Last year the Winston Churchill High School softball team had quite the rollercoaster of a season. If you told the team or anyone they would lose 7 out of their first 10 games but still go on to make the playoffs, they probably wouldn’t have believed you. But that is exactly what this team did, […]
The Brandeis High School softball team had a terrific season last year. They tied for second in the district, made the playoffs, and even had several All-District performers. But with many of the players having graduated, the team’s latest varsity version is one that is new, and chalk-full of inexperience. Despite the questions that come […]
It takes more than just talent to be in the Reagan High School Choir. Students must also be willing to dedicate their time, work hard, be involved in auditions and competitions and push themselves to new lengths. This month, Welcome Home had the opportunity to highlight the Choir program and feature freshman Mikayla Simonsen, sophomore […]
“Golf is a mental war to the highest regard. It can build you up and then tear you down all on the same hole, and that is one of the things I love about this game,” said Matthew Mulkey, a Smithson Valley senior on the golf team. “It is a great test of character. In […]
Ask any college sports fan, and they’ll tell you Christmas comes in February. That’s because the first Wednesday in February every year is officially National Signing Day for collegiate athletics. National Signing Day is the first day a high school senior can sign a binding national letter of intent for certain college sports, most notably […]
2014 Welcome Home Community Newspaper’s Known Signing Day Signees (If someone is missing, and would like to be added, please feel free to contact us @articles@welcomehomesa.com) Churchill High School Rachel Gurinsky – Soccer – St. Mary’s University Alicia Smith – Track – Texas Southern University Lucas Saenz – Football – Texas A&M Commerce Deja Morrow […]
A fifth grader at Wilderness Oak had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the Leader in Me Symposium on Thursday, January 23 at the Norris Convention Center. Elijah Kahlenberg was chosen to speak to the more than 825 people in attendance. Kahlenberg did an amazing job sharing what the Leader In Me program […]
Family owned Daddy’s Burgers and More is one of the newest members of the Stone Oak Business Association. On Friday January 31, 2014 both the Stone Oak Community and Friends were present for the Grand Opening of Daddy’s Gourmet Burgers at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway. The owners understand the value of good food and quality […]
Accurate Pest Control, who recently joined the Stone Oak Business Association, is a 24 year old full service family owned and operated pest control company that operates on the simple principle of treating their customers how they themselves would like to be treated. They employ skilled, highly trained and licensed technicians that utilize the latest […]
Patty LaBarbara, a member of the Stone Oak Business Association, prides herself in not only knowing the workings of the real estate industry, but in her ability to educate her clients about all of the pieces of the puzzle, an important asset in real estate negotiations. Sellers, your home can appear on television on The […]
There’s a new club at Johnson High School and it’s all about safety and smart decisions behind the wheel. The Johnson Jaguar Ambassador Club For Smart Driving was started at the campus to remind and encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road and their mind on driving. The club name, otherwise known as […]
The North San Antonio Retired Teachers Association (NSARTA) will hold its March meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at San Pedro Presbyterian Church located at 14900 San Pedro. The meeting will begin with a brief “meet and greet” complete with coffee and treats at 9:45 a.m. The general meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. The wonderful guest speakers for […]
It was a normal conversation. Late on a Saturday evening, Shonda Gonzales’s daughter called her to say she was off work and going to a friend’s house. Yes, she had a good day at work. No, she would not stay out too late. Suddenly, there was a loud crunching sound. Her daughter stopped talking. On January 5, […]
Six Smithson Valley High School Seniors were presented with Navy Junior ROTC scholarships on January 14. Molly Beaufait, Walker Hobson, Zach Hutchins, Sawyer Marshall, Spencer Miller and Johnny Potts each were presented scholarship checks in front of an audience of family members, faculty members, and students. The scholarships, worth $180,000,were the result of the student’s […]
The Smithson Valley Silver Spurs Dance Team has had a very busy start to the New Year. The group entertained local Spurs fans at the AT&T Center during halftime of a NBA game on January 17, then hosted a junior Silver Spurs Dance Clinic January 31, all before participating in dance competitions in both Austin […]
Michaelah Reynolds, senior and feature twirler at Smithson Valley High School, competed at the twirling University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition on February 1 at Sam Houston High School. Reynolds obtained a superior UIL rating and qualified to compete at the UIL State Contest in Austin at the end of May. Reynolds, who competes at the […]
The latest University Interscholastic League reclassifications and realignments were announced earlier this week, and for the first time, all 10 Northside high schools will now compete in the same district, 27-6A. UIL, the state oversight organization for public school sports, uses enrollment figures to realign districts every two years. Brennan High School, Northside’s newest high […]
On Sunday, January 25, the boys swim team from Louis D. Brandeis High School brought home another districts title. They’ve been district champs since 2011, four years in a row. “The feeling of being District Champs four years in a row… I just remember the legacy that was created even before my freshman year […]
