2007-08 National Forensic League "Degree of Merit, " "Degree of Honor," and "Degree of Excellence" Members

Spring, 2008 UIL results - amazing Rangers!!!

Congratulation to our National Merit Finalist - Matt Genovese
and our Commended Finalists:
Julie Amthor
Caleb Seth Cunningham
Hannah Weissgarber
Brad Wilson
Jessica Trevino

American University, Washington, D.C.:
Weston Santleben attended the National Student Leadership Council in June and July. He studied Law and Advocacy. While there the students learned the inner workings of the court system, prepared and tried a murder case, went through a ropes course, and toured the D.C. area. Weston was the prosecuting attorney and delivered the closing statements.

Stanford University Summer Session:
Matt Smith completed an eight week summer college session at Stanford University, from June 23rd through August 19th.  Matt was one of 350 up-and-coming seniors from across the country who were invited to attend.  He participlated in three undergraduate classes—Calculus, Social Psychology, and Public Speaking (taught by a trial attorney).  

Football: Individual Achievement
Trent Rios: Game MVP - Texas Football Classic
Chris Brehm: Academic All-State Team Honorable Mention, 2006 Season
Wayne Salazar: Academic All-State Team Honorable Mention, 2006 Season

NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars program
Matt Evans
Arlo Swanson

WAY TO GO PALS! The SVHS PALS attended a National PALS workshop in January, 2007. They presented 4 sessions on service projects at the event - the only PALS group to present at the workshop.

February Tennis Results
Smithson Valley "Outback" Tournament (hosted at NEWK'S TENNIS RANCH)

The Rangers won 6 of the 8 divisions.

Winning their division:
Boy's Singles A division - Clayton Rogers
Boy''s Singles B division - Julian Gonzalez
Girl's Singles A division - Lauren Piper
Girl's Singles B division - Chelsea Carter
Boy's Doubles A - division Tanner Croley/Craig Rupp
Boy's Doubles B - Sterling Thompson/Tyler West

Smithson Valley Family Career and Community Leaders of America
Travis Singley - 2nd place: Job Interview
Rebecca Tharp & Jayme McArthur - 2nd place team of 34: Advancing to State

Reflections
Cynthia Centeno received an Award of Excellence at the CISD level of judging for her movie entry based on the theme "Guardian to ALL Children."