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How to get involved? What Does the Foundation Do? Since its inception in 2000, and with the support of Lamar CISD staff, local foundations, community/ business partners and parents, LEAF has raised more than $4.7 million to fund teacher grants and district level programming such as Camp Connect, Girls on the Run, STEAM Camp, scholarships, Special Needs Prom, New Teacher Dinner, and Family Connect initiatives. In 2023, LEAF will kick off the first year of the Leadership Academy!

History Established in 2000 to benefit the students of Lamar CISD, this 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders. The Foundation will provide funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff. Mission The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation is a nonprofit community based organization dedicated to securing and distributing resources to the students, staff, and campuses of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District that will supplement, enhance, and enrich the quality of education. Goal The Foundation supports and provides unique resources and innovative teaching ideas, encourages ALL students and employees to work to their highest potential, and inspires parent and community

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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings Lamar CISD Community, The holiday season is already knocking on our front door. We had an exciting fall here at Lamar CISD full of state championships, awards, and playoff runs for our students and coaches. Our athletes, who are performing on and off the field at exceptional levels, never cease to amaze me. We are proud to highlight several of our fall programs including football and volleyball who worked hard and made it to the playoffs. However, the biggest athletic achievement this fall comes from our Foster Water Polo girls and boys teams which made quite a splash at the inaugural UIL Water Polo State Championship. The girls water polo team will go down in history as the first state champions for the event, and our boys team also ended a great season as semi-finalists. Our students continue to be trailblazers in every event and competition they encounter. I feel like a proud dad when our students are performing well in their athletic arenas, and simultaneously modeling

sportsmanship and kindness to everyone they meet. I can tell they are destined for great success beyond the classroom, which is what makes Lamar CISD an extraordinary place to be. To our parents, staff, community members, and Board of Trustees, we honor your investment into Lamar CISD because we couldn’t do this without your support. I encourage you to take the opportunity to attend one of our many student events and watch their talent firsthand and how they build on our proud tradition of excellence. We promise you’ll leave inspired by their efforts, character, and kindness.

Let’s continue to celebrate our students.

Thank you,

Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Lamar CISD Superintendent

LAMAR CISD BOARD MEMBERS

Alex Hunt President

Joy Williams Vice President

Zach Lambert Secretary

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Joe Hubenak Member

Jon Welch Member

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It has been a busy fall for Lamar CISD Athletics. The Foster Falcons claimed the first ever UIL State Championship in Girls Water Polo. The Terry Rangers were victorious in the Battle of the Berg. The Randle Lions racked up their first victories as Varsity teams in Volleyball and Football. Lamar Consolidated Mustang Tennis claimed a playoff victory to go with their new tennis court facility. The Charger Football Team took us on an exciting ride through the program’s longest playoff trek to date. To top it off, the entire George Ranch Cross Country Girls Team will run at the state meet for the first time in school history. But now there is a chill in the air, and everyone is sporting their favorite team hoodie – so it must be time for winter sports! As we turn our attention to our cold weather sports, it’s time to gear up for some rivalries on the hardwood, battles on the mat, duels in the pool, and the original fútbol to take the field. Here at the beginning of the new sport season, I’d like to remind all fans that Good Game

sportsmanship is the expectation for everyone at athletic events in Lamar CISD. When games are close and the crowd gets excited, it is important to remember that education-based athletics teach more than sports. The examples set by our fans in the bleachers help to teach our students to be good citizens on and off the playing field. Even when the game doesn’t go our way, we should show respect towards the officials and our opponents. While we might not always agree with every call, we can all appreciate the effort of every player, coach and official involved. In sports and in life, things won’t always go our way, but each of us can behave with responsibility and respect. We will continue to celebrate the victories, and we will continue to show up and cheer for each other in the post season. Deep down we believe it is a great privilege to play the games we love, and we should always take pride in calling Lamar CISD our home. Nikki Nelson Director of Athletics Lamar Consolidated ISD

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WHEELS UP: VYPE hit the friendly skies when shooting the Lamar CISD Winter cover at the West Houston Airport. The Winter Wonder Kids are (top row) Foster’s Hannah Bolin, Terry’s Enrique Cabrera, Fulshear’s Ese Ogbevire, Randle’s Ethan Esparza, Lamar Consolidated’s Nathan Ledet and (bottom row) George Ranch’s Tobias Herrera V.

