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feature AISD NEWS FORMER NIMITZ HS STAR QB X’ZAVIER BLOODSAW INDUCTED INTO TEXAS COLLEGE HALL OF FAME

Former Nimitz High School star quar terback X’Zavier Bloodsaw had quite a career at Texas College. In three seasons, he threw for 8,107 yards, threw 81 touchdown passes, rushed for another 3,425 yards and 12 scores and, to this day, holds all of the major quarterback records at the Tyler school, with the exception of yards in a game. Bloodsaw, now an Assistant Principal at Teague Middle School, was honored for his outstanding collegiate career by recently being inducted in the Texas College Hall of Fame (HOF). Bloodsaw and his fellow inductees were members of the school’s inaugural HOF Class. Bloodsaw, humble and soft spoken, said he was touched by the honor. “This honor means everything to me,” Bloodsaw said. “This is a true testament that hard work pays off. I know that it is not the Heisman Trophy, but it is my Heisman Trophy. To be inducted to the HOF is truly an honor but means even more to me to be the first inductee in 129 years of school existence.” During the April 18 Board of Trustees meeting, Eisenhower High School stu dents Warneisha Horn and Sara Anahi Mendoza Gonzalez were recognized for being selected to participate in the Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Internship program this summer. The program sends 10 high school juniors to Israel for a six-week work and travel experience. The founda tion’s board, composed of multicultural representatives and alumni, chose the participants. The majority of interns are either Asian, African American, Hispanic, or Caucasian, and they must meet a set of criteria that includes strong academics, leadership skills and external recommendations. Prior to the

At Nimitz, Bloodsaw displayed the talents that led him to being offered a scholarship to Texas College. He was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Cougars and in his senior season he led his team to the fourth round of the Class 6A playoffs, were they eventually fell to perennial state powerhouse Katy. After graduating from Texas College, Bloodsaw spent three years in secondary education. He joined Aldine ISD seven years ago and spent six years at his alma mater serving as Offensive Coordinator and as a business teacher. He joined Teague Middle School, led by Principal Gerald Schattle, at the start of the 2022 23 school year. Schattle has had an up-close view of Bloodsaw’s career, having coached him at Teague and Nimitz, and at Teague. He said he is extremely happy his former pupil. “Proud is an understatement,” Schattle said, when asked how he felt about Blood saw being inducted into the Texas College HOF. “I was blessed to see Mr. Bloodsaw on the field as a coach at Teague and Nimitz High School early in my teaching and coaching career. To serve with him students’ departure, they must attend a four-part seminar on Israel and the Middle East. During June, Warneisha and Sara will fly to Israel where they will experience life on a kibbutz and examine Israeli and Middle Eastern life. Activities include interacting with Israeli Arabs and Jews, working on archeological digs, touring the holy sites of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, visiting a youth village and spending one week residing in the home of an Israeli family. U. S. Congresswom an Sheila Jackson Lee called in from Washington, D.C. during the April 18 Board meeting to congratulate Warnei sha and Sara. Representing her at the meeting was her aide Eric Goodwine.

at Teague has brought me great pride as well. His leadership and gifts were evident back at Nimitz and transferred to Texas College. Our students at Teague are able to witness Aldine excellence serving here at Teague.” Former Nimitz star quarterback X’Zavier Bloodsaw was recently inducted into the Texas College (Tyler) Hall of Fame.

TWO EISENHOWER HS STUDENTS TO TAKE PART IN MICKEY LELAND KIBBUTZIM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Eisenhower High School students Anahi Mendoza Gonzalez, left, and Warneisha Horn, right, pose with Eric Goodwine, aide to U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

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OVER 500 ALDINE ISD ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN DAY OF DESIGN

The event was an opportunity for elementary, middle, and high school students to use knowledge, creativity, and collaboration to develop big ideas using the design thinking process for creative problem-solving.

