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SPECIAL THANKS Silver Level Corporate Sponsor Thank you Herff Jones for: • Sponsoring Advisor Hospitality • Sponsoring M3 Rock n’ Talk • And Providing rings for the High School and Middle Level Advisor of the Year Thank you, Ron DeShay, for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Thank you to our Doers and Dreamers: Bobby Thacker and SecondGen secondgen.org The Peterson Brothers Band www.petersonbrothersband.com Bernard Blake Thank you for your contributions to our General Sessions: Rock Teen Nation www.rockteen.org Winston Gaines Entertainment Services www.gainesentservices.com TABLE OF CONTENTS • 1

Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel Maps...... 2

Welcome from the Conference Coordinator...... 3

Welcome from TASC...... 4

Conference Information...... 5-6

Officer Election Schedule...... 7

Advisor Activities...... 8

TASC Night at Six Flags...... 9

Conference Schedule...... 10-14

Breakout Sessions Rotation Procedure...... 15

General Session Station...... 16

Special Session Station...... 17-18

Table Talk Presentations Station...... 19-25

TASC Board of Directors and Staff...... 26-27

TASC Advisor Awards...... 28-29

TASC Conference Exhibitors...... 30

TASC Conference History...... 31

Special Thanks from the Conference Coordinator School...... 32

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CEDAR CREEK HS CONFERENCE COORDINATOR TEAM ARLINGTON CONVENTION CENTER MAP ENTRANCE FROM SHERATON 2 • MEETING ROOMS 9-12 SENIOR SESSION

MEETING ROOMS 5-8 ADVISOR HOSPITALITY

E-4 E-3 E-2 MEETING ROOMS 1-4 ADVISOR SESSIONS

E-1 - EXHIBIT HALL (GENERAL SESSION ROOM) GRAND HALL (REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS)

SHERATON HOTEL MAP SECOND FLOOR

THE WORLD CUP ROOM & THE STANLEY CUP ROOMS ARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE SHERATON TO THE RIGHT OF THE RESTAURANT ENTRANCE

THE PLAZA ON THE HILL AND THE YACHT CLUB ROOMS ARE OUTSIDE BEHIND THE SHERATON (NORTH) ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE POND & POOL. WELCOME FROM THE COORDINATOR SCHOOL • 3

CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Steve Murray Bridgette Cornelius Brian Meyer Dawn Vinklarek Rebecca Brady Superintendent Principal Student Council Student Council Annual Conference Bastrop ISD Cedar Creek HS Advisor Advisor Committee Chairperson 4 • WELCOME FROM TASC

ABOUT TASC The Texas Association of Student Councils is a non-profit organization serving middle and high school level student councils in Texas. TASC builds leaders who positively impact our schools, our communities, our state, and our nation through leadership development in secondary schools in Texas. We believe in a powerful student voice, the journey of leadership, and in building a strong web of support for students and advisors. We know that leadership skills can be learned and enhanced, and we work daily to do just that. Organized in 1937, TASC serves almost 1300 member schools by providing opportunities for advisors and student leaders to interact and learn through outstanding programs such as this Annual Conference. DARE TO DREAM. DARE TO DO. For leaders to grow, they must dare themselves to step out of their comfort zones and exceed previous ex- pectations. As we have learned from innovators in the past, those who dare to go beyond their limits often see immense results. This year’s state theme calls for TASC to “Dare to Dream. Dare to Do.” challenging us to better our world through our dreams that we, in turn, make a reality. The TASC Board of Directors challenges members to promote positive change through a state project unlike anything TASC has done before. We all know that TASC changes lives. This year TASC will save lives. The TASC State Service Project is Dare to Donate, and TASC is partnering with Donate Life Texas to raise awareness for organ donation and increase the number of donors within the great state of Texas through education and donor drives. When we challenge ourselves to step out and make a difference, we produce great outcomes. What greater outcome can we ask for than life? When we “Dare to Dream,” there’s nothing that we can’t “Dare to Do.”

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TASC would like to extend a special thanks to the following: • Each of the local student council advisors who give generously of their time and energies to make local district, and state activities successful; • The many councils who contributed to the Annual Conference by running for office, running for the Board, serving on committees, and presenting Table Talks; • The adult presenters for sharing their expertise; • Each company who exhibited or advertised with us; • The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau for its support and assistance; • Herff Jones for hosting refreshments for advisors, rings for the Eddie G. Bull Advisor of the Year award, and for sponsoring M3 Rock n’ Talk; • TASC office staff members who work tirelessly on this conference; • The staff of the Arlington Convention Center, the Sheraton, and the Texas Rangers for their assistance; • Run, Jump, Fly Creative for its guidance and assistance with general session production; • The students and advisors of the state officer schools as well as the elected advisors on the Board of Direc- tors for their sincere interest in TASC and their help throughout the conference; • Members of TASC District 18, Canyon HS, Hays HS, Bastrop HS, New Braunfels HS, and Lehman HS who shared responsibilities for coordinating this conference; • Cedar Creek High School students, advisors, staff, and community members for their vision, their creativity, their efforts, their dedication, and their hospitality in making this conference absolutely outstanding.

THIS PROGRAM IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CONFERENCE INFORMATION • 5

NAME BADGES /WRISTBANDS TASC ON SOCIAL NETWORKS: Each registered delegate and invited guest will receive Facebook: TASC_StuCo TASC_StuCo Alumni an official conference name badge and TASC wristband. Twitter: TASC_stuco To ensure student safety, these items must be worn at Instagram: TASC_stuco all times. The conference wristband is admission to all Snapchat: tascstuco conference sessions. Those without a TASC wristband will be required to leave. Additionally, the color of the Download the TASC mobile app and allow “push notifications” to get wristband will determine the rotation to be followed for conference updates, announcements, and more! breakout sessions on Day 2 afternoon. DRESS CODE The TASC Board of Directors requests that all attendees follow the TASC Conference dress code. No shorts of STUDENT BEHAVIOR any type are to be worn to any conference activity with With the convention attendance totaling almost 4,900 the exception of the night at Six Flags. Hats or caps are delegates, it is necessary that advisors sit with their stu- not allowed in the building, and all shirts and dresses dents during the general assemblies and monitor and must have sleeves. Security will help monitor dress code. control excessive noise. Even a few whispers in the auditorium create a lot of noise. Always treat speakers on STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP stage with courtesy and respect. Please ensure that your In order to ensure delegate safety, vehicles carrying del- students remain seated during performances. Walking egates will not be allowed to stop and unload in the front from the general assembly area to the halls is distracting. of the Convention Center. All vehicles will be directed to the appropriate parking lot and will NOT be allowed LUNCH ON DAY TWO to load or unload in the drive in front of the building. Lunch on Day 2 is on your own. A dining guide is available with some restaurant discounts as is a list of restaurants PARKING that deliver. Some schools choose to have lunch delivered Parking is available at the Arlington Convention Center. and eat on the lawn on the north side of the Convention Please display the parking pass e-mailed with registration Center. There are also concessions available in the Con- materials. Parking passes at Six Flags are provided with vention Center. Be sure to allow time for balloting. Bal- your park admission ticket. loting closes at 1:20, and afternoon sessions begin at 1:30. The general session room is open for seating after 12:30. GENERAL SESSION ENTRY AND SEATING Please do not sit in the Convention Center halls. Doors to the General Session will open approximately 30 minutes to one hour before session start time. Any CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES school group may enter the room and secure seating, but The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco or other illegal the room will not have any activity until 15 minutes be- drugs is strictly prohibited. Any student found in pos- fore the official start time. Schools may reserve seats for session or under the influence of these substances will their delegation ONLY. At least one person from the del- be sent home from the conference without delay at the egation must remain with marked seats at all times. Any expense of the student, his/her parents or the student’s item used to mark seats reserved will be removed if there school. Both the student’s principal and parents will be is not at least one person from the delegation present at notified, and local authorities may be contacted. all times. Please fill the seats in the middle of rows first. Do not leave empty seats. Do NOT run in the CONFERENCE SAFETY Convention Center. The fire marshal prohibits standing All conference attendees are expected to respect the rights at the sides or back of the auditorium. and safety of others. Weapons of any type are strictly prohibited at TASC functions. Any person found in the ELECTRONIC DEVICES possession of an item that is used as a weapon or exhib- While you are invited to update your status and tweet iting irresponsible behavior that endangers the health, about conference activities, we ask that advisors and stu- safety, or welfare of him/herself or others will be sent dents silence their phones and follow rules of business home from the conference without delay at the expense etiquette in the use of cell phones and tablet computers. of the student, his/her parents or the student’s school. Please be a model of consideration and respect for all at- Both the student’s principal and parents will be notified, tending conference sessions. and local authorities may be contacted. 6 • CONFERENCE INFORMATION

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE MEET THE CANDIDATES SESSION COMMITTEE The Credentials Committee verifies the eligibility of all This committee manages the Meet the Candidates Session. candidate schools. Members of this committee check Duties include manning the doors and facilitating the ques- campaign materials to ensure that the TASC Board of tion and answer portion of the session. Directors’ policy is followed and that schools do not Committee Chair: exceed the $1000 campaign expenditure limit. George Bush High School, State Parliamentarian Committee Chair: Eastview High School Hardin-Jefferson High School, State Vice-President Franklin High School Bridge City High School Lake Dallas High School Cypress Woods High School North Shore Senior High Keller Central High School Lewisville High School SPECIAL THANKS Moulton High School TO THESE SCHOOLS FOR EVALUATING CANDIDATES FOR AWARDS:

TASC SCHOLARSHIPS TABULATIONS COMMITTEE Committee Chair: The Tabulations Committee collects the marked bal- Andrews High School, State Past President lots for next year’s officer schools and the elected advisor Franklin High School position, tabulates the results, and presents them to the Killeen High School president prior to the closing session of the conference. Midland High School Committee Chair: Sudan High School Teague High School, State Secretary TASSP SCHOLARSHIPS Ennis High School Committee Chair: Gatesville High School Andrews High School, State Past President Ore City High School Royse City High School Canyon High School Yoakum High School Harlingen High School Paul Pewitt High School Pecos High School

TOP VIDEOS Committee Chair: TASC OUTSTANDING SCHOOL AWARDS Teague High School, State Secretary Official TASC Awards (plaques, date plates, certificates) will not be Carroll High School distributed to winning schools at the conference. Awards will be mailed to Coronado High School schools in May. A list of award-winning schools is available on the TASC Hillsboro High School mobile app or on the TASC webpage. Additionally, there will be a wall of Kempner High School honor, and special theme-related awards will be displayed. These awards were created by the conference coordinator school and may be taken home TOP PROJECT by the award-winning schools on the final day of the conference. Committee Chair: TASC TOP TEN PROJECT AND VIDEO WINNERS George Bush, State Parliamentarian AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Deer Park North High School Forney High School 2016-2017 winners will be announced during the final general session. Madisonville High School Sealy High School CONFERENCE INFORMATION • 7

STATE OFFICER ELECTIONS One of the purposes of the TASC Annual Conference is to elect new state officers for the upcoming school year. Schools elected to serve as TASC state officers are represented on the TASC Board of VOTE! Directors by one student representative and the school advisor. The Board of Directors is the policy- making body for the association. Throughout the conference, member schools will have multiple opportunities to learn about the candidate schools’ qualifications to serve and their platform (an idea they are promoting for TASC). Candidates will communicate their campaign theme, platform, and qualifications through a campaign booth, a display board, student speech, participation in a Meet the Candidates session, and a campaign skit. Qualifications of the candidate schools are posted on the website. Member schools should consider how well the school communicates its platform and theme as well as the strength of the platform throughout the entire process when voting. ELECTION SCHEDULE DAY 1 Registration • 12:00 noon - 7:30 p.m. Candidates campaign in convention center (person to person). General Session • 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Student representatives from candidate schools will deliver two minute introductory speeches.

