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March 2015
McMullen County ISD
Inside this Issue:
FFA/Rodeo
Ag Mechanics
Fun Facts
Sports
Six Weeks Awards
Gotta Have It Gadgets
Artists of Month
We’re Into…
Inside the Corral
Out & About
Here’s to You!
Birthdays
Calendar
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Volume 5, Issue 6
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Texas High School Rodeo Association
Tyler Gunter & Tucker Smith - Team Roping; Jordan Stephenson Breakaway & Pole Bending; Lindy Swaim - Cutting;
Also pictured competitor Tyler Allen
Congrats & Good Luck!
San Antonio Stock Show
Charity Harris won Reserve
Champion High Point AQHA in 13
and Under Category
Charlsie Harris & Hallie Taylor
competed in Public Speaking
Marc Casas, Sara
Burtch, Jayson
Smith & Heather
Haines competed in
Meats Judging
San Angelo Stock Show
Ag Mech Grand Champion: Cattle Facility
2nd in Class: Saddle Rack
Dustin Allen, Tyler
Allen, Mirza Bazan,
Marc Casas, Sarita
Cavazos, Tyler
Gunter, Covy Harper,
Zane Howell, Clayton
Lee, Tucker Smith &
Jordan Stephenson
Teacher
Barry Randolph
What is your most
prized possession?
By Fisher White &
Amber Chatman
“My 14 karat gold charm
that my family has had for
almost 100 years.”
Jaden Saenz, 5th
By Shay Morgan
Match the Word with the Picture
Hat
Gold
Shamrock
Rainbow
Leprechaun
Flag

St. Patrick was a slave. At the age of 16 he was
kidnapped and sold as a slave by Irish raiders.

St. Patrick wasn't Irish, and he wasn't born in
Ireland. Patrick’s parents were Roman citizens living
in modern day England.

The original color associated with St. Patrick is blue,
not green as commonly believed. Years later the
color was switched to green because of the greenness
of the countryside.

Your odds of finding a four–leaf clover are about
1 in 10,000.

There are more Irish in the USA than Ireland...
about 34 million Americans have Irish ancestry,
but there are only about 4.2 million
people living in Ireland.
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“My stuffed monkey
because it’s softer than
my bear.”
Andrew Emens, K
“My rabbit because my
grandma and grandpa got
it for me.”
Ava Verastegui, PreK
“The first ring my mom
ever gave me.”
Lily Arredondo, 10th
Sports Page
Basketball
Junior High Girls
vs SA Stacey
24-5
vs Pawnee
28-25
Season Record
12-4
Junior High Boys
vs SA Stacey
33-46
vs Pawnee
14-45
Season Record
12-4
Varsity Girls
vs Runge
vs Nordheim
vs Austwell Tivoli
vs SA Feast
District Champs
vs Leggett
Season Record
“My most prized possession
was my dog who died saving
my sister from a
rattle snake.”
Kole Latham, 4th
41-26
43-35
51-43
39-45
6-0
45-59
28-4
Varsity Girls
District Honors
Offensive MVP: Makinna Serrata
Defensive MVP: Calli Cruz
Newcomer of the Year: Hallie Taylor
1st Team All District:
Jordan Stephenson & Hailey Ruiz
2nd Team All District: Sarita Cavazos
Honorable Mention: Mariah Mesa
Varsity Boys
vs Runge
vs Nordheim
vs Austwell Tivoli
vs Runge
vs Nordheim
vs Kenedy
District Champs
vs Moulton
Season Record
“My ring because the gold is
from my grandfather’s
wedding ring & the diamonds
are from my mom’s jewelry
that he had given her.”
Lindy Swaim, 12th
62-34
58-36
62-57
72-33
71-45
62-38
6-0
40-55
27-5
“My great grandfather’s
compass and pocket knife
because they remind
me of him.”