Over 500 students from across the district walked through the doors of Ei senhower High School on Saturday, May 6, to participate in AISD’s Day of Design. Day of Design is an annual opportunity to recognize the value of design and

its capacity to effect change. Student designers were challenged to reflect deeply on the well-being of people within their local environments and to find innovative solutions to local needs by using design as a vehicle to honor diversity and transcend borders.

ALDINE NAMED TOP SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN TEXAS PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH FREE MEALS

Schools are also working to reduce the stigma surrounding receiving free school meals for children who need them. “School districts like Aldine are trying new things. For example, at a high school level, you’re seeing grab-and-go breakfast in between periods, where kids are grabbing breakfast tacos in the hall in-between classes,” said Sanborn. “At the elementary level, you might see breakfast delivered to the classroom.” Chief Operations Officer Fred Wash ington and Executive Director Susan D’Amico lead the Child Nutrition Ser vices Department. D’Amico, executive director of child nutrition services, stat ed that Aldine ISD serves after-school snacks at all elementary schools and suppers at all secondary campuses. She explained that the district can only do so if the campuses operate an educa tional program. There are “currently about 55 operating with tutorials or classes.” The Aldine Child Nutrition Services Department has earned the right to be described as “exemplary.” Last sum mer, the Texas Association for School Nutrition Department recognized the AISD Child Nutrition Services with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their practices. Staff members work hard to ensure students start every day with a nutritious breakfast, followed by an equally healthy and delicious lunch. This summer, Aldine Child Nutrition Services will again partner with the Tex as Department of Agriculture to provide students with healthy, no-cost summer meals so they are nourished over

The nonprofit organization, Children at Risk, recently released a new statewide ranking of school districts doing an ex cellent job of providing nutritious meals to students. Aldine ISD’s Child Nutrition Department placed first among districts with more than 50,000 students in the state. “So far this year, we’ve served 3,623,377 breakfasts and 6,620,513 lunches. And that doesn’t count all the other things,” said LaTonya Goffey, su perintendent of Aldine ISD. The district also supplies kids with after-school snacks and dinner options. “If a student is hungry, everything else becomes secondary,” said Gof fey. “Learning won’t happen, and our carefully crafted mission statements become meaningless.” In Texas, 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-cost lunches. In Aldine, 92% of its students are economically disadvantaged, with approximately 85% qualifying for free lunch. “We live in an area in the state of Texas where the majority of our children come from low-income households and pos sibly from a food-insecure family,” said Bob Sanborn, president, and CEO of Children at Risk. “These free breakfasts and lunches are part of the equation to ensure kids are successful.” Sanborn says each school district has the same potential for providing top-notch nutrition, and the ones that have seen the most success have proactively sought new options for getting food to kids.

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the summer break and ready to return to school in the fall. The Aldine child nutrition team also focuses on wellness. It has taken the ini tiative to educate students about healthy eating by hosting elementary students in their garden to teach them about fruits and vegetables and how to cook healthy meals, led by our district chef. Goffney also thanked AISD partners at Children at Risk for serving alongside AISD as advocates for children to pro vide them with a better quality of life, beginning with nutrition.

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I hope this letter reaches you all in good health and spirits. I am the Executive Director of Athletics here in Aldine ISD. I am extremely happy and proud to represent this great school district. I will continue to do my best to represent you and Aldine ISD in a first class manner. I want to say thank you to our School Board and Superintendent Dr. Goffney for their hard work and approval of the new stadium. W.W. Thorne opened in 1979 and this year would have made 43 years of service. Thorne Stadium has hosted some great teams, including the 1990 5A State and National Champions, Aldine Mustangs. We will continue to be proud of Thorne Stadium and the years it served our Aldine community. The new complex will be ready in 2024. I want to thank our neighbors in Spring ISD for making George Stadium available to us this football season so our varsity football teams have a stadium to compete in. I am looking forward to an exciting year of competition. All of the teams have worked hard during the offseason and are prepared for competition. We will approach this year focusing on our Three Stripe goals. Student Achievement: High percentage of scholarships. I want you to be involved with all the affiliated programs within Aldine ISD. You have an open invitation to stop by our office to meet the staff and see why we are suited to provide your child with the very best opportunities. Again, I am proud and honored to be associated with the great students, teachers, coaches, sponsors and boosters of Aldine ISD. We will continue to fulfill our mission and vision through the vehicle of Athletics. Dre’ Thompson Dre’ Thompson Executive Director of Athletics Aldine ISD Mission Driven Leadership: Continuing to hire and build leaders. School Culture: Excitement in the buildings and on the playing fields.

