Howard, Boscamp, Earn Regional OAP Recognition

After a good run, the S-T One-Act Play "Chaim's Love Song" failed to advance beyond Regional Competition. Nevertheless, two of the lead actors earned recognition for their talents. Brett Howard was named to the All-Star Cast for his portrayal of the title character "Chaim Shotsky" and Rob Boscamp earned an Honorable Mention as "Oscar Birnbaum." Congratulations to Brett and Rob, Director Pam Keeton, Assitant Director Gwynetta Hoelscher, and the entire S-T Drama Department on a very successful production.

S-T ISD Seeks Pre-K Teacher

Skidmore-Tynan ISD has an opening for a
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher for the 2005-2006 School Year. Appropriate teaching certification is required. Applications may be obtained at the Administrative Office at 224 W Main , Skidmore TX or by calling 361-287-3426 X 200. Applications may also be downloaded directly from the District website at www.stisd.esc2.net

Guartuche and Hernandez Families Thank Community for Support

We, the family of Elizabeth G. Hernandez, would like to take this time to thank each and every one of you for the many acts of kindness, love, and concern shown during the recent death of our loved one. Your prayers, visits, food, phone calls, floral offerings, and contributions shall always be remembered and cherished. Thank You and God Bless You. -- The Guartuche and Hernandez Families

Cast Your Vote for S-T ISD Trustees

Five candidates are running for 3 seats on the Skidmore-Tynan I.S.D. school board. The candidates for election are Danny Gonzales, Cipriano Guerra, Robert Handy, Keith Petrus and Israel Salinas. Election day is May 7th but you can cast your vote early by stopping by the S-T ISD Board Room located next to the school administrative offices at the times listed below. Eligible voters must provide a drivers license or voter registration card.

Memorial Fund Established for Guartuche/Hernandez Family

Bobcat Little League, in cooperation with Sinton Little League, has established a memorial fund for the family of Elizabeth Guartuche/Hernandez. Mrs. Hernandez was in route to a Little League game in Sinton with four of her six children at the time of her accident. Bobcat Little League thanks the Sinton League for its support in this difficult time. Donations to the memorial fund may be mailed to the following address:

The Elizabeth Hernandez Memorial Fund
c/o Commercial State Bank
301 W. Sinton Street
Sinton, Texas 78387

Summer Cheerleading and Sports Camps Offered Through S-T ISD

Dr. Belmarez informs the Signal that Skidmore-Tynan ISD will sponsor and host Sports and Cheerleading camps this summer. Information for these camps is available through your child’s campus principal’s office and the athletic director. The District’s air-conditioned weight room and gym will also be open all summer (Monday through Thursday with some evening hours) for student and public use. Please encourage your child to Stay Active, Stay Physically Fit, and Stay Involved this summer. Your local school district is the best place to do so!

BBQ Benefit for Guartuche/Hernandez Family

A benefit Barbecue will be held at the Skidmore Fire Station Saturday, April 22, 2005 to raise money for the family of the late Elizabeth Guartuche-Hernandez. Mrs. Guartuche left behind 6 children in Saturday's tragic accident. Please join your fellow community members in lending a helping hand in their time of need.

S-T Artist Lisa Guerra Earns State Title and Superior Recognition

Lisa Guerra competed in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event STATE Competition on April 15th and 16th in Houston at the University of Houston in Clear Lake. She was among 48 regional state finalists from the South Texas area. Among these finalists, less than 10 received the State Title and Superior Recognitition! Lisa was one of those! There were about 2,000 competitors from all across Texas that competed for this title and less than 600 people earned recognition. Lisa was also the ONLY 2A student to win in our region! Lisa's painting, "Art is Music to the Eyes" is on display in the Skidmore-Tynan Library. Be sure to check it out and congratulate Lisa on winning STATE, and being the only to ever do this in Skidmore! Let's continue the tradition! -- Submitted by S-T Art Instructor, Cal Garcia.

