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

Posted September 7, 2007

Carroll Reports Record Number Of Test Takers

A record number of Carroll students took college entrance exams last year as local scores continued to exceed state and national averages.

A total of 529 students took the SAT. This is up from 514 test takers in 2006 and 500 in 2005. Carroll students scored a 551 in critical reading, a 568 in mathematics and a 536 in writing for a total of 1655.

School officials say reading scores were up four points, but math scores and writing scores dropped slightly. The end result was a three-point overall decrease in the composite score, though they are pleased with an increased number of test takers.

A total of 388 students took the 2007 ACT test. This compares to 347 in 2006 and 342 in 2005. Carroll students scored a 23.8 in English, a 24.8 in Mathematics, a 24.7 in reading, a 23.6 in science and an overall composite score of 24.3. The composite score is up slightly from the 24.2 score in 2006.

Carroll ISD test scores are available on the CISD website. Simply visit the link http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/testingaccountability.htm.

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Dragon Football Back On KKGM Radio Waves, Web


Metro Sports Communications continues its coverage of Southlake Carroll football this season, airing all ten regular season games, plus the playoffs, on KKGM 1630-AM.

The schedule kicks off Friday, September 7, as Carroll hosts Lake Highlands at Dragon Stadium.

All games are preceded by a 30-minute Countdown to Kickoff program and followed by a 45-minute post-game show, which includes on-the-field interviews with the Stars-of-the-Game and Head Coach Hal Wasson, highlights, stats and other scores.

Chuck Kelly and Kelly Milligan return to the booth to handle the play-by-play duties, while Travis Smith is back as sideline reporter. Teddy Emrich once again hosts Dragon Sports Central, keeping fans up-to-date on scores from throughout the area.

Metro Sports Communications is the official radio and internet broadcast partner of the Carroll Independent School District, recently signing a three-year extension through the 2009-2010 school year.

All Carroll football games can be heard worldwide on KKGM’s website at www.kkgmam.com.

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Dragon Football Media Day

A Dragon football media day is scheduled to take place Monday, September 10 at the Performance Course Charlie Stalcup Indoor Complex, located behind Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Dragon players and coaching staff will be available for comments at 5 p.m. This will be the only chance to gain access to the team prior to Saturday's game against Miami Northwestern.

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School Board Meets Monday

The Carroll School Board will meet Monday, September 10 in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue. Open session begins at 6:30 p.m.

A complete agenda will be posted to the District's website this afternoon.

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Stalcup Building Dedication Is September 9

The official building dedication for the Performance Course Charlie Stalcup Indoor Complex takes place Sunday, September 9 at 3 p.m. The indoor complex is located behind Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard.

Stalcup lost his battle to cancer in 2004. His lasting legacy will be honored during this dedication ceremony as family, friends, colleagues and students gather to remember him in this special way.

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Last Week To Purchase Miami Tickets

Pre-game tickets for the anticipated match up between the Carroll Dragons and the Miami Northwestern Bulls are available at the CISD Administration Center, located at 3051 Dove Road in Grapevine. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets will be sold from the Administration Center until noon Friday, September 14. Beginning Wednesday, tickets will be sold at the following campuses: Johnson Elementary, Durham Elementary, Carroll Middle, Dawson Middle, Carroll High and Carroll Senior High.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The Clash Of Champions game takes place Saturday, September 15 at Southern Methodist University's Ford Stadium. Kick off is at 6 p.m. SMU is charging a parking fee of $5 per vehicle.

The District earns $1 for every adult pre-game ticket sold and $.50 for every student ticket sold at the Administration Center. In addition, tickets may be purchased online at www.clashofchampions.com. Carroll ISD receives a portion of the proceeds for every ticket sold to residents with a Southlake address via the Clash of Champions website.

For more information, call the Communications & Marketing Department at 817-949-7080.

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Reminder: Curriculum Night Schedule

The following is a schedule for upcoming Curriculum nights. For more information, contact your child's campus office.

Carroll Elementary School
Preschool - 2nd grades: Tuesday, September 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
3rd-4th grade: Tuesday, September 18, 6 to 7 p.m.

Durham Elementary School
Kindergarten: Wednesday, September 5, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
1st grade: Monday, September 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
2nd grade: Monday, September 10, 6 to 7 p.m.
3rd grade: Wednesday, September 19, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
4th grade: Wednesday, September 19, 6 to 7 p.m.

