Harvard's Debate Tournament Results!

Harvard's Debate Tournament Results

On February 15th-17th, at one of the largest national tournaments of the nation, Spring Woods brought home hardware at Harvard's debate tournament.

Christian Rice, Christine Vo, & Avery Reinhart advanced to quarter-finals of congressional debate.

Max Rombado advanced to semi-finals in congressional debate.

Nicole Jackson advanced to semi-finals in dramatic interpretation.

Victoria Beard

Master of Arts/Director of Forensics

UIL Academics Coordinator/NFL Space City Committee Spring Woods High School

Harvard tournament accomplishments! Go Tiger Speech and Debate!!

Harvard tournament accomplishments! Go Tiger Speech and Debate!!

This past weekend at one of the largest tournaments in the country, Harvard’s Debate Tournament, Spring Woods made history!

Out of 397 competitors in Congressional Debate, Christian Rice, Christine Vo, Max Rombado, & Avery Reinhart all received a Tournament of Champions bid in Quarter-Finals. Max has now qualified for the Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky and advanced to Semi-Finals also. Christian Rice received his 7^th TOC bid as well.  Out of 401 competitors in Dramatic Interpretation, Nicole Jackson advanced to Semi-Finals as well.

GO TIGER SPEECH and DEBATE!

Congratulations to our SWHS Art Students!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SWHS ART STUDENTS who MEDALED at Regional VASE 2-8-14

Received 2 VASE Medals:

Lorelei Shannon, Annie Lui, & Juan Samano

Received 1 VASE Medal:

Colton Brooks, Michelle Gim, Selena Quintanilla, Susana Resendiz,

Kira Slentz, Maverick Morado, Arielle Garcia, Chastity Flores, & Raylynn Flores

(VASE ARTWORK will be on display SOON in the Tiger Art Gallery K211)

Swim Team results from Regionals

Swim Team results from Regionals

We had an outstanding meet and the swim team would like to thank everyone for the support throughout the season.

Girls

 200 Medley Relay

Hannah Tarrant

Katie Edgley

Marissa Clark

Kayla Loebl

Finished 11^th

2 seconds faster that districts

200 Free Relay

Kayla Loebl

Hannah Tarrant

Cruz Ramirez

Marissa Clark

Finished 9^th

2.5 seconds Faster than districts

400 free Relay

Kayla Loebl

Hannah Tarrent

Cruz Ramirez

Marissa Clark

Finished 11^th

22 seconds faster

Boys

Josh Jennings swam outstanding in the 50 Free finishing 4^th going 1 second faster and finished 6^th in the 100 fly also going 1 second faster.

200 medley Relay

Roy Wheeler

Matt Shannon

Josh Jennings

Parker Cheney

Finished 4^th 

2 seconds faster

200 free relay

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Roy Wheeler

Parker Cheney

Matt Shannon

Josh Jennings

3 seconds faster

400 Free Relay

Roy Wheeler

Matt Shannon

Dean Ramerez

Parker Cheney

Finished 7^th

8 seconds faster

The Organization of American Kodaly Educators Selects Students to Participate in the 2014 Oake National Conference in Atlanta, GA

For Immediate Release

THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN KODÁLY EDUCATORS SELECTS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2014 OAKE NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA, GA.

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 10, 2014) – The Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) announced today that

455 talented elementary, middle and high school students from across the United States have been selected to participate in four choirs—Children’s Choir, Youth Choir, Concert Women’s Choir, and Chamber Ensemble—which will be featured at the organization’s annual National Conference held in Atlanta, GA, March 20-22.  This year’s conference holds special significance as it is the 40th anniversary of OAKE’s founding.

The students, representing 142 cities and 30 states, will travel to Atlanta, GA for a four-day intensive rehearsal schedule and will work under the direction of renowned conductors Joan Gregoryk of the Children’s Chorus of Washington (Children’s Choir), Dr. Eugene Rogers of University of Michigan (Youth Choir), Dr. Eric Nelson of Emory University (Concert Women’s Choir), and Elaine Quilichini of the Calgary Girls Choir (Chamber Ensemble).  Financial assistance was made available to twelve scholarship recipients through funding from the OAKE National Scholarship Fund. The singers will perform the culminating concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA on Saturday, March 22 at 7PM.

"We are excited to bring our National Conference to Atlanta, GA this spring, and to set the stage for a life-changing music making event for the participants of the four National Honor Choirs,” said Kelly Foster Griffin, OAKE President. “In a culturally rich environment, youth from all corners of the country will join together and experience the exhilaration of being an integral part of a highly artistic performance. It is always heartwarming to observe the strong connections that develop among the students, their nationally renowned conductors and their participating school music teacher - all because of a common appreciation for music and love of singing. Surely, the highlight of the conference is the Saturday evening concert.”

The list of guest professionals participating in the 2014 OAKE National Conference includes keynote speaker Ann C. Kay, founder of Center for Lifelong Music Making, mini-conference session leader Jay Broeker and special invited guests Ronald and Natalie Daise. The opening concert will be performed by the University of Georgia African American Choral Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Gregory Broughton.  Friday night entertainment will be provided by folk fiddling group The Rosin Sisters.  Additional featured concerts will be provided by the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble under the direction of Carolyn Lund; Young Singers of Callanwolde under the direction of Paige Mathis; and the Georgia Boy Choir accompanied by the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra under the direction of David White.  A full list of conference presenters, clinicians and featured guests as well as registration information can be found at www.oake.org/conferences.

