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2005-06
National Merit Semifinalist
2005-06
National Merit Commended Students
2004-05 Top
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Creekview Band
awards
On Oct. 1, the Creekview High School band competed in the annual
Tournament of Champions Marching Band contest. From around the
state, 25 bands competed at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton,
Texas. The Creekview band placed third in the overall competition.
The Creekview Color Guard was named Outstanding Guard. The band
also finished second in Music and third General Effect Captions.
Chevals fundraisers
and events
The
Chevals will be taking Pansy orders October 3-14. They will
be available for
pickup on the morning of Saturday, October 22. Be sure to
place your order to add some great Winter color to your landscape.
On October 15, the
Chevals will be participating in
the Komen Race For The Cure. Come show your support as
they work this worthwhile cause.
The Chevals are hosting
their annual
Community
Fall Youth Dance Clinic on Saturday, October 22 from
9 a.m.-1 p.m. for young ladies in 1st to 11th grades. The cost
is $25
which
includes a t-shirt and a light snack. Photo buttons will
also be available for $5 each. For more information, please
call
Lula Walton after 6:00 p.m. at 972-323-1188.
The Chevals would also like to invite everyone to their annual “Winter
Wonderland” Live and Silent Auction on Saturday, November
12. Admission to the auction is free. Dinner will be catered
by Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant. Dinner tickets may be purchased
for $8 from any Cheval in advance. A raffle is underway and
will be concluded at the auction. Raffle items include a $500
Visa gift card, $250 savings bond and an Ipod Nano. Raffle tickets
are $ 5, also available from any Cheval. You may also purchase
dinner and raffle tickets from Annie Hunt at 972-394-9121. While
you dine and shop, there will be a variety of acts performing from
around the community for your entertainment. There will be lots
of opportunities for holiday gift buying, so come and look around.
The Chevals are still seeking a few unique donations for the auction.
If you would like to contribute, please call Annie Hunt at 972-394-9121.
Boys' basketball
team receives home team award
The Organization, High School
Extra has given the Creekview Boys' Basketball Team the
Home Team Award. This award is recognition for what the team does
off
of the
court.
For
the last few years the Creekview team has collected food items
for Bea’s
Kids around Thanksgiving. Bea’s Kids is an after school program
in Carrollton that provides tutoring and food for children in need.
Along with this recognition came a plaque and a $400 check from
Discount Tire.
Speech team results
The
Creekview High School Speech Team attended its first tournament
of the
season at Plano Senior High. There were 40 schools in attendance.
Creekview took 2nd place sweepstakes overall. Individual placings
were as follows:
James Fang - 1st place Novice Dramatic
Aaron Werthiem - 1st place Novice
Humorous & 6th place Poetry
Mohammed
Villiani - 3rd place CX Debate
Rehan Ali - 3rd place CX Debate
Nellsyn Hill - 3rd place Novice Duet
Acting & 4th place Novice
Humorous
Lauren Thomas - 3rd place Novice Duet Acting & 4th place
Novice Dramatic
Imah Effiong - 5th place Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
Kristy Collins
- 7th place Dramatic
Marchant honors Creekview art student
Congressman Kenny Marchant recognized Stella Lee, a Creekview
High School senior, as the winner of the Congressional High
School Art Competition for the 24 th
District of Texas. Lee was honored for her ink wash entitled, "Unapproachable".
Lee and her family were honored by Congressman Marchant's office with
a trip to the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. where her artwork will
be on showcase in the halls of the Capitol for the year.
Creekview Orchestra performances
On Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m., the Creekview High School Orchestra
will present a fall concert in the auditorium.
On October 25 at 6:00 p.m., the Creekview High School Orchestra
will host the 7th annual "Spaghetti String Dinner," Silent
Auction, and Talent Show in the cafeteria. Tickets are $6, including
a full chef-prepared dinner, plus admission to all activities
(and door-prizes) of the evening. Donations are still being accepted.
For donations and tickets, contact Cheryl Box at themuse95@aol.com or Orchestra Director Julie Blackstock at blackstockj@cfbisd.edu.
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Ranchview senior
is AP scholar
Eric Walker qualified for the Advanced Placement
Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least
3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or
more of these exams.
