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THE Vol. IX January 2024
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
PUBLISHED AUTHORS JMQ students send signed book to Tim Tebow
Trustees honored January is Board Appreciation Month Longview Independent School District joins over 1,000 school districts throughout Texas in celebrating January 2024 as School Board Recognition Month, during the Board of Trustees regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9th. Current trustees for Longview ISD are Mr. Michael Tubb (District 1), Mr. Brett Miller (District 2), Dr. Samir Germanwala (District 3), Mrs. Crista Black (District 4), Mrs. Lateefah Pruitt (District 5), Mr. Ted Beard (District 6), and Dr. Troy Simmons (District 7). The 2024 School Board Recognition theme is: “Locally Elected, Community Connected,” and Longview ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Wilcox said the board’s engagement “makes our WILCOX district stronger and Board||Continued to page 15 Board
Dr. James Wilcox, LISD Superintendent looks back at another successful year.
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ohnston-McQueen Elementary just celebrated their third published book with a special book reveal program for their family and friends. About 40 students, grades second through fifth, in Ms. Jodi Childress’ Dyslexia Therapy Groups wrote their own short stories around the theme of “I Am Possible, We Are Possible.” “Our book writing adventures started off just thinking of a theme and making sure it increased the awareness of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and/or Dyscalculia as well as, showing the world ‘Our Superpowers.’ This year our writing adventures took a cool spin because we wrote our book inspired by Tim Tebow’s book, ‘Mission Possible.’ I saw where Tim Tebow was speaking about his dyslexia and had written a book talking about numerous characteristics that we as Dyslexics face every day,” Ms. Childress said. “He gave many examples throughout the book about how to turn challenges into strengths and how to develop a mission statement for your life and how to work toward achieving your goal/mission statement without giving up. “Through the generous donations of Donors on Donors Choose we were able to write a project that got fully funded so each student could receive their very own copy of Book||Continued to page 16 Book
Longview ISD is looking to fill approximately 50 positions in the district.
See hiring on Page 4
Check out the latest social media posts that you may have missed.
See Social on Page 18
Mr. James Beasley shares the latest news from the district gar den.
See garden on Page 19
Get a 15% off coupon for meal, drink at KPOT in Longview on Page 20
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — January 2024
OPINION
Looking back on another successful year By Dr. James Wilcox Superintendent With the start of another New Year, I cannot help but look back on the previous year and everything that’s occurred. There are always so many amazing accomplishments by our students, staff, and the entire district in 2023, that I could fill up an entire edition of The Longview Voice just listing them one by one! But in the interest of time, I’ll just hit a few of the highlights...
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Our very own Mrs. Schrundagale Griffith, a 6th-grade math teacher at Foster Middle School, was named the Secondary Teacher of the Year for Region VII Education Service Center on July 21. Mrs. Griffith’s journey to becoming an exceptional educator has been marked by dedica-
tion and passion. After Outstanding Teacher” earning her Bachelor Award, and Ellen’s of Science in Business “Kleenex: Nominate Administration at LeYour Incredible TeachTourneau University, er” Award in 2021. she briefly explored the We couldn’t be more corporate world. Howproud to have Mrs. ever, it was her true Griffith as part of the calling for education Longview ISD family! that brought her back 74TH WILCOX to pursue her Teaching STRAIGHT WIN Certification and MasThe Longview High School ter of Education in Educational Lobo Band earned a First Leadership at Texas A&M UniDivision rating from the entire versity-Texarkana. judging panel to bring home Before joining Foster Middle its 74th consecutive SUPERISchool in Longview in 2021, OR University Interscholastic Mrs. Griffith spent 12 fruitful League marching contest ratyears at Hallsville Junior High ing. School as a math teacher and With the top honor, the interventionalist. Her commitBig Green Marching Machine ment to academic excellence maintains the state record for and the success of our students consecutive superior ratings in has always been exemplary, a state contest. The LHS Band earning her numerous accohas earned First Division ratlades, including the “You Rock!” ings every single year since the Award given by the Junior inception of the UIL in 1949. Honor Society, the “Peltier Our awesome band later
took top honors at the Region 21 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Concert and Sight-reading Contest held at Whitehouse High School on April 5 and 6. The Big Green Marching Machine earned Sweepstakes by receiving a No. 1 division rating in the marching band, concert, and sight-reading contests. Longview ISD was well represented by bands from Forest Park, Foster, and Judson middle schools, in addition to Longview High. All LISD bands received a first division for their performance in the concert and sight-reading contest with six LISD bands taking home the sweepstakes award. These achievements are not only testaments to the high quality of students and staff, but the many parents and community members who so passionately support this program! Wilcox||Continued to page 15 Wilcox
A closer look at this month’s issue... By Matthew Prosser This newspaper you’re holding is the collective work of the LISD Community Relations Department, our campus representatives, students, and staff. I hope you enjoy all the photos and articles, especially a few that I would like to point out specifically... • First thing I’ve got to mention is the students at JohnstonMcQueen who published their own book, which starts on the front page and continues on Page 16. 16. This is one of those special stories that it’s always a great privilege to be a small part of. Our students and staff are absolutely amazing, and it’s an honor to help shine a light on the spectacular things they are doing at Longview ISD. • Allyson Morgan brings international flavor (Page 5): 5): Ms. Morgan teaches 7th and 8th grade Language and Literature and an 8th grade Honors Community Project Class at Judson Middle School, bringing an international perspective from having lived in Italy and fluency in Italian. Ms. Morgan’s 8th grade Community Project students are midway through the process of researching and planning projects on diverse topics from art therapy to teen addiction to
fishing. In her language various schools. It was and literature classes, a big deal to have your students keep reflective name in the paper back journals and examine then. I think it still is. the concept that major Based on the number of historical turning points parents who reach out give purpose for creatto us for extra copies of ing change by analyzing the Voice once these are literary works by African published, I think our Americans spanning parents agree. PROSSER from post-Civil War • Lobo basketball, and to modern civil rights soccer off to a good start movements. this year (Page 11): 11): 2024 Lobo Having taught at an IB charwinter sports are in full swing, ter school, Ms. Morgan loves the with basketball and soccer alIB program and feels prepared ready competing in district play, to teach IB classes at Judson while baseball, softball, and STEAM Academy. She’s an track programs are warming up excellent example of the quality for the springtime! education professionals we have Longview High hoopsters are in this district! off to a strong start, with the • 2022-23 First Semester girls beating Whitehouse 36-34 Honor Rolls (starts on Page to sit second in the district be6):: Longview ISD is pleased to 6) hind Tyler and the boys cruising recognize Honor Roll students past Whitehouse 78-31 to tie for for their outstanding academic first in the district. achievement. Lobo soccer is hot as well, with During the school year, our the boys varsity beating Crandall campuses report Honor Rolls for 4-0 to advance to the semifinals each six weeks, with the district of the Forney Jackrabbit Invirecognizing those students who tational Tournament, while the earn Honor Roll for the semester girls tied Lovejoy 2-2 after rallyin the January and June editions ing from a halftime deficit before of The Longview Voice. Voice. edging Melissa 2-1 on a penalty I consider this one of the kick by Yuli Alba. “throwback” features of this The junior varsity boys soccer newspaper. See, when I was team won the Jackrabbit Invitagrowing up, all local newspapers tional with victories over several posted the honor rolls of their opponents.
With a start like this, our basketball and soccer squads are poised to have standout seasons in 2024! • Latest news from the garden (Page 19) Garden coordinator James Beasley writes that the district garden has a goal to double last year’s production in 2024 through staggered plantings of over 6,000 onions, 2,000 lettuce plants, 1,000 tomatoes among other fruits and vegetables. Field trips starting in February will allow students inspirational hands-on learning in the garden. With hard work and prayers, the bountiful harvest will highlight God’s greatness! Of course, you’ve probably already read the front-page article on our excellent Board of Trustees, but these were a few of the excellent stories we’ve got in the rest of this edition of The Longview Voice. Voice. I hope you’ll give it a close reading, and let us know what you think! We’re always on the lookout for interesting stories about the many amazing students, employees, and families of our community. So drop us a line if there’s something you’d like to read more about. You can email me at ask@ LISD.org or call 903-381-2200. — An award-winning journalist and photographer, Matthew Prosser is Communications Director for Longview Independent School District.
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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T UIL Judges needed
Longview ISD UIL Academics is seeking judges for their elementary and middle school academic contests. The UIL elementary meet will be held on Saturday, January 27, at The Clarence Bailey School from 8 a.m. - noon. Events include Storytelling and Oral Reading. The UIL middle school meet will be held on Friday, February 23, at Judson STEAM Academy from 8 a.m. - noon for speaking events. Events include Oral Reading, Impromptu Speaking, and Modern Oratory. Information regarding these events can be found at www.uiltexas.org/academics
Kid Fish Derby
Lady Lobo Soccer tournament
The Rickey Borden Memorial Kid Fish Derby is Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Teague Park Pond. This is a free event for families with children ages 3-16. Fishing poles and bait will be available if needed.
Lady Lobo Soccer will host their annual tournament on January 18-20 at Lobo Stadium and Lobo Soccer Complex. Any changes to the tournament schedule can be found on LISD Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please see the schedule below for Lady Lobo Soccer playing times: Thursday, January 18: 1 p.m. — Lady Lobo JV vs Tyler Legacy White @ Lobo Soccer Complex; 5 p.m. — Lady Lobo Varsity vs Crosby @ Lobo Stadium Friday, January 19: 1 p.m. — Lady Lobo JV vs Jacksonville - Lobo Soccer Complex; 5 p.m. — Lady Lobo Varsity vs Tyler Legacy @ Lobo Stadium Saturday, January 20: 3 p.m. @ Lady Lobo Varsity vs Jacksonville Lobo Stadium; 3 p.m. — Lady Lobo JV vs Sulphur Springs @ Lobo Soccer Complex
Did we miss your district news? Did we miss district campus or organization news? Send us the pertinent information to ask@LISD.org and we’ll include it in our next issue! Brought to you by the LISD Community Relations Department!