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Dear Aldine Community, The end of the school year is finally here! It's a period of ecstatic highs for students anxious for summer fun in the sun. Others find themselves between mixed emotions of anxiety and excitement transitioning to the next stage in their future. I hope you know just how proud I am of you from Pre-K promotion to high school graduation and all those fantastic accomplishments in between, you have all hit milestones in your lives. Keep meeting goals to get closer to your dreams. I thank all staff members and stakeholders for your role in making this a successful school year. It was another year where everyone worked together to make it happen for all our students. I appreciate your support as we continue to move forward!

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Each year, I like to end with a recap of things to celebrate and be proud of. Below is a small sampling of all the good things happening throughout our district. Please take a moment to look at the following to see how we continue to make great strides in our strategic plan. A FEW 2022-2023 HIGHLIGHTS & POINTS OF PRIDE Student Achievement • AISD Starts the New School Year Celebrating Positive STAAR Gains in Student Achievement • 32 A and B campuses

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• The College Board selects Davis HS to pilot the African American Studies Program • District partners with Construction Career Collaborative to connect grads to careers. School Culture • College Prep Program at Hoffman Middle School Starts in Fall 2022

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• AISD, Prairie View A&M Officials, and Community Gather for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Impact Leadership Academy • District Announces it will Launch Eisenhower College Prep at Eisenhower Ninth and Eisenhower HS in Fall of 2023 • Aldine Named District of Distinction for 4th Consecutive Year by the Texas Art Education Association Mission-driven Leadership • Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney Recognized at the Latino Learning Center’s Humanitarian Awards Ceremony • Aldine Names Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services to Ensure Conditions Result in Accomplishing District Goals Organizational Efficiency • AISD’s Finance Department Earns Certificate of Achievement from GFOA • All Aldine ISD Students Eat Free in the 2022-2023 School Year • Long-Range Facility Planning Underway Community Engagement and Outreach • Mexican American School Board Association Honors AISD With 2 Outstanding Awards: Outstanding Civics Initiative for Family and Community University and Outstanding English Language Learner Initiative for La Promesa. • Inaugural Group of Teachers From New Partnership With the University of Houston Starts;. The Grow-Your-Own Program Forms Part of AISD's Equity Efforts to Increase Educators of Color in Schools. • TalkingPoints Implemented at 30 Schools (PreK-12) to Support Communication Between Schools and Families; the Tool Translates up to 100 Languages, Ensuring Teachers Communicate Easily With Parents in Their Preferred Language Again, this is a small sampling of the many great things happening in Aldine. You likely have your list of successes and accomplishments. Capture them, write them down, and document them. Finally, I’d like to share an exciting new update in our district that reflects our continued commitment to providing choices and opportunities for our students and their families. Next fall, we will launch Eisenhower College Prep, a new college-prep program at Eisenhower High School and Eisenhower Ninth Grade School. We will also offer the International Baccalaureate (IB ® ) Diploma Program at Davis High School. We are excited to offer these new options through our Choice School Programs and encourage families with eligible students to learn more and consider applying. We will welcome students back on Thursday, July 13, the first day of school for students on the ADSY calendar — Ermel Elementary School, Harris ES, Smith ES, and Vines EC/PreK/K School — and Thursday, August 10, for all other students. I wish you a fantastic summer of rest, relaxation, and reading. Again, thank you for your support and all you do to serve the students of Aldine ISD. With Aldine ISD Pride! Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Superintendent of Schools

