The Tige r Times - Gunter ISD

G U N T E R I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
NOVEMBER 2010
Volume 2, Issue 4
The Tiger Times
Superintendent’s
Honor Roll
Two students from each campus were recognized at the October GISD School
Board meeting for excellence in academics and leadership. Named to the Superintendent’s
Honor Roll and with Superintendent Kevin Worthy are:
Elementary: Trey Keatts and Callie Ludlow
Middle School: Quinten Layman and Mackenzie Mazerolle
High School: Zac Jackson and Joey Bailey
Mark Your Calendar
Two additional early release days have been added to this
school year: Thursday, December 16, and Thursday, May 26.
Thanksgiving Holiday: Monday, November 22 - Friday, November
26.

Homecoming
Other members of the Homecoming
Court included the seniors pictured at
right. FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Leo,
Josh Cobb, Jared Franze, Price Ferrell
and Hunter Heinrich. BACK ROW:
Michelle Quijano, Maeghan Mazerolle,
Joey, Kristi Cross, and Jessica Carrigan.
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2nd Place: GYA
1st/2nd Grade Football
LEFT: Seniors Leo Castorena and Joey Bailey were
crowned the 2010 Homecoming King and Queen, respectively,
in a pregame ceremony of the Tigers victory over S&S
on October 15.
3rd Place:
Class of 2011
1st Place:
Cub Scouts Pack 3
T HE TI GE R TIM ES

District News
A rising tide lifts all boats.
What a great thing we have going here in Gunter. Sometimes,
I think we are the best-kept secret around! We have
such high expectations and standards in the classroom, in
boys and girls sports of all kinds, in band and choir, ag, robotics,
and other activities. In fact, here in Gunter, it’s high tide!
All our students have tremendous opportunities to excel in
just about every way possible!
One of the ways we have seen our students excel in the
past and are working to see them excel in the future is in the
area of respect for others. You are probably aware of the
bullying issues in the national news in the past few months.
In fact, since April, 1999 and the horrific events at Columbine
High School in Colorado, these issues have been seen differently
by educators across the country. Many people have
begun to realize that it can happen anywhere.
In the last year, everything has changed again. In the new
online world of Facebook and Twitter, “cyber-bullying” is an
area of concern. We would be foolish to say “it can’t happen
here.”
When I first came to Gunter, one of the things I noticed was
how polite many students were. You may know that we have
implemented several programs to continue to emphasize this
important area of helping kids grow into responsible, productive,
and caring adults.
At the middle school, we use Project Wisdom, a series of
announcements featuring quotes by notable figures and
“something to think about.” These announcements are about
showing respect, thinking of others, kindness, smiling, doing
the right thing, etc. Everyone at GMS hears an announcement
just after the pledges and moment of
silence each morning.
This year, we’ve started another new program –
“R-Time” in grades K-6 and “Negotiate” in grades 7 and 8. R-
Time and Negotiate focus on randomly pairing students together
and giving them the opportunity to practice good manners,
cooperation, and civility. Teachers are to model expected
behaviors and students mirror these behaviors as they
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Handling Peer Pressure
The Sixth Graders at GMS have been discussing strategies for
handling peer pressure. Six of their suggestions are provided.
You can handle peer pressure by hanging out with good friends.
Another thing to think about is what will happen after you drink
that beer, take those drugs, or steal that car that everybody told you
to. One example is you are invited to a party that you know is going
to make trouble and you are on the football team – one game away
from a state championship victory. The team rule is you have to
have a 70 or up in every grade and your big math test is tomorrow
that you need to study for. Should you stay home and study, or go
to the party? Stay home! By Bo Whitteker
High Tide
By Pat Autry, GMS Principal
engage in conversations about topics
that include bullying, popularity, peer
pressure, and “doing what’s right”.
The hope is that as students practice
respect and courtesy, Gunter Middle
School students will produce a learning
environment that is free of the
“typical” middle school problems.
Student goals for the program include:
Ability to plan and work cooperatively
and successfully with
others.
Pat Autry
GMS Principal
Compete fairly, win or lose with dignity and show of respect
for others.
Recognize and stand up for their rights and for the rights of
others.
Understand and value both the differences and the things
in common between people.
Respect the rights of others to have beliefs and values different
from their own.
Develop the social, emotional and behavioral skills that
influence practically all aspects of personal, school, home,
and community life.
You will also soon be hearing about a program for grades 7
– 12 called Rachel’s Challenge. This will include a program
for students during school and an identical program for parents
that same evening. You won’t want to miss it.
It is my desire that, just as in the other areas I
mentioned, we will have high standards in the area of
respect – that we will teach our kids the importance of
respecting themselves and others – so that our students will
be able to be the best they can be and use their
education as a springboard to a lifetime of opportunity.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
We’re having a great year at GMS. Please don't
hesitate to contact me if I can help you in any way.
