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Cy Falls recognized in French contest

Several Cypress Falls High School students in French foreign language classes
were recently recognized for stellar performance on this year’s Le Grand
Concours, a national French contest.
The following Cypress Falls students ranked among the highest of the 100,699
students who took the exam nationwide, many of whom attend private schools:
ranked ninth in French IV; and Sarah Chen ranked 10th in French III.
ranked ninth in French IV; and Sarah Chen ranked 10th in French III.

Additionally, Cypress Falls French teacher Dr. Marie-Christine Smith was
acknowledged as a teacher of excellence, dedication and high distinction.
“Dr. Smith is truly exemplary in her profession. She epitomizes the art of teaching
language, challenging and supporting students to set high standards and to work
toward them with discipline and enthusiasm,” said Janice Reed, Cypress Falls
foreign language department chair. “It is an honor to work alongside her and in a
program of such distinction.”
Students place in TSA State Contest

CFISD students placed in the top four in their respective events at the Technology Students Association
(TSA) State Contest, held May 8-10 in Waco. The contest is a skills competition for students in drafting,
architecture and engineering classes.
Middle school and high school students placed as follows:
MIDDLE SCHOOL
First Place: Chintan Patel, Spillane MS, Written Exam.
Second Place: Kyle Albritton, Truitt MS, Radio Controlled Vehicle;
Fourth Place: Clayton Gipson, Truitt MS, Radio Controlled Vehicle; and Juan Farias, Spillane MS, Written
Exam.
HIGH SCHOOL
First Place: (Langham Creek HS) Greg Williams and Nathan Andersen, Skateboard Park and Multi-Partner
Presentation; Wilson Chang and Anaelisse Elias, Study Model; Geoff Raasch, Hector Diaz and Meredith
Johnson, Residential Presentation; Anaelisse Elias, Topography of Subdivision; Julia Subieta, Engineering
Design; Brenda Sosa, Presentation Model; David Hernandez and Casey Rump, Residential Presentation;
Kevin Pham and Cody Adams, Study Model; Tyler Morton, Fabian Gries and Ever Javier, Multi-Partner
Presentation; Matt Demko, Transportation Presentation; Sam Barrow and Michael Idank, Multi Partner
Presentation; Matt Mayer, Gary Mitchell and Nick Radjenovich, Multi Partner Presentation; and Raphael
Murfin, Jessie Baines and Ziyad Dadabhoy, Multi Partner Presentation and Multipart Working Drawings;
(Cypress Springs HS) Frank Sebastianelli, Underwater R.O.V.; (Cypress Woods HS) Roger Whitley, Written
Exam; Chris Dewald, Written Exam; and Lyee Chong, Written Exam.
Second Place: (Langham Creek HS) Anaelisse Elias and Marah Carpenter, Onsite Graphic Solutions; Joshua
Naputi, Study Model; Geoff Raasch, Warren Hall and Michael Idank Multi-Partner Presentation; and Tyler
Morton and Fabian Gries, Engineering Design; (Cypress Woods HS) Lyee Chong, Written Exam; and Lance
Schiegg, Written Exam.
Third Place: (Langham Creek HS) Jonathon Cisneros and Kevin Pham, Commercial Presentation; and Marah
Carpenter, Residential Presentation; (Cypress Springs HS) Aliasgar Amiji, Rocket Launch Student
Built/Design; (Cypress Woods HS) Micael Maduzia, Written Exam.
Fourth Place: (Langham Creek HS) Anaelisse Elias and Marah Carpenter, Onsite Graphic Solutions; and
Fabian Gries, Engineering Design; (Cypress Springs HS) Aliasgar Amiji, Technology Bowl.
Coaches, players featured in Bayou Bowl

The Bayou Bowl features some of the top graduating seniors from the Houston area taking on some of the
top graduating seniors from Louisiana. As outgoing president of the Greater Houston Football Coaches
Association, Jersey Village High School head football coach David Snokhous will serve as the Texas All-
Stars head football coach.
“It’s a great opportunity and honor for me to represent our district in this All-Star game,” Snokhous said.
Snokhous’ entire staff will be comprised of CFISD coaches: Cypress Creek head coach Greg McCaig,
offensive coordinator; Jersey Village assistant Jason Holman, defensive coordinator; Jersey Village assistant
Sean McAuliffe, defensive ends; Jersey Village assistant Jason Speights, secondary; Jersey Village
assistant Greg Higgins, defensive line; Cypress Creek assistant Shaun McDowell, wide receivers; Cypress
Creek assistant Trent Faith, running backs; and Cypress Creek assistant Danny Ramsey, offensive line.
Additionally, seven CFISD graduating seniors will play for the Texas All-Stars in the Bayou Bowl: offensive
lineman Chris Lathrop, Cy-Fair; receiver Darius Bolden, receiver Denzel Wells and running back Shane
Turner, Cypress Falls; offensive lineman Kenny Onwubuya and kicker Colin Baker, Cypress Creek; and
defensive back Royce Hill, Cypress Ridge.
Cy-Fair teacher prepares for Tanzania trip

Cy-Fair High School English teacher Christie McWilliams recently received a $1,000
Gerald Howard Read International Travel Scholarship to go toward an
educator-to-educator professional development trip to Tanzania. Sponsored by Phi
Delta Kappa (PDK) International, a professional association for educators, the trip is
scheduled for Aug. 2-15, 2008.
In addition to visiting primary and secondary schools in the rural city of Arusha,
McWilliams and 14 fellow participants accompanying her on the journey will visit
special parts of the northern game parks of Tanzania for a safari adventure.
According to PDK, Tanzania is working to provide equitable access to high-quality
education for boys and girls and universal literacy among women and men, a
daunting mission in a country with limited resources.
During the trip, the teachers will take part in a special project where they will deliver books to primary schools
whose students have never before held a book. The books have been selected in advance to ensure that
students receive the precise books they need.
national parks. This is a trip of a lifetime in every way.”national parks. This is a trip of a lifetime in every way.”
Teachers named Educators of Distinction

Each year student members of NSHSS have an opportunity to select the teacher who has made the most
significant contribution to their academic career. The teacher must be an outstanding role model and a
positive influence, someone who has made a lasting difference in their lives by encouraging them to strive
for excellence. Claes Nobel is the chairman of the NSHSS.
CFISD’s 2008 winners are: Anthony Bullock, Langham Creek High School; Dr. Pamela Conn, Cypress
Creek High School; Sharon DuBose, Jersey Village High School; and Sarah Price, Cypress Springs High
School.
Six other CFISD teachers earned the honor in 2007: Lisa Aguilar, Shannon Casto and Soner Ozen,
Cypress Springs; Mary Tidwell, Cy-Fair; Betsy Arnold and Donna Martine, Cypress Falls High School; and
Marilyn Prine, Cypress Creek.
The Cypress Woods High School  
Crimson Cadettes Drill Team is having their 3rd Annual Dance Camp Clinic from August 13 – 15 at Cy
Woods High School. (The Showoffs will be held August 15th at 11:30am .) Each session will include dance
technique, specially choreographed routines for each age group, performance dance t-shirt, drinks and
snacks each day and a picture of each participant! All age levels welcome! Grades K – 12!

Registration Fee: $55 for the 1st child in the family & $40 each additional child in the same family.
Please register by AUGUST 1st
e-mail for application at info@karenwinkler.com