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6 -.Section A-THE SACHSE NEWS - Thursday, October 5. 2006
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Dalton
Jojola
Dalton Jojola
named National
Hispanic Scholar
Dalton Jojola, a
WHS senior, has
been named a 2006
National Hispanic
Scholar by the
College Board's
National Hispanic
Recognition
Program.
Dalton is one of
5,000 top Hispanic students in the
nation and the first at Wylie High
School to receive the recognition.
Using junior year scores on the
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test
and grade point averages, the NHRP
identifies the top performing Hispanic
students in the nation.
While the recognition is not accom-
panied by a monetary award similar to
the National Merit Scholar Program, it
does put honorees in contention for
scholarships and grants offered by
many universities.
Dalton was humbly pleased upon
hearing of his selection.
"Wow! 1 don't know what to say; I
am pretty excited," he said.
Dalton said he plans to attend the
University of North Texas in Denton
to study chemistry. "1 like research,
but I also liked to have the option to
teach," he said.
Dalton is the son of Pat and Debra
Jojola of Wylie.
WHS Culinary Arts chef \ students cook up awards
By Paige Perrin
Being the first high school in
Texas with an accredited Culinary
Arts program, Wylie High School
continues to receive recognition.
Chef Steve DeShazo, the teacher
of the Culinary Arts program, has
been presented with the Greater
Dallas Restaurant Association
President Award, the GDRA Special
Recognition Award, and has been
certified in the National Restaurant
Association Education Foundation's
Foodservice Management
Professional after passing the FMP
exam with a score of 97 percent.
"Much of the preparation for this
exam was done throughout the
course of my career," DeShazo said.
"Before sitting for the exam 1 did
work through the FMP study guide."k
The GDRA President's Award is
granted to two individuals, one
being Chef DeShazo, in recognition
of contributions and service to the
Dallas area restaurant industry as
well as outstanding achievement.
"The GDRA Special Recognition
Award is not an annual award but
was presented to me this year
because they have never given a
President's Award to the same per-
son two years in a row," DeShazo
said.
In addition to DeShazo's awards.
high school students received
awards during culinary competi-
tions over the summer.
"Sarah Nickell participated in the
Skills USA National Competition in
Kansas City in the Food and
Beverage Service competition,"
DeShazo said. "She placed seventh
in the nation in a f>. Id of 37 com-
petitors."
Also, two teams went to Houston
for the Texas Restaurant
Association's first Rising Stars High
School Culinary Challenge. In this
challenge Matt Molesworth and
Kendall Scott received first place
and a gold medal.
"Kendall and I won the gold,
mostly for our eagerness and inter-
action with the crowd,"
Molesworth, a senior, said. "We pre-
pared Parmesan crusted Orange
Roughy with chipotle mashed pota-
toes and fresh green beans with red
bell peppers."
As well as Mat and Kendall.
Krista Burnett and her partner, Chris
LaBonte, were involved in the same
challenge, winning the bronze
medal.
"I won third place by preparing a
creative dish that I came up with
called Goat Cheese Napoleon,"
Burnett said.
In addition to the WHS Culinary
Arts program, DeShazo and his stu-
Cnurlesy photo
Matt Molesworth and Kendall
Scott show off their award win-
ning plate and gold medals.
dents run Pirate Cove Cafe.
"Pirate Cove Cafe opened in
October 2004," DeShazo said.
"When I took my job they were still
in the process of designing our
Culinary Arts area. I was allowed to
participate in the design process and
that is when the idea for Pirate Cove
Cafe was born."
Pirate Cove Cafe is a student-ran
cafe thqt serves a wide selection of
lunch type plates for faculty and
staff and the public.
"It's only for faculty, staff, and
parents, but not students because we
cannot compete with the cafeteria, a
state funded operation,"
Molesworth said.
Photo by Shiela K. Haynes
WHS Culinary Arts students Matt Molesworth and Brittany McBride
work in the Pirate Cove Caft kitchen.
The cafd is open to the public
from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every B-
day.
"We sell everything from sand-
wiches and wraps to Cajun pot roast
and chicken alfredo," Burnett said.