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Shafeeq Mujahideen, Lamar Consolidated

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Doriane Elotas, Lamar Consolidated

Morgan King, George Ranch

George Ranch’s Chidi Chiakwelu, Orren Limbrick, EJ Howard, Kurtis McNeill Jr. and Liam Dawdy

Jackson Stubbs, Randle

BF Terry’s Sean Thompson, Daylen Morales, Jalen Chapman, Malachi Neal and Hillis Roberson IV

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Kennedy Hill, Fulshear

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Foster’s Jace Jones, Joshua Larkin, Chris White and Braden Smith

George Ranch’s Morgan King , Lauren Stevens, Logan Riley and Leslie Forun

Justice Ajibola, Randle

Zach Nicholson, Fulshear

Sean Thompson, BF Terry

Caroline Polk, Foster

Fulshear’s Dylan Garner, Dereck Walker, Ka’Lon Scott and Zach Nicholson

Randle’s Ifemena Nwora, Jalissa Ramirez, Ntai Teague

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EJ Howard, George Ranch

Randle’s Justice Ajibola, Jackson Stubbs, Paul Agba and Donell Olivacce

Lamar Consolidated’s Shafeeq Mujahideen, Preston Thomas, Nathan Ledet and Colby Padgett,

Fulshear’s Kimora Lopez, Kennedy Hill, Ruke Ogbevire and Ese Ogbevire

Foster’s Laurelle Ihekona, Caroline Polk, Jada Arnold and Kailani Lindsey

BF Terry’s TyNia Clayton, Kailyn Williams, Ekomobong Mbarikit and Angelique Mwamba

Lamar Consolidated’s Doriane Elotas, Okache Olokpo

Crystal Okafor, Randle

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Ogbevire explained. “ The shows you watch — there are fighting anime, there are some emotional ones. They can really make you be in tune with the characters and want to pay attention. People like that .”

I’m going to take more of the ‘real-world job’ route.” As she inches closer to the “real world”, the senior

is in medical school and my sister is in dental school in Houston. When I graduate, I want to major in Computer Science to be an IT technician. I know that I do want to play [basketball] in college. After that , I think

THE FULSHEAR GIRLS’ BASKETBALL PROGRAM HAS REACHED THE POSTSEASON THE PAST THREE SEASONS AND MADE SCHOOL HISTORY IN 2021-22, GOING 24-10 OVERALL AND REACHING THE REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS. There has been one constant as this program was being built – point guard Ese Ogbevire. Ogbevire is a three-time, first-team, all-district selection, who has been leading the charge for Fulshear with her elite athleticism and maturity. “I’m a three-level scorer,” said Ogbevire. “I’m pretty fast off the dribble and I try to be explosive. My strength is being able to shoot from mid-range, the three-point line or getting to the basket . That makes me stand out .” That isn’ t the only thing that makes her stand out . Having a strong, family oriented dynamic has helped her become the hub of connectivity inside the Fulshear locker room and on the cour t . “I try to lead by setting an example,” Ogbevire said. “ That ’s what my coach looks to me for. I’m trying to be more vocal , too. I need to motivate my teammates, get them together and make sure we’re all on the right track , so we can reach our goal. Our goal is the State Tournament .” While she shines in athleticism and leadership, Ogbevire also leads in the classroom. “Academics is really impor tant in my family,” Ogbevire said. “My brother

likes to get lost in an imaginary one as well.

