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June 5, 2014 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 39, No. 18 Shred-It event planned The Harris County Sheriff’s Offi ce and Shred-It will hold a document-shredding event Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Loose pit bulls terrorize community Harris County Courthouse Annex, located at Loose pit bulls continue to plague the South local police and animal control representatives place for more than a year but with increased the last month, killing one and seriously injuring 10851 Scarsdale at Beamer. The event is Belt community, and several residents have com- there is little they can do about the animals if frequency in recent months. another. aimed at preventing identity theft. Residents plained that calls to the authorities for help have they don’t actually bite anybody. When authorities are called, the dogs’ owner The recent incidents come just a couple of may bring up to five banker boxes or bags. proved fruitless. Several residents in the 11200 block of Sage- reportedly returns the animals to his property, months after the highly publicized March 5 at- While at least three recent attacks have led to downe have complained about a pair of pit bulls avoiding any trouble. tack on the South Belt hike and bike trail that Graduation issue inside the dogs being quarantined or euthanized, mul- on the street that have gotten loose and acted ag- The proximity of the dogs to Thompson Inter- nearly killed Monica Garza. Look inside for the Leader’s special high tiple homeowners have reported being told by gressively. The incidents have allegedly taken mediate has many in the area alarmed. A former avid runner, Garza has already un- school graduation section. Graduates from “That’s right by a school,” said Sagemont resi- dergone four surgeries and is expected to under- Dobie, Clear Brook, South Houston, Clear dent Pete Shepp. “It’s going to take somebody go three more in the next year. She is currently Horizons Early College high schools and getting bit or killed before they’ll do anything undergoing physical therapy for two hours a day, Lutheran South Academy are featured. Burkart visits Rojas about it.” three days a week. Shepp further said he was told by a Houston To report a loose dog in the city of Houston, Parade plans underway police offi cer to stay inside his house if he’s call 311. To report a loose dog in unincorporated afraid of dogs because there’s nothing the police parts of Harris County call 281-999-3191. The Leader would like to remind readers of can do. Dangerous dogs the annual South Belt Independence Day In addition to humans being attacked, at least According to Harris County Justice of the Parade, Friday, July 4. Now in its 27th year, the three smaller, leashed dogs have been attacked in Continued on Page 6A event will wind from Beverly Hills Inter- mediate to San Jac College South. Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and floats, as prizes will be awarded in various Boy found in ditch, later dies categories. All community and nonprofit groups may sign up for the parade at no charge. An 8-year-old boy The child was initially taken to Memorial A $50 fee is charged for business entries. Entry died Thursday, May Hermann Southeast Hospital, before being trans- forms are available by emailing mynews@ 29, from injuries in- ported to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospi- southbeltleader.com. The forms are to be curred the day before tal by Life Flight. Reyes remained on life support returned to the Leader office by July 2 by email while playing by an area for roughly 24 hours before being pronounced or delivered to 11555 Beamer. Forms may be ditch near the intersec- dead. dropped through the mail slots located on each tion of Grapewood and While paramedics believe Reyes died from side of the double glass front office doors. Sageglen. drowning, an offi cial cause of death from the Leonel Eduardo Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences was Dobie theater garage sale set Reyes was discov- still pending at press time. ered near the ditch by Paramedics said the current in the ditch was The Dobie High School Theatre Department his 16-year-old brother Leonel Reyes above normal due to heavy rains. Deputies fur- will hold a garage sale/car wash fundraiser on Wednesday, May 28, around 7:30 p.m. ther said there were no signs of external injury or Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the The child was reportedly fl oating uncon- foul play. Dobie band parking lot. The department has sciously. Reyes attended Burnett Elementary, where he cleaned out its storage, and has plenty of items Reyes’ father attempted to perform CPR, be- was in the second grade. Extra grief counselors for sale. Students will have games and activi- fore being relieved by Precinct 2 deputies, then have been assigned to the campus following the ties for children, face painting, and a car wash- paramedics. incident. See related obituary on Page 2A. ing station. Snacks and hot dogs will be for sale. All proceeds will go toward the theater department and the shows throughout the year. Donations of furniture, clothing, electronics, St. Luke’s blesses new building books, housewares, house décor, etc. are being A barbecue benefit for Gabriel Rojas (in wheelchair) and Jay Solomon was held Saturday, accepted anytime before the event or the morn- May 31, at the Clear Brook Meadows Pool. The two 11-year-old boys were seriously St. Luke’s church blessed and offi cially chris- building and priest residence (rectory). Apart ing of from 7 to 8 a.m. For more information, injured April 2 when they were struck by a juvenile driver while they were playing bas- tened its new Cenacle Learning Center on Satur- from these buildings, future plans include an contact Cheramie Hopper at chhopper@pasa- ketball in the 8500 block of Kirkville. Rojas is shown above being visited by the Rev. day, May 24. outdoor covered pavilion and sports fi eld. denaisd.org or 713-740-0370, ext. 04245. James Burkart of St. Luke’s church. Also pictured are Rojas’ parents, Raquel Rojas and The ceremony was conducted by Bishop For now, the Cenacle Learning Center will be David Rojas Sr. Photo by David Flickinger George A. Sheltz, auxiliary bishop for the Arch- used as a meeting/ multipurpose space but will diocese of Galveston-Houston. be designated as the Adult Ministry building Civic Clubs, HOAs to meet The 10,000-square-foot learning center is once the entire campus has been completed. Kirkmont Association Inc. Section 1 the fi rst of fi ve buildings to be constructed on Located across the street from South Belt El- Kirkmont Association Inc. Section 1 Home- the church’s new property on Riverstone Ranch ementary School, the new facility will replace owners Association will meet Wednesday, Hurricane season to begin Road. Future buildings at the location include the church’s current building on Hall Road. Ac- June 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkmont MUD The 2014 hurricane season began Sunday, routes for community members, should the need a children’s education center, a social hall and quired roughly a decade ago, the new site has 20 building at 10102 Blackhawk. Meetings are June 1, and continues through Nov. 30. arise to leave town. youth center, an administration building and acres of land, compared with the church’s cur- the second Wednesday of each month and, all South Belt residents should plan accordingly, The South Belt area, including ZIP codes church. rent fi ve. Kirkmont residents are welcome to attend. in the event that a major storm should strike the 77089 and 77075, are located in what the Also to be constructed will be a maintenance See related photos Page 6A. Highland Meadow HOA area. The Harris County Offi ce of Homeland Se- OHSEM refers to as ZIP-Zone C. The monthly meeting of the Highland curity & Emergency Management (OHSEM), In the case of a Category 4 or 5 storm, those Meadow HOA will be held Wednesday, June working in conjunction with the City of Houston residing in ZIP-Zone C are urged to evacuate by 11, at 7 p.m. at the Parker Williams Library at and the State of Texas, have issued evacuation Continued on Page 6A Bookout benefit set for June 7 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Homeowners are en- couraged to attend. Questions prior to the meet- A barbecue benefi t will be held for David gery on his right hand to repair tendon damage ing may be directed to Deniece Reyes with Bookout Saturday, June 7, at the Blue Collar and is currently going to physical therapy three C.I.A. Services Inc. at 713-981-9000 or at CCISD to use digital textbooks Bar, located at 5626 Red Bluff in Pasadena, from times a week. [email protected]. noon to 6 p.m. Bookout is currently unable to work, as is his By the fall of 2015, every student in the Clear total cost would have been $6.6 million. By pur- Sagemont Civic Club A Kirkmont resident with longstanding ties to wife, Shea, who suffers from epilepsy and is un- Creek Independent School District in grades 3 – chasing digital textbooks and classroom sets of Sagemont Civic Club will hold its monthly the South Belt community, Bookout was the vic- able to drive. 12 will have their own tablet computer. textbooks, the cost was $2.6 million. meeting Monday, June 9, at 7 p.m. at Sagemont tim of an aggravated assault April 17, suffering In addition to barbecue, the fundraiser will This 1:1 initiative called “Latitude 2 Learn” “The instructional resource adoption commit- Park Recreation Center, Hughes at Beltway. eight stab wounds to the right side of his body. feature a live and silent auction, a 50/50 raffl e opens a new world of learning opportunities for tee felt it was important to select resources that Rainbow Valley Civic Club He lost 30 percent of his blood in the attack and and an outside kid zone. students. worked well with our tablets,” explained Debbie Rainbow Valley Civic Club will meet Thurs- has undergone two transfusions. He has had sur- For more information, call 832-833-2053. It also enables CCISD to move toward digital Phillips, executive director of curriculum and in- day, June 12, at 7 p.m. at Sagemont Park Com- textbooks, at a savings for the 2014-2015 school struction. “Fortunately, publishers are recogniz- munity Center on Hughes at Beltway 8. year of $4 million. The district adopted textbooks ing this need and we are very pleased with the RVCC meets the second Thursday of each and online subscriptions for elementary math quality of the materials we selected. We prom- month. Residents are urget to attend and see and grades 6-12 science. Online subscriptions ised parents that we would lighten the load of Fire debris cleanup begins what is being done for the neighborhood. were also purchased for elementary science. If our students’ backpacks, and going digital when Blood drive at St. Luke’s a textbook was purchased for every student the Continued on Page 5A The Knights of Columbus No. 9201 will host a blood drive in the social hall at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall EPA releases 5-year Brio review Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to 100 feet below the ground surface, there are Sunday, June 15. (EPA) recently completed its mandated fourth no drinking water wells in the vicinity that are fi ve-year review of the Brio site, citing only mi- affected by the constituents, offi cials said. Atkinson offers school supplies nor issues that pose no human health or environ- To remedy the situation, the review recom- Atkinson PTO will offer prepackaged mental risks. mends increasing the monitoring frequency at school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year. The review determined that groundwater the affected FFSZ well, conducting an on-site Supplies can be purchased through the quality was up to specifi cations in all but one FFSZ groundwater investigation and increasing school’s order form or online. The deadline monitoring well. Tests conducted on the well the pumping rates in the area above the FFSZ, for order forms is June 13, and online orders in question, located in what is referred to as the referred to as the Numerous Sand Channel Zone are due by July 31. Order online at www.epi Fifty Foot-Sand Zone (FFSZ), detected two con- (NSCZ). All of these actions have already been packs.com with the code ATK009. Parents stituents (1,2-dichloroethane and vinyl chloride) put into effect by the operators of the site over with new students (K-4) may pick up an order above the maximum contaminant level set by the the last several years. form in the front office. EPA for drinking water standards. The groundwater, which has shown a trend While the FFSZ is an aquifer that extends 50 Continued on Page 6A CDA to host games party The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host a games party Wednesday, June 18, PISD offers free summer meals from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in St. Luke’s Several local Pasadena Independent School mediates and Dobie High School. Catholic Church Social Hall, 11011 Hall. District campuses are offering free meals through The dates and times vary from campus to There will be games, prizes for winners, door much of the summer as part of the district’s 2014 campus. prizes, a raffle, prize baskets, and a homemade summer feeding program. While most schools in the immediate South lunch with dessert and drink. Tickets are $12. Both breakfast and lunch will be served, and Belt area are offering the free meals only through Roughly two years after the former First Christian Academy, located at 10950 Highland Proceeds benefit CDA charities and scholar- all children 18 years of age and under are eligible June, several other campuses in the district are Meadow Village, was destroyed by fi re, its ruins are fi nally being cleared. Although the ships. Tickets are limited and will not be sold for the free meals. also offering them through the months of July blaze was immediately ruled to be arson, no arrests have been made in the case to date, at the door. Call 281-799-5600 or 281-831- Local schools participating in the program in- and August. despite initial reports stating there were solid leads in the case. 5730 for tickets. The public is invited. clude Moore, Laura Bush, South Belt and Genoa For more information, call 713-740-0146 or Photo by Marie Flickinger elementaries, Thompson and Beverly Hills inter- visit www.summerfood.org. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 5, 2014 In My Opinion PISD Prize Patrol visits Moore was a political party shift and conservative Deaths Velasquez on benefi t democrats became republicans and repub- licans became democrats. United States all types of Knights of Co- for Gabriel and Jay has always been infl icted by some sort Frank Gene lumbus activities. Leonel I just wanted to thank you for announcing of racism. To be a person from a minority The funeral Mass was the Benefi t for Gabriel Rojas and Jay Sol- group we do encounter different treatment Chavez celebrated Monday, June 2, Eduardo Reyes omon in your paper for several weeks and at times. Like our President Barack Obama 2014, at St. Luke the Evange- also for the tickets. One man won the bids on who you and many others accuse of not be- list Catholic Church. Rite of the 3 baskets I made. ing American. Like all Mexican immigrants Committal followed at Forest I would like to thank everyone for coming who our republicans representatives they Park East Cemetery. Follow- out to help support the Rojas and Solomon deserve no medical treatment or a chance ing the committal, a reception to redeem themselves as hard working peo- family, Father James, Father Desi for their was held at the church. blessings and coming out to join us, all of our ple who love this country. A person who has amazing volunteers that helped, all who do- not encountered being treated less worthy nated, especially Mr. Tony Norris along with does not really know how it feels to be black, his beautiful future wife Adria who cooked Mexican, Asian and so on. I am not saying Nyla “Marlette” all of the food we had it was awesome and a that because we are of a certain race are wonderful upcoming young man named DJ 100% innocent. Like every other person we Roper Ethan Capps for providing his music talent all have faults. I think what us democrats with us and his parents for contacting me, are seeking is the acknowledgement that we all appreciate you for volunteering your racism still exist and that we need to work time to make this extra special. Thanks also on the American guarantee that we are all to our committee members: Activity Commit- created equal and entitled to the pursuit of tee Team includes Anna Galindo, David and happiness. And so as history has show. We Elizabeth Stewart, Antonio and Ingrid Saez, do need laws to protect us as individuals Frank Gene Chavez, 83, a Claudia Perez and Domingo Flores, Rose- human beings. What we need is to step into longtime South Belt resident, Leonel Eduardo Reyes, 8, marie Rincon and Linda Gasque. the future and stop holding on to the past. died peacefully on Thursday, of South Belt, died on Thurs- Our world is changing very quickly and we So happy to be a South Belt Resident. May 29, 2014. He was born day, May 29, 2014. He was What a wonderful community we live in. need to be ready to take a hold of it. on Dec. 8, 1930, in Houston Blanca DeLaGarza born Oct. 22, 2005, in Lyn- Thank you all again, Sylvia Velasquez to Sebastian Thomas Chavez wood, Calif. Clear Brook Meadows and Ester Moreno. He was Reyes is survived by his Activity Committee Chairperson Be alert, report baptized at the San Fernan- parents, Jose and Maria Reyes; Baumann appreciates The Pasadena Independent School District Education Foundation Prize Patrol do Cathedral in San Anto- brothers Francisco Reyes community incidents visited Moore Elementary to present funding for an educational grant written nio. He was a veteran of the and Jose Reyes; sister Rocio I live in the Kirkwood South subdivision U.S. Navy in which he served Reyes; paternal grandparents Leader sports writer by (left to right) fourth-grade teacher Romy Graham, ESL teachers Jennifer from 1948 to 1952. and belong to a neighborhood blog. The Meier and Christina Le-Tran. The funding for the grant, titled Keep Calm and Francisco Reyes and Antonia The following was sent to the Leader about message below was sent to the blog this He is preceded in death by Nyla “Marlette” Roper, Treto; maternal grandparents John Bechtle, our sports editor. Lisa, thanks morning. I replied to Kristi Donaho’s mes- Dictate On, will be used to purchase Dragon Dictation software to use with his siblings, Joe Chavez, Be- 73, a longtime South Belt Carlos Rangel and Catalina for taking the time to write this letter. We total- sage and asked her if I could send this to ELL students to help enhance English writing skills. Photo submitted atrice Andrado and George resident, died peacefully at Perez; and a host of aunts, un- ly agree with you. be published in the South Belt Leader. Kris- (Lonnie) Chavez. home on Sunday, June 1, cles, cousins and friends. Marie Flickinger, Publisher ti gave her permission. Some else on the Survivors include his 2014. She was born Oct. 31, Visitation will be held John, I just wanted to thank you for ALL blog said her neighbor’s house (on Sage- wife of 56 years, Mary O. 1940, in Linden, Texas, to the publicity you gave Tyler this season!!! Thursday, June 5, 2014, from bluff) has been robbed twice in the last few Elected offi cials speak out Chavez; their daughters and Bernard and Irene Powell. 