When and if you are faced with peer pressure, always trust your
instincts. Girls, don’t let those bratty chicks in your school push
you around. Guys, don’t let the jocks around you pressure you into
something you know is not right. Make sure and tell them how
much of a stronger person you are than them for rejecting their
ignorant abuse. They are all just weak meatheads that need mental
help. But you? No, you’re amazing inside and out, so show it! I
would sure notice you! By Chaney Elvington
Peer pressure means that people try to convince you to do what
they are doing. I might be good; it might be bad. Either way, say no
or follow your heart. Peer pressure will affect your life if you say
yes to bad things. I mean, hello?! Are you going to jump off a cliff
just because someone told you to? Of course not! Use common
sense. By Carlos Rodriguez
T HE TI GE R TIM ES

School Board
6 pm: Regular School Board Meeting
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Gunter Independent School District
Board of Trustees
Monday, October 18, 2010
RECOGNITION
Gunter ISD Superintendent Honor Roll: The following students were recognized for their leadership and achievement.
Gunter Elementary School: Callie Ludlow and Trey Keatts
Gunter Middle School: Mackenzie Mazerolle and Quinten Layman
Gunter High School: Joey Bailey and Zac Jackson
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Robotics Team updated the Board on upcoming events and competitions: October 23 - Mall Day, October 30 - Game Day Competition
at Gunter High School
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Financial Report was given for September 2010:
Budget Report, Local and State Revenue Report
Lone Star Investment Report: General operating report, Interest and Sinking report, Landmark Bank report, Grayson County
COOP report.
Lunchroom Report
Current Enrollment Update: District – 792, High School – 276, Middle School – 251, Elementary – 265
COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Fall Festival: October 23 @ Old Gunter Elementary Campus
Tioga and Gunter School Board Dinner: November 1@ La Colina
EDC/Community Meeting: November 11
Next Board Meeting: November 15
BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Tollway Update: Mr. L.D. Byrd and Superintendent Kevin Worthy are members of the Grayson County Tollway Community
Advisory Group. They discussed the October 5 meeting and shared with the Board potential routes through Gunter and southern
Grayson County.
Economic Development Report: Discussion about a partnership with the “Bridges” on a potential advertisement campaign for
the school. Nothing has been finalized.
CAMPUS PRESENTATION: Gunter High School
The Gunter English Department Teachers Jill Dodd and Rebecca Egger presented:
The National English Honor Society: Students publish The Stall Street Journal (monthly newsletter), Read to elementary students
and practice teaching skills for those interested in pursuing education as a career.
TIKAB: To Infinite Knowledge and Beyond: Goal is to utilize the English classes to bring in a wide variety of speakers each
six weeks.
Principal: Kelly Teems / Curriculum: Dara Arrington
Camp RYLA: GHS Seniors Hunter Heinrich and Pamela Figueroa shared with the Board their experience at Camp RYLA this
summer. Camp RYLA is a leadership camp for High School students. Hunter and Pamela were selected through an application
process and sponsored by the Preston Trail Rotary Club.
CONSENT AGENDA/ROUTINE BUSINESS
Minutes and Billing were approved from
September 20, 2010 Minutes of FIRST Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting; Billing and Budget Amendments
October 4, 2010 Minutes of Team of 8 Training
REGULAR BUSINESS
Campus principals and District curriculum director presented campus and District improvement plans for 2010-2011
The board approved a waiver for 2 more early release days for 2010-2011, 2011-2012, and 2012-2013.
FUTURE BUSINESS
Tioga and Gunter ISD Board Meeting / Dinner – November 1
Board Meeting – November 15, 2010
ADJOURNMENT:
Regular meeting was adjourned at approximately 8 pm.
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School Board
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
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Tioga ISD and Gunter ISD Meeting
November 1, 2010
6 pm
TISD Members Present: Paul Rodarmer, Kelly Lintner, Rickey Kemp, Rick Staples
TISD District Personnel Present: Andy Baker
GISD Members Present: Steve Smith, Dr. Gary Harris, Dr. Kelly Martin, Ron Box, John Jonas, LD Byrd
GISD District Personnel Present: Kevin Worthy, Cheryl Cohagan, Pat Autry, Kelley Teems
Welcome and Introductions:
GISD Superintendent, Kevin Worthy, welcomed both the TISD Board members and district personnel, and GISD Board members and district personnel
Mr. Worthy introduced the GISD Board of Trustees and the GISD campus administrators
Mr. Baker introduced the TISD Board of Trustees
Discussion Items:
Tioga ISD Report
Mr. Baker provided a review of the following Tioga ISD programs and initiatives to date:
09-10 TEA “Recognized” District , goal is to have EVERY TISD student pass end of year TAKS assessments
Character Education – new program has been implemented at the elementary and middle school level: daily announcements, classroom activities
for teachers and students
Classroom technology – Promethean boards for Middle School classrooms, Smart Boards for Elementary classrooms, document cameras in all
classrooms, video projectors in all classrooms, faculty and staff professional development on how the new equipment works and can be implemented
into their classrooms
School Messenger Parent Notification System: used to help keep TISD parents and community up to date with ongoing District and campus activities
Playground – community worked with PTO to fundraise for new playground. New equipment, US map and picnic tables have been added to
existing TISD playground
Extended school day for 10-11 – more time in Math and Science, extended tutoring times during the school day
C-Scope Curriculum – implemented district wide to help “bridge” the transition from grade to grade
Current 7 th grade: 10-11 school year began Pre AP Math to prepare these students for Algebra I during their 8 th grade year
Current 8 th grade: opportunity to take Health and Speech for High School credit. Allows them to enter freshman year with 1 graduation credit.