“I love anime,” she said. “It [anime] just touches you,”

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LAMAR CONSOLIDATED’S NATHAN LEDET HAS SOME UNFINISHED BUSINESS. In the offseason, the senior point guard worked on fine-tuning his decision making. Now, he is determined to put the Mustangs on the map in 2023. “I want this team to make a statement for the school ,” he said. “We want to make the playoffs and I want to lead my guys there.” The Louisiana-native has received the stamp of approval from his coach. “It has been a joy to watch him grow up the past four seasons. Nathan has matured very well over the past few years,” coach Dale Turner said. “ This year, he has taken more of a leadership role with this group of guys and has been the ultimate point guard on and off the floor. He’s what you look for in a point guard… someone who can be an ex tension of the coach on the floor and in the locker room.” VYPE went one-on-one with the talented hooper in our 411 Feature. … VYPE: How Would You Describe Yourself ? LEDET: I’m a cool , chill person who is very observant . VYPE: What Are You Watching On Netflix? LEDET: I really don’ t watch Netflix . I really watch basketball videos. I love to watch the ball movement of the (Golden State) Warriors

Food or Restaurant? LEDET: I love alfredo pasta and Chili ’s VYPE: Favorite Car? LEDET: A Hellcat VYPE: What ’s Your Dream School?

LEDET: I want to go to U of L (Louisiana) and study engineering. I’m from the Lafayette-area so it ’s home to me. VYPE: Who Would be Your Celebrity Dream Date? LEDET: Ruby Rose

and how LeBron plays the game. VYPE: What ’s Your All-Time Favorite Movie? LEDET: No question, Jurassic Park . VYPE: What ’s Your Favorite

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FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO The Boys’ Water Polo Team completed their 2022 season with a record of 18-10 and 2. The boys team competed against mostly 6A schools in this inaugural season of water polo in the University

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Interscholastic League. On their way to making their first appearance at the UIL State Tournament in San Antonio, the team upset 5 of those 6A schools to claim the Region 3 Championship. The boys team fought hard against the senior-laden team from Boerne Champion in the semi finals, falling just a little short to the eventual state champions. However, with most of their roster coming back next school year, the Falcons are looking forward to great things from these young men.

Elijah Molina was selected to the All-Tournament Team at the State Tournament and, in future months, many more accolades will be rolling in for the team and individual players. The team is proudly sporting their Bronze Medals as the 3rd Place finishers in the State of Texas. We congratulate them on a record-setting first year of UIL competition!

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The Foster Girls Water Polo Team started the year ranked number 1 in the State and did not disappoint. They played 30 games over the course of 3 months and did not lose a single one. They claimed two pre-season tournament championships en route to winning their Regional Championship by an average of 18 goals per game against their opponents.

At the State Tournament, the girls faced off with perennial powerhouse South Lake Carroll in the semi-finals and came out on top 10 – 7, thanks to some timely goals and stout defense. The Lady Falcons then cruised to victory in the finals over Brazoswood, claiming their gold medals 12 – 6. An additional win was Lola Trujillo being named the UIL State MVP with 6 goals, 2 assists and 4 steals.

Joining Lola on the All-Tournament Team are Clara McKee and Dalia Kohn . We look forward to even more accolades, awards and rankings for the girls.

We are proud to celebrate the first ever, 2022 UIL Girls Water Polo State Champions – your Foster Lady Falcons!

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The water polo program at Foster High School is under the direction of Head Coach Kassy Parker and Assistant Coach Chris Carrejo . Athletic Trainers at Foster High School are AJ Williams and Tiffany Kizziah . The Athletic Department at Foster High School is coordinated by Campus Coordinator Shaun McDowell and Assistant Coordinator Morgan Hunter . Foster High School is led by Principal Gerry Kipping .

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Madison Canales, Foster

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B.F. TERRY SENIOR ENRIQUE CABRERA JR. IS A BALL OF FAST-TWITCH ENERGY ON THE OUTSIDE WITH A HUGE, THOUGHTFUL HEART ON THE INSIDE. He’s inspirational , because of his own scars. “It [wrestling] takes physicality, speed and strength,” said Cabrera. “When I get on the mat , I forget about all my personal problems. I’ ll just get in there and my anger just goes away. I’ ll just flow with it .” At 5-foot-10, 120-pounds, Cabrera has made a huge impact on and off the mat for the Terry wrestling program. After placing third in District and fifth in Regionals last season, Cabrera, along with three of his teammates (Cameron Lewis, Hector Sierra Jr. and Michael Louison), are preseason ranked by Texas Wrestling. He was inspired by coach Ron Rober tson to get into the spor t , and his coach has been tremendously influential in his life. “Currently, my dad isn’ t with me right now,” Cabrera said. “So, he [coach Ron] is like a dad to me. He’s the one who’s always there to talk to me. If I have a question, he’ ll answer it . He’s basically my dad.” While Cabrera is a terror on the mat , he prides himself on being a true friend and listener. “I have friends that go through stuff and I will always try to help them out ,” Cabrera said. “I’m always the kid that has the right mindset to lead them to live the right way. I learned to do