DAY 2 Registration • 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Candidates campaign in Convention Center (person to person). Meet the Candidates Sessions • 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Separate “Meet the Candidate Sessions” will take place concurrently at the Sheraton: President candidates will present in the Hall of Fame room; Vice- president candidates in Champions 1; Secretarial candidates in Champions 2; and the Parliamentarian candidates will present in Champions 3. Schools may send a total of four (4) delegates to attend these meetings. Delegates will be assigned to specific sessions. They must have their question card and arrive before 8:00 a.m. to be admitted. General Session • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Candidate schools perform campaign skits in General Session. Lunch • 11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. Member schools are to use this time to caucus and discuss the entire campaign to determine how to cast ballots. Ballot Distribution • 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Voting • 11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m. The advisor or student designee (student must have balloting representative ribbon) will pick up ballots for officers and elected advisor to the Board and know their TASC District number in the Sheraton lobby. Send only Districts 1-10 are asked to pick up ballots immedi- one designee to pick up ballots. Student designee must wear the Balloting ately after the Second General Session. Representative ribbon on badge. Schools will cast ballots and return marked Districts 11-19 are asked to pick up ballots after ballots to an available ballot box manned by the current secretary school in 12:30. the main hallway at the Convention Center. Voting for the elected advisor position on the Board of Directors is conducted at this time. Seating is available in the General Session room after 12:30. Students should not sit on the floor in the hallways. Ballot boxes are located by each main entrance to the Convention Center. Notice of Run-Off(s) • 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. If a run-off election is necessary in any race, notices will be posted on doors at the Convention Center; a tweet will be sent as well as a push notification on the mobile app.

DAY 3 Run-off Election • 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. If a run-off election is necessary in any race, ballots will be distributed in the Convention Center prefunction gallery. The advisor or the student designee (must have balloting representative ribbon) may pick up ballots. General Session • 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. 2017-2018 officer schools will be announced, and student representatives will take an oath of office at the end of the session. TASC thanks Herff Jones for sponsoring 8 • ADVISOR ACTIVITIES Advisor Hospitality for the Conference.

ASK ME ABOUT TASC Convention Center by 7:50 a.m. While advisors are in the Day 1: 12:00 noon - 6:45 p.m...... Convention Center Exhibit Area Business Meeting, student delegates will be in the Meet the Do you have questions about the conference, TASC events, Candidate Sessions (4 students per school), while other stu- or TASC Districts? Stop by this booth and pick up a rib- dents are observing campaigns or visiting the t-shirt store and bon to identify your TASC district. And, if you don't have TASC Bookstore. questions, just stop by to visit and pick up a district ribbon for advisors only. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION: ADVISOR AT LARGE POSITION ADVISOR CONFERENCE HOSPITALITY Day 2: 11:30 a.m. - 1:20 p.m...... During Balloting for Officer Schools Day 1 and 2...... Convention Center Rooms 5-8 Each year, TASC advisors elect a high school advisor to a Advisors may escape the excitement of the conference in the three-year term on the Board of Directors. Candidate re- Advisors Hospitality area in the Convention Center. This sumes are provided in the advisor packets distributed at reg- area is open to advisors only throughout the conference. istration. Candidates are introduced at the Advisor Business Beverages are available on Day 1; beverages and light snacks Meeting on Day 2 at 8:00 a.m. Ballots for the elected advi- will be served on Day 2. On Day 3, coffee and juice will be sor position are distributed along with officer candidate bal- served. This event is hosted by Herff Jones. This room will be lots. Ballots will be cast at the same time as officer candidate cleared during general sessions so advisors can sit with their ballots. Each school will receive one vote in the advisor at students. large election. FIRST TIME ATTENDEE ADVISOR ORIENTATION ADVISORS SPECIAL SESSION WITH KEITH HAWKINS Day 1: 3:20 - 3:55 or 5:00 - 5:35 p.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 Day 2: 1:30 - 2:15 p.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 Advisors, if this is your first time to attend the conference, R.E.A.L. | How do we work with the leaders we are giv- there will be a brief orientation in which an overview and en? How do we tap into each of the leader’s gifts? How do tips for a successful weekend will be provided. Attendance we lead the leaders in a way that matters? I call it getting at one of these meetings will be extremely helpful. R.E.A.L. This workshop will help you work with your leaders so that you can develop R.E.A.L. leaders who will make ADVISORS SPECIAL SESSION WITH BOB UPGREN a positive impact at your school. | www.keithhawkins.com Day 1: 4:05 - 4:50 p.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 Mis-LED: Exposing 3 Life-Changing False Assumptions We NEW ADVISOR SESSION Are Teaching Our Children | Statements and statistics I have Day 2: 2:30 - 3:15 p.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 found paint the picture of a generation of young people Elections? Constitutions? Summer Workshop? Are you standing in a battlefield for their minds. How can it be that brandw ne and sometimes feeling overwhelmed? Join a pan- 67% of students report feeling depressed at least once a el of experienced advisors in this session for new advisors. month? What is causing 73% of our children to have a sense Begin building that TASC web of support. of hopelessness? Through my research, three crucial false-assumptions surfaced which are closely linked to the statistics ADVISOR IDEA EXCHANGE above. Little did I know they would forever change the way I Day 2: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 would parent my two beautiful daughters and redefine how Join experienced advisors from across the state for network- I would interact with the tens of thousands of young people ing and sharing ideas. who filter through the organizations I lead. This session will be eye-opening, inspiring and filled with free resources for ADVISORS AT SIX FLAGS your students and school. | www.bobupgren.com Day 2: 5:00 - 10:00 p.m...... Six Flags Amusement Park Advisors must attend Six Flags with their students. Students ADVISOR BUSINESS MEETING should not leave the park without an advisor. There are two Day 2: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m...... Convention Center Rooms 1-4 indoor advisor areas with refreshments at Six Flags. See the TASC will conduct the Advisor Business Meeting the morn- map on page 9 for locations; including advisor hospitality ing of Day 2. Service pins will be awarded, and retiring advi- areas; and meal times are noted on your Six Flags tickets. sors will be recognized. School groups should arrive at the Parking is included with your admission. TASC NIGHT AT SIX FLAGS • 9 SPECIAL STUDENT MEETINGS Day 1: District flag bearers must attend a rehearsal in the General Session room at 4:00 p.m. Day 1: 2016 Summer Workshop JC’s meet at 5:00 p.m. in Rooms 9-12 in the Convention Center to review songs to lead at a general session. Day 1: Table Talk Presenters must attend a brief meeting at 6:15 p.m. in Rooms 9-12 in the Convention Center Day 2: 2017 Summer Leadership Workshop JC’s meet at 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. in the Yacht Club room behind the Sheraton. TASC AT SIX FLAGS An exciting part of the Annual Conference is a party at Six Flags theme park. Dinner will be provided. Admission to the park and dinner at the park is included in the conference fee. The TASC conference delegates will have access to the entire park. There are two indoor advisor areas with refreshments available at the park (see map below). Delegates may enter the park at 5:00 p.m., and the event will end at 10:00 p.m. ADMISSION TO THE PARK When picking up conference materials at the Convention Center, advisors will be given tickets for the actual number of participants at the conference. Advisors must sign for tickets. It is the responsibility of each advisor to ensure that he/ she receives the correct number of tickets. Replacement tickets will not be given to advisors. A parking pass is included with the tickets. If you have more Six Flags tickets than you need, please return extras to the TASC booth by 3:00 p.m. on Day 2. (TASC must pay for every ticket taken, even if it’s not used.) Additional Six Flags tickets may be purchased at registration. Conference delegates will be given a TASC wristband, which must be worn throughout the conference and is needed (with the ticket) to get into Six Flags. It has become tradition for delegates to wear conference t-shirts to Six Flags. Shorts/ hats will be allowed at Six Flags. Once students are in the park, they may not leave until the end of the evening, unless accompanied by an advisor. Please ensure your students know they can leave only with you. Advisors are responsible for students while they are in the park. DINNER AT THE PARK Each park ticket will include an all-you-can-eat meal ticket. The ticket indicates the time your group is scheduled for dinner. The first meal time will be 5:30. Meal times will be distributed randomly, but delegates from the same school will be assigned the same meal time. Dinner will be served at the Pavilion. 10 • CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: DAY 1

DAY 1 8:00 - 9:30 a.m...... TASC Board of Directors’ Meeting Sheraton Hotel, World Series Room 10:00 a.m...... Candidate Schools Meeting Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon...... Candidate Schools Set-Up Convention Center, Grand Hall 12:00 noon - 7:30 p.m...... Registration/Exhibits/TASC Bookstore/T-Shirt Booth/Candidates Campaign Convention Center, Grand Hall 3:20 - 3:55 p.m. or 5:00 - 5:35 p.m...... First Time Attendee Advisor Orientation Convention Center, Room 1-4 4:00 - 4:30 p.m...... District Flag Ceremony Rehearsal Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4:05 - 4:50 p.m...... Special Session for Advisors: Bob Upgren Convention Center, Room 1-4 5:00 p.m...... 2016 Summer Workshop JC’s Meeting Convention Center, Room 9-12 6:15 - 6:45 p.m...... Table Talk Presenter Meeting Convention Center, Room 9-12 7:00 p.m...... General Session Doors Open - Open Seating

7:30 - 10:00 p.m...... OPENING GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

Opening Production...... Cedar Creek HS and Bastrop HS, Bastrop ISD District Flag Ceremony...... TASC District Presidents Pledge of Allegiance...... Mia Hernandez, Bastrop HS Texas Pledge...... Jacob Gaier, New Braunfels HS National Anthem...... Katelyn Wilhelm, Cedar Creek HS Invocation...... Maya Boehm, Canyon HS Welcome...... Rebecca Brady, Cedar Creek HS

TASC CONFERENCE COORDINATOR: CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL The student council of Cedar Creek High School worked together with the TASC state officers and Board of Di- rectors to continue the excellent tradition of the TASC High School Annual Conference. The school is located in Bastrop ISD and is very active on the local, district, and national level. They piloted working with other TASC Dis- trict 18 schools to host this conference and are grateful to Bastrop High School, Canyon High School, Hays High School, Lehman High School, and New Braunfels High School for their generous contributions to the success of the conference. CCHS is thrilled to host the 81st Annual Conference. The Conference Coordinator School is led by an excellent team chaired by advisors, Dawn Vinklarek and Brian Meyer, and student, Rebecca Brady.