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — January 2024
Longview ISD is on the lookout for top talent Longview ISD is looking to fill approximately 50 positions at different campuses and departments. Ms. Shalona McCray, Chief Human Resources Officer, said the district is looking to fill critical need areas like Math, Science, Spanish, and Bilingual Education, as well as Social Studies, Reading, and Language Arts. “We are hiring for elMCCRAY ementary and secondary staff, and professional positions across the district,” she said, encouraging job seekers to fill out an application online and attach the appropriate materials to their application, including copies of their resume, transcripts, teaching certificates, and three letters of recommendation. Longview ISD’s commitment to innovation is evident in its programs and curriculum. The district has implemented a one-to-one technology initiative, providing all students with a device to enhance their learning experience. The district also offers a variety of advanced programs, including dual-credit courses, Advanced Placement courses, and career and technical education programs. In addition to its innovative approach to education, LISD is also one of the highest-paying and highest-performing school
districts in the region. The district’s starting teacher salary is $52,000, significantly higher than the state average of $47,000. Teachers in LISD also have access to performance pay, which provides additional compensation for high-performing teachers. Longview ISD’s commitment to its employees extends beyond compensation, as the district offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. The district also provides a supportive and
collaborative work environment, encouraging teachers to share their ideas and expertise to improve student outcomes. The district’s focus on innovation and high-performance has yielded impressive results. LISD has consistently earned high ratings from the Texas Education Agency, earning 53 total distinctions on accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency. An increase from the 51 distinctions earned a year ago, and yet again one of the highest number of distinctions for any school system in East Texas. As one of the largest employers in the city, LISD plays a critical role in the community, not just as an employer, but as an educator and partner. With its innovative approach to education, high-performance, and commitment to its employees and community, LISD is a model for school districts across the country. For more information please contact the LISD Human Resources Department at 903-381-2262.. 903-381-2262
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Allyson Morgan brings international flavor By Christy Triece Guest Writer Meet Allyson Morgan, teacher of 7th and 8th Grade Language and Literature students at Judson Steam Academy. She also teaches one 8th Grade Honors Community Project Class. Because she lived in Italy for a number of years, she brings an international flavor to her classroom. She is fluent in Italian and has a special place in her heart for ESL students. Another experience that makes her a natural in an IB classroom is her three years of teaching 5th Graders at Imagine International Academy, a K-12 IB public charter school located in McKinney, Texas. “I believe in IB and I love IB,” she says, adding that her time at Imagine prepared her for the position she now has at JMS. Ms. Morgan’s 8th Grade Community Project students are midway through the process of inquiry, research, and planning their projects. This will prepare them to take action and finally, to reflect of their project’s impact on their learning and char-
acter. As 8th Graders, all IB students engage in a community project which “provides an important opportunity for students ages 13-14 to collaborate and pursue service learning.” (ibo.org). Individually or in groups of up to four, her students are exploring subjects as diverse as art therapy for children to teen addiction, to fishing. “There are these two boys who are obsessed with fishing and they want to help out with the fresh meals that are given to
the homeless every week. So they could go fishing and have a fish fry once a month for the homeless,” she explains. In her Language and Literature, in short English, classes, students keep two types of journals, one for information and notes and another for reflective writing. As a part of the Unit of Inquiry they are currently exploring, students consider that “big history moments, or turning points, give us a purpose for creating change” and they examine this concept in several literary genres: fiction, literary nonfiction, drama, and poetry. For example, students recently read and analyzed two poems, both by African Americans, one written by a former slave after the Civil War, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and one written by an author who was a teen during the Civil Rights Movement, Nikki Grimes. Both poems describe the “masks” people wear, an issue especially relevant to middle school teens. First students read and analyzed the poems for the typical literary devices, but then Ms. Morgan paired the TCIS||Continued to page 17 TCIS
How principals affect students and schools By Dr. Brian Ziemer ETAA CEO The little boy, a Third Grader, looked down at the floor, unwilling to look his principal in the eye. The principal quietly ZIEMER asked, “Did you make some wrong choices today?” The little boy nodded. “Yes ma’am, I made a wrong choice today.” The principal asked, “Do you think you can make
better choices for the rest of today?” The little boy nodded. As she opened her arms to offer a hug, the principal gently said with a smile, “Well then,
let’s try again. I know you will do better today!” The little boy raised his eyes to look at his principal, then collapsed into her arms, tears flowing,
the trespass corrected, the momentary pain of making a bad choice overwhelmed by the principal’s love and concern for the child. The principal watched him walk back to class, then turned to me and said, “That’s the most important part of my job.” In 2021, Dr. Constance Lindsay of UNC’s College of Education published a landmark study entitled, “How Principals Affect Students and Schools: Two Decades of Research”. The study included more than 22,000 principals in four states. It found that ETAA||Continued to page 17 ETAA
FFA Show Teams see wins at Gregg County Youth Expo Longview FFA Show Teams competed at the Gregg County Youth Expo last week, everyone did a fantastic job of representing our program! Below are the results:
AG MECHANICS
Hayden Sellers — Red Ribbon Aiden Carlile, Carlile, Jack Hilton, Hilton, Landon Lee — 1st Place BBQ Pit Ryan Kitchens, Kitchens, Gabriel Moussa,, Ishan Patel — 2nd Place Picnic sa Table Anniecia Hunt — Reserve
Champion Ag Mech Project Judson Bates — Grand Champion Wood Only Project, Reserve Champion Non Sale Project, Grand Champion Individual Showmanship Jamarion Hunter — Red Ribbon Dog House
BAKING
Chloe Todd — Blue Ribbon Pie Brooke Pevey — Blue Ribbon Cake Anna Ford — Blue Ribbon FFA||Continued to page 12 FFA
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — January 2024
LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST
2023-24 Fir
Honor Roll Bailey
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 Sa’leah Cole Kalya Fowler JaKayla Hubbard Ma Alaya Montoya Shane Park Gracee Ratcliff Brianna Rodriguez Berklee Sherley Rhylee Taylor Miryan Torres
GRADE 2
Daleyza Aguirre Abigail Castaneda Jesus Cerda Jacob Escamilla Evelyn Garcia Melanny Guerrero Estrella Hernandez Kylie Martinez Oliver Martinez Litzy Najera Christian Ortega Uzziel Perez Dustin Scofield Jeremiah Silvas Jeremiah Smith Angel Solis Karter Williams
GRADE 3
Angel Emmanuel Espinoza
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Braylee Adair Carlos Alvarez Perez Mireya Arredondo Jacob Castaneda Sa’leah Cole Hailey Contreras-Alvarez Dylan Contreras Aliyah Else Anthony Ezquivel Kalya Fowler Ynitsed Fowler Roman Galindo Jordan Harrison Allison Hernandez JaKayla Hubbard Aniyah Johnson Ezequiel Magallanes Jesus Manuel Martinez Jose Martinez Jose’Manuel Martinez Camila Moctezuma Ma Alaya Montoya Ma Anaya Montoya Joshua Ontiveros Morales Shane Park Valentin Perez Violet Pitman Gracee Ratcliff Brianna Rodriguez Juan Santos Terrones Kayghen Sessions Berklee Sherley Pricial Barrios Solis Rhylee Taylor Miryan Torres Elizabeth Vega Hector Zamudio
GRADE 2
Daleyza Aguirre Yaretzie Andrade Ava Austin Eblin Cano Abigail Castaneda Jesus Cerda Queen Chaseberry Daleysa Contreras-Alvarez Eric Craver Ca’Mariia Dotson Jurnee Durham Jacob Escamilla Evelyn Garcia Victor Garcia Melanny Guerrero Oscar Gurrola Ciel Hernandez Estrella Hernandez Brooklyn Hubbard Jose Hugo Martinez Kylie Martinez Oliver Martinez Litzy Najera Jaime Nava Christian Ortega Roman Oswald Uzziel Perez Dantrel Robert Dustin Scofield Jeremiah Silvas Anthony Smith Jeremiah Smith Angel Solis Miguel Solis Gavrielle Stinson Gabriel Taylor
Kaliyah Thomas Ke’Ayden Thomas Ki’Treannia Thomas Angel Walker Ah’Niylah Wiley Karter Williams
GRADE 3
Gabriel Aguirre Ashley Angeles Dayami Castillo Qua’driana Cole Samiyah Davis Angel Emmanuel Espinoza Abraham Estrada Xyliana Gonzales Ciro Landin Martinez Jesus Andres Lopez Roger Macedo Dulce Mendoza Jose Eliel Montoya Josue Moreno Liliana Moreno Daisy Najera Xavier Pascual Aranza Perez Leah Rubio Elias Serrano Javin Stinson Ruby Urias Osvaldo Vergara Aaliyah White Taylor D’metri Woods
GRADE 4
Miguel Berumen Ramirez Aaron Cadenas Adrian Castaneda Matthew Cerda Kadence Coleman Lamarcus Leatch Jacob Morales Dayane Soto Isaac Vasquez
GRADE 5
Emilio Baltierra Oziel Berumen Ramirez Lexxi Bradford Fernanda Caseres Rivas Brittney Cerda Za’Mauri Dearion Yamilet Galvan Marco Gaona Alexa Garcia Jesus Mateo Martinez Alan Muniz Fernando Olivares Melanie Padron Natania Robinson Lisset Vega Derian Ventura Mendoza
Bramlette
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 David Aldaba Evan Arnold Ivan Estrada Yaritza Galindo Victoria Hernandez Leonel Medina Eli Moreno Nancy Ortega Anahi Reyes Santiago Solis
GRADE 2
Daleyza Alnazan Jose Arguelles Sophia Rodriguez
GRADE 5
John Cardona Jayden Contreras Daniel Gomez Riley Fields Stophanie Najera Alicia Rivas Xavier Rodriguez
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Johann Aguero Bryar Aldaz Xena Austin Mateo Bartolo Karter Bullock Juan Cardona Martin Carranza Nathean Carter Nevaeh Chaseberry Roman Covarrubias Averi Crews Layla Cruz Kashton Davis Kenslee Davis Adriel De La Cruz Jinx Emery Kevin Green Moises Gomez Iyan Haskins Karleigh Howard Omari Igori
Rhett Lawhorn Karter Logwood Milkha Lopez Duarte Christopher Manseau James Mogavero Patricia Muncy Tiyke Perley Abel Reyes Cristian Reyes Adalyn Sanchez Ethan Stone Brooklyn Taylor Kara Taylor Helaina White Rafaella Williams Zaylen White Phoebe Williams Cassidy Wilson
GRADE 2
Azaylia Andrews Tristan Clayborn Aaliyah Dean Jolette Delgado Olivia Eckert Huntley Emery Dylan Estrada Elizabeth Garcia Gemma Garcia April Gomez Sofia Guardado Brayen Hirdes Jaxon James Jackson Jewell Elise Mosley Paris Nelson Ava Olivas Allyson Peralta Jamir Police Alan Powell Preston Randolph Jairo Rivera Naralie Rodriguez Princess Rusk Genesis Salgado Matthew Scruggs Ja’Kyhan Smith Carlos Ventura Noah Zimicki
GRADE 3
Kashton Feggett Izarette Gomez Emari Hatley Zeik Manseau Marisol Mondragon-Escobedo Robeisy Moreno Aiyanah Grace Muncy Gianluca Muñiz Noelia Najera Daleysa Niño Ernesto Orona Mia Peralta Alannys Perez Alexander Puente Rylie Talbert Celeste Trujillo Milanee Washington
GRADE 4
Luiz Alvez Jayden Borja Jonniecia Brown Marizela Cedillo Genesis Escobar O’Keelyn Gipson Trinity Gowin Alana Gilmore Bianca Lara Karter Lee Sofia Longoria Jullieany Lopez Rosario Lopez Kamila Solis Marlee Rose Wilson Genesis Villa Paul Ward
GRADE 5
Isael Campos Thy’ena Christian Jaden Clark Aniya Coby Bryce Dillard London Garcia Brianna Herrera Mylon Hollins Ava Huffman Jacob Muniz Romina Maldonado Gabriella Pineda Riley Proctor Ariana Rico Aryia Taylor Joshua Talbert Raul Vasquez
Hudson PEP Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 Anioluwa Adeyeye Austyn Amaya Harper Bailey Charlotte Baros
