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District Hosts eSports Tournament
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, along with Java Gaming Café, hosted its first-ever League of Legends eSports Tournament on Feb. 23.
Teams from four high schools in CFBISD including Creekview, Newman Smith, R. L. Turner, and Ranchview competed in the tournament. The Creekview High School team was declared champions after the all-day Round-Robin tournament.
Purpose
The purpose of the tournament was to raise awareness of eSports scholarship monies available to high school seniors from several colleges and universities across the country. CFBISD is exploring launching competitive gaming teams at its five high schools in the future.
Popularity
eSports has gained popularity recently as more and more competitive gaming teams are popping up throughout the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex seems to be a hotbed for esports opportunities with the City of Arlington set to open a $10 million, 100,000-square foot gaming arena.
CFBISD is always looking for opportunities for our students. The district wants our students to be passionate about their future. With esports growing in popularity, CFBISD hopes to help students learn more about eSports and help them pursue careers in the industry.
Finalists Forge Future in 2019 National Merit Competition
CFBISD seniors named 2019 National Merit Finalists in competition for Scholarships
Garnering a National Merit honor is an amazing accomplishment. Students that receive recognition at any level in the National Merit Program are to be commended for their hard work and determination. CFBISD wishes our heartfelt congratulations to these students.
National Merit Finalists Named
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is proud to announce the finalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship program.
National Merit Semifinalists for 2019
- Kelley C. Bronder, Newman Smith
- Kaushik Jampala, Newman Smith
- Ronald W. Bonitatibus, R. L. Turner
- Isaac Chawdhury, R. L. Turner
- Kaava Maddipudi, R. L. Turner
These students are among 15,000 high school seniors who will continue in the National Merit Scholarship Corporation’s competition for 7,500 merit scholarship awards worth $32 million that will be offered in the spring, according to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Students are selected based on performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. National Merit Scholarship Corporation reports that the pool of finalists represents less than one percent of the top high school seniors in the nation.
National Merit Commended and National Hispanic Recognition Program
In addition, CFBISD is honored to recognize the National Merit Commended and National Hispanic Recognition Program honorees.
2019 Commended National Merit Scholars
Turner High School
Arman Aznavour
Riley Carlin
Garrett Chandler
Eduardo Mazuera
Maria Nguyen
Graham Viegut
Akihiro Yoshimoto
Smith High School
Rachael Bertrand
David Lasater
Jeffrey Salgado
Creekview High School
Yujin Kim
2019 National Hispanic Recognition Program
Turner High School
Jaime Aguilar Paz
Creekview High School
Ana Martinez
Hannah Carlisle
Javier Chirino Ampudia
CTE Field Trip Generates Interest in Careers
On Jan. 29, students gained new interest in careers on the CTE field trip to 4 local businesses. Students in the CTE (Career and Technical Education) program visited Alexandria Industries, Applegate EDM, Hilite International, and Western Extrusions. All four businesses are within a 2 mile radius of the R. L. Turner High School campus, making them strong potential employers for CFB students in the near and distant future. The field trip was offered to interested students in all CFB high schools. Students had the opportunity to learn about welding and manufacturing careers, and to meet people already working in that industry.
Local Support
CTE’s manufacturing and welding community partners are dedicated to creating on-site learning opportunities for students in CFB. Students who were on this trip were given the opportunity to apply for internships and part-time employment. The CTE department is continuing to create strong educational pathways within the district to make students marketable to local employers and beyond.
Newman Smith Athletes Sign With Colleges
On national signing day, Feb. 6, two Newman Smith athletes signed with colleges. Mia Montiel received a scholarship to play soccer at Richland College. Additionally, Jalen Hughes received a scholarship to play football at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. These students were awarded these scholarships for their academic record and athletic ability.
View more photos from this event in our Flickr gallery.
Smith Debaters Place in Coppell Tourney
The Newman Smith High School Debate team started the second semester they way they finished their last semester – winning trophies. On Jan. 19, two Smith debaters placed in Extemporaneous Speaking at the Cowboy Classic Debate Tournament at Coppell High School. Daniel Song took 2nd place while Nichalaus Rook took 3rd. Rook as placed 3rd at two consecutive tournaments. The Trojan debate team will compete again at Colleyville High School in 2 weeks.
Trojan Swimmers Advance to Regionals
At the District Swim Meet in The Colony, Newman Smith High School Trojan swimmers yielded 19 new personal best times. Cody Imthurn led the way for the boys, highlighted with a new school record in the 100m backstroke. Imthurn just missed the school record in the 200m Freestyle. Vince Nguyen had a personal best, dropping 2 seconds in the 100m butterfly. These swimmers teamed up with Reid Jamesmeyer, Eden Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, and Rory Manley to advance all three relays to Regionals. The boys 400m Free relay team of Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen and Cody Imthurn finished the night with a 3rd place and a best time.
