Children at Risk Ranks Local Schools

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April 25, 2013 Email: [email protected] www.southbeltleader.com Vol. 38, No. 12 Leader remembers crimes The Leader’s series on unsolved crimes will continue in next week’s edition. Children at Risk ranks local schools Lariaette spring show set The Houston-based nonprofi t Children at Risk vanced Placement, International Baccalaureate ranked 55th (C) on the Greater-Houston list. “Not all students plan to go get a bachelor’s Dobie was the next highest PISD high school degree,” Lewis said. “Their focus is not what’s The J. Frank Dobie Lariaettes will hold recently released its somewhat controversial and dual enrollment; the percentage of students 2013 rankings of local schools. in grades 11 and 12 taking at least one AP or IB on the list at 78th (C). South Houston High needed for the community. There’s a strong need their annual spring show April 25, 26 and 27 School was ranked 124 (D), Pasadena High in our community for job training. It’s not one in the school auditorium. The show begins at The organization ranked more than 1,000 exam; the percentage of students who passed at public high schools in Texas (150 in the Greater least one AP or IB exam; overall student atten- School was ranked 130 (D) and Sam Rayburn size fi ts all. I’d be very shortsighted if I didn’t 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $10 and can be was ranked 134 (D). fulfi ll that need just to show up well on a Chil- purchased from any Lariaette or at the door. Houston area) to see who was doing the best at dance rate for the school year; graduation rate; educating students and preparing them for post- the percentage of graduates who took the ACT Overall, the Clear Creek Independent School dren at Risk study.” secondary education. or SAT college admissions exams; average score District fared better in the rankings. Intermediates Kirkmont volunteers sought A total of 14 variables were examined by the for students taking the ACT; average score for Scoring tops for CCISD was Clear Lake at 17 The organization also ranked nearly 1,800 Residents of Kirkmont I are seeking volun- group to determine how successful each high students taking the SAT; and the percentage of (A). Clear Brook followed at 38 (B), and Clear public middle schools in Texas (283 in the Great- teers to help mow and clean up the subdivi- school was. Among these were the percentage students who qualify for free- or reduced-price Creek High School trailed at 45 (C). er Houston area). sion’s unkempt esplanades, especially on of 11th-graders scoring at the “commended” lunch and are economically disadvantaged. PISD Superintendent Kirk Lewis contends the The eight variables used to rank intermediate Blackhawk Boulevard. level on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge The data used were obtained from the Texas Children at Risk rankings place too much em- campuses include State of Texas Assessments of The neighborhood’s homeowners associa- and Skills in English/language arts, math, social Education Agency. phasis on students who are planning to enter a Academic Readiness (STAAR) advanced read- tion is currently lacking the necessary funds, studies and science; the percentage of graduates This year marked the fi rst time schools were four-year college. Continued on Page 2A as it has encountered trouble collecting dues. who met the course requirements for the state’s assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on their com- Those interested in helping are asked to recommended diploma program; the percentage parative performance. email the Leader at mynews@southbeltleader. of students who completed and received credit Leading the pack for the Pasadena Independent Students fi nd dead body near ditch com. for at least one advanced course, including Ad- School District was Pasadena Memorial, which An unidentifi ed 50-year-old man was found students who were walking home from school. Knights hold fi sh fry dead the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, next to He was reportedly not breathing and covered The Knights of Columbus will serve fish the Beamer ditch between Kirkfair and Beltway with ants. dinners Friday, April 26, at St. Luke the Evan- 8. Attempts by emergency crews to revive the gelist Catholic Church. Alvarez According to Capt. Jerry Luman from the man were unsuccessful. Police said they do not The dinner will consist of a breaded catfish Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s offi ce, the suspect foul play in the incident. fillet, french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, named man, thought to be a resident of Montgomery At press time, the man’s identity and cause of corn-on-the-cob and iced tea. Soft drinks and County, was discovered at roughly 4:20 p.m. by death had not been released. desserts will also be available for sale. Baked fish will also be available in limited quantities. Miss One-piece dinners will be $9 and two-piece Early voting begins for MUDs, CCISD dinners are $12, dine in or take out. Dinners Early voting for the May 11 municipal utility gy and co-curricular and extracurricular pro- will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at 11011 Hall Strawberry district and school elections will begin Monday, grams. Contents of the bond package were pri- Road. April 29, and continue through Tuesday, May 7. oritized by a 30-member committee consisting All money raised will be used for scholar- Bond elections will be held in both the of parents, local citizens, business leaders and ships and other local community charitable Zoe Aline Alvarez of East- Sagemeadow and Kirkmont municipal utility educators. projects. All are invited. For more informa- ridge Terrace recently won districts and the Clear Creek Independent School If approved, the bond would affect all district tion, call 832-444-4958. the Queen Miss Pasadena District. CCISD will also hold a board election. campuses and eight support facilities in some ca- Strawberry. She also won MUDs pacity. Beverly Hills Civic Club meets fi rst-place trophies for The Sagemeadow and Kirkmont municipal Of the proposed $367 million, roughly $87 Beverly Hills Civic Club will meet from 6 the best portofolio, best utility districts will each hold bond elections to million would be earmarked for priority repairs, until 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Beverly Hills costume and best model. address their aging water and sewer lines that to improve student safety and to expand for pro- Park. Carolyn Dickenson cuurently serves as Zoe is 3 years old and the were damaged by recent droughts. jected growth. president. daughter of GeBron and Voters in the Sagemeadow MUD’s bond will Approximately $21 million of this would go LaDonna Alvarez. She is decide on a $15 million proposal, while Kirk- to Clear Brook High School to secure entrance, Blues Worship at Cokesbury the granddaughter of Bill mont residents will vote on a $10 million bond. repair signifi cant foundation failure and expand and Petrea Phenix of Gulf commons and other areas for expected growth. Cokesbury United Methodist Church, The lack of rainfall, particularly in the sum- Palms and Bill and Helen mer of 2011, caused extensive damage to both of Weber Elementary would also receive unspec- 10030 Scarsdale, will bring back its unique Sullivan of Waco. At 2 ifi ed improvements. Casual Church offering Sunday, April 28, at 5 the districts’ infrastructure. Sagemeadow offi- years old, Zoe won Duch- cials said the funds would go primarily toward Rebuilds and improvements of campuses that p.m. ess, best dress and photo are 40 years old or more would account for $182 The Blues Worship service features live, fixing the MUD’s water lines, while Kirkmont album trophies in the Pas- intends to use the funds primarily to make neces- million of the bond proposal. original blues music and a message that is rel- adena Strawberry Festival Instructional technology improvements would evant to the real world. Come for a very dif- sary repairs to its sewer lines, if the measure is Beauty Pageant. Last year, approved by voters. account for $45 million of the proposed bond. ferent worship experience and then stay for a she won the Empress tro- The remaining $49 million of the funds would light supper and fellowship. To save money, the two MUDs will hold the phy, photogenic and the bond elections jointly at the Kirkmont MUD be used to construct or expand facilities to sup- For additional information, visit www.cum- album trophy. port co-curricular and extracurricular programs, chouston.org. building located at 10102 Blackhawk. Early voting hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. including a new $39 million stadium, the second Photo submitted on April 29 through May 2 and on May 6 and for the district. Sageglen holds garage sale May 7 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 3. The estimated tax increase of this bond is The Sageglen subdivision will hold a com- Election Day voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. $0.1125. If approved by voters, a homeowner of munitywide garage sale on Friday and Satur- CCISD a median home would see an initial $5.12 day, May 3 and May 4. Rustin benefit set for April 27 Voters in CCISD will vote on a $367 million increase per month in property taxes with a maximum annual payment of $172.72. A medi- A team roping and barbecue fundraiser for The event will also feature a live and silent bond that offi cials say is necessary to address the Continued on Page 2A Kindergarten Roundups set South Belt resident Jan Rustin will take place auction, a washer and bean bag tournament and district’s aging facilities, instructional technolo- Frazier Elementary Saturday, April 27, at the Pasadena Fairgrounds several children’s activities. Frazier Elementary will hold its 2013-2014 Arena, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, beginning at 9 Roping entry is $60 per team. Barbecue plates Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, May 1, a.m. will be $7 each. A raffle will also be held for a HobbyFest scheduled for May 4 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for those entering kin- In 2006, Rustin, a Dobie graduate, was diag- side of beef. Raffle tickets will be $5 each. dergarten in the fall. Parents will have the nosed with inflammatory breast cancer. The For additional information, contact event Join the Houston Airport System on Saturday, Activities opportunity to meet the kindergarten teachers disease has now spread to her brain and lungs, chair Debbie Pickens at 832-221-2929 or dater May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for HobbyFest as As a favorite activity, HobbyFest is having and learn about the school and the kindergarten leaving her unable to work. [email protected]. hundreds of people gather for a family-friendly a barbecue cookoff that allows individuals or program. Children can visit the kindergarten day near the tarmac at William P. Hobby Airport teams to participate with entry fees that begin at classrooms for story time and an activity. For on the east ramp. Admission is free with nonper- $25. information, call the school at 713-740-0560. PISD to honor John Morgan May 30 ishable food items, which will help benefi t the Other activities include a Nintendo video Moore Elementary Interfaith Chapel and local charity. game bus, a disc jockey, moonwalks, face paint- A ceremony honoring Sagemont Church’s Dr. include a Lit. D. degree from the California “Hobby Airport is proud to serve as a partner ing, a mad science exhibit and a balloon artist. In Moore Elementary invites students who will John Morgan being named the Pasadena be kindergartners at Moore for the 2013-2014 School of Theology (1982) and a Doctorate of in our community, and I’d like to thank the many addition, attendees can observe a variety of clas- Independent School District’s 2013 Distinguished Sacred Theology from Southwest Baptist sponsors of HobbyFest,” said Perry Miller, gen- sic static aircraft displays. As an extra treat, visi- school year and their parents on Monday, May Alumnus will be held Thursday, May 30, at the 6, from 6 to 7 p.m., to learn about the school University (1986). eral manager of William P. Hobby Airport. “The tors can tour the inside of a Southwest Airlines Carmen Orozco Professional Development In 1966, Morgan formed what would become future is very bright for Hobby Airport, and it is Boeing-737 for free. and the kindergarten program. Complex, 1832 E. Sam Houston Parkway South Parents and students will visit kindergarten Sagemont Church. His original congregation because of our outstanding airlines, restaurants Another popular HobbyFest attraction is a in Pasadena. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 consisted of 16 members. That number has now and many area businesses that are included in special drawing, which serves as a fundraiser for classrooms and participate in routine kindergar- p.m. ten activities. Also, parents will learn about the grown to more than 17,000. our greater aviation family.” Continued on Page 6A A plaque, to be placed on permanent display Under Morgan’s direction, Sagemont has kindergarten program while students partake in outside the district’s administration building, an activity. Parents and students will then take a been a frequent and faithful partner in PISD will be unveiled at the event. activities. The church has served as a venue for self-guided tour through the school using tech- Morgan, a 1959 Pasadena High School gradu- nology. school and community events on countless I-45 expansion continues ate, is being recognized for transforming the occasions and has assisted schools in the South once small Sagemont ministry into one of the Belt area by providing volunteers and resources Cokesbury craft fair set largest and most influential faith institutions in needed for projects ranging from the renovation Cokesbury United Methodist Church will the state. Prior to high school, Morgan attended of bleachers to the refurbishing of teachers’ hold its Spring Fling Craft Fair May 3 and 4. PISD’s Kruse Elementary and Jackson lounges. This event will feature vendors, free classes in Intermediate. A recent expansion at Sagemont under art and craft media. Morgan’s father, Dr. L.D. Morgan, was the Morgan’s direction included the installation of a pastor of the First Baptist Church in Pasadena 170-foot, 90-ton cross on the church’s property Faith Formation at St. Luke’s for more than 33 years. It was First Baptist that that is seen by more than 1 million people each licensed and ordained John Morgan, as he con- week. The expansion also included the construc- St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, tinued his studies at Baylor University (BA 11011 Hall Road, will register families for the tion of a new $29 million worship center and 1963) and at Southwestern Baptist Theological adult education facility. Like all Sagemont proj- 2013-2014 faith formation year on Saturday, Seminary (BD 1966). Postgraduate degrees May 4, and Sunday, May 5, in the social hall Continued on Page 2A after all Masses. The faith formation process is designed to assist parents in sharing the faith Haywood gone from Highland Meadow with their children. Forms will also be accepted in the Faith Formation office on Fridays from In a 3-1 vote, the Highland Meadow Home- defi nitive answer. 