Elementary Students Dress Up for Book Week

First grader Carson Polasek, in Mrs. Ortiz's class, dressed as Tigger and read a Winnie the Pooh book to Mrs. Carrillo's kindergarten class. The elementary children were invited to dress as a favorite book character and read to other classes during Skidmore-Tynan Elementary's Book Week. Book Week went along with the Book Fair during the week of December 7-11. - Submitted by Mich Ortiz

S-TISD Again Named Top School by US News & World Report

For the second year running, Skidmore-Tynan ISD has received Bronze Medal recognition as one of the top rated schools in the nation.

The America's Best High Schools project is an annual report that identifies the country's top-performing high schools. The goal is to provide a clear, unbiased picture of how well public schools serve all of their students - from the highest achieving to the lowest achieving - in preparing them to demonstrate proficiency in basic skills as well as readiness for college-level work. The first-ever list of America's Best High Schools is the 2008 edition, which was posted online November 30, 2007. The 2009 edition was posted online on December 5, 2008 and the 2010 edition was posted on December 10, 2009.

Since U.S. News & World Report editors believe high schools are among America's most important institutions, adding America's Best High Schools to its "America's Best" series was a natural progression. Education drives our country's future. Recognizing schools that are performing well and providing them as models to other schools will inspire educators and communities to do better. Also, by sharing this information, parents across the country will be armed with information to help them make better-informed decisions about their child's education.

S-TISD Gives a Thankful Farewell to Coach Arroyo

Former Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Adam Arroyo submitted his voluntary resignation to Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District on December 2, 2009. The District appreciates the numerous contributions Coach Arroyo made to S-TISD’s Athletic Program and respects his desire to seek other opportunities.

Dr. Brett Belmarez, Superintendent of Schools, said "Speaking for myself and the entire S-TISD family, much appreciation is given to Coach Arroyo for his work with student-athletes at ST. Coach Arroyo will be missed and fondly remembered. He has a bright future ahead of him and I wish him well."

Date Set for S-TISD Alumni Basketball Games

This year's Alumni Basketball games are scheduled Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Wayne K. DuBose gymnasium. The girls game will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7:00 p.m. Contact Coach Joseph Grimes at 361 287-3426 (ext. 3017) if you are going to play in the game. The alumni game is only open to S-T graduates who played varsity basketball at S-TISD.

Writer Pens Book about Local Landmark

"I was inspired to write Corrigans’ Pool by my great love of American history, especially the Civil war era in which many of my ancestors fought on both sides," writes area author Dot Ryan. "I grew up listening to my paternal and maternal grandmothers’ stories, passed down from generation to generation, about life in those days. I knew early on that someday I would write historical novels about all eras of American history."

Dot Ryan was raised in Beeville and Skidmore and now resides in Corpus Christi where she is busy writing her second and third works of historical fiction. Read more in The Story Behind Corrigans’ Pool by Dot Ryan.

School Closed Due to Weather

Due to inclement weather conditions and potential hazardous road conditions, S-TISD will dismiss on Friday, December 04, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Buses will depart at 1:05 p.m. Extracurricular trips for Friday are also canceled.

Bobcats 55 - Pirates 40

The Skidmore-Tynan boys High School basketball team won its season opener in Mathis by a score of 55 to 40. Leading scorers for the bobcats were Connor McCarn with 21 pts , Gavin Vandever With 11 points, Brandon East with 8 pts, Zachary Hall with 5 pts, and Zachary Mengers with 5 pts. East led the team in rebounds with 9; followed by McCarn with 7 and Mengers with 7.

Scoring  1    2    3    4    Total
Mathis   8    8   12   12    40
S-T     15   14   15   11    55

The Skidmore Tynan JV lost a close one at the buzzer falling to Mathis JV 40 to 39 .

Juniors & Seniors Invited to A&M Leadership Conference

High School juniors and seniors are invited to the 2010 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Conference at Texas A&M College Station. The SLOT Conference gives students the chance to experience college life first-hand while learning valuable leadership skills. Together, approximately 200 delegates will participate in various activities aimed at developing qualities they can apply to their lives. The participating High School juniors and seniors will gain insight from a variety of speakers covering a wide range of leadership topics and begin networking with current leaders at Texas A&M. The delegates will be housed overnight in a residence hall with one or more current A&M students. This weekend's adventures may serve as a deciding factor between colleges for some and a confirmation for others. We are confident that the delegates will leave A&M on Sunday afternoon with many new friends, many lasting memories, and opened the door of wealth of new opportunities for their future.

