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FLIP YOUR LIDS DEADLINE APPROACHES
Students get chance at low-incidence disabilities certification by KACI ALVAREZ editor-in-chief
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he Island Campus’ Flip Your Lids program is in full gear as the application deadline is June 30. The Flip Your Lids program stands for Future Leaders in Providing Your Low-Incidence Disabilities. It’s a grant-funded program founded in Fall 2015 that is designed to prepare both special educators and others who may need to collaborate to provide special education services to students with low-incidence disabilities. “We want children with disabilities to be served in classrooms with their peers and have access to all the other options that students have in school like extra-curricular activities, social activities and academic activities,” said Dr. Phyllis Robertson, assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Education. Robertson said in order for that to happen there has to be special educators, general educators and others working together to ensure that students needs are met.
The Flip Your Lids program is offered to graduate students or previously certified teachers and consists of three graduate level courses, which include Introduction to Low-Incidence Disabilities, Application of Learning Principals and Supporting Access for Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities. Robertson said the courses give students an introduction to the field, teaches them how to translate theory to practice and how to make sure individuals with lowincidence disabilities are included meaningfully in the classroom as well as in the community. Dr. Karen McCaleb, education professor and associate dean of Undergraduate Programs, specializes in low-incidence disabilities and does whatever she can do to prepare future teachers and others who are involved with working with kids with disabilities. McCalbe said she is thrilled to be a part of that. “Kids are kids and good teaching is good teaching,” McCaleb said. “Being able to teach across
a span of ability levels is very important.” Scholarships are available to those who wish to participate in this program. According to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi website, there are two options. The first option is for new and existing special education majors. Full tuition may be covered for a master’s degree and Low-Incidence Disabilities Transcripted Certificate. The second option is for students who are seeking the certification only. This option al-
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lows for the student to get the tuition covered for the certificate who aren’t education majors but can work with individuals with low-incidence disabilities. “I hope our graduates go out and demonstrate ways that we make inclusive services work and really provide kids with opportunities to do things that they haven’t been provide with,” Robertson said. For more information about the Flip Your Lids Program and where to apply, visit flipyourlids.tamucc. edu/ or contact McCaleb and Robertson.
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by KACI ALVAREZ editor-in-chief
The primaries are almost done and who would’ve thought we would be where we are right now. While past elections have shown the distinct differences between the two main parties, none have been like this year. The democrats are choosing between Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, while the republicans had a wide variety of candidates to choose from, it has been narrowed down to Donald Trump, businessman and billionaire. Clinton, wife of 42nd U.S. president, Bill, supports extreme gun control,
affordable heath care, and LGBT equality. Some of her critics believe she is the wrong choice for America because of her email controversy. Sanders appeals to the younger generation due to his views on free public higher education. He also supports strict gun laws, woman’s rights, and taxation for the wealthy. Some don’t think he is the right fit for the U.S. because of his socialist views. On the other side of the spectrum, there’s Trump. Trump has appealed to the older generation as well as some of the younger generation. He stands for strict immigration laws, cherishing the second amendment, and fixing the Veterans Administration. Many do not like Trump because of the way he presents himself and how he
speaks about others. The two thousand and sixteen elections have caused a lot of controversy due to not only the candidates, but also the normal American supporters. While some say they will have to pick the lesser of two evils when voting, others are dedicated to their candidate, which can be a good thing as well as a bad thing. In past elections, the rivalry between supporters was civil. They believed in their candidate and dismissed the others. However, today it is very different. There have been riots and name calling. Friendships have even ended because of it. For example, videos have been circling the Internet
showing Trump supports kicking people out the rallies and punching them as they leave. While many people think only the Grand Old Party supporters resort to violence, that has been proven wrong during multiple occasions. On June 2, leftist protestors rioted at a Trump Rally in San Jose, California. The riot consisted of the burning of America flags and throwing eggs and bottles at Trump supporters and were even punched and beaten. This type of chaos shouldn’t be taken lightly. While some people believe that the Trump supporters had it coming, they would be outraged if the situation was flipped around. No matter whom you support or what you believe in, this behavior is disgraceful. Those who act like this because someone else doesn’t agree with them should not even be allowed to vote, in my opinion. Everyone, no matter race, age or gender, should have the right to support whom they think is right for America without being ridiculed. So put down the pitch-forks and stop ridiculing those with different views than you. It will get you nowhere.