3 to 5 p.m. Contact the office at 281-481-4251 owners Association board recently voted to re- During the meeting, Nita Haywood, owner of to make an appointment to register on another lieve Haywood Management Services from run- Haywood Management, was given a written no- day. Class space is limited – register early. ning the organization’s day-to-day operations. tice of her termination. Voting in favor of the motion were HOA Pres- The incident was not Haywood’s only prob- ident Rudy Alafa, Vice President/Secretary Bill lem with a local HOA managed by her company, Gulf Meadows sets festival Cole and Treasurer Pat Nevill. The sole board as she was previously relieved of duty from the Gulf Meadows Church, 8012 Fuqua, will member voting against the measure was Allan Sageglen, Ashley Pointe and Kirkwood South hold its spring festival on Saturday, May 18, Chambers. HOAs. Haywood was also relieved of duty from from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun for the entire family Out of concern over litigation, the HOA opted the Woodmeadow HOA before being rehired ap- Work continues on the project to widen the Gulf Freeway from Beltway 8 to El Dorado will include live music, children’s activities, not to offer specifi cs regarding its decision. Of- proximate a year later after an entire new board Boulevard. The freeway will be increased from three to fi ve lanes in each direction, and moonwalks, games, food, fun, and a white ele- fi cials in favor of the motion, however, said the was elected. Haywood had been involved in the frontage roads will be increased from two to three lanes in each direction. Above, the phant sale. move was in the best interest of the community. campaigning for the new board. building that once housed Bay-IBI Group Architects is being demolished to make room The public is invited to this free event. For Highland Meadow resident Charlie McDon- The Highland Meadow HOA has hired a new for the expansion between El Dorado and Clear Lake City Boulevard. Bay-IBI, the archi- information, call 713-991-5683 or visit Face ald addressed the board extensively as to the management company on a month-to-month ba- tect for the new health science center at San Jacinto College South, has since relocated to book.com/gulfmeadows. reasoning behind its decision but was not give a sis to aid in the civic club’s transition. Webster. Photo by Marie Flickinger Page 2 Section A, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Thursday, April 25, 2013 Readers’ Opinions Publisher’s Opinion Deaths by donating, please stage the items this ity, Texas, and Linda (David) etery, 10410 Veterans Memo- Berg relays story weekend and call one of the numbers Fun weekend coming June Maureen Rodriguez of Houston; son rial Drive in Houston. below. If you do not get a human voice, The first weekend in May, May 3 and for half payment for the fireworks and the Jesse A. Guerra of Houston; In lieu of fl owers, me- on helping West please leave a message telling us your 4, will be the 17th annual South Belt check was $15,000. Total price is Brundage grandchildren Jason Holmes, morials can be made to the Dear friends of Action Ministries: name, what you have to donate, and a tele- Cookoff, which raises money for the July $30,000. Ten times what it cost the first Marissa Conrow, Monica and American Heart Association. We received a phone call from our son, phone number that we can call you to give 4th fireworks. year. The fireworks are watched by many David Rodriguez, Vincent Tim, who lives close to West, Texas. As you you instructions about bringing the items or This event is growing by leaps and thousands each year. and Nicholas Guerra, and William Wayne know, this is the community that was hit having them picked up. If you plan on bounds. The number of participants has Although the Southeast Volunteer Fire Vanessa Dominguez; sisters with a plant explosion last evening. Tim donating glass items, would you help us by increased by 50 percent over last year. Department organizes the event, it has Elvira (Alfred) Hernandez, “Bill” Pieper knows of at least 10 families that are in dire wrapping them and packing them in a box. Sixty-seven teams are taking part, hav- to be a community event, especially with Mary Alice Ochoa, Esperan- We are also taking monetary donations. need, having lost everything except the ing 122 “spots.” the growth we are experiencing. Last za (Mike) Enriquez, Antonia clothing they were wearing. The sum total of the monetary donations What I love about this year is the vari- year on the first public night of the event, will be divided up equally among the 10 (Ruben) Lombrana, Dolo- Let me relate just one story. Tim was at ety of activities during the day on most of the fire department was fighting res (Tony) Orta, Mary Ruth the Regional State Track Meet yesterday families. Please send your check to: Action Ministries Houston, Inc. P.O. Box 35702, Saturday for the youngsters. the massive fire at the 1st Christian (Joel) Hinojosa; and numer- with the track coach from West. While the All kids 12 and under get in free. All Academy off Beamer near Scarsdale. coach was driving his team home, he Houston, TX 77235. Mark your check “West ous nieces, nephews, cousins, Disaster”. others pay $5. This year we have added This was nearly too much to do by itself, family and friends. received word of the explosion. He had to a petting zoo and pony rides. let alone while operating the cookoff. take his boys into their home town to the Here are the items we have come up A funeral Mass was held devastation that had ensued. The coach’s with for donation: All for free! Also free will be entertain- Both were more than full-time jobs. on Thursday, April 18, 2013, wife was at home as was his two daughters. Dishes, mattresses and box springs, ment, including inflatables, rock climbing Consequently, I promised SVFD officials at St. Luke the Evangelist His wife was in the backyard and the girls glasses, clothing, cups, canned goods, dry wall, etc. the community would help volunteer and Catholic Church. Interment were in the house when it happened. The goods (nonperishable), cookware, eating I urge parents to bring their children aid in the many tasks connected with the followed at Resurrection wife had to tear sheet rock away to get to utensils, sheets (single, double, queen), pil- Saturday, May 4, between 10 a.m. and 5 cookoff. Cemetery in Pearland. the girls. God was merciful – the girls has lows, blankets, flashlights and batteries, p.m. only. The rest of the weekend should The fireworks show is the largest com- June Maureen Brundage, In lieu of fl owers, the just scratches. But their home is gone. The furniture, tools, toys, reading material, be adults only. munity event we have, and it is free. Many 75, died Tuesday, April 16, family requests donations be coach’s parents lived next door. Their home drinking water, baby items, sanitary prod- We have made quite an effort to make of us can watch the show from our homes. 2013, after a brief illness. She made to the American Diabe- was also completely destroyed. ucts, cleaning products, brooms and mops. this event free for the children to enjoy on The event is enjoyed by so many, that was born on June 6, 1937, in tes Association. Visit www. Action Ministries has committed to Phone numbers to call: Office: 281-464- Saturday; please take advantage. I am convinced community members will West Seneca, N.Y. She was a crespofunerals.com to express 0774; Gordon’s cell: 281-685-1234; Pat’s adopting 10 families in West and providing For the adults, as usual, I believe it will pitch in and help if needed. longtime South Belt resident. condolences to the family. William Wayne “Bill” them with basic necessities. A staging cell: 281-221-5040; Fax: 281-464-0775. be a good time for all and for a good We already have a number of people Brundage was a devoted E-mail: [email protected]. Pieper, 62, died on Saturday, place is being set up for these families to cause. We are getting teams from 30 to willing to do such jobs as ticket takers, teacher both in New York April 20, 2013, with his wife receive what we bring to them. We know Thank you for opening your hearts to Eugene Riley 50 miles away because of the good repu- ice and beer deliverers, food judges, etc state schools and in the sur- by his side. that, as part of the Action Ministries family, these 10 families. “Whatever you do to the tation our event has. but we may not have enough. least of these, you do unto me.” Words rounding Pasadena area until Presley He was born in Rochelle, you will want to help in any way you can. The Southeast Volunteer Fire Depart- Consequently, I am asking all of you she retired. She also taught Below is a list of items we have thought of. Jesus spoke and Action Ministries has Ill., on Jan. 16, 1951. He ment is doing a great job of organizing who would be willing and able to help to privately after her retirement. grew up in Dixon, Ill., where Perhaps you can think of others. Gordon taken to heart for nearly 23 years. this event. email me (include your phone number) at and I will be out of town over the weekend In His service, Pat Berg She was very active in her he graduated from Dixon The first year, 1988, when we had [email protected]. And if church, singing in the choir High School in 1969. He at- but will be accepting all donations starting Secretary/Treasurer “official” fireworks in the community, I you don’t end up working, come by and and teaching Bible school. tended Western Illinois Uni- Monday morning. If you would like to help Action Ministries Houston, Inc. signed the contract for $3,000, which enjoy the event. Thanks, I look forward to Brundage is preceded in versity where he received his was the full price. We just sent a check hearing from you. –Marie Flickinger death by her parents, Francis bachelor of science degree in PW Library events set and Irene Brundage. 1973. The following events are set for the Parker Williams Library, April 25 through Survivors include her sib- Pieper’s fi rst assignment May 1. On Thursday, April 25, at 2 p.m., the library will present Reducing Stress Morgan to be honored May 30 lings, Sheila, Deb and Rick; out of college was a position her only son, Nick; grandson Through Meditation. Join retired Army Lt. Col. William Smith as he discusses the Continued from Page 1A and more than 325 have been gencies, and has provided as a loss prevention manager Nicholas Adam Brundage Jr.; extraordinary effect of meditation to reduce stress-related responses, improve concentra- ects, the new building was licensed or ordained to the shelter for hundreds of fami- for Montgomery Ward in daughter-in-law Claudia M. tion, enhance clarity of thought and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, constructed debt-free. gospel ministry. lies during times of need. Niles, Ohio. He met his wife, Chacon; and her best friend, Overall, Sagemont’s build- Morgan has served on Morgan is married to the Sue, at Montgomery Ward yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally Joyce Fulghum. and spiritually. Preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and toddler storytime is ings and property are valued numerous boards ranging former Beth Ann Barcello, a where she was also employed. A great part of his career was at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. at more than $50 million. from the chairman of trustees 1959 South Houston High Sagemont’s budget and offer- at Houston Baptist University School graduate and the Jesus “Jesse” spent in the food industry in ing receipts total more than to president of the Texas school’s first homecoming restaurant management. Most Dobie Cheer Clinic May 11 $19 million annually. Mission Baptist Pastor’s Conference. queen. The couple have two Guerra Eugene Riley Presley, 83, recently, he was working part The Dobie cheerleaders will hold a spring cheer clinic Saturday, May 11, from 1 to gifts have increased over the In 2005, Morgan was sons, two daughters-in-law of South Belt, died on Thurs- time for Flowers for You in 4 p.m. for grades K-8. The cost is $25 for early registration, and $30 at the door., which years to more than $2 million awarded the Distinguished and three grandchildren. Son, day, April 18, 2013, in Web- South Belt. includes pizza, a drink, a certificate and a cheer T-shirt. For more information, email per year, and total gifts Alumnus Award from Sean Hunter Morgan, is mar- ster, Texas. He was born on Survivors include his wife Aug. 4, 1929, in Los Angeles, of almost 37 years, Sue; two Deborah Cook at [email protected]. received over the church’s Southwestern Baptist ried to Leslee Morgan, and history have exceeded $247 Theological Seminary. son, Dean Fisher Morgan, is Calif., to William and Sadie brothers, Ron Pieper of Hous- million. Sagemont Church has also married to Tara Morgan. Presley. ton and Roger Pieper and wife While Morgan has served served as a headquarters for Sean and Leslee’s children Presley is survived by his Cindi of Normal, Ill.; one Children at Risk ranks schools as senior pastor at Sagemont, the American Red Cross dur- are Max, Miles and Maris wife, Louise; children Bren- sister, Linda Shumway and 12,591 have been baptized, ing storms and other emer- Morgan. da Carlton and husband Lon husband Rick of Rockton, Continued from Page 1A The 14 variables used to Moore (568). South Belt of San Leon, Texas, Terry Ill./Pt. Orange, Fla.; mother ing scores (10 percent), STA- rank elementary campuses schools earning a C included Whitten of Orangeburg, S.C., and father-in-law, Lois and AR advanced math scores include third-grade STAAR Bush (426), Burnett (458), and Curtis Presley of Hous- Charles Yeager of Pearland; (10 percent), attendance rates advanced reading scores Stuchbery (462), Genoa CCISD bond election set ton; sister Lorraine Decker brother-in-law Chuck Yeager (15 percent), seventh-grade (10 percent), fourth-grade (490), South Belt (609) and of Jacksonville, Fla.; grand- III and wife Pam of N. Myrtle retention rates (5 percent), STAAR advanced reading Jessup (686). Continued from Page 1A At-Large Position B seat Clear Brook High School, an home in CCISD is currently held by Ann Ham- 4607 FM 2351; Clear Lake children Christopher Rudd of Beach, S.C.; two sisters-in- eighth-grade retention rates scores (10 percent), STAAR As with the high school Dickinson, Virginia Taylor of law, Carol Orr and husband (5 percent), the percentage of advanced math scores (10 list, Lewis feels the organi- $177,400. Homeowners 65 mond. Ninth-Grade Center, 2903 years and older would not see Vying to replace Davee, Falcon Pass; and Clear Creek Chesapeake, Va., Riley Whit- Dan of Lakeland, Fla., and economically disadvantaged percent), attendance rates (10 zation’s criteria for ranking ten of Orangeburg, S.C., Curt Janet Nagel and husband Jeff students (25 percent), read- percent), fi rst-grade class size elementaries had a negative a tax rate increase as their who is not seeking re-elec- Intermediate, 2451 East property tax rates are frozen tion, are Laura DuPont, John Main St. in League City. Carlton of North Richland of Medford, Ore.; and many ing gain/loss (15 percent) and (5 percent), second-grade effect on some PISD schools. Jesus “Jesse” Guerra, 72, Hills, Texas, and Gwen Park- nieces and nephews and spe- math gain/loss (15 percent). class size (5 percent), third- For instance, Moore was by law. For details of the P. Hermann and Gary Renola Voting hours are 7 a.m. to died Sunday April, 14, 2013, bond proposal, visit www. – all of whom are engineers. 