Eleanna Martinez led the girls’ team with a new best time in her 200m Freestyle, also qualifying her 500m Freestyle and a 3rd place finish. Keaira Rosales qualified her individual events to advance as well. Lauren Chadwick dropped 15 seconds in the 200m Freestyle swim, and 17 seconds in the 500m Freestyle. Additionally, Shelby Moore and Elsa Thompson had personal best times in their events. Deana Popovic showed speed getting her best time in the 50m Freestyle and Cassidy Hatch helped represent in all 3 relays.
Regional Qualifiers
Trojans that will advance to regionals are Cody Imthurn, Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, Reid Jamesmeyer, Eleanna Martinez, Keaira Rosales and Napoleon Ferrer for Diving.
Regionals will be held in 2 weeks, with the Finals at Frisco.
CFB Cheer Teams Head to Championships
CFB Cheer Teams from all four high schools will be representing the district at the UIL Texas State Spirit Championships. The competition will be held at the Fort Worth Convention Center Jan. 18-19. There is a cost of $15 per day to attend for those who wish to cheer them on during their competition.
Itinerary for Jan. 18 – in the Arena – 4A – Ranchview
8:39 AM – Fight Song
9:59 AM – Crowd Leading
11:18 AM – Band Chant
Teams making the Finals will be announced at 1 PM. Finals will begin at 6:04 PM with Awards Ceremony at 8:30 PM.
Itinerary for Jan. 19 – in the Hall
8:48 AM Creekview – Fight Song 5A-D1
8:50 AM Turner – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
8:51 AM Smith – Band Chant 5A-D1
10:27 AM Creekview – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
10:29 AM Turner – Band Chant 5A-D1
10:30 AM Smith – Fight Song 5A-D1
12:39 PM Creekview – Band Chant 5A-D1
12:41 PM Turner – Fight Song 5A-D1
12:42 PM Smith – Crowd Leading 5A-D1
2:07 PM Announcement of Finalists
Finals for 5A-D1 will start at 3:04 PM, and Awards Ceremony at 5:30 PM.
High School Volleyball Teams Heading to Bi-District Playoffs
Congratulations to the Newman Smith Lady Trojans, Turner Lady Lions, and the Ranchview Lady Wolves on making it to the post season playoffs!
Ranchview were the 10-4A “Undefeated” District Champions! Newman Smith and Turner were 3rd and 4th place in District 11-5A!
Congratulations to Coach Christine Gregory (Newman Smith), Coach Nakia Belcher (R.L. Turner) and Coach Ashlyn Tate (Ranchview) on your outstanding coaching in getting our girls to the playoffs!
Good luck to all of our teams in the playoffs and you have made CFBISD very proud!
Here is the Bi-District Playoff Information for all 3 schools:
Tuesday October 30, 2018
Turner (Visitor) vs. Kimball (Home)
Location: Loos Fieldhouse, 3815 Spring Valley Rd. Addison, Tx. 75001
Time: 6 PM
Cost: $5.00 Adult/$3.00 Student
Passes: 11-5A Adm Pass, 12-5A Adm Pass, TGCA, THSCA, TAVC, Dallas ISD
Newman Smith (Home) vs. Adamson (Visitor)
Location: Newman Smith HS, 2335 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, Tx. 75006
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $5.00 Adult/$3.00 Student
Passes: 11-5A Adm Pass, 12-5A Adm Pass, TGCA, THSCA, TAVC, Dallas ISD
Ranchview (Visitor) vs. Castleberry (Home)
Location: Grand Prairie HS, 101 Gopher Boulevard, Grand Prairie, Tx. 75050
Time: 8 PM (second of the double headers, so it could be 7:45 PM)
Cost: $4.00 Adult/$2.00 Student
Passes: 9-4A Adm Pass, 10-4A Adm Pass, TGCA, THSCA
Bi-District Champion Tennis Teams of CFBISD
Congratulations to our Bi-District Champion Tennis Teams!
The Ranchview Wolves coached by Michael Kuban are District Champions of 9-4A and will compete in Area:
Following the Tentatively scheduled 10:00 A.M. Krum/Dallas Roosevelt winner @ Ranchview High School Thursday October 18th
The Creekview Mustangs coached by Bill Price defeated Dallas Seagoville in the Bi-District Round and will compete in Area:
vs Frisco Wakeland, Thursday October 18th, 7:00 A.M. at Lifetime Fitness in Plano
The Newman Smith Trojans coached by Clint Brown defeated Dallas Spruce in the Bi-District Round and will compete in Area:
vs Frisco Independence on Friday October 19th, 7 A.M. at Lifetime Fitness in Plano.
Great Job representing CFBISD and good luck in the Area Round!