Fort Bend Independent 052417

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VOL 10 No. 21

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FORT BEND FAIR. BALANCED. INFORMATIVE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017

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Fort Bend Education Foundation awards Inspiration Stage’s Jasmine Rogers wins $524,407 to FBISD teachers and schools Tommy Tune Award for Best Actress

Pictured during the check presentation are (front row, from left): Dr. Charles Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools; and FBEF Board Members Jim Brown (President), Dr. Dennis Halford; and (second row) John Wantuch, Terry Wang, Sue Chiang, Lynn Halford, Chris Hill; and (back row) Jasmine performs in the opening number at the Tommy Tune Awards; Right, Jasmine Rogers - SeDustin Fessler, Brenna Cosby (Executive Director) and Stacey Bynes (President-elect). nior Photo. Photo credits: Erika Waldorf. The Fort Bend Education FBISD teachers and schools. than $33 million to FBISD National award-winning Inspi- trays in all areas of her life, was some of her favorite musical roles Foundation presented Fort Bend This year, the Education Foun- teachers and schools with the ration Stage is proud to congrat- filled with thanks to her mother, being Mimi in “Rent,” Candy ISD with a check for $524,407 dation awarded 268 grants for support of generous corporate ulate one of its own -- Jasmine Jacquelyn McCardell, a pharma- in “Zombie Prom,” Danielle in at its 2017 grant awards cer- $407,665 to support the Grants and individual donors. cist, for all of her support through “Bring it On,” Aunt Spiker in Rogers. The Foundation’s commitemony, to fund grant programs to Teachers and Schools pro“James and the Giant Peach, Jr.,” A graduating senior at Austin the years. to benefit FBISD students and gram; 311 New Teacher Gifts ment to providing educators High School and veteran of the “Winning this award was an and of course, The Witch in “Into for $21,817; an additional with opportunities to enrich and school’s theatre department and amazing experience — one that the Woods.” One of her favorite teachers. This year’s amount marks the $20,000 in Professional Devel- enhance the quality of educa- Sugar Land’s community theatre, I will treasure for the rest of my non-musical roles was portraying highest contribution to FBISD opment Grants; and $74,925 in tion for all students in FBISD Inspiration Stage, Jasmine was life,” Jasmine says. Marie Antoinette, in the play of in the history of the Education pass thru for a total of $524,407 speaks for itself. “The Witch has always been the same name. recently awarded the coveted Best Through its various grant Actress nod in the greater Hous- a dream role of mine, and finally awarded during the 2016-17 Foundation. “Acting has taught me so many programs, the Education Foun- ton area Tommy Tune Award Cer- getting to portray her on stage was things about myself. The beautiful Since its inception, the Edu- school year. Over the years, the Education dation touches every school in emony for her portrayal of The incredible. I was glad to finish my thing about being on stage in front cation Foundation has awarded nearly $6 million in grants to Foundation has awarded more FBISD. Witch in Austin High School’s high-school career portraying of an audience is how you can feel such a strong character, and hope completely vulnerable and safe at “Into the Woods.” Hosted by Theatre Under the to tackle the show again in the fu- the same time,” says Jasmine. “The art of story telling is such Stars (TUTS), the Tommy Tune ture.” Jasmine was born in Boston, an amazing thing; you have the Awards recognize and reward exIn line with City Council and Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30 Event registration is available cellence in high school musical where she lived until her family ability to make an audience memCity Management initiatives p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Old Munic- on the City website: visit www. theatre created by students and moved to Texas in 2010. She is ber think, change their perspecto foster community business ipal Courtroom in the City Hall missouricitytx.gov for details. educators in the greater Houston currently a Richmond resident, tive, or simply just brighten their development and economic Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy. Please contact 281.403.8500 metropolitan area. 2017 marked living in the Aliana subdivision. day. There is nothing else I would “This strategic event will in- if you are interested in partici- the Awards’ 15th year. growth, the “Show Me City” Jasmine knew from a very rather do.” will host its First Annual Job clude partnerships from region- pating as an employer, employ“Jasmine shines onstage and The 2017 ceremony, held April young age that she liked to perFair & Career Development Fo- al businesses and stakeholders ment candidate or vendor. 