"We also sell soups and salads.
The meal is $5 for any entree
item and $1 if you would like to add
dessert. All the money goes into the
funds for scholarships for the stu-
dents who would like to attend culi-
nary school."
In all, DeSha/.o said the Culinary
Arts program has exceeded his
expectations by not only receiving
attention from around the state but
from around the country.
"When I accepted this position I
made a five year plan for myself,"
DeShazo said. "In only three years I
have accomplished the things I set
out to accomplish. In many ways
my expectations have been exceed-
ed because of the outstanding stu-
dents who have found their way into
our program."
Paige Perris is a junior at Wy lie
High School and an intern at C&S
Media Publications.
School Notes
According to the Texas Education
Code, all school districts are required
to offer pre-kindergarten programs to
eligible students. Students are eligible
for Pre-K if they are at least 4-years-
old by Sept. 1, 2006, and meets one of
the following criteria:
• the child is economically disad-
vantaged and qualifies for free or
reduced lunch
• the child speaks English as their
second language and has difficulty
speaking or comprehending English
according to testing
• the child is homeless according to
federal guidelines
• the child has a parent who is
active military personnel (or the child
of a parent who was killed during
active duty)
Wylie ISD currently has 10 full day
pre-kindergarten programs on six of
its elementary campuses. One of the
classrooms is a collaboration Head
Start classroom that is operated in
conjunction with federal guidelines
for Head Start with the Region X
Educational Service Center. Students
in PK classrooms follow the Texas
Prc-Kindergarten Guidelines.
Anyone who feels that they may
have a student eligible for pre-K
should contact Marianne Politz 972-
429-2363 to pick up an application.
Wylie ISD students will be out of
school Monday, Oct. 9, for Fair Day
and Tuesday, Oct. 10, for teacher
training.
From 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, the
Burnett Junior High Sweethearts Drill
Team will have a dance clinic.
Aim for Success: Parent program
will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at McMillan
Junior High. Student programs will be
Nov. 10 .
Davis Intermediate is holding
Family Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.
5.
Wylie Councilman Eric Hogue (as
his alter ego Clinky the Clown) will
be reading from his book, "Clinky the
Clown and the Secret of Happyville."
The event will feature door prizes
and hand students will have a "teach
your parents to play" recital from 6 to
9 p.m.
McMillan Junior High PTA recent-
ly elected officers. They are: President
- Renee Cooper; Vice-President -
Susan Henderson; Secretary - Pam
Knaggs; and. Treasurer - Lisa Jones.
If you are interested in joining the
McMillan PTA email
mcmiIlanpta@yahoo.Com
The Wylie Debate Team participat-
ed in a novice meet held at Princeton
High School this past weekend. Juan
Ruiz and Ada Akinladenu came in
second as Best CX Speakers (out of
38 teams.)
Ramsha Ahmed came in sixth over-
all in Lincoln Debate (out of 90
debaters).
Thank jo u American National Bank for sponsoring NIEI
St^r Students
This space sponsored by these local businesses
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NATIONAL BANK
First Baptist Church
Wylie Student
Ministries
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Akin
Elementary
Grant
Peterson
Grade: Fourth
Parents: Todd and Dawn Peterson
Grant loves to play with Lego's and build
things. During quiet limes he enjoys reading.
When oulside, his favorite sport to play is soccer.
Grant was spotted more than once during the six
weeks displaying responsibility. For example, he
was caught picking up trash that wasn't even his
in order to keep our school clean and neat.
Hartman
Elementary
Marison
Clayton
Grade: Fourth
Parents: William and Kimberly Clayton
Marison was selected because she is always
prompt and accurate with all responsibilities.
Burnett Junior Hiyh School
Misty
Dutschke
Grade: Eighth
Misty enrolled a few days
late and therefore started out
behind in her keyboarding
lessons. She exemplified
"responsibility" by taking
action on her on initiative to
begin attending tutorials and
working during her lunch
period to catch up. Once she
caught up with the rest of the
class, she continued to spend
extra time at lunch and after
school tutorials to practice
and redo assignments to earn
a higher grade
Parents: Jeff and Lisa
Dutschke
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American
City <3f Wylie National
Bank
Birmingham
Elementary
Clay Little
Grade: Fourth
Parents: Curtis and Pam Little
Clay's hobbies and interests include video
games, playing with f riends, baseball and hunt-
ing.
