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Posted January 31, 2008

UIL Realignment Announcement Expected Friday

The University Interscholastic League will announce the 2008-2010 district realignment plan at 9 a.m. on Friday. The information will be distributed to school superintendents at the Regional Education Service Centers. Carroll school officials will post the results of the realignment on the district's website under Breaking News and the Athletics links. Classifications are based on total enrollment in grades 9-12.

Carroll will learn whether or not it will stay in District 5-5A with schools like Colleyville Heritage, Grapevine, Keller Central, Keller, Haltom and Richland or if the Dragons will spend the next two years competing against other 5A schools in North Texas.

A school may be placed in different districts for different activities to alleviate extreme travel situations. A school may only change districts with the unanimous consent of all schools in both districts. If the request is denied, schools may appeal their district assignment to the District Assignment Review Committee.

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Dragon Swim/Dive Teams Win District Championships

The Carroll Dragon swim/dive teams did exceptionally well at the District 8-5A Swim/Dive Championships at the Carroll Aquatics Center this past Saturday. Both the boys and girls earned the District Championships and a number of swimmers and divers qualified for Regionals.

Final Scores Boys' Teams
Southlake Carroll - 198
Northwest - 89
Grapevine - 88
Keller - 75
Colleyville - 45
North Richland Hills - 31
Keller Central - 18
Haltom - 1
**Wil Singley was the Male Swimmer of the Meet

Final Scores Girls' Teams
Southlake Carroll - 236
Grapevine - 100
Colleyville - 89
Keller - 56
Keller Central - 36
North Richland Hills - 15
Northwest - 12
Haltom - 9

The Lady Dragons advanced 17 of 18 girls to the Regionals, along with one girl diver. The boys' team advanced 13 of 18 swimmers to the Regionals, along with one male diver.

The Dragons won five of six relays including:
200 Medley Girls 1:51.12 Rachael Ausdenmoore, Caitlin Baran, Lisa Ginder and Cassidy Lapp (new pool record)
200 Free Relay Girls 1:39.34 Ginder, Ausdenmoore, Lapp and Leah Cowperthwaite (new pool record)
400 Free Relay Girls 3:38.25 Claire Singley, Cowperthwaite, Chelsea Dunlap and Baran. (new pool record)
200 Free Relay Boys 1:28.52 Wil Singley, Drew Mays, Ian Rea and Andrew Goss (new pool record)
400 Free Relay Boys 3:15.98 Singley, Mays, Goss and Connor Nolan
**2nd place relay, 200 Medley Boys 1:41.31 Michael Pichler, Nolan, Hayden Clark and Connor Adams (season best)

The Dragons won five of nine individual titles for the girls' competitions. The Dragons won four of nine individual titles in the boys' competitions.

Individual winners for the Dragons included:
Leah Cowperthwaite in 200 free 1:53.97 and 100 free 52.85 (new school record)
Claire Singley in 500 free 5:02.55
Caitlin Baran in 200 IM 2:08.45
Cassidy Lapp in 50 free 24.89
Caitlin Baran went 1:06.05 to finish 2nd in the 100 breast. The time was an All-American Consideration time.
Wil Singley in 200 free 1:41.15 (season best, All-American Automatic) and 500 free 4:33.22 (season best & HS AA Auto)
Drew Mays in 100 back 54.35
Connor Nolan 200 IM 1:57.79 (season best)
Drew Glenn, a 10th grader, finished 2nd at the District Championships in the 100 breast with a very good time of 1:02.6.