OAKE was founded in 1974 to serve as a meeting place for music educators who embrace the Kodály Concept of Music Education. It draws its membership from educators of all levels, public and private, students, administrators, and others who share in its support and promotion. The mission of the Organization of American Kodály Educators is to support music education of the highest quality, promote universal music literacy and lifelong music making, and preserve the musical heritage of the people of the United States of America through education, artistic performance, advocacy and research.

 Choir students are listed by choir, then alphabetically by state/city/last name/first name. Sponsoring teachers are listed at the end, alphabetically by state/city/last name/first name.

2014 OAKE National Children's Choir Members

Organization of American Kodály Educators selects students for National Conference Choirs

Debate Rocks Again!

Debate Rocks Again

This past weekend at the Seven Lakes Debate Tournament where over 45 schools competed, Spring Woods got 2^nd place Sweepstakes and earned another state qualification for a total of 34! Spring Woods is now ranked 2^nd in the state for the most state qualifications!

Here is who made this happen:
In Congressional Debate: Christine Vo placed 6th and

In Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking: Christine Vo placed Maria Palomares  placed 4^th

In Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking: Gilbert Fernandez placed 5^th

In Original Oratory: Angel Ramirez placed 3^rd and Christine Vo placed 7^th

In Duet Acting: Angel Ramirez and Valentina Rombado placed 1^st

In Duo Interpretation: Karesha Bell/Nicole Jackson placed 2^nd & Carlos Diaz/Enrique Urdiales placed 4^th

In Poetry: Karesha Bell placed 4^th

In Dramatic Interpretation: Courtney Thompson placed 4^th and has now qualified for state in her 2^nd event; Carlos Diaz placed 5^th and Christopher Rice placed 8^th

AND at the same time in Austin, Christian Rice placed 7^th and Avery Reinhart placed 10^th at the Capitol City Extemporaneous Speaking Round Robin!
GO TIGER SPEECH AND DEBATE! J

Gold Medal Olympian @ SWHS

Swim Team Results from Regionals

Swim Team results from Regionals

We had an outstanding meet and the swim team would like to thank everyone for the support throughout the season.

Girls

 200 Medley Relay

Hannah Tarrant

Katie Edgley

Marissa Clark

Kayla Loebl

Finished 11^th

2 seconds faster that districts

200 Free Relay

Kayla Loebl

Hannah Tarrant

Cruz Ramirez

Marissa Clark

Finished 9^th

2.5 seconds Faster than districts

400 free Relay

Kayla Loebl

Hannah Tarrent

Cruz Ramirez

Marissa Clark

Finished 11^th

22 seconds faster

Boys

Josh Jennings swam outstanding in the 50 Free finishing 4^th going 1 second faster and finished 6^th in the 100 fly also going 1 second faster.

200 medley Relay

Roy Wheeler

Matt Shannon

Josh Jennings

Parker Cheney

Finished 4^th 

2 seconds faster

200 free relay

BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS

Roy Wheeler

Parker Cheney

Matt Shannon

Josh Jennings

3 seconds faster

400 Free Relay

Roy Wheeler

Matt Shannon

Dean Ramerez

Parker Cheney

Finished 7^th

8 seconds faster

Kindle Fires Awarded to Perfect Attendance Students at SWHS!

Kindle Fires Awarded to Perfect Attendance Students at SWHS!

Congratulations to the five Spring Woods High School students who received a Kindle Fire.  Mrs. Parker was very honored to present these students with their award. "I would like to congratulate all Spring Woods students who had perfect attendance first semester this school year!", says Mrs. Parker. For the 2013-2014 school year, Citgo and the Harris County Sherriff department donated 5 Kindle Fires to Spring Woods High School for a perfect attendance drawing.  The students who were randomly selected have perfect attendance, and we are proud of their academic accomplishments.

Scholastic Art Winners

Congratulations to the SWHS Scholastic ART Winners

Lorelei Shannon      (GOLD KEY)                         Drawing- “The Owl Family”

Lorelei Shannon      (GOLD KEY)                         Comic Art- “Spaced Out”

Colton Brooks           (SILVER KEY)                      Portfolio of 8 pieces- “The Amazing Oddmotical Body Parts”

Roy Villegas             (SILVER KEY)                      Drawing- “Scratch Bird”

Janette Leon             (HONORABLE Mention)    Drawing- “Glitter Party”

Annie Lui                  (HONORABLE Mention)    Drawing- “Companion”

Cesar Manzanares  (HONORABLE Mention)    Drawing- “Esmeralda”

Selena Quintanilla  (HONORABLE Mention)    Mixed Media- “Tiger Country”3.

All Gold Key and Silver Key Winners will have Award Ceremonies & be displayed Feb. 13-28 and locations below.

 Silver Key Winners receive award certificates Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at Texas Art Supply.
        1:00 p.m. - For students in Spring Branch ISD

SWHS Honoring Silver Key Winners: Colton Brooks and Roy Villegas

    Gold  Key Winners receive award certificates Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 at Harris County Department of Education at 6:30 p.m. (ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m.) 

SWHS Honoring Gold Key Winner: Lorelei Shannon