Pending Construction to Change Traffic Flow at S-T ISD

Diagram of the new traffic pattern as of March 3rd.

Due to major construction projects in the spring, the front parking area of the Elementary and Junior High campuses will be “off-limits” to everyone as of Monday, March 3rd. There will be no entrance or exit capability through West Walton Street from Highway 181 (street near playground).

Beginning Monday, March 3, the following procedures will be followed for our students and families:

Bus-riding students: The busses will drop off (morning) and pick up (afternoon) the students at the back of the school in front of the cafeteria and new gym.

Car-riding students: The teachers will walk the students who are dropped off or picked up by a parent/guardian to the tennis courts located between the Junior High and Papa’s Market. Parents will use the semi-circle driveway (one-way only) located in front of the tennis courts for morning drop-off and afternoon pick up children. Please do not park and leave your vehicle unattended along this semi-circle driveway. There must be a continuous movement of traffic.

S-T ISD administrators appreciate your cooperation as they work to provide organized procedures for the safety of your children. Please keep in mind that these procedures and inconveniences are temporary.

Hannah's Hope Featured in Channel 6 Special Report

KRIS-TV Channel 6 is running a short series on autism. The first and second installments feature the daughter of 1982 S-T ISD graduate Marsha Rogers-Coulter and Hannah's Hope, the school for autistic children founded in her name. Visit kristv.com and scroll down to "Video on Demand" to view the report.

Sports Pics - Ladycat Softball

Kristen Gonzales takes the plate in Monday's softball game vs. San Diego. Click here for more Ladycat softball photos.

Check Your Mailbox for the Latest Issue of the Signal

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Economic Stimulus Rebate Advice for Veterans

People on Social Security and Veterans incomes, must file a 1040A in order to receive Economic Stimulus Rebates. “Most taxpayers just need to file a 2007 tax return in order to automatically receive the stimulus payment,” said Acting IRS Commissioner Linda Stiff. “But we are especially concerned about recipients of Social Security and veterans’ benefits who may need to take special steps this year to file a tax return in order to obtain a stimulus payment. IRS.gov will help taxpayers get what they need.” For more information and a sample of how to fill out the 1040A, visit: www.irs.gov.

Submitted by Herb Jones

Elementary Honor Roll

Skidmore-Tynan Elementary announces the 4th Six-Weeks Honor Roll. Congratulations to the following students for working hard to keep up their grades and making their parents proud.

First Grade: Dani Marie Alvarado, lyssa Arroyo, Samuel Benavidez, Brendan Boales, Clarissa Chavarria, E.J. Colmenero, Samantha Crawley, Madeline Dougherty, Bryan Gonzalez, Gabriel Guajardo, Megan Haggard, Bethany Keener, Monica Landaverde, Justin Landgrebe, Cotton Loya, Dylan Maldanado, Kaylee Miller, Amber Puente, Jesse Sabala, Tyler Salinas, Cole Terry, Storm Toelken, Samantha Tovar

Second Grade: Katriena Ables, Bryce Baker, Alyssa Bennett, Michelle Flores, Shannon Hall, Timothy Leafty, Evelyn Mayger, Alyssa Olivarez, McKayla Rocha, Chesi Vial, Kennon Wishert, Melanie Wolf

Third Grade: Grace Calvert, Jonathan Carrillo, Cullen Hughes, Felicia Ortiz, Jette Polasek, Kylie Wallace

Fourth Grade: Mercedes Aguilar, Sarah Colle, Gabby Gonzalez, Andrew Lockhart, Juan Luna, Melanie Martinez, Kati Stroman, Nicholas Wagner

Fifth Grade: Rebekah Colle, Simon Perez, David Reyna, Alex Rocha

Submitted by Jennifer Chambers.

Sports Pics - JV Baseball vs Mathis

Derek Boggus took the mound in Monday's JV game vs. the Mathis Pirates. Zach Hall is on third base. Click here for more photos of JV baseball vs Mathis.


Alejandro Perez is safe at third.

Bobcats Place 4th in Odem Baseball Tournament

Pitchers Ricky Gutierrez and Zach Petrus were named All-Tourney.

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat baseball team battled to a 4th place finish in this weekend's 3rd Annual Odem Baseball Tournament. The Cats started strong with a first-round win over 4A Port Lavaca's Calhoun Sandcrabs, then fell to the 3A Mathis Pirates in Game 2 despite scoring 4 runs in the first inning. The Cats faced Ingleside in Game 3 on Saturday but again came up short of the win. The Signal congratulates All-Tourney awardees Ricky Gutierrez and Zach Petrus.


Noel Solis takes the pick-off throw from pitcher Ricky Gutierrez and sends a Sandcrab baserunner back to the bench. Click here for more photos from the 3rd Annual Odem Baseball Tournament.

