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November 21, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 42 Holiday closings set The Leader office will close at noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed until Rumors cause 100+ students to flee Dobie Dec. 2. The deadline for copy will be Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon, and the deadline for paid More than 100 Dobie students either didn’t threat was discovered by school offi cials early The targeted student was later determined to ment, including the FBI, have positively deter- advertisements and classified word ads will be show up to school or checked out early Monday, Monday after a current Dobie student showed his have recently transferred to a Houston Indepen- mined that a recent Facebook threat is not di- Monday, Nov. 25, at noon. The Thursday edi- Nov. 18, after a Facebook post sparked rumors of parents the message and said he was too scared dent School District campus. rected toward any students who currently attend tion of the Leader will be available Wed- a possible shooting at the area campus. to attend school. Nevertheless, school offi cials beefed up secu- Pasadena Dobie HS. Instead the student targeted nesday, Nov. 27. The rumors began to circulate the previous The student’s parents reportedly contacted the rity at the local high school and instructed staff in the post is a former Dobie student who attends Clear Brook City M.U.D. evening when an online comment of a former media before law enforcement – a practice Ivy- and students to be on alert for any unusual activ- a Houston ISD school. The Clear Brook City Municipal Utility Dobie student on the social networking site men- Sims highly discourages. ity. “As a precaution, Dobie HS has extra security District office will be closed Nov. 28 and 29 tioned his school getting shot up. “I can’t emphasize enough that if something PISD sent out automated phone calls to all in and around campus today, with staff and ad- for Thanksgiving. The office will reopen on According to Pasadena Independent School like this happens, immediately contact law en- Dobie parents notifying them of the event and ministrators being vigilant to report any unusual Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 a.m. Payments may be District spokeswoman Renea Ivy-Sims, the forcement,” the spokeswoman said. also posted a statement on its own Facebook activity. We will continue to do everything in our left in the drop box located on the drive- page, as well as Dobie’s home page. power to keep everyone at Dobie HS safe today through window side of the building. The statement read as follows: and every day.” Parker Williams Branch Library “Just like you, the safety of our students and At press time, no arrests had been made, as no The library will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, staff is a primary concern to us. Law enforce- specifi c threat was made. Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving and will reopen Veterans lend helping hand Monday, Dec. 2. Holiday trash pickup Dobie leads PISD in homelessness Clear Brook City M.U.D. By James Bolen law requires school districts to identify homeless Residents living in the Clear Brook City Dobie High School leads the Pasadena Inde- children and help them stay in school by provid- MUD will not have trash pickup on Thanks- pendent School District for having the largest ing free transportation, lunches, supplies and giving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. Regular ser- number of homeless students, according to re- school uniforms. vices will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. cent statistics released from the district. For their part, school districts receive federal City of Houston With 113 students offi cially listed as being funding to assist with associated costs. Residents living in the City of Houston will without a permanent residence, Dobie’s number The law also requires the school district to im- not have trash pickup on Thanksgiving Day, of homeless easily exceeds that of Sam Rayburn mediately accept homeless children rather than Thursday, Nov. 28. Residences scheduled for High School, which with 96 is the second high- wait until paperwork is completed. that day will have their service moved to est in the district. Pasadena Memorial has 91 The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Friday, Nov. 29. Residences normally sched- homeless students, South Houston has 60 and Assistance Improvements Act defi nes homeless- uled for Friday, Nov. 29, will have their ser- Pasadena has 59. ness as not having a permanent place to live. vice moved to Saturday, Nov. 30. As a district, PISD has a total of 2,099 stu- “Most people immediately think of someone dents listed as being homeless – 1,117 in el- living under a bridge or in their car,” said PISD Christmas Light Parade set ementary school, 221 in middle school, 322 in spokeswoman Rena Ivy-Sims. “But in reality, intermediate school and 439 in high school and there are several other scenarios in which a stu- The Highland Meadow Christmas Light technical campuses. dent would be classifi ed as being homeless.” Parade is set for Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. First-, Locally, Burnett Elementary has 39 homeless Other examples include living with a friend second- and third-place prizes will be given for students, Stuchbery has 24, Atkinson and Fra- or family member (when not by choice but in the best decorated entry in adult and child cat- zier each have 20 and South Belt has 17. Melillo cases of emergency, such as fl ood, fi re, divorce, egories. Parade lineup will be at 5 p.m. For reg- Middle School has 27 homeless students, and lost job, domestic violence, student kicked out istration form or route, contact Rudy Alafa at Morris has 11. Thompson Intermediate has 43 by parents, parent in military, parent incarcer- 281-415-8003. homeless students, and Beverly Hills has 40. ated, etc.), in a shelter, a hotel or motel or even in By comparison, the Houston Independent one’s own home if the residence has no electric- Leader seeks photos School District had a total of 6,480 students list- ity and/or running water. American Legion Post 490 and VFW Post 5619 are partnering to help provide holiday The Leader is seeking 2013 Thanksgiving ed as homeless last school year, or about 5,000 Ivy-Sims said student residency is verifi ed meals for needy families in the South Belt community. Shown above presenting the meal on any given day. through phone calls and sometimes through photos for publication. Indoor Schlitterbahn tickets to Leader co-owner David Flickinger (center) are, left to right, Rene Guerrero, tickets will be awarded to the first- (10 tickets) Nationwide the number is approximately 1.1 “home” visits, where staff will go to the location VFW Post 5619, and Daniel Rodriguez Jr., American Legion Post 490. million, with roughly 85,000 being from Texas, listed on the pupil’s registration. and second-place (8 tickets) winners. Submis- Photo by James Bolen sions should be emailed by Nov. 30 and include according to the U.S. Department of Education. “It’s not a ‘gotcha’ type thing,” the spokes- when and where the photo was taken and iden- Many of the affected students remain in woman said. “We go there to make sure they tify each person in the picture. school despite their circumstances due to the have the necessary resources, such as food and American Legion, VFW help needy McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assis- shelter, and to make sure they know how to apply tance Improvements Act. Enacted in 2002, the for assistance like food stamps.” Kirkwood South meets American Legion Post 490 and VFW Post plaining their circumstances. Families must be The Kirkwood South Committee will hold 5619 are coming together to help feed area needy from the immediate South Belt area, and need its last HOA meeting of the year on Nov. 21, for the holidays. will be verifi ed. FEMA seeks help with flood maps at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Judge Jo Ann The pair of veteran organizations has teamed The two veterans groups will also be partici- Delgado, 10851 Scarsdale at Beamer Road, up with the Leader and the Fuqua Luby’s to pro- pating in the Leader’s 31st annual Christmas Leaders from Harris County and the Federal risdictional boundaries or any other non-appeal- Ste. 500. All residents are encouraged to attend. vide a limited number of Thanksgiving dinners program. See future editions of the Leader for Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are able change. to local families in need. additional information. asking the public to participate in a 90-day ap- Comments and appeals should be sent to Blood drive scheduled Interested families in need should email the The Christmas drive will begin after Thanks- peal/comment period for preliminary fl ood maps FEMA through the local fl oodplain administra- The Alpha Chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha Leader at [email protected] ex- giving. that have been issued for the coastal areas of the tor. National Home School Honor Society will host county. Anyone who hasn’t had a chance to participate a blood drive on Friday, Nov. 22, at HEP Homeowners, renters and business owners in in local fl ood insurance meetings or to review the Bookstore from 1 to 6 p.m. The Gulf Coast Final state school ratings released coastal Harris County are encouraged to view new fl ood maps is encouraged to contact their Regional Blood Center will conduct the blood the preliminary fl ood maps to better understand county or community fl oodplain administrator. drive. HEP Bookstore is located at 11665 This past week, the Texas Education Agency failed to make the standard are Teague, Gardens, where fl ood risks have been identifi ed. Those Other resources include: Fuqua Street, Suite A-100 in Houston. released its fi nal 2013 state accountability sys- Golden Acres and Parks elementaries. These six with comments or who would like to fi le an ap- Viewing the maps online at http://maps.risk- tem ratings, with both the Pasadena Independent campuses received an Improvement Required peal have until Jan 28, 2014, to do so. map6.com/TX/Harris/. Riverstone garage sale set School District and the Clear Creek Independent designation. An appeal is a formal objection to proposed Chatting with a FEMA map specialist on- School District earning a “Met Standard” desig- Index 3 is closing performance gaps. This in- base fl ood elevations or fl ood depths, Special line at http://go.usa.gov/r6C. Click on the “Live Riverstone Ranch community will hold its nation. dex looks at the two lowest performing groups Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) boundaries and Chat” icon. fall garage sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. The fi nal ratings are issued following an ap- from the previous year, as well as economically zones, or fl oodways. Appeals must be based on Speaking with or sending an email to a FEMA 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents peals process provided to districts and charters disadvantaged students, to see if they now ex- technical data that show proposed maps to be map specialist at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877- will hold each sale in their own garage. who contested district or campus ratings origi- ceed the state standard. scientifi cally incorrect. 336-2627); email: FEMAmapSpecialist@risk- nally announced in August. Both PISD and The state standard in this index is 55 points. Anyone who makes an appeal must include mapcds.com. Knights sell BBQ CCISD’s ratings went unchanged. PISD’s score on Index 3 was 73 points, 18 points the method, data and analysis used to support the Once all comments and appeals are resolved, Districts, campuses and charters received one higher than the state standard. All PISD schools The Knights of Columbus invite the public claim. A comment is an objection to a base map FEMA will notify communities of the effective of three ratings under the new accountability sys- exceeded the state standard. to its BBQ Brisket Weekend Nov. 23 and Nov. feature change such as labels, incorrect roads, ju- date of the fi nal maps. tem: Met Standard; Met Alternative Standard; or Index 4 is post-secondary readiness. This in- 24 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Improvement Required. dex looks at high school graduation rates and Road. A brisket barbecue sandwich, chips and The accountability ratings were based on four the percentage of students earning a recognized a drink will be available for $5, both days indices. or distinguished diploma. The state standard re- from 10 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds benefit Index 1 is student performance. This is based quired an average of 75 points. PISD’s score on New recycling program begins the purchase of a defibrillator for the church. on the percentage of students passing all required Index 4 was 81 points, six points higher than the STAAR/End of Course (EOC) exams. The stan- state standard. Thompson collects food dard in 2012-13 required campuses and districts Four out of the fi ve PISD high schools ex- Seventh- and eighth-grade students at to earn at least an average of 50 points. PISD’s ceeded the state standard, with Pasadena High Thompson will donate nonperishable goods to score on Index 1 was 75 points, 25 points higher School narrowly missing the set standard. the Bridge Women’s Shelter in Pasadena than the state standard. All PISD campuses sur- While school districts as a whole were in- through Friday, Nov. 22. The food fight is a passed the standard. eligible from earning specifi c achievements, competition between the two grades to see Index 2 is student progress. This index evalu- individual campuses were able to earn up to which can collect the most canned food items. ates if students gained suffi cient progress com- three performance distinctions. The three areas Students should bring the collected items to pared to all other students tested. The state stan- are achievement in reading/ English language their science teacher. Students who participate dard for districts was an average of 21 points. arts (ELA), achievement in mathematics and will receive a Societal Contributor certificate PISD’s score on Index 2 was 35 points, 14 points achievement in student progress. to use in their Rites of Passage presentation. higher than the state standard. To earn a distinction, the campus must be in In all, 90 percent of the district’s campuses the top 25 percent of all schools with similar de- St. Luke’s hosts food drive surpassed the grade specifi c standard on Index mographics. In all, 32 PISD campuses (55 per- St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church 2. Six campuses did not make the standard on cent of schools) earned at least one distinction is holding a Thanksgiving food drive to as- this index, including South Belt and Burnett el- rating, with several earning multiple distinctions. sist area families. Donations of nonperish- ementaries. The remaining four campuses