Enforcement . If not , I’d like to follow my dream, which is wrestling on a big stage.”

aspirations upon graduation. “I want to go to college, and I would like to wrestle there while studying,” he said. “I’d like to do Law

that through family, mainly my mom.” Following Cabrera’s final year of high school , the dual-spor t athlete has big

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L A M A R C I S D I S A H O T S P O T F O R H I G H S C H O O L W R E S T L I N G I N T H E S T A T E O F T E X A S . I T H A S B E E N A P A R T O F T H E C U L T U R E I N T H E R I C H M O N D - R O S E N B E R G A R E A F O R Y E A R S . T H E F O S T E R G I R L S A N D B O Y S T E A M S A R E T H E K I N G P I N S O F T H E D I S T R I C T . T H E F O S T E R F A L C O N G I R L S F I N I S H E D E I G H T H O V E R A L L A T S T A T E I N 2 0 2 2 , W H I L E T H E B O Y S W E R E 8 5 T H . A S T H E F U L S H E A R C H A R G E R S C O N T I N U E T O B U I L D T H E I R P R O G R A M , T H E B O Y S E A R N E D A 3 6 T H P L A C E F I N I S H A S A T E A M . T H E T O P P I N A R T I S T A T F O S T E R I S M A D I S O N C A N A L E S W H O E A R N E D S T A T E G O L D L A S T S E A S O N . T H E M A T R O O M S H A V E B E E N F U L L O F F S E A S O N , S O W A T C H A S L C I S D T E A M S C O M E B A C K R E A D Y T O D O M I N A T E T H E C I T Y O F H O U S T O N A N D B E Y O N D . P I NS K I NG

Kylie Stubbs, George Ranch

Joua Buckner, Randle

Madison Small, Lamar Consoliated

Jaden Nguyen, Fulshear

Eryn Castor, BF Terry

Selicia Salinas, Fulshear

Gavin Dye, Foster

Andrew Broxie & Ethan Martinez, Lamar Consolidated

Valerie Luna, Randle

Natalia Martinez, George Ranch

Foster’s Jeanie Hawkins, Madison Canales and Kera Akanga

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BF Terry’s Hector Sierra Jr., Enrique Cabrera, Katelyn Vasquez and Micheal Louison (Below) Eryn Castor and Alyssa Cisneros

Foster’s Clayton Kampwerth, Gavin Dye and Cannon Kampwerth,

Fulshear’s Berihu Box, Selicia Salinas, Haylee Wong, Alex Rodriguez and Jaden Nguyen

Andrew Broxie, Lamar Consolidated

George Ranch’s Brooke Richardson, Hanzlah Rana, Kylie Stubbs, Natalia Martinez, Ryan Millier

Lamar Consolidated’s Madison Small, Andrew Broxie, Ethan Martinez and Cerys Gardener (Below) Justin McCullough and Areceli Bolanos

Randle’s Joua Buckner, Mikealah Morales, Valerie Luna, David Garcia, Kelan Findley and Morrigan Noyola

Jeanie Hawkins, Foster

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Berihu Box, Fulshear

Hanzlah Rana, George Ranch

Cerys Gardener, Lamar Consolidated

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Cannon Kampwerth, Foster

Kelan Findley, Randle

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Performing and Visual Arts Spring Calendar

Content Area

School

Dates/Times/Venue

Title

Performance

12th & 13th at 7pm, 14th at 2pm & 7pm - Lamar Consolidated HS Herndon Auditorium

Lamar Consolidated High School

Theatre

"Matilda"