7 p.m. (except Sundays). er of Mansfi eld, Texas; and cial friends. Southmore was the high- grade class size (5 percent), ranked relatively low, despite after a battle with diabetes eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will est-ranking PISD interme- fi rst-grade retention rates having a high academic per- ccisd.net/2013bond. Hammond, a retired San Jacinto College and and heart disease. He was Board positions up for NASA employee, is being the Pasadena Independent A graveside ceremony be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, diate at 20 (A). Thompson (2.5 percent), second-grade formance record, due to it not born Dec. 1, 1940, in Hous- will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2013, at Niday Fu- followed at 68 (B). Beverly retention rates (2.5 percent), having as many economically grabs in CCISD are the Dis- challenged by Nick Long, a School District were to also ton. He was a resident of Sa- trict 1 seat currently held benefi ts consultant. hold elections, but all incum- April 25, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. neral Home – Beamer Cha- Hills ranked 68 (B), Bondy third-grade retention rates disadvantaged students as gemont Park for 41 years. at Houston National Cem- pel. ranked 92 (B), South Hous- (2.5 percent), fourth-grade others in the area. by Robert Davee and the Early voting locations are bents are running unopposed. Guerra attended Milby ton Intermediate ranked 100 retention rates (2.5 percent), “Schools are as differ- High School and was a cur- (B), Parkview ranked 113 the percentage of economi- ent as night and day,” Lewis rent member of Milby His- OUR HEART REMEMBERS (B), Queens ranked 154 (C), cally disadvantaged students said. “There’s really no way Document shredding April 27 panic Alumni Association. our father, Jackson ranked 189 (C), San (20 percent), reading gain/ to compare them.” The Mayor’s Citizens’ As- The events held through- On-site shredding is de- He was a longtime member Jacinto ranked 198 (C) and loss (7.5 percent) and math CCISD’s Weber Elemen- sistance Offi ce, a division of out the city, have provided signed to serve individual of Immaculate Heart of Mary Henry Garcia, Miller ranked 225 (C). gain/loss (7.5 percent). tary ranked 341 and earned a the Department of Neighbor- free shredding services for residents and is intended for Catholic Church and of St. owner of Hair Designs CCISD’s Westbrook Inter- Frazier, which ranked 103 grade of B. Luke the Evangelist Catholic hoods, Houston Police De- thousands of Houston resi- paper materials only. by Henry, on this mediate was ranked 18 (A). on the list, was the only South PISD’s Melillo Middle partment and corporate part- dents. The events offer an op- The next free shredding Church. He was also a mem- Elementaries Belt school to earn a grade of School and CCISD’s Clear ner Data Shredding Services portunity for residents to re- event will be held on Satur- ber of the Men’s Auxiliary one year anniversary Children at Risk also A. South Belt elementaries Horizons Early College High of Texas celebrate the fi rst ceive printed information and day, April 27, from 8 a.m to Moose Lodge. of his death. ranked 775 local elementary scoring a B included Meador School were both given a rat- anniversary of the City’s Free talk to HPD offi cers about noon at Houston Police Offi - Before his illness, Guerra Not a day goes by that schools. (169), Atkinson (190) and ing a N/A. was employed with Port of Document Shredding and ID steps they can take to prevent cers’ Union Hall, 1600 State we don’t think about Theft Prevention initiative. identity theft. Street, Houston, TX 77007. Houston and 30 years with the Texas Highway Depart- and miss you. Support group at Cokesbury ment. Those who are the husband, wife or partner of a chronically ill/disabled person may Guerra was preceded in What started out as endless tears join a new support group, Sickness and Health, the last Thursday of each month from Moore goes to the Oscars death by his parents, Ro- has slowly progressed into smiles as we 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 10030 Scarsdale. Free child salio and Dolores Guerra; remember happier times with you. At Moore Elementary, Students learned several categories included: best wife Mary L. Guerra; and his care will be provided. For more information, contact Jennifer Miller at sicknesshealth- May God Bless you with eternal peace from [email protected] or 713-724-2360, or visit the Well Spouse Association at http:// all fourth-grade students, techniques, including shot music, scariest ending, best brother, Rosalio Guerra Jr. www.wellspouse.org.le. under the direction of Marie angles, incorporating music, actor/actress, and most puz- Survivors include Lupe your children Judy, Henry, Michelle and Janel Alanis (technology liaison), and adding visual effects. zling ending. Trevino and family; daughters 04-24-12 Darlene Marzouk (fourth- They worked in groups Staff members viewed Debra (Guy) Conrow of Trin- SJC South grade teacher), Cindy Walk- to create short fi lms in and voted on the various er (librarian), and Melissa which they practiced the categories. Hickman (ELA PF), were techniques they learned. The winning teams re- holds free instructed on the American Each fi lm was nominated ceived Oscars for their out- public concert Film Institute curriculum. for an Oscar. Some of the standing work. Dance students will hold an informal free public dance concert at the San Jacinto College South campus on Thursday, April 25. The concert will feature works in progress from some of the student choreogra- phers. The dance students look forward to audience critiques and feedback on their individual dance pieces. The informal dance concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the dance studio inside the Marie Spence Flickinger Fine Arts Center, located on the South campus at 13735 Beamer. Pictured are, left to right, Laura Bustamante, Kenny Ly, Henry Nguyen, Casey For more information on Junkin, Cadie Masterson, Marisa Soto, Angel Tran, Vincent Powell, Viet the dance program and San Nguyen, Augustin Nguyen, Joseph Hinajosa, Meagan Dryden, Emily Jacinto College fine arts, visit arts.sanjac.edu. Hernandez, Megan Cowan and Nathan Rodriguez. Photos submitted

Cokesbury United Methodist Church 10030 Scarsdale Boulevard SPRING FLING! May 3 - Noon to 5 – May 4 - 9 to 5 Games • Arts & Crafts • Food • Free Classes & Demos • Basic Necklace Making • Basic Scrapbooking (Saturday only) • Origami • No Sew Roman Shades • Facebook 101 Students pictured are, left to right, • Photoshop Mini Seminar • Scroll Saw - Demo Staff pictured are, left to right, Cindy Jayden Chavez, Kristen Barba, Alan • Taste of Cuba • and More Walker, Marie Alanis, Darlene Nguyen, Benny Rodriguez and Aaliyah Marzouk and Melissa Hickman. Loosa. Thursday, April 25, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 3 Stuchbery announces third nine-weeks rolls Meador students awarded for good character Stuchbery Elementary re- ruffe. Alexandra Moorman, Thu Kobi Conaway, Adriel Cruz, Thu Pham. cently released its honor rolls Third grade Pham, Cymoné Potier, Joziah Abril Dosal, Bobby Forsyth Ivan Sanchez, Xavier for the third nine-weeks grad- Montserrat Alba, Anthony Reyes, Hao Tran, Faith Vela and Lauren Garza. Sanchez, Alize Silva, Jason ing period of 2012-2013. Benavides, Ricky Cao, Karina and Cardin Vo. Jacob Geraci, Alfonso Tenorio, Jasmine Tran, Gen- Students earning status del Villar, Michael Garza, Third grade Gonzales-Adame, Teboris essis Valtierra, Cardin Vo, are: Vinh Hoang, Elissa Lopez, Cristian Delafuente, Em- Henry, Nicholas Hernandez, John Watson and Alyssa Honor roll Kyle Nguyen, Christopher manuel Drain, Nicole Esco- Bryce Jackson, Madison Woodruffe. First grade Salinas and Jaelan Sherman. bar, Landis Garcia, Melody Jackson, Anthony Jimenez, Third grade Shaira Balanta, Carolina Fourth grade Guerrero, Avery Henderson, Genesis Jimenez, Sanjan Jamal Allen, Jonathan Cantareo, Xavier Chapa, Mia Aliyah Barreiro, Annaya Kendra Hopkins, Alana Khadka, Abigail Koplin, Anyanwu, Jazmyne Backman, Gloria, Omero Hernandez, Belton, Ty Blankenship, Vinh Livingston, Alexandru Meri- Yocelyn Lagos, Alex Lam, Antwone Baptiste, Raneem Isabel Jimenez, Emma Lacount, Diep, Abby Duron, Drake nescu, Karissa Munoz, Abi- Angel Lopez, Jayden Nguyen Bashtawi, Caitlyn Bates, Tommy Le, Maria Marinescu, Escoabedo, Gabriel Granados, gail Ortiz, Evan Rodriguez, and John Nwaodu. Ricky Cao, Joshua Carranza, Alyssa Mata, Anthony Medina, Francisco Hernandez and, Alize Silva, Genessis Valtierra Annalise Pate, Miranda Asia Cazarez, Colton Cha- Tara Nguyen and Vy Nguyen. Thao Lam. and Adam Wilson. Perez, Natalie Quiroz, Milag- hayed, Jaran Darjean, Achely Aracely Ortiz, Abigail Jayden Miller, Izabella Fourth grade ros Regalado, Danaé Robin- De Jesus, Ethan Deem, Karina Panza, Jeremiah Ramirez, Mojica, Daniela Montoya, Tri Sarah Charles, Mark son, Jaden Rodriguez, Bella del Villar, Cristian Delafuente Jayden Rangel, Eviana Robles, Nguyen, Mazzy Payne, Jordan Chavez, Emily Cortez, David Sanchez, Cielo Sanchez, Ally and Alexis Diaz. Evan Rocha, Persia Roque, Reed, Julie Trinh, Fernando Gomez, Lily Gutierrez, Tony Thompson, Kalyna Tran, David Gay, Jaqueline Jasmine Stewart, Kimberly Zavala and Mia Zuniga. Le, Alejandro Melendez, Jenny Trinh, Keyli Vanhouten- Gonzales, Rolando Gonzalez, Tovar, Y Tran, Mai Anh Merit roll Jordan Promise, Abigail Ra- Guerrero, Mariah Villarreal, Zinaya Gonzales, Colin Truong, Julissa Vega and First grade mirez, Dazia Rios, Nicholas Mariel Watson and Lailani Graham, Melody Guerrero, Gregory Weaver. Daisy Carrigan, Melanie Wiltz and Emma Zapata. Yates. Mia Horton, Lara Huynh, Second grade De La Rosa, Jazmine Her- Perfect attendance First grade Alan Iniguez, George Juarez, Alize Alvarez, Janelle nandez, Hacie Liscano, Norca PPCD/SUCCESS David Abdelmalak, Melina Lesly Lazo, Rhellin Lewis, Barreiro, Raul Diaz, Alanis Morrison, Madelyn Sepul- Aaron Dosal, Aaron Guil- Aguilera, Ayla Albert, Joel Rhellin Lewis, Seep Lona, Duran, Moriah Freeman, veda, Gregory Shatteen and len, Antonio Jimenez and Barrera, Joshua Barron, Juan Lopez, Novalie Luevano Several third- and fourth-grade students were Counselor Tara Merida, Adrian Barela, Christian Marcus Gomez, Bianca Kin- Dylan Summerfield. Elias Sarach. Carolina Cantarero, Christian and Joshua Martinez. nominated for the Good Character Award for Padua, Aaron Banda, Melany Munoz, Brianna der, Ivan Mariscal, Emily Second grade Kindergarten Chahayed, Melanie De La Odin McCullar, Breianna Martinez, Jayla Minor and Valerie Akinloye, Luke Chelsea Akinloye, Evelyn Rosa, Tiffany Escuadra, Mia Meade, Evan Rodriguez, the third nine-weeks grading period at Meador Ayala, (back row) Lessly Ramirez, Emily Ivy, Nicole Olazaba. Auzeene, Gianna Barreiro, Barrera, Mohamad Bashwati, Gloria, Xeon Gonzales and Emily Sanchez, Jaelan Sher- Elementary. They were nominated for demon- Jesse Maldanado, Carlos Hernandez, Brianna Mikey Reyes, Ezequiel Joseph Benavides, Derrian A’nyia Beasley, Mase Blank- Andrew Gonzalez. man, Alize Silva, Metzli Silva, strating good character traits such as kindness, Henry, Adrian Baragan and Elizabeth Bui. Not Rivera, Genesis Salgado, Bennett, Cameron Darjean, enship, McKenzie Bonner, Orlando Gonzalez, Josiah Brooklyn Thompson, Fran- honesty and responsibility, and having a positive pictured is Andrew Chapa. Christopher Salinas, Darrel Herleen Dinh, Kendra Hop- Noah Cazarez, Kahlina Hamlin, Kianna Hunter, Alex- cisco Torres, Phoebe Torres, attitude. Shown are, left to right, (front row) Photo submitted Sneed, Jasmine Tran, Alexis kins, Ziara James, Hannah Chahyed, Desirae Charles, ander Iniesta, Muhammad Destiny Vela, Manuel Viera, Woodin and Alyssa Wood- Lewallen, Jer’Keithric Moore, Kaithan Chavez-Cervantes, Iqbal, Blake King, Emma Enrique Villanueva, Majesti Lacount, Sang Lam, Thuy Le, Yates and Nicole Zamudio. Tommy Le, Jacob Lopez, Max Fourth grade Lopez, Diego Martinez, An- Javonterrius Allen, Bre’Lea- thony Medina and Jakob na Anderson, Kevin Andrade, Guess who came to dinner? Dobie receives donation Moreno. Hailey Avant, Ethaniel Barron, for the Beltway 8 South Hoang Nguyen, Troy Annaya Belton, Ty Blanken- Fun and laughter filled munity Church as the eve- revealed at the annual Nguyen, Vy Nguyen, Diego ship, Alyssa Day, Vinh Diep, the venue of Grace Com- ning’s mystery guest was “FUN”draising Banquet Crisis Pregnancy Center. Perez, Angelica Roque, Mad- Charlesia Doze, Abby Duron, John Morgan has a elyn Sepulveda, Dylan Sum- Jelaiyah Frank, Braden Gant career as an impersonator merfield, Kimberly Tovar, and George Gordillo. of former President George Jaressi Valdez, Michael Wat- Francisco Hernandez, Tonya W. Bush, traveling around son, Gregory Weaver, Derek Hernandez, Ambreon Jones, the country dazzling audi- West and Tyler “Dax” Winton. Lorenzo Jones, Luis Juarez, ences with his wit. Second grade Mikayla Lagos, Thao Lam, His laugh-out-loud an- Valerie Akinloye, Dominic Tony Le, Mauricio Lopez, ecdotes illustrate how Alanis, Emelin Andrade, Logan Marcano, Daniela much fun portraying “W” Jonathan Anyanwu, Janelle Montoya, Janelle Mooney, can be, but they also reveal Barreiro, Derrian Bennett, Veronica Mora, Andrew that underneath Morgan’s Keshaud Conaway, Deandre Nguyen and Tri Nguyen. presidential exterior lies a Cooper, Christopher Dang and Maria Paez-Lopez, Jordan man who strives to imitate Adrianna Gonzalez. Promise, Jordan Reed, Zovian Jesus Christ. Hunter Killingsworth, Re- Riggs, Adam Sattler, Deja Likewise, the staff and bekah Lagos, Anforny Lee, Shanklin, Madelyn Spray, volunteers of the center Hannah Lewallen, Madison Janitzia Tolentino, Julio seek to reflect Christ as London-Carter, Alondra Lopez, Torres, Kevin Tran, Tiffany they serve their clients Jordyn Lopez, Emily Mar- Villarreal, Jazmine Williams, Pictured are, left to right, Addison Neel, Barrett Neel, John Morgan (George with mercy, compassion tinez, Adrian Medina, Jakor- Nicholas Wiltz and Emma W. impersonator), Jean Killough and Shanna Neel. Photo submitted and love. ean Moore, Hailey Perez and Zapata.

