Sagemont's Morgan Honored by PISD
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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 March 21, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 7 Easter holiday observed South Belt Leader The South Belt-Ellington Leader will be closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the Sagemont’s Morgan honored by PISD Easter holiday. Dr. John Morgan, trict’s Distinguished Alumnus at a reception to million people. lo, a 1959 South Houston High School graduate Clear Brook City MUD a Pasadena High be scheduled for later this spring. A plaque, to He has served on numerous boards ranging and the school’s first homecoming queen. The The office of Clear Brook City MUD will be School graduate who be placed on permanent display outside the dis- from the chairman of trustees at Houston Baptist couple have two sons, two daughters-in-law and closed Friday, March 29, in observance of the transformed a once trict’s administration building, will be unveiled at University to president of the Texas Baptist Pas- three grandchildren. Easter holiday. It will re-open on Monday, miniscule Sagemont that time. tor’s Conference. In 2005, he was awarded the Son, Sean Hunter Morgan, is married to April 1, at 8 a.m. Payments may be left in the ministry into one of Under Morgan’s direction, Sagemont Church Distinguished Alumnus Award from Southwest- Leslee Morgan, and son, Dean Fisher Morgan, is drop box located on the drive-through window the largest and in- has been a frequent and faithful partner in PISD ern Baptist Theological Seminary. married to Tara Morgan. Sean and Leslee’s chil- side of the building. fluential faith insti- activities. The church has served as a venue for Sagemont Church has also served as a head- dren are Max, Miles and Maris Morgan. tutions in Texas, has school and community events on countless oc- quarters for the American Red Cross during Previous Distinguished Alumnus Award Re- Dobie dual credit meeting been named the Pas- casions and has assisted schools in the South storms and other emergencies and has provided ceipients: The Dobie College Now dual credit pro- adena Independent Belt area by providing volunteers and resources shelter for hundreds of families during times of 2012 – Frank Young, Pasadena, 1958 gram will hold an informational parent night School District’s needed for projects ranging from the renova- need. 2011 – Mike McKinney, Sam Rayburn, 1969 on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the 2013 Distinguished The Rev. John Morgan tion of bleachers to the refurbishing of teachers’ Morgan said his goal has always been simple 2010 – Rick Schriever, Sam Rayburn, 1973 school cafeteria. Sophomores, juniors and Alumnus of the lounges. – to pastor an effective church and not just a suc- 2009 – Byron Tapley, Pasadena, 1951 seniors for the 2013-2014 school year are eli- Year. “At an early age, I could tell what great an im- cessful church. 2008 – James R. Smith, South Houston, 1960 gible to apply. Morgan, who graduated from Pasadena High pact that my teachers and principals were,” Mor- “The students in our community have always 2007 – Carlton Horbelt, Pasadena, 1973 A representative from San Jacinto College in 1959, formed what would become Sagemont gan said. “This is a wonderful community that I been a major focus,” he said. “We work with our 2006 – Mary Campbell-Fox, Dobie, 1976 will present information about the program. Church in 1966. His original congregation con- am proud to be a part of.” schools and open our doors for teacher meetings 2005 – J. Michael Solar, Sam Rayburn, 1971 Dobie staff will be available to answer Dobie- sisted of 16 members. Those ranks have grown Morgan’s “Financial Freedom” seminars – and other events. We do whatever we can to help. 2004 – Paul Zanowiak, South Houston, 1965 specific questions. For information, call Nancy to more than 17,000 today. along with his seminar recordings and his book When we stand as one, it is a win-win situation.” 2003 – Martin Cominsky, Pasadena, 1976 Carlton or Jennifer Johnson at 713-740-0370. Morgan will be formally honored as the dis- under the same title – have reached more than a Morgan attended Kruse Elementary and Jack- 2002 – Dr. Bill Allen, Pasadena, 1951 son Intermediate before enrolling at Pasadena 2001 – Bill Shock, Pasadena, 1954 Pet vaccinations at San Jac High. He continued his education at Baylor Uni- 2000 – Ben Meador, Pasadena, 1957 versity and Southwestern Baptist Theological 1999 – Bill McMillin, Pasadena, 1958 The San Jacinto College South campus will Morgan named Distinguished Alumnus Seminary. He earned his doctorate from South- 1998 – Robert Smith, Pasadena, 1971 host a LUV Your Pet Vaccine Clinic Saturday, west Baptist University. 