Mr. Baker asked for continued support of GISD concerning elementary and middle school student transfer requests into Gunter ISD from Tioga.
Gunter ISD Report
Mr. Kevin Worthy provided the following report for GISD:
GISD is forming a Facility committee to study current GISD facilities and the need for possible upgrades using remaining money from bond.
Committee members will be provided a district tour of existing facilities and asked to complete an evaluation form.
Mrs. Cheryl Cohagen provided the following report for Gunter Elementary School:
Elementary school focusing on moving away from Special Education referrals and moving towards increased Response to Intervention (RTI)
strategies
Classroom technology such as interactive white boards, memio boards, and I-Pod touches being implemented in various classrooms throughout
the elementary school
Mr. Pat Autry provided the following report for Gunter Middle School:
Schedule at Middle School has been reorganized to make better/smarter use of available class time
Middle School staff undergoing “Technology Tuesday’s” where they learn and practice with classroom technology in order to understand how it
can be implemented into their classrooms
Mr. Kelley Teems provided the following report for Gunter High School:
New courses have been added to the High School course offerings to help with 4x4 graduation requirements…Anatomy/Physiology and Algebra
III for example
This year’s 8 th graders will be the first to take End of Course Exams (EOC’s) for graduation requirements
Continuing to find ways to enhance extracurricular activities available to students…cross country, band, choir, FFA,
Rachel’s Challenge being implemented as an “Anti - Bullying” program.
Gunter ISD seniors have the opportunity to take dual-credit college courses with Grayson County Community College…also have the ability to
pre-register with Grayson County Community College for possible entrance after graduation.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm
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District News
The Choir Department hosted its first
5K/10K/25 Mile Bike Ride and 1 Mile Fun Walk/
Run on October 23.The event was a great success,
with 53 participants and generous sponsors.
The Choir would like to say a big thank you to all
of the sponsors and look forward to making this an
annual October event.
RIGHT: The varsity volleyball team, with Head
Coach Keva Reed and son Riley, ran together in
the choir fundraiser. Left to Right: Bethany Rodarmer,
Meaghan Mazerolle, Coach Reed and Riley,
Kristi Cross, Joey Bailey, Harlee Johnson, Lana
Green, Morgan Watson and Rachel Campbell.
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ROBOTICS
Gunter Robotics took 3rd Place overall at the NT BEST Regional
Robotics competition held in Gunter last weekend. The
3rd place finish was not enough to send the team to the state
level competition, so members will spend the next couple of
weeks evaluating this year's season and start brainstorming
ideas for next year.
Along with the 3rd place finish, Gunter
was awarded the Most Elegant Award
which is given to the team who's robot
operates with the most fluid movements.
With the close of the season, the Gunter
Robotics Team would like to thank everyone
for their support this year.
Six weeks is a very short time to accomplish all of the tasks
required by the BEST competition. We would not have been
successful without the support of our community sponsors, the
Robotics Booster Club, and GISD administration. Thanks to all!
FFA News
The FFA Meat Sale was a success again. Members
raised funds for Leadership and Judging team entry fees,
degree awards, and the FFA banquet. High Salesman
was Greg Hunsaker, Second place went to Morgan Watson,
and Justin Crow placed third. Greg will receive an
extra $50 prize for his efforts. Each of these three sold
over$1,100 worth of meat products. Good job and
thanks.
LEFT: Justin Davis, Jessica Massey and Payton Baker
are wearing their brand new FFA jackets recently
awarded to all the Gunter Greenhands, or first year FFA
members. Jessica was the first Greenhand to recite all
five paragraphs perfectly to receive her jacket free.
Visit the GISD website, www.gunterisd.org.
Click on the Gunter Tiger Wall of Fame to view
the 2010-2011 accomplishments of our students
and staff.
Jostens will be on campus @ 8:45 am on
Tuesday, November 2 to collect orders and payment
for graduation invitations and announcement,
if you have any questions, please contact
Jostens, 940-382-8948
The Christmas Dinner Theatre, hosted by
the Choir will be held on Saturday, December 4,
at First Baptist Church, beginning at 6 pm. Look
for more details in December Tiger Times.
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Homecoming Week
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High School
The GHS Choir presents
“Guys and Dolls”
Saturday, November 13 at 7 pm
Sunday, November 14 at 2:30 pm
$5 per person
Congratulations to the cast and crew:
Nicely-Nicely Johnson - Houston Pokorny
Benny Southstreet - Chris Prosser
Rusty Charlie - Cade Cruce
Sarah Brown - Meghan Mazerolle
Arivide Abernathy - Greg Hunsaker
Mission Band:
Agatha - Destiny Cole
Martha - Colby Parker
Calvin - Pake Montgomery
Kerra Clement, Kimberly Ferrell, Stephanie Garcia,
Beth Hood, Kaylea Johnson, Amber Keatts, Kayla
Pecina, Eva Watson, Marlie Willeford, Mason
Willeford
Harry the Horse - Hayden Perry
Lt. Brannigan - Jared Franze
Nathan Detroit - Zac Jackson
Angie the Ox - Pepper Vier
Miss Adelaide - Christina Laroche
Sky Masterson - Brian Dodson
Mimi - Alex Lashley
Adelaide Girls – Michelle Quijano, Leah Newton,
and Haley Arrington
Katy Brewer, Amber Gaines, Abby Hester, Chelsea
Reed, Alex Lashley, Rachel Jonas, Katie Roberts,
Emily Bruner, Harlee Johnson, Natalie Newman,
Bethany Rodarmer
General Cartwright - Clint Reed
Big Julie - Cade Cruce
Master of Ceremonies & Crapshooter - Austin Teat
Stage Manager - Joey Bailey
RIGHT and BELOW:
Students in Agriculture
Power Systems
passed a rigorous
Shop Safety Test and
identified the components
of small engines
before working in the
laboratory to disassemble
their own small
engine and then rebuild
it.
