A KING-SIZE VIEW Vol. XIII No. 134
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December 2011
13th ANNIVERSARY EDITION ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Trey Williams-Dekaney; Raven Burns-Bellaire Lady Cardinals; Kharee McDaniel-Studewood Cobras JV (Page 17)
High School Football State Championships (Pages 14-16)
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK Semonyia and Sandavia Hillsman Durkee Elementary (Page 21)
NAME THIS CAR Walter Day (Page 3)
Scion xB 5-Door (Page 2)
Wilson Willis wins car contest (Page 26)
Yates Wins HISD Tournament (Page 24)
We are happy to report Wilson Willis is a winner in our Name This Car contest. He was the first to guess correctly on the November edition of the 1958 Edsel Corsair and walked away with the prize. Please see the story on Willis inside this edition. Remember all you have to do is call (281) 999-4244 take your guess on the phone and leave a name and number. We need the year, make and model of the vehicle in the photo. If you are the first with the correct guess you’ll win $150 in cash and $50 in gift cards to shop at Fiesta. Go ahead and pick up the phone; you could be our next winner!
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Behind The Wheel With THE KING (Arthur Prayther)
SCION XB 5-DOOR As we close out the 2011 model year and prepare for the 2012 year which will be our 25th, we
want to give credit where it is due. The 2011 Scion XB 5-door vehicle is a good mixture of truck like car nearly perfect to college entry level students. First it’s power by a proven 2.4 Liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-I 4 cylinder engine that produces 158 horsepower. Cranking out 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway, the Scion XB is perfect for those with a small budget. This engine is matted to a four-speed sequential automatic transmission and equipped with electronic power steering. Front and rear disc brakes and sport tuned inde-
pendent MacPherson strut front, torsion beam rear suspension for some nifty handling. Power rolls smoothly to the pavement on P 205/55R 16 all season tires with fancy looking wheel covers. For a vehicle with a price tag of just under $18,000, we found it to be pleasant to say the least. It has Star Safety System-vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brake system with brake force distribution and brake assist along with smart stop technology. Feeling safe in a small vehicle is not a very common thing, but we must admit we felt pretty safe in
Houston rough and tough traffic. The fact it was raining so hard on Christmas Eve we were impressed with the way the Scion XB handled in tough turns while in bad weather conditions. The vehicle safety features continues with driver and front passenger dual stage air bags along with driver and front passenger seat side air bags and front and rear side curtain air bag. Throw in tire pressuring monitoring system and side impact door beams and first aid kit, kind of makes you think we are talking about an expensive luxury touring sedan.
The stylish and versatile Mitsubishi Lancer compact sport sedan (except Ralliart and Evolution) joins an elite group of 2012 model vehicles that meet the Insurance Institute’s stringent criteria for vehicle crash testing. “When we launched ‘Top Safety Pick’ in 2005, consumers had 11 models to pick from,” says IIHS president Adrian Lund. “It’s tough to win, and we commend auto manufacturers for making safety a top priority.” In order for a vehicle to be named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute, a car must earn a “good” rating in the organization’s three critical areas of crash test analysis (the Institute’s scoring system consists of ratings of “good,” “acceptable,“ “marginal” or “poor”):
High-speed side impact crash testing. Evaluation of seat/head restraints for protection against net injuries in rear impact crash testing Building upon this impressive vehicle’s sales success and safety award recognition, Mitsubishi Motors has expanded the Lancer lineup by introducing a new 2012 Lancer SE AWC model that includes the company’s proven and capable All Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel drive system - along with an impressive array of standard features and amenities - at a starting MSRP of only $20,195. For more on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer model lineup, please visit media.mitsubishicars.com and for more information on the Lancer’s “Top Safety Pick” award by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), please visit iihs.org.
Other features include remote control entry, cruise control, rear window defogger and rear priva-
cy glass. With the New Year around the corner we want to invite you to roll with us as the King gets behind the wheel of some 2012 models.
Inside the Scion XB is equipped with Sport front bucket seat with fabric trim and 60/40 split foldflat rear seats. A tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio control give the driver a true sports car feel. The center console with sliding armrest goes very well with Pioneer 160-watt AM/FM/CD with six speakers, iPod/USB connectivity, Aux audio jack and all this with Quad cluster instru-
2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER: INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For the fifth year in a row, a vehicle in Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.’s, (MMNA) model lineup is one of the select vehicles to be named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a “Top Safety Pick.”
mentation with tachometer, digital speedometer and multi-information display.
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The 2011 Scion XB offering good quality at a very reasonable price
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About Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for Mitsubishi Motors in the United States. MMNA sells coupes, convertibles, sedans and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 400 dealers. In November of 2011, MMNA launched the batterypowered electric vehicle Mitsubishi i as part of a corporate mission to offer consumers more environmentally responsible modes of transportation. This battery-powered electric vehicle technology addresses the need for vehicles that produce zero tailpipe emissions and support a growing agenda for sustainability. For more information, contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (888) 560-6672 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
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THE LEGENDARY WALTER DAY PASSES ON
By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Earnest and Maud Day saved their best for last because Walter Edgar Day was their youngest child. Born in Corsicana, Texas on March 18, 1926, Walter would grow up to become a legend and his works will live for generations to come. He attended G.W. Jackson High School in Corsicana and it was there he developed into one of the state’s finest athletes. Participating in football, baseball and track and field Day loved athletics. Once he graduated (1944) his served our country in the United States Army, returning in 1947. Taking advantage of a scholarship to Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Day continued his career in sports. In the spring of 1950 he graduated with a B S Degree and was hired as the head coach at Corsicana in the fall of the same year. The ever popular and energetic Day quickly got the team rolling wining three state titles in his nine years there. He later would move on to E.E.Worthing High School in Houston as a swim coach as well as assistant to the football
staff. But the job came open at historic I.M Terrell High School in Fort Worth and Day took the position. It took a while but the aggressive Day made them a winner as well. His efforts the first year in integration caught the state’s attention and Day moved on to become a national figure.
Keeping his love for sports intact, Day moved into other fields thanks to his Master’s Degree from Texas Southern University and his Administration Certification from University of TexasAustin, Day entered the administration profession. He served as Vice Principal and Principal of I.M. Terrell High School until it closed in 1973. But the show was just beginning for the legendary coach turned administrator. Day served as Assistant Director of Secondary Education and later as Pupil Personnel. Finally Day was named the Principal of O. D. Wyatt High School and he remained there until he retired in 1986. His first 15 years of retirement Day spent collecting data and
writing books about the success and triumphs of all Texas Black Schools prior to integration. He coined the phrase “Remembering the Past with Pride” collecting information dating back to 1920 setting a standard no one can match.
That brings me to the PVILCA and Day being one of the founders along with the late Marion T. “Japp” Jones the late Johnnie People and others. Serving as the Executive Director of the organization, Day made all his findings available and Reggie Brown put them
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on disc and we presented them to then University Interscholastic League Athletic Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt. So when you are sitting at the Frank Erwin Center looking at your state championship basketball program seeing the accomplishments of the black schools right alongside the UIL schools, please thank God for Coach Day, because that is his work.
Remembering my first meeting with the legendary coach I recall him telling me to move forward with King-Size View. It was certainly an honor for such a legend to thank well our little works when he has done so much.
Day met the love of his life in the lovely and talented Annie Jewel Sanford (“Wheatley Graduate) while a freshman in college and the couple were together more than 60 years. When asked about it Day would simply smile and say “I must be doing something right”. On November 14, 2011 Coach Walter Day passed way and was buried a week later. But his memories and the work he had done will live for many years to come. I thank God for the opportunity to have met a man of Day’s caliber and will cherish his memories for the rest of my life!
Day with UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt
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THE HOUSTON LAUNCH PAD
Out and About with John Engel When taking on a difficult task, it helps to be passionate about the task and your goals. The one theme of my entire interview with Prentice Goods, founder of The Houston Launch Pad (THLP) was his passion for helping. Along with Jennie Johnson of Creative Funding Solutions, these two filled the room with drive and hope. We sat in his modest office near Reliant Stadium and Prentice showed what passion can accomplish. Goods grew up on Houston’s North Side and grew tired of watching good people’s lives destroyed by drugs and violence. He is a graduate of the University of Houston and majored in Computer Science. He resolved to do what he could to change the world. THLP is the creation of Prentice Goods. Founded in 1998 as a transitional living facility for homeless men, most of who are recovering from substance abuse problems. Over time Prentice saw that many of the people that entered his program were veterans. This led to a gradual shift which focused on the needs of displaced vets and their unique needs. Goods believes that these people fought for our country and in the process something broke inside some of them and
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he wants to help repair the damage. He developed a relationship with key people at the Veteran’s Hospital and was put in touch with veterans that could benefit from the programs that THLP offers. Early programs involved building relationships with Rice University, The Houston Rockets, The Houston Astros, The Houston Texans and The University of Houston. This provided tickets to allow homeless vets attend sporting events and feel like part of mainstream society. The success of the program led the Texas Rehab Commission to contact them. THLP branched out to supportive employment and vocational adjustment training. Programs also include resume writing, mock interviews and actual placement. As things grew, Goods developed contacts with key players in veteran’s aid organizations and was able to write a grant with The Department of Labor. The grant was titled HVRP which stands for Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program. The HVRP is a national program that provides funs for organizations to assist homeless veterans find meaningful employment in the community.
THLP offers supportive services such as bus passes, gas vouchers, TWIC cards and licensing assistance. These simple services often make the difference in the ability of the veteran find employment or living on the street. The services currently provided at the facility include substance abuse counseling, coordinating twelve step programs, help with family dynamics and more basic issues such as appropriate clothing and an address to provide to prospective employers. The most valuable facet of the services offered by THLP are the training programs. Most recently, the Launch Pad recently began working with railroad contractors to train people to lay track. This six week program teaches all aspects of track repair and replacement. Currently, of the first eight graduates of the program, six are working and off the streets. That is a 75% success rate! Another employer using the programs offered by THLP is Aramark Services. The jobs were based in Louisiana and THLP was able to provide bus transportation, interim hotel stays and meals until the new employees could support themselves. They will be cooking for crews on offshore drill rigs. According to Prentice, The Launch Pad will not target day labor or temporary jobs. They want to locate jobs that will offer a living wage and provide a secure future for those that enter the program, commit to stay sober and work for their future; this can be difficult as some of the guys in the program have criminal backgrounds. THLP is looking for employers that are willing to give the veteran with a problem past a chance and believe that people deserve a second chance. One way to obtain this goal of securing jobs is to host in-house job fairs. During one event, a security company was able to interview ten candidates and hired seven. In the fourth month of the current grant year, THLP is at 50% of their placement goals and is anticipating far exceeding their goals for the year. Another aspect of the program is
to offer only the training needed. So many programs train the homeless in several areas with no clear purpose or end. THLP is attempting to focus training on the eventual job and tries to place its people sooner so they can become self supporting sooner. Many of the veterans in the program are recruited by outreach workers. They come from the VA hospital, various shelters and areas where homeless vets hang out. They will also accept referrals from friends and family.
