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Travis Mission StatementIn partnership with home and community, it is our mission to create an environment of mutual respect and belonging in which we strive for excellence in both academic and extra-curricular programs.
William B. Travis High School11111 Harlem Rd.
Richmond, TX 77406Fort Bend ISD
Phone: 281.634.7000Fax: 281.634.7010
Hello fellow Travis Tigers! We are fast approaching the end of our first semester of the 2008-2009 school year. Our athletic teams were totally awesome in varsity play this year, surprising many of the other schools that such an “upstart” high school could do so well! However, it was not a surprise to anyone who knows how hard our players and coaches’ work to exhibit their best athletic ability with our standard “class and character”. Our students have embraced their academic studies with the same determination and drive. We have increased the number of students taking the Pre-SAT and the SAT exams from last year. Also, the class enrollment for the Advance Placement courses has grown considerably from the previous year. The band and dance team have performed superbly in several area and regional contests this fall. Three of our orchestra students were selected for the All State Orchestra. These are but some of the examples of the level of participation and ac-complishment shown by our students each day. As we approach the end of this first semester, I encourage each student to continue studying and earn their highest grades yet! Parents, if you are unsure of how to assist your student in preparation for these last few weeks, contact one of our counselors or your child’s teacher. As always, if I may be of assistance, please call me. And, as we say around here each morning, “It’s a Great Day to be a Travis Tiger!”
2009 Travis Teacher of
the Year English/Language Arts depart-ment chair Linka Pace was named 2009 Travis Teacher of the Year in November. The selection process began with nominations by faculty who then voted on three finalists who were interviewed by a committee and required to submit an essay. The other two finalists were English instructor and coach Luke Chauvin and mathematics depart-ment head Kim Johnston. Pace is now entered in the FBISD Secondary Teacher of the Year competition. The winner will be named in the spring.
Principal JJ Kyle congratulates English/Lan-guage Arts department chair Linka Pace on being named 2009 Travis Teach-er of the Year in November.
TOY finalists Luke Chauvin, Linka Pace and Kim Johnston
Administration
J.J. Kyle – Principal281-634-7004
Karin Grisdale – Associate Principal (Seniors)
281-634-7011Doug Thompson – Assistant Principal (A –G)
281-634-7082Bob Banks – Assistant Principal (H-O)
281-634-7080Kyle Lovetinsky – Assistant Principal (P-Z)
281-634-7081
Counselors:Ronald Monachello - Freshmen
281-634-7025Sophomores, Juniors And Seniors:
Tiffany Chaney (A- E)281-634-7018
Marci Nichols, Lead Counselor (F-J)281-634-7015
Jeanne Andrews (K-Q)281-634-7016
Crystal Collins (R-Z)281-634-7026
Registrar:Cynthia Charles281.634.7020
AttendanceTayma Sheffield281-634-7040
Nurse:Gabriella Lischau
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Students Compete In UIL Practice Meets
Accounting students consisting of Jackie Lin, Jose Ayala, Cindy Tran, and Mohammed Syed traveled to Pflugerville and captured 1st-4th places consecutively and took the 1st Place team trophy home as well at a practice tournament in Pflugerville. Students then went to Westfield High School and took 2nd place, 4th place, and 6th place and 2nd place top team. Winners include Jose Ayala, Jackie Lin, and Rizvan Chowdury, and Cindy Tran. Parth Upadyay took 3rd and Aaron Clift captured 6th in the Computer Applications contest. Parth Upadyay took 1st, Nasir Adaya 3rd and Aaron Clift 5th and top team in Computer Science. Fourth place in Literary Criticism went to Jessica Chow and Science took 3rd place team and 4th place individual. Students will compete in Math, Social Studies, Science, Ready Writing, and Ac-counting in the next tournament in Bryan.
Winter Ball Set Dec. 6
On Saturday, Dec. 6 Travis will hold the first THS Winter Ball from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets will cost $10 and will be on sale Dec. 1 – 4. “We look forward to a wonderful night dancing and visiting with our surprise guest”, Jennifer Frnka, spon-sor, said.
Williams Named Region 4 Secondary Teacher of the Year
While this happened earlier in the year, we have not produced a newsletter to share this information with parents. Con-gratulations to Stephanie Williams of Travis High School, who was named Region 4 Secondary Teacher of the Year at a special awards dinner held earlier in the year. Williams was selected as FBISD Secondary Teacher of the Year and progressed to the regional competition as a finalist. She will advance to participate in the Texas Education Agency’s annual Texas Teacher of the Year Program, where two teachers (elementary and secondary) will be selected in October to represent the entire state. Williams has 14 years of teaching experience and two of those years have been teaching mathematics at Travis.