As part of Space Center Orthodontics Partners in Education Program, Dr. Vijay Bhagia (left) presented a check for $300 to Dobie High School on Friday, April 5. Pictured with Bhagia is Dobie Principal Franklin Moses. Space Center Orthodontics will donate $100 for every Dobie High School student who becomes a new patient and receives treatment. Photo submitted

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April 27 is the day for April 30: Norma Partida, Cindy Munoz, School District is the 28th gion IV, Clear Creek ISD is a.m. to 6 p.m. on the church with a $2,500 first prize, four largest based on student in the bottom-half when it grounds at 10727 Hartsook $500 gift cards, a 42-inch TV, bers of the Pasadena Independent School a double party for Amber Allan and Diane Diana Guzman, Scott Koplin and Mathew District celebrate birthdays April 25 through Dexter. On April 28, blow out the birthday Ortiz; and Wednesday, May 1: Kenneth enrollment and ranks 25th comes to the total tax rate per St. Hartsook Street is near and more. The trash and trea- based on authorized and is- $100 valuation. Region IV the intersection of South sure is considered one of May 1. candles for Melissa Morris. Marking a Zermeno, Ladonna Alvarez, John sued debt. This 25th ranking school districts include Har- Shaver and the Gulf Freeway Southeast Houston’s largest Atkinson Elementary birthday April 30 is Mathew Ortiz. Double Anderson, Elizabeth Lastovica, Vareck also includes fi nancial pro- ris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort and intersects the Gulf garage sales, and it will open Birthday greetings are sent to Jessica birthday wishes are sent to Dyana Ashcraft Herrera, David Payne, Shanna Mounce, jections if the $367 million Bend, Liberty, Waller and Freeway northbound feeder on Saturday, May 4. Kidd April 25. and Jeanee Wells on May 1. Clint Simmons and Stephanie Sirt. CCISD bond is approved by Chambers counties. between South Shaver and Proceeds from the bazaar Frazier Elementary FACEBOOK FRIENDS’ BIRTHDAYS HOME RUN CORNER voters on May 11, 2013. The Clear Creek Inde- Edgebrook. will support the parish's out- On April 29, Melba Donatto and The Leader sends happy birthday wishes On Saturday, April 20, the Major Dodgers If the $367 million bond pendent School District is The bazaar will feature a reach programs and opera- Meredith Rives celebrate a birthday. to its Facebook friends who celebrate a had not one, not two, but three players blast proposal is approved by vot- also considered a fast growth barbecue dinner, Mexican tions. Admission is free. Moore Elementary birthday this week: home runs! Alex Hernandez was first, ers, the district would gradu- school district; these are Tex- The day for a party for Dee Dee Pitts is Thursday, April 25: Rebecca Castonguay, coming up and hitting a 3-run home run ally sell bonds at approxi- as school districts which re- April 25. Anne Seaton, Steve Jones, Misty Kuehn to center field in the first inning, followed mately $91.7 million per year ceive 90 percent of the 77,000 Bay Area Houston Melillo Middle School and Liana Pena; Friday, April 26: Traci by Matthew Benitez with a 2-run bomb in for four years while simul- new students who enroll in a Jacqueline Carmona is sent a birthday Thompson, Steve Patterson, Stephen the second inning, and four batters later taneously paying off $22.6 Texas public school annually. greeting April 27. Brady and Dan Fortson; Saturday, Camryn Davis came up and smashed a million in existing debt per It is not uncommon for Day of Art April 27 Beverly Hills Intermediate April 27: Emily Walker, Erika Gonzalez, 3-run home run! The Dodgers would go on year. Based on this analysis, these school districts to seek Blow out the birthday candles for Matrice Christopher Malek, Pam Navarre, Mary to win 17-2! Go Dodgers! the highest level of debt the voter authorization on school The Arts Alliance Center local artists, information and Henry April 29. Pinkerton, Freda Mathews, Paula Morley, LEADER WANTS YOU IN THE NEWS district will accrue is $865.2 bonds to meet the needs of of Clear Lake will present a registration for TAACCL’s million in 2017. rapid enrollment growth. Thompson Intermediate Amber Allan and Penelope Villeda; E-mail birthday, anniversary, vacation, The total tax rate for the Based on the analysis of one-day Bay Area Houston summer art camps and infor- On April 29, Nicole Horne-Sherman and Sunday, April 28: Ralph Jackson, Kelly congratulations, etc., to mynews@south Day of Art from 10 a.m. to 6 mation on TAACCL mem- Clear Creek Independent fast growth school districts in Melissa Taylor are wished a happy birth- Schwell, Jason Stonestreet, Monica beltleader.com with OTBF in the subject School District is currently Texas, Clear Creek Indepen- p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at bership. day. Rasmussen and Carrie Ramirez; Monday, line. Items must be submitted by Friday the Nassau Bay Hilton Hotel, Featured artists include $1.36 per $100 valuation. dent School District Interest a co-sponsor of the event. TAACCL Artists of the Year Dobie High April 29: Kevin James, Jonathan Ellis, Ben noon for the next week’s publication. 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Bill Caraway given recently by the project with the Harris County Dis- and his wife, Kippy, were engineer, but it was still a trict Attorney’s offi ce of in- guests at the Kirkwood Civic month ahead of schedule. decency with a child against Club meeting. Rick Schneider was named Armando Hernandez, 43, a 30 years ago (1983) superintendant of the Pasa- former employee. Dobie High School junior dena Independent School Dis- 5 years ago (2008) Cyndi Bullard was crowned trict. Schneider had held the Longtime Sagemeadow Strawberry Queen for the position of interim superin- resident Don Stapon present- 15-17 age group at the Straw- tendent for fi ve months before ed a petition signed by 282 berry Festival. being selected as superinten- people to the Harris County Dobie’s Terry Garza threw dent. Commissioner’s Court aimed John E. Freeman, D.D.S., M.S. a one-hitter against the Bay- 15 years ago (1998) at reducing speeding on ✰ town Lee Ganders in a 4-0 win. The second annual South Blackhawk. No Down Payment Lawrence Mitchell, De- Belt Spectacular barbecue A man jumped to his drick Walker and Dobie’s event was set at El Franco death from the Interstate 45 with Verified Insurance 400-meter relay team quali- Lee Park. A real Texas long- exit at Beltway 8, Gregory ✰ fi ed for the Region IV Track horn was to be on hand to Kinchloe, 48, was last seen Payment Plan Available Meet. have pictures taken with area alive as he parked near the 25 years ago (1988) residents. A car show was northbound exit, walked ✰ Insurance Assignment The Metro Transit Author- also scheduled. around his vehicle and dived ity began to make its pres- Thompson’s Academic headfi rst onto the southbound Accepted ence known in the South Belt team was scheduled to com- service roads below. Police area in anticipation of begin- pete in the national fi nals of estimate the fall to be 100 ✰ No Referral Needed ning bus service in the area in the Academic League Tour- feet. A similar incident oc- less than a month. nament. The team was one curred the previous May at ✰ Video Game Room Grumman Corp. an- of two teams remaining in the same location. nounced it would still make the competition which began Mike Stephens was named ✰ Quality and Caring Office use of Ellington Field, de- with 32 teams nationwide. athletic director of the Pasa- spite the death of last year’s Thompson had placed in the dena Independent School ✰ plan to move its civil space fi nals four times in its six District. Stephens was the Certified Specialist systems division here. years of competing. former head football coach 20 years ago (1993) J. Frank Dobie High at Dobie High School. He Member American Association of Orthodontists A hail storm, some re- School released its annual replaced Dick Nance, who ported the size of a ping- dropout rate which was at an retired. pong ball, accompanied by all-time district low of 0.6 A man died in a single-car fi erce winds cut its destruc- percent – 14 students. Ac- accident at the intersection of tive swath through the west- cording to spokesman for the Beltway 8 and Blackhawk. ern portion of the South Belt district Kirk Lewis, it was the Heriberto Leizondo, 23, was area. Roofs and vehicles were lowest dropout rate for PISD westbound on the tollway left damaged. Many streets high schools since the district around 1 a.m. when he lost and driveways were covered began compiling records, and control of his pickup truck 281-481-9575 13310 Beamer with debris from the storm. probably the lowest ever at- and ran into a guard rail. By two days later, two local tained by the district, even be- Leizondo, who was not wear- fore records were compiled. ing a seat belt, was thrown 10 years ago (2003) from his vehicle, which then According to Col. John rolled over on him. Nichols, commander of the 1 year ago (2012) 147th Texas Air National Dobie High School was FURNITURE RE-DO Guard, the announcement of ranked in the Top 10 of a list the Base Realignment and of Greater Houston’s Best • Re-Pair • Re-Finish Closure had blown the con- Urban Comprehensive Schools, cerns of Ellington’s fate out as compiled by the Children • Re-Glue • Re-Screw of proportion. A routine gov- At Risk, a nonprofi t research ernmental exercise, the BRAC and advocacy organization ‘We Re-Do For You’ resulted in speculation that the based in Houston. To be clas- For Free Estimates Call: military organizations at El- sifi ed as “urban,” a school had lington Field would be moved. to have a low-income popula- Jeff Davis 281-481-3216 The Pasadena Indepen- tion exceeding 50 percent of dent School District’s board total enrollment. Thursday, April 25, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section A, Page 5 Moore students, staff earn awards Melillo Middle School lists Financial Aid Frenzy Fridays third nine-weeks honor rolls at San Jacinto College Melillo Middle School re- Sarabia, Miranda Serrano, Xochilt Martinez, Annelli Financial aid staff at the new enrolling students, are to bring their parents’ tax cently released its honor rolls Felicity Soto, Kobe Thomp- Mata and Taylor McGee. San Jacinto College South encouraged to stop by to information. for the third nine-weeks grad- son, Amy Tieu, Cameron Lexus McMahan, Madison campus will begin holding make sure their application Financial Aid Frenzy ing period of 2012-2013. Tobias, Ashley Tovar, Jordan Mendiola, Marco Mendoza, Financial Aid Frenzy meets the required guide- Fridays will take place in Students earning status are: Tran, Justin Tran, Savannah Jose Montiel, Jonathan Fridays every Friday from lines. the South Campus Wel- Fifth grade Tran, Trinity Tran, Son Moreno, Ramiro Moreno- April 26 through July 12 to Students need to bring come Center (Building 6) Honor roll Troung, Alexander Vega, Trevino, Briana Munoz, assist students with filling all of their 2012 W-2 forms in Room 150 from 9:30 to Jacqueline Arrington, Rida Alexys Vela, Cammy Vo, Eliana Munoz, Luis Neira, out the Free Application for as well as any other tax 11:30 a.m. Asif, Joshua Bickers, Yenvy Mary Vu and Eric Wilson. Adrian Nevarez, Aaron Federal Student Aid forms. The San Jacinto College Bui, Jayla Carmouche, Isai Sixth grade Nguyen, Alan Nguyen, Andy (FAFSA). Students who are still South campus is located at Carrion, Samantha Carter, Honor roll Nguyen, Dalila Nguyen and Current San Jacinto considered dependents of 13735 Beamer Road in Xzaveon Cofield, Sophia Alejandro Aguirre, David Danny Nguyen. College students, as well as their parents will also need Houston. Colmenares, Nicolas Cook, Amaya, Elyssa Armenta, Ulvi Emmy Nguyen, Justin Esperanza Cruz, Enoc Curiel, Baktashi, Corina Banda, Nguyen, Natalie Nguyen, Bailee Dang, Tammy Dang, Ericka Caceras, Meloni Ca- Randy Nguyen, Tiffany Nguy- Quang Do, Jacob Efird, Nancy macho, Connor Caughlin, en, Precious Oguamanam, Flores and Andrew Garcia. Omar Chapa, Diocelina Cha- Cayla Pena, Dominique Peral- Anthony Gonzalez, Alejan- vez-Sanchez, Preston Chung, ta, Minh-Triet Pham, Thein dra Gracias, Kayla Hall, Sara Cortez, Angela Cruz, Pham, Amy Phan, Taylor Christian Hernandez, Peter Celestina Deluna, Tiffany Pleasants, Kera Ramirez and Hoang, Stephanie Horton, Duong and Elizabeth Early. Rijja Rasool. Doan Thy Huynh, Destiny Osasere Edo-Ewansiha, Christian Rodriguez. Gus- Jenkins, Jasmine Jimenez, Ostin Elmore, Angela Esca- tavo Rodriguez, Isaiah Rodri- Faith Johnson, Irene Kim, milla, Osvaldo Escamilla, guez, Kayla Romero, Kaylen Moore Elementary School third-grader Gabriela Campos (left), fourth- Ashley Lam, Vicki Le, Elaine Rubin Flores, Alexandra Gar- Ruiz, Jayro Salamanca, grader Alvis Moes (right), and clerical paraprofessional Viet Lam (center), Lien, Milow Lozano, Vivian cia, Yareli Garcia, Adam Gil, Christian Saldivar, Kaitlyn recently received awards from the Pasadena Noon Optimist Club. Campos Luu and Seleste Martinez. Megan Glass, Alivia Gonzalez, Sanchez, Adrian Saracho, was