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Recent water boil shakes up community leaders by JAMIE FINK staff writer
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or the third time in the past 10 months, the city of Corpus Christi issued a widespread water boil advisory. Corpus Christi is known as the Sparkling City by the Sea. I will agree with the nickname for now, as the city of Corpus Christi has continued to progress and revitalize what was once a slummed downtown and attraction-less city. Corpus bolsters as the home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, Fiesta de la Flor and the home of the ever-great Selena Quintanilla. However, it can’t seem to correct a water problem which should
become the most important item on any city council meeting agenda. Besides those few things which most residents of Corpus take pride in, here is something else which will really baffle the heads of those who think that the water boil is no big deal. Corpus Christi is home to about 300,000 people making it the eighth largest city in Texas by population and one of the 60 largest cities in the entire country. How can one of the largest cities in not only Texas, but in the entire country continue having problems like this? Many U.S. cities are struggling to address deteriorating water systems,
not just Corpus. H o w e v e r, the city continues to focus its attention on what they have inadvertently deemed more important in CC 2035 and Destination Bayfront. Meanwhile, according to KRIS, the local school district was spending about $15,000 per school day on bottled water for students. The recent water boil advisory was issued on May 13 after low chlorine levels were detected KACI ALVAREZ
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STEM camp inpries science students by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer
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igh school students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math have the opportunity to participate in a summer camp put on by the School of Engineering and Computer Science. The camp is overseen by program director Dr. Dugan Um, who started the camp, and program coordinator Mayra Alvarado Ramirez. This is the camp’s fifth year of operation and last year, 15 students attended the camp out of the maximum of 20 possible students. Um serves as an associate professor of mechanical engineering on the island and as director, he hopes to offer campers a fun and educational experience. “We are trying to deliver a positive impression so when they leave, they go on to pursue a career in engineering or science.” Um said. The broad purpose of the camp is to help introduce students to the STEM fields, particularly engineering. The
more specified purpose is to teach teens about underwater robotics as well as interacting with their peers under the guidance of university alumni and professors. “Most high schools don’t offer engineering classes,” Alvarado Ramirez said, “we’re trying to get kids that are interested in math and science interested in engineering and hopefully they pursue that interest at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi”. For Alvarado Ramirez, this will be her second year as program director. She also oversees engineering recruitment and STEM outreach on the Island University. Campers will have the opportunity to meet on the Nautilus exploration vessel and directly ask its crew members questions. Additionally, students can make their own robots and parts to improve the remotely operated vehicles (ROV) onboard the Nautilus. At the core of the experience, campers are encouraged to have fun and enjoy the process of getting interested in the
STEM fields. There is even the opportunity for them to compete with one another. “A lot of engineering is with fun stuff, so that they actually are promoted with competition at the end, this way they can focus on engineering activities” Um said. A particularly engineering specific tool is the autocad software that is will be used for designing the parts of the ROVs. Nautilus features four ROVs: Hercules, Argus, Diana, and Echo. Student-made parts will be created using 3D printers
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and tested for effectiveness. During their week-long stay, students will be staying in the dorms on campus. Their camp time will include learning from Dr. Um, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi undergraduates, as well as current students, and alumni. The program still has a few open spots available before the June 3 deadline, however that deadline may be extended as late as June 10 for any still interested. Students still have time to pay the $500 necessary for the camp with an additional $35 application fee.
Students work together to create multiple projects involving engineering, math and science.
A student tests his underwater robot in the TAMUCC swimming pool during one of the camps.
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Writing camps available for students ISLAND WAVES
by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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his summer Texas A&M University Corpus Christi will be hosting the 27th annual Young Authors Camp along with its 7th annual Writers Island camp. These are campus events put on for kids in high school and kids from the elementar y or middle school level. Evelyn De La Paz-Rios, young author’s camp director, said that when it comes to the turn out with the camps they have grown quite a bit. “ This year, we added an afternoon elementar y camp as well as an extra secession of both the middle school and high school camps,” De La Paz-Rios said. According to Writingcamps. tamucc.edu, the Young Authors camp provides activities for the elementar y and middle school level. Students get the opportunity to visit with poets and artist who will be there to talk to them about their writing.
They will have the opportunity to get t-shirts, more info on how to develop better writing skills and general camp material. Elementar y school teachers will be helping out with the Young Authors camp. The Writers Island camp is designed for students in high school. They will also have poets and different artist coming to speak to them and they will also have nature walks. High school teachers will be coming out to help with the Writers Island Camps and other professionals as well. For both of the camps, university professors will be there to help out along with some university students. According to De La PazRios, the professionals want the attendees to learn that writing is a way of creative expression and that it is just as valuable as all the other arts. They want them to learn that writing can be fun and transformative. According to writingcamps. tamucc.edu, some of the ac-
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forget about taking advantage of credit card rewards programs and say hello to higher first time card holder APR rates. Consider this insight from from Julie Pukas, head of U.S. Bankcard and Merchant Solutions at TD Bank: “Surprisingly, younger Americans are spending more with debit, cash and checks than credit. These payment methods are certainly necessary, but without a balanced spend on credit consumers are passing up cash rewards and the opportunity to build their credit profile.” Source TD Bank 3. Rent Your Textbooks - Unless you’re in love with your textbook collection, think twice before buying your next. According to the The Bureau of Labor Statistics the price of college textbooks has gone up 85 percent since 2006. Ouch! With that noted, look to Barnes and Nobles as well as Amazon for text book rental options.