The top three medallists for the Dragons included:
Claire Singley 2nd 200 free 1:55.01
Drew Mays 2nd 200 free 1:45.09 (season best)
Chelsea Dunlap 3rd 200 IM 2:13.93
Drew Glenn 3rd 200 IM 2:05.55 (personal best)
Rachael Ausdenmoore 2nd 50 free 24.96 (season best)
Hayden Clark 3rd 50 free 22.59 (personal best)
Lisa Ginder 3rd 100 fly 58.87 (season best)
Lisa Ginder 2nd 500 free 5:05.77
Connor Nolan 2nd 500 free 4:44.89
Brooke Morris 2nd 100 back 1:01.97
Rachael Ausdenmoore 3rd 100 back 1:02.97
Michael Pichler 3rd 100 back 57.00
Chelsea Dunlap 3rd 100 breast 1:08.21
Connor Adams 3rd 100 breast 1:03.95
Taylor Hryorchuk 3rd Diving 466 pts (new school record)

Additional top six finishers that qualified for Regionals include:
Taylor Cole 200 free and 500 free
Kaitlyn Hogan 500 free
Andrew Goss 200 free and 100 free
Kelsey Rebelez 200 IM and 100 breast
Garrett Bland 200 free and 100 fly
Paige Devine 200 IM and 100 fly
Tyler Liu 200 IM and 100 breast
Alejo Benedetti 200 IM and 100 breast
Brooke Morris 50 free
Katie Hitchcock 50 free
Ian Rea 50 free and 100 fly
Laura Huning 100 fly
Jillian Roberts 100 fly
Sammi Taylor 100 free and 100 back
Michael Pichler 100 free
Connor Stuewe 500 free and 100 back
Kristi Nguyenphu 100 back
Cassidy Lapp 100 breast
Matthew Mason diving

A few excellent performances by swimmers who did not make it to Regionals, but were personal bests and contributed points to the overall team score:
Kaitlyn Hogan 7th 200 free 2:01.22 PR
Connor Adams 7th 50 free 23.22 PR
Connor Kriegshauser 9th 50 free 23.54 PR
Cameron Bledsoe 9th 100 fly 59.29 PR
Kelly Haitz 9th 100 free 57.38
Charlie Hope 10th 100 free 53.74 PR
James Hass 13th 100 free 54.15 PR
Jarrett Cox 7th 500 free 5:29.19 PR
Cameron Bledsoe 7th 100 back 1:01.40 PR
Kellie Cline 7th diving
Katie Carroll 8th diving
Connor Bowles 7th diving

The Dragon swimmers and divers will compete next at the Non-Region Qualifier at Grapevine this Saturday, then on to Regionals at Loos Natatorium in Dallas Feb. 8 & 9.

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Lady Dragon Basketball Team Wins District Championship

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The Lady Dragon varsity basketball team played the Haltom Lady Buffaloes on Tuesday for the District Championship. The Lady Dragons held on to a one-point lead to win the District Championship game 67-66. Congratulations to members of the 2007--08 team and to Niki Gilley and her assistant coaches.

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District Sets Kindergarten Registration Dates

Carroll ISD elementary schools have scheduled kindergarten registration events in an effort to pre-register the Class of 2021. Students who turn five years old on or before September 1, 2008 are eligible to register. Some campuses are offering single registration dates and parents can register their kindergarten students anytime on or after that event. Others ask for parents to register their kindergartner during regular business hours and have planned a student orientation for later in the month.

Carroll ISD will be mailing a postcard to all residential and commercial taxpayers in late February. This postcard will feature Durham Elementary School kindergarten teacher Tiffany Delbridge. It will promote the We Care employee appreciation program, drive interested taxpayers and parents to the district's website for more school information and publicize the kindergarten registration process.

To register your child for kindergarten, you'll need a copy of the child's Social Security number, up-to-date immunization records, birth certificate and two proofs of residency. A driver's license does not constitute proof of residence; rather parents are asked to submit a recently electric AND water bill.

Dates for kindergarten registration are:

  • Old Union Elementary - Wednesday, April 9 from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m.
  • Durham Elementary - Tuesday, April 22 from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Rockenbaugh Elementary - Thursday, April 24 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
  • Carroll Elementary School - Register during regular office hours April 14-24.
  • Johnson Elementary School - Register during regular office hours April 14-24.

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CISD's Parent University Is This Saturday

Don't forget to register and attend Carroll ISD's 2008 Parent University this Saturday, February 2 at Dawson Middle School. Detailed information about this seminar series can be found on the District's Breaking News web page at www.southlakecarroll.edu/breakingnews.htm.