Greetings from the Bastrop ISD Superintendent...... Steve Murray CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: DAY 1 • 11

DAY 1

OPENING GENERAL SESSION, CONTINUED

Introduction of TASC Board of Directors...... State Officers Greetings from TASSP...... Dr. Devin Padavil, TASSP President Principal, Lebanon Trail HS, Frisco ISD Recognition of Eddie G. Bull Advisor of the Year Nominees...... Archie E. McAfee, TASSP/TASC Executive Director President’s Address...... Amina Mabizari, TASC President, Elsik HS, Alief ISD Introduction to Election Procedures...... Dylan Angel, TASC State Secretary, Teague HS, Teague ISD and Esmeralda Vilche, TASC State Parliamentarian, George Bush HS, Fort Bend ISD Introductory Speeches...... Officer School Candidates Introduction of Speaker...... Juliana Henry, TASC Vice-President, Hardin-Jefferson HS, Hardin-Jefferson ISD

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BOB UPGREN THE ART OF LEADERSHIP & LIFE Why would professional athletes, Hollywood stars, government officials and one of the most powerful mafia bosses in the world work with Bob Upgren? What led Shaun Livingston of the Golden State Warriors to jump on a plane one month after losing the NBA Championship to come to North Dakota and join his mission? What compels some of the most prominent brands in the world like Disney, Coca Cola, GM, and Microsoft to consistently ask Bob Upgren to speak to their people year after year? Where does his art come into the picture? How did he become one of the best chalk artists in world, traveling across North America per- forming in front of over one million people throughout his career? This is the life of Bob Upgren. A Canadian news source coined him a “a Renaissance man who just happens to be one of the most innovative thinkers in leadership today.” In this eye-opening and paradigm-shifting message, he peels back the layers of his leadership ideas that have permeated nearly every aspect of society. Don’t miss the message. Don’t miss the story. And whatever you do, don’t miss the jaw-dropping performance of the art. (www.bobupgren.com)

Announcements and Adjournment...... State Officers 12 • CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: DAY 2

DAY 2 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. ��Registration/TASC Bookstore/T-Shirt Store Convention Center, Grand Hall 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. ��Campaigns Continue Convention Center, Grand Hall 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. �� Advisor Business Meeting Convention Center, Room 1-4 8:00 - 8:45 a.m...... Meet the Candidates Sessions (All sessions are on the 2nd floor of the Sheraton) NOTE: Doors close at 8:00 a.m. President Candidates: Hall of Fame Room Vice-President Candidates: Champions 1 Secretary Candidates: Champions 2 Parliamentarian Candidates: Champions 3 8:15 a.m. �� General Session Doors Open - Open Seating

9:00 - 11:30 a.m...... SECOND GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall Songs led by 2016 TASC Summer Workshop JC’s Greetings...... Bridgette Cornelius, Principal, Cedar Creek HS

Political Rally...... State Officers and Candidate Schools

2017-2018 OFFICER SCHOOL CANDIDATE SKITS (Schools are listed in performance order) PARLIAMENTARIAN SECRETARY VICE-PRESIDENT PRESIDENT Carroll Senior HS Tomball HS Barbers Hill HS Boswell HS Duncanville HS Ridge Point HS Byron Nelson HS Summer Creek HS Marshall HS White Oak HS

At the end of the Political Rally, schools will be dismissed for lunch (on their own). During lunch, member schools should caucus and discuss the entire campaign to determine how to cast ballots. Schools in Districts 1-10 are asked to pick up ballots immediately after the Political Rally. Schools in Districts 11-19 are asked to pick up ballots after 12:30. The advisor or student designee (must have balloting representative ribbon) will pick up ballots in the Sheraton foyer. Send one designee only to pick up ballots. Students need to know their TASC District number. The general session area will be open from 12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. for school delegations to sit or meet. Students should not sit on the floor in the hallway. Schools will cast ballots and return marked ballots to an available ballot box by either main entrance of the Convention Center manned by the secretary school. Advisors will also vote for the elected advisor position on the Board of Directors at this time. Ballot distribution will close at 1:15 p.m., and balloting will close at 1:20 p.m.

Announcements and Adjournment...... State Officers CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: DAY 2 • 13

DAY 2

11:15 - 1:00 p.m. �� Picnic at the Ballpark (or lunch on your own) 12:45 - 4:30 p.m. ��TASC Bookstore/T-Shirt Store Prefunction Gallery 12:45 - 1:20 p.m. �� Balloting for 2017-2018 State Officers 1:30 - 4:15 p.m. �� Breakout Session Station Rotations See page 15-25 for information 1:30 - 4:15 p.m. �� Advisor Sessions See page 8 for information 2:30 - 4:15 p.m. ��2017 JC Orientation Yacht Club (Behind the Sheraton) 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. �� Candidate School Post Campaign Session Convention Center, Room 1-4

5:00 - 10:00 p.m. �� Party at Six Flags See page 9 for details

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. �� Dinner: Six Flags Pavilion

2016-2017 TASC OFFICERS (L-R): REBECCA BRADY, ESMERALDA VILCHE, AMINA MABIZARI, DYLAN ANGEL, JULIANA HENRY 14 • CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: DAY 3

DAY 3

8:30 - 9:15 a.m...... Run-Off Balloting (if needed) Convention Center, Prefunction Gallery 8:50 a.m...... General Session Doors Open - Open Seating

9:30 - 11:45 a.m...... FINAL GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

Greetings from NASSP...... Kendall Haase, Cedar Creek HS Recognition of Top Ten Video Winners...... State Officers Recognition of Top Ten Project Winners...... State Officers Recognition of TASC Scholarship Winners...... Krysta Reed, Andrews HS Recognition of TASSP Scholarship Winners...... Terry Hamm Introduction of Speaker...... Dylan Angel, TASC State Secretary, Teague HS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: KEITH HAWKINS DARE TO GET R.E.A.L Connecting the dots in leadership requires us to get R.E.A.L. Getting R.E.A.L. requires us to be authentic, go first, and find value in each person we lead. When we find value for others we will connect with them and ultimately respect them. Every leader can do this by getting R.E.A.L. Do you have what it takes? (www.keithhawkins.com)

Invitation from 2018 Conference Coordinator School...... Claire Doan and Will Norton, Texas HS Recognition of 2016-2017 Officer Schools...... Terry Hamm Closing Ceremony...... District 18 Conference Team Announcement of 2017-2018 Officer Schools...... 2016-2017 State Officers Oath of Office...... Newly Elected Officer Students Adjournment...... 2017-2018 State Officers

11:45 - 12:30 noon...... Meeting of New Officer Schools Students and Advisors in Convention Center, Room 1-4 BREAKOUT SESSIONS • 15

CONFERENCE BREAKOUT SESSIONS (DAY 2 AFTERNOON) Conference Breakout Sessions will take place on Day 2 afternoon from 1:30-4:15 p.m. Delegates will be divided into three separate groups, and each group will follow a separate rotation through each of the three breakout session stations (below). Rotation schedule will be determined by the color of the delegate wristband. Entire school delegations will be in the same rotation (same color wristbands). All conference delegates will have the opportunity to rotate through each station over the course of the afternoon.

The three breakout stations are: GENERAL SESSION: When assigned to this rotation, all delegates in the group will report to the Exhibit Hall in the Convention Center (where General Sessions are held). This session will be repeated in all three time blocks. See page 16 for description.

SPECIAL SESSIONS: When assigned to this rotation, all delegates in the group will report to the Sheraton Hotel. Large group (50-300 delegates) sessions will be offered during this rotation. Each student delegate will choose ONE of the offered presentations to attend during this 45 minute session. All presentations will be repeated in all three time blocks. For a list of topics and room assignments, see pages 17-18 in this program.

TABLE TALK PRESENTATIONS: When assigned to this rotation, all delegates in the group will report to the Grand Hall in the Convention Center (where registration was held). When delegates participate in this session, they will choose from approximately eighty table talk presentations. Student delegates will choose FOUR of the offered presentations to attend during this 45 minute session. All presentations will be repeated in all three time blocks. Presentations conducted in the Table Talk Station are school-created and student-led. Presenting students will remain at the same table while student delegates move around to various tables during the 45-minute time block. This movement will be a structured process guided by a facilitator in the Grand Hall. Use the handout in the advisor packet to assign students to different tables. See pages 19-25 for Table Talk descriptions.

YELLOW ROTATION • Delegates with YELLOW wristbands follow this schedule: Time Station Location Options 1:30 - 2:15 General Session Exhibit Hall, Convention Center all delegates attend one presentation 2:30 - 3:15 Table Talk Presentations Grand Hall, Convention Center delegates choose four topics 3:30 - 4:15 Special Sessions Sheraton Hotel delegates choose one of 11 presentations

BLUE ROTATION • Delegates with BLUE wristbands follow this schedule: Time Station Location Options 1:30 - 2:15 Table Talk Presentations Grand Hall, Convention Center delegates choose four topics 2:30 - 3:15 Special Sessions Sheraton Hotel delegates choose one of 11 presentations 3:30 - 4:15 General Session Exhibit Hall, Convention Center all delegates attend one presentation

RED ROTATION • Delegates with RED wristbands follow this schedule: Time Station Location Options 1:30 - 2:15 Special Sessions Sheraton Hotel delegates choose one of 11 presentations 2:30 - 3:15 General Session Exhibit Hall, Convention Center all delegates attend one presentation 3:30 - 4:15 Table Talk Presentations Grand Hall, Convention Center delegates choose four topics 16 • GENERAL SESSION STATION

DAY 2: GENERAL SESSION STATION HELD IN CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT HALL (WHERE ALL GENERAL SESSIONS ARE HELD) ON DAY 2 AFTERNOON

DELEGATES WITH YELLOW WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 1:30 - 2:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH RED WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH BLUE WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 3:30 - 4:15 P.M.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THIS STATION, ALL DELEGATES IN THE GROUP WILL REPORT TO THE CONVENTION CENTER EXHIBIT HALL

M3 Rock N’ Talk Domenico Pilato with Dr.Iven (live band)...... Convention Center General Session Room M3 Rock n’ Talk is an energetic non-profit dedicated to inspiring students of all ages through their innovative programs, fusing motivational speaking, live music, engaging activities and singing and dancing competitions. M3 tackles core issues, which youth face on a daily basis, and tailor-make their assemblies to specifically meet the needs of each school. The unique M3 approach creates an enthusiastic environment, allowing students to drop their barriers and hear an important messages. No matter the obstacle, M3 believes we all have the power to overcome any challenge by finding the roads leading to positive solutions within. Our presentation will focus on what it takes to be a productive student leader by utilizing empowerment, creativity and accountability. Come and find out what the ROCK N’ TALK is all about. www.m3rockntalk.org [email protected]

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DAY 2: SPECIAL SESSION STATION HELD IN SHERATON HOTEL MEETING ROOMS ON DAY 2 AFTERNOON