Elizabeth Bobadilla Brooklyn Bryson Annie Bullard Judah Canton Aislyne Castro Fatima Cerda Britanny Dzudie Benjamin Erickstad Isaiah Florey Iker Garcia Rex Gibson Mia Gonzalez Austyn Harrison Anderson Hobbs Kristopher Jeffery Trinity Jenkins Nylah Julien Sumira Lamichhane Oscar Liu Emiliana Lopez Jayci McGee Greyson McGinnis Willow Metoyer Sophia Muniz Ezra Norvell Cazdin Oden Vansh Patolia Kamryn Pipkin Buckley Pool Ana Ramon Sarah Sanchez Ryliee Scott Christopher Shelton Lincoln Smith Hadley Spencer Inaya Srinivasan Odova Stevens Rhett Stowers Andrea Tamallo Tobias Turner Shayan Vahda Eamon Van Wick Madeline Vaughan Winnie Vaughan Beatriz Walton Madisyn Whitehead Jasera Wright Chloe Xu
GRADE 2
Ella Beebe William Black Hayden Camp Adriana Castillo Maxwell Cromer E’miah Curtis Andrew Diaz Sloane Ellis Benjamin Ford Jack Free Ellesyn Gist Caleb Goller Killian Hamilton Samuel Hart Savannah Horner Alice Huntsinger Kassia Jones Lillian Jones Layna Kim Carter King Elliot LaRue Athena Lewis Abraham Li Graham Lile Olivia Liu Andrea Martinez Alyvia McAlister Jackson Mecham McKenna Moon Grace Newman Vivienne Nustad Phoenix Ontiveros Morales Aarya Patel Meera Patel Enzo Perez Cooper Quinn Mia Ramirez John Runge Brandon Sneed Leonard Solis Margaret Thomas Ashtaad Vahdat Crockett Ward Alden Wyatt
GRADE 3
Bayode Adeyeye Mukunda Chiluveri Caleb Culp Leah Dowdy Hallie Hardee Hernan Hernandez Lucas Hough Aiden Huffman Rebecca Lee Luke Linton Bianca Liu Sebastian Lopez Kynlee Meredith Owen Morgan Hazel Rotzler Mavoni Salami Raylan Snell Elizabeth Vaca Rowan Van Wick
GRADE 4
Kelsey Aranda Roldan Amelia Bryson Charles Cromer Samuel Dean Kentoroabasi Ekpenyong Ellie Free Katherine Gibbs Ariyah Gilstrap Miah Gonzalez Tayler Greenwood Annaliese Harrison Julia Hart James Holden Justin Hollis Saige Holmes Josephine Johnston Isabel Latchford Emma Miller Margot Miller Carlos Molina Lainey Novak Kylie Perez Molly Perez Giselle Pineda Catherine Reynolds Kali Rosborough Aalain Ruiz Thomas Salmon Tariq Stoker Kapil Vattikuti
GRADE 5
Jensen Bates Jude Black Gable Carlile Zoe Gonzales William Haas Davian Harper Ella Jones Julianne Morgan Aiden Moussa Hazel Oglesbee Jekhi Perkins Sean Rice Staton Robinson Margaret Rotzler Hudson Stowers James-Thomas Tapler Brooklyn Warren Andrew Williams
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Anioluwa Adeyeye Kylie Alexander Austyn Amaya Harper Bailey Charlotte Baros Lennon Benson Juniper Blackburan Elizabeth Bobadilla Blythe Brooks James Brookshire Brooklyn Bryson Annie Bullard Judah Canton Aislyne Castro Fatima Cerda Kaymee Connor Teigan Cox Braxton Davis Britanny Dzudie Benjamin Erickstad Diego Escamilla Isaiah Florey Iker Garcia Maximilliana Garcia Erin George Rex Gibson Emma Gonzales Mia Gonzalez Grey Griffith Freyja Grigsby Austyn Harrison Luke Hays Anderson Hobbs Kristopher Jeffery Trinity-Knox Jenkins Thomas Jones Nylah Julien Sumira Lamichhane Samantha Lane Oscar Liu Emiliana Lopez Jayci McGee Greyson McGinnis Willow Metoyer Sophia Muniz Brayden Nation Brooklyn Nation Madison Nation Evie Norris Ezra Norvell Cazdin Oden Vansh Patolia Lexi Perez Cyra Perry Kamryn Pipkin Buckley Pool Ana Ramon Zoey Samson Sarah Sanchez Ryliee Scott Christopher Shelton
Lincoln Smith Hadley Spencer Inaya Srinivasan Odova Stevens Lincoln Still Rhett Stowers Andrea Tamallo Tobias Turner Shayan Vahdat Eamon Van Wick Adilene Vargas Madeline Vaughan Winnie Vaughan Beatriz Walton Sofiyah Watkins Madisyn Whitehead August Williams Jasera Wright Chloe Xu
GRADE 2
Matthew Acosta Iliana Aguirre Yalitza Aguirre Iker Almonacid Calvary Badders Jamisen Bates Ella Beebe Scarlett Berning William Black Hayden Camp Adriana Castillo Christopher Cerda Dylan Cerda Addison Clapper Maxwell Cromer E’miah Curtis Andrew Diaz Sloane Ellis Benjamin Ford Jack Free Briyah Gates Ellesyn Gist Caleb Goller Joel Gonzalez Molly Graham Killian Hamilton Henry Hansen Samuel Hart Hudson Henson Savannah Horner Alice Huntsinger Amariea Jacobs Kassia Jones Lillian Jones Layna Kim Carter King Emma Kovacs Diego Larin Elliot LaRue Athena Lewis Abraham Li Graham Lile Olivia Liu Maxwell MacLellan Andrea Martinez Alyvia McAlister Jackson Mecham Dalila Mendoza-De Leon Kayson Middleton Addison Miller Caroline Miller McKenna Moon Kai Moore Gael Morales Tristen Morgan Drew Murdoch GraceNewman Vivienne Nustad Katherine Olivan Phoenix Ontiveros Morales Isabella Orona Aarya Patel Meera Patel Poppy Payne Valentin Pelzl Enzo Perez Jackson Plemmons Cooper Quinn Mia Ramirez Claire Reynolds Jett Rodgers Layla Rodriguez John Runge Mario Sanchez Reilly Schubarth Charlie Scott Easton Scott Riddhi Shrestha Reaghan Smith Brandon Sneed Leonard Solis Margaret Thomas Catalina Torres Ashtaad Vahdat Crockett Ward Michael Williams King Willingham Alden Wyatt
GRADE 3
Bayode Adeyeye Stephen Alderman Anusha Baskaran Alynnsia Bridges
Ella Bridwell Sophia Brown Burke Bullard Ava Cabrera Leilani Chavarria Mukunda Chiluveri Aaron Correa Caleb Culp Cree Currington Forrest DeLong Leah Dowdy Elizabeth Dunsworth Kaylee Enriquez Cameron Gilstrap Madelyn Hagood Cooper Hall Hallie Hardee Judson Harned David Hernandez Ezekiel Hernandez Hernan Hernandez Lucas Hough Aiden Huffman Everett Irish Ardyn Isaac Kayson Jackson Damon Johnson Wyatt King Rebecca Lee Luke Linton Bianca Liu Sebastian Lopez Chloe Madlock Markeilan McClellan Josue Melendez Kynlee Meredith Mallory Mims Ari Montiel Hayes Moore Owen Morgan John Oglesbee Leo Ortiz Emma Pena Jose Perez Elijah Prince Abigail Rader Jace Reese Rory Robinson Mia Rodriguez Hazel Rotzler Mavoni Salami Scarlett Sinclair Raylan Snell Jrae Stewart Josslyn Tapler Sawyer Tate Lilly Tubb Elizabeth Vaca Rowan Van Wick Hensley Walker Aiden Wheatley Averi Williams Rileigh Williams
GRADE 4
Sophia Acevedo Kelsey Aranda Roldan Neema Barr Ahnaiya Boyd Oscar Brookshire Amelia Bryson Jillian Cain Camila Castillo Brinklee Cerda Zoey Charles Benjamin Contreras Olivia Cox Jett Crews Charles Cromer Samuel Dean Katherine Denkeler Kentorobasi Ekpenyong Ellie Free Jean Gaona Emma Gaut Molly Gibbons Katherine Gibbs Ariyah Gilstrap Miah Gonzalez Tayler Greenwood Kimorah Harnage Annaliese Harrison Julia Hart Titus Herrington Kaylee Hodge James Holden Justin Hollis Saige Holmes Joy Johnson Josephine Johnston Suhara Lamichhane Isabel Latchford Edward Lau Harper Lee Kenya Leija Griffith Lewis Owen Mekala Emma Miller Margot Miller Carlos Molina Dallas Nash Van Norris Lainey Novak Arya Patel Holman Payne
Kylie Perez Molly Perez Caleb Pevey Giselle Pineda Elijah Polk Catherine Reynolds Jaice Rockmore Kali Rosborough Aalain Ruiz Thomas Salmon Aylin Sanchez Hadley Schubarth Natalie Snyder Collins Solis-Ponce Tariq Stoker David Terrones Bo Tevebaugh Lucy Tubb Kapil Vattikuti Jonathan Welmaker Adilyn Whitehead
GRADE 5
Dariana Aguilar Amieah Barnes Griffin Bates Jensen Bates Elijah Bauchum Jude Black Vivian Bogenschutz Jonathan Botello Loclyn Camp Paislee Campbell Gable Carlile Fredy Contreras Justice Dean Jazmine Diaz Johnny Escamilla Zoe Gonzales Jorge Gurrola William Haas Davian Harper Harper Henson Cyndylou Hernandez Harper Hodges Phoebe Holloway Ethan Huy-Zarco Alaina Jacques Ella Jones Audrey King Khloe Lara Jesus Legarda Heidy Leija Kennedy Lewis Jacob Longoria Ishaan Meegada Mackenzie Miller Caden Moore Kaylie Morales Marley Morales Julianne Morgan Aiden Moussa William Newman Hazel Oglesbee Lillyana Orban Lauren Orr Dylan Palmer Joilet Pascual Dev Patel Jekhi Perkins Caelynn Portley Sean Rice Josiah Robertson Staton Robinson Zoey Robinson Marco Rodriguez Margaret Rotzler Elizabeth Runge Elrod Sablah Ava Saintignan Jonathan Searcy Abbygail Shepperd Eliska Sinclair Jaleia Spady Hudson Stowers James-Thomas Tapler Cody Tavares Mayra Terrones Crosby Ward Brooklyn Warren Andrew Williams Chiley Williams Kaylee Williams Luke Young Itzayana Zamora-Mariscal
J.L. Everhart Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 Jacqueline Acosta Krown Anthony Alexsandra Torres Remiah Buchanan Edgar Castro Caileigh Clay Romond Edwards Jared Ramirez Nnayeli Hernandez Ezra Jimerson Alondra Landero Melvin Mendez Royalti Miller Lidia Montoya
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STRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ADMINISTRATION SALUTE
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l Students Yeray Morales Deleyza Naranjo Alejandro Ramirez Aleysha Fernandez Erick Rubio Malaysia Sherow Yohana Villegas Johana Soto Cediro Taylor Emilio Vanegas Joe’Zaiver Wright Josiah Zapata
GRADE 2
Kevin Cerda Daleysa Corona Mateo De La Paz Taytum Henderson Landon Kinchen Arianna Knight Sophie Pena Payton Taylor Drake Vacalares
GRADE 4
Ky’ren Cooper Francisco Gudino
GRADE 5 Alyza Munoz
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Fabiola Aguilar Makeenzie Allen Ayvah Alvarez Annette Aranda Devon Boyd Emily Castillo Edgar Castro Axel Corona Alivia Davidson Natalie Dominguez Romond Edwards Addyson Enriquez Jared Ramirez KyRei Evans Elenarae Fischer Nayan Gonzalez-Guerrero Brooklyn Gray Jaicee Henderson Darian Hernandez Nnayeli Hernandez Vandorus Horn Antoyia Johnson Lillian Jones Emilio Loredo Alyza McFarland Melvin Mendez A’Niya Miller Lidia Montoya Yeray Morales Deleyza Naranjo Colton Nelson Kensley Norbert Ke’Lendria Owens Saul Reyes Emma Rojas Andrew Sanchez Yohana Villegas Kailee Starling Lexani Trejo Lilia Vences Ximena Zamora
GRADE 2
Ismael Alfonso Amayah Ayers Andres Baltazar Fernando Arzola Hazel Belmares Kevin Cerda Kailee Cooper Daleysa Corona Mateo De La Paz Bryanna De Le Rosa Jasmyn Freeman Princeton Fulbright Daniel Gamez Alexi Goodman Josiah Hamm Kam’ron Head De’Abree Henderson Taytum Henderson Isaac Hernandez Julian Huerta Cadence Jimerson Zoell Kennison Landon Kinchen Arianna Knight Allison Luna Ava Luna Marshall Kaytlynn Mcfadden Juan Mendez Ethan Molina Kaliyah Morgan Karen Navarrete PABLO PENA Sophie Pena Arleth Pina Stephen Racaza Valentina Gasca Daniel Reyes River Rogers-Curtis Elsa Rojas
Sofia San Juan Kameron Solomon Alison Suarez Payton Taylor Camila Torres-Guzman Drake Vacalares Reginae Williams Victor Williams
GRADE 3
Edwin Baez Araya Baird Jaislei Brown Olivia Corona Jose Cruz Alanna Daniels Angelina Espinosa Ramirez Raleigh Fletcher Aislynn Galindo Denver Hale David Hernandez Antonia Johnson Carter Johnson Carter Lawrence Juan Luna Nehemiah Martinez Jy’christian Mathis Paisley McAlister Makaylah McGinnis Kaison Nickerson Anastasia Phillips Brycen Rhoads Alexa Rivas Leyla Rosales Matheo Solis Zoee Underhill Bruce Vasquez Litzy Vazquez Christian Woodruff
GRADE 4
Kevin Acosta Bailey Belisle Michelle Botello Kevin Cendejas Ky’ren Cooper Yaretzi Corona Jyavia Daniels Desire Dykes-Miller Francisco Gamez Adelynn Garay Ariadna Gonzalez Francisco Gudino Noah Henderson Jayden Jacques Zhaloriean Kennison Jeffrey Martin Santino Martinez Sebastian Martinez Peyton McGee Brianna Monsivais Julianna Orona Alan Paz London Pierce Haven Reed Hailey Rivera Nahla Roney Patrick Starling Jeremiah Warren Madison Warren
GRADE 5
Kindle Byrdsong Kylei Evans Malachi Fields-Kay Kayden FogleMartin Jaylah Gibson Britzel Guerrero Paiden Hopkins Melanie Huerta Rosales Madison Jefferson Zakyriah Larry Jeremiah Mondragon Jafeth Morales Alyza Munoz Destinie Myers Kaidyn Oliver Elisa Olvera Fabian Pitman Kylee Rayford Jared Reyes Peyton Rhoads Iker Rodriguez Luciana Sanchez Jason Santiago Roshei’ Selmon Braxton D Sheppard Jaida Snyder Adaliz Soto Marlen Suarez Kayden Torres Mercado Kailey Valdez Zyaurielle Vaughn E’Lajiah Williams Alena Woolridge
Johnston McQueen
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 Angelo Akong William Beasley Ethan Cloer
Renata Estrada Christian Ford Abigail Hartt Jace Kenney Nixon Kneifl A’Laya Mendez Aniya Prince David Rios Del’Keith Rose Lucinda Shuler Daleyza Vargas
GRADE 2
Paxton Brooks Ruby Lange Yahaira Mendez Udochukwu Ogu Royal Rivera Maddie Smith Oliver Varnado
GRADE 4
Liam Aguirre Arrey Lerato Giovani Garcia Aria Grace Jase Layman
GRADE 5
Travis Johnson Olivia LaMaster Ya’Niyahli Tarter
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Angelo Akong Xavier Barron William Beasley Arabella Beraza Josiah Bordelon George Brown Ethan Cloer Kenadee Copeland Lula Cox Tylynn Davis Renata Estrada Christian Ford TeYana Freeney Abigail Hartt Evangeline Henrie Harlem Jackson Khloe Jackson Paislee Johnson Jace Kenney Nixon Kneifl Keyana Lee Chaney Lockridge Carter Mayfield A’Laya Mendez Jacob Mikle Aurora Oneal Nina Pho Aniyah Prince David Rios Katherine Rodriguez Del’Keith Rose Angel Gonzalez Walker Scott Nolan Shobe Lucinda Shuler Everett Sinclair Chloe Standridge Delrick Taylor Daleyza Vargas Juan Ventura Ezekiel White
GRADE 2