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tivities that are included in the camp program are getting the chance to act out a skit or play, Read their own work at an open mic event, celebrate young authors with a pizza party, and share art and writing with new friends. “My favorite part is usually the last day of the camps when I have the opportunity to watch the campers read their writing from the entirety of the camp,” De La Paz-Rios said. “ They have such a look of pride and they leave knowing that they are indeed authors.” The camps will be throughout June and July and they have different dates for the two different camps. According to Writingcamps. tamucc.edu elementar y and middle school camps meet at Texas A&M university-Corpus Christi arly childhood development center while the Island Writers workshops meet on the same campus but at the O’Conner building, Room 135. Also according to Writing-
camps.tamucc.edu there is a t-shirt design contest going on as well. The two camps will have their own opportunity as individuals to create a t-shirt design for their camp. Entries for the t-shirt design were to have been submitted by June 6. Campers will vote on their favorite design and the winner will get a Barns and Noble $50 gift card that will be presented to them at the open mic event while they are there.
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Wine, food fest raises museum money
by KACI ALVAREZ editor-in-chief
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he Texas Maritime Museum held it’s 20th annual Festival of Wine and Food in Rockport on May 28-29. The festival started in 1997 as an annual fundraiser for the museum. It helps raise money for the needed operational funds, but also provides a venue for entertainment and fun. “The variety of the festival is great,” said Kristina Leal, an attendee of the festival. “They have great beer and wine with awesome music.” The festival had a VIP experience with several benefits for those who bought a more expensive ticket. The experience included admissions to a special VIP tent with access to specialty food items, twenty wine tasting tickets, six hot food tickets, reserved seating at the Food and Wine Demonstrations, and a commemorative wine glass. The VIP experience also Festival goers check out on of the wine tables and begin their taste tests. included a live chef from 4-7 p.m. that prepared sample size dishes. tickets, and an event program. a wine person so I really spent most For those who did not purchase While the festival is primarily of my time in that tent,” Leal said. the VIP tickets, admissions based on wine and food, they had “They had some really great options.” included a commemorative a large beer tent with a live band. The live bands included Scott wine glass, three wine tasting “I’m more of a beer person than Taylor Band, Myndfields and the Chili Funk Horns, and No Chance Band. There were plenty of vendors for those who love to shop. Underneath their own separate tent, there were several of shops to choose from that specialized in many unique and different things. Chulie’s Boutique, located in Bulverde, was one of the many clothing and jewelry vendors that participated in the festival. They appealed to the women attendees who were interested in unique clothes, quality jewelry, wine glasses, and knickknacks for an affordable price. “It is our fourth year participating at the festival,” said Amy Mabie, owner of Chulie’s Boutique. Mabie said the festival is a good way to promote her store, get to know many different people and be a part of a great fundraiser.
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The variety of vendors appealed to a mass majority of people. The options ranged from cigars to smoked meat and wind chimes to bath products. One of the more popular vendor booths set up was D-Patt Wine Bottle Stoppers. The company crafts wine bottle stoppers and wine and beer openers. The make the products using more than 100 different types of exotic woods and many different types of antler. While many of the attractions were aimed at those who are 21 years old or older, the festival was family friendly and open to all ages. This year the festival attracted over 2,500 people from 26 different states, making it one of the largest festivals since it started. For more information on next year’s dates, attractions and tickets for the Rockport Festival of Wine and Food, visit texasfestivalofwines.com or contact the Texas Maritime Museum.
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Rubber Duck Round-Up raises funds S
outh Texas Lighthouse for the Blind’s annual Rubber Duck Round-Up at Cole Park allowed famillies a chance to enjoy the brisk Saturday morning on May 28. Children of all ages packed the park to enjoy lots of “quacktivities,” from bouncy houses, face painting, pony rides and a petting zoo. The roundup also included live music and games. The most important event gave parents and their children the chance to win Visa gift cards after they adopted a little rubber duck which would be entered into the Rubber Duck Race on the Corpus Christi Bay. For more information about the Rubber Duck Round-Up or the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, contact Alana at 361.693.6183.
