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Note From The Publisher The Many Blessings Of May

ay is a time of celebration, remembrance and transition. We begin the month with multiple celebrations, starting with the always fun and festive Cinco de Mayo. I love that we get to keep that Fiesta spirit going for a little bit longer as we celebrate a part of our rich cultural heritage here in San Antonio. Mother’s Day is the following weekend, on May 12th. Mark your calendars and be sure to plan something special to show gratitude and love to your mom on this Sunday. I am so thankful for my own mom and the wonderful example that she has been for my siblings and me. Small in stature—my brothers and I tower over her— my mother has a big heart, always showing unconditional love and spirit. To borrow words from Shakespeare, “though she be but little, she is fierce.” My mom has always played a very major part in my life, and is now very close to my son and my daughter. I have always said that Mom is the glue that binds my family together. We love you, Mom! While I am writing this letter, she also seems to be holding together our extended Spurs family as we head into the playoffs. She rarely misses a game, and even though the Spurs are written off every year, San Antonio continues to put together a team that everyone – especially Mom – can be proud of! In honor of every mother who keeps her family together, turn to pages 12-13 in this issue of Welcome Home, where readers have shared tributes to their own mothers. May is also a month of remembrance, as we observe Memorial Day on the 27th. I am always grateful to live in Military City

USA on this holiday, because the people of San Antonio have a deep reverence and appreciation for the sacrifices of our military men and women and their families. May we never take for granted the high cost at which our American liberties are earned. For many in our community, this month is also a very transitional time of year. With school wrapping up and summer right around the corner, teachers and families are celebrating the end of classes and looking forward to summertime activities. For graduating seniors who are coming to the end of their high school careers, this transition may be the greatest they have ever faced. The Stone Oak Business Association once again had the privilege of granting scholarships to eight seniors from Reagan and Johnson high schools, who will be announced this month. The many scholarship applications confirmed what we already knew – the Class of 2013 is full of bright young leaders who are full of potential. I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make on the world in the coming years. Also in a transition in May? Our Spurs! You’ll find me at every home playoff game, cheering on our boys right alongside their number one fan – my mom. Go Spurs GO!

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On The Cover By Kalyn Stralow Making a decision to have a child - it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. – Elizabeth Stone

s there anything more precious than the love shared between a mother and a daughter? Liezel Thompson, the beautiful mom featured on Welcome Home’s May cover, is joined by her daughter, Lily, who will be turning two this summer. Having Lily in her life has been a wonderful lesson in love and selflessness for Liezel, and she has embraced motherhood with open arms. “There is so much I love about being a mom,” Liezel shared. “I couldn’t have anticipated my heart expanding this much – each snuggle, struggle over dinner, kiss, bedtime story, tantrum, prayer, sleepless night, unconditional love and each new discovery…I wouldn’t change a thing!” This Mother’s Day, Liezel and her husband, Mark, have even more reason to celebrate the holiday. They are eagerly anticipating the birth of their second daughter, Nina, this month.

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“I am in awe of and so grateful for the life growing inside of me,” said Liezel. “Every movement reminds me that God, who called each star by name, also called me to be a mama to two of His princesses.” Even as Liezel celebrates her role as a mother to her sweet little girls this month, remember to express your gratitude to your own mom. Turn to pages 12-13 to read on as members of our community share the impact that their own moms have had on their lives. From all of us at Welcome Home, Happy Mother’s Day!

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The School of Life By Debby Seguin

ongratulations Class of 2013! In the commencement address will be advice about working hard, about goals and that you can be anything you want to be (although the closest I ever got to my “be a princess” goal was being called a “royal pain”- so I joined the Army). Looking back, I can’t help but think that some helpful wisdom was left out, so here goes. As part of your education, you learned that the world revolves around the sun but when you move that tassel from one side to the other, it marks the beginning of a new journey where you will discover that the world does not revolve around you! There will be new “pseudo-parents” out there who are going to be only too happy to help you learn this.

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First, and foremost, will be your boss. Although he won’t care if you stay out all night, he will expect you to meet your 8 a.m. curfew and to be courteous and professional until curfew ends at 5 p.m. (if you have all your responsibilities taken care of, that is. Otherwise, the 5 p.m. thing is negotiable). Then there are your neighbors. They do not care if you “pick up your room!”(you have to live in it) or “clean up your dishes!” (you have to smell them) or “turn out those lights, they waste electricity!” (you have to pay for it). They will, however, expect your yard to be kept up and the noise level to be kept down. In addition, just as you are relishing your new-found freedom from your parents arcane rules, there is Officer Friendly who will insist that you follow all these other “draconian” rules such as having liability insurance, an updated license, no beer on the vehicular premises and those pesky speed limits that you see next to the Children At Play signs. Your landlord will also have a few expectations, such as being paid rent on time and not damaging her property. Otherwise, she will happily move your belongings to a new location (probably Goodwill) and rekey the locks. Welcome, graduate, to The School of Life! As the music plays and you see tears in the eyes of the two people who love you more than their own lives, know that it is not because they feel they were too tough on you but that now, maybe they feel they were not tough enough… You can contact Debby (whose second graduate is in the Class of 2013) at writewell62@yahoo.com.

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Wilderness Oak Carnival – A County Fair With A Country Flair Submitted By Therese Trahan-Edussuriya his year’s school carnival was not just for students and their families; it was a community event, with visitors of all ages. Younger visitors enjoyed games of skill including a bean-bag toss, miniature golf, and bowling, but there were also multiple versions of the ring toss game to suit all ages. On the sky-bridge, visitors could elect to get temporary tattoos, have their faces painted, and have their hair sprayed all sorts of wild colors for a fun and festive look! The parking lot was transformed into an inflatable wonderland. Featuring over 20 inflatables, including obstacle courses, slides, bouncy-houses, and even basketball hoops, Wilderness Oak ensured that there was something for everyone and that visitors didn’t have to wait in long lines to begin their enjoyment. There was also jousting in the gymnasium, in which a participant uses a soft foam-filled ‘lance’ to knock an opponent off a round pedestal while maintaining balance upon one’s own precarious perch. Appropriate for players of all ages, this experience is not only fun, but can prove to be something of a work-out as well! Music lovers who had the inclination to shake and groove did just that to the popular tunes erupting from the DJ station. At the dunk tank, visitors had the chance to drop their favorite teacher or administrator into the water. This was a site of much goodnatured banter with laughter and cheering. Beware, those teachers like to kick and splash! Shoppers enjoyed the Silent Auction with such offerings as gift certificates for photography or massage services and gift-

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baskets with various themes - Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Family Fun Night and more. Prior to the carnival, Wilderness Oak students created their own works of art to be sold, and these were offered with complementary matting on black posterboard. Winners of the Cake Walk received their choice of gourmet miniature cakes and cupcakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes and Gigi’s Cupcakes. There were so many delicious flavors to choose from! In keeping with this year’s carnival theme, “A County Fair with a Country Flair,” the school PTA supplied visitors with a Petting Zoo, complete with bleating sheep, hungry llamas, and soft fuzzy chicks, ducks and bunnies! Probably the most popular of all the attractions was the mechanical bull. Teenagers and children alike endeavored to remain on the bouncing, bucking, spinning contraption for as long as they could, but it wasn’t easy! The entire carnival was a fun and rewarding event for all who came. If you missed it, be on the lookout for the next one, tentatively scheduled for the fall semester. You won’t want to miss it!

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Spring Strings At Reagan By Katherine Johnston ust the thought of getting 127 string instruments (violins, violas, cellos and basses) out onto the floor of the Littlefield Gym at Blossom Athletic Center can be mind-boggling. Add another high school (Madison) with those instruments, plus a few middle schools, now throw in some fifth-graders for good measure, and you’ve got an amazing convocation of strings, bows, chairs, people and SOUND! On April 10th, over 1,000 string players from advanced to beginner gathered for one of three NEISD “Evening With Strings” to show off some of their skills for the packed crowd of parents and friends. Aaron Copeland’s “Hoedown” from Rodeo headlined the night for the Reagan Orchestras. If you missed it last month, there will be another opportunity to hear them on May 21st at the Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Reagan. In other news, the Reagan Orchestra Booster Club’s President and Past President, Julie Kickirillo and Julie Wallen, respectively, were named “Remarkable Rattlers” at the April 9th PTA meeting held in the Reagan Library. Orchestra director Sixto Elizondo was on hand to recognize the outstanding achievements of these two hard-working ladies who have been indispensable in helping support the orchestra students and program for the past

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two years. The ROBC would like to thank them both for their tireless leadership and dedication to the advancement of music, the arts and the students themselves. As we head into the summer months, more plans are underway for 2013-14 placement auditions, string camp and many other activities coming in the fall in anticipation of another great year with the Reagan Orchestras.

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f you drive a diesel, you know the importance of having a dependable diesel repair facility. Belden’s has certified factory-trained diesel technicians available to work on all types of diesel trucks and cars. Often we are asked questions about the reliability, efficiency and gas mileage of diesel engines compared to gasoline engines. If you are considering buying a diesel, these are all pertinent questions.

The greatest advantage of a diesel engine is the fuel economy. Diesel engines burn less fuel than gas engines. Some have lasted 400,000 miles or even longer. Also, exhaust systems tend to last a longer time. Lastly, diesel engines lack an ignition system, saving you money by alleviating the need for a tune-up. The disadvantages include less get-upand go than a gas engine. There are turbo-

A Woman Who Nearly Became A Man

By Donna Becker, D.O. Enhancement of Life (210) 545-5224 ately, it seems that every doctor thinks he/she can prescribe bioidentical hormones. I saw a woman recently in my office with a dangerously high level of testosterone after being given weekly injections of testosterone by another physician. Her level was over 500, while a normal young woman’s range of testosterone varies between 20-75. I explained to her that elevated testosterone in a woman can produce permanent physiologic changes

such as deepening of the voice, facial hair, baldness, and changes to the breasts and clitoris. Thankfully, she came to me after only three weeks of this terrible treatment. I have seen women who have elevated testosterone levels of around 100 without any obvious physical changes. Mentally, some increase in testosterone produces energy and self-confidence bordering on arrogancewhich can be desirable in a depressed or shy individual (personal observation). But very high testosterone is not natural, not physiologic, and there are no studies about