5 to 9 p.m. at Compean Fu- I honestly was blown away by the 1st team weeks. sons-in-law, Marietta and Roper is preceded in all district pic but feel it had a lot to do with neral Home Family Chapel, The Constable’s offi ce phone number Javier Martinez, and Marlene death by her parents, Bernard 2102 Broadway St. in Hous- your coverage in the Leader!!!! Thank you for is 713-477-4070. If anyone sees anything everything you do for the athletes in this com- Cornyn demands answers on IRS bonuses; and Douglas Anderson; his and Irene, sisters Maureen ton, with a Rosary being re- suspicious, please call the Constable’s of- four grandchildren and their and Bernadine, and brother munity! South Belt Leader is lucky to have fi ce right away. They respond very quickly. cited at 7 p.m. you, and I am glad to have gotten a chance introduces bill to block awards spouses, Francisco Javier Charles. The funeral Mass will be It sickens me to think that everything I’ve and Jeanette Martinez, Nina She is survived by her to know you over my years with Dobie football worked so hard for can easily be taken by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joined conservative social welfare organizations and held Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m. and baseball. These boys had an amazing no good thugs whose idea of employment Marie Chavez, Alonso Javier husband, Thomas Roper; her at St. Luke the Evangelist his Republican colleagues on the Senate when its performance of basic taxpayer ser- Martinez, and Maddison Ni- only child, Cheryl Randall season and it was more than I think we all is to break into other people’s homes and Finance Committee in sending a letter yester- vice functions have materially worsened Catholic Church, 11011 Hall expected. I can speak for several parents in just walk away with their possessions. cole and Michael McDonald; and husband Patrick; grand- Road in Houston. that we looked forward to seeing our boys in day to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen calls into question the agency’s commitment seven great-grandchildren: children Shawn and Nicole Yvonne Baier after the inspector general on tax administra- to the fair enforcement of our tax laws. Interment will follow in the Leader each week and you did not fail! Ashton and Cali Brown, June Randall; two great-grandchil- Forest Lawn Cemetery. Thanks again! Lisa Baumann Good morning! I wanted to let everyone tion released a report showing that several “The American public expects and and Shelby McDonald, and dren, Jazalynn Faith Randall know and be aware. I live at Sageyork and thousand IRS employees who failed to pay deserves something better from our highest Kirkfair. Yesterday I was in my car down the Isabella and Abigail and Bri- and Maddison Marie Ran- their taxes still received bonuses. Excerpts tax administration agency; namely actions anna Martinez; his brother dall; and many nieces and Volper: Challenge street from my home talking with a neigh- from the letter follow. displaying a commitment to a higher stan- Leader bor. I saw 2 teenagers walk by that I knew and sister-in-law, John and nephews. “Any of these violations would have dard that provides an example to the citizens Dietlind Chavez; and numer- Roper enjoyed life and to Pete Olson did not live in our area and looked out of placed average taxpayers under IRS scrutiny the agency serves.” obituary Would you be willing to introduce legisla- place. I watched them walk by then went ous nieces and nephews. reading, but most of all she and certainly not have ended with them Recently, Cornyn introduced the No Chavez was a parishioner of enjoyed family time togeth- tion to your fellow Congress critters to give about my business and turned right onto receiving an award. Bonuses for Delinquent IRS Employees Act Kirkfair going towards Blackhawk and they Blessed Sacrament Catholic er. She was a member of policy up your medical coverage that you gave “The public disclosure of these awards at to prohibit the IRS from awarding bonuses to yourselves the Mercedes Benze top of the turned left. I was looking in my rearview mir- Church and then a founding Cokesbury United Methodist Obituaries submitted ror and noticed they turned around. a time when the IRS is under scrutiny for its employees who break tax law or violate parishioner of St. Luke the Church, the UMW and Red line type that includes your family for life. actions concerning the political activity of employee policy. to the Leader yes the same one the president gets. and So I made the loop back around to see Evangelist Catholic Church. Hats. She was a people per- see that every service person aka veteran what was up. When I came back around I did He was a member of the son and loved fellowship. are published free of leaving the service, the folks who wear the not see them so I pulled into my driveway. Cornyn calls on Obama to withdraw Knights of Columbus Coun- A memorial service will charge. There must real suits, the ones who issue a blank check One of them walked off of my front porch. cil 9201 and a 4th degree be held on Thursday, June 5, I hopped out and confronted him and be a South Belt made payable to this country. Never have member of the Bishop Wen- 2014, at 11 a.m. at Cokesbury connection. to wait and deal with a VA system who ne- told him to leave my property. He said he VA nominee with troubling record delin J. Nold Assembly 2084. United Methodist Church, glects them, let them have your insurance was checking to see if my yard needed U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, sent a Jeffrey A. Murawsky, a career administrator He loved spending time with 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. There Obituaries are edited card, they damn well have earned it see mowing. Of course he had not stopped on letter recently to President Barack Obama whose own tenure at the VA raises serious his family, gardening, travel- will be no graveside service to conform to the any other house on the street...just the one to it that they move to the front of the line calling on the president to withdraw his nom- concerns. ing, enjoying the company of as Roper donated her body to Leader style. for jobs in the private sector and govement without cars in front! I called the Consta- bles and had them on the phone...as I was ination of Dr. Jeffrey Murawsky to serve as “[F]rom February 2010 through February friends, and participating in medical research. sector.. let’s see if you empty suits fi nally will undersecretary of health at the Department of 2012, Dr. Murawsky directly supervised stop the yackty yackin and do something for talking to the Constables the 2nd teenager others and not for yourselves.. Hell our vets comes out from my backyard. I lost it. They Veterans Affairs. Sharon Helman, the current director of the are dying for lack of care also called neglect were calm and just walked off. I got in my Murawsky was nominated earlier this Phoenix VA Health Care System who has Olson votes to hold former IRS but Bradley Manning a homosexual soldier car and followed them at a safe distance month to replace Dr. Robert Petzel who been placed on administrative leave due to can get approved to undergo a transgender until the police arrived. They ended up at a announced his plans to retire last year and similar allegations of secret wait lists and procedure so he can become a she named home on SouthBluff. The offi cer called me resigned last Friday. resulting veteran deaths there. Chelsa Manning. back about 30 minutes later and said he “Instead of nominating a reformer from “It is time for immediate and decisive official Lois Lerner in contempt I guess Obama will give it a medal or had talked to the parents of the boys and outside the VA system who can bring fresh action, and I urge you to begin by withdraw- Rep. Pete Olson, the South ing bills. They demanded that no wrongdoing took place and something for that Michell Obama will come that she said she encourages them to fi nd leadership as the next undersecretary for ing Dr. Murawsky’s nomination and replac- Belt area’s congressman, re- Congress block any bonuses then asserted a Fifth Amend- up with some kind of hash tag that will say work and sometimes takes them. Of course health – a key position responsible for over- ing it with an individual who can and will cently voted to hold the Obama from being paid to the IRS’s ment claim to refuse to answer something like welcome over to our side. he mentioned the fact that one was on my seeing the VHA – you have appointed Dr. bring real reform to the VHA.” Administration accountable Tax-Exempt and Government any committee questions. BACKPORCH! So be aware of your sur- and I as a tax payer will have to foot the bill. for targeting conservative Entities Division employees, Last June, OGR approved its time to put up Pete. A.C. Volper roundings. Lock your doors. I truly believe they were just looking for an easy opportu- groups by voting to find Lois the division responsible for a resolution, which concluded nity. If you see anything out of the norm call Free advice on personal records G. Lerner, the former director targeting conservative groups. that Lerner’s voluntary, self- Response to A.C. the Constables. of exempt organizations for the Background: On May 10, serving opening statement The 2 teenagers were about 5’5 and thin. management at Texas State Library IRS, in contempt of Congress. 2013, Lois G. Lerner, apolo- constituted a waiver of her Volper on racism One Hispanic and one African-american. After an inspector general gized on behalf of the IRS for Fifth Amendment privilege. You are correct about all the history you They were just casually walking and talking How long should one What to Toss, and How to Be from service to the State of report concluded that the IRS the agency’s targeting of con- On March 5, 2014, the com- quoted. It use to be the Republicans who and of course scouting out at the same keep tax returns? What about Ready for Anything will take Texas in 2012. She has unfairly targeted conservative servative groups’ tax-exempt mittee resumed its May 22, were more liberal. They believed everyone time. Thank you, Kristi Donaho bank statements or paystubs? place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, served as chief of the Rec- groups by delaying approval of status applications. Her apol- 2013, hearing and the chair- deserves equal treatment. But then there from Kirkwood South If an emergency happened June 24, at the Lorenzo de ords Management Division tax exempt status applications, ogy came immediately before man notified Lerner that the tomorrow, would important Zavala State Archives and in the office of the Texas Lerner refused to cooperate an inspector general report committee had determined Free ballroom dancing set documents be available? Library Building, 1201 Attorney General, records with an ongoing congressional was released, which found that she had waived her Fifth The Texas State Library Brazos Street in Austin, just management officer for the investigation. that from 2010 to 2012, the Amendment privilege and her The public is welcome to free ballroom dancing every Tuesday afternoon in the new “The IRS abused its power IRS subjected targeted tax-ex- continued refusal to answer facility in Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 South Dickinson in League City, from 1 to 3 and Archives Commission east of the Texas State University of Texas System invites the public to learn Capitol. RSVP is encour- Administration, and govern- by unfairly targeting conser- empt applications from con- questions could result in con- p.m. All dancers participate at their own level of ability for fun to music played by Neva vative groups by applying servative groups to excessive tempt proceedings. She con- Schroder. Meanwhile, Eileen Bauerlein, a qualified instructor, will assist individuals as how to manage personal aged at [email protected] as.gov. ment information analyst at records to be more orga- This event will not cover the Texas State Library and additional scrutiny and requests for disclosure of pri- tinued to assert her Fifth they learn new steps. For more information, call 281-554-1180. delayed approval of their tax vate information and lengthy Amendment privilege. nized, have less clutter, and archival aspects of records Archives Commission, a exempt status application approval delays. On April 10, 2014, the be prepared for unexpected maintenance (e.g. how to position she held for nearly a based on ideological purpos- On May 22, 2013, Lerner committee approved a resolu- Dobie sets 30-year reunion events. Records manage- preserve historical papers decade. The J. Frank Dobie Class of 1984 30-year reunion will be at Nassau Bay Hilton on Fri- es,” Olson said. “This is a appeared at a hearing of the tion recommending that the ment expert Kim Scofield and photographs), but will Prior to this, Scofield tragic abuse of federal power House Committee on Over- House of Representatives find day, June 20, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For information, contact http://www.reunionscoop. will teach what one needs to include details about how to worked in the private sector com/pass14/passworddobie84.asp and enter password HS84 or Class Act at 713-780-0020. and must be stopped. If Lois sight and Government Reform Lerner in contempt of Con- know about maintaining keep regular records safe for many years. She holds a Lerner, the top agency official (OGR) under subpoena. After gress. Lerner’s testimony records, what to get rid of, from disasters or accidental Bachelor of Journalism de- in charge of these actions being sworn in, Lerner issued remains critical to the com- AARP 199 meets June 20 and what to have handy in disposal. gree in public relations from refuses to cooperate with a a voluntary and long opening mittee’s ongoing investigation AARP Webster Area Chapter 199 will meet Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at Bay Area case of an emergency. Scofield has been a the University of Texas at congressional investigation, statement defending the IRS of the IRS’s targeting of Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway in Seabrook (inside Clear Lake Park on the Free and open to the pub- records information man- Austin and an Associate of we will continue our fight for practices, assuring the public tax-exempt applicants. north side of NASA Parkway). This month’s speaker will be Rebecca Johnston with a lic, Managing Your Records agement professional for Applied Science degree in justice and answers.” presentation on Bay Area Meals on Wheels 1982 till 2014. at Home: What to Keep, nearly 30 years, retiring information and records Last month, Olson and a management from Austin Everyone is invited to come to the meeting and to enjoy coffee, cookies and fellow- few House colleagues also SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LLeadereader Community College. She is wrote a letter to the House ship at 9:30 a.m. before the meeting starts. June is a potluck lunch, so members and Local library events set –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– guests are asked to bring a dish to share after the presentation. a certified records manager Committee on Appropria- If anyone is interested in joining the group, annual dues are $6 per year/per person. Parker Williams Branch and is also certified as an tions, the committee tasked 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 electronic records manage- with the responsibility of However, one must be a member of national AARP to join any local chapter. Every The following events are scheduled for the Parker Williams E-mail: [email protected] –– Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners writing all government fund- month the group has different speakers to discuss various topics of interest to seniors. Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd., June 5 through June 11. ment specialist. They also organize day trips by bus to local area points of interest at minimal cost. The On Friday, June 6, Internet Basics II is scheduled. next day trips are on June 25 to Texas City, July 23 to the San Jacinto Monument, and A button craft for ages 6 and up is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8 to Moody Gardens in Galveston. For more information, contact Quin Shepperd June 9, at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Participants will design their at 281-486-7770 or [email protected]. own buttons. Free tickets are required and will be available the day of the program. All materials will be provided. OOurur FFamilyamily HHasas Grown!Grown! Solo percussionist Mark Shelton will perform at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11. Internet Basics III will be at 3 p.m. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, and tod- dler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. There will not be a storytime on June 11. Park Manor of South Belt Vietnamese storytime is held every Saturday – Level 2 at 10 a.m., Level 1 at 11:15 a.m., and Level 3 at 2:30 p.m. For more information on these programs, speak with Loc Bui. For more information on events, call the Parker Williams Library at 281-484-2036. Bracewell Library NNowow wwithith ttwowo llocationsocations ttoo The Bracewell Neighborhood Library, 9002 Kingspoint Drive, recently listed its programs for June 5 through June 11. On Thursday, June 5, Computer Basics is at 2 p.m.; bbetteretter serveserve ourour communitycommunity Internet Basics is at 3:30 p.m.; and Intro to MS PowerPoint is at 5 p.m. Also, Music and Movement begins at 3 p.m. Join the Niday - Fairmont Funeral Home Niday Funeral Home library for singing, dancing and playing. Dress up in a favor- 6777 Fairmont Pkwy. • Pasadena 12440 Beamer • Houston ite tutu or superhero gear. 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Thursday, June 5, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Fourth-graders earn Business, education leaders discuss increasing employment in industries film awards Representatives from busi- leges, universities, indepen- applicants for careers in pro- Hellyer added that work- ness and education recently dent school districts (ISD), cess technology, maritime, ing directly with industry Fourth-grade students at Moore Elementary recently participated met to discuss preparing more and industry. welding, electrical, pipefit- partners keeps college pro- in an American Film Institute Awards Ceremony for “films” they for careers in the industries of “The word has got to get ting, instrumentation, analyz- gram curriculum current and maritime, manufacturing, oil out,” said Gordie Keenan, er technology, and more. Dr. at the highest of standards to created. The films they presented were book trailers they filmed and gas and health care. vice president of training Kirk Lewis, superintendent ensure student success within using the American Film Institute’s lessons. Students won awards The Business and Educa- with Higman Marine. “We of Pasadena ISD, said House the workforce. for categories such as best actor/actress, best ending, best music, tion Workforce Symposium have to have workers come in Bill 5 gives students, who “Industry tells us what to and most creative. – Houston Port Region, held with good writing and math are thinking about careers in build into our curriculum, and at San Jacinto College, fea- skills and who are extremely these high demand industries, they tell us the gaps,” said At right are students Darianna Martinez and Leani Ton. tured overviews on House responsible. We need people the options needed to train for Hellyer. Bill 5 and regional industry who can make critical deci- what employers need. Chad Burke, president and Photos submitted workforce needs, and panel sions.” “One graduation plan CEO of the Economic Alli- discussions between business Keenan served on the does not fit all students,” ance Houston Port Region, representatives and education business and industry panel said Lewis. “Our job is to provided symposium attend- administrators. Texas Sen. alongside Steve Skarke, senior make sure we’re producing ees with a regional workforce Sylvia Garcia, Texas Reps. vice president and operation graduates who can follow needs overview. John Davis, Ana Hernandez and site leader for Kaneka any career path they choose Todd Webster, former Luna and Joe Deshotel, and Corporation; Don Empfield, to follow. We appreciate the chief deputy commissioner La Porte Councilman Mike general manager for Zachry conversation with industry to and consultant for Texas Star Morsteit were in atten- Industrial, Inc.; and Katrina make that happen.” Alliance, provided an over- dance along with represen- Lambrecht, vice president of Lewis served on the edu- view of House Bill 5. tatives from the offices of institutional strategic initia- cation panel alongside Dr. The symposium conclud- Joe Strauss, speaker of the tives with the office of the Brenda Hellyer, chancellor ed with Dr. Allatia Harris, house; the House Committee president at the University of of San Jacinto College; Dr. vice chancellor of strategic on Public Education; Texas Texas Medical Branch. Dennis Brown, president of initiatives with San Jacinto Sens. Larry Taylor and John Higher levels of educa- Lee College; Dr. Pam Wells, College, leading a table talk Whitmire; Texas Reps. Carol tion, mechanical aptitude, executive director of Region 4 on identifying gaps in skills Alvarado and Greg Bonnen, communication skills, and Service Center; and Courtney training and workforce needs. and Houston Council Mem- clean background checks Arbour, deputy director of To view presentations ber Dave Martin. They were are just some of the require- contracts and operations from this symposium, visit joined by more than 150 lead- ments employers mentioned with the Texas Workforce www.sanjac.edu/workforce- ers from local community col- seeking when interviewing Commission. symposium. New 24-Hour Nurse Call Center helps to avoid crowded emergency rooms Citizens in Houston, Austin, Calhoun, Chambers, in a more appropriate setting. assessments. Harris County and the eight Colorado, Fort Bend, The health cost savings for DSRIP projects like surrounding counties now Matagorda, Waller, and our community may be sig- the Nurse Health Line are have a new resource at their Wharton. nificant.” approved and funded through fingertips – a 24-hour Nurse “The Nurse Health Line More than 46 percent the Center for Medicare and Triage Call Center that will is an example of a smart of all patients treated and Medicaid Services and Texas Earning awards are, left to right, Susana Diaz, Sarahi Flores, Gabriela Campo and Gloria