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March 2014 Issue
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Note From The Publisher
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arch is always a great time of year for me. It’s the birthday month of both of my children. My son, Blake, will be 22 and my daughter, Rashell, will be 18. I am fast approaching the time when I will become an empty nester. It brings a smile when I think of this term because I have always associated this phrase with being old. What’s interesting is that I don’t feel old. I feel better than I have in twenty years. I feel more alive and more aware than I ever have in my life. I wake every morning with a joy for living. With that being said, let me tell you of a couple of events my company is involved with that we would love for you to participate in. On March 27th, we are hosting a seminar with a special guest speaker, Manuel Diotte. Manny is one of the most sought after speakers in his field and is a personal friend of mine. He has agreed to speak at the Drury Plaza North to bring his message of growing your business. Every person I know can use Manny’s positive message for increasing their sales. This is an event you can send your whole sales staff to. You will never have a better opportunity to hear a more dynamic speaker in your lifetime. Look on page 18 for more information on this event. March is also the month for Reagan and Johnson High School students to turn in their essays and applications for the Stone Oak Business Association’s scholarships. We have been so privileged to be able to support our local schools high school seniors each year for the past eleven years by providing scholarships for graduating seniors. Our company has always believed in giving back to the community which supports us.
We are also one of the proud sponsors for Taste of the Northside in April. Every year this event continues to inspire and represent the Northside as one of the best Fiesta events. I love seeing many of my friends and family attend this event and I love being a part of this event since I know it benefits the children from the Brighton School. The Brighton School is an incredible member of our community and provides an invaluable service for these children and their families. Come by our booth and have your photo taken in front of the Welcome Home front cover. As you are going on your Spring Break vacations be sure and share with us your adventures. We love to hear what our community is doing as a family. Remember, if you have a feel good story in any of our areas, please let us know so that we can share it with our community. We are here to spread the good news about our community and the great people who live here. Please remember to support the businesses that make this paper possible and let them know you saw them in Welcome Home. One final thought until next month... GO SPURS GO!!! Sincerely,
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The Welcome Home Community Newspaper has had the privilege of serving the community for 11 years as one of the few local papers that shines a spotlight on the good things in life – the accomplishments of our amazing youth, inspirational stories and the residents and local businesses that comprise the heart of our area. With five different papers covering northern San Antonio, Welcome Home is directly mailed to over 60,000 households and businesses as well as rack distribution.
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On The Cover By Amanda Burris n the 2013-2014 school year, the Tejeda basketball “A” teams have seen many wins. Led by the boy’s coach Aaron Semper and the girl’s coach Jean Reynolds, the teams have learned to improve their offensive and defensive skills, fundamentals, sportsmanship and qualities to be successful students off the court. 8th grade “A” team captains Alex Rodriguez, Sam Canales and Desiree’ Caldwell, who are featured on this month’s front cover, are also all important members of their teams and work hard to lead their teammates. Whether their duties are encouraging their fellow teammates in difficult situations, keeping everyone working hard or keeping the tempo of the game, these three athletes make it their duty to continually set an example for others to follow. At an age where there is plenty of room to grow, these three have already set their goals high to be accomplished not only at a high school level starting next year, but eventually at a college level as well. Their current goals consist of being more consistent on the court, improving their decision making, learning as much as they can on both offense and defense and to continue being a positive role model. These athletes, who are always pushing
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Sam Canales, Desiree’ Caldwell and Alex Rodriguez, the 8th grade “A” team captains at Tejeda Middle School.
to better themselves, have the opportunity to study under excellent coaches who are not only dedicated to improving their teams, but who truly love their job and who love seeing their students reach their goals. To read more about the top basketball teams at Tejeda Middle School, turn to page 15.
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hh, Spring Break. How do I love thee? Let me count the days… Now, I’m a teacher, and you may think this a disloyal sentiment. After all, it is my calling and I should be only too happy spending my days training, influencing, shaping young minds, being positive, energetic and upbeat, and selflessly giving day after day after…oh, sorry. Um-m, yes, Spring Break. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the kids. I love the kids. (Who called me Pinocchio?!) It’s not the school lunches. (Whoops! It’s growing again!). So why do I count the days until Spring Break arrives? It’s…it’s…O.K! It’s MATH CLASS! (My therapist was right, that DOES feel better. Only 11 steps to go…) Now, you may be thinking “Hello? Agility
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It’s not rocket science.” Yeah? Well, let me tell you, pal, it’s not like the old days. Remember when Sally had two apples, Johnny had five apples, how many apples did they have altogether? Just try THIS: Shahirisse had ten apples. She gave 1/3 of them to the animal shelter and of the remaining apples, four were given to Hapejnah, who cut them into thirds, saving 15 seeds for his Arbor Day Civics project, then climbed three flights of stairs with 14 stairs per flight and gave 2/3 of the slices to Su Yong Po who proceeded to eat 3/5, saving the remaining slices for her brother and two sisters who were attending self-awareness training. How many apples do Shahirisse and Hapejnah have left altogether? Huh? Exactly. Not being so judgmental NOW, are we, hmmm? I now separate math questions into a 1-tylenol group, a 2-tylenol group and the “let’s just give ‘em the answers out of the teacher’s manual and make a blood pact of silence” group. Spring Break used to mean beaches and sunshine but now it means a slight reprieve from studying my “Math for Dummies” (beginner version) book. It’s five glorious days of not having to say or hear the words “factor,” “angle,” or “length of the hypotenuse to the 4th power.” And if my own kids need any help with the M-word, I say, “Sorry honey, you’ll have to ask your teacher!” as they hear faint, maniacal laughter drifting through my locked door… Debby Seguin (who switched to language arts where everything “makes sense”) can be reached at writewell62@ yahoo.com.
