Ladycats Keep on Winning

Rachel Mengers drives to the basket. Photo courtesy of Arthur Robinson. See more Ladycat photos by Rob's Digital Photography.

The Ladycats continue their winning ways with Tuesday's defeat of the Nixon Smiley Lady Mustangs. "The girls did a great job in a very competitive game," said coach Joseph Grimes. "They set the tone early and made Nixon play catch up the whole game. On the offensive end they attacked the basket well and on the defensive end they allowed very few second chances by blocking out well and getting rebounds."

The Ladycats' next game will be Tuesday December 4, 2007 in Ingleside.

S-T Ladycats 48 - Nixon-Smiley 38
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      2   11  1   1   9-16  4-5   23 
Devon Wilder        -   8   3   1   3-9   2-5   8   
Courtney Vandever   -   1   2   2   0-3   6-9   6  
Rachel Mengers      -   2   2   1   2-9   1-2   5  
Sagan Gabbert       -   2   -   -   2-6   ---   4  
Ashley Scott        -   8   5   -   0-3   2-4   2  
Celina Acosta       -   -   -   -   ---   0-2   -   
Totals              2   32  13  5  15-46 15-27  48

Three Pointers: Alexis Schmidt 1 
                                        
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Nixon-Smiley            4   13  6   15  38                 
Skidmore-Tynan (8-1)    11  14  11  12  48                  

JV Score: Nixon-Smiley 29 - Skidmore-Tynan 34

S-T Ladycats 58 -  Pettus 30
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      2   10  2   -   6-12  ---   12 
Courtney Vandever   -   6   4   2   3-8   4-4   11 
Rachel Mengers      2   8   2   1   5-9   0-1   10 
Ashley Scott        -   5   1   3   3-6   1-4   7  
Devon Wilder        -   4   3   1   3-8   0-2   6   
Sagan Gabbert       -   4   -   -   3-6   ---   6  
Stacy Moreno        -   2   1   1   2-2   ---   4  
Alex Gonzalez       -   3   4   -   1-1   ---   2  
Totals              4   42  17  8  26-52  5-11  58  

Three Pointers: Courtney Vandever 1
                                        
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Pettus                  3   12  11  4   30                  
Skidmore-Tynan (7-1)    17  14  14  13  58                  

S-T Ladycats 51 - Lady Vaqueros 17
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Rachel Mengers      -   9   -   -   9-12  0-5   18 
Alexis Schmidt      1   10  -   -   7-10  2-6   16 
Ashley Scott        1   4   6   2   2-5   4-6   8  
Courtney Vandever   -   2   3   1   2-4   ---   4  
Stacy Moreno        -   -   -   -   2-2   0-1   4  
Sagan Gabbert       -   9   1   -   0-3   1-2   1  
Devon Wilder        1   2   5   2   0-3   0-2   -   
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   -   -   1-0   ---   -  
Totals              3   37  15  5  22-40  7-22  51 

Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Skidmore-Tynan (6-1)    12  14  17  8   51                  
San Diego               4   5   5   3   17                 

Stat Key: BLK (Block) RBD (Rebound) AST (Assist)
STL (Steal) FGM-A (Field Goal Made-Attempt)
FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempt) TPT (Total Points)

Area Football Playoff Video Highlights

QB Darby House connects with receiver Coleman Mengers.



Alex Gonzales takes the ball in for touchdown.



Clint Isaacks stirs up Bobcat fans with a great run up the left side.



Zach Hall and Noel Solis sack the quarterback.

Brahmas End Bobcat Playoff Run

Clint Isaacks threads his way though the Brahma defense.

It was a great season, but as they say, "all good things must come to an end." The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat post-season ended with Friday's 41-7 loss to the Stockdale Brahmas.

The Cats held the Brahmas to 14 points in the 1st half of the ball game and it looked like they were about to mount a comeback when QB Darby House suffered an injury to his throwing hand. Limited to a run-only offensive attack, the Bobcats were overpowered in the second half of the game by Stockdale's big and fast defense. That, and a stellar performance by Stockdale QB Michael Soto, proved to be the Bobcats' downfall. The Caller-Times recaps the loss: Soto stuns Skidmore-Tynan.

The Bobcats end the season as Bi-District champs, with a 9-3 record, and are to be congratulated for providing Bobcat fans with another exciting year of High School football.

See Area Football Playoff photos by Rob's Digital Photography.


The team lines up one last time for the traditional post-game salute.

S-T ISD Distinguished Scholar Finalists

The Signal congratulates the following Skidmore-Tynan students who were named as finalists in the Citgo/Corpus Christi Caller-Times Distinguished Scholar recognition program. The program, initiated in 1988, recognizes best and brightest students across South Texas in 9 categories of achievement.