Gonzalez. help them with health care solution to a regional prob- released from emergen- Health and Human Services questions and choose the lem – more efficient delivery cy rooms in Harris County Commission (HHSC). The most appropriate place for of health care,” said Harris are primary care treatable, Texas HHSC approves care. County Judge Ed Emmett. according to a study conduct- DSRIP projects through the Regardless of health care “While Harris Health is the ed by the University of Texas 1115-Waiver application pro- affiliation, primary care pro- anchor of Region 3, this ser- School of Public Health. cess which gives the U.S. vider, or insurance status, a vice will benefit citizens in These visits result, in part, Health and Human Services bilingual staff is available 24 Harris County, as well as because patients do not have department authority to hours, every day to answer eight other counties. It can the clinical knowledge to approve experimental, pilot, calls on the Nurse Health potentially improve access to assess the severity of symp- or demonstration projects Line – 713-338-7979 – to care and enable more effi- toms of less emergent con- that promote the objectives assess callers’ primary health cient use of the emergency ditions and determine where of CMS and CHIP programs. Pictured at left are, left concerns and direct them to rooms in this region because to go for appropriate care. “A primary goal of the to right, Kim Nguyen, an appropriate level of care. trained nurses will answer Consequently, emergency Nurse Health Line is to Kailey Tsikis, Izzy Padil- “When you don’t feel calls and help direct people rooms in southeast Texas improve access to care and la and Amy Cao. well, the last thing you want who are uncertain about what are at capacity, and facilities ensure more efficient use to do is wait in a crowded they should do when they struggle to meet the needs of of the emergency rooms in emergency room,” said Dan have a health concern.” patients in a timely manner. Houston, including Harris Wolterman, president and After an assessment is All calls to the Nurse and the surrounding coun- CEO of Memorial Hermann made, callers will be advised Health Line are confidential ties,” said Carol Paret, chief, Health System. “This to seek care with their physi- and addressed by a staff of community benefits officer, new, free communitywide cian of choice or referred to professionals who are expe- privacy and security offi- resource lets you talk directly local emergent care centers. rienced in assessment of cer for Memorial Hermann. with a registered nurse who Additionally, community clinical situations. To help “Based on historical expe- will ask questions, determine health workers will be avail- patients who call, nurses use rience, projections indicate what level of care you need, able to provide information their training, experience, that approximately 25 per- then refer you to an appro- on free or low cost communi- evidence-based decision-sup- cent of the calls will be tri- priate resource. It’s import- ty resources or clinics. port tools, and peer-reviewed aged to a lower-level care ant to note that this service The Nurse Health Line is materials to conduct their setting.” is not just for Memorial not designed to assist with Hermann patients; it is avail- life-threatening conditions able to all residents living in or emergencies. People with Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Harris County and the greater life-threatening conditions Houston region.” and emergencies should Enayet Rahim, MD The Nurse Health Line immediately call 911. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day is one of several Memorial “With visits to the emer- Hermann-sponsored Delivery gency room at an all-time Appointments Available • Open During System Reform Incentive high in Houston, wait times Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, Payment, or DSRIP pro- have skyrocketed,” said grams. Memorial Hermann is Mayor Annise Parker. “This Medicare & most private insurance. part of Region 3’s Southeast program will help us make Discounts for patients without insurance. Texas Regional Healthcare sure that ambulances and Se Habla Español Partnership anchored by emergency rooms are avail- Harris Health System, and able for crises, and non-crit- Call 281-481-8500 Hospital urges all to learn the signs of a stroke includes the counties of: ical health care is delivered At 38 years old, Kenyetta Stroke Association, stroke is stroke, I ran in a marathon to • Sudden confusion, trou- “Much of stroke prevention is Brasher was busy with life: one of the leading causes of raise money for stroke aware- ble speaking, or understand- based on living a healthy life- traveling and visiting rela- death and serious, long-term ness. You never think it will ing speech style. tives, teaching fitness and disability in the United States. happen to you.” • Sudden trouble seeing in This includes identifying yoga, and practicing Latin On average, someone suffers a Because stroke injures the one or both eyes and controlling blood pres- dance moves. When her eyes stroke every 40 seconds, brain, you may not realize you • Sudden trouble walking, sure, not smoking, treating started bothering her, she sim- someone dies of a stroke every are having a stroke. To a dizziness, loss of balance or diabetes properly, and manag- ply thought she needed new four minutes, and 795,000 bystander, someone having a coordination ing stress.” glasses. When she began hav- people suffer a new or recur- stroke may just look unaware • Sudden severe headache Memorial Hermann rec- ing headaches and was a bit rent stroke each year. or confused. with no known cause ommends F.A.S.T. as an acro- clumsy, she just thought she “I consider myself ex- Stroke victims have the “Within a few minutes of nym to remember the sudden was overtired and needed tremely lucky; my husband best chance if someone around having a stroke, brain cells signs of stroke: Face droop- more rest. recognized immediately that them recognizes the symp- begin to die and symptoms ing, Arm weakness, Speech But as she was getting something was wrong and toms and gets help quickly. emerge. It is important for difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1. ready for bed one Sunday rushed to get me help. My The symptoms of stroke everyone to recognize the To find out if one is at night in 2008, reality struck recovery is still ongoing; I are distinct because they hap- symptoms because prompt risk, talk with a health care home. She felt irritable, rest- find myself easily distracted, pen fast: treatment is crucial to recov- provider or make an appoint- less, and a bit dizzy. Her hus- forgetful, and emotional, • Sudden numbness or ery,” said Stroke Program ment for a stroke screening at band noticed she was mum- and I’m still regaining my weakness of the face, arm, or Clinical Manager Andrea Memorial Hermann South- bling in response to questions memory,” said Brasher. “It’s leg (especially on one side of Holmes, M.S.N., Memorial east by calling 713-222- or not answering at all. As he ironic – a few years before my the body) Hermann Southeast Hospital. 2273. watched, she tried to pull up the covers and her arm flopped around. Alarmed, he realized the Dobie students take French national exam left part of her body was drooping and raced her to Memorial Hermann. Doctors there diagnosed Brasher with an ischemic stroke and treated her with medication. A thrombolytic, or clot-busting agent, tPA, is “I want to thank you for choosing me the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the urgent to be your Republican nominee for treatment of ischemic stroke. If given intravenously in the first three hours after the start State Representative. I look forward of stroke symptoms, tPA has been shown to significantly reverse the effects of stroke to bringing principled, conservative and reduce permanent disabil- ity. leadership to HD 129.” Brasher was most likely suffering “mini-strokes” or transient ischemic attacks for a period of time. These are Dennis Paul short-term interruptions in blood flow to the brain and Republican Nominee, cause temporary stroke symp- Dobie students were recognized for participating in area are private schools. Dobie’s French students are toms, often just for a few the National French Contest sponsored by the Amer- taught by Loan Peabody and Nicole Barnes. Shown State Representative, Dist. 129 minutes, such as weakness or ican Association of the Teachers of French. They all are, left to right, Greelynne Panza, Celina Rabe, Omar tingling in an arm or leg. scored above average ratings with Erick Covarrubias Diaz, Patrice Elaine Gilbert, Caitlin Cunanan, Jenni- Mini-strokes do not cause and Bryana Garcia being awarded bronze medals at fer Amaya, Bryana Garcia , Gilberto Hernan Cam- brain damage, but they are the Honneur level for fi rst year of language study, pa, Erick Covarrubias, Alexis Hicks, Shelby Yocum, important warning signs that a and Gilberto Hernan Campa being awarded a silver Yessika Peña, Lidia Avitia, and Carolina Avila. Not person is at risk of having a medal at the Lauréat level for third year of language pictured are Jennifer Gutierrez, Ernesto Salas, Erick www.dennispaul.com stroke. study. Hernan fi nished third nationally and second lo- Daza, Cristian Delgado, Florella Morin, Liliana Gue- Paid for by Dennis Paul for State Representative According to the American cally. Most of the participating schools in the Houston vara and Nicole Lopez. Photo submitted Heart Association/American Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 5, 2014 Moore 4th 9-weeks McCain receives EdD Over The Back Fence by Alexis honor, merit rolls Moore Elementary School Camren Fowler, Vaneli Gon- recently released its fourth zalez, Haleigh Jones, David nine-weeks honor and merit Kelly, Connor King, Ivan rolls for the 2013-2014 Lopez and Sean Lopez. BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR BOBBY happy birthday June 5. Blow out the birth- FACEBOOK FRIENDS school year. Students earning Olivia Lugo, Felipe Mir- Bobby Griffin, co-founder of the day candles June 6 for Araceli Sosa. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS status are: anda, Alexandra Moorman, Leader Second grade Landon Nguyen, Sydney South Belt-Ellington Leader, is wished a Frazier Elementary The sends happy birthday Honor roll Pector, Jocelyn Perez, Linh very happy birthday on Thursday, June June 8 is the day for a cake for wishes to its Facebook friends who cel- Nancy Bazaldua, Zachary Phan, Montana Silva, Jade 5, from her family, friends and co-work- Denisse Sanchez. Sharing a birthday ebrate a birthday this week: Becker, Dominick Chavez, To-Nguyen, Kate Wang and ers. June 9 are Adriana Cortez and Shayla Thursday, June 5: Zach Fisher, David Oscar Espinoza, Justice Gar- Ainsley Willis. HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY, MARY Dean. Bonnie Svarplaitis celebrates a Reyes, Minnie Gaeckler, Jessica Cor- cia, Esteban Garibay, Julia Merit roll Dr. Mary Campbell-Fox of the local birthday June 11. dero and Merri Taylor; Friday, June 6: Hernandez, An Huynh, Isaiah Jorge Arredondo, Christian Campbell Family Practice is wished a Moore Elementary Amanda D’Orazio, Timothy Turbeville, Limon and Joshua Lopez. Cantu, Jasmine Garcia, Billy happy birthday Monday, June 9, from her Blow out the birthday candles for Dar- Vicki Derobles, Tracy Harder and Jay Daniel Mendez-Cazares, Junkin, Evan Krustchinski, family and friends. lene Marzouk on June 6. Celebrating a Hyle; Saturday, June 7: Damon Dixson, John Moya, Cindy Nguyen, Mia Munoz, Katie Nguyen, ENJOY YOUR DAY, LAURA birthday June 7 is Elsa Valo. The day for Nancy Carlton, Liza Vasquez Ybarra Sabrina Pector, Gael Ramos, Ann Nguyen and Adrita Rah- Arianna Rivera, Kenton Thai, man. Former Leader staffer Laura Aguilar a party for Laura Rodriguez is June 11. and Dee Foster; Sunday, June 8: Baron Trang Vu and Hannah Zamora. Fourth grade marks a birthday Saturday, June 7. Stuchbery Elementary Jones, Tamisha Lowe-Hendricks, Diane Merit roll Honor roll Birthday greetings are sent to her from June 5 is the day to sing a birthday Cardenas, Judd Montes, Jennifer Viviana Acosta, Imaad Ali, Brianna Almaguer, Julio her former co-workers. song to Susan Hall. Hunter, Delia Marcum, Carolyn Valdez- Maya Castellano, Zachary Alonso, Gabriela Campo, SAMANTHA HAS A BIRTHDAY Beverly Hills Intermediate Gomez, Victoria Wright and Byron Ewald; Castillo, Roberto Corona, Amy Cao, Arianna Galves, Samantha Guerra, former Leader Marking a birthday June 7 is Jeremy Monday, June 9: Trey Wilmore, Angel Tyler Dang, Dylan Erickson, Gloria Gonzales, Nicole staff member, celebrates her birthday Walker. Ortiz, Gene Robertson, Estella Davis, Adrianna Gonzalez, Eric Jasso, Brianna Marroquin and Monday, June. 9. Wishes for a happy Thompson Intermediate Anthony Berg, Sandy Ann, Heather Huynh and David Miranda. Kathleen Nguyen. birthday are sent to her from her former Jessica Krustchinsky is wished a Walker, Austin Gates and Summer Keys; Tyler Nguyen, Audrey Kim Nguyen, Isabella Paredes, Alan Perez, Ramon Padilla, Alexandra Ramos, co-workers. happy birthday June 6. Tuesday, June 10: Russell Simon, Mariela Bobbye Carol McCain, a J. Frank Dobie High Perez, Lucy Y. Phan, Jacob Aaron Sargent, Vi Tran and SCHOOL DAZE Dobie High Ramirez, MaryRose Burk, Shawn Barras School graduate, received her Doctor of Education Ramales, Emily Salinas, Jade Kailey Tsikis. The following personnel and staff On June 5, happy birthday greetings and Francine Bretado; and Wednesday, degree in educational administration from Texas Scott and Cardin Vo. Merit roll members of the Pasadena Independent are sent to Olivia Jacquez and Don June 11: Greg Medina, Nicoale Zeigler- Southern University on May 10, 2014. She received Third grade Zoe Becker, Logan Blair, School District celebrate birthdays June Williams. June 7 is the day for a double Clement and Debbie Mills. a B.B.A. from Jackson State University in Jack- Honor roll Thomas Bustamante, Diego 5 through June 11. layer cake for Nancy Carlton and Aaron LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS son, Miss., and a Master of Education from Texas Jordi Acosta, Chelsey Cortez, Lydia Chicas, Emilio Atkinson Elementary Hutchinson. A birthday greeting is sent E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, Southern University in Houston. She is the daugh- Blanton, Hannah Carte, Shel- Galvan, Madelyn Huerta and Light the birthday candles for Jessica to Donna Smith June 8. Blow out the congratulations, etc., to mynews@south ter of Bobby and Carolyn McCain of Sagemont. by Carte, Mariana Cuevas, Kyle Stokes. Carlos June 8. birthday candles for Larry Davis June 9. beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject She is a new coordinator of special education at Burnett Elementary On June 10, happy birthday greetings are line. Items must be submitted by Friday Sheldon Independent School District. Previously, Barbara Kuntz-Ashby is wished a sent to Steven Higginbotham. noon for the next week’s publication. she was a special education specialist in the Pasa- Lions Club meeting set dena Independent School District. The Houston Space City Lions Club will meet Tuesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf Freeway. For more information, call George Malone at 281-438-7243. Largest selection of Moore third-graders present wax museum wigs in Texas! Sagemeadow maintenance meets Each third-grade student at Moore Elementary researched a son’s point of view, and dressed as that person would. 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Summer & Fall 2014-2015 Registration Cynthia Beecher, Agent, LUTCF 11705 S Sam Houston Parkway East 2014 Summer Program Registration and Madelyne Montes as Clara Barton Rachel Torres as Amelia Earhart Houston, TX 77089 Fall 2014-2015 Community Registration Bus: 281-464-2422 have begun. [email protected] Hurry, some classrooms fi ll fast! Se habla español Our program is located on the grounds of St. Luke’s Catholic Church where we provide a warm and loving environment. Remember When For more information about our program or to schedule a tour, 35 years ago (1979) district’s above average per- sion. ing Molotov cocktails at the transforming the once small please call the ECC offi ce or visit us on the web. The Catholic Communi- formance. 10 years ago (2004) school, as had been done Sagemont ministry into one ty of St. Luke the Evange- The former band and or- Community leaders and earlier in the month, and de- of the largest in the state. Un- list held services at the new chestra director at Beverly residents were shocked to tained the suspects while he der Morgan’s direction, the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company church facility located at Hills and Thompson interme- learn the City of Houston phoned authorities. church’s congregation grew State Farm Indemnity Company • Bloomington, IL • statefarm.com Hall Road and Sageberry. diate schools, Jimmy Foster, had plans to demolish the Dobie freshman Brianna from a mere 16 members to ORTHODONTIST Parishioners had been using 58, died. Sagemont pool. Perez was seriously injured in more than 17,000. the cafetorium at Thompson Three anonymous South The Pasadena Independent a hit-and-run accident in the Intermediate School for the Belters contributed their time School District announced it 8100 block of Almeda Genoa. previous four years. and efforts in saving the life would continue with plans to Longtime South Belt resi- The Southeast Volunteer of a small dog that was shot build a new high school in the dent Emory Gadd was named Fire Department was in need by a group of youths armed Hobby Airport area. the year’s Distinguished of trained medical volunteers with BB guns. Houston City Council ap- Alumnus from South Hous- GARNER VISION CENTER to work during the day. 20 years ago (1994) proved plans to extend El Do- ton High School at an award 30 years ago (1984) It became offi cial that rado Boulevard from the Gulf ceremony. A 1965 graduate Family Owned & Operated The LaPetite Academy on none of the three South Belt Freeway to Beamer. This was of the area school, Gadd Scarsdale suffered interior intersections on Beltway 8 in an agreement between the devoted much of his time to “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” damage after a tornado appar- would allow left turns from city and the Clear Creek In- his alma mater, the Pasadena John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. ently touched down during a the middle lane. dependent School District Independent School District thunderstorm. The Rev. Dominic Pistone resulting from CCISD’s plans and the community as a • Treatment of ✰ No Down Payment Bonnie Walker was named left the Catholic Community to open a new school in the whole. coordinator of mathematics, of St. Luke the Evangelist area. Dobie High School sci- Eye Diseases with Verified Insurance and Charles Matthys was after serving as the church’s Harris County offi cials ence teacher Sandra Hall selected as supervisor of vo- pastor for 10 years. were studying the need for a retired after serving 34 years ✰ Payment Plan Available cational education in Clear 15 years ago (1999) traffi c light to be installed on in the education field. She Creek Independent School Erin Kerbow was named Blackhawk at Kirkville. had been a teacher, depart- ✰ Insurance Assignment District. valedictorian of the Dobie As a result of outstanding ment head, curriculum writer, Dr. B.J. Garner 25 years ago (1989) High School class of 1999. academic performance, 10 strategizer, tutor and assis- Therapeutic Optometrist Accepted Students attending Clear Directors of the Clear Beverly Hills Intermediate tant principal. Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Creek ISD schools improved Brook City Municipal Utility students and four students 1 year ago (2013) ✰ No Referral Needed their TEAMS scores in every District uncovered and were from Thompson Intermedi- Longtime South Belt res- category for every grade level fi xing impediments which ate received state recognition ident Robert Bebee was one • Laser Surgery ✰ except one over the previous had increased drainage prob- through the Duke University of four Houston fi refi ghters to Video Game Room Consultations Laura Garner, year, thus maintaining the lems in the Sageglen subdivi- Talent Identifi cation Pro- die while battling a fi ve-alarm Registered Optician ✰ gram. fi re in a motel near the South- Quality and Caring Office Construction on a new west Freeway at Hillcroft. ✰ Walgreens began on Fuqua at The blaze, which injured 14 Certified Specialist Sabo Road. more, marked the deadliest • Contact Lenses JJoinoin uuss oonn FFacebook!acebook! 