that Continued on Page 6A able food can be brought to the church office at 11011 Hall Road Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can also be Mayor’s office tours Sagemont dropped off at the church entrance before A liaison from Houston Mayor Annise Park- tween the hours of 6 p.m. the Friday before, and Mass on Saturday or Sunday. The food drive er’s offi ce went on a tour of the Sagemont com- 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. Viola- will continue until Friday, Nov. 22. For infor- munity Friday, Nov. 15, in response to com- tors will soon be issued citations, offi cials said. mation, call 281-481-6816. plaints regarding city code violations. Fines can range from $50 to $2,000 for fi rst-time Maria Balones was joined on her visit by violators and from $250 to $2,000 for repeat of- Yard sale for typhoon victims Leader publisher Marie Flickinger and Sage- fenders. Each day a violation continues may be A yard sale will be held by several local mont Civic Club Vice President Sandy Robb. punishable as a separate offense. Many South Belt residents of the city of Houston recently made the switch from the families near Red Bluff and Kirby in the Kirby Of particular concern to the group is heavy Mayra Hypolite, chief inspector for the City 18-gallon green bin recycling collection program to the 96-gallon green automated cart Place subdivision on Saturday, Nov. 23, start- trash pickup. Even though the tour of the neigh- of Houston’s Department of Neighborhoods, program. The automated curbside recycling will take place on residents’ regular garbage ing at 8 a.m. Funds raised from the sale will be borhood took place just one day after the des- urges area residents to formally register any pickup day, but it will only take place every other week. Shown above with a collection of sent directly to families affected by Typhoon ignated tree-waste pickup date, several residents complaints directly with the city’s 3-1-1 Service the old bins to be picked up at the intersection of Sageriver and Hughes Road in the Sa- Haiyan/Yolanda in Leyte, Philippines, who are had already put their junk waste out for the fol- Helpline. Of the 135 problem sites noted during gemont subdivision are South Belt resident Sheila Cheatwood (left) and Sandy Robb, vice in need of basic relief supplies. The address for lowing month – roughly four weeks too early. last week’s tour, only two had been reported to president of the Sagemont Civic Club. Other affected neighborhoods include Kirkwood, the sale is 1403 Ivory Crossing Court in Sea- City of Houston regulations require that tree/ the city. Arlington Heights and Freeway Manor. Photo by Marie Flickinger brook. For more information, call 281-291-7701. junk waste be placed outside a residence be- See related photos on Page 6A. Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 21, 2013 In My Opinion Traveling Naturalist visits Moore Dave Matthews, educa- Deaths tional program director Jo Carnabuci thanks zations. at Challenger Seven Park, at Niday Funeral Home – studies at “that other Texas” Remember that old saying, “It takes and Christina Hartman Robert Lee Beamer Chapel. Interment university. He was also a vol- military veterans a village to raise a child,” well, we have presented Moore Elemen- Atkinson followed at SouthPark Cem- unteer World War II veteran, a whole school to raise. So, please con- tary students and par- etery in Pearland. having served in the Army As we are concentrating on our vet- sider sending a donation in the form of ents with the Traveling In lieu of usual remem- Airborne as glider crew and erans of all wars, let us not forget our a check made out to: Dobie JROTC. brances, contributions in a demolition engineer. own family vets. Sometimes I forget to Please mail to: Dobie Air Force, 10220 Naturalist Exhibit. Stu- Atkinson’s name may be Peak’s career as a petro- say, “Thanks for your service and sac- Blackhawk Blvd, Houston, TX, 77089. dents and parents learned made to the The Boy Scouts leum engineer took him and rifi ces.” Your donation is tax deductible- docu- about several species of America, Sam Houston his family around the world, I have lived through six (6) wars in mentation provided upon request. found throughout Texas. Council. serving in Iraq, Puerto Rico my lifetime and many from my family Thank you again, They also got the chance and Saudi Arabia. In 1954, have served honorably in Service to LCDR, Gilbert. Aguilar to touch a large python Samuel H. while at Southwestern Oil our country. My husband, brother and U. S. Coast Guard, (Ret.) and several other species. & Refi ning Co. in Corpus son served in the Navy, my brother- Left: Hartman lets stu- Peak Jr. Christi, he was severely in-law in the Army, and a daughter in dent Ashton Davis feel a burned in an explosive re- the Air Force. (This does not include Zetzl on students fi nery fi re while turning off snake. valves to save others. After nephews, cousins, and extended fami- Below: Hartman, Mat- ly members.) tackle bullying many reconstructive surger- thews, and students Grace ies, he recovered and took a I want to say (by way of your won- Nguyen and Kaydence derful newspaper) publicly to all my Bullying – it’s a sad but very real job in Baghdad, Iraq, with the family vets and all brave vets of all problem in America today, and one that Huebner Iraqi National Oil Co. The wars, “Thanks for your service and affects children across the country in family fl ed Baghdad during Photos submitted the 1958 revolution, but Peak sacrifi ces to our wonderful country every demographic. In fact, more than Robert Lee “Robbie” At- kinson, 52, of Houston, died remained as a “guest” of Iraq and God Bless you and yours and our 3.2 million students are victims of bul- lying each year, according to DoSome- Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013. and the oil company for the homes and these great United States He was born on April 25, next nine months before re- of America.” Jo Carnabuci thing.org. Inspired by this growing issue, life- 1961, in Houston, and grew joining the family in Dallas. long teacher, educational administrator up in the Sagemont area. He In 1960, Peak took a job Aguilar supports and Houston resident Dr. Debbie Dun- graduated from Dobie High with Commonwealth Oil & lap brings young readers a message of School in 1979. He graduated Refi ning Co. in Puerto Rico Dobie’s JROTC hope and empathy in her debut book from the University of Hous- until 1976, fi nally moving to Houston with Fluor Western In the October 17th issue of this lo- about school bullying, What on Earth ton-Clear Lake with a bach- cal newspaper was a letter written by elor of computer science on Co. Can I Do? May 19, 2013. Samuel H. Peak Jr., 91, Peak was a passionate gar- Ms. Christy Hernandez where she is This book provides elementary asking for monetary support for South Atkinson was preceded in died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013. dener. He was a do-it-your- aged-children and their teachers with death by his father, John At- He was born July 2, 1922, selfer, although many of the Houston High School’s NROTC. I am a guide of positive, concrete steps to military retired, and like Ms. Hernan- kinson. to Samuel H. Peak and Lin- ‘fi xes’ were considered dubi- recognize and stand up against the He is survived by his wife, da Ward Peak in Greenville, ous at best. However, he and a dez feel that parents and community growing problem of school bullies. members must support our JROTC Ann Atkinson; daughters Texas. small team labored over a year With an intimate knowledge of to build “The Lodge” at Dan- programs. I read the article with great Anna Atkinson and Ashley Peak is preceded in death classroom dynamics and the issues of Blackwell; son Michael Rob- by his wife of 62 years, Eve- bury, a facility for Sagemont interest for I too, am involved at our lo- today’s children in regards to bullying, erts; mother Jerrie Atkinson; lyn Whatley Peak. Baptist Church, where he also cal high school. I live in the Sagemont Dunlap infuses this kid-friendly story brother John “Scooter” At- He is survived by his three served as a deacon for many Area and volunteer at Dobie High with an anti-bullying message relevant kinson Jr.; sisters Betty Carol children and their spouses: years. He was also involved in School as tutor/mentor/sponsor of our to all levels of modern society. Mayfi eld, Brenda Pounds and Dr. Dan Peak and wife Jan, the Helping Hands Ministry. AFROTC program. “Bullying is a serious issue and in Cindy Atkinson; as well as Sallye Swedberg and hus- A celebration of Peak’s Dobie’s JROTC program like SO- the majority of cases, it takes place in numerous nieces, great-niec- band Jim, Samuel H. Peak life will be held on Thursday, HO’s is also in need of funds. The pro- front of an audience,” says Dunlap. “As es and great-nephews. III “Bodie” and wife Tamara; Nov. 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. at gram has received less federal funds a career educator, I feel that it is im- Atkinson worked as a pro- and grandchildren Nikolas Niday Funeral Home, 12440 in the past two years due to the bud- portant for kids to know that bullying is gram tester at Flow Cal. His and Dennis Tatsch and Carlin Beamer Road, Houston, pre- get sequester and has had to do more not the norm. We must teach our kids hobbies included ham radios, and Blake Peak. ceded by visitation at 10 a.m. In lieu of fl owers, the fundraising than in the past. Even with to be upstanders and not bystanders.” volunteering with the Boy Peak graduated as a Corps Scouts and woodworking. of Cadets member from Tex- family requests donations be the added fundraisers (selling discount Matt Zetzl cards and car washes) the Dobie’s Air Gala to benefit San Jac music, A funeral service celebrat- as A&M University, complet- made to Helping Hands of Force ROTC program could use some ing Atkinson’s life was held ing a degree in chemical en- Sagemont Church in Hous- help. Daniell: Can Obama Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, gineering, with post graduate ton. It is our duty as South Belt residents audio scholarship funds to support our local school’s programs fulfi ll promise? San Jacinto College Cen- student, I am a firsthand wit- mended by music professors and the students for they are our future Logistically, can President Obama tral’s music and audio engi- ness of the hard work and and private music instructors. Rep. Pete Olson introduces articles community leaders. implement his new promise to let indi- neering department will host effort put forth by the students Other scholarships will be As I mentioned above I have been viduals who had lost/were losing their the Candlelight & Carols and faculty of the college’s offered to entering freshmen of impeachment against Eric Holder involved with our AFROTC program health plans keep them? Gala to raise scholarship music department,” she com- music students who qualify funds for qualifying music mented. “Investing financially through an audition process. Rep. Pete Olson, Texas- congressional efforts to bring tiple laws, including the and have seen how the curriculum At this point, it would be all but im- 22, recently introduced arti- the truth to the American peo- Defense of Marriage Act, the taught has made a difference in our possible to force insurers to restore the and audio engineering stu- into the lives of fine music “People attending the gala dents. The gala will be held students is a special way of will enjoy fine dining, an cles of impeachment against ple. Mr. Holder has failed to Controlled Substances Act, participating students (cadets). plans that they were already forced to Attorney General Eric Holder ensure that the laws are faith- and the Anti-Drug Abuse Act They are taught pride in dress, com- cancel to comply with the Affordable on Saturday, Dec. 7, from giving back. San Jacinto entertaining concert that 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Central College provided me with a showcases the college’s ver- for high crimes and misde- fully executed and continues of 1986. This is a violation of radeship, unity, good moral conduct, Care Act, according to National Center campus student center ball- music scholarship, and I will satile audio and musical tal- meanors. H.Res. 411 outlines to act in a manner unbefitting the oath Holder swore to respect, good citizenship, and lead- for Policy Analysis Senior Fellow Dev- room, 8060 Spencer Highway always remember those who ent while also contributing to the offenses of lying to of a cabinet official. I urge “well and faithfully discharge ership. These personal attributes are on Herrick. in Pasadena. invested time and money to a worthy cause,” Braswell Congress, refusing to comply my colleagues to join me in the duties of the office” of essential and necessary in their fu- “This is not a feasible solution to re- The gala will feature hor further my music education.” added. “It is truly a win-win with a subpoena, and failing beginning this process by attorney general. ture years. Our program also includes solving the problems of ObamaCare,” d’oeuvres, dinner and an eve- Music professor Dr. Mar- situation.” to fulfill his oath of office as co-sponsoring this measure 3. Refusal to prosecute sending our cadets to summer camp, says Herrick. “If Congress and the ning of live music performed tha Braswell, a gala coordina- Jerry Mouton, mayor of crimes committed by Holder now. The American people the IRS officials involved in participation in marksmanship, drill President are intent on making good by music professors, as well tor, says money donated to Deer Park, will serve as mas- that rise to the level of im- deserve answers and account- the targeting and disclosure team competition, music corps, saber on the President’s promise, they must as current and former San scholarships will be put to ter of ceremonies. Tickets to peachment. ability,” Olson concluded. of tax records belonging to team, and operations. And all this takes repeal the provisions of the ACA that Jacinto College music stu- good use. “Professors have attend the Candlelight & Olson was joined by Reps. The articles of impeach- political donors. This is a money. So if any persons out there who regulate benefi ts and mandate cover- dents. identified students who Carols Gala fundraiser are Larry Buschon, R-Ind.; Blake ment lay out four charges violation of the oath Holder are reading this are veterans I appeal age levels. The concert repertoire demonstrate excellent study $75 per person, or $550 for a Farenthold, R-Texas; David against Holder: swore to “well and faithful- to you to help out, for if you are an ex- Repealing those strict limits is the will be holiday music, under skills, are seriously pursuing table of eight. Roe, R-Tenn.; Randy Weber, 1. Refusal to comply with ly discharge the duties of ROTC cadet remember how it must only way that insurers could legally the direction of Dr. Paul university transfer paths, and San Jacinto College offers R-Texas; Lynn Westmore- a subpoena issued by the the office” of attorney gen- have helped you during your military continue to provide current coverage Busselberg, director of the who work well with their music degrees and courses, land, R-Ga.; Roger Williams, House Committee on Over- eral. R-Texas; Ted Yoho, R-Fla.; sight and Government Re- 4. False testimony under years. and allow individuals to keep the plans Central campus choral pro- peers,” she said. To qualify for as well as private music les- gram. Featured groups will a Gulski scholarship, a stu- sons at all three campuses. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas; form on Oct. 12, 2011, seek- oath before Congress on May I would also like to take this oppor- that they have.” Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.; ing information and docu- 15, 2013, about the Justice tunity to thank the various area mer- Devon is available to discuss the include choirs, brass band, dent must complete at least For more information, visit steel band, strings and a fac- two semesters, and be recom- www.sanjac.edu. Bill Flores, R-Texas; Mark ments regarding Operation Department investigation of chants who have provided space and latest changes in the President’s plan Amodei, R-Nev.; Jim Briden- Fast and Furious. This is a journalist James Rosen. This equipment to our cadets, and our oth- and explain why forcing insurers to re- ulty jazz combo. San Jacinto College music stine, R-Okla.; Scott DesJar- violation of 2 U.S.C. 192. is a violation of 18 U.S.C. er Dobie organizations: cheerleaders, store those health plans is completely student Diana Gulski, founder SoHo compiles memory log lais, R-Tenn.; Jeff Duncan, 2. Failure to enforce mul- 1621. band, athletic teams, etc. for car wash- unworkable. If you would like to speak of the recently created Gulski R-S.C.; Duncan Hunter, es and other fund raising activities. with Dr. Herrick, please contact me and scholarship, says the gala will of Kennedy assassination R-Calif.; Sam Johnson, Also many thanks to our supporters for I would be happy to set something up. fund scholarships, which will R-Texas; Steve Stockman, South Belt Graphics & Printing their past monetary contributions (you Regards, Catherine Daniell help students reach their The South Houston High traught students and teachers, R-Texas; Mike Conaway, know who you are) to Dobie’s organi- National Center for Policy Analysis goals. “As a currently enrolled School Alumni Association and early dismissals. R-Texas; and Thomas Massie, One stop for all your printing needs has compiled a memory log Kennedy was shot to death R-Ky.; as original co-spon- sors. The resolution number • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads based on recollections of the in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, & Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes assassination of President one day after visiting Hous- is H.Res. 411. John F. Kennedy, 50 years ton. Several contributors “For nearly five years, • Menus • Directories and much more! Bears of the Month for October ago. recall going with their par- Attorney General Holder has 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 The log, at present, con- ents to see the president on systematically deceived Con- tains entries from 62 alumni his motorcade trip from gress and destroyed the cred- who graduated from South Hobby Airport to a down- ibility of the Justice Depart- Houston in classes ranging town speaking engagement. ment in the eyes of the from 1959 (the school’s first South Houston High American people. During his graduating class) to 1980. School graduates, or anyone tenure, Mr. Holder refused to The list will be extended as who attended SoHo, can sub- cooperate with a congressio- additional entries are submit- mit to the memory log by nal investigation into Oper- ted this week. visiting the Facebook page, ation Fast and Furious and The final log will be print- South Houston HS Alumni the resulting death of a ed and presented to the Association, and posting Border Patrol agent, refused school as a reference tool for there, or they can send an to prosecute IRS officials history students. email to [email protected] or who unlawfully disclosed private tax records to third Several contributors to the at [email protected]. Date: Friday, Nov. 22nd and Saturday, Nov. 23rd log had graduated at the time To view the memory log party groups, and misled of Kennedy’s death, but most online, visit http://www1.pas Congress about his involve- Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. were in school. Those alumni adenaisd.org/cms/One.aspx? ment in the investigation of a Place: YOUR Garage! recall such things as princi- portalId=80772&pageId= journalist,” Olson said. It’s that time of year again*! Clean out your drawers, closets and pals’ announcements, dis- 2774984. “Last year, the House your garage! A great way to get organized and make money voted to hold Mr. Holder in is to participate in the community garage sale! contempt of Congress, mak- Your unused items could be someone else’s treasure. PW Library events set ing him the first sitting cabi- A volunteer from the community will be placing ads in the local paper net member to ever hold this and putting signs up at the front entrance of the community. The following events are scheduled for the Parker Wil- dubious distinction. Still, he *Garage sales are only allowed in the community twice a year on specifi ed dates by the HOA. liams Library, 10851 Scarsdale Blvd. Nov. 21 through continued, mislead and thwart Nov. 27. The library will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving and will reopen Monday, Dec. 2. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Vietnamese storytime is held every Saturday and includes Park Manor of South Belt elementary storytime at 10:30 a.m., followed by preschool storytime at 1 p.m., and Reading Club at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call the library at 281-484-2036. Park Manor Meador celebrates 50 years celebrates its Meador Elementary is planning a celebration for its residents! Students at Beverly Hills Intermediate strive to tic. October Bears of the Month are, left to right, 50th birthday (1963-2013). All former students, parents, achieve positive characteristics to guide them (front row) Alyssa Carrico, Khanh Nguyen, Vivi- employees and community members are invited to attend Clinical Services Covering: throughout their lives. The characteristic for Oc- an Shelton, Jack Yu, (back row) Ana Rodriguez, a reception in the school library on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from ◆ Skilled Nursing tober was honesty, truthfulness in word and deed; Katherinne Saravia-Colin, Mark Bundage, Kevin 4 to 6 p.m. ◆ the act or condition of never deceiving, stealing, or Morrison, She-Marion Jones, Jakara Henry and Long Term Care taking advantage of the trust of others. The Octo- Patricia Rocha. Students received a special Bear ◆ Rehabilitation & much more ber Bears of the Month were selected by the science paw-print pin and a Bear of the Month T-shirt to BHI collects box tops department as best representing this characteris- wear. Photo submitted The Beverly Hills Intermediate SUCCESS class collects box tops all year long. Last year, the school earned approxi- 11902 Resource Pkwy. mately $360 from box tops. (near Memorial Hermann SE Hospital) SUCCESS students love to collect, cut and count out the box tops. Also, those who shop online can go through the 281-922-6802 SSouthouth BBelt-Ellingtonelt-El lington LLeadereader market place to purchase popular items from clothes and We love our residents at Park Manor! –– The Voice of Community-Minded People –– shoes to travel and rental cars and more, and BHI can earn Shown here are Jessica Hernandez, Fax: 281-922-6804 11555 Beamer 281-481-5656 eBoxtops. Visit www.btfe.com to register and print coupons C.N.A., Bella Vita resident Sharon for box tops items. Donations can be submitted to the front Macha, and Jason Shi, P.T. E-mail: [email protected] –– Davy & Marie Flickinger, owners office of the school. Thursday, November 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Beverly Hills Intermediate releases 2nd 6-weeks rolls Clear Brook Debate excels Beverly Hills Intermediate Ricardo Garza Canales, Elizalde, Leah Graciela Esco- Tien Harris, Sofia Raquel Botello, Kimberly Nhu Bui Ramon Martinez, Kathleen School recently announced its Sergio Garcia Cano, Alyssa bar, Eric Escobedo, Destiny Hernandez, Brian Khang and Ramon Cahue. Mackenzie Masterson, Britt- second six-weeks honor roll. Lauren Carrico, Iasis Lachelle Ciara Estes, Hiram Isaias Hoang, John Hoang, Bao Caleb Chandler Campbell, ney Marisela Mejia and at South Houston High Students earning status are: Carrington, Gerrard Walter Flores and Katherine Flores. Thanh Huynh, Trina Huynh, Alexis Campos, Dominique Samantha Nicole Merrill. While Armin Shariatma- became the third Wolverine iatmadari picked up two Honor roll Carson, Mark Anthony Cas- Richard Adrian Fructus She’myra Porshay Jones, Giana Cantu, Javier Fernando Emily Marie Mesa, Juan dari qualified for the TFA debate member to earn his additional points in this Seventh grade tillo, Brenda Mallely Cavazos, Castro, Ana Isabel Gallardo, Joshua Elmer Kay, Nhicath- Castillo, Robert Joseph Cas- Manuel Miller, Hana Osama State meet earlier this se- qualification. He, along with event which puts his current Erik Aguirre, Noemi Alba, Cinthia Jazmin Cervantes, Kevin Emilio Galvan, Omar erine Tudoan Le, Thompson tillo, Tatiana Jesse Chacon, Mohamad, Rachel Elidem mester, fellow Clear Brook six other Brook debaters, total at nine as he keeps Hector Ulises Anaya, Itzel Preston Van Chung, Jovaan Galvan, Natasha Rae Gange- Le and Humberto Leal. Kimberly Ruby Chew, Woo Mondragon, Mallerim Moral- High School Speech and are also working on addi- picking up his last few need- Sarai Arango, Josiah Elias Xavier Cisneros and Patrick stad, Jeimmy Estephania Angela Jasmin Lechado, Young Choi, Fernando Javier es, Matthew Angel Morales, Debate teammates Ian Mower tional qualifications that are ed points. Constante Arenas, Arismendy Joseph Collins. Garcia Salinas, Bryan Joel Ricardo Ivan Lima, Lauryn Choto, Christian Ruben Cir- Carlos Alejandro Moreno, and Rakesh Vijayakumar anticipated to come through Novice members of the Aristy, Javier Armenta, Nata- Cynthia Angel Cotton, Garcia, Jael Anahi Garcia, Michelle Locksey, Erick Mau- los, Lizett Contreras and Krystal Moreno, Andrew completed their qualifica- by February. team were also very active. lie Armenta, Monica Raquel Joanna Cruz, Giselle Andrea Krystalyn Rae Garcia, Paulina ricio Lopez, Sierra Michelle Cuauhtemoc Cornejo. Ngoc Nguyen and Angela tions at South Houston High Other varsity members The public forum team of Borri, Alexandra Elva Brook- Cuellar, Raul Delgado, Yousef Garza, Gabriel Gonzalez and Love, Nicolas Miguel Luna, David Fernando Cortes, Quynh Tram-Anh Nguyen. School. also did well, including Hannah Alsobrook and land, Ramiro Buentello, Tajah Arsan Diab, Lauren Quynh Jocelyn Amalia Granados. Austin Luu, Nairda Nico Ma- Zachary Paul Couchman, Cinthia Nguyen, Emily The most awarded team Ruchika Bengani and Christy Le advanced to the Nicole Cage, Roberto Elias Dinh, Dang Hai Doan, Kate- Daija Danielle Green, cedo, Kathy Mai, Alejandro Celeste Marie Covarrubias, Quynh Nguyen, Jenny Ngoc member during the tourna- Amogh Kulkarni who double octofinal round. Campa and Gabriel Campos. lynn Nguyen Duong, Maritza Karen Anh Green, Megan Marquez, Jorge Luis Marquez, Jason Anthony Cruz, Alexan- Nguyen, Justin Hoang Nguy- ment was Mower who placed fourth and third, Additional wins were Kayla Nicole Martinez and der Gabriel Cuaping, Maia en, Kerrington My-Lan Mac- placed third in foreign respectively, in impromptu realized by Nolan Wu who Jesse Adam Mendoza. Chardae Davenport, Deishawn kenzie Nguyen, Nam The extemporaneous speaking speaking. They also ad- placed fifth overall in novice Adrian Cristobal Montez, Davis, Kyra Bernae Davis, Nguyen, Tan Nguyen, Tina and second in Lincoln- vanced to the octofinal extemporaneous speaking, Best-selling author visits Melillo Steven Alexander Moreno, Daniel Michael Delarosa, Nguyen, Trinh Nguyen, Vin- Douglas debate. These wins round of public forum and Kiara Soliz who placed Jade Janae Nanez, Anh Thu Allyson Adriana Diaz and cent Thanh Trung Nguyen and earned Mower his qualifica- debate, which earned them eighth. The Melillo Middle Ngoc Ngo, Judy Ngo, Bao Clarissa Diaz. Ayanna Lysette Nguyen- tion for the TFA State meet two points toward their Wu was also the only School library wel- Tran Nguyen, Elena Tran Natalee Dezarey Diaz, Echeverry. in March in both events. He needed 12-point total for novice LD debater who comed best-selling mid- Nguyen, Jennifer Ngoc Nguy- Thuy Thi Dinh, Natalie Amy Elizabeth Nolen, also came away with a third- this event. advanced to the quarterfinal dle grades author Geoff en, Khanh Mai Nguyen, Michelle Diosdado, Rodrigo James Andrew Odom, Paul place LD Debate Speaker Fellow PF debate com- round in that event. Rodkey to the school Michelle Kim Nguyen, Bran- Diosdado, Miguel Anjel Eli- Anthony Ontiveros, Natalie Award. petitors Dustin Jackson and All total, the Clear Brook on Wednesday, Nov. 6. don Lee Norman, Gabriela zarraras, Joel Alfredo Erazo, Elizabeth Orta, Jasmine Irma Fellow teammate and Elizabeth Isabell also joined team came away with three Rodkey (shown at right) Olvera and Katherine V. Orta. Christopher Alessandro Espi- Jade Ortega, Alexis Rae Oses, squad vice president Vijaya- them at this level, earning additional qualifications, 28 spoke to a crowd of more Fernando Ortega, Rolando noza, Zachary Taylor Fernan- Relencia Neccole Owens, kumar has been working two of their needed 12 state points and some great than 750 students at the Ramon Palacios, Wendy M. dez, Maria Jose Figueroa, Rachel Marie Pair, Jazmin toward his qualification in points. memories. Pantoja, Rachel Pham, Khoi Eduardo Francisco Flores and Rain Palm, Kristen Dung domestic extemporaneous Also advancing to this The team would head to school. Kevin Phan, Hugo Alexis Melina Lesette Flores. Patton, Jacquelyn Pena and speaking and by placing level, but in Lincoln- Katy Taylor High School for Posadas, Darin Manny Pulido, Robert Garcia Flores, Kar- Andrea Carolina Perez. third at South Houston, he Douglas debate, Arian Shar- the next competition. Pictured below, left to Lindzey Marie Rapalo, Gab- ina Frias, Michelle Fuentes, Gisselle Perez, Victor Ale- right, Melillo librarian riela F. Rodriguez, Natalie Yackeline Galvan, Francisco jandro Perez, Jasmine V. Debra Yocum and Geoff Rodriguez, Dayzia Lachelle Garcia, Gisselle Garcia, Gus- Pham, John Tran Phan, Noelle Rodkey, author of The Ross, Jaime Rubio and Daniel tavo Arturo Garcia, Klarissa Ngoc Phan, Tam Thanh Phan, Chronicles of Egg series, Ladon Alexzander Saiz. Heidy Garza, Jasslyn Gomez Uyen Tran Khanh Phan, display two of the au- Valeria Berenice Salazar, Portillo, Jasmin Sarai Gomez Lisette Adamaris Pitty, Mi- thor’s books. Kareem Andres Salomon, Mi- Velasquez, Gloria Marian chelle Monique Pozo, Kyrah chael Anthony Sartor, Heidi Gomez, Ana Sofia Gracia and Allise Prince, Brittany Janell Photos submitted Sabrina