THLP is currently managing two halfway houses and is in the process of securing a third. The goal is to offer a one stop shop for the needs of their residents. They hope to offer training, counseling, placement, transportation and other needs under one roof. In order to enter the program, a veteran has to have his letter of homelessness and a copy of their DD-214 (the government document that chronicles military history and discharge). Then an evaluation is made. Those without a criminal past are more quickly trained and placed, sometimes in a couple of days.
At the right side of Goods is Jennie Johnson of Creative Funding Solutions. Creative Funding is an organization devoted to grant writing and funding research. She has been able to work with Goods to secure the grants that have allowed THLP to grow and thrive. With a father and brother with prior military service, Johnson is the ideal person to lead the fundraising charge for this program.
One of Jeannie’s goals is to recognize the unique issues that prevent some vets from functioning in the mainstream of society and address those issues. Factors such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are often unrecognized and undiagnosed. Many veterans have no idea what services are available and have little idea on where to look for answers. Often these people “check out” and need a push in the right direction to get them back into society. The model of THLP allows the program to take the needs of the employer and tailor the training to the job. This allows a fast turn around and puts people to work much faster. One question that frequently surfaces is what can an employer do? If you have jobs and need trained and qualified people, THLP is a good place to start. Employers receive many tax credits, training reimbursements and other benefits for using these programs. A case manager and employer advocate are always available to resolve transition issues and help these employees be the best they can be. The success rate of placed employees is often higher than employees hired through conventional means. If you want to help, have jobs that require well trained employees or know someone to refer to this program, THLP can be reached at: http://www.houstonlaunchpad.i8.com/ or call (713) 667-1031. Sponsors are also needed to support the new housing program. Most of all, jobs are needed that will fit with the needs of this apprenticeship program.
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AN OPINION: THE SURVIVAL OF BLACK COLLEGE BANDS AT RISK AFTER FAMU’S HAZING DEATH By Alexis Williams A King-Size View Anyone who is familiar with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have experienced grief, disbelief and anger because of the suspected hazing death of drum major Robert Champion after the Florida A & M University (FAMU) Florida Classic football game on Nov. 19. While this senseless case is still under investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, another recent arrest of three other band members of FAMU: Aaron Golson, 19, Sean Hobson, 22 and James Harris, 23 for battery and hazing of band member, Bria Hunter on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 only added insult to this already horrific crime. Reportedly, she was transported to a hospital on Nov. 7th and diagnosed with blood clots in her legs, deep bone bruising and a cracked femur. She fingered these band men as
the perpetrators. Black College bands in a nutshell are a mainstay within the Black community. They are akin to the Black Church, the cornerstone of the community. They have performed at topnotch events such as: N.F.L. Super Bowls to Presidential Inauguration activities. They have entertained us and made us proud for many, many years. They have taken us on musical journeys that last a lifetime. They offer a marching musical escape from our everyday hassles. They can take us way back with renditions of rhythm and blues. They can take us to church with that good old gospel. They can make us move our bodies with pop music. They can give us chills with beautiful patriotic songs. Or they can make us reflect on our heritage with soulful sounds. Whatever the genre of music, often times, we live vicariously through these bandsmen and bandswomen. And as for the
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dance ability, none can compare. Simply said, “We got rhythm.” Yes, we definitely have a long lasting love affair with our Black College bands. Show-stopping, high-stepping and titillating, are but a few of the words that are used to describe our iconic Black College bands. With nicknames like: ‘Ocean of Soul’, ‘Marching 100’, ‘Marching Thunder’, ‘Human Jukebox’, and ‘Sonic Boom of the South’, hundreds of Black College bands have entertained millions and produced many successful professionals in all walks of life. So when something as antiquated and unnecessary as death by hazing occurs, we collectively shake our heads, gasp and say “OMG!”
Now that we are over the shock, we must collectively let the young college musicians know that no organization, no group, no club or band is worth the death of one collegiate, future professional. One can’t ever place a value on a life. We must mobilize! We have to meet and get organized. We have to spread the word, that this is unacceptable. Stop the violence, no more Black on Black crime. Get involved. This training has to begin as early as middle school and continue on through college. This is more than our community being under attack from within. It’s sheer survival of the great entity known as the ‘Black College Band’.
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WHAT IS TRUTH? HAPPY HOLIDAYS Please Get Your Bible and Follow This Study
OTE DEFI ITIO S: Holiday-1. (n.) A religious festivity:• feast • pageant • feast day For those of us that choose not to follow traditions and doctrines of men, this is not a happy time of the year, but rather a sad one. This causes pain and suffering when so many of our fleshly family members, and/or those that profess to be followers of Christ (Christians), choose to do so. As true followers of Christ we cannot, and will not; (Matt.10:32-39; 2Tim.3:12-17; 1Pet.4:1-7). This hurts our Fleshly feelings, and it goes against our Carnal wants, (our Bellies) (Rom.16:16-19; 2Cor.10:1-7; Gal.5:16-26; Phil.3:16-21; James4:1-10). Those striving to follow Christ (Christians) are commanded by Christ through his apostles, not to observe or give heed to fables, traditions, doctrines, and commandments of men; for these things are Idle> (free from labor, at leisure) (Matt.12:3537, 1Tim.1:4, 2Tim.4:3-4, Titus1: 13-14, Col.2:8-10 and verses 20-22). The commandments of God through Christ and his apostles, edifies the Spiritual Mind and strengthens the New Spiritual man in Christ Jesus, (Rom.12:1-2; 2Cor.5:14-17; Eph.4:20-24; Col.3:1-10). Christians must observe all things that Christ commanded his Apostles (Matt.28:20; John17: 20-21; Acts 1:1-4; 2Pet.3:1-3; 1John4:5-6; Jude 1:16-19). ‘Tis a season that is full of Vanity, decorations, eating in a gluttonous manner, drunkenness and fables; which are lies. Now let’s look at some lies that have been put in place by man, Santa (so-called), riding in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer, and going down a chimney, of course we know this is a lie. “Santa Claus”, Father Christ/mas and or Kris Kringle, derived from Christ/Kindle, meaning, “Christ Child“ this is an abominable LIE. “This began in Germany, among Protestant denominations”. How many lies can one tell, or be a part of and be right with God? Especially lies involving and surrounding God’s Beloved Son: in whom He is Well pleased (Matt.17:18). Christians MUST speak and DO the TRUTH, if we are of Christ, through his apostles’ Word, John17:14-21). Can anyone prove by the inspired Word, that there were three wise men; if we cannot, how can we know it’s true, we cannot? Think about it, children are
taught that lying is wrong; except in some cases, one being, of ALL things, the unauthorized celebrations dealing with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. This is shameful and DEADLY, to soul salvation. Why would a Christian teach damnation to anyone, especially to their CHILDREN? There are no examples and or commands for Christians to observe Christmas; thereby being unauthorized by Christ and or his apostles. This also sends the message to children that, participating in, or being involved with some lies is ok, especially the ones that MAN think he has involved Christ in, 1John1:1-6; instead of teaching the TRUTH; that all liars will have their part in HELL. “Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all (1)liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Definition: (1)all liars-5571 pseudes (psyoodace’); from 5574; untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked: KJV— false, liar. Children are being brought up in the nurture and admonition of fables/lies, traditions, doctrines, and commandments of men, rather than of The Lord (see Eph.6:1-4). Remember Christians are to exhort to godliness, (1Tim 4:616) please note verses 12&13). It is so sad that so many souls observe in any manner these traditions of men, instead of following the WORD, which is given to us by God through Christ, and his apostles. After all the Word is our MAP to HEAVEN and away from HELL!
Here is another ERRONIOUS statement, “JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON”; this is a cunningly devised fable, in other words, “believable error”. Jesus has never been and never will be the reason for any season, because JESUS IS NOT SEASONAL. Jesus Christ is a LIFESTYLE that one MUST strive as a Christian to live 247. Jesus has left instructions on what Christians MUST remember about him, and it is not his birth, but his death (1Cor.11:2334). He lived a life of suffering (Isaiah 53:1-12; Matt.21:1-7; Luke 9:57-62; John1:9-11; John12:25-26), then died most cruelly on the cross for us all. Remember, His Father for our sake was pleased to BRUISE His only begotten Son, Isa.53:10. Then, after His death, and the shedding of blood for the remission of sin: raised Him up on the third day, thereby giving us a chance for salvation, IF
we OBEY and follow HIM, through his apostles, (John 17:823; John 19:34; Acts 22:16; 1Cor.1:30; 6:11; Eph.5:26-27; Heb.5:5-9; Heb.9:13-28; James1:21-22; 1Pet.3:21-22; 1Pet.4:1-3; 1John1:6-10).
“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”, this is another cunningly devised fable, in that the word Christmas cannot be found in the inspired WORD, (the Bible). So then God, the ONE and ONLY HOLY FATHER, which IS IN HEAVEN, did not put his precious Son in it. Christ being the WORD (John1:1-14), never practiced it himself, and GOD made it clear in Matt. the17th chapter, that Christians MUST hear his beloved son, in whom He is well pleased and him ONLY (verse 8). In Matt. 28:18-20 when Jesus Christ was about to ascend back into heaven, he made it clear to his apostles, that all power in heaven and earth had been given unto him, from his Father which is in heaven. Christ then began to leave them instructions on what they MUST do and teach true Christians to observe. In these instructions “Christmas”, and the practice of it, cannot be found. Now, we believe this should open the door for some legitimate questions, for those who want to know the TRUTH, and escape error. For we all MUST strive to escape error, in order to have eternal LIFE. Who made “JESUS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON”? Who put “CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS”? It has been proven by the Apostles’ Doctrine that God the father did not; neither did Jesus Christ and his Apostles. Who else did Christ leave this authority; NO ONE ELSE. According to scriptures Jesus left his Apostles the Word (John17:510), so that when we read (Eph.3:1-7), study (2Tim.2:15) and strive to obey (2Thes.1:7-9; James 1:21-25; 2:17-26; 1Pet.4:12-19) the commands of the apostles (Acts1:1-4; Acts2:41-42; 2Pet.3:1-2; 1John 4:5-6; Jude 1:16-19), this and only this makes us all ONE, right (righteous) with God. Now let us examine the origin of this tradition. Christmas: Date (Dec. 25), was established in (A.D. 336), by the Western Church, based at Rome. The Eastern Orthodox and the Eastern Rite churches within the Roman Catholic Church chose (January 6). There seems to have been some confusion on the date of which this day was to be observed. God is not the author of confusion (see1Cor.14:33), this only hap-
pens with man’s traditions. This is why Christians MUST observe all things that Christ has commanded the Apostles, (see Matt.28:20). Again you will not find the word “Christmas”, or the traditional practice of it, by Christ nor his Apostles. So, there is no such custom in the Church of God (see 1Cor.11:16), which he purchased with his blood (see Acts20:28), which is the Church of and by Christ (see Matt. 16:16-18; Eph.3:21; 5:23-33; Col.1:18). As we can tell by the dates given, this tradition came MUCH TOO late to be of Christ or his apostles. According to Christ Himself, Christians MUST believe on Him through his Apostle’s word, (John17:20-21) and continue STEADFAST, in the apostle’s doctrine, as those before us (Acts2:41-42), this is SAFE.