Parent U offers CISD parents and community members a series of one-hour course sessions at no charge. This year's seminar will feature 23 different sessions offered at multiple times, with topics including depression in adolescents, college readiness, district testing and much more. To view a complete list of sessions or to download a pre-registration form, visit the links below.

Parent U 2008 Session Descriptions

Parent U 2008 Pre-Registration Form

For more information about Parent U, contact the Department of Instructional Services at 817-949-7070.

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Carroll Medical Academy Now Accepting Applications

Students interested in being a part of the Carroll Medical Academy for the 2008-2009 school year are encouraged to apply by the March 28 deadline. Applications are available on the district's website. Students and/or parents may pick up an application in the counseling offices at Dawson and Carroll middle schools, at Carroll High School and at Carroll Senior High School beginning this Friday, Feb 1.

There will be two information sessions for parents of students in grades 5-8 regarding CMA held Saturday Feb.2 during Parent University at Dawson Middle School. Current students will also be available to answer questions. Applications will be available at Parent U.

CMA will have an information table and hand out applications to interested parents during the 8th grade parent meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Carroll High School. Instructor Sherry Martin will be making a presentation to 8th grade students enrolled in algebra I or geometry during an advisory period in February at each middle school.

The deadline for submitting this year's application is 4 pm, Friday, March 28. Applications must be returned to Carroll Senior High School to the attention of Sherry Martin. Students will be notified by email once their application has been received . The selection committee will notify the 2008-09 freshman of their status no later than May 1.

2008-2009 CMA Application

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Carroll Medical Academy Features Guest Speaker Feb. 12

The Carroll Medical Academy is proud to announce their guest speaker for February, Beverly Kotsanis. A native of Chicago, Kotsanis has been in the medical field in Texas since 1983 during which she has performed many business and clinical functions. In addition she has experience in government, education, and politics, and has assisted those around her in understanding the political and economic aspects of medicine. She will be speaking to CMA students on the topic of Healthcare Management.

This event will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 in the library of Carroll Senior High School.

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Inside Carroll Available Next Week On Cable, Website

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Carroll ISD's first television news magazine show, Inside Carroll, will be available next week to cable viewers and on the district's website. Produced by the Communications and Marketing Department, the 30-minute monthly show features stories, news and information about Carroll Dragons.

"Inside Carroll is just one more way for our district to communicate with the public," said Superintendent David J. Faltys. "One of our district goals is to increase public understanding and support of our schools. This new television show will give local taxpayers and parents an inside look at what's happening in their schools."

The show will begin airing on Charter Cable Channel 30 in Southlake and Verizon FiOS Channel 33 next week. A new video streaming web server will make it possible for web surfers to access show segments from the district's website.

This first edition includes information about recent School Board actions, an update on school construction projects and features on the innovative ideas of students and staff. The district is teaming up with corporate sponsors to air three 90-second interstitials spotlighting features on Dragon students, employees and programs.

To submit a story idea or to become a corporate partner of Inside Carroll, contact the Communications & Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.

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Trustees To Call May 10 Election

The Carroll School Board is expected to call the May 10 Trustee election at their next regularly scheduled meeting. The Board meeting is slated for Monday, February 4. Meetings begin with an executive session as permitted by Texas law, followed by a meeting open to the public at 6:30 p.m.

Three places will be decided in the May election - Place 1, currently held by Craig Rothmeier; Place 2, currently held by Bernie Ausdenmoore; and Place 3, currently held by Sue Armstrong. Each at-large seat is for a three-year term.

The Board meets in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake. Agendas are posted on the district’s website 72 hours in advance of the meeting. The second regular meeting scheduled for next month will be Monday, February 18. The Board always reserves the right to call a special meeting and/or reschedule a meeting if necessary.

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Jogging for Johnson Fundraiser Slated February 16

Johnson Elementary School will host its 4th Annual Jogging for Johnson fundraiser on February 16. The event features 1 Mile and 5K Fun Runs. Race starting times are 8 a.m. for the one mile and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K. JES also has its annual pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on the same day. Cost of the breakfast is $4 per person.

