S-T Elementary Christmas Program Honors Jackie Smith

The fourth and fifth grade classes perform "A Penguin Christmas." Click here for more Christmas Program photos.

The Skidmore-Tynan Elementary presented its annual Christmas program titled "Christmas Fun" Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the schools cafetorium.

The program, directed by Mrs. Rita Burgess, began with the Kindergarten and First Grade classes' performance of Jingle Bells, He'll be Coming Down the Chimney Tonight, and The Christmas Sock Rock.

The 2nd and 3rd Grade classes performed the Frosty Hand Jive, The Big Red Guy – with speakers Mikayla Barnett, Fedrico Flores, Acelene Herzog, Cullen Hughes and Dylan Scott, and Dear Santa – with soloists Kennon Wishert, Sarah McFall, Randi Pace, Michelle Flores, Wyatt Daughtry, and Derek Rodriguez.

The grand finale, A Penguin Christmas, was performed by the 4th and 5th Grade classes, featuring Sal Soto as Santa, and Cassandra Soto as Mrs. Claus. Playing the role of elves were Melanie Martinez, Brandon Loya, Kati Stroman, and Cody Leonard. Santa's reindeer were played by Gabby Gonzalez, Alexis Gonzales, David Reyna, and Seth Martin. The penguins (costumed hilariously in black "Glad" bags) were Sydney Baker, Joshua Lopez, Courtney Cortez, Maribel Martinez, Destiny Gutierrez, Rebekah Colle, Skyelar Shanklin, Carmen Murillo, Amber Gutierrez, and Adriana Arredondo. Special performances included Michael Huerta as the director, Isabel Jimenez as his assistant, cameraman Nicholas Avila, and lights by Alex Rocha.

This year's program was dedicated to former S-T ISD employee Mrs. Jackie Smith. Mrs. Smith was born in West Texas and graduated from Alice High School. She married Butch Smith and settled in Skidmore, where she spent nearly 20 years working for Skidmore-Tynan ISD. During this time, she served the district as a bus driver, P.E. coach's assistant, classroom assistant, and librarian's assistant. The Smith's children, Tommy and Sammie, graduated from Skidmore-Tynan High School, so Jackie spent many years involved in football, band, 4-H and rodeo activities. Mrs. Smith retired in 2006 due to health reasons. S-T ISD staff and students are grateful for her many years of service to our district.

Bobcat Seniors Named to Caller-Times All South Texas Team

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times tagged S-T senior Cory Markham as their All South Texas Football First Team defensive linebacker. Clint Isaacks earned a spot on the All South Texas Offensive Second Team as a wide receiver. Bobcat QB Darby House and defensive lineman Noel Solis each claimed spots on the All South Texas Third Team. Read more: Caller-Times All-South Texas Football Team

Ladycats Beat Three Rivers, Improve to 3 - 0 in District

Courtney Vandever pressures a Lady Bulldog. Photo courtesy of Arthur Robinson. See more Ladycat basketball photos at Rob's Digital Photography.

S-T Ladycats 59 - Three Rivers 52 

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      2   8   2   1   5-12  8-11  19  
Rachel Mengers      1   7   2   1   6-13  4-6   16  
Ashley Scott        -   7   3   3   4-13  0-1   8  
Courtney Vandever   1   3   4   -   1-3   5-6   7  
Devon Wilder        -   4   3   4   2-8   1-6   6   
Sagan Gabbert       -   2   -   -   0-1   3-4   3  
Alex Gonzalez       -   3   -   -   0-3   0-1   -  
Totals              4   34  14  9  18-53 22-35  59 

Three Pointers: Alexis Schmidt 1
                                        
Scoring By Quarters     1   2   3   4   Final                    
Three Rivers            11  22   8  11  52                  
Skidmore-Tynan          14  13  15  17  59                   

Ladycat Season Record: 13 - 4, District 3 - 0

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)

S-T Drama Department Performs Comic Murder Mystery

Cast members of "No Body to Murder" take a curtain call.