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Senior Wins $1,500 For Project Celebration Submitted By Brooklyn Dippo t 6’1 former Johnson High School volleyball star, Alexis Guillory, is used to drawing attention in a room. But on February 8 it wasn’t her athleticism or height or beauty that drew the attention of the judges, it was the confidence with which she delivered her speech on underage drinking at the annual TxDOT Project Celebration Workshop. In response to a trend of alcohol and drug related deaths at graduation parties hosted by students, high schools statewide have taken to hosting Project Celebrations to give their seniors a venue for safe, substance-free fun on graduation night. The Texas Department of Transportation puts on the workshop each spring giving schools the opportunity to send a senior student representative to compete for the $1,000 grand prize to be used towards the school’s Project Celebration. This year 22 high schools competed in presenting on the theme, “YOLO: You Only Live Once”. Seniors were given two minutes to
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explain how they would remove themselves from a Spring Break party at the beach with a lot of drinking and no supervision. The judges were two police officers, a TxDOT official, the head of the San Antonio DEA, and a PTA member. Guillory didn’t know what to expect as she waited in a separate room for her name to be called to come and deliver her speech. The emphasis she chose for her speech replayed over and over in her head as she anticipated speaking in front of so many people. “We are too powerful to be defeated or overcome by disaster…we are INVINCIBLE!” This idea of invincibility is something we see all too often in news reports right next to a picture of a teenager who has died in an accident, this idea that “I know it happens but it can’t happen to me.” By getting into the mindset of most teenagers, Guillory believes that the relatable nature of her speech helped her to win first place. “I didn’t really expect to win,” Guillory
NSARTA Hosts TRS Speaker Submitted By Michele Bibb he North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association (NSARTA) will hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. The meeting will begin with a brief
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“meet and greet” complete with coffee and treats at 9:45 a.m. The general meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. The wonderful guest speakers for the month are Ronnie Jung, past Teacher Retirement System Executive Director, and Dr. Charlotte Travis, current president of
Broadway Musical Anticipated From Encino Park Submitted By Cindy David he Encino Park Elementary Music Department is preparing for this year’s all-school musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Forty-seven enthusiastic kinder through fifth grade students will present three performances of the show, April 10 – 12. The actors, directors, production crew, parents and volunteers are anxious to bring this production to the whole community. The Encino Park Elementary music instructor Mrs. Cynthia David held auditions in August 2013 and was overwhelmed with the large number of interested and talented students. It was difficult to narrow the cast down to 47. The popularity of the school’s four previous musical productions, Beauty and the Beast Jr., Fiddler on the Roof, The Wizard of Oz and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown was the reason for the peaked interest in performing in this year’s school musical. The cast for The Little Mermaid Jr. began rehearsing in September 2013. For many this will be their first Broadwaystyle musical, while others are becoming “seasoned professionals” due, in large part, to this unique opportunity afforded to students at Encino Park. This cross-curricular experience is one that the students will remember for many years to come. This year Mrs. David was fortunate to enlist the artistic talents of Johnson High School honor art students (under the direction of art teacher, Lia Polita) for set design and painting. Returning as choreographer is Mrs. Naomi Phillips and
said. “They called 3rd place and it was a girl who seemed so professional and prepared and I thought at that point there was no way I was going to win...but then I did!” In addition to taking the $1,000 prize back to Johnson High School, Guillory also brought back an additional $500 donated by Betsy Dippo and Mary Ellen Jablonski, two State Farm Agents serving the Johnson High School area. They insure many of the young drivers at Johnson High School and were “proud to (from left to right) Alexis Guillory, citywide competition 1st place winner, see that a local teen (and The State Farm NeighBear, State Farm Agent Mary Ellen Jablonski, State State Farm customer) spoke Farm Agent Betsy Dippo. so eloquently about the Workshop creates an unforgettable reality and consequences of experience for the competing seniors. underage drinking.” “Don’t be a statistic. Be the change. The collaboration of students, parents, YOLO: You Only Live Once… I want to school officials, and law enforcement present at the TxDOT Project Celebration live,” Guillory said in her closing lines.
District XX. Mr. Jung will be speaking on what is currently happening at TRS and what retirees must to do in order to protect retired teachers’ pensions as well as healthcare. Healthcare for retired teachers should also be a major interest to all. Dr. Charlotte Travis will be speaking on what is happening at the District XX level. NSARTA is fortunate to
have both of these speakers at the meeting to keep everyone aware of information at both the state and local level. NSARTA would like to invite all retired teachers to join. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. Bring a friend, NSARTA always welcomes new members!
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Prince Eric teaches Ariel to dance in rehearsal of The Little Mermaid Jr.
as Crew Chief, retired Encino Park teacher, Mr. Chris Meyer. Show times for the Encino Park Elementary Music Department’s presentation of The Little Mermaid Jr. are as follows: • Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. • Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. • Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students (through high school). Tickets go on sale March 17 and will be available for purchase at the Encino Park Elementary box office. Box office hours are 7:15-7:45 a.m. and 2:45-3:15 p.m. each weekday. You may also contact the school for information at 210-407-3200 or email Cynthia David, cdavid3@neisd.net. Tickets go fast, so don’t delay in purchasing yours.
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The Inside Scoop On STAAR “Don’t Let Your Child Get Lost In The Shuffle” By Leslie Jernigan, M.A. Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center 210-495-2626
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f your son or daughter is struggling in school, and you know of or suspect a learning difficulty, this information is for you. This spring will be the third year that Texas public schools will use the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). For the 30 percent of children who have some degree of learning or attention difficulties, this test could be the difference between passing and failing the year. Last month, Janice DeHaven, Director of Special Education for NEISD, visited Learning Foundations to give us an
overview of the STAAR and to help guide our parents through the process of acquiring accommodations for standardized tests. As stated on the TEA website, accommodations for the STAAR are “intended to provide students effective and equitable access to grade-level or course curriculum and assessments.” To learn what that means and to see if your child may be eligible for accommodations, visit www. LearningFoundations.com/STAAR and download our free, detailed guide. NOTE: This guide has information that many teachers do not yet have, so do PRINT
everything you find. Many accommodations are available for struggling students regardless of whether or not they have a 504 plan or an I.E.P. Further, even if your child did NOT qualify for accommodations in previous years, she may be eligible for some accommodations this year as long as you request them with enough time. Some allowable accommodations include: • Preferential seating (close to the teacher’s desk, away from windows and other distractions) • Use of scratch paper for notes, mnemonics or math computations. • Reading assistance on third grade math problems and answer choices read by test administrator.
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he Stone Oak Business Association will once again award $1,000 scholarships to Reagan and Johnson High School students graduating in May 2014. Selection is based on grade point average, letters of recommendation and school and/or community activities during high school. Scholarships will be paid (in the student’s name) to the college or university attended. Please note the following criteria: • Student must be a graduate of Ronald Reagan High School or Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson High School
• Full-time enrollment (12 hours or more) at an accredited college or university • Copy of application for admissions to school of choice • Incoming college freshman who maintained a “B” average throughout high school verified by high school transcript (may be unofficial) • Completed SOBA scholarship application (www.stoneoakbusiness.com) • Two letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities and potential Applicants must also write two one-
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page (300-word minimum) essays on the following topics: 1.If you were given $10,000 to better you community, what would you do and why? 2.What one event or person has influenced you the most during your four years of high school? How will this influence the decisions you make as you head off to college? On a separate sheet, list your high school involvement in the following areas (during grades 9-12): • Community Activities • Clubs • Athletics • Student Government • Other Organizations Be specific about the length of time you were involved and what role you
• Writing prompt read aloud by test administrator • Use of stress ball, noise-cancelling headphones or non-lyrical classical music. • Colored overlays to reduce distortions or discomfort when reading. • Highlighters and colored pencils for students to use to mark important information on test booklet. Also available is a 2-tiered “Accommodations Triangle” that groups accommodations according to the nature and severity of the student’s learning challenge or disability. For a detailed explanation of these accommodations, eligibility requirements, and examples, visit www. learningfoundations.com/STAAR. Leslie Jernigan is Program Director and Diagnostician at Learning Foundations Diagnostic and Learning Center in San Antonio. Email questions or concerns about your child’s learning challenges to leslie@ learningfoundations.com or call (210) 4952626 for a Free Consultation.
played. Please give the complete name of the organization rather than acronyms. In addition, list any honors or awards you received during high school. Send your completed application with attachments (letters of recommendation, school involvement, etc.) to: Stone Oak Business Association, 20770 Hwy 281 N., Ste 108149, San Antonio, TX 78258. The application can be downloaded in PDF form at www.stoneoakbusiness.com. It is located on the home page on the top right hand side. Applications and materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2014 to be considered for the 2013-2014 school year. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, please call 210-348-8233.
