Spring Branch ISD Featured News

 

 

Jazmin Orozco, Westchester Academy for International Studies 

Q: How do you think the WAIS community has helped prepare you for future success? 

A: The WAIS community focuses on helping within our school and within the community through acts of service, despite obstacles. Within this community, I have been compelled to focus on the goal of improving and helping others in the most impactful manner.

 

 

Angela Alvarado, Westchester Academy for International Studies

Q: Which teachers or school leaders helped you become academically prepared and a resourceful problem solver throughout your time in SBISD?

A: Señora Gonzalez has prepared me academically with her rigorous coursework and high expectations. Mr. Harris, the theater director, has helped me become a better problem-solver by facilitating my involvement in the theater program as a Stage Manager.

 

 

Anna Graber, Memorial High School

Q:  How do you think the Memorial High School community has helped prepare you for future success? 

A: As a member of the Project Advisory Committee for the recent construction of Memorial’s new building, I learned the importance of creating a space that would serve the needs of every member of the Memorial community, even when those desires were different from my own. My service on the committee taught me that no decision could be made in a vacuum because the impact of sometimes small decisions can be far-reaching.

 

 

Suzanne “Suzy” Telle, Memorial High School

Q: As you prepare to enter your next chapter, how do you think Memorial High School prepared you to be persistent and adaptable, as well as a good communicator and collaborator?

A: At Memorial, there are always fun events, activities, and service opportunities along with a rigorous academic curriculum. The constant excitement at MHS has served as a small-scale example of the fast-changing world while teaching me how to communicate with others, prioritize responsibilities and enjoy the little things in life.

 

 

Abby Fournier, Spring Woods High School

Q: As you prepare to enter your next chapter, how do you think Spring Woods High School prepared you to be persistent and adaptable, as well as a good communicator and collaborator?

A: Spring Woods has presented me the opportunity to step up and become a leader and active member in multiple organizations and within the classroom to develop my skills of working together with my peers. My teachers have shown the utmost respect and love to their students, encouraging us during challenging times. 

 

 

Kevin Villalobos, Spring Woods High School

Q: Which teachers or school leaders helped you become academically prepared and a resourceful problem solver throughout your time in SBISD?

A: My theater teacher, Ms. Cutler, and my tennis coach, Coach Germer, prepared me to become the best representation of a student-athlete and performer. They pushed me to balance my time wisely, which allowed me to be a part of the two organizations while also excelling in both academics and extracurriculars. 

 

 

Emanuel Galdino, Stratford High School

Q: Which teachers or school leaders helped you become academically prepared and a resourceful problem solver throughout your time in SBISD? Please explain how. 

A: As I prepare to enter my next chapter, I know that there will be challenges. But I am ready. The Stratford community has prepared me to adapt to change, face difficulties, and realize how much is possible if you believe in yourself. I came to this area without English and without much experience in education. School was difficult ... communication was difficult. But this community welcomed me.

 

 

Caitlin Nhan, Stratford High School

Q: How do you think the Stratford High School community has helped prepare you for future success? 

A: The culture at Stratford encourages students to be involved in countless activities inside and outside of school. Especially this year, being in the National Honor Society has given me multiple opportunities to volunteer at food banks, churches, etc. Giving back to the community brings such a light to my life that I cannot find anywhere else. 

 

 

Edwyn Gonzalez Mendoza, Northbrook High School

Q: How do you think the Northbrook High School community has helped prepare you for future success? 

A: Many of the people I have met always have their mindset on helping, especially if they are part of the Honor Society. Volunteering in places like John Knox, The Houston Arboretum, and The Houston Rodeo made me realize that it could be very fun getting to know different people and how help can put a smile on anyone’s face.

 

 

Evelyn Flores, Northbrook High School

Q: How do you think the Northbrook High School community has helped prepare you for future success? 

A: Northbrook helped me because of the openness of those around me who were always looking for ways to help each other. The community at Northbrook is very open because they understand you and your struggles no matter what your background is. Classmates and teachers don’t judge you. Considering the generosity of everyone at Northbrook, I saw it only fair to try to return the favor. I will represent Northbrook the best I can, volunteer around the community, and look out for people when they need help.