S-T Athletes to be Honored at Athletic Banquet

The Skidmore-Tynan Athletic Booster Club will host its annual athletic banquet Monday, May 5th, at 6:00 p.m. in the S-T ISD cafeteria. Meals will be provided for the athletes. Friends and family members may purchase additional meals for $7 the night of the event. The price of the meal includes a souvenir cup. Anthony’s Barbecue will cater the event.

Current Booster Club president Homer Solis welcomes the following new officers for the 2008-2009 school year:

Terri Hall - President
Rodona Henderson - Vice President
Diane Wilder - Treasurer
Denise Scott - Secretary

District UIL Awardees Advance to Regionals

The Signal congratulates the following students advancing to Regional competition from the March 25-26 District UIL Meet held in Three Rivers:

Trevor Dragon - Social Studies, Headline & News Writing
Robert Brown - Social Studies
Cody Coker - Social Studies
Cory Markham - Social Studies
Lilly Hernandez - Ready Writing
Darby House - Number Sense
Victoria Lopez - Literary Criticism

Annual Rabies Clinic Benefits Fire Department

The Skidmore Fire Department will host its annual Rabies Clinic Saturday, April 26th. Bring your pet to the Skidmore Fire Station at 4th & Refugio Street Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Rabies Shots are $5:00. Combo Shots are $10.00. The event benefits the Skidmore Fire Department with special thanks to the folks at South Texas Veterinary Clinic.

Doubles Team to Compete in Regional Tourney

The Skidmore-Tynan Varsity Tennis team will be represented by Chris Patrova and Zach Petrus Wednesday and Thursday, April 23-24, at the Regional Tournament in San Marcos. The pair took 1st Place in Boys Doubles at the District Tournament held in Refugio April 7-8.

Son of S-T Graduate Receives Texas Round-Up "Fit Kid" Award

Kolton Allen, son of 1983 Skidmore-Tynan graduate Kevin Allen has been named "Fit Kid" by governor Rick Perry. Kolton and other fitness award recipients will travel to Austin to participate in the 5th annual Texas Round-Up 10K and 5K Race and Fitness Festival on April 26. Read more at: Gov. Perry Names Langwell Texas Round-Up 2008 Fit Texan.

Bobcat and Ladycat Golfers Advance to Regionals

Good luck to the S-T ISD Boys golf team who will compete April 21-22 in the Regional golf tournament in San Marcos, Texas. The team is composed of Chris Patrova, Zachary Petrus, Joseph Chavarria, C.J. Schindler, and Robert Brown. The Ladycat golf team placed 3rd in the District Meet and will be represented by top medalists Kristina Cavazos and Courtney Vandever at the Regional tournament.

ICC Fundraiser Saturday

The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church is holding a Barbecue Brisket Plate sale Saturday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m. in the lot across from the Junior High school on Highway 181. The brisket sale will be preceded by a Rummage Sale beginning at 8:00 a.m. Saturday. BBQ Plates are $7.00 and include brisket, sausage, rice, beans, and potato salad. Proceeds will benefit the parish insurance fund.

S-T Athletes Headed to Regional Track Meet

Skidmore-Tynan head track coach Anthony "Papa" Ray provides a list of students advancing to Regional competition. Congratulations to the following S-T ISD athletes competing in the Regional Meet in San Marcos, Texas, April 25 and 26th.

Boys Track

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Jordan Carter - 400m Relay, 800m Relay, 100m Run
Clint Isaacks - 400m Relay, 800m Relay
Cory Markham - 400m Relay, 800m Relay, Discus
Cody Chambers - 400m Relay, 800m Relay, 200m Run
Adam Perez - Alternate
Eric Maciel - Alternate

Girls Track

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Courtney Vandever - 400m Relay
Sagan Gabbert - 400m Relay, 800m Relay, 1600m Relay
Amanda Boscamp - 400m Relay, 800m Relay, 100m Run
Simone Adkison - 400m Relay, 800m Relay
Celina Acosta - 800m Relay, 1600m Relay
Alexis White - 1600m Relay, 200m Run, 400m Run
Rachael Mengers - 1600m Relay
Liz Torres - Shot Put
Alex Gonzales - Discus
Antionette Ray - Alternate

S-T ISD Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten Registration

Pre-Kinder and Kindergarten Registration for the 2008-2009 Skidmore-Tynan Elementary school year begins April 24, 2008, at the Elementary Office from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The following guidelines are followed for those who are registering for Pre-Kinder:
1. Students who are 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2008.
2. Students who are unable to speak or comprehend the English language by a home language survey, informal oral inventory, or any adaptations of oral proficiency instruments approved by the commissioner of education.
3. Students whose family income is at or below subsistence, as determined by applying the formula used to qualify for free or reduced-priced lunches under the National School Lunch Program.

