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FWISD NewsPage - April 25, 2000

RadioShack to honor top students, 10 teachers at April 27 dinner

The gala RadioShack Scholars Dinner, a highlight of the school year, will bring together more than 3,000 guests to honor academic success Thursday, April 27, at the West Texas Room of the Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall.

The honored guests include the district's 22 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, more than 1,500 students from eighth through 12th grade who maintained 4.0 grade point averages, or are in the top 2 percent of their class, and their parents. Honors will also go to 10 secondary math and science teachers for their exceptional success in the classroom.

Each teacher will be awarded $2,000, and their schools will receive $500.

Keynote speaker will be Leonard Roberts, RadioShack chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. Also on the program are Board President Gary Manny, Superintendent Thomas Tocco and RadioShack Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer Dave Edmondson.

The RadioShack Teacher Scholars for the year 2000 include three teachers who have three years or less experience in the classroom: Donielle J. Bracht, Wedgwood 6th Grade, science; Joseph P. Ferrara, Riverside Middle School, science; and George W. Griffith, Wedgwood Middle School, science.

Veteran teachers to be honored include Carol W. Curlee, Leonard Middle School, math; Douglas J. Heick, Stripling Middle School, math; Neal Viet Nguyen, Riverside Middle School, math; Katherine A. O'Leary, Polytechnic High School, science; Lani J. Ross, International Newcomer Academy, science; Vidalina Trevino, Arlington Heights High School, math; and Shannon K. Wilson, New Lives, science.

Graduation ceremonies begin in mid-May

Approximately 3,400 seniors will receive their diplomas during graduation exercises next month. Ceremonies are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday, May 25, 2000 - 8 p.m.
  • Paschal High School, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU)
  • Trimble Tech High School, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
  • Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, Will Rogers Auditorium
• Friday, May 26, 2000 - 8 p.m.
  • North Side High School, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU)
  • O.D. Wyatt High School, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
• Saturday, May 27, 2000 - 2 p.m.
  • Dunbar High School, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
  • Carter-Riverside High School, Will Rogers Auditorium
• Saturday, May 27, 2000 - 8 p.m.
  • Southwest High School, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU)
  • Western Hills High School, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
  • Polytechnic High School, Will Rogers Auditorium
• Sunday, May 28, 2000 - 3 p.m.
  • Eastern Hills High School, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
• Sunday, May 28, 2000 - 8 p.m.
  • Arlington Heights High School, Daniel-Meyer Coliseum (TCU)
• Alternative/Special Schools
  • Transition Center at Board Room - Thur., May 18, 2000, 7 p.m.
  • Metro Opportunity at Boys & Girls Club - Wed., May 24, 2000, 1:30 p.m.
  • Success HS at SWHS Auditorium - Fri., May 26, 2000, 8 p.m.
  • Jo Kelly at School Auditorium - Thur., June 15, 2000, 1:30 p.m.

Q&A - Will the FWISD offer PSAT/SAT preparation courses this summer?

Academic coordinators at each high school have brochures with specifics on this year's courses. Ten high schools are serving as host sites; three are coordinating joint sessions with another high school. Times and dates vary by location. Any student in the area may choose to attend courses at any of the sites.

Courses are open to any student who will be in high school in 2000-2001. Parents of younger children are asked to call the site of their choice to discuss possible enrollment. Contacts are:

• Arlington Heights, Marilyn Bettes, 377-7220
• Carter-Riverside, Greg Ruthart, 838-1500
• Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Judy Hill, 740-5400
• Dunbar, Robert Sevier, 496-7408
• Eastern Hills, Jerina Barnes, 496-7605
• North Side, Mary Anderson, 740-3854
• Paschal, John Hamilton, 922-6617
• Polytechnic, Elise Jones, 531-6207
• South Hills, Deanna Smith, 263-1600 x229
• Southwest, Mary Jane McNeely, 370-5800
• Trimble Tech, Jane Bird, 871-3054
• Western Hills, Sherri Debo, 560-5600 x322
• O.D. Wyatt, Linda Hamilton, 531-6313.

Fees for PSAT/SAT course
$150 - Early fee by May 2 for in-district students
$175 - Fee after May 2
$225 - Fee for out-of-district students
Check or money order should be made out to "Summer PSAT/SAT Course," and is payable to the high school at the site of choice.

Calendar of Events

April 25, 5:30 p.m. - Special Board Meeting, 2903 Shotts
April 26, 6 to 8 p.m. - FWISD High School Art Show, Billingsley Field House
April 27, 6:30 p.m. - RadioShack Scholars Dinner, Amon Carter Exhibits Hall
April 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - FWISD Special Education Advisory Committee Transition Center Mall 100 N. University Dr.
April 28, 6:45-8 p.m. - JROTC Final Review & Awards, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center, 5201 Folwell
May 1, 7:30 p.m. - West Elementary Strings Festival, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
May 2, 7:30 p.m. - East Elementary Strings Festival, Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center
May 2, 7 p.m. - Council of PTAs General Meeting, Board Room
May 4, 7:30 p.m. - Community Forum, Wm. James MS, 1101 Nashville
May 7-13 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11, 7 p.m. - Elementary Music Festival, Will Rogers Auditorium
May 11, 6-8 p.m. - Volunteer Recognition Dinner, Round Up Inn

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100 North University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76107-1360
817-871-2455

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