Co.x
Elementary
Hannah
Burns
Grade: Fourth
Parents: Sean and Cathy Bums
Hannah Burns is a super responsible student
She is responsible by always following teacher
directions, working hard on her assignments, and
helping others when thev need it. Hannah knows
classroom procedures and is extremely careful to
follow them. Other students in the class know
that when the teacher is working with a small
group during instruction time, that they can go to
Hannah for the right answers. Way to go show-
ing responsibility Hannah!
Dodd
Elementary
Kathryn
(Abby)
Taylor
Grade: Kindergarten
Parenls:Tina Pamham and Jerry Taylor
Abhv is a very polite and conscientious child.
She is considerate of all of her fellow sludenls,
and is always attenlive in class Abby does a
wonderful job of listening lo instructions, fol-
lowing directions, and diligently completing her
assignments Additionally, once she finishes her
work, she always offers to help other sludents
complete their tasks as well. Abby has an eager-
ness lo learn and to help others. She is a delighi
to have in class.
Groves
Elementary
Natalie
Pete
Grade: Third
Parents: Audie and Lee Anne Pete
Natalie Pete is an excellent example of a stu-
dent showing responsibility. Natalie always has
her homework completed correctly and turned in
on time. During class she is listening and follow-
ing directions in order to complete her school
work Natalie takes care of her materials and the
school building. She thinks about how her
actions will affect others in the room and makes
the choice not to disturb others or hurt others
feelings Natalie knows how to take care of her
responsibilities here at Groves and is a super role
model for other students. Way lo go Natalie'!!
Tibbals
Elementary
Jake
Railsback
Grade: First
Parents: Scott and Cynthia Railsback
Jake was chosen for this award because he is
always responsible for his work and actions
Davis
Intermediate
Logan
Ostrander
Grade: Fifth
Parents: Mark and Tammy Ostrander
Logan Ostrander is a model student. He is
very successful in the classroom. While in class
Logan is always on task and participates in class
discussions and volunteers to work out math
problems. He gets along well with others and is
always willing to lend a hand when someone is
in need. Logan is self motivated and gets the job
done He is always on time and completes
assignments in a timely manner. His puts forth
great effort and his attitude is 100% positive.
Davis
Intermediate
Carly Zak
Grade:Sixth
ParenLs: Karen Zak
Carly is very helpful not only to the teachers,
but to the students as well. She goes out of her
way to be nice to her peers. C'arly can be
counted on as a role model to other students.
Harrison
Intermediate
Hailey
Norris
Grade: Fifth
Parents: Loy and Pamela Norris
Hailey models responsibility by studying to
make good grades, doing her chores, and being
courteous to others. She believes thai respon-
sibility teaches her to care about other people.
She wants others to know that they can depend
on her.
Cooper Junior High
Grade: Fifth
Madison Polk, was
chosen to be the Cooper
JH Star Students because
of their responsibility.
They each model
responsibility in the
classroom by following
instructions, turning in
homework and being
good citizens.
Parents: Steven and
Jennifer Polk
Madison
Polk
Cooper Junior High
Grade: Sixth
Erica Hiddink was
chosen to be the Cooper
JH Star Students because
of their responsibility.
They each model
responsibility in the
classroom by following
instructions, turning in
homework and being
good citizens.
Parents: Gerard and
Jacquie Hiddink
Erica
Hiddink
Cooper Junior High
Grade: Seventh
Andrew Perez was cho-
sen to be the Cooper JH
Star Students because of
their responsibility They
each model responsibili-
ty in the classroom by
following instructions,
turning in homework
and being good citizens.
Parents: Marco and
Lori Perez
Andrew
Perez
McMillan Junior High School
Grade: Eighth
James is a very intel-
ligent and hard working
young man. He catches
on quickly and is always
prepared for class. He is
an excellent example for
others.
Parents: Chris and
Melissa Leroy
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