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Where Beauty is Par for the Course By Alissa Nagle

estled in the heart of north central San Antonio, annual programs: the Longhorn Pass, Concord Pass and a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course lays Alamo Pass. Each pass is tailored for golfers and their tucked among the natural Texas hill country families to find the perfect option that works within their terrain offering residents a recreational escape budget. Benefits of the annual programs include tee time in their own backyard. Canyon Springs® Golf Club has privileges, free guest passes, unlimited range use, and something to offer every golfer- from the seasoned pro to discounted green fees. Pricing options are available for those venturing onto the greens for the first time. Dynamic individuals, families and senior citizens. golf programs, family-friendly pricing, and delightful Along with the spring and summer months comes warmer summer events designed to bring new and old friends temperatures, longer days, and the reemergence of golf together are only a sampling of what you can expect at clubs from their closet hideaway. Dust off your clubs and Canyon Springs® Golf Club. get back into the swing of The Player Development things at Canyon Springs®. There are other courses in the area that are Program (PDP) is a popular, Fun and educational clinics private, but we have been open to the public for 13 unique opportunity that new are available to benefit each years . . . we’re here for everyone.” and recreational golfers, as and every golfer throughout well as their families, can the summer months. Starting — Brenda Rodriguez, Director of Sales, take advantage of. Brenda in June, Junior Golfers (ages Canyon Springs® Golf Club Rodriguez, Director of Sales, 7-17) and Little Linksters knows that the accessibility (ages 5-10) can take part and flexibility PDP affords golfers can’t be matched. in the Junior Golf Camps where they will receive expert “PDP offers unlimited use of the range, complimentary instruction and have fun while learning the greatest game clinics and discounts on green fees,” Rodriguez explained. in the world. Golf school for adults, ladies’ clinics, and “It’s perfect for area residents - they can stop off on the senior golfing groups are also available. way home from the office and play.” “There a lot of different ways to get connected with PDP is also an ideal option for the golfer who is not a group of your choosing,” explained Rodriguez. “And perhaps quite ready to make an annual commitment or has summertime brings a lot of new and exciting opportunities.” a lighter schedule, with more free time to tee up, at certain It’s hard to believe that such a picturesque and scenic points throughout the year. course is open to the public, but according to Rodriguez, “Golfers can try it out for a few months without a long- it’s one of Canyon Springs® Golf Club’s best assets. term commitment,” added Rodriguez. “It’s also a great “You don’t have to purchase one of our annual programs option for the busy professional who might have more free to play,” she stated, reassuringly. “There are other courses time in the summer or spring, and even the entire family. in the area that are private, but we have been open to the Canyon Springs®Golf Club also offers several different public for 15 years. . . we’re here for everyone.”

hile enticing golf packages and beautifullymanicured greens are its calling card, Canyon Springs® Golf Club is also an epicenter of exciting events ranging from double shotgun golf tournaments to quaint romantic weddings. “We organize both golf and non-golf events,” explained Rodriguez. “From full-field corporate or charity tournaments to small groups of 20–30 - all are welcome. We also host non-golf corporate gatherings, fund-raisers, birthday parties and other celebrations.” With natural elements of its rich history prominent throughout its design, Canyon Springs® resides amidst the original Classen Homestead. A rustic, romantic site, it’s no surprise that many brides choose Canyon Springs® as their wedding or reception venue in celebration of their memorable day. “What really seems to draw people in is our beautiful waterfall located behind the 18th green,” added Rodriguez. “It’s truly a San Antonio one-of-a-kind. It’s also a great setting for engagement and wedding photographs.” Between the clubhouse, spacious pavilion and the interconnected patio and lawn areas, Canyon Springs® can accommodate weddings ranging from 30 to 500 guests. Once ranked “Best Place to Hold a Wedding in San Antonio,” by Avid Golfer and a “Best of Weddings” pick

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sight while he was healing. All from not wearing sunglasses while on the water. An extreme form of photokeratitis is snow blindness. It sometimes occurs in skiers and climbers who experience extreme UV levels due to high altitude conditions and very strong ground reflection. Pterygium. This growth of the conjunctiva on the surface of the eye is a common cosmetic blemish and is probably linked to prolonged UV exposure. Pterygium may extend over the center of the cornea and thereby reduce vision. It also has a tendency to become inflamed. Even though it can be removed by surgery, the outgrowth tends to recur. Cataracts. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. Proteins in the eye’s lens unravel, tangle and accumulate pigments that cloud the lens and eventually lead to blindness. Even though cataracts appear to

different degrees in most individuals as they age, they appear to be enhanced by exposure to UVB. Cataracts can be surgically removed and an artificial lens or other means of optical correction can restore vision. Cancer of the eye. Current scientific evidence suggests that different forms of eye cancer may be associated with life-long exposure to the sun. Melanoma is the most frequent malignant cancer of the eyeball and sometimes requires surgical removal. A common location for basal cell carcinoma is on the eyelids. If you have any eye questions at all or are looking for a family eye doctor, please visit us online at www.visionsource-stoneoak. com or give us a call 210-495-9020 and come in. We are located at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 106 (at the NE corner of Stone Oak and Huebner).

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Discover Your Unique Style At Cosa Bella Boutique By Kalyn Stralow What do women want? While this may be a question that has stymied men for centuries, Irene Govea of Cosa Bella Boutique seems to have the answer – at least as far as fashion is concerned. The owner of the fashionable women’s apparel and accessories boutique is candid about her love for helping people find their personal style. “I have always been into fashion,” Govea explained. “Making people look and feel beautiful is something that I truly enjoy.” That love of fashion has translated into a unique gift – Govea has the ability to intuitively understand what pieces women are looking for to complete their own look. More than just the latest trends, creating a sense of personal style requires just the right touch with jewelry, accessories and clothing. Being able to select the right pieces that satisfy customers’ desires and keep them coming back is something that Govea has been doing successfully from the beginning. In fact, she got her start in the business by selling jewelry and accessories out of the trunk of her car. Laughingly referring to the operation as her “trunk show,” Govea recalls how difficult it was to keep enough inventory on hand to meet the demand for her products. “I had no room to store anything else in my car, and it was hard to keep up with the constant stream of people who were interested in buying from me,” she remembered. Govea realized that in order to accommodate her clients, it was time to make the transition into a larger space. And that is how Cosa Bella Boutique was born. The first location was opened three years ago in Alice, Texas, where having a store front allowed Govea to expand her product lines from accessories and bags to include clothing, gowns, and shoes. Her continued success at the Alice store allowed Govea to grow her business by opening a second location in the heart of Stone Oak. Govea’s new San Antonio location offered the perfect opportunity for the entrepreneur to bring her fashion sensibilities to the ladies of Stone Oak and the surrounding areas, while allowing her to spend more time with her teenage son, who attends Reagan High School. “My family is so important to me,” said Govea. “You realize that your kids need you even more when they are teenagers than when they were little.” As a parent and a member of the Stone Oak community, Govea understands the activities and styles that appeal to the women of San Antonio. Whether shoppers are searching for the latest trend or a classic piece, the boutique carries a little bit of everything for the sophisticated fashionista. Cosa Bella sells fashions for a broad age range, from middle and high school girls to their mothers. By having lots of

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“For us, creating a great client experience is so much more important than just selling clothes. We want people to leave Cosa Bella confident in their unique style.” — Irene Govea, Owner options, customizing an outfit to make it appropriate and fashionable for any age, the boutique is a shopping destination that mother and daughter can agree on. “Whether it’s a school dance, resort vacation, rodeo event, or graduation, customers often come in looking for something specific,” Govea explained. “I love it when they find that perfect outfit plus so much more!” From the moment they walk into the boutique, customers are met with exemplary service from the sales associates. Govea employs a dedicated sales team of local high school and college students who share her love for women’s fashion. “My employees get so excited about the clothes that they are selling,” Govea said. “Their passion shows in their interactions with clients, and in their own outfit choices.” In addition to an understanding of local fashion trends and preferences, the associates are on hand to meet the client’s every need. With their in depth knowledge of the available inventory – including what items might be running big or small – the sales associates are able to help guide clients in enhancing their personal fashion sense. “For us, creating a great client experience is so much more important than just selling clothes,” explained Govea.

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“We want people to leave Cosa Bella confident in their unique style.” Cosa Bella is so committed to this, in fact, that during homecoming and prom season, they keep a record of where each gown purchased will be worn. Cosa Bella is then able to ensure that no one else from the same school purchases that dress. “This is our way of helping girls avoid showing up to prom in same dress,” said Govea. “While the chance of it happening may be slim, the girls are so grateful to know that we are looking out for them.” At Cosa Bella, Govea believes that there is no one better to showcase her clothes than her own customers. Rather than using hired models or mannequins, every person featured in Cosa Bella photos and ads is a client. “I didn’t want my clothes modeled by just anyone,” Govea explained. “It makes sense to have the girls who know they look great in these outfits be the ones to show them off.” Govea goes to market about every six weeks to bring in fresh, hand-selected pieces for her store. From tops and dresses to formal wear, Cosa Bella carries name brands and on-trend pieces that are perfect for taking personal style to the next level. While the designs are high fashion, the prices are affordable. The shop also carries an astounding selection of jewelry, belts, purses and footwear to complete any ensemble. For customers whose schedules may not allow them time to head to Cosa Bella’s store front, they can stay apprised of the boutique’s latest fashion finds online. The Cosa Bella web site, www.cosabellaboutique.com, showcases available inventory and allows clients to make purchases from the web site. Cosa Bella’s clothing and accessories can also be found on the social shopping site, Wanelo. Like an item featured on the Cosa Bella Facebook page? Cosa Bella can even take orders over the phone, and customers can pick the items up at their convenience. So if you have a special occasion coming up, are looking for a gift for that special lady in your life, or are trying to find the perfect accessories, Cosa Bella is sure to have something beautiful for every style!

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From The Bottom Of Our Hearts…

Happy Mother’s Day! To all of the moms in our lives, thank you for every act of caring and selflessness on our behalf.

We love you! Veronica Medina

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Submitted By Jacob Wilkerson

The love of a mom is the purest love we have. Hello, I’m going to tell you about why my mom is special to me. She loves me and cares for me. My mom cares for me by paying for me. She pays for my dance class, which is really expensive, and I love dance. Without my mom I would never go there. “I’m pretty hungry!” Mom to the rescue. My mom has you covered, she’s always there for a meal. 96 times 89, I’ll never find the answer. Lucky for me, I have a mom who could do these questions like that. “Another sheet of homework, ugh!” Here’s why my mom loves me. She gives me hugs and kisses, she does it so gently, nicely, and lovely. I love it when my mom walks me to bed. When she tucks me in I feel like a chicken wrapped in a burrito and I love that feeling. I’d never met a more stylish person ever in my life. Should I go with this or that outfit? If you are having trouble picking your clothes, call my mom. She buys me the most beautiful outfits ever. She probably will buy you good clothes, too. That is why my mom is special to me. “Mom, if you’re out there, I just want you to know that I love you.”