DELEGATES WITH RED WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 1:30 - 2:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH BLUE WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH YELLOW WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 3:30 - 4:15 P.M.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THIS STATION, ALL DELEGATES SHOULD CHOOSE AND ATTEND ONE OF THE PRESENTATIONS LISTED ON PAGES 17 AND 18. Rachel’s Challenge Cody Hodges (http://rachelschallenge.org)...... Champions II, Sheraton Join Cody to hear the inspiring story of Rachel Scott whose example of kindness and acceptance was brought to light when she became the first victim of the Columbine High School tragedy. Conveyed through stories from Rachel’s life and writings, the Rachel’s Challenge presentation shows the profound positive impact we can have on those around us. It demonstrates to the listener the power of deliberately reaching out in word and action to others to start what Rachel called “a chain reac- tion of kindness and compassion.” Cody Hodges is from Rockwall, TX / Texas Tech University, Bachelor of Arts, English / College Athlete - Division 1 Football Quarterback (2005 - led the nation in total offense) Take Care of Texas - Doing Your Part to Protect the Environment Stephen Scalise, Take Care of Texas (http://takecareoftexas.org)...... Champions III, Sheraton Take Care of Texas offers FREE resources to help councils with their outreach efforts promoting energy conserva- tion and environmental protection. This presentation provides ideas to help you reach students of all ages, teachers, and parents. Attendees who follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram will be entered into a drawing for a Samsung tablet. Dare to Develop - Learning Global Leadership through Travel Tricia Holder, ACIS (www.acis.com)...... Room 9-12, Convention Center What does the combination of volunteerism through a service learning program plus travel provide? Attend this activity-driven session to learn how to develop your leadership skills while serving in another country. This workshop is recommended for underclassmen who want to experience service learning in another country. The workshop is limited to the first 50 participants. Worth It Adriel Kroneberger and Becca Reiswig, CAMFEL (www.camfel.com)...... Hall of Fame, Sheraton Join Camfel for this exciting large screen production of Worth It. Each day is full of choices—decisions we all have to make. And those decisions you make today directly impact your future. You need to take control of your decisions and make the right ones. Make the choices that empower you to DARE TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE. Fun Games to Kick Off Your School Events Caleb Collins, Group Dynamix (www.groupdynamix.com)...... Plaza on the Hill, Behind the Sheraton During this fun workshop we will share with you some extraordinarily entertaining icebreakers that you can play to kick off your next group event. Whether you are looking for a perfect activity to energize a large group from a stage or an interac- tive icebreaker to play in your classroom, we will give you plenty of new ideas and games to keep everyone in your group engaged. This group is limited to the first 100 attendees. Rock Teen Nation Rock T (www.rockteen.org)...... Stanley Cup, Sheraton Helping others achieve greatness is the outcome of your being great. Attend this session to learn about the Rock Teen Mentoring program, Rock Teen’s mission is to provide youth a safe haven to motivate them to start living a positive life style. Learn to help others live a Rock Teen Life Style.

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Focus on Creating a Safe Traffic Safety Culture at Your School Christy Thomas, TDS (t-driver.com)...... Super Bowl 1 & 2, Sheraton Learn how to start Teens in the Driver Seat (TDS) at your school and plan easy activities to show your peers how bad driving habits can place lives at risk. TDS is a program by teens and for teens that focuses on the top teen driving risks. Car crashes kill young people more than any other cause. The most common causes of teen driving crashes are the ones that teens (and many adults) know the least about. Teens in the Driver Seat® is America’s first peer-to-peer safety program for young drivers and passengers. Teens involved in TDS learn ways to develop and deliver effective safety messages to their peers. This program is ready with resources for your organization to begin changing lives at your school. St. Baldricks Presents: Help Take Childhood Back from Cancer Katrina Dorsey (stbaldricks.org)...... Triple Crown, Sheraton Childhood Cancer is the #1 disease killer of children in the U.S. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is dedicated to helping give these children the future they deserve. Join us and learn ways you can fund life-saving childhood cancer research while gaining leadership experience. Bring Your Big Ideas to Life with AdVenture Capital & Fuel Up To Play 60 Lally Carbajal (Dairymax.org | fueluptoplay60.com | adcapyouth.org)...... Wimbledon, Sheraton AdVenture Capital (“AdCap”) is an innovative GENYOUth program that inspires, empowers and moti- vates creative, curious, and brave student entrepreneurs to use their BIG ideas to make changes in school and community health and wellness. AdCap empowers students to think and act like entrepreneurs as they use the online Project De- signer to develop and execute their project ideas. AdCap provides tools and resources to help turn students’ ideas into lasting, meaningful change for their community and peers. Find the link between your Big Idea, funding, and wellness with Fuel Up to Play 60. Dare to Donate with Donate Life Texas Tina Rueles (DonateLifeTexas.org)...... World Cup, Sheraton Leaders save lives with Donate Life Texas! Learn the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donor registration and find turn-key resources designed to help students turn inspiration into action through registration campaigns and activities at their school. Unlike many activities, donor registration does not rely on fundraising from participants. Donor registration is free, takes only a few minutes, and is open to everyone regardless of age, gender, health, faith, country of origin, or ethnic and cultural background. Donate Life Texas is the state’s official organ, eye and tissue donor registry and is a TASC-endorsed program. Ideate. Innovate. Do it Now. Ryan Makhani, M. Ed. (BuildMyIdea.org)...... World Series 1 & 2, Sheraton Experience innovation by exploring various forms of novel ideas and then attempting to ideate and problem solve. The workshop is designed to help you learn how to innovate and build your ideas as a leader. Attend and discover the tools that can help you spread your ideas.

Seniors Only Session! Ron DeShay...... Champions I, Sheraton Seniors Only: Join Ron DeShay to gain the practical skills that will help you keep your dreams alive after “life” happens. As you leave high school and move on to the larger world, hang on to your dreams knowing that there will be rocks on the way as you climb to reach the mountain top. That is the time that you must truly dare to do. Let’s make a plan together. Ron DeShay is a three-time Emmy nominated television executive. He is best known for over a decade of work on the number one show in the history of television, American Idol. Ron is an impactful motivator and mentor to many who desire to go after what may seem undoable. Ron makes impossibilities become a reality. He was born and bred in Texas and was a member of TASC, serving as his council president during his high school years. He now lives in Southern California with his wife of more than 20 years. TABLE TALKS STATION • 19

DAY 2: TABLE TALKS STATION HELD IN CONVENTION CENTER GRAND HALL (WHERE REGISTRATION WAS HELD ON DAY 1)

DELEGATES WITH BLUE WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 1:30 - 2:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH YELLOW WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 2:30 - 3:15 P.M. DELEGATES WITH RED WRISTBANDS SHOULD ATTEND THIS SESSION FROM 3:30 - 4:15 P.M.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO THIS STATION, ALL DELEGATES IN THE GROUP WILL REPORT TO THE GRAND HALL IN THE CONVENTION CENTER. STUDENT DELEGATES WILL CHOOSE FOUR TOPICS AND WILL ROTATE THROUGH THE TABLE PRESENTATIONS LISTED BELOW. Presentations conducted in the Table Talk Station are school-created and student-led. Each student-led topic will be repeated in all three time blocks. In each 45-minute set, student table talk presenters will lead 4 rounds of 10 minute brief discussions with student delegates assigned to the Table Talk Station. These discussions will be conducted simultaneously at tables in the Grand Hall. Present- ing students will remain at the same table while student delegates move around to various tables during the 45-minute time block.

Table 1 • Adopt-a-Kid Table 5 • Holiday Happening Thomas Randall • Alief Taylor HS • [email protected] Krysta Reed • Andrews HS • [email protected] Do you have many families in need during the holiday season? Is your school lacking a bit of that holly jolly spirit during the Does your council want a fun project that makes a difference holiday season? Let us show you simple projects, for all of your during the festive holiday season? Have no fear–Adopt A Kid is committees to complete, that are fun for your entire student body here! While there are many projects to help these families during and faculty! the season of giving in the form of clothing or canned food drives, there isn’t one to help with the more fun side of the holidays- the Table 6 • Clash of Classes presents and parties! We will walk you through the who, what, Rebekah Maynard • Anna HS • [email protected] where, when and why of this rewarding and heartwarming project. We encourage class spirit and camaraderie among our students by We o hope t see you there! having various activities throughout the school year. Each grade level competes together to see who can earn the most points. Table 2 • Beauty Week Points are given for spirit awards, community service donations, Thomas Randall • Alief Taylor HS • [email protected] and athletic competitions over the school year. “To me, beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin. It’s about knowing and accepting who you are.” In the season of love, Table 7 • Veterans Hospital Christmas Gift Bag Project it’s easy to get discouraged and feel like you simply “aren’t enough” Vickie Hampton-Mitzel • Aquilla School • [email protected] if you don’t have a special someone to spend the day with. To This was the second year to do something for our local Veteran’s help remedy the situation, we created a week of themed days to Hospital in Waco, TX. Items were collected from the whole 1A promote having a positive body image and self-love during the school. Our art classes decorated small bags and the StuCo mem- week of Valentine’s Day. We will walk you through the who, what, bers made a card for each gift bag. We took the bags to the hos- where, when and why of this fun and impactful project. pital and delivered them to each patient. In 2016, we handed out 122 bags. This proves that you do not have to be a large school Table 3 • We Love Our Teachers! too d large things! This project involved our entire campus, and Olivia Rendon • Andress HS • [email protected] we would love to share our success with other STUCO members! Do you need ideas for teacher recognition? We will show you some easy ideas for teacher appreciation days, Christmas, and Table 8 • Happy Homecoming other motivational days. These ideas will be easy and low cost. Ex- Jennifer Nguyen • Arlington HS • [email protected] amples are Teacher Bingo, Teacher Olympics, and “StuCo days”. Arlington HS hosts a wonderful homecoming by hosting a breakfast for all alumni, students, faculty, and staff. We hold a pep rally Table 4 • Team USA in which the court is introduced. Our clubs and organizations Krysta Reed • Andrews HS • [email protected] have a red wagon parade in which school supply items are donated Our military service members are the real MVPs of our national to our local Mission Arlington. We also hold a dance. team! s Join u as we look at a week-long event to celebrate the ac- complishments of our military, gather student and community participation, and contribute to making our appreciation known through assemblies, luncheons, and projects! Special Thanks! THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE PREPARED AND PRESENTED TABLE-TALK PRESENTATIONS 20 • TABLE TALKS STATION