Annual NEISD PTA Book Sale Submitted By Michelle Shaw he NEISD Council of PTAs is sponsoring the 12th Annual Used Book Sale with the help and participation of local parent teacher associations from schools in the North East Independent School District. The sale of more than 80,000 books will be held at Blossom Athletic Center in Littleton Gym located at 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road, the first weekend in April. More than twenty-five book categories are represented including cookbooks, romance, mystery and thrillers, sci-fi and fantasy, classics, health and fitness, biography, business, hobbies, how-to, self-help, religious and inspirational, fiction, reference, western, military, history, parenting and childcare, art, young adult, comics, and DVDs as well as an ENORMOUS selection of children’s books that includes picture books, board books, chapter books, and series books. The sale begins the first weekend in April and continues as a three-day event: Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hardbacks and DVDs are still priced at $1 and paperbacks at $.50. Sunday is the ever-popular bag sale day where a bag can be purchased for $15 and stuffed to the brim with all the books that can fit. Additional
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bags on Sunday can be purchased for $10 each. Cash AND credit cards are accepted. Please, no checks. Used book sale proceeds will fund PTA projects such as the Blossom Scholarship Fund, Arts in Education, Health Education Awareness, Alcohol and Drug Education, Project Graduation, Bicycle Rodeos and many, many others. These projects benefit students throughout the North East Independent School District. Please support the PTA and get some FANTASTIC buys at the same time. It’s the best bargain in town. And at these prices, there is something for everyone! For additional information, please email Stacy Husted at shusted@satx.rr.com or call her at 210-748-3150.
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Belden’s Automotive and Tires: “We Keep You Rolling” By Amanda Burris
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s the world around us continues to evolve, changing with the ever-growing advances in technology, vehicles still remain to be an essential part of our everyday lives. While vehicles themselves are also enhancing with time, finding an automotive company that you can trust to provide proper maintenance and repairs may sometimes prove to be a difficult task. However, at Belden’s Automotive and Tires, a family owned and operated business, customers will not only find a company with top service and educated technicians, but also quality service that will keep you coming back for years to come. “I have had the great pleasure of doing business with Belden’s for over 10 years,” said Doug Boom, a Belden’s Automotive customer. “Ronnie has built a high quality service center that provides the best in customer service along with outstanding automotive repair. I have never had a problem with any repair performed, advice given or recommendation provided. Truly a high quality business!” Belden’s Automotive and Tires was started in 1972 and taken over by Ronnie Belden in 1979 with the goal of developing a business grounded in customer service and quality work. Belden’s has since grown to include locations on San Pedro Ave, Fredericksburg Rd, Bulverde Rd, in Boerne and a new fifth location on Lockhill Selma. The newest location, now known as Belden’s Alamo Garage, had been run by the Ferguson family for over 20 years before they retired from the automotive industry and Belden’s Automotive and Tires was able to take over. Now, with five locations, they continue to serve their customers throughout the San Antonio area. Established as a family business, Ronnie’s son Rusty Belden joined the company in 2005 and has now taken over as President with his father’s retirement. Various other family members also help to run the business, including Jason Belden, Rusty’s cousin, who joined in 2012 and is the General Manager. “I grew up in the business and have had the privilege of being in and around he shop, working side by side with our employees and learning from the ground up,” said Rusty. “From a young age I have always wanted to continue in my father’s footsteps…it’s exciting to be part of something that keeps growing and come to work knowing that you are building something and carrying on a legacy.” Over the years, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has established itself as a one-stop shop, providing full automotive repairs including basic oil changes, brake service, engine and transmission repair, diesel repair,
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Our goal is a lifelong customer. We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers based on honesty and integrity so that we can be the people that you turn to... we look at educating the customer; that is a big part of what we do, so that you can make an educated decision.” – Rusty Belden, Belden’s Automotive and Tires President electrical diagnostics and more for both foreign and domestic vehicles. Rather than going to various places to get specific repairs for your vehicle, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has continued to work hard to provide services such as an exhaust center and a tire center. Technicians are also continually staying up to date with the changing technology of cars through classroom training, numerous online training and seminars. By being a company that offers so many services, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has had the opportunity to build strong relationships with their customers. “Preventative maintenance is a top priority in extending vehicle’s life,” Rusty said. “Cars are made better to last longer and you can put more miles on them as long as you maintain your vehicle and stay up to date with your vehicle’s maintenance. By doing this, it will add life to your vehicle. “Our goal is a lifelong customer,” said Rusty. “We want to be able to build a relationship with our customers based on honesty and integrity so that we can be the people that you turn to…we look at educating the customer; that is a big part of what we do, so that you can make an educated decision.” Before services are even offered, Belden’s Automotive begins their customer care by ensuring their locations are nice, clean and professional, making it a comforting environment to walk into. To ensure their customers remain educated and feel confident in putting their car needs into the hands of trained professionals, Belden’s Automotive and Tires will not only look into the issue you came in with, but also check for any other problems your vehicle may have. By prioritizing what needs to be done immediately, what may need to be fixed down the road or simple maintenance that needs to be done to meet the manufacturers recommendations, they keep their customers completely informed about their cars and any problems or future problems they may run into. While the various services offered, the up to date skills and knowledge of the technicians, and the great customer service at Belden’s Automotive and Tires are all top priority, what sets them apart is their enthusiasm for
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staying involved with the community. Each year, as a way to give back, Belden’s Automotive and Tires gets involved with events and causes, such as Stuff the Bus and donations to the San Antonio Food Bank or other shelters. This past year, Belden’s also contributed and coordinated a large event with Morgan’s Wonderland to benefit the Walker Belden Foundation. “We are not super aggressive, but we have so many people that walk through the doors that it is just a good opportunity,” Rusty said. With a decorated donation box usually kept in the waiting room, they try to encourage giving back and even make it fun as either a way for friendly competition amongst the employees or sometimes as an incentive for discounts for customers. Due to Rusty, Lacey and Jason being Clark High School graduates, they also try to give back to their alma mater and other local schools and organizations when they can. As a business forged on family values, community involvement and dedication to the automobile industry, Belden’s Automotive and Tires has grown to become the preferred neighborhood garage of many. While they continue to grow and reach out, they make it their goal to “Keep You Rollin!”
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Signing On The Dotted Line
The seniors of Johnson High School gather on National Signing Day after signing their national letters of intent.
By Ben Spicer sk any college sports fan, and they’ll tell you Christmas comes in February. That’s because the first Wednesday in February every year is officially National Signing Day for collegiate athletics. National Signing Day is the first day a high school senior can sign a binding national letter of intent for certain college sports, most notably football. And while graduating athletes are free to sign an offer at a later date, most university athletic departments and coaching staffs attempt to finalize their incoming class on that day. But for the athletes themselves and their families, the day is one of celebration for all the hard work students have done throughout high school. “It’s a relief, and it’s exciting, and it’s nerve-wracking at the same time,” Krista Kolbinskie, senior volleyball player for Reagan High School said. “I’m just really excited and truly blessed to have the people in my life that got me to this point.” By signing a National Letter of Intent, a prospective student-athlete agrees to attend a designated college or university for one academic year. Institutions in return agree to provide financial aid to the student-athlete, provided he or she is admitted to the school and is eligible for financial aid under NCAA rules. “This a dream come true for my family, but mainly for my daughter,” Edwina Kolbinskie, mother of Krista said. “She has worked since age three in organized sports for this day. She had lots of opportunities to go to a lot of different places, but I’m just so grateful that she ended up Arkansas – she’s got family there, and it felt like home immediately.” The process to chose a school can be an intense and pressure filled one for an
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athlete. Colleges recruit high profile athletes intensely, and some recruiters will say whatever it takes to get a player to their school. “It’s a business, so coaches will kinda say things cause they’re trying to convince you,” Reagan senior Ty Summers said. “They might promise something they might not be able to keep.” The day however can also be tough for coaches as occasionally an 18-year-old might change their mind. And it is never fun for a student to have to tell a coach he’s decided to go a different direction. Ty Summers for example originally committed to Rice to play football but decommitted prior to signing day to sign with TCU. “It’s not fun, I felt bad about it, cause I had committed to them and I respected all those coaches. But in the end, I felt like it was the best decision for me, for my future.” Sometimes decision-making on the day is helped by family loyalty – like a father who played at a particular school, or a sibling already on the team, and makes the decision a little easier. Darion McElhannon, a senior football player at Johnson, was one of nine seniors at the school who signed letters of intent this year. He and another one of his teammates signed on to play football at the Air Force Academy. “This is a great day, the kids have been focused on going to the Air Force Academy for a number of years,” Neal McElhannon, father of Darion, said. “They are excited about playing together. I played football at the Air Force Academy so I guess they’re keeping with tradition – so we’re pretty excited in the McElhannon house. We couldn’t be any happier, we’re pretty blessed for the whole thing.” Glenda Rast, mother JC Rast the other
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By Rusty Belden, V.P. Belden’s Automotive & Tires (210) 494-0017
nfortunately, we meet many of our customers on a day that everything seems to be going wrong. Few of us budget, much less plan, for a vehicle to break down. We are caught unprepared for
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both the time away from the vehicles we use every day, and for the financial strain of unexpected vehicle repairs. Because Belden’s Automotive and Tires understands that auto repair can be a major
Johnson senior JC Rast signs his letter of intent to agree to play football and attend the Air Force Academy.
