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Voice of Community-Minded People since 1976 Thursday, June 2, 2016 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 41, No. 18 Graduation issue inside Look inside for the Leader’s special high school graduation section. Graduates from Sagemont Church celebrates 50 years Dobie, Clear Brook, South and Clear Horizons Early College high schools and Sagemont Church will celebrate its 50th an- ed, and by the mid-’70s, the church had accumu- Following the construction of the new auditori- property along Beltway 8 near Interstate 45, which are featured. niversary with multiple services Sunday, June 5, lated a $600,000 debt. At this point, Morgan set a um, the church was in desperate need for additional is seen by more than 1 million people each week. culminating with a special outdoor celebration that goal to get the church out of debt and move forward land. Once again paying in cash, the church pur- The expansion also included the construction of a Active shooter class set evening. (See Page 2A for additional photos.) on a cash-only basis. chased 25 acres of land, using roughly $1 million new $30 million worship center and adult educa- The Sagemont Civic Club will host a pre- Over the past fi ve decades, the church has grown The debt was paid in 13 months, and just a few of funds raised over a 13-week period. An adjacent tion facility. Like all Sagemont projects, the new sentation at its meeting on Monday, June 13, from a mere 16 members to a congregation of more months later in March 1979, 300 families gave their 25-acre piece of property was also donated to the building was constructed debt-free. from Houston Police Offi cer Stephen Daniel than 20,000 – one of the largest in the country, with total income for 40 days, contributing more than $1 church, in what Morgan describes as a miracle. Overall, Sagemont’s buildings and property are on how to survive an active shooter. ministries all around the globe. million to begin constructing a new auditorium. As Around the year 2000, the church added a $12.5 now valued at more than $50 million. Sagemont’s The business meeting will begin at 6 p.m., The church, then known as Sagemont Baptist the building was constructed, another $1.5 million million children’s building and parking lot expan- budget and offering receipts total roughly $20 mil- with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Church, was founded in 1966 by the Rev. John D. was given to complete the project. sion and a church retreat in Danbury – again paying lion annually. Mission gifts have increased over the presentation is open to anyone, not just Sage- Morgan. The original church, located on 5.46 acres The church then began to help hundreds of other cash. years to more than $2 million per year, and total mont residents. of land, cost a meager $160,000 to construct. churches come out of debt, bankruptcy and foreclo- A recent expansion at Sagemont included the in- gifts received over the church’s history total around Additional buildings were constructed as need- sure – a practice that continues to this day. stallation of a 170-foot, 90-ton cross on the church’s $250 million. Lariaette car wash June 11 The church has now baptized more than 16,800 people, and more than 300 people have been li- The Dobie Lariaettes will hold a car wash censed or ordained through the church. Saturday, June 11, in the Snowie’s Shaved Ice Sagemont has also served as a headquarters for parking lot at 10902 Scarsdale. Tickets are $5 Sagemont Church transforms over the years the American Red Cross during storms and other each presale and can be purchased from any emergencies and has provided shelter for hundreds current Lariaette. Driveups are welcome and of families in times of need. donations will be accepted. Morgan Sunday’s celebrations will also honor Morgan, Genealogy group meets himself, as he has been the only senior pastor in The Parker Williams Genealogy Group will Sagemont’s entire 50-year history. meet June 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library at Morgan was licensed and ordained at First Scarsdale and Beamer. This group meets the Baptist Church in Pasadena, where his father, the fi rst and third Mondays to discuss genealogy Rev. L.D. Morgan, served as pastor for more than research. Meetings are free and open to any- 33 years. The pastor went on to minister at Posey one interested in tracing family history. Baptist Church is Sulphur Springs before opening Sagemont. Summer party luncheon set A product of the Pasadena District, Morgan attended Kruse Elementary and Catholic Daughters from St. Luke the Jackson Intermediate before graduating from Pasa- Evangelist Church is once again sponsoring dena High School in 1959. its annual Summer Games party and luncheon Morgan was named PISD’s 2013 Distinguished Wednesday, June 22. The event will begin at Alumnus, and in 2015, was placed on Pasadena 10:30 a.m. in the social hall, 11011 Hall Road. High School’s Wall of Honor. There will be games, prizes, door prizes, raffl e Following graduation, Morgan continued his ticket opportunities for prizes. Included is a Sagemont Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary with education at Baylor University where he earned a homemade lunch with desserts and drink. three separate services Sunday, June 5. Founded in 1966 by bachelor’s degree in 1963, before earning a second Cost is $12. Public is invited. Profi ts go for the the Rev. John D. Morgan, the church has grown from a single, one from the Southwestern Baptist Theological scholarship program, charities, and special small building with only 16 members to a sprawling multi- Seminary in 1966. events. For tickets, call 830-860-9663 or 281- million facility, featuring several buildings and a congregation Postgraduate degrees include a Litt. D. degree 734-3184. of more than 20,000. The photo above to the left is the fi rst from the California School of Theology in 1982 known photo of the church, shown as it was being constructed. and a doctorate of sacred theology from Southwest Quilt guild to meet June 7 The photo above to the right shows an aerial view of how the Baptist University in 1986. church stands today after extensive renovations. Morgan will In 2005, Morgan received the Distinguished The Bay Area Quilt Guild meets the first also be honored at Sunday’s festivities, as he has been the only Tuesday of each month at Mount Olive Alumnus Award from Southwestern Baptist Theo- senior pastor in the church’s 50-year history. (See additional logical Seminary. Lutheran Church at 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. pictures Page 1A.) Photos submitted Fellowship begins at 6:30 p.m. and the general Continued on Page 2A meeting and program begin at 7 p.m. The next meeting will be on June 7 and the speaker will be Peggy Baldwin-Clayton with her program, Start with a Story. Baldwin- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital undergoes $14M renovation Clayton is a quilter, lecturer and teacher, and is By James Bolen “When we’re done, we’ll have a brand new be self fi nanced. invest it into the organization so we can serve the known for her whimsical story quilts. All Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital is cur- hospital,” said Kelly Ochoa, vice president of “Memorial Hermann is a not-for-profi t, and community in a way that is up to date with the guests are welcome to attend the presentation rently undergoing a $14 million renovation proj- operations and chief nursing offi cer. we’re very good stewards with our resources,” latest technology to produce the best results that and to learn how to make a story quilt. ect. The ongoing renovations are in addition to Ochoa said. “And one of the things this organi- the community deserves.” For more information, call Debby Benson at the $650 million renovation project at Memorial zation does very, very well is take money and re- Continued on Page 5A 713-248-8757 or check the website at bayarea Hermann’s Medical Center branch and the quiltguild.org. recent opening of the Memorial Hermann Con- venient Care Center in Pearland. July 4 parade, fireworks scheduled Highland Meadow to meet “There’s been a lot of expansion in the Greater Independence Day is around the corner, and commercial entries. Noncommercial entries may The monthly meeting of the Highland Houston area, particularly in the southeast com- the 29th annual South Belt parade is scheduled to enter the contest for $25. Meadow HOA will be held Wednesday, June munity,” Ochoa said, noting the South Belt area’s take place Monday, July 4, beginning at 10 a.m. Entry forms are available at www.south 8, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the Parker aging demographics. “We’ve been very busy. The parade route will wind from Beverly beltleader.com, the Leader offi ce and in next Williams Library at 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. We’ve experienced double-digit growth every Hills Intermediate to San Jacinto College South. week’s paper. Homeowners are encouraged to attend. Ques- year for at least the last fi ve years. We’re getting While the parade starts at 10 a.m., participants The forms are to be fi lled out and returned tions prior to the meeting may be directed to people well quicker.” are urged to arrive early, as the lineup for the to the Leader offi ce, faxed to 281-481-5730 or Gina Victor with C.I.A. Services Inc. at 713- Despite its growth, however, Ochoa said the caravan will begin at 9 a.m. emailed by July 2. 981-9000 or [email protected]. hospital’s existing environment may not be ide- All residents, organizations and businesses are Fireworks display ally conducive to healing. welcome to enter. Participants are encouraged to Later that evening, residents may view the an- “We’ve earned a great name for ourselves,” decorate their vehicles and fl oats, as prizes will nual fi reworks show at El Franco Lee Park, lo- Gulf Freeway closures set Ochoa said. “But as busy as we’ve been, the de- be awarded in various categories. cated at 9400 Hall Road. At least one northbound and one south- cor of our rooms needs to be more warm and in- Community and nonprofi t groups may sign up Funded by the annual South Belt Spectacu- bound main lane and frontage road lane on Worker Ryan Richnow is shown above put- viting – not so sterile.” for the parade at no charge, unless they wish to lar Cookoff, the display is scheduled to begin at the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm ting the fi nishing touches on one of the newly According to Ochoa, the renovations will all be eligible for a prize. A $50 fee is charged for 9:30 p.m. Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed remodeled patient rooms at Memorial Her- nightly from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Monday, mann Southeast Hospital. In all, 237 rooms June 13. Alternate exit and entrance ramps are to be renovated as part of the $14 million will be closed. project, which is expected to be completed by City responds to Ellington trash complaints At least one northbound and one south- 2018. Photo submitted bound main lane and frontage road lane on the Gulf Freeway from FM-1959/Dixie Farm Road to FM-528/NASA Road 1 will be closed SoHo student killed daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Tuesday, June 14. Alternate exit and entrance ramps The body of a miss- will be closed. ing 15-year-old female All southbound main lanes from El Dora- South Houston High do Boulevard to Bay Area Boulevard will be School student was closed from 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, to 5 a.m. found inside an aban- Monday, June 6. Motorists will need to exit doned apartment com- El Dorado and continue south on the frontage plex in the 1600 of road, cross Bay Area and use the fi rst available Avenue N late Monday, entrance ramp to access main lanes again. May 30. The closures are associated with an ongo- Karen Perez, a ninth- ing construction project to widen the freeway grader at the area school, Karen Perez from three to fi ve lanes in each direction and had been reported missing Friday, May 27, after the frontage roads from two to three lanes in she failed to return home from school. each direction. A male juvenile, reportedly the girl’s boy- friend, has been arrested and charged with her murder. Ellis to address BAND According to the Houston Chronicle, the male State Sen. Rodney Ellis, a candidate for the is accused of sexually assaulting Perez before Harris County Commissioners Court seat va- strangling her. The suspect reportedly recorded cated by the late El Franco Lee, will be the the incident on his cell phone. guest speaker at the Bay Area New Democrats The male reportedly also sent threatening text (BAND) meeting on Wednesday, June 8, at the messages to Perez saying he’d kill her if she The Leader received multiple complaints last week from area resi- the messages to City Council Member Dave Martin’s offi ce, which Freeman Branch Library, Children’s Activity didn’t skip school with him on Friday. dents about the condition of the Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neigh- rectifi ed the problem within 24 hours. The Leader would like to thank Room, 16616 Diana Lane, beginning at 7 p.m. The boy allegedly told his father about the borhood Recycling Center. The dumpsters at the site were overfl ow- Miles West and a reader with the email handle PKHorst for submit- The upcoming state convention and primary girl’s death. His father then notifi ed police and ing with trash, and additional waste was strewn throughout the area ting photos of the debris. Thanks also goes to Martin and his staff for runoff election results will also be discussed at consented to a search of their home. – much of which appeared to possibly be toxic. The Leader forwarded the quick response. Photos submitted the meeting. Continued on Page 2A Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 2, 2016 Deaths Kenneth Alan Ofelia Phillips Murphy

