THE LEADEROctober 13, 2016

La Porte Independent School DistrictEvery Student’s Success Is Our #1 Priority

La Porte High School 2003 graduate and Olympic Gold Medalist Kerron Clement, center, gets a standing ovation from Bulldog fans as he is introduced on the field between quarters. With him are Todd Schoppe, left, La Porte High School principal, and Mike Mosely, retired LPHS track coach who coached Clement at the high school.

La Porte ISD celebrates 100-Year Anniversary with Block Party Oct. 1

La Porte High School seniors Tayler Timmons and Terrel Bernard were named Homecoming Queen and King, respectively, during halftime of the Sept. 30 game between the Bulldogs and South Houston Trojans. With a 56-17 victory, the Bulldogs delighted the crowd of fans gathered in celebration of La Porte ISD’s 100th anniversary. Tayler and Terrel were crowned by LPHS principal Todd Schoppe and 2015 Homecoming Queen Zoe Garner. Tommy Freeman, last year’s King, is in military service and was unable to attend the event. This year’s queen candidates also included Viara Brightmon, Kourtney Flood, Maya Hall, Triniti Kendzior, Melinee Mahoney, Savannah Rose and Kendal Zemanek. King candidates were Savon Bright, Kevrin Busby, Jonathan Flores, Jordan Land, Damien Phillips, Soul Schillaci and Sam Wilson. Betweenthefirstandsecondquarters,LaPorteHighSchool2003graduateandOlympic gold medalist Kerron Clement was honored with a standing ovation by the fans.ClementwasescortedontothefieldbySchoppeandMikeMosely,hisformertrack coach at La Porte High School. The Mighty Bulldog Marching Band and the Chatos performed following the game. In observance of the 100th anniversary, the Chatos wore an assortment of uniforms from throughout La Porte ISD history during their “Flashback Friday” performance.

Terrel Bernard, left, and Tayler Timmons are announced as La Porte High School Homecoming King and Queen, respectively, at halftime of the Sept. 30 game between the Bulldogs and South Houston Trojans.

The run-through sign at the Sept. 30 Homecoming game acknowledges the 100th anniversary of La Porte ISD, which was celebrated with a block party at Bulldog Stadium the following day.

Timmons, Bernard named Homecoming Queen and King at Sept. 30 game

La Porte ISD’s centennial celebration culminated with a 100th anniversary block party held at Bulldog Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event began with an opening ceremony at which Kerron Clement, 2003 La Porte High School graduate and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, was honored. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Kathy Green, who served as mistress of ceremonies, presented Clement with a proclamation congratulating him on his success. Board President Dee Anne Thomson introduced Beverly Ferguson, regional directorofcommunityrelationsforCongressmanBrianBabin’soffice,whopresentedthe district with a Congressional Record recognizing La Porte ISD for this milestone and also recognized Clement for his accomplishments. LPHS Student Council president Nathan Evans gave the invocation. The La Porte High School JROTC presented the colors, and the LPHS Choir sang the national anthem. Following remarks from Superintendent of Schools Lloyd W. Graham, the cheerleadersledacheerandthebandplayedtheschoolfightsongandalmamater. Following the ceremony, games and activities sponsored by over 30 La Porte ISD schools and school organizations were available on the stadium track. A number of vendors also participated with items for sale. A display of La Porte ISD memorabilia depicting the different eras of the district’shistorywassetupinthefoyerofthenewLPHSfineartsfacility,andfoodtrucks lined the west side of the stadium parking lot. More photos on page 7.

Members of the La Porte ISD Board of Trustees show copies of the Congressional Record given to them by Congressman Brian Babin following the opening ceremony. In front from left are Board members Charlcya Wheeler, Kathy Green, Lois Rogerson and David Janda, and La Porte Mayor Louis Rigby. In back are Beverly Ferguson, regional community relations manager for Congressman Babin’s office; Board president Dee Anne Thomson; Board member Phillip Hoot; LPHS graduate and Olympic Gold Medalist Kerron Clement; Board member Lee Wallace; and Superintendent of Schools Lloyd W. Graham.

