Aldine ISD Fall/Winter 2025

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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. My number one goal as Executive Director of Athletics is to provide our student athletes with the best experience. Each campus is held to high expectations and standards. We are not here only to win games, but provide our student-athletes opportunities for a successful life. We have

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a structure in place that encourages success in the classroom, on the field and in the community. We have assembled an outstanding coaching staff of men and women, who exemplify great teachers and role models. This year will be exciting. The coaches and the student-athletes have been working hard during off season. All of the teams are geared up and ready to continue moving our programs forward. Last season, the excitement was moving into our new first- class stadium. This year, I invite you to come out and share in the experience. I want you to be involved with all of the 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. I am proud and honored to be associated with the great students, teachers, coaches and sponsors of Aldine ISD. We will continue to fulfill our mission and vision through the vehicle of Athletics.

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ON THE COVER Photos By // Bradley Collier All Eyes On Me: Athletes w/ Coaches (Left to Right) Alejandra Espinoza & Coach Ariel Price (MacArthur Cross Country) Albert “AJ” Brown Jr. & Coach Cornelius Harmon (Nimitz Football) Kyra Brown & Coach Camilo Orellana & Coach Lynda Eastland (MacArthur Volleyball) Nicholas Tramble & Coach Kelvin Chatham (Davis Football) Tatiyana Cole & Coach Kendra Venzant (Nimitz Girls Basketball) Let’s have a great year ! Dre’ Thompson Dre’ Thompson Executive Director of Athletics Aldine ISD (Davis Water Polo) Destiny McFarland

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