Center FFA Speaks at Rotary Club - August 8, 2008
Submitted by Shana Brittain - AST

On August 5th, Center FFA Officers -Vice President Seth Brittain and Historian Linsey Watlington - spoke to the Center Rotary Club. The officers spoke about the accomplishments of the club as well as their own personal FFA achievements. FFA Advisors Marshall Miles and Shana Brittain also spoke on the future plans of Center FFA. Picutred are Rotary Club Members Chandra Atholi and Will Lucas with FFA officers Seth Brittain and Linsey Watlington.

The Center High School Chaparrals recently attended the American Dance and Drill Team Camp held at Moody Gardens in Galveston. The Chaparrals spent 3 work-filled days preparing for their 2008-2009 performance and contest season.

As a team each Chaparral earned 2 Pink Ribbons (Sweepstakes & Gussie Nell Davis Team of the Week), 1 Green Ribbon (Gussie Nell Davis Team of the Day) and 1 Purple Ribbon (Devotional).

Individual awards were earned by the following young ladies:
Red--Outstanding Achievement in Dance
Pink--Exceptional Achievement in Dance
Teal--Recognition for outstanding attribute (smile, attitude, determination, etc.)
Blue--Honorable Mention, All-American Dance Team

Loren Brown, Captain--1 Red, 3 Pink, 1 Teal and a trophy for Outstanding Leadership
Jill Albert, Lieutenant--1 Red, 1 Teal
A'mie Preston, Lieutenant--1 Red, 3 Pink, 1 Teal and 1 Blue
Jamie Rudd, Lieutenant--1 Red, 2 Pink, 1 Teal
Jessica Scott, Lieutenant--1 Red, 3 Pink, 1 Teal and 1 Blue
Courtney Blackmon--1 Teal
Chelsea Bolton, Junior Lieutenant--1 Red
Cassie Cox, Junior Lieutenant--1 Red, 1 Teal
Nayeli Bueno--1 Teal
Whitney Burgay--1 Red, 1 Teal
Allison Cagle--2 Teal
Torie Gilchrist--1 Teal
Sydney Jones--1 Teal
Hayley Parker--2 Teal
Alecia Underbrink--1 Red, 1 Teal

In addition to these awards two young ladies, A'mie Preston and Jessica Scott, earned Honorable Mention status to the All-American Dance Team. This award gives these young ladies an opportunity to participate in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Mrs. Sanford wants to congratulate the Chaparrals on their hard work as a team and their individual accomplishments! Way to go ladies!!

Center ISD Senior Citizen Athletic Passes - July 25, 2008

All Senior Citizens (65 years or older) may receive their free general admission Picture ID athletic pass for the 2008-2009 school year during the week of August 11 - August 14, (Monday thru Thursday) from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon at the Center ISD Administration Office at 404 Mosby Street. Senior citizens will need to show proof of age and residence in Center ISD. These passes are general admission passes to all Center ISD home athletic events throughout the school year. Picture ID passes will be available only during the week of August 11-14, 2008.

Center ISD Retiree General Admission Athletic Passes

If you are retired from Center ISD and would like a general admission athletic pass, please come to the Center ISD Administration Office at 404 Mosby Street during the week of August 11-14, (Monday thru Thursday), from 8:00 am until 12:00 noon for your free photo ID pass. You will need to complete a Center ISD retiree data sheet.

Center High School Band Camp, Parents Welcome - July 25, 2008

Center HIgh School Band is attending band camp this week at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. On Friday evening, July 25, at approx. 7 pm the students will be having their squad competitions at Turpin Stadium with a concert following in the band hall. All parents, family and friends are welcome to attend this event free of charge. We look forward to seeing you there to encourage the band students.

Center Band Boosters

Center ISD 2008 Beginning School Calendar - July 22, 2008

Monday, August 18: Operation School Start – Hispanic Parents, 6:30pm at FL Moffett Cafeteria

Tuesday, August 19: CIS Meet the Teacher, 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Wednesday, August 20: CMS Meet the Teacher, 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Friday, August 22: FLM Meet the Teacher, 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Monday, August 25: First Day of Classes for Center ISD

Friday, October 24: Homecoming (tentative date)

Center FFA Attends State Convention - July 21, 2008
Submitted by Shana Brittain

Members of the Center Chapter of the FFA attended the Texas FFA State Convention in Lubbock July 14 - 18. Members voted on State Officers, attended business meeting and other convention activities such as a concert featuring Johnny Cooper and the Eli Young Band, a talent show featuring FFA members from around the state and a dance. Members attending were Coty Allen, Seth Brittain, Loren Brown, Chelsea Low, Addison Parmer, Davis Tillotson and Jason Wheeler. Advisors are Shana Brittain and Marshall Miles.