The TREE is one of the main things GLORIFIED in this tradition, which man has WITHOUT AUTHORITY; thereby without success, tried to make Jesus the reason for. After all, this is where the so called “GIFTS” are laid, and so much time is spent in the DECORATING of it. The children of Israel were warned of a similar custom; “Jeremiah 10:1 Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: 2 Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. 3 For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. 4 They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers that it move not.” Now man has introduced the tradition of the “Christmas Tree”, that many Professing to be Christians, “followers of Christ”, observe. How can this be, when this tradition cannot be found in the apostles’ doctrine or in the inspired WORD of the bible, at all? Man himself proves the fact that Jesus is not the reason for the season, and that he is not in it. For when the, so-called, Christmas season starts, what is truly thought of the most? Is it Christ or is it the time off, the vain carnal trees and decorations, the materialistic gifts, the glutinous foods and drinks, the carnal games and the fleshly family gatherings? Where is Christ? Let your conversation be ONLY about Christ, the scriptures, and soul salvation while at these gatherings and see how popular you will be, (Philp.1:27; 1Tim.4:11 -16; 1Pet.1:13-19; 2Pet.3:8-12). Take the carnal,
fleshly wants of man out of the equation; there would be no observance of these carnal days that Christ has not authorized to those that are his. The proof is in the pudding; our GOD is truly our BELLIES Phil 3:16-20, because it seems nothing can be done without carnal food. Today, even buildings that should O LY be built for worship, which include the serving of SPIRITUAL food, for the spiritual edification of the body of Christ, must have KITCHENS.
Here Jesus made it clear what is truly needful; Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. Please read what Jesus told the multitude; “John 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled. 27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” Now here is an example given by Jesus Christ, for those that were to be invited to a feast. Now this is not the so called GIFT giving as pre-mentioned, but TRUE GIFT giving, and Christians MUST be of the TRUTH, John17:16-17. Note the definition of GIFT (g¹ft) n. 1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without (1)compensation; “Luke 14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot (2)recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.”
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WHAT IS TRUTH? HAPPY HOLIDAYS Definitions:(1)com·pen·sates. —tr. 1. To offset; counterbalance. 2. To make satisfactory payment or reparation to; recompense or reimburse. (2) for they cannot recompence thee-468 antapodoma-the thing paid back, requital; 467 antapodidomi (antap-od-ee’-do-mee): KJV— recompense, render, repay.
It is of SPECIAL CONCERN, when those professing to be of the one body, the church of and by Christ (Matt.16:13-20; Eph.3:21), observe such traditions and doctrines in any manner. For there are those that says, “We don’t observe these days in a religious manner, but in a SECULAR one”; REALLY? Definition: SEC·U·LAR adj. 1. Worldly rather than spiritual; Earthly, earthy, materialistic, ultra mundane, Temporal, Terrestrial, Physical, Carnal, mortal, World. How can those of the one faith even think about “secular” DAYS, let alone be PARTAKERS of them, and then call Him Lord, Lord. “Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? See also Matt 7:21-24. These practices cause those of the one faith, to be idolaters; lukewarm, doubled minded enemies of the CROSS of CHRIST, minding SECULAR things. Followers of Christ must reprove those things that cannot be found in the Apostles’ doctrine, rather than participate in them (see Eph. 5: 6-17). Definitions: idolaters 1496 eidololatres (i-do-lol-at’-race); from 1497 and the base of 3000; an image- servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively) 1) a worshiper of false gods, a idolater used of any one even Christian, participating in any way in the worship of the HEATHEN: KJV— idolater. Heathen-1482 ethnikos- used of the pagan, the Gentile 3) in the New Testament savoring of the nature of pagans, alien to the worship of the true God, heathenish; IDOLATERS: 1 Cor 5:9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. 11 But now I have written unto you not (1)to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are with-
out? do not ye judge them that are within? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. Definition: (1)NOT to keep company-4874 sunanamignumi (soon-an-am-ig’-noo-mee); from 4862 and a compound of 303 and 3396; to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with: KJV— (have, keep) company (with).
1 Cor 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Cor 10: 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 1 Cor 10:19 What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? 20 But I say, that the things which the (1)Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21 Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. 22 Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he? 23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Rev 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Definition:(1)Gentiles-1484 ethnos (eth’-nos); probably from 1486; a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usual-
ly by implication, pagan): KJV— Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
LUKEWARM: Rev 3:14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will (1)spue thee out of my mouth. Definition: (1)spue thee out of my mouth1692 emeo (em-eh’-o); of uncertain affinity; to vomit, to vomit forth, to throw up: KJV— (will) spue. DOUBLE MI DED: “Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. (1)Mind not high things, but (2)condescend to men (3)of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.” (1)MI D NOT high things5426 phroneo (fron-eh’-o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) c) to be of the same mind, that is, agreed together, to cherish the same views, to be harmonious 3) to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for a) to seek one’s interest or advantage b) to be of one’s party, to side with him (in public affairs): KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (-ed), regard, savour, think. (2)condescend to men-4879 sunapago-1) to lead away with or together 2) metaphorically, to be carried away with a) used of a thing, that is, by a thing, so as to experience with others the force of what carries away b) to yield or submit oneself to lowly things, conditions, employments: not to evade their power. (3)of low estate-5011 tapeinos-1) not rising far from the ground 2) metaphorically: a) as a condition, lowly, of low degree b) brought low with grief, depressed c) lowly in spirit, humble James 1:8 A (1)double minded man is unstable in all his ways. James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? 6
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye (1)double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. Definition: (1)double minded man-1374 dipsuchos (dip’-sookhos); from 1364 and 5590; two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose), a) wavering, uncertain, doubting b) divided in interest: KJV— double minded.
E EMIES OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST: Phil 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. 18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who (1)mind earthly things.) 20 For our (2)conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Please read 1John 2:1517, also (KJV) Definitions: (1) who MI D EARTHLY things 5426 phroneo (fron-eh’-o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed; intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) c) to be of the same mind, that is, agreed together, to cherish the same views, to be harmonious 3) to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for a) to seek one’s interest or advantage b) to be of one’s party, to side with him (in public affairs): KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, + let this) mind (ed), regard, savour, think. (2)our conversation is in heaven-4175 politeuma (pol-it’yoo-mah); from 4176; a community, i.e. (abstractly) citizenship (figuratively): KJV— conversation. 4176 politeuomai (pol-ityoo’-om-ahee);middle voice of a derivative of 4177; to behave as a citizen (figuratively): KJV— let conversation be, live.
There are many souls involved in many things that are not of the Body that Christ is the HEAD of (Col.1:18). The Church that Christ is the head of, MUST be subject unto Christ in everything; “Eph 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is (1)subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.” Definition: (1)Subject unto Christ -5293 hupotasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey: KJV— be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection), submit self unto. WOE unto any man that tries to put Christ into anything, or make him the reason for anything! Man is the CREATURE, Christ is the CREATOR; please read John1:1-5; Col. 1:12-20. Christians MUST heed the warning of the apostle Peter, whom some erroneously calls the first “Pope”. This is error simply because, the word, Pope, can not be found anywhere in the inspired scriptures of the Holy Bible. However, GOD the Only Holy Father, Jesus the Only Christ (Matt.23:5-12), and his Apostles are found in the bible. Christians MUST remember that Peter, one of the apostles and one of the elders, warns the Church that Christ is the HEAD of, to beware of cunningly devised fables; but first note what the apostle Paul says, then the apostle Peter, as they were guided by The Holy Ghost; “Gal 2:6. But, of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: 7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)”(KJV) 1 Pet 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,(KJV) 1 Pet 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: (see also 2Pet.1:1)
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WHAT IS TRUTH? HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2 Pet 1:15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 16 For we have (1)not followed (2)cunningly devised (3)fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. Definitions: (1) ot followed1811 exakoloutheo (ex-ak-oloo-theh’-o); from 1537 and 190; to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to: KJV— follow.b) to follow one’s authority. (2) Cunningly devised4679 sophizo (sof-id’-zo);from 4680; to render wise; in a sinister acceptation, to form “sophisms”, i.e. continue, to teach plausible [believable] error: KJV— cunningly devised, a) to invent, to play the sophist b) to devise cleverly or cunningly. (3) Fables-3454 muthos (moo’-thos); perhaps from the same as 3453 (through the idea of tuition); a tale, i.e. fiction (“myth”): KJV— fable.2) a narrative, story b) a fiction, a fable, an invention, a falsehood “PEACE O EARTH” Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a (1)manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.(KJV) Definition:(1)manger 5336 phatne (fat’-nay); from pateomai (to eat); a crib (for fodder), man·ger (m³n“j…r) n. A trough or an open box in which feed for livestock is placed.: KJV— manager, stall. This is what the Angels declared at the LOWLY birth of Jesus Christ in the flesh. For we must remember, Jesus was in the beginning (John1:1-14), but he became a little lower than angels, as God sent his Son in the likeness of sinful flesh (Rom.8:1-9; Gal.4:4-5; Heb.2:7-10). This declaration that was made by the angels is heard often this time of the year. Peace on earth can ONLY exist if ALL men DENY themselves, and suffer to obey Christ through his apostles’ word, doctrine, traditions and commands; as God has commanded (Matt. 17:1-8; 28:18-20; John17:1524; Acts2:41-42; 2Thes.2:1417; 2Pet.3:1-2; 1John 4:5-6). Christ’s will have always been good toward men, but man must first have a change of MIND
(repentance). “2 Pet 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,” But man wants to have it his own way. He wants to be able to choose his own way to be righteous with God, thereby causing division, variance and confusion. According to Christ and His apostles; because of man’s SCRIPTURAL ignorance (Matt.22:29), REBELLIOUS ways (Luke 6:46-49); and because man loves his life, the WORLD and the THINGS that are IN it (John12:25-26; 1John 2:15-17), there is and there will be no peace on earth (Matt.10:32-38; Luke 12:5153).
Jesus said he didn’t come to send peace, but a sword, which is the WORD. If we are Christians we MUST believe what Christ says. Do we not want to know the truth? “Matt 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, *but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me” (see also Luke9:57-62). “Heb 4: 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any *two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (see also Eph.6:17).
“Luke 12:51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, ay; but rather division: 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.”