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Built on Discipline Chatham Takes Over Davis Football Program \\ By Matt Malatesta

Eisenhower Eagles Swoop Nation's Elite Plus Photo Feature Recap of the Past Year \\ By Matt Malatesta

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Aldine Davis Falcons The Lead Birds Plus Photo Feature Recap of the Past Year \\ By Matt Malatesta

The Best From the Cougars' Den Plus Photo Feature Recap \\ By Matt Malatesta

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Chatham Takes Over Davis Football Program KELVIN CHATHAM HAS SOME JUICE. The youngest head football coach and campus coordinator in Aldine ISD is ready to make a name for himself “I love his energy and his ability to relate to the kids,” Aldine ISD athletic director Dre Thompson said. He played his high school football at Nimitz before going the Juco route in California. The receiver landed at Illinois State before having a few short stints in the NFL and Canadian Football League. He started his high school coaching career as an assistant at Nimitz before We are going to be disciplined as a team and a family united as one. “ ” and put the Davis Falcons on the Greater Houston-area football map.

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flipped the culture in two short years. The Golden Eagles went 9-1 in 2022, winning district for the first time in over 16 years. “I grew up two streets over from here... 1360 Greens Parkway in a one bedroom apartment with my mom and sister,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to be back home and to give back to the community that really poured into me as a kid. I was molded by great teachers, coaches and counselors at Nimitz and now I want to give these kids that same opportunity.” The Falcons went 4-6 overall and 2-5 in district play in 2022. “Our expectation is to win the day,” he said. “We want to win in the classroom, the hallways and in the community. If you win in those facets, then the wins on the field will come naturally. “We are BOD! – Built on Discipline,” he said. “That’s where it starts and finishes. We are to be disciplined as a team and a family united as one. With both of those, everything falls into place.”

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TEAM OF THE YEAR BOYS BASKETBALL District 14-6A Champions/Area Round Finalists COACH OF THE YEAR CHRISTOPHER PACKER Boys Basketball MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR DEADRIC FIKES // Basketball • District MVP, Lead Team to District Title & Playoff Win FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ZAYDA DENNIS // Softball • First Teamer, Led Davis Softball to Playoffs as Ace Pitcher; • Great in the Classroom Other Player & Team of the Year Finalists (Players in Alphabetical Order) Danielle Brooks, Led Girls Golf to Silver Team Finish at District Kyra Brown, Swimming, Gold in 200 Freestyle, 500 Freestyle Aden Frederick, Swimming, 500 Freestyle Lilian Mendoza, Softball, Slick-Fielding Shortstop Cruz Montoya, Led Golf to Silver Team Finish at District Aldo Mora and Vincent Hoang, Tennis, Doubles District Champions Anthony Perry, Football, First Team Deyjah Ray, Girls Basketball, First Team Pedro Rodriguez, Swimming, Gold in 100 Backstroke Julian Scott, Baseball, First Team Andre Washington, Track, Finished 2nd in 200m at Area (Teams) 5 Softball, 6 Volleyball, 7 Boys Golf, Girls Golf Tamiah Allen, Girls Basketball, First Team Diamond Bossier, Track and Volleyball, Second in Girls 200m at District Rayanna Bradley, Softball, Tremendous at the Plate, Behind the Plate Teata Bradley, Basketball, First Team

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TEAM OF THE YEAR GIRLS GOLF District 14-6A Champions COACH OF THE YEAR FIDEL RIOJAS Girls Golf MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR RYAN NIBLETT // Football, Track + Field • District 14-6A Offensive POTY for Football. • Won the Long Jump event at Regionals and Silver in the Triple Jump at Area • Signed with University of Texas Football FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR KARISMA GARCIA // Volleyball, Softball • Volleyball First Team, All District • Softball, District Offensive Player of the Year • Multi-sport star signed to Texas Southern University Other Player & Team of the Year Finalists (Players in Alphabetical Order) Da’Vion Curry , Basketball, First Team Keylon Dorsey , Basketball, First Team Devin Fox , Track and Field, Silver in 100m Hurdles, Bronze in 300m at District 14-6A Meet Keiora Gaines , Basketball, First Team Warneisha Horn, Track & Field, Won the Triple Jump and Bronze in the Long Jump. Finished Second in Triple Jump at Area Meet Tyler Hutcherson, Football and Track and Field, Won 100m Dash at District Meet and silver in 100m and bronze in 200m at Area Meet Michelle Le, Golf, Finished Third in District