5 years ago (2009) day in the 118-year history of Member American Association of Orthodontists Investigators from the Har- the Houston Fire Department, Get local newss ris County Precinct 2 Consta- offi cials said. ble’s office got a break in the The Rev. John Morgan, • Eyewear May 7 arson case at Weber senior pastor at Sagemont and updates Elementary when one of the Church, was honored at a Melinda McClure, two suspects returned to the ceremony for being the Pas- Optometry Tech school and again attempted adena Independent School between to set fire to the building. A District’s 2013 Distinguished – Serving the South Belt Area for 37 Years – resident walking his dog on Alumnus. A 1959 Pasade- 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer issues! the Blackhawk hike and bike na High School graduate, 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 trail spotted two men throw- Morgan was recognized for Thursday, June 5, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Local writer Henshaw releases new book, Fear Wrights celebrate 40th anniversary By Alexis Lochner a native Houstonian and to write the book, Fear, ability to love again. precious photograph of a The lifelong experienc- resident of Kirkwood which became available in While the event of losing young child sleeping, who es of Ronald E. Henshaw, since 1995, prompted him February. their child is tragic, is the son they lost. Henshaw and his wife, Henshaw determined to After graduating from Linda, a native of Houston “focus on the emotion and Jones High School in and businessowner, lost a the depth of the emotion Houston, Henshaw served son many years ago. rather than on the event.” in the U.S. Army for three Though the couple have According to Henshaw years in Army intelligence three other children, the “emotion is universal, but overseas. Subsequently, loss of their son brought an event is not.” Citing he entered the University fear and guilt into Hen- this reason, the author of Houston, majoring in shaw’s life. wrote the book to share English literature. For As Henshaw worked the revelation and the nearly 30 years, he was a through the resulting answer he found on his truck driver, traveling the struggles and negative journey with those who U.S. emotions, he journaled his would experience the Currently, Henshaw is pursuit to find an answer emotions of guilt and fear, employed as operations and compiled this journey regardless of the event that manager for a pipe com- in his book, Fear. may have caused the emo- pany. According to Henshaw, tion. Henshaw has written Fear is “a poetic sequence The last chapter of Fear poetry for many years, concerning the loss of a gives a clue to the answer compiling selections to child and the search for the author discovered on use in his new book, which redemption.” The author his personal journey, is the consummation of his has penned life events though the resolution to life’s work. describing his uncondi- his fear is revealed in one Fear is available on tional love for their child, of the preceding chapters. Amazon.com and Barnes the loss of that child and Throughout the book and Noble stores upon the subsequent depres- are many illustrations and request. It can also be ob- sion, guilt and addiction, a few drawings by tained through Kindle and Ronald E. and Linda Henshaw as well as his recovery and Henshaw as well as the downloaded upon request. San Jacinto College joins national initiative that stresses a well-rounded education James Paul “Jimmy” Wright of Houston met Ja- Church. Janis likes to bake, read and shop. She is a nis (Gail) Reznicek of La Marque at Alvin Com- longtime member of the Catholic Daughters court at San Jacinto College are equally important. to technical degrees and the initiative continues to cation outcomes that are munity College. They married on June 8, 1974, at St. Luke’s. They are also active in the KJT society in has joined a national “While there is a lot of certificates – 1,971 aca- expand, it will focus on provided in the core cur- Queen of Peace Catholic Church in La Marque. La Marque and are parishioners at St. Mary Catho- research initiative of the hype in the media about demic transfer degrees, three key areas: leverag- riculum courses: commu- They have lived their entire married life in Hous- lic Church in League City. They love spending time Association of American the need to replace an 2,171 occupational or ing the newly designed nication, critical thinking, ton. They moved to Kirkmont in July 1978 and have with their family, the most important thing in the Colleges and Universities aging workforce, which is technical certificates, and Texas Core Curriculum teamwork, social respon- lived here ever since. Their daughter, Debra, and world to them. They both love to travel, especially to that stresses the impor- the reason for the empha- 925 technical associate for Higher Education for sibility, personal respon- son-in-law David Barton of Pearland have a son, go on cruises. In May, as a pre-celebration of their tance of a diverse, sis on technical and occu- degrees. improvement in under- sibility, and empirical Jackson, and are currently expecting another baby 40th anniversary, they took a seven-day Caribbean well-rounded education pational certificates, the “Some students who graduate education; cre- and quantitative skills,” boy. Their son, Scott Wright, and wife Mekesha live cruise out of Galveston to Jamaica, Grand Caymans for today’s college stu- world will still need doc- received technical associ- ating a capacity for large- she commented. “As an in Pearland. Jimmy is employed at Olympus NDT and Cozumel. Sixteen family and extended family dents. tors, lawyers, teachers, ate degrees may have also scale, inter-institutional institution, San Jacinto and Janis works at Sharps Compliance, Inc. When members attended the cruise. On their anniversary they’re not working, Jimmy likes to hunt and fi sh weekend, their children are taking them to Killen’s Known as LEAP Texas research scientists, social received occupational collaboration in student College has set a bench- and be outdoors. He is a longtime member of the Steakhouse to celebrate. They are also having a fam- (Liberal Education and workers, bankers, math- or technical certificates, assessment; and embed- mark for achievement Knights of Columbus council at St. Luke’s Catholic ily party at their son’s home. America’s Promise), the ematicians – which are so you cannot add them ding high-impact practic- of these outcomes, and initiative focuses on the all people who earn aca- together,” O’Brien point- es in undergraduate cur- we’ve adopted the LEAP importance of compre- demic degrees,” O’Brien ed out. riculum. value rubrics, against hensive liberal education commented. “Actually, it “Therefore, we were O’Brien says such which faculty will assess for individuals and for is all workforce training. fairly equally distributed collaboration in higher student work. I predict CCISD begins digital textbook program a nation dependent on One would expect a four- between academic and education should help that the results will lead Continued from Page 1A lets bringing the total funded through the pas- tage of professional learn- economic creativity and year bachelor’s degree to technical awards.” improve learning out- to rich discussions among possible will help accom- number of devices at work sage of the May 2013 bond ing opportunities during democratic vitality. get you a job, just as an With more than 60 comes. “The focus is on educators on how to plish that.” with students and staff which totaled $367 mil- the summer and through- Dr. Catherine O’Brien, occupational certificate in institutions involved, how well students per- improve student learn- Next fall, CCISD will to 23,000. The district is lion and included $17 mil- out the school year to learn San Jacinto College asso- cosmetology would.” LEAP Texas includes form on the general edu- ing.” deploy 11,000 more tab- planning more textbook lion for tablet computers. how to best integrate tech- ciate vice chancellor of According to San 34 two-year colleges, 23 adoptions next year for Teachers are taking advan- nology into the classroom. learning and assessment, Jacinto College’s most universities, four research high school math, K-12 and South Belt resident recent available Graduate flagships, and a pri- social studies and resourc- says there is a need to Characteristics Report vate institution with the Kutra graduates from A&M es for languages other than remind the public that (2012-2013), the college potential to reach nearly English. With the ability to technical and workforce is generally well balanced 900,000 students. buy fewer textbooks and in- training is vital, but aca- in regards to granting aca- According to the vest in online subscriptions demic areas of studies demic degrees compared LEAP Texas website, as to access the same materi- als, the savings could add up to millions more. Stu- FFREEREE REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION - GGoodood ThruThru JuneJune 1919 dents can easily access dig- ital textbooks through the New enrollments only • www.msjanets.com CCISD4ME portal created This ad must be presented at time of enrollment & is not redeemable for cash by the CCISD Technology Department. MMs.s. JJanetanetʻs ChildrenChildren ofof thethe Future,Future, Inc.Inc. The initial purchase of Child Care & Learning Center • Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. the tablet computers was Ages served 6 weeks - 11 years Large Play Room, Breakfast/Snack, Hot Lunches, Dance, Library & Computer Room LOW PRICES

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Continued from Page 1A an off-site FFSZ groundwa- short term and is expected populations to contaminated It says a lot of good things about you when you choose a new J. Patrick Home in Ashley Pointe. Relocating can of decreasing concentrations ter investigation is therefore to be protective of human air, soils or groundwater. of the constituents over the warranted, which will require health and the environment Long-term protectiveness be stressful, but when J. Patrick Homes is your builder, you can rest assured we can personalize our homes last two years, shows a fa- property access agreements. upon completion if the rec- of the RA will be achieved to fulfill your dreams. From day one, our goal has been to continually look for ways to provide the best to vorable characteristic of nat- Despite the detection of ommendations and follow-up by continued monitoring of homeowners in terms of price, design, function, and flexibility. The result is a perfect balance that gives you the urally degrading the detected the constituents, EPA offi - actions identifi ed in this fi ve- air, groundwater and surface chemicals. cials said the remedy of the year review are addressed,” water to assess the effective- comfort and versatility you desire, without compromising beauty or style. The study suggests that site is going as planned. the review stated. “The reme- ness of the site controls. The 1 Ashley Pointe - South Houston the groundwater is slowly “The remedy for the Brio dial action (RA) has removed affected FFSZ groundwater 45 moving east toward unoccu- Refi ning Superfund Site is exposure pathways that could is currently an issue under in- 59 From the $270s pied property with no known operating as designed and is have resulted in unaccept- vestigation and will be evalu- 288 8 FFSZ wells within a half protective of human health able risks by preventing ex- ated during the next fi ve-year 8 281-481-0388 mile of the site. Offi cials said and the environment in the posure of human receptor review period.”

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QN the dangerous dog has been spayed or neutered. An owner of a dangerous For children who are entering Kindergarten through completing Sixth Grade dog must also obtain lia- bility insurance coverage or show fi nancial responsibil- ity in an amount of at least $100,000 to cover damages resulting from any attack that would cause bodily injury to Join us as we go on a fun and a person. All dangerous dogs must exciting tropical adventure in also be implanted with an identifying computer mi- Arrow Island VBS! We will have crochip compatible with the scanning equipment utilized an awesome time as we discover by animal control. The ani- mal must also wear a bright more about God’s amazing love orange collar that contains The Catholic Community the words “dangerous dog” of St. Luke the Evangelist for us! in large black letters. recently opened its fi rst If the animal is to be building at its new loca- transported, it must be within tion on Riverstone Ranch a fully enclosed vehicle and Road. The 10,000-square- For more information or a “dangerous dog” sign must foot Cenacle Learning to pre-register, go to: be posted on each side of the Center (pictured above) vehicle. is the fi rst of fi ve build- Owners of dogs that have ings to be constructed on XXXTBHFNPOUDIVSDIPSH been declared dangerous must also keep the animal in the church’s new proper- or call a secure enclosure that meets ty across the street from the approval of animal con- South Belt Elementary.  trol. The enclosure must con- Bishop George A. Sheltz,

Free Fun forFree Fun Kids! tain a cement fl oor and a roof auxiliary bishop for the to prevent escape. The enclo- Archdiocese of Galves- sure must also have a sign ton-Houston, is shown to with the words “dangerous the right offi cially chris- Interstate Hwy 45 Gulf Freeway dog” posted on each side. Fuqua tening the building at a When a dangerous dog Sabo ceremony held Saturday, N is not inside an enclosure, it Beamer May 24. See related story must be on a leash no longer 8) on Page 1A. Sam Houston Pkwy (Beltway than 6 feet in length and must Sagemont Church be muzzled. Failure to comply with Photos by David and Hughes these regulations will result Marie Flickinger in the owner being charged Scarsdale with a Class C misdemeanor. If an owner has already SECTION B Thursday, June 5, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED SBHLL all-star 13s set In advance of clos- Little League offi cials Dobie duo, Julks named HABCA all-stars Dobie wins PISD Cup title ing ceremonies, have announced all-star Another outstanding ketball, boys’ and girls’ ball, team tennis, swim- Sagemont-Beverly Hills Continued on Page 6B performance on the athlet- cross-country, boys’ and ming and diving, golf, boys’ ic fi elds and courts led to girls’ track and fi eld, base- Continued on Page 6B another Pasadena ISD Cup championship for Dobie DIXIE DELI 364A FM 1959 High School during the (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 2013-2014 school year. 281-484-3083 Collecting the most Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK points for performance in both team and individual sports during the school If you are serious about year, Dobie held onto Purchasing or the award for the second straight season with 213 SSun.-Thurs.un.-Thurs. 1111 aa.m..m. - 1100 pp.m..m. 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She maintained a 3.1 grade committed to being a hard own expectations. toughness and competi- Students age 8 to 15 are invited to attend Beverly women’s basketball player talent,” said San Jacinto shot 37.1 percent from point average. worker and a leader by ex- “She deserves the rec- tiveness of our team.” Hills Intermediate’s fi ve-week Speed Camp begin- Kendra Howard has been College women’s basket- the fi eld, and 33.1 percent Williams-Jackson said ample,” Williams-Jackson ognition. Kendra will be For more information ning this month. Camp instructors will focus on agil- selected to play in the Na- ball head coach Brenita from 3-point range. the key to Howard’s suc- said. someone that the incom- about the San Jacinto Col- ity, directionality, differentially, muscle strength and tional Junior College Ath- Williams-Jackson. Howard was second cess and subsequent post- “She stepped up when ing freshmen can match up lege women’s basketball muscle endurance during the sessions that will run letic Association All-Star “She is the only player on the team in assists per season honors is no secret. we needed her most and against next year, which program, visit www.san Mondays through Thursdays from June 9 through Game, to be held July 24- from Region XIV to be game at 4. “From the start, Kendra played beyond even her will improve the overall jacsports.com. July 11; June 9-12, June 16-19, June 23-26, June 30- 27 in Niceville, Fla. selected, and one of only At the end of the sea- July 3 and July 8-11. Each session will run from 10 The 5-foot-8-inch three players from Texas. son, Howard was named a.m. to noon. The cost of the camp is $70 cash only. freshman guard from Ce- It’s exciting for Kendra, to the Region XIV all-re- Locals lead Warriors’ 17U AAU hoops victory Participants are asked to arrive on time daily and to dar Hill High School in and her teammates are gion and all-conference wear proper workout attire. In-person registration Dallas is the fi rst San Ja- thrilled that she will go teams. will be held 15 minutes prior to the start of the fi rst cinto College player se- and represent our college, She also earned honor- session on June 9. For additional information, call lected to compete in the our conference and our able mention recognition Coach Ben Portis at 713-740-0420 or 713-299-0251. six-year history of the NJ- state.” on the Women’s Basket- CAA All-Star Game. During the season, ball Coaches Association “The top 40 players in Howard led the team in All-America team. Hoops camp at Beverly Hills the nation make the All- scoring at 18.8 points per In addition to her suc- Beverly Hills Intermediate basketball coaches will Star Game, so that’s an game, a mark that ranked cess on the court, Howard also host the 2014 Battlin’ Bears youth basketball camp June 9-12, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the school. Students age 8 to 15 are eligible to attend the camp, which is $20 cash only per participant. Coaching staff members will focus on each of the fundamentals of the game, including shooting, dribbling, defense, rebounding and more. For additional information, call Coach Ben Portis at 713-740-0420 or 713-299-0251. Lions host open gym The Thompson Intermediate coaching staff will host open gym for all sixth-, seventh- and eighth- grade Thompson students as of the 2014-2015 school year June 16 through June 26, Mondays through Thursdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. From Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 10, the school’s weight room will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, Mondays through Thursdays. For information on any of the Lions’ summer activities, call coach Doug Sawyer at 713-740-0510. Brook boys’ hoops camp Clear Brook High School varsity boys’ basketball head coach Christian Thompson and his staff will host the 2014 Wolverines’ youth camp June 16-20 at the school. Participants will receive instruction in all phases of the game, including shooting, rebounding, passing, free throw shooting, defense and more. Stu- The South Shore Warriors 17-under Amateur Treveon Kelly, James Washington, (back row) dents entering kindergarten through the fi fth grade Athletic Union basketball team was crowned the coach Sidney Jacques Jr., Jarvis Lester, Jason as of the 2014-2015 school year will attend from champions at the Memorial Day Gulf Coast Magic Lester, Blake Deegan, Travores Gilbert and Jar- 9 a.m. to noon each day. Those entering the sixth AAU tournament. Members of the team are, left rett Rich. Turner, Jarvis and Jason Lester and through ninth grades as of the 2014-2015 school to right (front row) Justin Turner, Garion Slayton, Gilbert are Dobie varsity basketball players. year will attend from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $100 per participant, which also includes a camp T-shirt and basketball. Participants may register 30 minutes pri- or to the start of each respective session June 16. Minor Astros capture SBHLL league title Wolverine youth soccer camp Clear Brook High School varsity soccer coaches Jeff Brewer and Chris Stromeyer will host a youth soccer skills and drills camp for boys and girls June 9-12 at the school. Children entering kindergarten through the ninth grade as of the 2014-2015 school Kendra Howard is the fi rst player from San Jacinto College to be selected to year are eligible to attend. Cost of the camp is $60, play in the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Star Game. and families should also plan to bring water, cleats, Photo by Rob Vanya shinguards and sunblock. The event will run from 8 to 10 a.m. each day. For more information, direct email to Brewer at [email protected] or to Stromey- er at [email protected]. Rising Stars track and fi eld Brook youth softball camp take several titles at meet Clear Brook varsity softball head coach Noah With postseason com- was the champion of the vereaux placed third in the Cardenas and his staff will host a youth camp June petition quickly approach- 1,500-meter racewalk in a 800-meter run. 23-26, from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the school. ing, athletes in the Ris- time of 10:01.66. Camille Singleton fi n- Students age 6 through those entering the ninth- ing Stars Track Club are Christian Ross, also ished the 800-meter run at grade as of the 2014-2015 school year are eligible to working to take their tal- 11, was second in the 2:42.20, and Jacoby Davis attend. Instruction in all phases of the game, includ- ents to the next level. 