THE GREEN PAGES WEB DIRECTORY - PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE CARROLL DRAGONS

Posted September 27, 2007

Save The Date: Major Mania & Business Expo

Mark Wednesday, November 7 on your calendars! Carroll ISD's Guidance and Counseling Department will be teaming up with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for the 2007 Major Mania/Business Expo. This is the fourth annual Major Mania event, but the first ever to feature a new Career & Business Expo sponsored by the Chamber's Strategic Alliance.

This is an outstanding opportunity for parents and students to obtain valuable information that will aid in making all the important decisions about choosing a college major and future career. Major Mania offers keynote speakers, leading university professors and local business representatives who can give students an understanding of real world application.

Looking for answers to these questions?

  • What are the career options available with a degree in this major?
  • What salary range can I expect with a degree in this major?
  • What are universities looking for when reviewing applicants for this academic field?
  • How can I prepare myself during my high school years for this major?
  • What will my job really be like after college?

Stayed tuned to the CISD website and online newsletter for more details about this November 7 event!

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District Cooperates In Ongoing Police Investigation

Carroll School officials are cooperating in an investigation involving hidden camera equipment found in the ceiling of Carroll Senior High School. Contractors working on the district's own security/keyless entry system located the camera equipment and notified the Campus Administration immediately. CISD involved the Southlake Department of Public Safety who considers this an active and ongoing investigation.

Fingerprints were taken from the area and are being analyzed in a lab in Tarrant County, though they indicated it would take 8-10 weeks to complete that report. Although a video tape was in the machine when it was found, the tape contained no staff or student images.

School officials removed the equipment, searched the rest of our building, as well as other CISD facilities. Senior High Campus Administrators discussed the situation with the teachers/sponsors who work in that area of the building and have been working cooperatively with resource officers and DPS investigators throughout the investigation. CISD has been asked specifically by the Southlake police not to release the camera's location in the building at this time.

Please know that CISD did not any reason to believe students were in imminent danger and while this is certainly a breach of CISD security, officials are unable to share public details of this situation without compromising the investigation. Even as news spread through media reports, CISD was requested by the Southlake DPS to refrain from sharing specific details that would inhibit the investigation.

There is no evidence at this time to indicate this camera equipment was used recently. CISD also has no indication whether it was the result of a bad student prank or an adult, but district officials will continue to monitor the situation carefully, cooperate with the ongoing investigation and communicate any details as the district is able.

The Administration appreciates the support and patience shown by parents. The district still considers this an active, ongoing investigation and would never do anything to compromise the police department's efforts. More details will be made public as the investigation continues.

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Inspections Complete For Two Portable Classrooms

Carroll ISD is pleased to announce that inspections are now complete for portable classrooms at the district's intermediate schools. Two portable buildings are housed on the Eubanks Intermediate School campus and one is being utilized at Durham Intermediate School. School officials met with representatives of the local Fire Marshall's office this week in an effort to obtain certificates of occupancy. The district was given the all-clear to allow students and staff to move into the buildings.

The portable classrooms were purchased to provide temporary relief from over crowding at the intermediate school grade levels. A portable classroom is also being utilized at Johnson Elementary School. School officials learned during a recent demographic report that growth north of Highway 114 may result in the need for a sixth elementary school. Long-term options for intermediate growth include possible classroom additions at both EIS and DIS.

Eubanks students are scheduled to begin classes in their portable building on Monday. Durham students are already occupying their building, but they will participate in a grand opening for their "learning cottages" at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3. The special ribbon cutting ceremony will mark the official opening, and special guests will be introduced, according to Principal Gary Brake.

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School Board Cancels October 1 Meeting

The Carroll School Board has canceled the regularly scheduled October 1 meeting so they can attend and support the Dragon Classic fundraiser sponsored by the Carroll Athletic Booster Club and the PTSO. Trustees will next meet on Monday, October 15 in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue. An agenda for this meeting will be posted to the district's website 72 hours in advance.

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CISD Committee Applications Due Friday

Citizens interested in serving on an advisory committee for Carroll ISD are encouraged to fill out an application and return it to the Superintendent’s Office by 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 28.

Trustees are seeking participants for an Audit Committee, the Budget & Finance Committee, the School Health Advisory Committee, a new city-school joint committee called S.P.A.R.K.S. (Students & Parents Against Risks to Our Kids in Southlake) and district and campus site-based decision making committees.