Jogging For JES Flier/Registration Form

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300+ Show Up For Internet Safety Forum

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Regina Bumagny and Candace Herzog visit with CISD Trustee John Thane at Tuesday's forum.

More than 300 people attended a forum Tuesday on the topic of Sex, Kids and The Internet. The forum was sponsored by the S.P.A.R.K committee (Students and Parents Against Risks To Kids) of Southlake and featured speaker Buddy Knight. He runs an organization dedicated to educating parents on dealing with the dangers of the internet.

Admission to the forum was free. Organizers say they were thrilled with the response from participants. The presentation was designed to equip parents with knowledge to help them guide their kids away from internet pornography and online predators.

Anyone interested in this presentation and/or more information about the work of the S.P.A.R.K. committee, please contact City Councilwoman Laura Hill or CISD Board Trustee John Thane.

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CSHS Hosts First-Ever Dragon Robotics Invitational

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The Carroll Senior High Robotics Team recently sponsored the first-ever Dragon Invitational Robotics Competition. A total of 13 middle school and high school teams competed in two divisions. LEGO Education Center donated $150 and $100 gift certificates for the winning schools in each division.

In the Advanced Division, 1st place went to "Bryan's Bot" from Allen ISD, and second place went to Carroll Senior High for "StarWarsKidPusherBot."

In the Intermediate Division, 1st and 2nd place went to the following teams:
1st place - Team Will members: Will Delay, Paige Lepp, Harrison Hines, Alex Szal (all 7th graders)

2nd place - Team Pablo members: Deepak Chandra, Ellie Kemins, Blake Walters (all 6th graders)

The Carroll Senior High Robotics team consists of the following students: Ashwin Venkataraman, Ben Klingler, Louis Peryea, Brock McDonald, Justin Koehmstedt, Ryan Schwend, Tyler McVety, Lauren Gilbert, and Aaron Elliott. The team is preparing to compete in the TCEA State Robotics contest in Austin next weekend.

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CISD Schools Gear Up For Black History Month

Carroll Senior High School will host a community program for Black American History Month on Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. in the CSHS auditorium. The program will include special speakers, as well as student and community performances. A reception will follow the program. The entire community is invited to attend.

Students across the district will be studying library books, historical lessons and music by famous black Americans as part of Black History Month in February. Eubanks Intermediate School is planning an assembly with guest speakers, as well as a school-wide Black History Poetry contest and Essay contest. At Durham Elementary, lessons and announcements will feature the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, Langston Hughes, Harriet Tubman, Oprah Winfrey and Jackie Robinson, just to name a few.

The Rev. Dr. Jesse Truvillion will be speaking to Carroll Middle School Social Studies classes on Feb. 18. Dr. Truvillion is a retired Presbyterian minister who grew up in the Big Thicket of Deep East Texas. He got to know Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, and later became a Northern organizer for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. He helped lead marches in New York and New Jersey and took part in strategy sessions of the Civil Rights movement in 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, where Dr. King was assassinated. He delivered the eulogy for Dr. King at the famous Riverside Church in NYC where Dr. King had delivered a speech opposing the Vietnam War one year to the day (4/4/67) before his assassination.

For more information about this and other Black History Month activities, contact the individual CISD campuses.

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Deadline March 16 For AP Booster Scholarships

The CISD Advanced Placement Boosters will be offering again this year scholarships for graduating seniors as selected by the Carroll Advanced Placement Boosters Scholarship Committee. The awards will be paid directly to the college/university upon written verification of enrollment from the recipient’s school.

In order to qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be a high school senior graduating from Carroll Senior High School in the 2007-08 academic year. To be accepted by the Committee for consideration, the applicant needs to be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2008 fall term to an accredited college, university or trade school, complete the AP Boosters Scholarship Application, obtain one (1) Honors, Pre-AP or AP teacher recommendation and write an essay of 200 words or less.

The completed scholarship packet must be received no later than March 16.

