 23 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 3033 Bear Creek dent Chanmarie Un is pic- Guests are encouraged to tag this Memorial Day and join Drive. The event is free and features hands-on activities for tured above. Un’s parents, photos of the memorial on the church in honoring those children and adults centered on the month’s Green Thumb Pete and Rene Un, man- Facebook or Instagram with who laid down their lives on topic. RSVP required. Contact [email protected] to age the Danny’s Donuts on #sagemontfl agmemorial. the battlefi eld. RSVP. Scarsdale. Community members help with Study Abroad interviews

Students from the Clear Creek Independent School Dis- Justin Ridley (mentor), Bill Bluethmann (mentor), trict recently placed second in the world at a robotics Chanmarie Un (Clear Brook student), Adam Schoen- competition, held at Minute Maid Park. Mentors and berg (Clear Lake student), Hunter Smith (Clear Brook students from the team shown above are, left to right, student) and Logan Farrell (mentor). Photo submitted

More than 25,000 robotics fans attended the FIRST Championship, held at Minute Maid Park late last month. Free legal clinic for veterans to be held Veterans who need legal advice or legal assistance can vis- No appointment is necessary. The clinic is co-sponsored it a free legal clinic scheduled in Galveston on Saturday, May by the Galveston County Bar Association and the Houston 20. The clinic will be held at the Galveston VA Outpatient Bar Foundation’s Veterans Legal Initiative. Clinic, 3828 Avenue N from 9 a.m. until noon. Any veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran, can receive one-on-one advice and counsel at the clinic from a volunteer attorney in any area of law, including family, wills and pro- Bay Area Singles Club to meet bate, consumer, real estate and tax law, as well as disability On April 28, members of the South Belt community participated in reer goals. Community members are, left to right, (front row) Dr. and veterans benefi ts. interviewing Pre-AP sixth-grade students regarding their semester Karen Hickman, Dr. Dixie Melillo, Bobbie Zamminer, Ana Moreno, The Bay Area Singles Club Monthly Dance will be May Veterans who need ongoing legal representation and who long study abroad projects. The students were required to research a (second row) Ana M. Moreno, Donna Branch, Maria Padilla, Claudia 20 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at VFW Lodge at 5204 Highway 3 qualify for legal aid may be assigned a pro bono attorney career path of interest, an overseas university that offers a degree in Lott, Lesly Coleman, Laura Benavides, Claire Murdoch, Jacqueline in Dickinson, Post No. 6378. through the Houston Volunteer Lawyers to handle their case. the chosen career path, and the country of the university’s location. Carmona, (third row) Richard Crandall, Randy Dugas, Joshua Wil- Bring party snacks to share. Cost is $7 for members and $9 For more information about the legal clinic and other legal Community members acted as scholarship committee interviewers and liams, Vince Lott and John Myer. Not pictured is Capt. Charlie Salazar. for nonmembers. services for veterans, call 713-759-1133 or visit www.hba. asked students questions about their projects, education goals, and ca- Photo by Debra Yocum For more information, call 409-948-1156 or 281-337- 3112. org. CHURCH DIRECTORY AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Parish Office 281-481-6816 Sunday Wednesday Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, youth, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, widowed. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 18, 2017 AARP 199 meets May 19 AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19, at the Bay Area Community Center, 5002 Dobie E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with the blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to attend meetings and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. before the meet- 2017-2018 ing starts at 10 a.m. Each month, the group has entertainment or a speaker on various topics of interest to seniors. Every two months the group has a potluck lunch. cheerleaders The speakers for Friday, May 19, will be Erika Arguelles and Chanda Phanhphongsane, from the Area Agency on Ag- ing, who will present the Healthy Homes Fall Prevention Pro- gram at 10:30 a.m. announced The group also organizes day trips by bus to local area points of interest at minimal cost. The next day trip will be on Wednesday, June 7, to the Neches River in Beaumont for a pontoon boat ride. Lunch will be at the Golden Corral fol- lowed by a tour of the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum. For those who are interested in joining the group, annu- al dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. For Dobie High School has announced its Varsi- more information, contact Quin Shepperd at 281-486-7770 or ty and Junior Varsity Cheer Squads for the [email protected]. 2017-2018 school year.

