(ROWLETT/GARLAND ISD, TX – May 19, 2015) Every year, the Epilepsy Foundation of America selects a small group of teens to attend a two-day conference focused on public policy and medical advancements in the field of epilepsy. Rowlett High School student Cole Pettit was one of just 40 teens from across the country invited to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 13, 2015) The Williams Middle School Symphony Orchestra, under direction of Shari Allison and Steven Sauerwein, were selected as Grand Champions at the Lonestar Showcase of Music Festival May 8 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. The students have been working since January to perfect their Full Orchestra program and both of […]
(WASHINGTON, DC – May 12, 2015) Congressman John Ratcliffe announced the winners for the high school art competition his office held in conjunction with the U.S. House of Representatives. The 2015 Grand Prize Winner is Aaron Tamez of Royse City High School followed by Piper Fisk, Rylie Power and Colton Johnson. “I am extremely impressed with […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 11, 2015) Rockwall ISD hosted its annual Teacher of the Year Banquet Friday at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront. The evening is designed to honor the teachers of the year from each of the 19 campuses and announce the one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher chosen to be the District […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) The Rockwall High School Jacket Backers have selected Trey Ochoa as the Meador Auto Yellowjacket Athlete of the Month and Bailey Wallace and Raena Eldridge as the Meador Auto Lady Jacket Athletes of the Month. Trey Ochoa, a 12th grade member of the Varsity Baseball Team, was nominated by Coach Jeff […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 8, 2015) Rockwall High School student Alexandra Schrader has been selected by the Rockwall Art League to receive its annual $1000 scholarship. The RAL’S Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior pursuing a career in 2-D, 3-D, graphic arts or an art-related field requiring higher […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 7, 2015) Fifth grader Amelie Faucon was the lucky winner from The Fulton School’s annual gala to be Head of School for the day. Amelie got to shadow Dr. Hopkins all day and make important decisions, attend meetings, and supervise the Upper School at lunch time. Submitted by Megan Gray, Fulton […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 5, 2015) J.W. Williams Middle School is proud to introduce their 2015-16 8th grade cheerleaders. Week-long tryouts were recently conducted and consisted of a group routine, individual cheers and technique skills assessment. The squad of 16 girls and one mascot are looking forward to cheering on their Wildcats next year! Front row: Shyann Hunt, Claire Fisher, Kylie Williams, Hutton […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – May 1, 2015) “Good Up Disc Golf” teaches Hartman six graders the game of disc golf in preparation for their field trip to Harry Myers Park. Pictured are Aidyn Crawford, Cailee Cares, Chris Kelley, Matthew Tucker, Ryne Walsh, Ben Keane and Madelyn Garrett. Submitted by Denice Wheeler, Office Manager, Grace Hartman Elementary. […]
(ROYSE CITY, TX – April 30, 2015) Meet Robert Mueller, an 18-year-old Royse City High School senior who also happens to be the only student in the area to land a spot in drum corps while still serving as a student within the school district. Possibly even more amazing is that Robert – who plays […]