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May 13, 2010 E-mail: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 35, No. 15 Graduation issue planned The Leader’s high school special edition will be published June 3. It will feature gradu- Frazier’s Parmer wins statewide award ation information for Dobie, Clear Brook, South Houston high schools and Lutheran Frazier Elementary Principal Rhonda Parmer Frazier Elemen- South Academy. To honor a candidate with a was named Texas’ 2010 National Distinguished tary is well-known personalized ad, call the Leader at 281-481- Principal Monday, May 10, in a surprise an- throughout the area 5656 or e-mail [email protected]. nouncement at Frazier Elementary School. Par- for its volunteer- The deadline is 3 p.m. on Friday, May 28. mer will represent Texas at the National Distin- ism. Over the past guished Principals program held in Washington, six years, students Heavy trash scheduled D.C., in October. She will also be awarded a collected more than check for $10,000, thanks to a generous dona- $80,000 for various Tree waste will be picked up Thursday, tion from Mentoring Minds. charities and indi- May 20, for city of Houston residents living “Rhonda has discovered how to achieve the viduals, and they north of Beltway 8. Residents south of the delicate balance between the drive for academic led a collaborative beltway are scheduled for Thursday, May 27. success and the importance of building a cli- effort to improve For more information, call 3-1-1. mate that nurtures the growth of each individual the surrounding Rhonda Parmer child,” said Sandi Borden, executive director of neighborhood. KS scholarships available the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervi- Each year, Texas recognizes one elementary- Kirkwood South will offer four J. Frank sors Association (TEPSA). “Her dedicated and level National Distinguished Principal. This year Dobie High School seniors who reside in sincere interest in helping each individual child TEPSA received 93 nominations for the award. Kirkwood South, a one-time scholarship of succeed is evident in everything she does.” After a rigorous reading process, in which appli- $500 each. Applications are available at the A leader among Pasadena principals, Parmer cants shared their educational philosophies and scholarship coordinator’s office at Dobie. and her staff have successfully implemented a accomplishments both in and out of the class- new bilingual program, a balanced literacy pro- room, a peer-review committee selected 11 fi nal- Riverstone has garage sale gram, a vertically aligned writing curriculum and ists who showcased their achievements during a a focused math program. Student and staff per- school visit by a team of educators. The Riverstone Ranch Homeowners Asso- formance is outstanding, as evidenced by TEA Criteria for selection of the principals are ciation will hold a community garage sale Frazier principal Rhonda Parmer (right) is presented a check for $10,000 for being named Exemplary ratings for three consecutive years set by the National Association of Elementary Friday and Saturday, May 14 and May 15, Texas’ 2010 National Distinguished Principal at a surprise announcement at the area school and Gold Performance Acknowledgements in all School Principals and the U.S. Department of from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, May 10. Shown with Parmer are, left to right, former National Distinguished areas for fi ve years. Commended scores have in- Education. The Texas program is supported by Principal Sandra Love, Mentoring Minds President and CEO Michael Lujan, former Na- creased in all areas, reaching the 60 percent to 70 Mentoring Minds. Partnering with educators in tional Distinguished Principal Ken Davis and TEPSA District 4 President Teresa Snider. Kindergarten roundup set percent levels in writing and math at this cultur- the continuous pursuit of providing a quality Shown behind them are Gilbert Gaona and Kevin Rodriguez from the Dobie drum line, Atkinson Elementary will hold Kinder- ally diverse school. education for all students, Mentoring Minds is who performed at the surprise event. Photo submitted garten Roundup Wednesday, May 19, from 4 Establishing a climate for inclusion, Parmer an educational publisher focused on creating a to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria for students who has created systems and interventions that serve successful learning environment for all children. will be in kindergarten in 2010-2011. To as a model for other schools and districts through- Since 1917, TEPSA has served Texas prin- enroll, the following will be needed: birth out the state. As a result, an average of 85 percent cipals and supervisors. TEPSA has more than certificate, immunization record, Social Secur- Three arrested for trespassing of Frazier students earn honors each nine weeks. 5,800 members. These administrators supervise ity, and proof of residence. For information, Deputies from the Harris County Precinct 2 All three suspects were arrested and charged Parmer understands the necessity to focus on more than 150,000 teachers who direct the ac- call the office at 713-740-0520. Constable’s offi ce arrested three suspects Mon- with criminal trespassing. the whole child, and she works to instill a deep tivities of more than 2.3 million PreK-8 school day, May 10, after the trio unlawfully entered sense of community service in her students. children. Enrichment program starts someone’s property in the 10100 block of Sage- Beverly Hills Community Center is now mill. registering for the Summer Enrichment pro- According to Precinct 2 Sgt. Zerick Guinn, Local MUDs, CCISD election results tallied gram for ages 6-13 years. For more informa- Jeffrey Johnson, 18, David Aguilar, 18, and Elections held Saturday, May 8, found incum- ning by a mere two votes. received 167 votes to challenger John Hoover’s tion, call 713-948-9065. an unnamed 16-year-old juvenile reportedly bents winning all races. Initial counts on Election Day concluded that 105 votes. jumped a fence to gain entry to a backyard on In the Clear Creek Independent School Dis- Bishop received 150 votes to Brannen’s 138 In the Kirkmont Municipal Utility District PIP meeting May 18 the area street when they were witnessed by the trict elections, At-Large Position B incumbent votes. elections, challenger Bonnie Dimicelli was un- homeowner who was in his kitchen at the time of Ann Hammond easily defeated challengers Star However, a recount conducted Monday, May The next Positive Interaction Program will successful in her bid to unseat incumbents Mi- the incident. Faith Lazarow and Robert Colton Schultz. 10, by attorneys from Fulbright and Jaworski, chael Grizzaffi , Debra Carroll and Gordon Bev- meet Tuesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the first According to deputies, the homeowner was Hammond received 597 votes to Lazarow’s 36 the CBCMUD’s law fi rm, concluded that Bish- floor staff meeting room at Memorial Hermann ill. able to subdue both Aguilar and the juvenile, votes and Schultz’s 129 votes. op only received 140 votes to Brannen’s 138 Dimicelli received seven votes to Grizzaffi ’s Southeast Hospital, 11800 Astoria. The PIP while Johnson fl ed the scene on foot. District 1 incumbent Robert Davee ran un- votes. program consists of police and citizens work- 23 votes, Carroll‘s 24 votes and Bevill’s 21 Precinct 2 Deputies Aaron Baldwin, Ma- challenged and will maintain his position. In the race for the Position 4 seat, Morgan votes. ing together to make neighborhoods safer. For rio Saez, Lance Willis and Juan Contreras all In the Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dis- more information, call Officer Randy Derr at responded to the call and were able to quickly trict elections, incumbents Jim Bishop and Bill 281-218-3900. locate and apprehend Johnson, whom the hom- Morgan will both maintain their positions. eowner later positively identifi ed as being the Bishop narrowly defeated challenger Jerry Seniors helping seniors SJC hosts retirement party third suspect. Brannen in the race for the Position 5 seat, win- The Children’s Center at San Jac South will host a retirement party for Marsha Hattan from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14. Hattan will be honored for her 18 years of service in Resident gives chase to man teaching preschool age children. For informa- tion, call 281-484-1900, ext. 3414. driving car without wheel Church bazaar May 16 A suspect was arrested Saturday, May 8, af- minutes until police were able to locate the two St. Frances Cabrini’s 35th annual bazaar ter leading a resident on a 40-minute car chase, vehicles. The chase came to an end in the 11600 will be held Sunday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to in which the driver was operating a vehicle with block of Sagepark, as offi cers from the Houston 7 p.m. on the church grounds at 10727 Hart- only three wheels. Police Department, the Pearland Police Depart- sook Street in southeast Houston. It will fea- Mark Anthony Lopez, 17, of South Houston ment and the Harris County Precinct 2 Consta- ture a barbecue dinner, Mexican food, arts & was seen by the resident inside of her truck in the ble’s offi ce converged on the scene. crafts, a country store, trash and treasure, 11300 block of Sagecanyon at roughly 7:20 a.m. Once Lopez was detained, police noticed mul- entertainment, kiddie land, bingo, a raffle with Once confronted by the woman, Lopez jumped tiple purses in his vehicle. Police discovered two a $4,500 Visa or American Express gift certifi- into a nearby car, later determined to belong to of the purses to contain drivers licenses listing cate as first prize, 11 more prizes and more. his uncle, and fl ed the scene. As he sped off, the addresses in the 10600 block of Sagevale. Po- The trash and treasure is now open and will rear wheel of the car fell off. lice contacted the residents to whom the licenses remain open through the bazaar. Undeterred, Lopez continued to drive with the belonged, and both women positively identifi ed Proceeds from the bazaar will go toward wheel missing, as the 52-year-old resident fol- the property as being recently taken from their the mortgage on the new church dedicated in lowed in her own vehicle and called 9-1-1 on her vehicles. January 2005. Admission is free. For more cell phone. Lopez was charged with misdemeanor theft of information, call 713-946-5768. The woman followed Lopez for roughly 40 between $500 and $1,500. Cowgirls host clinic The Sagemont Cowgirl Drill Team will host Dobie students volunteered their time and energy Friday, May 7, to aid the elderly in the a drill/dance clinic May 17 through 21 in Do- area as part of the Seniors Helping Seniors program. Shown above are, left to right, Dobie bie’s dance room from 5:30 to 8 p. m. For $50 Suspect fl ees on three wheels Assistant Principal Mike Van Essen, volunteer Gilbert Aguilar, Dobie Counselor Jennifer participants will learn a dance routine, receive Haynes, Dobie senior Nycole Bernstein, Central Ace Hardware Manager Ron Williams, a camp T-shirt and a nightly dinner. On Friday, who donated hundreds of paint brushes, and Dobie senior Korrin Parsons. See related May 21, family and friends are invited to see story on Page 2A. Photo by Marie Flickinger the team perform at 7:15 p.m. For reservations or information, e-mail the Cowgirl drill direc- tor at [email protected]. Sullivan hosts townhall meeting Dobie presents Pop Show Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan, City of Houston Public Works and Engineer- The J. Frank Dobie Chorale Department along with representatives from several city de- ing Department Director Daniel Menendez told will present the 2010 Pop Show Thursday, partments, were attendees the current project to enlarge water through Saturday, May 20-22, at 7 p.m. in the on hand at a town- pipes along Fuqua from Beamer to Stover is Dobie auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and hall meeting Tues- roughly 60 percent complete and expected to be are available from any choir member. Dobie day, May 11, to fi nished by fall. students with a valid student I.D. can purchase keep area residents Menendez also addressed the proposed repairs advance tickets at $5 each. For information, abreast of ongoing to South Shaver between the Gulf Freeway and call the choir department at 713-740-0370. projects and de- Highway 3. The director said construction on the velopments in the project is presently slated to begin in 2012. Con- AARP holds picnic May 14 South Belt. trary to an article in the May 6 Leader, however, Sullivan spoke the project, with the fi nancial assistance of the The South Belt AARP will hold its annual on the controversial Texas Department of Transportation, is expected picnic for members and guests on Friday, May 2011 NASA budget, to cost roughly $14 million, rather than the re- 14, at 10 a.m. at El Franco Lee Park. which if approved ported $9 million. by Congress, could Richard Vella, assistant director of the city’s Ashley Pointe meets cost the Greater Mike Sullivan General Services Department, spoke on the up- Ashley Pointe will hold its annual meeting Houston area as coming construction of the new Sagemont Com- on May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at 11610 Sageyork. A suspect, reportedly witnessed breaking into a Sagemont resident’s truck, led the victim many as 7,000 jobs. The councilman said he is munity Center, to be located at 11507 Hughes on a 40-minute chase through the South Belt area Saturday, May 8, until police were able planning a trip to Washington, D.C., next week Road. Set to begin Sept. 15, construction Giant yard sale at church to intervene and apprehend the man. During the chase, the rear