1,500-meter racewalk at (2:28.08 in the 800-meter ing, hitting, baserunning, fi elding, pitching, catching Many of those athletes 10:26.4. run and 18’3” in the long and more will be included. Former Lady Wolverine had their skills on display Kelby Williams, 11, jump) also competed in players and Division I collegiate standouts Molly at the Dragon Youth Track placed fourth in the two events. Fichtner and Bridgette Begle will join Cardenas as and Field Club meet May 800-meter run after fi nish- High Velocity meet instructors during the camp. Registration is $100 be- 31. ing at 2:34.33. Williams, The Rising Stars were fore June 15, and $110 thereafter. Direct email to Poor weather cut the at 14.55, also competed in also one of the top-per- Cardenas at [email protected] for any questions meet a bit short, but the the 100-meter dash. forming programs at the or to obtain a registration form. Rising Stars nonetheless Zaire Walker’s time of High Velocity meet May had plenty to be proud 11:50 was good for fi fth- 24. SoHo football/hoops camp about. best in the 1,500-meter Terrell won an event South Houston High School varsity football head In the primary division, run. and placed in two others coach Dwayne Lane and varsity boys’ basketball Chardel Terrell and Na- Kori Pounds post- to pace set the primary di- head coach Patrick McCoy will host the school’s di’ya Shelby led the way ed a time of 16.21 in he vision. fi rst-ever Trojan Football/Basketball Camp, reserved for the locals. 100-meter dash. At 2:52.30, Terrell was for boys and girls of elementary school age through Terrell’s time of 3 min- The Rising Stars de- the fi rst-place winner in incoming freshmen as of the 2014-2015 school utes, 02.50 seconds was livered another winner the 800-meter run. The Astros of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Lit- Guerrero, Dominic Ortiz, (middle row) Christian year. third-best in the 800-me- in the midget division’s Also, Terrell was third tle League’s minor division captured the regular Ibarra, Joseph Salas, Mateo Cortez, Jose Ramirez, ter run for the 8-year-old 1,500-meter racewalk. in the long jump at 8’3 season championship with a terrifi c perfomance Lance Joyce, Anthony Sanchez, Christian Torres, The camp will run Aug. 4-7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. competitor. There, Amari Single- 1/2”. At 1:20.68, Ter- in 2014. Members of the team are, left to right, (back row) manager Jose Torres, coach Kristyan each day. Each camper will participate in two days Shelby, a 7-year-old ton’s time of 9:42.72 rell bagged a sixth-place (front row) Devon Longoria, Zachary Hernandez, De Hoyos, Zachary De Hoyos and coaches Adan of the football camp and two of the basketball camp. athlete, placed fi fth in was the best of the bunch award in the 400-meter Gabriel Barbosa Jr., Chance Cadena, Johnathan Cortez and Earnest Shepherd. The early registration fee is $30. Forms and payment the 800-meter run with a among 12-year-olds. He run. must be postmarked or dropped off at school by June clocking of 2:04.33. Shel- also ran the 800-meter Nadi’ya Shelby went 30. All campers will receive a basketball, a camp by also went to 9 feet, 9 event at 2:45.60. against Terrell try for try T-shirt. inches in the long jump. Marco Torres, also 12, in the long jump before Coach pitch Dodgers grab championship The event will include fundamental stations, Elsewhere in the prima- timed in at 2:50 in the taking second place at games, lectures, competitions. Forms are available ry division (5 to 8 years 800-meter run. 8’3”. by visiting the online information at www.pasade- old), DeShaun Singleton, Kaylen Ruiz was the Shelby closed in at naisd.org/pmhs>SoHoBasket ball.com. 5, fi nished at 21.21 in the lone Rising Star athlete to 3:00.86 in the 800-me- 100-meter dash. He also take part in the sub-youth ter run and fi nished the Brook volleyball camp completed the 800-meter division. There, Ruiz was 400-meter run at 1:23.72. Clear Brook High School varsity volleyball head run at 3:56.76. third at 2:33.85 in the Gurnell, competing in coach Meredith Thompson and her staff will host Menelik Gurnell, 7, was 800-meter run. the shot put, took fourth the 2014 Lady Wolverines youth camp July 28-31 at at 3:21.06 in the 800-me- A pair of champions place after a throw of 14’ the school. Those wishing to attend may access and ter run. Gurnell’s top ef- were crowned in the youth 9 1/2”. Gurnell also took print the registration form at clearbrookvolleyball. fort in the shot put was 14 division for the stars. part in the 800-meter run org. For any assistance, direct email to Thompson at feet, 5 inches. At 37’6”, Deon Brown, (3:11.62) and the 400-me- [email protected]. Subbantam athlete 14, led the way in the shot ter run (1:31.70). BrayLan Shelby, 9-years- put. DeShaun Singleton Dobie boys’ hoops camp old, delivered a victory Teammates Cervantis was in on the action in for the Rising Stars in the Pounds threw the discus three different events, the Dobie varsity boys’ basketball head coach Kevin 800-meter run, coming 75’0” for the top spot 800-meter run (3:43.44), Cross and his staff will host the 2014 Longhorns’ through at 2:43.63 for the among 14-year-olds. the 400-meter run youth camp June 23 through June 26, from 4 to 6 win. Shelby Devereaux, (1:49.19) and the 200-me- p.m. each day at the school. The camp is open to Meanwhile, 9-year-old meanwhile, completed the ter dash (51.11). those entering the sixth through ninth grades as of Elijah Jackson ran the 800-meter run at 2:35.78. Omar Luis Lopez also the 2014-2015 school year. 100-meter dash in a time In the intermediate competed in the primary Participants will be instructed in all phases of the of 15.15. division (15-years-old), division. Lopez timed in at game, including form shooting, rebounding, pass- Camryn Dickson, a Christal Dickson and Zion 3:36.81 in the 800-meter ing, dribbling, defense and more. Cost of the camp is 10-year-old in the bantam Walker were winners for run and was at 1:30.13 in $50 per student, which includes a camp T-shirt. For division, was also a cham- the Rising Stars. the 400-meter run. more information, direct email to Cross at kcross@ pion. Dickson won the Dickson’s time of Lopez’s time in the pasadenaisd.org. 100-meter dash at 14.03. 10:46.16 led the way in the 200-meter dash was 47.87. Storm Baseball fundraiser Joshua Ross, also 10 1,500-meter racewalk, and In the subbantam cat- years of age, was second Walker won the 1,500-me- egory, BrayLan Shelby The Storm Baseball 11-year old select baseball at 12:18 in the 1,500-me- ter run at 10:10.30. stood out for the Rising team will host a garage sale and barbecue sandwich ter racewalk and also Jeremy Davis wound Stars. The Dodgers of the Sagemont-Beverly Hills Lit- na, (middle row) Jacob Lopez, Ethan Beltran, Ju- fundraiser Friday and Saturday, June 6 and 7 at 9907 completed the shot put at up third in the 110-me- At 5:19.46, Shelby won tle League’s coach pitch division won the regu- lian Del Valle, Abiel Gonzalez, Andrew Velasquez, Sagedowne. 11’2”. ter hurdles at 16.09, and the 1,500-meter run and lar season championship with a 12-4 win in the Raydin Garcia, Daniel Rodriguez, Joshua Lopez, The garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 Several Rising Star ath- Donovan Johnson’s time was also second in the championship game. Members of the team are, (back row) coaches Chris Thomas, Angel Thomas, p.m. each day, while the $6 sandwich combinations letes were awarded in the of 16:24 in the same event 800-meter run at 2:37.54. left to right, (front row) Aaron Bennett, Patrick Chilo Beltran and Jorge Lopez and manager An- (sandwich, chips and a soft drink) will be held June submidget category. was fourth. Shelby also competed in Perez, Chaz Jenkins, Bode Shimek, Joshua Medi- drew Rodriguez 7, from noon to 3 p.m. ChristiAnne Ross, 11, At 2:04.58, Caleb De- Continued on Page 3B Thursday, June 5, 2014, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Rising Star track athletes Standout Dobie golfer Vasquez picks Jacksonville College visit High Velocity meet Continued from Page 2B ChristiAnne Ross two fi eld events. the long jump, taking was also a winner in the Brown’s throw of 39’3” fourth place at 12’8”. 1,500-meter racewalk, was second in the shot put, Elsewhere, Jackson coming to the fi nish line and Brown’s best effort of competed in the 400-me- fi rst at 10:12.61. 106’8” in the discus was ter run (1:23.68) and the Ross completed the good for third place. 200-meter dash (32.52). 400-meter run in a time of Luis Figueroa com- Jatay Solis, 9, came 1:19, and also fi nished the peted in just one event, through in the big way, 200-meter dash at 31.92. but it was memorable. placing second in the As for Amari Single- Figueroa’s time of 8:18.28 1,500-meter run in a time ton, he landed a victory in was good for a victory in of 5:59.57. the 1,500-meter racewalk, the 1,500-meter racewalk. Bantam division com- winding up with a time of Icelande Robinson, 14, petitor Camryn Dickson 9:45.51. Singleton also competed in the 400-me- was third in the 200-meter posted a time of 30.62 in ter dash (1:09) and the dash at 29.25, and Dick- the 200-meter dash. 100-meter dash (13.68). son’s 400-meter run time Cameron Devereaux, Intermediate athlete was 1:08.34. competing in the subyouth Jeremy Davis was third Joshua Ross came up division, was also a cham- in the 100-meter hurdles with a gold-medal win pion for the Rising Stars. (15.11) and third in the for the Rising Stars in At 2:19.76, Devereaux shot put (44’4”). the submidget category, won the 800-meter run. Christal Dickson won taking the top spot in the At the 400-meter distance, the 1,500-meter racewalk 1,500-meter racewalk at Devereaux came up with a at 11:29.39, and Kalia 12:22.42. time of 1:00.68. Hendrix won both the At 1:45.79, Ross also Shifting to the youth 400-meter run (57.09) and had a solid showing in the division, Brown scored a the 100-meter dash in a 400-meter run. pair of medal fi nishes in time of 12.10.

HABCA recognizes local trio; Dobie High School senior golfer Jacquelyn Vasquez (seated center) will con- (back row) Diane Butcher (family friend), Mark Butcher (pastor), Dobie golf tinue her education and links career at Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, coach Chris Ferguson, Charlie Richardson, Kathy Richardson and Dobie Texas, after signing a letter of intent with the Jaguars. Those with Vasquez at principal Franklin Moses. Vasquez plans to focus her studies in the dental players head to ASG, combine the signing included, left to right, (front row) Kayla Vasquez (sister), Debra hygiene fi eld. The recognition con- Dobie High School’s set for June 16, is open Vasquez (mother), Ramiro Vasquez (father), Max Vasquez (twin brother), tinues to pour in for those Mike Munoz, who deliv- to class of 2014 seniors. who are considered the ered a perfect 9-0 record Catchers are due to report best of the best among on the mound while guid- at 8 a.m., with position Houston area high school ing the Longhorns to the players and pitchers set to Fichtner, Alabama softball falls shy in WCWS baseball talent. District 22-5A champi- arrive at 10 a.m. The Houston Area onship, will be joined by There is a $10 charge to While her University of after two stellar seasons at of Fame Stadium in Okla- ry over top-seeded Oregon bama players to secure playing career now com- Baseball Coaches Asso- teammate Travarus Ans- the players for insurance Alabama softball team fell the University of Texas at homa City. that secured a spot in the Capital One Academic plete, Fichtner is set to ciation is set to host its ley. purposes. short of a national champi- San Antonio. The Gators fi nished the world series fi nal, Fichtner All-American honors this return to the Houston area annual All Star Games/Se- A third local player, Earlier this school year, onship, it’s hard to imag- And Fichtner came up season at 55-12, a touch had an RBI single to drive season. Her grade point this month. nior Combine June 16-17 Clear Brook’s Corey Julks signed to play at An- ine Molly Fichtner having big this season for Ala- or two better than Bama’s in the second run. average was a perfect 4-0. Fichtner and former at Baseball USA, and sev- Julks, is also set to play gelina Junior College be- any regrets about her col- bama, which advanced all 53-13 mark. The National Fastpitch Over 83 starts behind Clear Brook High School eral local standouts will be on the South team, which ginning this fall. legiate career. the way to the Women’s The bats went cold for Coaches Association the plate at Alabama, Fich- teammate and Lipscomb included. will be coached by Clear Ansley, meanwhile, The former Clear Brook College World Series Alabama in the champion- named Fichtner an All- tner hit .336. University women’s soft- The Class 5A North vs. Creek High School’s will play at Wharton Col- High School star was the best-of-three champion- ship series, but that’s how South Region selection, While at UTSA, she ball standout Bridgette South All-Star Game will Brent Kunefke. lege this fall. Tide’s starting catcher for ship series. softball goes. and she was a second- earned both Southland Begle have agreed to par- be played June 16, at 7 There will also be Class At press time, Munoz, the 2013 and 2014 seasons In the end, the Uni- Still, Fichtner hit .354 team honoree within the Conference Student Ath- ticipate in the Lady Wol- p.m., and the South roster 4A and Junior division the 22-5A Most Valuable versity of Florida won its with three home runs and Southeastern Conference. lete of the Year and Fresh- verines’ Youth Softball will include a trio of South games played June 17. Player, had yet to fi nalize Youth girls fi rst-ever national champi- 34 runs driven in leading Off the fi eld, Fichtner man of the Year for her Camp June 23-26. For Belt area favorites. The Senior Combine, his collegiate plans. onship with back-to-back up to the WCWS. was just as impressive. performance on the fi eld. more information about 5-0 and 6-3 wins at Hall In Alabama’s 2-0 victo- She was one of four Ala- With her collegiate the camp, see Page 2B. Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association hoops camp 5A South All-Star Game Roster this month The Basketball and Be- SBGSA all-star 12s win Impact Gold tourney Player School Position yond Youth Development Organization will host Travarus Ansley Dobie OF/P two Celebrate Yourself Developmental Basketball Jacob Barfi eld Pearland 3B/1B Camps for girls at the Sage- mont Community Center. Nate Carter Pearland C The camps are designed Ryan Chandler Strake Jesuit SS/2B to teach and reinforce basketball fundamentals Blake Chisholm Clear Springs P/1B and life skills to students entering the fi rst through Anthony Cole Clear Creek C/3B eighth grades as of the 2014-2015 school years. Matt Collins Memorial P/OF Participants will be guided by an experienced Tristan Gray Elkins SS/2B traning staff while im- proving speed, agility, bal- Brian Ingamelis Manvel OF ance, coordination, core stability, strength and con- Corey Julks Clear Brook SS/3B ditioning, and fundamen- tal skills. Ryan Manz Clements P/OF Multiple motivational speakers are also sched- Mike Munoz Dobie P/OF uled to be in attendance. The fi rst available ses- Will Preston Clements P sion is June 7-8 and June Joey Pulido Brazoswood P/SS 14-15. The second session is June 21-22 and June 28- Ricky Salinas North Shore P/OF 29. All sessions will run Colton Schmidt La Porte P/OF from 2 to 6 p.m. Cost is $200 per session or $350 Tyler Wesley Deer Park P for both. For more information Connor Wong Pearland P/C/SS and to register, visit www. The South Belt Girls Softball Association’s 12-year-old all- Lexanie Rodriguez, Celeste Salazar, coach John Colunga, pearlandhawks.com or star team went undefeated to win the Impact Gold tourna- (middle row) coach Eddie Colunga, Alexandra Perez, Shayenne Coach – Brent Kunefke, Clear Creek call Angela LeBlanc-Er- ment in Katy. Members of the team are, left to right, (front Olivares, Marisa Soto, Felicity Soto, Maritza Elizalde, Danielle nest at 713-408-0837. row) Leslie Longoria, Karisa Hernandez, Kayla Guajardo, Colunga, Ashley Garcia and (back row) coach Charlie Salazar. CALENDAR Let the THURSDAY, JUNE 5 FRIDAY, JUNE 6 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- 7 a.m. 7 a.m. Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the ings are held Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through AA Meeting – “Breakfast With Bill” each Tuesday through Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Friday at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Webster. Refreshments provided. For more information, Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, in the Cornell contact Gina Sherman at 281-554-5675 or visit www.fron call 713-204-2481. Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787 for information, or tiersquares.com. MONDAY, JUNE 9 just drop in. just drop in. 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Noon Noon Pearland Overeaters Anonymous HOW Meeting – Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and Leader Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous Saturdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open discussion. Memorial speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapson Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of line.org for a complete list of services offered. is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is to services offered. help 6:30 p.m. people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the mes- 10 a.m. Diabetes Support Group – A support group for young For more information, call 281-286-1431. sage of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713-865- Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature adults with diabetes. All subjects are open for discussion: 6 p.m. 1611 for information, or just drop in. Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P new technologies, research advances, fears, phobias, dat- Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) – SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of ing and other personal matters. Meets the first Thursday of Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics or 2 p.m. church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. each month at 1315 St. Joseph Parkway #1705, Medical addicts. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 p.m. in Room Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved 11:30 a.m. with Place One. Contact Dan Steiner, CDE, at 713-922-9677 215 at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and Overeaters Anonymous Deer Park – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 for more information. Fairmont Parkway. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist p.m. Literature Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more infor- 1202 East P Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Al-Anon (English Speaking) – Provides support for 7:30 a.m. mation, call 281-487-8787. Hall in back of church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. 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The Longhorns’ swimming program highlighted its 2014 Dobie High School Members of the senior class included, left to right, Mariah Waters, Ted Luna, Dobie senior swimmer Jenna Perez (right) was the 2013-2014 winner of the senior class during the season-ending banquet. Dobie enjoyed a solid regular Jenna Perez, Dobie head coach Bradley Nguyen, Brian To, Alex Nguyen and school’s Dennis Shippey Award, recognizing her outstanding performance in season as a team before several swimmers qualifi ed for regional competition. Luong Nguyen. Not pictured are Ivan Macias and Christian Bertrand. the pool during the season. At left is Dobie head coach Bradley Nguyen. JFD football sets ’14 varsity games Sagemont-Beverly Hills Fri. Aug. 29 Deer Park 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 3 Pasadena 7 p.m. AS 13s are announced Continued from Page 1B Steven Moreno (Car- Fri. Sept. 5 7 p.m. Sat. Oct. 11 1 p.m. selections in the 13-year- dinals), Aaron Nguyen at Cl. Springs at S. Houston old division. (Mets), Christian Valdez The SBHLL squad will (Mets) and Isaiah Zer- Thurs. Sept. 11 Pearland 7 p.m. Sat. Oct. 18 Dawson 1 p.m. consist of Julian Arren- meo (Mets). dondo (Cardinals), Mat- SBHLL’s closing cer- Fri. Sept. 19 at Manvel 7 p.m. Fri. Oct. 24 at Alvin 7 p.m. thew Escalera (Astros), emonies are June 6 at 7 Zarian Forde (Mets), p.m., at the league’s fa- At left, Dobie varsity football head coach Jim Phil- Jeremiah Gantt (Cardi- cility at El Franco Lee lips will lead the Longhorns into the 2014 regular Fri. Oct. 31 Rayburn 7 p.m. nals), Ibrahim Hatamleh Park. season opener Friday, Aug. 29, against the Deer (Cardinals), Lorenzo The all-star 13s brack- Park Deer. Dobie’s other nondistrict game comes Thurs. Nov. 6 at Memorial 7 p.m. Mendez (Cardinals), An- et had not been released against Clear Springs before the locals begin play in thony Moreno (Mets), as of press time. the realigned District 22-6A.