Mason Taylor, 2nd
All A
A&B
Kimberlee Esquivel, Matthew
Little, Miranda Martinez, Cassidy
2nd: Madalyn Little,
Harley McBee, Justice
McBee, Nick Melendez & Mason Taylor
Slavinski & Haven Stewart
3rd: J ody Belz, Rebecca Gonzales, Nate
Royal, Ryan Trudeau, Tate Turner & O’Brien
Underwood
Madilynn Bjorgaard, Ariana Coolidge, Brianna Elizondo,
Hunter Hasette, Sylvia Nulton, Kaeley Smith & Brandon
Timms
4th: Shawn Her itage, Emily Measels,
William Melendez, Malachi Mixon & Brayden
Serrata
Marissa Blanco, Mollee Couch, Alonzo Garcia, Taber Garcia,
Ryleigh Kuehlem, Kole Latham, Jaidyn Naylor, Karson
Seidel, Sianna Serrata, Shelby Slavinski, Delaney Smith,
Marshall Swaim, Madison West & Cody Wheat
5th: Char ity Har r is, David Magouir k &
Allison Rowe
Troy Allen, Kay Bjorgaard, Bailey Garcia, Brandon Goins,
Russell Goodrum, Aaron Lewis, Rudy Mesa, Alexis Ortiz,
Jaden Saenz, Makenzie Sherrer, Caina Sneed & Brannon
Woelfel
6th: J oshua Fohn, Kelsey Gonzales & Kaylie Marie Chatman, Sydnea Ray, Emery Robles, Mason Royal
& Jaycee Wheat
Measels
7th: Br enda Beyer & Gar r ett Blaha
Jasmine Garcia, Rhea Garza, Cotton Harris, Reagan Moon,
Madison Sherrer, Caroline Truelove & Cayden Turner
8th: Br ett Acker , Er in Atkinson & Cade
Royal
Colton McCartney, Terryn Soward & Blake Zielonka
9th: Sar a Bur tch, Mar c Casas, Alexis
Delgado, Charlsie Harris & Marissa Magouirk
Emily Melendez, Shay Morgan, Hallie Taylor, Kate Truelove
& Joleen Zuniga
10th
Hannah Arisola, Mirza Bazan, Lupe Cordova & Blaye Lee
11th: Sar ita Cavazos, Car ly Fohn, Heather
Haines, Cassidy Howard & Jayson Smith
Calli Cruz, Conner Dawson, Gaige Kuehlem, Mitchell Park,
Jordan Stephenson, Olivia Truelove & Taryn Walker
12th: RaeAnn Alexander , Tr ey Kuenstler &
Lindy Swaim
Amber Acker, Chris Chatman, Mahala Harper, Hailey Ruiz
& Donnie Soward
“My geometry teacher
because she is the best!”
Doug Ramon, 10th
“My teddy bear with my
name on it that I have
had since I was born.”
Baily Dawson, 7th
“A picture of my aunt who
died because I miss
her a lot.”
Lauryn Tenery, 1st
Perfect Attendance
PK: Br ileigh Goins, Cheyene McClaugher ty, Br ayden
Merrell, Joseph Timms & Caroline Trudeau
KG: Reece Hamilton, Masyn Sher r er , Ally Slavinski, Br onwyn
Underwood, Michael Valadez & Nathan Varga
1st: Mercedes Blanco, Arturo Saldana, Avery Dillard, Adisson Garrett,
Jasey Naylor, Walker Swaim, Lauryn Tenery & Ava Verastegui
2nd: Matthew Little, Nathan Little, Cassidy Slavinski, Haven Stewart &
Mason Taylor
3rd: Jody Belz, Ariana Coolidge, Brianna Elizondo, Adrian Macias, Luke
Ridgeway, Kaeley Smith, Brandon Timms & O’Brien Underwood
4th: Mar issa Blanco, Alonzo Gar cia, Taber Gar cia, Ryleigh Kuehlem,
Emily Measels, Malachi Mixon, Jaidyn Naylor, Karson Seidel, Brayden
Serrata, Shelby Slavinski, Delaney Smith & Madison West
