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During performances of Bush High School’s Illusions Dance Team, fans may have done a double-take after seeing two particular dancers, but their eyes weren’t deceiving them. Twins Kaitlin and Keira Tademy are both following their passion for dance and are enjoying every moment of it.
The Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) selected scholarship recipients based on each students’ community service, academic achievement, and leadership.
Pictured are:
Melanie Spiller, of Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Texas in Austin in the fall, and major in accounting and finance; Alexandria Hawkins, of Clements High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Houston in the fall and major in kinesiology; Nailah Jackson, of Hightower High School in Fort Bend ISD, who plans to attend University of Miami in the fall and major in psychology; Michael Perkins, of Foster High School in Lamar Consolidated School District, who plans to attend Wharton County Junior College/University of Houston at Victoria in the fall and major in computer science.
Teachers and paraprofessionals from across Lamar CISD were recognized at the Lamar Classroom Teachers Association’s annual banquet, held Thursday, May 23 at Safari Texas Ranch.
LCTA winners: Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year Dorothea Enax; Secondary Teacher of the Year, Ann Cantu; Elementary Teacher of the Year, Sue Austin; and Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year, Velma Bauer.
Gifted/Talented (GT) students Krish Advani of Commonwealth Elementary School and Isabella Marino of Cornerstone Elementary School have been awarded Texas Association of Gifted and Talented (TAGT) scholarships to attend summer programs. They are among 34 students across the state and the only two in Fort Bend ISD selected as 2013 TAGT Summer Scholars.
Congratulations to Dulles High School students on earning the 2012-2013 UIL 5A Academic State Meet championship title. The students competed in team and individual divisions at the Academic Spring Meet, held May 20-22 at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned three 1st place team awards, two 2nd place team awards, and several top awards in individual competitions.
The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair (sugarlandwineandfoodaffair.com), one of the most anticipated culinary attractions in Texas, received top acknowledgment for their redesigned website with an AMA Crystal Award for Best Website (Small Budget) at the Houston Chapter – American Marketing Association’s awards presentation on May 23, 2013. Blue Sky Marketing, founded by Michelle LeBlanc, was a key enforcer in the complete website transformation, giving it a new contemporary look.
On May 23rd, two senior cadets in the Clements High School Navy JROTC Unit presented an award of appreciation to Don Kerstetter, owner of Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land. For the past two years, Classic Chevrolet has been a sponsor of the Clements NJROTC Booster Club, which supports the activities and programs of the 102 cadets in the NJROTC Unit.
Pictured with Don Kerstetter (center) are executive officer Edward Alexander and commanding officer Christopher Mann. Classic Chevrolet has the reputation of being a very community-minded dealership, and has been named a GM Dealer of the Year.
Hands and Hearts Foundation (HHF) of Sugar Land, Texas, anticipates another mission trip this summer to aid families in Central America. The Foundation teams with Hearts in Motion (HIM), which operates a year-round medical and educational facility near Antigua, Guatemala. HIM coordinates several groups each year from its home base in Highland, Indiana.
The cast and crew of Travis High School’s one-act play were awarded the state championship after performing at the UIL One-Act Play competition on May 22 at Bass Concert Hall in Austin.
The Stephen F. Austin High School Navy Junior ROTC received notification that it has been awarded the 2012-2013 Distinguished Unit Award with Academic Honors by the United States Navy for outstanding performance during the past school year.
The Board of Directors of the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is pleased to announce that Dennis Parmer has been hired as Executive Director.
Mr. Parmer is well recognized in the community, having served on the Sugar Land City Council from 2003-2009, representing District One. Additionally, he was an officer on both the Sugar Land 4A and 4B Development Corporations, and was appointed as the City’s representative to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) for the Houston-Galveston Area Council for five years.
The Sugar Land Rotary honored Fort Bend ISD’s District Teachers of the Year and other finalists during a Teacher Appreciation recognition program held at a recent Rotary meeting. The Rotary has recognized exceptional teachers through this special program for more than 17 years.
Pictured at the Sugar Land Rotary teacher appreciation luncheon are (front row, left to right): Teacher of the Year finalists Amanda Levermann, Amber Mann, Amanda Castro, Chelsea Waite, and Shakira Guillory. (Back row, left to right): Charles E. Dupre, FBISD Superintendent of Schools; finalists Rosa Martinez and John Glenn Ramon; Johnny DeJesus, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Walter Benavides, Secondary Teacher of the Year; and Ward Pendleton, Rotary Club President-Elect. (more…)
Two Fort Bend ISD Trustees were re-elected on May 11 and were sworn in at the May 20 Board meeting. Jim Rice and Dave Rosenthal will serve three-year terms for Position 3 and Position 7, respectively.