Because of the insistence of many on following cunningly devised fables, rather than the more sure WORD of prophecy by the apostles, there is confusion. Since many are resolved to follow blindly, teachers that are false, without proving them by the apostles’ doctrine, there is variance. Because many have chosen to follow the traditions and commandments of men, rather than those of the apostles, which would make PEACE and make us ALL ONE in Christ, there is, and there MUST be DIVISION; Please Read: “II Th 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye (1)withdraw yourselves from every brother that (2)walketh (3)disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.” Definitions: (1)withdraw yourselves from every brother-4724 stello (stel’-lo); probably strengthened from the base of 2476; properly, to set fast (“stall”), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with): KJV— avoid, withdrawself. (2)walketh 4043 peripateo- to walk: b) Hebrew for, to live 1) to regulate one’s life 2) to conduct oneself. (3)disorderly 814 ataktos-1) disorderly, out of ranks (often so of soldiers) 3) deviating from the prescribed order or rule Matt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore
whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:(KJV)
that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
Matt 15:13 But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. 15 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. 16 And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding? (see also Matt.13:15)
2 Pet 1:17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.(KJV)
Matt 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.(KJV) Col 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.(KJV) Col 2:20 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, 21 (Touch not; taste not; handle not; 22 Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. 1Thes 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.(KJV) II Th 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.(KJV) 2 Tim 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.(KJV) Titus 1:13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply,
2 Pet 3:1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:(KJV) I Jn 4:5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.(KJV) Note the apostle Paul as he admonished the Church in Corinth, Philippi and Thessalonica, as he and they, the apostles were guided by The Holy Ghost: “1 Cor 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” “Phil 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” “II Th 3:4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.”(KJV)
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WHAT IS TRUTH? HAPPY HOLIDAYS Our hope is, that all striving to be Christians, according to the apostles’ doctrine (Acts1:1-4; Acts2:41-42), will become in the future, SPIRITUALLY MINDED and not the SECULARLY MINDED ones that WE ARE. Please read; “ Rom 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.” “Rom 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. ow if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” “2 Cor 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” “Eph 4:10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speak-
ing the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful (1)lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” “Col 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 (2)Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5 (3)Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them. 8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” (KJV)
Definitions:(1)deceitful lusts1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoomee’-ah); from 1937; a longing, craving (especially for what is forbidden): KJV— concupiscence, desire, lust (after).
(2)Set your affection on things above, NOT on things on the earth -5426 phroneo (fron-eh’o); from 5424; to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience), to feel, to think c) to be of the same mind, that is, agreed together, to cherish the same views, to be harmonious 3) to direct one’s mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for: KJV— set the affection on, (be like-, + be of one, + be of the same, mind (ed), regard, savour, think. (3)Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth3499 nekroo (nek-ro’-o); from 3498; to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue, 1) to make dead, to put to death, to slay 3) to deprive of power, to destroy the strength of: KJV— be dead, mortify. When one professes to belong to Christ (Christian), and chooses NOT to be doers of the Word and work, James 1:21-25; but chooses to be spotted with the world James1:27; and chooses to love the world and the things that are in it, this makes one not of the Father 1John2:15-17. According to scripture, this also makes one an adulterer or an adulteress, choosing to be a friend of this world, James4:410. Again, according to scripture, one that chooses to love their life in this world, shall lose their life (eternally) John12:2326. Remember, because of our own BELLIES, choosing to think about, let alone doing the things and the traditions that we like here on earth (mind earthly things); this then, according to scripture makes us the enemies of the Cross of Christ (Phil.3:16-20)! These things being so, thereby being the choice of one that professes CHRIST, according to SCRIPTURE, makes one a DENIER of Christ and the Father (making one an A TICHRIST) rather than a DENIER of oneself (Luke 9:22-26, 1John2:22-23)! James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself (1)unspotted from the world. (KJV) Definitions: (1) keep himself unspotted 784 aspilos (as’-peelos); from 1 (as a negative particle) and 4695; unblemished (physically or morally) 1) spot-
less 2) metaphorically, a) free from censure, irreproachable b) free from vice, unsullied: KJV— without spot, unspotted. (2)from the world 2889 kosmos (kos’-mos); 6) the ungodly multitude; the whole mass of men alienated from God, and therefore hostile to the cause of Christ 7) world affairs, the aggregate of things earthly the whole circle of earthly goods, endowments riches, advantages, pleasures, etc., which although hollow and frail and fleeting, stir desire, seduce from God and are obstacles to the cause of Christ: KJV— adorning, world.
I Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. 20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a (1)liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is (2)antichrist, that (3)denieth the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that (4)acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. 24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.(KJV) Definitions:(1)Who is a liar5583 pseustes (psyoos-tace’); from 5574; a falsifier, liar 2) one who breaks faith: KJV— liar. (2)He is antichrist-500 antichristos (an-tee’-khris-tos); from 473 and 5547; an opponent of the Messiah, the adversary of the Messiah: KJV— antichrist. (3)that denieth the Father and
the Son-720 arneomai (ar-neh’om-ahee); perhaps from 1 (as a negative particle) and the middle voice of 4483; to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, 2) to deny someone, 4) not to accept, to reject, to refuse something offered, abnegate: KJV— deny, refuse.(see reject and belief John12:44-50; John17:17-24). (4)he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also-3670 homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh’-o); from a compound of the base of 3674 and 3056; i.e. covenant, acknowledge, 1) to say the same thing as another, that is, to agree with, to assent 2) to concede a) not to refuse b) not to deny: KJV— con- (pro-) fess, confession is made, give thanks, promise.
Please note here, the apostle Paul’s admonishment to the Church in Corinth, as he was guided by the Holy Ghost and as he admonishes ALL that read (Eph.3:1-5); to examine ourselves whether we be in the faith, OT A FAITH: 2 Cor 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be (1)reprobates?6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not (1)reprobates. Definition: (1)reprobates-96 adokimos (ad-ok’-ee-mos); from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1384; unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally): KJV— castaway, reprobate. Dear reader again, the purpose of these articles is to seek the TRUTH according to THE WORD, thereby exposing ERROR, for the purpose of saving our souls. We believe this is best done by definitions and the preponderance of scriptures; which is having superior weight, force, importance, or influence of scripture. Again we believe this allows SCRIPTURE to INTERPRET SCRIPTURE, thereby allowing a better understanding on that topic. Again, thank you so much for your interest in the WORD of TRUTH; GRACE and Salvation; John 17:17-21; Acts 20:29-32; James1:21-25. After all it is our Map to HEAVEN! E-mail Address: bibletruth1@sbcglobal.net Fax #: (281) 987-9703
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TO THOSE ON THE OUTSIDE DEAR SINNER HEED THIS CALL PRECIOUS is Time. Therefore while you have time, use it to learn and do Gods Commandments for at the end of life is pay time and your pay will be according as your work has been. You will find in 2 Corinthians 5:10 the following: “For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may recive the things done in his body according to that he hath done, whether it be good or evil.” You will find in John 15:14. “Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” Solomon said in Proverbs 1:5 “A wise man will hear and will increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain unto wise counsel.” How shall we escape if we neglect to great Salvation: Hebrew 2:1-3 Salvation is to be worked out. It will not work itself out; God will not work it out for us. o one can work it out for us. It is the duty of man to work out his own salvation. How! With fear and trembling. Phil. 2:12. Pray fervently, attend the Lord’s Day Worship, Be on time, Take active part in Singing, Teaching of God Word, Giving as we prosper and taking the Lord’s Supper with death.
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COACHES OF THE WEEK-KENNON BLACKSHIRE JV COBRAS; MICHAEL KRAMER-BELLAIRE; WILLIE AMENDOLA-SPRING-DEKANEY Inc., as a cooperate sponsor. with a smile if we can ever get a things”. Johnson, Jermacus Joshua, By King Arthur Prayther “With Fiesta’s help the Cobras big girl in here we are really Adam Mealey, Braxton A King-Size View It was an honor to visit with organization has teamed with the going to have some fun. “We O’Branion, Jeff Sciba, Antonio KENNON BLACKSHIRE JV Coach Kramer and seeing him community and we are moving tell our girls they are going to Singleton, Dexter Smith, Charles COBRAS work his magic. The Lady forward and I’m happy to be have to fight and fight against West, Anthony Williams and Cardinals are once again at the involved with the Cobras. the bigger girls we are facing”. Rodney Young. LaMarque, Texas-The Junior top of the heap. We talked more about the tourVarsity team of the Studewood He went on to say he truly Austin Garrett hauled in a 40 nament’s 28th year coach Cobras had 14 kids return from WILLIE AMENDOLA enjoys working with the Cobras yard scoring pass from D’Juan Kramer who felt his team was last year’s squad and they won SPRING-DEKANEY and the high school and college Hines which tied the game with fighting well with three girls out the Super Bowl. It was the 6th coaches should be watching 2:11 to go in the first period. for three weeks. “We are little Arlington, Texas-In only their title for Coach Kennon what we are doing. One of the “Yes it kind of got us going a litBlackshire and his staff of James top defensive backs in the nation light and Tiesha Taylor is about 4th season on varsity, Springtle bit because we fell behind at 6 feet 3 or 4 and we had a hard Wyatt Sr. James Wyatt Jr. Dekaney has a state champiis Craig Loson of LSU who the end of the first period and time dealing with her down Bahker Sowell and Ronald onship title trophy. Moments played at Eisenhower but started they kind of had the momentum low”. Quickly becoming one of Hughes. The team mom is after his team beat Cibolo Steele on their side”. Coach added once out with the Cobras. “Hey King, the top programs in the city, Kenya Young. “We always put 34-14 to end the Knights 28 that’s our boy and we use to call the fellows got a few licks and Bellaire has four seniors, four our first year players on defense game win streak Coach Willie him Snub and he’s playing for a put their feet on the ground they juniors, three sophomores and a and my veterans on offense help national title now”. Amendola talked with the press. were ready to play some footfreshman so the future looks our team to grow”. Blackshire “Offensively we got it together ball. great for the Lady Cardinals. went on to say he had guys on in the second half and our With his 6th Super Bowl cham“Thanks King, I agree with you We then asked coach Amendola both sides of the ball that knew defense went to work after the pionship under his belt, Kennon we are getting pretty established to talk about the interception by the game well and played well turnover”. Coach went on to say made it clear he has worked and we want to just keep rolling; Jarrett Irving that broke the all season long. Two of the top the kicking game picked up in hard over the years and looks it’s still a lot of fun”. backs of the Knights. “Yes it did players on the squad are Jordan the second half as well for the forward to many more with the and we kind of got going from Guidry and Kharee McDaniel 34-14 state champs. The soft Cobras. “Coach Walter Penrice Having worked a long time covthen on”. and according to Coach spoken coach went on to praise and I started around the same ering Houston area sports it’s Blackshire it helped a great deal. time. I think he was out here a his defensive coordinator rewarding to see Coach Kramer “King, they listen to our coaches year or two before me, but it has Darrick Vaughn in getting the have success and working with and they know the game very team ready for Cibolo Steele. been an honor to work with him his girls. “My kids see us workwell; we’ve had them since they The rest of his staff is Brandon as big brother to me”. ing hard and its having a snow played flag football with the ball effect and we try to be good Arabie, Michael Byrd, Michael Cobras”. MICHAEL KRAMER Clark, Greg Guidry, Kennard role models the way we do BELLAIRE Over time the Studewood Cobras have been established for Houston, Texas-Since 1981 35 years and some teams have Michael Kramer has been in the trouble dealing with their sucHouston I.S.D. and is truly a cess. “Yes King it has always heaven sent presence for the disbeen that way for 31 years that trict. Since 1995 he has been I’ve been with the organization. the girls head basketball coach We play the game by the rules”. and his Lady Cardinals are now Blackshire went on to say they an established program in the made sure all players get their Metro-Houston area. “Yes King mandatory amount plays and if a all roads to Austin leads through kid shines they will allow him to Bellaire and you know we are get more plays so he can shine. sort of ‘old school’ here with a Coach Willie Amendola of strong emphasis on academics Spring-Dekaney meets the press In talking with Blackshire he is but we play hard as well”. The Michael Kramer stands between two of his top players in Raven following the Wildcats 34-14 truly pleased to have Fiesta Mart longtime coach went on to say Burns and A. J. Alix after they won the HISD Girls tournament win over Cibolo Steele - Photo by Jerry Woodley Jr. -photo by Jerry Woodley
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THE RISING STARS-JORDEN GIDREY-JV COBRAS; A.J. ALIX-BELLAIRE LADY CARDINALS; KENNY HILL-SOUTHLAKE CARROLL By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View JORDEN GIDREY JV COBRAS La Marque, Texas-The talented Jorden Gidrey did his thing as the Junior Varsity Cobras rolled past the Bulldogs 18-16 to win the 2011 Super Bowl title. Showing a great deal of poise, Gidrey huddled the defense up and they came up with a plan to step the vaulted ground game of the Bulldogs. Gidrey, a hard nosed middle linebacker, took charge by knocking the Bulldogs big back off his feet with a rolling block. That went well with the play of defensive tackle Smiley LeBlanc, who took control of the line of scrimmage. It is always a pleasure talking with Jorden because he gives such straight forward answers. “I’ve got to obey my coaching and I don’t mind playing middle linebacker”. Jorden went on to say the Cobras had to make sure they took the legs away from those big guys and that stops them from running the ball so well”.
