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Good Morning, On behalf of the Irving Schools Foundation Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to the 29th Annual Breakfast with the Stars! We appreciate your presence and support this morning as we honor our brightest stars in Irving ISD. Today, the Irving Schools Foundation will award 131 college scholarships to our exceptional Irving ISD seniors, four scholarships to our hard working teachers, and three scholarships to our dedicated IISD staff members with a total value of $232,250! I would like to thank our presenting sponsor, NISSAN, who has graciously supported this event for 13 consecutive years. Additionally, I would like to thank all of the sponsors of this event. It is because of their generous investment that we are able to host this exciting event where we showcase our students and their many accomplishments. Lastly, I wish to thank our scholarship reviewers, counselors, volunteers, scholarship donors, parents and guardians, community supporters, and the entire staff of the Irving ISD for their support of the scholarship process. I also wish to give a special thanks to John McCaa, as this marks his 13th year helping us celebrate our Stars in Irving. Because of you, our students will be college and career ready! We are so thankful that we have the support of our community, as we continue our mission to provide a world-class education to our students. The demand continues to grow in our schools, but the community continues to deliver, and YOU have helped us make a difference in the lives of over 35,000 children in Irving. Because of you, our students will be college and career ready! Thank you all for making this another successful event and we look forward to seeing you again next year! Warmest Regards, Jesus Monroy President, Irving Schools Foundation Board of Directors 1 John McCaa WFAA-Channel 8 News Anchor John McCaa was born in Rantoul, Illinois (Chanute Air Force Base). He’s a US Air Force brat who, following birth lived in Idaho... then Nebraska... then Spain.... then back to Nebraska for Junior High... then back to Madrid, Spain for High School, and finally back to Nebraska for a Jesuit education and degree at Creighton University in Omaha in Journalism and Mass Communication. He worked in Omaha at WOWT television for more than seven years as a reporter and anchor before coming to WFAA-TV in 1984, as a reporter in the Fort Worth newsroom. He was later promoted to Manager of the Fort Newsroom. In 1988, John was transferred to the Dallas newsroom as reporter, then later became Weekend anchor and News Manager. John now serves as Anchor of the 5, 6 and 10PM newscasts at WFAA-TV writes the award-winning “Uncut Commentary” for the Friday 6PM news broadcast. He has reported on stories across Texas including live broadcasts from the Columbia explosion and the Texas A&M Bonfire tragedy...on national stories (The September 11th Terror Attack, the John F. Kennedy, Jr. plane crash) and internationally from Rome, Hong Kong and Honduras. He is married and has one son. John is an award-winning journalist with a Master’s degree in Politics from the University of Dallas and a PhD in Humanities-History of Ideas from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is a member of three academic honor societies: Golden Key, Delta Epsilon Iota and Phi Kappa Phi and in 2012 was inducted into the University of North Texas’ C.E. Shuford Hall of Honor for making a significant contribution in the communications arena. He has served as President of the Press Club of Dallas and the President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators. His interests include music, film, travel and art. 2 Program Welcome Jesus Monroy President, ISF Board of Directors Presentation of Colors Irving ISD Joint Color Guard Invocation Dr. Bill LaBarr Senior Pastor, Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Recognition of Special Guests Crystal Scanio Executive Director, Irving Schools Foundation Introduction of Awards Host Crystal Scanio 2016 Scholarship Awards Presentation John McCaa WFAA-Channel 8 News Anchor Presenting Sponsor Recognition Jean-Marcel Yacho Senior, MacArthur High School Nissan North America Scholarship Recipient Presenting Sponsor Remarks Beth Osburn Director of Consumer Communications and Account Services Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation Special Recognition James Lytal MacArthur High School Class of 1976 Melodi Tripp MacArthur High School Class of 1996 Closing Remarks Crystal Scanio Lobby music provided by: MacArthur High School Jazz Combo Directed by: Darrin Duff 3 2015-2016 Board of Directors President, Jesus Monroy President-Elect, Gwen Craig Secretary, James Shackelford Treasurer, David Rico Immediate Past President, Chris Hooper Vice Presidents Development: Christina Winters Gears Communications: Celina Cardenas Marketing: Donna Wald Programs: Mary Sue Daniel Board Members Kevin Albaugh Esteban Barrera Kitty Boyle Patty Brauer Renee Copeland Mark Fenner