The SLOT Conference is hosted by the Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow (MSC ALOT), a freshman leadership organization in the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M University. The conference is planned and run entirely by freshmen members of MSC ALOT.

The SLOT Conference is open to all juniors and seniors interested in learning new leadership skills and embracing new opportunities here at Texas A&M.

We, the members of MSC ALOT, invite you to join us for the SLOT Conference. This year's conference will be held February 12-14, 2010, and the theme is “It’s Your Move.” Click Here to Register Online -- Submitted by Zach Petrus, ALOT Committee Development.

Ladycats 46 - Falfurrias 37

"The varsity Ladycats got off to a slow start against Falfurrias," reports coach Joseph Grimes III. "In the 2nd half we were more aggressive to the basket and started making more of the easy shots we got. Our defense did a great job throughout the game as we stole the ball 18 times and limited their chances at scoring."

S-T Ladycats 46 - Falfurrias 37 
Player         RBD AST STL FGM-A FTM-A 3PM-A TPT  
Rachel Mengers  10   -   1  4-18   2-5   ---  10  
Celina Acosta    3   4   4   3-8   3-3   1-3  10
Brittany Garza   5   -   2   3-8   2-5   0-4   8
D'Anne Wilder    2   4   -   1-7   4-6   1-4   7
Samantha Minter  1   -   1   3-5   ---   ---   6
Jennifer Pueblo  3   3   6   1-5   0-2   ---   2
Kathy Acosta     -   -   -   1-1   ---   ---   2
Amber Hughlett   1   -   1   ---   1-2   ---   1
Tabatha Crow     2   -   2   0-2   ---   ---   -
Aaliyah East     -   -   -   ---   ---   ---   -
Totals          27   8  18  16-54 12-23 2-11  46
                                        
Scoring By Quarters   1   2   3   4   Final                    
                      6  15   8   8   37                  
Skidmore-Tynan        5   9  10  22   46         

Ladycat Season Record: 1-0

JV Score: Falfurrias 21 - Skidmore-Tynan - 29

Second Six Weeks Elementary A-Honor Roll

First Grade
Alison Alford, Jozalin Bullard, Landen Cano, Hailey Clark, Alexia Colmenero, Savanah Crawley, Isaick Estrada
, Shannon Gabbert, Savannah Garcia, Syber Garcia, Carly Haggard, Brittany Hinojosa, Makayla Jones, Carson Polasek, Jessica Puente, Savannah Sabala, Mayra Salas, Reshae Saldivar, Jasmine Terry, Savannah Toelken, Joanna Tyrone, Jordan Vasquez, Anna Zavala

Second Grade
Brandon Aguilar, Alyson Bennett, Conner Favre, Avea Gonzales, Ryan Massengill, Felix Sebastian Menchaca, John Olivarez, Esequiel “Tres” Ortiz III, Taylor Pena, Donovan Perez, Kennedy Pousson, Logen Schanen, Ayana Vasquez, Caleb Vickery

Third Grade
Alyssa Arroyo, Samuel Benavidez, Matthew Carnes, Madeline Dougherty, Bryan Gonzalez, Bethany Keener, Laikyn Lopez, Stephen Moreno , Matthew Nelson, Maribel Rivas, Kayla Rutkowski, Tyler Salinas, Cole Terry, Daniel Tyrone

Fourth Grade
Katriena Ables, Tristan Benavidez, Marina DeLeon, Darren Encinia, Michelle Flores, Samuel Flores, Timothy Leafty, Jarel McFadden, Alyssa Olivarez, McKayla Rocha, Kaitlin Saenz, Mary-Katherine Scott, Catrina Soto, Melanie Wolf, Kennon Wishert

Fifth Grade
Grace Calvert, Jonathan Carrillo, Vincent Flores, Cullen Hughes, Taylor Krueger, Felicia Ortiz, Randi Pace, Jette Polasek, Cassie Reyna, Allyson Ruiz, Hunter Saenz, Dylan Scott, Kylie Wallace

S-T Cross Country Runners Compete at Regionals

S-T ISD runners competed in the Regional Cross Country Meet Saturday, November 7, at Brooks City Base in San Antonio. Jonathan Hernandez (72nd place, 19:17) and Erasmo Huerta (88th Place, 19:34) represented Skidmore-Tynan well at the meet. "This years race was a fast one," reports coach Joseph Grimes. "Throughout the race there were runners bunched up in big packs. Both Jonathan and Erasmo did a great job of competing at this level. They both can be proud of their accomplishments."

District Cross Country Results

Skidmore-Tynan recently competed in the District 30-2A Cross Country Meet at Riverside Park in Victoria.