Applications for committee participation are being sent home with each student in elementary and intermediate schools. Applications are available online for other interested citizens and parents. Simply visit http://www.southlakecarroll.edu and click on “Breaking News” to find the committee application. It can also be found by visiting the Board of Trustees drop down menu on the district’s website.

CISD committees are led by Trustees and Administrators, operating in an advisory capacity to the School Board on pertinent school issues. The committees meet periodically throughout the year depending on the nature of committee discussion and business.

Applicants for the Audit committee are required to have CPA or accounting experience.

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Southlake Style Magazine Raises Funds For We Care

On Friday of this week, Southlake Style Magazine, already a Platinum We Care sponsor, will use its promotional night at the Dragon Football game to help raise funds for the district's employee appreciation program.

Magazine owners Mike and Nicole Tesoriero are raising advertising sponsorships to wrap Mike’s truck; all proceeds from the sponsorships, as well as on-site donations, will go toward funding We Care projects. Their efforts have already secured $4,000 toward the funding of We Care initiatives. They have set a goal of $5,000 to boost and support We Care. This program continues to thrive thanks to generous sponsors like Southlake Style Magazine!

Click here to visit Southlake Style Magazine's website.

Carroll ISD’s We Care program is entering its third year, having raised more than $100,000 to fund ongoing employee appreciation initiatives. School officials say they are extremely pleased with not only the support of the local businesses and organizations, but also with the response from recipients, classroom teachers and support staff.

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CEF Gears Up For Another Fun Culinary Celebration

The Board of Directors of the Carroll Education Foundation (CEF) is pleased to announce its 11th annual charity event, Culinary Celebration 2007, which will be held on October 7 at the Hyatt Regency - DFW Airport.

This fabulous culinary event will feature over 25 Metroplex chefs preparing their signature gourmet cuisines, which will be accompanied by specialty wines and cocktails. In addition, Culinary Celebration 2007 will offer a variety of unique items to the highest bidder in both live and silent auctions.

Culinary Celebration 2006 raised over $300,000, which was used to provide numerous teacher grants and student scholarships benefiting the children of CISD. Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets online or at any CISD school. Ten percent of your purchase will go back to the CISD PTO of your choice!

For more information, www.southlakecef.org

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CMA October Speaker Is Expert In Sports Medicine

The Carroll Medical Academy (CMA) presents their speaker for October: Amir M. Khan, M.D. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Kahn will speak on Tuesday, October 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library of Carroll Senior High.

Dr. Khan is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon and sports medicine expert. He has vast experience in the care of high level athletes including: NFL Football-San Francisco 49ers (1999-present), XFL Football-San Francisco Demons, The X-games at San Francisco, San Jose Ballet, Stanford University and Santa Clara University athletics and several NCAA Division I Tournaments including basketball, soccer and volleyball. Dr. Khan is also an avid athlete.

Dr. Khan attended medical school at Tufts University in Boston, Orthopedic residency at the Teaching Hospitals of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stonybrook, NY, and two fellowships at SOAR/Stanford University, CA. He is double fellowship trained in Sports Medicine & Arthroscopic surgery, as well as Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Khan was an admissions interviewer for Tufts University School of Medicine and is currently a college admissions interviewer. You can learn more about Dr. Khan at www.TiOSonline.net .

Dr. Kahn's talk will give parents and students a basic guide to preparing for a successful application and interview for getting into colleges and medical schools.

The Carroll Medical Academy (CMA) is a magnet academic program that focuses on providing exceptional students who have an interest in the medical field with a math and science intensive curriculum beginning freshman year of high school. For more information about the Carroll Medical Academy, contact Sherry Martin at MartinSh@cisdmail.com or call 817-949-5800.

In case you missed CMA's speakers last year , they shared what it was like to practice in their specialty, tips on what it takes to get there, and advice for success in life. These guest speakers offer a rare and free opportunity to hear what great minds think is important for you to know.

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Eubanks Intermediate To Host Guest Author

Eubanks Intermediate School will host an author visit by Roland Smith for the sixth grade students on October 16 and Durham Intermediate School sixth grade students will visit with Mr. Smith on October 17.