5th: Makayleigh Bjor gaar d, Cayden Diaz, Bailey Gar cia, Br andon
Goins, Russell Goodrum, Charity Harris, Zowee Latham, David Magouirk,
Jaden Saenz, Makenzie Sherrer, Caina Sneed & Brannan Woelfel
6th: Marie Chatman, Kaylie Measels & Julianne Ramon
7th: Tr istan Alexander , Gar r ett Blaha, Rodr igo Gar cia & Cotton Harris
8th:: Evelyn Garza, Colton McCartney, Cade Royal, Evan Tipton & Tannah
Walker
9th: Tyler Allen, Alexis Delgado & Hallie Taylor
10th: Micaela Boutwell, Mia For ce & Aerial Garza
11th: Sar ita Cavazos, Calli Cr uz, Chr istian
Garza, Mykayla Garza, Heather Haines, Phillip
Hooper, Gaige Kuehlem, Clayton Lee, Jayson
Smith, Jordan Stephenson, Charles Tenery &
Taryn Walker
12th: RaeAnn Alexander , Tr ey Kuenstler ,
Hailey Ruiz & Donnie Soward
Cowboy Pride
PK Elaina Rios &
Ronin McGrory
K Chloe Zielonka &
Nathan Varga
1st Avery Dillard &
Nevaeh Harris
2nd Harley McBee &
Matthew Little
3rd O’Brien Underwood
& Nate Royal
4th Ryleigh Kuehlem &
Marshall Swaim
5th Charity Harris &
David Magouirk
6th Emery Robles &
Kelsey Gonzales
PALS Special Table Honors
PreK Elaina Rios & Miles Couch
3rd Kaeley Smith & Hunter Hasette
K Ashlynn Garrett & Nathan Varga
4th Madison West & Byron Huerta
1st Alyssa Gar r is & Dylan Ender
5th Alexis Or tiz & Br andon Goins
2nd Kimberlee Esquivel & Nate Little
6th Sydney Ray & Kaylie Measels
“My most prized possession
is my family who adopted
me. They care about me
and love me.”
Taber Garcia, 4th
“The Guardian Angel snow
globe that my grandmother
gave to me.”
RaeAnn Alexander, 12th
”My pretend pony because
it’s pink and so pretty.”
Elora Zavisch, PreK
Cowboy Character
4th Six Weeks PALS
Participation
PK Aurora Wise
K Nathan Varga
1st Mia Belz
2nd Nick Melendez
3rd O’Brien Underwood
4th Sianna Serrata &
Marissa Blanco
5th Rudy Mesa
6th Kelsey Gonzales
Aim for
Excellence
PK - Miles Couch, Kylie Derby, Brileigh Goins, Brayden
Merrell, Cheyene McClaugherty, Ronin McGrory, Elaina Rios,
Joseph Timms, Caroline Trudeau, Elleigh Vanek, Hayleigh
Vanek & Aurora Wise
K - Andrew Emens, Elizabeth Jamison, Morgan Fetterman, Reece Hamilton, Michael Valadez, Aryan Gandhi,
Camdan Zielonka, Chloe Zielonka, Ashlynn Garrett, Lisa Dillard, Masyn Sherrer, Bronwyn Underwood,
Briana Huerta, Ally Slavinski, Cross Smith, Nathan Varga & Skyler Richter
1st - Mia Belz, Mercedes Blanco, Dawson Brewer, Arturo Saldana, Avery Dillard, Dylan Ender, Ryleigh
Fetterman, Addison Garrett, Alyssa Garris, Payton Gonzales, Nevaeh Harris, Fynn McGrory, Jasey Naylor,
Nolan Crosson, Walker Swaim & Ava Verastegui
“When I was a newborn, my
grandma gave me a stuffed
animal bunny that I still
have today.”
Julianne Ramone, 6th
“My charm bracelet,
people who mean
something to me all gave
me charms for it.”
Mahala Harper, 12th
“An antique cake stand
that my grandmother gave
to me just before she
passed away.”