Sauceda, Neema Diana Carolina Guerrero. Puente, Fabiola Quezada and Mohamad Shafaei, Kyana Jazmin Alanna Guerrero, Desiree Angelica Quijas. Raegan Shannon, Kalista Cassandra America Guevara, Anthony Nelson Ramirez, Lanae Smith, Jocelyn Solis, Tina Kim-Thanh Ha, Victoria Maria Evelyn Rangel, Kassie Michaela Cora Taylor, Chris- Jenae Harris, Amanda Nicole Rene Reyna, Mia Alexandra tian Andres Tijerina and Fer- Hernandez, Michael Ismael Reyna, Gardenia Esmeralda nanda Torres. Hernandez, Ysabela Nicole Rivas, Beatriz Anne Rivera, Thomas Edward Torres, Hinojosa, Alice Gia Ho, Lynn Kevin Raul Rivera, Ana Dinh Phu Tran, Lily Ann Tran, Tuyet Ho, Travis Thien Ho, Marissa Rodriguez, Jazmin Taylor Tran, Dominic Nguyen Carolyn Huerta and Ja’lon Nicolle Rodriguez, Jose Ale- Trinh, Yesenia Valdez, Clare Duval Hunt. jandro Rodriguez and Joshua Aine Vanpelt, Tanner David- Kamsiyochukwu Canice Jay Romero. Michael Vega, Melissa Vidal, Ik-Ejiofor, Kimberli Izaguirre, Xochitl Kimberly Romero, Alyssa Walker, Johnny White, Elizabeth Brittney Jasso, Malorie Jolynn Rosas, Erika Jack Henry Yu, Unity Anas- Javier Jimenez, Douglas Rubio, Melissa Ruiz, Jason Clear Brook Speech and Debate Team members display the trophies earned at tasia Yvanez, Jaime Yzaguirre Joseph Jones, Jakob Brandon Matthew Napoles Sabal, Jose tournament at South Houston High School held recently. Pictured are, left to right, and Marcus Ray Zepeda. Jones, Lily Lan Kieu, Josiah Ulises Salazar, Jacqueline (front row) Armin Shariatmadari, Dustin Jackson, Nolan Wu, (back row) Theo Honor roll Michael Knight, Giselle Lara, Carla Saldana, Stephanie Sal- Goldner, Rakesh Vijayakumar, Connie Lee, Ian Mower, Gabe Rivera, Amogh Eighth grade Kevin Wayats Lara, Britney divar, Monica Lizette Santana, Kulkarni, Suketh Subramanya, Elizabeth Isabell, Hannah Alsobrook, Erica Lee Abraham Alanis, Pedro Taylor Lariviere and Natalie Joseph Emil Sargent, Montrai and Christy Le. Photo submitted Alba, Bailie McKenna Anken- Rebecca Longoria. La Darryl Scott and Amen- bruck, Luis Omar Arellano, Alexis Liselda Lopez, tanese Jashae Simien. Denise Rose Avalos, Garrett Mikayla Renee Lovejoy, Breanna Lynette Smith, Raul Barrientos, Cynthia Lauren Thi Ly, Lillian Ngoc Victoria Ta, Adrian Tamez, Lutheran South Academy to hold Alexandra Bautista, Daniel Ly, Sophia Victoria Marin, Shalea Eyvette Taylor, Juan Ivan Benavides, Reena Leticia Jorge Cristian Martin, Hugo Manuel Temores Paz, Amber Benitez, Daniel Giovanni Ulises Martinez Garcia, Jesse Nicole Terrell, Laquavious open house for prospective students Demar Thomas, German Lutheran South Academy as well as gymnasiums and der, director of admissions, at Torres, Annie Ngoc Tran, Son will welcome prospective stu- cafeteria. 281-617-5626. Hong Tran, Tony Duc Tran dents and their parents for an To register for the open Lutheran South Academy Dobie names 2nd 6-weeks honor rolls and Vicente Trevino. informative preview day and house and tour of the LSA is located at 12555 Ryewater Donald Trinh, Marcely tour of the school on facilities, call Aaron Schnei- Drive off Dixie Farm Road. J. Frank Dobie High jandro Flores Parra, Joe Man- Nguyen, Thao Thi-Phuong Sara Ester Amaya, Gennevive Nathalie Martinez, Sabrina Jean Tsikis, Pablo Javier Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 School recently listed its sec- uel Flores and Karen Flores. Nguyen, Christiana Chikaodi- Uzoamaka Anagbogu, Edgar Marie Martinez and Vanessa Tufino, Veronica Aubrey Ar- p.m. This will be an opportu- ond six-weeks honor rolls. Randy Alexander Fuentes, naka Nnabuife, Erinn Sidney Arzate, Cristian Ernesto As- Alejandra Martinez. calas Unica, Joanna Theresa nity for families to tour the Looking for a Primary Care Doctor? Students earning status are: Emily Gamino, Katherine Obrien, Donatus Chukwuka cencio, Lidia Avitia, Ahmed Evan T. Mauk, Aileen Urrutia, Roxanne Valdez, Lei- campus and meet teachers, Honor roll Anne Gangestad, April Skye Oguamanam, Adam Antonio Maytham Badr, Keauhna Elsbeth Mazariego, Armand lani Isabel Vargas, Fernando coaches and administrators Enayet Rahim, MD Ninth grade Garcia, Hayley Renee Garcia, Padilla, Saugat Pandit, Tirth Jhonea Bailey and Lorena Sebastian Mendoza, Melany Vega, Annette Vela, Ayline and to find out about what Robin Emmanuel Acac, Leanna Sarai Garcia, Miguel Patel, Ashley Elizabeth Patter- Eugenia Benavides-Sanchez. Joanna Menjivar, Rebecca Vela and Nguyen Thanh Vo. LSA has to offer. • Accepting New Patients • Same Day Adeana Nathalie Aguilar, Ray Garcia, Nadia Lynn son and Alexus Ophelia Perea. Adam Quinton Boswell, Edith Monge, Francelli Ga- Dmitri Minh Vu, Holly Lutheran South is a com- Appointments Available • Open During Denisse Elena Alanis, Jennifer Garcia, Jesus Antonio Gari- Maria Guadalupe Perez, Andrewnae Juchelle Botas, lilea Monreal, Jonathon Ryan Thao Vu, Natasha Miranda prehensive college preparato- Lunch Time • We take Medicaid, Adali Amaya Argueta, Ciriah bay, Kevin Michael Gartner, Natali Elisse Perez, Natalie Reality Ragine Boutte, Han- Montalvo, Armando Monte- Walters, Earnest Lee Webb, ry Christian school serving Lashell Amerson, Antonio Raquel Alicia Garza and Elissa Perez, Ruben Robert nah Marie Brady, Ramon longo, Denisse Moreno Acos- Karyn Geralynn Williams, children in Pre-K through Medicare & most private insurance. Armenta, Lizbet Armenta, Crystal Renee Glover. Perez, Elena Tien Pham, Rich Brena, Robert Erving Brown, ta, Brianna Jasmine Mosquera Alberto Ysaguirre, Sami Lin 12th grade. Discounts for patients without insurance. Oscar Armenta, Jacob Tyler Brittany Amber Gonzales, Pham, Thanh-Nguyet Trinh Khoa Dang Bui, Jessica and Jade Thi Mottu. Yu, Monica Aidee Zabala, The campus is made up of Arnesen, Carlos Daniel Aza- Leandra Gabriela Gonzales, Pham, Tin Nhan Pham, Vy Le Yvette Bustamante, Takira N. Tyler Matthew Myers, Stephanie Zarate, David four major buildings which Se Habla Español har, Natalie Celline Balle and David Alexander Gonzalez, Nhat Pham, Alice Hong Phan, Butler, Gabriela Antonia Yusra Naeem, Summer Kam- Gregory Zermeno and Perla house the lower school, mid- Kianna Rochelle Banks. Michael Rene Gonzalez, Shel- Evelyn Quynh Nhu Phan, Caceres, Daniela Campo and leh Naser, Karen Neira, Albert Guadalupe Zuniga. dle school, and upper school, Call 281-481-8500 Kierra Roshun Banks, by Nicole Gonzalez, Madison Kevin Bui Phan, Steven Phi Alan Steve Campos. Trieu Nguyen, Anh Ngoc Truc Kevin M. Bariya, Valencia Rae Evelyn Graham, Emily Van- Phan and Jaysha O. Ploucha. Mandy Thuy Cao, Jennifer Nguyen, Diana Thanh Nguy- Barrientos, Summer Rayne essa Granadoscarranza, Jere- Brandon Anthony Ponce, Castillo, Gabriela Cavazos, en, Elton Duy Long Nguyen, Basham, Shawn Reneill Ben- my Wayne Green, Brittany Rebekah Gail Ragain, Erika Angelica Cervantes Cazares, Linda Ngoc Nguyen, Martin nett, Austin Joseph Biondo, Alicia Guerra and Liliana Ogoy Ragasa, Edwing Yohal- Deandre Alexander Childs, Anh Vu Nguyen, Mi Hieu Chance Dennis Bittle, Kiara Renee Guevara. mo Reyes, Jerson Manuel Kristy Jeanette Christmas, Nguyen, Ngoc Bao Nguyen Lynn Blandon, Tamara Socor- Christopher A. Gutierrez, Rodriguez, Joshua Christian Brandon Van Chung, Bethany and Thuanh Vu Nguyen. ro Boero Mansilla, Allison Karina Lyzette Gutierrez, Rodriguez, Xena Aylene Rod- Grace Cook, Tristan Issac Tin Nhan Nguyen, Tina Marie Bravo and Joseph Idania Guzman, Zane Alex- riguez, Cassandra Rojas, Cool, David Alejandro Cruz, Mongduytien Nguyen, Tinh Dayliion Broussard. ander Hamilton, Nia Marcia Hector Daniel Rojas, Yahby Melissa Sarahi Cruz and Thanh Nguyen, Vicky My Gissel Buenrostro, Derek Herman, Beatriz Hernandez, Gabriel Romero and Yasmine Alyssa Nicole Cumpian. Nguyen, Thanh Van Nguyen- Bui, Tierney Lashay Bullock, Emily Ann Hernandez, Maria Saenz-Myers. Caitlin Marie Real Cuna- vo, Vanessa Nicaragua, Joseph Gabriel Bustamante, Gidaldhy Juleisy Hernandez, Edwin Alan Saldivar, nan, Allison Marie Dasilva, Michael Anthony Noschese, Ashley Monet Butler, Marissa Edna Fernanda Herrera, Devin Nicholas Sanchez, Angelica Cuaping Dejesus, Iyesogie Stephanie Ogbonm- Chanel Butler, Alayna Noelle Michael Anthony Hinojosa Vianney Hope Sanchez, Luis Ashley Ann Deveza, Hung wan, Giselle Ailyn Oviedo, Cano, Jennifer Noemi Cantar- and Eric Vie Hoang. Felipe Santa, Alfredo Santos- Tony Dinh, Joshuah Arthur Alexis Padilla and Jesus ero, Patricia Ann Capelo, Jazmine Marie Howard, coy, Sean Michael Saperstein, Dobbs, Jose Narciso Duarte, Manuel Paredes. Braden Elissa Carker, Nanci Joe Angel Huerta, Nicole Emely Abigail Saravia, Ryan Vaughn Ehlinger, Cris- Amy Hasmukh Patel, Carrera, Anthony L. Carrico Thuy Duong Ngoc Huynh, Savanna Rae Schmidt, Steven tobal Flores, Jennifer Flores, Michael Leroy Peavy, Yessika and Delana Nicole Carrillo. Thanh Cong Huynh, Rebekah Serrano, Yenifer Serrano, Briana Nicole Foster and Lizeth Pena, Jennifer Steph- Nyomi Marie Carrington, Rochelle Rane Jagdeo, Jas- Rebecca Lynn Shaffer and Daisy Guadalupe Fuentes. anie Penate, Ashley Christine Ashali Rena Carter, Zachery mine Monae James, Jeantrel Brian William Dewolf Sharpe. Joslyn Denae Gallien, Perez, Julissa Perez, Jack Hunter Carter, Kristy Giselle Dsean Jolivette, Sharun Mar- Kailah Kaia Shaw, Jordan Alexis Gamez, Brianna Eliz- Pham, Thi Ngoc Quynh Phan, Castellon, Michael Lee Castil- kel Jones, Amyn Tresa Joseph, Greggory Shea, Mireya Renae abeth Garcia, Hugo Garcia, Vy Hong Phan, Herberth lo, Tania Abigail Castro, An- Alyssa Jenai Keim and Esther Sifuentes, Astrid Ayana Silva, Leslie Alejandra Garcia, Sara Alejandro Polio Argueta, drea Guerra Cavazos, Jordan Yoomi Kim. Camille Deon Singleton, Reeann Garcia, Crystal Garza, Dejanise Ty’vea Pradia and Emmanuel Cervantes, Andrea Stanley Richard Krivik, Michael Lawrence Slaten, Ivonne Monsterrat Gauna Vivian Arlen Prado. Chapa, Juan Chapa and Liz- Marissa Nichole Krustchinsky, Areli Soto, Estephanie Karina Montalvo, Justin Allen Gee, Gabrielle Michelle Pringle, beth Daniela Chavez-Garcia. Danny Lam, Robert Anthony Soto, Lillian Morgan Spigner, Andrew Davendra Ghansyam, Austin James Pritchett, Fa- Toneschara M.L. Clarke, Lazo, Sean Dang Le, Steven David Richard Strout, Emily Francesca Gomez and Sandra ridhe Yamelli Puente, Anthony Jarely Floreli Claros, Breanna Le, Tai Thai Le, Jacob Rose Symeonidis, Leanna Luz Gonzalez. Quiroz, Sara Eliza Ramirez, Ja’sanay Coleman, Naya Ja- Alexander Leal, Diana Laura Loan Ta and Debora Tabarez. Vanessa Alexandra Gonza- Jose Maria Reyes Rivera, mirra Cooper, Alexander Lerma, Mauro Lerma, Valeria Shirin Tamanna, Jonathan lez, Vanessa Alejandra Guerra, Anfernee Jay Reyna, Dereck Cornejo, Alyssa Victoria Cor- Lomas, Amanda Marie Lopas, Steven Tang, Hailey Nicole Jennifer Gutierrez, Vincent Jay Rivera, Lesdy Iveth pus, Erick Omar Covarrubias, Kimberly Lopez Valentin and Tapia, Abigail Louise Taylor, Michael Gutierrez, Christian Rivera, Hilda Paola Rodriguez Nathan Andrew Covarrubias, Nicole Rachel Lopez. Justin David Taylor, Nathanael Matthew Hampton, Daniel Garza and Bailey Renee Renee Elyse Coy, Alia Samantha Rachelle Lopez, Christopher Taylor, Zaria Jared Harder, Myles Avery Rodriguez. Nichelle Crawford and Alyssa Lisa Makenna Luna, Steven Shrone Thomas, Patricia Sa- Harris, Samuel Dontae Hart, Crystal Alexis Rodriguez, Arianna Cruz. Khang Ly, Jesus Alexandro phire Thompson, Taja Imani Justice K. Henderson, Lada Jacquelyn Marie Rubio, Belen Areli Cruz, Elissa Macedo, Alanis Lindsay Tillman, Katherin Damari Heng, Ariana Lenae Henry Lorissa Victoria Saiz, Ernesto Garza Cruz, John Leonard Macias, Isaiah Ricky Maciel, Torres, Barbara Vy Tran and and Joselyn Hernandez-Valle. Salas, Ashley Nicole Salinas, Cruz, Chealse Allison Cubos, Nikolas Vincent Maffei, Pat- Elizabeth Ngoc Tran. Howard Dewayne Hilliard, Cameron Nicole Salley, Trinity Alexus Curry, Teresa rick Jonathan Marsh, Marissa Jacklyn Cattien Tran, Victor Hinojosa, David Vinh Victoria Guadalupe Sanchez, Sindy Chobi D’costa, Jimmy Martinez, Sebastian Martinez, Johnny Tran, Kelly Mai-Tram Ho, Hainhu Ho, Michelle Ivetth Karina Santibanez, Tuan Dang, Lananh Thi Dang, Katherine Joyce Maslonka Tran, Tracy Truc-Mai Tran, Ngoc Thao Hoang, Darius Megan Nicole Schuetz, Courtney Hang-Nga Dao, and Hailey Michelle McBride. Tyler D Tran, Jennifer Truong, Larenz Hypolite, Aryn Dan- Naseem Mahrokh Shafaei and Amanda Maria Davila, Ajah Shamira Shanae McCruse, Ni Thai Truong, Jocelyn ielle Ibarra, Jacob Ryan Mohammad Maher Shobaki. Desiree Davis and Dominick Brooke E. McGrath, Christa Mariah Ulloa, Gabriel Tristan Izaguirre, Brady H. Jacobs, Davonte Moshe Smith, Leavie Davis. Aliza Melchor, Adriana Me- Arcalas Unica, Madison Jane Marisol Jasso Huerta, Alexis Roberto Solis, Laura Kath- Jacoby Gerard Davis, lissa Melendez, Shelby Nicole Vargas, Vanessa Vargas, Ash- Celeste Jimenez and La’Claudia erine Stephens, Mayalen Parker Jamison Deem, Miran- Melendez, Amy Miranda ley Vazquez, Jorge A. Vazquez Ty Kee Anna Labarrera. Suarez, Ikea Marie Taylor, da Nicole Dehoyos, Felix De- Montelongo, Deandre Maur- and Julio Enrique Vela. Isabel Carolina Lara- Catherine Thanh Thai, Melis- lacerda, Samantha Delgado, ice Moore, Jesus Alberto Diamonndlee Alexandra Martinez, Nathan Murrell sa Julia Thomas, Crischelle Brynn Erin Dempsey, Gabriel Morales Esquivel, Oren Frank Velez, Diana Laura Vidal, Lazenberry, Anna Nguyen Le, Ranae Thompson, Jesus M. Anthony Diaz, Ivan Mauricio Moreno, Gabriela Nichole Kathrina Perez Villanueva, Bobby Nhiyen Le, Emily Tijerina, Diana Nicole Torres, Diaz, Josue A. Diaz, Vu Huy Munoz and Denise Narvaez. Abigail Villasenor, Janet Ngoc Le, Jenny Thu Le, Laura Aidee Torres-Gomez Dinh, Jay Do, Mary Mytam Aimy Nguyen, Antony Diem Vo, Lam D. Vo, Justin Quynh Nguyen Hai Le, and Anna Ha-My Tran. Doan, Joshua Israel Dolmos, Anhkhoa Nguyen, Bao Triet W. Vu, Tam Vu, Audreycarelle Tommy Le, Kacie Lyn Little, Daniel Hoai-Nam Tran, Jazmyn Arisa Drumgo and Nguyen, Catherine Ngoc Nkeiya Wandji, Kiara Julia Sarah Ruth Loftin, Orlando Heidi Dung Tran, Joanne Katrina Danielle Dukes. Nguyen, Dat Tien Nguyen, Wells, Grant A. Wilhelm, Nigel Logan, Julia Michelle Tran, Vinh Qang Tran, An Gia Duong, Aspen Derek Nguyen, Dorothy Macy K. Williams, Jamisson Lohse and Cecilia J. Lopez. Mariana Chavez Triana, Kellie Shelby Earle, Madison Mo- Tu-Uyen Nguyen, Jaclynn Edwin Wilson, Samaria Sasha Denis Eusebio Lopez, Amanda Tyer, Nancy Ezinne nique Echavarria, Jordan Tuyet Nhi Nguyen, Johnathan Wilson and Dulce A. Zavala. Miguel Alexis Lopez, Albert Udunka, Jaqueline Vazquez, Matthew Efird, Yovanna Vere- Long Viet Nguyen, Nathan Honor roll Luu, Oscar Maldonado, Noah Hugo Gilberto Velarde, Ashley nise Elizondo, Lauren Taylor Truong Nguyen and Phuong Tenth grade Daniel Manzanales, Crishly Delcarmen Veratudela and Escobar, Allen Escobedo, Quynh Diep Nguyen. Maite Albarran, Aliana Veronica Marcos, Valeria Rachel Nhi Vu. Ramiro Javier Esparza, Ethan Quyen Tranthuy Nguyen, Cristina Aleman, Daniel Al- Martinez Perez, Ana Martinez, Rebecca Kim Anh Vu, Van Connor Preston Feeley, Ale- Steven Nguyen, Taylor Quang varez, Maria Ignacia Alvarez, Mariana Alejandra Martinez, Continued on Page 5A Page 4, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 21, 2013 Lariaette of the Week Over The Back Fence Lariaette Escort of the Week