Ladycats Schmidt-Scott Named Offensive-Defensive Player of the Year

Player of the Year awardees, Alexis Schmidt and Ashley Scott.

The votes are in and the S-T Ladycats are well represented in the 2007 - 2008 District 31-2a Girls Basketball All-District Selections. Coach Joseph L. Grimes III was named Co-Coach of the year after leading the Ladycats in an undefeated sweep through District.

Offensive Player Of The Year
Alexis Schmidt

Defensive Player Of The Year
Ashley Scott

First Team All-District
Courtney Vandever
Rachel Mengers

Second Team All-District
Devon Wilder
Sagan Gabbert

Honorable Mention
Alex Gonzalez

Academic All-District
Courtney Vandever
Devon Wilder
Alexis Schmidt

Free Falling

Wow! S-T ISD Senior Miranda Bohac celebrated her 18th birthday with a daredevil tandem dive from an airplane. Click here to view the YouTube video of Miranda's jump (with appropriate theme music). Did I mention... WOW!?

Ladycat Season Ends with Area Championship Title

Ladycat Devon Wilder takes it to the hoop in Tuesday's playoff game vs. the Poth Pirettes. Click here for more Ladycsat vs. Pirettes playoff photos. For professional quality photos, visit Rob's Digital Photography.

The Ladycats will have to settle for the Area Championship title after Tuesday's Regional Quarter Finals defeat at the hands of the Poth Pirettes. Considering the Pirettes were ranked 2nd in State, the Ladycats certainly can be proud to have given them a run for the money. Game stats to come...


Ladycat Courtney Vandever gets aggressive under the basket.

Bobcat Baseball Season Starts With a Win

Jose Lopez takes the batters box in Tuesday's first regular season baseball game vs. Yorktown. Click here for more photos of the Bobcats vs. the Wildcats.

The Bobcat baseball team started the season off right with an 8-4 win over the Yorktown Wildcats. Darby House pitched the first few innings and showed impressive control of a sharply breaking curve ball. We are uncertain at this point whether relief pitcher Zach Petrus may have set a a new school record for batters "hit by pitch" with an unofficial count of 7 over the course of the evening, or even if such statistics have been recorded in the past. At any rate, pitching ace Ricky Gutierrez successfully closed out the game, securing the Bobcat win.

The Bobcats will next compete in the annual Odem baseball tournament on Friday and Saturday, February 22nd and 23rd. Check the "Community Calendar" post below for exact game times when available.


Pitcher Zach Petrus attempts a pickoff throw to shortstop Ricky Gutierrez.

Ladycats to Face Poth in Regional Quarter-Finals

The Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats will play the Poth Pirettes Tuesday, February 19 in the girls basketball Regional Quarter-Finals. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Beeville's Moreno Junior High gymnasium. Go Ladycats!

Bobcat Basketball Season Ends with Loss to Taft Bulldogs

Sophomore Bobcat Conner McCarn goes for two. Click here for more photos of the Bobcats vs. Greyhounds.

A disastrous 2nd period in which the Cats failed to score a single point contributed to Fridays loss against the Taft Bulldogs. The loss ended the Bobcat's season and playoff hopes.


Zach Hall looks for an opening.

Ladycats Advance to Regionals

Courtney Vandever sinks a free throw in the final moments of the game to help seal the Ladycat victory. Click here for more photos of the Ladycats vs. Yorktown.

It was touch and go right up until the last few minutes of the game when the Ladycats finally gained enough momentum for the win over the Yorktown Kitty Kats. The final score was 51-44 as the Ladycats take the Area Championship title and advance to the Regional playoffs.

"The girls got off to a great start then we ran into some trouble, but in the second half they played some great defense," said Coach Grimes. "In the last 5 minutes of the game the girls went on a 17 – run to get the win. When things got tough for us the girls executed the changes that we made and kept their cool the whole game."

S-T Ladycats 51 - Yorktown 44 

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Courtney Vandever   -   3   2   2   4-8   4-7   15  
Rachel Mengers      1   9   2   1   5-9   4-6   14  
Alexis Schmidt      1   16  2   -   7-11  ---   14 
Celina Acosta       -   1   1   1   0-1   2-4   2   
Ashley Scott        -   6   3   1   1-3   ---   2  
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   4   -   1-7   ---   2  
Sagan Gabbert       -   1   -   -   1-1   ---   1  
Devon Wilder        -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -   
Stacy Moreno        -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -  
Alexis White        -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -
Antoinette Ray      -   -   -   -   ---   ---   -
Totals              3   36  14  6  19-40 10-17  51 

Three Pointers: Courtney Vandever 3
                                        
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Yorktown                 4  20   9  11  44                  
Skidmore-Tynan          15   6  14  16  51         

Ladycat Season Record: 25 - 8         

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)

Boys Basketball in Pre-Playoff Race to Playoffs

It's a bit confusing, but as near as we can figure, the boys basketball team has entered into a playoff between Taft and Bloomington to determine who will make the postseason playoffs. The Bobcats will first face Taft, at 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Sinton gymnasium. If the Cats beat Taft, they will go on to face Bloomington, Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. in Sinton. Whoever prevails in that game will advance in the official playoffs. Good luck Bobcats!

