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School Board Recognizes Recent Award Recipients and Junior High UIL Academic Winners

Posted Date: 3/13/25 (8:02 PM)

During the March School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mary Johnston and the Trustees recognized the following students. 

Group of students Red River Science Fair Participants at the board meeting with their awardsRed River Science Fair Participants

Marcus Monrreal-RICOH, USA Award, 1st Place Elementary Physical Science, & 2nd Place Overall Elementary
Cooper Epperson-3rd Place Elementary Physical Science
Jack Armstrong-3rd Place Elementary Physical Science
Bastian Edwards-2nd Place Elementary Physical Science & 3rd Place Overall Elementary
Gemma Kennedy-2nd Place Elementary Physical Science
Connor Dooley-Participant
Frankie Gage-Participant
Hayden Cox-Participant


Group of Bella Blues Contest Award Winners at the board meeting with their awards

Bella Blues Contest Awards

Jacie Andrews- Team-3rd Runner up Jazz, Team-1st Runner up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, and 5th Overall Team in Division
Makyla Bronfield-Team-3rd Runner up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division
Alyson Carroll-Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division 
Brooklyn Edwards-Team- 3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division
Calecen Gresham-Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division, Soloist Scored Platinum
Sarah Kunkel-Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division, Soloist Scored Platinum, Officer-2nd Runner Up Jazz, Officer-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Officer-1st Place Novelty, 2nd Overall Officers in Division
Emahlynn Martinez- Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division
Lena Stansell- Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team 1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division
Ireland Wright-Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division, Soloist Scored High Gold, Officer-2nd Runner Up Jazz, Officer-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Officer-1st Place Novelty, 2nd Overall Officers in Division
Meredith Faulkner-Team-3rd Runner Up Jazz, Team-1st Runner Up Lyrical, Team-4th Runner Up Pom, 5th Overall Team in Division 

Group of students Junior High District Academic UIL Winners at the board meeting with their awardsGroup of students Junior High District Academic UIL Winners at the board meeting with their awardsJunior High District Academic UIL Winners
Art Appreciation

Emmarie Huffman (7)-1st place
Claudia Hernandez (7)-2nd place
Carlee Doss (7)-3rd Place
Piper O’Brien (8)-1st Place
Paizlee Evans (8)-2nd Place
Jazlyn Kimbro (8)-4th place

Calculator Applications

Billy Garcia (6)-1st Place (tied)
Michaela Hamelin (8)-2nd Place
Bryce Tucker (8)-3rd Place
Lottie Gage (8)-4th Place

Chess Puzzle

Michael Young (6)-6th Place
Keagan Craycraft (7)-5th Place 

Editorial Writing

Adalyn Joy (6)-1st Place (tied)
Aubrey Mote (6)-1st Place (tied)
Emma Espinoza (6)-3rd Place
Jackson Budarf (7)-3rd Place
Carlee Doss (7)-6th Place
Romina Alejo (8)-3rd Place
Abigail Koscheski (8)-6th Place

Impromptu Speaking

Layla Irby (6-competed 7th)-2nd Place
Brylee Jones (7)-6th Place

Maps, Graphs, and Charts 

Eric Ramirez (7)-3rd Place
Cody Hutson (7)-6th Place

Mathematics

Eduardo Baizabal (6)-2nd Place
Brock Teague (7)-3rd Place
Aislee Everett (8)-4th Place

Modern Oratory

Hadley Trammell (7)-2nd Place
Eliza Rogers (7)-4th Place

Music Memory

Carson Kidd (6)-1st Place

Number Sense

Kameron Haggart (6)-2nd Place
Jaxon McGee (6)-5th Place
Bryce Walker (8)-4th Place

Oral Reading

Meryl Blanton (6)-6th Place
Brylee Jones (7)-1st Place
Casen Rogers (7)-6th Place
Adacyn Pleasant (8)-1st Place

Ready Writing

Adalyn Joy (6)-4th Place
Caroline Armstrong (7)- 1st Place
Hadley Trammell (7)-2nd Place
Maria Meeks (8)- 5th Place

Social Studies

Aubrey Mote (6)-3rd place
Hailey Strider (6)-6th Place
Hadyn Langlois (7)-6th Place
Bryce Walker (8)-1st Place
Reno Mahaney (8)-2nd Place
Camren Martin (8)-3rd Place

Spelling

Kaylynn Downs (6)-4th Place
Jonathan Trejo (6)-5th Place
Scout May (6)-6th Place
Emma Espinoza (6-competed 7th)-3rd Place
Addison Craig (6-competed 7th)-5th Place
Gloria Silveria (8)-1st Place
Romina Alejo (8)-2nd Place

Group of band students with awards standing up with the school boardBand Members Recognition

Brihanna Aben- ATSSB Region 7 Honor band, AREA Qualifier, Flute Solo (Superior Rating),UIL State Solo Qualifier, Flute Trio (Superior Rating), UIL Ensemble Qualifier 
Liam Bailey- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Deandre Bronfield- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Ben Collins- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier  
James Gage- Saxophone Quintet (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Thomas Gage- ATSSB Region Jazz Ensemble, AREA Qualifier (1st Chair), ATSSB Region 7 Honor Band, AREA Qualifier(1st Chair), Brass Quartet (Superior Rating), and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Michael Gonzales- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Gavin Howard- ATSSB Region Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble(Superior Rating), UIL State Ensemble Qualifier 
Mia-Katherine Hunter- ATSSB Region 7 Symphonic Band and AREA Qualifier
Natalie Hunter- French Horn Solo (Superior Rating)
Peter Hunter- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Jackson Kidd- ATSSB Region 7 Honor Band, AREA Qualifier (1st Chair), Piano Solo (Superior Rating), UIL State Solo Qualifier, Saxophone Quintet (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Richard Martin- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Qualifier
Devin McCall-ATSSB Region 7 Honor Band, AREA Qualifier(1st Chair), Saxophone Quintet (Superior Rating), UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Eric Montano- ATSSB Region 7 Sumphonic Band, AREA Qualifer, Brass Quartet(Superior Rating), UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Alison Mullens-Percussion Ensemble(Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Kelton Parker- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Harrison Ribble- ATSSB Region 7 Symphonic Band, AREA Qualifier, Brass Quartet (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Jeremiah Roberts- ATSSB Region 7 Honor Band, AREA Qualifier, Saxophone Quintet (Superior Rating)and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Sophie Rodgers- Flute Trio (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Cale Thomas- Percussion Ensemble (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Lauren White-Flute Trio (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Heather Wright- ATSSB Region 7 Honor Band, AREA Qualifier, Brass Quartet (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier
Elijah Yoder- Saxophone Quintet (Superior Rating) and UIL State Ensemble Qualifier

Two girls with awards standing up with the school boardHeart of the Book Short Story and Art Competition Winners
Sophia Purdy 
Jacie Trice