Musical Theatre

B.F. Terry High School

12th, 13th & 14th at 7pm - Terry HS Graeber Auditorium

Theatre

"Big Fish"

Musical Theatre

19th & 20th at 7pm, 21st at 2pm & 7pm - Fulshear HS Auditorium

Fulshear High School

Theatre

"Into the Woods"

Musical Theatre

Jan

20th & 21st at 7pm, 21st at 2pm - Randle HS Auditorium

Randle High School

Theatre

"Seussical"

Musical Theatre

27th, 28th & 29th Foster HS Rogers Auditorium

Foster High School

Theatre "Once On This Island" Musical Theatre

28th at 2pm Lamar Consolidated HS Herndon Auditorium

The 2023 All District Elementary Honor Choir Concert

All Elementary Schools

Music

Concert

The 2023 Lamar CISD String Extravaganza

All Junior High Schools & Middle Schools

1st at 7pm to be announced

Music

Concert

Feb

6th Lamar Consolidated HS

2023 Lamar CISD Dance Spectacular

Dance Team Showcase

All High Schools

Dance

16th, 17th & 18th Lamar JH

Lamar Jr. High Schol

Theatre

"Curtains"

Musical Theatre

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

3rd & 4th Fulshear HS Auditorium

UIL 5A One Act Play Zone Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

Leaman Jr. High School

3rd, 4th, & 5th Leaman JH

Theatre

"Shrek, Jr."

Musical Theatre

Mar

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

UIL 5A One Act Play District Meet

7th - Fulshear HS

Theatre

One Act Play

7th, 8th & 9th Christ Church Sugar Land TX

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

All Junior High Schools

Choir

UIL Music

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Content Area

School

Dates/Times/Venue

Title

Performance

8th Dulles HS Fort Bend ISD 11th Dulles HS Fort Bend ISD 22nd Madison HS Houston TX 23rd Dulles HS Fort Bend ISD

George Ranch High School

UIL 6A One Act Play Zone Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

George Ranch High School

UIL 6A One Act Play District Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

Mar

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

UIL 5A One Act Play Bi-District Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

George Ranch High School

UIL 6A One Act Play Bi-District Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

30th, 31st, & 1st Ridge Point HS Fort Bend ISD

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

All Junior High Schools

Orchestra

UIL Music

27th thru 1st (specific date tba) San Jacinto College, Pasadena TX

George Ranch High School

UIL 6A One Act Play Area Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

1st Barbers Hill HS Barbers Hill TX

UIL 5A One Act Play Area Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

4th & 5th Foster HS Rogers Auditorium

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

All Junior High Schools

Band

UIL Music

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

4th, 5th & 6th Christ Church Sugar Land TX 11th Elkins HS Fort Bend ISD

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

Choir

UIL Music

Apr

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

Orchestra

UIL Music

5A high school varsity, non-varsity, and 6A non varsity

UIL 5A Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation UIL 6A Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation

12th & 13th Fulshear HS Auditorium

Band

UIL Music

14th George Ranch HS Auditorium 19th thru 22nd (specific date tba) San Jacinto College, Pasadena TX

George Ranch High School

Band

UIL Music

George Ranch High School

UIL 6A One Act Play Regional Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

Lamar, Terry, Foster, Fulshear, Randle High Schools

21st - San Jacinto College, Pasadena TX

UIL 5A One Act Play Regional Meet

Theatre

One Act Play

May

4th thru 6th Austin, TX

UIL State One Act Play Meet

All High Schools

Theatre

One Act Play

Each campus performing arts program usually holds a performance on campus during the month of May. Dates and times vary.

