Texas TAAS pass rates show gains for 10th graders in ECISD
Odessa area ECISD released exit level TAAS results showing most 10th graders passed all sections on first attempt, while many 12th graders who failed had taken the test six or seven times. Callie Hearne said the 10th grade data reflects first-time takers and noted overall improvement across areas. Art Gregory echoed satisfaction with results and said programs are meeting student needs while emphasizing ongoing planning and focus.
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Ector County Independent
ECISD
TAAS
Callie Hearne
Hearne
Gregory
AIM High
Odessa High
Fermian High
Odessa and Permian honor seniors for academics and service
Odessa and Permian high schools presented awards to graduating seniors for scholastic achievement, leadership, and extracurricular excellence. The list names numerous students across departments and honors including National Honor Society, American Legion, Air Force ROTC, and Daughters of the American Revolution, highlighting top scholars and top tenth grade students.
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Odessa and
Permian High Schools
Michael Merritt
Zach Norris
Sara Eddaie
A Marquez
Brian Rowley
James Vanlandingham
Manuel Balderas
Mike Guerrero
Patrick Moseley
Guerrero
Merritt
Norris
Vanlandingham
Moseley
Texaco
Beckie Pettis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Melissa Murray
Josh Beard
American Legion
Elizabeth Leavitt
Air Force
Mary Royall
Amanda Akin
Michelle Norris
Noel Amador
James Huseli
Tim Jones
Cory Frasier
Jeff Copeland
Rosa Rodriguez
Torres
Jessica Weber
Brem
Trey Calvert
Amber
Brent Bishop
Joseph Hough
Drew Bridges
Waylon Waters
Linda Castillejos
Kristina Harris
Keith Clark
Michael Warner
Courtney Ramirez
James Franklin
Cheryl Macon
Diane Rhodes
Alyssa Wright
Eric Mostenbocker
Kevin Ferrini
Warner
Kary Blair
Stormy Gillis
Chad Cazee
Tom Trainor
Kim Terry
Carrie Cardon
Ramirez
Jody White
Jennifer Snedegar
Lori Ann Alvarado
Elizabeth Flores
Wren Wagner
Terri Blanton
Carolyn Haven
Shane Walters
Geeta Seth
Cardon
Brandon Sparks
Adriana Herrera
Vonda Novak
Frank Alvarado
ROTC
Colby Cessnun
Miguel Bustos
Jennica Larrison
Priscilla Urquidez
Branda Valenzuela
Jeremiah Johnson
Castillejos
Ashlee Correa
Clint Lasiter
Lauri Kidd
Scott Windham
Shilpa Amaram
Amy Heath
Christine Leavitt
Jason Lucas
Marissa Moore
Anabel Navarro
Amber Pyeatt
Erin Wallace
Mica Watts
Erika Rodriguez
Johnny Vuelvas
Johnny Tran
Sarah Thornton
Salutatorian
Matthew Holman
Sandra Mendoza
Adam York
Dattish Dalia
Shaun Clapper
Jamie Carlin
Brittany Nimmons
Melinda Young
Rick Leach
Casey Maxwell
Conrad Aguirre
Karen Chandler
Heather Rose
Jon Dutsel
Matt Malone
Joshua Marshall
Adam Thorton
Angelica Mendoza
Emmy Joenes
Rebecca Brightman
Diana Carrasco
Krystal Mediano
Daniel Larrocha
Eric Carrillo
Cody Shandley
Daisy Castor
Morgan Robinson
Kim Sapp
American Legion Awards
Kimberly Sapp
Petrita Gonzales
Anthony Villalobezal
Christopher Jones
Michelle Rodriguez
Sharla Whitten
Chris J. Terry
Katie L. Wiman
Stacy A. Mondy
Jonathan Bobo
Lillian Chau
Vanessa Yell
Leigh Ann Lippe
Kristin Hoffman
Holly Fields
Kristan Fryman
Jenna Downs
Jeanna Underwood
Amber Richey
Demona Pruden
Alex Bridges
Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady Adapted for Young Readers
In a Camelot court at Carlisle King Arthur pledges a fast to finish a task. Lady Modren rides in seeking help to free her captive husband from the Black Knight. Arthur and Sir Gawain ride to a gray castle guarded by dark waters where the Black Knight awaits and mocks them, revealing a perilous sorcery.
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King Arthur
Sir Gawain
Black Knight
Carlisle
Arthur
Lady Modren
Gawain
Crimson Lady
Crimson
Gromer
Teen mothers learn value of education at district center
Pregnant and parenting students in Ector County ISD attend a Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center program at the Teen Parent Center. The clinics cover prenatal care, financial aid, rights, STDs, and parenting, with about 60 students enrolled last year.
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Vickie Gomez
University of Texas of the
Texas Tech University Health
Permian Basin
Ector County Independent
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Karen Wilcox
ECISD
Ilcox
Odessa
Permian High School
Plaza Blvd
Christi Emerson
Health Sciences Center
Emerson
Viola Melendez
Melendez
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Debra Simpson
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Art Gregory
Odessa High School
Bonham Junior High
Ryan Ferguson
Annette Raigoza
Amanda Skillen
Megan Gossett
Marsha Baxter
Allison Bonifay
Kelly Moore
Melanie Newsom
Melissa King
Henry Burk
Bowie Junior High
Crockett Junior High
Ector Junior High
Jason Davis
Sandra Carrillo
Melissa Munoz
Rhema Hodges
Jessica McClure
Javier Palacios
Jesus Baron
Michael Greathouse
Douglas Fife
Robert Rios
Nimitz Junior High
Amy Friedman
Jillian Gilliland
Continuing
The
Odessa American
Larry Beckner
Ule
Janice Hyatt
UTPB
Misty Miller
Miller
Uvaldina Valenzuela
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