The Newman Smith Leadership class helped run a food drive collection during the week of November 28th through December 2nd. They were able to collect over 1,500 food items donated by staff and students. All items will be delivered to the Metrocrest Social Services to help assist families in need right here in our community!
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On December 2nd and 3rd the Newman Smith Debate team competed at the McMurry University Swing Tournament. The “Swing” is a unique opportunity to compete at two tournaments in one weekend. Smith debaters did well in both tournaments also winning 1st place in Lincoln Douglas Debate for the 3rd year in a row at the McMurry contest. Congratulations Smith Debaters!
Individual results are as follows:
Anaiya Moran: 1st place and 5th place Lincoln Douglas Debate. Finalist and Semifinalist in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Julian Tagnon: 5th place Lincoln Douglas Debate, Semifinalist in Extemporaneous Speaking in both tournaments.
Elizabeth Ghil: 6thth place Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Brandon Betancourt: Semifinalist in Extemporaneous Speaking
Hannah Smith: Semifinalist in Extemporaneous Speaking
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The first day of the Warrior Invite was full of more positive energy for the Trojan wrestling squad. Of the eleven wrestlers that competed on Friday, eight will return for a second day of competition and a shot at some individual accolades. Seven boys and one girl will vie for a chance to climb the medal stands in the SGP Coliseum on Saturday.
The wrestling Trojans experienced some firsts on Friday. Freshman Anthony Machorro (pictured on the right), sophomores Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez and Darian Dozier, and senior Rafael Leon all won their first career varsity matches while sophomore Kendall Iwuagwu tallied his first two career varsity victories on the day. Additionally, seniors Tyrese Lewis (pictured on the left), Chris Conway, and Jonathan Johnson kept their seasons moving in positive directions as each recorded multiple victories. All but Gonzalez Rodriguez will be wrestling in Saturday’s double elimination tournament. They will be joined by freshman girl, Mackenzie Greer, who will be in a consolation match.
Smith wrestling had a lot to be thankful for over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Before the Trojans broke for the week, they competed in the Richardson Roundup tournament at Richardson High School. All but one Trojan wrestler had a victory on the day, and several returned home with some shiny hardware. Three senior boys won first place medals with first period pins. Chris Conway and Jonathan Johnson won the 182 and 285 pound classes respectively, and Tyrese Lewis, wrestling in the 160 pound class, recorded the fastest pin in the final round when he defeated his opponent from Byron Nelson High School in a mere 15 seconds!
The JV Trojans made some news as well when newcomers Caleb Daley and Kendall Iwuagwu each took home silver medals in their first career tournaments. These two wrestlers have bright futures ahead of them.
The wrestlers enjoyed some time off, but they are gearing up for three consecutive tournament weekends. This weekend the squad will travel to South Grand Prairie High School for a two day tournament on Friday and Saturday, next week they will compete in the always tough Paul Aubrey Holiday Classic at RL Turner, and they close out the first semester at Wiley High School on December 17.
Smith Wrestling started off the year with some positives. Although the Trojans did not win their season opening dual versus J.J. Pearce, they came away with three pins in the five varsity weight classes that wrestled. Seniors Tyrese Lewis, Chris Conway, and Jonathan Johnson all recorded pins in their first matches of the season. In addition to their successes, the program also saw nine wrestlers compete in their first career matches. Of those newcomers, several captured their first victories. Conway was the first to notch a W during the varsity, and he was followed by Kendall Iwuagwu, Josh Aranda, and freshman girl Mackenzie Greer all in JV action. In a solid start for a group of newcomers, the Smith wrestlers exemplified Trojan Pride.
The Smith wrestling squad is scheduled to go to Richardson High School this weekend for the Richardson Roundup. This tournament will surely provide new challenges as this group builds for their district season that starts in January.
Newman Smith hosted a small group of Korean students from Guri City, sister city to Carrollton. They showed the Korean students a glimpse of what it’s like to live in Texas by touring their school and classrooms, escorting them on field trips around the Metroplex, and by hosting dinner and parties. This was also featured as an article in Texas Korea Daily.
Congratulations to Senior Trojan Golfer Casey Washmon for shooting her personal best score yesterday at The Tribute hosted by Ranchview High School. Casey finished 1 over par-shooting a low score of 73. She was the 2nd place medalist.
This will conclude her fall season. She finished in the top 3 in all 3 of her fall tournaments. Congratulations to her!
The Newman Smith Debate Team competed at the Sachse High School Tournament on Saturday November 12.
The team won many awards with all Smith students attending reaching the elimination rounds in an event.
Individual results:
Elizabeth Ghil- 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Brandon Betancourt-3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Hannah Smith-5th Place Extemporaneous Speaking
Raiden Wollery-4th place Lincoln Douglas Debate, Semifinalist Extemporaneous Speaking
Heewon Huh- Finalist Congressional Debate
Alondra Ramirez-Semifinalist Extemporaneous Speaking
Newman Smith Debate is coached by Christopher Michael Agee and Robert Martin
Congratulations to the Newman Smith Robotics Team.
The team, composed of students from The Science/Engineering Pathway Program, finished third at the 2016 BEST UIL Robotics Hub Competition Saturday at Brookhaven College qualifying for State Competition December 8, in Frisco, Texas.
The 2016 Texas BEST UIL State Robotics Championship, hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, will be held at the Dr Pepper Arena & Convention Center in Frisco.
The competition will bring together seventy-two champion teams from across Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Additionally, students will have the opportunity to tour the UT Dallas Campus including the Jonsson School of Engineering and its innovative labs. Students will network with industry professionals through mentoring sessions, learn about careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and most importantly celebrate their success.
Students from two Science/Engineering Pathway classes actually designed, engineered and manufactured the NSHS Robot entry in the Hub competition.
Students are required to write a engineering notebook summarizing the processes involved in the design and engineering of the robot.
Also, students are required to present a marketing presentation, create a display booth and be interviewed by judges.
The actual competition team is comprised of twelve Science/Engineering Pathway students.
The program is taught by Meaghan DeLong.
What: Students may enter (1) one film into each of the four categories: Documentary, Narrative, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation
When: Entries are to be submitted via GoogleDrive to Whitney Kelley (kelleyw@cfbisd.edu) or Renee Putter (putterr@cfbisd.edu) between December 9, 2016 and January 5, 2017. All entries will be screened on January 13th at Creekview High School, and winners will be announced.
How: Talk to your campus contact for entry and submission guidelines.
Who can enter?
Open to all CFBISD full-time high school students: Creekview, Newman Smith, RL Turner, Ranchview, Early College High School
Will there be prizes?
Awards will be given for Best of Show, Best in Category and People’s Choice. Talk with your campus coordinator about entering the State Competition from your campus.
How much does it cost?
$10 per individual entry. Each student may only enter up to 4 film, one per category.
How long can the films be?
3-7 minutes total, including intro and credits
Where can I get more information?
Stay up to date and have access to announcements, guidelines and documentation by joining the Creekview Film Festival Google Classroom, using the code: t74lw0