Mrs. Patti Patterson
AR REWARDS
25 POINT CLUB
2nd Grade: Miranda Martinez, Harley McBee, Justice McBee & Nick Melendez
3rd Grade: Jody Belz, Brianna Elizondo, Rebecca Gonzales, Adrian Macias & Sylvia Nulton
4th Grade: Mollee Couch, Shawn Heritage, Kole Latham, Bailey Rhodes, Delaney Smith, Marshall
Swaim & Madison West
5th Grade: Kay Bjorgaard, Brandon Goins, Charity Harris, Rudy Mesa, Alexis Ortiz, Emmalyn Truelove
& Rianna Gamez
6th Grade: Marie Chatman & Jaycee Wheat
50 POINT CLUB
2nd Grade: Kim Esquivel & Mason Taylor
3rd Grade: Madilynn Bjorgaard & Ariana Coolidge
4th Grade: Alonzo Garcia, Taber Garcia, Emily Measels, Luke Melendez, Brayden Serrata & Cody
Wheat
5th Grade: Allison Rowe, Makenzie Sherrer & Brannan Woelfel
6th Grade: Breanna Goff & Thurman Humphreys
75 POINT CLUB
3rd Grade: Tate Turner
4th Grade: Ryleigh Kuehlem
6th Grade: Thurman Humphreys & Sydnea Ray
100 POINT CLUB
3rd Grade: Ryan Trudeau
4th Grade: Malachi Mixon
6th Grade: Jadon Kemp & Sydnea Ray
MILLIONAIRE’S CLUB
6th Grade: Joshua Fohn
Kraftwerk Fuel Cell: For $159, this gas power ed USB
device is able to charge an iPhone 11 times before needing
more fuel. It also has up to 10 Watts of output, meaning that
it can charge even the most power hungry devices!
Microsoft HoloLens: Although similar in appear ance to devices such as the Oculus
Rift and Samsung VR, the recently announced HoloLens is not as immersive as a Virtual
Reality headset is- but in a good way. This headset will be a fully independent computer
running Windows 10, and will be capable of pinning simulated holograms in the real world,
such as apps, information, and even multi-dimensional videos, which you can interact with.
“My brother because he is
my hero.”
Skeeter Garza, 8th
“My charm bracelet
because it reminds me of
all my favorite
memories.”
Kaylie Measels, 6th
By: Fisher White
“A necklace that I have
with my grandfather’s
picture in it.”
Joleen Zuniga, 9th
Artists of the Month
Victoria Hernandez (Sr.), Cassidy Howard (Jr.), Phillip
Hooper (Jr.), Mykayla Garza (Jr.), Alexis Delgado (So.)
attended the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) U.I.L.
Art Competition for Region 2 on February 21st
They qualified their work and then met for a Student
Interview with a judge. Their interview topics and
questions were taken from the following categories:
Cassidy Howard’s “Giving” Mixed Media &
Vicky Hernandez’s “My Deer” Printmaking
Submitted to the VASE UIL Contest
*Student Research and Application of Work
*Execution and Technique
*Use of Elements and Principles of Art
*Aesthetics and Critical Judgment
*Personal Expression
The evaluation was based on Purpose, Technique, Personal
Expression, Organization, and Integration.
It was a great experience for these students and they
conducted themselves beautifully. I am very proud of what
they learned. Cassidy Howard & Vicky Hernandez both
medaled in different divisions. It was a great beginning for
McMullen County in UIL Art.
- Mrs. Danna Dawson
Collecting
By: Fisher White
Brandon Goins, 5th
Charlsie Harris, 9th
Carolyn Haynie, Staff
“I started collecting glass bunnies
when my great aunt passed away.
She gave me quite a few of hers and
I went on from there. My favorite is
the one holding the colorful flowers
because it reminds me of her.”
“I became interested in collecting
toy cats after reading Warriors.
My favorite cat is the big scruffy
leopard that my grandmother gave
to me. I’ve had her for as long as I
can remember. She’s the best!”
“I have collected salt and pepper
shakers since I was 6 years old when
my mom gave me a set shaped like a
vase of flowers. I think I’ve collected
500 sets since then, my favorite one
being a mother & joey kangaroo.”
“My dog tags because they
are sentimental to me.”
Cotton Harris, 7th
“A gold necklace that I
take everywhere.”
Brileigh Goins, PK
“Shoes because it hurts to
walk on rocks.”
Tucker Smith, 11th
Inside the Corral
By Amber Chatman & Shay Morgan
Cayden Turner
Birthday: J une 30
Favorite Colors:
Red & Blue
Favorite Cartoon:
Oomie Zoomie
Pets: 10 Dogs
Lucky Number: 5
Dream Job: Police Officer
Favorite Drink: Soda
Favorite Time of Day: Evening
Hobby: Playing Basketball
Desired Superpower: Spider man
Powers
Greatest Fear: Ghosts
Favorite Subject: Wr iting
Favorite Snack: Cookies
Can’t Wait to: Dr ive a Car
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Likes to Travel to: Bur ger King
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate
Favorite Singer: Luke Br yan
Birthday: Mar ch13
Favorite Song:
Turn Down For
What
Favorite Color:
Blue
Pets: 2
Favorite Snack: Ice Cr eam
Siblings: 2
Favorite Holiday: Chr istmas
Lucky Number: #7
Person You Admire: J ohnny
Manziel
Favorite Class: Athletics
Dream Job: Engineer
Favorite Electronic: X-box
Favorite Memory: Killing my
first deer.