AP Scholarship Packet

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Week Three True To The Core Nominations Announced

Congratulations to the Carroll ISD employees who were nominated for the Dragon core value of “Excellence” during the third week of the district's new True To The Core initiative. Nominations by the general public may be submitted via email or the district’s website. Nominees are sent a letter of notification from Superintendent David J. Faltys and become eligible for that week's drawing for a $100 gift card provided by corporate and civic donors to the We Care program. Those who do not win the gift card remain eligible for the rest of the drawings held that month. The following month, all names are removed and nominations for the next core value are accepted.

The January 21-25, 2008 Nominees for “Excellence” include:

Cherie Bennett - Johnson Elementary School
Chauncey Willingham - Maintenance Department
Sharlet Sharp - Maintenance Department
Lara Clayton - Maintenance Department
Susan Hogan - Durham Elementary School
Mary Brunig - Child Nutrition Services Department

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School Bus Driver Wins $100 Visa Gift Card

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Congratulations to Woodie Vardeman, a school bus driver in the Transportation Department. He is the most recent winner in the True To The Core drawing. For Woodie's dedication to Excellence, he wins a $100 Visa gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. Woodie was nominated by the parent of one of his student riders during Week 1 of the True To The Core initiative. All employees nominated for the core value of "Excellence" remain eligible for the weekly drawings throughout January. The process starts all over again during the month of February, when CISD accepts nominations for the Dragon core value of "Relationships."

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Fundraiser To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Carroll Senior High Spanish club invites the Carroll Dragon family to join the 3rd annual "Great Strides" walk to cure Cystic Fibrosis. Last year the Carroll Dragon team raised a little over $8,000. This year, the group hopes to beat that total. The 2008 Keller/ Southlake /Grapevine walk will take place at 5 p.m. on March 28 at Bear Creak Park, in Keller. Everyone is welcome!

CF has been termed as the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the U.S. It is a life-threatening disease that causes mucus to build up and clog some of the organs in the body, particularly in the lungs and pancreas. When mucus clogs the lungs, it can make breathing very difficult. The thick mucus also causes bacteria (or germs) to get stuck in the airways, which causes inflammation (or swelling) and infections that leads to lung damage. Mucus can also block the digestive tract and pancreas. The mucus stops digestive enzymes from getting to the intestines. The body needs these enzymes to break down food, which provides important nutrients to help us grow and stay healthy. People with cystic fibrosis often need to replace these enzymes with capsules they take with their meals and snacks to help digest the food and get the proper nutrition. Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis. An additional ten million more-or about one in every 31 Americans-are carriers of the defective CF gene, but do not have the disease.

Statistics:

  • About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
  • More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.
  • More than 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
  • In 2006, the predicted median age of survival was 37 years.

Please help us help one of our own. Now, more than ever your support is needed. Help us make CF stand for Cure Found!

This year's walker registration form is provided as a link below. Please feel free to download it and begin fund raising for this event. Then join us at Bear Creek Park. Bring friends and family. There will be free drinks and food for the participants.

CF Walk Sponsor Form

To join our online Carroll Dragon team and start online fund raising: www.cff.org/great_strides/estellasmith Click: Join my team!

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Feedstore BBQ Helps Dragons Raise Money For CF

Join The Feedstore BBQ and the Carroll Dragon "CF" Team in raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dine at The FeedStore BBQ on Thursday, February 7 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. All tips and a portion of the night's sales will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Help us make "CF" stand for Cure Found!

Feedstore BBQ Fundraiser

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Facility Committee To Represent Cross-Section of Community

Citizens interested in serving on the School Board's Long-Range Facility Planning Committee can contact the Superintendent's Office to express interest. The district is in the process of seating a citizen's advisory committee made up of a cross-section of community taxpayers, parents and employees. School Board members have charged the committee with assessing long-term facility improvements, additions and construction to address student enrollment and program needs.

Each CISD Trustee is expected to appoint one member of the Facility Committee. Each elementary and intermediate school will submit one parent name and one employee liaison. Each secondary school will submit two parent names and one employee liaison. The Superintendent will decide eight at-large positions on the committee.

