We have once again applied for and received the Elks Gratitude Grant from the Irving Elks Lodge in the amount of $1200.00 for all 26 CFB elementary schools. Each school will receive six recess balls for their use. Included are two basketballs, two footballs, a playground ball and a soccer ball. Special thanks to Irving Elks Lodge!
At Barbara Bush Middle School, these IB students are caring and principled when it comes to giving to others. This group is called “Bronco Lead”, and they took it upon themselves to raise money for an Angel Tree. They collected donations ranging from pennies to $200 from their own family members, teachers and students, during lunch and morning tutorials. Together, they raised $600 to “adopt” eight needy students right here at Bush Middle School. Each student will receive books, clothing and a fun item that was on their wish list. The concern shown by these students is another great example of service in action here at this International Baccalaureate World School. Way to go Broncos!
Learn More About the International Baccalaureate Program at Barbara Bush
The following students were selected for the All-Region Band:
Mychyl Conner, Emily Coronado, Katie Donia, Tony Du, Isabel Graham, Rose Kidson, and Faul Nguyen.
They will represent Turner at the TMEA Region 31 All-Region Band Clinic and Concert in January.
Additional congratulations go to Katie, Rose, and Faul for advancing to the Area round of auditions. Area is the final step of auditions before becoming an All-State musician!
Jennifer Vowles – Director of Bands, R.L. Turner High School
On Friday, Dec.2, all six middle schools competed in the UIL One Act Play contest. It was an outstanding day of theater, acting, and production. All of the students and teachers worked hard for many weeks leading up to the competition. Special thanks to the Creekview High School Theater Department for assisting with the event. We offer our congratulations to Ms. Lindsay Power and the students at Polk Middle School for winning first place play, “Small Actors”. Additional congratulations goes to Blalack Middle School for second place play with “Dark Road”, and to Field Middle School for third place play, “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.” We are proud of all our theater departments!
Three students from Creekview High were chosen to have their art works featured in the Dallas Museum of Art. Their art has been selected from hundreds of entries from the best art high schools in the metroplex. Please congratulate Shaun Houpy, Violet Smith and Taskeen Zehra. What an honor to have their art in an internationally renowned museum. The work will be on display February 25 – April 16. Stop by the Dallas Museum of Art & support our Creekview students!
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December 9 @ Paul Aubrey Christmas Tournament (RL Turner)
After the first night of the 43rd annual Paul Aubrey Christmas Tournament the Trojans still have all four of their varsity boys coming back for day 2. Chris Conway led the way with two pins to run his season mark to 10-3, and he is the only Trojan remaining in the varsity boys’ championship bracket. Anthony Machorro, Kendall Iwuagwu, and Jonathan Johnson are all still fighting in the consolation bracket as each went 1-1 on the evening.
The Trojan ladies wrestled tough again during their tournament. Mackenzie Greer and Barbie Sanchez each won matches, and Neriaha Wofford wrestled well in her two losses. All three girls have improved each week, and as they near the district season in January, they are moving in the right direction.
Wrestling for the JV and varsity boys starts at 9 on Saturday. Come on out and see our boys compete for a special ornament to hang on this year’s Christmas tree!
December 10 @ Paul Aubrey Christmas Tournament (RL Turner)
This year’s Paul Aubrey Tournament represented some major milestones for the Smith wrestling program. Between the JV and varsity boys, the Trojan wrestlers totaled 7 medalists! The following JV wrestlers have some new ornaments to hang on this year’s Christmas tree: Marshall Masvikeni (4th), Caleb Daley (3rd), Jamel Scott (3rd), Darian Dozier (3rd), and Lenyn Carvalho (2nd). Masvikeni, Scott, Dozier, and Carvalho took home medals in their first competitive tournaments.
At the varsity level, three of the four Smith wrestlers that entered the tournament made it to the final round of wrestling. Anthony Machorro battled hard throughout both days and ended with a sixth place finish at 106; Jonathan Johnson was also able to scratch out a fourth place finish at 285; and Chris Conway led the way for the Trojans with his third place finish in the 182 pound class. As the Trojans enter finals week, they will prepare for one more tournament at Wylie on 12/17 before some rest and recovery going into the district season in January.
Blalack Middle School congratulates Olive Thomas! She won 3rd place in the Patriot’s Pen contest. Her essay was selected from almost 500 entries. This VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. The theme this year: “The America I Believe In.”