wheel of the car driven with members of the Bay Area Houston Eco- calls for replacing the existing center with an by Mark Anthony Lopez, a South Houston resident, fell off. Lopez, however, failed to stop nomic Partnership, including the organization’s 11,000-square-foot facility. The center will in- A giant yard sale will be held Saturday, and continued to fl ee. According to police, the vehicle belonged to Lopez’s uncle. The above president, South Belt resident Bob Mitchell, to clude a gymnasium, a new parking lot and a trail May 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kirkwood photo shows multiple purses that were later determined to have been taken from other cars discuss the matter with elected offi cials. connecting to the existing pool and tennis courts. South Christian Church, 10811 Kirkfair. The in the area. Rosary beads can also be seen hanging from the vehicle’s rear view mirror. Sullivan said the group has scheduled ap- Construction costs are expected to be roughly $3 sale includes tremendous craft-making items Photo by Marie Flickinger pointments with more than 300 congressmen to million. and children’s clothes. discuss the issue. Continued on Page 6A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 13, 2010 GAT sells dance tickets Thompson Eighth-Grade Dance tickets will be sold Readers’ Opinions Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through May 21 Deaths before school in the cafeteria. The dance is Saturday, you are unable to make the reception but past nine years, formerly of part of the group that went in of his life in the South Belt Box retires after 28 would like to express your thanks to her, May 29, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hobby Hilton, Arthur James 8181 Airport Blvd. The cost for students is $35 and Pasadena. to Iran to rescue the hostages where he attended Dobie years in PISD you can send her a message on face- Storey Hancock was preceded in during the Iran takeover. He High School (1980). book at the “Notes for Mrs. Box” page. includes a dinner buffet, dessert, an open soda bar and an death by his parents and his was a commercial electrician He was a machinist his Paula Gail Fonville Box grew up in Laura Box McGee eighth-grade dance T-shirt. For more information, call brother, Ellis Hancock of for most of his life and was a whole life. Pasadena. She attended Red Bluff Elem., Cathy Tate, 8th-grade chairperson, at 832-496-8824. Nashville, Tenn. member of IBEW. In his spare time Rob- Jackson Int., Pasadena High School Sr. Guillory speaks He is survived by his wife A memorial service was erts loved to fi sh at the pier, 1971, San Jacinto College, and Sam Frances Hancock of Pearland, held Sunday, May 9, 2010, at swim, cook and work on his Houston State Univ. where she received out on KS fees Library events scheduled son Russell Hancock and SouthPark Funeral Home in old trucks with his wife. He her Bachelor of Music Education Degree The following events are scheduled for the Parker wife Sandy of League City, Pearland. was a loyal hometown sports in 1976. She came back to teach music I have been a property owner living in Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale: and granddaughter Angela fan and loved the Astros. in Pasadena ISD in 1976. Kirkwood South for 32 years. During this Respecki and husband Dennis The family received friends Paula began her teaching career at time I have been active with the home Movie Madness is Thursday, May 13, at 4 p.m. An Douglas Carl animated movie will be featured about a curious mon- who are currently teaching in Monday, May 10, at Niday A.B. Freeman Elem. in the fall of 1976. owners association and have watched Saudi Arabia. Roberts Funeral Home, with a memo- She has also taught at Atkinson Elem., the good times along with the bad times. key who helps a baby circus elephant find her family. A memorial service will rial service following. Burnett Elem., and Richey Elem. but has I am now concerned about the handling The movie, rated G, is free – no tickets are required. be held Sunday, May 16, spent the last 20 years at Freeman Elem. of the finances with our assessment. On Saturday, May 15, Vietnamese Storytime will 2010, at 2 p.m. at Crowder Manuel Garcia She took some years off to raise her According to Kirkwood South Deed re- include Reading Club at 9 a.m., intermediate storytime Funeral Home in Pearland. three children, Laura Box McGee, Joshua strictions, the annual maintenance at 11 a.m. and beginner storytime at 1 p.m. Box and Jason Box. assessment should be $96.00 per year All of Paula’s children were actively per lot. We are currently being assessed The genealogy discussion group will meet at 2 p.m. Arthur James Storey, 81, Charles “Chuck” involved in music while attending Pasa- at $138 per year per lot. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome. of South Belt, died Thursday, Herrington dena schools and graduating from Dobie To increase your assessment the fol- Family storytime is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Pre-schooler May 6, 2010. High School. Paula and her family have lowing was implemented by the legislator storytime is Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is He is survived by his wife, lived in the South Belt area (Rainbow called to require for home owners to Thursday at 10 and 11:15 a.m. Nancy, son Doug, daughter Valley) and attended Sagemont Church have their assessment increased. Section Craft day, designed for children ages 5 and up, is Linda, four grandchildren, since 1978. 204 outlines the procedure for the kirk- Thursday, May 20. two nephews, two stepchil- We would like to invite all of her wood south board to handle this proce- dren and four stepgrandchil- friends, former co-workers and students dure. Assessment by the committee can dren. to join us in honoring her at a retirement be made upon sending letters to all hom- Dobie 10-year reunion set Storey was a member of reception. The reception will be held at eowners announcing the increase to Sagemont Church. He was The J. Frank Dobie Class of 2000 will hold its Douglas Carl Roberts, 48, the Sagemont Church Youth Building on your dues for a vote that requires Section a teacher and band director died on the morning of May the corner of Hughes Rd. and Beltway 8 1 – 6 to be set-up for an election to rec- 10-year reunion on Saturday, July 24, at the Hilton throughout Texas for many 7, 2010. on Tuesday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 ommend the approval. This requirement Garden Inn Pearland, 12101 Shadow Creek Parkway, years. He was preceded in death p.m. would need to be approved by 75% of from 7 to 11:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www. The family received friends Manuel “Cowboy” Garcia, by his father, Carl William Please feel free to bring a gift or note the homeowners. dobie2000.com. For more information, follow the group Friday, May 7, 2010, at Niday 47, died Friday, May 7, Roberts. of appreciation for her memory box. If L.J. Guillory, Jr. on Facebook at Dobie High School - Class of 2000. Funeral Home, and the fu- 2010. neral service was held Satur- Roberts is survived by his Garcia was a hard worker, day, May 8, at Niday Funeral Charles Lee “Chuck” mother, Beverly; wife Ruth; outgoing, and was a sports Home. Interment followed at Herrington Jr., 49, of South children Kristopher and wife enthusiast in the South Belt Forest Lawn Cemetery. Belt, died Wednesday, May Melissa, Andrea, Constance area. Dobie senior students assist seniors 5, 2010. He was born Nov. 5, and Sean; sisters Patricia and A funeral service was held 1960. husband Steven, and Laura; Wednesday May 12, 2010, at H.M. Hancock Herrington is survived by nieces Margaret and Mary GrandView Funeral Home By Mark Kramer citizens as part of the Seniors project ever conducted. Some bished by South Houston tary hair appointments from Beth; grandchildren Jakob PISD staff writer Helping Seniors program on of the schools have already High School students has al- students in the cosmetol- H.M. Hancock, Jr. 84, of his mother, Nelda Herrington; and Memorial Park in South Belt, died Friday, May two children, Meagan Her- and Landyn; and his dog, Pasadena. The Rev. Joe Za- More than 1,500 senior May 7. (See related photo begun work on some of the ready undergone a complete ogy class at Pasadena High Katy Mae. class members from fi ve Pas- Page 1A.) homes, utilizing students and cleaning and received a new School. Minor lawn care and 7, 2010, in Houston. rington and Cory Herrington; mora officiated. Visit www. Hancock resided in the the mother of his two chil- Roberts was born in Utica, grandviewfunerals.com for adena Independent School PISD and Rebuilding To- teachers from agriculture and stove which was donated due landscaping was provided by N.Y., but lived the majority District campuses once again gether Houston have been trades classes to complete to the efforts of PISD staff students and teachers as well. Bella Vita community. He dren, Tina Herrington; grand- an online memorial. put down their books and planning the Seniors Helping the necessary carpentry work and students. This project provides was born on Sept. 7, 1925, in son Joseph Legitt; his love, picked up paint brushes and Seniors event since last year leading up to the scheduled Additionally, participat- a wonderful opportunity Vicksburg, Miss., to Hosea Melissa Hamilton; brother scrapers as they refurbished when PISD seniors staged the workday. ing homeowners have been for students to roll up their and Marcie Hancock. He Richard Herrington; grand- 23 homes for local senior largest Rebuilding Together One home being refur- invited to enjoy complimen- sleeves and positively impact served in the U.S. Army Air mothers Mamie Herrington Leader obituary policy their community. Force and served in World and Bonnie Skeen; nephew Obituaries submitted to the Leader are Their support of Rebuild- War II. He was a life member Erick Herrington; and many ing Together Houston’s mis- of the Commemorative Air relatives and friends. published free of charge. There must be Frazier wins Earth Day challenge sion provides a great model Force. Herrington attended Dobie a South Belt connection. Obituaries are for other young people look- He worked for Shell Oil in High School. He finished ing for ways to give back to Deer Park for 41 years. He high school in the Army and edited to conform to the Leader style. their community. Through resided in Pearland for the served in Germany and was their combined efforts they will make a dramatic impact in the lives of their senior neighbors. Rebuilding Together Hous- ton is a nonprofi t community outreach organization that provides no cost home modi- fi cations and repairs to low income, elderly and disabled Houston area homeowners, making homes safer, more accessible, and more energy effi cient. South Belt’s Central Ace Hardware was also instru- mental in this year’s program, donating hundreds of paint brushes and other supplies. Last year, more than 1,700 high school seniors from Dobie, Memorial, Pasadena, Sam Rayburn and South A funeral should be as unique and special as the person it represents. We believe Houston high schools worked side-by-side painting, land- every life has a unique story and deserves to be honored. Let us help you tell that scaping and making other needed improvements to the homes of senior citizens. story, and truly celebrate a life that was lived. “The schools have planted Frazier Elementary recently won the recycling challenge school for all papers, magazines and phone books. the seed that community ser- for Earth Day with 13,500 pounds of paper in a 24-hour Shown after helping to load the recycling are, left to vice is an important part of period. This was the most out of all the participating right, Brian Quiroz, Samantha Lopez, Marco Garza, life,” said Robert E. Conklin, schools from Katy to Clear Lake. Frazier can still earn Joseph Mohammadi, Victoria Solis, Dominique Serrano, executive director of Rebuild- double the money for regular recycling turned in at the Autumn Tilley, Kyle McDonald and Kevin McDonald. ing Together Houston. Clear Creek ISD launches B B!!Qspnpujoh!Tnbmm!Cvtjoftt! parent education series Uif!Qpsu!pg!Ipvtupo!BvuipsjuzÖt!Tnbmm!Cvtjoftt! 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The 2009-2010 J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes pose on the steps Shanay LaCour, Katlyn Hoggard, Lisa Scott, Jontay Warner, of the state Capitol in Austin where they recently performed. Alyssa Loredo, (fourth row) Director Lori Alexander, Clarissa Lariaettes are, left to right, (front row) Tristana Guyote, Vega, Joanna Garza, Karena Duran, Katia Ceja, Caitlin Libby Garza, Ivette Armenta, Aimee Cessna, (second row) Woods, Desiree Harvey, Blanca Garza, Tori Gomez, (back row) Asia Allen, Crystal Cabriales, Jeannette Cruz, Tessa Andrade, Cassandra Velasquez, Angie Guevara, Paige Cavazos, Rachel Sandy Nemons, Donna Hernadez, Cassie Murray, Megan Moore, Sandra Gonzalez, Tram To, Briana Harper, Elise Barker, Adriana Gutierrez, Nicolette Baade, (third row) Harper, Alaina Burns, Feliss Goree and Shante McGill. Deseray Figueroa, Aracely Perez, Tiana Wilson, Kayla Smith, Photo submitted

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE . . . . Attention College & High School Seniors!!!! Stop by South Belt Graphics & Printing to order Graduation invitations today! Large variety to choose from & all at reasonable prices! 281-484-4337 11555 Beamer Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Hobby Lions Club to meet Hobby Airport Lions Club will meet Wednesday, May Delgado, Duncan 19, at noon at the Golden Corral at Fuqua and I-45. Over The Back Fence by Jan For more information, e-mail HobbyAirportLions@ at education forum gmail.com.