18 at the Hobby Center, recog- form. Just seven years old, Jas- off. She is a fearless performer rum on Wednesday, June 7 from to promote community unity by nized theatre troupes from 45 lo- mine was cast in her first play as who works tirelessly to bring her 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commu- engaging citizens and providcal high schools from districts a member of Tiger Lily’s tribe in characters to life,” says Mandy nity Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy. ing networking opportunities In an article “Voters send a including Fort Bend, Lamar Con- Milford Performing Arts Center’s Seymore-Sensat, Inspiration “Show Me City” business and for those seeking employment message in local elections” pub- solidated, Houston, Pearland, and production of Peter Pan, a com- Stage’s artistic director. “She has education partners will be on- in the Fort Bend County area,” lished in these columns last week, more. munity theatre production in Mil- a tremendous voice that takes site to host career booths and said Dr. Edward Williams, Di- I stated that Sugar Land Mayor your breath away.” Participating schools per- ford, Mass. to host workshops and presen- rector of Human Resources and Joe Zimmerman endorsed Sean formed a chosen musical before Jasmine auditioned for and was “Jasmine has always loved to tations. Staff will also discuss Organizational Development. Burnett in the Sugar Land Dist. 4 judges in the Spring, in anticipa- sing, and putting it together with accepted to many performing arts municipal career opportunities “Some features of the Job Fair city council race. A spokesperson tion of nominations for a variety acting just seemed to make sense,” schools across the country, from and Career Development Fo- for the mayor brought to my atten- of awards at the annual awards says McCardell, Jasmine’s mom. Texas all the way to Boston. She with guests. To provide assistance to job rum will include a resume-writ- tion that the statement was wrong showcase. “She likes to challenge herself. I made her final decision to attend candidates in advance, staff ing workshop, health and well- and Zimmerman did not endorse Jasmine was awarded the top remember the audition for her first the Manhattan School of Music, will host two preparation work- ness booths, a small business Burnett. The statement was based honor after competing against musical. Jasmine was only seven where she will continue to train shops on the following dates/ workshop, career counseling on hearsay and I stand corrected. eight talented peers nominated in and she chose to audition with and perform in coming years, with times: Wednesday, May 24 and and more.” —SESHADRI KUMAR the Best Actress category. Popular from ‘Wicked.’ I asked if aspirations of eventually tackling Jasmine brought to life, in an she might want to pick something Broadway. Inspiration Stage is in the hisincredibly sinister way, the much- a little easier, and she said, ‘No toric Sugar Land Auditorium at hated witch. Surprised and elated thanks, I like this song.’” Subsequently, she has per- 226 Lakeview Dr. For more inby her win, her Tommy Tune acceptance speech, which was formed in dozens of school and formation, visit www.inspirationriddled with the class that she por- community productions, with stage.com.

Missouri City hosts job fair on June 7

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Jones Creek Ranch Park Grand Opening. Mike Davis, left, Fort Bend County Parks Director; Marc Grant, Fort Bend County Road and Bridge Commissioner; Jenetha Jones, Fort Bend County Grants Coordinator; Ed Knight, Harrison Interests, Ltd.; Pat Garner, Commissioner Pct. 4 Office; Danielle Garrison, Commissioner Pct. 4 Office; Jess Stuart, YMCA Community Executive Director; Tiffany McFadden, Commissioner Pct. 4 Office; Andy Meyers, Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3; Jamie Knight, Fort Bend County Facilities Director; Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert; James Patterson, Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4; Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 2; Jim Condry, George Foundation Trustee; John Null, George Foundation Trustee; Julie Gaston, Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation Grants Officer; Mandi Bronsell, Commissioner Pct. 1 Office . Story on Page 3.

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