Cypress School News

CFISD Athletes Choose Colleges During Early Signing period

More than 40 CFISD athletes joined many others across the country in signing letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics during the early signing period, which started Nov. 11. “It is gratifying to see so many CFISD athletes fulfill a lifelong dream by signing National Letters of Intent,” said Ray Zepeda, CFISD director of athletics. “We are proud of the students, coaches and programs in regard to their accomplishments on and off the field. To be considered for an athletic scholarship, athletes must meet stringent academic requirements as well as be great athletes. It is the utmost privilege to have the ability to see the athletes in CFISD grow up and compete in our activities. We celebrate with our students and their families and wish our them the best of luck as they continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level.”

Tripp Cromer of Bridgeland, with parents, after signing letter of intent to Hill College (photo by Michelle Padilla) Carson Dearing of Cy-Ranch, with family, after signing letter of intent to Angelina College (photo by Brittney Koblenz) News Source: CFISD News

The following athletes from Bridgeland and CyRanch signed or plan to sign during the early signing period:

BRIDGELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Baseball Tripp Cromer: Hill College Josh Phillips: North Central Texas College. Girls’ Soccer Rebecca Grady: MO University of Science & Tech. Natalie Mason: University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Softball Kylee Gibson: University of Houston Lindsey Polleschultz: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Brodie Quinlan: Sam Houston State University Jaelyn Simmons: University of St. Thomas Avery Wagner: Cornell University Boys’ Swimming Jackson Dement: University of Alabama Girls’ Swimming Allie Thome: University of Arkansas Boys’ Track and Field/Cross Country Randy Smith: University of Alabama Volleyball Emily Adams: University of Louisiana at Monroe Jessica Frannea: Northeastern University Emerson Sykes: University of St. Thomas

CYpRESS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

Baseball Carson Dearing: Angelina College Weston Williams: Hesston College Colby Wilson: Newman University Girls’ Soccer Aaliyah Bluett: Oregon State University Jordan Porter: Louisiana Tech University Softball Camryn Carmouche: Stanford University Volleyball Kailey Friedrich: University of Louisiana at Monroe Maddy Villarreal: University of Louisiana at Monroe For more school news visit: www.bestofcyfair.com. And follow us on facebook: Pinpointe Magazines - Cypress

CFISD Trustee Julie Hinaman Selected for Leadership TASB program

CFISD Board of Trustees member Julie Hinaman was selected to be a member of the 2021 class of Leadership TASB, a program sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The class of 2021 consists of 27 school board members from across Texas and represents school districts of all sizes, with student populations of 1,200-110,000. Participants will complete a yearlong education leadership study program, and those who complete all required elements of the study will graduate next year earning Master Trustee status. Master Trustee is the highest designation recognized by TASB. All Leadership TASB members from the class of 2021 met virtually Oct. 1-3 to receive training in conjunction with the Texas Association of School Administrators/TASB Convention. Other Leadership TASB sessions are scheduled throughout the 20202021 school year. Each session has a unique theme that builds on the previous sessions and features nationally recognized experts in the fields of leadership development and education. Leadership TASB has more than 900 graduates to date. “I am honored to be selected to join the 2021 Leadership TASB cohort,” Hinaman said. “I look forward to learning from my fellow trustees from across the state so that I can better serve the CFISD community.”

Bridgeland Runners Qualify for

Cross Country State Championships

The Bridgeland boys’ cross country team and senior Athena Reyna qualified for the UIL Cross Country State Championships at the Region II-6A Cross Country Championships on Nov. 10 at Jesse Owens Memorial Complex in Dallas. For the first time in program history, the Bridgeland boys placed third at regionals with an overall score of 103 with senior Randy Smith finishing eighth overall (15:38.66). Senior Jacob Grosch followed Smith with a 16th-place finish (15:55.91). Also running for the Bears were senior Ethan Conville (29th, 16:14.24), sophomore Noah Willows (38th, 16:23.90), junior Alex Chambliss (40th, 16:25.97), junior Reid Smith (47th, 16:36.94) and senior Jorge Cantu (58th, 16:54.48). “I am extremely proud of each and every one of the young men who have worked incredibly hard and fought through this unprecedented difficult time, kept the goal in mind and were able to make history by being the first boys cross country team in Bridgeland’s history to qualify for the state championships,” said Kevin Waters, Bridgeland boys’ cross country head coach. “From the moment that we opened the doors four years ago we have worked diligently and tirelessly to become one of the best programs in the state and by qualifying, we have taken a giant leap in reaching that goal.” Bridgeland runner Athena Reyna was the only female runner from CFISD to qualify for the UIL Cross Country State Championships finishing 20th overall (19:03.49). The UIL Cross Country State Championships was held Nov. 23-24 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. Randy Smith placed 10th overall (15:39.64).