PISD Cup: GAT is second Continued from Page 1B and girls’ soccer and soft- ball. Individual sports PISD Cup included within the high school ranks include Intermediate Standings spring tennis, golf and track and fi eld. 2013-2014 Final Totals Points are awarded to schools during the regu- lar season based on order Bondy 214.50 of District 22-5A fi nish. Team playoff results and Thompson 188.50 individual regional and state-level successes are also awarded. S. Houston 161.50 Pats top GAT, BHI The news was not as Beverly Hills 156 good in the intermediate division for the likes of Beverly Hills and Thomp- Southmore 130 son. The Bondy Patriots San Jacinto 121 won the PISD Cup inter- mediate school division, holding off Thompson for Jackson 103 the crown. The Patriots were solid Queens 101 across the board, but dom- inated the cross-country scene to give the school a Miller 96.50 big boost. Bondy fi nished with Park View 94.50 214.5 points, with Thomp- son second at 188.5. Bev- Sports included: football, volleyball, boys’ erly Hills, a former PISD and girls’ basketball, cross country and Cup winner, had 156 points for fourth place. track and fi eld. San Jac softball inks 10 newcomers Continued from Page 1B led the way in hits with 78 group of returnees next but that’s athletics some- on the season. season along with Stein, times. I wouldn’t trade my Loren Donaldson, one who is on schedule in her group for anything.” of the team’s top power recovery from injury. Katy San Jacinto also made threats, hit .323. Smith’s Potter also logged several a name for itself at nation- 22 wins in the circle paced innings in the circle this als. Sophomore shortstop the team by a wide mar- season. Jessie Rodriguez went 6 gin. All four players are “We still have a great for 10 at the plate en route sophomores. group of freshmen coming to being named the winner “I’m losing my entire back, and they all have to of both the Marucci Elite outfi eld (Sams, Ragsdale, take that next step like this Hitter Award and Most Lauren Von Boeckmann), group of sophomores did Outstanding Offensive a fi rst baseman (Donald- this season. Player Award. son), a shortstop (Rodri- “And we’ve got 10 re- On paper, it appears guez) and our top pitcher cruits coming in. I’m ex- Saenz must replace the (Smith),” said Saenz, who cited about next season. bulk of her offensive pro- earlier this season won her Every year, you go into it duction. Courtney Sams 400th career game at the with an eye on getting to led the team in hitting at college. nationals. It was a great .382. Sarah Ragsdale was However, Carah Nunez experience this season. We third in hitting at .371 and (.378) will lead a talented want to do it again.” 2014 Graduation Issue featuring J. Frank Dobie, Clear Brook and South Houston high schools, Lutheran South Academy graduating classes and Thursday, June 5, 2014 Clear Horizons Early College High School at San Jacinto College Clear Brook commencement set Dobie commencement June 5 SoHo sets commencement Clear Brook High School’s commence- J. Frank Dobie High School’s commencement South Houston High School’s commencement exercises ment exercises will be held Thursday, June exercises will be held Thursday, June 5, at will be held Thursday, June 5, at 9:00 a.m. at Reliant 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial 8:00 p.m. at Reliant Stadium. Tanya Torres will Stadium. Speaker will be Cameron Brady, and the invo- Stadium, 2305 East Main St. in League give the address. The invocation will be given cation will be given by Luis A. Moreno. The benediction City (next to Clear Creek High School). by Nese McAfee, and the benediction will be will be given by David E. Deulofeu Antunez. The valedic- Valedictorian is Ruchika Bengani, and given by Michael Beltran. The valedictorian is torian is Angel Rubio. Salutatorian is Alfredo Olazaba. salutatorian is Madeline Schaefer. Tuan Manh Phan. Salutatorian is Brian Anh Class officers are Luzdivina Ruiz, president; Julia Khoa Tran. Hernandez, vice president; Amy Coronado, secretary; Angel Rubio, treasurer; Azucena Dominguez, parliamen- tarian; and Jessica Lopez, historian.

Clear Brook Wolverines Dobie Longhorns South Houston Trojans Clear Brook graduation Dobie 2014 graduation SoHo 2014 graduate 2014 candidates named candidates announced candidates released Hamza Abuhamra Ashley Comer Morgan Hendrix HR 12-00 Dominique Star Jimenez Julian Obed Bautista-Palacios HR 12-01 – Lisa Cox David Garza Mariana Lynn Hernandez Alexus Adame Brandon Conner Taylor Hendrix Erika Thalia Ascencio Matthew Alan Kahanek Joseph Robert Boutwell Santos Adonys Aguillon Alfonso Guajardo Cristoball Edgar Jasso Ryane Adams Tommylee Cooper Brooke Hern Carolina Sanmiguel Avila Marlin Cristina Leal Anitra Janell Brooks Alejandro Alameda Julia Stephanie Hernandez Alejandro Lopez Brina Adeyemi Eric Cortez Anthony Hernandez Duc Anh Bui Trang Thi My Phan Aaron Matthew Brown Jasmin Yahaira Avelar Javier Lopez Alfredo Lopez-Aguilar Efe Ajayi Victor Cosio Jeremy Hernandez Peter Anh Bui Christian Anthony Polio Matthew Drew Cantu Jesus Alejandro Barocio Marleen Martina Lopez Hector Manuel 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Sanchez Jr. Marleny Vanessa Zepeda Davenport Julianna Cavazos Jade Hanson Samuel Martin Lafrancia Kanisha Bell- Marc Anthony Rolon Cristian Escobar Manuel Sosa HR: 12-09 – Christopher Alfonso Daniel Alvarez Chase Chamberlain Nikita Harchandani Ashley Martinez Williams Anna Rosa Romero Jaelyn Breon Fox Gabrielle Denisse Tapia Stewart Suzette Cantu Calvin Chen Ahmad Harmouch Brandon Martinez Kevin Ruiz Caballero Robert Alexander Rosas Louis Ray Michael Garcia Ismael Terrones III Yoana Emerita Amaya Mirna Magali Castillo Claudia Ciborowski Matthew Harolds David Martinez Cyndy Lisett Canales Carla Natalie Salinas Justin Alan Gibbs Jimmy Gilbert Trevino Malik Rasheed Booker Jessica Cruz Albert Cisneros Chassidy Harris Elizabeth Martinez Felipe Carlos Canales Benjamin Edwards Scott Jonathan Elliot Gillum HR: 12-05 – Cristin Hlinak Ashley Marie Carpio Christopher Lee Delagarza Joshua Clement Syed Hasnain Miliaza Martinez Arturo Corral Clarissa Diane Smith Alexander Ramon Gonzales Jessica Adame Jose Eliseo De La Cruz Dannia Jarumy Elizarraras Caitlyn Clemmer Afsheen Hatami Chase Mason Ariadna Itzamar Delgado Brian Soto Jessica Genieve Harnamji Iris Diane Cisneros Miguel Angel Elizondo Vanessa Garcia Cody Cleveland Broc Havener Tabitha Mason Quang Thanh Do Roberto Tamez Valente Antonio Hernandez Christopher Michael Curl Vanessa Lynn Garcia Samuel Gomez Jr. Devin Coffey Riley Hayden-Hayes Alyssa Mata Nathaniel Jay Foster Rosemary Nicole Torres Dominique Deion Hunter Alyssa Danielle De Leon Julian Andres Garza Marco Antonio Guerrero Madison Cole Ambrose Hayes David Mata Desire Marie Gabino Diana Thuy Duong Tran Elijah Malik Jackson Taranika Meldrica Decoud Juan Carlos Garza Miriam Hernandez Angela Collicott Sydney Haygood Celeste Mather Winifer Francisca Gutierrez Jacquelyn Faith Vasquez Jaylon Dsean Johnson Chelsie Ann Decoud Steven Anthony Gonzales Sergio Herrera David Collicott Caleb Hayman Olivia Mattley Diamond Ajee Hines HR 12-07 Joe Angel Lopez Salvador Josue Donado Eva Guadalupe Granados Hieu Trung Le Elizabeth Colwell Ian Helaire Rashad McCardell Cathy Ho Faria Akhter Whitney Jazmyn Malone Luigy Flores John Edward Guzman III Jose Luis Llanas Andrew Combs Milas Henderson Continued on Page 2C Amy Jasso Alma Rubi Amaya Continued on Page 6C Maria Jose Garcia Bianca Laura Hernandez Continued on Page 2C Page 2C Graduation Issue, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, June 5, 2014 South Houston High 2014 graduation candidates Clear Brook High School Continued from Page 1C Christian Nathan Pineda Valeria Franco Noemi Corpus Slade Matthew Vaughn Luzdivina Ruiz Lourdes Margarita Gomez Top students Joanna Lopez Hugo Victor Ramirez Kevin Alexis Gamboa Alyssia Delgado Kaelin Taylor Villarreal Katia Fernanda Ruiz Marco Gonzalez Alma Delia Lopez Angel Reyes Linette Garza Darius Que'Von Durall HR: 12-19 – Vaneeka Harris Raymundo Arturo Salazar Alina Damariz Hart David Gustavo Macias Angel Antonio Rubio Clemente Garza Elton Rashaud Dyer Takynya Shanterrika Blakely Ruben Salinas Emilio Hernandez Tyniquewa Tashon Narcisse Abraham De Dios Sosa K'Briel La'Shawn Goodman Cassandra Garcia Mario Olmis Carias Brandon Kess Schnautz Johnathan A. Martinez Ana Karen Perez Layla Monique Tedder Henry Alberto Martinez Noe Adan Herrera Vincent Samuel Davila Isaac Joseph Skrobarczyk Bryan Alexis Martinez Jason Nicolas Picazo- Diego Armando Torres Alvino Merlan Lisbeth Verenice Lopez Jair Arnoldo Gallegos Jermaine Jerome Stevens Jr. Liliana Lucero Miranda Coronado Johanna Melissa Vilanova Janneth Morales Jessica Marie Lopez Savannah Lynn Garcia Stephanie Trevino Viridiann Moran Mauro Rendon HR: 12-17 – John Hansen Lizbet Portillo Cassandra Mora Alondra Garza HR: 12-20 – Christina Smith Brooke Lauren Payne Wayne Ross Jr. Priscilla Alaniz Erick Alejandro Privado Lilian Belen Moreno Indalecio Gonzalez Eduardo Alexis Aleman Flor Nahomi Perez Daniel Alejandro Solis Zachary Fitzgerald Armstead Osiel Ramirez Juan Antonio Olivo Selena Marie Gonzalez Enrique Alonso Ahmad J Perkins Mark Anthony Torres Alberto Sosa Bolanos Chelsie Nicole Ramirez Mizael Padilla Jr. Alex Lopez Dario Barillas Jr. Nancy Noemy Rivas Carlos Adrian Torres Josue Cervantes Jonathan Rodriguez Selena Cassandra Patina Erlinda Lopez Marina Alisha Cardenas Cristian Salgado HR: 12-14 – Juanita Boening Lucero Yasmin Cuevas Brenda Salazar Roxana Pena Cedric Jermaine Maddox Namfon Chatthin Williams Sinisterra Selena Ann Arredondo Joseph Alfredo Davalos HR: 12-18 – Carol Patterson Anthony Ricardo Ponce Isaac Catarino Nuncio Jose Maximiliano Cuevas Abigail Soto Selena Chapa Jealyn Alexandria Devereaux Martin Macedo Benitez Esteban Ramos Victoria Ramirez Phuong Phi Dang Shanelly Suarez Filimon Eliseo Chaparro Banesa Fernandez Rolando Agustin Campos William Roy Sostand Jesus Selena Razo Justin Lloyd Dunning Ashley Nicole Sullivan- Jesus Jacinto Del Angel Larry Lee Flores Maricela Colmenero Marco Alan Uribe Gidalthy Sebastian Rodriguez Nelson Omar Flores Morrison Mendez Hector Flores Kelly Eloisa Garza Luis Daniel Gonzalez Valedictorian Salutatorian Chrystiana Nichelle 2014 Clear Brook HS grad candidates named Ruchika Bengani Madeline Schaefer Hernandez Luis Fernando Lopez Continued from Page 1C Huyen Nguyen Russell Reeves Anthony Taylor Hamza Yahya Sierra Young Bengani plans to major Schaefer plans to major Nohemi Macias Timothy McCray Jessica Nguyen Mohammad Rehmat Jordan Taylor Jovan Yancy Salam Zaidan in chemical engineering in biomedical sciences Benjamin Jesse Martinez Alexis McDonald Jessica Nguyen Kortnie Rhodes Mariah Taylor Ricardo Yanez Eric Zelaya and business. and veterinary medicine. Mariana Martinez Iman McDonald Taylor Nguyen Noelle Richards Auketria Terrell Lauren Young Javier Zepeda Devin James McDonald Megan McGinty Teresa-Linh Nguyen Sydney Rickett Quang Tri Thai Emmanuel McPherson Courtney McGregor Thomas Nguyen Anna Rimkus Tien Thai Sarah Maxine Miller Devin McNeil Trinh Nguyen Alberto Rivera Nicole Thibodeaux Francisco Javier Miranda Ashley McVeigh Tu Nguyen Madeline Rivera Jerom Thomas Casandra Ortiz Ezequiel Medal Jacob Nickell Mariah Rivera Julian Thomas Mark Anthony Romero Sandra Melendez Chance Noel Marlene Rivera Stephen Tichy Clear Brook High School Ashley Michelle Solis Rehman Memon William Noland Melanie Rivera Melissa Timm Alejandro Tristan Jose Mendez William Norfolk Devon Rodricks Lucas Tomazinis James Tyler Wahab Manuel Mendez Monica Nunez Damian Rodriguez Christy Tran HR: 12-15 – Bradley Wheeler Pedro Mendoza Elizabeth Oates Joshua Rodriguez Jessalyn Tran Kenneth Odele Kristen Rogers Jimmy Tran Class of 2014 Diana Carolina Benavides Regan Mendoza Cristal Betancourt Lance Messersmith Connor Oiler Yannis Routsas Joshua Tran Itzel Loremi Briones Torres Thomas Miller Basha Ojore Nicole Rowden Kevin Tran Yoshimar Buenrostro Chante Milne Ephraim Okafor Cesia Rubio Malynia Tran Alicia Maria Butanda Ashley Milton Sareena Ordaz Olivia Ruby Nghi Tran Senior Superlatives Jose Rodrigo Castillo Emrie Mireless Irving Orellana Ashley Ruiz Tammy Tran Amy Coronado Daisha Mitchell Mason Orr Nancy Ruiz Wesley Trout Samantha Ashley Cross Kirsten Mitchell Cesar Ortega Christie Saad Kaitlyn Troxell Photos by yearbook and photojournalism students Jose Luis Elizondo Islam Mizyed Angel Ortiz Jasmine Sabir Jenna Truong Erick Flores Joseph Mobley David Ortiz Nicholas Saenz Kristine Truong Brittani Wren, Danny Vela and Eric Zelaya Collin Ott Rachel Saenz Joshua Twymon Jessica Maria Lopez Tara Moghadasian Mr. & Miss Clear Brook Kristin Alexandra Maresh Jaclyn Molenaar Kendall Palmer Karen Salmeron Suman Ullah Joshua Payne Andreas Sanchez Cristina Ulloa Joseph Alvarez and Eduardo Martinez Bryanna Molina Javana Hosein Joe Montoya Oscar Montelongo Jaison Pazhoor Christian Sanchez Madeline Urban Aaron James Moreno Victoria Montemayor Sarah Peakes Jordan Sanchez Lauren Urick Gabino Munoz Breana Montero Grant Pedersen Matthew Sanchez Carlos Vacatoledo Ariel Perez Daniel Montgomery Jordan Peirsol Monica Sanchez Jordan Van Gorp Breana Shakeithanicole Armando Morales James Penrod Benjamin Sang Cecilia Vanegas Powell Kayla Moreland Weslee Peralta Madeline Schaefer Karisa Velez-Garcia Eric Sepulveda Kendra Morris Serena Perry Katherine Schenkel Jasmine Vera Roman Sustaita Jr. Melissa Moser Kenneth Peters Kiera Schneider Taylor Vinzant Saul David Torres Akia Mosley Jonathan Phan Darah