VYPE Goose Creek August 2022

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Welcome back, Goose Creek CISD sports fans! We are so excited to begin another year that I’m sure will be filled with exciting athletic endeavors that we will talk about for years to come. Last year, our student athletes dominated in several sports and set state and national records. I believe we will see that happen again this year and more! Athletics is built into the fiber of this nation. It brings people together and provides a level of entertainment that you cannot find anywhere else. Nearly every day of the week, you can find Goose Creek families filling the stands, supporting their favorite team and players. Our Athletic Department, led by Athletic Director Lee Martinez and Assistant Athletic Director Greg Services Dr. Demetrius McCall, provide our student athletes and coaches with the support they need to not only be successful in their sport of choice, but in life. As a former athlete myself, I understand the importance athletics plays in the life of a student; coupled with the high academic rigor we provide in our district, our student athletes continue to rank amongst the best in the state and nationwide. Our Athletic department works hand in hand with our educators. If our students are not learning and excelling in the classroom, they don’t play. Smith, with support from Deputy Superintendent of Administrative

We are so grateful for our amazing teachers that provide every student, regardless of any challenges they may face, with the tools they need to succeed academically. They go above and beyond to prepare our students for life after high school graduation and this is evident in the number of students that matriculate to two- and four-year colleges year after year. Several of our Class of 2022 valedictorians were student athletes, which is a testament to the level of education we provide in our district. Our students understand that education comes first; and everything else comes second and when they are successful in the classroom; there is no doubt that they will be successful in other areas. As we prepare for the 2022-2023 athletic season kick-off, we want to thank our community in advance for their unwavering support. Our student athletes look to you for support and knowing you will always be there to support them-in good times and in bad-makes a world of difference. To our 4,000 employees and over 24,000 students, I wish you the best during this new school year. Let’s make this a GIANT year to remember! Sincerely, Dr. Randal O’Brien Goose Creek CISD Superintendent

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BOX OFFICE HITS: Welcome to the 4th annual Goose Creek CISD Fall VYPE Edition! Congratulations to [Back Row]: Brock Glasscock (Baytown Sterling), Caleb Smith (Baytown Sterling) and Katy Barger (Baytown Sterling); [Front Row]: Christian Stringer (Goose Creek Memorial), Gloria Martinez (Goose Creek Memorial) and Matthew DeLuna (Baytown Sterling) for gracing the cover.

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