Johnson signee to Air Force, could hardly contain her enthusiasm for the day as she gushed about her son with pride. “We’re really really proud of him, he’s worked really hard. He deserves this opportunity,” she said. “Being a retired air force lieutenant colonel I am just bursting inside with pride, I couldn’t be prouder of him.” For families, signees and their guests,
signing day is a day that is filled with picture taking, food, and cheer. “It (The day) exemplifies all the hard work that he put in year-in-year out,” Jerrod Summers, father of TCU signee Ty Summers said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for him to play college sports, but the reality is it’s the means to the end. Because football will end. But the character he had to build to get to where he is, that will last him a lifetime.”
Welcome Home Community Newspaper’s Known Signing Day Signees Churchill High School Rachel Gurinsky, Soccer, St. Mary’s Univ. Alicia Smith, Track, Texas Southern Univ. Lucas Saenz, Football, Texas A&M Comm. Deja Morrow, Football, Texas A&M Comm. Johnson High School Nick Dauphine, Soccer, Lubbock Christian Caitlin Schwarz, Soccer, Sam Houston St. Nia Stallings, Soccer, Rice Sarah Fish, Soccer, Ouchita Baptist Tiana Soulas, Soccer, Ouchita Baptist Robert Ford, Track, USC (Univ. of So. Cal) Robert Ballard, Football, Stephen F Austin Darion McElhannon, Football, Air Force JC Rast, Football, Air Force Jeremiah McCutcheon, Football, Wayland Baptist Brandeis High School Corey Hayes, Football, Houston Baptist U. Jonathan Robinson, Football, Texas A&M Kingsville Chase Guillory, Football, Harvard Univ. Larry Stephens, Football, Angelo State U. Johnny Garcia, Football,Texas Lutheran U. Roxana Cruz, Soccer, St. Mary’s University Clark High School R’Mani Bettis, Football, Wayland Baptist stressor, our goal is to create the best possible experience during our customer’s time of need. Belden’s Automotive and Tires is about relationships. When a customer walks in the door, he or she will be greeted warmly, and our trained service writers will assist in getting the customer the best assistance possible; customer service is our highest priority. We offer free Wi-Fi, comfortable waiting rooms with fruit, coffee, flat-screen TVs, and reading material and work stations. Our goal is to make the time spent as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Not only can car repair be frustrating,
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Smithson Valley High School Garrett Smith, Football, Louisiana Monroe Forrest Forte, Football, Navy Joseph Barsalou, Football, W. Texas A&M Tyler Coiner, Football, Morehead State Shane Piatnik, Football, University of the Incarnate Word Zach Carroll-Ramirez, Football, Mary Hardin Baylor Brady Melde, Football, Abilene Christian Anna Cozart, Track, TCU Taylor Hawes, Track, Texas A&M C.C. Reagan High School Ty Summers, Football, TCU Nick Hardy, Football, Yale Trent Walker, Football, Trinity Daerek Wilson, Football, St. John’s (Minn) Krista Kolbinskie, Volleyball, Arkansas Connor Bjugstad, Golf, Odessa Jr. College Taryn Sherman, Soccer, UTEP Nikki Popa, Soccer, Univ of Incarnate Word Carly Hankins, Soccer, University of Incarnate Word Ashley Long, Soccer, Sam Houston State Maggie Miller, Soccer, OLLU Bryan Warhurst, Baseball, Hill Country Junior College Drew Brooks, Baseball, Hill Country Junior College but it can also be confusing. For those not technical or without car know-how, one often feels anxious about information received concerning complicated vehicle repairs. Our family at Belden’s strives to educate our customers, allowing them to make the best decision. Our service writers aim to speak in laymen’s terms so as to not overwhelm the customer with auto repair jargon, as today’s vehicles and components can be complicated. The peace-of-mind that comes with repairing a vehicle at Belden’s is that we offer support to each of our customers. Not only
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Sonterra Dermatology Staff: (L–R) Cindy Pagan, Medical Assistant; Barbie Bryant, Medical Assistant; Julie Carlo, Front Office; Annabelle L. Garcia, MD; Jennifer Conner, PA-C; Kim Nees, Front Office; and Darlene Herrera, Front Office.
Sonterra Dermatology:
Meeting Your Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology Needs By Amanda Burris
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ur skin, which plays a major role in the way that people perceive us, deserves our attention and care to keep it looking healthy, radiant and beautiful. Whether you would like to enhance your complexion, wish to keep your skin’s youthful appearance, or you have problem areas that you wish to improve, Sonterra Dermatology is available to meet all of your skin care needs in a warm and welcoming environment. Dr. Annabelle L. Garcia joined Dr. Neil Haddock and formed Sonterra Dermatology in 2011 and have since established a team of trained professionals and dedicated clientele. Dr. Haddock, a San Antonio native, graduated from the University Of Texas Medical School Of Houston in 1981 and spent his residency at Brooke Medical Center in San Antonio. Involved in various dermatology societies over the years, he has years of experience and knowledge to offer to the dermatology field. Dr. Garcia has had the opportunity to move around Texas before settling in San Antonio. Growing up in Laredo, she earned her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Texas-Pan American and later graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Garcia then went on to train in dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas before eventually moving to San Antonio to help open Sonterra Dermatology. Serving patients of all ages, Sonterra Dermatology helps address a variety of skin issues along a vast medical and cosmetic spectrum. Medically, the doctors treat everything from psoriasis, eczema, rashes, acne, skin cancer and more. While these issues can be treated, Dr. Garcia also stresses the importance of being proactive and taking measures to prevent future harm to your skin and its overall health. “We recommend annual skin exams for skin cancer surveillance,” said Dr. Garcia. “I frequently encourage my patients to perform monthly self-skin exams at home to monitor for any new or changing moles or non-healing lesions.” She also recommends daily sunscreen, SPF 30-50 with broad spectrum coverage, on all sun exposed areas.
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Sonterra Dermatology offers a variety of cosmetic, noninvasive procedure options such as injectable fillers and neuromodulators which require little to no down-time and are
abnormalities with minimal pain and discomfort.