The S-T Drama Department pulled in a full house Sunday, December 16th, as they presented the 2007 Skidmore-Tynan High School Fall Production, No Body to Murder. This was the second performance of the comic murder mystery by the S-T Drama Club in the last few years and we were happy to see Coleman Mengers reprise his roll as "Bernard," the not very good mime. Other notable performances included Stephanie Leal as the alleged murder victim, Robert Brown as the alleged police inspector, and Rachel Mengers and Lyndsi Pace as two flighty hotel maids.

The full cast of No Body to Murder included Miranda Bohac as Mrs. McGarragher, Cody Coker as Magee, Lyndsi Pace as Nina, Rachel Mengers as Nancy, Cody Chambers as Dirk, Will Stridde as Garth, John Arrisola as Dr. McCandlish, Adam Perez as Dr. McCracken, Travis Weaver as Dr. Carron, Liz Torres as Countess de Mir, Stephanie Leal as Billie Body, Bobby Henshall as Colonel Muckel, Robert Villafuerte as Mel Mook, Whitney Bohac as Miss Hibdon-Brown, Jamie Bomer as Miss Van Brune, Coleman Mengers as Bernard, Jessica Cochran as Cecily, Tyra Keener as Hilda the Hairdresser, and Robert Brown as Inspector Black.

Supporting the cast were Stage Manager Jessica Hall, Sound Technician Trevor Dragon, and Crew Member Beth Gonzalez. The play was directed by Ms. Pamela Keeton.

Click here to view photos from No Body to Murder at Shutterfly.com

Bobcat Athletes Recognized by Bay Area Sports

Cory Markham accepts the Defensive MVP award. Photo courtesy of Ora Shelton.

Congratulations to the following Bobcat football players who received special recognition at Saturday's All Bay Area awards dinner:

Cory Markham, All Bay Area Career Defensive MVP
Noel Solis, All Bay Area Defensive Tackle

Clint Isaacks, 2A All Bay Area Wide Receiver
Richard Torres, 2A All Bay Area Wide Receiver
Eric Boggess, 2A All Bay Area Defensive Back
Quint Butler, 2A All Bay Area Defensive End

Submitted by Adam Arroyo, Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Skidmore-Tynan ISD

Markham Football MVP, Gonzales Newcomer of the Year

The following Skidmore-Tynan student athletes were chosen to the 31-AA All-District football team. The players, along with coach Adam Arroyo and staff, received special recognition at the December 10, School Board meeting.

Defensive MVP: Cory Markham
Newcomer of the Year: Alex Gonzales

All-District 1st Team

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Cory Markham, Running Back
David Flores, Specialist
Clint Isaacks, Wide Receiver, Defensive Secondary
Quint Butler, Defensive End
Noel Solis, Defensive Line
Cody Chambers, Inside Linebacker
Eric Boggess, Defensive Secondary

All-District 2nd Team

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Darby House, Quarterback, Secondary
Richard Torres, Wide Receiver
Jonathan Murphey, Center
Quint Butler, Offensive Line
Jacob Perez, Offensive Line
Jose Lopez, Defensive Line
Ricky Gutierrez, Outside Linebacker

All-District Honorable Mention

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David Flores, Running Back
Richard Torres, Outside Linebacker
Coleman Mengers, Tight End, Defensive End
CJ Schindler, Offensive Line
Matt Hernandez, Offensive Line
Joe Rey Gonzales, Defensive Line
Mark Salinas, Defensive Line
Zach Hall, Defensive Secondary

Four Named to All-State Academic Football Team

Congratulations to the following Skidmore-Tynan student athletes named to the Class 2A Academic All-State Football team:

Cory Markham, Second Team
Joshua Petrus, Second Team
CJ Schindler, Second Team
Darby House, Honorable Mention

Elementary Students Excel in UIL Competition

3rd Grader, Grace Calvert, was one of many elementary UIL winners recognized at December's School Board meeting.

Congratulations to the following Skidmore-Tynan elementary students who placed in recent UIL competition.