The sensational all around player Jorden Gidrey of the Studewood Cobras JV squad -photo by Jerry L Woodley Jr.
As we talked more with the leader of the team we learned they had a real good talk at halftime trialing 12-6. “Everyone knew we had to build up their momentum and get ready to play hard for the rest of the game”. Going back to when he first came out for the Cobras, Gidrey said he really didn’t know that
he would be winning Super Bowl titles. “Yes sir I’m honored to be a member of the Studewood Cobras”. With a serious smile on his face, Jorden says he is going to continue to work hard and maybe someday he will be like the Studewood Cobra who is one of nation’s top defensive back that being Craig (Snub) Loston of the LSU Tigers. A.J. ALIX-BELLAIRE LADY CARDINALS Houston, Texas-Junior sensation all-around guard A. J. Alix scored 24 points to help the Lady Cardinals win the 28th Annual Houston I.S.D. Girls Tournament. The win came over a solid Temple High School team. We spoke with Alix about her play and the team this year. “Last year we lost to Westside in the finals of this tournament and this year we wanted to come back and win it “. The team came back and won the district title despite the fact they don’t have a lot of height, but they still manage to win ballgames. Big Tiesha Taylor at 6 feet 4 pretty much had her way inside against the smaller Cardinals, but in the end Bellaire won it 58-51. “We just had to keep trying to box her out and that way when she went on our backs we got her in foul trouble”. Alix went on to say they felt pretty good about the way they were able to keep up with the big girl. “The key was to keep beating them up court and even though
we had three of our best players out with injuries our younger players really stepped up in this tournament”. As the Lady Cardinals continues to establish themselves as one of the top girls programs in the state, Alix is right in the thick of it. “Too many people talk about A. J. this and A. J. that but the truth is we have a well-rounded team and it’s not just about A. J., Look Raven (Burns) came out of nowhere and is averaging 28 points per game”. The talented junior went on to say she feels the Lady Cardinals should have gone to state in both her freshman and sophomore seasons and they want to make it this time around. “The past two years we just didn’t play as well as we should have down the stretch, but this year we plan to”. In closing Alix says her mother keeps her on the straight and narrow path and makes sure she spends her spare time very well. KENNY HILL-SOUTHLAKE CARROLL Arlington, Texas-Using his height to survey the field, junior signal caller Kenny Hill led Southlake Carroll to the Class 5A Division I state title. It came at the expense of Fort Bend Hightower 36-29 before a crowd of 42,822 at the magnificent Cowboys Stadium. The talented junior connected on 19 of 24 passes for 229 yards and two touchdowns and was not sacked all day long. Hill also rushed for 24 times gaining 116 more yards and scoring twice on the ground. Hill’s main target of the game was receiver Sabian Holmes who had 11 grabs for 138 yards including a big 59 yard scoring play in the third period. Holmes also had a great game on defense as well as he went both way all game long.
The exceptional A. J. Alix of Bellaire Lady Cardinals takes the title in the 28th Annual HISD Girls tournament -photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.
Junior QB Kenny Hill led Southlake Carroll to their 8th state title at Cowboys Stadium 36-29 over Fort Bend Hightower -photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.
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SPRING-DEKANEY ROLLS TO THE STATE TITLE By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Arlington, Texas-After a shaky start, the Spring Dekaney Wildcats clawed their way to a big 34-14 win over Cibolo Steele Knights. Before a crowd of just over 15 thousand fans, the Wildcats spotted the Knights seven points and exploded for 20 points in the second period to go to victory. Tommy Armstrong took advantage of a turnover and found Matthew Mayle from 19 yards out for the early lead. But the Wildcats responded early in the second period when D’Juan Hines hit Austin Garrett on a three play 50 yard scoring drive. On their second possession the Wildcats went ahead when Trey Williams crashed in from one yard out. Steele was driving and then Armstrong threw his first interception of the season when
Jarrett Irving picked the ball and returned it 61 yards to the Knights 12 yard line. Two plays later Trey Williams exploded around left end for the score from six yards out and a big 207 half time lead. Neither team could score in the third. But D’Juan Hines found Sam Horn from two yards out and a commanding 27-7 lead. However Armstrong got on target and hit Matt Mayle again from 22 yard out to close to with 27-14. Then it was all over when Williams who had a 53 yard punt return ran 24 yards and put an end to any doubts one could have about this team. Williams finished with 25 carries and 197 yards and three touchdowns including a big 7.9 yard per carry average. He also had help from D’Juan Hines who rushed for six times for 34 yards and passed two for five for
42 yards and two touchdowns. Sam Horn had seven carries for 34 yards and Gerald Estien added 21 yards on four carries for the Wildcats.
Trophy presentation
The sensational Trey Williams scored 3 times in the title game at Cowboys Stadium
The Lady Wildcats cheerleaders for 2011
Travion Harmon (56) led the way up front for Cats
Dekaney Fans at the magnificent Cowboys Stadium
Dekaney coaches calling the play
Cibolo Steele JV Cheerleaders Steele Mascot Dekaney players marvel at massive structure of Cowboys Stadium
Cibolo Steele head coach Michael Jinks
The Cibolo Steele Cheerleaders
Dekaney fans at Cowboys Stadium
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THIS WEEK IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Face to face SLC and Hightower
A sea of blond hair as SLC celebrated their 8th state championship
MVP Kenny Hill share a photo with defensive MVP Will Davis of Southlake Carroll high school Hightower Principal Ms. Viretta West
The sensation Bralon Addison (2) of Fort Bend Hightower
Jerry McClellan
SLC protect the Tradition signs at Cowboys Stadium
Hightower Cheerleaders posing at Cowboys Stadium Sabian Homes (23) one of the top two-way players in the country
Action shot from Hightower game
Southlake Carroll JV Cheerleaders squad
The Varsity Southlake Carroll Cheerleaders Squad - All photos by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.
A look at the crowd at Cowboys Stadium
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THIS WEEK IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Arlington, Texas- SOUTHLAKE CARROLL EDGES FORT BEND HIGHTOWER FOR CLASS 5A
Division I title 36-29 before a crowd of 42, 896 at the wonderful Cowboy Stadium. Junior quarterback Kenny Hill called a near perfect game for the Dragons as they won their 8th state championship. But they had to do so with one the state’s top performers in Bralon Addison of the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes. Addison ran 21 times for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. The Texas A&M commitment also averaged 8.8 yards per carry and passed for 63 more yards and another touchdown on five of eight in the air. Clearly he did his part but the Hightower defense could not stop the well balanced Dragons on offense. We mention Hill who rushed 24 times for 116 yards along with two touchdowns and through the air he went 19 of 24 for 229 yards and two more touchdowns. It’s no wonder he was voted the Offensive MVP in the game.
Johnathan Gray finishes HS career with the national record of 205 touchdowns and his third straight state title
Despite allowing Addison to get some big runs, the defense for the Dragons was led by linebacker Will Davis who was all over the ‘Canes in the second half. He had help from Sabian Homes who played well at wide receiver making 11 receptions for 138 yards and a score and defensive back where he also made some big plays.
Drew Brown opened the scoring with a 25 yard field goal but Hightower answered with a four yard touchdown run by Jaquinn Henderson. Carroll scored again when Matt Swoyer had a 97 yard conversion return of the failed P A T. The first period ended with S.L.C. leading 8-6. Things began to look up for Fort Bend as Addison got behind the defense with a 15 yard run and Luis Gallegos Perez booted a 34 yard field goal as Hightower was up 16-14 at the half. With a little time gone in the third period Addison found Ryan Nelson from 30 yards out and the ‘Canes added to their lead. However less than three minute later Kenny Hill hit Sabian Holmes from 59 yards out and closed the gap at 23-21. Still in the third, Hill struck again this time to hitting Corey Kemp from 25 yard out and a 28-23 advantage. After the kickoff out of the end zone, Addison went 80 yards for a score and the two point pass play failed but they still lead it 29-28 and the nearly 43 thousand fans were really on the edges of this plush seats at Cowboy Stadium. With a little more than nine minutes left in the game, Hill scored from six yards out and then ran in a two point conversion making the score 36-29. It was then Sabian Holmes and Will Davis took over and kept the ‘Canes out the end zone and won the game in a thriller. A quick recap of the state championships for 2011 S.L.C. over Fort Bend Hightower 36-29 in
the Class 5A Division I game. Spring-Dekaney whipped Cibolo Steele 34-14 in the Class 5A Division II game. On the Class 4A side it was Lake Travis over Hewitt Midway 22-7 for Division I while Aledo won over Manvel 49-28 for their third straight state title. In Class 3A it was Wimberley over Argyle 2114 while in the Class 2A Melissa won over Hempstead 28-15 in Division I and Refugio won a thriller over Cisco 36-35 for Division II. Class A Division I title went to Mason 62-40 winners over Stamford. The old favorite Tenaha whipped Munday 52-28 for the Class A Division II.
the exciting Johnathan Gray, quarterback Matthew Bishop found Willie Gibson from 44 yards out to open the scoring. Then early in the second period Todd Christian returned an interception 70 yards for a score and a big 14-0 lead. The Mavericks tried to bounce back when Selwyn Green ran 13 yards for a score to close the gap. But following a turnover, Bishop struck again as he ran eight yards for another score and a 21-7 lead. Then just before the half Bishop hit Parker Bradham from 10 yards out taking a commanding 28-7 lead at the break which just turned out to be too much.