At our practice, patients can expect individualized attention to best address their medical and cosmetic needs. I want my patients to feel involved in their treatment plans and in making medical decisions that will hopefully enhance their lives.” – Dr. Annabelle L. Garcia considered safe. “There are a variety of fillers available depending on the area of the face we want to enhance,” Dr. Garcia said. “Fillers, in general, are trying to create a more youthful appearance by restoring facial volume that has been lost with aging.” The most popular fillers are hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a substance we have in our skin naturally, however it is lost over time with the normal aging process. These fillers are a cosmetic option for patients looking for a safe and subtle way to diminish wrinkles and enhance their overall appearance. Fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years, with a majority of them lasting about a year. At Sonterra Dermatology, they recently introduced Juvederm Voluma™, which lasts up to two years and naturally restores cheek volume. Other fillers available at Sonterra Dermatology are Radiesse™, Belotero™ and Sculptra Aesthetic™. For particular areas of the face, neuromodulators such as Botox™ are an effective safe way to soften and diminish fine wrinkles, such as those caused by frown lines. Technology is an important aspect in a modern dermatology practice and Sonterra Dermatology offers some of the latest. The Coolsculpting™ machine is one of the newest technologies offered, and is a new method to reduce stubborn fat through a safe, non-invasive technique. Laser treatments with the Cutera Excel V™ laser are also offered, which effectively help the appearance of rosacea, brown spots, scars (including acne scars), stretch marks, broken blood vessels and other pigmentary
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Sonterra Dermatology offers free cosmetic consultations to determine what combination of products will work best for an individual patient and their needs. Feeling comfortable and confident with your appearance is something that can be enhanced in subtle ways, and the team at Sonterra Dermatology wants to help you achieve these goals. “At our practice, patients can expect individualized attention to best address their medical and cosmetic needs,” said Dr. Garcia. “I want my patients to feel involved in their treatment plans and in making medical decisions that will hopefully enhance their lives.” Dr. Garcia almost went into pediatric dermatology until she realized she would miss interacting with her adult patients. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages and even various generations in the same family. Staying involved and getting to know patients on an individual basis, and continuing to see them over the years has become one of the special qualities the team at Sonterra Dermatology has to offer. The practice is currently accepting new patients. “My favorite part about my job is the opportunity to make a positive impact on my patients’ lives, while helping them improve the overall health of their skin,” said Dr. Garcia.
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Finding Your Way in the Menopause Maze By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224
“I just don’t feel like myself.”
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his statement exactly summarizes the problem with menopause for many women. Without hormones, you really ARE NOT the same. Recently an attractive woman came to see me, saying that I was her last resort. Some other doctor had placed her on a strange mix of hormones based on “saliva analysis.” She had never had a blood level
drawn. She suffered with hot flashes around the clock for several years. Unable to sleep and exhausted, naturally she became distressed about her condition. She had not had marital relations in about a year due to painful dryness, which lubricants did not remedy. Her unhelpful doctors had placed her on antidepressants which made her feel worse, and the hot flashes continued. “But I don’t feel like I am depressed,” she said to me. And then to her vexation, she began to cry.
“I’m sorry! I just cry at the drop of a hat,” she said. I understand, I told her, it happened to me too. I told her that I was 65 now and had been helped so much by an antiaging doctor over a decade before and that I had dedicated my practice to helping other women just as I had been helped. We discussed the risks and side effects of hormone therapy in detail. The risk is, of course, breast cancer, uterine, or ovarian-and blood clots to the brain, lung or heart. Unfortunately, one can develop all of these conditions, even without hormone replacement therapy. However, most researchers believe that hormone replacement therapy does increase the risk. Hormone replacement therapy is not for everybody. We must weigh the risk to benefit ratio and, as best as we can, manage the risk and proceed if the benefit is substantial enough.
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By Monica Allison, O.D. Stone Oak Vision Source (210) 495-9020
nfantSee is a public service providing a comprehensive examination free of charge for infants between 6-12 months of age. The InfantSEE® assessment offers early detection of potential eye and vision problems. Optometrists will gauge the babies’ comfort levels with specific techniques and adjust them as necessary, but will typically evaluate visual acuity, refraction, motility, alignment, binocularity and overall eye health. As detailed below, these tests will determine signs of strabismus, amblyopia or diseases of the eye. – Assessments for visual acuity and refraction are largely intended to measure the degree of
nearsightedness or farsightedness – common risk factors for amblyopia. Assesment of visual acuity may include tests to ensure that the infant can fix his eyes on an object and follow it. The doctor may also use lenses and light from a small hand-held instrument to assess how the eye responds to particular targets. Ocular Motility/Alignment/Binocular Potential – Assessments for motility, alignment and binocularity can determine if one eye does not aim at the same object as the other eye, called strabismus. This can lead to amblyopia, if undetected, or may indicate a number of ocular diseases. Using instruments, such as penlights, finger puppets or toys, the optometrist tests the eye’s ability to move by getting the baby’s attention and observing how the baby follows the movements of the object. By shining a penlight toward the baby’s eyes, the doctor can gauge eye alignment. Overall Eye Health – The optometrist
My patient’s blood work revealed menopausal levels-nearly absent, in other words, of progesterone, estradiol and testosterone. Interestingly, she also had extremely low levels of vitamin B12 which can also lead to neuropsychiatric or hematologic abnormalities in 10 percent of people! Her vitamin D was also very low, as it is in most people, I told her. Low vitamin D in some studies is believed to be a risk factor for cancer! Vitamins, fish oil, exercise, and vaginal application of hormones to speed her healing completed her focused therapy. Not yourself? It does not have to be that way. Get blood work and see an expert to get yourself well! Donna Becker, D.O., Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Enhancement of Life is located at 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601, San Antonio, TX 78231. For more information, call (210) 545-5224 or visit www.antiagingsa.com. will assess the eye’s external structure as well as eyelids, tear ducts and other parts of the eye. Pupil function is then checked, followed by an examination of the inner eye through dilated pupils, which can also detect ocular diseases such as retinoblastoma, the seventh most common pediatric cancer. We are providers for the InfantSee program and also provide comprehensive eye care for the whole family at Stone Oak Vision Source. Visit our website @ www. visionsource-stoneoak.com or call 495-9020 to schedule your appointment today. Drs. Monica Allison and Lindsey Denison practice at Stone Oak Vision Source located at 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 106. All of the doctors are members of Vision Source, the nation’s number one network of private practice optometrists. Founded in 1991, the Vision Source network includes more than 2,100 offices in all 50 states and Canada. If you or a loved one needs to find a family eye doctor, please call (210) 495-9020 or visit www. visionsource-stoneoak.com.
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Special To Welcome Home Johnson High School Band Drum Major has been named a finalist in the International Trombone Association (ITA) George Roberts Bass Trombone Solo Competition. The chosen student was Aaron Sanchez, who is a two-time TMEA 5A All State Bass Trombonist. The Three finalists, selected from a preliminary recorded round, will be chosen by international judging panels in 12 different competition categories: Fontana, Johnson, Smith, Marsteller, Wiehe, Gagliardi, ITA Alto, Roberts, Yaxley, Haney, Kleinhammer and Quartet. Those applicants selected as finalists will be invited to perform in a live final round at the International Trombone Festival on June 4 - 7, 2014 at the Eastman School of Music. The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY is one of the top
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music schools in the world, and will host the festival in June. All finalists will receive a full tuition waiver to attend the 2014 International Trombone Festival. A senior at Johnson, Aaron is one of the Drum Majors of the marching band, and performs on Bass Trombone with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Full Orchestra. He has been actively involved in all aspects of the music department at Johnson through his tenure, and plans to pursue music in college. Aaron’s solo and ensemble performances consistently received superior ratings in competitions, and he won TMEA Area E on Bass Trombone the last two years, as well as performed in the Region 12 Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. At TMEA All State Auditions last year, Aaron ranked second in the state of Texas on Bass Trombone, and performed with the 5A Symphonic Band.