Smith is a former wolf biologist and canine expert who has spent more than 20 years studying wildlife throughout the world. He is the author of many outstanding books for children including Peak, Jaguar, Zach's Lie, Cryptid Hunters and Thunder Cave. Mr. Smith's books have received many awards and appear on many state's recommended reading lists. He and his wife, Marie, live on a small farm near Portland, Oregon. To discover more information about this exciting author, visit his website at www.rolandsmith.com.

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Health Officials Share Important Staph Information

Reports of staphylococcus infections have been in the news in the past few weeks. CISD health officials want to give parents information to help students stay healthy. Staph infections occur in every school every year, and CISD is no exception. In fact, Carroll High School parents have reported cases of staph being diagnosed and treated at Carroll High School last week.

Staphylococcus infections can occur in healthy, non-hospitalized people and usually cause skin infections that resemble pimples, boils, or spider bites. The infected area may appear red, feel hot, be painful, or cause itching.

Staphylococcus is found on many surfaces and commonly on our skin. It is spread by contact with contaminated surfaces such as those in a locker room particularly razors, deodorant, towels, bar soap, and athletic equipment, etc. It can be spread by skin to skin contact through minor skin abrasions, or intact skin.

A suspicious rash or “spider bite” should be seen by a physician for diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment. Untreated staphylococcus infections can progress to serious systemic infections.

Athletes who present with a suspicious rash are checked by the athletic trainer and referred to their physician as needed. All such rashes must be completely covered during games and practices.

Staphylococcus infections may be prevented by:

•  Good hand washing

•  Covering all lesions at all times

•  Cleaning all shared equipment and locker rooms with 70% alcohol, Lysol, 10% bleach solution, or other labeled disinfectant.

•  Avoiding sharing personal items such as towels, razors, uniforms, bar soap

•  Washing all athletic clothing with laundry detergent and drying in a hot dryer.

The CISD athletic coaches and trainers are diligent in keeping locker rooms and equipment clean, and in teaching prevention to athletes. Their health is CISD's number one concern. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse or one of the CISD athletic trainers.

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Dragon Classic Slated September 30 & October 1

Dragon Classic is a two-day event raising funds for CISD academics in grades 9-12, and for athletics needs in grades 7-12. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Carroll Athletic Booster Club and the CSHS/CHS PTSO. For further information and to register, please visit www.dragonclassic.org or contact Melanie Metzger at 817-454-3975.

A fabulous opportunity to spend some time with the Dallas Cowboys has been donated to the 2007 Dragon Classic. Four people will go behind the scenes with the Cowboys, viewing practice from a luxury suite overlooking their Valley Ranch practice field. They will also receive an autographed football signed by Jerry Jones and Coach Wade Phillips.

Another item sure to be of interest to the Carroll football community is an autographed Dragon helmet- signed by all the players of the 2007 team. The helmet will come up for auction at the September 30 auction and dinner at the First American Center at Solana. The event is followed the next day by a golf tournament at Trophy Club Country Club.

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Mum Sale To Benefit Dragon Band

The Carroll Dragon Band is having their annual Homecoming Mum Fundraiser. Have your mum made or make it yourself.  The Band has partnered again with the amazing C&C Mum's 6600 Colleyville Blvd., Suite C, Colleyville, Texas 76034  817-310-1095

Call for an appointment or stop by:  Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday 11a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 11a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.; and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Twenty percent of all proceeds go directly back to the Carroll Band Boosters. For more information please contact C&C directly or Echo Klatt, 1st Vice President of the Carroll Band Boosters at ECHOLLAGE@AOL.COM.

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Dragon Band Raising Funds With Entertainment Passbooks

Entertainment's 2007-2008 Passbooks are on sale now through October 1 from Dragon band members. The passbooks are $20 each and may be purchased from your favorite Dragon band member. The students are raising money for a trip to the 2008 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Band Competition at Disney World in April 2008.

For more information, contact Echo Klatt at 817-329-9577 or by E-mail at echollage@aol.com.

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Theatre Department Seeking Season Sponsors

The Carroll Theatre Department is seeking season sponsors for this year's fabulous production schedule. The season kicks off in October with the 2nd Annual Haunted House: The Phantom Ship and is closely followed by the world high school premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at the end of November. The season closes with the 3rd Annual Dessert Cabaret in April.

