October 29, 2003
2004 National Merit
Scholarship Semifinalist Recognized at GCISD Board Meeting
Dr. Kevin Singer announced
the district saw the second highest number of students in history
achieve the high honor as National Merit Scholarship
Semifinalists. Singer said that less than 2% of students in
the nation can qualify for the status.
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Trustee Jesse Rodriguez
presents the award to Josiah Clarke while Benjaumin Isham
and Tamir Anvir look on. |
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From Colleyville Heritage (l
to r) Benjamin Isham ,Daniel Weidman, Tamir Anvir, Josiah
Clarke
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From Grapevine High School (l
to r) Russell Chance, Kristin Beneski, Jennifer Wang,
Elizabeth Hupf, and Michelle Moller
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In the Public
Forum, Fiona Sigalla stepped down from the Trustee Dais to the
public podium to read a statement.
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Fiona Sigall speaks from the
public podium saying her support "goes beyond any
resolution."
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Sigalla stated since she was not in attendance when the
Board passed a Resolution in support of administration and
teachers, she wanted to go on record. Sigalla said that
her appreciation and support goes beyond any resolution
that her support has been demonstrated by her votes in
support of teachers, for example. The resolution action of
the board was covered on October 3 by LNO, Click
Here |
| All other
speakers in the public forum spoke concerning the Gifted
and Talented program cuts as defined in the proposed new
budget for GCIDS. All speakers requested the Board of
Trustees to reconsider potential budget cuts to the
program. Speaking to the board were the following
citizens: |
Lisa Grimes |
Philip Hinkle |
Karen Smith |
Marcel Martin |
Kim Tadora |
Christin Lowe |
As part of the
Character Education program a number of students spoke to the
Trustees about making a difference.
Dr. Singer greets the students
in the make a difference program. |
Board Trustee President John
Eubanks greets the students and accepts a token of their
presentation. |
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