awarded the Noon Optimist Award because she is always eager to help Emily Mauro, Marissa Stephanie Gonzalez, Daija Lauren Schwausch, Camille Maxwell, Jacob McKenzie, Green, Keishon Groves, Jere- Smith, Emily Solis and anyone in need and her positive attitude is contagious. Her excellent qualities Annye Mendoza-Aguilar, my Guerrero, Erryl Gustin Giovani Solis. are what make her an outstanding citizen. Moes is a hard worker, and he is Christopher Monita, Martin and Jayden Hayes. Victoria Solis, Ashley well rounded and eager to learn. His positive attitude and hard work are evi- Nandin, Huy Nguyen, Kirby Daniel Hernandez, Julyssa Sorto, Haley Spencer, John dent on a daily basis. Lam is a jack-of-all-trades. Aside from making copies, Nguyen, Joe-Patrick Perlera, Herrera, Brian Hoang, Evelyn Sumrall, Rachel Sumrall, making small repairs and covering classes and tutoring, he builds strong rela- Tammy Pham, Jonathan Holder, Trevor Hondros, Ivy Michelle Ta, Autumn Tilley, tionships with the students and staff at Moore. He goes above and beyond to Resendez, Julian Rodriguez, Hua, Kimberly Huynh, Mu- Ariana Toran, Alexis Tran, ensure that everyone is successful. Lam has worked at Moore since it opened Naomi Rodriguez, Gracie hammad Iqbal, Rocio Jim- Danny Tran, Chelsey Urdiales, 30 years ago and is considered by many to be the backbone of the school. Roessler and Jackson Ruiz. enez-Rebollar, Alec Johnson, Zoe Vela, John Velarde, Marco Photo submitted Aliyah Salas, Marissa Briana Loredo, Katherine Velazquez, Viche Williams Salazar, Eloy Sanchez, Alyssa Martinez, Stephanie Martinez, and Kayla Wilson, Financial aid staff will begin Financial Aid Frenzy Fridays April 26 at the San Jacinto College South campus to assist current and incoming students with filling out the FAFSA application. Pictured are, Yvonne Vera, San Jacinto College Frazier Elementary releases third nine-weeks rolls financial aid specialist, and Carlos Garza. Photo by Andrea Vasquez Frazier Elementary re- Gonzalez, Aurora Johnson, Fedler, Tiffany Flores, Karley Merit roll Adrianna Golden, Jaidyn meka Uzomah, Sebastian cently released its honor, Shalini Johnson, Ryley Mal- Goeman, Kaleb Guerrero, Jazzlynn Aguilar, Jade Kelley, Rosa Laredo, Richard Velasquez and Peter Xue. merit and perfect attendance veaux, Olivia McMahan, Paris Hudson, Oscar Huerta, Cabrera, Hayden Feil, Michael McSween, Ezequiel Mejia Fourth grade rolls for the third nine-weeks Jazzlyn Moya, Victoria Ngo, Angelica Jasso, Alton Parker, Johnson, Zachary Lee, Aryana and Khari Walker. Honor roll grading period of 2012-2013. Edward Peña, Ariana Perez, Edward Peña, Ariana Perez, Mejorado, Ava Morales, Dan- Merit roll Ian Cisneros, Jacob De La Hingson, Students earning status are: Belle Perridon, Hannah Pyper, Haley Precella, Sophia Rod- iel Nguyen, Joseph Ochoa, Aliyah Barajas, Dillan Rosa, Christopher Hernandez, Kindergarten Jeovany Rodriguez, Damian riguez, Damian Rosales, Jaden Pham, Jacob Reyna, Barsock, Christian Boijseau- Erin Maslonka, Kyle McDon- Perfect attendance Rosales, Jorge Salinas, Madi- Oscar Silva, Cody Szydlo and Jeremiah Rodriguez, Leah neau, Kendall Brown, Lucy ald, Jessica Ochoa, Nallely guide Johnny Carter, Burke Feil, son Shannon and Nkeonyelu Nereida Tamez. Selywen-West and Travis Davis, Hailey Henderson, Peña, Denise Rodriguez and Madison Ford, Andrea Garcia, Uzomah. Second grade Webb. Clarissa Hernandez, Kiel Katlyn Rokohl. Ethan Garivey, Max Garza, Merit roll Honor roll Perfect attendance Ladarius, Gabriela Lozano Merit roll Kai Gilhousen, Texas Guerra, Caleb Bonner, Kayden Jesus Avitia, Dylan Ivan Acosta, Rey Aguirre, and Lilliana Martinez. Jared Dorantes, Kassandra dog, visit Linus Maciukiewicz, Saman- Campos, Irene Castillo, Ash- Campos, Amy Cruz, Reileigh Yvette Boijseauneau, Jade Jacob Murray, Albert Ngo, Gomez, Joe Gonzales, Hector tha Mejorado, Phoenix Mob- ley Cruz, Julissa Duarte, Deleon, David Gonzalez, Cabrera, Isaiah Correa, Jiselle Audrey Owens, Arianna Romero and Emily Santos. ley, Ayanna Morales, Jenny Madison Fedler, Evan French, Emma Gonzalez, Jiselle Gon- Gonzalez, Fernando Hernan- Reyna, Rickey Shreier, Emily Perfect attendance San Jac Nguyen, Avery Owens, Karley Goeman, Andres zalez, Fernando Hernandez, dez, Nevan Hulse, Merrick Tamez, Brandon Torres, Carolina Alaniz, Bryan Andrew Pavalonis, Cyril Silas, Gonzalez, Nicholas Jolivette, Mauricio Leal, Nathan Leal, Huston, Mauricio Leal, Zach- Sebastian Velasquez, Emilio Balderas, Jose Cabrera, Jacob Sept. 11, 2001, terror- Daniel Silva, Za’Kayla Wal- Nia McFarlane, Laly Merce- Madison Lugo, Candy Moli- ary Lee, Madison Lugo, Villarreal and Peter Xue. Canil, Emily Carvajal, Wil- ist attack survivor and New lace and David Williams. dez, Alton Parker, Haley na, Isaac Morales, Nataly Adolfo Martinez and Emily Perfect attendance liam Dao, Jacob De La Rosa, York Times best-selling First grade Precella, Gabriel Preciado, Peña, Elizabeth Pineda, Eve- Martinez. Martin Martinez, Jaretzy Alvarez, Steve Argelia Garcia, Savannah Gar- author, Michael Hingson, Honor roll Daniel Rodriguez, Sophia lyn Sanchez, Valeria Silva, Isaac Morales, Daniel Ngu- Alvarez, Ty Bennett, Christian za, Kassandra Gomez, Alayna recently visited the San Ezequiel Arriaga, Sofia Rodriguez and Darien Valdez. Aaliyah Szepieniec, Kaitlyn yen, Lilyan Nguyen, Adrian Boijseauneau, Kendall Brown, Gonzalez, Shealsea Hernan- Jacinto College South and Burr, Johnavon Cruz, Audrey Perfect attendance Webb, Evelyn Wheeler and Paneiro, Jaden Pham, Alex- Ja Marian Bryan, Joshua dez, Jada Hubley, Ethan North campuses. De Leon, Titus Giang, Alexa Diego Camacho, Madison David Xue. ander Pleger, Raven Pleger, Carter, Fernanda Davila, Lucy Hughes and Aric Jimenez. Hingson discussed us- Ramon Revilla, Jacob Reyna, Davis, Adrianna Golden, Eric Robert Lee, Erin Maslonka, ing one’s own “inner tool- Alexia Velazquez, Abrielle Gonzalez, Pedro Herrera, Jai- Kyle McDonald, Jessica box” when it comes to Climate change on Texas coast Velazquez, Kaitlyn Webb, dyn Kelley and Keil Ladarius. Ochoa, Reese Page, Corban positively contributing to Evelyn Wheeler and David Rosa Laredo, Andrea Lopez, Parker, Jordyn Ridge, Mia the community and reach- Xue. Lilliana Martinez, Jonathan Ridge, Denise Rodriguez, ing personal goals. topic of CLASP lecture at UHCL Third grade Mendoza, Riley Mercer, Luis Evan Rodriguez, Jacob Rod- “We can be our worst Honor roll Morales, Audrey Owens, riguez, Miguel Rojas, Katlyn critic, but we can also be Raise awareness on a Impacts on the Texas Coast Rice University. Jayden Barbosa, Ethan David Piere, Joshua Reyna, Rokohl, Christina Suarez, our best cheerleader,” said timely topic at University of Area, presented by Kohn B. This Clear Lake Asso- Beltran, Joshua Carter, Davila Rickey Shreier, Emily Tamez, Kris Tucker, Michael Vega Hingson. Houston-Clear Lake’s free Anderson, Maurice Ewing ciation of Senior Programs Fernanda, Timothy Giang, Jaydon Thomas, Chukwue- and Katelyn Walker. He recalled several in- lecture, Climate Change professor of oceanography at or CLASP Visions In Our stances and examples of Midst Distinguished Speak- perseverance that occurred er Series event will be of- during his descent from the fered Thursday, May 2, from South Belt awards earned 78th fl oor of Tower One of 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the univer- the World Trade Center sity’s Bayou Building, Gar- on Sept. 11. He, his guide den Room, 2700 Bay Area dog, Roselle, and a co- Blvd. worker kept calm as they CLASP provides educa- helped lead people out of tional opportunities for area the building, despite the seniors and others interested chaotic situation described in learning. All are welcome in his book, Thunder Dog: to attend the free events. The True Story of a Blind South Belt Graphics & Printing For more information, Michael Hingson and his current guide dog, Africa. Man, His Dog, and the Tri- One stop for all your printing needs. contact [email protected], call Photo by Andrea Vasquez umph of Trust. the Offi ce of Alumni and • Business Forms • Business Cards • Custom Letterheads & Community Relations at Envelopes • Wedding Invitations • Thank You Notes 281-283-2019, or visit the • Menus • Directories and much more! CLASP website at http:// 11555 Beamer 281-484-4337 www.uhcl.edu/clasp. 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The Catholic Community of ST. LUKE THE EVANGELIST Rev. James Burkart, Pastor New Covenant Rev. Desmond Daniels, Parochial Vicar 11011 Hall Rd. Houston, TX 77089 Attend the (between Beamer & Blackhawk) This Sunday with Rev. Joni Sutton: www.stlukescatholic.com Christian Church LITURGY SCHEDULE “Praise Him! 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SECTION B Thursday, April 25, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 1 SPORTS & CLASSIFIED Arnett wins Region III golf, earns state berth Dobie draws familiar foe Ben Arnett has offi cially verbally committed to play III champion after leading two regional qualifi cations. the last three holes, with Arnett clearly was of the The Dobie High School season ago before losing combined 0-6 against the put the Dobie High School at the University of Houston the fi eld April 17-18 at Ev- Yet from an individual the weather roaring in; I’m mindset to turn promise and varsity girls’ softball team 4-1 to Deer Park. other three playoff teams golf program back on the down the road, will head ergreen Point Golf Club in standpoint, Arnett is at the proud of him.,” Ferguson potential into results. will enter the state play- For a program as rich in from their district. map. to the Class 5A State Golf Mont Belveiu. top now. said. Arnett still plans to play offs with a little payback tradition as Dobie’s, getting Earlier this season in The junior star, already Tournament as the Region Arnett established him- “He was ahead of the “With the win, he has for the Cougars at the Uni- in mind. even with Deer Park while nondistrict tournament self as a frontrunner with fi eld all day and held off a done a lot for Dobie High versity of Houston. The The Lady Longhorns, advancing to the second play, Dobie dropped a 3-2 an opening round of 71 the late run by his opponents School and the golf pro- team is coming off its fi rst who fi nished 8-6 in Dis- round would be nothing decision to Deer Park. fi rst day to tie for the lead. when the weather turned to gram. We are on the map.” Conference USA team title trict 22-5A play for the short of sweet. Yet at this point in the DIXIE DELI On day two, he took a win the second day with a As is Arnett, who calls since 2001. fourth playoff seed, will The task will not be season, Dobie head coach 364A FM 1959 meet District 21-5A cham- easy for the Lady Long- Robin Rackley is placing (between I-45 & Hwy 3) AILY PECIAL three-shot lead early in his 72, giving him a 2-stroke Timber Creek Golf Club, Yet before that time 281-484-3083 D S – $4.99 round with an Eagle on No. win,” Dobie fi rst-year golf across the street from comes, Arnett has the Class pion Deer Park in a one- horns. The locals went a Continued on Page 6B Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6” PO-BOY, CHIPS & DRINK 1 and kept up the pressure. coach Chris Ferguson said. Clear Brook High School 5A state tournament to play game bidistrict playoff Down the stretch, an “Ben shot well most of in Friendswood, his home April 29-30. game Friday, April 26, at Bidistrict softball playoff approaching cold front the day and really kept his course. The 36-hole event will San Jacinto College South. brought rain and dank con- head…he wanted it.” After the regional mishap be played at the Morris Wil- The last time the two ditions to the course. It was a bit of sweet re- a season ago, Arnett made liams Golf Club in Austin. programs met with this Having not packed a rain demption for Arnett, who up for lost time by having The Leader will have much at stake, the Deer Dobie Lady Longhorns jacket in his bag, a soggy was in contention after the a huge season on the state’s more on Arnett’s remark- used a victory over Dobie Arnett triple bogeyed the fi - fi rst day at regionals a sea- junior circuit. able run to state in the May in the regular-season fi - vs. Deer Park Deer nal hole but still shot 72 for son ago. 