IT’S ANOTHER ORSAK BOY! Connie Groves May 16. The day for a cake May 13. The day for a party for Sandy Honor your grad Congratulations are sent to Pamela for Susan Blue is May 18. Castoreno is May 14. Thacker Orsak and Ryan Orsak on the birth Jessup Elementary Dobie High in the of their second son, Landon Alexander. Special birthday wishes are sent to Diana On May 13, Tina Dvorak marks a birth- Landon was born Thursday, April 22, weigh- Pooley-Jacques May 18. Maria Garza has day. Birthday wishes are sent to Carolyn Graduation Issue! ing 9 lbs., 10 oz., and stretching 21 inches a birthday May 19. McCain May 14. The day for a double party The Leader’s high school special graduation long, in Victoria, Texas, where they now Meador Elementary for Leisha Lewis and Isidra Martinez is make their home along with their first son, A birthday celebration is set for Hilda May 16. edition will be published June 3. Payton. Pamela is a former Sagemont resi- Heredia May 18. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Those wanting to congratulate their graduate dent and a Dobie graduate. Proud grand- Moore Elementary E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, with an ad in the Leader may do so by calling mothers are Carol Thacker of Sagemont May 13 is the day for a birthday cake for congratulations, etc., to mynews@south 281-481-5656 or e-mail mynews@southbeltlead and Dottie Nixon of El Campo. Gail Bailey. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject er.com. Ad space should be reserved by May 28 SCHOOL DAZE South Belt Elementary line. Items must be submitted by Friday at 3 p.m. The following personnel and staff mem- Birthday greetings are sent to Hildy noon for the next week’s publication. bers of the Pasadena Independent School Calderon May 17. District celebrate birthdays May 13 through Stuchbery Elementary HOME RUN CORNER ® May 19. Celebrating a birthday May 17 is Shirley FARMERS Atkinson Elementary Young. The Leader staff reminds parents to submit FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS Greetings for a happy birthday are sent Beverly Hills Intermediate congratulations for their sluggers’ achieve- to Jessica Slater May 13. Marking a birth- Daniel Jacobs is wished a happy birth- ments for publication in Over The Back Fence. E-mail mynews@southbelt leader. Jeffrey M. Barry day May 15 is Melissa Gutierrez. day May 19. Insurance and Financial com with OTBF in the subject line. Items Frazier Elementary Thompson Intermediate must be submitted by Friday noon for the Services Representative Sarah Lyssy is sent birthday greetings Special birthday wishes are sent to 11555 Beamer Rd., Ste 600 next week’s publication. May 13. Blow out the birthday candles for Stephanie McGough and Todd Taylor 281-464-3383 Offering: Mutual Funds, Variable Universal Life, Variable Annuities, IRAs, 40l(k)s Friends hold used book sale at library Judge Jo Ann Delgado (left) was among selected guests Securities offered through Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC, who attended the education forum held at the Harris Member FINRA & SIPC On the last Saturday of ing and carpet/upholstery benefit the library. County Department of Education on Friday, April 30, each month, the Friends cleaning. The local library needs 2010. The guest speaker was the Hon. Arne Duncan, of Parker Williams Branch The gently used books much support during this Secretary of U.S. Department of Education (right). Library hold a book sale at and magazines sold come year’s budget constraints. Duncan stated that “education was the most press- the library from 10 a.m. to 4 from donations from the Friends membership is ing issue facing America,” and added that “preparing Best Friends p.m. public. $5 per year and more mem- young people for success in life is not just a moral obli- The proceeds from the A red plastic donation bers are needed. gation of society” but also an “economic imperative.” sale stay at Parker Williams bin is located at the library To receive a member- Boutique Branch Library and ben- entrance for these items. ship application, see the efit its various programs There is also a bin for empty library staff. Applications Pets need Love- and pay for extra supplies, printer ink and toner car- are available at each month- ANCHOR BOX furniture, equipment, paint- tridges whose sale proceeds end book sale. Bring yours in CHEAP PRICES NO MINIMUM PICK-UP for some MOVING BOXES special TLC. 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Medicaid,CHIP $ 00 Scarsdale Blvd. $95 per week Photos submitted 20. 20% & Insurance exam, x-rays & off your first consultation all ages Accepted treatment Let the Leader help In the Food Town Shopping Center with your advertising. • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. • All Meals Provided 281-481-5656 • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certifi ed FREE REGISTRATION - GOOD THRU MAY 27 • Accepting children 6 wks - 8 yrs old NEW ENROLLMENTS ONLY • WWW.MSJANETS.COM • NCI Accepted Child Care & Learning Center Remember When Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future 30 years ago (1980) portation needs of those in age for Texas Education minute details. Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. JSC Federal Credit Union Two Dobie students won the area. Assessment of Minimum During a board meet- 6 wks - 23 mos. $110 a week fi rst place at the University City Councilman Frank Skills (TEAMS), including ing, Clear Creek Indepen- 2 yrs. old $100 a week Tired of Playing Games with Your Credit Card Company? Interscholastic League track Mancuso instructed the di- several South Belt area dent School District trustees 3 yrs. old & up $ 90 a week Apply for a JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Today meet held at Austin. John rector of public works to con- schools, dropped signifi cant- changed Clear View Alter- Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room Robinson ran the 1,600-meter sider funding construction of ly. native School into a district in 4:08.4, and Gawain Guy a bridge on Sageglen Boule- 15 years ago (1995) charter school. Ms. Janet’s is providing pick-up service from WEBER & PASADENA SCHOOLS LRates as low as % APR* 8.75 ran the 800-meter in 1:50.8. vard to connect Sagemont to Fifth-graders at Frazier Three San Jacinto Col- including MELILLO & MORRIS middle schools and South Belt Elementary. L NO Penalty Rate Increases An open house and air Woodmeadow and Scarsdale. Elementary prepared a ban- lege Regents returned to their L NO Balance Transfer Fees FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CALL show, Star Spangled Week- Four interviewers talked ner in support of the J. Frank positions: J.D. Bruce and Dr. LNO Annual Fees end, was held at Ellington with school offi cials at Pasa- Dobie Lady Longhorns who Reude Wheeler defeated op- 281-484-2376 281-464-2366 fi eld. This was the largest dena ISD about their admin- were headed to the state soft- ponents. Ben Meador was 11590 HUGHES RD. @ BW8 12490 SCARSDALE BLVD. military forces exhibition in istrative personnel structure. ball tournament in Austin. unopposed. the nation. Structure changes might be Pasadena Independent 1 year ago (2009) Dobie’s varsity baseball proposed after compiling and School District’s board ap- Park Manor of South Belt Enjoy These Benefits: team won the 23-4A cham- reviewing the data. proved a restructuring of the resident Juanita Williams  Free Checking Accounts pionship by defeating Deer A public hearing on Green district’s administrative orga- turned 101.  Savings/Investment Accounts Park in two games out of Tee’s petition for deannex- nization. The results from the local  Money Market Accounts, IRAs three in a series. ation from Clear Creek ISD The Thompson Academic May 9 board elections were  Free Online Banking & Bill Pay Lynn Carlson of Scarsdale was in progress despite Clear Games team lost its bid for a tallied. In the race to fi ll the  32,000+ Surcharge Free ATMs  Special Club Accounts ran his motorcycle into the Creek’s efforts to disallow third national championship. Pasadena Independent School  Home Equity & Mortgage Loans www.jscfcu.org side of a bull that was cross- the petition in the Galves- U. S. Sen. Phil Gramm, R- District seat formerly held by  24/7 Account Access 281.488.7070 800.940.0708 ing Choate Road. Carlson was ton County Commissioners Texas, was committed to Brio Carmen Orozco, Mariselle We do business in accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws. treated for severe abrasions Court. remediation and maintaining Quijano-Lerma was victori- Serving The Houston Area Since 1952 15 BAY AREA BRANCH LOCATIONS and a possible fractured leg. 20 years ago (1990) the Johnson Space Center ous over Neel McGovern. In- The bull had to be destroyed. Clear Creek Independent and its approximately 40,000 cumbent Nelda Sullivan held • Personal Auto *Annual Percentage Rate. Rates can range from 8.75% APR to 15.75% APR, based upon credit qualifications. 25 years ago (1985) School District’s Sixth-Grade jobs dependent on it. on to her seat, defeating Terry Please refer to the Credit Disclosures section on the JSC FCU VISA Credit Card Application for complete details. For • Homeowner current information, please see a Credit Union employee at any branch location, call us at 281.488.7070 or write Metro designed a ques- Task Force Options Commit- 10 years ago (2000) Robinson and Randy Smith. to JSC Federal Credit Union, P.O. 58346 Houston, Texas 77258. These credit terms are accurate as of 04/03/20068 • Renters All rates and credit terms are subject to change without notice. tionnaire to survey the trans- tee stated that if the Weber Principals Jerry Speer and Incumbent Fred Roberts ran Elementary School were Frank Braden won Pasadena unopposed for his seat. • Flood closed (due to the Brio site), ISD board elections. Speer In the race to fi ll the Clear • Wind then a replacement school for won Position 5, and Braden Creek Independent School • Risk Management those students could have to won Position 4. District At-Large A seat va- be given fi rst priority. A Pearland election result- cated by Ralph Parr, Charles • Workers Compensation A number of South Belt ed in increased momentum Pond was victorious, defeat- • Employee Benefits Getting Married? area residents were looking for the Scarsdale-Yost Road ing Andrea Wilson, Uma • Commercial Property into the increasing number of project with Larry Marcott Montravadi, Trent Martin, • General Liability severe accidents along Dixie defeating Bill Berger, the Wanda Roubleau and Walt • Contract Bonds Let Farm Road between Beamer strongest city council oppo- Champion. Incumbents Stuart Business and Personal and Interstate 45. nent to the connection. Stromeyer and Dee Scott both Insurance Specialists • Commercial Auto After several months of 5 years ago (2005) ran unopposed and main- • Professional Liability study, 151st District Judge The fate of Ellington Field tained their respective seats. South Belt Alice Trevathan denied grant- was in question due to the In the hotly contested Barmore Insurance Agency offers comprehensive product lines for ing a new trial in the Slaugh- Base Realignment and Clo- race to fi ll the seat on the ter v. Monsanto case. sure hearings that would soon San Jacinto College Board of all of your insurance needs through these major companies. Angry Weber students’ par- commence. Secretary of De- Trustees, John Moon Jr. de- Graphics & Printing ents, backed by other Hous- fense Donald Rumsfeld was feated Corey McKay. Board ton area citizens impacted by expected to announce bases members Ben Meador, Dan toxic waste, vented their frus- slated for closure or down- Mims and Wayne Slovacek tration at Brio Task Force rep- sizing. Rep. Tom DeLay was ran unopposed. Meador fi lled resentatives during a limited fi ghting to keep Ellington as the seat vacated the previous help you with all your seated public meeting. it was. year by J.D. Bruce, who re- Clear Creek ISD adminis- After nearly a month of tired after 27 years of service. printing needs. trators kept adding portable extensive searching, the fam- Moon fi lled Meador’s former buildings at Landolt Elemen- ily of Austin Childs decided seat. tary to avoid a confronta- it was time to hold a memo- Deputy Dwayne Pacifi co tion over moving students to rial service. The teen was from the Harris County Pre- Weber in Southbend located missing, along with two other cinct 2 Constable’s offi ce three blocks from a toxic South Belt area men, after was honored by the Houston Your Risk is our Specialty 11555 Beamer waste dump. they went fi shing off Free- 100 Club with a life-saving Despite aggressive aca- port. award. Pacifi co was responsi- 713-209-2800 • 1-800-376-3169 281-484-4337 demic efforts by Pasadena The opening of Black- ble for saving the life of Pre- 8511 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E • Houston, TX 77075 ISD to improve standardized hawk to Dixie Farm Road cinct 2 Chief Deputy James [email protected] • www.barmore.com test scores, the overall aver- was delayed because of last- Biehunko. Thursday, May 13, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Texas State University SIFE team named regional champ Williams celebrates 102 years Clear Brook High School winning in four separate topic gional champions from around pating students use business graduate Jake Tucker is part competitions. the nation will advance to the concepts to develop free en- Sunday of the Students in Free En- Texas State SIFE has national competition where terprise outreach projects that terprise (SIFE) team at Texas been named a regional cham- the overall winner and topic improve the quality of life and State University in San Mar- pion every year since 1996. competition winners will be standard of living for people Brunch cos that was recently named In 2008, it was a Final Four announced at the 2010 SIFE in need. With more than 150 regional champion at the or- team, and in 2009, it was an USA National Exposition in members, Texas State SIFE ganization’s regional compe- Elite Eight team, after hav- Minneapolis May 11-13. has a long tradition of free en- tition in Dallas. ing served as the international Texas State SIFE is one of terprise project development A 2006 graduate, Tucker champion in 2000. The Texas more than 500 SIFE programs in Central Texas and around was instrumental in his team State SIFE team and other re- in the United States. Partici- the globe.