GHS English Teacher
Jill Dodd spoke to the
School Board recently
about the programs offered
by the English Department.
She is the
sponsor of the National
English Honor Society,
which now publishes a
monthly newsletter for
the campus.
Mrs. Dodd also reported
on TKIB, To Infinite
Knowledge and Beyond,
a program where
special guests are invited
to speak to the English
classes on careers and
continuing education.
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Middle School
GMS Student Council
Back Row: Seventh Graders Taylor Crelia, Abigail
Bon, Meridith Gary, Jake Whitteker.
Front Row: Eighth Graders Brent Watson, Spencer
Lashley, Reid Bolin, Mackenzie Mazerolle.
Students of the Month
October
Fifth Grade
Crislynn Autry
Sixth Grade
Karen Betancourt
Seventh Grade
Katey Campbell
Eighth Grade
Cristin Connor
Voracious Readers
Students qualify as a Voracious Reader when they
read 125% of their Accelerated Reader goal during
a six weeks period. Those who make the VR list for
4 six weeks during the school year will be treated to
a special field trip.
One student from each grade level is recognized
for having the Most AR Points while two students
are recognized for achieving the highest percentage
of their AR goal.
The top Voracious Readers for the 1st Six Weeks
are pictured at left: Front Row: Salma Echols, Heidi
Locke, Eilish Brazell, Lauren Baird, Daniel Cummings.
Back Row: Riley Hestand, McKenna Waller,
Haegan Jones, Meridith Gary, Evalyn Roberson and
Georgia Mulkey. Not pictured: Nicole Stripling.
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Middle School
Lindsay Tournament
7A beat Denison 25-4, 25-3,
beat Howe 25-7, 25-17,
beat Lindsay 25-6, 25-5
beat Krum 25-14,26-24
(Championship)
8A beat Denison 25-10, 25-9,
beat Howe 25-12,23-25,15-3
beat Lindsay 21-25,25-11,15-10
beat Krum 25-23, 25-21
(Championship)
District
7B 15 15
Howe 11 12
7A 25 25
Howe 18 16
8B 15 15
Howe 4 0
8A 25 15 25
Howe 15 25 16
The Book Fair Crew: FRONT ROW: Victoria McDade, Caitlyn
Cruz, Anthony Vulpitta, Derek Hall. BACK ROW: Tanner Jouett,
Quinten Layman, Hannah Eldridge, Georgia Mulkey. Not pictured:
Ashley Applegate
Congrats
on a great
season!
LEFT:
8th Grade A
2nd Place
District
RIGHT:
7th Grade A
District Champs
GMS Lady Tiger Volleyball
7B beat Whitewright 15-4, 15-11
8B beat Whitewright 15-4, 15-1
7A beat Whitewright 25-14, 25-9
8A beat Whitewright 25-5, 25-19
MS Football
Gunter B 0
Leonard 30
Gunter B 0
Bells 24
7B beat Tom Bean 15-4, 15-10
7A beat Tom Bean 25-18, 25-5
8A beat Tom Bean 25-10, 25-5
District Tournament
7A
beat Whitewright 25-17, 25-13
beat S&S 25-9, 25-9
beat Callisburg 25-16, 25-15
(District Championship)
8A
beat S&S 25-10, 25-8
beat Callisburg 25-17, 25-22
lost to Pottsboro 25-22, 25-23
(Second Place)
GMS Lady Tigers
District Cross Country
Team - 2nd Place
Pippen Vier 1st
Mackenzie Mazerolle 2nd
Tristen Covington 6th
Tina Stevens 11th
Sammie Holcomb 23rd
Danielle Lintner 30th
THANK YOU!
Our Book Fair was a success! Thanks to all of the volunteers,
staff, special guests and generous GMS families.
Funds raised through the book fair will be used to purchase
additional books and resources for the library.
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Middle School
GMS
A HONOR ROLL
1st Six Weeks
FIFTH GRADE: Crislynn Autry, Daylan Bower, Randi Dobbins,
Salma Echols, Sarah Franze, Paige Garner, Kole Gillespie,
Cale Hayes, Keith LaBrue, Heidi Locke, Tyler Lokker,
Zachery Lowe, Camryn MacDonald, Steven Menkhoff, Remi
Morris-Jackson, Logan Nelson, Austin Oblas, Makenzie
Perry, Jacob Reed, Layke Reed, Zach Rogers, Ryan Tolbert,
Loren Waldsmith, Luke Willard, Cameron Worthy.