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Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Joint Pain Seminars SECTION B Thursday, May 18, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Athletic physicals – Coyote softball aims at first national title NJCAA Nationals By Amanda Fenwick the Angelina College cam- lege Athletic Association College. coach Kelly Saenz, who is St. George, Utah, Canyons Complex urgency is stressed San Jac Sports pus. (NJCAA) Division I soft- “We are so excited to be in her 14th season at the Through May 20 The San Jacinto College San Jac secured a berth ball tournament with a 1-0 headed back to the nation- helm of the San Jacinto Dobie students in- Lopez added that he softball team is now at the in the National Junior Col- win Monday over Blinn al tournament,” said head College women’s softball San Jac No. 7 seed volved in extracurric- has seen the delays en- national tournament, hav- program. ular activities are being countered by those who ing clinched the Region “Our players and coach- urged to take advantage wait until preseason XIV championship May 9 ing staff have worked hard of inexpensive physicals workouts start in August with an 8-2 win over Ty- all season to get to this Wednesday, May 24, be- to do this. ler Junior College at the point. This is a testament ginning at 1 p.m., in the Students must have an Roadrunner Complex on to their dedication to our school’s gymnasium. athletics physical on file team and to San Jacinto Cosmetic, Implants and The cost is $20 to pre- at Dobie before taking At right, with Niki College.” register and $25 on the part in any extracurric- Gonzalez (left) leading San Jacinto College General Dentistry day of the physicals. ular activity during the the way, the San Ja- (41-19 overall to this point Bring ad for free whitening after a All Dobie athletes as 2017-2018 school year. cinto College women’s in the season) entered the new patient exam, xrays, and cleaning. well as those involved in There are no exceptions. softball team began its Region XIV tournament 10950 Resource Parkway JROTC, dance, band and To register, call Dobie quest for a first-ever as the No. 1 seed from the Suite C cheerleading may use athletic trainers Lopez or National Junior Col- South and co-conference (Near Memorial Southeast Hospital) Dr. Angel Román this opportunity. Ruth Gonzales-Grasty lege Athletic Associa- champions for the first 281-481-0056 Dobie High School at 713-740-0370, ext. tion Division I national time since 1999. athletic trainer Jesse 04270 or 04137. championship May 17 San Jac posted three Lopez told the Leader Thompson Intermedi- after press time. San shutouts in the tournament that students and their ate’s athletic physicals Jac, the No. 7 seed at before defeating Tyler 8-2. USA KARATE families should express are set for Thursday, the tournament, faced Sophomore ace Niki Gon- SUMMER CAMP urgency in getting this May 18. For additional Chattanooga State in zalez (Baytown Sterling necessary task handled details, see information the opening round. High School) pitched all SIGN UP NOW! now. on Page 3B. The tournament runs 28 innings in the tourna- $120 WEEKLY FEE INCLUDES through May 20 in St. ment, allowing just two • KARATE TRAINING George, Utah. Shown • FIELD TRIPS runs, one of them earned. • ASTROS GAME with Gonzalez is Re- COME LEARN: Athletic Physicals Gonzalez, the college’s • LASER TAG • RESPECT gion 14 women’s ath- all-time winningest pitch- • IMAX • FOCUS Thursday, May 18 – Thomp- letic director Dr. Tim er, is now 32-4 with four • PUTT-PUTT • CONFIDENCE Drain. saves on the year. • BOWLING • DISCIPLINE Photo by Gary Stallard • SKATING • AND MORE son Intermediate, 3 to 5 Her school-record 32 • MOVIES wins is the best in the • PLANETARIUM p.m., cost $20. country, and her 1.31 ERA • & MUCH MORE Dobie football spring game May 26 at Veterans is 11th best. Call USA KARATE for details Wednesday, May 24 – Dobie Gonzalez’s 241.0 in- 