Auto Accident Claims Life of Local Woman

Elizabeth Guartuche was killed Saturday in a rollover car crash. Mrs. Guartuche was on her way to a Little League game at the time of the accident. Her children, Sonny, Sebastion, Alex, and Amy were in the vehicle and are reportedly recovering from serious injuries in area hospitals. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

CC Caller-Times: Woman killed, 4 kids injured in SUV rollover

Sports Pics - Softball/Baseball vs. Banquete

Becky Ramos puts the bat on the ball.


With the score tied 7-7 in the 7th inning, Freshman Ricky Gutierrez came through for the team with a game winning RBI. Rick, you are the man!

Arrisola Hooks Caller-Times Interview

They don't make much bigger baseball fans than Skidmore's own Louis Arrisola. In addition to helping coach his son John's Little League baseball team, Mr. Arrisola is also a big fan of Corpus Christi's new "Hooks" baseball franchise. His overnight quest for tickets to the Hooks season opener earned him mention in not one - but two recent write-ups in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. "Fan camps out for some of remaining reserved tickets for Hooks' opener" and "A whole new ballgame."

Skidmore-Tynan Open Reunion Planned in November

An open reunion of all past S-T ISD faculty and students has been scheduled for November 5th, 2005 at the Tynan Recreation Hall. Anyone who attended school at S-T ISD, even for a short time, is encouraged to attend. For more information, contact reunion organizers Felix Fojtik (361) 765-2923; Wilma Zdansky (361) 358-3273; Robert Sugarek (361) 287-3845; or Joyce Sherrer (361) 364-4704.

Sports Pics - JV Baseball vs. George West

First baseman Corey Lynch takes the pick-off throw from pitcher Adam Aguilar. Corey later narrowly missed hitting a home run when his drive to right field bounced off the fence.


Eric Boggus rips a line drive.

We Do Like Green Eggs and Ham!

Elementary students listen as NHS member Stephanie Schirmer reads a Dr. Seuss classic.

The Signal can report with some authority that despite their initial shock value, green eggs and ham are indeed just as tasty as normal eggs and ham (although a few children refused to eat them regardless). Members of the S-T National Honor Society spent Saturday morning entertaining elementary students with various "Dr. Suess Day" activities. High School classrooms were transformed into play centers for the event featuring movies, books, and art & crafts related to the writings of Theodor Seuss Geisel. As near as we can tell, everyone involved, both big and small, had a wonderful time.

Oy! They Did it Again - One Act Play Advances to Regionals

Brett Howard (Chaim Schotsky) attempts to console Katy Casas (Tsawra Schotsky) in "Chaim's Love Song"

Skidmore-Tynan’s One-Act Play advanced from Area and will compete at Regionals Friday, April 22, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at MacArthur High School in San Antonio. Earning All Star Cast honors in Area competition were Rob Boscamp, Brett Howard, and Katlynn Mengers. Katy Casas earned an Honorable Mention.

The success of the play even attracted the attention of playwright Marvin Chernoff who writes "I'm amazed, and delighted, that a group of young people would take on the challenge of a play like Chaim." Mr. Chernoff's full comments are here.

Congratulations to Director Pam Keeton and her excellent cast. Good luck San Antonio!

Band Earns III Rating at Competition

The S-T High School Band under the direction of Florencio Lara.

The S-T High School Band traveled to Sinton Thursday, April 7th, for the UIL Region XIV Band Contest. The band performed several difficult pieces including "Zacatecas" by Condina, Handel's "Occasional Suite," and "Modal Song and Dance" by Del Borgo. Band members had hoped to earn a higher rating but are to be congratulated for their hard work and continued improvement.

Saturday is Dr. Seuss Day at S-T Elementary

Skidmore-Tynan elementary students in grades Pre-K through 5th will are invited to attend "Dr. Seuss Day" at the S-T High School. National Honor Society members will host the festivities from 9:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9th. Parents are encouraged to bring their children by anytime Saturday morning for lots of activities including a color room, cut and paste room, movie room, reading room, playground time, and a room where students can try green eggs and ham! Students participating in Dr. Seuss Day will be able to take home a book from a book drive that NHS did during National Book Month. For more information, contact Mrs. Gallagher at 287-3427.