SIXTH GRADE: Dwayne Alford, Jonathan Avendano, Lauren
Baird, Austin Baker, Tyler Buysse, Trey Carr, Daniel Cummings,
Hannah Eldredge, Ubaldo Garcia, Quinten Layman,
Mitch McConnell, Taylor Prosser, Jacqueline Valadez, Bo
Whitteker.
SEVENTH GRADE: Kaely Argueta Lutz, Abigail Bon, Katey
Campbell, Taylor Cheers, Briscoe Fletcher, Leslie Garcia,
Meridith Gary, Toby Hampton, Jessie Hancock, Blakely Hogan,
Haegan Jones, Sydney Morrison, Jake Oblas, Palama
Rodriguez, Rosalba Tapia, McKenna Waller, Mikayla Watson,
Alexandra Whitehouse, Jake Whitteker.
EIGHTH GRADE: James Berggren, Jose Betancourt, Luis
Betancourt, Reid Bolin, Riley Bolin, Natalie Cochran, Cristin
Connor, Tristen Covington, Caitlin Cruz, Sandra Cruz, Casen
Driskill, Derek Hall, Kalani Holloway, Garrett Hunter, Kathryn
Husted, Alex Jones, Victoria Ladron De Guevara, Spencer
Lashley, Reagan MacDonald, Mackenzie Mazerolle, Olivia
Mead, Kiana Nemoto, Ross O’Hanlon, Madison Richmond,
Nicole Rumsey, Dawn Smith, Nicole Stripling, Kevin Teems.
Congratulations, All Region Choir!
ABOVE: Seventh Graders Connor Clement, Abigail Bon, Emily
Price, Cade Meyerdirk, McKenna Waller, Taylor Cheers. RIGHT:
Eighth Graders Brent Watson, Madison Richmond, Matty Gonzales,
Reid Bolin, Kiana Nemoto, Mackenzie Mazerolle, Natalie Cochran.
These student will perform in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, November
6, at the Region Concert and Clinic.
GMS
AB HONOR ROLL
1st Six Weeks
FIFTH GRADE: Eliza Allen, Sonia Betancourt, Benjamin
Cole, Gage Davis, Aubrey Edwards, Alexis Ferguson, Leann
Fox, Jennifer Galvan, Zachary Gleason, Ezmeralda Hernandez,
Rylee Hestand, Brooke Hogan, Matthew hunter, Madison
Johnson, Lexie Lenderman, Adrian Martinez, Victoria
McDade, Crissi McDonagh, Jose Montes, Colton Schmitz,
Tyler Scott, Hunter Simco, Roberto Torres, Scott Tubbs, Addison
Turner.
SIXTH GRADE: Ashley Applegate, Alexandra Brazell,
Chaney Elvington, Colten Enloe, Nicolas Gonzalez, Colby
Johnson, Parker Johnson, Rylie Lashley, William Martin,
Justin Mauldin, Caroline Morton, Brandon Perdue, Avery
Reed, James Riddle, Tyler Rigsby, Kamee Roberson, Alexandria
Robinson, Carlos Rodriguez, Kenneth Shipper, Alyssa
Smith, Alec Whitemyer.
SEVENTH GRADE: Destiny Caperton, Connor Clement, Jefferson
Crelia, John Earwood, Ethan Edwards, Cade Ferrell,
Francisco Figueroa, Edgar Fuentes, Austin Gittens, Jesse
Harris, Samanth Hawk, Hannah Husted, Christopher Jackson,
Ty Johnson, Alexander Leach, Cooper Locke, John
Massey, Cade Meyerdirk, Andrew Mikulastik, Molly Mikulastik,
Hennah Moreno, Sharayah Mullins, Kelsey Nelson, Trevor
Notter, Maribel Prado, Emily Price, Curtis Reed, Raul Rico
Tina Stevens, Addison Vest, Brenda Wilson.
EIGHTH GRADE: Brittlea Autry, Amanda Banks, Berenice
Becerra, Seth Brewer, Troy Carrigan Tasha Crutchfield, Efren
Fuentes, Amanda Gleason Matthew Gonzalez, Will Green,
Austen Gressett, Jose Hernandez, Reilley Hicks, Hadley
Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Sarah Kulbeth, Joseph
Michaels, Georgia Mulkey, Evalyne Roberson, Keegan
Rusher, Milagros Torres, Anthony Vulpitta, Brent Watson,
Nathan Yansky.
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Elementary
A HONOR ROLL
1 st Six Weeks
SECOND GRADE: Mathew Avendano, Juan Bernal, Taylor
Boddie, Mitchell Brewer, Samuel Cole, Samuel Erwin,
Phoebe Fanning, Bethany Gilbreath, Peyton Graves,
Mathan Harvey, Nyah Ingram, Connor Jackson, Hannah
Keeler, Cobi Koonce, Craig LaBrue, Jack Locke, Bethany
Martinek, Jacob Merrill, Andrea Montes, Neelie Parker,
Clayton Patzer, Bria Savage.