He was born in Ned- Ofelia Santiago Flores, erland, Texas, on Oct. 14, 83, died on Sunday, May 29, 1928, to Herbert and Juanita 2016, in Houston surround- Lauve. He was married to ed by family members and Francis Williamson for 61 friends. She was born in Kenneth Alan Murphy, years. Brownsville, Texas, on Octo- longtime Sagemont resident, Lauve had a career in the ber 29, 1932. She was a resi- 56, died Tuesday, May 24, construction industry until dent of the South Belt area 2016. He was born on May his retirement at age 65. He since 1972. 16, 1960, in Houston. was an active member of As- She was preceded in death Sagemont Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary Fisher Morgan. The installation of the 170-foot, 90- bestos Worker Local #22 for by her beloved husband, Gil- with multiple services Sunday, June 5. Above left, ton cross at Sagemont (above center) was part of an Murphy is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar 68 years. berto A. Flores. an early photo of the Morgan family shows the extensive renovation project in 2012. Located on the and LaVera Murphy. He had a passion for trav- She is survived by her Rev. John D. Morgan and his wife Beth with their church’s property along Beltway 8 near Interstate He is survived by his eling, woodworking, his yard children, Ofelia F. Phillips two sons, Sean Hunter Morgan (left) and Dean 45, the cross is seen by more than 1 million peo- wife, Ellen Murphy; daugh- and his family. (Keith), Gilbert S. Flores (Re- ple each week. Above ter Heather Ramirez and Lauve was preceded in nee), Felix S. Flores (Velma), right, a young John D. husband Trino; brothers death by his wife and daugh- and Carlos S. Flores. Her Morgan is shown with Don Murphy and wife ter Melanie. grandchildren are Monica M. his wife, the former Vickie, and Mark Murphy He is survived by his Comeaux, Ariel Marie Flores, Beth Ann Barcello, a and friend Sue Greenwood; daughter, Beverly Swaim Ciara Christine Flores Phil- In My Opinion 1959 South Houston granddaughters Claudia and (Don); Beverly’s children lips, Marissa Renee Flores, Brian Tremont (Jill), Chad Miranda Sue Flores, Felix M. High School graduate Madaline Ramirez; niece Shannon Hugghins and hus- Tremont (Jaclyn) and Sarah Flores and great-grand chil- Dobie band trailer as needed to gather the money to repair the and the school’s fi rst band Tim, and their sons, Tremont; great-grandchil- dren, Alexis M. Comeaux and damage. We will be stronger and more uni- homecoming queen. Noah, Joshua and Caleb dren Audrey, Cadel, Lau- Luca James Flores. fi ed because of it. The photo to the right Hugghins; nephew, Sean ren and Lex Tremont; sister Visitation will be Monday, target of vandalism To our community and our Alumni, our shows the couple to- Dorothy Dugas; brother Ron June 6, 2016 at Niday Funeral band needs your help. Please fi nd it in your Murphy and wife Stephanie day. See related story and their sons, Hudson and Lauve (Marita); and daugh- Home on Beamer at 5:00 p.m. Today I woke to the news that for the 2nd heart to make a donation towards the re- ter Sherry and children Sean, with a Rosary being said at year in a row, the J. Frank Dobie Longhorn and additional photos twins Ethan and Parker; and pairs needed for our trailer. Our students 6:30 p.m. Band Equipment Trailer has been vandal- deserve the best our community has to on Page 1A. numerous aunts, uncles and Scot, Shellee and Stacy. ized. offer, you can help achieve that. The up- cousins. Visitation was held A funeral Mass will be cel- As a parent of a current Band Member coming year promises to be our best yet. Photos submitted Visitation and a memo- Wednesday, June 1, 2016, ebrated at St. Luke the Evan- and former Longhorn Band Member myself, We would love for you to be a part of our rial service were held Sat- from 5 to 8 p.m. at Forest gelist Catholic Church in I have something to say to the person(s) success. If you are interested in making a urday, May 28, 2016, at the Park East Funeral Home, Houston on Tuesday, June 7, responsible. You may have damaged our donation or helping in another way, please Watters Road Church of 21620 Gulf Freeway in Web- at 11 a.m. Interment will fol- property but you have NOT damaged our email [email protected]. We wel- Clear Lake Bridge Club sets June events Christ in Pasadena, Texas. ster. low at the Houston National spirit. Our band cheer begins with “We Are come any support our community is willing Interment was at Wellborn The service is Thursday, Cemetery on Veteran’s Me- Great” because of this, we get to show you to offer. The Clear Lake Bridge there is an open game at 10 to the public, are held on Sun- Cemetery in Wellborn, Texas, June 2, at 10 a.m. morial Drive, at 2:00 p.m. just how great we truly are. We will pinch Sincerely, Cassie Myers Club, located at 16614 Seal- a.m., and on Thursday there day at 2 p.m. and on Tuesday near College Station. pennies, fundraise and wash as many cars JFD Band Mom, Treasurer, Dobie BPO ark in Houston (in the heart is an open game at 2 p.m. On at 2 p.m. These games are of Clear Lake City), will have the weekends games are Sat- open to anyone, and there is a Donald games every day of the week urday and Sunday beginning teacher available for informa- Leader during the summer months. at 1 p.m. tion and help. All games are Lauve obituary policy Elected offi cials speak out On Tuesday and Thurs- On June 20, the club will $6. day at 10 a.m., the club has participate in a benefi t for the For more information, call Donald Beverly Lauve, Obituaries submitted to the Leader are a game for ACBL member Alzheimer’s association, and the club at 281-480-1911, or 87, longtime Sagemont resi- published free of charge. They are edited Councilmen Dwight Boykins, with less than 300 points. On will have two charity games contact club president Jim dent, died on Friday, May 27, to conform to the Leader style. Wednesday afternoon at 2 one at 10 a.m. and one at 2 Ochsner at jpochsner@aol. 2016. p.m. there is a game for play- p.m. The cost will be $10 for com, or by phone at 281-480- Dave Martin on City budget ers with less than 99 points. one game and $18 for both 0776. The club will be closed games. All proceeds go to Bridge lessons are three Dear City of Houston Residents, $2.39 billion. June 10-12 for a sectional the Alzheimer’s Association. days a week. Information for Sagemont Church turns 50 Last Wednesday during our City Council The city's largest fi scal challenge, since tournament in Houston. This is a nationwide ACBL the lessons is available from meeting, myself along with Mayor Sylves- before the Great Recession, was with a Continued from Page 1A aged to carpool and park off will be a moment not to be ter Turner and our council colleagues were shortfall of $160 million in the general fund On Monday, Wednesday event. teacher Dave Glandorf at and Friday of each week Bridge Lab games, open 281-488-6318. The pastor has served on site, if possible. missed. Seating is expected able to come together almost 30 days prior that has been addressed. While we have numerous boards, ranging Shuttle buses will run to overfl ow into other venues to the deadline and fi nalize our city's FY17 this defi cit, we will be able to preserve a from the chairman of trustees from the Sagemont Annex on the church campus. budget. healthy fund balance, minimize employee at Houston Baptist University (corner of Hughes Road and Shuttle services for the One of the most signifi cant amendments layoffs, and maintain critical city services. South Houston student found dead to president of the Texas Bap- Beltway 8). Additional park- evening service will begin at for our community was the continuation of Also, through all of this, there have been no Continued from Page 1A rensic Sciences had yet to of friends who will miss tist Pastor’s Conference. ing will be available at Stuch- 4 p.m. Outdoor family fun, the "Council District Service Budget" funds. layoffs of police or fi re and we have added Confronted with the digi- positively identify Perez or her greatly. As the South including food trucks, chil- While this budget was reduced from $1 an additional Police Cadet Class. Morgan is married to the bery Elementary and Thomp- tal evidence by prosecutors, determine her exact cause of Houston High School fam- former Beth Ann Barcello, son Intermediate schools. A dren’s games and live music, million to $750,000, District D will continue This budget has streamlined operations, the teen suspect admitted to death. ily mourns the loss of this with: eliminated redundancies, and forced great- a 1959 South Houston High pedestrian walkway will be will begin at 6 p.m. killing the girl. The Pasadena Indepen- student, the campus and School graduate and the constructed across Hughes Baptisms will be held at • The Department of Neighborhood's er effi ciencies for a returning annual sav- Perez’s body was found workers overtime to cut weeded lots ings of $36.2 million. dent School District sent an Pasadena ISD are doing ev- school’s fi rst homecoming Road for easy access to the the cross at 7:30 p.m., with • District D Field Inspectors Again, we are extremely proud that we by an offi cial from Texas email message out to parents erything we can to provide queen. church, and police will be on the 50th anniversary celebra- • "No Illegal Dumping in District D" were able to pass this budget without a sin- EquuSearch inside a cabi- notifying them of the inci- comfort and assistance to the The couple have two sons, hand to direct traffi c. tion beginning at 8 p.m. A signs gle tag and with only fewer than 15 amend- net beneath a kitchen sink dent. family and to our students in two daughters-in-law and Golf cart shuttles will be fi reworks display will follow • Placement of speed humps within ments. We are here to work as a collective, in a vacant apartment unit “Our deepest sympathy this time of grief. The dis- three grandchildren. Son, provided from the front of the service at 9:15 p.m. identifi ed neighborhoods and streets bipartisan council to do what is best for our around 11 p.m. goes to Karen’s family,” the trict has counselors available Sean Hunter Morgan, is mar- the Hughes Road building. For more information, call • Street overlays taxpayers with their hard earned money. At press time, the Har- statement read. “The stu- on the campus to address ried to Leslee Morgan, and Organizers urge attendees to 281-481-8770 or visit www. • Houston Police Department overtime And I'm happy that we were able to serve ris County Institute of Fo- dent leaves behind a host concerns from students.” son, Dean Fisher Morgan, is be on time, stating the begin- sagemontchurch.org/event/ In these last 5 months, we had a proposed you well with Mayor Turner's fi rst passed married to Tara Morgan. Sean ning portion of each service sagemontchurch50th. budget that reduces spending by $82.3 mil- budget. and Leslee’s children are Max, lion from FY16 from the current budget of Signed by Dwight Boykins & Dave Martin Miles and Maris Morgan. KPRC and mattress firm Celebration Little Boy Has Lost Sunday’s 50th anniversary ExxonMobil Retiree Club meets celebrations will take place His Best Friend ExxonMobil retirees and their guests (no solicitations) are invited to attend the Space award scholarship to Mina at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. The morning services Center ExxonMobil Retiree Club’s quarterly meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, June It’s not often a student but he turned them all down. of his family is one of his 8 yr. old male, 8, at the Bay Area Community Center at 5002 NASA Parkway in Seabrook. will take place in the church’s foregoes scholarship offers, Mina will be attending the best attributes for such a fi ne Worship Center, while the white stripe on Fellowship is from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a short business meeting and a pre- let alone a full-ride, to nation- University of Houston-Clear young man.” back of each ear. sentation by Tom Gillette who will provide a historical perspective on ExxonMobil’s evening service will take ally recognized universities. Lake (UHCL) in the fall on “Both CHECHS and San place outside. operations in Alaska. After hearing Clear Horizons his own dime. While it may Jacinto College have pro- The parking lot adjacent Lunch will be beef and chicken fajitas with all of the trimmings plus dessert. Early College High School cause some fi nancial strain, vided me with an incredible to the church’s cross will be 713-941-5501 RSVP to Gillian Ford, no later than noon Monday, June 6, at 281-482-4305. The cost (CHECHS) student Daniel for Mina - family comes fi rst. foundation for my future,” closed, as this area will be set of the luncheon is $15 for nonmembers and guests, and $10 for club members. Annual Mina’s story, KPRC 2 sur- Last fall Mina and his family said Mina. “Thanks to this up for the evening activities. REWARD membership dues are $15. Prospective members are entitled to one luncheon at no cost. prised him with one of its suffered the loss of his moth- program I have been able to Church members are encour- The club holds four meetings per year, including a December holiday party, as well as annual KPRC 2 Senior Schol- er, who was the primary care- complete an Associate of Sci- a number of excursions by bus. arship Awards. giver of his older brother who ence in Mathematics, having This is the second time has cerebral palsy. With his taken Calculus 3 and Uni- a CHECHS student has re- father already working full- versity Physics 2, which will ceived KPRC 2’s Senior time, Mina stepped in to help help me succeed in the math SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LeaderLeader Summer drama camps at BAHP Scholarship Award and the with his brother and other and science intensive fi eld of local news station knew how family obligations. With the computer science. I am truly –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– The Fine Arts Academy of through Friday and should ed by Nyah Taylor, a young to keep it a big surprise. As 22-mile daily roundtrip to the grateful that I had the oppor- the Bay Area Harbour Play- bring a sack lunch and a thespian. Artistic Director KPRC 2 morning anchor Ra- University of Houston main tunity to be part of such a 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 house is currently accepting drink. The fi rst two weeks Bennie Nipper will also be chel McNeill burst into the campus he decided it was great program and spend my students for its summer drama will include intense class in- on hand to talk to the students CHECHS senior assembly, best to stay as close to home years with such great people.” E-mail: [email protected] camps. struction about the fi ne arts about her many years of expe- applause was heard through- as possible, thus deciding to (See related photo on Page Camp sessions are June of theater, and during the last rience in theater. out the lecture hall as the attend UHCL and major in 8C.) Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners 6 through July 1 and July 11 two weeks, students will stage Cost for each four-week camera was rolling and Mina computer science. through Aug. 6 at the theater performances open to the camp is $250 and can be paid was asked to come forward to “I’ve had the honor of located at 3803 Highway 3 in public. on the fi rst day. receive his scholarship. teaching Daniel in the 6th and Dickinson. Amber Fabian, an expe- For more information, call “I knew I was nominat- 11th grades,” said Sharlene Students will come from rienced actress, director and 281-337-SHOW(7469) or vis- ed for the scholarship earlier Kahlich, CHECHS indepen- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday teacher, heads the staff - it www.habourtheater.com. this year, but I didn’t know dent study-mentorship teach- OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas GGrown!rown! I would be a recipient,” said er and student council fac- Mina. “I had forgotten I had ulty advisor. “Watching him Local library events set applied for it. Then yesterday grow into an amazing young Parker Williams Library I received a congratulatory man has been a privilege. He email from the station, but has excelled in the face of The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams Library, 10851 Scarsdale. since I hadn’t received the many obstacles including the Friday, June 3, at 2 p.m. – Movie Time for Adults. Feature presentation will be Francis, scholarship I thought it may sudden loss of his mother. the Talking Mule starring Donald O’Connor. be a scam. Little did I know Through all of his struggles, Monday June 6 – Summer Reading Program begins. the CHECHS staff had a hand Daniel has successfully tri- Tuesday, June 7, at 3 p.m. – Teen Tuesday - Intro. to Fandoms (11 years +). in encouraging me not to umphed at CHECHS and San Wednesday, June 8, at 2:30 p.m. – Meet Orbit, the Astros Mascot. think anything of it, so when Jacinto College with all the NNowow wwithith ttwowo llocationsocations ttoo The following Computer Classes will be offered in June: June 8 – Internet Security; I saw Rachel McNeill walk humor, diligence and excel- June 15 – Internet Basics; June 22 – Files & Folders; and June 29 – eMail Basics. All into our assembly today I lence he possesses.” classes begin at 2:30 p.m. Call the library for details and to register. knew they were being slick,” CHECHS community li- bbetteretter serveserve ourour communitycommunity Wednesdays – Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Thursdays – Toddler he laughed. aison and senior independent Story Time, 10:30 a.m.; Saturdays – Vietnamese Storytime. Classes are at 10 a.m., 11:15 But the $2,500 KPRC study-mentorship teacher Na- Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information on Vietnamese programs, speak with Loc Bui. scholarship wasn’t all that talie Nylen added that along 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston For more information on these programs, call the library at 281-484-2036. Mina received. This year, with being a great example of 281.991.0575 281.464.7200 Bracewell Branch Library Mattress One is partnering academic excellence, Mina is with KPRC and providing also an example of persever- The following events are scheduled for June at the Bracewell Branch Library, 9002 scholarship recipients with ance. “Despite the diffi cult Still family owned and operated, our exceptional service and affordability set us apart from other Kingspoint. gift certifi cates for a new mat- challenges he’s faced, noth- Tuesdays – Pre-K Storytime (ages 3-5 years and their parents/caregivers) from 10:30 funeral homes. The moment you sit down with us, you will feel and see the difference. tress. ing has deterred Daniel from Niday Funeral Home services all cemeteries and offers a range of funeral and cremation options. to 11 a.m.; Storytime Craft from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Graduating as one of the giving up his education in Wednesdays – Baby/Toddler Storytime (ages 6-36 months and their parents/caregiv- top 10 students in his class, any way,” said Nylen. “Every Planning in advance can be one of the most thoughtful decisions you ers) from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; Baby/Toddler Playgroup (ages 6 months to 3 years and their Mina was offered numerous scholarship will help him in make for your family. Our plans are transferable should you move, parents/caregivers) from 11 to 11:30 a.m. scholarships from universities the long run. He is quite gift- Bracewell hours are Sunday and Monday - Closed; Tuesday and Wednesday - 10 a.m. outside of Texas and a full- ed in many ways but his gift and we also accept most existing policies from other funeral homes. to 6 p.m., Thursday - noon to 8 p.m., Friday - 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ride scholarship to the Univer- of empathizing with others For more information on these programs, call the library at 832-393-2580. sity of Houston main campus, and sacrifi cing for the sake Thursday, June 2, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 SJC, Pasadena ISD graduate 64 early college high school students San Jacinto College and superintendent of schools. derful example for those fol- an opportunity to receive Pasadena Early College The passion these students lowing in their footsteps.” credit for college cours- High School (PECHS) re- have for learning and being In a partnership between es beginning in the ninth cently graduated 64 high successful is contagious. San Jac College and Pas- grade, leading to comple- school students with their They are some of our bright- adena ISD, PECHS was tion of their associate of associate of arts degrees. est and most hard-working created in 2010 to provide arts degree and high school The PECHS graduates students and they set a won- Pasadena ISD students diploma simultaneously. walked across the stage at NRG Stadium on May 14 to receive their associate degrees three weeks prior to Homestead exemptions Ok’d receiving their high school Tax Assessor-Collector amounts of the appraised val- ple moving to our region each diplomas. Mike Sullivan thanked Harris ue of residence homesteads: year, I want to ensure they “San Jacinto College’s County Commissioners Court - $5,000 or 20% of the have the proper exemptions,” partnership with Pasadena for adopting the property tax appraised value, whichever is said Sullivan. Residents can Early College High School homestead exemptions. greater of an adult's residence visit www.hctax.net to learn exemplifi es our commitment “Each year, Harris Coun- homestead; more about exemptions, tax to student success,” said ty approves and adopts the - $160,000 of the ap- deferrals and other ways to Brenda Hellyer, San Jacin- homestead and over-65/dis- praised value of the residence save money on their bill. If to College Chancellor. “As abled property tax exemp- homestead of an individual residents have questions, they Pictured left to right: (front row) Jessica Gonzalez, Monica Gonzalez, Central campus dual credit coordinator), Van Wigginton (San Jacinto this year’s graduating class tions,” said Sullivan. “This who is disabled; or, can call 713-274-8000 or Nataly Granados, Anyssa Harper, Dezirea Jones, Melisa Juarez, Sarah College Central campus provost), Joe Saavadra (Pasadena High School continues their educational signifi cantly reduces the tax - $160,000 of the ap- email tax.offi [email protected]. Juarez, Vanessa Lara, Angelica Leija, Eduardo Luna, Nelda Sullivan principal), Royel Garza, Eva Fuentes, Nicole Barnes (San Jacinto Col- goals, they will build on a burden for homeowners who praised value of the residence The Harris County Tax As- (Pasadena ISD board secretary), Mariselle Quijano (Pasadena ISD board lege Central campus dual credit director), Sally Cruz, Pamela Campbell qualify for these exemptions.” homestead of an individual sessor-Collector's Offi ce Prop- president), Jack Bailey (Pasadena ISD board member), (middle row) Fred (San Jacinto College associate vice chancellor for Student Success Part- strong academic foundation Harris County Commis- who is 65 or older. erty Tax Division maintains Vega, Brandon Valencia, Alondra Tolentino, Wendy Santillan, Alondra nerships), Laurel Williamson (San Jacinto College deputy chancellor and from San Jacinto College. I sioners Court approved the Property owners should approximately 1.5 million tax Rios, Mario Ramos, Yesenia Dias, Mariana Prado, Luis Ponce, Sayuri president), Brenda Hellyer (San Jacinto College chancellor), Karen Hick- am proud of the accomplish- orders for exemption from ad contact Harris County Ap- accounts and collects prop- Pioquinto, Rita Pinales, Luis Perez, Baldemar Olvera, Zachary Nations, man (Pasadena ISD deputy superintendent of academic achievement), ments of these students!” valorem taxation for tax year praisal District at www.hcad. erty taxes for 71 taxing enti- Jennifer Muniz, Myrna Mercado, Jessica Medellin, Anthony Martinez, DeeAnn Powell (Pasadena ISD superintendent of schools), Marshall “Each year the number of 2016 for the County, Flood org or call 713-957-7800 to ties including Harris County. (back row) Kenney Fernandez (Pasadena ISD board member), Dora Ro- Kendrick (Pasadena ISD assistant board secretary), Alexis Cano, Carlos students enrolled in PECHS Control District and Har- apply for exemptions. The Tax Assessor-Collector's man (San Jacinto College Central campus dual credit senior administra- Campos, Fred Roberts (Pasadena ISD board member), Jose Brambila, continues to grow,” said ris Health System (formerly “Exemptions are the easi- offi ce collects more than $5 tive assistant), Diana Fitzwater (San Jacinto College Central campus dual Gerardo Arredondo, Marlene Aguilar, Aldo Prado (PECHS dean) and DeeAnn Powell, Pasadena known as Harris County Hos- est way to reduce your tax bill. billion in property taxes each credit senior administrative assistant), Tachina May (San Jacinto College Maria Aguilar. Photo by Andrea Vasquez Independent School District pital District), in the following With tens of thousands of peo- year. Pasadena Independent School District board honors 300+ employees at Service Awards event The Pasadena Indepen- tively. room staple,” Mariselle Qui- based on their achievement and seventh-grade life sci- dent of campus development, dent School District Board “It is such a privilege to jano, board president said. levels – those with the low- ence teacher at Queens In- to bid farewell to the retiree of Trustees honored more be part of this recognition “All that has changed, but her est average were grouped termediate in 1964. Knight is and share stories about their than 300 employees and ceremony because we have commitment to students and together and those with now director of operations. experiences with him as prin- retirees for their careers in the opportunity to show our this community remains the the highest average were He said there have been cipal of the school. education at the 67th Annual appreciation for the hard same. grouped together,” Dorsey many individuals who have “I remember you leaving Service Awards, Thursday, work you do on a daily ba- We recognize you because said. “Each classroom had made a positive impact on because my birthday is Feb. May 12. sis for our students,” said you have played a signifi cant about 35 students. his life during his 50 years 4 and I said, ‘I hope you Pasadena ISD Superin- Powell, a 25-year honoree role in the evolution of our “We didn’t have a dress of service, but one in partic- are going to my birthday tendent DeeAnn Powell and herself. “You make a differ- school district. Thank you for code for students, but teach- ular who stood out the most celebration,’” Cindy Vantil- board members expressed ence.” giving 30 years to Pasadena ers couldn’t wear pants,” she – the late Jack Donnell, who burg, a retired honoree said. gratitude as nearly 250 em- Guests were given the ISD.” laughed. retired as assistant superin- “When he left Meador, we ployees representing 20-50 royal treatment throughout Two of the district’s most She spoke about the tendent of special service all cried.” years of service and 150 the evening with piano music seasoned employees reached positive relationships she operations. Laymon began teach- retirees were recognized for by Pasadena Memorial test their 45- and 50-year mark built over the years with the “He hired me in 1964 to ing at Meador in 1987 and dedicating years of service coordinator Roger Woest. A this year. school’s faculty. teach and coach and again in was later appointed to the to the district. group of Sam Rayburn High Patricia Dorsey, fourth “I was so young when 1979 to the current position I position of principal at the Associate Superintendent of Human When this group of retir- students showcased their ar- grade teacher, has been mak- I started teaching there,” now have,” Knight said. “He school. Associate Superintendent Steve Lay- Resources Keith Palmer is among ees bid farewell, they will tistic skills by drawing cari- ing an impact in the lives Dorsey said. “Pearl Hall had was my inspiration.” He is retiring after 37 mon bids farewell to staff after 37 many administrators recognized at the represent more than 3,200 cature portraits for the hon- of Pearl Hall Elementary veteran teachers and prin- A demonstration of the years with Pasadena ISD. years with the district. 67th Annual Service Awards. years of experience collec- orees to take home. students for 45 years. She cipals who treated you like close-knit ties of the dis- “I have mixed feelings The employees and retir- refl ected on her experiences family. We were one for all trict family happened at the about retirement,” Laymon ees were given a commem- when she started teaching. and all for one.” end of the ceremony when said. “I am excited about it, orative coin as they were “Instead of teaching Charles Knight is cele- Meador Elementary staff but I am leaving behind great recognized, a fi tting token of different grade levels, we brating 50 years with the crowded around Steve Lay- memories and wonderful appreciation for the night’s taught groups of students district. He began as a coach mon, associate superinten- friends.” treasure theme. “You are the rare jewels of Pasadena ISD,” Powell said. “We treasure all of you for making a difference in the lives of students.” School Board Vice Pres- ident Vickie Morgan was recognized at the ceremony for serving on the Pasadena ISD board for 30 years, the longest tenure in board his- tory. Dobie counselor Glenda Nicholson, Pasadena Memorial Pasadena ISD Superintendent DeeAnn “When Vickie was elected High principal Angela Stallings and Dobie biology teacher Powell (right) and her administrative assis- to offi ce, school began the Maureen Nweke celebrate more than 20 years of service in tant Debbie Smith celebrate their years of fi rst week of September and PISD. service in the district. chalkboards were a class- Thompson 8th-grader selected as a 2016 JASON Learning Student Argonaut

From left to right are Jen- nifer Guerrero, Thompson peer facilitator; Alyta Har- rell, associate superintendent of campus development; Hol- ly Yoes, intermediate science specialist; Karen Hickman, deputy superintendent of campus development; Dee- Ann Powell, superintendent of schools; Wendy Sanchez; Eloy Sanchez Jr.; Eloy San- chez Sr.; Carol Waters, Thompson science teacher; Melissa Allen, Thompson principal; and Travis Teichel- man, Thompson assistant principal. Photo submitted

Eighth-grade Thompson Sanchez was surprised Campus Development Alyta cipal Travis Teichelman; tured and tagged sea turtles Intermediate student Eloy during his science class by Harrell; Intermediate Sci- eighth-grade pre-AP science and lemon sharks. This is tru- Sanchez was recently select- Superintendent of Schools ence Specialist Holly Yoes; teacher Carol Waters; and his ly an opportunity of a lifetime ed to represent the Pasadena DeeAnn Powell, Deputy Su- Thompson Principal Melissa parents, Wendy Sanchez and for him,” she shared. Independent School District perintendent of Campus De- Allen; Thompson Peer Fa- Eloy Sanchez Sr. “I feel extremely honored as a 2016 JASON Learning velopment Karen Hickman; cilitator Jennifer Guerrero; Sanchez will travel to and thankful for everyone Student Argonaut. Associate Superintendent of Thompson Assistant Prin- Cape Eleuthera Institute in who helped me and support- The Bahamas to study with ed me through this process,” world renowned scientists. Eloy said. “I look forward JASON Learning part- to meeting other kids who nered with Chevron to provide are interested in science and grants to students in 10 school looking to follow the same districts around Houston. Wa- career path as me. Then ters represented Pasadena ISD when I get back, I’ll be able last year as a 2015 JASON to teach other kids about Teacher Argonaut. “Eloy is this program and how it can going to have a blast! We cap- change their lives.”