Grayson Arnold Aria Bagby M’Kenzie Bazar Karcyn Bell Tristan Bertoson Sebastian Bogenschutz Cassidy Boyce Paxton Brooks Cobey Brown Luke Bryson Elise Calder Asher Cerda Kimber Crews Brodie Cunningham Kamarien Davis Lyla Edwards Malikyi Elliott Haelyn Fay Tristan Flashey Connor Ford Carson Fountain Sofia Galvan Aubree Garland Kenlea Geers Arturo Guerrero Gina Ho Kiara Hopkins Bellamie Jentsch Ruby Lange Imare Lewis Ember Lynn Abigail McRee Yahaira Mendez Udochukwu Ogu Matthew Olvera Noah Osorio Ariana Perez Elaina Petrick
Piper Ramsey Kashus Redden Royal Rivera Yesenia Rivera Zuri Ross Zaniyah Skinner Maddie Smith Elaina Starks Leah Sterrett Benjy Still Jace Taylor Samuel Ugbini Oliver Varnado Amelia Wilson Trenton Wooten Andersyn Yoder
GRADE 3
Conor Bingham Cobain Brake Nia Buchanan Alyvia Carr Winston Devaux Devvyn Eddington Alexa Galvan Mila Garcia Ruben Hernandez Vivian Jenkins Kynleigh Jimmerson Jack Lambert Colton Lemon Giselle Lopez Mason Lusk Ella Mayfield Nathan McFarland Gunner Murdoch Knahledge Palmer Mykhail Phillips Lana Poragua Daniela Garcia Ephraim Rios Jaliyah Sherman Blake Summers Justyce Woolridge
GRADE 4
Trinity Adams Abraham Aguilar Liam Aguirre Joseph Ahumada Bre’ll Alexander Ryver Alvarado Lerato Arrey Kinsley Atkinson Jayce Beecham Jesus Castillo Sutton Cates Dayvion Craddock Audrey Davis Camila Estrada Cheston Farias Kimora Flashey Brynlyn Fortman Giovani Garcia Derrian Gilstrap Aria Grace Zoey Gray Owen Holdridge Sofia Hopkins Marlee Hughes Hudson Joines Jaziyha Jones Jase Layman Diesel Livingston Michelle Luciano Brayden McRee Phu Nguyen Eli Nichols Ryker Reed Emma Rios Leah Robinson Lily Serna Hunter Shobe Zane Smythia Colbi Standridge Chase Stine Kiley Viesca Amireah Washington Caidynce Wrighten Jaxon Yoder
GRADE 5
Jael Alcazar Isabella Bond Amy Cabrera Mc’Kaden Foster Brayleigh Gonzalez Amy Huynh Bryson Jamerson Travis Johnson Marcela Juarez Kory Knight Valentina Lam Olivia LaMaster Mia Main Ryan Mitchell AA’Layah Moore AA’Liyah Moore James Nix Valeria Orrosquieta Aria Riggs Prince Rivera De’kerious Sessions Jia’Sean Smith Mason Sterns
Ya’Niyahli Tarter Ava Taylor Sophia Vargas Aryonnah Wisdom Lucas Wolfe Grant Woods Natalie Yarnell
Ned E. Williams Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1 Mximilliano Baltazar Kylee Blanton Abigail Borreson Kendall Brittentine David Cardoso David Dominguez Axel Fenton Milaya French Valentina Galvan Keegan Hernandez Delylah Ibarra Jahleel Johnson Tony Kindle Wynter Miles La’ryuh Mims Arley Ontiveros Kheya Pua Williams Alecio Ribinson Mateo Salazar Sergio Tovar Roland Vail Juana Velasquez
GRADE 2
Brittian Bell Cristian Castro Yaretzi Castro Kennedi Ewins Jayunna Freeman Tonyriah Jamerson Grayson McCall Datrece Mobley Callie Nelson Nahla Oliver Elena Sanchez Mia Vargas Princess Williams
GRADE 3
Victor Castro Ximena Castro Janelly Martinez Dominick Melendez Leslie Munoz
GRADE 4
Jonatan Alex Arianna Carter Daniela Gutierrez Kaydence Heard- Green Kaylee Heard- Green Kheyanna Pua Williams Briseida Regalado A’niese Stinson
GRADE 5 Aaron Cerda Lili Duong Zoe Herrera
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Faith Allums Maximilliano Baltazar Annabelle Barrett Kylee Blanton Abigail Borreson Kendall Brittentine David Cardoso Elyese Carroll Hudson Carter Kaysen Costello Emilee Curtis David Dominguez Axel Fenton Milaya French Valentina Galvan Noah Garcia Liam Garrison Brandon Gonzalez Keegan Hernandez Monkarian Hines Delylah Ibarrra Jahleel Johnson Tristan Jones Norhi Kiel Tony Kindle Elianna Lacy Wynter Miles La’ryuh Mims Ta’Miya Morrow Arley Ontiveros Christopher Oyervides Kheya Pua Williams Alecio Robinson Mateo Salazar Elijah Simmons Kayslyn Spinks Sergio Tovar Roland Vail Isabella Vargas Natalie Vargas
Juana Velasquez Jonathan Watkins
GRADE 2
Nayeli Aguillar Brittian Bell Braylon Bush Addelyn Canada Christian Canada Yaretzi Castro Sophia Domingo Kason Duckett Kennedi Ewins Jayunna Freeman Christian French Samantha Gamez Miguel Guerrero Kacee Hawley Tonyriah Jamerson Elisa Jones Erin Jones Thianna Leary Aleria Levering Zion Lewis-Whittington Jarell Lewis-Whittington Siah Lucas Isabella Maryinez Grayson McCall Datrece Mobley Callie Nelson Nahla Olivar Matthew Oyervides Delany Ramirez Yealin Ramirez Dylan Ruiz Elena Sanchez Mia Vargas Aiden Villela Princess Williams
GRADE 3
Victor Castro Ximena Castro Aria Costello Germahni Elam Peyton Feggett Noe Ferrer Josue Gonzalez John Lopez Janelly Martinez Kimiah Medford Dominick Melendez Keyri Olmedo Jeshua Oyervides Zoe Quintero Londyn Robbinson Brody Ross Charli Vail
GRADE 4
Jonatan Alex Alina Alvarez Colton Baker Isis Blevins Nova Bowers Arianna Carter Roman Dominguez Jordan Fitzpatrick Ryan Fountain Matthew Gamez Vanessa Gonzalez Daniela Gutierrez Kaydence Heard- Green Kaylee Heard- Green Ireland Heflin Ta Zarria Leary Pamela Ledesma Jakori Lee Zamauria Lewis Jidazia Love – brown Aryanna Lucas Summer Menning Kaitlyn Porter Kheyanna Pua Williams Naomi Pugh Dailyn Ramirez Briseida Regalado A’niese Stinson Marquavion Thomas Vanessa Tovar Kaylee Tovar Larryah Turnage Leyna Vazquez Brai’Lynn Webb Kyleigh Wilson
GRADE 5
Gael Avila Riley Borreson Kyley Cato Aaron Cerda Ayden Davis Lili Duong Hannah Fountain Daniel Gonzalez Zoe Herrera Joshua Landaverde Gabriel Lopez Guadalupe Medina Savannah Nelson Calin Ontiveros Tyler Overman Hector Perez Nahomi Salas Kaiden Slaton Hyadeen Vega
Ware
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 1
Olivia Baeza Jozelyn Castaneda Anahi Dosal Rylie Haynes Jesisai Mendez Maunicio Nino, Jr. Guiliana Perez Isaias Rubio Oliver Sanchez Elena Vasquez-Ramirez Ashby Villela
GRADE 2
Omar Castillo Truu Freeman Jimena Hernandez Aubrey Orozco Valeria Rodriguez-Sanchez
GRADE 3
Diego Guiterrez Jesus Hernandez A’miya McCray Trenten Willis
GRADE 4
Jocelin Gonzalez Selene Martinez Ashley Reyes-Hernandez Aliha Rubio Aylin Rubio
Honor Roll GRADE 1
Melody Alberico Eli Alva-Wheeler Da’Niya Anderson K’Ana Canada Diego Castaneda Gael Cerda Anahi Contreras Gennady DeLeon Gael Gomez Jacob Guillen Briella Jimerson Anthony Leija Tristan Lemons Arturo Martinez Rafael Olvera, Jr. Kyson Patterson Moises Penaloza Evelyn Ramirez Kaylee Regalado Dylan Reyes Gustavo Rodriguez Angel Sifuentes Ramos Aaliyah Taylor Kamdyn Tisdell Darwin Varela
GRADE 2
Avil Arce Abraham Castro Roselyne Diaz Jonathan Dupree Kyra Elder Jay-linn Estrada Angela Flores Leilani Garary Jennifer Gonzalez Cristopher Hernandez Maddie Ibarra Melany Jimenez Abigail Johnson Adriel Nino Ashley Olvera Ramirez Santiago Olvera Matteo Ramirez Harmonii Reese Martin Salazar Derek Santillan Alexa Solis-Mejia Kyle Soto Ja’Kailah Sparks Brooklyn Stevenson Camila Valencia Zaira Vazquez
GRADE 3
Deaundria Brown Aiden Cervantes Yaretzy Duran A’aliyiah Fletcher Adalynn Gonzalez Brooklyn Hawkins Cailyn Hawkins Angelo Kaluakini Isabella Leal Mia Loftis Lionel Martinez Maradiaga Alan Martinez Emiliia Ortiz Emiliano Palafox JaQuincy Randall Agustine Reyes Adriadne Rojo Escobedo Genesis Rubio Ivanne Salavdor Alicia Solis Allizon Velazquez Angel
GRADE 4
Haziel Acosta Abraham Arce Jacksiry Arzu-Valencia David Barbosa Daisy Barrios Leonardo Ferrer Longoria Elijah Flores Giselle Gaspar Caleb Gonzalez Valentina Gonzalez Daziel Hernandez Laila Lira Maritza Lugo Benjamin Martinez Jesus Mendez Mackenzie Moreno Jamir Otero Hellen Pascual Juan Ramirez Leonardo Romo Amar Rowlett Dylan Santillan Jay’v’yin Ware
GRADE 5
Jesus Aguilar Gonzalez Jessica Barbosa Carlso Barrientos Helen Beltran Gabriel Castanon Kynslee Cook Mia DeLeon Nalani Flores Anthony Guillen Jocelyn Hernandez Keily Hernandez Iker Ibarra Malakai Jones Fatimata Kromah Heidi Najera Valentin Olvera Alexandria Orona Kayden Penaloza Paola Ramirez Edgar Solis Saray Tovar Jimena Valdez Galaviz Honesty Webb Taylor Williams Molly Yerke Juan Zuniga
Forest Park
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 6 Kadence Cooks Faith Greer Kandyce Gubalane Gerard Osorio
GRADE 7
Isabella Castillo Christian Rivera Tara Williams
Honor Roll GRADE 6
Angelique Cuenca A’joiah Dale Zamora Diaz Zamora Miller Dykes-Miller Makayla Harvey Alexander Hernandez Demarcus Johnson Jayce Jones Alma Luna Alexa Martinez Melanie Martinez Cristal Medina Samantha Medina Zaniyah Nelson Arlette Pena Adrian Ramirez Damian Ramirez Juan Reyes Dary Roberson Kemberly Rocha Jaisiah Rockmore Sadie Grimaldo Rodriguez Evelyn Sanchez Mia Saucedo De’ashton Taylor Deleon Torres Deleon Brandon Vaughn Alonna Watkins Michael Woolridge Blessing Zing
GRADE 7
Josiah Alejo Miletzy Alvarado Ivette Barboza Chance Enriquez Tania Gonzalez Brianna Guerrero Grant Hall
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Honor Roll Elizabeth Hughes Amarion Lane Mya Lewis Emmanuel Lopez Zoey Newland Anthony Nieto Jaelon Porter Kennedy Rayford Sophia Rios Andrea Sanchez Emmalynn Scarbrough Jaylen Stoker Salomon Torres Salomon Victoria Un Joel Vazquez Tovar Villegas-Tovar Kynedi Walker Nevaeh Williams
GRADE 8
Daisy Barbosa Alexander Barrios Jennifer Benitez Jacorian Birdow Veryana Brooks Mia Cantero Kevin Estrada Jewel Galvan Jazzelyn Gonzalez Rosales Huerta Rosales Jovani Ibarra Keyrstin Jackson Jazzie Jacobs Elyana Johnson Angel Olvera Davionne Pickron Juan Rodelo Angelica Rodriguez Madalyn Salazar Rosie Solis Galaviz Valdez Galaviz Johan Vargas Dynasty Wells
Foster
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 6
Boluwarin Adeyeye Fermin Aguilar Said Aguirre Mario Barrios Letrevian Brown Katherine Carlisle Braxton Casey Manuel Cervantes-Martinez Christopher Corona Bristol Dowdy Samuel Felix Allison Ferrer Silas Gilbert Lucy Griffith Evan Helsley Hudson Holden Hazel Holloway Jacob Hough Shreya John Joseph Kaan Agastya Koorapati Mauro Kovacs Octavio Legarda Jhourni Lincoln Andrew Lundy Bryan Mecham Evelyn Miller Abel Olivan, Jr. Alondra Ortega Denise Perez Mia Porcayo Adileigh Reardon Salma Romero-Perez Jimena Ruvalcaba Simpa Salami Breanna Scott Julissa Solis Mata Aaron Spears Andrew Spears Karla Terrones Ella Turner
GRADE 7
Fadia Arif Amelia Beebe Ruth Black Adrian Dominguez Michelle Gholson Hector Guerrero Panal Brooks Hodges Josiah Hubbard Lucas Ishihara Jack Lenhart Aubrey Linton Henry Mekala Caleb Orban Namna Patel Heather Pevey Jhennifer Roman Molly Salmon Josiah Searcy Research Shrestha Amanda Smith Ashley Soto Prado Saydee Tate Shreeram Undavalli Keshav Vattikuti
Katherine Weindorff
GRADE 8
Lucy Archer Gracyn Brockwell Camila Butron Marley Camp Aidan Carlile Rhys Duncalfe Anna Ford Jailyn Gamez Cohen Hardison Jack Hilton Colin Hodge Hashlee Jasso Cerna Aboubacar Keita Ryan Kitchens Evangeline Land Audry Lewis Gabriel Moussa Kailey Navarrete Ellie Oglesbee Jesus Olivan Jaxon Oswalt Ishan Patel Aidan Rahim Anahi Ramirez Reya Srivastava Sana Vij Frances Wilson Miguel Zuniga
Honor Roll GRADE 6
Ashley Aguilar Amaya Allen Chace Allen Dilan Almonacid Jasmin Alvarado Marley Bazar Karris Brock Ashondria Colbert Itzel Corona Bryson Craig Azariah Curry Zarion Curtis Deangelo Davis Heaven Dyer Ah’Lexiah Ellis Cailey Espitia Zakiria Ferrell Ahkeyrah Fletcher Treboris Gaines Melissa Gamez Nathaly Garcia Eva Gasca Jadee Gauna Matthew Goff Alexis Gomez Christopher Guinea Herrera Kelis Hearn Margaret Heichelheim Aliyah Henderson Aleeya Hunt Jamarcus Hunter Juntae Jackson Kandie Jacobo Iven Jones Jerryk Kindle Elizabeth Landaverde A’ree Lewis Faith Lobo Gael Lopez Jayden Lopez Jehiel Lopez Rodolfo Lopez Marilyn Macedo-Lopez Juan Martinez Angel Medina Jose Mendez Lorenzo Moctezuma Savannah Moore Yahel Moran Mueez Mughal Bryan Munoz Salinas Malia Newhouse Miley Orozco Ian Ortega Jocelynne Ortiz Homero Padron Salazar Mileidy Palos Carlo Picazo Morales Ronaldo Plata Magana Keilani Pua Williams Malitzi Reyna Duarte Abraham Rivas Dylan Rivera Ovadya Robinson Mia Rodriguez Ricardo Rodriguez Miguel Roman Cayden Roney Chasity Ross Kevin Ruiz Vargas Aiden Salinas Iker Santos Anasia Sheppard Bryceson Sherow Ayra Soto Angel Taylor Dora Tovar Jonathan Trevino Adilson Uceda Channing White Bradynn Williams Ayden Zaragoza
Rosalie Zuniga
GRADE 7
Dakota Abron Trey Alexander Jacob Allen Camila Arriaga Jalisha Ballard Collin Bayless Connor Black Nasya Bowers Zoe Cadd Briana Cerda Paul Cerda MaKenleigh Craig Zyriah Dunn Daniel Elliff Gabrielle Engdayehu Zoie Eschenfelder Janeecia Fitzpatrick Hannah Franco De La Vera Libby French Ulisses Garay Stacy Garcia Bryan Gaspar Ana Gomez Aidan Harrison Ehian Hayes Cadarius Haynes Brianna Ishihara Owen Jackson Brian Jenkins London Johnston Cade Jones Grayson Jones Jimena Juarez Prince Kwayep Dzudie Edgar Larin Justin Lefever Ahilyn Lopez Ivan Lopez Maria Loyola Devian Mathis Zion Mathis Trevin McAlister Andrea Morales Jackson Morgan Noah Najera Audrey Nester Molly Novak Juan Olvera Alvarez Cristian Paz Aa’Ziyha Perry Graham Pool Jackson Quinn Benjamin Rader Celeste Ramirez Adrianna Read Annaliah Rivas Everett Roberts William Rodriguez Yarel Romero Aaron Sanchez Julian Solis Unarv Srinivasan Brooklyn Stevens A’laijauh Survia Nevaeh Tavares Edgar Valencia Zycharionne Vaughn Octavio Vergara Paisley Ward Nevaeh Woods