Chris Pietraszkiewicz, a senior at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, signed a national letter of intent February 5 to commit to the University of Texas at Austin, where he will be a member of the distance cross-country and track teams next year. Captain of TMI’s varsity cross-country team in 2012 and 2013, Pietraszkiewicz […]
Two members of the Churchill High School Choir were named members of the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Senior Jeremy Bourbonnais placed into the All-State Mixed Choir while senior Kassie Kelly placed into the All-State Women’s Choir. This is Kelly’s third year to place into the All-State Choir. Thousands of High School students begin […]
The Churchill High School Parent Teacher Association is sponsoring Project Graduation for all graduating seniors. The event will take place after commencement on Tuesday, June 10, from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Students will board a bus from the school campus to Main Event on 1911 North Loop 1604 East. Activities there include: unlimited laser […]
Hidden Forest Elementary student, Aaminah Zeinelabdin, was recently recognized as a Habit Hero for showing character traits of being a good leader. Not unlike many children her age, Aaminah just celebrated her 8th birthday with a party. However, she had her own ideas for what to do with the presents she would receive. She put […]
Do you remember high school graduation day? It is a day filled with happiness, a sense of accomplishment and anticipation of the future. At MacArthur High School, parent volunteers are organizing a special event called Project Graduation, which is held the evening of high school graduation. Project Graduation is an all-night celebration filled with fun, […]
Fifth grade students at Hidden Forest Elementary voted to publicly recognize one of their favorite staff members. Students could have chosen any staff member in the entire school, yet they ended up recognizing Walter Edwards, also known as “Mr. Walter,” a custodian at Hidden Forest. “Mr. Walter” was recognized because he is hardworking, nice, and […]
SilverHorn Golf Club of Texas is hosting the Churchill Charger Golf Classic – and it so happens to be the men and women’s golf teams home course. This is an annual event that you won’t want to miss, so mark your calendars now. The tournament will be on Friday, April 11. Several key times to […]
Family owned Daddy’s Burgers and More is one of the newest members of the Stone Oak Business Association. On Friday January 31, 2014 both the Stone Oak Community and Friends were present for the Grand Opening of Daddy’s Gourmet Burgers at 19202 Stone Oak Parkway. The owners understand the value of good food and quality […]
Accurate Pest Control, who recently joined the Stone Oak Business Association, is a 24 year old full service family owned and operated pest control company that operates on the simple principle of treating their customers how they themselves would like to be treated. They employ skilled, highly trained and licensed technicians that utilize the latest […]
Patty LaBarbara, a member of the Stone Oak Business Association, prides herself in not only knowing the workings of the real estate industry, but in her ability to educate her clients about all of the pieces of the puzzle, an important asset in real estate negotiations. Sellers, your home can appear on television on The […]
Elizabeth Holmes, a freshman at TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas, is the winner of the school’s Poetry Out Loud recitation contest and will advance to the state finals to be held February 22 in Austin. Second-place winner is sophomore Sofia Miranda-Fred, who is also the alternate if Holmes is unavailable to compete at […]
Hidden Forest Custodian Recognized
Churchill Project Graduation 2014
Hidden Forest Habit Hero
Churchill Members Named TMEA All-State
MacArthur Project Graduation 2014
Churchill Members Named TMEA All-State
Two members of the Churchill High School Choir were named members of the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir. Senior Jeremy Bourbonnais placed into the All-State Mixed Choir while senior Kassie Kelly placed into the All-State Women’s Choir. This is Kelly’s third year to place into the All-State Choir. Thousands of High School students begin […]
Churchill Project Graduation 2014
The Churchill High School Parent Teacher Association is sponsoring Project Graduation for all graduating seniors. The event will take place after commencement on Tuesday, June 10, from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Students will board a bus from the school campus to Main Event on 1911 North Loop 1604 East. Activities there include: unlimited laser […]
Hidden Forest Habit Hero
Hidden Forest Elementary student, Aaminah Zeinelabdin, was recently recognized as a Habit Hero for showing character traits of being a good leader. Not unlike many children her age, Aaminah just celebrated her 8th birthday with a party. However, she had her own ideas for what to do with the presents she would receive. She put […]
MacArthur Project Graduation 2014
Do you remember high school graduation day? It is a day filled with happiness, a sense of accomplishment and anticipation of the future. At MacArthur High School, parent volunteers are organizing a special event called Project Graduation, which is held the evening of high school graduation. Project Graduation is an all-night celebration filled with fun, […]
Hidden Forest Custodian Recognized
Fifth grade students at Hidden Forest Elementary voted to publicly recognize one of their favorite staff members. Students could have chosen any staff member in the entire school, yet they ended up recognizing Walter Edwards, also known as “Mr. Walter,” a custodian at Hidden Forest. “Mr. Walter” was recognized because he is hardworking, nice, and […]