Junior High runners competed on Tuesday October 27, 2009 Jr. High

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Jr. High Girls 7th Grade
Brianna Maxwell 3rd place 12:54
Jr. High Girls 8th Grade
Lauren Ramos 13th place 17:08
Jr. High Boys 8th Grade
Esequial Huerta 3rd place 11:40

High School runners competed on Wednesday October 28th.

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JV Girls
Tatiana Maxwell 1st place 11:51
JV Boys
David Ramirez 5th place 25:10
Varsity Girls
Tabatha Crow 16th place 13:30
Varsity Boys
Jonathan Hernandez 9th place 19:34
Erasmo Huerta 10th place 19:37
Ben Davis 19th place 21:44

Jonathan Hernandez and Erasmo Huerta advanced to the Regional Cross Country Meet held on November 7th, 2009 in San Antonio. All the Skidmore kids did a very good job of competing at the district meet. The effort and times were very good for this race.

S-T ISD to Honor 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 Wednesday, November 11, beginning 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 Wednesday morning, please come by the elementary office to complete a form by 3:30 p.m., on Friday, November 6. Completing this form by the deadline will help with preparations for the ceremony and special seating arrangements 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.

S-TISD Back Online

The administration reports phones and internet are up and running at Skidmore-Tynan ISD.

Last Chance to RSVP to Saturday's All-School Reunion

The Skidmore-Tynan Open Class Reunion will be held at the Tynan Recreation Hall on October 24, 2009. A catered barbecue meal will be served. Beer, sodas, and water will be available for purchase at an open bar operated by the Tynan Hall. Doors will open at 3:00 P.M., with a short meeting at 5 P.M., followed by a catered meal with dancing from 8:30-12 midnight.

It is very important that you RSVP to Margie/Darvin Dieringer (ddringer@thei.net) or call 361-547-2278 ASAP. As soon as you email or call to RSVP, you must send your check for $12 per person to Darvin Dieringer, 9796 FM 888, Skidmore, TX 78389. Make check payable to S-T Reunion.

You must RSVP with money ASAP to reserve your meal.

S-TISD Invites You to Annual Fall Festival

Skidmore-Tynan ISD will be sponsoring a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31st, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Elementary and Junior High schools, and from 5:00 -10:00 p.m. at the High School.

The Elementary festival will include a toy walk, game booths, 50/50 sales, craft booths, a Moon Walk, picture-taking, and other attractions. The Junior High will provide concession items to include sweets, sausage wraps, sodas, plus the JH VIPS parent organization will be selling snow cones, and ST Bobcat jewelry. The High School festival at the cafeteria and gym will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include Bingo, a cake walk, ring toss, raffles, a jail, a photography booth, and a concession stand.

Barbecue chicken plates will be sold beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the high school. The plates will be sold for $7.00 each and will include one half chicken, potato salad and beans.

S-TISD Fall Festival Booth Info

The Elementary PTC is renting booth spaces at the Fall Festival, Saturday, October 31st. The spaces are 8’x10’ and are located outside the 4th & 5th grade classrooms. Spaces are limited and vendors will be given notice of their assigned areas. Set up will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Vendors must provide their own tables, supplies to help sell, and canopies may be used, if within booth size limitations. Please call 361-287-3426, ext. 4000 for information on booth rentals.

Booth restrictions are as follows: No food or drinks, no baked goods, no games and no raffles or drawings. Booth rental fee is $20.00 and is non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, booths may be moved to a covered area at the elementary campus or to the front of the cafeteria. Deadline for submission of booth rental form & fee is 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 30. All requests will be reviewed and approved by the elementary school principal.

S-TISD Flu Shot Clinic

The Texas Department of State Health Services will be at the S-TISD Board Room on Thursday, October 15, to give seasonal flu immunizations. The fee is $10.00 for adults. Children's shots are free. Medicade and CHIP can be used or the fee will be waived if someone is unable to pay. The Health Department will give immunizations from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Fire Department Hosts BBQ Benefit

A barbecue plate sale benefiting Brenda Chambers will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25th, at the Skidmore Fire Station at 4th and Refugio Street. Plates are $7.00 and include barbecue chicken, rice, beans, and a dessert. Donations are welcome.