Thompson Elementary hosted a Burgers and Bricks night to help raise money for the 4th grader’s trip to Austin. In and Out burger offered meal deals for $5.00. Thompson was able to make more than $2,000.00 for their trip to Austin this spring. After enjoying a meal with friends and family, Rocket Science for Kids hosted a Lego themed STEM night in the cafeteria. Everyone in attendance had a great time!
The wrestling Trojans traveled to Reedy on Thursday night to battle the Reedy Lions and the Birdville Hawks. Once again the Trojans wrestled with great pride. Although they were small in number, they fought with great enthusiasm. During the JV competition, the Trojans got pins from Marshall Masvikeni, Jamel Scott, and Lenyn Carvalho. The latter two in their first career matches.
The varsity competition heated up quickly when the Trojans took on the Hawks from Birdville. The final score of the dual was 35-24, but of the matches that were wrestled the Trojans had 3 pins to Birdville’s 2. Anthony Machorro, Luis Gonzalez-Rodriguez, and Christopher Conway each pinned their way to victory. The Trojans also received an exhibition match pin victory from Tyrese Lewis after he took the forfeit at 152. Before the dual with Birdville was over, the Trojan ladies got a chance to shine. Freshman Mackenzie Greer and junior Barbie Sanchez each recorded pins. After finishing against the Hawks, the Smith Trojans took on the Reedy Lions.
Reedy won the dual 69-11 as they filled every weight class and came away with eight forfeits totaling 48 points. The Trojans were able to rely on their steady seniors, Lewis and Conway, to keep from being shut out completely. Lewis won by a technical fall and Conway pinned his way to victory once again. In addition to their victories, senior girl Neriaha Wofford closed out Smith’s night with a pin of her own. This group of wrestlers continues to improve, and it should be exciting to see them pitted against some high level competition this weekend at Turner’s Paul Aubrey Holiday Tournament.
Five Turner High Students were nominated for the THSCA Football All-State Academic Team.
Ruben Ramirez was selected THSCA 1st Team Academic All-State
Keon Brown was selected THSCA 2nd Team Academic All-State
Justin Eichorn, Cameron Harper, and Josue Acosta were selected THSCA Honorable Mention Academic All-State
Below are the players receiving All-District Awards. Overall, Turner had two First team All-District players, nine second team All-District players, five Honorable Mentions and 16 Academic All-District Players. Please congratulate them for their accomplishments!
UIL All District 14-5A
First Team
| Pos. | Player | CL | School |
| FB | Xavier Brooks | So. | Carrollton Turner |
| WR | Jason Guerin | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
Second Team
| Pos. | Player | CL | School |
| CB | Cameron Harper | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| DE | R J Thomas | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| DT | Obed Guerrero | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| ILB | Somdipto Das | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| K | Tony Menendez | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Logan Davis | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Steven Rico | So. | Carrollton Turner |
| OLB | Rudy Rojas | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| RB | Mauricio Rojas | Carrollton Turner |
Honorable Mention
| Pos. | Player | CL | School |
| DT | Josh Santana | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Nic Carbajal | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| QB | Justin Eichorn | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| S | Alexis Castellanos | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| S | Ruben Ramirez | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
Academic First Team
| Pos. | Player | CL | School |
| CB | Cameron Harper | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| CB | Genesis Solomon | So. | Carrollton Turner |
| LB | Josue Acosta | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| LB | Somdipto Das | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| LB | Jose Hernandez | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| LB | Jonathan Rivera | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| LB | Rudy Rojas | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Keon Malik Brown | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Logan Davis | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| OL | Tristin LaFreniere | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| QB | Justin Eichorn | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| S | Alexis Castellanos | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| S | Ruben Ramirez | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| TE | Taylor Wilson | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| WR | Jason Guerin | Jr. | Carrollton Turner |
| WR | Shounak Sen | Sr. | Carrollton Turner |
| Final District Standings | W | L | PTS |
| Prosper | 6 | 1 | * |
| The Colony | 6 | 1 | |
| McKinney North | 5 | 2 | |
| Little Elm | 4 | 3 | * |
| Lake Dallas | 4 | 3 | |
| R.L. Turner | 1 | 6 | 3* |
| Newman Smith | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Creekview | 1 | 6 | -4 |
| *Head to Head Tiebreaker |