Links to the Carroll Theatre Season Sponsorship documents with details and information are included below. Interested sponsors should contact Stacie Martinsen at MartinsS@cisdmail.com.

Season Sponsorship Information

2007-2008 Season Sponsorship Form

Season Sponsorship Table

If you want to learn more about the Carroll Theatre Department be sure to visit the website at http://www.dragondrama.net/

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Theatre Department's Phantom Ship to Set Sail October 5

The Carroll Theatre Department's 2nd Annual Haunted House: The Phantom Ship is getting ready to set sail on Friday, October 5 at Carroll Senior High School. This year's Haunted House has amazing special effects and a very talented cast and crew that promises to be even more successful than 2006's Haunted Hotel.

"We will have an indoor entrance venue this year with a festival feel and all new spectacles that will cement this premiere event as an annual community tradition," said Carroll Theatre Co-Director Roald Martinsen. "If you loved the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, you will love this year's Haunted House," said Mr. Martinsen.

The Haunted House opens on Friday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the CSHS Auditorium entrance and continues on the following dates:

Saturday, October 6 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 10 from 8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 11 from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 14 from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Friday, October 19 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 20 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Friday, October 26 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 27 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 28 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 31 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and will go on sale at CHS and CSHS cafeterias on Monday, October 1.

Prepare to be scared!

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Durham Teacher Honored By TCU

Durham Elementary School third grade teacher Joann Peterson and husband, Don, were honored as the Coming Home Queen and King for TCU Homecoming festivities recently. The Petersons were featured with daughters Shannon and Katie in the Friday evening Homecoming parade and at halftime ceremonies during the football game Saturday. The Peterson's were TCU Homecoming royalty 25 years ago.

Daughter Shannon Peterson also teaches at Durham Elementary School.

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Junior Emerald Belle Camp Approaching

Girls in grades kindergarten through sixth are invited to attend the 2007 Junior Belle Dance Clinic. The clinic takes place Saturday, September 29 and participants will also perform at the October 4 JV football game at Dragon Stadium.

The clinic is $40 per child and $35 for each additional family member when received by September 26. All children are $45 each after September 26. For details and a registration form, visit the link below.

2007 Junior Belle Dance Clinic flier

For more information, contact Evelyn Giffin at 817-488-6450 or by E-mail at tx.giffins@verizon.net or Lynne Anderson at texanders@earthlink.net.

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AP Booster Club To Host Fall Speaker October 2

The Advanced Placement Booster Club will host guest speaker Alan Cotten Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Activity Center at Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. Mr. Cotten’s program is titled “Advanced Placement: What’s in it for me?”

Cotten is employed with AP Strategies as their Science Coordinator. At AP Strategies, he supports AP and Pre AP biology teachers and students in any way possible with the single goal of raising the number of students taking and passing the AP Biology exams in Texas. He works with teachers and students in approximately 10 school districts including Dallas ISD, Austin ISD, and Houston ISD through AP Incentive Programs made possible by the generosity of corporate sponsors.

Previously, Cotten was Chairperson of the Carroll Senior High School science department as well as a member of the K-12 Science Vertical Team and K-12 Advanced Academic Vertical Team. He taught 10 different science classes during his tenure at CSHS - including AP Biology and innovative classes such as Forensic Sciences and Medical Terminology. He also pioneered the Carroll Medical Academy during the program's first year of existence. During that time, every ninth grader who took and passed the AP Biology test - passed with a "3" or higher.

The following are topic questions that may be addressed during the presentation:

-What are AP and Pre AP all about?
-How do AP and Pre AP relate to college admissions and success in college?
-Am I taking too many AP classes at once?
-How can I better prepare for AP exams?
-How can I raise my AP scores?

For more information, contact Victoria Lucius at vlucius@verizon.net.

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Start Spreading The News: Homecoming 2007

Start Spreading The News: 2007 Carroll Homecoming events are just around the corner. This year's theme is: NEW YORK: A Night in the City! The parade takes place Wednesday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Southlake Town Square. The Friday night football game will be played against Haltom High School at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium. Homecoming events will conclude Saturday, October 13 with a dance in the Student Activity Center of Carroll Senior High School from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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CMS Students Participate in People to People

Carroll Middle School eighth graders Aaron Frederick, Casey Kopp and Morgan McCombs recently returned from Washington, DC where they participated in the People to People World Leadership Forum September 10-16. The program, coordinated by People to People Student Ambassador Programs, fulfills the vision of Dwight D. Eisenhower who founded People to People during his presidency in 1956.