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Left: A little girl tries her luck at the Duck Ring Toss, one of the many quacktivities with a rubber duck theme. Bottom Left: Chicas Rock, a Corpus Christi group, provided the days entertainment featuring many different lineups. The group covered an array of music from classic ‘80s rock-n-roll to modern day hip hop. Below: Other than food and games, parents and children were also able to snap photos with various street performers. One parent takes advantage of the rubber duck fanatic Stormtroopers to snap a quick photo with her son.
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Disney works CGI magic through looking glass by MIKAYLA OELSCHLEGEL staff writer
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isney has upped it’s game the past couple of years, remaking some of their old classics and bringing some of them back to the big screen through live-action films. And they have been slated to produce several more throughout the next couple of years, with Beauty and The Beast topping the list next year. This year, however, Disney fans were gifted with two live action remakes, “The Jungle Book”, which took the world by storm earlier this year, and now “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, the sequel to the 2010 live action movie, “Alice In Wonderland.” “Alice Through the Looking Glass” picks up three years after the first one left off with young Alice Kingsleigh, played by Mia Wasikowska, as captain of her father’s old ship, the Wonder. After she has docked back home in London, and reports back to the company that financed her journey, it is announced that her mother had traded their home for the deed of the ship. Following the shocking news, Alice chases over a blue butterfly that fans of the first film will realize as Absolem, voiced by the late Alan Rickman, the smoking caterpillar, which in turns leads her through a mirror back to Wonderland. Insanity ensures when she finds out that her best friend from that world, The Mad Hatter, is dying because no one believes him. Hoping to help him, and after learning of a plan produced by the White Queen, played by Anne Hathaway, Alice travels to Time’s home, and is taken on by journey to help find the Hightop family and
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bring them back to the Hatter. Audiences also got to see why exactly the Red and White Queen have a long-standing feud. This movie is one of cinematic amazement with its CGI effects hitting top scores, and the acting not falling far from that as well. Helena Bonham Carter reprises her role as the Red Queen and does not disappoint, but newcomer Sacha Baron Cohen is the one that steals the screen as the ever-present Time. Cohen brings to life an inanimate object and gives it a face and a personality alongside writer Linda Wolverton. Not only does he have a way with goofy characters, you have to give the actors and actresses their props when you realize that a lot of the acting was in front of a green screen. With Walt Disney producing this movie, there would without a doubt be a theme of family and it holds true with “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Family is a huge theme touched upon the entire film,
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with the final few scenes throwing out some life lessons to the audience with family sticking through it all together and that while you may fight with your family, they will always be there for you. “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, while a sequel to the first movie and remake of the animated version, was not one to fall short of the sequel spectrum that most Dis-
ney sequels fall into. The movie had its own plotline, one just as “curiouser and curiouser” as the first which is sometimes more to say than most Disney sequels, and while it did not hit it’s estimated opening weekend budget in the United States of America, it is a movie that I cannot recommend enough, especially if you’re a Disney fan
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1. HISTORY: What major event in France’s history is marked by the year 1789? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What European city is known as the City of Peace and Justice? 3. MUSIC: What is the next to the last note in the scale that begins “do, re, mi ...”? 4. MEDICAL: What is involved in a phlebotomy? 5. CHEMISTRY: What is another name for sodium chloride? 6. LANGUAGE: What was a bard’s profession in ancient times? 7. FAMOUS QUOTES: Which 19th-century writer once said, “Nothing that is worth knowing can be taught”? 8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of creature is a pollywog? 9. GAMES: How many pieces make up a double-six domino set? 10. SCIENCE: What are the four life stages of a butterfly?