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Avery Dillon, Fulshear

RENNESA I NCE MAN SWIMMING CAN BECOME MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY FOR SOME. FOR RANDLE’S ETHAN ESPARZA, IT’S BECOME PART OF HIS IDENTITY. “Originally my parents just wanted me to be able to swim in the water for safety,” said Randle’s Ethan Esparza. “Over time, I really enjoyed it . At some point early on, I just wanted to star t swimming competitively. As soon as I did, I fell in love with it .” While swimming has become much more than a hobby, Esparza is fully \\ By Ma t t h ew Og l e R A N D L E J U N I O R A S T A R I N T H E P O O L , H A L L W A Y S

engaged at Randle High – playing percussion in the band. He also wants to run cross country or soccer in the offseason. But back to swimming… Following his freshman year, Esparza’s ability began to flourish. The young Lion swimmer won the District 100-yard backstroke with a time of 57.17, and placed four th in the Region VI-5A Championship. Earlier in 2022 , he advanced to the State Meet on the campus of the University of Texas. “I figured out I was pretty good at this [competitive swimming] around my sophomore year,” Esparza said. “I wasn’ t the best as a freshman and struggled to keep up with all the other swimmers. I didn’ t place that well at State but the fact that I made it there, I thought it was a pretty good achievement .” The backstroke has always been his race, for a specific reason. “When I was younger, I really didn’ t like to put my face in the water,” Esparza laughed. “Originally, I didn’ t want to do freestyle. They [his coaches] told me I should try backstroke. I felt like that was easier for me at the time. So, I just kept with it .” It ’s no wonder that his biggest swimming influence is Olympic backstroker Ryan Murphy. “I’ve met him in person at a camp and he gave me some pointers, which really helped. He also went to the University of Cal-Berkeley, which is where I want to go.”

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L E T ’ S D I V E I N T O T H E N A T A T O R I U M O F L A M A R C I S D W H E R E T H E R E I S A T I D A L W A V E O F S W I M M I N G A N D D I V I N G T A L E N T . T H E F U L S H E A R G I R L S S W I M T E A M I S S C A R Y G O O D . T H E C H A R G E R S F I N I S H E D F I F T H O V E R A L L A T U I L S T A T E W I T H 1 0 4 P O I N T S . T H E T E A M W A S L E D B Y D I V E R A D D I S Y N S T E V E N S ( F O U R T H O V E R A L L ) , A N D F R E E S T Y L E R S A V E R Y D I L L O N ( G O L D I N T H E 5 0 0 F R E E ; S I L V E R I N T H E 2 0 0 F R E E ) , K A I L E Y K E N N E D Y , E L L I E P A I S L E Y A N D E M M A N O W O T N Y . T H E Y ’ V E A L L R E T U R N E D T H I S W I N T E R S E A S O N W I T H A P O D I U M F I N I S H I N M I N D F O R 2 0 2 3 . T H E F O S T E R G I R L S T E A M P L A C E D 2 7 T H O V E R A L L W I T H S O M E K E Y P L A Y E R S R E T U R N I N G T O T H E C O M P E T I T I O N . M E A N W H I L E , T H E G E O R G E R A N C H B O Y S A N D G I R L S A L S O C O M E B A C K T H I S S E A S O N W I T H S T A T E Q U A L I F I E R S A N D H I G H E X P E C T A T I O N S . SWIMMERS TAK E YOUR MARK

Frank Rodriguez, Lamar Consolidated

Kennedy Kailey, Fulshear

Alwin Arellano, Randle

Lyanna Deleon, BF Terry

Lillie Sczech, George Ranch

Addie Williford, Foster

Cannon Steen, Fulshear

Julianna Torres, Lamar Consolidated

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Preston Tran, George Ranch

Ivan Moreno, BF Terry

Alana Adams, Randle

Andriana Cantu, Randle

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Estela Terviño, BF Terry

Clara McKee, Foster

Emma Nowotny, Fulshear

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Fulshear’s Cannon Steen, Kennedy Kailey, Kaito Quiroz, Emma Nowotny, Avery Dillion, Kynley Dillion, Paisley Ellie and Brady Litchfield

Cooper Schwank, Foster

Randle’s Andriana Cantu, Alwin Arrellano, Alana Adams, Ethan Esparza, Azeneth Castro and Anthony Linares

George Ranch’s Lillie Sczech, Aven Gorriaran, Annie Schoditsch, Kadyn Boettcher, Preston Tran, Emily Ford and Britt Spurlock