Johnson Elementary School
K-2nd grade: Tuesday, September 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
3rd-4th grade: Tuesday, September 18, 6 to 7 p.m.

Old Union Elementary School
Preschool - 1st grade: Monday, September 10, 5 to 6 p.m.
2nd - 4th grade: Tuesday, September 11, 5 to 6 p.m.

Rockenbaugh Elementary School
Preschool-Kindergarten: Thursday, September 20, 6 to 7 p.m.
1st-2nd grade: Tuesday, September 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
3rd-4th grade: Tuesday, September 25, 6 to 7 p.m.

Durham Intermediate School
5th grade: Thursday, September 6, 5 to 6 p.m.
6th grade: Thursday, September 6, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Eubanks Intermediate School
5th grade: Thursday, September 6, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
6th grade: Thursday, September 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Carroll Middle School
Wednesday, September 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Dawson Middle School
Wednesday, September 19, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Carroll High School
Monday, September 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Carroll Senior High School
Monday, September 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Start Spreading The News: Homecoming 2007

Start spreading the news. . . the 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.

A change to this year's parade is the addition of a mandatory parade meeting, which will take place Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in the Student Activity Center of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. The meeting will include clarification of all parade rules, regulations and guidelines along with discussion of arrival and staging area procedures and identification of the actual route. All entry forms and applicable fees will need to be submitted at this meeting. No late entries will be accepted.

For those interested in participating this year, all of the necessary paperwork can be found at the following link- www.quia.com/pages/carrollhomecoming07.html

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Department Of Special Programs Launches Online Survey

Parents of Carroll ISD students with disabilities are encouraged to participate in an online survey from the Department of Special Programs. This survey is for parents with children ages preschool through 12th grade.

The deadline to complete the survey is 4 p.m. Friday, September 28. For additional details contact the Executive Director of Special Programs and Assessment Dr. Cathy Friar at 817-949-7050. To begin the survey, click the link below.

Survey Link: Carroll ISD Department Of Special Programs

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Phantom Rehearsals Underway

Phantom cast members were recognized at a City Council meeting by Mayor Andy Wambsganss September 4

The Carroll Theatre Department has begun its first week of vocal music rehearsals for the landmark production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.

"It is such a dream come true for all of us involved in this great musical. We are extremely excited by the level of talent assembled for this very difficult, yet rewarding piece of musical theatre," said Stacie Martinsen, Carroll Theatre Co-Director.

Several cast members accompanied Martinsen to the Southlake City Council meeting September 4, where they were recognized by Mayor Andy Wambsganss. The historical pilot production by the Carroll Theatre Department opens Friday, November 30 and continues weekends through December 9.

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AP Booster Club To Host First Meeting Of The Year

The Carroll ISD Advanced Placement Booster Club is hosting its first meeting of the year Wednesday, September 12 at 9:30 a.m. in the library of Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard. Guest speaker will be School Board President Erin Shoupp. Current members and anyone interested in joining the AP Booster Club are invited.

For more information, contact DeAnn Swinton at 817-488-0813.

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Dragon Classic Update: Live Auction Item


Organizers of the 2007 Dragon Classic were delighted when a 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy was donated for their fundraising auction to be held Sunday, September 30.

For the chance to bid on this puppy, or any of the fabulous array of items, be sure to get your tickets for the auction dinner by completing the reservation form that was included in students' first-day packets. This form is also available online at www.dragonclassic.org. There you can also register for the four-person Dragon Classic scramble golf tournament being held at Trophy Club Country Club Monday, October 1.

The Dragon Classic event raises funds for academic programs at both high school campuses and supports athletic programs in grades seven through 12. Sponsorships and auction items are being accepted through mid-September. To donate an auction item, contact Shelley Harvell at 817-907-8515 or Lisa Manning at 917-219-0419. For sponsorship information, contact Melanie Metzger at 817-454-3975.

A 10-week-old Golden Retriever puppy will be a top attraction at the Dragon Classic dinner and auction at the First American Center at Solana on September 30

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Updated: Campus Chat Schedule

Carroll Senior High School is hosting a number of Campus Chats during the coming months. Below is a link to an updated schedule of dates. The chats take place in the CSHS Guidance Office from 1 to 1:40 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

2007 Campus Chats

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Carroll Middle Yearbook Earns Accolades

Carroll Middle School's 2006-2007 yearbook staff recently received its annual yearbook critique from the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC). The staff was awarded the "Award of Distinguished Merit." ILPC's words were, "Excellent work, solid throughout and among the best in Texas."