S-TISD Elementary 1st Six Weeks A-Honor Roll

First Grade: Alison Alford, Josalin Bullard, Hailey Clark, Alexia Colmenero, Isaick Estrada, Shannon Gabbert, Syber Garcia, Carly Haggard, Makayla Jones, Quest Loya, Aniesa Medrano, Carson Polasek, Jessica Puente, Juan Rodriguez, Savannah Sabala, Mayra Salas, Reshae Saldivar, Jasmine Terry, Savannah Toelken, Anna Zavala

Second Grade: Alyson Bennett, Colton DeLeon, Conner Favre, Avea Gonzales, Nathaniel Gutierrez, Ryan Massengill, Felix Sebastian Menchaca, John Olivarez, Taylor Pena, Donovan Perez, Logen Schanen, Ayana Vasquez, Caleb Vickery

Third Grade: Alyssa Arroyo, Samuel Benavidez, Madeline Dougherty, Bryan Gonzalez, Bethany Keener, Laikyn Lopez, Stephen Moreno , Matthew Nelson, Kayla Rutkowski, Tyler Salinas, Cole Terry, Daniel Tyrone

Fourth Grade: Katriena Ables, Tristan Benavidez, Alyssa Bennett, MacKenzie Clark, Marina DeLeon, Michelle Flores, Samuel Flores, Timothy Leafty, Taylor Krueger, McKayla Rocha , Kaitlin Saenz, Mary-Katherine Scott, Catrina Soto, Melanie Wolf

Fifth Grade: TeMeranda Arredondo, Joe Boeckel, Grace Calvert, Trey Cantu, Jonathan Carrillo, Casen Conn, Anyya Del Bosque, Vincent Flores, Cullen Hughes, Alyssa Olivarez, Dylan Merritt, Felicia Ortiz, Randi Pace, Jette Polasek, Cassie Reyna, Allyson Ruiz, Hunter Saenz, Kylie Wallace, Madison Woodard, Jasmine Zamora

Ladycats Undefeated in First Half District Volleyball

Ladycat returning lettermen.

The Skidmore-Tynan LadyCat Volleyball team finished the first round of district play Tuesday night with a 5-0 record. The second round starts Friday, October 9, in ‘Taft at 5:00 (varsity only).

Opponent        Game1   Game2   Game3
Taft             25-8   25-10   25-17
Banquete        25-13   25-14   25-17  
Refugio         25-21   25-16   25-14  
Odem            25-14   25-19   25-14  
Bloomington     25-13   25-12   25-20 

Player Totals    ACE  KLL  DIG  AST  BLK
Rachel Mengers     -   62    -    -    -
Celina Acosta      -   21    -    -    -
D'Anne Wilder      -   20   12   78    -
Jennifer Pueblo   12    -   12    -    -
Kathy Acosta       9   13   13    -    -
Aaliyah East       8    -    -    -    -
Kathy Mireles      8    -    -    -    -
Brittany Garza     -    -    -   26    -

District Record: 5-0

Historical Society Mailbox Bank Fundraiser

The Skidmore Historical Society's latest fundraiser offers you a chance to own a piece of local history. Museum members recently salvaged a bank of old post office box doors from Skidmore's original post office at the corner of Sullivan and 4th Street. The boxes are being converted into rustic cedar coin banks and are available for a $25.00 donation to the Skidmore Historical Society. Contact Carol DuBois at 287-3449 to place your order. If you are old enough to remember your old box number, you can request it on a first-come first-serve basis.

S-TISD Announces Ceremony to Honor Wayne K. DuBose

Skidmore-Tynan ISD has taken official action to name its newest gymnasium in honor of Wayne K. DuBose. Family, friends, former students, and the school district community are invited to a ceremony and official unveiling of the Wayne K. DuBose Gymnasium during Skidmore-Tynan ISD’s Homecoming Weekend. The ceremony will take place prior to the Homecoming Game on Friday, October 23, at 5:30 p.m., at the district’s Special Events Center.

The husband of Mavournee DuBose and the father of David DuBose of Austin and Jacque Kosmin of Dallas (both Skidmore-Tynan ISD graduates), Mr. DuBose served the district for 38 years as a principal, teacher, coach, club sponsor, photographer, and mentor. He voluntarily served Skidmore-Tynan ISD as a photographer and publicist for several years after his retirement from the district. He is a past-president of the Texas High School Girls Coaching Association and is in the Hall of Honor of the Coastal Bend Coaches Association.

For additional details or question please contact the High School Office at (361) 287-3426 extension 3000.

Bobcats 24 - Eagles 12

#33 Jordon Carter running in for a touchdown (Photo by Chris Hall)

The Bobcats traveled to Beeville to face off against the Pettus Eagles in what has become and annual showdown. The Cats ended the 3rd Quarter tied 12 - 12 versus the Eagles before busting the game open in the 4th.