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MACARTHUR HIGH BASEBALL COACH ERNEST GONZALES EARNS 400TH CAREER VICTORY

It all started with an 8-7 win over then Jeff Davis High School (now Northside High School) and 37 years later, MacAr thur High School head baseball coach Ernest Gonzales notched his 400th career victory with a 2-0 win over Cy Park on Feb. 24. Prior to a recent District 14-6A game against Westfield, the Aldine ISD Athletic Department recognized Gonzales’ ac complishment with a ceremony, attend ed by Aldine ISD Board Members Rose Avalos, Connie Esparza and Steve Mead, along with Director of Athletic Services Sandra Mader, MacArthur High Principal Shauna Showers, head football coach and campus athletic coordinator Wayne Craw ford and members of Gonzales’ family. Gonzales remembers his first win like it was yesterday. “Yes, it was my first year as Terry High School head coach. We defeated Jeff Davis, 8-7,” he said. “I still have the ball with all the player’s signatures.” Gonzales has 416 overall victories, with 405 coming at MacArthur, where he has served as the Generals head coach for the last 31 years. He admitted he didn’t think much about win No. 400 until his family made him realize it was a pretty big deal. “At first, I really didn’t believe it was of any significance until my wife, children,

Pictured are, (l-r): MacArthur High head football coach and campus athletic coordinator Wayne Crawford, Director of Athletic Services Sandra Mader, Aldine ISD Board Member Connie Esparza, Louisa Gonzales, Ernest Gonzales, Aldine ISD Board Member Rose Avalos, MacArthur High School Principal Shauna Showers and pictured in the back row is Aldine ISD Board Member Steve Mead.

especially my sons, and grandchildren were very excited about it,” he said. “We spoke about it around the dinner table and at every family gathering. They were full of joy and happiness. It made me realize the people that I had spent so much time away from all of these years because of coaching, were very happy and proud of me. I had several of my fellow coaches, athletic directors, administrators and school board mem bers congratulating me and telling me it was well deserved. It made me realize it was a major accomplishment and very significant.” Gonzales began his coaching career in 1980 in Spring Branch and moved to

Terry High School in 1986. In 1992, for mer Aldine Athletic Director Joe Young offered Gonzales the head coaching job at MacArthur and the rest is history. Gonzales is married to former Aldine ISD employee Louisa, his high school sweetheart. They have been married for 52 years and have three children, Kelli, Ernie and Eric (MacArthur Class of 1998). All are college graduates and each has a master’s degree. Ernie and Louisa also have four grandchildren, Julianne 13, Joseph 10, Harlow 10, and Oliva 8. Gonzales said he does not plan on slow ing down anytime soon.

AISD PODCAST IS ON FOR SEASON FOUR

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Aldine ISD is moving a new way forward, and we want to keep you in the loop! Listen to Aldine ISD Chief of Staff, Sheleah D. Reed, APR, with Season 4 of All the Things: The Aldine ISD Podcast. Each episode will feature a new topic, bringing in district leaders, students, staff, and parents to provide insight and discuss the choices and opportunities available for students in Aldine. The Aldine ISD Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify or aldineisd.org/podcast .