Holly Wilkinson

Hello. I’m here to tell you about my mom, Valerie. She is very helpful, caring and loving. One way she is helpful is she helps me with my homework. Whenever I am stuck on a problem, whether it is math, reading, science or writing, she will help me. Another thing she does is the laundry. Whenever I need some clean clothes she will make sure my clothes are clean for me. The last thing is cleaning. She is always cleaning, dusting and vacuuming to make our house look nice. My mom is also loving and caring. One way she is loving is she can cheer me up when I’m sad. For example, when I have had a bad day and just want to be in a bad mood, she cheers me up by telling me it’s ok and that tomorrow will be better. Another way she is caring is when she gives me medicine when I am sick or a pill when I have a headache to make me feel better. She loves me. She always hugs me when she gets home from teaching piano lessons. She takes care of my brother and me and our whole house whenever my dad has to be deployed. That is all I can tell you about my favorite mom. Bye for now.

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A stronghold, my rock when situations became tough. She is my inspiration and the one who urges me to chase my dreams. My mother is the most important woman in my life, and I love her from the bottom of my soul to the blazing cosmic pearls shooting through the heavens. God gave me to my mom and I couldn’t have chosen someone better. A light hidden in a darkness can be seen even from the farthest point. My mother is my light and I love her very much. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

Do you have a special mom? Well I do! My mom is special to me because she cares for me and loves my soul. She is the best mom a kid would ever dream of. My mom helps to make me strong. She helps me block away all of the rude things people say, and do. Whenever my heart cries she tells me to take deep breaths and I count to 100. Yes! I’m a straight A student because she encourages me to study for one hour, but some days I don’t want to hit the books. My mom loves me by drying my tears and patching the holes in my heart. Her suggestions always lead in the right path. Mom listens to me with her ears open because she loves me. She knows that it makes me feel important. Whether my mom helps me be strong or dries my sad tears, she is the best mom I will ever have. Thanks, Mom!

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Not many moms would move across the country for their grandkids, but I’m so fortunate that my mother did. And even cooler is that she’s our nextdoor neighbor! She’s always been there for me and growing up she instilled that value. Now that I’m a mom to four kids of my own (three boys with Autism and a baby girl), I really have to “be there” for my kids in a way that takes lots of patience and understanding. My mom was always involved in my activities and helped me pursue my interests. Because of her, I do the same things for my children. My mom pitches in to support my whole family as well. Sometimes, she plays chauffeur or chef. She changes diapers, plays with our threeyear-old energetic son. She’s a jackof-all-trades in the grandchildren department with five, ranging in age from 1-11! We’re so lucky to have her so close.

Mary Herald

I also think my mother is caring. She tucks me into bed on stormy nights. The nicest thing I think she does is dry my tears when I am sad. My mother is caring and helpful and those are two wonderful things about her. I love my mom, and I bet she will feel great on Mother’s Day. I hope yours feels the same way. Mothers are kids’ angels.

Submitted By Nicholas Zavala

Why my mom is special? My mom is special because she is nice, kind, sweet and works really hard to get things done. She also cooks great food. My mom also used to volunteer at my school and my brother’s school as a librarian helper. She also comes to my school events too and helps out. My mom helps me at EVERY THING. My mom makes sure I have fun. My mom is the best mom in the world and my mom is unique!

Jennifer Hilgenberg

My mom changed my life by helping me and loving me. My mom is helpful because she assists me with my back stabbing home work. Then she cleans up my pig-like room (which has a layer of clothes under it). She also helps me fix my toys that I always break in a blink. My mom is loving because she kisses me when I am under the twinkling night stars. My mom also feeds me mouth watering food like crunchy pieces of warm bacon. So whether my mom is making food or working her heart out helping me with my home work, she is the best mom a 9 year old kid could have.

Celine Johnson

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Have you ever thought of why your mom’s special? Well do you know why? IT’S MOTHERS DAY! My mom is a sugar cookie! She is very loving. When I am cold she gives me warmth. When I am chilly she warms me. When I go to school my mom wants me to be there on time and especially when something important is going on. My mom shines. She is so kind. She buys me nice things that I need. She bought me a Hollister jacket that is so cozy. She also bought me a Lego organizer and it’s a big help! Zoom! Through the city she takes me places like school so I get knowledge in side of me. She takes me to eat so I don’t starve to death. Moms keep you warm and take you places.

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I think my mom is helpful because she makes my bed in the morning when I forget. She also helps me with my homework (we all have been there!) She also does her best for my family. For example, she got my brother a job and she made a doctor’s appointment for my dad when he was sick.

Rosario Zavala

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Moms are a flower in the meadow.

Happy Mother’s Day! Have you ever thought about why your mom is important to you? Well, I know I have! My mother is important to me because she is helpful and caring.

My mother’s love for us children is unconditional. She is a great cook. Every day, breakfast, lunch and dinner were delicious meals made from scratch. She was a working woman. She never complained about all the work she had to do. Every day no matter how late, she always knelt down in prayer and made sure we prayed too. She went out of her way to help people both in cash and kindness. She always told me that when people treated me badly, to treat them well and pray for them. She taught me to share. She made time for everything and everyone. She always led by example. She read my mind, even before I could ask for something, it was already provided for me. Both my parents sacrificed a lot so that my brother and I had the best of everything. I always took everything she did for granted, never thanked her. Our home was a peaceful place. My mother is the best.

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Submitted By Julie Steele, Leader Of Girl Scout Troop #566 irl Scout Troop 566 is well on the way to earning a Girl Scout Bronze Award. After losing a sister Girl Scout, Alexis Steele, to Leukemia in October, the troop decided to get involved in the fight against cancer. Troop 566 found a charity and developed a plan to make a difference for cancer patients by raising money to purchase wigs for the American Cancer Society Wig Closet. The ACS staff educated the Girl Scouts about cancer, chemotherapy, and why hair falls out during treatment. In partnership with Jo Vonne Wig Salon, the troop was able to purchase twelve wigs and six turbans for cancer patients who lose their hair due to the effects of chemotherapy. “I’m really proud of the initiative and leadership of our troop. They managed to turn a tragic loss into hope for cancer patients undergoing treatment,” said Troop Leader Julie Steele. Troop 566 will not stop at wig donations. They also decided to adopt the Relay For Life at the STAR Soccer Complex on May 3-4 as a service project. “We have to do something so that this never happens to another kid,” said Girl Scout Morgan. At the event, they will welcome participants, cheer and assist cancer survivors, sell Luminaria, and several other activities. The troop is asking sister Girl

Members of Junior level Girl Scout Troop #566 hold the 12 wigs they purchased for chemotherapy patients.

Girl Scout Troop #566 pictured with the wigs, turbans and Girl Scout cookies they donated to the American Cancer Society.

Scouts to join them at the event to honor those lost to cancer and celebrate those surviving cancer. Patches will be given to all Girl Scout volunteers. For more information, please email juliesteele99@aol.com.

Las Lomas Lions Are ROARING About Opening Year

Las Lomas students use technology such as iPads as tools for learning.

Submitted By Leigh Anne Roeber s the Las Lomas Lions’ first year is coming to an end, the school is so excited about the journey they have taken this year. Las Lomas was thrilled to move into their beautiful new building in January. This spring has been invigorating for staff and students as they began utilizing the unique resources their building provides. As a “school of the future,” Las Lomas students are using innovative technologies including iPads, multi-touch SMART Boards and MacBooks to create, collaborate and communicate. Las Lomas is proud to be a “Leader In Me” school! Student leaders have synergized to help create their school community from the ground-up. Opportunities for student leadership at Las Lomas include Lion Student Leadership Committee, Peer Mediators, Global Dreamers, LLTV anchors and tech crew, Honor Choir, Patrols and classroom leadership roles. Las Lomas student leaders opened this year’s “Leader In Me” Symposium, a gathering of national

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education leaders, with a student keynote speaker, Honor Choir performance, greeters and an art gallery. A “ROAR” to the Las Lomas Special Olympians for representing the school with pride! The champions took the stand and received medals for their first place finishes in long jump, javelin throw and 50 meter boys run. They also took second and third place in the girls 50 meter run. Las Lomas loved honoring their champions with a hero’s welcome when they returned to campus! Their Lion readers will be inspired by a Poetry Alive performance on May 3rd. They will also put their reading skills to the test in the campus and district-level Battle of the Books this May. Go Lions! The arts are flourishing at Las Lomas! The Las Lomas community is invited to the first-annual Art Gallery Walk on May 7th. Student artwork will be displayed and available to purchase, to benefit the Las Lomas Art Links class. The Las Lomas

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Local Soccer Boys Head To England By Amanda Burris he modern day sport we know in the U.S. as soccer found its rules and popularity in England. While it may have a larger popularity overseas, soccer has found its way into the hearts of many here in the states. Two local teams from the SA United soccer club, the under 16 boys and under 17 boys, have found themselves with the opportunity that few soccer players get in their lifetime. SA United has formed a partnership with Richmond International Academic Soccer Academy (RIASA) who looks at bringing American players over to England. On July 6th – 15th the SA United teams will be traveling to Leeds, England. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for these boys to showcase themselves in a different environment, where soccer is the number one sport,” said trainer Nathan Mathers, whose team is the under 16 boys. It is this team’s first time going to England and includes boys who attend Churchill, Reagan, Smithson Valley, Clark, Taft, Kerrville, McArthur, TMI, ISAInternational School of Americas, Boerne, Comfort and Alamo Heights. These local boys will get the opportunity to travel to a different country and experience an alternate soccer culture

while training with professional coaches and playing games against some of the top professional academy teams. While there, they will also get a chance to travel around England and visit stadiums at all different levels of professional soccer so that they can see how big the sport is over there. If they get asked to be part of the RIASA program, the players can attain an American degree while playing in the top university soccer league in England, which can give them a better opportunity to be asked to be on a professional team. By this age, the players are serious about the sport and are looking to improve themselves for their high school teams as well as prepare themselves for potential college opportunities. “It is our hope that the players all realize how much of a big deal soccer can be and how serious they have to take it in order to reach the top,” said Nathan Mathers. While the boys must prepare physically and mentally for this challenging opportunity, they must also prepare by doing a lot of fundraising to afford the trip. Besides doing things such as bake sales, the club tires to help the boys out by having a raffle with a variety of prizes. Each player has been given the opportunity to make around $1,000 for their trip by selling raffle

tickets for $10 each. “We like to keep teaching our players not just on the field, but off the field also and we believe this can be a valuable lesson in hard work and perseverance,” said Nathan. “If they work hard to sell all their tickets, they can make the whole trip more affordable.” The community is welcome to help by either looking to buy these tickets or by

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(281/Evans) on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. for a special preview performance! Twenty percent of receipts collected on this evening for Las Lomas will benefit their trip. The talented Lions will present their first annual Las Lomas Talent Show on May 31st at 6:30 p.m. in the Las Lomas cafeteria.