Eloy Sanchez Jr. (center) with his parents Wendy and Eloy Sr. Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 2, 2016 Jewish youth convention Israeli Folk Dancing June, July by Alexis Israeli folk dancing will continue through the summer. The Over The Back Fence dances are held at Congregation Shaar Hashalom on Mondays in Clear Lake June 5-8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June dates are 6, 20 and 27 (there will “Good habits formed at story-themed programs such be no session on June 13, the Jewish holiday Shavu’ot). July youth make all the differ- as Pizza Planet Arcade trip, dates are 11, 18 and 25. The cost, $4 per session or $35 for ence.” – Aristotle. a day of exploration in the 10 sessions for CSH members, $5 per session or $45 for 10 That is what the Jewish Houston/Clear Lake/Galves- sessions for nonmembers, will cover expenses. Everyone is MATT CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY candles June 6 for Nancy Akins. Erica es to its Facebook friends who celebrate a youth organization USY ton area and more. welcome to join the group – even with no previous atten- (United Synagogue Youth) SWUSY uses an online Matt Griesmeyer celebrates a birthday Anderson enjoys a birthday June 8. birthday this week: dance. Congregation Shaar Hashalom is located at 16020 El Camino Real in Houston. The entire community is invited to is out to instill in its young registration system through Saturday, June 4. Best wishes are sent Frazier Elementary Thursday, June 2: Elizabeth Paredes- attend. For more information, contact the synagogue office at members, teaching them Regpacks. Attendees will to Matt from his former co-workers at the June 8 is the day for a cake for Denisse Trevino, Linda Miller, Melissa Garza 281-488-5861 or at [email protected]. the Jewish way of being a need to create an account, Leader. Saldivar. and Justin Hilliar; and Friday, June 3: Mensch (a person of integrity unless they already have one HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, BOBBY South Belt Elementary Sasha Divine, Richard Lelsz, Elbert and honor - Yiddish; human - due to membership or signing Bobby Griffin, co-founder of the South Blow out the birthday candles June 4 for Giron Sr., Susan Arnold and Jennifer National service award German.) up for past events (all par- Belt-Ellington Leader, is wished a very happy Guadalupe Ramirez. Medina; Sunday, June 5: Zach Fisher, SWUSY, the Southwest ticipants must be registered birthday on Sunday, June 5, from husband Stuchbery Elementary David Reyes, Minnie Gaeckler, Jessica presented to UHCL professor branch of USY, is about to members of USY/Kadima Kenneth; son David Griffin and wife Angela, A birthday greeting is sent to Emily Bass Cordero and Merri Taylor; Monday, June University of Houston- of Women and the Society for have its annual regional con- before attending the conven- and grandchildren Robert and Kenneth; June 2. June 3 is the day of a birthday cele- 6: Amanda D’Orazio, Timothy Turbeville, Clear Lake Professor of Psy- the Teaching of Psychology, vention in Clear Lake for the tion). Chapter advisors will daughter Tracy Giles and husband Jim, and bration for Sharon Woodruff. June 5 is the Vicki Derobles, Tracy Harder and Jay chology Kim Case has been and she founded the Hous- fi rst time. The convention help with signing up. grandchildren Aaron, Kristen, and Cody; day to sing a birthday song to Susan Hall. Hyle; Tuesday, June 7: Damon Dixson, honored by the Society for the ton chapter of the national encompasses grades eighth Congregation Shaar Ha- and friends and co-workers at the Leader. Melillo Middle School Nancy Carlton, Liza Vasquez Ybarra Psychological Study of Social Gay Lesbian and Straight through 12th, and includes shalom, whose youth will ENJOY YOUR DAY, LAURA Celebrating a birthday June 4 is Jose and Dee Foster; and Wednesday, June 8: Issues with the Distinguished Education Network. She also all the major cities in Texas, take part in the convention, is Birthday greetings are sent to former Wong. The day for a party for Karlye Baron Jones, Tamisha Lowe-Hendricks, Service to SPSSI Award. edited two books “Decon- Oklahoma and Louisiana. located at 16020 El Camino Leader staffer Laura Aguilar on June 7 Tolley is June 7. Diane Cardenas, Judd Montes, Jennifer Citing Case’s enthusias- structing Privilege: Teaching It will convene on Sunday, Real in Houston, and is the from her former co-workers. Beverly Hills Intermediate Hunter, Delia Marcum, Carolyn Valdez- tic, enduring commitment to and Learning as Allies in the June 5, through Wednesday, Conservative synagogue in SCHOOL DAZE Blow out the birthday candles for Ilene Gomez, Victoria Wright and Byron the organization, the SPSSI Classroom” and “Intersection- June 8, at the Hilton Houston the Bay Area. The following personnel and staff mem- McKinney June 2. Ewald. Award Selection Committee al Pedagogy: Complicating NASA, 3000 NASA Parkway For more information, bers of the Pasadena Independent School Thompson Intermediate HOME RUN CORNER honored Case following an Identity and Social Justice.” in Houston. contact the synagogue offi ce District celebrate birthdays June 2 through Jessica Krustchinsky is wished a The Leader staff reminds parents to international call for award SPSSI includes more than The convention will fea- at 281-488-5861 or at csh@ June 8. happy birthday June 6. submit congratulations for their sluggers’ nominations. 3,000 international psycholo- ture fun-fi lled days with toy shaarhashalom.org. Atkinson Elementary Dobie High achievements for publication in Over The Case has been the recipient gists, allied scientists, students Light the birthday candles for Jessica of numerous teaching awards, and others with a goal of ap- Light the birthday candles for Gerson Back Fence. E-mail mynews@southbelt including the UHCL Distin- plying psychology theory and Summer camps at UHCL Carlos June 8. Garcia and William Rampp June 2. Sing leader.com with OTBF in the subject line. guished Faculty Teaching practice to public policy and Burnett Elementary a birthday song June 3 to Robert Pheister. Items must be submitted by Friday noon for Award and the UHCL Alum- world issues. The organization Enjoying a birthday June 3 is Dora A double birthday is marked by Gilbert the next week’s publication. ni Association’s Outstanding will present Case’s award at its introduce kids to nature Galvan. Blow out the birthday candles June Deleon and Ferdinand Labua June 4. LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Professor Award as well as convention this June in Min- 6 for Araceli Sosa. June 7 is the day for a double-layer cake for Email birthday, anniversary, vacation, University of Hous- camp. Prices range from being selected as the UHCL neapolis. ton-Clear Lake’s Environ- $140-$225 depending on the Bush Elementary Nancy Carlton and Linu John. A birthday congratulations, etc., to mynews@south nominee for the prestigious To learn more about the mental Institute of Hous- session, and registration is Katherine Anderson celebrates a birth- greeting is sent to Donna Smith June 8. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject statewide Minnie Stevens Pip- UHCL School of Human Sci- ton offers day and half-day ongoing until full. day, June 3. Enjoy a double-layer cake with FACEBOOK FRIENDS line. er Teaching Award. In addi- ences and Humanities, call camps in June featuring na- The camps are located at Suzanne Anderson and Paola Capetillo CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Items must be submitted by Friday noon tion to SPSSI, she is active in 281-283-3334 or email hsh@ ture walks, bird-watching, the institute, North Offi ce Herrera on June 4. Light the birthday The Leader sends happy birthday wish- for the next week’s publication. the Society for the Psychology uhcl.edu. fi shing, dip-netting, games Annex, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. and more for fi rst- through in Houston, on the universi- eighth-grade students. ty’s 524-acre nature preserve. Themes include Discover For more information, call Crespin chosen for TASSP All-State Academic Excellence Team Nature camp, Citizen Science EIH at 281-283-3045 or visit camp and Hunger Games http://www.eih.uhcl.edu. Memorial High senior of our seniors named as an diploma and other examples been working as a mechan- Distinction and a Quest- thrilled that Crespin was se- As a member of the Alicia Crespin has been academic all-state winner. of exceptional academic ic and supervisor for a long Bridge College Prep Scholar. lected for TASSP. TASSP All-State Academ- named to the All-State Aca- Memorial has a lot to cele- ability. time. They showed me what She serves on the Super- “She is everything that ic Excellence Team, Cre- demic Excellence Team, an brate.” Nominated students pre- hard work does for an indi- intendent’s Advisory Com- you would want in a student,” spin will be awarded a $500 Largest selection of elite group of 20 students This prestigious award sented a 300-500 word essay vidual.” mittee and is a member of Emmons said. “She’s honest, scholarship and formally rec- chosen statewide by the Tex- was designed to recognize with their application. Crespin attended Teague the National Honor Soci- hard-working, goal-orient- ognized at the TASSP Sum- wigs in Texas! as Association of Secondary high school seniors for Crespin credited her par- Elementary, Lomax Middle ety, the National Hispanic ed, focused and strong. She mer Workshop in Austin on FEATURING School Principals (TASSP). their outstanding academic ents for her achievement. School and Bondy Interme- Honor Society, the Federal teaches me.” June 16. ESTETICA “We are extremely proud achievements and the rewards “My mother was an ac- diate before starting at Me- Reserve Bank of Dallas for of Alicia’s accomplishment of superior scholarship. countant in El Salvador, but morial. She has excelled both the Houston Branch Student DESIGNS and thankful to TASSP for Outstanding seniors are when she moved here, she academically and in her ex- Board of Directors and the WIGS & EXTENSIONS RAQUEL WELCH™ Birthday wishes to SIGNATURE COLLECTION this opportunity to be recog- nominated by their high started working in a deli,” tra-curricular activities. Business Professionals of The Right BRA, OF WIGS & HAIR ADDITIONS nized at the state level,” said school principals based on Crespin said. “She worked Ranked fi rst in her class, America. The Right Form! by JODEE Memorial Principal Angela their SAT or ACT scores, hard and learned along the Crespin has achieved a GPA Crespin received a His- Caring Fitters Trained & Certified Jesse to Help With All Your After Becky’s Stallings. “This is our fourth academic grade-point aver- way, and she is now an assis- of 5.65. She is an Advanced panic Heritage Youth award Breast Surgery Needs. 125 E. Galveston Street consecutive year to have one age, pursuit of an advanced tant manager. My father has Placement (AP) Scholar with in the Business and Entre- Great selection of League City preneurship category; sec- Walker Mastectomy Swimsuits 281-332-6407 ond place in the Texas A&M Happy 20th Birthday University “Zooming Out for a Global View” competition, in Heaven on and a Houston Livestock June 2 Southbelt Montessori School Show and Rodeo Academic Day Care Facility Excellence award. It’s your fi rst one there She has been awarded a so enjoy the beauty and those 12495 Scarsdale • 281-484-7222 full ride to attend the Uni- who’ve gone before you. versity of Texas at Austin We will celebrate here through the school’s Forty because our love goes on. Acres Scholars program. Crespin has also received a We love and miss you!!! FREE Phi Beta Kappa Alumni As- Mom, Tim, Rhi, Kirsten, Lindsey, Cody, sociation of Greater Hous- Aunt Belinda, Uncle Kevin & your cousins ton Scholarship for $4,000, Registration a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Schol- arship of $18,000, a Ronald • Open Monday thru Friday, 6a.m.-7p.m. McDonald House Charities • All Meals Provided • NCI Accepted of /Galves- ton Scholarship for $2,000, • All Caregivers CPR & First Aid Certiied Above, English teacher Eve Emmons (right) shares a warm a Comcast Leaders and • Accepting children 6 wks - 13 yrs old embrace with Alicia Crespin after learning that her student Achievers Scholarship for • Drop-ins Welcome • Siblings Discount had been named a member of TASSP’s All-State Academic Ex- $1,000 and a Houston Salsa cellence Team. Dancers Educational Schol- arship for $1,750. At right, Memorial Principal Angela Stallings congratulates Eve Emmons, an English Alicia Crespin on her recent achievement. teacher at Memorial, was Remember When 40 years ago (1976) of the Houston Fire Depart- minutes before the little girl deputy were taken to the million to construct. A joint Cathie Hawkins was se- ment responded to fi ve fi re even showed signs of life. hospital following a fi ght at venture with San Jacinto lected as the feature twirler calls and 15 ambulance calls 20 years ago (1996) . College, the campus allows for Sam Houston College. in the period from May 25 Sam Houston Tollway According to Clear Creek participating students to The SBHLL All-Star to June 1. East opened, allowing South Independent School District graduate with a high school committee released guide- The South Belt area got Belt travelers to go from the offi cials, the incident oc- diploma, receive a profes- lines stating that the selec- two new stop lights as a South Belt area to the ship curred after lunch as the stu- sional certifi cate or license tion of all-stars would be result of a 1979 bond pro- channel. dents were passing between and earn college hours by based on votes cast by the gram. The lights were to The Pasadena School classes, and one student taking dual credit courses, players instead of managers. be erected at the intersec- District’s proposed $168.9 accused another of stealing advanced placement cours- 35 years ago (1981) tions of Beamer Road at million 1996-97 budget in- his cell phone. Several stu- es or by gaining articulated Emergency personnel Scarsdale Boulevard and cluded salary increases of dents reportedly gathered to credits. The campus is di- from the Sagemont station at Scarsdale Boulevard and approximately 3 percent. watch the brawl, and sever- vided into six separate acad- Sageglen Drive. 15 years ago (2001) al joined in it. The teachers emies: business and human 30 years ago (1986) The South Belt area re- and the deputy, who worked services; health services; Pasadena Independent ceived 7 inches of rainfall, as a liaison offi cer on the agriculture; transportation School District Superinten- with 90 percent of that fall- campus, were injured as and shipping; manufactur- GARNER VISION CENTER dent of Schools Lon Luty ing between 3 and 8 p.m. they attempted to break up ing and construction; and agreed to upgrade his con- Applicants for a Genoa the fi ght. Dismissals were technology and engineering. Family Owned & Operated tract from two remaining Red Bluff Road landfi ll staggered to prevent more years to a full three-year were using a new technique violence. “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” contract, following a 6-1 as they pursued a permit for 1 year ago (2015) board decision. a Class IV landfi ll through A burglary suspect was Two men were foiled in Texas Natural Resource fatally shot by police fol- • Treatment of what would have been the Conservation Commission. lowing a short chase June 3 fourth auto theft from the Applerock Group agreed to in the 12700 block of South Eye Diseases Beverly Hills Intermediate donate $35,000 to the Genoa Green near Fuqua after he Here comes parking lot. Elementary Parent Teacher allegedly pulled a large 25 years ago (1991) Organization if there were knife on a police dog and More than 60 percent of no contested hearings on the its handler. Edelmiro Her- the people responding to the fi nal phase of permitting for nandez, 33, was pronounced Clear Creek Independent the landfi ll. dead at the scene. the bride . . . Dr. B.J. Garner Therapeutic Optometrist School District survey con- 10 years ago (2006) On May 27, approxi- Optometric Glaucoma Specialist cerning Weber Elementary An arrest for assault with mately 400 guests attended School wanted the school a deadly weapon as well as the offi cial dedication and Let South Belt Graphics closed. family violence and crimi- open house of the new Dr. • Laser Surgery A Memorial Day week- nal mischief calls kept Pre- Kirk Lewis Career and Tech- end trip to an East Texas cinct 2 constable’s deputies nical High School, named in & Printing take care of all your Consultations Laura Garner, resort area put a South Belt busy during the Memorial honor of the Pasadena In- Registered Optician man’s lifesaving knowl- Day weekend. dependent School District printing needs for your special day. edge to the test and he The South Belt-Elling- superintendent. Located on passed. Beverly Hills res- ton Chamber of Commerce a 32-acre plot of land at the ident George Haines and planned to host a program corner of Beltway 8 and Ge- • Contact Lenses his family spent a week- on hurricane awareness. noa Red Bluff, the school is • Invitations • Envelopes • end at Cypress Lake Re- Third-grade Stuchbery designed to provide students sort near the Trinity River Elementary student Anna with the skills necessary to • Eyewear without incident until he Goodman transformed her enter the workforce imme- • Napkins • Matchbooks • went at one of end-of-the-year class re- diately following gradua- Melinda McClure, the resort pools and found search assignment on a non- tion. Funding for the new • Thank You Cards • Optometry Tech a group of people panick- profi t organization into a campus was approved by ing over a young girl who schoolwide fundraiser, rais- voters in November 2011 as – Serving the South Belt Area for 38 Years – had accidentally fallen into ing more than $1,100. part of a $270 million bond. the pool. George worked 5 years ago (2011) The school is approximate- 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 to keep 6-year-old Brittany Three teachers and one ly 246,000 square feet in 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Gonzalez alive. It took 10 Galveston County sheriff’s size and cost roughly $37 Thursday, June 2, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 PISD honors National Police Week, Officer of the Year In honor of National Po- fallen law enforcement offi - Kennedy designated May 15 The district annually takes were recognized for their self-confi dence, knowing lice Week, the Pasadena In- cers and honor the district’s as Police Offi cers Memorial this opportunity to refl ect on years of dedication to the that he could do more to Guevaras dependent School District 2016 Offi cer of the Year, Day and the week in which those who have paid the ul- district; and Offi cer Moses serve the community and Police Department held a Moses Rodriguez. it falls as National Police timate sacrifi ce in the line of Rodriguez was honored as work for a year unpaid,” Rus- ceremony to pay tribute to In 1962, President John F. Week. duty and honor offi cers who the Offi cer of the Year. sell said. “It was a gamble, continue to protect and serve Rodriguez joined the po- but he had support from his celebrate the Pasadena ISD communi- lice department in 2013 as family and he was dedicated ty. a patrol offi cer. After gradu- to his work.” “We appreciate all of ating from the University of Making this an even more 25 years you in uniform for choos- Houston-Downtown Police momentous occasion, two ing to work here and for all Academy in 2010, Moses of the offi cers – Barrera and you do to ensure the safety served the Harris County Murphy – are Pasadena ISD of residents in the Pasadena Sheriff’s Department for graduates. Gail and Joe Guevara community,” said Stewart eight years and later volun- Pasadena High graduate will celebrate their Russell, Pasadena ISD Chief teered for a year with the Barrera has about 15 years 25th wedding anniver- of Police. “I never realized Harris County Constable of experience in law en- sary on June 2, 2016. how rewarding it would be to Precinct 6 as a patrol offi cer. forcement, having previously The couple married work for the school district Rodriguez was selected served 11 years with Pasade- on June 2, 1991. Joe and I am sure that you all by his peers for the recogni- na ISD. He returned to the says, “Although we recognize those rewards too.” tion. department in 2012 as a pa- were kids, I knew she Members of the Pasadena “His peers said they se- trol offi cer. ISD Board of Trustees, dis- lected him because of his Mills has served the Pasa- was the one.” They live trict administrators and po- kindness and dedication to dena ISD Police Department in the Wood Meadow lice offi cers gathered at the the job, to the children of our for about 10 years. He was II Subdivision. Joe administration building for district and his family,” Rus- previously employed at the has been employed the celebration. sell said. South Houston Police De- with Baker Hughes John Gomez was sworn Russell recalled the time partment. for 22 years, and Gail in as a new police offi cer; Rodriguez interviewed for Murphy, a Rayburn High has been employed at Chief of Police Stewart Russell, right, congratulates Offi cer of the Year Moses offi cers Joe Barrera, Mark his current position. alum, has been a PISD police Kelsey-Seybold Clin- Rodriguez. Also shown, in the middle, is Amber Murphy. Mills, Amber Murphy, Jeff “What impressed me offi cer for about 15 years. ic for 14 years. They Sexton and Israel Torres about Moses was his Before joining the district, she was a police offi cer with have three daughters, Harris County Precinct 1. Lily, 17; Isabella, 9; Sexton joined the Pasa- and Arianna, 6. They dena ISD Police in 2014 and plan to celebrate with brings 11 years of experience a dinner and then a in law enforcement. He pre- week-long family trip viously served as a corporal to Destin, Fla. with the Jacinto City Police Department. Torres began serving the district in 1997 as a campus monitor at Pasadena High. He received his basic certi- fi cation from the Criminal Justice Center of the Univer- sity of Houston-Downtown in 2000, and was accepted John Gomez is sworn in as a police offi cer with the into the Police Department district police department. in 2001. During National Police Week, the Pasadena ISD Police Department honored fall- Hospital undergoes renovation en police offi cers, recognized seasoned offi cers and named the 2016 Offi cer of the Year, Moses Rodriguez. Pictured are, left to right, Offi cers Rodriguez, Israel Continued from Page 1A three more,” Ochoa said. Plans also call for open- Renovations include com- Most patients are unaware ing up the ER’s triage area, Torres, John Gomez, Jeff Sexton, Amber Murphy and Mike Mills. Not pictured pletely redesigning all patient the renovations are even making inside staff visible to is Joe Barrera. rooms, including all nursing being made, according to patients. care units and clinical deci- Ochoa. “That way, patients don’t sion units. In all, 237 rooms With an average of 190 feel forgotten,” Ochoa said. (293 total beds) are being emergency room visits per “They want to be seen and CCISD students win top awards renovated from top to bot- day, the Southeast branch is quickly evaluated. We realize tom. consistently one of the busi- they don’t want to be here.” The hospital lobby, est in the Memorial Hermann Renovations to both the at international science fair cafe, third-fl oor healing system, often topping even healing garden and coffee Two Clear Creek Inde- ry with $5,000 cash award, discovery in CCISD,” said garden and second-fl oor the Texas Medical Center lo- shop are being partially fund- pendent School District high a $3,000 cash award, and a Greg Smith, Superintendent Healing Brew coffee cation that houses the hospi- ed by MHSH staff. school students recently $1,000 grant to Clear Brook. of Schools. “I congratulate shop (featuring Starbucks) tal’s Life Flight program. “When our nurses are tak- presented science fair proj- He received an Honorable their hard work, and the are also all being renovated. The 23 recently renovated en care of, our patients are ects at the week-long Intel Mention certifi cate through hard work of all CCISD sci- The patient rooms are clinical decision units will better,” Ochoa said. “We take International Science and the International Council on ence fair entries at the Dis- renovated a few at a time to now allow new patients to care of our people so they Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Systems Engineering orga- trict, State and International allow for the majority to still wait for treatment in a bed- can take care of our patients.” Phoenix, Ariz., and came out nization. levels, and hope they will be used to treat patients. ded room, rather than the ER The renovations are ex- victorious. Kavita Selva of Clear continue to inspire others to Board member Jack Bailey congratulates Rodriguez on his achievement as “We’ll fast-track two or lobby.“That drives up anxi- pected to be completed by Syamantak Payra of Lake High School took pursue their passions in the John Gomez (center) looks on. three, then move on to two or ety,” Ochoa said. 2018. Clear Brook High School home third place and $1,000 area of STEM education.” received the Intel Founda- in the Physical Energy cate- ISEF is the world’s larg- tion Young Scientist Award gory for her project on high est international pre-college and a $50,000 scholarship power wind turbine genera- science competition for Stuchbery good citizens Aden crowned Baby Miss Texas for developing a low-cost tors. She also won a special grades 9-12. Approximately electronically-aided knee award of $500 from the Pat- 1,700 high school students Thirteen-month-old Oliv- grandparents are David and Texas Elite Pageants State brace that allows an individ- ent and Trademark Offi ce from more than 75 coun- ia Kaye Aden was crowned Kaye Bergeron of Kirk- Competition, Vaughn and ual with a weakened leg to Society. tries, regions and territories National Elite pageant’s wood South. Olivia has two Khaleeq, are South Belt res- walk more naturally. He also “Syamantak and Kavita come together to showcase Baby Miss Texas for 2016 big brothers, JJ and Dylan idents. won the Best of Category are two rock star students their independent research on Saturday, May 14, at the Robinson. Vaughn currently attends Award and First Place in the who refl ect the tremendous as they compete for approxi- NASA Hilton Clear Lake. Judges at the Texas Elite Lutheran South Academy Embedded Systems Catego- talent and the strong spirit of mately $4 million in prizes. National Elite Pageants Pageants State Competition and recently was named to is a natural pageant sys- included Mandy Hunter, the Houston Texans cheer- tem under the direction of Nancy Gonzalez, Madison leader squad. Crystal Seidler. Proud par- Minter, Amanda Vaughn, Khaleeq is a longtime ents are Brad and Amanda Stephanie Marie Ludwig, resident and a local young (Bergeron) Aden of League Sami Khaleeq and Greg professional. He has been a City. Amanda graduated Solomon. judge for the system at the from Dobie in 1999. Proud Two of the judges at the past few preliminaries.