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TEAM OF THE YEAR BOYS BASKETBALL Finished Second in District, Reached Area Round COACH OF THE YEAR SALVADOR FERNÁNDEZ // Soccer • Won District and Reached the Regional Quarters MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR GARY REBODELLO // Football, Basketball • First Team Football, First Team Basketballl FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR DIANA VEGA // Girls Soccer • District Defensive Player of the Year Other Player & Team of the Year Finalists (Players in Alphabetical Order) David Anaya, Soccer, First-Team All-Region Midfielder Kollin Baker, Baseball, First Team Melany Castellanos , Softball, Team MVP Ricardo Cerda, Soccer, Second-Team All-State Goalkeeper Johnny Chavez, Track + Field, Won 800m, 1600m & 3200m at District Sergio Compean, Tennis, Boys District Singles Champion Madisson Duran, Soccer, District Goalkeeper of the Year Ulices Gamino , Baseball, First Team Unanimous Jazmin Garza, Soccer, District Utility Player of the Year Christopher Gipson, Football, First Team Audia Lacour, Tennis, Girls District Singles Champion Marquise Ladd , Football, First Team Jacob Macias, Baseball, First Team Unanimous Jamie Martinez, Cross Country District Champion Diego Reyes, Baseball, First Team Heavenly Robles, Softball, Team Offensive MVP Jair Robles, Soccer, Co-District MVP Josue Santos, Soccer, Co-District MVP/First-Team All-Region Midfielder Aiden Segundo, Soccer, First-Team All-Region Defender Justin Williams, Football, Basketball, Track and Field (Teams)

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AISD NEWS FEATURE NIMITZ STUDENT ACCEPTED INTO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S NATIONAL SECURITY LANGUAGE YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM Nimitz High School senior, Sarah Tabrez has been selected for the U.S. De

Sarah’s mother, Samar Fatima, found the NSLI Y scholarship program for her, encouraging her to pursue her passion for traveling and learning about new cultures. “I owe every achievement and every stride in my academic career to my mom, as she has helped me seek out opportunities. She is my greatest inspi ration,” said Sarah. Sarah decided to pursue the NSLI Y pro gram to contribute her unique perspec tive and background since South Asians are often underrepresented in immer sion programs. “I want to better understand Korean culture and the language and gain a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in Korea,” said Sarah. Sarah will graduate as valedictorian of the Class of 2023 at Nimitz HS. After completing the Summer Korean Lan guage program, Sarah plans to attend at the District 14-6A District Track Meet held April 12-13 at DeKaney High School. Chavez finished in first place in the 800-meter run, the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter run. His three first-place finishes accounted for 30 of the Generals’ 105 team points. Chavez’s impressive two-day performance earned him three gold medals and MVP honors at the District 14-6A league meet. Chavez finished in 2:03 in the 800-me ter run, 4:48 in the 1,600-meter run and 10:34 in the 3,200-meter run. MacArthur High track coach Kelly Silha, who coaches the long distance runners, said he had never seen a performance like Chavez turned in during his 29 years of coaching track for the Generals. “Johnny turned in an amazing perfor mance,” Silha said. “I’ve never seen

partment of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI Y) scholarship. The scholarship is for the Summer Korean language program. Sarah will travel to Seoul, South Korea, this summer for this program. The U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth programs emphasize rapid language ac quisition in an immersion environment by combining in-class language instruc tion, a cultural program, and homestays. Students will receive approximately 20 hours of language instruction each week, totaling 120 hours. By the end of the program, participants will increase their language proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of the host coun try’s culture. Every year an estimated 3,000 appli cants from all over the US apply. From that, 600 are chosen as finalists.

Rice University as an environmental science major. Sarah has yet to determine a specific career. However, knows she wants to work in a STEM field or be involved in international relations. For now, she is leaving her options open, leaving room for new passions, creativity, and growth.

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a long distance runner earn MVP honors at a district meet. What he did was truly impressive.” Chavez will continue his running career in college. He recently earned a schol arship to Fort Scott Community College in Kansas.

“Johnny is a true example of where hard work, discipline and a positive attitude can take you,” Silha said. “I can’t wait to see where Johnny is in 10 years.”

MacArthur High School long distance runner Johnny Chavez had quite a run MacArthur High School senior Johnny Chavez poses with the three gold medals and the MVP award he won recently at the District 14-6A District Track Meet.