The Board also elected officers for 2013-2014 to include: Jim Rice, president; Susan Hohnbaum, vice-president; Bruce Albright, secretary; and Grayle James, assistant secretary.
July 29 to August 2 from 9am until 4pm daily, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is offering a week-long training class to train volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. This is the community’s last opportunity this year to complete the volunteer training class in a single week.
The B.F. Terry High School Varsity Choir sang the National Anthem for the Houston Astros when they took on the Kansas City Royals. This is the 14th year the award-winning choir has been invited to sing for the Astros. The choir will also sing the anthem for the Sugar Land Skeeters on May 30 when the school’s varsity basketball team will be honored for clinching the state championship title. Choir director at Terry is Rhonda Klutts and principal is Dr. Vera Wehring.
Corynn Acuff and Eugene Wright were named B.F. Terry High School’s Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made at the school’s annual Spring Fling celebrating athletes from all sports.
Texana Center received notice that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved the Children’s Center for Autism as an accredited non-public school site. The TEA awarded this designation following a site visit to determine if the program met their eligibility criteria.
Dr. Randal Glenn of Fort Bend Dental Associates was installed on May 16th, 2013 as the President of the Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS) founded over one hundred years ago. The GHDS is the local component of the Texas Dental Association (TDA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), and is the fourth largest local component society in the United States with a current membership of over 1,600. Their members are committed to providing the highest quality of oral health care to the Greater Houston community and are dedicated to the principles of ethics, professional advancement, and advocacy. The GHDS promotes public and professional oral-health education and strives to provide the most up-to-date information available in their profession so that local dentists can stay connected with what’s happening in the field of dentistry.
Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation awarded $2,000 scholarships to four Fort Bend County students at the Picnic in the Park luncheon held at the City Centre at Quail Valley, Missouri City, on Thursday 16th May, 2013. Entertainment was provided by the Sugar Land Sweet Adelines and more than 100 guests enjoyed a delicious lunch.
What makes this scholarship program unique is that it provides scholarships for students who are planning to attend college in Fort Bend County and need financial aid to help them achieve that goal. Funds for the scholarships are raised by Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation through an annual silent auction and donations.
Scholarships were presented by FBFN President Nancy Frank to Mercedes Hernandez, B F Terry High School, attending WCJC Sugar Land, Dustin Mikel attending WCJC, Arielle Schochler, Needville High School, attending WCJC Sugar Land and Katelyn Zwahr, Needville High School, attending WCJC.
New Officers were also installed for 2013-2014. For Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Social Club the Executive Committee is: President; Nancy Frank, President-Elect; Marsha Sachs, 1st VP Luncheons; Carole Kanusky, 2nd VP Coffees; Charlotte Guettner, 3rd VP Membership; Sandra Boyd, Secretary; Julie Thomas, Treasurer; Bobbie Bresky. For Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors Foundation the Board of Directors comprises of: President; Nancy Frank, VP-Scholarships; Marilyn Davis, Secretary/Treasurer; Bobbie Bresky plus Sandra Boyd, Gail Grace, Paula Ruskan and Marsha Sachs.
Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors is a social and philanthropic organization open to Fort Bend women. There are many interest groups including bridge, Bunco, Scrabble, photography, bookworms, antiques, lunch bunch, out and about, gardening, pot luck suppers, crafts and a monthly coffee morning. For further information and to view photos of our many activities see www.fbfn.org.
Pictured in the attached photo are (left to right) Nancy Frank, President; Mercedes Hernandez; Dustin Mikel; Arielle Schochler; Katelyn Zwahr; and Marilyn Davis, Director.
PennyWise Resale Centers and the Fort Bend County Women’s Center are excited to announce their new eCommerce site - pennywise.shoprw.com. Now existing PennyWise customers and customers across the country can shop for the best arrivals from the comfort of their own homes. The new site will feature collectibles, sports memorabilia, jewelry, computers and electronics, designer clothing and accessories, home décor, and housewares and more. The best part is that with every purchase, customers will be continuing to help change the lives of the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault served by the Women’s Center.
“I am really excited about bringing this new shopping experience to PennyWise and the community!” commented PennyWise director Joy Dowell. “We will be able to offer some of our best treasures to collectors and thrift store enthusiasts all around the country. Plus, we’ll be bringing awareness of domestic violence, sexual assault and the Women’s Center to a larger audience. It’s a win-win!”