The Pasadena Noon Optimist Club recently recognized good citizens from ele- mentary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District. Pictured are the honorees from Stuchbery Elementary School: third-grader Adriel Cruz (left) and Syamantak Payra Kavita Selva fourth-grader Jacqueline Oba (right). Also shown is counselor Tina Jo Flotten. CHURCH DIRECTORY

Olivia Kay Aden wins the Baby Miss Texas pageant. Pictured with Aden are AAttendttend thethe churchchurch ofof youryour choicechoice Texas Forever Queen Emily McNeal (left) and Aden’s mother, Amanda.

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Photos courtesy of Photo Xpressions in Deer Park, TX Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 2, 2016 AARP 199 meets June 17 Cornyn addresses need AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet at 10 a.m. Moore celebrates Friday, June 17, at Bay Area Community Center, 5002 for COAST legislation E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (the large building with a blue roof inside Clear Lake Park on the north side of As hurricane season ap- this process is just simply NASA Parkway). Everyone is invited to come to the proaches, U.S. Sen. John too slow. It's not as fast Cinco de Mayo meeting, and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellowship at Cornyn spoke on the Sen- as it needs to be, which is 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Each month, ate fl oor Thursday, May why I introduced some- the group has entertainment or a speaker on various topics 26, about The COAST Act, thing I call the COAST Moore Elementary School celebrated Cinco de Mayo 2016 with of interest to seniors. Every two months the group has a which aims to expedite the Act. students and staff dressing in authentic attire for the annual oc- potuck lunch. process of studying and “It is pretty straightfor- The speaker for Friday, June 17, will be Bonnie beginning construction on ward. It would require casion. Photos submitted Benkula, president of CareBuilders at Home. She has a a federally-funded coastal the Corps of Engineers Bachelor of Science degree in Long Term Care from the UTMB School of Health Professions and an MBA. She protection project along to use the data in other Left to right are (front row) students Melanie will help to differentiate between basic age-related mem- the Texas Gulf Coast. studies that are sound sci- Sanchez, Thalia Oddo, Marissa Lugo, (back ory issues and more serious Dementia and Alzheimer’s The following are ex- ence and already complet- row) Angela Pena, Sandra Garcia and Jevonne disease problems. cerpts of Cornyn’s re- ed for their planning at the Perez. For those who are interested in joining the group, annu- marks. state and local level. So in al dues are $6 per year/per person. However, one must be “The hundreds of miles that way, the Corps of En- a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. For of Texas coast and the gineers isn’t just duplicat- more information, contact Liz Shepperd at 281-486-7770 state’s location on the Gulf ing efforts and burning the or [email protected]. of Mexico make it partic- clock when we can’t afford ularly vulnerable to hurri- to do that. canes and storms. We need “It would also let the to make sure we're do- fi nal recommendations of MEDINA GRADUATES ing what we can to pro- the Corps proceed without tect those on the coast and going through numerous to protect our economy and unnecessary bureau- from the next Hurricane cratic hurdles. In other Amanda Ike. words, once the Corps de- “In Congress, I have termines the best course Elizabeth joined with other members of action to keep Texans on of the Texas delegation to the coast safe, they won’t Medina authorize the U.S. Army have to wait for another Pre-K students are, left to right, Valerie Sanchez, graduated from Corps of Engineers to as- congressional approval to Nevaeh Martinez and Valeria Tinajero. Sam Houston sess the vulnerabilities and authorize it. State University propose how we can “I hope as we prepare with her Master best mitigate future dam- for the upcoming hurri- South Belt Pictured are, left to right, (front row) Mela- Alonso, Lilah Aguayo, (third row) Abdiel of Science Degree ages. 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No problem Division I World Series in College (Texas), was set before slowly mounting a gomery stroked a two-run run in the top of the fifth er run in the sixth kept the 9-year-old age group all- June 14, for the San Jacinto Col- Grand Junction, Colo. to take on Iowa Western comeback. single and Caden Williams inning as Ryan January runs coming. stars will host four other The SBHLL all-star 9s lege baseball team, which San Jacinto, unbeaten (2-0) Wednesday, June 1, A four-run, third inning also delivered a run-scor- powered a home run the The game was tied at leagues at El Franco Lee team is made up of Adam is now in the quarterfinals at 2-0 in the tournament after press time. SJC, Iowa gave the Gators a brief 5-4 ing hit. opposite way, over the 7-7 in the top of the sev- Park as the Texas Dis- Aguila (Tigers), Aaron at the National Junior Col- after a 13-9 comeback Western, Yavapai, Cisco enth inning before San Jac trict 15 tournament opens Bennett (Tigers), Chase and Chattahoochee Valley catcher Baine Schoenvo- Thursday, June 9. Chambers (Cardinals), remain in the hunt for the gel drove a two-run home SBHLL will be in ac- Johan De La Paz (Rays), national championship. run deep over the left-field tion against Pearland East Raydin Garcia (Astros), DIXIE DELI Since the 2010 season, fence. in an 8 p.m. contest. Jayden Gomez (Astros), 364A FM 1959 All-star teams from Rockey Martinez (As- (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL Iowa Western has won January then keyed 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 three world series crowns a four-run ninth with a the Dixie, Friends- tros), Diego Rios (Rang- Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK (2010, 2012, 2014). 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Students entering kindergarten through the June 6-12 at El Franco Lee day 9 a.m. to noon $145 ninth grade as of the 2016-2017 school year are invited to attend. Cost is $60 cash Park. Teams are also wel- or money order. The camp will run come to attend and receive Participants should bring their own water, cleats or shoes, practice Lutheran South golfer Hawley to Trinity Monday through Friday, a week of focused in- clothes and sunscreen. The Clear Creek ISD does not provide insurance coverage and each child will be struction to prepare them for these types of camps, so parents are required to provide their own medical coached by a member of for the fall season – team coverage. Challenger’s elite team camp rates are available. For more information, direct email to Stromeyer at [email protected] or to of 1,200 British soccer Each participant will Scott at [email protected]. coaches – hand select- receive instruction plus a ed, trained and flown to complimentary ball, camp San Jac men’s hoops tryouts the USA – exclusively to T-shirt, camp poster and a The San Jacinto College men’s basketball team will hold tryouts for the 2016- work on these programs. personalized skills evalua- 2017 season on Saturday, June 11. The South Belt Youth tion. Tryouts will take place at Anders Gymnasium on the San Jacinto College Cen- Soccer Club is offering For more information, tral campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a $25 processing fee for the tryouts, “British Soccer Camp” call Mike Rees at 512-416- and participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability. sessions for the following 7706 or direct email to Participants should plan to arrive no later than 10 a.m. Questions about the ages: mrees@challengersports. tryouts should be directed to Ravens’ head coach Scott R. Gernander at 281-476- *Ages 3 to 4 – First com. 1849 in the men’s basketball office. The San Jacinto College Central campus is located at 8060 Spencer Highway in Pasadena. For more information about San Jacinto College men’s basketball or any of the Open tryout upcoming other athletic programs, visit sanjacsports.com. at San Jacinto softball Beverly Hills Intermediate Speed Camp South Belt area youths age 8 to 15 are invited to take part in the four-week Continued from Page 1B infielder Dani Damian Beverly Hills Intermediate Bears’ Speed Camp on campus. ment. earned a spot on the Re- The dates include June 6-9, June 13-16, June 20-23 and June 27-30, all days Along with the team’s gion XIV all-Tournament from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will receive instruction and training in agility, Region XIV champion- team. directionality, differentially, muscle strength, muscle endurance and more. ship title, several play- Kerl won the Most Cost of the camp is $70 cash only. The Pasadena Independent School District ers received all-Region, Valuable Player Award does not provide medical insurance coverage for these types of summer or extra- all-Conference and Re- and Niki Gonzalez re- curricular activities, so parents are responsible for such coverage. gion XIV all-Tournament ceived the Most Valuable Participants should wear proper athletic attire, including shorts and tennis honors. Pitcher Award, and both shoes and T-shirt, to the sessions. Payment should be made at the front office at Sophomore catcher will return to lead the Beverly Hills Intermediate. For more information, call Ben Portis at 713-299- Gabby Gonzalez earned 2017 squad along with Of- 0251. first team all-Region fice, Doherty and DeLeon. honors; Second team For more information Beverly Hills Intermediate Hoops Camp all-Region honors went on San Jacinto College Local youths are invited to take part in the Beverly Hills Intermediate bas- to freshman pitcher Niki softball, visit sanjacsports. ketball camp, to be held June 6-9 in the school’s gymnasiums. Participants will Gonzalez and freshman com. receive instruction in all phases of the game, including shooting, passing, re- infielders Katlin Kerl and Heading into this fall, bounding, team offense and defense, dribbling and more. Taylor Office. the San Jacinto College Cost of the camp, which includes a T-shirt, is $30 cash only. The Pasadena In- First team all-Confer- softball program is look- dependent School District does not provide medical insurance coverage for these ence honors went to the ing to build on the mo- types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are responsible for such Lutheran South Academy senior golfer Gigi Haw- trict and all-region status. Those with her at the Gonzalez sisters, Kerl mentum had when the coverage. ley (seated center) will continue her education and signing included, left to right, (seated) Louise Sin- and Office. Second team team won the Region XIV Participants should wear proper athletic attire, including shorts and tennis links career at Trinity University in San Antonio niger (grandmother), Theresa Hawley (mother), all-Conference honors championship with a per- shoes and T-shirt, to the camp. Payment should be made at the front office at after signing a letter of intent with the Tigers. (standing) Neil Wilkins (Hawley’s golf instructor) went to freshmen outfield- fect 4-0 record. Beverly Hills Intermediate. For more information, call Ben Portis at 713-299- Hawley was a Texas Association of Private and Pa- and Bruce Baacke (LSA golf coach). Gigi Hawley, er Shelbi Doherty and util- Head coach Kelly 0251. rochial Schools 4A all-state golf honoree twice as a plans to study engineering at Trinity University. ity player Alexis DeLeon. Saenz guided her team to Dobie voluntary strength/conditioning Pioneer at LSA, and three times garnered all-dis- Not shown is her father, Kevin Hawley. Doherty, Kerl, Niki a 2-2 record at the national Gonzalez and freshman tournament. The Summer Conditioning Camp will be held June 13 through July 14, each Monday through Thursday, at the school. All incoming ninth-grade through 12th-grade student-athletes are invited to attend. JFD football’s Dre Childs headed to Graceland University The first session will run from 7 to 9 a.m., and the second will run from 9 to 11 a.m. A typical day will include weight work followed by a conditioning session. Cost of the camp, which includes a T-shirt, is $40 cash, money order or credit card only, if paid by June 10. A $10 late fee will apply for walk-ups. The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insurance coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are responsible for such coverage. Participants should wear proper athletic attire, in- cluding shorts, tennis shoes and T-shirt, to the camp. Members of the Dobie High School coaching staff will oversee the camp. For more information about the camp, direct email to Dobie varsity football head coach and summer conditioning camp director Mike Norman at [email protected]. JFD youth basketball camp June 13-16 The Dobie High School boys’ basketball coaching staff is set to host the 2016 Longhorns’ youth camp June 13-16, at the school. The camp, which will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., is $50 per student. Participants will receive instruction in all phases of the game, and take part in various basketball competitions and games. The camp is open to those students who will enter the sixth through ninth grades as of the 2016-2017 school year. The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insurance coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are responsible for such coverage. The preferred payment method is http://pasadenaisd.revtrak.net. Parents may also register their children by money order. Send entry form and payment to Attn: J. Frank Dobie High School, Leslie Rustin – basketball camp, 10220 Blackhawk, Houston, Texas, 77089. Thompson Intermediate boot camp The coaching staff at Thompson Intermediate will host the 2016 Lions’ Boot Camp for three weeks, including June 13-16, June 20-23 and June 27-30, at the school. Participants will be working on various phases of fitness, including strength training, agility tires, ladders, weights and conditioning. The camp will run from 9 to 11 a.m. each day. The boot camp fee is $25 cash only per week, or $75 for all three sessions. In particular, students entering the seventh- and eighth-grades as of the 2016-2017 school year are invited to attend. Dobie High School varsity football player Dre Childs (seated center) will continue (standing) Cary Sink (Dobie assistant principal), Bernadette Marsh (counselor), The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insur- his education and playing career at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, after Anthony Evans (Dobie offensive coordinator), Darien Childs (brother), Mike Nor- ance coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents signing a letter of intent with the Yellowjackets. Those with Childs at the signing man (Dobie varsity football head coach), Donald Randle (Dobie defensive coordi- are responsible for such coverage. To register, visit the front office at Thompson included, left to right, (seated) Devin Childs (brother), Wendy Childs (mother), nator) and Mike Van Essen (Dobie assistant principal). Intermediate prior to the end of classes June 2. Thompson Intermediate basketball camp It’s McPherson College football, hoops for Longhorns’ Giron The Thompson Intermediate basketball coaching staff will host the 2016 youth hoops camp July 5-8, from 9 to 11 a.m., each day, at the school. Participants will receive instruction in all phases of the game, including shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive sets and more. The cost of the camp is $25 cash only. Students entering the seventh- and eighth-grades as of the 2016-2017 school year are invited to attend. Other young- er age group children are also invited to participate. The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insur- ance coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are responsible for such coverage. To register for any of the sports-related summer activities at Thompson Inter- mediate, direct email to Doug Sawyer, the school’s athletic coordinator, at DSaw- [email protected]. Lutheran South Academy summer camps Registration is now open for summer camps at Lutheran South Academy. Camps are available for art, baseball, basketball, cheer, football, camp invention, martial arts, sewing, shooting, soccer, softball and . For students interested in weights, strength and agility, Pride camps are avail- able for students entering the sixth through 12th grades as of the 2016-2017 school year. The Pioneer Power Camp is for students entering grades nine through 12 be- ginning with the 2016-2017 school year and is great for students taking part in football, boys’ soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. Camp lengths vary depending on the camp. Go to www.lutheransouth.org for more details and camp registration. Dobie High School youth volleyball camp Dobie High School varsity volleyball head coach Dawn Gutierrez Sexton and her staff will host the first of several age group-aimed youth camps July 12-14, at Donna Branch Court at the school. Students entering the third through the sixth grades as of the 2016-2017 school year are eligible to take part in the camp. Each daily session runs from 9 a.m. to noon., and the cost is $50 per participant. Instruction in all phases of the game, Dobie High School multi-sport standout Tyler Giron (seated center) will continue and Dobie basketball teammate), Dianne Berreth (Dobie instructor), Bernadette and game action will all be included. his education and athletics career at McPherson College in McPherson, Kan., af- Marsh (Dobie counselor), Stephen Sutton (Dobie assistant football and baseball The Pasadena Independent School District does not provide medical insurance ter signing a letter of intent with the Bulldogs. Giron, an all-district performer in coach), Charles Washington (Dobie quarterbacks’ coach), Dana Stockton (Dobie coverage for these types of summer or extracurricular activities, so parents are both football and basketball at Dobie, will play both sports at McPherson. Those instructor), Maureen Nweke (Dobie instructor), Mike Norman (Dobie varsity with him at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Yvette Giron (mother), Jade football head coach) and Mike Van Essen (Dobie assistant principal). Not pictured responsible for such coverage. For more information, direct email to Gutierrez Giron (sister), (standing) Cindy Mutz (Dobie instructor), Treveon Kelly (friend is Elbert Giron, Tyler’s father. Sexton at [email protected]. Thursday, June 2, 2016, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 22-6A Varsity Softball Dobie softball players honored among elite All-District Selections At left, Dobie sopho- more center fi elder Yvonne Whaley has Co-Most Valuable Player been outstanding in her role as the Lady Rylee Rodriguez, Dawson, Sr. Longhorns’ lead-off hitter and starting center fi elder. Follow- Alyssa Denham, Pearland, Sr. ing the 2016 season, Whaley was named a fi rst-team, all-district Newcomer of the Year 22-6A pick. At right, Michelle Courtney Day, Dawson, Fr. Kristoff has been Do- bie’s primary starting pitcher for the past two seasons, and she was great for the locals Coach of the Year again in 2016. Lead- ing Dobie to a second Laneigh Clark, Pearland straight playoff berth, Kristoff performed well enough to earn First Team Selections fi rst team, all-district accolades in a pitching- rich league. Kristoff P – Michelle Kristoff, Dobie, Jr. also had a solid season at the plate, providing P – Rachel Hertenburger, Alvin, Soph. the Lady Longhorns with extra-base pop. C – Amy Alexander, Alvin, Sr. At left, the Lady Long- C – Cayei Allen, Manvel, Sr. horns’ Deja Mason- Gaines broke out the 1B – Sydney Gutierrez, Pearland, Sr. power bat in a big way this season, slugging several big home runs 2B – Cecily Macias, Manvel, Jr. during the season. Her two-run blast against 3B – Bailey Thomas, Alvin, Sr. Deer Park in the bidis- trict playoffs caused a stir before the Deer SS – Ashlynn Walls, Pearland, Jr. rallied late for a win. Gaines, a junior who Inf.-at large – Vanessa Childress, Rayburn, Sr. operated as the team’s designated player for much of the season, OF – Yvonne Whaley, Dobie, Soph. was a District 22-6A OF – Lindsey Stewart, Pearland, Sr. fi rst-team selection. At right, freshman OF – Kaylee Buck, Pearland, Soph. shortstop Taylor Pleas- ants, a fi rst-team, All- District 22-6A selec- OF – Payton Norwood, Alvin, Sr. tion, appears to be well on her way to becom- At-large – Amber Langston, Dawson, Jr. ing one of the Houston area’s top players as a strong-armed short- At-large – Taylor Pleasants, Dobie, Fr. stop with a powerful left-handed bat. At-large – Julian Thomas, Manvel, Sr. At-large – Clarissa Barron, Alvin, Fr. Des. Player – Deja Mason-Gaines, Dobie, Jr. Utility – Savana Mata, Memorial, Soph. Utility – Alexis Ureti, Manvel, Soph. Second Team Selections – Dobie Marissa Longoria, catcher, Sr. Allison Bravo, outfi elder, Jr. Alexa Munoz, outfi elder, Sr.