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The South Belt Horns Dobie Longhorn Golf Tournament won the Nations Base- The Dobie High School Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 11, at ball 12-under Elite Country Place Golf Club in Pearland. The four-person scramble will tee off at 1 Gold Glove Classic p.m. and will include dinner, giveaways and a silent auction following play. event in Cypress, Texas. Individuals may register for $75 per player, and there is a $275 early bird spe- Along the way, the team cial available for four-person teams registering by April 26. Payments made on went 6-0, allowing just the day of the tournament may only be done so via cash. For more information or three runs total. Diego payment arrangement, direct email to JFD golf coach Chris Ferguson at cfergu Gonzales pitched a no- [email protected]. hitter in one game and fellow pitchers Andrew Arriaga, David Chi- Dobie girls’ hoops alumnae game May 17 cas and David Perez The Dobie girls’ basketball program will host its second annual alumnae bas- pitched shutouts as the ketball game Friday, May 17, at the school’s Scott E. Talton Court. Varsity girls’ Horns dominated the assistant coach Alex Bowman is seeking former JFD varsity girls’ players to play/ competition. Members attend the game. The event is a fundraiser for the basketball program. All monies of the team are, left to raised will go toward new equipment and apparel. The cost to play is $10, and right, (front row) Jo- each player will receive a T-shirt. The community is welcome to attend and enjoy siah Arenas, David Chi- a night of basketball action mixed with plenty of fun. Admission at the door is cas, Chris Rodriguez, $3. Children under 10 will be admitted free. For more information or to reserve a Junior Espinoza, Eric spot to play, direct emial to Bowman at [email protected] or call her at Benitez, Diego Gon- 713-740-0370, ext. 04271. zales, Jan Lara, (back row) coach Alex Ar- riaga, Gavin Machado, SBYSC girls’ U-11 soccer tryouts David Amaya, David The South Belt Youth Soccer Club will host tryouts for an age under-11 girls’ Perez, Andrew Arriaga, select soccer team for the fall season. Those wishing to play must have been born coach Ralph Benitez, between Aug. 1, 2002 and July 31, 2003. The tryouts will be held May 6-7 and coach David Chicas, May 20-21 at El Franco Lee Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Jay Arenas (manager coach Mark Embrey at 832-757-6139. Jesus Arenas’ child) and Jesus Arenas. Dobie spring game festival May 28 The Dobie football program and its booster club are planning an afternoon of fun Tuesday, May, 28, as spring workouts conclude with scrimmage games. Vendor booths will be available for $25 per space. The activities will begin at 2:30 p.m. Junior varsity play is at 4 p.m., followed by the varsity game at 5 p.m. PISD track and fi eld championships Those wishing to take part may call Anna Flores 281-221-5602 or Caron Cantu at 832-434-9770. Email may also be directed to [email protected]. Club members will be selling barbecue plates for $5 each. The community is invited to BHI, Thompson girls complete season attend. Bondy won both girls’ seconds. erly Hills. This time, Wand- time of 18.49 placed her were second for 16 points In the 100-meter hurdles, Clear Brook summer softball camp June 10-13 divisions to close out the In the fi rst relay event of ji, Caligone, Lauren Esco- fourth in the 100-meter hur- as Amentanese Simien, Thompson clocked in at Clear Brook High School varsity girls’ softball coach Shelly Bollin and her season in convincing fash- the meet, Beverly Hills ran bar and Singleton teamed dles. Walters, Patton and Henry 19.18 for second place, and staff will host the 2013 Lady Wolverines’ summer camp June 10-13 at Lady Wol- ion, while the Beverly Hills second behind South Hous- for a time of 4:35.03. Bolden ran the anchor combined for a time of she cleared 4’6” in the high verine Field. Youths age 6 through those entering the ninth-grade as of the 2013- and Thompson teams also ton. Beverly Hills deliv- leg in the 4x200-meter relay 56.90. jump for second place in 2014 school year are eligible to attend. There will be an all-skills session in ad- excelled at the Pasadena Beverly Hills’ foursome ered a great showing in as the Lady Lions placed Henry and Walters kept that event. dition to one involving skills for pitchers, catchers and slap hitters. The all-skills ISD intermediate school of Nia Herman, Marsha Jor- the 1,600-meter run. At fourth. That group, also the points coming for Bev- In all, Thompson ac- session will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day, and the pitcher/catcher/slap hitting track and fi eld champion- dan, Taja Tillman and Zaria 6:23.42, Escobar was sec- including Chelsea Cubos, erly Hills in the long jump. counted for 26 points for ships. Thomas combined for a ond, with teammate Zara- Breasia Smith and April Henry’s best leap of 14’7 the Lady Lions. She placed session is June 10-12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost of the all skills camp is $70 until The athletics season time of 54.24 in the event. goza third at 6:25.38. Garcia, earned a time of 3/4” was second, and Wal- seventh in the triple jump. May 15 and $80 thereafter. Cost of the pitcher/catcher/slap hitting session is $40 came to a close April 16-18 Thomas gave her team Michelle Kristoff was 2:02.82. ters went to the 13’8” mark The Lady Lions also got until May 15 and $50 thereafter. Participants should wear a T-shirt, shorts and at Auxiliary Stadium as the 10 big points in the 100-me- fourth after a throw of 24 Fifth place in the triple for fourth place. great performances from softball shoes and bring water, sunscreen, catching gear (if applicable), bat, glove, district’s 10 schools com- ter dash as she was fi rst in a feet, 1 inch in the shot put jump was taken by Thomp- In other events, Alondra others along the way. visor and batting helmet. For more information, including payment options, di- peted. time of 13.13. for four team points. son’s Kishina Smith at Rios Lopez’s time of 10:24 A’Naya Thomas placed rect email to Bollin at [email protected]. With wins in both girls’ With Terrilyn Davis join- Kristoff was also sixth 25’10 3/4”. was fi fth overall in the fourth in the 100-meter divisions as well as the ing Jordan, Tillman and with a throw of 61’3 1/4” At 1:13.84, Smith was 2,400-meter run. hurdles for four points with Beverly Hills sets summer speed camp boys’ seventh-grade divi- Thomas, the Lady Bears inches in the discus event. sixth overall in the 400-me- At the 800-meter dis- a time of 19.61. The Beverly Hills Intermediate boys’ coaching staff will host the 2013 Speed sion (see story below), the again took second in a relay, Lady Lion 8s are fourth ter dash for Thompson. tance, Rios Lopez also The Lady Lions went Camp at the school during the summer break. Students age 8 to 15 are eligible to Patriots have taken the an- this time crossing the line at In a highly competitive BHI’s sevens place third placed fi fth with a time of 4-5-6 in the 100-meter dash nual Pasadena ISD Cup title 2:01.17 in the 4x200-meter meet, the Lady Lions were Showing off their speed, 2:52.29. fi nal. At 13.97, Brittany take part in the weekly sessions (Monday through Thursday) that will run from away from Beverly Hills event. ble to amass 66 points for the Lady Bears’ Khataria Ayline Vela’s time of Sanders was fourth, fol- June 10 through July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, with a short break for the July 4 (see story on Page 1B). The Lady Bears’ Nicole fourth place overall in the Lewis and Natasha Walters 19.75 was good for fi fth lowed by Iceland Robinson holiday. Students will receive instruction in a variety of fi tness categories, includ- Bondy’s girls’ track and Caligone sprinted to the eighth-grade division. went 1-2 in the 100-meter place in the 100-meter hur- (13.99) and Tyra Adams ing agility, directionality, muscle strength and endurance. The cost is $60 cash per fi eld team won at the eighth- fi nish line in the 400-meter Sprinters Jade Giron dash. dles. (14.13). student, which includes a T-shirt. Parents may register their students for the event grade level with 151 points. run with victory in sight be- and Camryn Ridge got out Lewis was the winner in Natalie Diosdado placed The 4x200-meter relay now through May 29 in the school’s front offi ce. Beverly Hills was second fore taking second place at of the gate quickly in the a time of 13.45, while Wal- fi fth at 6:48.86 in the brought a bronze medal with 133, and Thompson 1:09.88. 100-meter dash, eventually ters clocked in at 13.82. 1,600-meter run for two for Thompson’s third-place wound up third with 66. Audrey Wandji was a fi nishing second and third, The Beverly Hills duo team points. team at 2:04.13. That four- Locals build on bright 2012 In the seventh-grade gold medalist for the Lady respectively. was also in the running dur- The Lady Bears’ 4x400- some included Yvonne division, Bondy claimed Bears in the 300-meter Giron’s time was 13.23, ing the 200-meter sprint. meter relay team placed Whaley, Jenna Rodriguez, the team crown with 159 hurdles as her time of 54.08 followed by Ridge’s effort There, Lewis earned an- sixth in the event as Dari- Sameria Jackson and Sand- Rising Stars Track Club members points, South Houston was was the event’s best. of 13.43. other gold medal for her anne Monreal, Mikayla ers. next with 117 1/3, while Camille Singleton was Ridge medaled again in time of 28.25. Henry, mean- Lovejoy, Yicell Gonzalez At 1:11.84, Adams begin season with standout results Beverly Hills (100 points) yet another gold medalist the 200-meter dash as she while, wound up fourth at and Andrea Perez repre- placed fourth in the 400-me- and Thompson (69 points) for the Lady Bears, with her took home a silver medal 29.84. sented the school. ter run for four points. Rob- After what was the fi nest tors taking part in each of feet, 10 1/4 inches); Mikey were third and fourth, re- win coming in the 200-me- for second place in a time The Lady Bears went GAT sevens are fourth inson’s time of 30.26 was season in the history of the the divisions. Their results Ramirez – 400-meter dash spectively. ter dash. of 28.31. on to win the 4x200-meter Right behind Beverly fi fth-best in the 200-meter program, the Rising Stars are as follows: (1:25), 200-meter dash BHIs 8s are second In a time of 26.96, Sin- The Lady Lions were relay at 1:58.52 as Kris- Hills in the seventh-grade dash. Track Club is off and run- Primary results: (34.20). The Lady Bears’ eighth- gleton easily outdistanced third in the 4x400-meter ten Patton, Walters, Jakara standings was Thompson, Janae Shaklin went the ning early this 2013 season. Calil Reynard – 100-me- Midget results: grade team gave Bondy a the rest of the fi eld for the dash at a time of 4:57.60 Henry and Lewis combined which scored 69 points. distance for her team in The team fi rst competed ter dash (22.36), 400-meter Cameron Uwaifo – scare before settling for win. Teammate Herman’s as Ridge, Cubos and Gi- for the win. Jocelyn Thompson was the 1,600-meter run. Her in the Max Velocity meet dash (2:13.18), 200-meter 400-meter dash (1:38.63); second place. time of 28.36 was third- ron teamed with Cassandra Annette Vela came the top scorer for the Lady time of 6:25.25 was even- April 13, then traveled to dash (58.68); Cedric Barnes 200-meter dash (42.35); Beverly Hills got the best, which included a Garcia. away with a big win in the Lions, winning a gold tually fourth. In a time of the Visions meet April 20. – 100-meter dash (19.21), Clifford Moshay – 800-me- runner-up spot by scoring bronze medal. At 14’1”, Giron was the 300-meter hurdles fi nal, medal in the long jump and 4:59.86, BHI was fourth in At the Max Veloc- 400-meter dash (1:47.41), ter run (2:55.50), 1,500-me- valuable points in a variety Singleton, one of the top runner-up in the long jump coming in at 55.38 for the taking silver medals in two the 4x400-meter relay. ity meet, the Rising Stars 200-meter dash (43.12). ter run (5:44.84); Kellin of events. scorers at the meet, also for Thompson. gold medal. other events. That team included Paige proved to be one of the top also competed in three McGowan – 800-meter Natalie Zaragoza ended won the 800-meter event Kiara Wells claimed a Beverly Hills continued Thompson’s leap of Darden, Adams, Mariah teams in attendance. events. run (2:49.56), 1,500-meter her career at the school in in a time of 2:39.19 for 10 bronze medal for third place to pick up big points in the 14’10 1/2” was easily the Williams and Shanklin. Along the way, the Ris- Cedric Jenkins Jr. – racewalk (9:33.88). fi ne form as she was second team points. in the shot put with a throw relay events, placing second best in the long jump as Thomas cleared 4’4” for ing Stars athletes came 100-meter dash (17.00), Subyouth results: in the 2,400-meter run in A win came in the of 25’0”. in the 4x100-meter event. she scored 10 points for her fourth place in the high through with medal-win- 400-meter dash (1:40.41), Devin Childs – 100-me- a time of 10 minutes, 8.12 4x400-meter relay for Bev- In other events, Bolden’s There, the Lady Bears team. jump. ning efforts. 200-meter dash (42.49); ter dash (15.77), 200-me- In the subbantam divi- Dominic Johnson – 100-meter dash (34.24), shot put sion, JaNyla Tucker won ter dash (21.03); 400-meter (22’10 1/4”); Jadyn Brown two of her events and placed dash (1:45.75), 200-meter – shot put (27’0”); Jack Bears’ eighth-grade boys win crown fourth in another. dash (42.32). Heymach – 800-meter run Tucker won the 800-me- Elijah Jackson – 800-me- (2:47.42), 1,500-meter run Beverly Hills and ter hurdles. Davis ran to the third for a bronze medal in in a time of 43.57. 