11101 RESOURCE PARKWAY (Behind Sonic) At right, Dobie varsi- nings pitched is second High School, beginning at 1 ty football head coach nationally, and she has 281-484-9006 Mike Norman and his also thrown 248 strikeouts p.m., cost $25. staff will lead the Long- (currently second all-time horns into the 2017 at San Jac) ranking her spring game Friday, second in the NJCAA. May 26, at Veterans Also, freshman Taylor Stadium in Pasadena. McHenry (Deer Park High Game time is 4:30 p.m. School) leads the team in DIXIE DELI Up to this point, the hitting with a .408 batting 364A FM 1959 Longhorns have been (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 average with 74 hits, in- 281-484-3083 working out/studying cluding 12 doubles, four Lunch Menu Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK four times per week. triples and three home Monday - Friday runs. She is also the team’s leader in stolen bases with 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 18. Sophomore Dani Da- Roy Shiflett Realtors mian is the team leader in We Can Cater Your Special Event! several categories, includ- 281-481-3733 ing doubles (13, tied with Riley Bullen and Mack- HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-7 p.m. enzie Kotrla), home runs Continued on Page 6B

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Continued from Page 1B things off to Arroyo, and mately handed Arroyo the cess in athletics.” hard to ensure that is the hours in a day, friends. he’s more than ready. keys to the boys’ athletic Arroyo is leaving be- case.” Beverly Hills Athletics Schedule of Events Seriously, Arroyo is no “I’m super excited to program on her campus. hind a variety of coaching Arroyo has scheduled doubt thrilled to be at Bev- get things going at Bever- Barber had previously roles as well as solid facil- several voluntary activities erly Hills. ly Hills,” he said. “I love worked with Arroyo at ities at Dobie. for the summer months. May 23 – Meet the Coach Night, BHI July 17-21 – Bears’ Football Camp He returned from his the high school level, but BHI, so a familiarity was While there, he was a Before that, though, he Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Head Start, campus fi elds, 8 a.m. child’s birth May 5 and I just feel like I have more there. subvarsity football coach has some important events has now introduced him- to offer these kids at Bev- A search committee and also led the Lady scheduled prior to the end May 24 – 2017-2018 Athletics Physi- *Friday lockers/equipment will be is- self to the Morris Middle erly Hills. was formed. But ultimate- Longhorns’ junior varsity of the school year, includ- sued. School students as well as “At the end of the day, ly it was Barber who had girls’ soccer team. ing another date – May 30 cals, Dobie Field House, 2:45 p.m. those at Beverly Hills In- we all want to see the kids to decide among many But Beverly Hills In- – for students to have the May 30 – 2017-2018 Athletics Physi- July 24-28 – Bears’ Football Camp termediate. at Beverly Hills succeed, worthy candidates just termediate, which was chance to obtain the man- The incoming coach and we want to see Do- who merited the role. formerly home to Dobie datory athletic physicals cals, Morris Middle School, 2 p.m. Head Start, campus fi elds, 8 a.m. will now spend the rest of bie be successful as well. “Michael puts these High School, has three for the 2017-2018 school June 5-8 – Battlin’ Bears July 31-August 3 – Bears’ Football the school year finalizing Now, I’m getting back to kids first and foremost, athletic fields, a practice year. coaching staff moves, if the ground level. and works to understand track, an expansive weight When the next school Youth Basketball Camp, BHI Gym- Camp Head Start, Dobie fi elds, 9 a.m. there are any to be made, “(Beverly Hills) is their needs and the best room, a pool and more. year begins this August, August 10 – Football lockers/equip- and he’d like to tidy up where