2006 Clear Brook High School graduates Jacob Tucker (left) and Stephanie Estrada are senior marketing majors at Texas State University and members of the SIFE team regional champions. Hair by Angel GOP to meet Texas State University SIFE Group Regional presenting Standefer, Brett Georgulis, Ben Campbell, Arwa Par- 12035 Beamer Rd The Clear Lake Area Re- team members are, left to right, Monica Inorio, David lapghara and Lauren Roig. 281-484-9926 publicans will meet Tuesday, Mon-Fri 9 am-7 pm May 18, with a social at 6:30 Sat 9 am-6 pm p.m. followed by the meeting Hutchinson named Education of Young Sun 10:30 am-5 pm at 7 p.m. at the Clear Lake Juanita Williams, a present resident of Park Manor of South Belt, and long- HAIRCUT Court Annex, 16603 Bucca- neer in Houston. time resident of Pasadena since 1945, will celebrate her 102nd birthday on Men’s $5.99 Children Teacher of the Year at San Jac May 14, 2010. Born in Francis, Okla., in 1908, she spent her earliest years Women’s $9.99 This month’s invited guest Children’s $5.99 speakers at the CLAR meet- Working with preschool her students on Mondays. on a a farm with her parents and three sisters. In 1925, she was married to and up ing will be candidates for the children is not only a way of And while she may at- Edward Williams Sr. until his death in 1970. They had six children, with fi ve Perm Color Highlight Texas GOP chairperson posi- life for San Jacinto College tribute her energy to Dr. living children today. They are Margarette Clark of Port Orchard, Wash., 10% OFF with Ad! tion. South Children’s Center Peppers and cups of coffee, Edward Williams Jr. of Houston, Barbara Cardwell of Tucumcari, N.M., Jon teacher Nancy Hutchinson, those who work with her at Gary Williams of La Vergne, Tenn., and Kathy Hamm of Pasadena. She has it’s therapy. the SJC Children’s Center 17 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and fi ve great-great-grandchil- Hutchinson works early at the South campus know dren, with another on the way, and has passed down her loving, Christian Becky’s in the mornings, 4 a.m. to be it’s her teaching method spirit through these generations. Being a hard worker during her life, Juanita exact; and late into the eve- that earned her the title of has accomplished many things... a wonderful cook, seamstress, gardener and • OVER 1,000 WIGS nings, having spent years this year’s Teacher of the caregiver. She has been a member of the Church of Christ most of her life. • HAIR PIECES as a mother of three sitting Year by the Gulf Coast As- • HATS outside her children’s bed- sociation for the Education rooms to work on lesson of Young Children. • TURBANS plans in the hallway. “I was very surprised • MASTECTOMY SUPPLIES On Saturdays, she enjoys when I received this award,” Burnett acknowledges RAQUEL WELCH™ SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF • MUCH MORE! visiting her empty class- said Hutchinson, a longtime WIGS & HAIR ADDITIONS room to rearrange furniture South Belt resident and 1979 125 E. Galveston Street (Near 518 & Hwy. 3) and workstations and devel- SJC alumna. Hutchinson support personnel League City, TX • 281-332-6407 op new activities to surprise lived in the South Belt area for approxiately 25 years before recently moving to Friendswood. “I know there are a lot of teachers out there who are better than I am. I did not think I was go- ing to receive this.” Hutchinson’s modesty is a trait that has developed over the years from immers- ing herself in the education of young minds. “Nancy knows that the more comfortable her chil- dren are in their classroom, the better the results,” said The Gulf Coast Association for the Education of Young Linda Nichols, Children’s Children recently named longtime South Belt resident Nancy Hutchinson Teacher of the Year for her work at Center director. “She makes San Jacinto College South Children’s Center. learning exciting for them; her enthusiasm just pours and every role surrounding Road and a private child over to them. a child’s educational envi- care center also on Hall. She works very closely ronment. Hutchinson is the daugh- with their parents and truly “I’ve learned what a ter of James and Geraldine cares about the child and teacher needs to be,” Hutch- Sharpley of the Sagemeadow his/her family as a whole.” inson said. “The roles I’ve subdivision. The Sharpleys Even a battle with breast been placed in were all have lived in the South Belt cancer in 2007 didn’t slow needed, from a co-teacher, area since 1975. The other Hutchinson. She continued to lead teacher, an assistant Sharpley children are Dr. to teach throughout her teacher, and serving as a John Sharpley and the Rev. treatment, crediting her stu- teacher’s aide. They all play Janet Sharpley. dents for her recovery. very important roles in the Hutchison and her hus- Burnett Elementary recently acknowledged its administrative professionals “At that time, this was classroom.” band, Gary, currently live for their hard work by saying “thank you” and treating them to chocolate where I needed to be; sur- Hutchinson’s local ex- in Friendswood. Their chil- covered strawberries as well as other goodies and well deserved breaks. rounding myself with chil- perience also included her dren include Heather, Ra- Pictured are, left to right, Ana Garza, Adriana Garza, Teresa Abel and dren made me feel good,” working with St. Luke the chel, Sarah and Stephanie Carmen Norris. Administrative professionals do just about everything from she said. “They didn’t know Evangelist Catholic Church Hutchison and Angela Per- A to Z when it comes to clerical assignments. They are the first to welcome all that was going on with child care center near Hall ret. visitors to the school, answer phone calls from parents/staff/community, pro- me at the time, yet they cess and document important information relating to school activities, atten- helped me get to where I’m dance and input student programming information, etc. Photo submitted at now.” HCMGA hosts Open Hutchinson began teach- ing at the South campus Children’s Center in 1982, Garden Day May 17 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ the year she received her The public is invited to orchard, perennials, roses, bachelor’s degree at the tour the working and demon- herb and cactus gardens and COMING IN JUNE University of Houston in stration gardens maintained two working greenhouses. Clear Lake. by the Harris County Master Master Gardeners will be LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY She went on to transfer Gardeners at Precinct 2 on on hand to answer garden- Pre-School & Child Care to the Central campus Chil- Open Garden Day Monday, ing questions during this free dren’s Center and taught May 17. event. 13630 Beamer Rd. #118 at a number of Clear Lake The tour will be held Children are welcome, but (Across from San Jacinto College) schools before returning to from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Gen- must be accompanied by an SJC South in 2007. oa Friendship Garden, 1202 adult at all times. 281-464-9995 Throughout her ca- Genoa Red Bluff in Houston. For information, visit the reer, Hutchinson said she’s The garden includes an ex- Web site at http://hcmgap2ta ENROLLING NOW! M-F 1-7 learned to appreciate each tensive vegetable garden, fruit mu.edu. ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ CHURCH DIRECTORY The Catholic Community of This Week’s Message: ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Thomas Puthusseril, Parochial Vicar IF KNOT, WHY KNOT? 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Attend the Church (between Beamer & Blackhawk) More About Christian Church www.stlukescatholic.com LITURGY SCHEDULE ‘The Choice of a Lifetime’ 10603 Blackhawk Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. 281-484-4230 Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Kirkwood South Christian Church of Your Choice Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors “Where God Makes Lives Better” Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 & 11 a.m. Day Care Facilities Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated KSCchurch.org Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. 281-481-0004 or 713-444-0044 Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Sunday School - 9 a.m. Sunday Wednesday St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. widowed. Listen to our Minister’s messages at Cokesbury United Methodist Church KSCchurch.org 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Nursery Available at all Services Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 13, 2010 St. Luke’s graduates Sullivan townhall meeting Softball scholarships awarded Continued from Page 1A problems associated with the a ceremony held at Wortham Attendees at the function new program, but noted pric- Theater. expressed concern over the es on the bags have already Sullivan concluded the city’s recently imposed use been cut in half since being meeting by announcing two of biodegradable garbage instituted and further said the similar meetings in the com- bags in which to place yard durability issue will be ad- ing months. A hurricane pre- trimmings. Complaints in- dressed with manufacturers. paredness meeting is sched- cluded that the new bags are Offi cer Randy Derr of the uled to take place Tuesday, too expensive and not durable Houston Police Department June 8, at the University of enough to hold heavier loads was recognized by Sullivan Houston-Clear Lake, and a of refuse. for having served 30 years fl ood and drainage meeting Solid Waste Management on the force. For his efforts, is slated for Wednesday, July Department Director Harry Derr was recently honored 14, at San Jacinto College Hayes acknowledged the by Mayor Annise Parker at South. Student publications earn awards Twenty-six state and na- A fi rst-place award from azine publication course. The tional level awards were pre- TIPA went to Ruth Garay in magazine accepts submis- sented to two University of the headline category. Online sions from students and the Houston-Clear Lake student content fi rst-place awards public in the areas of poetry, publications for work pro- went to Frank Lemus and fi ction, nonfi ction, art, pho- duced during the 2009 school Justin Joseph for best online tography and digital media. year. video and Mary Ann Wangler The Signal, UH-Clear The Texas Intercollegiate for best slide show. Lake’s campus newspaper can Press Association presented National competition be reached at 281-283-2570 18 state-level awards, and awards from CSPA went to or e-mailed at thesignal@ Columbia Scholastic Press Frank Lemus and Justin Jo- uhcl.edu. Association gave two online seph, who placed third in the Both publications are national awards to UH-Clear Best Video category for Air available online. Lake’s student newspaper, Show, and an honorable men- For more information The Signal. tion went to The Signal on- about The Signal, visit www. Six state awards went to line staff for Web site design. uhclthesignal.com. Bayousphere, the university’s Best feature photo in Bay- To fi nd out more about literary arts magazine. ousphere went to Jorge De La Bayousphere, visit www.uhcl. The 2010 J. Frank Dobie Softball Gabby Scholarship winners are, left to Submission dates for print Garza for his entry titled Eye edu /bayousphere. right, Chelsey Morgan, Amanda Nguyen and Alex Alvarado. The girls were issues has moved to June, so of the Beholder. To learn more about the awarded the scholarships at the annual banquet held recently. The scholar- both publications entered in Bayousphere is published university’s communication ships were awarded in memory of Gabby Romero who died of cancer last The 2009-2010 prekindergarten class at St. Luke the Evangelist Early Childhood national level competition annually and is produced by program, visit http://hsh.uhcl. fall. Gabby played softball for the Dobie team. Center will hold a cap and gown ceremony on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at 6 await judging later this year. students enrolled in the mag- edu/COMM. p.m. in the Social Hall. The graduating prekindergartners are, left to right, (front row) Angelina Sanchez, Isabell Leza, Olivia Lugo, Madeline Lopez, Victoria Sanchez, (middle row) Cameron Smothers, Samantha Talamentez, Alex Quiroga, Jahdeem Williams, (back row) the Rev. James Burkart, Paulette Leal, Students, sponsors honored at 2009-10 Cheerleader Banquet Director Liz Beltran and Larry Mercado. The 2009-2010 J. Frank Dobie High School cheerleaders recently held their annual cheerleader banquet at Golfcrest Country Club where numerous awards were presented to cheerleaders, mascot, escorts and sponsors. Varsity Cheerleaders earn awards Junior Varsity Cheerleaders awarded k I-45 at Fuqua ec 281-922-5552 CCheckh u t! s O TThishi Out! DDenny’senny’s NNewew