SAGEMONT BIRTHDAY TRIO wife, Elaine, celebrate their 15th wedding anni- Weathers Nov. 21. Happy 90th birthday is sent to longtime versary Wednesday, Nov. 27. Congratulations Stuchbery Elementary South Belt resident Erla Horrigan on Nov. 16. and best wishes are sent to the couple from On Nov. 26, Oralia Contreras marks a She was flooded with cards from many friends their family and friends at the South Belt- birthday while James Maslonka enjoys a and spent the day surrounded by family: sons Ellington Leader. birthday Nov. 27. Sean, Neil and Brian Horrigan, daughter SCHOOL DAZE Melillo Middle School Kathleen Butler, and granddaughters Katie The following personnel and staff members On Nov. 22, blow out the birthday candles and Colleen Horrigan. At her request, dinner of the Pasadena Independent School District for Maria Chapa. was catered by her favorite restaurant, Chick- celebrate birthdays Nov. 21 through Nov. 27. Thompson Intermediate Fil-A. Erla is happy to share her birthday Burnett Elementary The day for a party for Jane French is Nov. with her South Belt neighbors and longtime Lekisha Jones is wished a happy birthday 21. friends, Mary Garza and John Williams. Nov. 23. Dobie High HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DONNA! Frazier Elementary Wishes for a wonderful birthday are sent to Donna Whitted celebrates her birthday Greetings for a wonderful birthday are sent Crandle Carrier and Maria Chapa Nov. 22. A Saturday, Nov. 23. Best wishes are sent from to Pat Singletary Nov. 24. Marking a birthday birthday is celebrated by Gina Salinas Nov. husband Gary; children Heather and Richard Nov. 25 is Cathy Silas. A happy birthday will 26. Frank Mora is wished a happy birthday Williams, Jacob and Amber, and Aaron; be had by Luz Chaidez on Nov. 26. Nov. 27. granddaughters Riley and Kinley; parents Moore Elementary LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS Carl and Frances Valigura; siblings and their On Nov. 17, a birthday wish is sent to Lili E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, con- families; and the Leader staff. Donna delivers Sanchez. On Nov. 27, Veronica Gardner gratulations, etc., to mynews@southbeltlead the Leader to area businesses each week. celebrates her birthday. er.com with OTBF in the subject line. Items HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, BILL & ELAINE South Belt Elementary must be submitted by Friday noon for the next Former Leader staffer Bill Edwards and his Blow out the birthday candles for Laurie week’s publication. Moore Elementary celebrates Thanksgiving Thanksgiving was cel- ebrated this month at Moore Elementary with a family Thanksgiving feast, fi rst-grade Thanks- The Lariaette of the Week for Oct. 28 through giving program, and a Nov. 1 is senior Danielle Buckholt. She is a sec- Turkey Feather contest. ond-year line member and is the daughter of At left: First-graders Daniel and Shannon Buckholt. (left to right) Jalisa King, The Lariaette Escort of the Week for Oct. 28 Ilijah Limon, Jacob Ta- through Nov. 1 is head escort Anthony Gomez. gle and Thomas Young He is a senior and is the son of Monica and An- SHSU alumni to collect toys dress up for the Thanks- thony Gomez. The SHSU Bay Area Alumni and Friends Club will giving program. celebrate the holidays on the evening of Dec. 5, at Lakewood Yacht Club where they will collect toy dona- At right: Dominic and Lariaette dance clinic Dec. 14 tions for a local Bay Area charity. John Moya participate in The Dobie Lariaettes will hold their annual Winter Dance For updated information on this event and future the Turkey Feather con- Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dobie, club news, follow on Facebook at SHSU Alumni Bay test. with a parent show at 3 p.m. in the gym. This is a great oppor- tunity to let a son or daughter spend a day dancing, playing Area ~ Texas or join the email list at SHSUbayarea@ Photos submitted gmail.com. games and doing crafts with the Lariaettes while doing some Christmas shopping. Lunch will be provided. Preregistration is $40, $50 at the door, cash or money order only. Participants will also have the opportunity to perform in the Lariaette Pasadena Little Theatre Spring Show May 1 through May 3. For information, contact 4318 Allen-Genoa Road Maria Zuniga at [email protected] or 713-314-6086. Performances: Dec. 6 - Dec. 22, 2013 Thurs. 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See us on Facebook Remember When 35 years ago (1978) erected a cross at the inter- of Jesus Christ, was held at struction, all four lanes of stopped a car in the 11000 The local subdivisions section of Fuqua and the Sagemont Church. Dixie Farm Road opened to block of Beltway 8 near Flood problems? of Sagemeadow, Kirkwood Gulf Freeway to remember The South Belt-Elling- through traffi c from Beamer Blackhawk for speeding. You can go home again... South and Kirkmont es- Curtis Timmons and James ton Leader began its annual Road to 1,500 feet south of The driver, Jason Key, 38, caped annexation. Martinez who were killed food and toy drive benefi t- FM 518. New traffi c signals was determined to be intox- Let Farmers® help. Three of the South Belt by a drunk driver. ing needy South Belt area were also installed at Black- icated and was wanted by area drill teams fi nished in 25 years ago (1988) residents. hawk, McDonald/Willits the Harris County Sheriff’s At Farmers, we know that you insure the top four of the Bay Area Ira Hewett, a 16-year-old 15 years ago (1998) and McGinnis. Offi ce for violation of a your home to get things back to normal Football League competi- Dobie High School football Former Dobie volleyball The FBI raided the M protective order. While Ar- if something unexpected happens. That’s tion. player, died after he was standouts Tiffany Carrethers Saigon Cafe in the 10900 mand was questioning Key, why you’ll love the friendly, thorough service 30 years ago (1983) allegedly accidently shot in and Bobbi Stewart played block of Scarsdale. A lone he suddenly became com- you get from a Farmers agent. Call me Six Dobie football play- the chest by his father as against one another when state trooper accompanied bative and attempted to fl ee and get a quote on the insurance that ers were named to the they stuggled over a gun in their respective colleges, the undercover agents. on foot. The deputy tackled helps get you back where you belong. District 23-5A Coaches the Godfather’s Pizza park- Rice and the University of While offi cers on the scene Key and attempted to place All-District Team. They ing lot in the 10000 block of Houston, played at refused to tell Leader staff him in custody. Key strug- Michael W. Jewell, CLU were Darrin Andrus, John Fuqua. Hofheinz Pavilion. what prompted the raid, gled with the deputy and 12929 Gulf Freeway Elam, David Riojas, Russell Pasadena ISD police of- 10 years ago (2003) Sgt. Zerick Guinn of the struck him in the face with Goshorn, Chris Herrera and fi cials charged three juve- The Brio Refi ning Su- Harris County Precinct 2 a closed fi st. He managed to Suite 112 (Fuqua Exit) Mike Hebert. niles during October with perfund Site containment Constable’s Offi ce con- free himself and ran behind 281-481-2121 Houston’s Mothers possession of guns in a remedy completion was fi rmed it involved illegal a nearby business where he farmers.com Against Drunk Drivers place prohibiting weapons, celebrated with a press con- gambling. A small sign on was ultimately taken into a Class 3 felony. ference and reception. the cafe’s door told poten- custody. Key was charged 20 years ago (1993) The groundbreaking tial customers no food was with assault causing bodily Gov. Ann Richards ceremony for the new St. actually sold at the location. injury on a public servant agreed to try to convince the Frances Cabrini Catholic 1 year ago (2012) and felony DWI. GARNER VISION CENTER Environmental Protection Church was held. Deputies from Harris Agency that a new inves- 5 years ago (2008) County Precinct 8 Consta- Family Owned & Operated tigation was needed at the Several Sagemont-Bev- ble Phil Sandlin’s offi ce Brio Superfund site. Rich- erly Hills Little League kept busy, arresting three “We Specialize in Old-fashioned Service” ards pledged her support board members, including felony suspects in two sepa- at a meeting with Leader board president Mike Mc- rate incidents. Deputy Colin co-publisher Marie Flick- Cormack, abruptly resigned Hulsart made a traffi c stop • Treatment of inger. Richards arranged for their posts. Several of the in the 11900 block of State Flickinger to meet with the resigned members were Highway 3 at Dixie Farm Eye Diseases governor’s environmental contacted by the Leader but Road and smelled the odor staff and members of the refused to comment on re- of burned marijuana with- state health department in cord regarding the incident. in the vehicle. The driver Austin. In addition to the One source, speaking on gave consent to search his governor’s support, state the condition of anonymity, vehicle. Hulsart discovered Dr. B.J. Garner Reps. Garnet Coleman, Al said two divided groups had two spent 9 mm shell cas- Therapeutic Optometrist Edwards and Mike Jackson formed, and that making de- ings in the car. In addition, Optometric Glaucoma Specialist all added their support. All cisions with the best interest he located several burned three represented portions of the players had become cigars with marijuana res- • Laser Surgery of the South Belt area. diffi cult. McCormack had idue. In the glove box, he The Promise, the South- been president of the league located a Taurus 9 mm Consultations Laura Garner, east Houston Christmas for three years. pistol, a stolen Rossi .38 Registered Optician Festival pageant on the life After months of con- special revolver, 2.5 grams of methamphetamine, 1.5 grams of cocaine, 4 grams of heroin, 51 grams of mar- • Contact Lenses South Belt ijuana, 1.5 grams of Xanax Graphics & Printing and 0.2 grams of Vicodin. • Eyewear The driver, 22-year-old One stop for all your printing needs Fedrico Cadriel, as well as his passenger, 22-year-old Melinda McClure, • Business Forms • Business Cards Angel Aviles, were arrested Optometry Tech • Custom Letterheads & Envelopes and charged with unlawful possession of a fi rearm and – Serving the South Belt Area for 37 Years – • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes possession of a controlled • Menus • Directories & much more! substance. 11408 Hughes Rd. 281-484-2020 Later this same shift, 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 Deputy Paul Armand Thursday, November 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Dobie announces 2nd 6-weeks honor rolls Lajaunies celebrate 50th anniversary Continued from Page 3A Dinh, Tina Duong, Michael Madisen Paige Minter, Maria Kim Rabe, Diego Ramirez, treras, Eric Daniel Cortes, Vu, Georgette Vanelle Nzouat- Anthony Duron and Telisha Del Pilar Mireles, Shalina Francisco Rangel, Adriana Jason Asarel Cruz, Anthony choua Wandji, Charish La Nae Eisenhauer. Fiona Mohammed, Damian Araceli Resendez, Gladys Dang and Jeremiah R. Deleon. Williams, Destiny L. Williams, Abdon Jose Ferreira, Na- Francisco Molina and George Reyes Rivera, Glenda Reyes Brandon Dimas, David John Eric Williams, Skylar thaniel Christian Flores, Jai Anthony Molina. Rivera, Alexandria Renee Dinh, Hoang Kim Dinh, Elise Williams, Raven Anjell Taylor Unique Franklin, Keila Michael Anthony Mora, Reyes, Jailene Reyes, Juan Nicholas Paul Engle, Angelica Wilson, Oscar Zachary Zarate Noely Fuentes, Eloy Aquiles Kylan Nichole Moss, Jimmy Miguel Reyes and Kayla Vanessa Enriquez, Jacquelyn and Roberto Rafael Zavaleta. Garcia, Jasmin Celeste Garcia, Adrian Nevarez, Betram Marie Richard. Mikayla Estrada, Imani Honor roll Eric Anthony Garza, Rodrigo Truong Nguyen, Catherine Sidaria Nate Robertson, Simone Fernandez, Nathaniel Eleventh grade Garza, Patrice E. Gilbert, Jay Nguyen, Dona Ngoc Nguyen, Athena Skye Robles, Alexis Jay Foster, Celia Frias, Desire Gerardo Acevedo, Guada- Edward Gish, Rachel Taylor Elissa Huong Nguyen, Eliz- Renea Rodriguez, Andres Marie Gabino, Victoria Chaise lupe Isabel Acosta, Jackelin Glass, Cecilia M. Gollmann abeth Nguyen, Giaan Khuong Alejandro Rodriguez, Mauro Gagneux and Stephanie Alicia Andrade, Sarah Abigail Anleu, and Vincent Albert Gonzales. Nguyen, Hiep Phu Nguyen, Alberto Rodriguez, Vanessa Galaviz. Garett Lee Armstrong, Janai Suzette Gonzalez, Anna Hung Thai Nguyen and Rojas, Erica Mary Romero, Angel Macario Garcia, Nicholle Baerga, Taylor Ni- Mae Goodman, Adolfo Javier Jimmy Hoan Nguyen. Ray Angel Romero, Angela Athziri Yanely Garcia, Cas- cole Bainter, Yenlynn Hoang Gracia, Blanca Alicia Gua- Julie Nguyen, Kevin Grace Geopano Rosales, sandra Marie Garcia, Efren Banh, Simon Barisch, Gabri- diana, Valerie Elizabeth Nguyen, Kevin Path Nguyen, Higor Rosengarten and Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Karen ela Renee Barragan, Jose Guerrero, Carolina Alejandra Lisa Nguyen, Lyly Thithanh Lauren Sophia Rothacher. Banessa Garcia, Kamaran Carlos Benavides Sanchez Herrera, Kiandre Jacole Nguyen, Michelle Huyen Juan Manuel Ruiz, Ale- Rhynae Gardner, Thomas A. and Gabriela Benavides. Hicks, Tanya Tho Ho, Nich- Nguyen, Ngoc Mai Nguyen, jandra Salinas Salazar, Regi- Garza, Craig Allen Gentry, Brandon Anthony Biondo, olas Darrelle Houston, Jessie Nhubinh Liza Nguyen, Rich- nald Tyson Salinas, Michelle Nicholas Rohan Ghansyam, Carli Elizabeth Blue, Zachary Ngoc Huynh, Ryan Duc ard Nguyen, Taylor Han Brenda San Miguel, Alvaro Baylin Trae Gideon and Grant Blue, Celeste Marissa Huynh and Prince Ikenna Ibe. Nguyen, Tram P. Nguyen, Sanchez, Denise Saravia, Anthony Joel Gomez. Briones, Kiyah Simone Nicholas Daniel Jagdeo, Tran Bao Nguyen, Zaed Dac Jonathan Adam Shaw, Mikaila Mark Anthony Gonzalez, Brooks, Madeline Nichole Brittney Nicole Johnson, Des- Nguyen and Andrea Nicaragua. Trena Singleton, Shawn Hannah Celeste Graham, Buchman, Thao Thi Thanh iree Shantal Johnson, Rhehana Gerardo Angel Nunez, Andrew Small, Karaanne Sofia Alejandra Guerrero, Bui, Trang Phuong Bui, Alexis Dnai Johnson, Vontonio Rico Malyn Lassette Nunez, Orlan- Mackenzie Snyder and Nyla Brianna Guevara, Mikaela Rozangel Caballero, Deserey Jones, Tia Jasmine Joseph, do Daniel Ochoa, Jaclyn Marie Soraiz. Guevara, Alexis Nicholle Marie Cabrales and Katherine Daniel Jungmo Kim, Krista Virginia Dianne Oden-Peace, Jacqueline Esmeralda Soria, Hicks, Dominique D. Hunter, Gibely Cabrera Martinez. Lyn Kindred, Alex Sam Augustine Anamelechi Ogua- Chelsea Tajonera, Errington Diana Nelly Ibarra, Sydney Genovy Lisette Cabrera, Kwok, Thu Anh Le, William J. manam, Mercedys Nikole Sylvester Thomas, Vanessa Amber Idele, Megan Jagdeo, Mayra Lucia Caisedo Bustillo, Little and Nicollette M. Lopez. Olguin, Ana Maria Ortiz, Jai Tinoco, Jonathan Martin Greissy C. Jerezano, Mar- Gilberto Hernan Campa, Ralph Lopez, Jessena Raj Patel, Shiv Nirmal Patel, Torres Guerrero, Andrea Thu quette La’rue Dale Johnson Tommy N. Cao, Nely Jasmine Innacence Luna, Linda Ly, Keion Javar Patterson and Tran, Anh Nam Tran, Hieu Vo and Jayla Dionne Joulevette. Carbajal, Flavio Gabriel Rodrigo Macedo De