Table 9 • PURPOSE - Building a Positive StuCo Climate help them with whatever task they needed to accomplish (mop- ping, cleaning windows, etc). Every day officers cleaned up the and Culture cafeteria. We gave custodians a small treat each day as well that Jennifer Nguyen • Arlington HS • [email protected] had a special note with it. On the last day, we had special cookies At summer workshop, we were impacted by the question WHY? made with a mop and bucket on them, and we provided a ham- We decided to design shirts that displayed our PURPOSE (People, burger lunch for them also. Unity, Respect, Passion, Optimism, Service, Example). Officers and their StuCo family members created an activity and lesson Table 15 • How to Design a Green School based on one of the words in PURPOSE. These activities allowed Seem Alwan • Brighter Horizons Academy • [email protected] us to strengthen our bond as a council, provided leadership op- It is difficult to change the mindset of a long-established school portunities for all members of StuCo, and motivated us to do all and encourage a green thumb among students who do not often we could do for our school and community. worry about the environment. However, with a touch of school spirit and seeing what hard work can achieve, anyone would get Table 10 • Downtown Renovation motivated. By building a greenhouse, competing in recycling Peggy Grimes • Baird HS • [email protected] games, and converting environmental sustainability into art, we Our Student Council teamed up with our FFA, the city and local made thinking green engaging. This table talk will offer opportu- businesses for a Downtown Renovation project. Students made nities and project ideas for those who wish to send more environ- presentations to local businesses and economic groups for fund- mentally conscious citizens into the world after they graduate by ing. A student workday was planned for juniors and seniors while starting right at the height of adolescent learning. other grades were state testing. We scraped old paint and repainted 20 building fronts, poles and fences. Articles were written for the Table 16 • 5 Days of Christmas local newspaper, and a facebook page was also created. Our goal Glenna Kendall • Bruceville-Eddy HS • [email protected] was to have all projects completed in time for our school’s home- To promote teacher morale and show appreciation, our student coming. As the parade made its way through downtown there was council prepares a special treat with encouraging notes for all of a lot of pride in the hearts and on the faces of our student council our faculty and staff and delivers them along with one secret treat members. each of the five days leading up to Christmas break. Teachers love Table 11 • National Fitness Month! this appreciation. Sylvia McMinn • Bel Air HS • [email protected] Table 17 • Promotion of Health and a Positive Mentality: Januarys i National Fitness Month, and what a better way to pro- Carol Slider • Canton HS • [email protected] mote the month than with activities to get your fellow students, Canton StuCo involves the student body and faculty in mak- faculty and staff moving! We will give you great ideas to bring ing healthier choices not only for their bodies but also for their fun and fitness into your school and community. From planning minds. We make it a priority to focus on the good parts of the workout days, involving the community and including your feeder week and feeling your best by eating your best. In order to spread schools, we will give you tools and tips to encourage a healthy awareness about American Heart Association month during Feb- lifestyle! ruary, we emphasize the importance of eating a good, nutritious breakfast and the benefits it has on our health. Also, StuCo sets Table 12 • Big Red Giving Day! up an Oatmeal Bar for all the teachers to furthermore promote Sylvia McMinn • Bel Air HS • [email protected] healthy eating habits. Wouldn’t it be great to positively impact several non-profit organizations in your community with donations and volunteers in a Table 18 • School Spirit and Pride: short amount of time? We can help your council accomplish this! Carol Slider • Canton HS • [email protected] We will show you how we helped over 20 community organiza- As active Student Council members who influence those around tionsn i the span of only 2 months with our Big Red Giving Day! us, we have impacted our school, and our School District. We spent weeks making Spirit Buttons for players in season, and Table 13 • Adopt a Newbie developed a shirt design for our student section, The Color Cult. Porsha Bryant • Big Spring HS • [email protected] Also, students took time out of their game day mornings to visit We had a large number of new teachers this year so Student Coun- other campuses in order to build excitement and support for our cil members came to school during in-service where they had to teams. pick out a new teacher, go to their room and introduce themselves, see if they needed help, and then take a picture with them and post Table 19 • Show Me Some LOVE! it on social media with a special hashtag. We have continued the Christi Shannon • Canyon HS • [email protected] project by giving them various treats on each holiday to encourage Valentine’s Day can be a depressing time but not for Canyon them throughout the year. students---we do a number of projects to make the time meaningful and welcoming---so EVERYONE on campus knows he/she Table 14 • Custodian Appreciation Week belongs and is part of the Canyon family. Come see how Canyon Haley Lefever • Big Spring HS • [email protected] does 3 projects to make Valentine’s WEEK special (I heart CHS, To show our custodians how appreciative we are of all their hard Hearts across Canyon, and Positivity 101 project)! work, we set aside a week just for them. Throughout the week, StuCo members took turns shadowing them for a class period to TABLE TALKS STATION • 21

Table 20 • How To Host a District Conference Table 26 • Venerable Valentines Lindsey Jacobson • Carroll Senior HS • [email protected] Sonya Hernandez • Cypress Ridge HS • [email protected] We will share how we planned and executed our District 3 Spring StuCo demonstrates what it means to go beyond the social expec- Conference this year. We hope this will encourage other schools to tationsf o St. Valentine’s Day by serving the elderly community. step up to the plate and host conferences. We will break it down We created Valentine’s Day cards with inspirational messages and and explain what hosting a conference looks like for the school chocolate to ensure the elderly are not alone. and the duties that hosting entails. Following that, we will go over how to set up the registration process, how to get entertainment, Table 27 • Halloween High - Helping our Community how to come up with project ideas, etc. with Fun! Carol Voight • Deer Park HS-North • [email protected] Table 21 • Warrior Walk Deer Park HS North Campus hosts a Community Trick or Treat- Cindy Knapek • College Station HS • [email protected] ing Event, Halloween High Carnival, and multiple community The College Station High School Student Council hosted a War- service events all on the same evening to benefit our community. rior Walk, a 5k walk put on to raise money in order to help local Lets u show you how we do it! veterans in our area. We were able to raise close to $3,800 to help them purchase a new van to take them to the hospital for medical Table 28 • Let’s Tae-Wo! needs. This fun and exciting event raised awareness in our school David Womack • Duncanville HS • [email protected] and community of the needs of veterans in our area. Learn how We’ll share ideas about our state platform where we promote a you also can help your community support veterans in your local healthier lifestyle to local elementary students through fun physi- area. cal activities. Table 22 • TTYL - Texting Takes Young Lives Table 29 • PowderBuff Volleyball Tournament Terri Kitzmiller • Colleyville Heritage HS • [email protected] David Womack • Duncanville HS • [email protected] TTYLs i a program developed by student council and leadership Does your school have a PowderPuff football game? We’ve added students at CHHS. The intent is to inform and persuade students a PowderBuff volleyball tournament, so guys can participate. We to not text and drive. donate the proceeds to a selected charity. We’ll give you all the Table 23 • Color Run to Prevent Human Trafficking information to help you set up a tournament of your own. Terri Kitzmiller • colleyville heritage hs • [email protected] Table 30 • Mission Compost CHHS hosts a Color Run each year to prevent and inform the Kelley Akins • Eastlake HS • [email protected] student body about Human Trafficking and the negative impact The Eastlake StuCo collected orange peels, banana peels and apple it is having on our community. We work with OUR Rescue to cores from the student body during lunch. We let them know that achieve our goals. composting is about collecting fruit peels and cores and depositing them on the ground around plants and that composting instead Table 24 • Coronado & Franklin Holiday Blessings of contributing to landfills, saves space and reduces the release of Kelly Groves • Coronado HS/Franklin HS • [email protected] the greenhouse gas methane. The compost will be taken to the For the third year, Coronado and Franklin set aside their rivalry community park and placed around soil and plants. and joined forces to provide personalized Christmas gifts for each child in a Title I school in one of our feeder patterns. This project Table 31 • Homecoming Gone Green brought together the faculty, student body, entire feeder patterns, Kelley Akins • Eastlake HS • [email protected] and the community in order to bring a happier Christmas to 555 To tie in with our Homecoming dance theme “Under the Sea”, students at LBJ Elementary. Find out how you can make this hap- Eastlake StuCo used recycled materials to decorate the event. We pen for a deserving school in your community. used recycled Christmas lights donated by members and hung them at the top of the pillars above the dance floor. Water bottles Table 25 • Hygiene Kits were cut up into different shapes and painted different colors Bettie Saccardo • Covington HS • [email protected] to resemble jelly fish. We utilized many other creative and fun We make hygiene kits for our students and our community food ways to decorate using recycled and repurposed items. This was a pantry. The kits have soap, shampoo, conditioner, deoderant, lo- unique and efficient way to save money. tion, toothpaste and toothbrush, razors and other needs personal items. We have a collection drive at the first of the year, and we Table 32 • Random Acts of Kindness Week give our nurse and counselor the kits to give to students. We sup- Ashley Oropeza • Eastwood HS • [email protected] ply the community food pantry with 10 kits that those in need Random Acts of Kindness Week is a week in which we promote can use. It’s a good project for our school and a great community kindness between all students. It is a way for us to get students to service project as well. reach out to one another and hopefully make someone’s day better through a small act of kindness. 22 • TABLE TALKS STATION

Table 33 • Building Councils at All Levels Table 41 • Royale Year Sarah James • Franklin HS • [email protected] Miranda Koenig • Jack E. Singley • [email protected] Working with our feeder schools is a challenge, and District IX We will be showing events that happened throughout the past wanted to increase middle and elementary participation city-wide. year. We will share pictures of community service, public relations, Franklin helped lead an advisor training workshop and a middle and our school’s pride and patriotism and energy projects. We’ve level conference with the district. Additionally, we brought in our held events like cookies for courage for our local firemen, and at 11 feeder schools on our projects, and we helped them with theirs. lunches asked for unwanted fruit to donate to the homeless and Come learn some fun ideas for building leaders at all schools! more. Table 34 • Star Student Breakfast Table 42 • Mascots Going Green Sarah James • Franklin HS • [email protected] Sandra Mckinzie • John Marshall HS • [email protected] Our schools are full of all kinds of students, and we recognize We have 2 successful E & E projects that involve showing school the top achievers in many ways. But what about those impres- pride AND using recyclable and trash items. Come by to see sive kids who might not be athletes or academic all-stars? Star samples and hear an explanation about how you can encourage Student Breakfast is the answer to honoring the quiet ones, the recycling, repurposing trash and increasing school spirit. hard workers, the overcomers, and the just plain awesome. This original project has become a tradition, and we want to share our Table 43 • Shoes for Kids success with you. Cheryl Adkins • Joshua HS • [email protected] We hold a talent show to raise money, and then we take 50 (10 Table 35 • Veteran’s Appreciation Day from each elementary school) kids to Payless Shoes and let them Patty Wangler • George Bush HS • [email protected] pick out any pair of shoes, boots, or dress shoes they want. We This project is meant to honor those that have served in the take 50 high school kids to be “big buddies” They help the el- armed services. We made a survey to find those who served and ementary students try on shoes. When we take them to lunch, gave them an assortment of gifts like a “tie” blanket and breakfast. buddies help get their food and supervise them at the McDonald’s playscape. It is a great day, not just for the elementary, but for high Table 36 • Who’s the Teacher in the Room school kids as well. Erica Baker • George Ranch HS • [email protected] All teachers received a handmade sign on the outside of their Table 44 • It Takes a Family... doors displaying things about them. It was used to increase aware- Natalie Johnson • Kingwood Park HS • [email protected] ness of all people on our campus . This year, KPark worked with more extracurriculars and clubs than ever before to get our school moving and shaking. Through- Table 37 • Academic Ceiling Tiles out the Homecoming game and dance, pep rallies, and many Erica Baker • George Ranch HS • [email protected] other school events, we learned how much school community, or We wanted to recognize students that are successful in academ- our KPark Family, means to StuCo and all organizations trying to ics. Each department chose 5 students each 6 weeks that they felt make a difference around campus. We will highlight how we used achieved academic success. Each of these students was were able to every organization’s specializations to make the most out of our paint a ceiling tile to their liking in an academic hallway. school year and activities. Table 38 • Pride and Patriotism Table 45 • Leopard Love James Chappell • Greenwood HS • [email protected] Traci Thompson • Liberty-Eylau HS • [email protected] Our school’s sought to bring recognition to our current and for- Fundraising - Valentine Store district wide ideas on how to run a mer military veterans, both alumni of our school and members of successful Valentine Store our community. Our project consists of involvement by all three of our campuses K - 12. Table 46 • Teacher Appreciation 101 Joel Casiday • Livingston HS • [email protected] Table 39 • Shattered Dreams Come learn the basics of staff appreciation and get a new idea for Damaris Nuuanu • Hillsboro HS • [email protected] each month of the year! Drinking, Texting and Driving Awareness Come to Life! Stop by to watch a Shattered Dreams Film and find out how you can host Table 47 • PowderBuff Volleyball Shattered Dreams on your campus, too. Joel Casiday • Livingston HS • [email protected] This fundraiser changes the Puff to Buff. Raise money for any Table 40 • Christmas Buddy Week of the TASC endorsed programs, local charity, or your council Karla Flores • Irvin HS • [email protected] by organizing an event where the guys play volleyball for a good The Irvin student council designed a project focused on our cause. Join us as we walk through hosting a successful event, from Special Olympians for the holidays. We spread the holiday cheer start to finish. to them by creating Christmas buddy week. We paired up every member with a special Olympian. This project is similar to a secret Santa but was focused more on getting to know one another. Our goal was to make them feel special. TABLE TALKS STATION • 23