Honorable Mention, Dobie Jacqueline Garcia, infi elder, Soph. Yasmine Saenz-Myers, infi elder, Jr. Alyssa Corpus, infi elder, Jr. A three-year starter behind the plate for the Lady Second-team, 22-6A pick Allison Bravo has started Dobie senior outfielder Alexa Munoz ended a solid Longhorns, Marissa Longoria landed 22-6A second- in the outfield for the Lady Longhorns the past two career as a Lady Longhorn by being selected to the team status and is now off to the UH-Victoria. seasons but could also catch heading into 2017. District 22-6A second team. CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 2 FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Alcoholics Anonymous – “Breakfast with Bill”, Saturdays, Almeda Genoa. Call 713-419-2635 for details or to RSVP 7 a.m. 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 for child care. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” Tuesday through Friday, Fairmont Parkway, Cornell Conference room. Call 281-487- 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 7 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 8787, or just drop in. Alcoholics Anonymous – Candlelight Meeting, Sunday, Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- Pkwy., Pasadena, in Cornell Conference room. Call 281- 10 a.m. 6:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. 487-8787 for information, or just drop in. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, Parkway, Pasadena, Cornell Conference room. Call 281- 10 a.m. 10 a.m. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 487-8787, or just drop in. Clear Lake Bridge Club – 299’er games Tuesday and Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, call 713-856-1611. 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. 11 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA 281-480-1911 for details. Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. Al-Anon Meeting (Women Only, English) – For women meets Sundays, 7 p.m., 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For Noon Noon whose lives are affected by an addict. Saturdays, 11 a.m., information, call 713-856-1611. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – West End Group of AA, First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont 8 p.m. of AA, noon, 2245 N. Main, Pearland. For information, call noon, Shepherd of the Heart United Methodist Church, Pkwy., Cornell Conference room #111. Call 281-487-8787, Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 713-856-1611. 12005 County Road 39, Pearland. For information, call or just drop in. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 6:30 p.m. 713-856-1611. 1 p.m. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484- AT YOUR CrossRoads UMC – ESL classes Tuesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and 9243. 6:30 p.m. at the church, 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Course, Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Provides sup- Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? Meetings FINGERTIPS books and child care are free. For information, call 281- port for family and friends of alcoholics or addicts. Tuesday, 281-480-1911 for details. are Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and 484-9243 or visit www.crossroads-umc.org. Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., room 215, First United 8 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. Call Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 2217 Theta St. For details, call 713-204-2481. READ Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group of NA, 281-487-8787, or just drop in. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., MONDAY, JUNE 6 open meeting, 7 p.m., 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), 7 p.m. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. 10 a.m. THE Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth building). For Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Vigilance Group of NA, SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. Literature information, call 713-856-1611. open meeting, 2245 N. Main St., Pearland. For information, 1 p.m. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P CLASSIFIEDS Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of call 713-856-1611. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Saturday and Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of and you’re guaranteed alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 8 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. Call the club at church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, or just drop in. a spin around the world 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 215. Call 281-487- Alcoholics Anonymous – meeting at CrossRoads UMC 281-480-1911 for details. Clear Lake Bridge Club – Open games Monday, 8787, or just drop in. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. of buying and selling... Alateen – Support for teenagers, friends and family mem- 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484- Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and Call the club at 281-480-1911 for details. jobs and homes, bers of alcoholics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist 9243. Tuesday, 2 p.m., 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or 11:30 a.m. choice business Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, room 208. Call Al-Anon – meeting at CrossRoads UMC on Friday, 8 p.m., classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at [email protected] Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 opportunities and 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For information, call 281-484-9243. or call 281-488-6318. p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, The Bay Area Writers League – Meets the first Thursday Serenity Now Al-Anon Group – meeting at CrossRoads Grief Support Group – For adults who have lost a loved 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship sometimes just a friend... monthly, Barnes and Noble, Bay Area Blvd. and Gulf Fwy., UMC on Friday, 8 to 9 p.m. Family members and friends of one. Meets Sundays, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Hall in back of church. Call 409-454-5720 for information, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. problem drinkers or addicts learn they are not alone, share, Christmas, 2 to 3:15 p.m., First United Methodist Church or just drop in. 281-481-5656 8:30 p.m. learn principles of Al-Anon and learn about choices avail- Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy. For details, call 281-487- Noon Alcoholics Anonymous – AA meetings are Thursdays, able to them. 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. For details, call 281- 8787. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Imperfect Nooners Group South Belt-Ellington 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., 484-9243. 5:30 p.m. of AA meets at noon at 2245 N. Main, Pearland. 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Community Center, 11507 Hughes Rd., 1:30 p.m. For information, call Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Women’s Group, open meeting, 7 p.m., Jeanette Sumrall at 713-946-3713. 2930 E. Broadway (FM 518), Pearland, First Presbyterian Church (youth 2 p.m. building). For information, call 713-856-1611. Support Leader advertisers! Clear Lake Bridge Club Lab Class – Sunday and Tuesday, 2 p.m., Al-Anon (English) – Support for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts, 16614 Sea Lark, 77062. For details or classes, contact Dr. Glandorf at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, [email protected] or call 281-488-6318. room 215. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. 6 p.m. Alateen – Support for teenagers, friends and family members of alcohol- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish) – Support for family/friends of ics/addicts, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1062 Fairmont Pkwy., alcoholics/addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 6 p.m., First United Pasadena, room 208. 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Junior College Athletic three-year starter at Clear gram that went 11-3 dur- Clear Brook High School certainly built quite a track en’s volleyball – A two- tion, went 11-24 last fall. tinue their education and Kalia Hendrix, Uni- Association Region XIV playing careers at the col- versity of the Incarnate play. legiate level beginning this Word women’s track Mackenzie Karnilaw, fall. and field – A standout Worchester Polytechnic Andy Cassity, Mill- with the Lady Wolverines’ Institute women’s swim- saps College football – program seemingly since ming – An all-region per- Cassity, a 24-6A second- her arrival in 2013, Hen- former at Clear Brook, team, all-district offensive drix is off to San Antonio, Karnilaw is headed to WPI lineman as a senior last where she will join the in Worchester, Ma., where fall, is headed to Millsaps University of the Incarnate the program competes in College in Jackson, Miss. Word Cardinals’ track and NCAA Division III athlet- Cassity will join a Ma- field program. ics. jors’ football program that Hendrix qualified for WPI competes in the competes in the NCAA the 21/22-6A Area Cham- New England Women’s Division III ranks, as part pionships in the 100-, 200- and Men’s Athletic Con- of the Southern Athletic and 400-meter dashes, and ference. Association. should fit right in at UIW Emily Mena, Concor- The Majors went 3-7 in as a member of the sprint dia University women’s 2015, winning their first relays as well. soccer – Mena, a three- game of the season as well UIW competes in the year varsity performer at as their final two. They Southland Conference Clear Brook, will continue were 2-6 in league play. within the NCAA Divi- her playing career at Con- Gabriela Flores, Tex- sion III ranks. cordia University in San as Lutheran University Bryce Hill, Abilene Antonio. women’s soccer – One Christian University Concordia, part of the of two Lady Wolverines baseball – Hill, a two- American Southwest Con- to sign collegiate soccer year standout on the pitch- ference, went 4-11-1 a scholarships this school ing mound for the Wolver- season ago. year, the academic-mind- ines, is headed to Abilene Unica Quezada, Lee ed Flores will continue Christian University. College women’s vol- her playing career with the A 24-6A first-team, all- leyball – Quezada, a two- Bulldogs in Seguin, Texas. district pick, Hill should year member of the var- Under the guidance help a Wildcats’ team sity volleyball program at of third-year head coach that struggled last season. Clear Brook, is headed to Larry Schaffer, TLU fin- The program competes in Lee College in Baytown, ished last season at 13-5-2 NCAA Division I action where she will play for Eleven class of 2016 seniors from Clear Brook High School will be continuing Guerra (Lee College women’s volleyball) Andy Cassity (Millsaps College foot- overall, winning a pair of as part of the Southland longtime head coach Tra- their education and athletic careers via athletic scholarships beginning this fall. ball), Gabriela Flores (Texas Lutheran University women’s soccer), Stephen games in NCAA Division Conference. cie Johnson. Those student-athletes include, left to right, Destiny Vazquez (Grace University Rowe (Mary Hardin-Baylor University football); Kalia Hendrix (University of III Southern Collegiate Madison Guerra, Lee Quezada, a first-team, women’s volleyball) MacKenzie Karnilaw (WPI swimming) Brandon Taylor the Incarnate Word women’s track and fi eld) and Emily Mena (Concordia Uni- Athletic Conference play College women’s volley- all-district player at defen- (University of Miami men’s track and fi eld), Unica Quezada (Lee College wom- versity women’s soccer). before losing, 4-0, to Trin- ball – Guerra, an outside sive specialist a season ago en’s volleyball), Bryce Hill (Abilene Christian University baseball), Madison San Jacinto College baseball winning at DI world series Continued from Page 1B By Rob Vanya NJCAA Div. I World Series San Jacinto College San Jacinto College San Jacinto vs. TBA advanced in the winner’s bracket at the world se- Thursday, June 2, ries after an amazing 8-7 comeback win over Cow- Fourth-round action ley College May 29 in Day 2 action. See details at www.njcaa.org Things looked bleak for San Jac (49-10) after a nightmarish first inning 7-4. San Jac head coach when Cowley scored sev- The score stayed at 7-4 Tom Arrington called the en unearned runs, primar- until the fifth inning when dramatic comeback vic- ily due to three costly er- January crushed another tory a masterpiece. rors and uncharacteristic round-tripper with a man “I’ve coached hundreds poor defensive play by on base, cutting Cowley’s of games and this win over San Jac. lead to 7-6 and shifting the a very talented Cowley But the locals quickly momentum to San Jac. team has to rank among made adjustments. Start- The score remained at the top five,” he comment- ing pitcher Devin Smelt- 7-6 until the ninth inning. ed. zer settled down and With one out and the “I cannot be more ex- began to retire Cowley hit- bases empty, catcher Ba- cited and proud for the ters, and the offense came ine Schoenvogel and players for coming back alive in the third inning pinch-hitter Liam Scafari- the way they did. when shortstop Brandon ello hit back-to-back home “It’s extremely difficult Montgomery smashed an runs to put San Jac ahead to fall behind 7-0 and win RBI double to the left field 8-7. a game. The guys did not fence. San Jacinto’s rock-solid get down or discouraged. Designated hitter Ryan reliever Cody Nesbit then They did a great job of ad- January then launched a kept Cowley off the board justing and just showed a towering 3-run home run in the bottom of the ninth lot of heart and persever- to cut Cowley’s lead to to qualify for the save. ance.” JFD’s Perez headed to St. Mary’s VB

Dobie High School class of 2016 volleyball star Ashley Perez will continue her education and playing career at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio after signing a letter of intent with the Rattlers. A four-year letterwinner for the Lady Longhorns, Perez capped her outstanding prep career by being named the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2015. The Dobie team captain was also named to the Academic All-State team as a senior. St. Mary’s went just 7-21 a season ago but is reloading the program with talent under the direction of incoming head coach Callaway Mefford. 2016 Graduation Issue featuring J. Frank Dobie, Clear Brook and South Houston high schools, Lutheran South Academy graduating classes and Thursday, June 2, 2016 Clear Horizons Early College High School at San Jacinto College