GRADE 8
Daniel Aguilar Diana Alfaro Haven Alvarado Brysalen Boyd Jaiden Butler Jasmin Cardona Augusto Chapa Sofia Contreras Axel Correa Gabrielle Daniels Anaya Davis Darron Dotrey Shaniya Durden Khoen Evans Crystal Ferrer Zakayla Fogle Nadia Frazier Jonathan Gaona Gerardo Garcia Flores Roma Gasca Elizabeth Grimes Lilah Haas Sophie Hebert German Hernandez Blakeley Hicks Baxter Holloway Sariah Holmes Anniecia Hunt Esteban Ibarra Davin Jeffery Zai’Marion Johnson Landon Lee Michael Levy Joniya Lincoln Martin Little Alexander Martinez JaKai Mitchell David Monsivais Linda Navarrete Janneth Navarro Jaqueline Olvera
Xitlali Olvera Yazmin Orocio Cano Karla Ortiz Addison Pegues Sarah Pena Blake Perry Jhaiden Pua Williams Samantha Ramirez Teagen Reed David Resendiz Cristian Reyes Valeria Reyes Kimberly Rico-Sieger Kennedy Rios Uriel Rodriguez William Romero Siann Rudolph Jacob Ruthart Christhofer Sanchez Levi Servin Desirae Snoddy Jovanni Sosa Tre’unna Taylor Kevion Templeton Aireonua Thomas Yazmin Vazquez Ariana Vazquez-Valdivia Samantha Wacasey A’Daisjah Williams Tyla Williams Kaleia Woolridge Kaliyah Young Gustavo Zarate
Judson
Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 6
Cooper Bridwell Kambri Gilstrap Reagan Johnson Memphis Main Andrew Odindi Evan Reyes Gasca Casey Rodriguez Guerrero Dylan Sanders Ava Swetnam
GRADE 7
Guinevere Burns Samari Castillo Harper Cloyd Lexy Cruz Aliyah Grissom Austin Hill Janiyah Jones Hendrix Lee- Holstein Addison McGee Macy McWilliams Grayson Minshew Brenya Moneypenny Alexander Rocha Real Lily Seay Alexis Thomas Ella Young
GRADE 8
Amari Anthony Liliana Bravo Ian Duncan Miranda Estrada Jaxon Hawthorne Dakota Jester Cylen Rougeau Eisha San Gabriel Mary Scott Kaylee Walker Beckham Warren
Honor Roll GRADE 6
Logan Aikerson Alejandra Alejandre Valeria Arguelles Isabel Bailey Mason Bolton Eillyanna Bush Carsen Cates Hannah Cato Jazmine Clark Gray Cloyd Peyton DeGarmo Isiah Dixon Taelyn Fuller Jayden George Samaryia George Joell Gilmore Mason Hackler Raelynn Hanes Hudson Jacobs Dawson Joines Daysi Juarez Natalie Kilpatrick Parker Manshack Bryson Mims Peyton Murray Kelly Nieto Garren Osborne Tyree’ Patton William Payne Aimary Perez Brooklynn Poragua Roland Prosser John Puckett Bryn Ramey
Jason Ramirez Tyson Reed KeMajh Robinson Luis Rodriguez Madeline Rodriguez Emiliano Roman Roxanna Roquemore Avery Swaim Teknique Taylor Naomi Valenzuela Audrey Woodson Garrett Woodson
GRADE 7
Javier Alba Kennedi Allen Brayden Arredondo Dustin Arriaza Matthew Bates Brody Bowden Jocelyn Calderon Avery Caldwell Sophia Castaneda My’Anjel Cooper Shamiya Crosby Destiny Dudley Camden Estes Mason Fleet Joaquin Garcia Dmarcus Gilstrap Elena Gonzalez Esperansa Gonzalez Samuel Gonzalez Jocelyn Guffin Laylee Harris Angel Hernandez Zion Holt Yareli Huerta Liam Lam Quincy Lawson Michael Layton Kennard Lilly Sophia Luciano Leah Lusk Cynthia Macedo Scarlett McGhee Noah Mondragon Fatima Najera Chinwizu Obi Elena Orrosquieta Zaid Otero Maycie Patterson Lucas Pena Malakai Phillips Nathan Phung Marisa Rabaden-Nunez Paula Ramos Dante Reyes Gasca Sebastian Reyes Damian Rivera-Martinez Serena Rolow Sofia Romero Luke Rosen Isabella Rowe Anthony Ryncarz Anthony Sanchez Reidyn Sanchez Mohammad Shalabi Mykel Spearmon-McAlipn Sophea Tramel Erick Vazquez Giovanni Vazquez Berta Ventura Lauren Wall-Anthony
GRADE 8
Destiney Adams Aiden Aguilar Logan Alaimo Abby Alba Camren Anthony Kimberly Arriaza Adam Benavidez Nataly Borja Tamardrik Bradford Jada Bradley Drew Brannan Verrell Brown-Manning Demitri Butler Daniel Chandler Taniya Chaney Erick Chavez Autumn Civitarese Gavin Daniel Jacaiden Davis Brooke Duncan Illori Frazier America Garcia Melody Goggins Javier Gonzalez Jay’De Gourie Stetson Hamilton Jacob Heathcock Kenny Huynh Aryan Iley Jordan Jackson Kylea Jackson Evan LaMaster Caleb Lancaster Lauren Martin Daniel Martinez Victoria Mendez Cameryn Mitchell Bellari Moyer Marvin Murphy Jaiden Nickerson
Allison Nino Rian Owens Shyla Rolow Dalia Roman Cayden Royal Brooklyn Sailor Samantha Saldivar Carina Santiago Presley Savell Madison Schmidt Geoffrey Serna Logan Smith Colton Standridge Kyleigh Survia Ja’Niya Taylor Landon Taylor Brailynn Thomas Ivan Torres Landry Tubb Ricardo Vargas Bo Vaughn Demia Verdell Maya Ward Raydon Williams Chaztin Wrighten
Longview Early Graduation High Honor Roll GRADE 9
Wyatt Kidwell Candy Krugh Allyson Linch Cameron Luttrell Treasure Mack Macairya McGill King Means Braylen Meridy Anthony Overman Gustavo Pineda Christian Reyna Addison Rothrock Edwin Ruiz Iesha Smith Lydia Smith Talaeya Square Bethany Stephenson Sebastian Tellez Aurthro Vasquez Makinze Vial Arianna Williams Demarco Williams
Longview High Honor Roll (with distinction) GRADE 9
Damon Allen Reyna Arredondo Antonio Ascencio Noble Darling Natalie Dosal Keon Drayden Aylah Ellard Tanasia Howard Crystal Lopez Rivera Luis Loyola Kaden Marsh Hanna Oakland Aron Parra Tom Perez Naylah Smith Donna Solis Ana Sosa Cordova Catherine Tiller
Aaron Aguilar Naomy Aguilar Hiram Aguirre Thomas Alldredge Kimberly Almonacid Josselyn Alvarez Sadie Avaltroni Abrianna Badinski Hudson Bass Jamal Beal Cameron Black Gunnar Broadway Valeria Hernandez Cole Chamberlain Alexander Cisneros Savannah Cobb Tristan Compton Daniels Craig Ja’Mya Daniels LaKayla Davis Aura Delgado Trisha Dhana Julie Flores Addison Fussell Peyton Gant Phaityn Garland Bryan Garrison Sophie Golden Montoya Gonzalez Claire Goolsby Alyssa Grissom Roman Guidry Olivia Hardee Erika Hayes Jacob Henry Anna Hernandez Xitlhaly Hernandez Thao Hoang Preston Hodges Anderson Jones Koosha Kamali Kelsey Connor Pablo Landaverde Cayla Locke Andre Malik Nevaeh Manley Cy Marsh Nathan McCrory Corbin McKee Gallegos Morales Z’Mya Morgan Jordan Nash Johanna Ndizeye Caroline Newman Emma Newman John Northcutt Aubrey Orban Mata Pascual Jadah Pitts Chandler Rotzler Rheagan Saintignan Kiley Strong Kaylee Swaim Isaac Thomas Maddox Thomas Clairah Vaughn Valencia Williams Lincoln Witt Jasmine Wright Olivia Zunga
GRADE 12
GRADE 10
Desmun Bodley Zane Brown Lillian Carroll Alexa Contreras Dravin Dickinson Marlen Hernandez Reynalda Hernandez Jah’Kir Jenkins Myles King Hailey Madden Celvin McAfee Jaylon McKinley Hector Morales Martinez Brenda Peres Gonzales Tyriqa Stephenson Sara Torres Tamara Williams
GRADE 10
Alina Avalos Daniela Becerril Billy Bradley Nylah Crawford Sierrah Davis Reagan Dickinson Ja’Niya Ellis Isaac Espinoza Bueso Lucerito Esquivel Kierra Freeman Quincy Galvin Raul Garay Escobedo Adrianna Hamilton Anyiah Hamler Da’Raylon Hawkins Aniah Hurt Karen Peralta De’Rion Pickron Michael Richardson Zoey Rojas-Aguilar Fernando Sanchez Mora Shataevia Stiff Cortavian Tatum Ariana Velazquez Sonia Villalobos Hernandez Keilyn Wall Elijah Watters LyMycal Williams Z’Sanique Williams
GRADE 11
Madeline August Chloe Bearden Jermiah Bowie Shontel Brown Kaleb Chatman Estrella Contreras Makayla Crow Jon Daniels Lacie Dortch Valen Ellis Makhia Freeman Keith Goff Gerardo Gonzalez Jaquelyn Hernandez Lily Hoffmann Siana Humphries
Atley Alston Keith Badinski Bethany Baltes Michael Bible Mikaya Bible Isabella Bravo Sophie Brinkman Gemmila Cadd Madalynn Cain Alexander Castro Sreeniketh Chiluveri Darryl Dolly Ellin Dunaway Kenison Dunn Aurora Egbe Kufreabasi Ekpenyong
Grace Faulks Christopher Foster Marcus Gates Javier Glave Kelssey Gutierrez Jessica Hernandez Erika Hill Mary Hilton Mason Hodges Jason Hubbard Sydney Hudman Ryan Hull Ethzy Islas Reginald Jenkins Noelle Johnigan Raegan Johnson Savannah Lee Nicole Lin Sean Lipp Yuri Lister Trinity Luna Jacob Lundy Jorge Massare Ethan Mekala Mia Monsivais Anna Moussa Galilee Nieto David Olvera Oscar Ortega De’Je’Un Owens Olivia Payne Sage Pena Brenden Priddy Killian Reagh Hayden Ricks Xander Rojas Graham Shepherd Marta Shepherd Olivia Shepherd Kennedi Simmons Kaylee Smith Jaslene Solis Aarush Srivastava Natalie Still Melinda Tran Benjamin Weindorff Tristen Williams Reece Wright
GRADE 11
Angie Aguirre Madison Anderson Eudardo Andrade Alan Barron Juan Flores JhaMarkus Biggins Jayla Brown Bly Caraway Leslie Cardona Grant Carlile Yazmine Christian Diego D’Arbell Bao Dang K’Emion Dobbins Kieffer Doxey Ruger Franklin, Diego Freire Adyson Gray, Xhannel Gubalane Sydney Guidry Kennedy Hatcher Sergio Hernandez William Hilton Taylen Johnson Miziah Jones Abyaded Juarez Avery Lambright Ayana Lilly Mason Lundy Janiya McCarty Alexandre Mitchell Cazzandra Molina Julz Norman Kora Ottun Omika Patel Jasmine Perry Maximos Pool Carolyn Purdum Ava Riley Emily Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Yosuani Romero Elizabeth Saldierna David Santiago Luis Sauceda Dania Shalabi Sydney Singh Addison Soape Scencier Tatum Jaquelyne Tovar Uyen Vu Jacky Wang Lanie Weber
GRADE 12
John Adolfo Alyssa Aguirre Makayla Alford Myla Alldredge Keilee Anderson Adriana Ashley Eva Askew Korian Brown ZaKenzie Calico-Thompson Kayla Castillo Steven Castillo
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rst Semester
l Students Madison Caudill Mackenzie Cleveland Antommarchi Colon Brianna Converse Kilaysha Dixon Brianna Ndoumfa Maggie Elswick William Fisher Tailynn Flowers Trevor Gant Tomas Garcia Daedrion Garrett Shanyia Garrett Olivia Gary Evan Goodfellow, Andrew Greifenkamp, KIarsten Guerra Tiffanie Healy Berenisse Hernandez Joseph Hough Alton Hughes Summayyah Islam Desznhiya Jackson Zayda Jacobo Emily Jarrell Kennedy Jeffery Emma Jones Trenton Keebaugh Hibab Khan Makayla Langlois Tanea Laury Emma Lazarus Jonathan Lebanan Emma Little Katherine Markowitz Lily Marsh Tanner McCoy Addison Minshew Isaac Molina John Monsivais Jared Morales Katherine Morgan Willie Nelson Jackson Newman, Gabrielle Nguyen Divya Nirmal Jolette Ontiveros Jada Owens Phoebe Payne Andrew Pierce Dominic Pistone Valerie Pitman Brisa Ramirez Kaylee Read Allison Reed Kaleb Rhinehart Thomas Roel Alexandria Sanders Jaylen Sheppard Billy Smith Chase Smith Jamaury Snoddy Still, Ian Tyreke Tennison, Yadira Torres Braden Tran Fatoumata Traore Jenny Truong Andrew Tutt Shreemayi Undavalli Shayla Vazquez Connor Vines Lonoehu Wacasey Bry’Nazia Walker Brooklyn Wallace Ava Wilcox Farah Woods Taylor Woods Liliana Zuniga
Honor Roll GRADE 9
Joan Aguilar Allison Aguirre Manuel Aguirre Asia Allen Jade Angus Jakyrha Anthony Orlando Arreola Yahir Arroyo Samuel Arteaga Aaron Ashley Jocelyn Avina Seth Ayala Princess Ayuso Prentice Booth
Jade Brown Makayla Brown Annika Burns Elena Campos Allison Canada Ashli Cano Roberto Cano Thomas Carlisle Trinitee Carter Hernandez Caserez Ryann Castaneda Jimmy Castillo Eduardo Castro Ariana Cerda, Lyntsy Cerda Evie Coverston Karime Cruz Ruby Cruz Jakayla Curry Kennadi Curry Sean Davis Gustavo De Luna Linette Delgado Xavier Deveroex Josue Diaz GeCori Duffie Shaqualyn Elam Alejandro Estrada Deisy Estrada Jurmanee Fairchild Karson Farley Cameron Fields David Flores Carson Ford Matthew Foreman Gabriel Formoso Temperance Foster Guadalupe Franco LaChaunce Franklin Ilicia Frausto Anthony Garcia Isabella Garcia Rosalinda Garcia Ja’Quwalyn Gilliam Camila Gonzalez Samyan Goodlow Panal Guerrero Jasmin Guillen Cristopher Gutierrez Johnny Hamilton Khian Hayes Aiden Helsley Jha Zaiia Henderson Alejandrina Hernandez Karrunza Hicks Priceton Horton Olaedo Ibeh Idjavion Jackson Jayden Jackson Roxanna Jacobo Tyson Johnson Zoie Johnson Ryleigh Jones Ariana Juarez Tyson Keebaugh Dameion Kennedy Apolo Khieo Taylor Kuitko Mason Langlois Evelin Loera Fernanda Longoria Xavier Lopez Lovelace, Dakin Josselyn Lozano Jonathon Luciano Kamryn Lydia Hartencia Lynn Alondra Martinez Paul Martinez Maria Martinez Byron Matus Garry McDaniel Sebastian McKee Joshua Mikle Xavier Miller America Mitchell Ki’Mora Mitchell Mariana Mondragon Evelyn Monsivais Macey Moore Se’Kemian Moore Josafat Morales Melissa Moran Layla Moreno Issac Morin Abdiel Muniz
Malcolm Myles Olivia Najera Erik Navarro Roselyn Neely Ayzia Nelson Andres Olivarez Adriana Patino Adriana Pena Milly Perez Marco Perez Brooke Pevey, Alleigh Phillips Key’Marion Pickron Jalisyah Poole Carlos Puente Anthony Ramirez, Juan Ramirez Ava Ray Ta’Shia Reed Kyjuan Remo Joscelyn Rice Alex Rodriguez Aquiles Rodriguez Guerrero Rodriguez Jaime Rodriguez Andrew Rose Juan Saldana Maisey Sanchez Abagail Scarbrough, Starr Shaw Bryanna Shepherd Auburn Sheppard Destin Sheridan Julian Sims Alexander Smith Perla Solis, Axel Sosa Damaris Soto Emily Stiewe Macy Stroman Necole Tatum Emmanuel Terrones Joanna Tovar Trujillo Tavera Tubb Lawson Jabel Velazquez Cincere Walker Jayden Washington Cameron Whatley Kenzee Wilkins Braxton Williams Camily Williams Jacamrion Williams John Wilson Keidra Wilson Kei’Asia Wright Lexy Wright Paesen Zerbe Michaelle Zuniga