THS Marketing Class Assists With BerriBlends Grand Opening
Students in Crystal Mills’ marketing class assisted with the grand opening of BerriB-lends, Richmond’s newest frozen yogurt and premium coffee shop, early in November.
Senior Prom The FIRST Senior Prom for Travis High School will be held Saturday, May 23 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the JW Marriott on Westheimer. The theme is Masquerade. We will need parent volunteers to help with decorations and to serve as chaperones. If you are interested, please contact Noelle Hodge or Duffy Lieber, Senior Class Sponsors.
National History Day Project
All Mr. Lyons’ World History classes (AP and Advanced) will be participating in the National History Day project. Please check his website for due dates. You can also check www.nationalhistoryday.org to find information about research help, requirements, example projects, and other useful information. Please email Mr. Lyons if you have further questions.
Travis Theatrical Company To Present
Bye Bye Birdie The Travis Theatrical Company is gearing up for the 2009 Spring Musical, Bye Bye Birdie. With a cast of 45 students (and a few teachers in a surprise cameo), this is by far the biggest production that Travis High School has seen yet, according to Kyle Martin, director.
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Travis High School“Tiger Tales”
December 2008Published Four Times Per Year
11111 Harlem Rd.Richmond, TX 77406
Issue # 2
Upcoming Events From The Counseling Office
Dec. 10 7 p.m.Getting Ready for College Financial Aid Program for Juniors and Seniors and their Parents
Jan. 20, 2009 7 p.m.Financial Aids Forum Workshop (Tips for completing the FAFSA)
Jan. 27, 2009 7:30 a.m.Making it Count: Junior Assembly
Testing Dates, Second Semester
March 3rd9 grade Reading TAKS10 grade TAKS ELA
11 grade Exit TAKS ELA
March 3-6Exit Level TAKS Re-test
April 27-28
10 grade LAT Testing
April 28th -May 1st9th, 10th, 11th TAKS Testing
AND TAKS Re-TEST Exit Level
AP 2009 Exams Schedule
Week 1 Morning Session – 8 a.m. Afternoon Session – 12 noon
Monday, May 4 United States Government and Politics Comparative Government and PoliticsFrench Language
Tuesday, May 5*Computer Science AComputer Science ABSpanish Language
Statistics
Wednesday, May 6 Calculus ABCalculus BC Chinese Language and Culture
Thursday, May 7 English Literature and CompositionGerman Language
French LiteratureJapanese Language and Culture
Friday, May 8 United States History European HistoryStudio Art (portfolios due)
Week 2 Morning Session – 8 a.m. Afternoon Session – 12 noon Afternoon Session – 2 p.m.
Monday, May 11 BiologyMusic Theory
Physics BPhysics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Tuesday, May 12 ChemistryEnvironmental Science Psychology
Wednesday, May 13 English Language and CompositionItalian Language and Culture Art History
Thursday, May 14 MacroeconomicsWorld History Microeconomics
Friday, May 15 Human GeographySpanish Literature
Latin LiteratureLatin: Vergil
Jan. 30Last day to add a one-semester course*See website for 2nd semester drop/add deadlines
Feb. 2-6National School Counselors Week
Feb. 3, 2009 6:30 p.m.Course selection and elective fair for incoming 9th graders and current THS students and parents.
Travis Pro Grad Support Travis High School Pro Grad and get a break from cooking! Local area restaurants will donate a percentage of your bill to Travis High School Pro Grad when you tell them. Pepperoni’s will be hosting Pizza Nights on the first and third Mon-days of the month. This includes dine-in, pick-up or delivery orders at Pecan Grove and New Territory locations. La Cocina Restaurant on FM359 will donate a percentage of sales on Wednesday nights. Chick-Fil-A (Greatwood location only) will donate a portion of each sale on the third Friday of the month if you say you are supporting Travis Pro Grad. Be sure to mention “Travis Pro Grad”. Support Travis ProGrad this Holiday Season by purchasing your Christmas tree at Enchanted Gardens or Enchanted Forest. They will donate 10% of your purchase back to Travis ProGrad. Come shop at either location for a beautiful tree! Enchanted Gardens is located at 6420 FM 359 Road in Richmond and Enchanted Forest is located at 10611 FM 2759 Road in Richmond. This fundraiser takes place Nov. 28-- Dec. 24. Remember to mention Travis ProGrad at the time of purchase!
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Travis Cheerleaders Win Camp Champion Award
Boys Cross Country Team Wins District
The boys cross country team won district and was the first district champion in Travis high school history and will compete in regionals on Nov. 8th. Spencer Buxton won his second straight individual district cham-pionship. In a record time of 16:03
Softball Tryouts Softball tryouts begin on Jan. 26. Get in contact with Coach Crissman if you have any questions.