CMS has received this honor several times before, but this year the book was nominated for a Star award, which ILPC describes as "Wow, among the nation's elite." The CMS staff anxiously awaits the outcome of this particular judging.

The staff also received news from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) and received the highest rating that CMS has ever earned. Awarded "All American with four marks of Distinction," the staff brought in 3,725 points out of 4,000- a nearly perfect score.

Congratulations to this group of talented students: CHS freshmen Jacob Williamson, Sean Meehan, Laura Spitler, Kaitie Reed, Robert Hasler and current CMS eighth graders Haley Upshaw, Casey Kopp and Alex Taylor.

Amy Kaspar is the journalism and yearbook teacher at Carroll Middle School.

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Medical Academy Hosts Annual Kickoff

More than 100 area students attended Carroll Medical Academy's annual student kickoff August 16

The Carroll Medical Academy held its annual student kickoff at Carroll Senior High School August 16. This event is held as an opportunity for freshman students entering the Academy and their parents to become acquainted with the program and meet current Academy students.

Approximately 120 students and their parents attended the event. Carroll Medical Academy teacher Sherry Martin gave a short welcome speech.

Carroll Medical Academy is a magnet program for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a medical field. Participants are offered intensive math and science courses. This program is offered for area students in grades nine through 12.

For more information about the Carroll Medical Academy, contact Sherry Martin by E-mail at MartinSh@cisdmail.com or call 817-949-5800.

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Dragon Swimmers Ready For New Season

The Carroll Dragon Swimming and Diving Team is ready for a great year. The team returns two High School All-Americans on the boys' team and six High School All-Americans on the girls' team, including one diver.

Returning High School All Americans include seniors Wil Singley and Drew Mays for the boys and seniors Lisa Ginder and Caitlin Baran, Juniors Laura Huning, Taylor Hryorchuk (diving) and Rachel Ausdenmoore and Sophomore Claire Singley for the girls. In addition, the Dragons have the largest and strongest girls' team in their history with 50 swimmers and six divers. The depth and quality should be good enough to challenge DFW girls' power-house - Plano High School, for dominance of the DFW area.

The boys' team is very strong also, but must replace some excellent graduates to repeat their second place finish at the Texas State Swim/Dive Championships last year. With the addition of freshman Connor Nolan and the improvement of the entire boys' team during the past spring and summer, the Dragons should be up to the challenge. The Dragon boys have 36 swimmers to go with three divers, for the largest boys team in Carroll history.

The Dragons open their 2007-2008 season with the Green/Black Intra-squad meet Tuesday, September 25 at the Carroll Aquatic Center. The meet begins at 6 p.m.

The first competition of the season is the Dragon Hunt Invitational Swim Meet, which takes place Saturday, October 6. On November 9, the Dragons venture to Humble Kingwood to take on the 2006 National Champion and 2007 Texas State Champion, Kingwood boys' team.

Kevin Murphy coaches the Carroll Dragon swim/dive team.

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Reminder: Junior Emerald Belle

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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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is expressed to Darla Chupp (Carroll Senior High School) following the death of her father September 4. Funeral services are planned for today in New Mexico.

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Our Newest Baby Dragon

Congratulations to Aimee (Dawson Middle School) and Doug (Carroll High School) Tekell following the birth of their daughter Landree Ryan. Landree was born September 2 weighing 8 pounds, four ounces and was 20 inches long.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Fort Worth Symphony, WRR 101.1 FM Team Up For Live Broadcast

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and WRR Classical 101.1 FM are teaming up for a live radio event at Barnes & Noble in Southlake Town Square. This takes place Saturday, September 8 from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, visit the link below.

Press Release: FWSO, WRR 101.1 FM Live Broadcast


Verizon-USA Luge Slider Search Rolls Into Southlake

The Verizon-USA Luge Slider Search is targeting boys and girls ages 11 to 14. Young athletes who want to experience the thrill of luge and train under the guidance of the USA Luge national team coaches and athletes are invited to attend a special event.

The Verizon-USA Luge Slider Search rolls into Southlake September 29-30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at East Highland Street near White Chapel Boulevard, just south of Highway 114.

For more information, visit the link below.

News Release: Verizon-USA Luge Slider Event

 

Trinity Arts Guild To Host General Meeting

The Trinity Arts Guild is hosting a general meeting with demo artist Jo Ann Durham. For more information, visit the link below are contact Christina Cari Pearlman at 817-875-5677.

News Release: TAG General Meeting

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