A huge “ROAR” to the Las Lomas parents and grandparents for their support this year! Thank you to all of the dads, grandfathers, uncles and father figures who volunteered their time and talents as WatchDOGS this spring. Las Lomas truly appreciates the involvement on their campus

Honor Choir has been invited to perform in the State Capitol Rotunda on May 21st! Thank you to Las Lomas PTA, Chickfil-A and Orderup for partnering with the school as they raise funds to make this trip possible! Please join the school at Orderup

(left-right) Back row: Colin Quezada (Taft), Ryan Moriarty (Boerne), Zach Word (Alamo Heights), Parker Miller (McArthur), Victor Fallon (Comfort) and Juan Carlos Merlo (TMI). Middle Row: Eric Asencio (Clark), Quentin Perez (Churchill), Kyle VanDeWalle (Churchill), Isaac Jenkins (Smithson Valley), Macky Lopez (ISA-International School of Americas), Jacob McDonald (Churchill) and Carlos Valencia (Reagan). Front Row: Jack Mills (Churchill), Alejandro Balderas (McArthur), Derek Burris (Reagan) and Connor Olden (Kerrville).

donating items to raffle off. If interested in either of these, contact Nathan at nathan. mathers@saunitedsoccer.com. The SA United teams are excited to train and possibly get asked to be part of RIASA this summer in Leeds, England. By impressing the right person there or catching the eye of a scout, they have the chance to change their life in an exciting and drastic way. and with the students. They will celebrate Grandparents Day in the new building on May 10th at 8:30 a.m. The Las Lomas PTA has provided enrichment activities for the students throughout the year. They will go out with a bang with a visit from the Drum Cafe this May!

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Allergy and Immunology Family Allergy & Asthma Specialists Dr. John Mastrovich 20650 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 106 Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 24 342-6200 see map pg. 19 www.faasonline.com Southwest Allergy & Asthma Martin • Rodriguez Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 155 Sonterra Blvd., Suite 101 494-0690 • swallergyasthma.com Enhancement of Life Dr. Donna Becker, D.O. 14603 Huebner Rd., Suite 2601 545-5224 • www.antiagingsa.com Expert Hormone Replacement for Women & Men

Chiropractor Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic Wellness, P.A. Michael R. Golab, D.C. 1205 N. FM 1604 W., Suite 211 4 764-8888 • see map pg. 19 Dr. Webb’s Imagine Wellness Center Charles Webb, D.C., CCST 115 Gallery Circle, Suite 209 798-WEBB (9322) • see map pg. 19 www.drcharleswebb.com

Smile Source® Dr. Cheryl E. Hubble & Dr. Kaci L. Tibbetts 2950 Thousand Oaks Dr., Suite. 16 496-5422 • see map pg. 19 64 www.cherylhubbledds.com

Family Medicine Reshmey Medical Clinic David K. Tharakan, M.D. Family Practice • see map pg. 19 57 1202 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 301 828-2311 • www.reshmeymedclinic.com

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Dermatology San Antonio Dermatology Board Certified in Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Suite 103 497-1475 • see map pg. 19 www.lindacoffeymd.com

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Diabetes America Dr. Charles A. Reasner 20330 Huebner Rd., Suite 104 37 866-MY-DIABETES www.DiabetesAmerica.com • see map pg. 19

Ear, Nose & Throat Adult/Ped. Advanced Sinus Clinic Anthony P. Sertich, II, M.D., F.A.C.S. 502 Madison Oak, Suite 346 37 614-8625 • see map pg. 19 www.sertichmd.com

Ear Specialist Ear Institute of Texas Lance E. Jackson, MD, FACS 525 Oak Centre, Suite 100 696-HEAR (4327) www.EarInstituteofTexas.com

Facial Plastic Surgery William R. Thornton, M.D., F.A.C.S. Ophthalmic/Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic Eye Lid & Facial Surgery 15316 Huebner Rd., Suite 101 576-5150 (by appt.)

Stone Oak Family Doctors, P.A. John N. Phillips, M.D. and Medical Staff 225 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 496-7999 • see map pg. 19 32 www.sofdpa.com

Gastroenterology & Pain Mgmt. Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio Michael J. Guifl, MD, James F. Jackson, MD. Donna McMyler, M.D., Richard T. Shaffer, MD 855 Proton Rd. 614-1234 • see map pg. 19 40 www.gastroconsa.com San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates J. Johnson, MD, Eddie Flores, MD. M Lindner, M.D., J. Bullock, MD 150 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 36 545-2555 • see map pg. 19 www.sagastro.com Theda Oaks Gastroenterology Endoscopy and Pain Management Center J. Theard, MD, M. Naeem, MD, U. Dar, MD S. Dar, MD, S. Vasireddy MD 19284 Stone Oak Pkwy. 268-0129 • www.thedaoaks.com

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Neurosurgical Associates of S. A., P.A. Donald L. Hilton MD., Arnold B. Vardiman MD. Donald P. Atkins MD. 18626 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 240 477-1956 • www.neurosurgerysa.com

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Serrano OB/GYN Christopher Serrano, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 20726 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 545-7700 www.serrano-obgyn.com

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Dr. Monica Allison, O.D. 12 Dr. Jeffrey Capelle, O.D. 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite. 106, see map pg. 19 495-9020 • www.visionsource-stoneoak.com Stone Oak Vision Source

Kelly J. Smith, MD 19260 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 615-3700 www.pedipulm.com

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Dr. John M. Nevelow, O.D., F.A.A.O. Erin M. Nevelow, O.D. 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 120 349-2437 “Discoveries Thru Vision”

Stone Oak Pharmacy Specialty Compounding & Delivery Retail Pharmacy Services & DME 18866 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 101 494-4272 • see map pg. 19

Texas State Optical Renee Dunlap, O.D. 21019 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., Ste. 832 490-EYES (3937) • see map pg. 19 www.stoneoak.tso.com

Vision Source Encino Dr. Diane Gonzales 2339 Evans Rd., Suite 104 404-2015 www.visionsource-drgonzales.com

Orthodontics For Adults/Children Britton and Ferris Orthodontics Bloyce H. Britton III., DDS, • MS Tyler W. Ferris, DDS, • MS 1130 E. Sonterra Blvd., Suite 100 497-6688 • see map pg. 19

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Little Teeth of Texas Shawna Gerling, D.D.S. 21714 Hardy Oak Blvd., Suite 102 497-8787 • see map pg. 19 www.littleteethoftexas.com

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Growing Hobbies And A Bountiful Lifestyle!

By Michelle Houriet, Executive Director Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community (210) 209-8956 he arrival of springtime means two years of harvest for the Independence Hill Retirement Community’s Garden Club. As with many things at Independence Hill, the seed of starting the Garden Club was planted by a resident couple who wanted to get their hands in the dirt and cultivate a garden. Many people not only had a garden in their backyard at one time, but actually lived on a farm and grew their own fruits and vegetables. With all the gardening expertise of our residents and that of our Safety Director, Alan Holfinger, this is a fun and easy pastime that Mrs. Duchemin shows off the fruits of the Garden Club’s continues to grow! The first year’s harvest labor. was a tremendous success with basket loads ago that flavors you get from homegrown of habanero, serrano, jalapeño and banana vegetables and fruits isn’t even comparable peppers, sage, eggplants, tomatoes and to what you get in the grocery store,” rosemary. We harvested twice last year. The remarked Independence Hill resident, Ms. Garden Club took some of the herbs to our Helen Blair. Chefs, who in turn used them in the next Whether it is the Gardening Club, day’s menu selections. They also prepared Sewing/Knitting Club, Hill Topper Choir a luncheon exclusive to the Garden Club or the Wine Club, residents’ interests are Members using these home grown herbs always considered and every effort is made and vegetables. Healthy, fresh and home to fulfill their wishes. grown… It does not get any better than that! Come see how your life can be more We are now anxiously awaiting the abundant with the numerous opportunities arrival of our strawberries, cabbage, carrots, available at Independence Hill. There is radishes, beets, and onions. But the real always something that will pique your thing that is blooming in the gazebo garden interest. Call Sherrill, Kathleen or Laura at area year round is the “fruits of their labor,” (210) 209-8956 to set up your personal tour the friendships of those working side by today. side and the joy and satisfaction of a job Independence Hill Retirement Resort well done. Community is located at 20450 Huebner “I have always loved working in my yard Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more and garden so I love the opportunity our information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit Garden Club gives me to tend and weed our www.independencehill.com. gardens. I learned with my own garden long

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Reagan Boys Soccer Proves Doubters Wrong Submitted By Lane Burris o do we even have a shot at playoffs this year?” A few of the soccer parents asked themselves after watching the Reagan boys varsity soccer team go 0-1-2 in the opening preseason scrimmage matches. Twenty-two seniors graduated in 2012, many of whom were on the first and second string starting lineups that year. For those fortunate enough to attend every game in 2012, it was believed to be the making of a State Championship. The team was a seasoned crew who had played together for three to four years, and it ran like a well-oiled machine. But after their heartbreaking Regional loss in Harlingen, Tx, it was a difficult task for the parents to be hopeful for the following year. The seniors on the team saw their chances slip away and those returning were undoubtedly asking themselves, “Will we even have a

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fighting chance?” Only a few days later, Coach Villarreal announced he was taking a position elsewhere. Starting the season off with a new and fairly young squad of primarily sophomores and juniors, the talent was there but the camaraderie of the team was unformed. The new coach, Albert Munoz, transferred in from another district and took over lead of the three year running, undefeated, 26-5A district champions; a known powerhouse in San Antonio high school soccer. “Our program has had challenges,” Coach Munoz said, “but we have and continue to work through the daily challenges that are associated with maintaining a championship program.” By the time district games began, the boys were 7-4-2 in pre-season, struggling against teams they easily beat in the past,

but pulling off wins against teams that topped their own district by the end of the 2013 regular season. Glimpses of a strong team were there but still a long way off from playoff caliber, or so it was thought. Names, such as Alex Galvan, Juan Pablo Garza and Roberto Velazquez, were replaced by Santiago Carrera, Collin Burris, and Christian Dwarica. Diego Flores came in to replace Andres Hernandez in goal, and Bobby Myers, Lane Burris and Nick Tarantino stepped in to join Jacob Buckley and Alfonso Silva in defense. The midfield and defensive foundations were set, forming a line that has held every team in districts scoreless, while returning sophomore, Miguel Velasquez, and newcomer, German Lopez, managed to top the team’s scoring results. The boys tied their city rivals in the first round, coming back to beat Mac, Johnson and Churchill in the second to

The 2012-2013 Reagan soccer team.

secure the Rattlers fourth straight District 26-5A title. The boys proved their hard work by making it to the playoffs and wrapping up their regular season with a record of 15-46 for the entire 2013 season and 8-0-4 for districts. These young men have proven they have what it takes to succeed and have done just that. This may not be a Cinderella story but it is definitely one for the books.