Trustees will discuss the appointment process at their February 4 meeting. An organizational meeting of the long-range facility committee is expected by mid-February. School officials say committee participation will take a significant amount of time and effort over the course of the next 8-10 months.

For more information, contact the Superintendent's Office at 817-949-8216.

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Dawson PALs To Host Fundraiser

The PALs class at Dawson Middle School will be hosting a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. There will be a student/faculty basketball game on February 22nd. The faculty has also been given the opportunity to contribute by making a donation which allows them to wear jeans and designated spirit attire throughout the month. PALs is led by Renae Osborne.

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Band Boosters Selling Bistro Tickets

The annual Band Bistro Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, February 9 in Carroll Senior High School's Student Activity Center. Sponsored by the Carroll Band Booster Club, this event is open to everyone and features an Italian dinner plus a silent auction with an abundance of items, gift certificates and Dragon Band memorabilia available for bid.

Ticket forms are now available on the carrolldragonband.com website and from the CISD band directors. Tickets will also be on sale at the Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High School offices from February 1-8. Tickets will not be sold at the door. The evening's activities will begin with the musical entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the silent auction closing at 9:30 p.m. The cost for dinner is $12 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under. Checks should be made payable to the Carroll Band Booster Club.

Entertainment will be provided by talented Carroll Band students in a number of ensembles throughout the evening and will conclude with a performance by the award-winning jazz bands.

For more information about the Band Bistro Extravaganza or to donate an item to the silent auction, contact Barbara Hill at 817-329-8344.

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Carroll Students Win Essay Contest

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African drummer Gustaff Besungu from Cameroon.

Three Carroll students were recognized with scholarships as part of an essay contest sponsored by the Bahai Community of Southlake. The group held a special ceremony January 21 in honor of the essay winners and in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

First place winner of a $1,000 scholarship award was Joseph Alletto; 2nd place winner of a $500 scholarship award was Olumurejiwa Fatunde; and 3rd place winner of a $250 scholarship award was Benjamin Gojer. The event featured an opening performance by the Saint John Baptist Church Choir, followed by a Mayoral Proclamation recited by Carolyn Morris, Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Southlake. Jack Guillebeauz, a diversity trainer from Montgomery, Alabama, was the featured speaker at the event. The highlight of the show, however, was African drumming by Gustaff Besungu from Cameroon. He led the audience in a song about being one family before individual students recited portions of Dr. King's speeches and writings for the audience.

Members of the Carroll ISD Diversity Committee were invited to the public event, held at Carroll Senior High School on MLK day.

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Boys' Soccer Team Wins Invitational Tournament

The boys' soccer team won the Round Rock Invitational Soccer tournament this weekend winning all four of the games they played.

Final scores were:

  • Carroll 4 - Austin McNiel 2
  • Carroll 3 - Lake Travis 0
  • Carroll 4 - Midland Lee 0
  • Carroll 3 - A&M Consolidated 0 (Championship Game)

The Dragon boys' team is now 11-1 and begins district play on Friday. They are coached by Greg Oglesby.

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Student Athletes To Sign Letters Of Intent Feb. 6

Carroll Senior High School will host a special ceremony for student athletes signing letters of intent to play football and soccer for colleges and/or universities. The ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 6 in the library at CSHS.

As of January 31, the following Dragon Football Players will be signing letters of intent.

  • Riley Dodge - North Texas
  • Sam Schwartzstein - Stanford
  • Jake Jackson - Baylor
  • Nick Leppo - North Texas
  • Ethan Cunningham - William Jewell College
  • Blake Cantu - Oregon
  • Tre' Newton - Texas (already enrolled in school)

The following soccer players will be signing letters of intent:

  • Catie McGowan- Iowa State
  • Lani Huntley- Georgia State
  • Ally Hunter- Air Force, Tulsa or Trinity (undecided at publication time)
  • Abbey Golliher- Oklahoma
  • Nikki Crocco- Arkansas
  • Annie Kendzior- Navy
  • Bob Miltenberger - University of Denver
  • Edgardo Padilla - Belmont College, Tennessee
  • Austin Embry - Belmont College, Tennessee