104’3” won the competition points. ter run in a time of 3 min- ter run (3:41.21), 100-meter (5:25); Shelby Devereaux Thompson both closed out fi nish line in 15.93 seconds the 800-meter run. Diego Teammate Jose Martinez by more than eight feet. As for medals, the Li- utes, 7.20 seconds. She also dash (16.77), 200-meter – 800-meter run (2:52.60), the intermediate school ath- for the victory. Williams, Ortiz fi nished at 2:22.92 for also ran a solid race, earn- The Bears also scored ons’ Brian Salazar was the won the 100-meter dash af- dash (37.17); Jesse Shelton 400-meter dash (1:11.18); letics season with strong meanwhile, placed fourth in fourth place. ing a bronze medal for third well in the shot put as Malik champion in the 100-meter ter clocking in at 15.04. Her – 800-meter run (3:32.18), Sydney Devereaux – showings at the Pasadena a time of 16.80. In other events, the place with a time of 45.08. Anthony won the event with dash with a smooth 12.67 time of 1:19.62 was fourth- 400-meter dash (1:43.2), 800-meter run (2:46.88), ISD track and fi eld champi- Tyler Tran was another Bears’ Brandon Gonzalez In the 100-meter hurdles, a throw of 38’10 1/2”. time. Teammate Dezmond best in the 400-meter dash. 200-meter dash (40.60). 400-meter dash (1:11.56). onships April 16-18 at Aux- individual champion for was fi fth in the pole vault the Lions’ Martinez placed Teammates Isaiah Carter was fi fth at 13.16. Also in the subbantam Mya Bell – 800-meter Youth results: iliary Stadium in Pasadena. the Bears. He sprinted to after going over the 7’6” second with an effort of Vasquez (37’0”) and Salazar narrowly missed division, Camryn Dickson run (3:32.05), 400-meter Camille Singleton – The Bears claimed the the fi nish line in a time of 5 mark. 16.63, with Newton fi fth at Frankie Camacho (36’8 a medal in the 200-me- was the champion of the dash (1:25.14), 200-me- 800-meter run (2:38.74); team championship in the minutes, 30.42 seconds for Jacoby Davis (5’0”) was 17.16. 1/2”) were third and fourth, ter dash as his clocking of 400-meter dash (1:14.79) ter dash (37.18); Chardel 400-meter dash (1:02.31); eighth-grade division, hold- the gold medal. sixth in the high jump for At 11.97, Thompson’s respectively. 26.64 was fourth-best. and also won the 200-me- Terrell – 800-meter run 200-meter dash (26.78); ing off Bondy for the crown. In the relays, the Bears the Bears. Oscar Armenta Isaiah Allen was third in the Jacob Negrete was the Louis Perez was second ter dash at 32.49. She also (3:45.12), 400-meter dash Jacoby Davis – 800-me- The two schools fl ip- were third at 48.57 in the threw the discus 109’6” for 100-meter dash. winner of the 800-meter for a silver medal in the posted a time of 15.09 in the (1:38.47), 200-meter dash ter run (2:40.64); 400-me- fl opped the top two fi nishes 4x100-meter relay, second sixth place in the event. Oren Matthews also en- run, coming in at 2:28.82 2,400-meter run after he 100-meter dash. (42.02). ter dash (1:04.47); high in the seventh-grade meet, at 1:43.10 in the 4x200- In the 300-meter hurdles, joyed a terrifi c meet for the for the victory. posted a time of 8:48.39. Submidget division com- Subbantam results: jump (4’10”); Jacqueline with the Patriots winning. meter relay and third in Penaloza (46.16) was fi fth, Lions. Isaac Santos medaled in At 2:33.25, the Lions’ petitor Amari Singleton Kendall Brown – Garcia – 400-meter dash The Thompson eighth- the 4x400-meter relay at with teammate Ortiz sixth He cleared 5’2” on few- the long jump with a third- Thomas Lugo was third in championed the 1,500-me- 100-meter dash (17.27), (1:16.72); shot put (28’8”); grade team was third in the 4:03.43. at 47.86. est attempts for second best leap of 16’2 1/2” for the 800-meter run. ter racewalk after fi nishing 400-meter dash (1:25.86), Jeremy Davis – 800-me- fi nal standings, with the The Bears had plenty of In that speedy 200-meter place in the high jump and the bronze medal, with Bev- In the other distance at 10:21.44. In the same 200-meter dash (37.43); ter run (2:35.68); shot put Lions’ seventh-grade squad solid fi nishes in the other event that featured Jones, was second in the 400-me- erly Hills’ John’te Horace event, the 1,600-meter run, event, Clifford Moshay Kevin Taulton – 100-meter (43’11/2”); Zion Walker – fourth. events. the Bears’ Jemarcus Smith ter run, clocking in at 56.88. fourth at 15’11 1/4”. Perez was also second at (9:28.74) was the midget dash (15.88), 400-meter 3,000-meter run (10:32). BHI 8s are champions Jurail Jones, the team’s was fourth in a time of In other events, Bryce Horace (17.52) was 5:36.78. Teammate Edu- division champion. dash (1:20.45), 200-meter Intermediate results: The Bears’ eighth-grade top sprinter, was second in 25.67, with Antonio John- Batiste (32’8”) tied for sixth fourth in the 100-meter hur- ardo Alvarez (5:42.60) was Luis Figueroa, out of the dash (34.72); Nathan Mena Deandre Childs – shot squad came through with a both the 100- and 200-me- son sixth at 26.04. place in the triple jump. dles, and the Bears’ Bennet fi fth. subyouth division, topped – 800-meter run (3:39.36), put (23’0”); Dionte Smith big-time team effort to win ter dashes. Lions’ 8s are third Joe Huerta was also sixth Oko was sixth in a time of Mason Douglas fi nished the fi eld in the 1,500-meter 400-meter dash (1:29.08), – 800-meter run (2:42); the title with 136 points. San Jacinto’s Johnny With a win in the in the 2,400-meter run with 17.77. the 100-meter hurdles in racewalk at 10:00.69. 200-meter dash (40.90). 200-meter dash (28.41); Bondy was second with Almendarez, Jones and 200-meter dash, Thomp- a time of 8:35.44. The Bears’ got eight a time of 17.28 for second The Stars also got a Bantam results: Earl Newton – 100-meter 120.5 points. Thompson’s Isaiah Allen son’s Julian Bowers led the Robert Lazo, at 5:43.30, points and a silver-medal place and another eight win from Dionte Smith in Jailey Shelton – 800-me- dash (12.97); 400-meter Along the way, the barreled down the straight- way as the school’s eighth- was fi fth in the 1,600-meter performance from Dwayne team points. the 400-meter dash as his ter run (3:05.06), 100-meter dash (1:00.30); Robbie Bears were able to score away in the 100-meter grade team was third. run. Robinson in the triple jump Douglas’ time of 49.97 clocking of 1:03.00 was dash (15.50), 400-meter Brown – 800-meter run key points with an array of event. In addition to winning The Lions’ other relay as he cleared 34’5”. was third-best for a bronze best in the intermediate di- dash (1:13.96), 200-meter (2:30.70). gold-medal efforts. Almendarez squeezed the 200-meter dash, Bow- squads ran well, taking Beverly Hills was second medal in the 300-meter hur- vision. dash (31.93); Kelby Wil- Visions meet results Jeremy Davis, dominant out the win at 11.94, with ers was part of the Lions’ fourth in the 4x400-me- at 4:16.44 for second place dles. Out of the bantam divi- liams – 100-meter dash Primary results: in the shot put event all sea- Jones second at 11.96 and 4x100-meter relay victory ter relay and sixth in the in the 4x400-meter relay. The Lions took home a sion, Christian Ross won (15.12), 400-meter dash Calil Reynard – 100-me- son, won the district cham- Allen third at 11.97. and was second in the triple 4x200-meter event. In the 4x200-meter relay, bronze medal for third place the boys’ 1,500-meter (1:14.75), 200-meter dash ter dash (24.9), 200-me- pionship easily with a top Jones and Almendarez jump with a lead of 35’4”. Bears’ sevens take second the Bears were third overall in the 4x400-meter relay. racewalk at 10:32.80, and (31.48); Malcolm Hey- ter dash (1:01.77); Cedric throw of 42 feet, 4 inches. returned in the 200-meter He was also fourth in the Bondy won the team for a bronze medal. In other events, the Li- ChristiAnne Ross won the mach – 800-meter run Barnes – 100-meter dash Elsewhere in the fi eld dash, where Thompson’s long jump at 17’9”. championship in the sev- Oko and Horace an- ons’ Jasiel Cruz made his girls’ 1,500-meter racewalk (3:40.41), 1,500-meter run (20.4), 400-meter dash events, the Bears’ Daniel Julian Bowers (24.14) Thompson came away enth-grade division after swered the call for the Bears way to the 6’6” level for at 10:45.80. She also com- (6:20.72). (1:45.13), 200-meter dash Williams was the winner of grabbed the gold medal. with gold medals in the two tallying 178 points. in the 300-meter hurdles. the fourth-place slot in the pleted the 400-meter dash Submidget results: (43.32). the triple jump after making Jones was second at other events. Beverly Hills (105 Oko’s time of 50.65 was pole vault, which earned in 1:23. Amari Singleton – Cedric Jenkins Jr. – his way to the 35’6” mark in 24.94, with Almendarez Zion Walker was the points) held off South good for fourth place, with Thompson four points. Zaire Walker earned 400-meter dash (1:21.44), 100-meter dash (19.19), a close competition. third in a time of 25.07. champion of the 2,400-me- Houston (100 points) for Horace fi fth in a time of Ramon Hernandez also himself a silver medal for 200-meter dash (32.43); 200-meter dash (44.01); Teammate Eric Nguyen Christian Penaloza ter run as he beat all com- second place. 50.75. scored four team points second place in the ban- Garrison Johnson –100-me- Dominic Johnson – 100-me- cleared 35’1” for third place claimed a silver medal for petitors to the fi nish line at Pedro Alba made his Lions’ sevens place fourth after he was fourth in the tam 1,500-meter run as he ter dash (16.84), 400-meter ter dash (21.03); 400-meter in the same event. second place in the long 8:08.05. mark in the fi eld events, The Thompson seventh- discus with a best throw of crossed the fi nish line at dash (1:33.11), 200-meter dash (1:45.78), 200-meter Davis later made his way jump after his best leap was Earl Newton led the way scoring 10 points for a gold- grade team had a fi ne meet, 89’7”. Carter’s top throw of 5:34.00. dash (37.80); Jasmine Per- dash (48.00). to the track, where he landed 18’0”. in the 300-meter hurdles, medal effort in the discus. fi nishing a distant fourth 36’1 1/2” was good for fi fth The Rising Stars also alta – 1,500-meter racewalk Elijah Jackson – 100-me- another title in the 100-me- Tran, at 2:21.50, was bringing home a gold medal Alba’s top throw of in the standings with 78 in the shot put. had a handful of competi- (12:09.66), shot put (14 Continued on Page 3B Thursday, April 25, 2013, South Belt-Ellington Leader, Section B, Page 3 Spring schedule continues San Jac hoops pair headed to universities Rising Stars tracksters excel at meets; At right, San Jacinto College men’s basketball players Zach season off to great start to this point Lofton (seated left) and sophomore Danny Continued from Page 2B Chardel Terrell – 800-me- 400-meter dash (1:17 for cia – 800-meter run (3:15), Lawhorn (seated right) ter dash (16.09), 200-meter run (3:55.72), 400-me- fi fth place), 200-meter dash 1,500-meter run (6:41). will complete their ter dash (34.83), 400-meter ter dash (1:46), 200-meter (32.46); Nathan Mena – Midget results: education and playing dash (1:30); Jesse Shelton dash (42.72). 800-meter run (3:19 for Cameron Devereaux careers at four-year – 800-meter run (3:15.96), Subbantam results: sixth place). – 800-meter run (2:33); universities after sign- 100-meter dash (18.09), Kendall Brown – Camryn Dickson – 400-meter dash (1:07.07); ing letters of intent. 400-meter dash (1:28.47), 100-meter dash (16.57), 100-meter dash (14.64 for Clifford Moshay – Lofton , headed to Il- 200-meter dash (39.00). 400-meter dash (1:25.38), fi rst place), 400-meter dash 1,500-meter racewalk (9:13 linios State University, Mya Bell – 800-meter 200-meter dash (37.25); (1:15.57 for second place), for second place), 800-me- earned all-Region, sec- run (3:34 for fi rst place), Kevin Taulton – 800-meter 200-meter dash (30.81); ter run (2:52), 1,500-meter ond team honors this 200-meter dash (37.00); run (3:15 for fourth place), JaNyla Tucker – 100-me- run (5:46.09); Kellin Mc- season. The freshman ter dash (15.07), 400-meter Gowan – 800-meter run guard was second on dash (1:14.27), 200-meter (3:01), 1,500-meter race- the team in scoring at dash (31.76). walk (9:12 for fi rst place). 16.6 points per game. Guajardo shines John Ross – 100-me- Subyouth results: Lawhorn is headed to ter dash (21.70), 400-me- Alana Moshay – Washington State Uni- ter dash (1:45), 200-meter 1,500-meter racewalk versity. Lawhorn set dash (45.00); Tanaeja Plat- (10:32 for fi rst place), the San Jacinto College tenburg – 100-meter dash 1,500-meter run (6:04); career record for assists (17.25), 400-meter dash Devin Childs – 100-meter per game with an 8.97 (51.27), 200-meter dash dash (15.15), 400-meter mark over his two sea- (38.45); Vincent Villa – dash (1:31), shot put (23’3 sons. This season he led 100-meter dash (21.00). 