Fall Concerts
The Ranchview Orchestra will perfom in the school cafetorium on Thursday,
October 20 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
The Ranchview Choir will perfom in the school cafetorium on Monday, October
17 at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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Newman Smith Debate Team Update
Last weekend the NSHS Debate team competed at its first tournament
since hosting Spontaneity, and had an outstanding weekend. The
teamed earned 2 more qualifications for the State Championship
Tournament.
Individual results are as follows:
Bijal Mehta: 1st place Domestic
Extemp, quarterfinalist Lincoln Douglas Debate, she was also selected
the best all over speaker
in the tournament.
Kelly Lausten: 1st place International Extemp,
3rd place Student Congress, semifinals of Oratory.
Preston Mcglothlin:
3rd place International Extemp.
Lauren Brown, Bonnie Whetstone,
Jim McGraw were all in the elimination rounds of Debate. Kim Bednar
and Emma Dawson were both finalist in Student Congress.
Newman Smith Debate student
places at nationals and wins Degree of Premier Distinction
Newman Smith High School Speech and Debate member, Bijal
Mehta, placed fifth at the National Championship Tournament this
summer. Mehta has also been awarded the National Forensic League's,
Degree of Premier Distinction. It is the highest honor/award
a student can receive from the National Forensic League. Mehatl
is
the second person in the history of Newman Smith High School
to receive this award. Leslie Johnson was the first student from
Newman
Smith to receive this award.
Newman Smith Student Council blood drive
Newman Smith Student Council will be hosting a Fall Blood Drive
on Fri., Oct. 21. The drive will go from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. and will be in the upstairs gym. Please make sure to sign
in at the main office. If you have any questions please e-mail
Sabrina Pace at paces@cfbisd.edu.
Troyann fundraiser
The Newman Smith Troyanns annual Red Wheel Pie sale runs through
Oct. 17. The pies will be available for pick-up at Newman Smith
High School on Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in getting
a head start on your holiday cooking and baking needs, please
contact any Troyann or Gary Qualls at quallsg@cfbisd.edu or 972-323-4946.
Free concert
On Oct. 18 at 7:00 p.m., the Newman Smith High School Symphonic,
Philharmonic, Camerata and Concert orchestras will have a free
concert in the
school cafeteria.
Troyann dance clinic
The Troyanns
will be holding their annual community Dance Clinic, Saturday,
December 3 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Students
in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are welcome to attend. The cost
of $30 includes lunch and a souvenir T-shirt. Brownie/Girl Scout
dance
badges will be awarded upon request. For early registration please
e-mail Cindy Smith at caosmith@aol.com.
A winning combination
The NSHS Trojan
Band & Troyanns received the highest score overall, placing
1st in both the marching and music captions, and 2nd in general
effect at the 11th Annual Tournament of Champions Marching Festival
at Standridge Stadium.
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R.L. Turner Theater
Department to perform "Frankenstein"
Victor Gialanella's faithful adaptation of Mary Shelley's
classic novel will erupt on Turner's stage Halloween weekend.
This is a powerful tale of the ill-fated experiments of young Dr. Frankenstein
as he attempts to fathom the secrets of life and death. The show runs
Thursday, Oct. 27 th through Saturday, Oct. 29 th at 7pm in the R.L.
Turner auditorium. Performances are $ 5.00 general admission. Tickets
are available at 972-389-3850 ext. 2030 or at hollomon@cfbisd.edu.
Robotics Club accepts donation
R. L. Turner Robotics Club received $1,000 from Halliburton to
help support club activities.
Model United Nations Team competition
R. L. Turner’s Model United Nations team competed Sat., Oct.
1 at the Baylor University Model United Nations (BUMUN). Recognized
as Distinguished Delegate, freshman Charuta Gavankar, representing
the Republic of the Philippines, earned the highest committee award.
Senior Pierre Berastain coached the freshmen in the fine points
of parliamentary procedure.
R.L. Turner Cosmetology Salon is open for
business
Appointments start at 12:15 p.m. to
2:15 p.m., Mon. through Thurs.
Open until 5:00 p.m. on Tues. and
Wed. Call the R.L. Turner Cosmetology Salon for an appointment
at 972-389-3958. Walk-ins are welcome.
Personalized pencils, napkins and buttons
The Pre-Employment Lab at R. L. Turner is ready to take orders
for personalized pencils, napkins and buttons. Phone your orders
to 972-389-3960 or email orders to trotterj@cfbisd.edu.
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