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TISD Top Ten 2023

… VALEDICTORIAN—John Thomas Borowitz II has been named the Valedictorian for the 2023 Texas High School graduating class. He is the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Borowitz. … John Thomas is a member of the National Honor Society, the ACT Hall of Fame, the United States Senate Program, the Calculus Club, and the Statistics Club.
Posted on June 20, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

TISD Senior Perspective

And you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. —Colossians 2:10 … It can be easy to get caught up in accolades, especially in high school, where there’s an award ceremony, certificate, or title for everything you do. Especially as a senior, someone that everyone wants to recognize somehow before they leave. Especially as a teenager, someone fighting to figure out who they are and who they can be.
Posted on June 20, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Embracing the Shadows

Embracing the shadows—for without, we would never know the light. … The Albert Pike flood took my loved ones away, leaving behind an emptiness hard to bear. Grief overwhelms, and sadness leads the way, but within these depths, I finally have found the strength to share. … In the darkest night, a spark will ignite, a flame of hope that will never be lost. For within the depths, I’ll find the strength to fight, and reclaim my spirit, no matter the cost. … In the face of tragedy, my purpose unveiled to be a beacon of hope for others in despair.
Posted on June 13, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

LEISD Top Ten 2023

… Valedictorian DEREK J. MURPHY, JR. is the son of Angela and Derek Murphy. Derek was involved in Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society (President), Band (Head Drum Major), Student Leadership, UIL, Varsity Golf, Talent Search (TC), Gifted and Talented, Interact Club, Texas Boys State, and Spanish Club. … … Salutatorian ABEL SILVA is the son of Esmeralda and Erasmo Silva. Abel was involved in Band, Student Council, Student Leadership, Interact Club, Spanish Club, Soccer, Talent Search (TC), Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, and UIL.
Posted on June 13, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

LEISD Senior Perspective 2023

High school. … The most transformative and impactful journey in a teenager's life. No one has the exact same experience, and yet everyone walks away with the same diploma. Individuality is what makes life unique, and I am blessed to have had a wonderful high school experience. … Freshman year was new, fun, and sadly cut short. I started the year ranking number two in our class, and I was on top of the world.
Posted on June 13, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Pleasant Grove Senior Perspective 2023

People assume that I must have a picture-perfect, happy life. I am going to Harvard, and I am the valedictorian of my class. … I would disagree. The saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover," and it's true. Many of my successes have come with equal losses, including judgment from some classmates. Looking back at my long list of accomplishments on my senior ad or all of my acceptance letters, I realize how much I struggled to be where I am today. I can finally say, "I'm proud of myself.
Posted on June 6, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

PGISD Top Ten 2023

… Stephanie Marie Nguyen, the Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Pleasant Grove High School and is the daughter of Le and Hung Nguyen. She is a member of the President’s Education Excellence Awards Program, the University Interscholastic League Scholars Awards Program, and the Top 10% of her class. Stephanie is a 2023 Hall of Fame recipient for Career & Technology. Stephanie is a member of the National Honor Society.
Posted on June 6, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Summer Reading

I have been sitting on these book recommendations for a couple of months. If you know me in real life, I've already recommended them or gifted you one of these books. Before I go on, thank you to all who contacted me about my kids and their book reviews. Each of you made them feel like a celebrity, and it will be a memory we will all cherish forever. … May is the new December for running all of us completely ragged. No one seems immune from the onslaught of activities and responsibilities that require our attention in May.
Posted on May 30, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Understanding the Importance of EMS Week

EMS week, May 21st-May 26th, is a weeklong celebration created to support and celebrate First Responders. Every day, Police, Fire, Dispatch, and EMS put themselves in harm’s way to provide care, safety, and medical services to our community. These are the unseen heroes who walk our streets daily and should be recognized more than once a year. EMS week dates to 1974 when President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate First Responders. Communities across the United States will take this week to honor their First Responders and the life-saving efforts they take part in daily.
Posted on May 23, 2023 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE
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