Volleyball Team The Tiger Volleyball team made history in No-vember by being the first Travis team to make it to the finals of the Region 3 Volleyball Tournament. Travis attacked the Katy Tigers in the Semi Finals winning 3 straight games to move on to the finals on Saturday. They faced a strong Clear Creek team who had been to the Regional Tournament the past 3 years. The Tigers put up a tough fight but came up one match short of the State tournament. The Lady Tigers took the Runner-Up Regional tro-phy with great pride and finished the season as Unde-feated 18-0 District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, winners of the Regional Quarter Finals and Semi Finals, and Regional Runner Up placing them in the top 8 5A teams in the State of Texas with a season record of 36-10. They had an amazing ride and made many memories along the way that will last Forever. The Tigers have four seniors who played in their last match as Travis Tigers: Setter Brittney Anderson, Right Side Hitter Ashley Dorroh, Libero Shelby Hillman, and Setter Ashleigh Lucco. Great Job Lady Tigers! Travis is very Proud of you! Thanks go out to all the fans who supported the Lady Tigers this season and this past weekend.
Once again the Travis Tiger Cheerleaders represented William B. Travis High School with honor and pride as they participated at UCA Cheer Camp at Texas A & M University August 4th through 7th. In addition to winning the prestigious “Camp Champion” Award for their Large Varsity Extreme Routine, THS also brought home six All-Star Cheerleaders. They are: Sophomore, Kayli Hyek; Junior, Jessica Neal; Seniors, Chaleste Love, Leanna Orsak, Joe’l Sanchez and Co-Captain Reagan Davis. Three Senior Cheerleaders received the honor of being invited to join the UCA Cheer Staff next year. They are Chaleste Love, Reagan Davis and Madison Henry. For the first time, THS was represented at Mascot Camp by junior Kayla Posey.
Exam ScheduleFirst Day Jan. 13, 2009 and June 1, 20097:30-8:15 1st period review8:20-9:05 2nd period review9:10-9:55 3rd period review10:00-10:50 4th period review10:55-12:25 5th period review and lunch12:30-2:30 6th period exam
Second Day Jan. 14, 2009 and June 2, 20097:30-9:30 2nd period exam9:40-11:40 4th period exam11:45-1:10 5th period lunch/class1:15-2:30 7th period review
Third Day Jan. 15, 2009 and June 3, 20097:30-9:30 3rd period exam9:40-11:45 5th period exam11:45 Early Dismissal
Fourth Day Jan. 16, 2009 and June 4, 20097:30-9:30 7th period exam9:40-11:45 1st period exam11:45 early dismissal
Boys Golf Brandon Wilhide finished 4th out of 120 golfers in the Huntsville Invitational October 24th & 25th. The Varsity Boys place first in the Brazoswood HS Invitational. They were the reigning Champs going in, and repeated while setting a one – day school record of 307. Chad Currie finished 3rd individually.
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Travis Tigers Sub-Varsity BasketballDay Date Opponent JV Soph Red GrayTues. Dec. 2 B.F. Terry 6:00 4:30 6:00 4:30Thur.-Sat. Dec.4 - 6 @ Manvel J.V.