Science: Joshua Petrus
Achiever: Isidro Luna
General Academic: Nick Gentry
Spirit: Elizabeth Torres
Service & Leadership: Heather Cuevas
Arts: Coleman Mengers
Student Athlete: Cory Markham
Communication: Erica Casas
Career & Technology: Erica Hall

Parents Thankful for Child's Miraculous Recovery

Jace at his first Houston Astros baseball game in July, and Jace today.

Back in February, Signal readers learned of the plight of little Jace Sandoval who was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Jace is the son of former KFTX "Real Country" remote events coordinator "Big Josh" Sandoval. We asked readers to send donations to Jace's medical fund and to pray for his rapid recovery. We are happy to share this update, sent via email, by Joshua Sandoval.

Hello Everyone,

We just received some news that made us Drop To Our Knees in Praise and Weep with Happiness!

Jamie has been hounding me to ask the Dr. EVERYDAY, how one knows when a patient is able to be a candidate for "Remission"???? So this morning, when he came by to do the "Omaya Reservoir" procedure on Jace, I asked him. "Dr., when is it that you would know that Jace is a candidate for Remission????" he proceeds to tell me that "Remission is a Term he typically uses for Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients"....

So, I nod my head yes and say "I understand" he then mentions... Jace's Case is different so I can't say that he is in Remission cause Remission means "subsiding of the symptoms of a disease"... He proceeds to tell me if I had to call it something, I would refer to it as "JACE HAS NO EVIDENCE OF ILLNESS!!!"

His past 3 MRI's show no change, the past 6 Tests on his "CSF - Central Spinal Fluid" have come back showing no Malignant Cells, and the Pathologist Report from Monday (10-22) on his CSF has come back Negative!

Did we hear correctly???????? "NO EVIDENCE OF ILLNESS?!??!?!?!?!" That's the words straight out of the Dr.'s mouth.......

He also mentioned that the hardest thing for Dr's to do is figure out "how many treatments is "enough" and "when to stop"" Well in Jace's Pilot study, all information is taken from patients going 10 rounds of chemo, so we will continue on with 3 more treatments. Well, that is the plan right now unless something changes and Dr. decides to do less. But for now we continue through 3 more rounds of chemo which will bring us to April, Jace's 3rd Birthday!

Thanks again to everyone for their continued Prayers and Support!!! It means more than you will ever know! We Love You All!!!

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!!!!!!!!!

Donations to the Jace Michael Sandoval Medical Fund may be deposited at any Bank of America location.

Bi-District Football Video Highlights

QB Darby House connects with Cody Chambers to score on the first play of the game.



Darby House gets the 1st down and scares the cameraman.



Newcomer Jordan Carter scores one of two playoff TDs.



Receiver Clint Isaacks takes a tipped pass in for a touchdown.

Bobcats to Face Brahmas in Area 2A Football Playoffs

The Bobcats will face the Stockdale Brahmas, Friday, November 23rd, at Victoria's Memorial Stadium. The Wilson County News offers a recap of the Brahmas' narrow Bi-District win over San Antonio Cole: Brahmas win on final play of game, advance to next round.

Ladycats Win Port Aransas Basketball Tournament

The Ladycats took the Championship title at Saturday's Port Aransas "Marlin Classic." The Ladycats finished the tournament in a 3 way tie for 1st place with Banquete and Austin St. Michaels and earned the Championship title for the highest point total.
 
Congratulations to Rachel Mengers and Alexis Schmidt who were named All-Tourney.

Vs Big Sandy Dallardsville
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Rachel Mengers      -   9   1   2   3-7   2-4   8
Ashley Scott        -   10  4   3   4-7   ---   8
Alexis Schmidt      1   8   -   -   3-13  2-5   8
Devon Wilder        1   3   2   4   2-10  ---   5
Courtney Vandever   -   3   3   3   0-1   3-6   3
Sagan Gabbert       -   3   -   -   0-3   2-2   2
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   -   -   1-3   ---   2
Stacy Moreno        -   -   -   -   0-1   ---   -
Celina Acosta       -   -   -   -   0-1   ---   -
     TOTALS         2   36  10  12 13-46  9 -17 36
 
Three Pointers: Devon Wilder 1
 
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Big Sandy Dallardsville 2   7   7   9   25                 
Skidmore-Tynan (3-0)    12  5   6   13  36                  
 
Vs Austin St. Michaels
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      3   15  1   2   5-17  7-10  17
Rachel Mengers      -   5   1   -   6-11  1-2   13
Ashley Scott        -   9   4   1   2-5   2-6   7
Courtney Vandever   -   6   3   1   0-4   6-11  6
Alex Gonzalez       -   1   -   -   1-3   ---   2
Devon Wilder        -   5   2   2   0-2   2-6   2
Sagan Gabbert       -   1   -   1   0-1   1-2   1
Stacy Moreno        -   1   -   -   ---   ---   -
     TOTALS         3   43  11  7   14-43 19-37 48
 
