Celebrating Athletic & Fine Arts Achievements

When we talk about high achievement to students, families, business leaders and community groups, we emphasize that high achievement in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District is not just in the academic area.  Arts and athletics play vital role in students getting a well-rounded education, and doing you best to achieve to your highest potential is important.  

Once again, it was a banner year for our students who participate in our athletic and fine arts programs. We are extremely proud of the trophies, medals, awards and scholarships brought home by our students, coaches and directors to their respective schools and C-FB ISD.

Usually, we recognize our state and national award winners when the athletic and fine arts departments give their annual presentations at our monthly School Board meeting; however, the number of students being recognized was so large last year we divided the student recognition into two segments: one for athletics and one for fine arts. Since the success of both programs continues to grow, we held for the first time a special Fine Arts and Athletic Recognition Celebration on May 17.  On that evening, we honored everyone in athletics and fine arts who received state and national recognition and even international recognition during the 2011-2012 school year.

Our students spend many long hours preparing for their competitions. These young people learn so much through these experiences.  The College Board, an organization that oversees the SAT and Advanced Placement exams, reports that colleges and universities look for applicants who have done more than academic work in high school. In C-FB ISD, our students meet that qualification. They excel inside and outside the classroom.

We know that when students participate in sports and fine arts groups they develop a team spirit and a sense of belonging.  They also learn about the value of fair play, honesty and trustworthiness.  In reality what happens is these groups emphasize our district's seven character values: respect, pride, integrity, service, responsibility, cooperation and citizenship.

In our Fine Arts Department, more than 40 percent of our middle and high school students participate in choir, band or orchestra each year.  Fine art students are in theatre, speech and debate, art, and dance annually as well.

Below is a list of the groups and individuals from the Fine Arts Department recognized on May 17.
May 17 Fine Arts Student Awards List


Below is a list of the students and coaches recognized on May 17 by the Department of Athletics.

C-FB ISD Athletic Accomplishments


We also salute our teachers, directors, and coaches because the lessons, skills and knowledge that they share with their students help them compete at the highest levels.  C-FB ISD continues to have educators recognized in their respective fields for their expertise and their commitment to students.  This year, Creekview's Robert Shepard was inducted into the Texas Association Forensic Hall of Fame for his continued excellence.  Missey Head also from Creekview High School was named the 2012 School Educator of the Year by the Texas Educator Theatre Association.  Congratulations to these outstanding teachers. 

We also had individuals selected as Coaches of the Year. These include: Pierre Barboza, Bunker Hill, Terry Wright, Eric Ognibene, Jon Cleveland, Wendy Bartlett, Stephani Perkins, Kevin Kelson, Barb Bennett, Christina Hicks, Andy Reinberg, Michael Kuban and Drew Maher.  All of these educators are C-FB ISD bright spots.

We have had much success this school year  -- especially in athletics and fine arts. Thank you for your effort, your dedication, your commitment to purpose and your support of our district's goal of high achievement.

You can see the photos from the Recognition Event on May 17, 2012 below.

Photos from May 17 Event