GRADE 10
Gabriela Acevedo Jaquelinne Aguilar Diana Aguirre Ingrid Alcantar Xzavior Alexander Kaylie Alvarez Azalea Arias Caden Arnett Jose Arriaga Samuel Avaltroni Taylor Banner Sandra Barrera Yoselin Barrera Joshua Benavidez Mason Booker Peyton Bourgeois Jason Bowens Ewan Bowman Boyce, Jakayveon Jessica Briceno Rayon Burke T’Asjia Bush Horaycio Byrd Lilly Cagle Maleigha Carr Jasmine Carter Jennetta Carter Cassidy Carwin Danille Castillo Estera Castillo Asael Cerda Guadalope Cervantes Miguel Chavez Nicole Collins Josue Cordova
Cox, Walter Cruz, Emmanuel Kylon Cummings Sanaah Daniels Elizabeth Danielson Da Mon Darden Jesse Davis Andrew Dean, Jayleen Delapaz Tomia Dessesaure Zamora Diaz Diego Dosal Kendyn Dunn, Steve Dzudie Bella Ervin Kianny Espinoza Alliyana Estrada Emileigh Estrada Marialis Estrada Lainey Flowers Avery Foreman MaKenzie Fuller Trystan Fuller Yahaira Galindo Kaily Gamez Vivian Garcia Anthony Garcia Ciarra Garnes Dariana Godoy Lola Grammer Cayden Guffin Abel Gurrola Aiyana Hawkins Isaiah Haynes Rebecca Helsley Luis Hernandez Gerardo Herrera Mallory Hickman Carter Hill Moses Hough Jaharia Hunter Mason Huntsinger Brittany Jackson Emily Jackson Triniti Jackson Lizzet Jaramillo Elijah Johnson Jah’Zayvian Jones Mallory Jones Mia Jones Aaron Juarez Paulo Kavuma Karmen King Cole Kitchens Lainey Leal, Martin Longoria Allisson Lopez Mayrin Lugo Estella Martinez Itzel Martinez Kayla Martinez Aalyah Masterson Kiara Mayfield Ashtyn McCray McCray, Khaya Sarah McDaniel Kadyn McRee Parker Mecham Yanuvia Medina Emanuel Moctezuma Hailey Moreno Ely Muniz Makayla Myles Malayka Nelson Maliyah Nelson Tiarra Norris Chinedu Obi Oscar Olivares Nathalia Orona Ethan Ortega Jaden Palmer, Alycea Parker Aniya Pencheon Andrea Perez Jhayla Perkins Kambrie Potter Shamyia Ray Tyrese Reece Lakayla Riley Anthony Robertson Jailiyah Rockmore Anguelique Rodriguez Leslie Rodriguez Olivia Roel, Viridiana Roldan Christoper Romero
Itzel Ruiz Mila Salinas Cameron Sanchez Linsey Sanchez Madison Sheffield Jillian Sides Bradrick Simmons Cordaysha Simmons Jamaya Smith Sydnie Smith Ruben Sosa Amisia Square Rayvin Stansell Savannah Starling Cheney Still Makenna Thomas Micah Thomas Ja’Mia Thompson Havana Tipton XIMENA TORRES Adsila Tramel Clinton Trefethen Aiden Vial Ethan Wacasey Leah Ward Mason Washington Bradley Williams Ja’Niyah Wilson Brynn Woods Brady Yoder Kambel Yoder
GRADE 11
Vianney Aguilar Brooklynne Aikins Nadira Akilo Breiona Alford D’Kirian Allen Zareth Almonte Eustaquio Alvarado Icxella Alvarado Allyne Alvarez Orlando Alvarez Angel Amador James Angus Brandy Arreola Alex Bailey Royal Bailey Jesus Barrera Mathias Beal Jerrick Beall Jayla Beecham Aniyah Boatman Emiliano Bobadilla Frederik Boisen Christian Burns Jannashia Burton Alexandro Cerda Angelica Chavez Dylan Constant Jy’Khari Crockett Kaleb Cruz Rubi Cruz Barbara Da Silva Gniya Davis Jaden Davis Jonathan Delapaz Bryson Denning Jazmine Denova Madison Duncan Jagar Duran Damian Espinoza Emily Federico Hernandez Flores Andrew Flores Christopher Frazier Aleah Garcia Harmony Goggins Andreah Gomez Ashley Gomez Alijah Gonzales Alfredo Gonzalez Arely Gonzalez Daniela Gonzalez Riley Gonzalez Samantha Gonzalez Jayce Gourie Crystal Gove Nehemiah Green Julieta Guerrero Elena Guevara Alejandra Guillen Juan Gurrola Kerria Haggerty Rachael Helms Melanie Hernandez
Yasmin Hernandez Ruby Hernandez Lailah Horton Londyn Hyder John Jackson Keva Jackson Samuel Jackson Samskruti Jatavallabhula Mikihia Jenkins Sawyer Johns Amiyah Johnson Danielle Johnson Kendal Jordan Taylah Joseph Traivon Kempson Taylor Kingston Madelyn Lambert Kaden Lammers Carlisle Land Jackson Land Mia Lara Ka’Tavia Larry Britney Mares Bryson Marten Trinkeyfey Martinez Kennedi Mathis Kimberly Maturino Grace Ndizeye Rianna Neely Belinda Olvera Francisco Osorio Zacarias Pascual Zugeily Pascual Kristin Peden Emily Pina Nallely Pineda Ella Ponder Aniyah Portley Cole Ramey Martin Ramon Derek Rangel Danielle Raven Brenden Reese George Reyes Brionni Richardson Veta Richardson Keyla Rivera Xavier Rodriguez Sarahi Rodriguez Domanick Rojas Melina Rojas Rene’ Salgado Ab Sanchez Jessica Sanchez Madison Sandoval Rileigh Schoppe Kalecia Sheffield E’Zyveon Sheppard Marcus Sherrow Audrey Simcox Paris Simpson Stacia Sims Donwellus Smith Jeffery Smith Madasion Smith Michael Smith Ana Solis Blaine Sowell Aaliyah Spearman Landon Tate Shuniya Taylor Jayda Terrell Kailynn Thomas Miron Tims Paris Todd Cayden Tucker Brooke Tuders Orion Turner Javarey Valentine Antonio Vasquez Veronica Vasquez Sky Vences Isabel Viloria Jade Washington Kimora White Da’Morrion Williams Derrea Williams Devin Williams Faith Williams Lauren Williams Heaven Willis Jeremy Willis Nevaeh Willis Trey Willis Elizabeth Wingert Joshua Woodard
Kids show off farming designs By Bob Hallmark KLTV TYLER — The next generation of farmers and agricultural experts gathered for an annual East Texas youth expo today. At the Longview fairgrounds, FFA kids from numerous schools brought their Ag
projects in to be judged, in the annual Gregg county youth expo. “The leadership skills that they get from these activities, are going to make them the leaders in our agricultural community, leaders in our government,” says Longview KLTV||Continued to page 17 KLTV
Cedric Wrighten Patricia York Priscilla Zapata Alisia Zecaida
GRADE 12
Paul Adams Grecia Aguilar Alexander Michalla Trenton Alston Julissa Alvarez Amador Torres Diara Anderson Susi Ballesteros Diego Ayala Amelia Bailey Latavia Bailey Ayerim Baltazar Jissel Barrios Markeiya Beall Terrall Beall Janet Beltran Layla Boyd Dylan Briscoe D’Myiah Brown Jazmine Brown Skye Brown Corey Bullock Bianca Cadenas Brenda Cagle Eduardo Camacho Evelyn Campos Lily Carbajal Nathalie Castillo Joshua Cawich Corban Cazalas Jasmine Cortes Skyler Cotten Christian Cruz Evelyn Cruz Jaymerson Darensbourg Teresa Garcia Denise Deleo Jose DeLuna Mary Dodson Joanna Dominguez DeAndre Drish Nathan Ellis Dulce Escalante Morales Escarcega Jose Estrada Jaycee Evans Lauren Fisher Aden Fite Brandon Flores Bryce Fuller Elizabeth Fuller Diego Garcia Stephen Gaskin Alec Germanwala Zoey Gideon Ayden Gonzales Jorge Gonzalez Anaya Goosby JaColbie Granville Daniel Gudino Cristina Guerrero Ledesma Gutierrez Caleb Hall Caden Hardison Aarion Harper Ethan Harrison Alexx Hawkins Jaylen Hawley Zechariah Haynes Christopher Head Oliver Holsinger Madison Horton Jayden Howard Timothy Hutchins Adam Jamaica Dylan Jernagan Alecia Johnson D’Keyah Johnson Lailah Johnson Tamia Johnson Aniya Jones Jadyn Jones La’Farian Jones Jordan Keagan Parker Kelsey Monica Landin John Lenhart Jaydon Lewis Ma’Kaitlynn Lewis Dylon Lilly
Robert Locke Oscar Lopez Cynthia Luciano Edgar Luciano Monserrat Maldonado Katelyn Marsh Ashley Martinez Betsabe Martinez Mario Martinez Gabrielle Massey Julius McGee Landen Melton Jose Mendoza CaNeshia Miller Anthony Molina Ashton Molo Jose Montalvo Rodrigo Montalvo Diego Montiel Tavion Morgan Mosqueda Chavez, Kamieya O’Quinn Steven Ockander Karely Olvera Estrella Ortega Makenzie Pace Angel Pascual Daniel Pelaia Alessandra Perez Dominik Perez Ashton Perry Matthew Pitruzzella Landry Poore Geraldine Ramirez Vanessa Ramirez Ella Ratley Liam Reagh Namita Reddy Josalynn Reese Rebeca Resendiz Karielys Rivera Reagan Roberts Ryan Roberts Javion Robertson Alejandro Rodriguez Cristal Rodriguez Cesar Rojas Miguel Rojo Emily Salaises Kendall Salazar Mariana Saldana Aiden Sanchez Brittany Sanchez Kenny Sanchez Hailey Sanders Aman Saridena Xaryus Sheppard Slayton Shirley Ashley Simpson David Smith Logan Smith Alexa Sosa Carlos Soto Rishardae Stafford Jasper Stansell Anterrius Strange Seth Stroman Jayden Sykes, Taylor Tatum Ashton Taylor Talon Thaxton Trevon Thompson David Torres Emely Tovar Guillermo Tovar Jason Vallejo Benjamin Van Odalis Vazquez Caleb Wallace Drew Ward Jacoby Watts Natalie Wilcher Christopher Wilder Kadee Wilkins Keiandrea Wilson
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SPORTS
STARTING 2024 STRONG Lobo basketball, soccer off to good start this year
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he Lobo basketball and soccer teams are putting in the effort and it is paying off with a strong start this year. Here’s a look at how the teams have been doing so far:
BASKETBALL
LADY LOBOS EDGE WHITEHOUSE 36-34 WHITEHOUSE — Ryan Roberts just missed a double-double with nine points and 13 rebounds to help lead the Longview High School girls basketball team past Whitehouse 36-34 in District 15-5A play. Bethany Baltes added nine points for the Lady Lobos (16-5, 4-1), who sit second in the district standings behind unbeaten Tyler. LONGVIEW TOPS TEXAS HIGH 50-27 LONGVIEW — The Longview Lady Lobos (18-5, 5-1 District 15-5A) bounced back from an early deficit to defeat the Texas High Lady Tigers (13-8, 4-2) 50-27 at home Tuesday night. Texas High took an 8-4 first-quarter lead behind eight points from Ke’Aria Antwine. But Longview tied it at 13 by the end of the quarter on baskets from Ryan Roberts, Kennedy Bailey, and Bethany Baltes’ three-pointer. Baltes led Longview with 13 points. Roberts had 11 points, Bailey scored nine and T’Asia McGee added five. Antwine finished with 13 points for Texas High. But Longview’s defense limited the Lady Tigers to just eight second-half points. The win breaks a tie for second place in District 155A for the Lady Lobos. LOBOS CRUISE PAST WHITEHOUSE 78-31 LONGVIEW — Chris Wilder scored 27 points as Longview rolled past Whitehouse 78-31 in a District 15-5A boys basketball game. Robert Blandburg added 12 points, Chris Head 11, and Kendric Brown 10 for the Lobos (3-0), who are tied with Mount Pleasant atop the 15-5A standings. LONGVIEW TOPS TEXAS HIGH 60-49 TEXARKANA — Drew Ward scored 18 points to lead No. 17 Longview over Texas High 60-49 Tuesday night. Longview (21-2, 4-0 District 15-5A) won its 16th straight game. Robert Blandburg had eight points and 10 rebounds. DaMorrian Williams added eight points and six boards. Chris Wilder, Davis Justice, Chris Head, Jaylin Hawley-Lee, and Kendric Brown also Sports||Continued to page 14 Sports
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Board approves new health clinic During their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Longview ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve a new on-campus health clinic operated by Wellness Pointe of Longview and funded by a $350,000 federal grant. Located at Longview High School, the clinic will only be open to current students and staff members. Community members will not have access to the campus or the facility to maintain school safety and security protocols. The measure passed 3-2, with one abstention and one absence. “After extensive conversations with parents, community partners, and LISD staff, the board agreed that restricting access is integral to maintaining campus safety and security,” said Dr. Wayne Guidry, LISD Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Instead, administrators identified two potential non-instructional locations for the clinic within the existing school infrastructure, avoiding displacement of academic facilities. Dr. Guidry explained GUIDRY that renovations to prepare the space are expected to cost less than $40,000. “The competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded to only 77 school-based health centers nationwide this year, will cover operational costs for services tailored specifically to the district’s student population and employees,” he said. Dr. Guidry said the most important priority is that this clinic aims to increase access to medical and mental health services for students and staff. “We are thrilled that the expertise of Wellness Pointe — combined with federal support — will allow us to provide quality care to students in need, without any additional burden on local taxpayers,” said Dr. Guidry. Operated by Wellness Pointe, the clinic’s initial staffing will include one medical provider, two mental health counselors, and support personnel. Services offered will include basic medical care, mental health counseling, optometry, psychiatry, and dentistry.