Scruggs Katelyn Vlahovich Isaiah Robert Turner Ian Mower Joshua Philip Dua Sekhani Chloe Voebel Liliana Vallejo Aaron Muecke James Phillips Mason Seyl Shumaila Vohra Eric Alexandro Vega William Mulcahey Lindsay Phipps Rabia Shaik Kyle Voorhees HR: 12-16 – Joe Thibodeaux Maxwell Mullenax Trinah Pierre Armin Shariatmadari Chau Vu Adrian Lee Aguirre Govindi Munasinghe Ellen Pomeroy Karima Shehadeh Amin M Wadhwania Randy Christian Bimel Melissa Munoz Jordan Portie Tiras Sherry Ivey Wahl Most Beautiful Anthony Cannatella David Myers Allison Potter Silvia Shokralla Celia Wakeling Most Scholarly Cutest Couple Most Athletic Morgyn Cuellar Isela Cano Laura Napoli Mitchell Predella Derek Simmons Hayleigh Wallingsford Ruchika Bengani and Cody Woodyard and Jamarco Stephen and Most Handsome Rodnell Price Chelsea Sincox Steven Ward Estefany Galindo Hiba Nasir Brett Jackson Chelsea Sincox Chassidy Harris Anthony Bravo Sara Selbe Garza Christopher Navarro Tracey Proctor William Skeen Jacob Watkins Selene Granados Daysi Navarro Juan Pujalt Dexter Smith Alexis Watson Anthony Luis Granados Fernanda Navarro Thanh Quach Justin Smith Michelle Watt Taylor Marie Hanna Akash Navsariwala William Queen Tiffany Smith Spencer Weaver Jose Cristian Jasso William Neff Allison Quinones Barbara Smith Lugo Kendall Wells Yazmin Lara Andrew Ngo Farrah Rahim Jesse Solis Matthew Wells Lataveya Shanique Lewis Anthony Ngo Nerissa Ramirez Lizette Solis Imani West-Gilmore Candice Monique Louis Darian Ngo Alisha Rani Jamie Solomon Chastity Wheeler Alberto Lozano Brandon Nguyen Cooper Raterink Cameron Sonnier James Whitehead Cody Allen Metcalf Brian Nguyen Derek Rauh Tatyana Sosoo Terralyn Wilburn Anna Rosa Perez David Nguyen Ta'shirah Reaves Anshul Sowle Amari Williams Sammy Timothy Pesquera Dustin Nguyen Katlyn Rees Kennedy Spencer Ashley Williams Nigel Sprauve Emily Williams Allison Staley Jessica Williams Paige Steinkuehler Lamar Williams Jamarco Stephen Lauren Williams CCongratulationsongratulations Lillian Stokley Katherine Willie Chase Stom Alexis Wilson Friendliest Most Likely to Succeed Most Humorous Best Dressed Elizabeth Stone Russia Wilson Emily Luna and Stephen Wilson and Desmond Gary and Teresa Nguyen and ttoo aallll 22014014 ggraduates!raduates! Amelia Summer Stephen Wilson Armin Shariatmadari Elizabeth Stone Jessica Williams Imhotep Blot Matthew Svehla Jaylin Wilturner-Noah Tuan Ta Meountay Winn Rohan Tadepalli Joshua Wolf South Belt-Ellington Leader Jennifer Tan Reagan Womack Peyton Tanner Cody Woodyard 281-481-5656 • 11555 Beamer Melissa Tapia Brittani Wren 2014 South Houston Spotlights

Most Spirited Most Talkative Most Talented Most Flirtatious Terralyn Wilburn and Sana Dadani and Ta'Shirah Reaves and Akia Mosley and Adrian Gonzalez Tamor Khan Kevin Do Shedrick Lewis South Houston HS 2014 Semper Donantes Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Aaron Pena and Sarah Miller Angel Rubio and Luynda Tieu

Mr. & Miss South Houston Elton Dyer and Emily Arredondo

Amy Coronado James Davis Alessandro DeLaGarza David Deulofeu Antunez Elton Dyer

Most Athletic Personality Plus Elton Dyer and Chelsie Decoud Alfredo Olazaba and Esmeralda Campos

Most Witty Alex Badillo and Jocelyn Silva Hector Flores Dayanna Herrera Luis Moreno Juan Olivo Aaron Pena

Most Versatile Most Dependable Alessandro DeLaGarza and Luzdivina Ruiz Luis Moreno and Amy Coronado Yenisley Perez Sandra Phu Luzdivina Ruiz Gisselle Valadez James Wahab Thursday, June 5, 2014, Graduation Issue, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Page 3C

Lutheran South Academy's Reese Alexander Chesnut Rebecca Saxon Hart Ryan Scott Rankin SHHS releases 2014 scholarships commencement exercises Dearl Francis Croft III Nicholas James Hartman Patrick Reynolds were held Friday, May 23, Lilly Anna Crumley Zichao Hong Reinschmidt Jr. Students from the 2014 Cristal Galloso Luis Moreno Supplemental Education 2014, at 7:30 p.m. at Sage- Anh Phuong Dao Garrett Kirksey Howard Hannah Theresa Reyes South Houston High School San Jacinto College Union Ronald McDonald House UT Leadership Network Schol. mont Church. Lawrence John Del Papa III Antony Medhat Ishac Sean Anthony Reynolds senior class are recipients of Pacific Scholarship Charities HACER Scholarship UT Scholarship, UT State Grant The valedictory address Mackenzie Renee Ditta Cameron Mykel Jackson Makenzie Madisen Rogers the following scholarships and David Garza Texas A&M Century Scholar Baylor Provost Gold Scholarship was given by Michael Khang Nguyen Duong Samuel Alejandro Johnson Zachary Scott Rosenblatt awards: Texas Tech University Brooke Texas A&M Academic Scholar. UH Acad. Excellence Scholar. 2014 Ryan Daniel Jones Martin Philip Roth Krause, and the salutatory Thomas Andrew Edwards Jesus Barocio Adams Memorial Scholarship Texas A&M Top 10% State Raymundo Salazar address by Martin Roth. Joshua Erwin Ellington Jessica Danielle Kasbaum Franco Martin Sabatini UH Acad. Excellence Award Linette Garza Baylor Provost Gold Scholar. USA Fund Scholarship The senior class Scripture Andrew Elias Escamilla Chelsea Elizabeth Khan Sabryna Salazar Cameron Brady San Jacinto College Promise Texas Christian Univ. Grant San Jacinto College Union was recited by Maris Fechter, Maris Madelaine Fechter Michael Ryan Krause Paola Gabriela Sarria Barrett Station Ministerial for the Future Scholarship Texas Christian Tuition Pacific Scholarship Lutheran Jacqueline Elizabeth Maher Brianna Renee Saunders Alliance Scholarship Samuel Gomez Equalization Grant National Merit Finalist. Katlyn Elizabeth Fiorello Brandon Schanautz Adriel Joseph Mares Zachary Henry Schutze Texas Southern University Concordia University Luther Univ. of Miami President Schol. Prayers and benediction Chandler Cole Foret Chase Grant Justin Alexander McAlpin Eric Karl Seibert Honors College Scholarship Scholarship University of Miami Coral Grant Jocelyn Silva were given by Anesha Pink. Brent Andrey Freeman Hadyn Nicole McDonald Alexander Daniel Silvagnoli Texas Southern General Univ. Briana Guerra Baylor Provost Gold Scholarship Bruce T. Halle Scholarship South Elena Cathryn Gaidousek Freshman Achieve. Scholar. University of Houston Baylor University Scholarship Manuel Sosa The following are the Austin Michael Gaines Joseph Lyle McMahon Christian Blake Stillwell Mario Compean Academic Scholarship Baylor University Tuition San Jacinto Foundation Schol. 2014 LSA graduates: Darius Cole Garcia Ivan Enrique Medina Jordan Elizabeth Rebmann Bruce T. Halle Scholarship Vanessa Gutierrez Equalization Grant Luynda Tieu Jaime Arteaga Ann Elliott Gehrig Joshua Andrew Mills Strack Jessica Contreras Sam Houston State University Kenneth B. Esterak Memorial UH Acad. Excellence Scholar. Jordan Scott Barton Zachary John Germeroth Matthew Reed Murphy Jacob Winston Sweet UH Undergrad. Institu. Grant Texas Grant Scholarship - Texas A&M Narcisse Tyniquewa Academy Gunnar Karl Bishop Christopher Michael Gilliam Katlyn Kieu-Chau Nguyen Anh Phuong Thi Thai UH Acad. Excellence Schol. Christopher Hernandez Joe Navarro San Jacinto College Union Joseph Anthony Blackburn Grayson Patrick Goss Jakobi Barnett Nunn Isaline Thirion Amy Coronado Chase Grant Chase Grant Pacific Scholarship Barbara Reine Jane Marie Samuel Robert Thomas Tyler Andrew Paling Shelby Lynn Thomas Baylor Academic Scholarship Dayanna Herrera Alfredo Olazaba Elizabeth Vallesteros Bogaert Gray Stephen Grant Parker Angelica Alaina Trochesset UH Academic Scholarship JA Titan Business Simulation Phi Beta Kappa Scholarship Trinity Valley Com. College graduates Marjorie Fina Borrer Wyatt Anthony Griffis Steven Alexander Peek David Noah Villarreal UH Texas Grant Competition Scholarship University of Texas Grant Cardettes Champion Scholar. Brandon Brooks Bowman Michael Anthony Guerrero Taylor Alexander Phillips Lexie Nicole Virgadamo Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Mark Herrera UT Top 10% Scholarship Trinity Valley Com. College Kylie Alexandra Brame Abigail Lynn Hancock Anesha Iman Pink Ellen Anne Wallace Jones Scholarship Howard College Student Juan Olivo Cardettes Scholarship Jacob Cole Brown Christian Michael Hargrove Jacob Wayne Pratt Mariah Kelly Weise Samantha Cross Athletic Trainer Scholarship Wayland Baptist University Loren Vidal Stephen Joseph Cadriel Connor William Hargrove Emily Christine Randolph McKensie Elyse Wren Howard College Student Sergio Herrera Athletic Scholarship San Jacinto Union Pacific Athletic Trainer Scholarship Universal Technical Institute Sandra Phu Scholarship Chelsie Decoud Christian Jones UH Texas Grant Texas State Univ. Athletic Johnson and Wales University Texas A&M Top 10% State Alessandro DelaGarza President Academic Scholar. Texas A&M Regents UH Academic Excellence Baylor Academic Scholarship Texas A&M Fed. SEOG Grant Scholar. Jessica Lopez Texas A&M Public Edu. Grant Lutheran South Top 10 honored LSA David Deulofeu Houston Baptist University Texas A&M Texas Grant Baylor President’s Gold Schol. Institutional Grant BAHA Scholarship Baylor University Scholarship HBU Legacy Grant Yaskara Ramirez Baylor University Grant Sabrina Lopez San Jacinto College Promise top Salvador Donado Pasadena Livestock Show for the Future Scholarship Univ. of Houston Texas Grant and Rodeo Ivan Requeno Baylor Academic Scholarhip Anthony Luis Texas Southern University Elton Dyer San Jacinto College Union Texas Grant students Univ. of Houston Athletic Pacific Scholarship Jonathan Rodriguez Alan Flores Gabriela Martinez Chase Grant West Virginia University Tech Baylor Univ. Institutional Grant Angel Rubio Golden Bear Institutional Schol. Baylor Univ. Legacy Grant Colombia University Grant Baylor Univ. TEG Grant Stanford University Fund 2 Comcast Leaders and Scholarship Achievers Scholarship Texas A&M Opportunity Johnathan Martinez Award Scholarship SHHS USA Fund Scholarship Texas A&M Top 10% State 0 Mariana Martinez Texas A&M Century Scholar L.F. Smith Elementary Award Vanguard San Jacinto College Promise Texas A&M Aggie Scholarship 1 Valedictorian for the Future Scholarship Texas A&M Public Education Chase Grant Scholarship Michael Krause winners San Jacinto Day Foundation Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs 4 Mia Martinez Jones Scholarship The 2013-14 South Navarro College Athletic Houston Livestock and Rodeo Houston High School Liliana Miranda Show and Rodeo Metropolitan Vanguard Award recip- L.F. Smith Elementary Scholarship Olinda Molinar Luzdivina Ruiz ients are: Cisco College Athletic Schol. HLS&R Scholarship Gabriella Martinez Cassandra Mora Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jessica Marie Lopez San Jacinto College Union Jones Scholarship Pacific Scholarship Kenneth B. Esterak Memorial Yenisley Perez Janneth Morales Scholarship- UT Cerci Hammons Pasadena Association of Edu. Texas A&M Top 10% State Jessica Maria Lopez Office Personnel Scholarship Texas A&M Century Scholar Lutheran South Academy recently announced its sek, (back row) Zach Germeroth, Martin Roth, San Jacinto College Promise Award 2014 Top 10 students. Pictured are, left to right, Alexander Silvagnoli, Michael Krause and Maris for the Future Scholarship Texas A&M CB Recognition Award (front row) Sam Johnson, Sabryna Salazar, Fechter. Texas A&M Regents Scholar. Gunnar Bishop, Abby Hancock, Elena Gaidou- Photo submitted SHHS President’s Award Texas A&M Federal for Educational Excellence The 2014 President’s Education Award recipients were Clear Brook High announces LSA recently named for South Houston High School. To be eli- gible, students must meet criteria including academic excellence. The principal has the final authority to deter- Principal’s Salutatorian National Merit mine which students receive this award. Recipients of the award are: 2014 Senior Awards recipients Honor Roll Martin Finalist Santos A. Aguillon Cerci D. Hammons Seniors from the Clear CBHS LOTE Jade Hanson Chelsea Sincox Maris Fechter Alejandro Alameda Antonio E. Hernandez Brook High School Class of Angela Collicott Outstanding Yearbook Marine Distinguished Athlete, Lutheran South Aca- Roth Richard Alejandro Julia S. Hernandez 2014 award recipients are: DAP, CBHS LOTE, Nikki Harchandani Medallion Emily I. Arredondo Jessica M. Lopez Monica Asuncion Outstanding Am Sign Lang CBHS Sports Medicine American Legion runner-up, demy students listed Jesus Barocio Sabrina L. Lopez DAP, CBHS PTSA Brandon Conner Matthew William Harolds CBHS PTSA on the 2013-2014 Prin- Cameron J. Brady Kristin A. Maresh Eleanor Barrie DAP, Outstanding Orchestra Eagle Scout Paige Steinkuehler cipal's Honor Roll are: Itzel L. Briones Torres Dante Martin DAP, DMP Ministries Victor Cosio Ian Helaire CBHS PTSA Lutheran South Eberardo Calderon Andres Martinez Servant's Heart, CBHS PTSA DAP, Outstanding Spanish, CBHS LOTE Elizabeth Stone Gunnar Bishop Esmeralda L. Campos Gabriela M. Martinez Colin Beck Outstanding Social Studies Javana Hosein DAP, Medallion Suzette Cantu Alvino Merlan Eagle Scout Ryan Craig DAP, Outstanding CBTV Rohan Tadepalli Joseph Blackburn students earn Edgar A. Castillo Sarah M. Miller Tiana Bell DAP, Eagle Scout Brett Jackson DAP, NMS LJ Del Papa Ricardo Chapa Janneth Morales Outstanding Teacher Ed Tr Kimi Cyphert DAP, NMS, Marine Scholastic Christy Tran Maris Fechter Stephanie A. Chavez Luis A. Moreno Ruchika Bengani Outstanding Child Guidance Excellence, Eagle Scout DAP, Jones Scholar scholarships, awards Amy Coronado Ivan Nunez Elena Gaidousek DAP, Friendswood Kevin Khang Do Kathyrn Jernigan Kevin Tran The Class of 2014 at Lutheran South Academy