Connor and Ian Sugawara, BF Terry

Lamar Consolidated’s Frank Rodriguez, Julianna Torres and Jonathan Relampagos

Annie Schoditsch, George Ranch

BF Terry’s Ambar Pedina, Estela Terviño, Lyanna Deleon, Ivan Moreno, Ian Sugawara and Connor Sugawara

Foster’sClara McKee, Cooper Schwank, Kade Barnes and Addie Williford (Below) Caedmon Doherty and Mena Demafiles

Paisley Ellie, Fulshear

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Annie Schoditsch, George Ranch

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squad achieved, especially that of Bolin — the team captain. A varsity player since she was a freshman, the veteran midfielder enjoyed her best season by earning first-team, all region honors, as well as her second consecutive Lamar CISD Midfielder of the Year Award. Fur thermore, Bolin’s experience with Foster and her club team Albion Hurricanes FC has allowed her the oppor tunity to continue playing. “I progressively kept getting better and I got to the club where I’m at [Albion FC],” Bolin explained. “From there, I did some Showcases, and I was able to get recruited and ended up committing to Sam Houston.” Considering that this is Bolin’s that there may be some bittersweet memories. “It has helped to build my confidence,” she said. “Getting to be with your teammates and having great experiences from fun bus rides to team dinners, I will never forget this time.” final season at Foster High, it ’s understandable

AFTER GOING 23-4-1, THE FOSTER GIRLS FINISHED THEIR REGULAR SEASON BY SETTING ANOTHER SCHOOL RECORD. THEY ACCOMPLISHED THIS WHILE ALSO CRUISING TO THE DISTRICT TITLE WITH A RECORD OF 15 0-1. THE FALCONS WAS SENIOR MIDFIELDER HANNAH BOLIN LED THE WAY, AND SHE BELIEVES HER TEAM HAS SIGNIFICANTLY INFLUENCED HER GAME. “ They [Bolin’s teammates] have really helped me to push my limits,” said Bolin. “I’m a lot more outgoing, a lot more energetic. I’m a better leader because of them. The people that you meet , the coaches that you meet , really help you to grow as a player and a person. That ’s really what ’s been keeping me in the game.” Following their historic regular season, the Foster girls moved up the postseason brackets by defeating Sharpstown (9-1), Barbers Hill (6-3) and Sante Fe (2-0), before ultimately falling to Magnolia in the Regional Semifinals by a score of 2-1. Despite their defeat , the Falcons should appreciate the impressive level of per formance their

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A K E Y “ B U Z Z W O R D ” I N S P O R T S , E S P E C I A L L Y H I G H S C H O O L S P O R T S , I S C U L T U R E . T H E F O S T E R B O Y S A N D G I R L S S O C C E R P R O G R A M S H A V E C U L T I V A T E D A W I N N I N G C U L T U R E T H A T M A K E S T H E M A S O C C E R B R A N D I N T H E S T A T E O F T E X A S . T H E F A L C O N G I R L S W O N D I S T R I C T L A S T S E A S O N , A N D R E A C H E D T H E R E G I O N A L S E M I S , W H I L E T H E B O Y S F I N I S H E D S E C O N D I N D I S T R I C T A N D A D V A N C E D T O T H E R E G I O N A L S E M I S A S W E L L . C A N T H E Y E L E V A T E T O T H E N E X T L E V E L O F T H E P O S T S E A S O N I N 2 0 2 3 ? T H E F U L S H E A R B O Y S A N D G I R L S T E A M S W I L L F I G H T F O R A P L A Y O F F S P O T I N C L A S S 5 A A L O N G W I T H G E O R G E R A N C H I N C L A S S 6 A . I T W I L L B E A R A C E T O T H E F I N I S H A S A L L O F L C I S D B A T T L E S F O R T H E F O U R C O V E T E D P O S T S E A S O N S P O T S . P L A Y O N . SZN TROPHY

Brandon Vallone, Foster

Adrian Nieto-Saul, Fulshear

Emma Steinfeld, Randle

Emma Garza, George Ranch

Koda Garcia, BF Terry

Kaleigh Lazenby, Foster

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Natalie Cooper, Randle

Lamar Consolidated’s Alejandra Morales, Ana Savaria, Anastasia McGhan, Iana Samora