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Our Kindergarten Program Includes: * A Beka Christian Curriculum * Children’s Library/ Computer Lab Varsity cheerleaders earning awards are, left to right, senior Brooke Dupont - Junior varsity cheerleaders earning awards are, left to right, sophomore * Playscape Indoor Play Area Longhorn Leader and recipient of the Cheerleader Booster Club Scholarship; Megan Gary - Most Congenial, junior Hannah Waters - Lil’ Longhorn Leader junior Ashley Hoggard - Most Dedicated Varsity and Most Congenial Varsity; and Most Dedicated Jr. Varsity, freshman Desiree Alvarez - Most Versatile Jr. * Friday Field Trips - Twice Monthly for junior Tristann Trujullo - Most Versatile Varsity; and sophomore Catarina Varsity, and freshman A’leeyah Holland - Most Spirited Jr. Varsity. Community Outreach Programs Johnson - Most Sprited Varsity. 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Large variety to choose from & all at reasonable prices! 281-484-4337 11555 Beamer SECTION B Thursday, May 13, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Playoffs come to quick halt for Clear Brook, Dobie squads LSA’s Curtis adds to TAPPS track legacy, With one swift swing of saw its season end with a to Deer Park at Deer Park sports complex. lost 4-3 to Deer Park, and the losers. Just like that, winning 200, 400-meter dashes once more the broom, three local high loss in the bidistrict round. while Dobie fell 7-2 to The Wolverines’ var- Dobie ended its season with it’s on to the offseason and school programs saw the Simply put, it was not a Elkins at the Pasadena In- sity baseball team started a 5-4 loss to Elkins. a quick glance at what the Lutheran South Acad- end of the 2009-2010 ath- good start to the weekend dependent School District its bidistrict series against Across town at Kempner, future holds for each pro- emy’s Loreal Curtis has letics year come to a close. for the respective programs. Kempner in great shape, the Wolverines’ baseball gram. added to her legacy in the The Clear Brook and Do- Competing in best-of- Softball playoffs run-ruling the 23-5A rep- team lost 7-0, seeing the CB softball era ends Texas Association of Pri- bie High School varsity soft- three area round series, the resentatives 10-0 in fi ve in- best-of-three series evened One of the fi nest three- vate and Parochial Schools ball programs were knocked Clear Brook and Dobie Area round nings at Wolverine Field. at a game apiece. The fol- year runs in Clear Brook track and fi eld record out of the area round of the softball teams got off on the The following evening, lowing afternoon, Kempner softball history came to a book. playoffs May 7. Less than wrong foot with losses in the Brook and Dobie soft- advanced to the area round, close as the Lady Wolver- Competing in the state 24 hours later, the Wolver- game 1 scenarios. Game 1 ball teams saw their seasons sending Clear Brook down ines lost to Deer Park. meet at Baylor University ines’ varsity baseball team Clear Brook lost 2-1 Deer Park 2 come to an end, and as it 5-4 in the process. During that time, the in Waco May 7-8, Curtis Clear Brook 1 turns out, the Clear Brook As is often the case in Lady Wolverines made won the 200- and 400-me- Chu, Truong DDS & Associaltes PLLC baseball team witnessed the any playoff series in any three straight playoff ap- ter dash crowns for the Game 2 beginning of the end. sport, a very good season pearances, twice as the 24- third straight season. SScarsdalecarsdale DDentalental SSmilesmiles Deer Park 4 In softball, Clear Brook came to a quick fi nish for Continued on Page 6B Curtis also won a sil- ver medal as a member 10904 Scarsdale Blvd., #100 • Houston, TX 77089 • 281.464.9440 Clear Brook 3 of the academy’s 4x440- Braces • Teeth Whitening • Children’s Dentistry Brook eliminated yard relay team. 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odteend Game 3 o 6-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. an end to the varsity softball season for Clear Brook. Following the loss, members at Clear Brook High School, ence on the local athletic Wolverines’ baseball pro- June 29 - July 20 July 21 - Aug. 11 Kempner 5 of the team gathered in the outfi eld to discuss the season. Those members included, has died at the age of 55. community will be missed. gram during each year of .friendsw 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. 4-6 p.m. Clear Brook 4 left to right, Michelle Svehla, Molly Fichtner (14), Alex Anzaldua (2), Taylor Nick- Watson, who had retired “I’m just sick to my heart Mike’s stay. What a tremen- in December as the athletic for his wife and daughters,” dous job he did on and off .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net .friendswoodteendriving.net Brook eliminated ell, Sam Reis, Erin Begle (3), Mehgan Reyes and Stephanie Gonzalez (4). Photo by Al Carter director of the Pearland In- Ferrell said. the fi eld. My sincere condo- dependent School District, “Mike was a wonder- lences go to his family and was found dead May 6. He ful person who meant a lot friends during this time. is survived by his wife of to me. I was his assistant – John Bechtle Gutsy SJC softball pushes envelope 33 years, Patsy, daughters for four years and learned USA KARATE Meredith and Brooke and a ton about life, and base- New facility - better No. 8 seed pushes No. 1 Navarro twice countless other relatives. ball from him. I wish there When Clear Brook High could be more. pprograms!rograms! GGreatreat pprices!rices! The San Jacinto Col- played May 5-9 at Angelina San Jacinto’s third-place but in the end Navarro School opened its doors for “I cherished every mo- lege South softball team College in Lufkin. fi nish at the regional tourna- outlasted San Jacinto and the 1988-89 school year, ment I spent with him and SignSign UpUp ForFor surpassed expectations and The Coyotes were fi nally ment was much better than scratched out a 2-1 win in Watson was on board to wish to God he was still advanced to the fi nal round, eliminated in the fi rst game had been anticipated. the fi rst round of the tourna- lead the baseball program. with us so that we could SSummerummer ending its season with a of the fi nal round May 9 Head coach Kelly Saenz’s ment. He had been the varsity laugh some more together. third-place fi nish at the following a 4-1 loss to top- team was the last to qualify The Coyotes played assistant to head coach Bob “He was the backbone of DayDay Care!Care! Region XIV tournament, seed Navarro College. for the event, fi lling out the stellar defense, and every Cobb at Clear Lake High Clear Brook’s baseball pro- tournament bracket as the infi elder made spectacular School before becoming a gram for close to 10 years CComeome JoinJoin thethe Fun!Fun! at-large team with the few- plays to keep the team in Wolverine. and infl uenced a lot of kids est wins in the regular sea- the game. But the true star When the campus in great ways. We will all BONANZA son during conference play in the tough-luck loss was opened in August of 1988, miss him.” 11101 RESOURCE PKWY. (10-14). Ashley Newberry, a sopho- only freshmen, sophomores (Behind Sonic) But the Coyotes played- more pitcher from La Porte and juniors attended, but it perhaps their fi nest softball High School who pitched didn’t take long for Watson 281-484-9006 of the season in the post- all 15 innings. to build a program that be- DIXIE DELI season against the very best In doing so, Newberry came a regional power fi rst 364A FM 1959 competition. kept Navarro’s highly tout- in the Class 4A ranks and (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL 281-484-3083 D S –$4.49 In the opener, the Coy- ed offense off balance with then in Class 5A. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK Toni Muse Is At The TOP!! otes lost a 2-1 heartbreaker a good mix of fastballs and Watson stayed nine years Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to Navarro in 15 innings. breaking pitches. before getting into the ad- Pushed to the loser’s San Jacinto scored one ministrative side of things. bracket with that defeat, run on eight hits and com- He was an assistant princi- Almeda Car Wash & Lube San Jacinto fought back mitted two errors. Navarro pal at Clear Brook and in

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Ethical & Informed Services to Our New & Existing Clients PerrysRestaurants.com – We Have The Answer To Your Real Estate Needs – Page 2, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, May 13, 2010 Local sports news, notes PISD boys’ track and fi eld Important Dobie tennis events set BHI, Thompson boys battle as district nears Dobie High School head coach Manuel Moreno Jr. has announced plans for three important events this month. The fi rst event is the annual Post TAKS Test It’s track and fi eld sea- Maurice Hightower won lay, the Bears placed second sixth place. with an effort of 96-2, and 400-meter dash, and Ramir- Student/Faculty Tournament, which is set for Wednesday, May 19, at 3 p.m. son, which means the boys’ the shot put crown after his after a strong time of 49.76 Jimenez was sixth in the Daryl Edwards placed sec- ez had a time of 45.89 for Moreno has set up two pre-tournament practice days for May 17-18. Dobie will track and fi eld teams at throw of 39-5 in the event. from a group that included 1.600-meter run in a time of ond in the triple jump with third place in the 300-hur- also host the Longhorn exes matches, which will be held Saturday, May 22, at the Beverly Hills Intermedi- Teammate Robert Flores Gonzalez, Simmons, Wash- 5:47.06, and McKay Sum- a leap of 36-2. dles. school. All former Dobie High School varsity tennis players are invited to attend ate are again showing their was sixth at 35-6. ington and McMorris. lin’s leap of 5-2 was runner- In the 4x200-meter relay, The Bears’ Gant (24.64) the event, which will begin at 9 a.m. Moreno has also announced varsity tryout dominance. The Bears won the The Bears’ Rudulfo up in the high jump. the Bears scored with a time and Blacknell (25.25) were dates for the 2010-2011 season, which will be held in May for the fi rst time. The In the last Pasadena Inde- 4x200-meter relay in a time Jimenez (2:33.23) was BHI 8s take second of 1:46.35, which was sixth second and sixth, respec- tryout dates are set for Thursday and Friday, May 20-21, beginning at 3 p.m. each pendent School District reg- of 1:46.35 as Joe Gonzalez fourth in the 800-meter run, The Bears’ eighth-grade as Victor Castillo, Scott, tively, in the 200-meter day. All youth players from either Beverly Hills or Thompson who believe they ular-season meet, the Bears teamed with Darius Sim- with Quinton Boling sixth team pursued eventual Demarcus Green and Jones dash. have a legitimate chance to make the varsity team are invited to attend. won the seventh-grade mons, Maurice McMorris at 2:34.37. champion Queens before made up the team. In the 4x400-meter relay, title with 149 points after and Chris Washington for In the 100-meter hurdles, taking second place. A time of 1:00.98 placed Beverly Hills ran second as heading off second-place the win. the Bears’ Thomas Err- Gerry Blacknell and Blacknell second in the Continued on Page 3B South Belt soccer to register Thompson (120 points) at In the 4x400-meter relay, ington placed second in a Marlon Jackson went 1-2 The South Belt Youth Soccer Club will host registration for the 2010 fall sea- the fi nish. the Bears sprinted to the time of 16.28. Washington in the 100-meter hurdles. son on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sagemeadow MUD Queens won the eighth- win in a time of 4:02.57 be- returned in the 100-me- Blacknell’s time of 16.18 Sagemont-Beverly Hills building, 10755 Hall Road. Children ages 4 to 18 as of July 31, 2010, are eligible grade crown after gathering hind the effort of Gonzalez, ter dash, where his time of was fi rst, with Jackson not to participate in the league. The fees are $90 for U-5 through U-8, $110 for U-9 140 points, but the Bears McMorris, Robert Andrade 12.52 was second. far behind at 17.09. Little League Standings and U-10 and $135 for U-11 and older. Checks, money orders or credit cards were next with 190 1/2. and Simmons. Errington (1:00.68 for Martin Cruz handed his are accepted as methods of payment. No cash will be accepted. Registration fee Thompson’s eighth-grade Shakim Anthony was third) and Boling (1:04.06 team a win in the shot put As of May 12 on league Web site includes uniform, shirt, socks and soccer ball. There are discounts available to team scored 22 points for the champion in the discus for sixth) were third and as his throw of 41-11 was those who register on-line via the league Web site at www.southbeltsoccer.org. ninth place. as his throw of 110-8 was sixth, respectively, in the tops in the event. Teammate Junior/Senior Division For more information, visit the Web site or call 713-559-6200. Bears’ 7th wins again easily the best in the event. 400-meter run. Kendrick Allen had a toss of Team W L T The Bears entered the For third place, the Bears’ Errington was the leader 39-3 for fi fth place. fi nal PISD championship Flores came up with a throw for the Bears in the 300-me- In the 4x100-meter relay, Yankees 11 2 0 Dolphins host returning player signup meet as the favorites after of 94-2. ter hurdles as his time of the Bears took fourth after The Southbelt Dolphins of the Bay Area Football League will host registra- winning the fi nal regular- McMorris had a win in 47.90 was second-best. putting together a time of Astros 10 4 0 tion for returning players Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blackhawk season meet. the triple jump. He cleared Teammate Eloy Garcia 49.13 as Gant, Ben Scott, Park. A minimum $50 deposit is required. All remaining fees must be paid in full A series of fi rst-place 36-2 1/2 for the victory, (49.18) was fourth. Jovanni Wade and Mario Braves 9 2 0 before equipment is issued in July. The Dolphins currently have player openings wins allowed the Bears to while Gonzalez went 33-5 In the 200-meter dash, Ramirez teamed. Diamond Backs 4 7 0 available in the junior and seniors divisions. For more information, visit the team collect enough points to 1/2 for third place. Rashawn Taylor made his Malcolm Jones was sixth Web site at www.southbeltdolphins.com. hold off Thompson. In the 4x200-meter re- way to a time of 27.47 for in the discus for the Bears Cardinals 4 7 0 JFD senior picnic/powder puff Lady Bears’ teams are second twice Rangers 3 11 0 Plans for Dobie High School’s senior powder puff and picnic event to celebrate Red Sox 1 9 0 upcoming graduation are ongoing. The date for the powder puff/picnic event has been seconds. The Lady Bears’ Beverly Hills kept pace lay, the Lady Bears kept the tentatively set for Thursday, June 3, at El Franco Lee Park. The public is invited to Thompson 7s foursome included Clar- with Bondy after a good pressure on the rest of the Major Division attend the senior powder puff game from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the Sagemont Cowboys issa Moreno, Alona Turner, showing in the 1,600-meter district with another win as game fi eld near the back of the park. Tickets are $3 each for the game, but only se- Mary Hawkins and Tyree- run. Erica Romero’s time of Kaneesha Williams, Emily Team W L T niors are allowed to attend the picnic that follows from 3 to 6 p.m. Organizers are still place fi fth sha Williams. 