CAMPUS NEWS

Galena Park HS Choral Department recently brought home several awards from the UIL Choral Concert & Sight-reading Competition held at Deer Park HS. The Chorale and Varsity Women's Choir both took Division I in Concert and Sightreading and won at Sweepstake's Trophy, while the Varsity Men came home with a Concert Plaque.

The Culinary Arts Level II students of GPHS participated in a Culinary competition April 9 against the Dual Credit students at San Jacinto College - North. Our students brought home the GOLD! Two students also received medals for Excellence.

The Galena Park High School Wind Symphony brought home

a Division I in the concert area of the UIL Concert & Sightreading competition held April 4 at Kingwood Park High School. The band made straight one's on stage and was singled out as the best performing band of the day.

Congratulations Galena Park High School

Drama Department

"Crimes of the Heart"

Zone Alternate

All Star Cast: Daniella Estrada

All Star Cast HM: Laquiesha Martinez, Laura Gonzalez

All Star Crew: David Morin

Congratulations Galena Park High School

Multimedia Contest Winners

District Winners: William Golden, Sephora Avalos, Wilber Coca

Campus Winners: Bianca Salinas, Fahedra Salas, Maribel Santos, Amanda Hernandez, Hector Pena, Crystal Jaime, Gabriela Solano, Juan Moreno, Jonathan Flores

Congratulations Team Kaos Robotics Team

GPHS Choir Students

Take Honors At District

Solo & Ensemble Contest

Congratulations to the choir students who received 1st Divisions on their solos at the GPISD District Solo & Ensemble contest on Feb. 2

Treble Choir
Gloria Duran
Karen Melendez
Brianna Ortega
Vianey Torres

Men's Choir
Louis Avila
Raul Lopez
Manuel Muro
Emilio Ordaz
David Perez
Orlando Santamaira

Chorale
Naybel Avila
Daniel Bustillos
Adriana Cebrain
Daniela De Leon
Jacque Distefano
CJ Doby
Amanda Gonzalez
Sergio Hernandez
Andy Hinojosa
Noe Hinojosa
Laura Pena
April Randell
Thelma Rios
Daisy Rodriguez
Kitiara Slazar
Christina Salgado
Cesar Sanchez
Ivan Zuniga

Concert Women
Joanna Alverez
Yuselmy Cardenas
Elizabeth Dominguez
Anakaren Guerrero
Jeanett Maldonado
Vanessa Vasquez

Madrigal (small ensemble)
Jacque Distefano
Sergio Hernandez
Andy Hinojosa
Noe Hinojosa
Raphael Sahagun
Kitiara Slazar
Monica Valencia
Maybel Avila

GPHS Football Seniors

Sign Letters Of Intent

Gahn McGaffie - Missouri

Lester Bush - Midwestern

Antonio Morales - Prairie View A&M

UIL District Realignment

Announced For 2009-2010

Read The Chronicle Story & Map

Congratulations to the GPHS Yellowjacket Football team with 24 members of the District 21-4A All-District Academic Team.

Jay Aleman (92)

Joshua Baecker (90)

Steven Botello (90) – 5 AP Classes

Derrick Broussard (94)

Lester Bush (92)

Freddi Caicedo (94)

Jose Calderon (95) – 1 Pre-AP, 2 AP Classes

Kennie Camble (95)

August DiStefano (91)

Ricardo Hernandez (91) – 1 Pre-AP, 4 AP Classes

Adrian Maldonado (92) – 1 Pre-AP, 4 AP Classes

Gahn McGaffie (93)

Antonio Morales (90)

David Morin (94)

Michael Otero (92)

Daniel Pulido (92)

Joseph Rhodes (92)

Chris Rivera (90)

Bryron Smith (94)

Desmond Smith (92)

Eloy Torres (95)

Willybaldo Trejo (91)

Noel Trevino (90)

Joshua Velasco (90) – 2 Pre-AP, 3 AP Classes

The GPHS Choir has two students advancing to the All-

State Choir auditions in January after advancing past the Area Choir Round: Monica Valencia (junior) and April Randall (senior). Congratulations on a great audition!

Congratulations to the GPHS Yellowjacket Football team with 18 members of the District 21-4A All-District Team.

District MVP:	Gahn McGaffie

1st Team Offense
Lester Bush	Sr.	Running back
Tony Morales	Sr.	Offensive Line

1st Team Defense
Misael Cardenas	Jr..	Defensive End
Jose Calderon	Sr.	Defensive Tackle
Derrick Broussard	Sr.	Linebacker
Victor Polio	Sr.	Safety

2nd Team Offense
Adrian Maldonado	Sr.	Wide Receiver
Alfredo Medina	Jr.	Offensive Line

2nd Team Defense
Robert Chenier	Jr..	Linebacker
Noel Trevino	Sr.	Defensive End
CJ Evans	So.	Tackle
Jay Aleman	Jr.	Safety

Honorable Mention Offense
Daniel Pulido	Sr.	Offensive Line
Stephen Botello	Sr.	Tight End

Honorable Mention Defense
Desmond Smith	So.	Defensive Back
Wendell Williams	Sr.	Defensive Back
August Distefano	Sr.	Linebacker

Baby Jay performs at Sam Houston Elementary

Sam Houston Elementary students were recently treated to the positive messages by GPHS junior Baby Jay as part of a fundraiser for the Cure Autism Now Foundation.
Baby Jay delivered his messages of staying in school and staying away from drugs and alcohol to the enthusiastic crowd at Sam Houston Elementary.
Baby Jay recently performed “Don’t Laugh at Me” with Peter, Paul and Mary on the PBS special “A Tribute to the Teachers of America” in October.

Congratulations to the Lady Jacket Volleyball Team

For Six Lady Jackets Making The All-District Team

1st Team

Maya Phillips, 12

Jeanette Veliz, 11

2nd Team

Shaneka Swayzer, 12

Honorable Mention

Mahraluz Gaytan, 12

Stefany Ramirez, 11

Newcomer of the Year

Tiphani Funk, 9

CONGRATULATIONS TO GPHS!

We raised $7,025.10 for the Wounded Hero Project and helped GPISD exceed our $50,000 goal by raising $67,880

Congratulations to Gahn McGaffie For Being Named The Houston Chronicle Male Student Athlete of the Week For A 2nd Time This Season

Congratulations to the Band of Gold and the Flag Corps for their outstanding performance in the Area F UIL Band Competition. The band was named 1st Alternate to State in Area F and was the top band from our Region.

Congratulations Ms. Terri Hernandez
Houston Texans Cheerleader of the Week
Oct. 1-7, 2007

See The Video With The

Galena Park Jacketeer Dance Team

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