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HOUSTON – May 16, 2019 – More than 75 students districtwide were named Point of Pride award recipients by the Spring ISD Board of Trustees for outstanding achievement at state and national competitions.

Emcees Nolan Okabayashi and Kaylan Forest Spring High School seniors, began the introductions by explaining that students who receive a Point of Pride award have not only qualified to compete at the state and national levels, but earned a first, second or third place.  

It is an honor to be here sharing this evening with the many, many talented students of Spring ISD. We both are excited to be here tonight as we  acknowledge fellow students for their state and national accomplishments,” said Forest.

High achievers in the areas of academics, future educators, art, speech, drama, building trades, JROTC and Skills USA were recognized for their accomplishments.

It is important to note that Point of Pride awards are presented throughout the school year for state and national top three placements. The large number of students recognized at the May board meeting is relative to the increased number of high-level competitions as the school year comes to a close.

Award Winners

MEYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Laura Luebano, Artwork selected for the Youth Art Month Capitol Exhibit at the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin

SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• Daira Aguirre, Elementary Reserve Grand Champion, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Art Competition

SPRING EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

• Victoria Crowder, Gold Seal Winner, State Visual Arts Scholastic Event Team Awards
• Bodehousse Houndekon, Ahmad Howard, Ifeoma Neobolisa, and Kennedy Scott, National Speech & Debate Tournament Qualifying Team

SPRING HIGH SCHOOL

• Marcellos Anderson, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Duet Acting)
• Destiny Broussard, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Duet Acting)
• Emily Brower, 5-year National Presidential and Navy ROTC Scholarship
• Julia Brower, 5-year Navy ROTC Scholarship, Savannah State University
• Lucian Chavez, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Theatre Marketing)
• Solomon Foster-Smith, 5-year National Presidential and Navy ROTC Scholarship
• Josue Hernandez-Navarro, Gold Key Winner, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
• Xavier Jenkins, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Duet Acting)
• Cindy Keeya, 2019 Gates Scholarship Recipient
• Melany Lopez, 1st Place, 1.5 Mile Run, Navy JROTC Deep Sea State Meet
• Kayla McKay, 2nd Place, 1.5 Mile Run, Navy JROTC Deep Sea State Meet
• An Nguyen, Gold Key Winner, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
• Nolan Okabayashi, Outstanding HOSA Chapter, 1st Place State Winner and National Qualifier
• Gwendolyn Penny, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Duet Acting)
• Gabriel Saenz, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Solo Musical Performance)
• Shunsuke Toyama, 2nd Place, Survival Swim, Navy JROTC Deep Sea State Meet
• Katherine Wilson, Texas Thespian Festival 2nd Place Winner and National Qualifier (Theatre Marketing)

Team Awards

• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 1st Place Overall, Top Gun State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 1st Place, Spartan Race, Top Gun State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 1st Place, Biathlon, Top Gun State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, Escape Room Challenge, Top Gun State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, 1600m Relay, Tomball Classic State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 3rd Place, Combat Fitness, Top Gun State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, Athletic Run, Admiral Classic State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 3rd Place Overall, Deep Sea State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, Obstacle Course, Deep Sea State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, Farragut Challenge, Deep Sea State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 2nd Place, Salvage Recovery, Deep Sea State Meet
• Spring High School Navy JROTC, 3rd Place, Survival Swim, Deep Sea State Meet

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

• Jordan Abraham, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Project Visualize-Recreation); 1st Place Blue Ribbon Winner (Teacher Created Materials-Secondary)
• Jose Alarcon, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 2nd Place Winner (Breakout Session)
• TerraShae Anderson, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Interactive Bulletin Board-Secondary); 1st Place Winner (Chapter Scrapbook)
• Vanessa Benitez, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Chapter Scrapbook)
• Diamond Dillon, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Chapter Scrapbook)
• Cristi Escobar, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 2nd Place Winner (Breakout Session)
• Alyssa Flores, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 3rd Place Winner (Impromptu Lesson Plan)
• Leslie Hernandez, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Teacher Created Materials-Elementary); 2nd Place Winner (Breakout Session)
• Keyla Hernandez, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Project Visualize-Appreciation)
• Carol Hernandez, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 2nd Place Winner (Children’s Literature K-3)
• Aryella Kaldias, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 2nd Place Winner (Breakout Session)
• Neemekh Mudvari, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner and National Qualifier (Public Speaking)
• Erin Reed, Gold Key Winner, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
• Carolina Reyes, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Teacher Created Materials); 2nd Place Winner (Breakout Session)
• Areil Royster, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Project Visualize-Recreation); 1st Place Winner (Teacher Created Materials-Secondary)
• Asma Siddiqi, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 2nd Place Winner (Exploring Non-Core Subject Careers)
• Paris Smith, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Interactive Bulletin Board-Secondary)
• Chassidy Tillman, Texas Association of Future Educators State Competition, 1st Place Winner (Project Visualize-Appreciation); 2nd Place Winner (Differentiated Lesson Planning)

CARL WUNSCHE SR. HIGH SCHOOL

• Gerardo Aleman, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)
• Hazel Amaya, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)
• Steven Cirio, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Excellence Award (2nd Place)
• Sade Lyle, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)
• Jennifer Ramirez, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)
• Jennifer Rivera, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)
• Rudy Sarceno, Skills USA State Competition: Building Trades – Superior Award (1st Place)

Team Awards

• Christian Barrera, Ricardo Navia, and Jesus Trevino, Skills USA Career Pathway Showcase (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources), 2nd Place Silver Award, State
• Nathan McKinney, Michelle Rosas, and Adrienne Walker, Skills USA Career Pathway Showcase (STEM), 3rd Place Bronze Award, State
• Alexis Garcia, Rafael Guardado, Timothy Nammathao, and Christopher Ruiz, Skills USA Computer Maintenance Technology Contest, 1st Place State