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Carroll Students Participate In Barkley Forum

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Bryan Campanello and Dillon Huff

The Barkley Forum at Emory University was held January 25-28. More than 400 of the top competitors in the nation were invited to participate. In the Student Congressional Debate Division, 108 entries were narrowed down to the top 20, and Carroll was the only school from the state of Texas to advance, as well as the only school to have two students in the final round. An outstanding job by junior Bryan Campanello who placed 7th, and sophomore Dillon Huff who placed 5th. Connor Huff also participated in the meet.

In addition, Carroll took 2nd place sweepstakes at Creekview High School Speech & Debate Tournament recently.

Helping to achieve this accomplishment were:

  • Winston Berg - Octo-finalist in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
  • Parker Burns - Finalist in Student Congress
  • Kevin Comartin - 3rd place Poetry and 1st place Duo with Ben Gojer
  • Cathy Creighton - Octo-finalist in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
  • Ben Gojer - 1st place Dramatic Interpretation and 1st place Duo with Kevin Comartin
  • Stephen Hurt - Quarter-finalist in Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate
  • Scott McWilliams - Finalist in Student Congress
  • Taz Sella - 2nd place Domestic Extemp and 6th place Student Congress
  • Forrest Wilkinson - 3rd place Domestic Extemp

The Dragon Forensic team is coached by Diane Forbes.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Kay Reeder, crossing guard at Durham Elementary & Intermediate Schools. Her mother-in-law passed away recently.

Our sympathy is also extended to Donna Barrington (Business Office) on the recent death of her father-in-law. Sympathy is also extended to Donna's daughter Christi Drilling who serves as the district's Chief Accountant.

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Middle School Cross Country Teams Take First Place

The 7th and 8th grade A and B cross country teams at Dawson Middle school placed first in all divisions at the zone meet yesterday. They competed against Indian Springs, Fossil Hill, Colleyville Middle, Coppell East, Coppell West, Medlin, Chisholm Trail, and Heritage Middle Schools. The A teams will compete next week in the Meet of Champions.

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Save The Date – Friday, March 7 - CMS Bullying Program

Carroll Middle School is proud to announce a program on “Bullying” geared toward middle school students, faculty and parents. Mark your calendars now to attend the public forum featuring Jodee Blanco, author of The New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me and the new book Please Stop Laughing at Us. There will be two sessions during the school day for students; a meeting with employees at the end of the school day and an evening program for parents (7 to 9 p.m.) followed by a book signing. More details will be forthcoming; in the meantime, clear your schedule to include this important forum topic on Friday, March 7.

Jodee Blanco Press Notice

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New Baby Dragons Welcomed

Congratulations to Pat Watts (Instructional Services Department) on the recent birth of her grandson, Adam Patrick Watts. He was born on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 12:39 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 3 oz and measuring 19 inches long.

Congratulations also to Donna Faifer (Superintendent's Office) on the birth of her second granddaughter, Hailey Brooke. She was born on January 26 at 3:30 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Log Cabin Restorer to Tell Cabin Lore March 8

Meet Bill Marquis, the man who's restoring Southlake's log cabin, from 12:30-3 p.m., Saturday, March 8, at Bicentennial Park just north of Liberty Garden, where the log cabin will be built.

A premier North Texas log cabin expert, Marquis will update Southlake residents on the restoration project, talk about pioneer life, and explain the how's and why's of building authentic log cabins. City leaders have called Mr. Marquis "a living, breathing history lesson."

The program, sponsored by the Southlake Historical Society, also features Tejas, a musical duo playing log cabin-era music. The event is free to everyone. Bring blankets and chairs to sit on. If it rains, the program will move to the Lodge in Bicentennial Park. Questions? Call Anita Robeson, SHS president, at 817-421-8353.