TournamentTBA
@ Kempner Tournament TBASat. Dec. 6 @ Foster Tournament TBASat. Dec. 6 @ Foster Tournament TBATues. Dec. 9 @ Brazosport 6:00 4:30 6:00 4:30Thur.-Sat. Dec. 11 - 13 @ FB Austin
TournamentTBA
@ Santa Fe Tournament TBATues. Dec. 16 @ Westfield 5:30 4:00 5:30 4:00Fri. Dec. 19 @ Cy Fair 6:00 4:30 6:00 4:30Tues. Dec. 30 Stratford 11:30 10:00 11:30 10:00Wed. Dec. 31 Elkins 11:30 10:00 11:30 10:00Fri.-Sat. Jan. 2-3 Clements Tournament TBATues. Jan. 6 @ Hightower 6:30 5:00 6:30 5:00Sat. Jan. 10 Kempner 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Sat. Jan. 17 Austin 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Mon. Jan. 19 @ Clements 11:30 10:00 11:30 10:00Sat. Jan. 24 @ Willowridge 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Tues. Jan. 27 Dulles 6:30 5:00 6:30 5:00Sat. Jan. 31 @ Marshall 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Tues. Feb. 3 @ Elkins 6:30 5:00 6:30 5:00Sat. Feb. 7 Hightower 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Tues. Feb. 10 Bush 6:30 5:00 6:30 5:00Sat. Feb. 14 @ Austin 10:30 9:00 10:30 9:00Mon. Feb. 16 Clements 6:30 5:00 6:30 5:00
All District 23-5A games in italics. All Home games (in bold) to be played at Travis High School
Travis Tigers Varsity
Basketball
Day Date Opponent Time SiteTues. Dec. 2 B.F. Terry 7:30 Travis H.S.Thur.–Sat. Dec. 4-6 Spring Branch
Tournament.TBD TBD
Tue. Dec. 9 @ Brazosport 7:30 Brazosport H.S.Thur.-Sat. Dec. 11 - 13 Outback Tournament TBD TBDTues. Dec. 16 @ Westfield 7:00 Westfield H.S.Fri. Dec. 19 @ Cy Fair 7:30 Cy Fair H.S.Tue. Dec. 30 Stratford 1:00 Travis H.S.Sat. Jan. 3 Elkins 2:30 Hopson F.H.Thur. Jan. 8 Hightower 7:00 Hopson F.H.Sat. Jan. 10 Kempner 4:00 Wheeler F.H.Sat. Jan. 17 Austin 4:00 Wheeler F.H.Tues. Jan. 20 Clements 5:30 Wheeler F.H.Fri. Jan. 23 Willowridge 5:30 Hopson F.H.Mon. Jan. 26 Dulles 5:30 Wheeler F.H.Fri. Jan. 30 Marshall 7:00 Hopson F.H.Mon. Feb. 2 Elkins 4:00 Wheeler F.H.Fri. Feb. 6 Hightower 4:00 Wheeler F.H.Mon. Feb. 9 Bush 5:30 Wheeler F.H.Sat. Feb. 14 Austin 1:00 Wheeler F.H.Tue. Feb. 17 Clements 7:00 Wheeler F.H.
All District 23-5A games in italics. All Home games in bold.
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Yearbooks On Sale Through Smart-Pay The 2009 Travis Stripes yearbook is on sale now through Jan. 20, 2009, through www.smart-pay.com. Parents of all Travis students should have received two letters from Taylor Publishing Co./Smart-Pay containing purchase information, including a unique customer number which can be entered on the site for quick access. However, even if parents do not have or have misplaced the customer number, they can still order. “Just enter your first name and last name, and choose the state, city and school,” Dianne Smith, Travis Media Team adviser, said. Books can be purchased via credit card or check through Smart-Pay. The price of a book is $72.50, and other op-tions, such as plastic covers, nameplates, yearzines and autograph sections are also available for purchase through the web site. “At the present time, no books can be purchased on campus. All orders must go through Smart-Pay,” Smith said. “When books are delivered in the spring, if there are any extras available they can be purchased here at school for $85 cash. You definitely save money by ordering early through Smart-Pay.”
Yearbook Congratulatory Ads Available Parents who would like to congratulate their students for a job well done, graduating, or for just being neat kids are invited to place an ad in the 2009 Stripes yearbook. Sizes include a full page ($350), one-half page ($260), one-fourth page ($140) and one-eighth page ($75). Color and black-and-white ads are the same price. Full-page and one-half page ads can be purchased through www.smart-pay.com at the same time a yearbook is purchased. Credit cards or checks are accepted. All sizes are available for purchase through the Travis Media Team at the school, payable by cash or check. Checks should be made out to THS Activity Fund. (Designate “yearbook ad” in the “for” area.)
Deadline for ad purchases is Jan. 15, 2009. “At that time we will have to give an exact page count to the pub-lisher, so we cannot accept any more ads after Jan. 15,” Dianne Smith, Travis Media Team adviser, said. All pictures for the ads must be submitted digitally and should be 300 ppi resolution or higher in order for them to print best. The Media Team suggests pictures be submitted on a CD rather than through email. Guidelines for the number of pictures for each size are as follows: full page: 5-7; half-page, 3-4; one-fourth page: 2; one-eighth page: 1. “If a collage is desired for the full-page ads, we can accept more pictures,” Smith said.
FFA Takes Honors The Travis FFA competed in our annual Leadership Development events recently. They competed on a district level against 19 other schools from the area. The top six teams in each event receive a banner. Last year the organization had 12 mem-bers and brought home 1 banner. This year the goal was to win three banners, but they came home with five. Only two of the members had ever gone to this competition before. “Our future looks bright. We are only losing two seniors next year,” Heather Mills, sponsor, said.
Radio broadcasting team- 6th place• Public Relations team- 4th place• Senior Creed Speaking- 6th• Junior Creed Speaking-5th• Job Interview event- 5th•
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