Three Pointers: Ashley Scott 1

Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Austin St. Michaels     6   6   16  8   36                 
Skidmore-Tynan (4-0)    7   9   21  11  48                  
 
Vs Banquete
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      3   8   3   -   8-18  1-5   17
Rachel Mengers      -   8   1   -   6-11  3-9   15
Courtney Vandever   -   5   3   -   1-5   3-5   6
Ashley Scott        1   9   3   1   1-4   1-2   3
Alex Gonzalez       -   1   1   -   2-4   ---   4
Devon Wilder        1   3   3   -   1-3   ---   2
Celina Acosta       -   1   -   -   0-1   2-3   2
Sagan Gabbert       -   1   1   1   1-2   ---   2
     TOTALS         5   36  15  2   20-48 10-24 51
 
Three Pointers: Courtney Vandever 1
 
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Skidmore-Tynan (4-1)    8   14  11  18  51
Banquete                18  12  11  23  64
 
Vs Kenedy
Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Ashley Scott        1   6   5   6   5-6   2-4   12
Alexis Schmidt      1   4   2   2   5-12  1-7   11
Rachel Mengers      -   10  3   1   4-11  ---   8
Celina Acosta       1   4   1   3   1-5   4-7   7
Alex Gonzalez       -   2   -   1   2-8   ---   4
Sagan Gabbert       1   7   1   -   1-5   2-6   4
Devon Wilder        2   -   1   -   1-4   0-2   3
Stacy Moreno        -   4   1   2   1-3   0-1   2
      Totals        6   37  14  15  20-54 9-27  51
 
Three Pointers: Devon Wilder 1, Celina Acosta 1
 
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Kenedy                  8   11  7   4   30
Skidmore-Tynan (5-1)    16  15  4   16  51
 
Stat Key: BLK (Block) RBD (Rebound) AST (Assist)
STL (Steal) FGM-A (Field Goal Made-Attempt)
FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempt) TPT (Total Points)

Elementary All-A Honor Roll

Skidmore–Tynan A Honor Roll
2nd Six weeks 2007 - 2008
Submitted by Jennifer Chambers

First Grade
Dani Marie Alvarado   Alyssa Arroyo
Samuel Benavidez      Brendan Boales
Clarissa Chavarria    E.J Colmenero
Samantha Crawley      Madeline Dougherty
Cameron Duncan        J.T. Edmiston
Bryan Gonzalez        Jacob Gonzales
Gabriel Guajardo      Megan Haggard
Bethany Keener        Monica Landaverde
Justin Landgrebe      Cotton Loya
Dylan Maldonado       Kaylee Miller
Elizabeth Munoz       Amber Puente
Rodrigo Rodriguez     Jesse Sabala
Tyler Salinas         Rebecca Smith
Cole Terry            Samantha Tovar
Daniel Tyrone

Second Grade
Katriena Ables        Bryce Baker
Wyatt Daughtry        Michelle Flores
Timothy Leafty        Alyssa Olivarez
McKayla Rocha         Melanie Wolf
 
Third Grade
Casen Conn            Grace Calvert
Jonathan Carrillo     Cullen Hughes
Mariah Lawson         Felicia Ortiz
Jette Polasek         Kristen Smith
Kylie Wallace
 
Fourth Grade
Jodee Corrigan        Gabby Gonzalez
Melanie Martinez      Nicholas Wagner
 
Fifth Grade
Rebekah Colle         David Reyna

Bobcats Claim Bi-District Championship Title

Jordan Carter breaks free to score a Bobcat touchdown. We just can't seem to find a photo of this guy that doesn't have a blurry background. Click here for more game photos at Shutterfly.com

Hebbronville put up a good fight but the Bobcats came out on top with a 31-23 win in Saturdays Bi-District championship game in Alice. The Corpus Christi Caller-Times has the game recap: S-T slides by Hebbronville.

Coach Arroyo informs the Signal that the Bobcats will face Stockdale in the Area Playoffs, Friday at 7:30 in Victoria. The Bobcats will take the visitors side.

Update: Victoria will not sell $3 tickets for students at the gate. Presale student tickets for $3 may be purchased at the high school Monday and Tuesday and from 1:30 to 2:30 Friday. ALL TICKET PRICES WILL BE $6.00 AT THE GATE FRIDAY IN VICTORIA

S-T ISD will host a special Bobcat send-off Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the S-T Field House. The school would like as many community members to attend as possible. Come on out an support the Bobcats as they gear up to face Stockdale.