6:30.65 was third, and sixth Sargent, Molina and John- seeking donations of food and big-ticket prizes as well as funds for commemorative In the fi nal regular sea- Beverly Hills also place in a time of 6:39.28 son teamed for a time of Astros 14 2 1 T-shirts. Those wishing to assist may call volunteer coordinators Alicia Gonzales at son Pasadena Independent claimed fi rst place in the went to Alondra Arriaga. 1:58.38. Cardinals 11 3 1 281-630-5176 or Jessica Cordero at 832-275-3188. School District track and 4x200-meter relay in a time The Lady Bears were Beverly Hills completed fi eld meet, Beverly Hills of 1 minute, 59.46 seconds second in the 4x400-meter a sweep of the relays, tak- Diamond Backs 10 4 1 Cowgirls to host clinic placed second in both divi- as Sandy Olquin and Turner relay as Lauren Sanchez ing the 4x400-meter relay at The Sagemont Cowgirl Drill Team will host a drill/dance clinic May 17 through sions. teamed with Hawkins and and Malyn Nunez got to- 4:38.20 as Sargent, Molina, Blue Jays 8 6 2 21 in Dobie’s dance room from 5:30 to 8 p. m. For $50, participants will learn a The Lady Bears went Williams in the event. gether with Oden-Peace Amber Nguyen and Mikae- dance routine, receive a camp T-shirt and a nightly dinner. On Friday, May 21, at toe-to-toe with Bondy in the Williams came through and Moreno for a time of la Guevara posted the win. Red Sox 6 9 2 7:15 p.m., family and friends are invited to see the team perform. For reservations eighth-grade division before with a big victory in the 4:51.29. Throughout the rest of Braves 5 10 1 or information, e-mail the drill director at [email protected]. Miller (112 points) held on 200-meter dash with a time Three Lady Bears tied the meet, the Lady Bears for the team win. Beverly of 27.59. for fourth place in the high bunched up points with a Yankees 3 13 0 Physicals at Thompson/Melillo Hills had 107. The Lady Bears also jump after clearing 4 feet. variety of strong perfor- Bondy (168 points) easi- piled up points in other Those athletes included mances. Rangers 3 13 0 Students either attending Thompson Intermediate currently or attending Dixie events. Deserey Cabrales Nunez, Jai Franklin and In the 800-meter run, Melillo Middle School with the intent of moving on to Thompson Intermediate ly ran away with the eighth- grade crown, but the Lady placed fi fth at 2:55.85 in the Stella Somdah. Tessa Costello was third are being urged to get their 2010-2011 athletic physicals later this month. Bears were next with 136 800-meter run. Nunez also participated in a time of 2:50.05, and Minor Division On Monday, May 24, a local physician will spend the morning at Melillo and points. In the 100-meter hurdles, in the triple jump, where her Nguyen was fi fth in a time Team W L T then head over to Thompson at 2:30 p.m. to conduct physicals. The cost is $20 Thompson, meanwhile, Tina Nguyen was third in leap of 26 feet, 6 inches was of 2:51.38. cash, to be paid no later than May 17. The cost rises to $25 thereafter and will not was fi fth in the seventh- a time of 20.00, and team- sixth-best. Zavaleta (third at 13.59) Braves 12 2 0 be accepted on the day of the exams. Anyone wishing to participate in athletics grade division with 56 mate Virginia Soto’s time of BHI 8s are second and Williams (fourth at next school year at Thompson will be required to have an up-to-date physical points. The Lady Lions’ 20.21 placed her fi fth. The Lady Bears’ eighth- 13.89) placed well in the Diamond Backs 11 3 0 exam on fi le prior to participation. For more information, students may visit any eighth-grade team was 10th Moreno’s time of 1:07.65 grade team ran a distant 100-meter dash, and Wil- physical education instructor at Melillo or any athletics coach at Thompson. after scoring 10 points. gave her the second spot in second to champion Bondy. liams (28.59) and Zavaleta Rangers 10 2 1 BHI 7s take second the 400-meter dash, while which totaled 168 points. (28.86) were second and Astros 8 5 1 Thompson hoops camp coming A solid all-around per- teammate Jackie Oden- Beverly Hills had 136. third, respectively, in the Members of the Thompson Intermediate coaching staff will host a boys’ and formance allowed the Lady Peace’s time of 1:09.56 Beverly Hills got out of 200-meter dash. Blue Jays 5 7 1 girls’ basketball camp June 14-18 in the school gymnasium from 9 to 11 a.m. Bears’ seventh-grade team was good enough for fourth the gate quickly by winning The Lady Bears’ Sargent each day. Students who will enter the fi fth through eighth grades as of the 2010- to remain in contention for place. the 4x100-meter dash for 20 (1:09.22) was third and Cubs 4 6 3 the team crown until the fi - The Lady Bears scored points. The team, consisting Kayla Dokhani (1:09.73) 2011 school year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $25 cash. The Pasade- well in the 300-hurdles of Roslynn Charles, Mar- placed sixth in the 400-me- Phillies 4 9 0 na Independent School District does not provide insurance coverage for students nal event. The Lady Bears got off as Jackie Villarreal’s time quette Johnson, Lourdes Za- ter run. taking part in summer camps, so parents will be responsible for any medical of 58.34 was fourth. Tina valeta and Yvonne Molina, Costello’s time of 57.08 Cardinals 3 8 2 expenses incurred during the event. For more information, parents may direct to a great start, grabbing fi rst place in the 4x100-me- Nguyen was sixth in the delivered a time of 55.32. was fi fth in the 300-meter Yankees 3 10 1 e-mail to John Fowler at [email protected]. ter relay in a time of 54.71 same event at 59.58. In the 4x200-meter re- Continued on Page 3B Thompson volleyball camp set Red Sox 2 10 1 Members of the Thompson Intermediate coaching staff will host a volleyball camp June 7-9 in the school gymnasium from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Students Gulf Coast youth basketball sparkles PeeWee Division entering the sixth through eighth grades are eligible to attend the camp. Cost of Team W L T the camp is $20 cash. The staff will emphasize the fundamentals of the sport, including hitting, passing, blocking, setting, serving, digging and more. The fee Diamond Backs 11 2 0 includes a camp T-shirt and the chance to win individual awards for outstand- ing achievement. The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide Astros 10 3 0 insurance coverage for students taking part in summer camps, so parents will be Cubs 9 3 0 responsible for any medical expenses incurred during the event. For more infor- mation, call 713-740-0510. Phillies 6 5 2 Brook soccer coach benefi t Tigers 5 6 1 The Clear Brook High School soccer program will host a benefi t car wash to Blue Jays 4 7 1 help raise funds for the two-month-old twin children of Lady Wolverines’ varsity soccer coach Jeff Brewer and his wife, Kim, who is also a teacher at the school. Rangers 2 9 1 The car wash is set for Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gateway Church, located at 760 Clear Lake City Blvd. The Brewers’ children were born Yankees 0 12 1 prematurely and have been undergoing medical care at Houston-area hospitals. Machine Pitch Division SBGSA 14-U all-stars seek players Team W L T The 14-under South Belt Girls Softball Association squad is seeking an ad- ditional pitcher and catcher to take part in tournaments later this spring and sum- Mets 12 1 1 mer. The teams plans to compete in numerous events, including the Houston Amateur Softball Association championships. Those interested are asked to call Cardinals 12 2 0 Lisa Castellano at 713-202-8916. Cubs 7 6 0 LSA tennis camp coming Rangers 7 6 0 The Lutheran South Academy Tennis Camp presents a great opportunity for Blue Jays 7 6 0 fi fth- through 12th-grade athletes a chance to improve and refi ne their skills, no matter their current skill level. Instructors will introduce the game of tennis to Red Sox 7 7 0 those who wish to start playing for the fi rst time, and instructors will also work Braves 6 7 1 with more experienced players on sharpening their current physical and mental skills on the court. There will be two sessions, including June 1-4 and July 12- Diamond Backs 4 9 0 15, both to be held at the tennis courts located at San Jacinto College South on Beamer. The sessions will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per session or The Gulf Coast Blue Chips, made up of South Belt (front row) Jade Giron, Serena Delgollado, Leslie Astros 2 9 1 area players, is doing well as a fi rst-year youth bas- Pina, Marissa Magoo, (back row) Jennifer Olivarez, $100 per student for both sessions. For more information, call Lutheran South Yankees 1 12 1 Academy at 281-464-8299 or visit the school Web site at www.lutheransouth. ketball program. The sixth-grade team placed second Ravae Villarreal, Marina Allen, MacKenzie Johnson, org. at the Primetime tournament and third overall at the Kristy Christmas and coach Yvette Giron. Divas event. Members of the team are, left to right, T-Ball Division Lutheran South summer conditioning The Gulf Coast Blue Team W L T Lutheran South Academy will offer a strength and conditioning camp begin- Chips, a fi rst-year pro- gram involving South Reds 13 0 0 ning in June for students in the South Belt area. The LSA Summer Pride Camp Belt area players, is will run from June 7 through July 22. The summer strength and conditioning playing well this season. Yankees 11 2 0 camp will be conducted at Lutheran South Academy four days per week (Mon- The third- through fi fth- day - through Thursday). High school boys and all runners may attend from 7:30 grade youth basketball Diamond Backs 10 2 1 to 9 a.m., and high school girls may attend from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Middle school team placed third at boys and girls may attend from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $100 per athlete, and the both the Primetime and Phillies 8 3 1 sessions are open to any area athletes. Lutheran South is located at 12555 Ryewa- Divas tournaments dur- Astros 8 5 0 ter Drive, off Dixie Farm Road. Registration, fees, and more details can be found ing spring league action. at www.lutheransouth.org or by calling Lutheran South Academy at 281-464- Members of the team Red Sox 7 5 1 8299. are, left to right, (front row) Marissa Hart, Ce- Cubs 7 5 0 Clear Brook softball camp coming June 14-17 leste Clement, NaKayla Bell, (middle row) Ca- Blue Jays 5 8 0 Clear Brook High School head softball coach Ashley Pillow and her staff will mille Singleton, Emily White Sox 4 7 1 host the Lady Wolverines’ summer camp for youths June 14-17 at the school. Pina, (back row) coach Participants will gain instruction on the fundamentals of the game and will also Alex Bowman, Jennifer Braves 4 8 0 take part in a scrimmage. The sessions will include conditioning work and a Moise, Deyona Gaston, post-workout lecture. Participants will also be eligible to earn certifi cates for out- Michelle Kristoff and Rangers 3 9 0 standing effort. The fi rst session, from 9 a.m. to noon each day, is open to those assistant coach Jeremy entering the fi rst through fi fth grades as of next school year. The 1 to 4 p.m. ses- Clement. Not pictured is Cardinals 3 10 0 sion is for those entering the sixth through ninth grades. For more information, Tressure McGee. Mets 3 10 0 call Pillow at 713-417-2263 or direct e-mail to [email protected]. Submitted photos Tigers 0 12 0 Thursday, May 13, 2010, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 8-under Sickmiller retires Longhorns Longtime head coach made his winning mark At the end of the 1991- eye on the soccer program are second 92 varsity soccer season, from a distance. Whatever The 8-under Longhorns a freshman who had just his choices are, he knows of the South Belt Girls completed his fi rst season he’ll never forget his time at Softball Association on the varsity level had one Clear Brook. played in the Mother’s simple question for Rick “The one thing that can’t Day May Madness tour- Sickmiller. be taken from me in retire- nament at El Franco With every degree of se- ment is the memories, and I Lee Park, taking sec- riousness, the player asked, have plenty of those. I also ond place in the event “Are you coming back next have the team pictures of all after a terrifi c showing. season? of the teams here at school, Members of the team Amused at fi rst by the in- and I’m taking those with are, left to right, (front quiry, Sickmiller answered me. We had some great row) Maritza Elizalde, as honestly as he could. “Of times.” Abby Duran, Jessica course, I am, young man. I Humble beginnings DeLa-Cerda, Sarah plan to be here for a while.” Stuck between a rock Ahmad, Alexsia Gar- And Sickmiller kept that and a hard place, Sickmiller