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TEAM OF THE YEAR VOLLEYBALL The Cougars Finished Second in District 14-6A COACH OF THE YEAR SHANNON HARRISON Volleyball MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BRAYDEN WHITEHEAD // Football • District First Team, All District Quarterback FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HOLLY RICHARDSON // Volleyball • The District Outstanding Hitter of the Year • Thrower in Track & Field Other Player & Team of the Year Finalists (Players in Alphabetical Order) Noah Allen, Football, First Team WR Mia Briggs, Volleyball, District Setter of the Year Kerry’elle Carter, Track and Field, Bronze in Girls 400m at District Alberto Cerino, Baseball, First Team Andrea Franco , Track and Field, Won Gold in District Discus, Silver in Shot Put George Hernandez, Track and Field, Won Pole Vault at District Bailey Johnson, Swimming, Gold in 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle Aniah Richard, Girls Basketball, First Team Kyndall Roberts, Girls Basketball, District Newcomer of the Year Joseph Sanders , Football, First Team RB Na’Zahra Thomas, Track and Field, Silver in Girls Long Jump/ Triple Jump at District Javarious Thompson, Basketball, First Team Kortez Wilson, Football, First Team OL Eric Woods, Basketball, First Team (Teams) 5 Girls Basketball, 6 Boys Basketball, Football, Girls Track + Field

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feature AISD NEWS ALDINE ISD CELEBRATES TOP 10 SCHOLARS FROM EACH OF ITS HIGH SCHOOLS

Aldine ISD held its fourth annual Super intendent’s Top 10 Scholars Celebration on Thursday, May 11 at the M.O. Camp bell Educational Center. The event recognizes the Top 10 scholars at each of the district’s 10 high schools. The Top 10 students were treated to ice cream and received medals to signi fy their standing as the top academic achievers at their respective high schools. The students were also given the chance to share with the audience what college or university they will attend and what they will major in. This group of Aldine seniors have been accepted to John Hopkins, Harvard, Yale, the Uni versity of Michigan, Boston College, the University of Texas, Texas A&M Univer sity the University of Houston and many other prestigious institutions of higher learning. Chief of Staff Sheleah Reed delivered the welcome and congratulated the seniors for their hard work to reach Top 10 status in their respective classes. “This is truly a special event, and I am so excited that we can gather to cele brate the academic accomplishments of our outstanding scholars,” Reed said. Reed then introduced the key note speaker, Blanca Soto. Soto is a graduate of Aldine High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental de sign from Texas A&M University and her Masters of Architecture from the Uni versity of Houston. She currently serves as a project manager at PBK Architects, a Houston-based firm specializing in designing educational facilities. She is also a licensed architect in the State of Texas. Soto shared with the students her story of her journey that took her to where she is today. She knew at the age of 12 that she wanted to be an architect. Soto challenged the Top 10 scholars to continue to work hard and take advan

The Top 10 seniors from MacArthur High School pose with the medals they received at the Superintendent’s Top 10 Scholars Celebration on Thursday, May 11, at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center. Pictured with the students are MacArthur Ninth Principal Yule Everline, left, and MacArthur High School Principal Shauna Showers.

tages of opportunities when they are presented to them. “There is no straight path toward success,” Soto said. “Everyone has their own path and their timeline. A&M was no easy walk in the park. I went to school with people way smarter than me, with people who had more cultural experience, with students who had gen erations of college graduates in their family. But that was ok. I just had to keep working hard and at the end of the day I graduated alongside these same students, some of who became friends.” Following Soto’s remarks, Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goff ney congratulated the Top 10 scholars as being some of Aldine’s “best and brightest students,” and shared with the scholars the importance of the medals they received. “The medal you are wearing now sym bolizes your hard work and dedication,” she said. “It reminds me of a quote that I go back to often that has served me well when I need a bit of motivation or just a push in the right direction: “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.”