Table 48 • Positivity Week Table 55 • Hand Up Global Goods (HUGG) Ryan Golden • Mansfield HS • [email protected] Laurie Zuehlke • Montgomery HS • [email protected] The purpose of Positivity Week is to make students aware of what We partnered with Hand Up Global Goods to design and sell others struggle with and to give support to those who struggle. It macrame bracelets in our school colors. Bracelets are a great price is also a week to encourage happiness, friendship, and community. point, and the project can be used as a global service project or We are bringing light to issues that our generation struggles with as a fundraiser. The bracelets are made in Haiti and help Haitian and showing them that it’s OK. This week is filled with activities, boys make a sustainable living for their families. HUGG is a win videos, and information for everyone in the school. And our main win that leverages purchasing power to make a difference in our focus is to create a considerate and positive environment. world! Table 49 • Deck the Homes Table 56 • Valentine Give Away Ryan Golden • Mansfield HS • [email protected] Daniela Gonzalez • Montwood HS • [email protected] The purpose of Deck the Homes is to help families in our com- The Montwood High School Student Council provided cupcakes munity that are in need of assistance during the holiday season. for our student body in order to keep the students spirited and We were able to help our community through donations of deco- looking forward to Valentine’s Day. Student Council put hearts rations and money. We used the donations to fulfill needs and and posters all over the campus. When students found a heart, wants of local families. they were invited to take it back to the student council room in exchange for a cupcake. Table 50 • Vote America Rally Valeria Carpenter • McAllen Memorial HS • [email protected] Table 57 • Hearty February McAllen Memorial High School joined forces with the Texas Katherine Whitbeck • Nacogdoches HS • [email protected] Young Lawyers Association to help our eligible students register The whole month of February was dedicated to events and proj- to vote in the upcoming election. The rally provided information ects such as a Hearty Race, t-shirt sales, announcements, and on the democratic process and the importance of raising student more. Also, funds were collected for the American Heart Associa- voice through voting. Additionally, we held a Mock Vote that tion and donated in honor of a school librarian who suffered (and enabled all students and staff to have an opportunity to vote for a survived) a heart attack over the winter break. presidential nominee. Table 58 • Turkey of the Year Table 51 •#ThatsNotLove Ann Semler • North Shore Senior HS • [email protected] Valeria Carpenter • McAllen Memorial HS • [email protected] Officers and faculty members team up to raise money to buy gifts During February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, we for students who are less fortunate and to collect canned goods so held different activities to help our student body be more aware less fortunate families can have a good meal. Learn how you and of the signs of dating violence. your faculty members can become closer and help the needy in your community. Table 52 • Fed Up with Drug Overdoses Rally Valeria Carpenter • McAllen Memorial HS • [email protected] Table 59 • Prom Safety Tips We held a rally for our community to inform them of the long Ann Semler • North Shore Senior HS • [email protected] term consequences of drugs. We placed backpacks on our football Every year student council comes up with prom tips and table field to represent the loss of a student life due to drug overdoses. tents using the prom theme to encourage attendees not to drink We invited the other high schools in our district and a high school and drive, especially not on prom night. Come and see how you from a neighboring district. This event kicked off our Red Rib- can make your schools prom safer. bon Week. Table 60 • ‘Wild’ for Community Table 53 • Jolly Jive Jarinne FLetcher • Onalaska Jr/Sr HS • [email protected] Ty Muennink • McKinney HS North • [email protected] We, as not only student council members but also active members Jolly s Jive i a formal dance for the special needs kids in all three of our community, strive to support the efficiency of our commu- of our McKinney ISD High Schools. Events the past two years nity through service projects. Let us share our ideas. were very successful, and our organizations have been thanked immensely for the opportunity we provide. Table 61 • Paws for Pride Jarinne Fletcher • Onalaska Jr/Sr HS • [email protected] Table 54 • Battle of 105 At Onalaska High School we conducted our “Paws for Pride” Laurie Zuehlke • Montgomery HS • [email protected] pawprints. Student council members raised money to help us This year we celebrated our first football game against our neigh- get to State and let each individual show school pride by getting bor school, Conroe High School, by challenging them to see who a paw print with their name on it. For a little extra money they could raise the most money for a charity. We sold paper chain could get each extracurricular activity on it as well. We painted links and t-shirts to raise money for the local YMCA’s sports them in front of the school, so everyone who came by could see scholarship program so more kids could play sports. our pride. Doing this shows the pride our students and faculty have in the school. 24 • TABLE TALKS STATION

Table 62 • School-Wide Community Service Table 69 • RHS Food Drive: We “Bean” Business & “Meat” Rita Clawson • Ore City HS • [email protected] the Need Our council encouraged our entire campus to get involved and Andrea Moreland • Rowlett HS • [email protected] serve our community. We helped our principal organize a day Find out how to make sure that your local food pantries get all where the whole student body worked together to serve our the different types of food they need in your next food drive. We community in many different ways. Come get ideas on how to will share our ideas for theme days and prizes that help us fill our organize your school-wide community service day. food pantries with a wide variety of food items and ways to help Table 63 • Black History Month get your faculty involved. Caity Rutledge • Pine Tree HS • [email protected] Table 70 • Patriotic Paloosa During Black History Month we present daily essay questions Mary Folks • San Angelo Central HS • [email protected] to students on the announcements every morning. The students This year our student council decided to make this year as patri- turn in their essay the next day so that their names can be entered otic as possible. It was a huge success as we capitalized on events into a drawing to win a prize. Trivia questions about important such as the summer Olympics, the election, and inauguration and African American figures are also presented. During lunch we related them to school activities. By providing multiple activities give out fact sheets and also bring attention to African American that promoted patriotism, we were able to educate our pupils on poems and poets. the importance of being an American citizen as well as promote Table 64 • The Grim Reaper school events. Bettie Stagg • Pittsburg HS • [email protected] Table 71 • Homecoming Carnival As part of Distracted and Drunk Driving emphasis before Prom, Sandi Bicknell • Santa Fe HS • [email protected] students are selected to be a “kill” on the day before prom, and In an effort to improve homecoming hype, we’ve created a full the “Grim Reaper” visits classes, dressing “killed” students in a day of fun and fundraising for the whole school. Each club/sport “body bag”. We follow this with a video presentation of a wreck is allowed to sponsor ONE booth of their liking. StuCo charges scene, and students are reminded about the dangers of drinking each organization a booth rental fee to prepare each space and and driving as well as texting and other activities that lead to help with other details of the day. This takes place the day of distracted driving. homecoming (yes, during school hours) and is a HUGE hit. Every Table 65 • Pirates Back Our Blue school should be doing this!!! Bettie Stagg • Pittsburg HS • [email protected] Table 82 • Senior Smackdown PHS Student Council supported the Pittsburg Police Department Sandi Bicknell • Santa Fe HS • [email protected] during this era of police bashing in our country. Each month the During STAAR testing, seniors need a reason to come to school! members took turns bringing “goodies” to the Police Department Field days aren’t exactly a new concept, but I think our stations and let them know that we thank them for their service. are pretty stellar! From slip-n-slide kickball to “twist-n-paint”, Table 66 • Welcome to Wildcat Nation seniors had to maneuver through 15 different hilarious stations. Cassandra Dailey • Plano Senior HS • [email protected] A unique point system helped to rank the top teams, which then advancedo t a Lip Sync competition. We ended with a super fun Our student council shares school wide announcements using a senior picnic provided by scrumptious food trucks. new visual. We use this to promote projects like Stay Day which encourages students to stay on campus for lunch and reduce their Table 73 • Making Energy and Environment Fun carbon footprint. We also host a male beauty pageant to get stu- Tommy Calais • St. Agnes Academy • [email protected] dents involved and help raise money for charity. For many schools, fun projects might be difficult to come up Table 67 • Earth Week with. Come to this session and leave with lots of activities that Abigail Zamora • Ronald Reagan HS • [email protected] you o can d inexpensively. Your students will have lots of fun doing these projects. Earth Week celebrates and encourages students to be environ- mentally conscious. In our presentation, we will give examples Table 74 • Awareness Awaits of projects that are inclusive, fun, and raise awareness. We will Gayle Waldrip • Teague HS • [email protected] share tips about how we planned for our Saturday campus-wide Awareness about the second leading cause of death (suicide) beautification and the week’s dress up days that included prizes for among teens was brought about our campus with an assembly, participation. We will play games related to our topic proving that a call to action, and personal encounters and interactions with being Earth friendly is fun. individuals thoroughly interested in making a change. A motiva- Table 68 • Some New Ways to “Mix It Up” tional speaker informed students about leading causes and signs Andrea Moreland • Rowlett HS • [email protected] of suicide. Learn about the activities that make Mix It Up week, an event that RHS students look forward to each year. We will share information about how ice-breakers, social media and a lunchtime dance party can help make Mix It Up a success. TABLE TALKS STATION • 25