The eCommerce site will launch with valued Madame Alexander dolls, a Buffet Crampon clarinet, Coach purses and many more great treasures. Customers will be able to instantly buy items via credit card with shipping included in the price. The new site will launch on May 20 and can be found at pennywise.shoprw.com.
Excitement was in the air as 31 charities and numerous sponsors and volunteers gathered at Classic Chevrolet when Fort Bend Cares presented grants totaling $155,000 which brought the organization to a total of $1 million plus given. Now entering its ninth year, Fort Bend Cares continues to make a powerful impact on the disadvantaged children and youth of Fort Bend County. There is still much need in Fort Bend County and Fort Bend Cares is there to help fill in the funding gap needed by worthy non-profits working with disadvantaged children.
Representatives from 31 Fort Bend charities who were recipients of Fort Bend Cares’ grants and a host of supporters and volunteers.
To celebrate the valuable contributions of its community volunteers, Armstrong Elementary School recently hosted an appreciation breakfast that welcomed members of First United Methodist Church and several parent volunteers who are actively involved at the school.
Star Students Celeste Tunstall, Brandon Juarez and Romya Kelly, pictured with assistant principal Felicia Holmes, served as event greeters.
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and the Sugar Land Skeeters will team up to honor breast cancer survivors during Pink in the Park on Friday, May 17 at Constellation Field. The Skeeters take the field at 7:05 p.m. during the fourth game of a six-game home stand against the Bridgeport Bluefish.
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Joe Chandler has been named as the new principal of Willowridge High School. Chandler has more than 17 years of experience as an educator. He first came to Fort Bend ISD in 2009 to serve as the Associate Principal of Willowridge. In 2011, he was promoted to be the principal of Garcia Middle School, where he has been serving until his recent appointment.
On Saturday and Sunday, April 20th and 21st, Martha Turner Properties sales associates, staff, families, and friends rode in the BP MS 150 bicycle race from Houston to Austin. The BP MS 150 is a two-day fundraising cycling ride organized by the National MS Society: Lone Star, and is the largest event of its kind in North America. Ashton Martini, MTP sales associate and team captain, and Terri Lemons, the MTP director of community outreach, organized and coordinated training, equipment and accommodations for the team and volunteer support staff. Most of the riders were new to endurance cycling.
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Pictured are: Drew Miller, Erin Kaufman, Sara Witmer, Libby Woodruff, Kaitlin Porter, Andrea Miller, Amanda Haney. Top row: Jacob Keller, Sean Rebler, Marilyn Clark, Rachel Gonzales, Julia Gaas Taylor Hood. Others winners not pictured are: Kayla Blankenship, Chris Edgar, Taci Gibson, Aaron Griffin, Elizabeth LeDoux, Marisa Mathews, Paige Thomas, and Brian Walther
Four Methodist Sugar Land Hospital physicians have been selected to serve as medical directors for the upcoming Southland Conference baseball tournament, scheduled for May 22-25 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land.
This annual event honors local cancer patients and survivors. MD Anderson Regional Care Center had great representation at last Saturday’s event. A current patient, a recent survivor, and a doctor at the center were all recognized in different ways throughout the evening.
Sugar Land resident Rosemary Herron throws out a ceremonial first pitch at the MD Anderson Regional Care Center “Strike Out Cancer Night” at Constellation Field on May 4th. Herron, a long-time volunteer at the Sugar Land Regional Care Center, is currently receiving treatment at the Center and was honored – alongside other cancer patients and survivors – at the annual event.
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Sugar Creek Country Club, located southwest of the Houston metro area in Sugar Land, recently approved a strategic long-term capital improvement plan at a meeting with its membership.
The Texas Bar Foundation recently awarded Child Advocates of Fort Bend a $5,000 grant. The funds will be used to partially fund a therapist position and a criminal court advocate position in the Children’s Advocacy Center to provide services to sexually or seriously physically abused children. Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s therapy program began in 2004. The program, which started with one full-time therapist, has grown to three full-time licensed therapists and one full-time criminal court advocate. In 2012, the therapists provided 1,859 therapy sessions to 185 children and their non-offending family members. All services are offered free of charge.
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Packed with an overflowing and sold out crowd, the Stafford Center for the Performing Arts main ballroom was the place to be as the Mad Hatter Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show celebrated, “We are America,” sponsored by Fluor Corporation and benefiting Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels.
Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) and Methodist Sugar Land Hospital are now offering an accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship program, designed to provide new physicians with the in-depth training needed to care for today’s athlete.
This neutral-site, double-elimination tournament will be held May 22-25 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Tickets for the 2013 Southland Conference Baseball Tournament, which will be held May 22-25 at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, will go on sale Monday at 10 a.m., Central. The 7,500-seat Constellation Field is home to the Sugar Land Skeeters, a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, and opened in 2012. An all-tournament pass, which allows entry into all 15 possible games of the tournament, is $50. A single-day pass, which will include four games on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with a maximum of three games on Saturday, is $15 each day.
Rosenberg Mayor Vincent M. Morales Jr. served as co-anchor for B.F. Terry High School’s daily announcements on THS-TV. Morales anchored with Rhiana Garcia.
The THS-TV broadcasting crew is, front, Brenda Roman, Maralee Vasquez, Jaylan Turner, Ben Tannery and Anasara Gamez; back, Deni Hernandez, Shelby Schroeder, Brittish Dixon and Warrick Lathon. Not pictured is Marisol Ocanas, Maria Ocanas, Eugene Wright, Deandre Greer, Victoria Mason and Monique Williams. Adviser is Denise Adams. Principal at Terry is Dr. Vera Wehring.
Merriam-Webster’s definition of a teacher is “one that teaches,” but we all know that the role of a teacher extends far beyond instruction. Teachers take on numerous roles to ensure that our children obtain the skills and resources they need to become successful in their future endeavors. Fort Bend ISD is proud to join in the celebration of our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10, and we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize the talents and contributions that our outstanding teaching staff has made to our students, our school district, our community and our world.
The B.F. Terry High School 2011-12 yearbook “Different But One” has been honored with being included in Balfour-Taylor Publishing’s annual publication “Yearbook! Yearbook!” This annual recognizes the top 15 percent of yearbooks published by Balfour. They are chosen for this award based on cover design, coverage, and creativity. (more…)
Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) has begun its membership drive for the 2013 – 2014 League year. Provisional membership is available to women ages 23 and older. Women interested in learning more about the League are encouraged to attend our annual Bring-A- Friend social at PF Chang’s in Sugar Land on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Two informational meetings will also be held on July 11th and August 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at a location to be announced.
It was a beautiful spring day on April 19th when golfers participated in the 2013 Fort Bend Cares 9th Annual Golf Tournament. The event was held at Quail Valley Golf Club and was generously supported by Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, Quest Diagnostics, Bud Light/Silver Eagle Distributors and Hole-in-One Sponsor Sterling McCall Lexus. Golfers were treated to lunch provided by Witt’s Catering. Proceeds from the tournament go to grants provided to Fort Bend County area youth charities.
The Foster High School Symphonic Band is one of only 16 bands selected in classes 1A - 5A to perform at the Texas State Wind Ensemble Festival, May 4. This is the first Lamar CISD band ever chosen for the honor. Jimmy Exline is the director of the Foster High School Symphonic Band. The concert will take place in Bates Hall on the Campus of the University of Texas at Austin. Admission to the concert is free and the UIL will broadcast the concert live on the internet for those who are unable to make the trip. A time has not been set for Foster’s performance.
First Colony Swim Team sent four swimmers to the 2013 Open Water All-Star Challenge in Fort Myers, Florida. The swimmers were selected from all of the teams in the southeast Texas region to represent Gulf Swimming. Chris Yeager, Peyton Quattlebaum, Shelby Fruge, and Corey Duke swam the 3rd Annual Fran Crippen Mile on Saturday. FCST was well represented as Chris finished 2nd for boys ages 13 to 14, and Peyton finished 1st for girls ages 13 to 14. The swimmers also competed on Sunday in the 5K challenge. Chris and Peyton both took 2nd place for the 13-14′s, while Corey and Shelby represented the 15-18 age group taking home 6th and 12th place.
Chris Yeager
The City of Sugar Land is accepting applications from community members for a citizen-based advisory committee to update the City’s Land Use Plan.
The Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) will guide a project to identify policy guidance and future efforts necessary to accomplish the City’s land use goals and objectives. Work is expected to address issues such as housing types, development of activity centers and redevelopment of aging commercial areas.
Evan Carothers, Members of Troop #38, chartered by Parkway United Methodist Church and led by Scoutmaster Jonathan Sturgis, has completed a service project for Austin High School as part of his quest to become an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. To achieve this award, he had to plan and complete a service project for a nonprofit organization in his community.
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