Clear Brook commencement set Dobie commencement June 1 SoHo sets commencement Clear Brook High School’s commence- J. Frank Dobie High School’s commencement South Houston High School’s commencement exer- ment exercises will be held Friday, June 3, exercises were held Wednesday, June 1, at cises were held Wednesday, June 1, at 4:30 p.m. at at 7:30 p.m. at CCISD Challenger Columbia 7:30 p.m. at NRG Stadium. Myles Avery NRG Stadium. The commencement speaker was Stadium in League City. This event will be Harris gave the address. The invocation was Jazmin M. Gonzalez, and the invocation was given by streaming LIVE on www.ccisd.net on the given by Iyesogie Stephanie Ogbonmwan, Cynthia P. Cruz. The benediction was given by Zayda day of graduation. Valedictorian is Matthew and the benediction was given by Brady Corral. The valedictorian is Jazmin M. Gonzalez. Walton, and salutatorian is Ashley Alvarez. Houston Jacobs. The valedictorian is Tin Salutatorian is Joseph T. Ly. Class officers are Nathan Nhan Nguyen. Salutatorian is Albert Luu. SanMiguel, president; Christian Villarreal, vice presi- Class president is Josue Jeremis Villalta and dent; Crystal Garcia, secretary; Zayda Corral, treasur- vice president is Alaina Nicole Sitka. er; Samantha Hernandez, parliamentarian; and Jesus Herrera, historian. Clear Brook Wolverines Dobie Longhorns South Houston Trojans Clear Brook graduation Dobie 2016 graduation SoHo 2016 graduate 2016 candidates named candidates released candidates announced Christian Henry Abbott Gabriela Isabel Flores Robert Joseph Longpre Eman M.H. Abed Rabbo Griselda Marisol Campos Jennifer Flores Roxana Suzette Acosta Megan Georgina Diaz Jesus Alberto Herrera Claudio Faizan Jahangir Abdullah Jennifer Zarahid Flores Karla Deyanira Lopez Ahmad Hussein Abusaif Kara Ashley Campos Joshua Flores Andres A. Aguilar III Alfred Dimas Jr. Kendle Hicks Shotaro Abe Jonis Omar Flores Kathy Surely Lopez TyJanae Roshel Adams Williams Melissa Yamileth Campos Karina Maribel Flores Yesenia Jamilet Aguilera Koko Elizabeth Dimas Mario Huerta Andrew Michael Abernathy Rebecca Marie Flores Priscilla Lopez Anahi Aguilar David Bedartes Canales Jr. Marissa Nicole Flores Jonathan Aguirre Gustavo Uri Dorantes Alesse Lyn Humphrey Dylan Jithendra Abeysekera Vanessa Yasmin Flores Natalie Grace Loupe Jazlyn Marie Aguilar Priscilla Canales Robert Eusebio Flores Antonio Alanis Kenya Lakiesha Nicole Dunbar Jose Guadalupe Ibarra Jared Alan Ackerman Valeria Fraire Sarah Catherine Loupe Mirta Lizbeth Aguilar Yanelie Lisette Cantu Cristobal Flores Ariana Alanis Diana Maricela Echeverria Michael Jamal Malik Irby Victoria Adame Lesley Rochelle Franco Kevin Ignatius Lucardi Rey Jonathan Aguilar Mandy Thuy Cao Juan Jose Flores Alfaro Brandon Mathew Ryan Alaniz Mattie Elizabeth Eckart Cyir Elizabethjanay Jackson Jacob Anthony Adams Ian Trevon Franklin Jasmine Jennifer Luna Rene Max Aguirre Katie Ann Carnish Diana Gabriela Flores-Quezada Marco Antonio Alaniz Lizette Elizondo Devante Darnell Jackson Kevin Morgan Adams Marcus LaMont Freeman Josephine Gia-Han Luu Joseph Matthew Alanis Javier Carranza Rosman Josue Flores-Valdez Mary Eleanor Aldana Mitchell Trevathan Erwin Richard Oren Jackson Jr. Michael Babatunde Adeyemi Nolan Angel Fuentes Bao Thai Ly Jasmine Marie Alaniz Kristen Celeste Carranza Marques Tyrek Kwabena Xavier Aldana Horacio Jesus Escamilla Jose Dejesus Jasso Ali Ahsan Ahmad Jada Angelique Gallien Emma Kathleen Lynch John Claudio Alban Leslie Anai Carranza Forde-Richins Eduardo Alejandro Juan Daniel Escamilla Richard Brian Jaynes Ian Adam Alanis Moore Jacob Dalton Lynn Maite Albarran Aislinn Ninette Carrera Marquise Juane Francis Norma Alicia Alejandro Garrett Jose Manuel Escatel- Melanie Jasmin Jimenez Jacob Ross Alfano Cheron Charnai Galloway Juwan De'Leon Lyons Eliazar Alejandro Albiter Gabriela Marie Cartagena Merced Cameron Deanthony Francois Clara Karina Aleman Chamberlain Stephanie Jimenez Janaia Alese Allen Jasmine Garay Kaylee Lynn MacDonald Aliana Cristina Aleman Devin Devonte Carter Claude Anthony Franklin Jr. Ja'wuan Alexander Paul Anthony Escobar Mariana Soledad Jofre Ashley Lauryn Allender Adrian Garcia Tywon Vonta Mackey, Jr Alexis Alicia Alfaro Lothar Rene Castellon Aguilar Jeremiah Rayshun Franklin Amparito Alfaro Miracle Fredreona Felton Amber Nicole Johnson Jacob Randall Almendarez Briana Ofelia Garcia Alan Joseph Maguire Estefany Alfaro Jonathan Vidal Castellon Daisy Guadalupe Fuentes Reynaldo Alfaro Derrick Joyner Fields Daniel LaVan Johnson Ashley Elizabeth Alvarez Christian Marcelo Garcia Roshaan Mahmood Ivan Daniel Alfaro Ashley Marie Castillo Olivia Fuentes Bishop Samuel Almanza- Salma Fierro Jose A. Juarez Brynnah Anderson John Matthew Garcia Lisa Marie Maldonado Marina Rosalyn Allen Diana Elizabeth Castillo Rigoberto Fuentes Villagran Adrian Carlo Flores Pablo Francisco Julian Craig Robert Anderson Sara Mari Garcia Jordan Kyle Mann Ryan Matthew Allen Emily Kayla Marisela Castillo Sara Carolina Funez Maria Celeste Alonso Carlos Flores Daniel Allen Kirk Mia Nikelle Anderson Andrea Lizeth Garcia Isaiah Ronnie Martin Tristin Taylor Allen Mariah Yasmine Castillo Carolina Gallegos Kassandra Denise Alonzo Daniel Flores Leroy James Kirk Leonardo Alberto Archuleta Gonzalez Aaron Eleazar Martinez Javier Ivan Almaguer Leslie Ann Castro Joslyn Denae Gallien Alaina Ann Renee Alvarado Desmond Jamar Flores Kyra Jade Kyle Ruben James Arevalo, Jr. Jesus Emmanuel Garza Josue Nery Martinez Cera Elizabeth Alvarado Yareli Lizbeth Castro Adrian Galvan Jr. Hugo Alejandro Alvarez Eliel Flores Horacio Landa Kaitlin Blair Armstrong Diana Lizbeth Gaspar Christopher Carl Andrew Mariana Michelle Alvarado Macalyn Marie Castro-Cardenas Gina Marie Galvan Eric Amaya Jazmin Flores Gabriel Ledesma Luis Angel Arredondo Chyna Sheyan Gerard Massie Adriana Alvarez Anthony Noah Caughlin Yohana Galvan Areli Andaya Randy Edward Flores Alyssa Crystal Lemus Fraz Asif Stephen Austin Ginn Hunter Michael Mata Alexis Fabian Alvarez Gabriela Cavazos Alexis Gamez Roberto Carlos Arana Ramirez Xochitl Itzayana Flores Robert Osvaldo Lemus Jacob Peter Austgen Parker Michael Glenn Jasmine Nicole Mata Daniel Alvarez Gabrielle Alexandra Centeno Christian Alexander Gandara Elizabeth Areche Anthony Flores Chong Alejandro Lerma Ruby Marie Avila Sebastian Gomez Jared Gibson Matranga Maria Ignacia Alvarez Emerson Yovany Cerrato Elizabeth Denise Gaona Ezequiel Aureoles Demontre Jamal Franklin Dominique Treyon Lewis Andrew Marquez Ayala Ariadna Gonzalez Jordan Sheri Matranga Nicholas Omar Alvarez Angelica Cervantes Cazares Adrian Isael Garcia Iris Maria Avalos Diana Frias Jocelyn Leyva Helen Bahena Brianna Aylin 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Salazar Sophia Elizabeth Silva Sarai Raquel Torres Tyler Matthew Walker Lorena Vanesa Osteguin John Ramirez Emaris Nicole Rodriguez Joshua Edward Saldana Victoria Rena Smith Jesus Francisco Torres Ramos Kenneth Wayne Walton Carla Alejandra Padilla Jordan David Ramirez Jaime Rodriguez Elizabeth Saldivar Chantay Solano Cristian Torres-Armendariz Tarin Darice Walton Gallegos Kendy Priscilla Ramirez Jesse Jonathan Rodriguez Raquiesha Jasmine Saleem Suleima Soledad Rivera Cesar Antonio Trevino Christopher William Ward Mirella Lisette Paez Lilliana Rose Ramirez Jesus Rodriguez Maureen Emilse Bonibelle Cesar Marcial Sosa Irasema Gissel Trevino Rodriguez James Ray Washington Jr. Simon Palacios Paola Guadalupe Ramirez Melanie Ann Rodriguez Salgado Dalia Sosa Orlis Avimael Turcios Terrell Washington Justin Anthony Payne Sara Rae Ramirez Orlando Omar Rodriguez Alfredo Salinas Denilson David Elias Sosa Elijah Antonio Turner Charles Lyndon White Brigitte Eugenia Paz Rodriguez Yatziri Jacqueline Ramirez Sayde Rose Rodriguez Yalonda Yvette Sam Martinez Jazmin Renee Valdez Aaron Matthew Whitted Kylie Rai Pecher Abraham Guadalupe Ramos Jr. Yajaira Rodriguez Ester Noemi Samayoa Marc Anthony Soto Tony L. 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Rodriguez Nathan Alexander San Miguel Elijah Jacob Suarez Diana Vargas Alma Patricia Wood-De Los Walter Nathaniel Pena-Bonilla Michelle Denisse Rangel Ana Kristell Rodriguez Dalia Jacqueline Sanchez Yamisaday Suarez Christopher Ivan Vasquez Reyes Damian Anthony Penaflor Brianna Janelle Requejo Danny Josue Rodriguez Edgar Eulalio Sanchez Jr. Breida Jadira Tamez Montoya Madelyn Taylor Vasquez Imelda Yebra Jennifer Peralesmaltos Ingrid Aidee Resendez Zelaya Eliel Sanchez Giselle Evangelina Tarango Alejandro Vega Javier Alejandro Zambrano Amy Esmeralda Perez Guadalupe Reyes Ivory DeQuian Lee Rogers Julian David Sanchez Kristina Madelyn Tarango Angel Durango Vega Alizee Crystal Zamora Angelina Perez Jason Carlos Reyes Estefany Rojas Mark Andrew Sanchez Jason Ryan Taylor Jacquelline Ruby Vega Francisco Zavala Jose Angel Perez Jr. Marlon Reyes Vanessa Rojas Ruby Sanchez Layla Monique Tedder Mariel Vega Jonathan Zavala Bernabe Valedictorian Salutatorian Jose Luis Perez Hector Javier Rivas Diana Lizeth Romero Vannesa Sanchez Richarra D'Nea Thomas Veronica Vega Efrain Zepahua Robert Lee Perez Melissa Rivas Jason Michael Rosilez Nataly Sanchez Guerrero Jose Eusebio Tinoco Jaylene Patricia Velasquez Martin Flavio Zepeda Matthew Walton Ashley Alvarez Uriel Perez Brianna Renee Rivera Jasmine Lissett Perrett Josue Govanni Rivera Karla Isabel Pinon Yvonne Marie Rivera Melissa Gabriela Portillo Juan Pablo Robles Escalante Karely Robles 2016 Clear Brook HS graduation candidates named Jerry Anthony Postel Isaac Alexander Rocha Continued from Page 1C Shibin Tity Simon Elizabeth Thanh Tran Tess Marie Vlahovich Anfernee Pierré Wilson Sylvia Leigh Wright Samuel Salvador Geaccone Tabitha Rae Rizer Zane Ashten Simons Kim-Ngan Thi Tran Peter Joseph Volpe Jacey Paige Wingfeld Shayla Brook Young Zarzana Jr. Adam Martin Robb Grace Spencer Skaggs Nicole Kim Tuyen Tran Sylvester James Vredenburg Mariah La Shae Woodard Mariah Lorraine Yzaguirre Rachel Christiana Zwarst South Houston Aryn Mya Rodriguez Alexis Jordan Skidmore Bianca Marie Trevino I Ann My Phuong Vu Thomas John Rogstad Logan Thomas Smith Cristal Ulloa Kevin Anh Vu Erin Leigh Romero Raven Marie Smith Mariana Valdez William Zackery Walker High School Christopher Jacob Joseph James Varian Smith, III Kiara Libertad Vallejos Matthew Makoto Walton Clear Brook High School Rowden Khadija Sohail Gonzalez Shelby Spencer Ware Stephen Carter Rowe Kiara Yasmeen Soliz Hannah Rae Van Egmond Jacob Thomas Watterson 2016 top students Annelise Rose Rubert Sandi Tuyen Son Jacob Riley VanValkenburg Tenney Lee Way III Medallion Award Daniela Rubio Malik Marcus Sonnier Joshua Varela Jonathan Tyler Wear Clear Brook faculty honors the 10 top outstanding seniors who are the most well- Arick Allie Rudy Ronald Javier Sorto Todd Mitchell Varner Amber Noelle Whiting rounded in academics, athletics and extracurricular involvement with the Medallion Shelby Quinn Rutledge Audrey Rose Spencer Kristine Alessia Vazquetelles- Dylan Joshua Wilkinson Award. Students chosen for 2016 are: Alyssa Janay Sabayrac Dana Betty Spruell Feliciano Ryan Matthew Wilkinson 7. Erin Romero Joshua Riley Saenz Corwin Alexander Sprunger Destiny Itheas Vazquez Asia Bryonne Maloney 1. Luke Barksdale 4. Kaylin Kensing 8. Stephen Rowe Waifa Ibrahim Said Quincy Elizabeth Standa Alyssa Nicole Ventresca Williams 2. John Matthew Garcia 5. Emma Lynch 9. Jason Shamburger Mian Kholah Sajjad Alex Su Arron Joseph Vilano Garrett Maurice Williams 3. Tania Hameed 6. Leanne Riman 10. Hannah VanEgmond Jordan Van Salas Suketh Subramanya Jennifer Villafana Zachary James Williams Adrian Longoria Salazar Kaley Marie Summerlin Matthew Travis Salazar Meghan Abigail Summers Genesis Samaniego Kim Thoa Thi Ta Ana Maria San Roman Vidal Cameron Reed Tamas Alexis Marie Sanders Brandon Jamal Taylor Clear Brook names Top 10 Students Tevin Bailey Sandoz Mikcah Albert Tevanian Sergio Demetri Sanfilippo Bailey Elizabeth Thames Ceylan Renee Santos Brianna Sharel Thomas Buvaneshraj Saravanan Dariya Janae Thomas Keyur Suresh Savjani Devondrick Keith Thompson Harrison Brock Schlager Kaitlyn Elizabeth Thornton Jarren Lewis Sczesny James Robert Tichy Jason Matthew Shamburger Stephen Jacob Tijerina Kyle Nelson Sharpe Brice Gregory Timm Salutatorian Valedictorian Hunter James Sigue Aliya Marie Topek Savannah Brigitte Elena Jacob Hunter Topek Joseph T. Ly Jazmin M. Gonzalez Silva Andrea Torres Joshua Arman Simms Christopher Anhminh Tran SHHS President’s Award SHHS for Educational Excellence The 2016 President’s Education Award recipients Vanguard winners were recently named for South Houston High School. To The 2015-16 South Houston High School be eligible, students must meet criteria including aca- demic excellence. The principal has the final authority to Vanguard Award recipients are: determine which students receive this award. Recipients Lizbeth Galindo of the award are: Ryan Garcia Areli Andaya Samantha Hernandez Victor Avelar Jose Juarez Jesus Herrera Jessica Calderon Ventura Pablo Julian Cyir Jackson Armando Castro Savannah Lorea Cynthia Cruz Eusebio Lopez Kristina Tarango Keia Davis Valeria Lopez The Top 10 students at Clera Brook High School are, left to Williams, Matthew M. Walton, Devan A. DeSilva, Dylan J. Fernando Deulofeu Ruby Lujan right, Sharon G. John, Samantha C. Cain, Ashley E. Alvarez, Abeysekera and Shotaro Abe. Antunez Mireya Luna Nicolette S. Mojica, Elizabeth C. Isabell, Zachary J. Alfred Dimas Joseph Ly South Houston HS Eliel Flores Ahtziri Martinez Diana Frias Nester Nava Samantha Fuentes Waidi Oladimeji Semper Donantes Lizbeth Galindo Mirella Paez Crystal Garcia Brigitte Paz Rodriguez South Houston High School’s Semper South Houston HS lists 2016 scholarships Gerardo Garcia Amy Perez Donantes for 2016 are: Perla Garcia Ana Ramirez Students from the 2016 University Jazmin Gonzalez Sam Houston State University Legacy Scholarship South Houston High School Texas A&M University Baylor Federal Grants/Aid Grants/Aid Queremos MAS Education Ryan Garcia Jimmy Ramirez Colleen DePaola Mario Herrera senior class are recipients of Century Scholar Award Baylor University Provost’s Caleb Moore Scholarship Kimberly Garza Guadalupe Reyes Megan Diaz Cyir Jackson the following scholarships and University of Texas Gold Scholarship Queremos MAS Education Sayde Rodriguez Yazmeen Garza David Rodarte awards: Presidential Scholarship Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Asso. Scholarship Houston Baptist University Cecilia Gonzalez Danny Rodriguez Zelaya Alfred Dimas Jr. Micah Rodgers Areli Andaya Lizbeth Galindo Scholarship Maria Nunez Legacy Scholarship Esau Gonzalez Alexandrea Rodriguez Ryan Garcia Raquiesha Saleem University of St. Thomas Comcast Leaders & Ronald McDonald House Everest Grants/Aid University of Texas at San Gerardo Gonzalez Daisy Rodriguez Basilian Distinguished Scholar Achievers Scholarship Charities Scholarship Carla Padilla Gallegos Antonio Financial Aid Jazmin Gonzalez Elizabeth Rodriguez Gerardo Gonzalez Nathan San Miguel Destiny Buendia Estrella Garcia Texas A&M University Century Houston Livestock Show & Danny Rodriguez Zelaya Jasmin Guardado Nathan San Miguel Angel Guzman Denilson Sosa Houston Baptist University University of Texas at San Scholar Award Rodeo Metropolitan Scholarship University of Houston Grants Legacy Scholarship Antonio - Grants/Aid Jasmine Guardado Texas A&M University Federal Elizabeth Saldivar Alexander Harmon Suleima Soledad Rivera Denise Guzman Martinez Cynthia Cruz Perla Garcia Texas Thespians Scholarship Grants/Aid Houston Baptist University Aaron Hernandez Kristina Tarango Houston Livestock Show & Stephen F. Austin University Emily Guerra Texas A&M University Presi- Federal Grants/Aid Nick Hernandez Daniel Villarreal Telly Hernandez Daniel Villarreal Rodeo, School Art Scholarship Academic Excellence Scholar UT Permian Basin Freshman dent’s Achievement Scholarship Houston Baptist University Keia Davis Ryan Garcia Achievement Scholarship Texas A&M University Regents Grants Stephen F. Austin University Champlain College - Grants/ Angel Guzman Scholarship Houston Baptist University Academic Excellence Scholar- Aid Kenneth B. Esterak Uriel Perez President’s Scholarship ship Champlain College Scholar Scholarship to Texas A&M University of Houston Grant Ester Samayoa Megan Diaz Colorado College Grants/ University Kendy Ramirez College of Saint Rose Aca- 2016 South Houston High Spotlights Texas A&M University, Com- Scholarships/Aid University of Houston Grant Sam Houston State University demic Scholarship munity Connection Scholarship Texas A&M University University of Texas Grant Grants/Aid Hilbert College Academic, Mattie Eckart Century Scholar Award Denise Guzman Melissa Rivas Diversity and Housing Scholar Riviera University Founder’s Kimberly Garza Sam Houston State University San Jacinto Day Foundation Lees McRae College Aca- Merit Scholarship University of Houston Bearkat Grant Scholarship demic Merit Scholarship Riviera University Grants/Aid Academic Excellence Scholar Sam Houston State University David Rodarte Nathan San Miguel Randy Flores Eduardo Gonzalez Elliott T. Bowers Scholarship University of Houston Academic South Houston High School Texas Southern University Career Colleges and Schools Samantha Hernandez Excellence Scholarship Moxie Scholarship Band Scholarship of Texas Scholarship Terry Foundation Scholarship Andrew Rodriguez Christian Torres Anthony Flores Chong Gerardo Gonzalez University of Texas Presiden- Our Lady of the Lake Univer- Houston Baptist University Texas Wesleyan University Kenneth B. Esterak Scholar- tial Scholars Award sity Dean’s Merit Scholarship Grant Scholarship ship to University of Texas Matthew Mata Our Lady of the Lake Univer- Alma Wood Samantha Fuentes Javier Gonzalez Houston Baptist University sity Grants/Aid University of Houston Down- College Board Recognition Texas Southern University Legacy Scholarship Daisy Rodriguez town Grant Award from Texas A&M Band Scholarship Efren Mendez Houston Baptist University

Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Fernando Deulofeu Antunez Areli Andaya and Keyli Sandoval and Gerardo Gonzalez Top 10 students at South Houston

Miss South Houston Keia Davis and Mr. South Houston Kevin Garza (not shown) Most Athletic Most Witty Keia Davis Roxana Acosta and Nick Hernandez (not shown) and Aaron Whitted (not shown)

Personality Plus Derrick Fields and Jeanette Ventura (photo not available)

The 2016 South Houston High School Top 10 students are, Ryan Garcia, Cynthia Cruz, Elizabeth Sandoval and Gerardo Most Versatile Most Dependable left to right, (front row) Gerardo Gonzalez, Joseph Ly, Garcia. Not pictured is Samantha Fuentes. Samantha Hernandez and Alfred Dimas Jr. Daniel Villarreal and Suleima Soledad Rivera Kimberly Garza, Jazmin Gonzalez, Samantha Hernandez, Photo submitted Thursday, June 2, 2016, Graduation Issue, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3C Clear Brook High School 2016 Lutheran South Academy graduates 2016 Senior Superlatives Lutheran South Academy's Richard Alexander Brown IV Megan Elizabeth Frances Kyle Andrew Hutchins Collin William Means Claudia Isabel Soto commencement exercises for Michael David Burgason Fisher Matthew Jimenez Paul Safwat-Amgad Meawad Wesley Elbridge Sprott the Class of 2016 were held Zachary Shane Burkett Alexandra Leigh Foret Alaina Grace Johnson Berenice Medrano Lagunas Heather Love Stanisich MISS CLEAR BROOK MR. CLEAR BROOK Friday, May 27, 2016, at 7:30 Morgan Nicole Burnley Ashley Morgan Teresa Fossier Claude Christopher Johnson Jessica-Michelle Monette Andrew Lee Sterling p.m. at Sagemont Church. Zachary Kyle Buyajian James Pierre Freeborn Joshua Brady Johnson Madelyn Delayne Morales Walker Mason Toomes Jordan Matranga Stephen Rowe Commencement speaker Bailey Morgan Byas Dennis Cole Gardner III Andre Hinton Jones Jr. Richard Darnell Mudd Jr. Diem Hoang Tran was Principal Mike Rathje, Alyssa Rosanne Campos Rory Brian Germeroth Brittney Elaine Jones Suzannah Lee Newsom Samantha Veronica Trapani MOST BEAUTIFUL/ MOST ATHLETIC and the invocation was given Andrew Rene Canales Rachel Marie Gintert Matthew Jacob Karloski Dieu Xuan Ngo Cheryl Lianne VanDyke HANDSOME by faculty member Archie Michael Cole Carter Ashley Brooke Golden Michael Hirschman Karnes Dat Tien Nguyen Amanda Maria Vaughn Kalia Hendrix Buchman. The valedictorian Suparada Chaobol Megan Taylor Golden Kannon James Killebrew Dien Le Thanh Nguyen Victoria Nicole Veltri Sarah Loupe is Samantha Trapani, and Katelyn Elizabeth Childs Joseph Patrick Gonzales Kaylee Elizabeth King Nguyen Le Hoang Nguyen Jeroen Verswijver Brandon Taylor salutatorian is Rachel Krause. Joseph Patrick Chuoke Claire Teresa Grable Rachel Lynn Krause Tera Yennhi Nguyen Connor James Vining Luke Barksdale 2016 Graduates of Sadie Alise Crumley Matthew William Greene Nathan Allan Laughman Jacob Joseph Patrenella Lindsey Peyton Vinson MOST SPIRITED Lutheran South Academy Mingjian Dan Patrick Wayne Grigsby Benjamin Joseph LeBlanc Sean Michael Walter Peterson Jeffrey Michael Walheim FRIENDLIEST Shelby Ann Achille Joseph Anthony Davis Alex Severo Guzman Bonnie Joy LeBlanc Minh Quang Pham Daniel Renno Walker Maylan Bell Elizabeth Esther Hart Ramon Clemente Lebron Kimberly Jo Pouzar Jingyi Wang Natalie Loupe Joshua Andrew Adame Emily Kaye Dedmon Tenney Way III Jonathan Craig Adams Serena Rene Degollado Victoria Elizabeth Hatch Elizabeth Rose Ledoux Nicholas Dmitry Riekert Davis James Webb Stephen Rowe Eric William Amason Emily Roxane DeHoyos Georgina Louise Hawley Jose Desiderio Lima Jr. Tyler John Ruthemeyer Colton Marvin Williams Elizabeth Ashley Andress Kristen Nicole Delly Cade Christian Henderson Harrison Robert Little Alexa Nicole Elisabeth Schubeck Joseph Nash Wingo MOST TALENTED MOST TALKATIVE Tyler Paul Baronet Katelyn Grace Doyle Aja Lexus Hernandez Lea Shannon Luke Joshua Lawrence Shelmire Haiqing Yang Pryce Joseph-Edward Beshoory Steven Joseph Dundee Cameron Wakefield Howe Brandy Jasmin McAlpin Amanda Abby Slaughter Madelon Frances Zimmermann Ashley Campos Madison Guerra Kayla Ann Brown John Parker Engelbert Matthew Patrick Hughes Samuel Archer McWhorter Drayton Noah Smith Rook Garret Zube Parker Glen Tywon Mackey MOST HUMOROUS MOST SCHOLARLY Morgan Little Ashley Alvarez Wafeeq Haq Matthew Walton MOST LIKELY TO MOST FLIRTATIOUS SUCCEED Hannah Butler Megan Dooley Michael Barrera Zachary Williams BEST DRESSED BEST COUPLE Cynthia Ogden Hannah Van Egmond Kimball Harolds Jacob Barcenas

2016 Mr. & Miss LSA

Mr. LSA 2016 Ben LeBlanc Miss LSA 2016 Emily Dedmon 2016 Lutheran South 2016 LSA Valedictorian, Salutatorian Ben is the son of Andy and Joy LeB- scholarships, awards lanc, and Emily is the daughter of Mark and Susan Dedmon. Lutheran South Acade- largest senior class ever Valedictorian my’s class of 2016 is its with 117 seniors. Members of the 2016 class have been awarded scholarship Samantha awards totaling in excess of $4 million for next school Trapani Lutheran South Top 10 honored year. While the majority of these awards are merit awards offered by colleges and universities, some are from organizations such as Salutatorian the Optimist Club and the American Legion. The following seniors Rachel have received scholarship offers: Krause Shelby Ann Achille Jonathan Craig Adams Elizabeth A Andress Richard Alexander Brown Zak Buyajian Bailey Morgan Byas 2015-2016 Lutheran South Academy Andrew Rene Canales Katelyn Elizabeth Childs Joseph Anthony Davis Principal’s Honor Roll Kristen Nicole Delly Katelyn Grace Doyle John Parker Engelbert Shelby Achille Elizabeth Hart Bonnie LeBlanc Claudia Soto Alexandra Leigh Foret Jonathan Adams Tori Hatch Elizabeth Ledoux Samantha Trapani Cole Gardner Liz Andress Gigi Hawley Harrison Little Amanda Vaughn Rachel Marie Gintert Lutheran South Academy’s 2016 Top 10 Students Trapani, Lea Luke, Kayla Brown, Rachel Krause, Claire Teresa Grable Kayla Brown Alaina Johnson Lea Luke Victoria Veltri were honored at the annual South Belt-Ellington (back row) Harrison Little, Jeff Walheim, Patrick Matthew Greene Zach Burkett Josh Johnson Paul Meawad Jeff Walheim Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Pictured are, Grigsby, Josh Johnson and Ben LeBlanc. Patrick Wayne Grigsby Joseph Davis Kaylee King Madelyn Morales Summer Yang left to right, (front row) Kaylee King, Samantha Photo submitted Elizabeth Esther Hart Victoria Elizabeth Hatch Emily Dedmon Rachel Krause Suzy Newsom Maddie Zimmermann Georgina Louise Hawley Rory Germeroth Nathan Laughman Dien Nguyen Cameron Howe Patrick Grigsby Ben LeBlanc Amanda Slaughter Matthew Hughes Matthew Jimenez Alaina Grace Johnson Claude Johnson Joshua Brady Johnson Andre Hinton Jones Rachel Krause Benjamin Joseph LeBlanc Bonnie Joy LeBlanc South Belt-Ellington Elizabeth Rose Ledoux Samuel McWhorter Paul Meawad Jessica-Michelle Monette Richard Mudd Leader Kelly Nguyen Jacob Patranella Minh Quang Pham Tyler John Ruthemeyer Andrew Lee Sterling Samantha Trapani would like to Amanda Maria Vaughn Connor James Vining Davis Webb Colton Williams Haiqing Yang rec ognize all of the Madelon F. Zimmermann Rook Garret Zube Class of 2016 Graduates ! Thank you, advertisers Congratulations on all The South Belt- Ellington Leader expresses its appre- ciation to all its of your hard work advertisers and urges the community to support them. and accomplishments! Without their sup- port, issues such as this graduation sup- 11555 Beamer Rd. 281-481-5656 plement would not be possible. Page 4C, Graduation Issue, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 2, 2016 Thursday, June 2, 2016, Graduation Issue, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 5C Class of 2016