Passing         ATT CPT YRD TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    3   2  11   -   -  -- 

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Jordan Carter    16 135   1  54
Alex Gonzales    10  82   1  40
Rudy Hernandez   10  38   1  15
Joe Casarez       3   6   1   3
Sonny Hernandez   1  25   -  25
Sterling McHorse  1   8   -   8

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Zach Hall         1   3   -   3
Rene Jimenez      1   8   -   8

Kicking          FG  XP
Gavin Vandever    -   2

Defense        SOLO AST INT  FF  RF SCK  BK
Joe Casarez       9   4   -   1   -   -   -
John Arrisola     5   -   -   -   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    4   -   -   -   -   -   -
Adam Perez        4   -   -   -   -   -   -
Sonny Hernandez   2   -   1   -   -   -   -
Philip Hughes     2   1   -   -   -   -   - 
Alejandro Perez   2   -   -   -   -   -   -
Woody Herrera     1   1   -   -   -   -   - 
George Garcia     1   1   -   -   -   -   - 
Zach Hall         1   -   -   -   -   -   -
J.D. White        1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Javier Barrientes 1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   1   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Matt Hernandez    -   1   -   -   -   -   - 

SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles,
TFL: Tackle for Loss, INT: Interception, SCK: Sack,
FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumble Recoveries,
BUP: Broken Up Passes, BK: Blocked Kicks

Future S-T Athletes Shine in Annual Punt, Pass & Kick Contest

The 19th Annual Skidmore-Tynan Lions Club Punt, Pass, and Kick competition saw a record turnout this year thanks to the help of the S-T ISD Elementary and Junior High faculty and staff who helped spread the word about the annual competition. Thirty eight children competed for the opportunity to advance to District competition in Angleton, Texas on October 24, 2009. Results follow:

7 Year Olds: 1st Caleb Vickery, 2nd Logan Schanen, 3rd Cain Moya, 4th Jeremiah Fuentes, 5th Drayden Koenig, 6th Brandon Aguilar. Participants: Mathieu Mortensen, Avea Gonzales, Declan McCarn, Danielle Leafty, Klayton Alvarado.

8 Year Olds: 1st Brenden Boales, 2nd Jacob Gutierez, 3rd Cole Terry, 4th E.J. Colmenero, 5th Nathan Coronado, 6th Alyssa Arroyo. Participants: Samuel Benavidez, Storm Toelkin, Jarel McFadden, Caitlin Leonard, Kayla Rutkowski, Marcus Hinojosa.

9 Year Olds: 1st Jordan Chavarria, 2nd L.C. Hennig, 3rd Timothy Leafty, 4th Tyler Keels, 5th Breann Brown

10 Year Olds: 1st Joseph Boeckel, 2nd Dustin Toelken, 3rd Donovan Green, 4th Amy Hernandez

11 Year Olds: 1st Timothy Diaz, 2nd Jordan Villareal, 3rd Desirae Leafty, 4th Joshua Lopez, 5th Nicholas Avila, 6th Amanda House

The Skidmore-Tynan Lions extend a special thanks to Coach Adam Arroyo and the rest of the S-T ISD coaching staff who have now supported the Punt, Pass, and Kick competition for 20 straight years.

Bobcats 11 - Bulldogs 14

Adam Perez sheds two Three Rivers defenders to score for the Bobcats.

The Bobcats hosted the visiting Three Rivers Bulldogs Friday at Skidmore's Bobcat Stadium. All scoring in the game took place in the 1st quarter as the two teams settled into a defensive battle that left the Cats with another closely fought loss. Game stats:

Passing         ATT CPT YRD TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    8   2  27   -   -  20

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Alex Gonzales    12  43   -  16
Rudy Hernandez   17  35   -  16
Jordan Carter     6  16   -   7
Joe Casarez       1   3   -   3
Adam Perez        2  -1   1   1

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Zach Hall         1  20   -  20
Alex Gonzales     1   7   -   7

Kicking          FG  XP
Gavin Vandever    1   -

Defense        SOLO AST INT  FF  RF SCK  BK
Joe Casarez       6   7   -   -   -   -   -
Javier Barrientes 6   5   -   -   -   -   -
J.D. White        2   4   -   -   -   -   -
Adam Perez        2   -   -   -   1   1   -
Eric Campos       2   -   -   -   -   -   -
Sterling McHorse  1   3   -   -   -   -   -
John Arrisola     1   1   -   -   -   -   -
Matt Hernandez    1   1   -   -   -   -   -
Derek Boggess     1   -   -   1   -   -   -
Taylor Long       1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Chance Schirmer   1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Zach Hall         -   4   -   1   -   -   -
Alejandro Perez   -   2   -   -   -   -   -
Rene Jimenez      -   1   -   -   -   -   -
Woody Herrera     -   1   -   -   -   -   -
Philip Hughes     -   1   -   -   -   -   -

SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles,
TFL: Tackle for Loss, INT: Interception, SCK: Sack,
FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumble Recoveries,
BUP: Broken Up Passes, BK: Blocked Kicks

Bobcats 14 - Brahmas 24

The Bobcats traveled to Stockdale for a rain-soaked game versus the Brahmas. The Cats came away with the loss but kept the score respectable. Game Stats:

Passing         ATT CPT YRD TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez   11   2  17   -   1  15 

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Rudy Hernandez   13  94   1  48
Alex Gonzales    12  44   -  12
Jordan Carter     8  30   -   7
Joe Casarez       1   3   1   3
Adam Perez        1  --   -  --

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Sonny Hernandez   2  17   -  15

Kicking          FG  XP
Gavin Vandever    -   -

Defense        SOLO AST INT  FF  RF SCK  BK
Joe Casarez       9   3   -   -   -   -   -
Alex Gonzales     3   4   -   -   -   -   1
Alejandro Perez   3   3   -   -   -   -   -
Zach Hall         2   3   -   1   -   -   -
Woody Herrera     2   1   -   -   -   -   - 
Eric Campos       2   -   -   -   -   -   - 
J.D. White        1   3   -   -   1   -   -
Kevin Shumake     1   2   -   -   -   -   -
Sonny Hernandez   1   1   -   -   -   -   -
Rudy Hernandez    1   -   -   -   -   -   -
John Arrisola     1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Adam Perez        1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Lloyd Glew        1   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Taylor Long       1   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Matt Hernandez    1   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Sterling McHorse  1   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Javier Barrientes -   1   -   -   -   -   -
Rene Jimenez      -   1   -   -   -   -   -

SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles,
TFL: Tackle for Loss, INT: Interception, SCK: Sack,
FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumble Recoveries,
BUP: Broken Up Passes, BK: Blocked Kicks

RSVP To Skidmore-Tynan Open Reunion

You are invited to the Skidmore-Tynan Open Reunion. All-School! All-Ages! Saturday October 24, 2009 at the Tynan Recreation Hall in Tynan, Texas.

There will be no written invitations. News of the reunion will be passed by word of mouth, email, school websites, and press releases to local newspapers. There will be no reserved seating and guests are encouraged to come early and stay late! Please bring along photos, albums, and memorabilia for display at the reunion. A catered barbecue meal will be served. Beer, sodas, and water will be available for purchase at an open bar operated by the Tynan Hall. Doors will open at 3:00 P.M., with a short meeting at 5 P.M., followed by a catered meal with dancing from 8:30-12 Midnight.

Hotel/Motel Info in Beeville: Must make reservations by October 10. Mention S-T Open Reunion for special rates. Each place has blocked 10 rooms. Best Western (15% discount) 361-358-9999; Holiday Inn Express (15% discount) 361-358-7300; Motel 6 ($10 off) 361-358-4000.

It is very important that you RSVP to Margie/Darvin Dieringer (ddringer@thei.net) or call 361-547-2278 by October 1st. If you do not plan on attending, please email or call us so we can have your information for the data base). As soon as you email or call to RSVP, you must send your check for $12 per person to Darvin Dieringer, 9796 FM 888, Skidmore, TX 78389. Make check payable to S-T Reunion.

You must RSVP with money by Oct. 1 to reserve your meal. We must give the caterer a count on Oct. 2.

Please send this notice to everyone who attended S-T that you have in your email address file.

Vote Hernandez in Caller-Times Poll

Skidmore-Tynan quarterback Rudy Hernandez has been nominated for Offensive Player of the Week by the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Click Here to cast your vote for Rudy. Go Bobcats.

Bobcats 21 - Pirates 18

Eric Campos comes up with the fumble after Joe Casarez strips the ball from the Mathis QB in the final seconds of the game.