Aaron is a student of Ilan Morgenstern, Bass Trombonist of the San Antonio Symphony, and receives coaching from Joe Dixon and his band directors Jarrett Lipman and Alan Sharps. The preliminary round was judged by Daniel Brady, Bass Trombonist with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, David Fetter, faculty member at Peabody Institute/Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and Csaba Wagner, a freelance artist out of Berlin, Germany. Sponsored by the premiere organization for Trombonists in the world, the solo contest is named for George Roberts, aka “Mr. Bass Trombone,” who was a former trombonist with the Stan Kenton Orchestra as well as a freelance artist who performed with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, and was on multiple film score recordings including Jaws and King Kong.
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customers stuck out on the road – ask your Service Advisor for details. Belden’s Automotive and Tires wants to be your neighborhood garage! We are here to help during those frustrating breakdown moments. But don’t forget, we also offer Diesel repairs, tires and perform custom exhaust work. Don’t forget to check us out on the web for coupons and specials at www. beldensautomotive.com. Buckle up, Drive
Safe and Remember at Belden’s Automotive and Tires “We Keep You Rolling!” Belden’s Automotive & Tires has Five Locations: San Pedro: 210-494-0017; Medical Center: 210-690-1100; Alamo Garage: 210-366-1122; Boerne: 830-9819700; Bulverde Rd.: 210-481-3330. For more information, call one of the locations or visit www.beldensautomotive.com
do we offer complimentary pick-up or dropoff service, but we also provide discounted rental support for customers in need of short-term transportation. Additionally, Belden’s is proud of our 24 month, 24,000 mile Nationwide warranty, ensuring that our customers are taken care of in the event that repair is needed. Belden’s also provides two different kinds of roadside assistance to help
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Stone Oak Family Doctors: (L–R) Rohan Coutinho, MD; Stephanie Hoefle, MD; John Phillips, MD; and Wendy Nguyen, MD
Stone Oak Family Doctor, John Nguyen, MD
Stone Oak Family Doctors: Where Technology Meets Trustworthiness
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iving in an age of technological advances is a blessing, especially when it comes to ensuring your family has access to the quality care they need to stay healthy and active. While technology on its own does not guarantee the best health care, it can be a powerful tool when wielded effectively by experienced doctors. For the expert team of medical professionals at Stone Oak Family Doctors (SOFD), using all available means to provide their patients with comprehensive care is second nature. Since the inception of the practice over a decade ago, SOFD has developed a winning combination of experience, diversity, and cutting-edge technology that allows them to successfully treat the residents of Stone Oak and the surrounding area. SOFD’s founding physician, Dr. John Phillips, has cultivated that patient-focused atmosphere since the practice’s inception 11 years ago. Dr. Phillips, who has been in practice for more than 25 years, is one of the pioneers of the medical profession in Stone Oak. Over his distinguished career, he has become skilled in developing and maintaining doctorpatient relationships in family medicine. According to Dr. Phillips, the key to creating a relationship where patients feel safe and confident is to demonstrate an ability to assess and diagnose a patient’s comprehensive needs. Patients have come to trust that the doctors at SOFD not only have their best health and wellness interests at heart, but that they also have the competency to treat them. Developing that level of trust between patient and doctor is critical to a person’s success in managing their health. One of the most frustrating scenarios for a medical professional is to give a patient all the tools necessary for effective treatment, only to have the patient fail to follow through and their condition not improve. “You have to be willing to trust the physician’s decisionmaking and be willing to follow their instructions,” said Tina Turnipseed, SOFD Business Administrator. “They are medical professionals who have created a specificallydesigned treatment plan, and they are asking you to trust that they know what they are doing.” And that patient trust is exactly what makes SOFD a place of healing for so many. Throughout Dr. Phillips’ career, his loyal patients have been confident in his care in every
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phase of their lives. And they have instilled that sense of loyalty in their children – the next generation of patients. A family practice, SOFD sees people of all ages, beginning as young as four years old through geriatrics. There are five physicians who are proud to be on the SOFD team. Dr. Phillips is joined in his practice by Wendy T. Nguyen, M.D., Rohan P. Coutinho, M.D., Stephanie A. Hoefle, M.D., and John Q. Nguyen, M.D. Each brings something unique to the practice, and ensures that patients will find a good fit with one of the doctors on staff. “The key to a successful doctor/patient relationship is for
We strive each day to be a practice that emphasizes customer service and is a standout in the community, with good patient-physician relationships in a space that is technologically forward.” – Tina, SOFD Business Administrator patients to find a doctor that they feel a connection with,” explained Tina. One of the ways that SOFD is set apart from other medical practices in the area is their commitment to the families of Stone Oak. Patients who live in the Stone Oak area tend to stay local, and they want to see a doctor who is a part of their community. SOFD is conveniently located within an easy distance of North Central Baptist Hospital. The proximity is important because the physicians at SOFD still make rounds to visit their patients at North Central Baptist. While many doctors have discontinued the practice of making hospital rounds, SOFD patients can trust that their physician will be there for them if they ever need to be hospitalized. Going beyond their trustworthy reputation, SOFD strives to make the doctor visit experience as hassle-free as possible for the patient. In addition to regular appointments, SOFD recognizes that many injuries or sudden illnesses simply cannot be scheduled. For these needs, walk-ins are welcome through SOFD’s Express Care service. The physicians share Express Care duties, ensuring that a medical professional
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is always available to see walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis. Express Care services are available without an appointment continuously from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. on weekdays, although there is a limit to the number of patients that can be seen. Urgent Care Clinic, open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., is available for non-chronic issues such as earaches and the flu. Technologically speaking, SOFD strives to provide advanced concepts both to more effectively treat patients and also to streamline the paperwork process for patients. One way that SOFD helps to create a better experience for patients is through the use of the on-site digital X-ray. The ability to digitally manipulate and send X-rays means that they can be sent for evaluation almost instantly, speeding up the wait time on patient results. Because the images are computer-based, the doctors are also able to quickly and easily perform analyses. “We strive each day to be a practice that emphasizes customer service and is a standout in the community, with good patient-physician relationships in a space that is technologically forward,” explained Tina. SOFD continues their outstanding customer service even as new federal regulations and alterations in healthcare become prevalent. SOFD remains dedicated to the Stone Oak community and focused on helping aid their patients to the best of their abilities, as they stay current with the upcoming changes. Whatever the medical need, Stone Oak Family Doctors is prepared to help. The comprehensive family medicine practice provides services ranging from annual physicals, health screenings and vaccinations to X-rays, blood tests and lab services. Patients can rest assured knowing that they have a team of trustworthy medical professionals managing their health with their best interests in mind.
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Driving Responsibly: A Driver’s Task By Daisy Creager t was a normal conversation. Late on a Saturday evening, Shonda Gonzales’s daughter called her to say she was off work and going to a friend’s house. Yes, she had a good day at work. No, she would not stay out too late. Suddenly, there was a loud crunching sound. Her daughter stopped talking. On January 5, senior Hannah Peterson was in a major car accident. “I was driving on the highway, talking to my mom on the phone and just driving normally,” Peterson said. “I was driving and all of a sudden I just hear all of this commotion ahead of me, and I’m like ‘what’s going on?’ All I see is a car pull out and other cars just going different places and there’s too much for me to handle.” Within seconds, a car veered left into the median, another merging into her lane, causing Peterson to hit them. The front of her car was crushed, her windshield shattered. “It was really scary, it was like a horror movie,” Peterson said. “I’m trying to remember everything but it just happened so quickly. I was really dizzy. It just felt like I was upside down for like ten minutes. I couldn’t hear anything because of the explosion of the airbag and the sound of the glass scared me to death.” Whether it’s a major accident or a fender bender, car accidents are stressful, and many teenagers do not know how to handle them until after they experience one. However, accidents can happen at any time, so teenage drivers should always be prepared. So if a teenager is in an accident and does not have an adult with them, what should they do? “My [first] suggestion as a parent and as a driver to that young person is to gather their thoughts,” VP of programs for the Johnson PTSA Melinda Cox said. “[They] should stay in the car and figure out if they’re okay and figure out where they are. As a new driver, it is a very scary experience. It’s physical, it’s emotional. What you don’t want to do is get out of the car, be panicked, and not have a sense of where you are or what happened.” After getting their bearings, the teenager should make sure everyone involved is not injured, and get to a safe place.