THIRD GRADE: Ashley Bruner, Ian Bryant, Ryan Buysse,,
Brianna Carr, Nancy Castorena, Channing Clement, Tristan
Cochran, David Denton, Tristan Edwards, Caden
Hayes, Jasek Hooker, Caleb Jack, Peyton Lowe, Jake
Loyd, Grayson Mead, Tristan Meadors, Ryan Morrison,
Laurel Mulkey, Clayton Reed, Abigail Rosas, Zander
Turner, Kyle Watson, Gabriel Wells, Mack Whitteker.
FOURTH GRADE: Brian Avendano, Hailey Baird, Clay
Banks, Carlos Chavez, Cooper Enloe, Abigail Gilbreath,
Tori Gittens, Taylor Howard, Traven Johnson, Trent Johnson,
Logan Jones, Hannah Kelley, Emily Loftis, Melanie
Loftis, Callie Ludlow, Kade McCarty, Ana Mercado,
Karissa Pelfrey, Savanah Roane, Elizabeth Schroeter,
Chloe Walton.
RIGHT: Finlee Gibson and Dylan Marsh won
the title of Kindergarten Homecoming
Queen and King for being the top sellers
of the class raffle tickets.
The raffle was for “A Night Out on the Town,”
including a $25 gift card to Cheddars and
Micah Nevil (Mrs. Harrison’s Class) and
Adelie Brackeen (Mrs. Reed’s Class)
were the top sellers of the First Grade
Raffle tickets. Together, the girls sold
398 tickets!
$25 gift card to Cinemark Movies.
AB HONOR ROLL
1 ST Six Weeks
SECOND GRADE: Veronica Fraire, Taylin Johnson, Riley
Koch, Emily Lopez, Marco Lopez, Aidan McDowell, Cindy
Montes, Stephenie Pelley, Jose Velazquez.
THIRD GRADE: Noel Cannaday, Jonah Cruz, Mitchell
Fugett, Jacquelyn Galvan, Anthony Garcia, Chase Harrison,
Natalee Hayes, Caylee Hewitt, Ryan Lounsbury,
Grant McAfee, Kaitlyn McDade, Kyri Morris-Jackson, Trey
Phillips, Bryson Rigsby, Joshua Rogers, Seth Schroeter,
Siena Siciliano, Keaton Stephens, Logan Trevino, Levi
Warren, Ethan Watson, Brody Zimmerman.
FOURTH GRADE: Madelaine Betancourt, Braiden Clopton,
Zackary Cummings, Haley Earnhart, Peyton Fanning,
Austin Gaines, Burl Godwin, Evan Gonzalez, Mariah Hall,
Corbin Hardwick, Alea Hewitt, Trey Keatts, Savannah
Kelly, Karsyn Kemp, Ryle Leach, Taryn Mancilla, Cecilia
Mercado, Tex Monk, Jose Rocha, Jessica Smith, Alessandra
Strange, Stevie Torres.
Cowboy Day
The Fourth Graders of
Gunter Elementary continued
an 8 year tradition
by celebrating Cowboy
Day on October 28. The
students participate in
Cowboy events and
Square Dance. This year,
t h e c l ass v isite d
Hilltop Haven and presented
Square Dancing
for the residents.
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Elementary
Antarctica
The Discovery class of GES is studying continents
throughout the year. We will spotlight a
continent each six weeks. This six weeks we
studied Antarctica. The students learned about
the "Coldest place on Earth." This six weeks
they will study South America.
If anyone who has lived there or traveled
there and would like to speak with the students,
we would love to hear from you. You can
contact Tina Smith at tsmith@gunterisd.org or
903-433-5315.
The NED Show came to GES on October 26
as part of Red Ribbon Week. Ned put on a
great show, and the kids loved his performance.
The NED Show promotes academic
achievement and character development by
teaching skills that will benefit kids for a lifetime.
The students learned while watching cool
yo-yo tricks. Ned also talked to the kids about
staying drug free, and staying drug free helps
you show your own “NED” skills.
Core Essential for November
For the month of November our Core Essential character trait is
UNIQUENESS. Students will participate in lessons to encourage initiative.
UNIQUENESS: Learning more about others so
you can know more about yourself
Uniqueness includes learning what is special about others so that in
turn, you learn more about what is special about you! Some examples of
what might make you unique are the number of siblings you have, the
sports you play, your favorite foods and color, what you want to be when
you grow up and so much more!
When we share with each other what makes us special we start to get
a sense that there is NO ONE just like us! This month, maybe at dinner
or in the car, share with your family what is special about you and let
others add what they love about you.
GES students wore red as part of their pledge to be drug free. The
students and teachers signed a giant banner that will be on display in
the cafeteria.
NOVEM BE R 20 10 Page 13

Sports
Lady Tigers Varsity - 1st Place
7th consecutive year!