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat football team defeated the 3A Mathis Pirates 21-18 Friday night at Bobcat Stadium. Game stats:

Passing         ATT CPT YRD TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    6   4  57   2   1  -- 

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Rudy Hernandez   11  43   -  --
Jordan Carter    11  35   -  --
Adam Perez        9  30   -  --
Alex Gonzales     6  15   -  --

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Zach Hall         2  38   1  17
Joe Casarez       1  12   -  12
Sonny Hernandez   1   7   1   7

Kicking          FG  XP
Gavin Vandever    -   3

Defense        SOLO AST INT  FF  RF SCK  BK
Joe Casarez       7   8   -   2   1   -   -
Javier Barrientes 5   4   -   -   1   -   -
Zach Hall         3   1   -   -   -   -   -
Eric Campos       3   -   -   -   1   1   - 
Sonny Hernandez   2   3   -   -   -   -   -
Kevin Shumake     2   2   -   1   -   -   -
Alejandro Perez   2   2   -   -   -   -   -
Gavin Vandever    2   -   -   -   -   -   -
J.D. White        1   4   -   -   -   -   -
Taylor Long       1   1   -   -   -   -   - 
Rudy Hernandez    1   -   -   -   -   -   -
John Arrisola     1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Rene Jimenez      1   -   -   -   -   -   -
Alex Gonzales     -   2   -   -   1   -   -
Adam Perez        -   2   -   -   -   -   -
Matt Hernandez    -   1   -   -   -   -   - 
Derek Boggess     -   -   1   -   -   -   -
Ben Davis         -   -   -   -   1   -   -

SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles,
TFL: Tackle for Loss, INT: Interception, SCK: Sack,
FF: Forced Fumbles, FR: Fumble Recoveries,
BUP: Broken Up Passes, BK: Blocked Kicks

Buster of the Week: Rudy Hernandez
"1 rushing TD and 2 passing TDs"
Game Changer of the Week: Gavin Vandever
"Bad shoulder but made tackle on kick off as the 
last man to beat for a TD"
Beast of the Week: Joe Casarez
"7 solo tackles, 8 assisted tackles, 2 forced fumbles 
and 1fumble recovery versus Mathis"
Dozers of the Week: John Arrisola, Matt Hernandez, 
Taylor Long, Eric Campos, Rene Jimenez
"D-line, played an exceptional game versus Mathis"

Lions Announce Annual Punt Pass & Kick Competition

The Skidmore-Tynan Lions Club announces its upcoming Punt Pass & Kick competition, Saturday, September 19th at 10:00 a.m. The annual event is open to boys and girls who turned 7 to 12 years old on or before June 30, 2009. Contestants in each age division will compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies to be awarded at a home football game. All children will receive a participation ribbon on the day of the competition and 1st place entrants are eligible to advance to District Competition.

Registration forms will be sent home with Elementary and Junior High students. You may also register on the day of the competition.

Historical Society Meeting Tuesday

The Skidmore Historical Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Skidmore Museum. Dick Segelkin informs the Signal there will be a special guest, old-time Skidmore resident Gene Herrmann, at the September 8th meeting. All are welcome to attend.

Vote Gonzales in Caller-Times Poll

Skidmore-Tynan Bobcat running back Alex Gonzales has been nominated for Offensive Player of the Week in the Caller-Times "Week One" high school football poll. Click on the link to cast your vote for Alex. Go Bobcats!

Bobcats Route Badgers 33-0

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats started football season off with a bang with Friday's 33-0 win over the Bishop Badgers. Game stats:

Passing         ATT CPT YRD TDS INT LNG
Rudy Hernandez    2   2  61   -   -  45 

Rushing         ATT YDS TDS LNG
Alex Gonzales    15 196   3  80
Jordan Carter    10  42   -  20
Adam Perez        6  14   2   6
Sonny Hernandez   3  -6   -   6
Rudy Hernandez    4 -16   -   8 

Receiving       REC YDS TDS LNG
Adam Perez        1  45   -  45
Derek Boggess     1  16   -  16

Kicking          FG  XP
Gavin Vandever    -   3

Defense        SOLO AST INT SCK
Joe Casarez       9   5   -   -   
Javier Barrientes 4   1   -   -   
Derek Boggess     3   3   -   -
Alejandro Perez   3   2   -   -   
Adam Perez        3   1   -   -   
John Arrisola     3   -   -   -   
Kevin Shumake     2   2   -   -
Sterling McHorse  2   1   -   - 
Zach Hall         1   3   -   -  
Rene Jimenez      1   2   -   -
Taylor Long       1   2   -   -   
Sonny Hernandez   1   1   2   - 
Chance Schirmer   1   1   -   -  
Ben Davis         1   -   -   -   
Jordan Carter     1   -   -   -   
Cody Holubec      1   -   -   -
Alex Gonzales     -   1   -   -   
Philip Hughes     -   1   -   -
Matt Hernandez    -   1   -   -   

Fumble Recoveries
John Arrisola 1, Javier Barrientes 2
Forced Fumbles
Adam Perez 1, Joe Casarez 1, Rene Jimenez 1, Woody Herrera 2

Catholic Church Offering Childrens Religious Education Classes

Childrens Religious Education classes for the 2009-2010 year will begin in Immaculate Conception Parish on Sunday, September 6th immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Parents can stop by the breakfast room in the Religious Education building that morning, to fill out registration forms. Alternately, you can pick up registration forms in the parish office during regular hours, or get them from the parish's Director of Religious Education, Wanda Mortensen.