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“First step is make sure you and everyone else in your car is okay,” campus Officer Donald Smith said. “Before anything else, you need to get out of the street. A lot of people die on the street. Last year there were 3068 deaths on Texas roads. Get out of the street, try to get in a parking lot if you can. If you can’t move the vehicles, you need to call 911 because they will direct traffic and take care of that for you.” If anyone is injured, an ambulance should be called. Then the teen should contact their parents to let them know what happened. While it is a common belief that the police should be called in the case of any accident, according to Smith, it is not always necessary. “You don’t need to call the police if you can settle it with the other driver,” Smith said. “We have what we call a CR3 report which is an accident report, and a lot of times they won’t even right one up unless it’s over $1000 of damages. A lot of times the police are not necessary.” If it is difficult to determine whether police involvement is required, a couple of factors should be considered. “It really just boils down to the extent of the accident and injury,” Cox said. “If it’s what I like to call a friendly fender bender, then there is not really a need to get a police officer involved. However, it also depends on the other person involved. If that person is not being compliant and you feel like you might be in danger, than you might want to get the police involved.” Whether or not the police are involved, the drivers need to exchange information. According to Smith, teen drivers should expect to both give and receive everything on their insurance card, as well as contact information. They should also write down the make and model as well as the license plate numbers of both cars. “As a young driver you need to be aware of where that information is in your car,” Cox said. “Having a car is a huge responsibility and with that responsibility is knowing your policy and driver’s license information. It is a very grown up responsibility to be driving a car.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely than drivers aged
Senior Hannah Peterson found herself in an unexpected car accident, something all teens should be knowledgeable about if they find themselves in a similar situation.
20 and older to be in a fatal crash. While accidents cannot always be prevented, there are several things that teens can do to lower their own risk. Most of them involve limiting distractions. “Everyone is guilty of driving distracted,” Cox said. “When you’re behind the wheel, your main focus [should be] to drive safely. That’s really important when you’re a brand new driver because you don’t have enough experience and then you’re texting and it’s a lot more dangerous than I think most people realize.” As the sponsor of Johnson Jaguar Smart Driving Club, Cox has worked for the past two years to bring a safe driving message to Johnson. The club meets once a month and does projects such as compiling distracted driving videos and posters. “We have a simple message,” Cox said. “Our aim of the club is to remind people not to drive distracted, mainly texting and driving because it is a rampant problem, not only with teenagers but also with adults.” Cox warns that evidence of distracted driving can be used against teens in the case of an accident. “With probable cause [police] can subpoena your phone records, and more severe penalties for the accident can incur if it seems that you were texting and driving,” Cox said. In Hannah Peterson’s case, thankfully, nobody was seriously injured. However, she is now suffering the consequences of being
involved in the wreck. “At a legal standpoint it looks like it’s all my fault, no matter how I explain it,” Peterson said. “There were so many different things that went wrong witht the situation, but since I hit them from behind, it all goes on me. The price of my insurance is going to go up now, I still need to pay off my car and on top of that, I still need to find another car to drive. Going to the hospital, although I was fine, is another little bill - but those add up. The stress of everything is crazy.” And Peterson is also paying an emotional price. “Well, my freedom is taken away,” Peterson said. “I have to be taken everywhere. I’m helpless. Driving to me is a way to get away, my quiet time, a time to just be alone, listen to music. Driving is one thing that’s like a responsibility for [teenagers]. It makes me feel mature and old and now it’s like I’m going back to middle school. Mentally it’s really hard.” Although it may take time to recover from the emotional and financial setbacks caused by the wreck, Peterson will definitely learn from what happened and do things differently in the future. “Don’t take advantage of driving,” Peterson said. “I did. I messed with my phone, I texted, I talked on the phone. I felt like driving was a chore. It’s not and I feel like nowadays people are not being as responsible driving. Slow down, you never know what’s going to happen.”
Smart Driving Club Focuses On Safety NEISD Texas All State Dancers Special To Welcome Home here’s a new club at Johnson High School and it’s all about safety and smart decisions behind the wheel. The Johnson Jaguar Ambassador Club For Smart Driving was started at the campus to remind and encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their mind on driving. The club name, otherwise known as the Smart Driving Club, may be long but the message is short: Don’t Drive Distracted. “Distracted driving has become a major issue among drivers on the roads today,” Melinda Cox VP of Programs for JHS Jaguar PTSA and club sponsor said. “We are in the midst of a texting and driving epidemic. Everyone has a phone, we are all geared to an immediate gratification lifestyle and everyone has access to texting and driving. Drivers are trying to multi task while in the car, neglecting the fact that cars can be deadly weapons and that it is the
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By NEISD ive NEISD dance teams colonels were selected to be Texas All State Dancers for the 2013-2014 school year. These young ladies traveled to Houston to attend a three-day dance workshop taught by Radio City Music Hall Rockette –Stacy Paydo, So You Think You Can Dance Top Ten of Season 10 –Hayley Erbert, and other dance professionals from around the nation. The All State dancers learned two dance pieces that were performed for the Texas Dance Educators membership and were treated to a dance show off The five NEISD dance team colonels who were selected as represented by 15 college dance teams. Texas All State Dancers with their dance instructors. The girls represented their teams, schools Hersh from Churchill. and district exceptionally well. Emily Hersh from Churchill was also All state dancers include: Brittany selected as a scholarship finalist and Colunga from Lee, Courtney Kiolbassa from received a $2000 college scholarship from Reagan, Francesca Cuello from MacArthur, the Texas Dance Educators Association. Ashley Redding from Roosevelt and Emily
Students of the Smart Driving Club gather to remind everyone on driving safely.
driver’s responsibility to drive and nothing else.” The JHS Smart Driving Club works to keep the school and community reminded. “We must remind ourselves every time we get behind the wheel to focus on the road before us and not drive distracted,” Cox said.