In the second half junior quarter-
back Shane McCarley got rolling and found Corey Seymour with a pair of scoring passes from 14 and 29 yards to close to within seven only to see Bishop run five yards for a score as the third period ended. McCarley would add a one yard run but Johnathan Gray who had 31 carries for 247 yards broke their backs with a big 37 yard run to put it out of reach. Bishop who was voted the Offensive MVP would hit Park Bradham again from 10 yards out and a big 49-28 victory. It marked the third straight title for the Bearcats and Gray goes into the record books with a career national record leading 205 touchdowns.
ALEDO WINS VS MANVEL It was a full day of action at the magnificent Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas as the University Interscholastic League hosted the final three games of the state football championships. The high noon kickoff with 43,369 watching the Mavericks of Manvel in only their fourth season on varsity faced the two-time defending state champs Aledo. With Manvel thinking of ways to stop
Action shot from Manvel game
Runner up trophy goes to coach Kirk Martin and staff from Manvel
Offensive MVP Matthew Bishop (4) of Aledo with Dr. Charles Breithaupt Aledo JV and Varsity Cheerleaders
Aledo head coach Tim Buchanan
Aledo wins again
Aledo three-peat on Manvel
Manvel Cheerleaders
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TREY WILLIAMS-DEKANEY; KHAREE MCDANIEL-STUDEWOOD COBRAS JV; RAVEN BURNS-BELLAIRE LADY CARDINALS KHAREE MCDANIELSTUDEWOOD COBRAS JV
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View TREY WILLIAMS-DEKANEY Arlington, Texas-After a slow start trailing Cibolo Steele 7-0, the Wildcats got rolling. Once they did Texas A&M bound Trey Williams exploded for three touchdowns and 209 yards to lead his team to their first state football title in Spring I.S.D. history. In his spare time Williams setup another score with a 51 yard punt return and had a 60 yard run in addition to all his great efforts on the day. “I’m so excited I can’t explain my feeling now, but I love this team and Austin Garrett made some big plays when I was tired”. Williams went on to tell us he’s
not the only one of this team that can play. “We have a lot of confident players on this squad and I love my family, our coaches and all my teammates”. The sensational setback said he recalls people not believing in them and some didn’t have faith they could get it done. But in only their fourth season competing on varsity, they go 14-2 and win the class 5A Division II State championship before a smallish crowd of 15,092 fans at Cowboys Stadium. In closing Williams added he thanks the Lord, his coaches, family, friends and teammates and said they could not have won the state without pulling together.
La Marque, Texas-Having one of his better games of the year 5th grade straight A student Kharee McDaniel raced a little more than 25 yards for the game winning score. His touchdowns gave the Cobras an 18-12 overtime win over the North Side Bulldogs to win the Bayou City Youth Sport League 2011 title. McDaniel is noted for getting the tough yards for his team all year long. “I wanted to stop them and we could win the game”. This kid felt good about their defense and he knew they would hold the Bulldogs on the last few minutes. When asked how it felt to be a champion, McDaniel made it clear it felt great. “Even when we trailed 12-6, we believed the Cobras would come back and win the game”. Crediting his father with instilling confidence in him at an early age was the key to him and the rest of the Cobras hanging on to win the game. Looking ahead McDaniel says any high school that accepts him he will be willing to play for. He is one of the toughest players on the JV squad of Coach Kennon Blackshire. However he credited numbers 23 and 2 as a couple of tough guys to go against on the Bulldogs squad. He added when the Cobras show up in their Fiesta sponsored trailer some of the teams don’t like them but it doesn’t matter. “We don’t care how far we have to go to win the Super Bowl because we want to win at any cost”.
Kharee McDaniel (9) leads the Cobras to overtime Super Bowl win over the Bulldogs 18-12 - Photos by Jerry Woodley The win avenges last year loss on her also”. As we talked with to Westside in the finals of this Burns, we learned she is well historic tournament. Raven aware of the Lady Cardinals not teamed with junior sensation A. having any post players so to J. Alix who ripped the nets for win against a team like Temple 24 points to help offset the good that had a big girl was special effort by Tiesha Taylor who was for them. posting the Lady Cardinals up. The team loves to pressure on “We knew we just basically had defense because they like to trap an all guard lineup without Lulu in the backcourt but Taylor got a McKinney and Bianca Winslow who set out with injuries”. Burns couple of big layups and we had to call it off a little. added she and Alix had to get it in going early and get some In her spare time Raven says she points from the outside. “We works hard and gets plenty of noticed Taylor had some fouls rest when she is not playing. on her and my coaches told me English is her favorite subject in to take her on and we were able the classroom at Bellaire High to get inside a couple of times School.
The young star went on to say the Cobras have spectacular players who get the job done. In closing Kharee said everything is possible in the Lord’s world and his father told him that when he was a baby and never to forgot it. RAVEN BURNS-BELLAIRE LADY CARDINALS Houston, Texas-Faced with two of their best players sitting out with injuries senior guard Raven Burns took care of business. She led the Lady Cardinals of Bellaire to the 28th Annual
The sensational Trey Williams the Offensive MVP of the Class 5A Division II State Championship game-photo by Jerry Woodley Jr.
Houston I.S.D. Girls Tournament championship over Temple 58-51. The lovely and talented senior had 27 points to lead all scorers in the game.
Raven Burns (24) of the Lady Cardinals of Bellaire scored 27 points to lead her team the title in the 28th Annual HISD Tournament -photo by Jerry Woodley Jr.
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DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - JARRETT IRVING-DELANEY; WILL DAVIS- SOUTHLAKE CARROLL; JAYLEN HILL-ALEDO By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View JARRETT IRVING-DELANEY Arlington, Texas-Senior defensive back and kick runner Jarrett Irving picked off two passes and returned them 72 yards in the title game for the Wildcats. It was good enough to lead the Spring-Dekaney Wildcats to the State Class 5A Division II title over defending state champ Cibolo Steele Knights 34-14. Jarrett, who has already pledged to attend the University of Houston in 2012, is solid at his position and has a good nose for the football. Clearly the interception and 61 yard return to Cibolo 12 yard line setting up Trey Williams sweeping left end score was the key to the win. It gave the Wildcats a 20-7 lead and basically broke the backs of the Knight who had won 28 straight games. “Coach Willie Amendola said it certainly played a role in the win. “We kind of got it going after the interception and went on from there”. The talented senior defensive back had another pick with one minute and ten seconds left to seal the win. “Our coaches told us they wanted two picks from me and I got them and it was lovely”. For his works he walked away with the Defensive MVP of the Class 5A Division II title game. The Houston
Cougars can certainly use his play. WILL DAVIS- SOUTHLAKE CARROLL
of the others in the media, but not this time. It could very well be it was just so clear who had the better games this time around. JAYLEN HILL-ALEDO
Arlington, Texas-Linebacker Will Davis was all over the field making eight total tackles and recording a share of a sack but more importantly required two blocks all day long. Thanks to his efforts, the Dragons won over Fort Bend Hightower in one of the most exciting high school football championship games ever. At the magnificent Cowboys Stadium before 42,822 screaming fans, Davis made a new name for himself with his outstanding play. It wasn’t just the front group doing a good job; they had help from Sabian Homes and Matt Swoyer took care of plenty business in the secondary. When you consider the fact the Dragons had to contend with the likes of Bralon Addison who went for more than 200 yards on the ground but they held Addison to only five of eight for 63 yards and one score in the air. That basically was the key to the win. This also marks the first time since we started covering UIL State Championships that we went 6 for 6 in the selecting of the MVP both three on offense and three on defense. Usually we see it differently from some
Arlington, Texas-It’s rare that a defensive lineman dominate a high school football game but that‘s what happened when Aledo won their third straight State title. At the Wonderful Cowboys Stadium Jaylen Hill led the Bearcats defense to a big 49-28 win over Manvel for the state class 4A Division II. Before a big crowd of 43,369 fans in the Cowboys Stadium was rocking as the Mavericks came calling but the Bearcats were not to be denied their third straight championship.
Spring-Delaney DB Jarrett Irving picks off Tommy Armstrong of Cibolo Steele twice giving the sharp throwing QB his first two picks of the year - photo by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.
With Johnathan Gray going for 247 yards on 30 carries and scoring once and Matt Bishop hitting on 14 of 17 for 183 yards and three scores the Knight rolled. Hill simply made lift rough inside down low and it took its toll early as Aledo went up 28-7 at the half and never looked back. Breaking through the line and disrupting the blocking assignment all day long Hill teamed with Patrick Smith Ryan Dawsey and Todd Christian who returned an interception 70 yards for a score to make it along day for the Mavericks.
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STUDEWOOD COBRAS HOLD THEIR 35TH ANNUAL BANQUET AT M.O. CAMPBELL CENTER By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View It’s been 35 years since the Studewood Cobras first put on their pads and that certainly is cause for a celebration. More than 500 men women and children gathered on the floor of the M.O. Campbell Center to honor their 2011 accomplishments. That included the 2011 Super Bowl winning Junior Varsity squad as well as the Varsity 1st place cheerleaders as well.
Thanks to JV team mom Crystal Gidrey, we were able to secure the building for the event. Gidrey teaches in the Aldine School district and has been doing a wonderful job of working with the Cobras organization. It’s really nothing I can say but well done once again and on behalf of our cooperate sponsor Fiesta we salute the Cobras. We think the photos will tell you the rest.
Tables full of trophy from league office
Hostess Crystal Gidrey welcomes everyone
Cobras coaches posing for photos
Majana Phoenix sings “I love You Lord”
Leandrea Penrice and her hubby Walter Penrice
Prince and Princess Jorden Gidrey and akia Williams
Mr. Cobra and Miss Cobra Dennis Wilburn and Andrea Jones
Cobras team Mom Kenya Young is honored
The 2011 Super Bowl Champion JV team
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STUDEWOOD COBRAS HOLD THEIR 35TH ANNUAL BANQUET AT M.O. CAMPBELL CENTER
2011 Freshman Cobras group shot
Cobras Mascots for 2011
King Arthur addressing the gathering
Flag Cobras with coaches and team Moms
ikki Penrice and Jorden Gidrey
Cobras J.V. Cheerleaders for 2011
The 2011 Homecoming Court group shot
Special Award winners
More Special Award winners
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STUDEWOOD COBRAS HOLD THEIR 35TH ANNUAL BANQUET AT M.O. CAMPBELL CENTER
Andrea Jones and Anthony Davis say good bye
The 2011 Cobras Varsity Cheerleaders Queen and King Majana Phoenix and Amari Zephyr comes down the aisle
Graduating cheerleaders say farewell to Cobras
Taurean Powers flag head coach with Team Mom
Edward and Crystal Gidrey with Leandrea and George Penrice
King Arthur with Cobra President Walter Penrice
More than 500 people gathered for Banquet ers themselves to be friendly, nice as well as easy going. Funny, after talking with Sandavia first and Semonyia next their answers to our questions were almost the same.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK SANDAVIA AND SEMONYIA HILLSMAN-DURKEE ELEMENTARY By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View As the Studewood Cobras celebrated their 35th Annual Awards banquet we couldn’t help but notice a set of twins on the award stand. The lovely and talented pair are members of the First Place Cobras Varsity Cheerleaders under the direction of the legendary Nikki Penrice. Parents of the charming pair are Tamika and John Hillsman and they are in the fifth grade.