Passing         CPT ATT YDS TD  INT
Darby House      6   11 144  3   -

Receiving       REC YDS AVG LG  TD
Clint Isaacks    2   64  -   -   1
Cody Chambers    1   40  -   -   1
Cory Markham     2   36  -   -   -
Alex Gonzales    1   7   -   -   1

Rushing         ATT YDS AVG LG  TD
Jordan Carter    7   99  -   -   1
Alex Gonzales    10  30  -   -   -
Noel Soliz       5   20  -   -   1
Cory Markham     6   19  -   -   -
Darby House      2   19  -   -   -
Cody Chambers    1   4   -   -   -
Clint Isaacks    1   4   -   -   -
David Flores     1   -   -   -   -

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK FB
Cory Markhan     5   9   1   -   -   -
Clint Isaacs     4   3   -   -   -   -
Ricky Gutierrez  3   2   1   -   1   -
Eric Boggess     2   6   -   -   -   -
Zach Hall        2   1   -   -   -   1
Darby House      1   9   -   -   -   -
Cody Chambers    1   6   -   -   -   1
Noel Solis       1   4   -   -   -   1
David Flores     1   3   -   -   -   -
Carlos Gutierrez 1   3   -   -   -   -
Jordan Carter    1   -   -   -   -   -
Jose Lopez       -   4   -   -   2   -
Quint Butler     -   3   -   -   1   -
Coleman Mengers  -   2   -   -   -   -
Joe Rey Gonzales -   1   -   -   -   -

Ladycats Beat Orange Grove

The Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats are officially on a streak having won the first two games of the season. Most recently, the Ladycats defeated Orange Grove 46-32 Tuesday, November 13th.

"It was a great effort by the girls in a challenging game," said Coach Joseph Grimes. "Again, the defense did a great job for this victory."

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Ashley Scott        -   3   2   3   2-5   ---   4  
Alexis Schmidt      1   6   3   1   7-13  ---  15  
Courtney Vandever   -   2   2   2   1-1   ---   3  
Rachel Mengers      -   9   3   4   4-8   ---   8  
Devon Wilder        -   1   2   2   0-4   1-2   1   
Celina Acosta       -   1   -   -   ---   ---   -   
Stacy Moreno        -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -  
Sagan Gabbert       -   1   -   1   2-4   ---   4  
Jennifer Pueblo     -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -  
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   2   2   0-4   1-2   1  
Totals              1   23  14  17 17-42  2-4   46

Three Pointers: Vandever 1, Schmidt 1  
                                        
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
                        8   15  13  10  46                  
Skidmore-Tynan          7   11  5   9   32

Stat Key: BLK (Block) RBD (Rebound) AST (Assist)
STL (Steal) FGM-A (Field Goal Made-Attempt)
FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempt) TPT (Total Points)

Two Big Questions

Two questions we are frequently hearing as we enter the football post-season playoffs are, "Who will we play next if we beat Hebbronville," and, "Will we have to play Refugio again?" The answer to the first question is the winner of Stockdale vs. SA Cole. As for the second question, we certainly hope to play Refugio again because it will mean both teams have made it to the State Quarter-Finals (although we won't be too upset if they get knocked out in an earlier round)!

Here's what the brackets look like up up to the Quarter Finals:

Bi-District          Area      Regional    Qtr. Finals 
Troy (8-2) ---------
vs.                  ---------
Lexington (7-3) ----
                               -----------
E. Bernard (7-3) ---
vs.                  ---------
Halletsville (6-4) -
                                           -----------
Poth (7-3) ---------
vs.                  ---------
Dilley (6-4) -------
                               -----------
Refugio (10-0) -----
vs.                  ---------
Banquete (7-3) -----

Lago Vista (6-4) ---
vs.                  ---------
Franklin (9-1) -----
                               -----------
Brazos (3-6) -------
vs.                  ---------
Rice Consol (9-1) --
                                           ------------
Stockdale (8-2) ----
vs.                  ---------
SA Cole (8-2) ------
                               -----------
Skidmore-Tynan (8-2)
vs.                  --------
Hebbronville (6-4) -

Click here to view statewide Playoff Predictions at Dave Campbell's texasfootball.com.

Trustees Approve Preliminary Campus Improvement Plan

School Board president Rick Olivares congratulates State-bound FFA Land Judging team member Tabatha Crow.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD was held November 12, 2007, at 6:00 PM in the Skidmore-Tynan School District Event Center Board Room.

Trustees recognized FFA students Casey Cassidy, Trevor Dragon, Cody Coker, and Tabatha Crow who placed 4th in the FFA Land Judging Development Event. The team will advance to State competition. Rachel Mengers received recognition for competing in the Regional Cross Country Meet. S-T ISD All-District Volleyball selections included Eryka Thomas - 1st Team; Devon Wilder, Rachel Mengers - 2nd Team; Jennifer Pueblo, Angelica Soto, Liz Torres, Amanda Boscamp, Kathy Mireles, Celina Acosta - Honorable Mention; and Devon Wilder - Academic All-District.

Agenda action items included:

Consideration and Possible Approval to Award Contract for Package B (PE Pavilion and Covered Walkways). Trustees approved the ranking of 3 bid proposals and authorized administration to proceed in awarding the contract.

Discussion of Real Estate Matters (Government Code 551.072). Trustees adjourned to closed session on this item.

Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to Proceed with Real Estate Matters Trustees approved authorization for administration to investigate various options discussed in closed session.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Preliminary Design and Solicitation for Proposals for Packages A & C Parking/Drainage; Career/Technology Center and Middle School Addition). Trustees reviewed and approved the site improvement plan presented by District architects Ferrell/Brown & Associates.

Consideration and Possible Adoption of Board Policy FNA (LOCAL). This item was approved.

Discussion and Workshop Session Regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation and Evaluation Instrument (Mr. Olivares). No action was taken on this item.

Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Board Policy BDD (LOCAL) Mr. Olivares). This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Action for the District to Join MASBA (Mexican American School Board Association). This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution of Support of Bee County Crime Stoppers in Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District. Crime Stoppers representative Cathy Brown presented Trustees with details on a initiating an in-school Crime Stoppers program. This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Resolution Authorizing Execution of Transfer of Funds (Wire Transfer) Electronically With District's Depository. This item, allowing a more efficient and cost-effective method of making bond payments, was approved by Trustees.

Consideration and Possible Action to Cast Votes for Nominees for Board of Directors for Bee and San Patricio County Appraisal Districts. Trustees cast their 394 Bee County Appraisal District votes for candidate Pauline Rabe and San Patricio County Appraisal District votes to Antonio Perez.

The Board adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the S-T ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, December 10, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.

S-T Student Advances in Lions International Peace Poster Contest

The winning poster by India Aguilar.

India Aguilar, a 6th grade student at Skidmore-Tynan ISD, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the Skidmore-Tynan Lions Club.

Aguilar's poster was among 375,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 20th Annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The poster was selected for its originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme, "Peace Around the World."

The poster will advance to face tough competition at the district, multi-district, and international rounds of judging. At the international level, one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of $2,500, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to New York City for the awards ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of $500.

Aguilar and fellow student artists Adam Gonzales (2nd Place) and Jessica Gallegos (3rd Place) will be honored at the December 10, S-T ISD School Board meeting.

The Lions extend special thanks to S-T ISD Junior High principal Dan Garza and teacher Debbie Benavidez who served as coordinator of the contest.


2nd and 3rd Place posters by Adam Gonzales, age 12, and Jessica Gallegos, age 11.

Vote Markham in Player of the Week Poll

Click here to vote for Skidmore-Tynan's Cory Markham in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times Player of the Week online poll.

Thanks to Bobcat fans Terri & Joe Gonzales and Bobbie Bronaugh for the heads-up on this weeks' poll.

Go get em' Bobcat fans!

Playoff Tickets Available Tuesday

S-T ISD Athletics Director Adam Arroyo informs the Signal pre-sale tickets for Saturdays playoff game vs. Hebbronville will be available for purchase as the S-T ISD High School office. Tickets go on sale at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13th. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students. Go Bobcats!

TEA Honors Cast Spotlight on S-T ISD

Skidmore-Tynan ISD receives some good press from the Bee-Picayune. Read STISD earns top honors from TEA.

Bobcats Defeat Taft - Face Hebbronville in Playoffs

Coach House congratulates Eric Boggess on an interception and touchdown in Fridays win over the Taft Greyhounds. Photo courtesy of Arthur Robinson. Click here to view more photos by Rob's Digital Photography.

The Bobcats enjoyed a decisive 48-12 win over the Taft Greyhounds Friday to secure a spot in the post-season playoffs. The Corpus Christi Caller-Time reports on the game in their story: Bobcats bust game open in second half. Game audio is available at Bay Area Studios - click on Streaming Audio and then the Skidmore-Tynan link at the bottom of the page.

Passing         CPT ATT YDS TD  INT
Darby House      2   8   64  1   1

Receiving       REC YDS AVG LG  TD
Cory Markham     1   45  -   -   1
Clint Isaacks    1   19  -   -   -

Rushing         ATT YDS AVG LG  TD
Cory Markham     7  138  -   -   -
Alex Gonzales    10  51  -   -   1
Cody Chambers    2   24  -   20  1
Darby House      5   19  -   -   -
Jordan Carter    2   4   -   -   -
David Flores     1   3   -   -   -
Noel Solis       2   2   -   -   2
Eric Boggess     1   1   -   -   -
Chris Patrova    3   -   -   -   -

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Cory Markhan     6   7   -   -   2
Cody Chambers    5   5   1   -   2.5
Zach Hall        3   1   -   -   -
Ricky Gutierrez  2   2   -   -   -
CJ Schindler     2   1   -   -   -
Quint Butler     1   6   2   -   1
Noel Solis       1   5   -   -   1
David Flores     1   3   -   -   -
Richard Torres   1   1   -   -   -
Jordan Carter    1   1   -   -   -
Jose Lopez       1   -   -   -   -
Josh Petrus      -   4   -   -   -
Mark Salinas     -   3   -   -   2
William Hughes   -   3   -   -   -
Darby House      -   3   -   -   -
Eric Boggess     -   2   -   1   - (TD)
Joe Rey Gonzales -   2   -   -   -
Coleman Mengers  -   2   -   -   -
Logan Dale       -   1   -   -   -
Chris Patrova    -   1   -   -   -
Tim Crow         -   1   -   -   -
Clint Isaacks    -   1   -   -   -

The Bobcats line up for the traditional post-game salute. Click here for more post-game photos at Shutterfly.com

The Cats will face Hebbronville in Alice, Saturday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. in their first playoff matchup.