UPDATE: Friday game time is 6:00 p.m. (not 8:00 as previously reported).

Ladycats vs. Kitty Kats in Valentines Day Basketball Playoff

After a first-round bye, the Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats will face off against the Yorktown Kitty Kats, Thursday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Poteet, Texas.

Smaller Format Signal Now in Color and Published Twice-Monthly

The new Signal format features quality over quantity.

Big changes are afoot at the Signal. Not only have we switched to tabloid format and full-color printing, but the Signal will now be going to press twice monthly. We are also switching to subscription-only distribution. Subscribe now by clicking on the Paypal link at the right of your screen or by sending $15 to: Skidmore Signal, PO Box 556, Skidmore, Texas 78389. Current subscribers can expect to see the new issue in their mailbox in the next day or two. Thank you for supporting the Skidmore Signal!

National Honor Society Inducts 15 New Members

The inductees are presented to the audience. Click here to view more NHS Induction Ceremony photos.

The Skidmore-Tynan National Honor Society installed officers and inducted new members Thursday, February 7, at the S-TISD events center cafetorium. NHS Advisor Kathryn Head welcomed parents and students to the assembly.

Officers for the 2007-08 school year are President Erica Hall, Vice President Alexis Schmidt, Treasurer Devon Wilder, Secretary Joshua Petrus, and Public Relations Historian Miranda Bohac.

Inductees included Simone Adkison, John Arrisola, Casey Cassidy, Jessica Cochran, Michael Coker, Kaitlyn Cortez, Trevor Dragon, Lilly Hernandez, Nicole Hesseltine, Stephanie Leal, Caleb Martin, Melanie Minter, Lyndsi Pace, Antoinette Ray, and Hollis Stubenthal.

S-TISD High School principal Patricia Holubec served as guest speaker for event, congratulating the inductees for their academic achievements.

Sports Pics - Bobcat Baseball vs. Orange Grove

Freshman pitcher Rudy Hernandez took the mound in Friday's baseball scrimmage vs. Orange Grove.

The Bobcat baseball squad defeated Ingleside 3-1 on Monday, then followed up with a 7-1 win over Orange Grove on Friday. Click here to view scrimmage photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

Sports Pics - Boys Basketball vs. Refugio

Darby House drives past a Refugio Bobcat. Click here for more photos courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

Ladycats Perfect in District Play

Alexis Schmidt goes for the jump ball. - Photos courtesy of Arthur Robinson. Click here for more great Ladycat basketball photos by Rob's Digital Photography.

Tuesday's 53-46 win over George West left the Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats with a dream season 12-0 record in District.

"The girls set a team goal, at the beginning of the season, to be District Champions and go undefeated in district and this goal was accomplished," said Ladycat coach Joseph Grimes. "Going undefeated in district is tough, but these girls took care of business. There were no easy games but we always seemed to get off to great starts and then hold teams off at the end."

The Ladycats' 1st Place finish in District earned them a bye in the playoffs. Read more about the Tuesday's win and the Ladycats' season in the Bee-Picayune story: Ladycats undefeated district champs - Complete perfect run through 31-2A by sports reporter Bruce Harper.

Caran-Carriger to Wed

The Victoria Advocate announces the engagement of 1999 S-T graduate John Carriger to Morgan Shea Caran of Yorktown. Read more.

Little League Tryouts Saturday

Bobcat Little League registration continues through Friday, February 8th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Skidmore Dairy Queen. All children interested in playing on a Minor or Major League team (ages 10 to 12) are required to attend the 10:00 a.m. Saturday tryouts at the practice field located behind the S-T ISD Ag building. You may also register your child during tryouts Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Help Pick New Texas License Plate

Over the last 30 years, designs for the state's general issue plate have ranged from a plain, white background to the flying Lone Star Flag. In January of 2009, production of the next plate will begin. The public will have the opportunity to vote for one of four new designs or to keep the current plate. Click here to vote for your favorite new Texas license plate design. - Submitted by J.D. Henshall

Stock Show Photos Available Online

Click here to view Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemakers Show photos courtesy of photographer Ed Hall of Life's Proud Moments.

BCJL&H Show Special Sale FCCLA Foods and Crafts Results

Allison Porter, Grand Champion FCCLA Craft.