Favorite Chocolate Bar: Her shey
w/ Almonds
Favorite Time of the Year:
Birthday
Favorite Meal: Tacos
Mrs. Holly Schorsch
Nathan Varga
Birthday: Nov 13
Years Teaching: 6
Children: 2
Graduated From: Sam Houston
State University
Favorite Animal: Dog
Makes You Happy: When
everything is in order.
Favorite Food: Por k Chops
Favorite Candy Bar: KitKat
Hobbies: Family Activities, Running & Golfing
“My phone because it has
everything I need.”
Tristan Voldan, 8th
Vicky Hernandez
Favorite Animal:
Dog
Goal in Life: To
buy a floating R.V.
Favorite Actor:
Mark Wahlberg
Favorite TV Show:
Big Brother
Famous Crush: J osh Tur ner
Favorite Sweet Candy: Mr .
Goodbar
Favorite Type of Outfit: Casual
Dream Car: Audi
Favorite State: Texas
Favorite Sport & Hobby:
Hunting
Prized Possession: My Boots
Happy Color: Gr een
Favorite Flower: Sunflower s
Favorite Ice Cream: Mint
Chocolate Chip
Dream College: A&M Cor pus
Christi
High School Nickname: Holly Bob
Best Memories: When I got mar r ied &
when I had kids.
Favorite Sport: Baseball
Favorite Subject: English
Celebrity Crush: My Husband
Favorite Quote: “But those who hope in the
LORD will renew their strength. They will
soar on wings like eagles; they will run and
not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint.” Isaiah 40:31
“My most prized
possession is my mom
because she has always
been there for me.”
Bailey Rhodes, 4th
“I cherish my grandchildren
because they fill my
days with joy.”
Mrs. Dora Rios
Out
&
About
By: Dave Underwood
 Talisman Energy for donating new H2S monitors to the district.
 For everyone in the community who helped support the senior class
with their annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser by either donating
cookie dough, baking, or purchasing sweet treats from the students.
 Leo & Hector Quintanilla and Derrick Hale of Paloma Cattle
Company for hauling Ag Mech projects to their various competitions,
as well as Michael Gunter for dedicating his time to help students
complete their projects.
“My family because I
love them.”
Brett Beyer, 10th
“My most prized possession
is my little stuffed frog
because I have had him
since PreK.”
Marshall Swaim, 4th
“My big Elsa doll, I like to
pretend she is my fake
daughter.”
Morgan Fetterman, K
March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
2
3
Ag Mech &
FFA
Livestock
Judging @
San Antonio
JH Tennis @
Dilley
8
9
10
16
17
Daylight
Savings
15
JH Tennis @
Pleasanton
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
4
5
6
7
HS Track @
Bandera
JH Track @
Woodsboro
JV Tennis @
Refugio
PALS Mtg. @
Cafeteria 3:45pm
V Tennis @
Refugio
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
V Girls Tennis
@ Runge
JH Track @
Pleasanton
V Boys/Mixed
Doubles Tennis
@ Runge
JV Tennis @
Runge
HS Track @
Yorktown; JH
District Tennis
@ Nordheim
26
27
Early
Release
Spring Break
22
23
24
Ag Mech @
Houston
Stock Show
HS Academic
UIL @ Corpus
Christi
JH Tennis @
Poteet
V Boys/
Mixed
Doubles
Tennis @
Goliad
25
29
30
31
4/7 Writing;
5/8 Math;
English I
4/7 Writing; English II
5/8 Reading
Ag Mechanics @ Houston
Stock Show
JH Track @
FFA State
Charlotte
Judging CDEs
FFA Judging
@ San Marcos
Invitational @
Stephenville
V Girls Tennis @
Goliad
1
STAAR Testing
28
HS Track @
Bandera
FFA Judging
Clinics @ A&M
College Station