The clinic builds on the success of a similar Wellness Pointe school-based health center launched in 2022 at another district location. That facility has served over 1,300 patients in its first year of operation, providing over 4,500 medical and counseling visits. District and school leaders emphasized that on-campus delivery of medical, mental health, and support services aims to remove barriers to care for students, increase academic success, reduce absenteeism, and improve long-term health outcomes. “By bringing care directly to students and staff most in need, we hope to foster healthier, more equitable outcomes district- and community-wide,” said Dr. James Wilcox, Longview ISD Superintendent of Schools. “This clinic will provide conveniently accessible, judgment-free services tailored specifically to our school population.” Counseling services are expected to be in especially high demand, as over 90 percent of all visits at Wellness Pointe’s existing school clinic are mental-health related. With the board’s approval, Wellness Pointe will now begin preparing the high school campus location. The on-site clinic is exWILCOX pected to open its doors to students and staff later this year.
DLR CONTRACT
Later, board members unanimously approved a $50,000 contract with archi-
tecture firm DLR Group to begin planning for a potential bond election this year. The contract will be paid from general funds. The district sought proposals from six firms in December and selected DLR Group after an evaluation process assessing each company’s qualifications, according to Dr. Wayne Guidry, Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Based in Dallas, the DLR Group has over five decades of architecture experience and currently has 41 licensed architects in Texas on staff. The firm has worked on more than 900 renovation projects, 200 school additions, 1,400 addition and renovation combinations, and over 1,100 new school construction projects. Dr. Guidry said the 13-member DLR team is prepared to start working with the district on planning if trustees call for a bond election before the February deadline. “The administration views DLR Group as the most qualified firm for the planning work based on their extensive Texas school architecture experience spanning decades and over 3,000 educational projects,” he said. “This expertise is expected to benefit planning efforts moving forward.”
MORE INFO
Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center (1301 E. Young Street), but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2024.
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RABBITS
Maggie Mayes — 1st in Class, Best of Breed, Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit Sophie Hebert — 1st in Class, Best of Breed Kennedi Simmons — 1st in Class, Best of Breed Ashton Cox — 1st in Class, Best of Breed Machina Wacasey — 1st in Class, Best of Breed Audry Lewis — 1st in Class, Best of Breed Mar’Chella Miller — 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 4th in Class Dylan Briscoe — 1st in Class Miriam Mondragon — 1st
in Class, Best of Breed
PIGS
Landon Melton — 1st and Reserve Champion Andrew Dean — 2nd Jace Peterson — 2nd Remington Lange — 3rd Makeelah George — 5th
LAMBS
Maggie Mayes — 1st, Senior Showmanship Ella Ponder — 1st
GOATS
Trinky Martinez — 2nd Gunnar Broadway —1st Ricardo Rodriguez — 6th Dylan Briscoe — 1st, 1st, Reserve Champion
Camyrn Mitchell — 3rd Nathalie Luna — 2nd Maggie Mayes — 1st, 1st, Grand Champion
BREEDING DOES
Chloe Todd — 2nd Trinkey Martinez — 3rd Gunnar Broadway — 1st Ricardo Rodriguez — 4th Dylan Briscoe — 1st, Champion Breeding Doe Camryn Mitchell — 2nd Maggie Mayes — 1st, 1st, Reserve Champion Breeding Doe
CATTLE
Bellari Moyer — 2nd, 3rd Emma Franicis — 1st Joscelyn Rice — 2nd
Ashlyn Gillbert — 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, British Champion, Exotic Champion, Supreme Champion, Senior Showmanship Penelope Taylor — 2nd, 2nd Landon Melton — 1st, 2nd Please congratulate our hard working and amazing kids if you see them around!
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Forest Park students make use of STEM Forest Park 8th grade science students built STEM cars using all recycled materials. During the culminating lab, students calculated speed and average speed. Connections were made to Newton’s Law of Inertia because their car had to have safety restraints to secure their balloon. Awards were given in each class for the fastest speed, longest distance, and coolest design.
scored for the Lobos. Texas High (10-12, 1-3) kept it close but couldn’t stop Longview’s balanced attack. Longview and No. 19 Mount Pleasant lead District 15-5A at 4-0.
SOCCER
District seeks applicants for ‘Voice Voice’’ scholarship Applications for the 2024 Voice Scholarship are now available from the LISD Community Relations Department. To download an application please go to LISD.org LISD.org.. The Longview Voice is a district-wide newspaper that covers student, staff, and local community news. The paper is produced by the LISD Community Relations department in partnership with the Thrifty Nickel, as well as campus staff and volunteers. Each year the Community Relations department selects a Longview High School senior student who contributes work to The Longview Voice for a scholarship to the school of their choice. To qualify a student must submit a news article, op-ed column, or photo to be published in any edition of The Longview
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Voice newspaper, and fill out an application to be considered.
PAST WINNERS
2016 — Estrella Gonzales,, Keyarro Hollins, les Hollins, Uwa Ihionkhan 2017 — Yosef Ibitayo, Ibitayo, Gaylon Wiley 2018 — German Zelaya, Zelaya, Jose Velazquez, Velazquez, Michael Vera 2019 — Alyssa Shobert, Shobert, Brady Miller, Miller, Payton Schaap 2020 — Jesse Gonzalez, Gonzalez, Emily Mendenhall 2021 — Audrey Smith 2022 — Joshua Sanders, Sanders, Adriana Corona 2023 — Luke Farr 2024 — It could be YOU YOU!! For more information please contact the Community Relations department via email at ask@LISD.org or call 903-3812235.. 2235
LONGVIEW TOPS CRANDALL 4-0 FORNEY — The Longview High School boys soccer team defeated Crandall 4-0 Friday in the third-place game of the Forney Jackrabbit Invitational. Longview (21) opened the tournament Thursday with a 3-1 win over Lakeview Centennial before falling to West Mesquite 3-1 later in the day. The Lobos will face West Mesquite again Saturday in the thirdplace game scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at North Forney High School. The Longview junior varsity boys soccer team won the junior varsity Jackrabbit Invitational with victories over Seagoville, Royse City and North Forney. LONGVIEW TOPS MELISSA 2-1 CELINA — In girls soccer, Longview edged Melissa 2-1
Friday at the Celina Bobcat Classic Winter Tournament. Liz Estrada scored two minutes into the match off an assist from Yuli Alba. Melissa later tied the match before Alba converted a penalty kick in the second half to lift Longview (1-0-1) to the win. The Lady Lobos will play Woodrow Wilson at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. In Thursday’s opener, Longview played Lovejoy to a 2-2 draw after rallying from a 2-0 halftime deficit on goals by Kennedy Hollins and Evelyn Campos. Hollins’ goal came on an assist from Campos.
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BOARD ||Continued Continued from page 1 more responsive to the needs of all Longview families.” “Our locally elected Board of Trustees plays a vital role in connecting our schools with the Longview community we serve,” he said. “We are grateful for their selfless commitment to representing students’ and families’ voices as we work together to provide an excellent education for every LISD learner. Serving as a link between the community and the classroom, school board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for public schools. LISD trustees are responsible for an annual budget of more than $100 million, over 8,000 students, and nearly 3,000 staffers. To honor the more than 7,200 locally elected trustees in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has
declared January as School Board Recognition Month, and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is encouraging all Texas commuABBOTT nities to join the celebration by showing appreciation to these men and women. “Ensuring an excellent education is the work of many, and local school boards collaborate with teachers, parents, and stakeholders to promote state and national standards in ways that reflect the community’s values,” Gov. Abbott said in his proclamation. “By so doing, they inspire a lifelong love of learning for the next generation of Texas leaders.” Gov. Abbott’s proclamation
encourages Texans to recognize their local school board members. “Their commitment to education and their communi- TROXELL ties represents the best of Texas,” he said. Mr. Dan Troxell, Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of trustees in providing leadership and good governance so that school districts can focus on educating the 5.4 million public schoolchildren in their care. “School boards play a critical role in shaping the future of our communities,” he said. “They serve as the bridge between the public’s vision for local education and the day-to-
day operations of our schools. Trustees work hard to ensure that our schools are responsive to the values and priorities of their communities.” Public school trustees are the largest group of locally elected officials in the state. These school board members are not paid, volunteering their time and expertise to serve their local communities. Although showing recognition should be a year-round process, Dr. Wilcox said taking advantage of the designated month “ensures that these important people receive some of the thanks they deserve.” “Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for our district, all without pay,” he said. “Their goal is always focused on the future success of the children in our district.”
PAY RAISES
education experience in teaching and administration, as well as private sector experience in conflict resolution, organizational restructuring, and financial management.
and nutritious meals to children in the community.
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NATIONAL HONORS
Longview ISD Community Relations has received multiple awards at the 2023 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Awards the organization announced on July 18. The accolades were bestowed upon the team in the categories of Publications and Digital Media Excellence, Print Newsletter/Newspaper External Audience, Video Produced In-House, Branding/Image Packaging, Special-Purpose Publication/ Flyer, and the prestigious 2023 NSPRA Award of Excellence for E-Newsletter. We are thrilled and immensely proud of the Longview ISD Community Relations team for their outstanding accomplishments. This well-deserved honor is a testament to their hard work and creativity!
OVER $7.3M IN INCENTIVE PAY
Longview ISD awarded more than $7.3 million in incentive pay for achieving teachers, with a few of the very highest-performing teachers receiving more than $30,000 extra in their December paychecks! As a result of this incentive program, 11 classroom teachers will make over $100,000 this year! We could not be more excited to see our teachers receive these dollar amounts,” he said. “But our students are the real winners! The program is funded by the district’s fund balance, as approved by the Longview ISD Board of Trustees.
Board members unanimously approved salary increases for district teachers and staff, in addition to setting a time to discuss the proposed 2023-24 tax rate, during their Jul 17 regular meeting. The measure includes a 5 percent increase for teachers and pay grade midpoint for all remaining employees. In addition to the 5 percent increase of midpoint, the district will implement pay structures that adjust staff salaries that improve internal equity and market competitiveness. We also adjusted pay for employees below or above proposed pay grade maximums.” Later, during their Nov. 13 regular meeting, the board approved a one-time employee retention payment plan using Child Care Relief grant funds for staffers at the district’s Playing For Keeps Early Childhood Center. In total, the retention plan will distribute approximately $50,000 to eligible staff across the district, including custodians.