La Porte High School JROTC cadets present the colors during the opening ceremony of the 100th Anniversary block party. With La Porte Police Officer Yvonne Stanley, left, are Cadet/Lieutenant Malyn Dorsey, Cadet/Lieutenant Nathanial George, Cadet/Sergeant James Poole and Cadet Staff Sergeant Tracy Liles.

La Porte ISD Superintendent Lloyd W. Graham speaks to those in attendance at the opening ceremony.

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LPHS FFA takes prizes at Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Sept. 25-26

Shell Pipeline representative Phil Barker, second from right, presents a $200 donation to Jennie Reid Elementary School. From left are Crystal English, counselor; Lisa Basile, assistant principal; and Angela Garza-Viator, principal. The donation will be used to purchase supplies for a family science and math night at the campus.

Shell Pipeline makes donation to Jennie Reid Elementary school

La Porte Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) representatives present Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary School with a check for $500 for having the largest percentage of students in attendance at the Sept. 24 Health and Safety Fair held at La Porte Junior High School. The fair was hosted by the City of La Porte, LEPC and La Porte ISD. In front are Rizzuto students Kennedy Gupton, second grade, and Kaler Carrizal, fourth grade, and on the middle row are Blake Schneider, fourth grade; Logan Fields, fifth grade; Ella Jessen, fifth grade; Grant Schneider, kindergarten; Arlyn Gutierrez, third grade; and Christyn Fields, kindergarten. In back are Deanna Narcisse, principal; Clayton Hackett, LEPC chair; Kimberly Culver, La Porte ISD communications coordinator and LEPC representative; Richard Bass and Eric Hardcastle, LEPC representatives; and Kimberly Lanham, assistant principal.

LEPC presents $500 to Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary for Safety Fair attendance

Two La Porte FFA students took home the Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo Grand Champion prize for their livestock, while several of their counterparts placed in, or near, the top 10. The show took place Sept. 25 and 26 at the Pasadena Convention Center. In the turkey category, Kyler Long was named grand champion for his tom and hen, while Kylie Nutt was named grand champion for her rabbits. Leah Liles placed third overall in the rabbit category, while Katie Wyatt and Jessica Harris placed seventh and eighth, respectively, in the goat category. In the lamb competition, La Porte High School winners were Leah Liles, fourth; Haylee Hister, sixth; Ashlynn Lambright, 10th; and Alexis Kraatz, 11th. Ryan McMurray placed 12th in the steer category. Poultry competition winners were Colby Dodson, eighth, and Isabelle Taylor, ninth.

Kylie Nutt, a La Porte High School freshman, earns the Grand Champion prize for her rabbits at the Pasadena Livestock Show auction.

Left, La Porte High School junior Katie Wyatt grooms her goat at the Pasadena Livestock Show. Katie placed seventh overall at the competition.

La Porte High School freshman Kyler Long presents his Grand Champion turkey hen at the Pasadena Livestock Show auction on Sept. 28.

Olympic gold medalist Kerron Clement visits La Porte ISD campuses

Kerron Clement stops by Shaneka Robinson’s second grade classroom at La Porte Elementary School on Sept. 30. Clement also had the opportunity to speak to third, fourth and fifth graders at the campus during his recent visit.

Clement shows his gold medal to members of the LPHS cross country team. Clement went to the school early to see the boys track team off as they left for a meet in Round Rock that afternoon.

Community celebrates La Porte ISD 100th Anniversary at block party Oct. 1

Alice Sparks, left, and Sandy Lauer look through La Porte ISD scrapbooks at the memorabilia display in the foyer of the new fine arts building.

Members of the La Porte High School Class of 1966 gather in the LPHS Fine Arts Building. The class held its 50th reunion in conjunction with the district’s centennial celebration.

Seven-year-old Charlie Gallagher stands in front of a showcase with trophies and other memorabilia from La Porte High School’s state basketball championship. Charlie’s grandfather, Tom Holland, was the coach of the 40-0 team that brought home the state title in 1987.

Madison Riggenbach, left, and her sister, Savannah, show off their grandfather Tommy L. Moser’s 1955-56 football jersey at the La Porte ISD 100th Anniversary memorabilia display. Newspaper and yearbook clippings and other items from the decades of LPISD history were on display in the new fine arts facility. Madison is a senior at La Porte High School, and Savannah is a 2013 LPHS graduate.

Members of the La Porte High School Chatos dance team await the start of the opening ceremony.

Donna Hogan was the winner of the drawing for four adult press box tickets to the La Porte-Deer Park football game. The drawing was held at 2:30 p.m. at the 100th Anniversary celebration.

Avery Martin checks out “Tuffy,” the La Porte High School Bulldog mascot, as her mother, Lomax Elementary School teacher Lisa Martin, looks on. Avery’s father, Lee, is a teacher and coach at La Porte High School.

La Porte Elementary School pre-kindergarten student Kaleb Findley bobs for apples at the 100th Anniversary block party.

La Porte High School cheerleaders lead the crowd in a cheer during the opening ceremony of the block party.

LPISD District Calendar 10/13/16 - ThursdayRizzuto Elementary - Family Reading Night - 6 PM - 7:30 PMBaker - VIP Breakfast - 7:30 AM - 8 AM - Library LPJH - Volleyball vs. Deer Park - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (8th Grade @ Home 7th Grade- Away) LXJH - 7th grade Volleyball - 4:30 PM - 6 PM LXJH - 8th grade Volleyball @ Bonnette - 4:30 PM - 6 PMLPHS - Orchestra - Fall Concert - 7 PM - Sonja Angelo Theater

10/14/16 - FridayHeritage Elementary - Donuts with Dudes - 7 AM - 7:45 AMJennie Reid Elementary - Go Fun Run - 8 AM - 10 AM - Gym & TrackLPHS - Volleyball @ Deer Park - 6:30 PM LPHS - Football - BYE

10/17/16 - MondayLomax Elementary - Book FairLPJH - Fall Harvest ELA and Social Studies Family Academic Night - 6 PM - 7:30 PM LXJH - AVID Fall Family Night - 6 PM - 7 PM - CafeteriaDeWalt - School Picture Day - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Library

10/18/16 - TuesdayLa Porte Elementary - Papa John’s Pizza Spirit NightLomax Elementary - Book FairJennieReidElementary-Chick-fil-ASpiritNight-5PM-8PMRizzuto Elementary - Bullritos Spirit NightBaker - Gringo’s Fundraiser Night - 11 AM - 9 PMLPJH - 7th Grade Football - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (“A” Team @ LPJH; “B” Team @ Deer Park) LPHS - Volleyball vs. South Houston - Senior Night - 6:30 PM

10/19/16 - WednesdayLomax Elementary - Book FairLPJH - 8th Grade PSAT ExamLPJH - 8th Grade Football - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (“A” Team @ LPJH; “B” Team @ Deer Park)

10/20/16 - ThursdayLomax Elementary - Book FairLPJH - Volleyball vs. Pearland South - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (7th Grade - Home 8th Grade- Away)LPJH - Volleyball vs. Pearland South - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (7th Grade - Home 8th Grade- Away) LXJH - Picture Retake Day

10/21/16 - FridayLomax Elementary - Book FairJennie Reid Elementary - Kinder Field Trip - Old MacDonald’s FarmLPHS - Volleyball @ Dobie - 6:30 PM LPHS - Football vs. Deer Park - 7 PM - Bulldog Stadium

10/23/16 - SundayRizzuto Elementary - Fall Festival - 2 PM - 5 PM

10/24/16 - MondayHeritage Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekRizzuto Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekBaker - Red Ribbon WeekLXJH - Orchestra - Fall Concert - 5:30 PM - Gym LPHS - Haunted High School - 5:30 PM

10/25/16 - TuesdayHeritage Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekJennie Reid Elementary - Picture DayRizzuto Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekBaker - Red Ribbon WeekLPJH - 7th Grade Football - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (“A” Team @ Pearland South; “B” Team @ LPJH) LPJH - Band - Fall Concert - 7 PM LPHS - Volleyball @ Sam Rayburn - 6:30 PMLPHS - Choir - Fall Concert - 7 PM - Sonja Angelo Theater

10/26/16 - WednesdayHeritage Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekRizzuto Elementary - Red Ribbon WeekBaker - Red Ribbon WeekLPJH - 8th Grade Football - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (“A” Team @ Pearland South; “B” Team @ LPJH)

This is the calendar information that is available at press time. Please refer to the La Porte ISD district calendar at www.lpisd.org for changes and additional information.

The La Porte Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendment2s of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Title IX Coordinator is Isela Montes, Executive Director of Human Resources, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7110. The Section 504 Coordinator is Cynthia Anderson, Executive Director of Special Programs, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7034.

El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discrimina sobre la base de edad, raza, religión, color, origen nacional, sexo u incapacidad para proveer servicios educacionales, actividades y programas, incluyendo programas vocacionales, de acuerdo con el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como fue enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, como fue enmendada; y el Título II del Acta de Americanos con Incapacidades. La Coordinadora del Título IX es Isela Montes, Directora Ejecutiva para Recursos Humanos, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Teléfono (281) 604-7110. La Coordinadora de la Sección 504 es Cynthia Anderson, Directora Ejecutiva de Programas Especiales, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Teléfono (281) 604-7034.

Lomax Elementary announces its Lions of the Month for September

Lomax Elementary announces its students of the month for September. They include kindergarten students Cohen Lozano, Tony Hernandez and Sofia Loya; first graders Elijah Harmon, Joey Williams, Juliette Mora and Kandance Thompson; second graders Athian Aguilar, Aedin LaFlame, Triston Smith, Madison Levesque and Penelope Chavez; third graders Maggie Pittman, Ryann Wolters, Lileighana Guerra and Sofie Herrera, Ella Armstrong; fourth graders Rebecca Lanier, Logan Elledge, Kayda Knight, Christopher Zupan and Simey Perez; and fifth graders Trinity Chavez, Zachary Summey, Zechariah Porter and William Woodruff. Principal Patricia Herrera-Johnson and assistant principal Tami King are pictured with the honored students.

Heritage Elementary honors its Hawks of the Month for September

Heritage Elementary announces its students of the month for September. They include kindergarten students Abby Moreno, Cesar Estrada, Alfonso Serrano and Izaiaz Rincon; first graders Matthew Tran, Elise Small, Daniel Salinas, Chloe Ripley and Christian Cruz; second graders Amy Rodriguez, Amarah Weatherspoon, Dania Martinez and Jordan Lopez; third graders William Whitfield, Doniel Nina, Michaela Rincon and Madison Hanson; fourth graders Carson Basile, Desiree Maldonado, Natalie Gamble, Audrey Maldonado and Mariana Toledo; and fifth graders Jose Vidal, Makenzie Traylor, Keagan Nutt and Kiersten Meier. Principal Grisel Wallace, assistant principal Linda Hyde and the Chick-fil-A cow are pictured with the honored students.

La Porte Elementary presents its Leopards of the Month for September

La Porte Elementary announces its students of the month for September. They include pre- kindergarten students Kaylee Quinn, Rilynlynn Galindo, Kairios Rodriguez and Nicholas Deeken; kindergarten students Marissa Vasquez, Eleana Lewis and Noah Martinez; first graders Isaias Garcia, Angel Guerra and Isabella Solis; second graders Rachel Key, Maria Vasquez and Alexis Betancourt; third graders Henel Kimaru, Ella Cadena, Payton Baker and Isabel Parker; fourth graders Nicholas Parker, Taysha Walker, Tre’Mya Cooper and Lilly Cabriales; and fifth graders Adrian Huazano, Cade Cook, Jordan Johnson and Alyssa Crump. Principal Carol Williams is pictured with the honored students.

Jennie Reid Elementary announces its students of the month for September. They include first row, Emma Street, Robert Johnson, Logan Hatcher, Audriana Sanchez, Ian Solis, Trent Prewitt, Maximus Olivo and Gianna Palomarez; second row, Haley Martinez, Dillin Baker, Roxy Garza, Yaritza Sosa, Alan Price, Mason Bell, Victor Escamilla and Brendan Robins; third row, Kara Nava, Calvin Price, Ruben Mendiola, Gianna King, Landyn Cash, Daniel Ortiz, Amia Smith, Counselor Crystal English, assistant principal Lisa Basile, principal Angela Garza-Viator and the Chick-fil-A cow are pictured with the honored students.

Jennie Reid Elementary celebrates its Roadrunners of the Month for Sept.