Phuong P. Dang Alfredo Olazaba Valedictorian, National Merit DAP, NMS, Outstanding Choir Outstanding Business DAP, NMS Zach Germeroth Joseph A. Davalos Ariel Perez Commended, CCCC PTAs Matthew Faller Brian Johnston Tammy Tran were awarded $3,025,306 in scholarships. Awards Vincent S. Davila Yenisley Perez Justin Bevolo DAP, Outstanding Latin DAP, NTHS Poteat Scholar- DAP, Outstanding Chinese Wyatt Griffis and scholarships students received include: Alessandro Delagarza Sammy T. Pesquera Outstanding PLTW Joel Ferrer ship Katelyn Vlahovich Abby Hancock David E. Deulofeu Jimmy N. Pham Engineering DAP, Medallion, Outstanding Jasmine Juliette CBHS PTSA Sam Johnson AP Scholar Awards National Hispanic Merit Antunez Sandra N. Phu Bobby Bobby Visual Comm. DAP, CBHS Volleyball Booster Terralyn Wilburn Khang Duong Recognition Program Azucena Dominguez Angel A. Rubio DAP, SJC Foundation Board Meghan Ganey Hibah Khan Medallion Michael Krause Maris Fechter Elena Gaidousek Salvador J. Donado Luzdivina Ruiz Olivia Cain CBHS Library Scholarship, DAP, HLS&R, Outstanding Emily Williams Jacqueline Maher Eddie E. Flores Isaac J. Skrobarczyk Paola Sarria Alexander Silvagnoli DAP, Army Scholar/Athlete Outstanding Family Con. Sc. Health Science DAP, CBHS LOTE Grant Parker David Villareal Vanessa Garcia Esequiel Sosa Angela Cabrera Kenneth Garza Tamor Khan Stephen Wilson Patrick Fagan Kelly E. Garza Manuel Sosa CBHS Library Scholarship Outstanding Visual Art DAP, Jones Scholar DAP, NMS, Army Scholar/ Patrick Reinschmidt Scholarship Award Daughter’s of the Sara S. Garza Roman Sustaita Cristina Cano-Calhoun Jeffrey Gasvoda Connie Lee Athlete, Am Legion runner-up Martin Roth Anesha Pink American Revolution Samuel Gomez Ismael Terrones DAP, Outstanding French, DAP, Medallion, Outstanding DAP, NMS, Medallion, Jaylin Wilturner-Noah Good Citizen Award Alan Gonzalez Veronica A. Tienda National Merit Outstanding Science Am. Sign Lanuage Outstanding Speech Marine Distinguished Athlete Sabryna Salazar DAR Gissel Gonzalez Luynda Tieu Sarah Cao Presley M. Guinn Reagan Long Lauren Young Commended Scholars LJ Del Papa Jesus E. Gonzalez Carlos A. Torres Alexander Silvagnoli DAP, NMS Outstanding Agriculture DAP, Medallion, American DAP, Outstanding Technical David Villarreal Kbriel Goodman Stephanie Trevino Jordan Strack Makenzie Stocker Zac Carico Science Legion winner Theatre Briana Guerra Edgar E. Valadez National Merit Finalist Scholarship Melanie Lopez Javier Zepeda Lexie Virgadamo Vanessa Gutierrez Gisselle D. Valadez Eagle Scout Joseph Halla Maris Fechter Abby Hancock Caitlyn Clemmer DAP, Eagle Scout CBHS LOTE DAP, Eagle Scout Trevor Lynch TAMU ROTC Emily Luna DAP, Lunar Rendezvous, Reward your hard work with CBHS PTSA, CCCC PTAs Alan Luu DAP, CBHS LOTE Mariam Malik this summer’s hottest trends DAP, Jones Scholar Alyssa Mata CBHS Sports Medicine Celeste Mather Outstanding Theatre ons! Jose Mendez ti Outstanding Computer a Science l Ian Mower u DAP, Outstanding L/D Debate t Maxwell Mullenax a DAP, Dylan Russell Memorial r Scholas Jacob Nickell g Outstanding ROTC, Red Top Andrew Ngo n DAP, NTHS Poteat Scholarship Brian Nguyen o DAP, Lunar Rendezvous, HLS&R, Eagle Scout C Chance Noel Outstanding Marketing Farrah Rahim DAP, NMS Cooper Raterink DAP, NMS, Outstanding Math Madeline Rivera Medallion Marlene Rivera Medallion Yannis Routsas DAP, American Legion winner 22014014 Nicole Rowden Venture Silver Award Benjamin Sang CBHS Library Scholarship Madeline Schaefer DAP, Marine Scholastic Ex- AAlmedalmeda MallMall cellence, Outstanding English, Friendswood Salutatorian, Medallion Katherine Schenkel Macy’s • Burlington DAP, Gold Award, Outstand- ing German Palais Royal • dd's Discounts Congratulaions

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Guerra Erica Marie Rosales Christina Oliveira Tyundre Lavonte Caple Paola Lizette Zavala Marcus Rae Solis Athziri Yanely Garcia De Andre Imari Russell Matthew Joseph Washington Daniel Eduardo Gutierrez- Evel Jermaine Simien Jasmine Osorio Nancy Evila Carrillo HR 12-25 Angelo J Symeonidis Cassandra Marie Garcia Gabriel Ivan Sarduy Ebony Christine Winters Perez Raa'Shane Dominque Tansiel Alan Phan Joab Emmanuel Cavazos Aidee Alfaro Jimmy Palacios Torres Joshua Andrew Garcia Kate Villanueva HR 12-11 Milton Hidalgo Alexis West Erika Aimee Torres Judy Nga Dang Andrea Marlene Balderas Yarely Nataly Vasquez Jesse Bryant Bayer Jacqueline Igbokwe Kiana Shardae Wilcox Estefan Rene Tovar Jorge Ivan Gomez Albert Kincade Carrington Mariah Grace Waters Isaac Belle Marlon Dvontae Jackson HR 12-16 Justin Nhat Tran Jose Luis Gonzalez Matthew Alexander Cool HR 12-29 Deja Nadia Brooks Michael Charles Johnson Deanna Marie Alanis Glenda Silvana Trevino- Sofia Alejandra Guerrero Devin Renae Cooper Nalyn Marie Abbs Danielle Alyse Buckholt Keanu Malik Joseph Benjamin Dean Arnett Martinez Diana Nelly Ibarra Alejandro David Cruz Dina Fakhr Abuhalawa Dobie Top students Dustin Tyler Bulman Minh Dat Nguyen Haitem Benachour Savana Terra Velasquez Megan Jagdeo Ray Alvarez Duron Keith Lamont Albright Samantha Gallegos Carrillo Dolores Virginia Palmberg Alex Enrique Benitez Ilse Alejandra Vielma Mohammed Zaine Kabir Jy'Re Alandis Lee Ettienne Christian Rene Bertrand Justice Nicole Cumpian Randolph Rijo Daijah C'Mone Booth Miranda Alexis Villanueva Zachary Dallas McMahan Alondra Liset Harper Angel Macario Garcia Alicia Zafiro Delgado Mayve Desiree Rodriguez Angel Cervantes Andrew Jeremiah Villareal Corazon Muniz Eugene Clarence Joseph Kenian Kaleial Jiles Brittany Nicole Erevia Erik Francisco Salazar Treavor Lance Cooper Cindy My Huyen Vo Jennifer Nguyen Crystal Marie King Jordan Rashaad Julks Kayla Ivonne Flores Robert Anthony San Miguel Kayla Marie Dokhani Brian Mbugua Williams Aliyah Cierra Ortega Davion Dontrae Lewis Daniel Tristan Lind Gabriel Garza Destiny Segredo Taylor Marie Alexandria Elliott Isaiah Sean Wright Jenna Renae Perez Devin Alberto Molina Nico Gabriel Luna Desiree M. 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Trevino Villalobos Adan Ismael Gonzalez Kendrick Elijah Allen Eric Moises Santos Jonathan Enrique Perez Lori Danielle Ornelas Daizelyn Brooke Jenkins HR 12-14 Daisha Marie Hagan Adrian Xavier Almendarez Layton Robert Wayne Smith Tremelia Aaron Price Klarissa Isabel Perales Azra Celeste Khan Josselyn Yareli Adame Tiffany Kim Trang Le Carlos Omar Amaro Meghan Nichole Smith Victor Andres Robles Emilio Perez Leomana Kilipaki Martinez Amanda Marie Balderas Jenny Ly Juan Carlos Amaro Jeremiah Dimas Vargas Marina Renee Rodriguez Daniel Silva Audrey Lee Medina Anthony James Givens Zachary Edward Martin Tyler Gregory Baumann Jancy Varghese Jocelyne Jemima Rojas-Banda Crystal Lauren Soto Tai Ngoc Nguyen Steven Cedre Goudeau Joslyn Lourdes Mendoza Alexandra Guadalupe Cirlos HR 12-22 Aaron Joseph San Miguel Chunthrea Katie Spence Ariadna Abigail Pedroza Cristobal Guzman Burgandy Rose Petri Diana Alondra Cordero Maria Isabel Alarcon Christopher Andrew Soliz Ru-Shane Demetric Tansiel Jesus Enrique Rios Jesus Jose Hinojosa Joseph Cameron Pollard Ricky Ted Flores Korey De Wayne Albert Anthony Tyler Ta Sabrina Paige Troxlar Valedictorian Salutatorian Brianna Marie Rivas Byron Kelsey Huerta Lesley Michel Portales Bryant Alonso Gonzalez Nicholas Dale Cessna Zuleima Tiscareno Jorge Zapata Ray Rodriguez Marcella Lee Lloyd Gerardo Adrian Pruneda Cristian Giovanni Guerrero Darien Anthony Childs Niky Pamela Vigil Cynthia Yanira Zarate-Moreno Tuan Manh Phan Brian Anh Khoa Tran Victor Rodriguez Elias Anthony Lopez Zachary Dale Reyes Mikaela Guevara Aaron Corral Jovanni Ravione Phil Wade Cristina Rose Salazar Luis Alberto Lopez Daniel Dat Trung Ta Amy Denise Hallaron Jaclynn Monica De Leon HR 12-26 Michelle Serrano Sergio Esban Martinez Tanya Torres Christopher Dejuan Harris Jacquelyn Mikayla Estrada Katarina Acosta Tylor Marcus Stoves Nese Marie McAfee Jennifer Gia Buu Trinh Christian Humberto Herrera Courtney Taylor Gonzales Andrea M. 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Kawaakoa-Beltran Thomas Arnold Garza Samanta Hisela Venegas Joshua Caleb Gougis HR 12-18 Riley Ann Miller Vicente Alexander Maldonado Bryan Garzon Craig Gentry Greissy Jerezano Madeline Lacamu Nicholas Maurilio Villarreal Jesse Jackson Destinye Ayesha Barnes-Hall Mohamad Osama Mohamad Levi Keelin Marshall Annmarie Gomez HR 12-13 Ashley Puebla Lizardo Olivia Brokenberry Edward Rene Ramirez Cameron Hunter Martens Autumn Renee Johnson Reniece Arevalo Ted Rayes Luna Pablo Canales Mauricio Alexander Rivera Nicole Denise Mendoza Malcolm Lee Jones Isabel Danielle Arredondo Ra'Neisha Lashay McCruse Victor Manuel Castillo Miranda Alyssa Rodriguez Christopher Axell Moreno Melissa Danielle Joseph Courtny Renee Caldwell Alexander Trieuanh Nguyen Javier Chavez Fernando Rojas Michael Vincent Munoz Jo'Knee Lyles Carmen Guadalupe Delgado Hieu Trung Nguyen Brandon Dimas Shalyn Danyel Scott Carmen Nering Dion Jevan Maldonado Arleni Espinoza John Nguyen Jaime Francisco Gonzalez Timothy Ray Tatum Jacob Michael Ontiveros Daniella Renee Manzanales Alejerando Cruz Pack David Medaorrostieta Aaron Richard Rock Johanna Fredesvinda Mejia Breanna Ashley Roddy Andrew Rene Montelongo Dobie scholarships, early graduates Krystal Renee Rodriguez Jazmine Abigail Munoz Deanna Alanis Association St. John's Univ., Academic Karen Gorman Memorial Gabriela Jazmin Romero Selena Ortiz Moore Elementary PTO Texas Higher Education Megan Jagdeo Christopher Morgan Marvin Daniel Solis Silvestre Alejandro Reyes Texas Higher Education Board, Top Ten Percent HLS&R, Opportunity Austin Child's Family, HR 12-24 Robert Israel Sanchez Board, Top Ten Percent Kamaran Gardner Amari Lavergne Memorial Kaitlyn Nicole Bohannon Valente Santiago Sanchez Miryam Alanis Houston Livestock Show and HBU, Founders Amber Nguyen Ashley Shanice Chestnut Marcus Cameron Velasquez Tony Ly Chanse Morris Thao Nguyen Atkinson Elementary PTO Rodeo, Opportunity HBU, Achievement Level #4 Moore Elementary PTO Eric Daniel Cortes Kevin Antonio Vigil Beverly Hills Intermediate, Paradise Funeral Home Lauren Lozano Anh Nguyen Tessa Jayne Costello Dominique Mariah Villanueva Leigh Ledford Memorial Craig Gentry University of Mary-Hardin Beverly Hills Intermediate, Anthony Dang Kaneesha Denise Williams Benjamin Arnett Texas Southern University, Baylor, Honors Leigh Ledford Memorial Destinee Desiree Evans Alysa Wright UH, Academic Excellence Freshman Achievement Tony Ly Houston Endowment, Inc., Kamaran Rhynae Gardner HR 12-28 Erika Ascencio Based Darren Lajaunie Tennis Jones Scholar Victoria Nicole Maldonado Morgan Hernan Campos UH, Academic Excellence Sydney Gutierrez Schol. 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Graduation Marissa Arredondo Steven Tien Diep Ihab Yahya Harmouche Jasmyn Renée Maldonado candidates are: Yarah Magdy Attia **Son Quyen Hai Dinh Yasmeen Hanif Harris Vlâdislâv Manoylo Maria Johny Abraham Stephanie Alexis Avalos Mina Elahidoust Mei Lin Chen Johnston *Angel Samsuddin Maredia Sarah Marron Karalyne Mary-Elizabeth Martinez Clear Brook Top 10 honored Madonna Fayez Matta Ryan Patrick McGregor Zaba Zulfi qar Momin Jadiye Sarahi Montazari Marina Vladimirovna Motina Majd Mâher Muhtáseb Quynh-Nhu Thi Nguyen Adrian Elizabeth Norton Casey Tyler Parker Nirav Nilesh Patel Pooja Patel Clear Horizons Early College High School’s 2014 Nishtha Sharma, Natalie Nylen, (back row) Dr. Shivani Manish Patel top students were honored at the annual South Brett Lemley, Danny Tran, Steven Diep, Shreena Michelle Lyn Paulsél Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce banquet Bhakta, Angel Maredia, Michelle Paulsel, Kate Emily Nicole Peña held recently. Pictured are, left to right, Son Dinh, Graham and Mike Sullivan, Harris County Tax Samantha Marie Peña Samantha Reichardt, Seemeen Ali, Corinne Lane, Samantha AnnMarie Assessor-Collector. Photo submitted Reichardt Tymme Reyes- McCallister Taylor Renee Romero Ryan Todd Ruffaner Dobie 2014 Top 10 named Nishtha Sharma Christina Miranda Simon Jacob Edward Smith Jacob Mackenzie Sullivan Delmer Alexander Tejada Tiffany Hue-Man Thai Somaiya Imân Tórrence Adrienne Linh Tran Danny Vu Tran Victoria Michelle Villarreal Mohammed Kahan Vohra Micah Jared West Clear Brook High School recently announced its Kevin Tran; (second row) Madeline Schaefer, Justin Alexander Wrushen 2014 Top 10 students. Pictured are, left to right, salutatorian; Elizabeth Stone; Brett Jackson; Sirwan Zamani (front row) Clear Brook Principal Michelle Ruchika Bengani, valedictorian; (back row) Joshua Jaramillo Zamarron Staley; Connie Lee; Farrah Rahim, Friendswood Stephen Wilson; and Cooper Raterink. Not pic- Benjamin Zheng Chamber Scholarship recipient; Chelsea Sincox; tured is Shyam Gandhi. Photo submitted *Valedictorian **Salutatorian CClasslass ooff 22014014 Dobie High scholarship CCongratulationsongratulations ttoo oourur sson,on, Mikey Espinosa We are very proud of you! May God recipients, early grads continue to bless you, as you reach new heights. The sky is the limit, so keep reaching! Never lose sight of your faith, Continued from Page 6C American Legion, VFW Voice Houston Endowment, Inc., for it will lead you to the success and Eduardo Perez of Democracy Jones Scholar happiness you truly deserve! University of Houston, Fisk University, Erastus Milo Houston Livestock Show and Enjoy this new chapter in your life, take Academic Excellence Cravath Presidential Rodeo, Opportunity pride in knowing that you’ve given the very best in you. We love you! 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