Samantha Doherty, Foster

George Ranch’s Armani Obasa, Reid Longwell, Tobias Herrera V and David Michel

Landon Pennington, Fulshear

BF Terry’s Aaliyah Madrigal, America Martinez, Irene Gonzales and Nataly Lopez

David Mills, Foster

Randle’s Christian Munguia, Angel Botello, Royalty Lawal and Cesar Tinajero

Adiran Coria, BF Terry

Fulshear’s Adrian Nieto-Saul, Santiago Motolongo, Landon Pennington and Luis Alvarez

Jared Hernandez, Lamar Consolidated

Foster’s Evan Keshavarzi, David Mills, Brandon Vallone, Ruben Pulgar and Zachary Griffith

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Royalty Lawal, Randle

Fulshear’s Tatiana Singhal, Siena Curfman, Carrigan Donahoe and Joanna Guevara

Armani Obasa, George Ranch

Foster’s Samantha Doherty, Hannah Bolin, Kaleigh Lazenby, Kaitlyn Walsh and Addison Zebold

Nataly Lopez, BF Terry

Lamar Consolidated’s Kevin Maldonado,Edwin Quijada, John Morales and Jared Hernandez

Cesar Tinajero, Randle

George Ranch’s Krystin Moore, Emma Garza, Annie Schoditsch and Marlee Mendoza

Kevin Maldonado, Lamar Consolidated

BF Terry’s Koda Garcia, Adiran Coria and Albert Campos

Iana Samora, Lamar Consolidated

Randle’s Makenzie Kotko, Emma Steinfeld, Camille Keith and Natalie Cooper

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BEHIND EVERY GREAT ATHLETE IS A MOTHER. George Ranch’s Tobias Herrera has been playing soccer for years and mom, Tracey, has been by his side. “No matter what , my mom will congratulate me and pump me up, but she never, ever takes her foot off the gas,” Herrera laughed. “She’s always pushing me a little ex tra and that has made me the man I am today.” That man is a two-time, first-team, all-district selection who is looking for more. “My mom also taught me to write down my goals at an early age,” he said. “When you accomplish those goals, you make different goals. You speak it into existence, and it has really worked for me.” So, what are his goals for this year ? “Our school has only been to the playoffs one time in school history,” he said. “I want to win a playoff game. I’ve been all-district twice, but now I want to be the District MVP.” With the World Cup dominating the headlines in December, Herrera loves the fact that the game has been on center stage. “Of course, I was rooting for the US, but I love to watch Brazil and Argentina,” he said. “I’m a (Lionel) Messi guy. What I love about playing and watching soccer is that there are no real set plays. It ’s a very fluid game and anything can happen at any time.” Herrera has aspirations of playing at the college level

What ’s is something that no one really knows about Herrera? “I’m a fifth generation, Tobias,” he said. “I’m just going to keep it going. At some point , I’ ll have a six th.” For now, he will remain focused on the goal and he looks forward to earning a playoff spot . “ That ’s the goal ,” he said.

black . I love this community.” Outside of the beautiful game, Herrera loves to golf, sur f and hang out with his friends and his girlfriend. “I love rap, but my girlfriend is getting me into country music,” he laughed. “I also love Marvel movies and The Office. I’d like to be in sales or an entrepreneur in the future.”

and his club team Albion is helping him get there. He is not committed but has college showcases lined up. For George Ranch, it ’s all about his comrades. “High school soccer is really great fun with your friends and making memories,” he said. “It ’s like playing for your hometown team… the maroon and

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ACADEMICS & ACHIEVEMENTS • A-rated district with ALL campuses meeting accountability from the Texas Education Agency • A+ Financial Rating for 22+ consecutive years • This year, we have 20 Commended National Merit Scholarship recipients and 3 National Merit Semifinalists • 4 National Blue Ribbon Schools • HEB Excellence in Education Large District Winner • State champions in water polo, football, basketball, wrestling, track & field, volleyball, and speech WE’RE GROWING STRONG 72,662

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