Almeida, Arthur Estrada Pedraza. Tran, Jenny Thi Tran, Lauren Matthew Alan Kahanek, Castillo, Cybelle Gonzalez Ryan Alexander Mahler, Jocelyn Pena, Amalia Paul- Tuy Thao Vo Tran, Nikki Azra Celeste Khan, Emmi Cerda, Sonia Yanira Chaires, Isaiah Benjamin Manzanales, ette Perla, Caxton Santos Tinhdan Tran, Theresa Tran Trang Kieu, Madeline Renee Valerie Jane Colunga, Julian Annalicia Cresencia Martinez, Petri, Amy Pham, Hoaiphuong and Triny Ynhi Tran. Lacamu, Amari Brianna Laura and Ronald Lajaunie marked their 50th Kelly Lajaunie, and wife Laura Gross, daughter- Valdez Coronado and Alexis Carlos Martinez, Deanna Tran Pham, Linh Phuong Tu Anh Nguyen Tran, Lavergne, Tiffany Kim Trang wedding anniversary on Oct. 27, 2013, with a vow in-law Camille Lajaunie, and grandchildren Syd- Marie Corpus. Gabrielle Martinez, Marcos Pham, Nhi Thuc Pham, Triet Sofia Magdalena Trevino, Le, Tu Anh Le, Wilson Lee, renewal ceremony and reception in the Casa Mia at ney, Kylie and Andrew Lajaunie. The couple wed Alejandro Cortez, Ariana Martinez, Xena Matamoros Minh Pham, Uyen Nhat Kevin Truong, Justin Anthony Lauren Alexis Lozano, Ivan the Villa Capri restaurant in Nassau Bay. Standing in Cankton, La., on Oct. 19, 1963, and moved from Lynn Croes, Amina Ali Davis, and Luke Allen McDonald. Nguyen Pham, My Kieu Phan, Turner, Jeffrey James Tyer, Xavier Luna, Jenny Ly, Tony with them in the ceremony were their bridesmaid, Lake Charles in 1969 after the birth of their two Jacquimar Dejesus, John Alyssa Michelle Medrano, Alan Quy Phan, Kieu Tran An Laura Van Barneveld, Ruben Ly, Aimee Celeste Mar and Elaine Granger, and best man Billy Gournay who sons, Kelly and Darren (1966-2011). They are both Matthew Delarosa, Karen Maria Lidia Mejia Ortiz, Juan Kathy Phan and Monica Kalani Vargas, Angelica Faith Sara Alexandra Martinez. traveled from Louisiana and Colorado, respec- active members of St. Luke the Evanglist Catholic Deleon, Racquel Marie Del- Luis Melesio, Valerie Men- Rashaad Ploucha. Vasquez and Joshua Xavier Claudia Lizeth Mata, Mad- gadillo, Cristian Delgado, doza, Victoria Yamileth Men- Kayla Renee Posey, Chris- Vasquez. elyn Nicole Maxwell, Ra’nei- tively. More than 80 friends and family members Church and have lived in the South Belt area for Jason Alec Diaz, Phung Bao doza, Isaac Conrad Mills, topher Daniel Powell, Celina Edward David Velazquez, sha Lashay McCruse, Steven attended the event which was hosted by their son, 45 years. Rosa Alicia Velazquez, Prin- Andres Mendieta, Joshua cess O. Villanueva, Jacquelyn Andrew Mendiola-Garcia, Ja- Simone Villarreal, Kevin cob Mendoza, Joslyn Lourdes Staff celebrates Red Ribbon Week Minhvuong Vo, Valerie Thanh Mendoza, Riley Ann Miller, Thy Vo, Khanh Quoc Vu, Mohamad Osama Mohamad, Fall into Dance concert at San Jac Emily Elizabeth Wolfe, Kimberly Edith Molina and The San Jacinto College Fall into Dance begins at seniors and students with a will also sell one-of-a-kind Shelby Allison Yocum and Yvonne Marie Molina. South Campus Dance Per- 7:30 p.m. each night in the student ID, and $10 general 2014 dance calendars, and Angelica Rosario Zuniga. Elizabeth Ashley Monte- forming Arts Company (PAC) Marie Spence Flickinger admission. will raffle T-shirts to raise Honor roll mayor, Savannah Nicole will present its Fall into Dance Fine Arts Center on the San The Dance Guild, a stu- money for future performanc- Twelvth grade Montoya, Christopher Andrew concert Nov. 21 and 22. Jacinto College South cam- dent organization developed es, guest artists, and atten- Bayan Marwan Abedrabbo, Morgan, Chanse Manuel Mor- This year’s concert will pus, 13735 Beamer Road in to support the efforts of the dance at the annual American Jannessa Renee Ackman, ris, Michael Vincent Munoz, feature the choreography of Houston. Admission is $5 for South campus dance program, College Dance Festival. Walid Ahmed, Faria Akhter, Geraldine Navarrete, Carmen guest artist Dionne Noble of Deanna M. Alanis, Kendrick Nering, Amber Autumn Nguy- NobleMotion Dance. As fast- Elijah Allen, Eliza Selena en, Anh Thu Cindy Nguyen, paced techno music by Alvarado, Laura Alejandra Billy Nguyen, Hieu Trung Christian Cherry and 2562 Amador, Heidi Christine Nguyen and Jennifer Nguyen. pulses away, the dancers hur- Red Ribbon Week at Meador Applegate, Taylor Nichol Ard, Kenny Nguyen, Mailynn dle, shake, and fling them- Erika Thalia Ascencio and Nguyen, Tai Ngoc Nguyen, selves through the space for Carolina Sanmiguel Avila. Thao Mai Nguyen, Thien an exhilarating ride of a Zechariah Isaac Bailey, Luong Van Nguyen, Vivian dance. Other highlights in- Amanda Catherine Bates, Oanhhoang Nguyen, Shelby clude a site-specific work in Tyler Gregory Baumann, Keith Nunez, Mykayla Eliz- the Marie Spence Flickinger Haitem Benachour, Alex abeth O’Connor, Christina Fine Arts atrium by adjunct Enrique Benitez, Erin Nicole Oliveira, Macario Xavier faculty Rebekah Chappell, Blackwell, Joseph Robert Robert Olmos, Jasmine and additional choreography Boutwell, Briana Yolanda Osorio and Monica Patel. by faculty members Jamie Brown, Duc Anh Bui, Peter Ariadna Abigail Pedroza, Zahradnik of Rednerrus Feil Dinh Bui and Kevin Ruiz Aimee Gabriela Perez, Alexia Dance Company and Steph- Caballero. Aundrea Perez, Burgandy anie Henderson. Stuchbery Elementary staff recently participated in “Hat’s off to Drugs” for Tyundre Lavonta Caple, Rose Petri, Lauren Ashley The San Jac Dance PAC is Victor Manuel Castillo, Angel Pettey, Hong Thixuan Pham, under the new direction of Red Ribbon Week. Pictured are, left to right, Ester Vasquez (resource aide), Cervantes, Nicholas Dale Khanh Minh Pham, Alan Tina Jo Flotten (counselor), Jackie Salisbury (principal), Carolyn Waller San Jacinto College dance Cessna, Roslynn Abigail Phan, Tuan Manh Phan, professor Diane Cahill Bed- (assistant principal) and Angelica M. Silva (receptionist). Charles, Darien Anthony Joseph Cameron Pollard, Photo by Anita Guerrero ford. “My goal is to continu- Childs, Alexandra Guadalupe Anthony Gilbert Ramirez and ally provide our students and Cirlos, Miguel Angel Con- Julia Ariana Ramirez. audiences with an opportuni- Karina Nichole Ramirez, ty to experience the work of Ayeshum Rasool, Jesus Enri- dance professionals from que Rios, Jonathan Isaac around Houston and beyond,” Varsity cheer seniors recognized Rivera, Ivan Rocha, Sabin said Bedford. Rese Rocha, Octavio Alex- “Our students are talented ander Rodriguez, Gabriela and growing in their experi- Jazmin Romero, Christian ences with every rehearsal, Vianney Rosales, Erica Marie and they cannot wait to share Rosales, Yadira Ruiz and De their talents with the sur- Andre Imari Russell. rounding community,” she Erik Francisco Salazar, added. The concert will also Karla Patricia Santillan, Emily include choreography by Nicole Sargent, Douchane Bedford and students in the Michael Sells, Marisol Serra- dance program. no, Alexius Victoria Shea, The students and staff at Meador Elementary recently participated in Red Waylon Ryan Shofner, Clar- Ribbon Week activities. The theme was to Be A Hero: Stay Strong and to say issa Diane Smith, Layton Lions Club Robert Wayne Smith, Marvin “no” to bad choices and “yes” to healthy habits and a drug-free life. Pic- Daniel Solis and Rosalva meeting set tured in camo wear are, left to right, (front row) Camden Carter, Emiliano Elizabeth Solis. Antonio, Henry Valadez, Jordan Muniz, (back row) Trynity Garza, Elli Yu, Bandur Tessa Somdah, The Houston Space City Jasmine Hernandez and Counselor Tara Merida. Photo submitted Taylor M. Stoves, Taylor M. Lions Club will meet Tues- Surratt, Angelo J. Symeonidis, day, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Daniel Dat Trung Ta, Brian P. Golden Corral, 12500 Gulf To, Anh Tran, Brian Anh- Freeway. For more informa- Khoa Tran, Bryan Huy Phong tion, call George Malone at .:--:-/1;<:)<176/WWL;>K I:L:=>G:LEBEEH FHKKBLFb]]e^L\ahhelZg]LHNMA;>EM>e^f^gmZkr' High School Varsity Cheerleader seniors were rec- are, left to right, Sabrina Troxlar, Amy Jackson, Brian Mbugua Williams, Ytzel • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes ognized. Senior Game Day recognizes all senior Kaneesha Williams, Emily Sargent and Sydney Yzaguirre, Cynthia Yanira • Menus • Directories and much more! 281-484-2376 281-538-5310 281-464-2366 cheerleaders, mascots, football players, band and Gutierrez. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST New Covenant This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: Rev. James Burkart, Pastor Attend the Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Christian Church “The Great Thanksgiving” (between Beamer & Blackhawk) www.stlukescatholic.com Colossians 1:11-20 10603 Blackhawk LITURGY SCHEDULE Church of Your Choice 281-484-4230 Kirkwood South Christian Church Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:15, 11:15 a.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines, Pastors (Disciples of Christ) Sunday 1:00 p.m. Misa en Espanol Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. We’ve Enlarged Our Where God Makes Lives Better Traditional Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m. Day Care Facilities 10811 Kirkfair (At Beamer) Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated The Fountain (Contemporary) 5 p.m. Bill & Cheryl Hines Register Now! 281-481-2003 281-481-0004 Thursday 6 to 7 p.m Saturday 4 to 5 p.m. WEEKLY SERVICE TIMES Sunday School - 9 a.m. Parish Office 281-481-6816 Faith Formation 281-481-4251 Sunday Wednesday Worship for Everyone - 10 a.m. Youth Ministry 281-481-4735 Early Service • 7:45 a.m. Prayer Meeting • 7:00 p.m. St. Luke’s offers ministries for ALL-families, men, women, Sunday School • 9:30 a.m. www.KSCchurch.org Mid-Week Service • 7:45 p.m. youth, children, young adults, single, divorced, separated, Worship Service • 10:45 a.m. Cokesbury United Methodist Church widowed. Nursery Available at all Services 281-484-9243 • 10030 Scarsdale Blvd. Page 6, Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 21, 2013

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Nov. 21 – JFD boys host Humble, 9 a.m.; Early season varsity bas- ly season. Wilson. The Wolverines lege’s men’s soccer team because there is no third- A few things have Led by guard Tasia Fo- JFD girls host Cy-Falls, noon; JFD boys ketball results are now fl ow- Defending champs lose two then had a hard time Nov. has advanced to the Nation- place match. changed around Phillips man and forward Ariel ing in on both the boys’ and Clear Brook’s varsity 19 at Pearland, losing 59- al Junior College Athletic A semifi nal win will Field House since last Akins, both University of host S.A. Taft, 1:30 p.m. girls’ sides of things, and the boys’ team, coming off a 34. Association’s Division I send the team to its sec- year’s McDonald’s Tex- Texas-bound seniors, the results have been mixed. Nov. 22 – JFD girls host Yates, 1:30 p.m. Brook girls now 7-1 2012-2013 season that in- Losing a pair of games semifi nals as of press time. ond-ever national champi- as Invitational Basketball Pantherettes haven’t let an cluded winning the District to state-ranked teams – San Jac defeated Cin- onship match. That is set Continuing what has Tournament. opponent come closer than been a smooth transition 24-5A crown, is 1-2 after Pearland and Dawson – is cinnati State 3-0 Nov. 20 for Saturday, Nov. 23, at 6 But don’t tell it to the seven points in their past 10 Nov. 23 – Host of gold, silver and bronze losses to two Pearland ISD no fun, but the Wolverines in Tyler, clinching the pool p.m. under the guidance of fi rst- Duncanville girls’ basket- Texas Invitational games. year head coach Garrett Hil- teams. still have plenty to look for- C championship with two In San Jacinto’s NJCAA ball team. The Panther- The average margin of bracket play third-place and fi nal games. The Wolverines went to ward to this season. wins. tournament opener Nov. 18, ton, the Clear Brook varsity ettes don’t intend to be a Duncanville victory over Division I boys’ gold bracket champion- girls’ basketball team has overtime Nov. 15 against JFD girls fall at CL Opening the tournament the locals came away with one of them. that span has been 27.1 Dawson before losing 88- Despite taking a 15-5 as the No. 3 overall seed, a 4-2 victory over Cloud ship game is set for 8 p.m. at Phillips Field won seven of eight games The Duncanville points. to start the season. 82. Chase Mason had 25 lead after one quarter of San Jacinto began the tour- County (Kan.). girls bring back-to-back Last year the Panther- House.Visit www.texasinvitational.com points, while Jovan Yancy play, the Dobie varsity girls’ nament with a 4-2 win over Jose “Sito” Seoane led The Lady Wolverines championships and a 10- ettes dispatched a pair of built a 20-6 lead after one tossed in 23 more. team took a 39-33 loss at Cloud County, Kan. San Jac to the victory in the game Texas Invitational tournament opponents by for full tournament details. Julian Thomas, a new- Clear Lake Nov. 19. Fresh- Iowa Western, which en- match with two goals and quarter and exended the winning streak into this margins of 55 and 69 points. edge to 42-7 at halftime comer this season, added 12 man Jade Giron had 11 tered the tournament as both an assist. Call Casarez and trict 22-5A rivals, and Clear won by 24. year’s three-day, 80-team Four months later coach while crushing Texas City to go with 10 from Stephen points for Dobie. the nation’s No. 1 ranked Pablo Vasquez also found Springs, the only team to Clear Springs is led basketball extravaganza, Cathy Self-Morgan’s team 61-21 Nov. 19 at Texas City. team and the tournament’s the net. give Duncanville an ounce by senior guard Brooke which begins Thursday, won the Texas Class 5A Chassidy Harris, Clear top overall seed, has also Seoane made it 1-0 in the of concern at the Texas McCarty, who will join Nov. 21, at 10 venues championship, cruising Brook’s leading scorer advanced to the semifi nals. eighth minute of the game Invitational the past two Foman and Akins at Texas across the Pasadena and through the semifi nals and this season, was back at it As of press time, pool on an assist from O’Neal years. next year. DIXIE DELI Deer Park school districts. fi nals by margins of 24 and against Texas City with 16 364A FM 1959 play action had yet to be Moore. Clear Springs lost to the The boys’ fi eld prom- Phillips Field House, 23 points. points. (between I-45 & Hwy 3) DAILY SPECIAL – $4.99 completed. Thus, San Ja- Later in the fi rst half Pantherettes by seven points ises more balance with 281-484-3083 the site of the boys’ and That doesn’t mean this Twon Mackey had 11 cinto’s national semifinals (36:46), Seoane fed Casaer- in the 2011 title game, the 11 teams ranked in Texas Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK girls’ Division I Gold year’s girls’ bracket won’t points as the Lady Wolver- opponent could not be de- ez for a goal as San Jacinto only thing that Duncanville Basketball Magazine’s top championship games on be competitive. ines came away with the termined. led 2-0 at halftime. can claim as a close call in 24. Nov. 23, is still drying The girls’ side features easy win. There are no games set Cloud County pulled Texas Invitational play over In addition, no boys paint from an offseason six teams ranked in the top On Nov. 15, Clear Brook for Nov. 21. In the Nov. 22 within 2-1 in the 56th min- that span. team has repeated as makeover. 