The trip gave students the chance to explore some of the United States’ most prominent monuments and institutions. From Capitol Hill to the Smithsonian Institute, Colonial Williamsburg to Gettysburg, they had a busy itinerary.

Each day students participated in small group discussions and exercises to experience first-hand how successful leaders develop strategies, make decisions, build consensus and foster change. It was also a chance to meet kids their age from around the country and other parts of the world to come together to work as a team and build friendships.

The eighth graders were nominated by their seventh grade Language Arts teacher Lisa Jackson based on their academic achievement, work ethic and leadership potential. "I was happy to nominate such outstanding students for the Ambassador Program. These enthusiastic students benefit from hands on activities and encourage others to be leaders as well."

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Dragon Choir Students Advance To Regional Competition

On Tuesday the Dragon Choir competed in the Texas Music Educator's Association (TMEA) All-district Choir Competition. All students made a good showing and several where selected to advance to the Region level. They were:

  • Elizabeth Bazzell
  • Marie Sanders
  • Victoria Shaw
  • Cassie Pelton
  • Katie Glidden
  • Katie Holbert
  • Taylor Vassious
  • Cristina Regalado
  • Lexie Elison
  • Chelsea Dunlap
  • Preston Lee
  • John Ruelas
  • Pim van Amerongen

The choir is directed by Chris Hutchison.

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Dragon Forensic Team Beats Texas State Champions

The Grapevine Classic was held Sept.7-8 and is a national qualifying tournament for the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky in May. Congratulations to Connor Huff, Dillon Huff and Bryan Campanello who qualified for this tournament in Student Congressional Debate. The Carroll forensic team also took 2nd place overall, beating the current state champions, Plano Senior High.

Receiving points toward state qualifications were:

  • Emily Cardin (10) - 2nd in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Bryan Campanello (11) - 4th in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Forrest Wilkinson (12)- 6th in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Dillon Huff -(10) - 3rd in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Connor Huff (12) - 4th in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Tori Spickler (12) 5th in Original Oratory
  • Connor Huff (12) 4th in Congressional Debate
  • Dillon Huff (10) 2nd in Congressional Debate

Ryan Bennett was named 10th place top speaker in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, out of 122. David Ramirez received outstanding presiding officer for Congressional Debate, as well as Bryan Campanello.

Contributing to overall sweepstakes points were semi-finalists:

  • Lilli Kaser, Audrey DelRosario and Michelle Scandura in Original Oratory.
  • Justin Howe in Prose and Dramatic
  • Ben Gojer and Kevin Comartin in Duo Interpretation
  • Harrison Atkins in Humorous Interpretation
  • Shanie Schwartzman in Dramatic Interpretation

The Dragon Forensic team will be hosting their own tournament at Dawson Middle School and Eubanks Intermediate.

Congratulations to Ryan Bennett who advanced to the top 32 at the Greenhill Tournament of Champions Qualifier. This was an intensely, high pressure tournament with the BEST from across the nation, and Ryan received the 10th place top speaker in the entire field.

The Dragon Forensic Team took 2nd place sweepstakes at the Mansfield Timberview Tour. Sixteen students made it to the final of Congressional Debate and Carroll took seven of the top eight places. Individual results include:

  • Cameron Beck: Top 8 in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
  • Winston Berg: Top Speaker in Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate and advanced to Top 16 (This was his first tournament!)
  • Bryan Campanello - 3rd in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking and Congressional Debate and Named top presiding officer in Congress.
  • Emily Cardin - 1st in U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking and 7th in Congressional Debate
  • Kevin Comartin - 4th in Prose and Poetry Interpretation and 3rd in Humorous Interpretation
  • Cathy Creighton - Advanced to top 16 in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate
  • Connor Huff - 2nd in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking and 2nd in Congressional Debate
  • Dillon Huff - 1st in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking and 1st in Congressional Debate
  • David Ramirez - 4th in Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking and 6th in Congressional Debate
  • Michelle Scandura - 5th in Original Oratory
  • Patrick Scanlan - 8th in Congressional Debate
  • Tori Spickler - 2nd in Original Oratory
  • Forrest Wilkinson - 5th in Congressional Debate
  • Harrison Atkins - 4th in Humorous Interpretation

The team is coached by Diane Forbes, Eric Melin and Dorothy Cassetta.