On Sundays you’ll find the Hillsman family down at Christ Way Missionary Baptist Church. Both girls are fully active members and love praising God. In the classroom both like Math as their favorite subject and spend most of their spare time in church and working on their championship Studewood Cobras routines. Even when it comes to describing themselves both girls consid-
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On the subject of Barack Obama becoming the first African American President of the United States, both girls says it’s a very good thing and it goes to show you can reach your goals if you are willing to work hard.
Dutch and Duchess Xavier Weatherspoon and Ragejahnae Utley making their way to the award stand the school could use a little cleaning up and the class periods overlaps making it tougher on students to get all their work done. “If we had fewer classes we would be able to spend more time to correctly get our work done”. In closing both girls praised
their parents their mom (Tamika) in particular as being their most driving force in life. “She told us you go to school to learn all you can so you can reach your goals in life”. We agree with that and would like to thank the Hillsman family for allowing us to profile their charming twins for our Fiesta Student of the Week!
When it comes to goals in life Sandavia wants to become a veterinarian because of her love for animals. But Semonyia wants to become a trail lawyer with plans of keeping innocent people out of jail. They had different opinion about their elementary school Durkee in the Houston I.S.D. Sandavia says if they made her principal, she would pretty much leave things the way they are because she feels the present administration is doing a fine job. But on the other hand Semonyia feels
The Studewood Cobras 1st place varsity cheerleaders twins Sandavia and Semonyia Hillsman at the 35th Annual Banquet - Photo by Dr. Victor Keys
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COBRAS JV WINS 2011 SUPER BOWL TITLE IN O.T. By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View La Marque, Texas-Traveling all the way down to La Marque, Texas, the Junior Varsity Cobras fought from a 12-6 half time deficit to a big 18-12 overtime victory. They beat the North Side Bulldogs after Kharee McDaniel ran 27 yards for the score to seal the win. But there were plenty of good plays from Trenton Dickerson, Ashton Callaway and the hard running Tyler Brown and Jorden Gidrey. The line was working hard led by Shamir Hightower and defensive efforts of Smiley LeBlanc and others. With the cool air coming in off the Galveston Bay, the Cobras hung tough with the 14 returning
lettermen for Coach Kennon Blackshire and his staff. Here is the list of all the 2011 JV Cobras -Tyler Brown, Ashton Callaway, Marcus Cockrell, Trederrion Cornealius, Trenton Dickerson, Orvis Fowler, Jorden Gidrey, Gregory Gallow, Quentin Harris, Shamir Hightower, Clarence Jones, Jamichael Jordan, Jerald Jordan, Smiley LeBlanc, Tamarcus Malone, Kharee McDaniel, Teven McKelvey, Zelt Minor, Tran Powers, Samuel Price, Warren Robinson, Darion Ross, Bralyn Thomas, Johnarviell Turner, Christopher Williams, and Alonzo Witherspoon. The other groups saw the Titans flag team win the title and the Panthers won the freshman title.
Action from championship game as Ashton Callaway runs free
Kharee McDaniel in the open field
Cobras making the tackle
The 2011 Bayou City Sport League champion Studewood Cobras at Etheridge Field in La Marque, Texas
Coach Kennon Blackshire and Ron Hughes
JV Cobras listen to President Walter Penrice after they won the Super Bowl title
King Arthur interviews Jorden Gidrey moments after the Cobras won the JV championship
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TONY LEVINE NAMED UH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Levine was named one of the country’s Top 10 fastest-rising assistant coaches by CBS
Houston, Texas – University of Houston Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announced that Tony Levine has been named the school’s 12th head football coach. Levine spent the previous four seasons as an assistant coach at UH, including the final two as the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator. He was named the Interim Head Coach on Dec. 10 before taking the reins permanently today. “I’m so pleased to be able to announce Tony Levine as our new head coach,” Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said. “Before we began this process we talked about the characteristics we wanted in the leader of
our football program and Tony embodies each of those qualities. We spoke with former players, current student-athletes and interviewed some of the top football coaches in the country, and all of our talks led us right back to Tony.
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CARDINALS WIN 28TH ANNUAL HISD GIRLS TOURNAMENT
By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Bellaire Lady Cardinals won the Houston I.S.D. Girls 28th Annual tournament with a 58-51 victory over Temple. They were led by senior guard Raven Burns who ripped the nets for 27 points and junior sensation A. J Alix who scored 24 points. The Lady Cards kept the pressure on Temple and the visitors simply could not keep up. Shandize Waugh played fairly well down low battling the
exceptional Tiesha Taylor who led Temple. But for Coach Tamarah Sanders it would tough trying to figure out a way to keep pace with the running Lady Cardinals.
Bianca Winslow daughter of former Yates standout Ricky Winslow
Bellaire’s great sophomore Lulu McKinney daughter of Clarence McKinney
Hanging in there with three of their top players who sat out the game due to injuries, Coach Michael Kramer and his girls got a chance to see just how good they could be. The sensational sophomore Lulu McKinney did not suit up nor did Bianca Winslow who was
nursing a knee injury while McKinney had a twisted ankle. Kinkaid beat Madison for third place in the tournament finals at Butler Field house. Comcast channel 129 broadcasted the game and reran it a couple of time as well. One thing came out of this is the Bellaire Lady Cardinals are certainly going to have something to say about who goes to state from Region III Class 5A.
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DARRELL ASBERRY NAMED TSU HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Houston, TX – Darrell Asberry was named head coach of the Texas Southern Tigers football team today by athletics director Dr. Charles McClelland. Asberry was the head coach at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina for the past five seasons. “If you look at his background and his track record, he developed Shaw into one of the premier Division II football programs," said Dr. McClelland. "He has a very high graduation rate. We wanted somebody who was going to come in and be a great football coach and a great fit for Texas Southern University and I think Darrell can help us achieve our goals." As head coach, Asberry had a 40-25 overall record and a 3013 conference record at Shaw. He captured three CIAA Championships in five seasons (2007, 2008 & 2010).
win championships. Texas Southern is striving to be the best and I want to be a part of the best.” Asberry served as offensive coordinator at North Carolina Central, Albany State, and Jackson State. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native played quarterback at Jackson State where he received a bachelor’s of science degree in Criminal Justice.
Tiesha Taylor has a real good tournament in the low post
Asberry becomes the 15th football head coach in TSU history. Kevin Ramsey served as interim head coach for the 2011 season. He will have an opportunity to remain as defensive coordinator. Asberry is the proud father of two daughters, Arabria and Armarni, and one son, Armariyan.
The Temple girls’ basketball team claimed second place - All photos by Jerry L. Woodley Jr.
His teams ranked at the top in the nation both offensively and defensively. He also boasts an impressive graduation rate for his players. “This is a great opportunity for me and my family to be a part of something great like Texas Southern,” said new TSU football head coach Asberry. “I’ll give 110% to help the young men at TSU finish school and
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The Bellaire Lady Cardinals champions of the 28th Annual HISD Girls tournament
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL REPORT: JACK YATES LIONS WINS HISD TOURNAMENT By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View The Jack Yates boys basketball team rolled to a big 99-72 victory over Wheatley to take the annual Houston I.S.D. tournament. Jumping off to a 7-0 start, the Lions never looked back as Greg Wise boys did their thing. Melvin Swift had several big dunks to the delight of the twothird filled Delmar Field house. “We feel Wheatley is a good team and they played very hard but we felt if we scored the ball, played defense and controlled the tempo we had a good chance to win the game”. Swift went to say Coach Wise has been a big help to him correcting what he does wrong and teaching us how to do the job right”. In his freshman year it was a little tough on him, but now in his sophomore season he is getting the hang of it. “With the summer AAU ball, we kind of learned what to do in given situations and we share the ball and feel we are going to a pretty good team”. In closing the talented sophomore went on to say it’s important to listen
Melvin Swift turns in big numbers as Lions run past Wheatley in the HISD tournament - All photos by Dr. Victor Keys
their coaching. Yates also had excellent play from Clyde Santee, Chris Wells and others. Reaching the finals by beating Sterling 96-76 the Lions whipped the Wildcats for the second time this season. Wheatley had a pretty good tournament run as well beating a good Village School team 89-85 in the semi-finals. In the third place game it was The Village School over Sterling 69-54. The consolation went to Aldine who beat Lamar 71-60. In other non-district games played before the holiday saw St.Thomas beating St.Thomas Episcopal 75-53, A & M Consolidated over Elkins 50-32, Klein Collins 64- Huntsville 49. Katy won over Spring Woods 48-35, Lamar Consolidated over Sweeny 88-51, Clements over Foster 53-38, Kingwood over Cinco Ranch 73-51, George Ranch over Wharton 61-47. Terry over Cleveland91-59, while Seven Lakes beat Kempner 61-41, St.Thomas beat Furr 62-56, PA Memorial ran past Deer Park 54-32 and College Park won over Bryan 90-57.
Head coach Greg Wise of the Jack Yates Lions
The Wheatley Wildcats 2011 runner-up for the HISD
The Jack Yates Lions team are champions of the HISD Tournament
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The Way I See It By BIG John Chandler I was recently in attendance at the 2011 Outback Tournament, won by Fort Bend Travis over Fort Bend Bush. The score was in the fifties. I have watched several other games and the result have been about the same. Thank goodness for Yates and Wheatley in the just concluded Houston I.S.D. tournament with Yates scoring 99 points. I have come to a conclusion and knowing full well that I will be laughed at to even make this suggestion won’t stop me from
laying it out there in my column. This IS the way I see it-a shot clock in needed in high school basketball. It is so obvious a need that I can attest that it will never ever happen. Coaches will never agree to it and will fight like mad to stop it. Some fans feel the strategy will harm the sport of high school basketball. Some athletes will feel the game will change so drastically that only certain types of players will be able to play the game. I have a response to all those comments
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SHOT CLOCK IS NEEDED AT HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL along with many more that some people will come up with: ‘get real’! The game on the high school level is becoming increasingly unwatchable. It just isn’t enjoyable to sit and watch ten players (boys or girls) hold a ball or pass it several times and not make any attempt to score. This is basketball strategy? Let’s be real here; those who champion the game argue that it has the most athletic athletes on the planet. Athletic athletes should be allowed to exhibit their physical talent. Maybe some think a first quarter score where eight points scored between two teams is exciting, but don’t count me as one of them. And please don’t count fans around the globe that enjoy the ‘great action’. The
game has changed. The athletes are in better physical condition. The coaches (not all) need to teach their athletes the game of basketball. Shooting, rebounding and defense to name a few. How about free throw shooting, especially late in the game (please dear readers, I can’t talk about how bad free shooting is-I’ll never finish the column). We want to see exciting basketball on every level from little leagues to the professional ranks. A shot clock is not going to make the game worse. But trust me is going to be worse if this holding the ball for five minutes a quarter is allowed to continue. I’m not a coach nor did I play basketball in high school. I’ve watched the game for many
years and seen how it has fallen over a period of time. A shot clock won’t improve bad shooting; poor defense or free throw shooting. It won’t help young players to think of passing first to other teammates and creating better offense. It won’t make players play defense with their feet instead of reaching out with their hands. Good coaching will teach all of this! Bad teams playing against a well-coached disciplined team will be beatenlike a drum. A shot clock in high school is like a national championship tournament in college football-wonderful to think about but not even close to reality. That’s just the way I see it!