Table 75 • Transform Teamwork through Dinner Theater Table 82 • Take What You Need Wall Susan Waldrep • Texas HS • [email protected] Mark Ramirez • W.B. Ray HS • [email protected] Raise $5000 - $8000 in one evening and create unity not only in There is a large banner on a wall in our school where student your council but throughout the school. You will be given a step- council members provide uplifting messages for the members of by-step process to start the tradition of Stuco Dinner Theater at our school community. This project helped to increase the morale your school. of the students in our school. This project has received local, state, and national attention because an article written about this project Table 76 • TASC 2018 - What do YOU Want to See was picked up by the Associated Press. Susan Waldrep • Texas HS • [email protected] This is for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to let us, your 2018 Table 83 • Operation Blue Conference Coordinator school, know what you want to see in a Kimberly Taylor • White Oak HS • [email protected] conference. We will also share some of our ideas. Come and find out different activities, fundraisers and ideas to support your local Police Department. We will discuss breakfast Table 77 • “It’s A Ruff Week” Student Appreciation Project with police department, survival kits, t-shirt fundraiser ideas, and Irma Sibert • Tomball Memorial HS • [email protected] how to honor them at a home football game. Learn how we implemented a student appreciation project to al- leviate the stress of midterms with therapy dogs. A variety of dogs Table 84 • Because I Care / Donate Life Texas at a Football with different personalities were brought into the school during Game all lunches, increasing the school morale and making the Tomball Kimberly Taylor • White Oak HS • [email protected] Memorial High School’s atmosphere more enjoyable. Learn how you can bring awareness of two great organizations Table 78 • Senior Sunrise and Senior Sunset that save lives. We teamed up with both organizations and let our Scarlett Stuckey • Tompkins HS • [email protected] community see what they are all about. Both are very near and dear to our hearts. Senior Sunrise and Sunset is a new tradition we started this year at Tompkins High School. At the very beginning of the year, senior Table 85 • Mr. Pink Out students went to the baseball field to watch the sun rise over their Randi Shaw • Whitehouse HS • [email protected] last year of high school. Then, at the end of the school year, we During football season, it is traditional for schools to host a Pink hosted senior sunset in the parking lot. Both of these events were Out game in honor of those fighting or those who have fought very successful and will be repeated for years to come. breast cancer. Ten total students and teachers were nominated by Table 79 • Tiger Recycling the student body to participate in the first Mr. Pink Out Pageant. Misty Coleman • Trinity HS Student Council • [email protected] All ten went all out in their best pink outfits (from dying their beardso t pink tuxedos!) and were paraded at our Pink Out Pep We will discuss how we began our recycling program, as well as Rally. The winner was announced and crowned in front of the the tips and tricks to make it work entire student body. Table 80 • Free Homecoming James Alan Brown • Valle Verde Early College High School • [email protected] Table 86 • Special Olympics Field Day Chassie Bentley • Winston Churchill HS • [email protected] What’s better than homecoming? Making it free, of course. The Our student council organized and hosted a field day specifically Valle Verde Early College High School wanted to make the home- for special education students in our district. Six schools par- coming dance easier to attend by removing cost as a factor. As a ticipated along with local businesses and Texas Special Olympics. result, close to two-thirds of the student body came out to the The student council members worked with other school clubs/ dance. Instead of charging, we asked students to donate two cans organizations to create rotations of field day activities, lunch, and of food which were donated to a food bank. an area that contained booths for entertainment/snacks. Table 81 • Mug A Teacher VM Zamora • Veterans Memorial HS • [email protected] Table 87 • Veteran’s Day Celebration & Drive Chassie Bentley • Winston Churchill HS • [email protected] In order to appreciate all the staff, the Student Council arranged Our student council worked with JROTC to organize a campus a table of treats for all staff members. Additionally, student coun- Veteran’s Day drive that coincided with our Veteran’s Day ceremo- cil members brought coffee mugs during the holiday season. ny. Together the organizations were able to donate to different vet- Each coffee mug was filled with small candies and treats. After a eran hospitals and centers. We were also able to recognize school, council member gave a teacher a treat-filled mug, a “You’ve been community, and family members at our Veteran’s Day ceremony. MUGGED!” sign was placed on their door. Table 88 • Repurposing Trash: E&E Projects on a Budget Samantha Keaton • Young Women’s Leadership Academy HS • samantha.keaton@ fwisd.org Learn how the YWLA is taking someone’s trash and repurposing it into Energy & Environment projects like Literacy Chairs for a local elementary, New Posters to advertise, and an old bowling trophy to rally the school. 26 • TASC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: VICE-PRESIDENT: ELSIK HIGH SCHOOL, HOUSTON HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL, SOUR LAKE Student: Amina Mabizari Student: Juliana Henry Advisor: Sabina Baig Advisor: Kristi West

PAST PRESIDENT SCHOOL: ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL Advisor: Krysta Reed

PARLIAMENTARIAN: SECRETARY: TEAGUE HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE BUSH HIGH SCHOOL, HOUSTON Student: Dylan Angel Student: Esmeralda Vilche Advisor: Gayle Waldrip Advisor: Patty Wangler TASC BOARD AND STAFF • 27

ELECTED ADVISORS TO THE BOARD

Tommy Calais Lisa Gilbert Ryan Golden Jasmine Johnson Antoinette Hernandez St. Agnes Academy Ed Irons Middle School Mansfield High School Marshall Jr. High School Klein Forest High School Houston ISD Lubbock ISD Mansfield ISD Marshall ISD Klein ISD

TASSP MEMBERS ON THE BOARD

Charlie Jehlen Dr. Devin Padavil Carrie Jackson Central Middle School Lebanon Trail High School Timberview Middle School Nedlerland ISD Frisco ISD Keller ISD

TASC STAFF AT CONFERENCE TASC is sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals. Both organizations are housed together in Austin. All TASSP/TASC staff contribute to the operation of TASC programs. The staff members shown here are involved in the TASC conference.

Archie E. McAfee Terry Hamm Lori De Leon Alice Moody TASSP/TASC Executive Director TASC Director TASC Program Assistant TASSP/TASC Staff

Yancy Peveto Ofra Levinson Melissa Cisneroz Beverly Kauffmann TASSP/TASC Staff Exhibits Manager TASSP/TASC Staff TASSP/TASC Staff 28 • TASC ADVISOR AWARDS

TASC EDDIE G. BULL ADVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD EACH YEAR, THE TASC BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTS FROM THE POOL OF DISTRICT WINNERS, ONE HIGH SCHOOL ADVISOR TO BE HON- ORED AS THE ADVISOR OF THE YEAR. IN 2004, THE AWARD WAS REVISED AND RENAMED THE TASC EDDIE G. BULL STATE ADVISOR OF THE YEAR. THE AWARD IS NAMED FOR EDDIE BULL WHO SERVED AS TASSP/TASC ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM 1974-2005.

2017 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVISOR OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DARBY NORMAN BRIDGET CRAWFORD LIANNA GANTZ MISTY COLEMAN REBEKKA BERRYHILL KERI BARRETT RANDALL HS EULA HS CENTRAL HS TRINITY HS LUBBOCK-COOPER HS MADISONVILLE HS

DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 8 DISTRICT 9 DISTRICT 10 DISTRICT 11 DISTRICT 12 ANN SEMLER KRYSTA REED SYLVIA MCMINN ROBERT STEAGALL ROBIN CHARBULA LESLIE COBLE NORTH SHORE SR. HS ANDREWS HS BEL AIR HS FLOUR BLUFF HS EDNA HS BURKBURNETT HS

DISTRICT 13 DISTRICT 14 DISTRICT 15 DISTRICT 16 DISTRICT 17 DISTRICT 18 DISTRICT 19 PATTY WANGLER ANNA BARTOS BRANDI CLAY MARIO RUIZ, JR. JENNIFER LOCKE CHRISTI SHANNON KIM TAYLOR GEORGE BUSH HS MOULTON HS JOHN PAUL STEVENS HS DONNA NORTH HS BARBERS HILL HS CANYON HS WHITE OAK HS

PAST TASC EDDIE G. BULL STATE ADVISORS OF THE YEAR 2016 Susan Waldrep, Texas HS 2001 Dodie Kasper, Plano Sr. HS 2015 Benjamin Stroud, Hebron HS 2001 Gil Gaona, North Shore Sr. High, Houston 2014 Tommy Calais, St. Agnes Academy, Houston 2001 Jerry de la Garza, Rowe HS, McAllen 2013 Antoinette Hernandez, Klein Forest HS, Houston 2000 Pat Finch, Boswell HS, Ft. Worth 2012 Stacey Smith, Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS, Orange 1999 Tina Graves, Frenship HS, Wolfforth 2011 Katie Keyes, Keller HS 1998 Debby Tabor, Lubbock-Cooper HS 2010 Kristi West, Hardin-Jefferson HS, Sour Lake 1997 Mary Whittenberg, Northwest HS, Justin 2009 Julie Estes, New Braunfels HS 1996 Mae Holmes, Clemens HS, Schertz 2008 Lisa Thompson, ranklinF HS, El Paso 1995 Donna Gwynn, West Brook HS, Beaumont 2007 Laura Price, Montwood HS, El Paso 1994 Brenda Gilmore, Arlington HS 2006 David Bowe, Hays HS, Buda 1993 Laura Dickerson-Price, Montwood HS, El Paso 2005 Mae Holmes, Samuel Clemens HS, Schertz 1992 Betty Kyle, Canyon HS, New Braunfels 2004 Debby Tabor, Lubbock-Cooper HS 1991 Deborah Alford, Humble HS 2003 Amy McDonald, Clear Lake HS, Houston 1990 Pauline Jones, Graham HS 2002 Terry Hamm, Bastrop HS 1989 Kay Baker, L.D. Bell HS, Hurst TASC ADVISOR AWARDS • 29

THE PAT M. KIRSCHNER AWARD The TASC Board of Directors created this award in 1987 to recog- THE TEXAS STAR AWARD nize outstanding contributions to the TASC Summer Leadership This award is presented by board action to Workshop Program. In order to be nominated, the recipient must advisors who have served student councils have served for 10 or more years as a Summer Workshop Director and the association for 30 or more years. or Consultant and be retired from workshop service. The Board The following advisors have been named a must vote to present the award. The first award was presented to Pat Texas Star Award winner: M. Kirschner, Advisor from Ball HS, Galveston, who served as a TASC Workshop Consultant and mentor to many who continued 2010 Pat Finch, Boswell HS, Ft. Worth to develop the program after her retirement. The following advisors 2009 Laura Price, Montwood HS, El Paso have received the Pat M. Kirschner award: 2008 Calvin Buchholtz, John Jay HS, San Antonio 2008 Jimmy Chapman, Henderson HS 2015 Debby Tabor, Lubbock Cooper HS, Consultant 2005 Anne Newman, Marshall HS 2015 Laura Price, Montwood HS, Consultant 2004 Rodney Love, Linden-Kildare HS 2015 Tina Sarratt, Frenship HS, Consultant 2002 Carolyn Barron, Edna HS 2014 Brenda Gilmore, Arlington HS, Consultant 2001 Brenda Gilmore, Arlington HS 2014 Sharion Richardson, Big Spring HS, Director 2000 Dwight Mutschler, Austwell-Tivoli HS 2013 Kay Baker, L.D. Bell HS, Hurst, Director 2012 Sharon Solanik, Sandra Day O’Connor HS, Helotes, Consultant 2011 Jimmy Chapman, Henderson HS, Director 2010 Deborah Alford, Humble HS, Kingwood, Director 2009 Terry Hamm, Bastrop HS, Consultant 2007 Lu Pochelski, Samuel Clemens HS, Schertz, Consultant 2006 Betty Kyle, Canyon HS, New Braunfels, Consultant 2004 Darlene Bonner, Jacksboro HS, Director 2001 Jean Turner Wyatt, Lake Highlands JHS, Richardson, Consultant 1990 Billie Love, Caprock HS, Amarillo, Director 1988 Lennie Dauphine, West-Orange Stark HS, Director 1987 Pat Martin Kirschner, Ball HS, Galveston, Consultant

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5-STAR STUDENTS GANDY INK SPIRIT SUPPLY FINDRAISER www.5starstudents.com www.gandyink.com www.spiritsupply.com Greg Hroch • 951-285-0108 Bette Meister Tim Stephens • [email protected]