 

Southlake DPS Offering Citizen's Academy

Applications are currently being accepted for the Southlake Department of Public Safety Citizen's Academy #12. The Academy will begin February 21 and run every Thursday (except for Spring Break) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. until May 22 (Graduation May 29). Citizens attending the Academy will learn about the inner workings of Police and Fire Service. Additional Information may be obtained by calling Corp. Mike Bedrich at 817-748-8137.

DPS Citizen's Academy Brochure

DPS Citizen's Academy Application

 

Deadline Nears For SYAC Award

The Southlake Youth Action Commission and the Southlake Chamber of Commerce are searching for the 2007 Youth of the Year, which will be presented at the February 29, 2008 Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet.

The information will also be on the S.Y.A.C. page on the City website - www.cityofsouthlake.com. Click on Boards & Commissions under Southlake Government (bottom right) and then click on Southlake Youth Action Commission. The deadline to nominate a student is February 1. Please call 817.748.8311 or email volunteer@ci.southlake.tx.us if you need additional information or have any questions.

 

Citizen of the Year Nominations Now Being Accepted

Nominations for Southlake’s Citizen of the Year are currently being accepted.  Coach Todd Dodge received the honor last year, joining the list of honorees receiving the award since it began in 1988.  The Southlake Chamber of Commerce will once again bestow the honor of “Citizen of the Year” at its annual awards banquet being held on Friday, February 29.
 
Nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Southlake resident and/or Southlake Chamber of Commerce member for three years prior to nomination.
  • Volunteered time and leadership to improve economic, civic and cultural well-being to Southlake.
  • Not be the immediate Past Chairman of the Chamber.

Nomination forms can be submitted by anyone and are available online at www.southlakechamber.com, or by emailing jami@southlakechamber.com.  Return completed nominations to the Southlake Chamber of Commerce at info@southlakechamber.com, 1501 Corporate Circle, Ste. 100, Southlake, TX 76092, or 817-749-8202 fax.  Friday, February 15, 2008 is the deadline for nominations!

Local residents are also encouraged to provide suggestions for local business awards as well, including the small business and corporate business of the year.  The community is invited to attend as legendary baseball player and manager Bobby Bragan shares his story of leadership and servitude with attendees.

Seating is limited. Reservations can be made online until Monday, February 25, at www.southlakechamber.com, or by calling 817-481-8200.  Tickets are $35 per person for this event held at Marriot Solana.

 

Southlake Chamber To Host Regional Leadership Conference

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The Southlake Chamber of Commerce joins several regional chambers and leadership programs to bring the fourth annual North Texas Leadership Conference on Friday, February 8. Conference attendees will expand their knowledge of community and business leadership, hearing prominent speakers on topics ranging from scenario planning to communication to selecting talent and many more. 

Of special interest is renowned speaker and author Dr. Gary McCaleb whose session is titled, “Community Trusteeship:  A Leader’s Blueprint for building community.”  McCaleb is vice president of Abilene Christian University (ACU) and executive director of the Center for Building Community and professor of management at ACU.  His two books, The Gift of Community:  Reflections on the Way We Live and Work Together and Community:  The ‘Other’ Side of Self caused numerous communities to reinvent themselves.

Chamber president Giovanna Phillips said, “I’ve attended this conference for several years and seen the value of it first-hand.  As a result, when the opportunity came to partner in making this conference regional, the Southlake Chamber was excited to become the first chamber in Tarrant County to participate.  Fort Worth also decided to participate, and I’m sure others will soon join, adding to the depth of the North Texas Leadership Conference.”  She continued to say, “We’ll be the host venue for this conference within the next couple of years and look forward to showcasing our community to the region.”

The conference, presented by Capital One Bank, is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Collin County College Spring Creek Campus Conference Center in Plano. Reservations are $85 per person and include conference materials, networking opportunities with businesspeople from surrounding cities, continental breakfast, and lunch. Seating is limited.  Conference information, including schedule, speaker topics and biographies, directions and registration is available at www.ntxleadership.org.   Registration deadline is February 4.

Contact Jami McKenney at the Southlake Chamber of Commerce at (817) 481-8200 or jami@southlakechamber.com for further information.

 

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