Student Musicians Showcase Talent at Spring Concert

Members of the High School Choir sing a "Happy Hands Club" favorite.

The Junior High and High School music program continues to improve under the direction of instructor Florencio Lara. The annual Spring Concert held Tuesday, May 3, drew a large and appreciative crowd to the Skidmore-Tynan Events Center. The assembled audience enjoyed performances by the Sixth Grade Band, the Seventh Grade Band, the High School Choir, and the "Battling Bobcat Band" composed of student musicians from Eighth to Twelfth Grades.

"Our 2004-2005 school year has been a true rebuilding year for our band, choir, and color guard programs. Hats off to our senior band and choir members who have modeled for all of us exemplary perseverance, effort, leadership and musical talent. A successful high school music program takes hard work, dedication, talent and support. Our Skidmore-Tynan Band Director, Mr. Florencio Lara, is a wonderful model for hard work, dedication, talent, and support, and our students have done well under his direction. Our parents are also to be commended for continuing your support through tough times in our high school music program - thank you all so much!" -- Mrs. Holubec, S-T High School Principal.

Elementary Bench Dedication Honors Memory of Brett Huser

Starbucks employees joined in the dedication of the new benches.

Friends and family of Brett Michael Huser gathered Tuesday, May 3rd, to honor his memory with the dedication of three new benches outside the S-T Elementary. The benches were a gift of Starbucks Coffee who donated $10 for every participant in their Brett Huser Memorial Adopt-a-Highway program.

Elementary Principal Tricia Vasquez opened the ceremony, reminding students to cherish their time on earth. Brett's good friend Lindsie O'Neill spoke about his love of life in a short remembrance. When a gust of wind blew over a frame with photos of Brett, Lindsie commented "That's probably Brett telling me to stop talking already!"

Starbucks employees made the long drive from San Antonio to attend the morning ceremony along with S-T I.S.D. faculty, staff, and the entire 5th grade class, of which, Brett's brother Ty Huser is a member. Ty presented a plaque to Starbucks in thanks for their support. The ceremony closed with a moment of silence and the song "Homesick" by Mercy Me.

Junior High Athletes Recognized at Sports Banquet

Coaches Morgan and Salinas present an athletic certificate to 7th grader Kevin Shumake.

S-T coaches presented certificates Monday evening to students who participated in one or more 2004-05 Junior High sports programs. The S-T auditorium was packed with proud parents who turned out for the event. After accepting their award, the student athletes were treated to pizza and a soft drink served up courtesy of the Bobcat Booster Club.