Tuscany Heights First Annual Me-2-You Book Donation For Sister School Special To Welcome Home n the spirit of giving, Tuscany Heights’ students were inspired to do a special book donation for their Sister School, East Terrell Hills. Students were asked to participate in the 1st Annual Me-2-You Book Donation. During their class Winter Party on December 20th, instead of bringing a book for a classroom book exchange, each child was asked to bring one for their Sister School. During the winter party, the students wrapped each book and created a personal note as a special touch.

When school began in January, each class selected a student leader to go to East Terrell Hills and deliver the books to a classroom of the same grade level. Mrs. Bailey, the principal, arranged for a school bus to take these students and staff members to Terrell Hills on January 23rd. With bags of books in hand, each student visited a classroom and shared with the Sister School students how and why they had collected these books. “It was fun to see the kids smile and get excited about new books,” Ellie Waters, a second grader at Tuscany Heights said. The students at East Terrell Hills were

thrilled to receive new books for their classroom, and they couldn’t wait to start reading them. When the Tuscany students returned to their classes, they shared their experience of visiting the classrooms at East Terrell Hills and how appreciative these students were to receive new books. This special book donation really taught Tuscany students that “it’s better to give than to receive” and that giving builds true Tuscany leaders!

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1 STONE OAK PLAZA Alamo Eye Institute, PA (Lynnell C. Lowry, MD) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 119 210-697-3821 K Charles and Co. Full Service Salon 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 123 210-403-0955 Stone Oak Orthodontics (Tito Norris, DDS, P.A.) 18720 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 207 210-402-3322 2 Cornerstone Church 3 The Blanco Market Center Great Clips For Hair 18630 Blanco Rd, Ste. 114 210-404-0994 4 The Vineyard Shopping Center Dr. Golab’s Chiropractic and Wellness PC 1205 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 211 210-764-8888 5 Bismarck Art Studio 930 Proton, Ste. 202 210-379-8743 11 Stone Oak Village Slater White Cleaners 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 101 210-494-4126 State Farm Insurance, Betsy Dippo 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy. Ste. 112 210-496-3276 Stone Oak Florist 19190 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 104 210-495-7442 12 Stone Oak SQUARE Vision Source 19202 Stone Oak Pkwy., Ste. 106 210-495-9020 13 Stone hue Center Pizza Hut 20323 Huebner Rd, Ste. 103 210-497-1123 14 ERA colonial Real estate 19230 Stone Oak Pkwy, Ste. 260 210-477-9400 15 Stone hue Professional Plaza North Hills Family Medicine 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 104 210-481-6800 San Antonio Dermatology 19222 Stone Hue, Ste. 103 210-497-1475 16 the medical Park at stone oak Romes Pizza 19298 Stone Oak Pkwy. 210-490-0700 Good Night Pediatrics 19272 Stone Oak Pkwy, 210-545-7581

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Submitted By Cindy Ward he PTA sponsored Arts in Education Reflections program was held at Vineyard Ranch this inaugural year and turned out to be a big success. The school had approximately 10 percent of the student body participate and was able to advance 27 entries on to the district level. Of those 27 entries, over 21 were awarded and recognized by district judges for Award of Excellence, Award of Merit and Honorable Mention. Two entries received an Overall Award of Excellence! Vineyard Ranch’s local award reception was held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 to honor the 56 participants and recognize their participation and achievement. The district’s award presentation was held at Bradley Middle School on March 21, 2013 to recognize those 21 participants that were awarded distinguished honors. Two Vineyard Ranch entries, submitted by a brother and sister, moved on to the state level. Thomas Hill, a fifth grader who had a submission for Music Composition, and

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his second grade sister Katie Hill, who submitted for Dance, represented Vineyard Ranch at state, where Katie received Honorable Mention recognition. The students did a wonderful job this year with their interpretation of the “Magic of the Moment” theme and are eagerly preparing for next year’s theme of “Believe, Dream, Inspire.”

Spring Break Pioneer Trek Was No Day At The Beach Submitted By Julie Gill s San Antonio teens share their Spring Break adventures, chances are there won’t be too many who can say they lived like pioneers. But that’s just how 150 youth from the San Antonio North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spent three days of their school break. The teens left their phones and iPods at home and trekked nearly 20-miles at the Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home dressed in pioneer-style clothing. They pulled handcarts packed with the bare-minimum supplies. They cooked their meals over fires they built, and slept under the stars in below-freezing temperatures. For many of them, it was a life-changing experience. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, also known as the Mormons, has a rich pioneer heritage. Starting in the mid-1800’s, tens of thousands of Mormon pioneers migrated west. Thousands were killed by disease or exposure, or died from starvation. These pioneers are revered by modern-day Mormons for their faith, their sacrifices and their perseverance. Youth group leaders say the purpose of

Submitted By Cathleen Lochte, Student VP Of Public Affairs fter a Fiesta-filled April, the Reagan Band has much to celebrate going into the month of May. All three bands participated in UIL competition where they performed prepared music and sight reading at a very high level. After many months of preparation for this competition, it was very rewarding for the students and directors to perform well at this event. Reagan is also very proud of the Reagan Winter Guard for their outstanding performance at the Texas Color Guard Championships! The guard placed sixth, with a placement as high as third in a sub category. When the competitions were over, the Reagan Band rejoiced at the Lifetime Lock-In while enjoying games and pizza. Very soon after the lock-in, it was time for

the trek re-enactment is about overcoming personal trials, building relationships, increasing faith in God and learning to enjoy the journey. “The trek places the youth in a situation where they can learn through experience to appreciate what they have, who they are, and who they can become,” said youth leader, Paul Brown. “They are given the chance to see the power of seeking God’s help, and the power of serving others.” The teens were divided into “families” with an adult couple as their “ma” and “pa” during the 3-day trek. The first day they walked more than 12 miles and experienced some adversity along the way. Some of the setbacks were scenarios that were fabricated by their youth leaders, while others were real-life hardships including broken handcarts that had to be repaired, blistered feet and exhaustion. During breaks the trek families played games, sang songs and took time to process the experience. Nearly all of the teens found the nights to be far more difficult to endure than the daytime hiking. Participants slept in sleeping bags under the stars with temperatures that got down to the upper 20s. But this, too, was

Fiesta in San Antonio. The Band and Color Guard marched in the Battle of Flowers Parade and performed at the Battle of Bands Competition. Also this month, students will perform ensembles for their friends and family at the Ensemble Festival and Silent Auction on May 1st in the Reagan cafeteria. All are welcome to come enjoy the event. The band will be hosting several other events in May including the percussion concert on May 4th, the Reagan cluster jazz concert on May 7th, and the spring band concert on May 20th. The Percussion Concert will feature world-renowned percussionist Ralph Hardimon and the Reagan Percussion Ensemble. The Band will be working very hard this month to prepare for these events, and as the school year’s end draws near, there is no doubt that the Reagan Band will have much to celebrate at the end of this month.

One of the thirteen “family” groups each led by an adult “Ma & Pa” and with 13 youth.

a triumph for the teens. “I learned how great it feels once you finish a trial and you know what you’ve accomplished,” said Lauren Hunter, 18. The trek wasn’t all work. The youth spent an afternoon participating in pioneer games and activities. They learned how to brand, make candles and shoot blackpowder rifles. And they literally kicked up some dust as they learned how to square dance. Throughout the experience, there was a strong emphasis on faith. The teens had several hours of alone-time to pray, read scriptures, write letters to their parents and

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reflect in their journals. “I am so grateful I came,” said Sariah Willden, 17. “I thought of it more as a physical challenge, but it turned out to be a spiritual blessing.” Youth group leader Kathryn Nielson congratulated the teens on their accomplishments and encouraged them to use the experience as motivation to persevere through personal trials. “You have done hard things,” Nielson told them. “Use them to empower your life. Go forward and gain even more strength. Don’t give up, don’t quit and trust God.”

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Eighth Grader Wins State Science Award Submitted By Kimberly Neville and Kelli Skok hea Kamat, eighth grade student at Lopez Middle School, continues her streak of success for her science project, “Broccoli Power: Effects of Sulforaphane on Tadpole Development.” Rhea’s achievements with this project were recognized as she was awarded First Grand Prize at the Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair, Junior Division on March 5, 2013. In addition to Rhea’s Grand Prize award, she was also awarded the Women’s Faculty Association

Science Research Award Junior Division Second Place that included a $50 prize, a Scholarship to Incarnate Word University, and an invitation to compete at the Broadcom MASTERS Science competition that will be held later this year. At the ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair on March 28, 2013, Rhea once again emerged victorious. She secured first place in the Animal Sciences Category for her Sulforaphane project. Sulforaphane is a substance that has anti-bacterial and anti-cancer properties. It is a potent inducer of protective enzymes

that provide defense against cancer causing chemicals. Through Rhea’s research she discovered that sulforaphane from broccoli aided in the development of bullfrog tadpoles. She indirectly analyzed the lung development in the tadpoles by looking at hind limb formation. Lopez Middle School is very proud of Rhea and her accomplishments. They wish her the best of luck in her future competitions and research endeavors. Lopez MS student Rhea Kamat wins first place at the state competition.

What Do I Do About This Joint Pain?