16 statewide by Texas Bas- took on a defensive-minded semifi nals, Iowa Western, ute of the match before Seo- Still, when the two teams Texas Invitational cham- Basketball teams, too, ketball Magazine. That list Brazosport team and won now a perfect 23-0 this sea- ane created some space and met last spring in the state pion since the fi eld was undergo facelifts, almost includes Manvel, one of 37-28 behind 13 points son, will take on the lowest scored on an assist from Da- annually. But lately the the Pasadena school’s Dis- semifi nals, Duncanville Continued on Page 2B seed remaining after pool vid Perez for a 3-1 lead. from Ryne Adams. play. After Cloud County Clear Brook did make Iowa Western is in the scored for a 3-2 margin, the playoffs last season be- 5 p.m. semifi nal time slot San Jacinto’s Vasquez fore a fi rst-round loss. Hil- at the Pat Hartley Soccer closed out the win with an ton inherited a talented and North Shore’s big plays experienced roster. But, to Complex in Tyler. unassisted goal in the 78th San Jacinto, now 20-1 minute. the Lady Wolverines’ credit, this season, will play in the It was the second victo- a 7-1 start qualifi es as one 7 p.m. semifi nal at the same ry over Cloud County this of the top stories of the ear- facility. season. Early in the regular Per the tournament for- season, SJC scored a tight eliminate Dobie FB 41-6 mat, San Jacinto will fi nish 1-0 victory. A promising start ended North Shore quarterback sneaked across the goal line fi eld goal of the game – this with little more than the same Micah Long called his own from a yard out. 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Individ- season began Nov. 13 as the In the eighth-grade race, leader among Thompson’s Martinez (14:02.85) for the ually, the Lady Lions’ Oliv- Bondy Patriots set the bar the Lady Bears’ Natalie Di- eighth-grade runners, tak- win. ia Garza was fourth overall rather high. osdado and Alondra Rios ing the 41st overall slot with Locally, the Beverly Hills with a time of 14:12. Bondy simply dominat- led the way. a time of 16:17.87. Lady Bears were fourth as a At 16:19, Megan Glass ed the competition, win- Esmerelda Lozano of Emmerson Snyder had team with Alana Ortega out was 30th, with teammate ning both the seventh- and Bondy was the individual a time of 16:36 for 47th in front for her team. Ortega Lily Vitrella (16:31) in the eighth-grade divisions easi- race winner with a time of place, and Katherine Mon- eventually was 21st with a No. 34 spot. ly. 13 minutes, 41 seconds. tes came in at 16:49.06 for time of 15:53. Michaela Munoz was In the eighth-grade race, Diosdado wound up fi fth 55th place. Mayte Zuniga placed 51st in a time of 17:18, and each of the Patriot’s top fi ve with a solid time of 14:23, The Lady Lions’ Jocelyn 36th at 16:46, with team- Miah Muniz clocked in at scorers fi nished in the top and Rios’ time of 15:06 was Thompson placed 69th with mates Natalie Armenta 17:29 for 60th overall. eight places for a meet-low 12th overall. a time of 17:18, and Dom- (39th at 16:55) and Alondra Thompson’s other com- 22 points. The Lady Bears’ other inique Sanchez (86th at Acevedo (40th at 17:03.21) petitors were Isabella De La Queens was a distant three offi cial scorers includ- 18:00) was the team’s fi nal not far behind. Garza (17:47), Celine Es- second with 80 points, and ed Darianne Monreal (56th scorer. Beverly Hills’ fi fth and pinoza (18:23.30), Briana South Houston was third. at 16:49.68), Kataria Lewis Paige Darden (18:19), fi nal scorer was Alyssa Car- Loredo (18:45.96), Stepha- Beverly Hills was sixth at (58th at 16:57) and Jackie Ann Truong (18:48), Miran- rico, whose time of 17:19 nie Martinez (18:57), Alivia 201, and Thompson was at Pena (78th at 17:44). da Calderon (19:35), Cla- was good for 52nd place. Gonzalez (19:01), Natalie 298. Beverly Hills’ other rissa Arrendondo (19:50), The Lady Bears’ oth- Nguyen (21:20), Alex- Bondy made an im- competitors included Tiara Andrea Diaz (21:05) and er racers included Moni- is Alvarez (21:22), Roxy pressive debut at the sev- Johnson (17:56.22), Jackie Dulce Santos (21:12) were ca Burri (18:27.80), Jalyn Hernandez (21:43), Aliza enth-grade level, winning Davila (17:56.60), Destinee the Lady Lions’ other run- Martinez (18:36.92), Bian- Alfero (22:39) and Madison with 24 points. Queens fi n- Garza (17:57), Elizabeth ners. ca Ortega (18:56), Krysta- Mendiola (25:10). ished second with 63, and Jasso (18:07), Monica Za- Lady Bear 7s are fourth lyn Garcia (19:03) and Al- There are two more regu- South Houston was at 102. bala (18:30), Cynthia Bau- Teammates Julissa Ro- yssa Walker (19:07). lar-season meets scheduled Eli Tanksley (seated center) was crowned the win- looked back. Those with Tanksley included, left to Beverly Hills’ 167 points tista (20:30.29), Amber Ter- driguez and Karisma Mar- Lions’ 7s run well prior to the Pasadena ISD was good for fourth place, rell (20:30.69) and Victoria tinez waged a 1-2 battle for Thompson Intermedi- championships. ner of the 2013 South Belt-Ellington Leader foot- right, (seated) former C&D Burger Shoppe staff- ball pickers contest after posting an 87-32-1 re- er Debbie Vaughn, local realtor Toni Muse, (back cord to defeat the rest of the fi eld by two games row) Leader sports editor John Bechtle, Sagemont or more. Tanksley, as he has done in previous sea- Church associate pastor Emory Gadd and Roy Pasadena ISD boys’ X-country gets under way; sons, took an early lead in the contest and never Shifl ett Realtors owner Troy Leland. Thompson, Beverly Hills teams open strong Tanksley’s win is third in four seasons San Jacinto sprinted to 15 seconds gave Abraham (16:02), Zachary Small- San Jacinto’s Christian place in the 10-team event. Eli Tanksley continued his dominance of the South Thanks in large part to come-from-behind wins by the head of the class as the Lara the individual cham- wood (16:24) and Anthony Aguilar won the individual The Lions’ were paced Belt-Ellington Leader’s high school football pickers Cinco Ranch and Elkins, Tanksley was able to maintain the Pasadena Independent pionship in the eighth-grade Gay (16:42). crown in the seventh-geade by Giovanni Solis, whose competition, winning the 2013 event with an 87-32-1 his edge. Leland was second with an 83-36-1 record. School District’s interme- race. 8th Bears take 6th race at 12:54 as the Tigers time of 14:39 was 27th- overall record. Local realtor Toni Muse tied Debbie Vaughn for third diate boys’ cross-country Locally, Thompson’s Raul Sanchez topped the held off Beverly Hills. best. Dobie’s bidistrict playoff loss brought an end to the place at 80-39-1. season began Nov. 13. Jeremy Hernandez was Bears’ fi nishers as his time Humberto Leal did his Trevor Hondros was next annual event. Tanksley, owner of Clear Brook Realtors, Leader sports editor John Bechtle (75-44-1) managed The eighth-grade Ti- fourth at 12:20, with team- of 13:18 was 20th overall. fi nest to help the Bears up with a time of 14:41, entered the fi nal week with a two-game lead over Troy to stay out of the cellar, edging Sagemont Church associ- gers held off Bondy in the mate Josh Woernerley ninth Luis Arellano, at 13:31, along the way. His time of which was 28th. Deveante Leland, owner of Roy Shifl ett Realtors. ate pastor Emory Gadd, who was 73-46-1. end, scoring a meet low 53 at 12:46. was at No. 29. 13:32 was sixth-best, and Lopez came to the fi n- points for the team win. Louis Perez and Nich- Carlos Anaya ran his Jordy Reyes wound up ish line at 14:52 for 33rd Bondy was second with 58, olas Barrientes were the way to the 30th overall slot ninth after posting an im- place, and Alex Hernandez followed by South Hous- Lions’ next two fi nishers. with a time of 13:32, and pressive time of 13:46. clocked in at 15:18 for 48th ton’s 84 points for third Perez’s time of 13:28 was Paul Ontiveros was 37th at Joseph Hernandez place. The Lions’ fi fth and Junior Rams prepare as Super Bowl nears place. 26th, and Barrientes was 13:46. The Bears’ fi fth and (16th at 14:12), DeAngelo fi nal scorer was David Chi- Elsewhere in the eighth- 27th with a time of 13:29. fi nal scorer was Alex Cua- Ramirez (20th at 14:21) and cas, 52nd at 15:22. grade division, Thompson’s Jasiel Cruz closed out ping, who was 38th with a Jerry Benavides (22nd at The team’s other run- score of 107 was fi fth, fol- the scoring for the Lions as time of 13:47. 14:30) were the Bears’ oth- ners who ran their fi rst-ever lowed by Beverly Hills, his time of 13:50 was 41st Beverly Hills’ other er scorers. meet for the Lions included sixth at 154. overall. competitors were Kevin Beverly Hills also re- Christian Saldivar (16:04), The seventh-grade race Other Lions perform- Morrison (13:04), Daniel ceived a great effort from Trey Pettis (16:33), Bran- was also close. San Jacinto ing well at the meet in- Sepulveda (14:06), Jacob Illsen Urrutia (14:54), don Julks (16:41), Angel came in at 62 points for the cluded Marcos Rodriguez Negrete (14:41), Vincen- Karim Solomon (15:28), Gonzalez (16:48), Robin top spot, with Beverly Hills’ (13:51), Nathaniel Domin- te Trevino (14:59), Luis Deanglo Nam (15:32), Isa- Gergis (16:51), Ezequiel 73 points good for second. guez (15:18), Eric Sanchez Figueroa (15:02), Dwayne iah House (17:16) and Josh Guerrero (16:56), Kris Thompson was eighth with (15:21), Owen Castillo Robinson (15:23), Jason Villareal (17:33). Morris (17:46), Lunzell 188. (15:26), Steven Plummer Cruz (15:33) and Abraham GATs 7s place 8th Houston (17:47), Anthony GAT 8s are fi fth (15:40), Cyrus Gonzalez Alanis (16:55). Thompson’s squad to- Haynes (19:27) and Justin A time of 12 minutes, (15:59), Mario Rodriguez BHI 7s push envelope taled 188 points for eighth- Lavinier (21:11). McDonald’s invitational again hosts best of best Continued from Page 1B a.m. against San Anto- expanded to 48 teams in nio Madison at Deer Park Championship Saturday Highlights 2007. High’s Auxiliary Gym. The Duncanville boys The girls’ Division I are back to defend their Gold championship game is 2012 crown, but the favorite set for Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Division I boys gold bracket fi nal, Phillips F.H., 8 p.m. this time may be the 2010 at Phillips. tournament champion, The boys’ Division 1 DeSoto. Gold title game will be Pasadena ISD vs. Deer Park ISD alumni challenge, The Eagles feature a vet- played at 8 p.m. at Phillips. eran lineup that includes In between, at 6 p.m., Phillips F.H., 6 p.m. Julian Green, Terry Matson an Alumni Challenge game and Devin Wyatt. will be held featuring alum- Matson has agreed to ni squads from Pasadena Division I girls’ gold bracket fi nal, Phillips F.H, 4:30 p.m. play for Baylor next year ISD schools and Deer Park and Wyatt for Loyola-Ma- High School. rymount. Former Deer Park coach Division I boys’ silver bracket fi nal, Dobie, 6 p.m.; Division Although former Fort Ray Landers and for- Bend Bush star Kelly Ou- mer Pasadena High coach I girls’ Silver bracket fi nal, Pasadena Memorial, 4:30 p.m. bre, a 6-foot-7 guard, is Phil Eaton will coach the playing his senior year at squads, which consist of 22 Henderson Finday Prep in players each and covers a Legacy Sports Network to live video stream games from Nevada, Bush enters the graduation span from 1958 Phillips F.H. Nov. 23 beginning at noon. season as one of the Region to 2010. III boys’ favorites. As part of a loaded Di- vision I boys’ fi eld Nov. 21, DeSoto opens against Mans- Local youth football stars headed to Fla. fi eld Summit at the Memo- rial High School gym at 3 p.m. The Ellington Rams junior division team will be Stadium in Texas City. Kickoff is set for 10:45 a.m. Fort Bend Bush opens well-rested and ready to go after a week off to pre- The Rams qualifi ed for the big game by downing the against Langham Creek at pare for the Bay Area Football League’s Super Bowl Pearland Hurricanes 31-14 Nov. 9. On this play, Le- the South Houston High round. The Rams, 10-2 this season, are set to take on roy Rios (24) intercepted a pass as teammate Chris- gym at 10:30 a.m. the Pearland Texans Saturday, Nov. 23, at Stingaree tian Cleckley (28) celebrated) Photo by Jaime Hickman The Duncanville girls set sail on Nov. 21 at 10:30 14-under Elite Jokers place second at Katy Turkey Classic

South Belt residents Kelby Williams (left) and Dylan Williams, the son of Latorya Credit and Gregory The South Belt-based 14-under Elite Houston Jokers select tias Gallo, Hector Martinez, Hunter Guerrero, Jonathan Acosta, Dixson, teammates on the Southside Cowboys youth Williams is a straight-A, fourth-grade student at Rice baseball team won second at the Turkey Classic in Katy. The Damian Ceniceros, (back row) coach Ricky Gonzales, coach Ma- football team, will join their teammates in Kissim- School. Dixson, the son of LaKechia and Damon Dix- Jokers beat out more than 20 other teams for the runner-up rio Guerrero, Matthew Hawileh, Ricky Gonzales, Austin Leon, mee, Fla., as the Cowboys vie for the American Youth son, is a fourth-grade student at Bush Elementary. spot. Members of the team are, left to right, (front row) Mat- Andres Padilla, Arthur Galvan and coach Lupe Galvan. Football Cadet (age 9-10) National Championship. Thursday, November 21, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 As Dobie’s top-ranked Dobie netters earn all-22-5A team tennis honors boys’ singles player and the team’s No. 1 doubles player with John Le, junior Ruben Vargas First Team Selections spent much of the sea- son under the watch Boys’ singles by 1-6 slots: 1) Ruben Vargas, Dobie (unanimous); 2) John Le, Dobie (unanimous); 3) of Dobie head coach Adam Elledge, Pearland (unanimous); 4) Flavio Castillo, Dobie; 5) Charlie Maldonado, Pearland (unani- Manuel Moreno Jr. (in background). For his mous); 6) Michael Rabbit, Alvin; Michael Duron, Dobie; Shivam Dave, Pearland. part, Vargas thrived in his role as one of the team’s key players. Girls’ singles by 1-6 slots: 1) Jenna Pyland, Pearland (unanimous); 2) Tyla Tilson, Pearland (unani- Chosen unanimously mous); 3) Nicole Russo, Pearland; 4) Betram Nguyen, Dobie; Savannah Opre, Memorial; Kayla Rogers, Pear- by the league’s coaches, Vargas was District 22- land; 5) Brie Perry, Pearland (unanimous); 6) Karen Neira, Dobie; Lisa Hoang, Memorial; Leandra DeBono, 5A’s fi rst-team perform- Pearland. er in the No. 1 boys’ singles slot after the fall team tennis season. He Boys’ doubles by 1-3 slots: 1) John Le/Ruben Vargas, Dobie (unanimous); 2) Tony Ly/Brian Williams, and Le were also the fi rst-team choices, also Dobie (unanimous); 3) Flavio Castillo/Albert Luu, Dobie. unanimously by the league’s coaches, in No. 1 boys’ doubles. Moreno Girls’ doubles by 1-3 slots: 1) Jenna Pyland/Nicole Russo (unanimous); 2) Kayla Rogers/Tyla Tilson, was chosen as co-Coach Pearland (unanimous); 3) Leandra DeBono/Brie Perry, Pearland. of the Year along with Pearland’s Ben Stiles. Photos by John Bechtle Girls’ doubles: 1) Lilliana Ramirez/Hao Vu, South Houston.