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Swim & Dive Team Holds Annual Intra-Squad Meet

The Carroll High School Swim/Dive Team opened the season with the Annual Green/Black Intra-Squad Meet on Tuesday evening, Sept. 25 at the Carroll Aquatics Center. The entire squad was split into "equal" teams, Green & Black, to compete for Intra-Squad bragging rights for the start of the 2007 season.

The Boys Black Team won 135 -128 over the Boys Green Team. The Girls Black Team won 159-146 over the Girls Green Team.

Individual winners for the Black Team included:

  • Claire Singley  100 free 54.68
  • Drew Mays 100 free 50.10 and 50 back 26.35
  • Lisa Ginder 50 free 25.11 and 50 fly 27.60
  • Hayden Clark 50 free 23.53
  • Matthew Mason diving 127.45
  • Connor Nolen 50 breast 30.08

Individual winners for the Green Team included:

  • Caitlin Baran 100 IM 1:01.79 and 50 breast 31.62
  • Wil Singley 100 IM 54.34
  • Taylor Hryorchuk diving 173.00
  • Ian Rea 50 fly 25.09
  • Rachael Ausdenmoore 50 back 29.31

The Green Team won the Girls 200 Medley Relay in 1:54.15 with Ausdenmoore, Baran, Laura Huning and Leah Cowperthwaite.

The Black Team won the Boys 200 Medley Relay in 1:44.75 with Mays, Drew Glenn, Clark and Nolen.

The Black Team won the Girls 200 free relay in 1:42.84 with Ginder, Taylor Cole, Singley and Chelsea Dunlap.

The Green Team won the Boys 200 free relay in 1:33.40 with Singley, Rea, Connor Adams and Andrew Goss.

The Meet was a great success, with many close and competitive races.  The season continues with the Dragon Hunt Invitational Swim Meet at the Carroll Aquatics Center on Saturday, Oct 6, starting at 9 a.m.  It should be concluded before the 2:30 p.m. start time of the OU-Texas Red River Shoot-out.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to Eric Guerrero (Dawson Middle School) on the recent death of his grandfather. Please keep Eric's family in your thoughts during this difficult time.  

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Save These Dates - Nov. 19-25 Holiday Art Show

Barnes & Noble in Southlake Town Square is allowing Carroll ISD's K-8 Art Program to have a week-long holiday art show upstairs in their event area. The dates are: November 19-25. In addition, a percentage of Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit the school district's art program.

Support the K-8 art students by shopping at Barnes & Noble. Carroll ISD elementary, intermediate and middle schools are working together with Barnes & Noble Booksellers by hosting this week-long event. Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of every sale made with a special Book fair voucher. They will be made available online in next week's electronic newsletter or bin person at participating CISD campuses.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Southlake-based Team Heads to National Jr. Team Tennis Tournament


Going to the USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Tournament
in Tucson: Clay Angeli, Sarah Bohannon, Will
Talkington, Sarah Roe, Coach Linda Hayes, Victoria
Lash, Trygve Neufang and Meredith Hope. Not pictured:
Brady McClanahan and team manager Molly Hayes.

The Southlake NETT Hotshots will compete at the USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Tournament this fall in the 14 and Under Intermediate Division. The tournament takes place in Tucson, Arizona October 11-14.

Coached by Linda Hayes of Southlake, the team qualified for nationals by winning the local NETT (Northeast Tarrant Tennis) Team Tennis league and then beating 15 other teams from across the state at the Texas Jr. Team Tennis sectional tournament in May, held at Newcombe's Tennis Ranch near New Braunfels, TX.

Playing in the state championship and moving on to nationals are Trygve Neufang, Victoria Lash, Will Talkington, Clay Angeli, Sarah Roe and Meredith Hope, all of Southlake, and Sara Bohannon, of Colleyville.

Not pictured is player Brady McClanahan and team manager Molly Hayes, both of Southlake.