Storytelling - 2nd Grade
3rd Place Kennon Wishert
5th Place McKayla Rocha

Ready Writing - 3rd Grade
6th Place Jette Polasek

Storytelling - 3rd Grade
2nd Place Cullen Hughes
4th Place Cassie Reyna

Spelling - 3rd Grade
6th Place Grace Calvert

Music Memory - 3rd Grade
2nd Place Grace Calvert
6th Place Jette Polasek

Spelling - 4th Grade
4th Place Nicholas Wagner

Number Sense - 4th Grade
1st Place Melanie Martinez

Art Memory - 4th Grade
3rd Place Melanie Martinez
6th Place Juan Luna

Music Memory - 4th Grade
4th Place Katie Stroman

Listening - 5th Grade
1st Place Tony Olivares
5th Place Rebekah Colle

Spelling - 5th Grade
4th Place Simon Perez

Art - 5th Grade
1st Place Michael Huerta
2nd Place Alex Rocha
3rd Place (tie) David Reyna & Kyle Gabbert
5th Place Victoria Herrada

Dictionary Skills - 5th Grade
4th Place Tony Olivares

Map, Graphs, and Charts - 5th Grade
1st Place Sal Soto
4th Place David Reyna

Historical Society Enjoys Annual Christmas Dinner

Historical Society members; Keith Petrus, Alma Gonzales, Delia Arismendez, Carol Dubois, Edwin & Jessie May Wallek, and Barbara & Dick Segelkin.

The Skidmore Historical Society broke with tradition this year and held its annual Christmas party at Shorty's restaurant in Beeville. In previous years, Mrs. Betty Strong served as hostess for the event at Papa's Market. With Papa's undergoing extensive renovations, the group opted to play it safe and opt for a temporary change of venue.

Sign Up Now for S-T Alumni Basketball Game

The Skidmore-Tynan Athletic Department will be hosting the 2nd Annual Alumni Basketball Game on Friday January 4, 2008. All Alumni who played Varsity Basketball at Skidmore-Tynan High School are eligible to participate in this game.

If you are interested in playing, please call one of the coaches below.

For boys, call Coach Frank Barrera at 361 287-3426 ext 3018.
For girls, call Coach Joseph L Grimes III at 361 287-3426 ext 3017.
You can also call Coach Adam Arroyo at 361 287-3426 ext 3019.

The girls Alumni game will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the boys Alumni game at 8:00 p.m.

Mengers All-District in Cross Country

Congratulations to Rachel Mengers who was named to the All-District Cross Country running team. Rachel recently represented Skidmore-Tynan at the Regional Cross Country meet and is the daughter of Tryne and Senecia Mengers. - Photo courtesy of Raymond Chaney, S-T ISD.

S-T Students Contribute to "Share Your Christmas" Food Drive

Skidmore-Tynan High School participated in the “KIII Share Your Christmas Food Drive” winning the “Out of Town” division for the second year in a row. The Food Drive was kicked off Friday, November 2 with canned good donations being accepted for admittance into the Friday night Football game against Bloomington. Student Council members helped collect cans at the gate with almost a thousand pounds of food being collected.

Donations of canned goods and money continued throughout the month of November in each 2nd period class. A weekly competition was held to see which class could collect the most food and money.

According to the Food Drive rules each $1 is equal to 5 pounds of food. All classes participated with the top class bringing over 100 pounds of food per student. Students cleaned out their change from their cars, purses, backpacks and pockets donating all they could to a worthy cause. When all donations were totaled, Skidmore-Tynan High School donated 6322 pounds of food to the local Food Banks of South Texas.

Senior Student Council members: Cory Markham, Coleman Mengers, Liz Torres, and C.J. Schindler traveled to the Aransas Pass HEB last Friday for the “Share Your Christmas” live broadcast and were interviewed by Mr. Bill Vessey. Several student Council members will represent Skidmore-Tynan High School and be honored along with other winners on the Channel 3 newscast. Submitted by Mary Mengers, Student Council Sponsor

Ladycats 2 - 0 in District with Defeat of Refugio and Taft

S-T Ladycats 53 - Taft 38 

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      4   18  4   1   3-17  4-7   20 
Ashley Scott        -   3   2   3   4-7   4-8   13
Rachel Mengers      -   9   1   2   6-12  1-5   13  
Sagan Gabbert       1   2   -   -   2-3   ---   4  
Stacy Moreno        -   1   -   -   1-2   ---   2  
Courtney Vandever   -   3   1   3   0-1   1-2   1 
Devon Wilder        1   5   2   2   0-7   ---   -   
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   1   1   0-4   ---   -  
Totals              6   41  11  12 21-53 10-22  53 

Three Pointers: Ashley Scott 1 

JV Score: Refugio 34 - Skidmore-Tynan - 36

Coach Grimes: "In the 4th quarter everything worked great. We broke their press, had advantages at the basket and created easy shots. These girls wanted to end the night 2 – 0 in district and they proved it in the 4th."