young men and way to proceed in a given “The facilities and the Arroyo simply envisions nasium, 10 a.m. Boys and girls wel- some around the facilities, women get their start in situation,” Barber said. support have always been a fresh start, both for him- come. ment, BHI locker room, 1 p.m. basically setting things up competitive athletics at the “We are not replac- here for us to be success- self and the students. his way. school level. ing Ben Portis. That just ful. I saw that the first time “Coach Portis has June 12-16 – Open Facilities - BHI August 17 – BHI Football Program Portis, a Pasadena ISD “I understand the tradi- doesn’t happen after ev- around,”Arroyo said. been a friend and mentor Gymnasium Parent Meeting, TBA lifer of 40 years, has been tion here at Beverly Hills. erything he has meant and “I’m not looking to throughout my career,” and, Arroyo anticipates, Everybody wants to put done for our school, our make drastic changes. It’s Arroyo said. “It’s an hon- June 19-23 – Open Facilities - BHI August 21 – First day of school/ fi rst will continue to be a great their own mark on a pro- programs and this commu- all about creating an envi- or to be the next person to football practice. source of knowledge and gram, to lead and to make nity. With that said, Mi- ronment that best allows lead this proud program. Gymnasium experience. But Portis, a difference.” chael Arroyo is the right these kids to be success- I can’t say that I’ll have June 26-30 – Open Facilities - BHI Follow the Beverly Hills athlet- who officially retires this It’s for these reasons person to help us continue ful both in and out of the a 40-year career, but I am summer, will be handing and more that Barber ulti- our expectations and suc- classroom. We will work on board for the long haul. Gymnasium ic program on Twitter @BHI_Athlet I’m proud to be back with July 10-14 – Open Facilities - BHI ics for exact times and dates. Other the Battlin’ Bears as we Padilla, Herrera move the program on.” Gymnasium. late-summer plans to come. begin state run Pioneers’ Paling picks Concordia men’s soccer A month after having The tournament will qualified for the Class 6A run through May 20. The State Championships, the Wolverines figure to face Clear Brook mixed dou- an uphill battle at state, but bles team of Andres Padi- so what? lla and Maria Herrera are This is a mixed doubles set to test their skills. team that has overachieved Padilla, a senior, and in the eyes of some. Any- the freshman Herrera were thing that happens from runner-up at both the Dis- this point forward might trict 24-6A Champion- be considered icing on the ships and then the Region cake. III Championships. It all begins May 18 In doing so, the pair with the quarterfinal round became the first individual of matches at Texas A&M or team from Clear Brook University. to reach the spring season Whatever happens at state championships since state, the future is bright the 1998 campaign. Nei- for both of these players. ther player was born then. Padilla is set to join the So now it’s on to Texas team at Austin College in A&M University for the Sherman, Texas, begin- state championships. ning this fall. The Region III finalists As for Herrera, she will from Clear Brook will take have three remaining sea- on Houston Memorial’s sons at Clear Brook High Sarah Mabee and Andrew School and could become The Clear Brook High School mixed doubles team Shuvalov in a quarterfinal one of the program’s all- of Maria Herrera (left) and Andres Padilla are set matchup Thursday, May time greats before she is to take on the best of the best at the Class 6A state 18, at 12:30 p.m. done. tennis tournament. SBAST Sharks Honor Swimmers of the Week The South Belt Area Swim Team Sharks, celebrating 46 years of success this spring/sum- mer season, have named their Swimmers of the Week for the second week of the season. The coaching staff selects the honorees based on solid attendance, effort and attitude.

Lutheran South Academy varsity soccer player Carter Pal- with the Pioneers, Paling scored 46 goals and added 17 as- ing (second from left) will continue his education and play- sists. Those with Paling at the signing included, left to right, ing career at Concordia University in Nebraska after signing Mark Paling (father), Susan Paling (mother) and Tyler Paling a letter of intent with the Bulldogs. During the 2017 season (brother). Lutheran South’s Patrick to East Texas Baptist hoops

Avery Tran and Joshua Quach Dahira Gutierrez and Riley Mercer 11-12-year-old winners 13 to-18-year-old winners

Lutheran South Academy varsity boys’ basketball player Ja- (brother), (standing) Dusty Holbrook (Amateur Athletic Union kob Patrick (second from left) is set to continue his education league coach), Andre White (Lutheran South Academy varsity and playing career at East Texas Baptist University in Abilene boys’ basketball assistant coach), Jeremy Louden (Lutheran after signing a letter of intent with the Tigers. Those with South Academy varsity boys’ basketball head coach) and John Savannah Tellez and Leo Martinez Hayden Willis and Hayle Ma Patrick at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Jona- Silver (Amateur Athletic Union league coach). 8-Under winners 9-10-year-old winners than Patrick (father), Hollie Patrick (mother), Scotty Patrick Thursday, May 18, 2017, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 South Belt Youth Soccer Club, TetraBrazil set youth camp at El Franco Lee Park With five World Cups This camp will run soccer camp T-shirt and ceive a week of focused sports.com. clinics, tours, tourna- er will also run hundreds Challenger Sports is States and verifies that a to its name, Brazil stands Monday through Fri- soccer ball, a Brazilian Brazilian instruction to TetraBrazil is a di- ments, team trainers, uni- of free parent/coach soc- the only soccer camp that camp has complied with alone as the most deco- day. Each member of soccer poster and camp prepare them for the fall vision of Challeng- forms and equipment to cer clinics throughout the has been accredited by at least 300 standards for rated soccer nation. the TetraBrazil coaching certificate. season. er Sports. Challenger soccer clubs in each state country in partnership the American Camping health, safety, and pro- This summer, aspiring staff will bring an au- In addition, any child Space is limited, and Sports is a corporation and throughout Canada. with the National Soccer Association, which is the gram quality, recognized American players will thentic taste of the flair, who registers online at parents are encouraged registered in Kansas, In addition to coaching Coaches Association of national camp accredita- by courts of law and gov- have the opportunity to passion and creativity of www.challengersports. to register their children which provides camps, youth players, Challeng- America. tion body in the United ernment regulators. learn the secrets of Bra- Brazilian soccer to the com at least 45 days pri- online in advance to zil’s amazing success di- camps. or to camp will receive a avoid missing out. Once rectly from more than a In addition to learn- genuine TetraBrazil soc- the events begin, regis- Lutheran South baseball’s Smith headed to Alvin C.C. dozen Brazilian coaches ing advanced footwork, cer replica jersey. tration is not guaranteed. who will spend 10 weeks new skills and the most The South Belt Youth For additional infor- traveling around the effective moves used by Soccer Club is offering mation, camp specif- country and sharing their top Brazilian players, TetraBrazil soccer camp ics and to register, visit knowledge. campers will warm up sessions for the follow- www.challengersports. The South Belt Youth to samba music, learn ing groups: com. Soccer Club has teamed Portuguese phrases and Ages 8 to 11 – Half- For more information up with TetraBrazil to discover what it is like to Day Camp (9 a.m. to about TetraBrazil or the host the TetraBrazil grow up and play soccer noon), $162. Challenger Sports pro- Soccer Camp July 31 in a country where the Ages 12 to 16 – Half- gram, call Mike Rees at through August 4 at the game is treated like a re- Day Camp (9 a.m. to 512-416-7706. South Belt Youth Soccer ligion. noon), $162. Those who wish, may Club’s facility at El Fran- Each camper will re- Teams are also wel- direct email to Rees co Lee Park. ceive a free TetraBrazil come to attend and re- at mrees@challenger South Belt area sports, registration, news SB Dolphins offer registration The Southbelt Dolphins of the Bay Area Football League have set upcoming registration dates for the 2017 season, with practices starting in July. The registration dates include May 20, and June 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sagemont Community Center. Games begin in August, and the regular season runs into November. Athletic physicals at Thompson Incoming seventh- and eighth-grade Thompson Intermediate student-athletes will have the opportunity to take advantage of discounted physicals at the school. Physicians will be on hand Thursday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. to administer the physicals. The cost is $20 per student. Current athletic physicals are mandatory for those wishing to take part in any summer, preseason or in-season activity pertaining to Thompson athletics. There are no exceptions. The Lions will soon begin optional summer camp activities, and anyone wishing to participate must have a current athletic physical on fi le at the school prior to taking part. Dobie voluntary conditioning sessions Dobie’s coaching staff will host a conditioning camp for incoming freshmen through incoming seniors as of the 2017-2018 school year. The sessions will run Monday, June 12, through Thursday, July 20. There will be no Friday workouts. Cost for those who preregister is $50 per student, and there is a sibling discount available. Those who register on June 12 will pay $60. The preregistration deadline is June 10. Payments may be made with cash, money order or credit cards. No checks will be accepted. The first session, designed for incoming sophomores through seniors, will run from 8 to 10 a.m., while the 10 a.m. to noon session is designed for incoming freshmen. All participants must have a current athletic physical on file at the school prior to taking part in any of the workouts. There are no exceptions. Lutheran South Academy baseball standout Michael Smith Smith (mother), Aaron Schneider (Lutheran South Academy In addition, Pasadena ISD does not provide medical insurance coverage for events of this type. Thus, parents (seated second from left) will continue his education and play- varsity baseball head coach), (standing) A.J. Bettcher (Luther- will be required to provide this coverage for their children. For more information, direct email to Dobie varsity ing career at Alvin Community College after signing a letter an South Academy varsity baseball assistant coach) and Darrin football head coach Mike Norman at [email protected] or call 713-740-0370. Dobie will also host a of intent with the Dolphins. Those with Smith at the signing Forse (Smith’s select team coach). headstart camp for incoming freshmen early in August, prior to the start of preseason football workouts. Details included left to right, (seated) Mike Smith (father), Theresa on those events will appear in future Leader editions. Blackhawk Seahawks’ FB to register LSA’s Thomas The Blackhawk Seahawks are set to debut in the South Texas Youth Football Association this season, and the organization is seeking football players as well as spirit team and cheerleading squad members. picks UMHB Youths ages 5 to 12 prior to August 1, 2017, are eligible to compete as members of the Seahawks’ organiza- baseball tion. Registration will be held Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The session will be held at The Royal Lutheran South Acad- Palace, 9944 Kleckley Dr., across from Almeda Mall. Registration is $275 per football player and spirit/cheer emy varsity baseball member. For information, call president Lisa Sanchez at 832-969-8542. player Jake Thom- as (seated center) will Brook voluntary conditioning sessions continue his educa- Clear Brook’s coaching staff will host a conditioning camp for incoming seventh-grade students through in- tion and playing ca- coming seniors as of the 2017-2018 school year. reer at the University The sessions will run Monday, June 12, through Thursday, Aug. 3. There will be no Friday workouts. Cost for of Mary Hardin-Bay- those who preregister is $70 per student, and there is a sibling discount available. Those who register on June 12 lor after signing a let- will pay $80. The preregistration deadline is May 31. ter of intent with the Payments may be made with cash or money order. No checks will be accepted. The daily schedule for incom- Crusaders. Those with ing sophomore through senior boys includes weight room work at 7 a.m. and outdoor conditioning at 8 a.m. For Thomas at the sign- all girls, there will be outdoor conditioning at 7 a.m. followed by weight room work at 8 a.m. ing included, left to Incoming freshman boys will have outdoor conditioning at 8 a.m. followed by weight room work at 9 a.m. right, (seated) Joann Seventh- and eighth-grade boys will have outdoor conditioning at 9 a.m., followed by weight room work at 10 Thomas (mother), a.m. Andrew Thomas (fa- All participants must have a current athletic physical on file at the school prior to taking part in any of the ther), (standing) Aaron workouts. There are no exceptions. Schneider (Lutheran In addition, Clear Creek ISD does not provide medical insurance coverage for events of this type. Thus, South Academy varsi- parents will be required to provide this coverage for their children. For more information, direct email to Clear ty baseball head coach) Brook varsity football head coach Mike Allison at [email protected] or Jamie Scott at [email protected]. and A.J. Bettcher (Lu- theran South Academy Brook youth soccer camp varsity baseball assis- Clear Brook varsity boys’ soccer coach Chris Stromeyer will host the annual Wolverines’ youth skills camp tant coach). June 6-8, from 8 to 10 a.m., at Clear Brook High School. Students entering the first through the ninth grades as Submitted photo of the 2017-2018 school year are eligible to attend. Registration fee is $60 per student. Participants are required to bring their own water, cleats, shin guards and practice clothes. Families are also required to provide participants’ medical insurance. For more information, direct email to [email protected].

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Another season, an- Down 5-0 to Na- dominating frames, lead- Navarro 6-0 in a second- scored twice. Bond, an with a bang, scoring six Three relievers cov- other National Junior varro early, San Jac bat- ing the Gators to an 11-5 round game as starting Atlanta Braves’ draftee runs in the first inning ered the final four in- College Athletic Associ- ted around in the third, win. pitcher Kaleb Roper was from 2016 who did not against Paris en route to nings, allowing just two ation JUCO World Series fourth and fifth innings, Bond, 3 for 5, hom- simply dominating. sign, was 2 for 4 with a an 11-5 victory. hits and a run. appearance for the San scoring 1 runs in all and ered and drove in three Over eight shutout in- pair of runs scored. He San Jac, owner of one In the big six-run first Jacinto College baseball leading to the easy win. runs. Mario Moralez was nings, Roper allowed also had an RBI single of the nation’s top pitch- inning, the Gators got a program. Navarro would have had 2 for 5 with a run scored five hits and two walks and a run-scoring double. ing staffs, had its arsenal three-run double from If it isn’t the case, it to defeat San Jac twice and an RBI. Nick Perez while striking out 12. Wyatt Cross homered on full display against Sergio Macias, who also sure seems that way af- back-to-back to advance had three hits, scored Benjamin Butler for San Jac, driving in a the Dragons. had a two-run homer in ter the Gators dispatched to the world series. twice and drove in a pair pitched the ninth inning, pair of runs. Jacob Cantleberry the fifth inning for a five- Navarro 17-9 May 16, in SJC sophomore Aaron of runs. striking out three. San Jacinto 11 started and went five in- RBI game. the Region 14 champion- Bond was the catalyst in San Jacinto 6 Offensively, Smith Paris 5 nings, allowing two hits Michael Smith scored Navarro 0 was 2 for 5, and Luke Top-seeded San Jacin- but fanning nine. Six three runs for SJC, and Region 14 Tournament San Jacinto blanked Watson had two hits and to opened the tournament walks hurt Cantleberry. Paris made four errors. San Jacinto 11, Paris 5 SJC softball hopes 2017 championships the charm Continued from Page 1B This is the second- Jacinto College, and the finished seventh nation- For information about (8), runs batted in (45) and consecutive trip to the na- fourth in school history. In ally and 38-25 overall as a San Jacinto College athlet- San Jacinto 6, Navarro 0 strikeouts (23). tional tournament for San 2016, San Jacinto College team. ics, visit sanjacsports.com. San Jac’s 41 wins so far this season marks the 10th time in school history with San Jacinto 8, Angelina 2 at least 40 wins. As a team, San Jac is hitting .387 on the year, and the pitching staff owns Championship Game a 2.67 ERA. In 2008, San Jacinto College made its first ap- San Jacinto 17, Navarro 9 pearance at nationals and finished a program-best ship game, qualifying for this one, going 4 for 5 at fourth at the event. The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team will Now comes a fifth op- hold tryouts for the 2017-2018 season Saturday, a world series appear- the plate with three runs ance for the third straight scored and seven runs portunity to win a national June 10. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymna- title. sium on the San Jacinto College Central campus season. batted in. The NJCAA Division from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $25 processing fee San Jacinto has now San Jac scored five for the tryouts, and participants will be required to I Softball Championship reached a JUCO record runs in the third a d fifth takes place May 17-20, sign a waiver of liability. Participants should plan 25 world series tourna- innings and four more in to arrive no later than 10 a.m. Questions about the 2017, at Canyons Com- ments. The program the fourth to pull away. plex in St. George, Utah. tryouts should be directed to the San Jacinto Col- has won 5 champion- Reliever Devon Roe- lege men’s basketball office at 281-476-1849. The men’s basketball team made its 21st overall Na- ships, the last coming in dahl went 3 1/3 innings, At right, San Jacinto tional Junior College Athletic Association Division 1990. In 2016, the locals fanning four and allow- College’s Alexis Deleon I Men’s Basketball Championship appearance af- reached the series finale ing just a hit for the win. fi elds a throw at fi rst ter earning the automatic bid with a Region XIV before losing. San Jacinto 8 base during the team’s championship. The team finished the season with a Pitching was the key Angelina 2 Region 14 postseason 33-2 overall record. Five San Jacinto College men’s in three regional tour- Bidding for a spot in tournament champi- basketball players earned Region XIV postsea- nament wins this time the championship game, onship game win over son honors and head coach Scott Gernander was around, but the offense San Jacinto turned to Tyler. Now the No. 7 named the region’s Coach of the Year. Above, South gave a tired pitching starting pitcher Mac- seed at nationals, San Houston High School graduate Elton Dyer played staff a lift in the champi- Gregor Hines against Jacinto is making a bid for SJC this season. for a fi rst-ever national onship game. Angelina, and Hines did championship in St. his job. George, Utah. The right-hander Photo by Gary Stallard struck out 12 over seven

San Jacinto College men’s basketball player Chris Harris (left) is one of three Raven players set to continue his education and playing career at a four-year university. Harris will head to the University of Houston beginning this fall. At right is San Jacinto College men’s basketball head coach Scott R. Gernander. SJC hoopsters pick universities Three San Jacinto Col- National Junior College which earned them the lege men’s basketball Athletic Association first- looks from several coach- players have signed na- team All-America selec- es and schools around the tional letters of intent to tion and first-team all-Re- country,” said San Jacinto continue their basketball gion XIV selection. College head coach Scott careers and educations at Harris averaged 5.7 Gernander, who complet- Texas four-year universi- points and 6.3 rebounds ed his fifth season at the ties. per game as a sophomore, helm of the men’s basket- Corey Davis (Lafayette, playing in all 35 games for ball program. Louisiana/Lafayette High San Jac. “They were a big part School) and Chris Harris His 2.9 blocks per game of our success this season, (Houston/ Madison High average was third in the and I am excited to watch School) will play next country. The 6-foot, 10- them continue their bas- season at the University inch center connected on ketball careers at the next of Houston, while Jorden 57.6 percent (87-of-151) level.” Duffy (Upper Marlboro, of his shots from the field. San Jac finished the Maryland/James M. Ben- Duffy led the team in 2016-2017 season with a nett High School) has scoring, averaging 19.4 33-2 overall record. signed to play at the Uni- points per game, a mark The team was the over- versity of North Texas. that ranked him 35th na- all No. 1 seed at the NJ- All three are expected tionally. CAA national tournament, to earn their associate de- His 660 points this sea- its 21st national tourna- grees from San Jacinto son was 11th in the coun- ment appearance. College by August. try, and put him over the San Jac earned the au- Davis, a 6-foot, 2-inch 1,000-point mark for his tomatic bid to the NJCAA guard, started in all 35 San Jac career, finishing national tournament with games for San Jac this with 1,062 total points. a Region XIV champion- season. He averaged 17.4 Duffy also led the team ship. It was the second trip points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 re- in assists with 164 to- to Hutchinson under Ger- bounds and 1.5 steals per tal, ranking him 37th in nander, who guided the game. the country. The 6-foot, 2015 team to the national He recorded 14 2-inch guard was a third- tournament on an at-large 20-point games, including team NJCAA All-America bid. scoring a season-high 27 selection, and earned first- For more information points, twice. team all-Region XIV hon- about the San Jacinto Davis was 19th in the ors. College men’s basketball country in 3-pointers, con- “I’m extremely proud team, visit the San Jacinto necting on a team-high of these guys for their hard College athletics website 98-of-213. Davis was a work on and off the court, at www.sanjacsports.com.