Submitted By Brian Schulze, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Northeast Orthopaedics t some point in our lives, we will all experience pain in our joints. When joint pain is stemming from arthritis, some of us may ultimately have to consider joint replacement or ARTHROPLASTY. Surgery should always be considered a last resort, but often times I hear patients reporting that their hip or knee replacement has given them “their life back.” I spend a great deal of time educating my patients on non-operative treatment of their arthritis. Physicians and surgeons want our patients to remain as active as possible for a

myriad of reasons. Modifying your activity to better cope with the symptoms of arthritis does not mean that you have to become sedentary - quite the contrary is true. If a patient has difficulty with “regular” exercise, then often “low impact exercise” is in order. This can range from walking to elliptical machines to stationary bikes to stair masters to swimming. A good well-balanced diet is also tantamount to overall good health. Overall, keeping your weight under control can depend upon an appropriate balance between diet and exercise. Beyond these basic treatment options mentioned above, you may begin to explore more directed treatments. Analgesics

Reagan Alum Welcomed To Prestigious Society Special To Welcome Home alia Lannee’ Tweedy of San Antonio, Texas has accepted membership in The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Tweedy is a 2013 Cum Laude graduate of Ronald Reagan High School and is currently attending Wiley College in Marshall, Tx. “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement,” said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS Founder & Chief Executive Officer. “Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel and service projects both on campus and in the community.” NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s

becomes an option for most. So-called NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often a good place to turn next. Topical and oral analgesic can be available over-the-counter (without prescription) and by your doctor’s prescription and thus obtained at your pharmacy. As your arthritis follows the path of natural history, you may have to consider more progressive treatment options. Once the analgesics are no longer beneficial, you may consider injection therapy. Both steroid injections and visco-supplementation treatments become an option. Often times, your Primary Care Provider can offer either kind of injection. As time goes by, you may find that your arthritis symptoms begin to interfere with your activities of daily living (ADL’s). If and when the above treatments no longer provide enough relief, many patients are

only interdisciplinary honors organization for first-year and secondyear college students. Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. NSCS has nearly one million lifetime members and Talia Tweedy, new 300 chapters in all 50 member of the states, the District of National Society of Columbia and Puerto Collegiate Scholars. Rico. Congratulations to Talia Lanee’ Tweedy on all of her hard work that has led to this accomplishment!

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left with only two options—live with the pain and limitations OR proceed with joint replacement surgery. This should always be YOUR choice, and you should make the most informed and educated decision you can. My best advice is to talk to your doctor about your options and seek out the advice of an orthopaedic surgeon EARLY in the process. Most importantly, you should be cautious of anyone who tells you that you “need” this treatment or that surgery. In my practice of orthopaedics, I encourage my patients to consider their options. The bottom line is that the treatment of your arthritis should be YOUR CHOICE. North Central Baptist Hospital is located at 520 Madison Oak Dr., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 297-4000 or visit www.baptisthealthsystem.com.

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Lopez Drama Wins Sweepstakes…Again! Submitted By Christi Eanes ongratulations to Lopez Drama for winning first place sweepstakes at the NEISD Spring Speech & Theatre contest that was held on Saturday, April 13 at Eisenhower Middle School. Lopez competed against the other large division schools in the district and won 24 Outstanding Performer plaques, 12 first place Blue ribbons, 24 second place Red ribbons and 10 third place White ribbons. This is the third sweepstakes award for Lopez this year; the team won first place at the fall contest held in December and first place at the district UIL contest in February. Congratulations to these talented Panthers! Special thanks to the parent volunteers for judging and chaperoning the contest. Lopez appreciates the support! Coming up next is the spring play “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza” to be presented on Thursday, May 2 at 3:45 and 6:30 p.m. in the Lopez cafeteria. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased during all lunches the week of the show and at the door.

The Lopez Drama students and their awards.

Parman Library News Corner By Tim Johnson, MLS Librarian II Parman Library at Stone Oak San Antonio Public Library (210)207-2703 ay marks the end of school and of spring. This is the time of year when everyone seems to revisit their New Year’s Resolution to exercise more or lose weight. If you fall into that category the library has a number of options for you.

Parman Library is partnering with Parks and Recreation to host a Fitness in the Park event called Learn and Burn. The event features a short educational discussion followed by 45 minutes of exercise. These take place every Monday at 10:30 a.m. and are completely free. We also offer yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at 2 and 4 p.m. Our Genealogy series continues on May 11th with Introduction to Genealogy Databases. Most people know Ancestry.

com but there are many other databases the library provides free. This class begins at 2 p.m. Our second annual “Express Yourself” Teen Juried Art Show is in progress as well. Interested teens must have a release form signed by a parent or guardian. All art must be mounted or framed and able to hang on the wall. Entry deadline is the close of business on May 14th. Every Thursday is Board Game Night at the library! Come try Fluxx, a card

Girl Scout Leaders Appreciated During Dinner

Submitted By Risa Weinberger pril 17th has been designated as Girl Scout Leader Appreciation Day nationwide. However, leaders in the Bush Lopez Service Unit were honored at an annual dinner on Thursday, April 4th at River City Seafood & Grill. The private room was filled with troop leaders and adult volunteers as Nadine Winningham, Service Unit Director, opened the event with a special poem about people who volunteer. Following the delicious dinner, leaders were called up to receive special certificates. During the event, a presentation was made to a volunteer from a different service unit who works closely with many of the girls in the Bush Lopez Service Unit as they complete their Silver Awards (Cadette

Level award) and Gold Awards (Senior/ Ambassador award). Vicky Smith was honored to receive a Girl Scout scarf that was monogrammed for her. Ms. Smith spearheads the Precious Medals Committee for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT). She is also often called upon to be a Level II First Aider when the service unit has large events with more than 100 people. Three Bush Lopez Service Unit volunteers were also recognized as recipients of GSSWT Council level awards. Dannyl Risk received the Dinny Jahant Lighthouse Award for her service as a council trainer for volunteers all over the council. Beth BeatyBlevins received the Girl Scout Volunteer Daisy Award for her continuous service to

Reagan Choir Has Amazing Year Submitted By Carly Burke, Student Council Public Relations Officer t’s finally time to start closing out the year, however, Reagan Choir is not ready to quit yet! This month still has so many things to be excited about such as pop show and graduation. It’s also time to say farewell to Reagan’s amazing seniors. Reagan Choir has so many seniors to be proud of this year. It is clear by the academic and choral successes that all of these seniors have accumulated over the past four years that they will all do extraordinary things in college. The choir seniors are pursuing a variety of majors, which just goes to show

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how truly gifted and multitalented the students in the program are. From vocal performance, elementary ed., nursing and biology, the seniors are all sure to find great success in whichever path they choose to take. Everyone is so proud of all that they have put into this program and it’s definitely going to be sad to lose them this year. However, Reagan Choir only anticipates bright futures ahead of each and every one of them. In April, the Reagan show choirs, Soundsations and Chantez Nouvelle, had the opportunity to participate in a very exciting and rewarding fundraising event.

game where the rules constantly change, or Smallworld, a game that proves it really is a small, small world. Don’t worry, if you like good old Monopoly or Chess, they are available too. If you’re interested in our book clubs, story times, meditation classes or other events don’t hesitate to call the branch. Don’t forget to sign the whole family up for Summer Reading starting June 1st!

Girl Scout Council as a trainer and as a web design specialist, after redesigning the local Girl Scout Council website. Risa Weinberger received the National Girl Scout Thank You Badge for her many hours of planning and working with girls from all around the GSSWT Council and Bush Lopez Service Unit on Interfaith Programs and events that raised funds for the local SHARE program and the national Juliette Gordon Low Friendship Fund. In addition to these three adult volunteers, Bush Lopez Service Unit also has the first GSSWT Council ex-officio Girl Board President, Danielle Gutierrez from Troop #808. She oversees the other ex-officio Girl Board Members and works closely with the members of the GSSWT Adult Board of Directors.

“It was such a nice evening,” said Nadine. “We were all pleased with our meal and the owner is such a sweetheart he is letting us use the private room for our next service unit meeting on Thursday, May 2.” Girl Scout leaders and adult volunteers give many hours of service to the Girl Scout organization. Without the leaders, there would not be troops for the girls to develop courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. New troops will be needed in August. If you would like to become a Girl Scout leader, please contact Sandi LeDoux, Membership Chairman for Bush Lopez SU, at gstroop1109@att.net to find out how to get started. Summer is a great time to begin troop planning.

It was a benefit concert that aimed to raise money for the Madison High School Choir whose Acappella group earned a spot in a competition. The money raised at the benefit concert helped pay for their expenses to attend the competition. This was a very interesting event because the choirs got to sing with and listen to all the other show choirs from the various schools surrounding Reagan. This healthy competition can only make their choir better and it’s always good to know that something the Reagan Choir is participating in is helping a fellow choir. It was a special event and both choirs really represented Reagan well and put on two

fantastic shows. Pop Show is the “last hoorah” to close off Reagan Choirs’ amazing year. It is the event that you definitely do NOT want to miss out on. It is on Memorial Day weekend which makes a great way to spend your holiday by enjoying two full nights packed full of talent and entertaining performances! The shows are set to run on May 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. in the Reagan Auditorium. Come out to support the Reagan Choir in their last major event of the year! It’s going to be a good one.

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Stone Oak Girl Wins Regional Baton Competition

Submitted By Jennifer See ily See, a fifth grade student at Canyon Ridge Elementary, was named the Beginner Pre-Teen Miss Majorette of The Southwest after winning her age division in Fort Worth, Texas on April 6, 2013. See, who is 10 years old, beat 15 other girls in her division of 10-12 to win the title. The Regional win automatically qualifies her for the AYOP National Baton Twirling Competition held every July at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. At Notre Dame, she will compete in the 10-12 Beginner Division with twirlers from all over the United States. A baton twirler for the last three years, See began twirling in second grade at age 7, and has been competing around the State of Texas. This is her first major title. “I love twirling,” said See. “Not that

Lily See, the Beginner Pre-Teen Miss Majorette of The Southwest.

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Wilderness Oak Student Wins Statewide Art Contest Submitted By MaryAnne Loveless he Texas Department of State Health Awareness sponsored an art contest for children in grades K–8. Rabies awareness and prevention was the theme of the contest. Over 50,000 people worldwide die yearly from rabies. Human deaths from rabies in the United States are very rare due to strict animal control laws, widespread pet vaccinations, and public health intervention in identified rabies-exposure cases. Skunks and bats are the species most affected in Texas. School grounds are the number one location in Texas for exposure to rabid bats. Most rabies-exposure cases are preventable through education. By educating school children throughout Texas to respect wildlife from a distance, future cases of rabies can be prevented. Wilderness Oak student, Corynn Gilley was the statewide winner in the Kindergarten category for the art contest. Her poster depicted a picture of a skunk. The judges especially admired the long eyelashes she drew. All the winning artwork will be displayed on the Texas Department

Wilderness Oak student Corynn Gilley.

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Submitted By Cynthia Tello, Reagan PTA President he Ronald Reagan High School PTA recognized 9 outstanding seniors from the Class of 2013 on April 9 at their Executive Board meeting. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward future college expenses. These students have given their time and efforts while at Reagan High School and in the community. While they are from varied backgrounds and interests, all shared in common the fact that Reagan High School has well prepared them for the rigors of college, and the competitive nature of the school has pushed them to work harder and do more during their four years of high school. All of the students expressed thanks to the many teachers at Reagan who have prepared them for college, and for life beyond high school.

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Award winners included: Carly Burke, Elizabeth Freeman, Gina Gerhart, Jacob Metz, Claire Mikita, Amber Moody, Sterling Schrader, Antonio Tarantino, and Brittany Uhlenbrock. Congratulations to these fine young people for their outstanding contributions to school and community! We are proud to call them Rattlers!