Head Coach Adam Arroyo informs the Signal that playoff tee shirts (pictured at left) may be purchased at Total Graphics in Beeville.




Cory Markham breaks open for a big gain.



Eric Boggess intercepts a Taft pass and runs it in for a touchdown.



Cody Chambers scores a TD for the Bobcats.

S-T ISD Honors "Those Who Serve"

D'Anne Wilder addresses the assembled students, faculty, and administrators. Click here for S-T ISD Veterans Ceremony photos at Shutterfly.com

On the Eleventh day of the eleventh month on the eleventh hour, we stand back and say thank you to those who have fought for and defended our country. As Skidmore tradition, S-T ISD hosted its annual Veterans’ Day celebration at 9:00 a.m., Friday, November 9th. The students were asked to honor any and all family members that have served in one of our military branches. There were 45 Skidmore-Tynan community Veterans honored. The Ceremony began with each branch of the service represented by their individual flag and song.

As the Veterans entered the gymnasium, they received a standing ovation from all S-T students, faculty and staff. They were given a pin and recognized by their family member who honored them. The ceremony ended with the playing of Taps by the Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat band.

After the ceremony, the Veterans and their S-T student were invited to have refreshments and catch up with other veterans in the cafeteria.

Each campus participated and all should be commended on a job well done. We appreciate our Veterans and their commitment that was made to help keep America free. -- Submitted by Jennifer Chambers

War Veterans Recognized in Local Ceremonies

From left to right, veterans Agapito Gonzales, Guadalupe Almendarez (sitting), John Snyder, Alfino Garcia, Charles Calvert (sitting), Allen Bohac, John Petrus, and postmaster Domingo Rodriguez. Click here for Veterans Ceremony photos at Shutterfly.com

The Signal is proud to report that appreciation for the sacrifices of local American war veterans runs high in our community.

Friday's recognition ceremonies began at 7:30 a.m. at the Skidmore post office. Postmaster Domingo Rodriguez organized the event which featured a flag-raising, recitation of the pledge of allegiance, prayer by reverend Jason Calvert, and the presentation of appreciation pins by VFW Post 9170 chaplain John Snyder.

At 9:00 a.m., veterans converged on the S-T ISD Events Center gymnasium for the annual ceremony honoring "Those Who Serve." Superintendent, Dr. Brett Belmarez, hosted the event which began with the presentation of colors by FFA students, a special salute to each branch of the armed forces, and the presentation of appreciation pins by students descended from the assembled veterans. The ceremony concluded with a stirring rendition of taps by student trumpeters Beth Gonzales and Trevor Dragon and reception in the S-T ISD cafeteria.

S-T High School Championship Photos Preserved for Posterity

Bi-District basketball Champs with a win-loss record of 25-6. Back Row: Gerald Holubec, Pablo Vela, Ysmael ViaFranco, Walter Jimenez, Felix Fojtik, and Garland Beyer. Front Row: David Hurst, Rudy Salinas, Dickie Hardin, Arturo Lara, and Sam Stewart. Not pictured: Henry Salinas and coach Wayne Dubose.

Alumni visiting Skidmore-Tynan High School often ask "What happened to the photos that used to line the hallways?" I turns out they are not quite gone and certainly not forgotten.

The photos were salvaged from the old gymnasium and placed on display at Saturday's All-School Reunion at the Tynan Recreation Hall. It appears the photos may have been removed from the high school hallways by former administrators during routine painting & maintenance and were simply never replaced.

Whatever the reason for their disappearance, we are certainly happy the photos are being preserved in recognition of the accomplishments of Skidmore-Tynan alumni. Click here to view the full collection of UIL Championship photos at Shutterfly.com. Special thanks to S-T ISD alumnus Richard Bryan of Kenedy who assisted in the duplicate photography of the photos.

Ladycats Defeat Karnes City in Basketball Season Opener

Ladycat Ashley Scott feeds the ball to Devon Wilder in Tuesday's 52-30 win over Karnes City. Click here for more game photos at Shutterfly.com

The Ladycats started basketball season off with a bang. "The girls did a great job of playing defense," said Coach Joseph Grimes. "All the pressure resulted into 17 steals plus numerous turnovers by Karnes City." The Ladycats next game will take place on November 13 in Orange Grove starting at 5:00pm. Come on out and support our girls as they begin another great season.