CC Ballet to Perform "Sleeping Beauty" at A.C. Jones High School

Corpus Christi Ballet is pleased to present the classic ballet “Sleeping Beauty” in the A. C. Jones High School Auditorium Friday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation is a gift to the community by the Joe Barnhart Foundation. This famous fairy tale will come alive with a cast of more than 100 dancers and actors in elaborate costumes. The dances create an atmosphere of fairy tale magic that brings the audience into a mystical world where spells are cast and fairy tale characters dance to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, creating a magical evening you won’t want to miss. Dancing the roles of Princess Aurora and her Prince are exciting principal dancers Alexandra Trevino and renowned Russian dancer, Konstantin Kolotov.

The wicked Fairy Carabosse, dramatically portrayed by the gifted April Michels, challenges the all-powerful Lilac Fairy, performed by the talented Shannon Cruz. The story unfolds when the Lilac fairy comes to the aide of a handsome prince and good finally triumphs over evil. A great celebration takes place in the palace and all are invited to witness the wedding of Princess Aurora and her Prince. Fairy tale characters like Puss in Boots, the White Cat, a pair of Bluebirds and Red Riding Hood and the Wolf join in the festivities.

“The Sleeping Beauty ballet is the most beloved of all the classical ballets. The artistry and entertainment value is as appreciated today as it was a hundred years ago”, stated Corpus Christi Ballet board president, Brad Condit. Corpus Christi Ballet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing outstanding professional ballet productions for the South Texas community. Corpus Christi Ballet has educated, entertained and enthralled its audiences with performances that have made South Texas culturally rich.

Admission is $8 at the door for all adults. Students through high school age will be admitted free. Proceeds from door sales will help the Beeville Concert Association, which has made the arrangements for the performance, to bring future events to Beeville. However, the program is not included on the BCA concert season tickets.

Annual Spring Rabies Clinic

Protect your pets at a discount price Saturday, April 9th, at the Skidmore Fire Station at the corner of 4th and Refugio Street. Rabies shots are $5 and combination shots are just $10. Clinic hours are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BCA Presents Gershwin Musical Comedy

“Until Gershwin Do Us Part,” a musical comedy featuring the best songs of George and Ira Gershwin, will be presented by the Beeville Concert Association Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 pm at the Gertrude R. Jones Performing Arts Auditorium at Coastal Bend College.

Performers Steven Bull, Byrd Bonner, Sherry Houston, Linda McNeil and Bonnie Victor-Fried, are college chums together at a wedding. The situation calls for them to sing many of the Gershwins’ best-known songs, as well as some the audience is probably not familiar with. The result is a delightful, funny performance.

Bonner has a local connection—he’s married to the former Patty Riggle, a Bee County native. McNeil and Victor-Fried, friends of local travel agent Darlene Conoly, sang a concert of Broadway favorites last year for the BCA.

Admission is $6 for adults who do not hold BCA season tickets. Students through high school age are admitted free, as are CBC students with their ID’s.

Sports Pics - Baseball Versus Three Rivers

Cody Allen slides safely into 2nd Base in Tuesday's JV game versus Three Rivers. After a Junior Varsity loss, the Varsity squad exacted revenge with a decisive 10-0 win over their Three Rivers counterparts.


Coach Gonzalez congratulates Jordan Haws on a base clearing home run.

S-T One Act Play Advances to Area Competition

Chaim's Love Song artwork by Brian Carabajal.

Congratulations to the cast of "Chaim's Love Song" for their winning performance in the District One-Act Play Competition. The S-T ISD Website reports "Rob Boscamp and Brett Howard earned All Star Cast recognition and Katy Casas was named Honorable Mention." An encore performance of the play will take place Monday, April 4th, in the high school band hall. The play will advance to Area competition Thursday, April 7th in Bishop. Good luck and good job S-T Drama Department!


Rob Boscamp and Brett Howard as Oscar Birnbaum and Chaim Shotsky