RLT Wrestler Signs with WBU
R. L. Turner wrestler, Christina Machado, earned a scholarship from Wayland Baptist University for academic and wrestling accomplishments. Machado is pictured below signing her letter of intent to wrestle for WBU.
Testimonial from Good Elementary Parent
We moved to Texas when our children were very young. Our eldest was to start third grade and had been identified for gifted testing. We were very concerned about the quality of education and were encouraged to enroll our children in private school. We decided to give our local elementary school (Good) a try and haven’t looked back since. Our children could not have received more opportunities to reach their full potential. The academic, athletic, fine art, leadership and extra curricular opportunities were exceptional along with the faculty behind these. Our children were identified on a full range from gifted to special needs and we truly felt each one received the attention and support that they needed to be challenged and succeed. C-FB is a Great Public School District!
Heather Ashwell-Hair, Parent
RLT Senior One of Twenty in State to Receive TASSP Honor
R. L. Turner senior, Taylor Poydence, has been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a member of the TASSP All-State Academic Excellence Team. The award recognizes Texas high school seniors for their outstanding academic achievements and the rewards of superior scholarship. Many seniors were nominated by their high school principals across Texas based on their SAT or ACT scores, academic grade point average, pursuit of advance diploma and other evidence of exceptional academic ability.
Each nominee was asked to write a 300-500 word essay to submit with the application. From the group of over 150 scholars, twenty were chosen state-wide for the TASSP All State Academic Excellence Team. Poydence will be awarded a $500 scholarship and formally recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Austin, TX on Jun. 14.
C-FB Track Stars Win Gold Medals at State as Okolo Breaks All-time State Record
On May 11, track team members from C-FB competed at the UIL 4-A State Track and Field Meet in Austin, TX, capturing 5 gold medals. Creekview High School’s Melissa Gonzales won the gold in the 100m hurdles (13.92) and 300m hurdles (41.65).
Newman Smith High School’s Courtney Okolo is the repeat state champion in the 400m run, setting a new 4-A and overall state record with a time of 52.40. Okolo took a second individual gold medal in teh 200m dash (23.87). The 4A meet record had been in place since 2000, while the overall meet record had been in place since 2005.
The NSHS Trojan 4 x 400 relay team are once again state champions with a time of 3:47:11, just edging out Lancaster, who had beaten NSHS at regionals. Members of the relay team are Adriana DeLaRue, Mia James, Timeka Sandifer and Courtney Okolo.
Creekview’s Kasie Trigg took third in the high jump, while the Mustangs’ 4 x 400 relay team took fourth place.
While only entered in three events, winning gold in all three put NSHS in third place overall as a team with 40 points and CHS secured fourth place with 32 points in four events.
Ranchview High School’s girls’ 4 x400 relay won the gold medal in the 3-A division. They won with a time of 47.45. Team members are Shyandrea Jackson, Janay Grant, Antonish Stewart and T’Ara Howard.
Video of come-from-behind win by NSHS during the 4 x 400 can be viewed here.
RHS Holds Annual “Pride of the Pack” Awards Ceremony
On Apr. 30, Ranchview High School held their annual Pride of the Pack Spring Awards ceremony. Teachers and staff presented awards to students who exemplify the most outstanding study habits, preparation for class, and quality of work. The students recognized lead and encourage others to excel through the example they set on a daily basis. Students were also recognized for their successes in academic competitions, college placement exams, perfect attendance, and maintaining the highest GPA’s in each class.
The prestigious “Leader of the Pack” awards were presented to students who showed initiative, took action, and demonstrated leadership on campus in a way that made a positive difference for others.