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Continued from Page 1C Matthew Khang Le Manuel Mendez Vicky My Nguyen Jennifer Jessica Reales Talha Ahmed Siddiqui Kha-ai Cao Vu Blake Marcus Willhoite Kamre Deshae' Wilson Kallie Nicole Hart Phuong-Thy Mai Le Marisa Mendieta Tin Nhan Nguyen Brianna Rae Reed Salvador Silva Rachel Nhi Vu Charish LaNae Williams Raven Anjell Wilson Samuel Dontae Hart Quynh Nguyen Hai Le David Zachary Mendiola-Garcia Thanh-Van Nguyen-Vo Ryvrle Ciera Rentschler Saul Silva Lezama Rebecca Kim Anh Vu Daizha Daishell Williams Marquis Coushan Winn Chantelle Marie Hatchet Tommy Le Armand Sebastian Mendoza Vanessa Nicaragua Enrique Dwayne Reta John Patrick Simmons McMahon Van Vu Destiny Mashae Williams Rekwon Kendrell Winters Rafael Hayes Jr. Jose Eden Leal Krystal Rene Mendoza Rebecca Lynn Nickelson Benjamin Javier Reyes Kevin Dewayne Simms Vincent Minh Quan Vu Destiny Lynn Williams Matthew Edward Wolf Mary Roxanne Helms Yamelith Linette Leal Raquel Marina Mendoza Erik Larsen Nigro Cesar Ivan Reyes Dedrick Davaughn Simpson Curtis Lee Vuittonet Jalen De'won Williams Alexis Bailey Woodruffe Shelby Ann Henderer Carlos Omar Lemus Sorto Yecica Mendoza Edwin Nunez Jacob Angel Reyes Iris Krystal Sinisterra Jenifer Aylin Waldo Jazsmin Sharell Williams Kaelon Jamaul Woods Janelle Juanita Henderson Leila Liza Leon Melany Joanna Menjivar Meleny Nunez Victor Armando Reyes Alaina Nicole Sitka Briana Anaya Walker John Eric Williams II Agnes Nicole Yanney Jeanene Tommia Henderson Vilma Abigail Leon Timesha Jenea Miller Jizzelle Raelyn Ochoa Wilmer Orlando Reyes Victoria Nicole Sluder Logan O'Neal Walker Kametria Michellefaye Williams Jarvis Xavier Young Justice Kerissa Henderson Verek Christian Leonard Traeven Deion Minkins Iyesogie Stephanie Ogbonmwan Jose Reyes Allondria Smith Lorez Lonn Walker Kehlan Ge'ray Williams Mark Anthony Zamudio Tranese Dechaun Henderson Jason Deandre Lester Andre Mireles Michael Nino Olguin Jose Cruz Reyes Rangel Ashley Nichole Smith Misonn Emon Wallace Jr. Latroya Nicole Williams Oscar Zachary Zarate Lada Heng Mya Calixcia Lewis-Alexis Rana Osama Mohamad Jonathan Anthony Olivarri Anfernee Jay Reyna Zhianel Dejohnia Smith Keshaun Eric Watts Myles Anthony Williams Toni Alexis Zatarain Ariana Lenae Henry Leslie Licea Debanhy Guadalupe Molina Kassandra Marie Olmeda Kevin Esteban Reyna Adan Solis Patience Kylie Marie Wells Skylar Elise Williams Jose Eduardo Zavala Katrina Elisabeth Herazo Alejandro Limon Jonathan Molina Jacob Alexander Onak Krista Breanna Richard Alyssa Celia Solis Trent Michael Whitehead Ty Deon Williams Roberto Rafael Zavaleta Alexis Renee Hernandez Amber Nicole Linscomb Roy Andrew Molina Johnny Rey Ordaz Emily Rios Bailey Nicole Solis Craig Davon Wilks II Kevin Barry Willis Jessica Zuniga Daniel Eliseo Hernandez Alaina Deann Little Chasity Moncada Jacqueline Vanessa Orta Geovanni Jesus Rios Roberto Solis Emmanuel Emilio Hernandez Kacie Lyn Little Saul Monegro Alondra Ortiz Dereck Jay Rivera Christian Ryan Sosa Eric Michael Hernandez Gustavo Alberto Lizarraga Rebecca Edith Monge Cesar Austin Ortiz Gregory Adam Rivera Neida Nayelli Soto Erika Lisett Hernandez Evelyn Llanas Francelli Galilea Monreal Desiree Denise Ortiz Juliet Celeste Rivera Terell Jonathan Francois Soudine Dobie Dobie Top students Kristina Leann Hernandez Cristian Jair Loera Daranechia Jeanice Monroe Giselle Ailyn Oviedo Mateo Andrew Rivera Lovett Spencer Jr. Luis Francisco Hernandez Sarah Ruth Loftin Roberto Monroy Anthony Joseph Owens Lesdy Iveth Rivera Jovel Michael Alonzo Spiller Selena Marie Hernandez Orlando Nigel Logan Jonathon Ryan Montalvo Brenda Marie Oyervides Kaylyn Marie Rivers Asia Maryam Springs Vanguard Sophia Christianna Hernandez Julia Michelle Lohse Armando Montelongo Brandon Angel Padilla Taylor Alexandria Rivers-Thomas Darius Jacquez Standridge Joselyn Hernandez Valle Marissa Renay Longoria Samuel Montes Alexis Padilla Nunez Carlie Tiauna Roberts Laura Katherine Stephens Jesslyn Iginia Hernandez-Barrera Jared Wayne Loosier Virginia Nicole Mora Angel Noe Palomares Rudy Robles Mayalen Suarez winners Ashley Javonn Hicks Alyssa Leann Lopez Ettis Janet Morales Lesli Jasmine Pantoja Alondra Rodas Sydney Elizabeth Sweet Howard Dewayne Hilliard Arthur Anthony Lopez Rubby Moran Greelynne Bayang Panza Oscar Rodela Isabella Yasmin Tamayo The 2015-2016 J. Victor Hinojosa Cecilia Judith Lopez Alexis Moreno Jesus Manuel Paredes Adrian Alejandro Rodriguez Travis Nash Tanner Frank Dobie High David Vinh Ho Christopher Valentin Lopez Alyssa Pearl Moreno Amy Hasmukh Patel Bailey Renee Rodriguez Ikea Marie Taylor School Vanguard Hainhu Ho Daisy Lisset Lopez Edgar Phillip Moreno Michael Leroy Peavy Benjamin G Rodriguez III Xavier Alexis Teran My Ha Hoang Ho Darani Arely Lopez Ismael Moreno Jr. Marcela Gabriella Pena Bianca Yadira Rodriguez Enrique Luciano Terrazas Award recipients are: Michelle Ngoc Thao Hoang Denis Eusebio Lopez Jordan Chase Moreno Jennifer Stephanie Penate Brittany Anne Rodriguez Sarah Nicole Tezeno Avery Kaine Hodges Giselle Anette Lopez Juan Pablo Moreno John Joseph Penrod Crystal Alexis Rodriguez Catherine Thanh Thai Hainhu Ho Dechanelle Nickay Howell Michael Lopez Marlon Jose Moreno Andrea Gisel Perez Ernesto Rodriguez Kevin Dat Thai Evelyn Huerta Miguel Alexis Lopez Denisse Moreno Acosta Ashley Christine Perez Evan Emanuel Rodriguez Lesrelle Lesha Thomas Anna Le Jason Huerta Mauricio Alan Lopez Leal Ricardo Javier Moreno Segura Gabriel Ameriko Perez Jailyn Ovalle Rodriguez Melissa Julia Thomas Faridhe Puente Thalia Aolani Huitron Franz Lozano Daisia Jhanee Morris Juan Daniel Perez Julie Maria Rodriguez Crischelle Ranae' Thompson Jennythy Ngoc Huynh Albert Luu Brianna Jasmine Mosquera Julissa Perez Julio Rodriguez Joseph Traveon Thompson Sydney Sweet Valedictorian Salutatorian Darius Larenz Hypolite Randall Andrew Cole MacNeil Jessica Marie Mota Martin Perez Justin Noel Barrera Rodriguez Dariun Cornelius Thorn Anna Tran Alberto Ibarra Xarvia Treveon Maddox Jade Thi Mottu Malik Juvani Peters Luis Manuel Rodriguez Jesus M Tijerina Tin Nguyen Albert Luu Aryn Danielle Ibarra Anh Hoang Lan Mai Brandon Nathan Muniz Samuel George Peters Pedro Rodriguez Damien Mark Tilley Esmeralda Ibarra Ashley Clarissa Maldonado Alexa Rose Munoz Jack Pham Sarina Bernadette Rodriguez Chandler Alexander Tisby Rodolfo Ibarra III Blanca Rosibel Maldonado Iris Mabel Munoz Jesse Vu Pham Victoria Rosenda Rodriguez Celine To Sarathany Duong In Oscar Maldonado Isaiah Armando Munoz Kevin Khang Ba Pham Hilda Paola Rodriguez Garza Jazlyn Marie Evora Tobias Jacob Ryan Izaguirre Leslie Estephanie Mancia Cody Blaine Murray Anh Tuan Phan Aylin Daiana Rojas Stephanie Toledo De'Monte Dwight Jackson Noah Daniel Manzanales Joshua Ray Musquiz Marcus Thuan Phan Jorge David Rojas Alexia Iveli Tolentino Deshunte Denise Jackson Isabel Marquez Tyler Matthew Myers Matthew Thuan Phan Keanu Manuel Romero Armando Aaron Torres 2016 Jaylan Tanicka Jackson Alejandro Andres Marron Steffin Michael Myles Sandy Bui Phan Sanjuana E. Romero Reyes Diana Nicole Torres Kaylan Tameka Jackson Andrew Reydavid Marston Steven Andrew Myles Thi Ngoc Quynh Phan Adrian Rosas Lorena Torres Brady Houston Jacobs Ana Martinez Yusra Naeem Thinh Duc Phan Alex Rosas Laura Aidee Torres-Gomez Erin Justin Jalomo Anthony Gabriel Martinez Gabriela Fernanda Nanez Ruiz Vy Hong Phan Jacquelyn Marie Rubio Ai Thai Trac J. Frank Dobie Johnny Ray Jalomo Briana Alexis Martinez Summer Kamleh Naser Alyssa Michelle Pierce Fatima Cecilia Rueda Christopher Alan Trace Jr. Mirna Guadalupe Jilote Isabel Socorro Martinez Alysson Nicole Navarro Leslie Alexis Pina Christina Saavedra Denise Hoang Tram Aleida Rachel Jimenez Jorge Alexander Martinez Angel Luis Navedo Kenia Lisette Polio Raymond Lalon Saddler An Binh Tran Alexis Celeste Jimenez Juan Carlos Martinez Karen Neira Herberth Alejandro Polio Martin Gabriel Saenz Anna Ha-My Tran Trailblazers Christopher Irving Johnson Mariana Alejandra Martinez Isaiah Joel Neria Dejanise Ty'Vea Pradia Isaiah James Saenz Myers Christine Hien Tran JaTorrian Dashawn Johnson Maryjane Leann Martinez Zachary Holden Newman Vivian Arlen Prado Lorissa Victoria Saiz Christopher Jordan Tran Trailblazers are pictured with Dobie Principal Franklin Moses Ja'Von Franscisco Johnson Natalie Ivette Martinez Tiffany Phan Ngo Natalia Anne Preston Ernesto Salas Daniel Hoai-Nam Tran Ahmed M. Badr Treasure S. Johnson Nathalie Martinez Albert Trieu Nguyen Austin James Pritchett Leah Rafaela Salas Elizabeth Baotran Tran Jacoby Travell Jolivette Rafael Brandon Martinez Andrew Thien Nam Nguyen Adrian Alejandro Puente Armando Salazar Jr. Heidi Dung Tran Anthony Roy-Joseph Jones Samantha Marie Martinez Anh Ngoc Truc Nguyen Faridhe Yamelli Puente Ashley Salazar Joanne Tran Danielle Shekinah Jones Thomas Henry Martinez Cindy Nguyen Kevin Quijano Claudia Salazar Quan Thien Tran Gabrielle Aneas Jones Vanessa Alejandra Martinez Cuong Nguyen Anthony Quiroz Luis Ramon Salazar Vinh Quang Tran Oscar Humberto Juarez Walter Vladimir Martinez Diana Thanh Nguyen Muhammad Bilal Qureshi Monica A. Salazar Vinh Thanh Tran Zishan Ehasan Kabir Valeria Martinez Perez Elton Duy Long Nguyen Destiny Renae Ram Steve Saldivar Mariana Chavez Triana Destiny Anne Bowers Karkosky Jose Carlos Martinez-Ramirez Jr. Joseph Nguyen Alexandria Sierra Ramirez Ashley Nicole Salinas Mark Anthony Trujillo Tareen Jahan Kazi Edgar Alejandro Mata Barba Kimberly Ngoc Nguyen Alfredo Ramirez Julianna Rae Salinas Khoi Xuan Truong Priscilla Marie Keller Jade Jazzmin Matamoros Lilian Thanh Nguyen David Ramirez Ricardo Salinas Nhu Quynh Truong Treveon Demonte Kelly Raul Gilberto Maturey Linda Ngoc Nguyen Emily Marie Ramirez Abigail Susana Sanchez Diana Pamela Tufino Xzavion Dewayne Kelly Eric William Mauk Martin Anh Vu Nguyen Florencio Ramirez Jr. Alina Maya Sanchez Kellie Amanda Tyer Catherine Elizabeth Keton Evan Thomas Mauk Mi Hieu Nguyen Jonathan Oswaldo Ramirez Clarissa Marie Sanchez Nancy Ezinne Udunka Quantae Daswan King Bryan Osric Maxey Michael Thaihoang Nguyen Joseph Jai Anthony Ramirez Rene Anthony Sanchez Jonathan Ty Valdez Ernesto James Klunk Aileen Elsbeth Mazariego Ngoc Bao Nguyen Sara Eliza Ramirez Aaron Sanchez Camacho Malaina Unique Valdez La'Claudia Ty Kee Anna Labarrera Sevillya Sharae McCruse Phuong Hong Thi Nguyen Stephanie Marie Ramirez Francisco Javier Sandoval Noe Esteban Valdez Gonzalez Dorian Jamarius Lacy Madison Grace McGurr Scott Nguyen Jose Ramirez Jessica Sandoval Abraham Joseph Valencia Vincent M. Gutierrez Myles A. Harris Kacie L. Little Giselle Emelissa Landa Nyeisha Kion McNeil Si Tan Nguyen Alfredo Ramon Jr. Adrian Granados Santibanez Alan Vargas Isabel Carolina Lara-Martinez Stephen Alejandro Medel Thuanh Vu Nguyen Jocelyn Viviana Ramon Ivetth Karina Santibanez Joseph Vargas Nathan Murrell Lazenberry Alissa Chloe Medina Tiffany Thanh Nguyen Isabella Eva Ramos Ingrid Yaquelin Santos Adam Brandon Vasquez Anna Nguyen Le Omar Medina Tina Mongduytien Nguyen Yesenia Melissa Ramos Virgil Santos III Jacqueline Vazquez Bobby Nhiyen Le Isabel Medrano Tinh Thanh Nguyen Godfrey Kareem Ramsay David Saravia Oscar Vazquez Emily Ngoc Le Denisse Mejia Tuan Anh Nguyen Risheena Randt Juan Enrique Saucedo Jr. Gabriel Vela Jenny Thu Le Louis Evan Ezekiel Mendez Tyler Lee Nguyen Hector Rangel Raegan Monet Saxton Hugo Gilberto Velarde Megan Nicole Schuetz Brittney Nycole Velasquez Samantha Leigh Schwartz Daniel Velasquez Jr. Dobie scholarships, early graduates Desmond Keith Scott Nicklaus Noel Velasquez Amber Renee Seaton Ashley Delcarmen Veratudela Maite Albarran demic Excellence Talented Advanced Program PTO Tristan Alex Serna Cindy Guadalupe Villalobos Houston Baptist University Cristian Ascencio Ayoub Bouras-Saiah Katie Carnish Yenifer Serrano Jolissa Lynn Villalobos Academic Phi Beta Kappa Sorority Suffolk University Achieve- Austin J. Childs Family Mem- Genesis Marie Serrano Burgos Josue Jeremis Villalta Houston Livestock Show and Merit ment/Trustee orial Dallas Franklin Settles Christian Elias Villanueva Rodeo Metropolitan University of Texas Hannah Brady Michael Chavira De'Mychal Amontae Shadowens Debra Renee Villarreal Melany J. Menjivar Jesus M. Paredes Ashley C. Perez Michael and Susan Dell Merit Presidential Scholars Austin J. Childs Family Mem- Houston Baptist University Naseem Mahrokh Shafaei Timmy Wayne Villarreal Texas A & M University Ahmed Badr orial Garrett Chollett Jordan Alexandria Shannon Vondaria Anisa Vincent Opportunity George Mason Univ. Merit Dobie Cheerleading Booster Frost Bank Rocco C. Caffa- Jurcory Javeon Shelvin Julio Cesar Vitales University of Houston Acade- George Washington Universi- Club relli Ashley Yvette Shepherd Phuc Tran Ngoc Vo mic Excellence ty Merit Robert Brown Texas Lutheran University Mohammad Maher Shobaki Tina Vo University of Houston Univer- Mary Cecile Chambers Trust Baylor University Presidential Presidential Scholars Amber La'shun Short Anthony Long Vu sity Grant PISD Police Officer Associa- Scholars Bethany Cook University of St. Thomas tion General Alondra Caballero University of Houston Aca- Opportunity Wesleyan University Merit Burger King demic Excellence Dobie National Merit Daniel Alvarez Willamette University Merit Luis Cabreja University of North Texas Houston Baptist University Keauhna Bailey Darren Lajaunie Foundation Emerald Eagle Award Award Recipients Founders Achievement University of Texas Presiden- Tennis University of North Texas National Merit Program Commended Edgar Arzate tial Scholars Lisa Camacho Berrios Excellence Hamman Foundation Trevaughn Baskin School of Arts in Chicago Megan Cook Angelica Cauping DeJesus Landstar Corporation, Cor- Johnson & Wales University Merit Dobie Cheerleading Booster National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar porate Academic Achievement Mandy Cao Club University of Houston Aca- Johnson & Wales University Moore Elementary School Continued on Page 8C Jennifer Penate Roberto Zavaleta Austin J. 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Clear Horizons Early College High School’s Gutheinz, Meghan Bhakta, Brittney Nelson, 2016 Top 10 students were honored at the annual Briauna McKenzie, valedictorian Ella Robertson, South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce Daniel Mina, Cassidy Matlock, Sarah Momin, luncheon. Pictured are, left to right, CHECHS Hannah Jones, Natalie Nylen and Paula Evard. Clear Horizons Early Johnny Alvarez Gerald Franklin Cassidy Matlock Ryan Rodriguez Principal Brett Lemley, salutatorian Joseph Photo submitted College High School Sylas Anderson Savannah Gray Briauna McKenzie Aaron Rojas (CHECHS) graduated 83 Christopher Arenas Lindsey Gumban Daniel Reuben Mina Trevor Ruffaner students with their as- Mirza Baig Joseph Gutheinz Sarah Momin Ashlye Sabu sociate degrees at the Amanda Beene Jordan Harris-Hart Monia Nazemi Cynthia Sadera San Jacinto College com- Donia Ben Achour Martee Hathorn Brittney Nelson Donna Sciascia Dobie’s 2016 Top 10 named mencement ceremony at Alyssa Benson Alexas Higgins Nancy Nguyen Ruqayyah Shaik NRG Stadium on May 14, Meghan Bhakta Ashlye Hollins Phuc Nguyen Jamielynn Sheehy 2016, three weeks before Anson Carrion Debra Hudson Reona Nowden Emily Smallen the students received Connor Clark Eric Irving Saul Ochoa Jonah Smith their high school diplo- Jamie Cochrane Hannah Jones George Palacios Kayla Sturdevant mas. Jacob Couvillon Jeevan Joseph Gira Patel Khudija Syed 2016 Clear Horizons Jocelyn Davila Nikhil Joseph Sarina Patel Shelby Tatum Early College High School Aaron DeLaFuente Jaden Kripas Juliette Patterson Calvin Thai graduates are: Rajee Dhamani Andrew Laroza Mico Silvia Perez David Torres Gomez Sebastian Abernathy- Devinda Dharmawardene Kira Lear Han Nina Pham Dillon Tran Celestial Alexis Diaz Nina-Gisselle Lee Ashley Pickhardt Monica Trevino Ruba Abuomar Quinten Eiland Mahnoor Liaqat Tsunami Pinkney Emily Watlington Christopher Adarna Yasmeen El-Rasheedy Karla Lopez Ella Robertson Brooke Wood Neil Albana Timothy Escalante Lauren Martel Frank Rodriguez 2016 Dobie scholarship, award recipients Continued from Page 6C Dream.Us - Dream Us Shelby Henderer Pasadena Livestock Show Ronald McDonald Antonio Cuellar Vanessa Gonzalez Moore Elementary PTO and Rodeo Sally Mitchell You Make a Dobie Football Booster Club Houston Baptist University Ariana Henry Julia Lohse Difference Angelica DeJesus President's Atkinson Elementary PTO Dobie Cheerleading Boosters Terry Foundation Edmond's Educational University of St. Thomas Dobie/Coca-Cola Univ. of Houston Academic Hilda Rodriguez Univ. of Houston Academic Achievement Texas Housing Excellence Sam Houston State University Excellence University of St. Thomas New Ashley Hicks Marissa Longoria St. Edward's University The Dobie High School 2016 Top 10 Students were Michelle Hoang, Ashley Perez, Faridhe Puente, Ashley Deveza Student Dobie Cheerleading Boosters University of Houston-Victoria Isaiah Saenz-Myers honored at the annual South Belt-Ellington (back row) Tin Nguyen, Vinh Tran, Cristian Darren Lajaunie Foundation Vincent Gutierrez David Ho Softball Wharton County Junior College Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Pictured are, Ascencio, Albert Luu and Raven Wilson. Tennis UT Arlington Freshmen Darren Lajaunie Foundation Albert Luu Baseball Texas Woman's University Honors Tennis Darren Lajaunie Foundation Alina Sanchez left to right, (front row) Vy Phan, Angelica DeJesus, Photo submitted Outstanding New Student Sarah Guzman Univ. of Houston Academic Tennis Houston Baptist Univ. Legacy Texas Woman's University Austin J. Childs Family Mem- Excellence Ana Martinez Lenoir Rhyne University President's Leadership Council orial Hainhu Ho Johnson & Wales University Megan Schuetz Hung Tony Dinh Pasadena Livestock Show Beverly Hills Intermediate College DECA Drexel University A.J. Drexel Kiwanis Club and Rodeo Alyta Harrell Outstanding Mariana Martinez Drexel University Portfolio Mina receives scholarship from KPRC Joshuah Dobbs Myles Harris Student DCPA Drexel University Grant Univ. of Houston Academic Duke University Grant Comcast Leaders and Nathalie Martinez Frazier Elementary Karen Excellence Fisk University Erastus M. Achievers Univ. of Houston-Downtown Gorman Memorial Adrian Galvan Cravath Darren Lajaunie Foundation Aileen Mazariego Kent State Univ. President's Stephen F. Austin State Uni- Greater Houston Black Grand Slam Tennis Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor Kent State University Trustee versity Grant Chamber Educational Moore Elementary PTO Honor Kent State University Brianna Garcia Southern Methodist University Pasadena Strawberry Festival Melany Menjivar Philadelphia Univ. Faculty Dobie Girls Soccer Boosters Texas Christian University - Univ. of Houston Academic Gabby Romero Family Mem- Philadelphia Univ. Trustee Justin Gee Dean's Excellence orial Philadelphia University Grant Darren Lajaunie Foundation University of Texas Presiden- DeChanelle Howell Jade Mottu Project Joy & Hope Scholar Tennis tial Scholars Fisk University Academic Univ. of Houston Academic University of North Texas Kiwanis Club University of Texas University Fisk University Grant Scholars Emerald Eagle Scholars UH Top Ten Percent Grant Sam Houston State University Karen Neira Naseem Shafaei Tyler Giron Vinson & Elkins Law Firm Grant Darren Lajaunie Foundation Dobie Choir Booster Club Trent Paul Sims Memorial Kallie Hart Brady Jacobs Tennis Moore Elementary PTO Fund KPRC Channel 2 Senior Houston Baptist University Elton Nguyen University of Texas Leader- Sandra Gonzalez Mattress One Award Founder's Gates Foundation Gates Mil- ship Network Alexis Jimenez lennium Mohammad Shobaki Texas A & M University Houston Livestock Show and California Institute of Techno- Opportunity Rodeo logy University Grant Texas A & M University Univ. of Houston Academic University of Chicago Quest- CCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS Regent's Excellence bridge Univ. of Houston Academic Linda Nguyen Ikea Taylor Kallie Hart Excellence Art Center College of Design Texas Masonic Organization Beverly Hills Int. Alyta Harrell Ferris State Univ. Provost's Masonic J. Frank Dobie High School Outstanding Student Laguna College of Design Merit Jesus Tijerna Class of 2016 Texas A & M University Public Minneapolis College of Design Beverly Hills Int. Leigh Ledford Education Trustee Memorial WWee areare soso proudproud ofof thethe strong,strong, Univ. of Houston Grant State VASE State Sketchbook Celine To ssmartmart andand beautifulbeautiful youngyoung ladylady Danielle Jones Mi Nguyen Michael and Susan Dell Merit yyouou havehave become.become. San Jacinto College and Clear Horizons Early are Brett Lemley, Clear Horizons Early College Wiley College Debate Beverly Hills Int. Leigh Ledford Diana Torres CCan’tan’t waitwait ttoo sseeee wwhathat tthehe ffutureuture College High School student Daniel Mina is one of High School principal; Rachel McNeill, KPRC 2 Anna Le Memorial Beverly Hills Int. Leigh Ledford hholdsolds forfor you.you. 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