Beth Galloway Stephanie Garcia Robin Hurt Charles Kirk Andrew Licon Lee Mosty David Pfaff Rhonda Robinson Ex-Officio Members Jose L. Parra, Ed.D., IISD Superintendent of Schools Randy Randle, IISD Board of Trustees, President Crystal Scanio, Executive Director, Irving Schools Foundation Board Liaison Margie Stipes 4 Mission The Irving Schools Foundation provides financial resources to maximize educational opportunities for teachers and students in Irving ISD by funding innovative programs, scholarships, and activities that enhance creativity, leadership, and academic success. Your Impact Between 1985 and 2015 The Irving Schools Foundation has awarded more than $4,202,000 in scholarships and grants to deserving IISD students, teachers, and staff! The Irving community helped the Irving Schools Foundation raise over $975,000 to support the students and teachers in Irving ISD in 2015! Visit our website to learn more about us! www.irvingschoolsfoundation.org 5 Presenting Sponsor The Irving Schools Foundation would like to thank for their 13th consecutive year of support of the Breakfast with the Stars as well as their generous support throughout the years! 6 Silver Star Sponsor Bronze Star Sponsors Evening Star Sponsors Lone Star Sponsors Advanced Dental Care North Lake College Baylor Scott & White Health Oncor Dallas County Schools Plymouth Park United Methodist Church Michael Gregory & Dr. Bill LaBarr Joe’s Coffee Shop Terry & Renee Zettle National Council of Jewish Women Travers Orthodontics PA NCH Friends of ISF Charles Beach Beth Galloway & Dr. Peter Plantes Charles Boyce as of 04.20.2016 7 NEW 2016 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATIONS Chandra Maxey Scholarship ($1,000) This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Barbara Cardwell Preparatory. Preference will be given to a student with an interest in pursuing a degree in science, technology, and/or engineering in college or trade school. Student must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Sarah Gitonga - Cardwell Career Preparatory Center Irving Lions Cardwell Prep Vocational Scholarship ($500) This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Barbara Cardwell Preparatory to use for tuition at a college or technical university of their choice and obtain skills and/or professional certification to be used in the job market. Preference will be given to a student who has served the community outside of the school environment. Jorge Hernandez - Cardwell Career Preparatory Center The Marjorie Sue Lee Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Established by Bill Werner in memory of his sister Marjorie Sue Lee. Awarded to a graduating senior from Nimitz High School. Must have attended Britain Elementary and Bowie Middle School. Recipient must plan to major in education and become an elementary teacher for the Irving Independent School District. Anam Jamal - Nimitz High School 8 D-UP for Deebs Scholarship in Memory of Dalton August Debrick ($2,000) Established in 2015 in memory of Dalton “Deebs” Debrick, a 2014 Nimitz graduate, who passed away his first week of college at Texas Tech. This scholarship will be awarded to a male graduating Nimitz senior who intends to pursue an educational degree to teach and coach. The student must have been involved in team sports at the high school varsity level, exemplifies school spirit, have academic success and holds at least a 3.0 GPA and has given back to the Irving community. Devon Debrick—Nimitz High School Dalton Debrick B.I.G. D.O.G.S. Organization Scholarship ($1,000) Established in 2015 in memory of Dalton Debrick by The B.I.G. D.O.G.S. Youth Organization and family. Dalton was a 2014 graduate of Nimitz High School who was active in youth sports in the Irving community for over 13 years including the B.I.G. D.O.G.S. Organization. Awarded to a male graduating Nimitz Senior. The student must have been involved in at least 4 consecutive years in City of Irving and/or YMCA Sports. The student must demonstrate academic success by holding at least a 3.0 GPA and has given back to the Irving community. Jared Jenkins - Nimitz High School Hank Kimbriel Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) Established in 2015 in loving memory of Harry A. Kimbriel, III, devoted husband, friend and community leader. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who can demonstrate leadership skills, preferably on the Lacrosse field. However, consideration will be given to other sports, in addition to leadership in school, church or community. In a world where things are often “all about me,” candidates must be a team player and give examples of what they have learned about being part of a team, how they have contributed, and how they have made a difference. Students must enroll full-time in a college or university with the goal of a 4-year degree and plan to continue participation in activities developing their leadership and team skills. Candidate must have held a GPA of 3.0 or higher for 2 years in high school.