Payton Baker 1st place
Guillermina Morales 6th place
Reagan Reed 7th
Jessica Carrigan 8th
Ceallaigh Montgomery 12th
Pamela Figueroa 16th
Madison Elvington 27th
Lady Tigers JV - 1st Place
Jordan Arrington 1st
Cassidy Rand 3rd
Amber Keatts 5th
Suzanna Morales 7th
Emily Harless 8th
Lady Tigers Volleyball
JV Blue
JV Blue def. Tom Bean 25-11, 25-8
JV Blue def. Callisburg 25-16, 17-25, 26-24
JV Blue def. Whitewright 25 -16, 25-15
JV Blue def. Pottsboro 27-25, 25-16
JV White
Gunter def. Howe 26-24, 25-21
Pottsboro def. Gunter 25-20, 25-20
Howe def. Gunter 14-23, 25-16, 15-13
Gunter def. Tom Bean 25-8, 25-20
Gunter def. Callisburg 25-5, 12-25, 25-17
Gunter def. S&S 25-7, 26-24
Gunter def. Whitewright 25-15, 28-30, 25-16
Pottsboro def. Gunter 25-19, 25-12
District Champ
Cody Campbell
GOOD LUCK
at REGIONAL
Varsity Girls and Boys
Cross Country
Saturday, November 6
Vandergriff Park
in Arlington
Seniors Meaghan Mazerolle, Joey Bailey and Kristi Cross
played their last home game of their high school careers
on October 26 when the Lady Tigers defeated Pottsboro for
the district championship.
Go Lady Tigers! Beat Peaster!
Thursday, November 4 ~ 7 pm ~ Denton Guyer HS
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Sports
BACK TO BACK UNDEFEATED DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!
By Head Coach Keva Reed
The Lady Tigers did it again beating every district opponent amassing a 14-0 district record! This season has truly
been a total team effort. Throughout district, the team averaged 10 aces and 5 blocks per match. The team has focused
on their defense this year, and it has showed in our stats where we've had at least 5 digs to every kill from an opponent.
On the offensive side, the Lady Tigers have been virtually unstoppable averaging close to 35 kills per match! The girls
sure make games exciting with their powerfull swings! Up next is the Area Round in playoffs. The Lady Tigers will face
Peaster on Thursday, November 4, at Denton Guyer High School at 7 pm. We hope to see everyone out there cheering!
GO BIG BLUE!
District Scores
Vs. Round 1 Round 2
Howe 25-22, 25-12, 25-14 25-10, 25-12, 25-11
Tom Bean 25-11, 25-15, 25-21 25-20, 25-14, 25-10
Callisburg 21-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-15 25-10, 23-25, 25-10, 25-17
S & S 25-8, 25-20, 25-13 25-15, 25-8, 25-10
Whitewright 25-10, 25-5, 25-7 25-12, 25-7, 25-19
Bells 25-13, 25-7, 25-15 25-16, 25-15, 25-11
Pottsboro 25-22, 25-14, 25-15 25-22, 25-16, 25-21
Lady Tigers win a tough battle against Denison
The Lady Tigers stepped up to playoff level and gave it everything they had in a 5 set thriller in a warm up match
against 4A playoff team Denison last Friday. The girls started the first set a little slow, then battled back at the end. The
were incomplete control of the second set, with the last three sets being a great fight between the two teams. It was an
entire group effort as the
girls fought for every
point, doing everything
they could to not let the
ball fall on our side of the
court. The team really
showed that they are
ready for the next level of
play this year and are
determined to make a
deep run in the playoffs
this year. The scores
were 21-25, 25-11, 19-
25, 25-18, 15-13.
LEFT: The District Champ
Lady Tigers with Coach
Reed, Coach Tonya Watson,
Coach Woody
Young and Bookkeeper
Elizabeth Kulbeth.
NOVEM BE R 20 10 Page 15

Sports
By Head Coach Jake Fieszel
This week the Gunter Tigers will travel to Whitewright to play for the 5-AA Div. II District
Championship. We are excited about the opportunity to play such a strong opponent
and are eagerly looking forward to the challenge.
The Whitewright Tigers are led by Head Coach Jodie Stringer. Coach Stringer has led
his team to a 9-0 record to this point. On offense Whitewright is led by their Sophomore
quarterback Tyrone Swoopes. Swoopes is a dual threat quarterback and is the key to
Whitewright's high powered spread offense. Other standout offensive players are WR
Hamilton Luper and RB Blaine Wortham.
Defensively, Whitewright uses a 4-2-5 scheme. They are anchored up front by defensive
linemen Taylor Robinson and Mark Gudgel.
We are very excited to be 4-0 in district, and I am very proud of the efforts by our
coaches and players. I know that our team will be playing hard and our coaches will be
coaching hard on Friday night! Please make the drive over to Whitewright and support
your Tigers! Come early, Be loud, and Wear blue!
Seniors 2011
The Senior football players
and cheerleaders participated in
their last game on Tiger Field
when the Tigers defeated S&S,
56-0 last week.
Front Row: Rachel Cole, Haley
Arrington, Shea Leach, Leah
Newton, Michelle Quijano,
Christina LaRoche, Kaleigh
Driskill. Middle Row: Leo Castorena,
Hunter Heinrich, Brian
Dodson, Mario Prado, Josh
Cobb. Back Row: Andrew
Gannon, Price Ferrell, Ryan
O’Hanlon, Kyle Hoffman, Cody
Pierce and Bryce Corbin.
BEAT WHITEWRIGHT!