NEW ETAA CHIEF
The East Texas Advanced Academies Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Brian Ziemer to serve as ETAA’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Learner during their regular meeting Oct. 17. Licensed as a Texas superintendent and certified public accountant, Dr. Ziemer joined ETAA and Longview ISD as Deputy of Operations in August 2021, bringing 25 years of
‘A’ IN FINANCIAL INTEGRITY
Longview Independent School District earned a “superior” rating for financial integrity from the Texas Education Agency for the 2022-23 academic year, the district announced Sept. 19th. The Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) was created by the Legislature in 2001 and was designed to encourage public schools to better manage their financial resources by providing the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recognized Longview Independent School District’s (LISD) Child Nutrition Program with the Turnip the Beet Award at the Silver level for their commitment to providing quality and nutritious meals during the summer of 2022. LISD was one of 26 sponsors from the state of Texas to receive this recognition, one of 16 Texas awardees to receive a silver award, and part of an elite group of only 98 award-winning sponsors nationwide. This recognition highlights LISD’s unwavering commitment to providing appetizing
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Longview Independent School District honored three accomplished former students during our annual Distinguished Alumni festivities Oct. 13. This year’s Distinguished Alumni are Bob Cohen (Class of 1965), Dr. Lisa Supercinski Muller (Class of 1986), and Cherika Morrison Johnson (Class of 1995). Distinguished alumni typically have excelled professionally, in addition to serving the communities in which they live. Honorees are nominated atlarge and chosen by a committee of previous honorees, volunteer Distinguished Alumni Committee members, and the district’s Community Relations office. Whew! That might seem like a lot, but it’s actually just a sampling of the many great things happening at Longview ISD. Our district continues to be the best school district east of Interstate 45, and it’s all because of our people: our students, our staff, our parents, and our many community partners. Thank you all for a wonderful 2023, and my prayers are with you for an even better 2024! — Dr. James Wilcox has served as Superintendent of Schools for Longview ISD since 2007.
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OBITUARIES Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Russell Oarl Haynes Services for Russell Oarl Haynes, of Longview was held at noon, January 5, at Bethel Temple of Longview, with Bishop Robert L. Evans officiating. The burial was held in Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview, and the repast was at the Summit HAYNES Club in Longview. Mr. Haynes was born March 6, 1945, in Longview to Taylor Haynes, Sr. and Bessie Ross Haynes. He entered into eternal rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at Treviso Transitional Facility surrounded by his family. He was a 1963 graduate of Mary C. Womack High School in Longview. Mr. Haynes was a hard worker, and he loved his family. His work life spanned more than five decades. He began working at Riffs of Longview from 1961-1965, Ben E. Keith Trucking from 1965-1973, and his greatest accomplishment, Eastman Chemical Company from 19732009. He retired as supervisor in 2009 and returned on a consultant basis when needed. Mr. Haynes was known for his expertise, ability to problem solve, and his “Can Do” attitude. Daddy’s motto was “Can’t means Won’t.” He never gave up in the face of adversity and refused to back down from a challenge. He instilled these traits in his children and all those in the sphere of his influence. Mr. Haynes loved traveling and spending quality time with his family. On April 7, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life M. Dianne Haynes. To this union, two beautiful children were born: Braylon Alvertal Haynes and Nikita LaTrinda Mumphrey who he loved dearly. Russell and Dianne were hap-
pily married for 48 years. Mr. Haynes was a member of Bethel Temple of Longview where he was a responsive and conscientious member while humbly serving in any capacity needed. He prided himself in being a renovator in any project he embarked upon. Mr. Haynes is survived by his loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law Braylon and Brenda Haynes of Longview, Tx; daughter and son-in-law Nikita and Dr. Johnny Mumphrey, Jr. of Longview, Tx; special son Rodney Haynes (LaSonya) of Dallas, Tx; special daughter Tasharia Thomas of Ft. Worth, Tx; seven grandchildren Pastasia Lewis (Erbia), Anthony Thomas (Regina), Brandon Keith Haynes, all of Longview, Tx; Marcellus Haynes (Cortney) of Corpus Cristi, Tx; Frederick Haynes of Longview, Tx; A’kia Hargrove (Wayne) of Dallas, Tx, and Alana Mumphrey of Longview,Tx; four great-grandchildren Ma’Liek Brooks, Ariana Haynes, Brianne Haynes, and Ariyah Haynes, all of Longview, Tx; one great great-grandchild Celynna Brooks of Longview, Tx; brothers: Johnny Haynes and Charles Haynes of Longview, Tx; special sister Wilma Register of Los Angeles, California; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and special friends and family at Arabella of Longview. He was preceded in death by his beautiful, loving and devoted wife Evangelist M. Dianne Haynes, father Taylor Haynes, Sr., mother Bessie Ross Haynes, brothers: Norman Haynes, Ross Haynes, Taylor Haynes, Jr; sisters: Thelma Stone, Ruby Strange, Mildred Robinson, Delores Marie Crawford, sisters-in-law Rachel Mae Haynes, Ella Mae Haynes, Mary Frances Jamerson, Gloria Jamerson, and brothers-in-law: Otha Stone, Charlie Carl Jamerson, Jr., Crawford Arnold Jamerson, and Jobby Donald Jamerson, Sr. Visitation was held January 4, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Rader Funeral Home in Longview.
BOOK ||Continued Continued from page 1 his book. We have been able to read and discuss his book in our small groups. Each student developed their ‘Mission Statement’ and included it on their page of the book.” Ms. Childress is delighted by what her children have done with this project. “This project was beneficial to my students because they are able to see that having a Superpower like Dyslexia can be used as a positive and not looked down upon. They were able to read a very successful athlete’s personal story of how his persistence paid off. They were able to incorporate reading, writing, and expressing the blessing of their Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and/or Dyscalculia with many others. We will continue to learn more about our individual ‘Mission Statements’ and numerous other bits of wisdom we have gleaned from Tim Tebow’s book.” The children all wrote individual notes to Mr. Tim Tebow, a former NFL quarterback, with a picture of them holding his book. Once the book was published, not only did the students get to enjoy revealing the final product to friends and family, but sending a signed copy to Mr. Tebow. “His foundation was gracious to make sure he received his autographed edition as well as sent a photo of him holding our book and an email quote to share with the students. This made their day,”
Ms. Childress said. This project has given the students a great hands-on way to help them not only learn but also have something that will be a cherished memento to keep forever. Plus, a fun story about how they got to write to Mr. Tebow. The parents are also proud of their children’s success on the project, as Mrs. Caity Rutledge stated, “We are proud to know that Ms. Childress is encouraging students through real-world examples. Students can see that they are not limited in what they can achieve by seeing what people with similar struggles have overcome. We enjoyed hearing about the project from Brooke as she would give updates along the way with excitement.”
Mary Lou Reed
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, January 3, at 2:00 PM in the Mausoleum Chapel of Rosewood Park. VisiREED tation was held one hour prior to the graveside service at Rosewood Park. Mrs. Reed passed to the Lord on December 28, 2023, in Longview, surrounded by family. Mary Lou was born on August 11, 1939, in Hunter, AR to parents John and Mary Bankhead. She graduated from Commerce High School where she was a State Tennis Champion in 1957; and then attended East Texas State University where Mary Lou was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority graduating class of 1961. Mary Lou received a Masters degree in 1976 followed by a Mid-Masters in 1978, both from SFA. Mary Lou worked in education for upwards of 40 years at multiple schools, most notably spending 6 years as the Assistant Principle at Longview High School and 14 years as the Principle of Ware Elementary. Mary Lou was a devoted Christian whom loved the Lord and guided her family with love. She was baptized in the Baptist Church. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Laura Reed; siblings Peggy, Billy, and Jerry; and her nephew Terry Bankhead. Those left to cherish Mary Lou’s memory include her son James “Jimmy” Reed and his wife Mikki; grandchildren Jacob, Coltin, and Kasyn; brother Charley; brother-in-law J.E. Reed and his wife Martha and her nephew Jayson in addition to the numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. “Don’t grieve, for I am with the Lord now, and all of my loved ones that have passed, including my daughter. I am at peace now. I have spent my life loving and caring for others and guiding them as best I could, that is the job of a teacher and mother. Do not be sad that I am gone, but be glad I was here.”
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PUBLIC NOTICES Special board meeting set for January 24 Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, (1301 E. Young St.) but often set special-called meetings at various locations around the district. The next special meeting is tentatively
scheduled for noon on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The location is yet to be determinied at the time of print. The next regular board meeting is tentatively set for 6 p.m. on Monday, February 12, at the ESC building.
For more information about the LISD meetings go to LISD.org LISD.org.. Agendas and Minutes can also be found at the website, as well as information on financial transparency. Information about the areas of the district can also be found online.
District seeking architectural firm for various projects The Board of Trustees of the Longview Independent School District is seeking to retain an architectural firm with the qualifications and staff resources necessary to perform planning, designing, bidding and construction oversight phases of projects that could be possibly approved in a May 2024 bond election. In addition
the District is looking for a firm with the capability to provide value added services including, but not limited to structural engineering, security consultation, technology consultation, interior design, etc. Therefore, it is the intent of the Board to obtain information in the request for qualifications that addresses these options.
Proposals not received by the specified deadline will not be considered. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept the proposal considered in the best interest of the District. For additional information or copy of specifications, email Amanda Taylor at adtaylor@lisd.org.
ETAA ||Continued Continued from page 5 effective principals consistently: “Engage in instructionally focused interactions with teachers; build a productive climate by helping ZIEMER teachers and students feel safe, valued, and emotionally supported; facilitate collaboration and professional learning opportunities; [and] manage personnel strategically. . . optimizing their use to support teaching and learning.”
The study found those four practices to be crucial in maintaining positive school climate among students, and high morale and job retention among teachers. Another 2021 study published by Frederick Brown, CEO of LearningForward. org and entitled “Why Principals Matter More Than Ever” found two key characteristics of effective principals: “First, principals recognize that their leadership matters now more than ever before, and they are stepping up to meet the needs of their teachers and students. Second, they realize that one
of their most important roles is building a supportive and understanding climate for their teams.” Brown further observed that, “creating a positive school climate [is] one important facet of leadership . . . we believe school leaders are more successful in building and maintaining a positive school climate when they understand that collaboration is essential.” Finally, Brown’s conclusion brings us back to a little boy receiving a hug from his principal in one of our schools: “When teachers and students feel safe and supported by the principal,
KLTV ||Continued Continued from page 9 ISD Ag-science teacher Brandon Williamson. There were traditional and unique designs in every thing from trailers to deer stands, to furniture and cattle feeders. “I got a mitre saw and jigsaw to cut all my wood for my project,” says Foster middle school student Anniecia. “We decided to build a deer stand to accommodate our love for hunting. So we built this 8 by 6 box stand, sits 5 feet off the ground,” said 14 year old Justin Bates. “We built a trailer, our turn lights in the back, the 3 quarter inch l-e-d’s are on in the back, and when you turn they also flash brighter,” said Kilgore student Colin Burrows. “When we see those unique things we step back and say, ‘why
they are more likely to achieve collective goals.” ETAA is fortunate and blessed to have a group of principals who exemplify the characteristics found in those studies, campus leaders who put their students and teachers first, and who believe that a positive, encouraging campus climate is the whole point of their professional work. How wonderful it is for every child in our schools to know that their principal genuinely cares for them and indeed believes, “That’s the most important part of my job.” — Brian Ziemer, Ph.D., CPA is East Texas Advanced Academies CEO and Chief Learner. East Texas Advanced Academies is an SB 1882 Partnership of Longview ISD
TCIS ||Continued Continued from page 5 didn’t we think of that?’ A lot of these things, they’ve made our lives easier,” said event judge Brent Kiefer. The importance of expo is to foster ingenuity and confidence in the kids to be the leaders in ranching, fabrication and farming food sources for the future. “We feed a quarter of the world, so it’s extremely important in that regard as well,” Williamson says. And fresh eyes to solve old problems. “Their minds work a little bit different, sometimes they see things we don’t see, smaller details and you can really see that in some of the projects here today.” Kiefer says. The kids will move on to major FFA show events held in Houston, San Angelo, Fort Worth and Austin.
poems side by side and the students were amazed that the modern author, Grimes, had fashioned her poem so that each line’s last word came verbatim from the first stanza of the historic poem by Dunbar in the exact order that they first appeared. The students realized the modern author’s surprising technique, and “what an achievement that was” to not only place the words as she did, but to convey the same message about wearing masks as well. Ms. Morgan’s enthusiasm for teaching is evident when she remembers, “I loved that day—to see all the light bulbs go off in their heads.” She tied in IB with these paired poems from dif-
ferent “big history moments” by discussing “what was going on politically and socially” when the poems were written and considering how poetry can be a catalyst to create much needed changes. “We were able then to get into the Learner Profile traits and look at what traits these authors showed in writing these poems,” such as principled, risk-taker, and thinker. LISD is fortunate to have many teachers of Allyson Morgan’s caliber, enthusiastic, professional, encouraging teachers who implement IB principles and practices in their classrooms to their students great benefit.
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Latest news from the garden By James Beasley Coordinator I would like to start by saying that I hope everyone had a great Christmas break and a Happy New Year. It’s moments like these that build strong and loving relationships with family and friends that will last a lifetime. In terms of our new year goals for the garden, we have adopted the motto of “Double Down” meaning that our number one objective for the year is to double our production from last year. We fully understand that there are multiple variables that could impact this goal, but mountains can be climbed if we take one step at a time. Of course, the biggest part in the success of this goal will be your continued prayers. Not that we should boast at the end of the year, but to hilight Gods greatness in our daily lives. Starting in early January the garden team will plant over 6000 onions of various varieties to
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Did you know? 1. Blueberries were called “starfruits” by Native Americans. 2. Maple trees are not the only trees that can produce syrup. Sycamore trees, which are a cousin to maples, can also produce lots of syrup. They say it tastes like butterscotch. 3. It takes 50 gallons of sap to make one quart of sycamore syrup. 4. Blåbär(pronounced blabber) is Norwegian for blueberry. Now you know.
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starting in early February. It’s always a joy to see students in the garden because they can learn so much from the tactile interactions they get to experience as they interact with their surroundings. The “Aha’s and Wow’s” that one hears during these field trips are truly inspirational.
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