1997 – Larry Forehand, Pasadena, 1962 March 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Academic He is married to the former Beth Ann Barcel- 1996 – Jonah Boyd, Pasadena, 1955 Wing - North (Building 7) in Rooms S7.124 and S7.128, featuring low-cost pet vaccina- tions for community pets. San Jac science faculty and Texas licensed Multiple egg hunts scheduled veterinarian Adam Eiler and Dr. Susan Pickle of the Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic Easter will take place this year on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m. will provide several vaccinations for dogs and March 31, and there are multiple egg hunts in Hunts will be divided in the following age cats at a reduced rate. the South Belt community for area children to groups: 1 to 2 years, 3 to 4 years, 5 to 6 years, Owners can check in their pets at the reg- participate in. and 7 to 10 years. istration desk located in the P6 parking lot di- El Franco Lee Park A golden egg will be hidden for each age rectly outside the vaccination rooms. All pets Harris County offi cials will hold their 23rd group, and Easter baskets will be given to the should be in carriers or on a leash. annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 23, at child with the most eggs in each division. Free Vaccination prices are as follows: dogs – ra- El Franco Lee Park, 9400 Hall Road, from 1 to 3 hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available bies, $10; distemper/parvo, $15; and bordetel- p.m. while supplies last. la, $15. Cats – rabies, $10; distemper, $15; and The family event will be hosted by County For more information, call 713-614-7102 or leukemia, $15. Cash only accepted. All pro- Commissioner El Franco Lee, Justice of the 281-481-5686. ceeds benefi t Tails in Transition Animal Rescue Peace Jo Ann Delgado and newly elected Pre- Kirkwood South Christian Church and other local animal rescue organizations. cinct 2 Constable Chris Diaz. Kirkwood South Christian Church, 10811 Children from ages 2 to 10 are eligible to par- Kirkfair, will host its annual Easter egg hunt on ticipate. Children who fi nd metallic eggs will be Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. until noon. Cowboys, Cowgirls register awarded a custom Easter basket. Free hot dogs, The event is for children ages infant to 10 Sagemont Cowboys and Cowgirls will hold snow cones and drinks will be available while years old. early registration Saturday, March 23, from 9 supplies last. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be crafts a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Little League Baseball American Legion and refreshments. fields in El Franco Lee Park. Early registration The Rev. John D. Morgan (second from left), senior pastor at Sagemont Church, was American Legion Post 490, 11702 Old The public is invited to attend. is open to all returning football players and selected as the Pasadena Independent School District’s 2013 Distinguished Alumnus of Galveston Road (across from Ellington Field), For additional information, call 281-481- their siblings, and all drill and mascot partici- the Year. The above photo is from the 1958 Pasadenian (Pasadena High School yearbook) will hold an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 24, 0004. pants, returning or new. Contact information and shows the year’s junior class officers. Morgan served as class president. Others pictured will also be accepted from any new football are, left to right, Sherry Pope, Sarah Tucker and Jackie Harris. Photo submitted player. A $100 deposit is due at registration. For questions on football, contact Club President Denny Wranich at denny@sagemontcowboys. 2001 Daoust murder revisited com, and for questions concerning drill or mas- Publisher’s note: were always welcomed. cots, contact the club drill director, Michelle CCISD to hold bond meetings This story con- Maria was also happy about her recent mar- Castillo, at [email protected]. The Clear Creek Independent School District bond referendum in order to address aging facili- tinues the series in riage to James Daoust, a project engineer for a will hold a public hearing on its proposed $367 ties, instructional technology and co-curricular which the Leader venture capital company. The Daousts had been Legion hosts fish fry million bond Tuesday, March 26, at Weber El- and extracurricular programs. Contents of the will re-examine un- married three short months when the shooting American Legion Post 490, 11702 ementary, 11955 Blackhawk, beginning at 6:30 bond package were prioritized by a 30-member solved area crimes, took place. “We were married in April, on Fri- Galveston Road will host its Fish Fry Fridays p.m. committee consisting of parents, local citizens, particularly homi- day the 13th, said James Daoust with a chuckle. through March 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinners The meeting is one of 40 to be held through- business leaders and educators. cides. It is hoped We’d been together since 1994, and I was thrilled are $8.50 each and consist of 12-oz.