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Summer reading, had me a blast ISLAND WAVES
by GERI LEMMONS staff writer
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ow that the summer is here it is time to keep one’s mind fresh and eyes off the ever-sotempting television screen. What better way to do that than having a summer reading list and discovering a book that they did not know about before? One of these books is written by Alexandra Sirowy called The Creeping. According to the general overview of the book itself, the book focuses on the life of a girl named Stella. Stella was kidnapped as a child along with her friend Jeanie 12 years ago. Stella came back, with no memory of what happened, but her friend Jeanie was not found and the case basically went cold. Then when Stella turns 17 and things start recurring in her life that bring her back to that day and gets her to want to figure out what actually happened to her and what monsters are hiding out there. This book is supposed to be filled with mystery and have some sort of a thriller aspect to it. The title of the book, according to the overview, is supposed to represent the feeling readers will feel while endulging in the story. Cassandra Guardiola, junior communications major, said that summer reading is the best and that it is a good break from
intense school reading. “Instead of binge watching Netflix, I’m spending my time binge reading,” Guardiola said. “There’s nothing better than reading what you want, a good book that won’t cost $200.” Another book is called Endangered written by Lamar Giles. This book is about a girl named Lauren “Panda” Daniels, a usually quiet person who has a secret of her own. She takes pictures and spreads gossip about her fellow students and teachers anonymously. When “Panda” is caught, she gets blackmailed into game of truth or dare that turns deadly. According to the overview, this book is another thriller and supposedly keeps the audience on their toes at all times while reading it. If one is not into the thriller type genre of books, this book is a good break from the last two. This book is called The Geek’s guide to unrequited love written by Sarvenz Tash. This book is about Graham and Roxy and their friendship. The book follows Graham and his unlucky adventure at love when he falls for Roxy and tries to tell her at comic con and how it goes terribly wrong. According to the overview, this book has some comedy along with romance and has some
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Bell Library is a great place to sit and catch up on your summer reading, like some of these favorites.
geeky undertones that make the story that much more loveable along with the characters. Angela Perez, junior criminal justice major, said she thinks summer reading is a great way to keep your mind focused on other things besides your cell phone or the TV. “I am a big fan of books and would choose a good book over anything anytime. I am currently
not reading not reading a book, but I think I will be looking into getting some this summer.” Perez said. These are just some of the books that that are on some summer reading lists but there are many more to discover within many different genres. Summer reading lists are all over many book store websites. So just discover and enjoy.
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Wave of fresh talent sweeps Islander Athletics by JONATHAN FORNEY staff writer
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he 2015-2016 season was a historic one for several Islander sports programs and this upcoming season, all programs will be looking to improve with new additions. As is the case with all things, there is always room for improvement and that is especially true in sports. A number of programs are looking to add young athletes to contribute to their future success. The men’s basketball team wrapped the season with a record of 25-8; one of the best in program history under the guidance of coach Willis Wilson. This year’s recruiting class includes five players ready to buy into Wilson’s system. “This group improves our overall size and athleticism,” Wilson said. The new additions are: Perry Francois, a 6 foot 9-inch post player from Miami, Elijah Schmidt, who was ranked as one of the top 50 high school players in the state of Texas, Jamell Bradley, a 6 foot 6-inch forward from San Antonio, Alex Holcomb, a 6 foot 9-inch forward known for his shot defensive prowess from Houston, and York Benjamin, a 6 foot 8-inch forward from Tulsa who averaged 4.1 blocks per game in his high school career. “Elijah [Schmidt] will fit into our style of play especially as we strive to be more athletic and play more uptempo,” Wilson said. The Islander women’s basketball team will also be welcoming in some fresh faces. In their 20 losses, the team was outscored by an average of 12.1 points per game. To remedy this, the majority of incoming players are guards who can hopefully add a scoring punch to the roster. Among these new additions are: Rayanna Carter, Donnashean
Evans, Emma Young, Dalesia Booth, and Tiara Matthews. With the exception of Matthews, all newcomers are guards. The Islander softball team will also be looking to infuse their team with some new freshman. Particularly two new pitchers to help add depth to their bullpen. One such pitcher is Lexi Shaw from Houston, the other is Kandace Johnson from Humble. Johnson has pitched a complete shutout in high school and also posted a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000 in 2015. “We look forward to her [Johnson] jumping into our pitching rotation and making an immediate impact.” Said coach Stephanie Hughes. The team finished the year 18-30 and are looking to improve going into the 2016-2017 season. Another Lady Islander team is adding some more depth to their roster. The soccer team has eight freshmen set to make their way to the Island from all over. Katie Seabolt, a forward from Montgomery, scored 60 goals in her high school career. Madeleine Lozana is a midfielder from Aledo will be joining two more young midfielders: Ashley Hamilton and Chayse Bauer from Dallas and College Station, respectively. Additionally, the defense will get an infusion of youth as two new goalkeepers, Tatum Hightower and Kendall Moody, join the team to help out junior Jordan Wainwright in the net next season. Lastly, the team will add defender Karla Kedenburg from Germany. More official additions will be added to various programs as time passes and athletes sign their letters of intent for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The upcoming season is still a ways away, but the future looks bright for these incoming freshman athletes and their respective programs.
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Above: Incoming freshman Katie Seabolt signs her official letter of intent to play soccer for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Below: Post player Elijah Schmidt was ranked as one of the top 50 players in the state of Texas and recently signed a letter of intent to play basketball with the Islanders in 2016.
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