Congratulations to the following local FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members who made Saturday's special sale at the Bee County Junior Livestock & Homemakers Show:

GC FCCLA Craft
Allison Porter, Skidmore-Tynan FCCLA

FCCLA Candy Champion
Brittany Menchaca, Skidmore FCCLA

FCCLA Quick Loaf Bread
Lyndsey Pace, Skidmore-Tynan FCCLA

FCCLA Salsa Champion
Daniel Comenero, Skidmore FCCLA

FCCLA Cookies Champion
Jennifer Casarez, Skidmore-Tynan FCCLA

FCCLA Jams or Jellies Champion
Allison Porter, Skidmore FCCLA

FCCLA Iced Multi-Layer Cake Champion
Kaitlyn Cortez, Skidmore-Tynan FCCLA

BCJL&H Show Special Sale FFA Results

Inez Hernandez, Grand Creative Arts Project.

Congratulations to the following local FFA members who made Saturday's special sale at the Bee County Junior Livestock & Homemakers Show:

Grand Creative Arts Project
Inez Hernandez, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 5 Champion Goat
Amanda Boscamp, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 7 Champion Goat
Chris Patrova, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Medium Weight OPB Class Champion Hog
Alexis Schmidt, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 7 Place 2 Hog
Eric Boggess, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 1 Place 3 Lamb
Hollis Stubenthal, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 1 Place 3 Rabbits
Devon Wilder, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 2 Place 3 Rabbits
Sterling McHorse, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 3 Place 3 Lamb
Tabatha Crow, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 4 Place 3 Steer
Zachary Mengers, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 5 Place 3 Steer
Caleb Vandever, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 6 Place 3 Lamb
Timmy Crow, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 9 Place 3 Hog
Courtney O'Brien, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 1 Place 4 Steer
Rachel Mengers, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 3 Place 4 Lamb
Belinda Garcia, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 5 Place 4 Goat
Adam Perez, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 1 Place 5 Lamb
Kaitlyn Cortez, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 7 Place 5 Steer
Coleman Mengers, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 6 Place 6 Lamb
Emilio Tamez, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

Class 6 Place 7 Goat
Alexis V. Lopez, Skidmore-Tynan FFA

BCJL&H Show Special Sale 4H Results

Caleb Davis, Grand Champion Broilers.

Congratulations to the following local 4H members who made Saturday's special sale at the Bee County Junior Livestock & Homemakers Show:

Grand Champion Broilers
Caleb Davis, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

Reserve Grand Champion Hog
Jonathan Huser, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Heifers
Trevor Dragon, Sunset 4H

Grand Champion 4H Craft
Khaki Whittle, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

OPB Reserve Champion Hog
Trenton Dragon, Sunset 4H

Light Weight OPB Class Champion Hog
Trevor Dragon, Sunset 4H

Class 2 Place 2 Lamb
Brandon David, Skidmore 4H

Class 2 Place 2 Goat
Sarah McFall, Skidmore 4H

Class 4 Place 2 Steer
Will Stridde, Skidmore 4H

Class 4 Place 2 Lamb
Ariana Haws, Boots N Saddles 4H

Class 10 Place 2 Hog
Ty Huser, Skidmore 4H

Class 1 Place 3 Broilers
Samantha Minter, Skidmore 4H

Class 3 Place 3 Goat
Jessica Urquizo, Tynan 4H

Class 7 Place 3 Goat
Jette Polasek, Tynan 4H

Class 9 Place 3 Goat
Zachary Mortensen, Rockin H 4H

4H Pound Cake Champion
Sarah McFall, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

Class 1 Place 4 Goat
Alexandra Herrera, Skidmore 4H

Class 4 Place 4 Hog
Alyssa Bennett, Stampede 4H

4H Cornbread Champion
Caleb Davis, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

Class 8 Place 4 Goat
Brittany Herrera, Skidmore 4H

Class 1 Place 5 Broilers
Jessica Hall, Skidmore 4H

4H Fruit Pie Champion
Erica Hall, Skidmore-Tynan 4H

Class 5 Place 5 Hog
Sara Rix, Stampede 4H

Class 8 Place 5 Goat
Felicia M. Ortiz, Tynan 4H

Class 1 Place 6 Broilers
Erica Hall, Skidmore 4H

Class 3 Place 6 Goat
Jodee Corrigan, Skidmore 4H

Class 6 Place 6 Goat
Randee Corrigan, Skidmore 4H

Class 9 Place 7 Goat
Rudy Olivarez, III, Skidmore 4H

Class 2 Place 8 Broilers
Melanie Minter, Skidmore 4H

Class 1 Place 9 Rabbits
Joshua A. Garcia, Sunset 4H

Class 12 Place 9 Hog
Kaylee Miller, Tynan 4H

Cats Move to District 30-2A

It's official. Skidmore-Tynan joins Banquete, Bloomington, Odem, Refugio, and Taft in six-team District 30-2A. For a complete list of district alignments, see the Corpus Christi Caller-Time story UIL realignment complete.