Player            BlK RBD AST STL  FGM-A  FTM-A TPT  
Ashley Scott       -   11  3   5    9-14   1-4   20  
Alexis Schmidt     3   5   5   2    4-13   4-8   12  
Courtney Vandever  -   2   1   5    1-4    2-2   4   
Rachel Mengers     -   4   -   -    1-7    ---   4   
Devon Wilder       -   2   1   2    0-3    4-6   4   
Celina Acosta      1   7   -   1    0-6    2-3   2   
Stacy Moreno       -   2   -   -    1-4    ---   2   
Sagan Gabbert      -   6   -   -    1-3    0-1   2   
Jennifer Pueblo    -   5   -   -    ---    2-4   2   
Alex Gonzalez      -   1   -   2    0-4    ---   - 
Totals             4   45  10  17  17-58  15-28  52
                                        
Scoring By Quarters    1   2   3   4   Final                    
Karnes City 0-1        4   6   5   15  30                  
Skidmore-Tynan 1-0     12  18  11  11  52                  

JV Score: Karnes City 49 Skidmore-Tynan 15 

Stat Key: BLK (Block) RBD (Rebound) AST (Assist)
STL (Steal) FGM-A (Field Goal Made-Attempt)
FTM-A (Free Throw Made-Attempt) TPT (Total Points)

Bobcat Ex's Converge at Biennial S-T ISD All-School Reunion

Awaiting the results of the raffle.

Reunion co-organizer Felix Fojtik addresses the assembled reunion attendees. Click here for more reunion photos at Shutterfly.com

The 2nd Biennial (once every two years) Skidmore-Tynan All-School Reunion was held Saturday, November 3rd, 2007, at the Tynan Recreation Hall.

On display at the hall were District-to-State championship photos that once adorned the high school hallways - along with other memorabilia. Attendees enjoyed a delicious covered-dish dinner and the music of the Galloway Brothers.

If you missed this year's reunion, you'll have to wait another two years to catch up with classmates. The next reunion will be held on the weekend following the homecoming football game in 2009.

Attending the 2007 reunion were:

Robert Sugarek – Skidmore, Texas
Yolanda Atkinson – Sinton, Texas
Trish Sugarek – Richmond, Texas
Richard Bryan – Kenedy Texas
Dick Hardin – Austin, Texas
Bays & Selsa Bryan – Kenedy, Texas
Elizabeth & Ottis Gold – Refugio, Texas
Olen Wayne Suggs – Dayton Texas
Edwin & Jessie May Wallek – Skidmore, Texas
Cody Holubec – Tynan, Texas
Patrick & Monica Wallek – Temple, Texas
Joyce Lamprecht – Skidmore, Texas
Charles Hanus – San Antonio, Texas
Wanda & Edward Wilson – Tynan Texas
Joyce Schubert Sherrer & Richard Sherrer – Sinton, Texas
Jean Ann Holubec – Tynan, Texas
Gerald Holubec – Tynan, Texas
Bailey & Jeanette Welchel – Mathis, Texas
Cora Laechelin – Mathis, Texas
Ruby Warren – Yorktown, Texas
John & Shelly Lindblom – Ruidoso, New Mexico
Paula Sugarek & Ed Marchak – Refugio, Texas
Larry Wallek – Skidmore, Texas
Mary Ann & Tommy Bain – Bastrop, Texas
Keith Petrus – Skidmore, Texas
Virgina Wallek Breedlove – Wharton, Texas
Tut & DeeDee Buerger – Beeville, Texas
Grace J. Smith – Skidmore, Texas
Judy Wallek Stridde – George West, Texas
Phil & Marilyn Stautzenberger – Victoria, Texas
Bob Pickens – Mathis, Texas
Bill Jancha – Buda, Texas
Kathy Lohse McDonald – Montgomery, Texas
Maridean Stautzenberger – Martindale, Texas
Patty Klepac Williford – Mathis, Texas
Leona Lamprecht Crisp – Tynan, Texas
Linda Henkhaus – Beeville, Texas
Lillian Dieringer – Corpus Christi, Texas
Alice & Lloyd Newton – Seguin, Texas
David & Rose Ross – Skidmore, Texas
Wilma Zdansky – Tynan, Texas
Sissy & Johnny Ross – Corpus Christi, Texas
Lillie Boales Waters – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Darrin & Margie (Fojtik) Dieringer – Skidmore, Texas
Rachel Thomas – Skidmore, Texas
Charles & Ellen Zdansky – Corpus Christi, Texas
Jamie Godines Martinez – Alice, Texas
Wayne & Carol (Ludwig) Siepmann, Portland, Texas
Kenneth Coop – Edna, Texas
Jeanette Simnacher – Skidmore, Texas
Bubba & Linda Petrus – Sinton, Texas
Guadalupe G. Aguilar – Tynan, Texas
David Flores – Alice, Texas
Ronnie & Diann Petrus – Beeville, Texas


Reunion co-organizer Gerald Holubec and raffle winner Lillie Boales-Waters.

S-T Victorious in Second "Battle of the Bobcats"

Celebrating another "Bobcat" win.

After a stinging loss to the Refugio Bobcats, the Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats bounced back Friday, November 2, to defeat the Bloomington Bobcats 20-0. The win, along with George West's narrow 22-20 victory over Three Rivers, places us in the running for 3rd place, with a shot at the District playoffs. In a replay of last season, it will all come down to next week's game against the Taft Greyhounds.

Passing         CPT ATT YDS TD  INT
Darby House      14  22 242  2   1

Receiving       REC YDS AVG LG  TD
Clint Isaacks    4   97  -   -   -
Cory Markham     5   89  -  41   1
Richard Torres   4   40  -   1   -
Noel Solis       1   16  -   -   -

Rushing         ATT YDS AVG LG  TD
Jordan Carter    6  100  -   -   1
Alex Gonzales    14  65  -   -   -
Cory Markham     1   -   -   -   -
Cody Chambers    1   -   -   -   -

Defense        SOLO AST TFL INT SCK
Cory Markhan     8   16  1   -   2
Clint Isaacks    4   5   -   1   -
Coleman Mengers  3   7   -   2   1
Noel Solis       2   12  -   -   -
Richard Torres   1   4   -   -   -
Cody Chambers    1   2   1   -   -
Ricky Gutierrez  1   2   1   -   -
Joe Rey Gonzales 1   2   -   -   -
Carlos Gutierrez 1   -   -   -   -
Zach Hall        1   -   -   -   -
David Flores     -   4   -   -   -
Mark Salinas     -   3   -   -   -
CJ Schindler     -   3   -   -   -
Eric Boggess     -   2   -   -   -
Logo Dale        -   2   -   -   -
Quint Butler     -   2   -   -   -
Chris Patrova    -   1   -   -   -
Jose Lopez       -   1   -   -   -
Darby House      -   -   -   1   -

Cory Markham scores a touchdown on a Darby House pass. Can you spot the penalty? It's pretty subtle. At the end, Cory questions the ref and decides it's not worth arguing over.

Try counting the number of Bloomington Bobcats it takes to bring down Noel Solis. It looks like 12 or 13 of the 11 Bloomington players were in on the tackle.

S-T ISD Fall Festival Tradition Going Strong

Costumed kiddos cavort at annual carnival.

Each year, Skidmore-Tynan parents and children arrive in droves to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of the S-T ISD Elementary and High School Fall Festival. Old-timers know it as the "Halloween Carnival," but whatever the name, the annual celebration provides lots of fun for young and old alike.


In addition to old favorites like the cake walk, fish tank, bingo, and elementary toy walk, this year's festival included a dunking booth sponsored by the Athletics Booster Club. Pictured are Booster Club members Catherine Davis, Rodona Henderson, "dunkee" Jonathan Murphy, and Rosie & Homer Solis. Visit Shutterfly.com for more Fall Festival photos.

S-T ISD to Recognize Veterans in Annual Ceremony

Skidmore-Tynan ISD will be hosting a program to honor veterans and active duty service men and women from the Skidmore area on Friday, November 9th at 9:00 a.m.

If you have a relative who is a Veteran or serviceman or woman that you would like to honor and who can attend the ceremony on Friday morning, please come by the elementary office to complete a form by Friday, Nov. 2nd at 3:30 p.m. Completing this form by the deadline will help with preparations for the ceremony and a special seating arrangement for those veterans/servicemen and servicewomen who will be attending.

Light refreshments will be served in the cafeteria immediately following the ceremony for those veterans attending. Please help us honor those who have served in the armed services to protect our rights and freedom.

District Cross Country Results

Skidmore-Tynan ISD hosted the District 31-2A Junior High and High School Cross Country Meets, Thursday, October 25th. Congratulations to the Varsity Girls squad who placed 5th overall and to 7th grader Jeffery Ortiz who took 1st place in his division. Local results follow:

Varsity Boys
Place  Name               Time
12     Theo Ortiz         19:26
21     Eric Maciel        21:11
25     Kevin Ramos        21:45

Varsity Girls
Place  Name               Time
7      Rachel Mengers     14:47
18     Tabatha Crow       15:45
28     Lilly Hernandez    16:58
30     Ashley Doubrava    17:07
32     Sagan Gabbert      17:20
40     Alex Gonzalez      20:28

8th Grade Girls 
Place  Name               Time
7      Samantha Minter    17:57
16     Sara Rix           20:43

7th Grade Boys
Place  Name               Time
1      Jeffery Ortiz      13:46
3      Jonathan Hernandez 15:23
13     David Ramirez      18:38

Update: We neglected to mention that Varsity Ladycat Rachel Mengers will advance to regional competition in San Antonio Saturday, November 3rd. "Good luck Rachel!"