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A KING-SIZE MOVER AND SHAKER: MS. KIM WILLIS By Dr. Victor Keys A King-Size View We are please to announce that our KI G-SIZE Mover and Shaker for the month of December 2011 is Ms. Kim Willis. Ms. Willis is the high school English teacher and the high school sponsor at ABCWest, a school in Harris County Department of Education Special Schools Division. Ms. Willis’s view of education is best described by the African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child.” It also takes a village to educate our students. Ms. Willis knows the impor-
tance of an education and wants to see all of her students successfully complete the program at her school, as well as receive a high school diploma. She is tireless in motivating her students to do the right thing with their behaviors and academics. Ms. Willis says, “My students’ successes are also my successes.” Ms. Willis holds degrees from Delgado Community College and University of HoustonDowntown. She is pursuing the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership degree from Lamar University. Ms. Willis brings a diverse background to the class-
room – law enforcement, print marketing, life experiences, and a passion for reading. Her daughter, Sarah, is a high school chemistry teacher. Her daughter, Abbey, has followed her mom’s footsteps in the print industry. Also in Atlanta are Sarah’s husband, James, and their awesome daughter and first grandchild, Kenleigh. Ms. Willis volunteered extensively in New Orleans at the Lazarus House, Super Bowl XXXVI, and at the 2005 Junior Olympics swim venue. In Houston, Ms. Willis donates platelets through the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Ms. Willis stated that “blood donation of any type is important in all communities and requires a very small commitment of your time. Platelet donations take a little bit more time, but this type donation serves a critical need for patients with cancer”. If you ever receive a transfusion, you can thank a donor like Ms. Willis. Over the holidays, Ms. Willis informed me that she will welcome a new family member, Dexter. Dexter is a rescued Great Dane and will move from Florida to Houston. Ms. Willis has also helped to place two other Great Danes for a friend’s “big dog” rescue. As you can now see Ms. Willis is a very busy educator, volunteer, and lover of man’s best friend, that’s why she is the KI G-SIZE Mover and Shaker for the month of December.
LINEPERSON OF THE YEAR By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View Normally this time of the year we have a profile called Lineman of the Week, but thanks to this very special line player we had to change the name of this column. Starting out as a three year old cheerleader for the Studewood Cobras JaKenya Young changed her mind when she turned four. The talented little girl was bored with cheering and asked her parents to allow her to play football. Her parents Kenya and James Young then went to the flag coach Traurean Powers and asked if they needed another player to play on the line. Just in case you are wondering, yes JaKenya not only played with the flag team that nearly went all the way to the Super Bowl, but she also was voted the team’s best lineman.
just have to play tackle football next season because she wanted one of those big trophies. Time goes so fast it’s been around five years since James Young told me his wife was expecting another baby girl. Now this four year old sensation is that baby they were expecting. We are extremely proud of James and his wife because since we told them about the Studewood Cobras all their boys have gone through the Cobras program and all of their daughters have cheered; now it looks like one of their daughters is going to star on the field as well. The Studewood Cobras are a equal opportunity non-profit organization with a (501) C 3 and sponsored in part by Fiesta.
During the Cobras 35th Annual Banquet we noticed JaKenya standing around the award table. She asked me why her trophy was not as tall and big as the others. The only thing I would think is flag team just didn’t get a tall award as Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity players. The four year old told me she might
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A View From The Stands By Ryan McGinty
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QUARTET OF PANTHERS TO PLAY IN HBCU ALL-STAR BOWL Prairie View A&M football will be well-represented in the third annual HBCU All-Star Bowl as four seniors have received an opportunity to showcase their talents in front of professional scouts at The Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The HBCU Bowl teams are made up of 100 of the top eligible seniors amongst the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, in an East vs. West style format. The East team is made up of players from the MEAC and CIAA while the West team is made up of players from the SWAC and the SIAC. Throughout the week, the Prairie View A&M quartet of defensive end Adrian Hamilton, cornerback Moses Ellis, offensive linemen James Dekle and Tim Tusey had
the opportunity to receive instruction from the coaching staff of the CFL’s Calgary Stampeders throughout their practice sessions. In addition, every player participated in a one-day NFL Combine in front of various scouts while also involving themselves in an assortment of community service projects and seminars which focused on a variety of areas from finances to life in general. The nation’s sack leader with 20.5 sacks and co-SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, Hamilton began the week on a solid note as Wesley Bunting, The Director of College Scouting for the National Football Post, observed his performance at the combine.
plus sacks this year continues to boost stock, looked great last night and ran the low 4.7 range,” said Bunting on his Twitter account. For the third-straight year, Classics Sports Radio Network will broadcast the HBCU AllStar Bowl on Sunday live from the Georgia Dome. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 p.m. and the pregame show will begin at 1:30 p.m. During the broadcast, CSRN will have exclusive interviews with players while the pregame show will include interviews with coaches and players as well. The broadcast can be heard in the Houston area on KTSU 90.9 FM and online at www.classicsportsradio.com.
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WWW.PVPANTHERS.COM WILSON WILLIS WINS NAME THIS CAR CONTEST By King Arthur Prayther A King-Size View We are happy to report to you all we have a winner in our Name This Car Contest. He is retired Continental Airline employee Wilson Willis. The Wheatley graduate says he worked for the big airlines for 31 years before retiring 10 years ago. For those of you who are familiar with the Willis family, he and his late wife had triplets and they all have college degrees and are doing well in life. As we visited with Willis, he has a real concern for high school sports and always keeps up with his Wheatley Wildcats basketball team. In addition to that, Wilson has a love for classic cars and is certainly a Ford man. Fact is he has two 1976 Lincoln Mark IVs in his drive way. One belonged to his late father and the other one is his. When asked how he found out about A King-size View Newspaper he had a big smile. “I always pick it up at the Fiesta store on San Jacinto and I find a lot of good reading in there”. He went to say since he is a Ford/Lincoln man he recognized the car right off the bat and made the call to collect his
prizes. Photographer Jerry Woodley is also a Wheatley graduate so he and Mr. Willis really hit it off and we spent more than an hour with him. Don’t forget all you have to do is give us the year, make and model of the automobile in the photo and be the first to do so and you win. It’s just that simple! All contestants must leave a name and phone number so we can contact you if you are the winner. Remember While Others Pretend…The King Delivers!
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THE COLLEGE SPORTS REPORT Jerry Woodley Now at 12-1, some might say it was a pretty good year. Others, unrealistic would say it was a bad year. Those are the pessimistic perceptions that can only find good in complaining. Why? Because that is who they are. So, I will cater to the optimistic point of view. Yes, the Cougars lost the C-USA football championship game to Southern Miss. 49-28. Yes, they looked sluggish. Yes, there are a lot of questions that couldn’t be answered. And just getting there was not good enough for all party’s involved. To reach the heights that team reached this season (BCS ranked #7 at time of conference championship game) is to be commended. UH got behind USM early (140) and still you didn’t feel like they were too far out of the game because they had been tested during the season. So you figured that as long as there was time on the clock the Cougars had a shot to win. Down (21-14) at the half you figure they would find their
rhythm and get going in the second half. Because to get in a shoot-out with the Cougars means you’ve got offensive weapons you can depend on, good offensive weapons. But a strange thing happened. The defense was going to have a say in who won this game. And that is what made it a different game. Which team could stop whom when time came to put the brakes on. Southern Miss. won because their defense was able to answer the call. A blocked punt (28-14),
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THE COUGARS WENT 12-1, AND THE NATIVES ARE NOT HAPPY add on touchdown (42-21), a timely interception (49-21), BOOM! A 2011 C-USA Conference Championship for the Eagles. “The way they played was Southern Miss style football and that’s smart, fast and physical”, stated Southern Miss Head Co Larry Fedora. When asked about the better team he stated “we were the better team today…, that’s what we had to be; we just had to be better than they were today that’s what happened.” The discussion about the conference losing big money because Houston didn’t win; simply HOGWASH! Speculation of
UH Head Co Kevin Sumlin leaving. Also interesting in that USM Head Co Larry Fedora, was also mentioned as moving on from Southern Miss. I thought that was the least of issues going on this day. The bigger issue was a BCS Bowl berth that was also at stake along with the conference championship. To qualify for a BCS Bowl would have spoken volumes about where the program was and is. It would have given UH a stronger hold on Houston area recruiting. And to not give Southern Miss. their shot at the brass ring was abysmal. I agree with USM Co Fedora, “…We
won, so we should be given that opportunity to go to a BCS bowl.” To know that a second non-AQ Conference could burst that bubble. It would make the next BCS Bowl contract agreement, a much more interesting negotiation amongst the school presidents that decide bowl affiliations. But, alas it will boil down to who will travel to these games more than ever, if the scuttle-buck that is being chatted about holds true. If you want someone to come and sit on a program, hire a coach older than 50 to be a coaching facilitator.
QB Case Keenum Carl Lewis and his son Bakim were on hand for the game.
Zachary McMillian late interception stops a Southern Miss drive
WR Justin Johnson
Southern Mississippi celebrates victory over U of H
BOSTON COLLEGE JR LB LUKE KUECHLY WINS THE 2011 LOMBARDI AWARD By Jerry Woodley Jr. A King-Size View This block of granite represents toughness, hard work to either block (offensive lineman), or defend (down lineman and linebackers). Eligibility for the award is limited to those unsung heroes in the trenches. Those work horses up front, from end to end. The award represents the top college lineman of the year. The four finalists were Alabama LB’s Courtney Upshaw and Dont’a Hightower, Boston College LB, Luke Kuechly and Stanford OT Jonathan Martin. All young these
men are worthy of this Block of Granite. So when the announcement of the 2011 Lombardi Award winner is Luke Kuechly LB, of Boston College was spoken. It would be his second award in some days. He had already picked up the 2011 Butkus Award. 2011 Lombardi Award winner Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College, “It’s a great award,…I think for me the biggest thing I do is think the people who have helped you get there, the guys on my team, my coaches and family. But, it’s
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great award you are honored with. When you look back on past award winners, Nick Fairley won it last year, Ndamukong Suh, Brian Orakpo, those guys were all successful in college doing well in the pros. It’s just an honor to be recognized with those guys.” Representing his school, “It’s an honor, hard work pays off, and we didn’t so well as a team this year. It was kind of frustrating, but we came together there at the end, I think we’re going to do alright. It just shows that even though you have a rough season things can pop out for you. And again, I’m going to thank my team.” Luke Kuechly
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