cia, (middle row) Mad- promise again and again, wound up at Clear Brook dy Mendiola, Sophia leading the Clear Brook after his assistant coach- Colmenares, Justice High School varsity boys’ ing position in football and Maes, Juliette Aguirre, soccer program for the past baseball dried up at Santa (back row) coaches 19 seasons. Fe High School. Linda “Memaw” Har- After that 19th season, At Santa Fe, Rusty Dowl- ris, Jennifer Chavez, Sickmiller has decided to get ing had taken over as the and Raquel Maes. off the sidelines for good. new varsity football coach, Submitted photo He kept all of his promises and he needed to use Sick- Rick Sickmiller took over the Clear Brook varsity boys’ and gave the program every miller’s position to fortify soccer program prior to the 1991-92 season and took ounce of dedication he had. another coaching spot at 10 teams to the playoffs over 19 seasons. Sickmiller Now it’s time to let some- the varsity level. Sickmiller, also oversaw the Wolverines’ transition from Class 4A one else take over. thus, was job hunting. to 5A. Photo by Jan Sokol Chris Stromeyer, who He applied for a history played soccer at Clear teaching opening at Clear Now they had a head coach plenty of years that the Wol- Brook for Sickmiller, has Brook and got an interview with no knowledge of the verines were very good. been named the new head with then principal Jerry game. At the very least, the coach. Stromeyer had previ- Sommerford. The interview “Those 1993, ’94 and ’95 Wolverines were always in ously been the junior varsity went exceptionally well, and teams represented the fi rst the mix for a playoff berth Dbacks win SBHLL Pee Wee division championship coach. Sickmiller felt good about heyday of soccer here at and, in some years, were ca- “It’s Chris’ baby now,” his chances. Then Sommer- Clear Brook, and they also pable of beating some of the Sickmiller said. “The pro- ford spoke honestly. taught me so much about very best teams. gram is in good hands, and I “The teaching position the game. “I found a home here at am excited for Chris to have is tied to the varsity boys’ “Once early on in my ca- Clear Brook,” Sickmiller this chance. I gave him my soccer job. Do you coach reer, I tried to call time out, said. “The kids were out- full support as far as any say soccer by chance?” Som- and the players quickly told standing to me for the most I had in the decision.” merford asked. me I couldn’t. But I kept part, and we had some great So it’s on to other en- That’s when Sickmiller pushing myself to learn the times. I’ll also miss some of deavors for Sickmiller, who spoke honestly, his heart game and to try to soak up my teaching buddies. will also vacate his full-time already broken. “I don’t as much knowledge about it “There are six or eight teaching positions after a even know how many color as I could from other coach- teachers on my hallway career that has spanned 35 spots are on a soccer ball,” es and players. I think I did here at school who are truly years. Sickmiller told Sommer- all right.” wonderful friends of mine. He isn’t sure just what ford. “But I guess I’ll buy a Sickmiller doesn’t pro- We have built a great rap- to do with his extra time, book.” fess to being the best-ever port over the years, and I am and he is keeping his op- To make a brief story soccer coach, and Clear going to miss them greatly. tions open at this point. even shorter, Sickmiller was Brook never enjoyed the We have to fi gure out a way Maybe he will substitute hired. The Wolverine play- consistently lofty status of to get together regularly. teach every now and then, ers had seen three coaches some of the elite programs My time here has been ter- and maybe he will keep an come and go in three years. in the region, but there were rifi c.” PISD district boys’ track continues Continued from Page 2B Nevarez was second in the was third. fi fth in the same event with Castillo, Ramirez, Josh Sut- pole vault after clearing The Lions’ Jackson took a throw of 98-1 1/2. ton and Gant produced a 8-0. home third place in the long Darien Childs scored for time of 3:56.96. Sutton also Lozano (5:45.49) and jump (15-6 1/2), and Jack- the Lions in the 100-meter scored with a leap of 5-2 for Jacob Cardenas (5:45.90) son (31-8) and Nevarez (30- hurdles as his time of 17.55 fi fth in the high jump. were fourth and fi fth, re- 11) were also fourth and was third-best. Shelby Nunez was fourth spectively, for the Lions in fi fth, respectively, in the Ozzy Castillo was fourth at 5:36.59 in the 1.600-me- the 1,600-meter run. triple jump. in the 400-meter dash in a ter run. Smith was third at 4-10 Lions 8s are ninth time of 1:03.13. Thompson 7s second in the high jump, with Hall Thompson’s eighth- In the high jump, the Overall depth may have fourth at 4-8. grade team placed ninth af- Lions’ Jesse Jackson took The Dbacks of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Little League’s Pee Wee Davis, Nicholas Rincon, Randy Zepeda, Amaury Mateo, Christian Vela cost the Lions a chance Patterson scored for the ter scoring 22 points. sixth as he cleared the 5-2 division have won the division title and are preparing to go a long and Collin Davis (team supporter). The team is coached by (not shown) at the title in the seventh- Lions in the discus as his way in the playoffs. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Quirino Guajardo, Fernando Perez, Ray Garcia and Keith Davis. The Rommel Garcia came mark. Teammate Dennis Le Rayden Garcia (team supporter), Quirino Guajardo, Brandon Harris, team mom is (not shown) Maria Trevino. grade division, but the team throw of 102-9 3/4 gave him through with a second-place also placed sixth in the shot Tito Perez, Dustin Dominguez, Gavin Machado, (back row) Camryn Submitted photo was nonetheless impressive the second spot in the fi nal throw in the discus, hitting put with a throw of 39-1. while taking second. standings. In the shot put, the 111-2 1/4 mark. Team- Darian Smith claimed a Patterson’s heave of 39-1 mate Douchane Sells placed Team threatens top seed gold medal for the Lions in the 100-meter hurdles as his time of 15.27 was easily the PISD girls’ track and fi eld... San Jacinto softball takes third event’s best. The Lions also ran well Continued from Page 2B Wolfe came through with Patrice Johnson claimed Continued from Page 1B Martinez, who pitched fi ve who pitched a complete in the relays. In the 4x100- hurdles. In the 1,600-meter the Lady Lions’ lone win of fi fth place in the shot put a rally. In the third inning, innings, giving up one run game, allowing one run on meter relay, Thompson’s run, Mikaela Guevara was the meet as she sprinted to with a throw of 22-2. 2009 Dobie High School on seven hits and one error. fi ve hits. foursome of Xavier Dot- second in a time of 6:21.71, the fi nish in the 100-meter Thompson 8s get 10th graduate Nicole Andrade San Jac scored six runs on Game 4 son, Smith, Keion Patter- and Brianna Guevara’s time hurdles in a time of 18.90. The Lady Lions’ eighth- fi elded a fl y ball off the nine hits and committed one San Jac 7, Angelina 2 son and D’Andre Jackson of 6:31.81 was third-best. In the 100-meter dash, grade team placed 10th af- wall in left fi eld and gunned error. In the fi nal game played came across the fi nish line Nguyen (third at 29-8) Colunga’s time of 13.59 was ter scoring 10 points. down a runner at second Game 3 May 8, San Jacinto elimi- in a time of 49.78 for third and Sargent (fi fth at 27-9) second-best, and Wolfe was Destinee Smith cleared base. San Jac 2, Galveston 1 nated Angelina College place. scored in the triple jump. In right behind her for third 4-6 in the high jump to earn Defense was key for San SJC advanced to the fi nal 7-2, thanks to another solid In the 4x200-meter relay, the long jump, Sierra Fos- place in a time of 13.69. the Lady Lions’ top fi nish. Jacinto again in the fi fth round of the Region XIV pitching performance by the Lions’ time of 1:50.28 ter’s leap of 12-11 3/4 was At 28-0, Wolfe was third In the 4x200-meter relay, inning when it escaped a tournament after two dra- Newberry and a balanced was also second as Julian fi fth. in the triple jump. In the Shalyn Scott, Melissa Jo- bases loaded, one-out jam matic wins in third round offensive attack. Coronado, Ty Lozano, Ce- The Lady Bears also did 400-meter dash, Colunga’s seph, Maria Flores and thanks to heads-up play by action played May 8. Newberry hurled another dric Horton and Dotson well in the weights as Tessa time of 1:08.53 was third. Smith teamed to place fi fth shortstop Shelby Parham, In the fi rst game, San complete game, giving up combined in the event. Somdah’s throw of 25-11 Ploucha placed third in in a time of 2:04.35. who cleanly fi elded a hard- Jacinto eliminated Galves- two runs on 10 hits. San Ja- Third place went to the 1/2 was fourth in the shot the high jump after clearing hit grounder and threw a ton College with a thrill- cinto scored its seven runs Lions’ 4x400-meter re- put, and Stephanie Buen- 4-2 and was fourth in the strike to home to gun down ing walk-off 2-1 win when on nine hits. lay in a time of 4:14.18. rosto (67-9) and Foster 200-meter dash at 29.30. the lead runner. Andrade smacked a seeing- The locals did not com- That group was made up (61-7) were third and fi fth, In the 4x100-meter re- The Coyotes’ starting eye single between fi rst and mit an error in the game, of Brown, Robert Saenz, respectively, in the discus. lay, the Lady Lions were pitcher Laura Martinez was second base in the bottom while Angelina had one Smith and Gerron Hall. Lady Lions’ 7s fi fth fi fth as a team as Colunga lifted in the sixth inning af- of the seventh inning. costly error that led to a run Coronado and Lozano Thompson’s seventh- and Wolfe teamed with Tia ter walking the fi rst batter Pinch runner Jessica Bel- in the fi fth inning. scored big points for the grade team was led by Em- Joseph and DeSha Harrison and giving up an RBI triple tran hustled home from sec- The Coyotes’ clutch hits Lions in the 800-meter run. ily Wolfe and Valerie Col- for a time of 58.70. to the next batter. ond base to score the win- came from outfi elder Me- Coronado’s time of 2:24.40 unga, who medaled twice in The Lady Lions were Newberry was brought ning run, barely evading the gan Knippa, designated was second, and Lozano individual events and were fi fth in the 4x200-meter in from the bullpen and si- throw from right fi eld with a player Rae Cassel, infi elder San Jacinto College player Nicole Andrade donned war was third at 2:30.19. also part of relay teams that relay at 2:06.39 as Everest lenced the Bearcats’ bats head-fi rst slide. Bethany Armstrong, Shelby paint before the Coyotes’ game against Galveston, and In the 300-hurdles, Hall’s ran well. Monica Ploucha Cox and Kristin Scholwins- to seal the 6-1 victory. The The winning pitcher for Parham and catcher Jean the ploy worked as the locals downed the Whitecaps time of 48.99 placed him also placed in the top fi ve in ki teamed with Ploucha and AIR & HEAT winning pitcher for SJC was San Jacinto was Newberry, Fusliler. 2-1 in Region XIV tournament action. third, and teammate Jimmy three events. Alisa Gonzales. CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 13 FRIDAY, MAY 14 Day, Easter and Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United 7 a.m. 7 a.m. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United information, call 281-487-8787. Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, Methodist Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for information, 3 p.m. or just drop in. or just drop in. Pasadena Little Theatre – Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney will 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. be performed at 3 p.m. at 4318 Allen-Genoa Road. The show runs NASA Aglow Community Lighthouse – meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Free Line Dance Class – The Friendswood Senior Citizen Program offers free line dancing classes. through May 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at the Lighthouse Fellowship of Friends, 144 Park Avenue in League City. Cheryl Archer of Mannequin The class is held at the activity building, located at 416 Morningside. All area senior citizens, 55 or 3 p.m. One special priced Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on older, are invited. Previous experience not required. For more information, call 281-482-8441. Ministries will be the guest speaker at the May 13 meeting. Archer modeled professionally for 15 years May 20. Carolyn McLeod is the director. Make reservations online AARP-South Belt Chapter – The American Association of Retired Persons meets the second Friday and served as the women’s staff chaplain of Harris County Jail for 10 years. She has a message of at pasadenalittle theatre.org or call 713-941-1758. of each month at the community center at El Franco Lee Park on Hall Road. THINK hope for women who have suffered abuse or self-esteem issues. The public is welcome and encour- 8 p.m. Noon aged to bring others to the interdenominational meeting. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are MONEY Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon 11:30 a.m. held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from at the Up The Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA is a 12-step program of THINK ABWA - Southeast Express Network – American Business Women’s Association-South meets on 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta hope, healing and recovery for people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. For more the second Thursday of each month at MiMi’s Cafe in the Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. information, call 281-286-1431. THE Street, #1600. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes networking with professional 8 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 17 business women, lunch and guest speaker. Women of all ages and occupations are invited. Bring CLASSIFIEDS Pasadena Little Theatre – Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney will be performed at 8 p.m. at 4318 7 a.m. plenty of business cards. Reservations are appreciated. Contact Monica Perez at mlynnperez2002@ Allen-Genoa Road. The show runs through May 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Monday through Friday. buy... yahoo.com for reservations, or visit the Web site at www.seen-abwa.org. at 3 p.m. One special priced Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on May 20. Carolyn McLeod is the from 7 to 8 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Pasadena, Noon director. Make reservations online at pasadenalittle theatre.org or call 713-941-1758. 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 114. Call 281-487-8787 for informa- you’ll save Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake SATURDAY, MAY 15 tion, or just drop in. money! Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a com- 6 p.m. 9 a.m. plete list of services offered. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and speech sell... Al-Anon - Meets every Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Blvd. in Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Gina Sherman at 281-554- therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Room 111. For information, call 281-487-8787. 5675 or visit www.frontiersquares.com. 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for you’ll 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. a complete list of services offered. Pasadena Little Theatre – Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney will be performed at 8 p.m. at 4318 make St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church Tutoring – St. Luke’s offers tutoring classes Tuesdays Noon Allen-Genoa Road. The show runs through May 23. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 11011 Hall Road. For Free Exercise Class – Basic low impact aerobic classes on at 3 p.m. One special priced Thursday show will be held at 8 p.m. on May 20. Carolyn McLeod is the money! more information, call 281-484-1397 or e-mail [email protected]. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at noon at the Sagemont director. Make reservations online at pasadenalittle theatre.org or call 713-941-1758. 8:30 p.m. Community Center, 11507 Hughes Road. Registration is required. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meetings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 SUNDAY, MAY 16 For more information, call Beatrice at 281-922-2343. Call Today p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta 2 p.m. Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s 281-481-5656 Street. For information, call 713-204-2481. 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We will lose a as I wanted to. I wanted compete in the 4x400 relay, Continued from Page 1B are several players who plays on defense.” As for Chelsey Morgan, and the loss in nine innings). It emy’s contingent of ath- couple of seniors who are to improve and to run per- I want to see us win that, 5A champions. This sea- made names for themselves the mark those seniors have team will also lose the ser- just wasn’t meant to be letes put together one of the very important to us, but sonal bests (times) in each too. son, the team beat Alvin this season slated to return, made, Pillow knows the im- vices of outfi elder Shelby it seemed. Kris Templin fi nest overall showings in we’ll have the majority of event. Unfortunately I did Q: Given all of your suc- on the fi nal night of the including Taylor Nickell, prtance of their roles. Senegal. pitched good and kept us school history. these kids coming back not achieve that, but I was cess, where do you feel like regular season to force a who for much of the season “Overall, I’m obviously But with starting pitch- in the game. Along the way, school next year. Right now, things happy with winning. you could make some im- tie atop the standings and led the team in runs driven extremely proud of the ers Shannon O’Connor and “We had production records were either tied or are going very well for us.” Q: The relay is a team provements in the 200 and then beat Alvin once more in. girls,” Pillow said. Alyssa Zarate back, Dobie from everyone up and surpassed, and nearly each Curtis wins two golds event, and you ladies were 400? a day later to seize the For now, head coach “They are an awesome will most certainly reload. down our lineup includ- participant excelled. Curtis might not have second. How fun was it to A: Defi nitely I can im- crown. Ashley Pillow is leaving group, and I’m so sad to see Brook baseball loses pair ing Evan Webb’s three While winning the gold performed as well as she be able to share some suc- prove on my starts. I feel With the season now the 2011 season out of mind my senior class go. What The disappointing part hits. We were trailing the medal in the pole vault, would have liked May 7 cess with teammates? that is one of the weakest over, the Lady Wolverines for just a bit. The loss in the a special, special group of for Clear Brook in its bi- whole game but tied it up McGough tied the school during the long jump com- A: It was really fun, be- parts of my race. Improving will lose the services of area round to Deer Park af- young ladies. They truly district round series loss to on a two-strike, two-out record at the 14 feet mark. petition, but she made up cause we went out there to my start will most certainly six seniors who played big ter a terrifi c regular season changed the face of Brook Kempner is that the Wolver- bullet up the middle by Sauser went a step fur- for her disappointment with just do our best. We didn’t lead to better times in both roles in 2010. has been tough to take. softball.” ines won the opener by run Ryan Vruggink in the sev- ther, setting a new LSA a pair of easy wins in the care what place we got; we races. Senior pitchers Emma “I felt like we defi nitely Dobie felled by Elkins rule and then lost the next enth. record in the triple jump at sprints May 8. were just determined to do Q: Your times stack up Napoli and Brandi Ho- beat ourselves in the fi rst Dobie head coach Robin two games. Just like that, “At the end of the game, 44-8 3/4. Although neither of her the very best we could. It favorably against 5A com- laday combined to pitch game against Deer Park (a Rackley predicted that the the season is over. we felt like we needed Though he did not win times established personal was great getting second petitors from the public nearly every inning this 2-1 loss),” Pillow said. team that made the few- Clear Brook head coach to be proud of how we a gold medal, sprinter John bests for the standout ju- place for our school be- schools. Are you perhaps season at the varsity level. “We left a ton of runners est mistakes in the Dobie/ Russell Ferrell watched as played, which was good. Fuhrman did his part to nior, they were certainly cause we thought we would going to run this summer to Molly Fichtner, the stranded on base, and we Elkins series would likely a pair of evenly matched It was a tough loss, but help the Lutheran South good enough to win the re- get third at best. I was im- show yourself against some team’s catcher, is a four- had a key error that gave win. Rackley was right, teams battled it out in the I’m proud of our team.” unit score big in the fi nal spective events. pressed by how much my of those kids? year varsity letterman who Deer Park a run and plenty but unfortunately it was her series, and his team simply The silver lining for the standings. In the 400-meter dash, teammates pushed them- A: Yes, I will probably has started for three sea- of momentum. team that lost the mistake came up a bit short. Wolverines is that there Fuhrman was the runner- Curtis crossed the line in selves. Each girl, Jasmine, run during the summer. It’s sons. “I really thought we battle. “Our series was a tough will be very few senior up in both the 100-meter a time of 58.17 to win the Kirstie, and Barbara, really always good to run against Stephanie Gonzalez and would come back in the sec- Dobie made three errors one,” Ferrell said after the losses. and 200-meter events. In the event by more than two sec- ran their hearts out. It was the public school girls be- Bridgette Begle teamed as ond game and get redemp- in the 7-2 opening-game season was fi nished. “We The entire pitching staff 100-meter dash, Fuhrman onds. The state record in so good because Kirstie was cause those races are always the combination at second tion, but we just fell short. loss, and while the second played great in game one, will return, as will starters fi nished at 11.02. His time the event is held by Curtis a senior, and she got to go a lot more competitive. base and shortstop, re- We played much better in game was tightly-contested Kempner played great in at quite a few positions in of 22.27 in the 200-meter at 57.39. out on top. But it was also Q: With college right spectively. And outfi elder the second game than in the at 5-4 for Elkins, the Lady game two, and both of us the fi eld. dash established a Pioneers’ At the 200-meter dis- great for the two freshmen around the corner, what Michelle Svehela has been fi rst, but I truly don’t feel Longhorns came up short. played really good in game Among the players who school record. tance, Curtis was the 4A to get a taste of success at would you tell a coach or one of the team’s top of- like we ever played our best. Three of the four starters three, but it didn’t work out were regulars, only Webb, The Pioneers’ girls team champion after bringing the state level to take that recruiter about you and fensive players during But that’s what the playoffs in the infi eld will now grad- for us. an outfi elder, and infi elder got a boost from pole vault- home a time of 25.13. into next season. your ability to help their each of her four seasons. is all about, stepping up at uate, including Christina “We played our guts Michael Donovan will be er Erin Shireman, whose Curtis also ran the fi rst Q: With one more year program? All is not lost as there the plate and making key Diaz, Amanda Nguyen and out in the fi nal game (a 5-4 lost to graduation. effort of 10 feet, 6 inches leg of the girls’ 4x440-yard to go, what are some of A: I would tell them that gave her third place and a relay, giving her team a sig- your goals for the 2011 sea- I am a real hard worker, bronze medal. nifi cant advantage. In the son? Maybe taking a run at very coachable, dedicated, Lady Horns Brandi Wells ran the end, the Pioneers were sec- the long jump, or going for and that I have a real de- 300-meter hurdles at state, ond with a silver medal. state mark in the 200? sire to get better each day. where her time of 48.67 “We battled through A: I want to do better I feel that these attributes, look ahead was fi fth-best in the event. some injuries to a couple and set records in the 200, coupled with my ability, can Girls’ high jumper Kolby of key athletes and still did 400 and the long jump. If I help any program. to 2011 Sharp cleared 4-8 to place very well,” Benson said. Having been eliminated seventh in the fi eld. “We are absolutely proud LSA Track Records Fall in the area playoff round Curtis, who had leaped of these kids for their ac- this season by Elkins, the 17-2 at regionals, was not complishments.” Dobie High School varsity up to her usual standards in Q and A with Curtis The Lutheran South Academy boys’ and softball team will turn its the long jump. In fact, her With one more school girls’ track and fi eld teams enjoyed one of attention to putting to- 15-9 1/4 leap was eighth. year remaining for Curtis, gether a strong offseason Coach Gene Benson, there is still time to do more. the school’s fi nest-ever performances at the while rebuilding for the now in his 19th season at Nominated as an academic Texas Association of Private and Parochial 2011 season. Overall, the Lutheran South Academy, all-state member with a team will lose just fi ve se- said the 2010 group’s effort grade point average of bet- Schools state track and fi eld meet May 7-8 niors from the 2010 roster. at state has to be one of the ter than 4.0, the cheerlead- in Waco. Along the way, a pair of school One of the key returning school’s best overall. ing co-captain answered a members for next season The girls’ team tallied 44 few questions posed by the records fell and another was tied. will be center fi elder Amie points for sixth place, and Leader. Gallant (left) , who will be the Pioneer boys’ team was Q: You again won gold a senior. Unfortunately, eighth in the team standings in the 200 and 400, with *John Furhman (22.27 in 200-meter dash) *Bronson Sauser (44-8 3/4 in triple jump) the team will lose senior with 36 points. easy wins in both. Overall, Chelsey Morgan (right), “That’s defi nitely the how did you feel like you Ryan McGough (14 feet in pole vault-tied record) who was the starter at her best we’ve done in quite a ran based on your expecta- *New school record position for three seasons. while,” Benson said. “The tions? The other seniors who will kids really put together a A: I didn’t run as well exit include (not shown) Alex Alvarado, Christina Diaz, Amanda Nguyen and Shelby Senegal. Photos by John Bechtle

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