ACIS EDUCATIONAL TOURS GRAPHICS STORE STUDENT CREATIVE GROUP www.acis.com www.graphicsstore.org Bobby Thakkar James Glavin Autumn White • 817-429-7746 SUCCESSFUL PROMOTIONS ASK TASC GROGGY DOG SERVICE AND FUNDRAISING www.tasconline.org www.groggydogonline.com Jerry Jost • 214-458-2075 Terry Hamm • 512-443-2100 Craig Jones • [email protected] TAKE CARE OF TEXAS/TCEQ BUILD MY IDEA GROUP DYNAMIX www.TakeCareOfTexas.org www.BuildMyIdea.org www.groupdynamix.com Stephen Scalise Ryan Makhani Robert Warner TEENS IN THE DRIVER SEAT CARRY THE LOAD HERFF JONES VARSITY BRANDS www.tamu.edu www.carrytheload.org www.herffjones.com Christy Thomas • 210-979-9411 Delia Clayton Jeff Paluch TEXAS ADVOCACY PROJECT DAIRY MAX - FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 NEWCOMBE RANCH www.texasadvocacyproject.org www.dairymax.org www.newktennis.com Nitu Gill • 512-225-9580 Lally Carbajal • 361-500-7764 Andy Furman THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA DONATE LIFE TEXAS NICKEL FROM NICOLE SOCIETY www.donatelifetexas.org www.nickelfromnicole.com www.lls.org Suzy Miller • [email protected] Jeff LeGrow • 214 532 2090 Steve Abrey • 972-996-5935

DUDE. BE NICE RON DESHAY TX COLLEGE TOURS www.dudebenice.com [email protected] www.txcollegetours.org Christina Bengard • 310-415-6020 Colette DeShay Teresa Herrin

FAN-WEAR.COM SPEAK YOUR MIND TEXAS US ARMY www.fan-wear.com www.sherrymatthews.com www.goarmy.com Trang Phan Emily H Baker • 512-796-4665 Us Army Recruiting 5th Brigade US Army Recruiting Battalion Dallas GAIL’S FLAGS & SPIRIT WEAR SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS www.gailsflags.com www.sotx.org WE HELP TWO Missy Raulins Suzanne Anderson www.wehelptwo.com Trevor Bergman CONFERENCE HISTORY • 31

2018 TASC ANNUAL CONFERENCE 82ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE: APRIL 8-10, 2018 • ARLINGTON, TX • COORDINATOR SCHOOL: TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL

2016 Explore Now...Lead Forever • Kempner HS 1983 Join the Parade • John Marshall HS, San Antonio 2015 Come One! Come All! • Keller HS 1982 Building a Better America • Travis HS, Austin 2014 Image is Perception, Leadership is Reality • Eagle Pass HS 1981 Climb Another Mountain • L.D. Bell HS, Hurst 2013 Celebrating Diversity: Uniting in Leadership • St. Agnes 1980 Student Leaders: The Link to the Future • Crockett HS, Academy, Houston Austin 2012 Light the Way • Texas HS, Texarkana 1979 “Student Council Is...” • Roosevelt HS, San Antonio 2011 Live the Legacy • Canyon HS, New Branfels 1978 Reach Out and Touch • Haltom HS, Fort Worth 2010 The Time is NOW • Carroll Sr. HS, Southlake 1977 Today Not Tomorrow — TNT • Lanier HS, Austin 2009 Lead the Change • Hardin-Jefferson HS 1976 Make a Difference • University HS, Waco 2008 TASC: No Strings Attached • Brenham HS 1975 We Can • Lee HS, San Antonio 2007 TASC: Are You Ready to Rock? • Boswell HS, Ft. Worth 1974 If Not Now, When? • Skyline HS, Dallas 2006 Leaders Take Flight • Eastwood HS, El Paso 1973 What is Right with America • Reagan HS, Austin 2005 TASC: Beyond the Mask • Allen HS 1972 Beyond Consciousness Three • Lanier HS, Austin 2004 Step Up to the Plate • Azle HS 1971 Introspection, Retrospection, Projection • S. F. Austin 2003 TASC: We are Builders • Northwest HS, Justin HS, Austin 2002 The Thrill of Leadership • Duncanville HS 1970 The Shape of Things to Come • Crockett HS, Austin 2001 Texas: A Leadership R.O.D.E.O. • North Shore Sr. HS, 1969 Hear Us • Amarillo HS Houston 1968 Mandate for Change • Roosevelt HS, San Antonio 2000 Leadership...The Choice of a New Generation • John B. 1967 Pathways to Peace • Nixon HS & Martin HS, Laredo Connally HS, Pflugerville 1966 Why Me? • L. D. Bell HS, Hurst 1999 Leadership...A Walk on the WILD Side • Lamar HS, 1965 Midland HS Houston 1964 Our Place in Space • San Jacinto HS, Houston 1998 One Small Step for TASC—One Giant Leap for 1963 Will Democracy Fail? • Cooper HS, Abilene Leadership • McNeil HS, Round Rock 1962 Today’s Affairs—Students’ Concerns • Thomas Jefferson 1997 It’s Our Time to Shine • Eastwood HS, El Paso HS, San Antonio 1996 Old Traditions, New Beginnings • Jacksboro HS 1961 Silver Anniversary: Honor the Past—Serve the 1995 The Stars of Leadership Shine...Deep in the Heart of Texas Future • Permian HS, Odessa West Brook Sr. HS, Beaumont 1960 Palo Duro HS, Amarillo 1994 Lift the Torch of Leadership • Kingwood HS 1959 Brownsville HS 1993 Paint Your Future from the Palette of Leadership • Burkbur- 1958 Abilene HS nett HS 1957 Ball HS, Galveston 1992 Voyage of Leadership...Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow • North 1956 Midland HS Shore HS, Houston 1955 Denton HS 1991 POWER - People Organizing With Excellent Results • United HS, Laredo 1954 Martin HS, Laredo 1990 Note the Difference • Eagle Pass HS 1953 Lubbock HS 1989 Choose to Lead...We are Tomorrow • Alamo Heights HS, 1944 - 52 Records not available San Antonio 1943 Highland Park HS, Dallas 1988 Texas Leadership...Justified • Lewisville HS 1942 Teachers College HS, Denton 1987 Piecing Together a Better Tomorrow • Hays HS, Buda 1941 Thomas Jefferson HS, Port Arthur 1986 Golden Encounters...Past, Present and Future • 1940 Tyler HS Canyon HS, New Braunfels 1939 Harlandale HS, San Antonio 1985 Share Our Dreams • Pflugerville HS 1938 Highland Park HS, Dallas 1984 This Is It...Leaders for Today and Tomorrow • North Gar- 1937 Waco HS land HS 1936 Organizational meeting • Highland Park HS, Dallas 32 • THANKS FROM THE COORDINATOR SCHOOL

CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

The Cedar Creek High School Student Council and TASC’s District 18 thank the following sponsors who helped us to dare to dream and do while coordinating this 81st Annual Conference. Their generosity and support for our students is unparalleled. This conference would not be possible without their help. TASC DISTRICT 18 CHRIS DUGGAN FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BASTROP ALAN AND NANCY BRADY HERFF JONES/VARSITY BRANDS DAVID AND JULIE HAASE ROSCOE STATE BANK G&P ELECTRIC NEWK’S TENNIS RANCH CHICK-FIL-A OF KYLE ARLINGTON SHERATON HOTEL BASTROP COUNTY TOURISM SIX FLAGS OF ARLINGTON ROCKY HILL RANCH OUTLAW SHIRT DESIGN TONYA AND CLAY KIBBY JAMES ALLEN AND STATE FARM LAURIE INGRAM LORI TUGGLE AND STATE FARM AQUAWATER JOLENE JAHENE AND SENTE MORTGAGE LOS COCINAS ELGIA FLORIANIC The 81st Annual Conference would not have taken place without hard work and dedication from many people. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for us. You were the gears that enabled us to make the mas- sive machine of this conference function. Thank you! TERRY HAMM AND THE TASC/TASSP STAFF FIDEL MITCHELL AND THE ARLINGTON CVB DAVID GROOM AND RUN, JUMP, FLY THE TASC STATE OFFICER AND BOARD TEAM BASTROP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ AND THE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL CCHS VIDEO CLASSES CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL MICHAEL GILLIGAN AND THE HAYS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL CCHS CONSTRUCTION CLASSES LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL MATTHEW BIRCH NEW BRAUNFELS STUDENT COUNCIL NATHAN ANDERSON STEVE MURRAY, BISD SUPERINTENDENT REAGAN PETERSON BRIDGETTE CORNELIUS, CCHS PRINCIPAL NANCY BRADY SCOTT MAGNESS AND THE ACC JULIE HAASE

THE CONFERENCE COORDINATOR SCHOOLS GIVE SPECIAL THANKS TO…

• Tommy Calais, Christi Shannon, and Susan Waldrep for their valuable support and advice in creating this conference. • The students and advisors at the TASC 2016 Steering Committee Retreat who assisted in our theme development. Thank you for dreaming with us.

DARE TO DREAM. DARE TO DO. • 33 NOTES: ______

DONATIONS TO THE 2016-2017 TASC SCHOLARSHIP FUND

WERE MADE BY: • In memory of Lawrence Dombrowski, father of Rob Dombrowski • In the name of Permian High School, Pebble Hills High School, Eastwood High School, Montwood High School, El Dorado High School, Socorro High School, Coronado High School

DONATIONS WERE GIVEN BY: • Terry Hamm • Franklin High School Student Council donates to the TASC Scholarship Fund in the name of their opponents as spirit gifts at their football games. DAY 1: Noon - 7:30 p.m...... Registration / Exhibits / TASC Bookstore / Candidates Campaign Convention Center, Grand Hall 3:20 - 3:55 or 5:00 - 5:35 p.m. (choose one)...... First Time Attendee Advisor Orientation Convention Center, Room 1-4 4:00 - 4:30 p.m...... District Flag Ceremony Rehearsal Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 4:05 - 4:50 p.m...... Special Session for Advisors: Bob Upgren Convention Center, Room 1-4 5:00 p.m...... 2016 Summer Workshop JC’s Meeting Convention Center, Room 9-12 6:15 - 6:30 p.m...... Table Talks Presenter Meeting Convention Center, Room 9-12 7:30 - 10:00 p.m...... OPENING GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall DAY 2: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m...... Registration / TASC Bookstore / Campaigns Continue Convention Center, Grand Hall 8:00 - 8:45 a.m...... Advisor Business Meeting Convention Center, Room 1-4 8:00 - 8:45 a.m...... Meet the Candidates Sessions (All sessions are on the 2nd floor of the Sheraton) President Candidates: Hall of Fame Room | Vice-President Candidates: Champions 1 Secretary Candidates: Champions 2 | Parliamentarian Candidates: Champions 3 9:00 - 11:30 a.m...... SECOND GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 11:15 - 1:00 p.m...... Picnic at the Ballpark (or lunch on your own) 12:45 - 4:30 p.m. �� TASC Bookstore/T-Shirt Store Prefunction Gallery 12:45 - 1:20 p.m. �� Balloting for 2017-2018 State Officers 1:30 - 4:15 p.m...... Breakout Rotations See page 15-25 for information 1:30 - 4:15 p.m...... Advisor Sessions See page 8 for information 2:30 - 4:15 p.m...... 2017 JC Orientation Yacht Club Room (Behind the Sheraton) 5:00 - 10:00 p.m...... Six Flags Over Texas Private Party 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. ��Dinner: Six Flags Pavilion DAY 3: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m...... Run-Off Balloting (if needed) Convention Center, Prefunction Gallery 9:30 - 11:45 a.m...... FINAL GENERAL SESSION Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 11:45 - 12:30 p.m...... Meeting for New Officer Schools: Student and Advisor Convention Center, Room 1-4

TASC IS SPONSORED BY THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS