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The Fasken Elementary Cheerleaders were recognized by City Council members for their<br />

distinguished awards earned during the 2011-2012 Season.<br />

First Ever Lady Bobcats Fashion Show<br />

George Washington Middle <strong>School</strong> hosted<br />

the very first Lady Bobcats fashion show. Maria<br />

Zermeño, a former model, volunteered her time<br />

to provide professional instruction to the young<br />

ladies who displayed their newly learned skills<br />

during the course of the show. The show was<br />

well attended by parents as well as G.W.M.S.<br />

teachers and students. All of the wardrobes were<br />

provided by Zorba’s Fashions. The Lady Bobcats<br />

club focuses on teaching young ladies about the<br />

importance of proper etiquette and manners,<br />

All four high schools held their final attendance<br />

rally for students who maintained<br />

perfect attendance during the school year.<br />

Drawings were held for DVD players, MP3<br />

Players, television sets, and video game<br />

systems.<br />

Each school raffled a Grand Prize. The<br />

prize package includes a 4-day/3-night stay<br />

at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country<br />

Resort, season passes to Six Flags Fiesta<br />

Texas, and movie tickets to the Santikos<br />

Palladium IMAX Theatre.<br />

leadership, goal setting and time management.<br />

Moreover, the club also focuses on subjects such<br />

as dating violence, teen bullying, drugs, gangs,<br />

and other topics. Participants also learn about<br />

future careers/options, leadership roles, goal setting<br />

and time management skills. The objective<br />

of the Lady Bobcats Club is to empower girls<br />

so that they can achieve whatever goals they set<br />

for themselves. Sponsor for the Lady Bobcats is<br />

Erika Ordoñez-Chapa.<br />

Page 12<br />

Your Source for information and current events in <strong>United</strong> ISD<br />

The H-E-B “Excellence in<br />

Education Awards” named<br />

Ada Joella Ballesteros as a<br />

semi-finalist in their Secondary<br />

Leadership category. She was<br />

awarded $250. Ms. Ballesteros<br />

is a teacher at George Washington<br />

Middle <strong>School</strong>. The H-E-B<br />

“Excellence in Education” Awards<br />

celebrate public school professionals<br />

whose leadership and dedication<br />

inspire a love of learning in students<br />

of all backgrounds and abilities.<br />

NBA<br />

NEVER BE ABSENT<br />

Grand Prize Winners LBJHS - Eduardo Llamas USHS - Juan R. Salas<br />

AHS - Sofia Elizondo UHS - Seth Saucedo

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