At left, Dobie varsity Second Team Selections tennis player John Le enjoyed a terrifi c fall Dobie Players Only season as a senior. Play- ing No. 2 boys’ singles Brian Williams, No. 3 boys’ doubles for the Longhorns, Le earned the District 22- Tony Ly, No. 5 boys’ singles 5A coaches’ unanimous pick as the fi rst-team Lada Heng, No. 2 girls’ singles player in No. 2 boys’ singles. In doubles, Le Hai Ho, No. 3 girls’ singles teamed with Ruben Var- gas, where the pair was Trang Bui, No. 5 girls’ singles unanimously elected as the top No. 1 playing combination. Lada Heng/Theresa Tran, At right, Brian Wil- No. 1 girls’ doubles liams (left) and Tony Ly formed a solid com- Trang Bui/Hai Ho, bination this season for No. 2 girls’ doubles Dobie in the No. 2 boys’ singles slot. At the end of the fall team ten- Ashley Deveza/Karen Neira nis season, the duo was unanimously voted as No. 3 girls’ doubles the fi rst-team group in the No. 2 doubles cat- Triny Tran/Michael Duron egory. Williams was a second-team pick in the mixed doubles No. 3 boys’ singles slot, while Ly was a second- team pick in the No. 5 Co-Coaches of the Year position. Manuel Moreno, Jr./Dobie Benjamin Stiles, Pearland

Dobie principal Moses honors school’s District 22-5A team tennis champions At right, Dobie tennis coach Manuel Moreno Jr. invited school principal Franklin Moses out to the team’s courts Nov. 19 to help celebrate the team’s third-place fi nish at the District 21/District 22 area championships during the fall team tennis season. The Longhorns fi nished second to Pearland in the 22-5A regular season standings but then came back to defeat Pearland 10-4 for third place at the area championships. Deer Park and Baytown Sterling, the top two teams from District 21-5A, advanced to the regional tournament. Members of the varsity team are, left to right, (front row) Trang Bui, Betram Nguyen, Jenny Le, Hai Ho, Ashley Deveza, (second row) Garrett Armstrong, Kyle Gee (third row) Lada Heng, Albert Luu, Bao Nguyen, Brian Williams, John Le, Alan Phan, Julie Nguyen, Justin Gee, (back row) Moses, Brandon Chung, David Ho, Tommy Le, Luis Cabreja, Michael Duron, Ruben Vargas, Flavio Cas- tillo, Theresa Tran, Juan Melesio, Richard Nguyen, Tony Ly, Karen Neira, Elizabeth Tran, Triny Tran and Moreno. Photo by John Bechtle

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Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at just drop in. Moving Forward Women’s Adult Children Anonymous Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Cornell First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Noon – The ACA group meets Fridays at noon at the Up The Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free water exercise Street Club in Webster, 508 Nasa Parkway, in room 4. ACA 6 p.m. or just drop in. from noon to 1 p.m. at Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital, is a 12-step program of hope, healing and recovery for Frontier Squares – Meets to square dance at the Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday THINK 655 E. Medical Center Blvd. in Webster. Visit www.hapson- people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Westminster Academy at 670 E. Medical Center Blvd. in at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 line.org for a complete list of services offered. 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Memorial and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Stephen each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Mount Parkway, Room 232. Call 281-487-8787, or just drop in. Hermann Prevention and Recovery PARC, 2245 N. Main Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, buy... Olive Lutheran Church, 10310 Scarsdale Blvd. Visitors are 6:30 p.m. St., Suite 2, Pearland 77581. (Located on Hwy 35, just call 713-204-2481. welcome. Call 281-481-1238 for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday north of Broadway). The group’s primary purpose is to MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 you’ll save 6:30 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 abstain from compulsive overeating and to carry the mes- 9 a.m. money! Alcoholics Anonymous – Sunday, Thursday and Friday Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281- sage of recovery to those who still suffer. Call 713 865- Houston Area Parkinson Society – Free exercise and at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1062 487-8787, or just drop in. 1611 for information, or just drop in. speech therapy from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Clear Lake sell... Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Fellowship Hall 4. Call 281- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Rehabilitation Hospital, 655 E. Medical Center Blvd., 487-8787, or just drop in. 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Webster. Visit www.hapsonline.org for a complete list of you’ll 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous – Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Grief Support Group – For any adult who has lost a loved services offered. make Alcoholics Anonymous – Alcohol problems? AA meet- First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont one. Meets every Sunday, except Mother’s Day, Easter and 10 a.m. ings are held Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Parkway, Cornell Conference Room. Call 281-487-8787, Christmas from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Al-Anon Deer Park – Mondays 10 to 11 a.m. Literature money! Sundays and Tuesdays from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen or just drop in. Church Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway. For more infor- Study. In His Presence Fellowship Church, 1202 East P Presbyterian Church, 2217 Theta Street. For information, 9 a.m. mation, call 281-487-8787. Street, Deer Park. Enter through Fellowship Hall in back of Call Today call 713-204-2481. Un Dia a la Vez Alanon Group (Spanish speaking) 5:30 p.m. church. Call 409 454-5720 for information, or just drop in. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 – Provides support for family and friends of alcoholics Celebrate Recovery – A faith-based 12-Step Program 281-481-5656 7 a.m. or addicts. Saturday at 9 a.m. at First United Methodist meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Continued on Page 4B Page 4, Section B, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, November 21, 2013

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Dobie High School varsity golfer Ben Arnett (seated center) Golf Club staff member and Arnett’s swing instructor for 10 will join the University of Houston’s men’s team next fall af- years), Chris Ferguson (Dobie golf coach), Shawn Mulligan ter signing a letter of intent with the Cougars. Those with (family friend and Arnett’s trusted caddie) and Franklin Arnett at the signing included, left to right, (seated) Neil Ar- Moses (Dobie principal). Ben Arnett is coming off a spring nett (father), Melanie Arnett (mother), (middle row) Leisha 2013 season in which he won the District 22-5A crown before Lewis (Dobie assistant golf coach), Tamara Williams (Do- claiming the Region III boys’ title. He later advanced to stae, bie counselor), (back row) Neil Wilkins (Sienna Plantation placing eighth. Photo by Debbie Scheffer

11-under baseballers sought A South Belt-based 11-under select baseball program is forming for the upcoming fall and spring seasons. The team will play in both Nations Baseball and United States Specialty Sports Association tournaments. For tryout information or more team details, call Craig Redmon at 281-236-5112. Dobie baseball to meet With North Shore defensive lineman Dorance Arm- Shore went on to defeat the Longhorns 41-6 in the The Dobie Diamond Club, the school’s offi cial baseball booster club, will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4, in the school strong (46) in pursuit, Dobie quarterback Joe Gon- game to advance to an area-round matchup against annex located near the athletics fi eld house. Meeting time is 7 p.m. Parents of current and incoming players are invited to attend, as are the zalez angles to the sideline after a nice gain in the Hightower. Gonzalez, a junior, will be back to lead players. Offi cials will continue to discuss plans for the 2014 spring season at the school. Direct email to [email protected] for bidistrict football playoff game between the two the Longhorns’ offense in 2014. more information. teams Nov. 14 at Galena Park ISD Stadium. North Photo by David Flickinger District 22-5A Varsity Football Final Regular Season Statistics Total Offensive Yardage/Team – Manvel 447.0 – Pearland 378.6 – Dobie 337.7 – Memorial 317.5 – Alvin 287.9 – South Houston 274.0 – Pasadena 258.0 – Sam Rayburn 244.9

Points Scored – Pearland 321 – Manvel 317 – Dobie 210 – South Houston 178 – Alvin 152 – Pasadena 138 – Memorial 126 – Sam Rayburn 73. Points Allowed – Manvel 63 – Pearland 73 – Dobie 130 – Alvin 165 – Memorial 176 – South Houston 226 – Pasadena 327 – Sam Rayburn 355. Team Defense Average/Game – Pearland 130.1 – Manvel 215.6 – Memorial 269.9 – Dobie 281.8 – Alvin 353.5 – Pasadena 359.2 – South Houston 408.9 – Sam Rayburn 457.0.

Team Interceptions – Pearland 20 – Manvel 13 – Memorial 9 – Al- vin 5 – Dobie 5 – Sam Rayburn 5 – South Houston 3 – Pasadena 1. Individual Interceptions – Zach Kanipes, Pearland 6 – Caleb Farris, Pearland 4 – Anthony Carmouche, Manvel 3 – Conner Chidester, Pearland 3 – Justice Reese, Pearland 3. (11 tied with 2). Rushing Leaders – JaColbie Butler, Pearland 1004 – Darobie Sten- line, Dobie 906 – E.J. Olszewski, Alvin 819 – Darius Durall, South Houston 686 – Deriq King, Manvel 648 – Logan Ramirez, Sam Ray- burn 631 – Reggie Turner, Memorial 568 – Adoniz Turner, Dobie 567 – Carlos Garcia, Alvin 552 – James Davis, South Houston 512 – Nick Hernandez, Memorial 450 – Izrael Trevino, Memorial 443 – Victor Gonzalez, Memorial 381. Passing Leaders – Deriq King, Manvel 1849 – Kalen Johnson, Pear- land 1618 – Daniel Delgado, Pasadena 1107 – E.J. Olszewski, Al- vin 981 – James Davis, South Houston 908 – Logan Ramirez, Sam Rayburn 704 – Joe Gonzalez, Dobie 529 – Izrael Trevino, Memorial 525. Receiving Leaders/Receptions – Metrelle Taylor, Pasadena 42 – Gary Haynes, Manvel 32- Ray Ramirez, Memorial 32 – Carter Jefferson, Pearland 30 – Andrew Silqueno, Alvin 30 – Elton Dyer, South Houston 29 – Uriel Hill, Pasadena 27. Punting (Minimum 4 attempts) – Luis Garcia, Alvin 40.40 – Connor Lenamond, Pearland 36.40 – Alexis Manjarrez, Sam Rayburn 34.35 – Stefan Kahn, Manvel 34.05 – Uriel Cardenas, South Houston 33.11 – Corey Scott, Memorial 32.21 – Josue Villalta, Dobie 32.17. Kickoff Returns (minimum 1 return) – Jermaine Stevens, South Houston 29.17 – Jesse Cedeno, Dobie 27.63 – Jonathan Murillo, Sam Rayburn 25.71 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 24.80 – E.J. Olsze- wski, Alvin 24.06. Scoring – JaColbie Butler, Pearland 114 – Darius Durall, South Houston 78 – Gary Haynes, Manvel, 74 – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 72 – Reggie Hemphill, Manvel 62 – Uriel Hill, Pasadena 58. Scoring by Kicking – Nicholas Keller, Pearland 72 – Luis Garcia, Alvin 44 – Chris Saldivar, Dobie 40 – Julius Montano, Manvel 39 – Alfredo Garibay, Pasadena 22 – Samson Tamijani, Sam Rayburn 21 – Corey Scott, Memorial 20. Punt Returns – Conner Chidester, Pearland 22.64 – Jesse Cedeno, Dobie 13.29. Gary Haynes, Manvel 12.29.