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Submitted By Samantha Kennedy he Jose M. Lopez Middle School choir continued its tradition of excellence last month. The Varsity Treble, Non-Varsity Treble and the NonVarsity Tenor/Bass choirs competed in 2013 U.I.L. Concert and Sight Reading contest. All three choirs, under the direction of Ms. Amy Kelley, won Sweepstakes, receiving the highest scores possible in the competition. The judges comments yielded high praise of the students performances not only on stage in their concert, but as well in the sight-reading room. The Lopez choirs will travel to Houston in May to compete in the Space City Showcase of Music Festival. Ms. Kelley continues to express how blessed she feels to have the opportunity to teach these

Ms. Kelley and student Bailey.

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Preventing “Summer Setback” Submitted By Angela Heyde e’ve all heard the adage “Use it or lose it.” Would you be surprised to learn that this is true for your child’s reading skills? Countless times in my teaching career, I’ve seen students leave school in June reading on grade level only to discover in August that the student has lost the entire year’s growth over the summer. It can take months for the students to regain the loss, at which point they are far behind the rest of the class. Imagine the cumulative loss of multiple “summer setbacks.” The good news is that this situation can be prevented fairly easily. There are three factors families should take into account: requirement, time to read without distractions and the amount and variety of reading materials available. In The Read Aloud Handbook, Jim Trelease suggests that parents require children to read, just as we require them to brush their teeth. Contrary to some parents’ fears, requiring our kids to read will not kill the love of reading. There are many summer reading incentive programs in San Antonio. Trelease also recommends a daily family reading time. All family members sit in the same room and read without distractions for a pre-set amount of time. You may

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need to start with small time increments and gradually increase the time to up to 30 minutes a day. Parents or older siblings read aloud to younger “pre-readers” in the household while school age kids and other adults read books, magazines, etc. at their independent reading level. Everyone is together, so if someone needs help with something, it is available. When time is up, everyone can share a little. Keeping track of the time spent reading can create a great sense of accomplishment. Finally, have as much quantity and variety of reading materials available as possible. If you have a child enrolled in an NEISD school, talk to your school librarian to learn about Overdrive, a source for electronic materials you can access from the district web site. Also ask if the school library checks books out to students and parents for the summer. A weekly visit to the public library is another great way to increase quantity and variety. And don’t just limit yourselves to books. Add “magazine” and “newspaper” to your weekly family grocery list, to make sure there is plenty of high interest reading material for everyone. Family reading time can not only prevent the “summer setback,” but can also help your child make some gains that can add up over time. Happy Reading!

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Reagan Student Is State Finalist In Pageant Submitted By Lilian Foreman-Snider mily Katherine Snider, age 16, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss 2013 Miss Texas Teen Pageant to be held June 9-10 in Houston at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Snider will be competing in the 16-18 year-old age group. Emily, a junior at Ronald Reagan High School, has been modeling for the past eight years in local hair, wedding and fashion shows as well as having a lead role in “Under Nitrous,” an upcoming TV series written by local screenwriter Vivi Gregg. She has also been active in the Stone Oak community as a small business owner of Deux Femmes Photographia with her twin sister Lauren Snider. In addition, Snider is involved in the Freedom Youth Center project to help child victims of sex trafficking and, PET of San Antonio for personal energy transportation

systems that are distributed to lower extremity amputees in poverty stricken foreign countries. The National American Miss (NAM) pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging future women leaders. Pageants are held for girls’ ages four to eighteen, in five age groups. Each year, the pageants award thousands in scholarships and prizes to recognize and assist in the development of young women nationwide. All activities are age-appropriate and family-oriented. The pageant program is based on inner beauty as well as poise and presentation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of gaining selfconfidence, learning new skills, learning good attitudes about competition and setting and achieving personal goals. The pageant seeks to recognize the accomplishments of each girl while encouraging her to set

goals for the future. The NAM pageants motto is “For Today’s Girls and Tomorrow’s Leaders.” The winner of this pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. Emily is being sponsored by Indulgences Hair and Body Salon Spa and Dr. Steven Snider, Podiatrist. For more information on the National American Miss pageants, visit www.namiss.com. Reagan Junior, Emily Katherine Snider, a State Finalist in the National American Miss 2013 Miss Texas Teen Pageant.

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Twirler Wraps Up Season Special To Welcome Home t won’t be long before the final tests will be taken in the halls of Reagan High School but outside of the school, many kids have been testing their acumen in each of their given extracurricular talents. That is true for Reagan twirler Margo Dausin who has just competed in her sixth contest (of eight total) of her first season in the Intermediate division and first in the 16 & up age category. This interview with Margo highlights these past few months and what her future holds in store for her. You just competed in six contests, what two do you have left for the year? Margo Dausin: I just competed at NBTA Regionals in Ft. Worth in April and this month and I’ll be participating in the Miss San Antonio Annual Twirling Festival contest run by my coach, Pat Montgomery. Then in June I have the Miss Majorette of Texas NBTA State contest which happens to be in Boerne this year. AYOP Nationals is always at Notre Dame in July. So how does that break down for you, one or two contests a month? MD: Actually, sometimes I do three in one month depending on what my goal is for the year. Do you set a goal to attend as many contests as possible? MD: My freshman year I didn’t make Reagan Twirler. As heartbreaking as that was, it motivated me more than ever to be as prepared as I could be when I auditioned the next year in front of my band directors. My coach told me I could achieve a marked improvement in my ability with intense practice and rigorous competing. Being judged by NBTA experts and receiving their feedback on score sheets is critical for improvement. That particular contest season helped me gain the confidence I needed to perform a much better audition the following year. It also bumped me from Novice to the Beginner division, something I hadn’t even planned for! What was your response to achieving this accomplishment? MD: It automatically set my next goal for junior year: move up to Intermediate division. But, with each division comes more 1st place-finish requirements, or wins. To go from Novice to Beginner, you need 3 wins, but to go from Beginner to Intermediate you need 5 wins. That season I season attended 9 contests all over the state.

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Did you accomplish your goal for your junior year? MD: I did! I was so excited. The hard work was paying off…and I made Reagan twirler again! Being prepared to audition for and being selected as a Reagan Feature Twirler is always a top priority and keeps my mind trained on the importance of setting goals. Twirling for Reagan is definitely the most enjoyable and rewarding aspect of twirling. So what is your next goal? MD: My next goal is to try to move from Intermediate to Advance by the end of my senior year but this will be my biggest challenge yet because Advance requires 8 Intermediate wins. And now I have college just around the corner so I have to be a little more ‘macro’ in my goal setting. What do you mean by being a little more “macro” in your goal setting? MD: Just broader in my vision about the future and still maintain a balance. Something my mom and dad are always talking about. There’s so much to consider and weigh when heading into your last year of high school. It seems like it’s been all twirl and band so I was ready to pursue new things. I’m really excited because next year I will be a Reagan PAL. It is a huge honor to be able to serve with Reagan HS to the elementary feeder schools. It’s going to change the whole dynamics of high school for me in a very positive way. I absolutely cannot wait!

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May Calendar of Events SOBA SPEED NETWORKING Thu, May 30 (Drury Plaza SA – North, 823 North Loop 1604 East). 5:30 – 8 p.m. Join the Stone Oak Business Association for Speed Networking. At this event you will get the opportunity to introduce yourself to everyone. Make sure you RSVP early and bring a minimum of 150 business cards. We will also have a check presentation for the 2013 SOBA Scholarship recipients. Don’t miss out on this great event! The cost is $15 for members and $25 non-members. To RSVP call 210-348-8223, go online to www.welcomehomesa.com/contact-us or email soba@satx.rr.com. 10 WEST BREAKFAST MEETING Thu, May 23 (The Egg & I, 9985 I-10 West). 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Set your alarm clock EARLY to start your Thursday morning right with breakfast with the 10 West Business Association –and don’t forget to bring your business cards! This will be a great opportunity to meet your 10 West business neighbors. Each attendee will be able to give an introduction of themselves and their business. The cost is $8 for members and non-members. To RSVP call 210-348-8223, go online to www.welcomehomesa.com/ contact-us or email info@10westbusiness. com. LOPEZ SPRING PLAY Tue, May 2 (Jose M. Lopez MS Cafeteria, 23103 Hardy Oak Blvd.). Join the Lopez Drama department their spring play “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza”. Shows at 3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased during all lunches the week of the show and at the door. LAS LOMAS POETRY ALIVE Fri, May 3 (Las Lomas Library). RELAY FOR LIFE Fri, May 3 – Sat, May 4 (S.T.A.R. Soccer Complex, 5103 David Edwards Dr.). 7 p.m. An organized, overnight community fundraising walk for the fight against cancer. For more information or to donate to the cause visit, www.relayforlife.org. VINEYARD RANCH BIKE RODEO Fri, May 3 (Vineyard Ranch Elementary). Physical Education is a key component to having a healthy child. The Bike Rodeo is one way the PTA can help promote the importance of being physically fit. The PTA will work with the S.A.P.D. to organize and operate the Bike Rodeo focusing on bike skills and safety. ALAMO CITY DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS Sat, May 4 (San Antonio School for the Performing Arts, 12915 Jones Maltsberger Rd. Ste. 200). 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time for registration. Females/ Males 12 and older. Wear dance attire with hair in a bun and bring pointe shoes. Must be proficient on pointe. A resume and headshot is a plus. The Alamo City Dance Company is a semi-professional company. Please call 210-495-2787 or go to www. sanantonioschoolfortheperformingarts.com/ for further information. ALICE! A BALLET WONDERLAND Sat, May 4 – Sun, May 5 (Palo Alto College Performing Arts Center, 1400 W Villaret Blvd.). Sat 7:30 p.m. & Sun 3 p.m. Adapted from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the LookingGlass” by Lewis Carroll. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. For more information, visit www.alamoartsballet.org or call 210-344-9428. CINCO DE MAYO Sat, May 4 – Sun, May 5 (Market Square, 514 W. Commerce). Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The 16th Annual