The grade groupings and teachers for this year are as follows:
7th - 12th grade : Sylvia Olivares
3rd - 6th grade : Roxanna Zavala
Second Year First Communion Class : Reeys Falcon
First Year First Communion Class : Christine Soto
Pre-K and Kindergarden : Debbie Lopez

In addition, parent volunteers are needed to be an aide in each classroom. There will also be a sign-up sheet to provide breakfast items, snacks and/or drinks for the students each Sunday.

Sign Up for S-T ISD Tweets

Skidmore-Tynan ISD is now on Twitter! Visit the S-T ISD Website to sign up for instant updates, emergency information, and other school-related breaking news.

Junior Varsity Football Update

Thursday's Junior Varsity football game vs. Bishop will start at 6:00 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium in Skidmore.

Get on the Game Bus

S-T ISD will once again provide its popular gas-saving community bus service to out-of-town varsity football games. Those wishing to reserve a seat on the bus must sign up early and pay a $2 fee at the S-T ISD administrative office. A minimum of seven riders are required in order to offer bus service. The bus departs from the S-T ISD cafeteria parking lot. Go Bobcats!

Schedule and Departure Times:
08/28 6:00pm Bishop
09/11 5:15pm Stockdale
10/09 6:15pm Taft
10/16 6:00pm Banquete
10/30 6:00pm Refugio

Bobcats to Scrimmage Aransas Pass

The Bobcats will scrimmage against Aransas Pass, Friday, August 21, at Bobcat Stadium in Skidmore. Entry into the scrimmage will be the donation of a towel or bottled shower soap. The Junior Varsity will scrimmage at 5:00 p.m., followed by the varsity.

S-TISD To Host Welcome Back Party

Skidmore-Tynan ISD (7th-12th grades only) is planning a "Welcome Back" street dance and party Thursday, August 13, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. S-TISD is hosting the party to welcome back students and encourage student spirit. Socialize; dance if you’d like; and hang out. Security will be provided by Skidmore-Tynan ISD staff.

Returning 7th through 12th graders may bring one guest (can be from another district). The party will take place at the front parking lot of Skidmore-Tynan ISD. Admission is free. Music will be supplied by DJ Tony Guerrero of Beeville and a concession stand with snacks and drinks will be available at reasonable prices.

S-T Offers Free Sports Gold Card to 65 & Older

Skidmore-Tynan ISD invites local residents over 65 to come out and support our athletic teams at no charge. A gold card can be picked up at the Administration office with a valid ID which would allow local seniors free admission to all home games. With football and volleyball season right around the corner, we encourage all to come out and cheer on your favorite team!

Son of S-T Graduate Competes in Junior Olympics

10 year old Kolton Allen, son of Skidmore-Tynan Class of 83' grad Kevin Allen and wife Georgia of Lexington Tx, and grandson of Rita Allen of Corpus Christi, recently qualified in the 3000 meter run for AAU Jr. Olympics Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa. You can view Kolton's other running accomplishments at Kolton's Running Page.

Chisholm Cafe Reopens

The Chisholm Trail Cafe reopened Wednesday, July 22, under new management. An all-you-can-eat buffet is served 11:30 to 2:00 daily. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. The cafe is closed on Tuesdays.

Bobcats Compete at 2009 Linemen State Meet!

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats’ linemen competed in the state lineman challenge on Wednesday, July 8th, in Duncanville, Texas. The bobcats competed in the tire flip, sled pull, bench press, sandbag load, medicine ball toss, sled drag, farmers walk and the truck push.

Matt Hernandez pressed out 34 reps to win the overall title for the bench press. The bobcat linemen as a team took home a 3rd place trophy in class 2A.

Team members consisted of: Matt Hernandez, Manny Flores, Kevin Shumake, Jose Molina, Sal Soto, Chance Schirmer, and Donato Salinas.

S-TISD Teacher Featured in Bee-Picayune Photo Contest Story

John Davis writes "There was a very interesting article in the Bee Pic recognizing our very own Amanda Stafford from STISD for her photography work. She is competing in the Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest." Read the full story on the Bee-Picayune website: Skill, patience, luck: Another rule of thirds in photography