She said she hoped the students will take that quote to heart as they ad vance in their academic careers, and also challenged the Top 10 scholars to make the most of their opportunities in college and beyond. “Make memories. Take advantage of ev ery opportunity to be involved, student government, choir, sports, set. Try it all! And finish. Live your best life and have fun. On behalf of myself, our Board of Trustees, and the administrative team, congratulations on a job well done.” To see a list of the Top 10 scholars from each Aldine ISD high school visit AldineISD.org.

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AISD PARTNERS TO COMMEMORATE HOUSTON LOVES TEACHERS CAMPAIGN During the spring semester, Aldine ISD hosted a conference at Eisenhower

the beating hearts of our school communities.” The mural will be exe cuted by a selected local artist and Aldine ISD stu dents. The concept of the design will implement an element of acknowledging and honoring teachers within the Houston area, and will be completed by Fall, 2023.

Ninth Grade Campus, to announce their partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation, 2024 Host Commit tee and Good Reason Houston for their Houston Loves Teachers campaign, in which a mural will be created at the Eisenhower campus. The mural will be the product of a mentorship program in relation to the Houston Loves Teachers campaign. The campaign is a collective impact cam paign, aimed at recruiting and retaining great teachers in the Houston area. “This will be an artistic collaboration between our students and local artists,” said Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney. “It will reflect shared values of our teachers and educators, who are Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) returned triumphantly to the stage this year as a loud crowd cheered with delight at each award. The annual cere mony spotlights Houston area students’ talents. Carver High School’s theater depart ment, a finalist in 10 categories in the 2023 Tommy Tune Awards, took home seven awards in the Tier 1 competition. • 7 Tommy Tune Awards Go to Carver HS Theater • Outstanding Musical — Summer: The Donna Summer Musical • Outstanding Director — Roshunda Jones-Koumba, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical • Outstanding Music Direction — Pa mela Dickson, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical • Outstanding Costume Design — Bailey Day and Cora Frasier, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical • Outstanding Stage Management — Emani Caston and Niya Kelly, Sum mer: The Donna Summer Musical

“These are the types of campaigns that Aldine ISD looks to be a part of, the kind that can spotlight the community, while also showing our appreciation to the teachers that make up our districts,” said Dr. Goffney. “We are excited to have been able to partner with multiple organizations who feel the same about education.”

Aldine ISD art students will choose what ideas they feel encompass the theme of the campaign, and the artist will interpret those ideas and turn it into the final design. In addition to helping each other finalize the design, AISD stu dents from all grade levels, will assist in the painting of the mural. CARVER HIGH SCHOOL THEATER CAST AND CREW BRING HOME 7 TOMMY TUNE AWARDS The 2023 Tommy Tune Awards from

• Outstanding Actor — Ryan Randolph, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical • Outstanding Dancer — Faith Bumper, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Forty-seven Houston area schools participated in the Tommy Tune Awards. As one of the seven best musical nomi nees, the troupe performed “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance” from Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Outstanding Leads, Actor, and Dancer nominees Morgan Childs, Alyssa Dorsey, Ryan Randolph, Faith Bumper, and Giovanni González-Cisneros performed in fea tured numbers throughout the evening. Morgan and Alyssa also performed in the leading actor medleys and the other nominees in their category. Delores Sells and students from different partic ipating schools performed with Broad way actor and host for the evening Michael James Scott. Director Roshunda Jones and Technical Theater Director Jabari Collins lead the Carver Theater Department. To date, Carver has earned over 109 nomina

tions. This year is the seventh time Carver has received the Best Musical nomination. Jones-Koumba and Collins thanked the entire production team: Denzel Taylor, choreographer and Carver alum; Pa mela Dickson, musical director; Donte Wright, assistant musical director and Carver alum; Bryce Nelson, on drums and Carver orchestra; Elias Flores, sound director and alum; Carol Stone, vocal coach; Cordero Jennings, multi media projections and alum; Trey Lewis, graphics and Carver alum; and Kristin Wilson, photographer and Eisenhower Ninth School theatre director.

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