S-T Ladycats 52 - Refugio 48 

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Rachel Mengers      1   3   1   2   7-11  0-3   14 
Courtney Vandever   -   2   1   1   4-13  1-1   12 
Devon Wilder        -   6   4   9   4-13  2-5   11  
Alexis Schmidt      2   9   1   -   3-11  4-8   10  
Ashley Scott        -   1   9   2   2-7   1-2   5  
Sagan Gabbert       2   3   -   1   0-2   ---   -  
Alex Gonzalez       -   -   -   -   0-2   ---   -  
Totals              5   24  16  15 20-58  8-19  52 

Three Pointers: Courtney Vandever 3, Devon Wilder 1 

Coach Grimes: "This was a great way to start off the district season. The game was a very tough battle. We created a lot of turnovers in the 4th quarter that resulted in some easy baskets that helped out in this win."

S-T Ladycats 49 - Ingleside 47 

Player             BLK RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A TPT  
Alexis Schmidt      2   9   2   -   6-12  4-5   16  
Alex Gonzalez       -   1   1   -   3-6   3-4   9  
Ashley Scott        -   4   2   -   3-7   3-4   9  
Rachel Mengers      -   4   1   -   4-6   ---   8  
Devon Wilder        -   5   -   2   1-6   1-2   4   
Courtney Vandever   -   5   4   1   1-4   0-1   3  
Stacy Moreno        -   2   1   -   ---   ---   -  
Totals              2   30  11  3  18-41 11-16  49 

Three Pointers: Courtney Vandever 1, Devon Wilder 1 

Coach Grimes: "It was great for the girls to come out on top of a tough game. We jumped out on top in the first half and did an awesome job of hanging on at the end."

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)

Ladycats Make Top 20 State Poll

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports the Skidmore-Tynan Ladycats are ranked 20th in State according to the TABC high school basketball polls.

S-T ISD Trustees Approve Expansion of School Campus

All-District Football Team members were recognized at Monday's meeting

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD was held December 10, 2007, in the S-T ISD Event Center Board Room. The meeting opened to a packed house as Trustees recognized students named to the 2007 31-AA All-District Football team. Also recognized were Elementary UIL winners, Lions Club Peace Poster Contest winners, ATSSB Region Honor Band members, and graduating seniors Jesus Salinas and Carlos Ramirez.

Items included on the meeting agenda were:

Consideration and Possible Approval of a Resolution to Finalize the Purchase of Real Estate Described as Lot 1-6, 11 and 12, Block One, College Addition, City of Skidmore, Bee County, Texas, known as Main Street, Skidmore, Texas For Use as School Facilities. Trustees approved the purchase of lots located across main street immediately South of the high school baseball field.

Discussion Concerning Information Provided by the Superintendent Pertaining to Confidential Information and Acknowledgement Form as per Board Update of November 30, 2007(Mr. Salinas). This item was resolved prior to the meeting.

Discussion and Possible Action to Pay Legal Counsel Fees Up to Date (Mr. Olivares). This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Board Policy BDD (Local)(Mr. Olivares). Trustees approved revisions to current policy by a 5-1 vote with Trustee Keith Petrus dissenting.

Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year Financial Audit. District financial auditors, Lovvorn & Kieschnick, LLP, presented highlights of the annual audit for board approval.

Conduct and/or Review Board Self-Evaluation. Trustees agreed to submit self-evaluation paperwork by Friday, December 14.

Consideration and Possible Action to Amend the Budget to Designate Unreserved Fund Balance for Deferred Items. This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Dell Computer(s) and a Server for the District through the ESC-2 Multi-Regional Purchasing Cooperative. Trustees approved the purchase of 40 new computers to replace aging machines utilized by the reading/language arts program.

Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize Transfer of Electronic Debits and/or Credits Agreement. Trustees approved this item, allowing the District to electronically transfer funds for the payroll and operating bank accounts.

The next Regular Meeting of the S-T ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, January 14, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.

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