1/2”). the squad with an 8.43 Bantam results: Dominique Peralta mark. His 538 total ca- Jailey Shelton – 800-me- – 1,500-meter racewalk reer assists ranks him ter run (2:56 for second (10:44 for second place), second all-time at San place), 100-meter dash Jadyn Brown – 1,500-me- Jacinto College. Stand- (15.25), 400-meter dash ter racewalk (10:41 for fi rst ing with the pair are in- (1:10.34 for fi rst place), place), shot put (28’4 1/2”); terim head coach Scott 200-meter dash (29.59 Jack Heymach – 400-meter R. Gernander (left) and for fi rst place); Malcolm dash (1:13), 1,500-meter assistant coach Albert Heymach – 800-meter run run (5:16); Shelby De- Talley. (3:03 for fourth place), vereaux – 400-meter dash 1,500-meter run (6:14.87). (1:06.52); Sydney De- Christian Ross – vereaux – 400-meter dash 1,500-meter racewalk (1:04). (10:33 for second place), Youth results: 1,500-meter run (6:51.67); Camille Singleton – Dobie tracksters prepare as Region III meet nears ChristiAnne Ross – 100-meter dash (13.50); Continued from Page 1B Kennedy Igbowke and his leap of 21 feet, 10 inches 12.43, and she cleared 18’1 Dobie’s 4x400-meter 1,500-meter racewalk 400-meter dash (1:00.46); Locals prepare for regional Devaughn Pennamon in the long jump was fi fth. 3/4” in the long jump for relay foursome, including (10:19 for fi rst place), 1,500-meter run (5:55); Those athletes heading placed third in separate The Dobie boys’ 4x100- fourth place. Pennamon, Shelvin, Victor 1,500-meter run (7:00), Coby Turner – 100-meter off to regionals should be events, and the Lady Long- meter relay team placed Henderson was a mem- Walker and Regaryan Reed, 400-meter dash (1:17.57). dash (12.21 for third place); plenty prepared after tak- horns’ 4x100-meter relay sixth in the event at 43.57 ber of the Lady Longhorns’ wound up seventh after fi n- Gabrielle Johnson – Jacoby Davis – 400-meter ing part in an area qualifi ers squad also took third in the seconds as Igbowke was 4x100-meter relay squad ishing at 3:37.36. 400-meter dash (1:22), dash (1:04.20). meet at North Shore High race. joined by Jacurry Shelvin, that placed third at areas, Lady Longhorns’ shot 200-meter dash (34.00); Jacqueline Garcia – School. Igbowke, who has quali- Andre Timmons and Pen- earning a time of 49.78. put competitor Stella Som- Kristene Mena – 1,500-me- 400-meter dash (1:15.95); Regional qualifi ers from fi ed for regionals in three namon. Besides Henderson, the dah was sixth in the event ter racewalk (14:07 for sec- shot put (28’5”); Jeremy District 21-5A and District individual events as well Pennamon, a freshman, group included Essence as her best throw was 32’3 ond place), Zaire Walker Davis – shot put (43’5”); 22-5A gathered at Galena as a relay, tested his talents was third in the triple jump Gilbert, Mikaila Singleton 1/2”. – 800-meter run (2:47.06), Zion Walker – 1,500-meter Park ISD for the area round. against those of some of the at 43’8” as he tuned things and Jayla Joulevette. Distance runner Brianna 1,500-meter run (5:28.95 run (4:45). The host Mustangs won region’s top performers at up for his regional appear- Timmons and Pennamon Guevara also got herself for second place). Intermediate results: both team titles, while the the area meet. ance. were also part of Dobie’s prepared for regionals with Submidget results: Caleb Devereaux – Dobie girls were seventh His time of 10.99 sec- Freshman girls’ com- 4x200-meter relay squad a good effort at the area Amari Singleton – 400-meter dash (55.00), among 13 teams at the meet onds in the 100-meter dash petitor Justice Henderson that placed fourth at the meet. South Belt resident Kayla Guajardo (left) helped 1,500-meter racewalk 1,500-meter run (4:51); with 30 points. was good enough for third was fourth-best in a pair of area meet. In the 3,200-meter run, her Pasadena Thunder Dragons 10-under softball (10:08 for fi rst place), Dionte Smith – 100-meter Dobie’s boys’ team was place. events in her preparation for Andrais Thomas and Da- Guevara’s time of 12:19.57 team place fi rst out of 15 teams at the Amateur 100-meter dash (15.47), dash (13.68); Julia Hey- eighth among the eight In the 200-meter sprint, the Region III meet. robie Stenline also joined in was sixth best. She was Softball Association’s 10-under tournament held at 1,500-meter run (6:11); mach – 1,500-meter run teams in attendance, scor- Igbowke clocked in at 22.21 In the 100-meter dash, on the act as the Longhorns seventh in the 1,600-meter the South Belt Girls Softball Association complex Garrison Johnson –100-me- (4:50). ing 24 points. for fourth place overall, and Henderson’s time was clocked in at 1:46.48. event at 5:39.37. at El Franco Lee Park. The Thunder Dragons went ter dash (16.47), 400-meter Lawson Fortner – 7-0 during play, with Guajardo pitching several dash (1:24.47), 200-meter 100-meter dash (13.40), games. She is shown with her father, Art Guajardo dash (36.06); Jasmine Per- 400-meter dash (1:05.50); (right) and her cousin, Andrew Ullman. Art Gua- alta – 1,500-meter racewalk Robbie Brown – 400-meter Pasadena ISD’s Quick Start tennis program aced jardo was one of the team’s coaches. (third place), shot put (16 dash (1:04.39), 1,500-meter feet, 0 inches); Mia Gar- run (5:30). Major Dodgers use homers to stay unbeaten

The Pasadena Independent School District is set to complete Vicki Sheppard (Bush Elementary), (back row) Eddie Carl- its annual Quickstart tennis program, which introduces ton (McMasters Elementary), Penny Havard (Melillo Middle youths to the sport through game-based activities with the School), Michelle Tolley (Melillo Middle School), Joey Pena The Major division Dodgers of the Sagemont-Bev- Astros. Shown from left to right, Alex Hernandez, assistance of various high school tennis team players and (Melillo Middle School), Kathy Lazenbury (Melillo Middle erly Hills Little League remained undefeated at 7-0 Mathew Benitez and Camryn Davis each smacked on–site directors. The district’s Quickstart directors, shown School and Charollete Anthony (Melillo Middle School). Not thanks to the help of three home runs against the home runs in the Dodgers’ victory. at Dobie High School, included, left to right, (front row) pictured is Crystal Lilly (Melillo Middle School).

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Instead, Rackley knows it’s all about executing the game of softball at a high level for one game and getting the job done. At right, the Lutheran Although at press time South Academy var- Rackley had not yet decided sity girls’ and boys’ whether Katie Lee or Steph- golf teams advanced to anie Buenrostro would get the Texas Association the start in the circle for her of Private and Paro- team, she favored the one- chial Schools state golf game, winner-take-all for- tournament after suc- mat in this round. cessful play at the re- “It’s certainly the way I gional tournament at wanted to play it,” she said, Victoria Country Club adding that academic test- in Victoria. The Lady ing across the state also Pioneers fi nished sec- caused scheduling confl icts ond out of eight teams with a cumulative score At right, Dobie pitcher of 391. Junior Rebecca Stephanie Buenrostro Hart led the way with (left) and Alyssa Ler- an 18-hole score of 87, ma are ready to guide placing third overall. the Lady Longhorns The varsity boys’ team into the bidistrict soft- fi nished fourth among ball playoffs against eight teams with a team Deer Park. The winner score of 336. Freshman will face either Clear Pryce Beshoory was the Creek or Fort Bend Pioneers’ leader with a Bush in the area play- 75, taking second over- off round. all. The two teams, including the medalists, involving best-of-three se- are now headed to Waco ries. for the state tournament In fact, just three of the at Waco’s Twin Riv- 16 bidistrict playoff round ers Country Club April series in Region III are of 29-30. In lower photo the best-of-three format. COUPON are, left to right, girls’ As for her team’s match- players Gigi Hawley, up against the defending $ FOUNDATION REPAIR Amanda Vaughn, Hart, state champion Deer Park OFF OR Sabryna Salazar and 200 squad, Rackley takes her (on jobs $2,500 & up) SEWER REPAIR Mackenzie Ditta. Above usual simple approach. are, left to right, Pio- “It’s the game of soft- Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per house. neer boys’ coach Mark ball,” she said. “You have to Baacke and players throw strikes, play catch on Sam McWhorter, Walk- defense and get the key hits FOUNDATION REPAIR er Toomes, Beshoory, when you need them. Sam Anton and Nathan “We were in every game UNDER SLAB SEWER REPAIR Teague. during district play with the HOUSE LEVELING Submitted photo exception of the last one against Pearland (a 12-3 loss). But even in that one, Allied Foundations we had an early lead. “Deer Park is a good team, but our district was 281-479-5247 tougher than theirs this season. We know we can get FREE ESTIMATES the win.” Playoff-bound Dobie shows home run power Perhaps the Dobie var- ready secured, the Long- in District 22-5A action, Deer Park in the bidistrict in the frame as the lead The Houston Airport System sity baseball team is get- horns blasted fi ve home still leaves the team in the playoffs. That round will eventually went to 6-1. ting hot at the right time as runs during a 9-4 win over No. 4 playoff seed. take place May 2-4. “We put some good a playoff date with District the Sam Rayburn Texans Following an April 26 “Just a great approach by swings on the baseball to- 21-5A champion Deer Park April 23 at Maguire Field in season fi nale against fi rst- the guys at the plate today,” day, and at this point it’s all is hosting looms. Pasadena. The win, which place Pearland, the Long- Dobie head coach Miguel about getting everybody in With a playoff berth al- lifted the Longhorns to 8-5 horns will face off against Torres said. tune for the playoffs,” Tor- “We knew we were fac- res said. Longhorns’ designated ing a left-hander, so we had “Right now we want to hitter Aaron Gonzalez (volunteer coach Kevin) have everybody focused HobbyFest 2013 delivered one of the lon- Schulba throw batting prac- on doing their job and not gest home runs of the tice the day before. After trying to do too much. We season seen at Maguire this, he might be throwing know what’s ahead, and we Field this season during BP all the time.” feel like when we play well the team’s 9-4 win over The Longhorns gave up we can handle anybody.” Join us on Sam Rayburn April 23. a run to the Texans on a To date, the Longhorns Gonzalez’s drive cleared passed ball in the bottom of are 1-4 against the teams in the backyard of a home the fi rst inning but quickly front of them in the stand- behind left fi eld, fi nally recovered. ings. The locals will clearly Saturday settling in the home’s Left-handed hitting Tra- get an early playoff preview guttering. In all, the varus Ansley, the Long- in the fi nale against Pear- Longhorns went deep horns’ starting pitcher, land, but Torres is not con- fi ve times. homered to left fi eld on the cerned. Photo by John Bechtle third pitch of the bottom “Pearland is a great team, May 4 of the fi rst inning to tie the no doubt,” he said. “But our game. focus is to be playing clean In the bottom of the sec- baseball, to be making good ond inning, Aaron Gonzalez pitches and to be taking got in on the fun, sending a good swings at strikes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. deep homer to left-center “If we do those things, fi eld for a 2-1 lead. the results will take care of Two outs later, Ansley themselves.” rocketed a homer to right- On the other side of the on the East ramp at Hobby Airport center fi eld against Sam coin, the Longhorns have Rayburn starting pitcher also had to deal with some Nino Tovar, scoring Jacob subtractions to the roster. off West Monroe. Mendoza in front of him for Starting catcher Adrian a 4-1 lead. Rivera and Michael Munoz, Ansley sent his third one of the team’s starting homer of the game out in pitchers, will be out for the the bottom of the third in- playoffs. ning, and Ruben Guevara Freshman catcher Luis also sent one over the fence Adame started against Sam Rayburn and will likely as- sume the starting role going forward. As for Munoz’s absence, other players will simply have to step up. “If one guy goes down or is out, another has to step up,” Torres said. “It’s all about building some mo- mentum and getting ready for the playoffs. Obviously, after today, we feel really HobbyFest good moving forward.” JFD crushes PHS remains a family-friendly event Guevara, Jose Reyes and Ansley led the attack as the Longhorns offi cially quali- held to show support for fi ed for the playoffs with an 11-4 victory over the Pasa- dena Eagles April 19 at Ma- our surrounding communities. guire Field. The Longhorns banged out 11 hits in the game, and Tyler Wolfe threw 3 2/3 innings in relief for the victory. Our event includes: Guevara had two hits and drove in a pair of runs. Reyes was 2 for 4 at the • Aircraft Displays • Exhibitors plate, and Ansley also drove in two runs in the victory. • Entertainment The playoff clincher came later in the evening • Music and Food for all involved when fi fth-place Sam Ray- burn fell to Manvel, sending Alvin, Pearland, Manvel Dobie fi rst baseman Ruben Guevara rounds third Rayburn April 23 at Maguire Field. Dobie won the and Dobie to the playoffs base and is congratulated by Longhorns’ head coach game 9-4 while tuning up for the playoffs with fi ve out of the District 22-5A Free admission with any non-perishable food item donation. Miguel Torres (right) after homering against Sam home runs. ranks.