The following guidelines are followed for those registering for Kindergarten:
1. Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2008.

ALL students registering must provide the district with the following information:
1. Original Birth Certificate
2. Immunization Record-Current
3. Original of Student’s Social Security Card
4. Proof of Income in registering for Pre-Kinder
5. Legal guardianship papers if child does not reside with parent(s).

Please Note: Compulsory Attendance Law: Under 25.085 (c), compulsory attendance also applies to students below the age for compulsory attendance during any period that the student is voluntarily enrolled in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten. Additionally, the Texas Education Code 25.092 states, “…a student may not be given credit for a class/program of instruction unless the student is in attendance for at least 90 percent of the days the program of instruction is offered.”

Please call Skidmore-Tynan Elementary Office@ (361) 287-3426, ext. 4000 with any questions.

Solis Homers in George West Game

Bobcat slugger Noel Solis is met by teammates at home plate after smashing a 2-run shot over the 320' right-field wall.

The Cats' District record improved to 3-5 in Friday's much-needed win over the George West Longhorns. Click here for more photos of Bobcat Baseball vs George West.

Porter Featured in Bee-Pic

Skidmore-Tynan High School student Allison Porter was featured on page 1 of the Saturday, April 5, 2008, Lifestyles section of the Beeville Bee-Picayune. Bee-Pic writer Jason Collins interviewed Allison regarding her jewelry-making hobby and its future business potential in the Beeville market. Pick up Saturday's Bee-Picayune for the full story.

District 31-AA Track Results

Cody Chambers takes 1st in the 200m Dash. Photo courtesy of Arthur Robinson. Click here for more photos of the District 31-2A Track Meet courtesy of Rob's Digital Photography.

S-T Varsity Boys Results

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Discus: 3rd - Cory Markham, 131'2"
High Jump: 6th - Jordan Carter, 5'4"
400m Relay: 3rd - Clint Isaacks, Cory Markham, Cody Chambers, Jordan Carter, Adam Perez, Ricky Gutierrez, 44.3
100m Dash: 3rd - Jordan Carter, 11.18
800m Relay: 2nd - Cody Chambers, Cory Markham, Clint Isaacks, Jordan Carter, Adam Perez, Ricky Gutierrez, 01:32.2
200m Dash: 1st - Cody Chambers, 22.8
5th - Adam Perez, 23.66

S-T Varsity Girls Results

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Shot Put: 2nd - Liz Torres, 36'2 1/2"
6th - Kathy Mireles, 30'10"
Discus: 2nd - Alex Gonzalez, 96'11"
400m Relay: 1st - Courtney Vandever, Sagan Gabbert, Amanda Boscamp, Simon Atkison, Antoinette Ray, Alexis White, 54.27
100m Dash: 2nd - Amanda Boscamp, 13.44
800m Relay: 1st - Celina Acosta, Sagan Gabbert, Amanda Boscamp, Simon Atkison, Alexis White, Courtney Vandever, 01:55.7
400m Dash: 2nd - Alexis White, 01:05.7
200m Dash: 2nd - Alexis White, 28.8
1600m Relay : 3rd - Alexis White, Celina Acosta, Rachel Mengers, Sagan Gabbert, Antoinette Ray, Courtney Vandever, 04:39.7

S-T JV Boys Results

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High Jump: 4th - Kevin Schumake, 5'2"
400m Relay: 2nd - Alex Gonzales, Eric Maciel, Alejandro Perez, Zach Hall, 47.98
100m Dash: 3rd - Alex Gonzales, 11.86
4th Zach Hall, 11.98
800m Relay: 2nd - Alex Gonzales, Eric Maciel, Alejandro Perez, Zach Hall, 01:39.6
400m Dash: 5th - Kevin Schumake, 59.83
200m Dash: 3rd - Eric Maciel , 24.65

JV Girls Results

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100m Dash: 3rd - Antoinette Ray, 14.23
200m Dash: 3rd - Antoinette Ray, 30.65

Hernandez Homers vs. Three Rivers

Freshman Bobcat Rudy Hernandez is congratulated at the plate for his 2-run homer in Tuesday's baseball game versus Three Rivers. Despite a late-game rally by the Cats, Three Rivers prevailed 9-5. Click here for more photos of Bobcat Baseball vs. Three Rivers.