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Tejeda Basketball: A Legacy Of Success By Amanda Burris asketball is known to be a fast paced and high scoring sport. It takes years to master the coordination, the eloquent hand and footwork and the ability to act and think quickly as a team and individually. With many successful athletes beginning their careers at an early age, it is no surprise that there is an abundance of talent seen at the middle school level. At Frank Tejeda Middle School, the basketball programs encompass the 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. This program has provided a great opportunity for many young athletes to improve and master their skills on and off the court so that they can continue to compete in high school athletics. This year has proven to be successful for both the boy’s and girl’s 8th grade top, or “A” teams. “Here at Tejeda we have a two year program to develop our athletes so in reality, this group started preparing in Fall 2012,” said Aaron Semper, the boy’s “A” team coach. “Early in the year we focused on basic skills and have continued to expand and get more technical as the season progresses. You can never underestimate the importance of fundamentals and we instill that into our athletes.” The 8th grade boys’ “A” team is a very close knit group this year, and led by two captains, Sam Canales and Alex Rodriguez. Tejeda Timberwolf #24 Alex Rodriguez. “It has been a good season so far,” said Canales. “We have won most of our games and we have become a better team as the season has moved forward. I enjoy playing with our team. Every one of our players is skilled and talented, and we are all good students and role models. I am honored to play with this team and I have learned so much from our coaches as well.” Canales has been playing basketball since he was a little boy and has set goals for himself to be an excellent player on offense and defense. He enjoys being on a team where he can count on his teammates and feels it is important for his team to keep in mind that there is always room for improvement. Rodriguez has been playing basketball since 5th grade and feels his knowledge of the sport has since grown in areas such as running an offense and defending players off the ball. Both Rodriguez and Canales are essential to their team as captains and help lead their teammates to success. “As one of the leaders of the team, I believe I have to be
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while they as individuals could always improve themselves in all skills, for us to win as a team they needed to perform within their role and to expect their teammates to perform within theirs. These girls understood that very quickly.” 8th grade team captain, Desiree’ Caldwell agrees with her coach and understands the importance of learning and growing, especially at their age. “We are 13 and 14 year old girls that have just began our careers as basketball players which means we have so much room for improvement,” Caldwell said. Coach Reynolds wants several things from her girls. First, she wants them to learn how to team with others in a constructive, supportive way. This includes having them understand that making their teammates better, in turn makes the team better. The girls will be rewarded for a team attitude and hard work verses thinking only for themselves. She also wants them to learn how to compete aggressively without forgetting about good sportsmanship. This involves hoping that they will acquire the desire to win and become champions, while remaining humble and still working to constantly improve themselves. Every skill and quality Reynolds wants from her athletes is all in preparation for the next step, high school. This is a step that many of the girls plan to Tejeda Timberwolf #24 Desiree’ Caldwell. Tejeda Timberwolf #30 Sam Canales. pursue as well as even further goals. “I do plan on continuing to play basketball in high school hopes to share his knowledge of being a student athlete, and I will hopefully play at the collegiate level,” said Caldwell. handling competition and the skills to improve as a basketball “My goals are to continue improving my game so I will be player. able to choose out of all of the colleges which I would like The girls have also been continually growing and to attend.” succeeding at Tejeda Middle School since the start of the year. With both of the coaches for the girls and boys teams “First we had to decide who would be on our “A,” “B” focused on continually improving their athletes through and “Go” teams,” said Jean Reynolds, the 8th Grade “A” team fundamentals, sportsmanship and life skills, Tejeda continues coach, who has been coaching at Tejeda for 12 years. “We set a legacy made up of outstanding athletes to filter into Johnson the expectations that all decisions on where a student would High School. play would be strictly based on demonstrated skill, attitude “We have long established a winning tradition at Tejeda, and ability to team with others.” both in girls and boys basketball and other sports,” Reynolds From there, Coach Reynolds began working with the said. “We as coaches expect nothing less. I also think that athletes to prepare for the season. She spent time making tradition is founded within a framework of excellence and sure each girl knew her role and what was specifically needed good sportsmanship. That winning spirit and attitude, in my from each of them. opinion, affects the attitude of the entire school and even the “There are good dribblers, good rebounders and good community that the school serves.” shooters,” Reynolds said. “They needed to understand that a spark plug on both sides of the ball and to communicate with all my teammates so we can all be on the same page,” Rodriguez said. “Also, I believe in encouraging my teammates when they are having a bad game or sometimes make poor decisions on the court. I also believe in setting a good example academically so we can all do well in school.” Being prepared both on and off the court is one of the many skills the Timberwolves are taught to excel as basketball players. “Fundamentals and being disciplined are extremely important to being successful,” Coach Semper said. “We always challenge our athletes to finish strong on every drill, sprint and competition that is placed in front of them and feel that approach will allow them to be successful in whatever avenue they chose in life. We are not only building them up for a season, we are instilling approaches to handle life.” Semper has been coaching for eight years at Tejeda and
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aya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” For Manny Diotte, a cancer survivor, speaker, author and coach, he has taken these words to heart and is continually using his experiences and position in life to impact children with The Ferrari Kid experience. The Ferrari Kid experience is designed to give children coping with cancer or other illnesses a break by making them feel like a celebrity for a day. Diotte was inspired to begin the program by his own experiences. At age seven, Diotte was told that he had six months to live due to cancer. After 48 surgeries, three and a half years of going in and out of hospitals and two years of chemotherapy and radiation, he beat some of the toughest odds. Although his cancer was cured, the aftermath of chemotherapy and radiation left him with damage to his body and infections. Once it was decided that his leg would have to be amputated to save his life, he found himself being flown to Los Angeles in 1987 to see if he would be a candidate for a special procedure. After arriving in LA and walking out of the airport, he saw a red Ferrari that caught his eye. The owner let him sit in it and take pictures, a moment he would remember for the rest of his life. “Now that I am older and have been traveling and helping people all over the country, I decided I wanted to help people in my own backyard, which is what sparked the Ferrari Kid, so I can travel less and do something here to better my community and help kids who are suffering,” said Diotte. The Ferrari Kid experience begins by picking up the children at Aldinos in Ferraris and taking them to Main Event Entertainment where they pull up to a red carpet and with “paparazzi” who are there to document their arrival and get their autograph. Each month, about five to eight kids get to take part in this experience and Diotte hopes to give this opportunity to more kids in a few months. This May, the two year anniversary of The Ferrari Kid, children will also have the chance to be taken to and from their treatments in a Ferrari as a way to give a
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great experience to more of the children on the waiting list. “I say cancer sucks, but the ride to the hospital doesn’t have to,” commented Diotte. “It just gives them something positive to look forward to on a day that can be very negative and dark.” The month of May has many things in store of The Ferrari Kid. While currently the children are all taken to Main Event, they will soon get a catalog where they can pick an option from three to five “celebrity” experiences. These experiences may range from a spa package to a dinner to a shopping experience. Regardless of where the children go and what they do, they are getting an experience they can truly cherish. “I think the most rewarding thing is that I know I am fulfilling God’s purpose for my life,” Diotte said. “And because I went through the same experience as these kids I am able to connect and speak to them in a way that others might not be able to. And of course, another thing that is the most rewarding is knowing that I took their pain away even for a moment. I think that is rewarding to me to know that they got to be a kid again, because I feel like my childhood was robbed. So they get to be a kid again and laugh and just not think about the pain they are in, even if it’s just for a day.” He went on to say that the experience is more than the flashy cars that they get to ride in. The cars may be what gets people’s attention, but it is what the whole experience leaves these children with and the memories that makes it so special. “It is what I do after when we meet, to encourage their heart and build their self-esteem and to remind them that they were born for greatness,” he explained. “So I tell the kids three things: God heals, miracles happen and dreams really do come true.” Besides Diotte’s dedication to reach out to these children, and Marc Miller, the President of the Ferrari Club who has involved his club members with this program, the Ferrari Kid program is made possible through the generous donations of others. It costs $250 to sponsor a child, giving them a memory they can cherish with their family in such a difficult time. If you or your business is interested in sponsoring a child, visit www.theferrarikid.org or email Manny Diotte at many@theferrarikid.org.
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Best friends Angel (age 12) and Alejandro (age 8) with Manny Diotte on the red carpet.
18-year-old Logan in front of a red Ferrari 430.
14-year-old Joseph next to a charcoal grey Ferrari 430.
Brothers Isacc (age 5) and Elijah (age 7) in front of a red Ferrari 456.
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