 

Southlake DPS Promotes Fire Safety Message

The Southlake Department of Public Safety Fire Services Department is recognizing ‘Practice Your Escape Plan' for Fire Prevention Week Awareness October 7-13. During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety advocates will be spreading the word about the dangers of home fires and teaching local residents how to plan and practice escape from a home in case a fire occurs.

Fire Safety Press Release

 

DI Varsity Dragons Lacrosse Taps Johns Hopkins Alum As Head Coach


Josh Pico

The Southlake Carroll Lacrosse Association has named Josh Pico as the new DI Varsity boy's head coach. Pico brings an impressive lacrosse resume' and experience into the program. Pico played defense for Johns Hopkins, one of the most prestigious lacrosse programs in history, for his four years of college. Titles earned by Pico's team includes: 2003 DI Men's Lacrosse Division I-NCAA National Championship Runner Up Team and 2005 Men's Lacrosse Division I-NCAA Undefeated National Championship honors.

Pico stated in a recent interview that he was excited about beginning a new chapter for the DI Dragon lacrosse team. His no-nonsense approach includes the players striving to work hard, play hard in competition and to enjoy the sport. He also believes a big part of the success of the team includes the players wanting to develop into better young men both on and off the field.

Returning as assistant coach is 7 year Dragon veteran, Rich Coccaro, Texas High School Lacrosse League's Man of the Year 2007.

 

November 3 Event To Benefit Two-Year Old

The public is invited to attend the Caring Hearts Outreach, a 2007 Benefit Ball benefiting Maddie Thomas. Madeline is the two-year-old daughter of Randy Thomas, a Persian Gul veteran and a Southlake Police Officer. Her mother, Bethany, is a local beautician. Madeline was born with severe malformations in the brain that resulted in epileptic seizures. The local toddler recently underwent a 10-hour surgery to help lessen the seizures and hopefully stop them all together. The community is raising funds to help the family with medical costs. The Benefit Ball features a silent and live auction, dining and dancing. It is scheduled for 7 p.m. to midnight, November 3 at the Southlake Hilton in Town Square. For more information, contact 817-424-3808.

 

Trinity Arts Guild To Meet With Demo Artist

The Trinity Arts Guild will meet Monday October 1 at 7 p.m. with Demo Artist Blair Currin. Visitors are welcome; admission is free; refreshments will be served.

Currin was smitten at the tender age of 13, and captivated by the many oil paintings adorning the walls of his grandparents' home. Certain of a career as a painter, he attended the Art School of the Southwest in Cloudcroft , New Mexico , where his grandfather, Harold Roney, taught landscape painting. As with any young aspiring artist, unsure of how to launch such a career and urged to get a “REAL” JOB, Blair graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1979 with a degree in Graphic Design. A 26-year painting interruption followed. Hounded by the need to paint, Blair returned to the easel full time to pursuer his boyhood passion.

Born in 1956 in Kilgore , Texas , and raised around the world, Blair returned to his native state when his father retired from the U.S. Air Force. Living and traveling in Texas and the Southwest, inspiring land and skyscrapes have never been far away. Although Blair appreciates many interest. “There is no shortage of lessons to be learned from observing all that nature offers. The quest is learning how to capture those offerings on canvas that will be regarded as a worthwhile work of art.” His aim is to find satisfaction in the journey, not just the destination.

Blair draws inspiration from studying paintings, working alongside fellow painters and reading art books of all kinds. Over the years, Blair has studied with many different instructors – including Kevin Macpherson, Scott Christensen, Ray Roberts, Martin Grelle, Scott Myers, Dennis Blagg, Bruce Peil – each layering new knowledge to shape his own personal direction. He has participated in many juried competitions and exhibitions, and his award-winning works are in several private collections. He is also a teacher, sharing his enthusiasm as well as his knowledge with his students. Blair lives with his wife, Janelle, near Aledo, Texas, where they enjoy the many fascinating creatures that visit their home, along with the native wildflowers and trees that also gather there.

 

Authors To Tell Parent/Child Story Of Addiction, Recovery

Good Shepherd Catholic Community is hosting The Lost Years, a story of addiction and redemption Wednesday, October 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Come hear the authors of The Lost Years tell their parent/child story of addiction and recovery. This event is open to adults and all students in ninth grade or above.

Good Shepherd Catholic Community is located at 1000 Tinker Road in Colleyville.

 

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