Cinco de Mayo event is full of culture. The sounds and smells of authentic Mexican food, Mariachi music on the plaza and Folklorico dancers with their colorful dresses, transport you to a front row seat in a part of Mexican history. For more information, visit www.sahearts.com. HARDY OAK ANIMAL FAIR/PET ADOPTION DAY Sat, May 4 (Hardy Oak Elementary School Gym). 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Adoptable animals will be available to caring families and homes, and several animal organizations will team up to support animal care and awareness. Contact the school at 210-4073600 for more information. JUNIOR VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC EVENT Sat, May 4 (Rawlinson M.S.). LOPEZ BAND PERCUSSION CONCERT WITH REAGAN BAND Sat, May 4 (Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive). 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. RIVER CITY RUN – 5K RUNNING TOUR Sat, May 4 – Sun June 30 (Alamo Plaza). 8 a.m. River City Run is a 5K running tour of downtown San Antonio that takes place every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 A.M. The course is a group oriented jog with 15 stops along the way where we share interesting and historical information about numerous landmarks with our runners. Please register prior to the run of your choice through our website registration page: www. rivercityrunsa.com Also, please feel free to contact us with any questions 210-2013786 or rivercityrunsa@gmail.com. This is a great activity for locals, visitors, singles, and families to enjoy together! TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Mon, May 6 – Fri, May 10. Show your educators how much you appreciate all they do for you this week! LAS LOMAS 1ST ANNUAL ART GALLERY WALK Tue, May 7. Student artwork will be displayed and available to purchase, to benefit the Las Lomas Art Links class. LOPEZ JAZZ BAND WITH REAGAN JAZZ BAND Tue, May 7 (Ronald Reagan High School, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive). 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. BUSH NJHS INDUCTION CEREMONY Thu, May 9 (Bush M.S. Gym 1 & 2). 7 p.m. National Junior Honors Society inductees at Bush Middle School will officially be welcomed to the group. NEISD GT FIFTH GRADE THINK-ATHON Thu, May 9 (Tejeda M.S.) 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. GT students will go to Tejeda Middle School to participate in a Creative Thinking event with other NEISD Schools. HARDY OAK WALK-A-THON Fri, May 10 (Hardy Oak E.S., 22900 Hardy Oak Blvd.). 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. LAS LOMAS GRANDPARENTS DAY Fri, May 10. 8:30 a.m. Students of Las Lomas Elementary School will welcome their grandparents to visit their schools and classrooms. BEXAR COUNTY ELECTIONS Sat, May 11 (Various locations). City and School Spring Elections. To find out more, visit www.elections.bexar.org.

BUSH MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE DANCE Sat, May 11 (Bush M.S.). 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. MARCH FOR BABIES (MARCH OF DIMES) Sat, May 11 (Sea World San Antonio, 10500 Sea World Dr.). 8 a.m. When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. To find out more, visit www. marchofdimes.com or call 210-696-1030. REAGAN SPRING SHOW Sat, May 11 (Ronald Reagan H.S.). 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Reagan’s Spring Show, otherwise known as the14th annual production of the Reagan Dance Review, “Simply the Best,” will feature performances from all of the Reagan spirit groups. LOPEZ NJHS INDUCTION CEREMONY Mon, May 13 (Lopez M.S. Cafeteria). 7 p.m. National Junior Honors Society inductees at Lopez Middle School will officially be welcomed to the group. NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK Mon, May 13 – Fri, May 19. Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes -- wherever young readers and books connect! Find out more at www.bookweekonline.com/about. ELEMENTARY TRACK & FIELD DAYS Tue, May 14 – Thu May 16. (Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr.). 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. For 4th and 5th grade selected students. ORDERUP NIGHT – LAS LOMAS CHOIR PERFORMANCE 7 FUNDRAISER Tue, May 14 (Orderup, 20821 U.S. 281 #116). 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Las Lomas Honor Choir has been invited to sing at Orderup to raise money for their trip to the Washington Capitol. 20% of receipts from the evening will benefit the choir! Ask them at the register to print an additional copy of your receipt and write Las Lomas on the back and drop it in the collection box. The Choir will perform at 6:30. CULINARIA EVENTS Wed, May 15 – Sun, May 19 (locations vary based on event). A pursuit initiated by a few very passionate people in San Antonio who searched for an opportunity to bring taste and share great new discoveries of wines and flavorful recipes from around the world. From formal dinners, casual luncheons, tequila and Texas produce tastings, cooking classes extraordinaire, chocolate and champagne pairings, as well as a wide array of event activities for connoisseur and amateur alike. To find an event, visit www.culinariasa.org or call 210822-9555. DISTRICT-WIDE “CLASH OF THE TITLES” Wed, May 15 (Littleton Gym, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Rd. ). 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. NEISD middle schools will battle with knowledge of books. Clash of the Titles celebrates the love of reading by introducing students to the annual Texas Lone Star Reading List, recommended by Texas librarians for grades 6 - 8.

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AMERICA’S ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE Sat, May 18 (San Antonio River Walk, 110 Broadway St #500). 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. To honor those men and women in the Armed Services, as well as those who have served in conflicts throughout recent history, there will be professionally decorated floats down the River Walk. These themed floats will feature live entertainment from military groups, as well as local artist. The parade is free from the patios and balconies of the River Walk Restaurants or you can purchase a reserved seat in the Arneson River Theater for $20. For more information, visit www. thesanantonioriverwalk.com. COLUMBUS AND HIS MUSICAL VOYAGE Sun, May 19 (Laurie Auditorium, 1 Trinity Pl). 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Enjoy vivid music inspired by Spain’s rich culture as they follow Columbus on his epic voyage to the New World. Come witness the unforgettable culmination of the Symphony’s popular Paint to Music Contest featuring a special showcase of children’s visual artwork during a performance of the very works that inspired them! This program will also feature collaboration with the grand prize winner of the Symphony’s annual Future Stars Competition, open to all area instrumentalists of high school age and below. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children. For more information, email cramerk@sasymphony.org or call 210-5541066. LOPEZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT/ AWARDS Tues, May 21 (Lopez M.S. Cafeteria). 6:30 p.m. HARDY OAK FIELD DAY Thu, May 23 (Hardy Oak E.S.). 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Grades K, 1st and 2nd. HARDY OAK FIELD DAY Fri, May 24 (Hardy Oak E.S.). 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th. HARP RECITAL Thu, May 30 (Johnson H.S. Orchestra Rehearsal Room). 7 p.m. Alice Spero Keene will present her harp students in a spring recital. The class of 15 students will perform harp solos and harm ensemble compositions. Guest harpist performance major at University of North Texas along with former student Sonja Westberg will also perform at this recital. LAS LOMAS TALENT SHOW Fri, May 31 (Las Lomas cafeteria). 6:30 p.m. STAAR TESTING Mon, April 1 – Fri, July 12 (Dates vary based on grade level and sections, makeup days are also available). The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is the new rigorous program that focuses on readiness for success in subsequent grades and courses and, ultimately, for college and career. For more information, visit www.tea.state.tx.us/ student.assessment/staar. ROOSEVELT CLASS OF 1983 30TH REUNION Fri, Jun 21- Sat, Jun 22 (Stoneworks Lincoln Heights and Paesanos at 1604). 7 - 10 p.m. each night. Calling all 1983 graduates to celebrate their 30th high school reunion! A full weekend has been planned to rekindle old friendships and establish new ones. This major summer event wouldn’t be complete without you! For further information, visit the following sites: teddyroosevelt83.eventbrite.com or www.facebook.com/TeddyRoosevelt83. Questions? Email TeddyRoosevelt83@ gmail.com

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Go Big Or Go Home! Submitted By Colleen Douglas, Publicity Rep, Reagan PTA eagan High School Project Graduation 2013 is coming up soon. It is a substance-free, all night celebration held immediately after the graduation ceremony. The event provides a safe and entertaining environment for the seniors to celebrate their accomplishments and high school career. This year our event will be held on June 7 and is sponsored by the RRHS PTA. Our night of fun and games will take place at the Main Event on 1604 near 281 North. This is a “lock-in” event for the Rattlers. Arrival must be by 10 p.m., so kids can attend other parties with family and friends and then go out to Main Event. This type of activity takes lots of money and volunteer hours to implement. Project Graduation 2013 is a non-profit 501(c)3 entity through RRHS PTA. Your tax deductible donation

R Some of the 8th grade girls participating in the first- Male athletes from Bush and Lopez at the event. ever Gold Stone Cup.

Submitted By Brett Folkes And Theo Risinger he Bush Bulldogs and Lopez Panthers began a new golf tradition this year. On March 25th and 26th they played the inaugural Gold Stone Cup at Olmos Basin Golf Course. This was a Ryder Cupstyle match which paired players based on their current ranking on the golf team (#1 vs. #1, #2 vs. #2, etc). The eighth grade boys and girls played each other on Day 1, while the seventh grade teams squared off on Day 2.

At the conclusion of Day 1, Lopez held a 7-2 advantage, winning four of the boys’ matches and three of the girls’ matches. Bush won the second day of competition with a strong showing in the male matches, winning 6 of 7. The other match ended in a draw. However, the Lopez girls won three of four matches while the fourth ended in a draw. The final score of the Gold Stone Cup was Lopez 10, Bush 8. The Lopez and Bush coaches wish to thank all of the golfers and their parents for helping start a new tradition which they hope will flourish in the years to come.

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will allow our 600+ seniors to strive and thrive at their graduation and for years to come. To thank you for your financial contribution, you or your company will be listed in the PTA newsletter that is distributed to all 3,000 families at Reagan. In order to attend, find out more, volunteer or to donate, please contact Diana Medell at rmedell@satx.rr.com.

DECA Recognizes Reagan For Outstanding School Store Submitted By Erica Marshall he school-based enterprise (SBE) at Ronald Reagan High School of San Antonio was among just four school-based enterprises in the United States achieving Bronze Level Certification this year. The student who worked on the certification project was Ariel Woodbury, with the assistance of her advisor, Erica Marshall. The school-based enterprise at Reagan High School has operated for 13 years and is to be commended for earning this recognition.

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Submitted By Stephanie Ryder hird graders from Vineyard Ranch Elementary showed off their research projects at an April 9th “Research Restaurant.” They spent weeks researching the rainforest and desert animals and learning all about their habitats, physical characteristics and different adaptations. This project required them to apply many reading skills they’ve learned this year such as questioning techniques, nonfiction text features, main idea and details, cause and

Special To Welcome Home resley is a 15-year-old sophomore, an athlete, a scholar and a community leader. Since being crowned Outstanding Teen 2013 in a preliminary to the Miss Texas and Miss America Outstanding Teen competition, Presley has been busy sharing her platform TABout (Teens Against Bullying) with Elementary and Middle Schools, as well as youth organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, SA Youth and Girl Scouts, by educating them on the tragedies and other effects bullying has on youth. Once a victim of bullying, Presley shares her personal story and how one can overcome bullying. It is important to stand up and not be a bystander when witnessing a bullying act and always seek help from an adult. Presley also focuses on growing youth’s self-esteem and confidence. She uses her motto “Go to B.A.T.” as a reminder to always do your best. B.A.T. stands for Be yourself, Always dream big, and Take charge of your life! Presley took her message to the students

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