Friday, November 5 ~ 7:30 pm
Whitewright Stadium
NOVEM BE R 20 10 Page 16

Varsity - JV Basketball
DATE OPPONENT PLACE Team TIME
Nov. 11 Tishomingo Tishomingo, Okla. JVG-VG TBA
Nov. 16 Celina Away JVG-VG 5:00
Nov. 18-20 Ponder Tournament Ponder JVG-VG TBA
Nov. 22 Krum Home JVG-VG 5:00
Nov. 23 North Lamar Home JVG-VG 4:30
Nov. 30 Honey Grove Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Dec. 7 Whitesboro Away JVG-JVB-VG-VB 4:30
Dec. 9-11 Madill Winter
Classic
Dec. 9-11 Sanger JV
Tournament
Madill, Okla. VG-VB TBA
Sanger JVG TBA
Dec. 14 *Pottsboro Home JVG-VG 5:00
Dec. 17 *Callisburg Away JVG-VG 5:00
Dec. 20 *S&S Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 12:00
Dec. 27-29 Prosper Holiday
Tournament
Prosper VG-VB TBA
Jan. 4 *Howe Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 7 *Tom Bean Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 11 *Bells Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 14 *Whitewright Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 18 *Pottsboro Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 21 *Callisburg Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 25 *S&S Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Jan. 28 * Howe Coaches for
Cancer Night
Jan. 28 &
30
JV District
Tournament
Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Pottsboro JVG TBA
Feb. 1 *Tom Bean Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Feb. 4 *Bells (Senior Night) Home JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Feb. 8 *Whitewright Away JVG,JVB,VG,VB 4:30
Feb. 14-15 Bi-District
Feb. 17-18 Area
Feb. 21-22 Regional
Quarterfinals
Feb. 25-26 Regional
Tournament
Mar. 3-5 State Tournament

Elementary Book Fair
Monday, November 1 - Friday, November 5
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Grandparents Day - November 4,5
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GUNTER ISD
www.gunterisd.org
P.O. Box 109
Gunter, Texas 75058
Phone: 903-433-4750
HIGH SCHOOL
1102 N. 8th Street
Gunter, Texas 75058
903-433-1542
MIDDLE SCHOOL
410 Tiger Lane
Gunter, Texas 75058
903-433-1545
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
200 West Elm
Gunter, Texas 75058
903-433-5315
RANGER
MANIA!
The Texas Rangers’ road
to the World Series ignited
excitement at GISD campuses.
Whether one was a
lifelong fan or just jumped
on the bandwagon, students
and staff, along with
all of North Texas, joined
in the fun of supporting
the Rangers.
Unfortunately, the
Rangers lost to the San
Francisco Giants, but
what a fun season!
LEFT: Gunter Police
Chief Bryce Kennedy visited
the GMS Book Fair
and was welcomed
with Ranger “antlers”
from Mrs. Kelley’s Sixth
Graders.

November 2010
monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday
Jr. Class Fruit and
Cookie Dough
Sales thru 11/12
Tioga/Gunter
School Board
Dinner 6 pm
FFA District LDE
Contest ,
Sherman 3 pm
Beta Club
inductions, GHS
Commons, 7 pm
MS Girls BB vs.
Callisburg,
4:30 pm
1
8
Blood Drive @ GHS
15
GISD School Board
Mtg, 6 pm
Admin Bldg.
MS Girls BB vs.
S&S, 4:30 pm
22
Boys JV, V BB @
Aubrey 1 pm
Girls JV, V BB vs.
Krum 5 pm
MS Girls BB @
Pottsboro,
4:30 pm
29
GIFT New Member
Training
2
Josten’s w/Seniors
8:45 am
GISD Facility
Group Mtg @
GHS, 7 pm
GHS Picture
Retakes
GIFT Board Mtg @
GMS Library,
7 am
9
3
10
MS, JV FB vs.
Whitewright
4:30/7 pm
VB Playoff Game
vs. Peaster @
Denton Guyer
7 pm
4
11
FFA Major Show
Entries Due,
6 pm
EDC Community
Banquet,
Commons, 6 pm
V FB @
Whitewright
7:30 pm
VB Playoffs Regional VB
16
Girls JV, V BB @
Celina 5 pm
23
Girls JV, V BB vs.
North Lamar,
4:30 pm
30
JVG, JVB, VG, VB
BB @ Honey
Grove
4:30 pm
17
24
18
Girls JV, V BB @
Ponder
Tournament
thru 11/20
GISD Facility
Group Mtg @
GHS, 7 pm
25
THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving Break
1
FFA Alumni Mtg.
5 pm, Commons
2
Boys V BB @ Lindsay
Tournament
thru 12/4
5
12
Football Playoffs
19
Boys JV, V BB
vs. Leonard 5
pm
State VB Tournament
Football Playoffs
26
Football Playoffs
3
FFA State Leadership
Contest
@ SHSU, 9 am
thru 12/4
Girls V BB @
Commerce,
6 pm
Football Playoffs
Regional CC Meet
@ Vandergriff
Park Arlington
6
13
State CC Meet @
Round Rock
Guys and Dolls,
7 pm, Commons
20
27
4
Christmas Dinner
and Concert,
FBC-Gunter,
6:30 pm