Cy-Fair Lifestyles and Homes magazine Dec 2009: Campus1

Cy-Fair ISD Early Signings - Cy-Fair ISD
senior athletes signed national letters of intent—on the first day of the fall early signing period—to participate in collegiate athletics beginning with the 2010-11 school year.

The following athletes signed with their respective universities and colleges: Cypress Creek High School – Brandi Virgil, softball, University of Michigan; Jackie Heffernan, softball, Howard Payne University; Courtney Windham, volleyball, Baylor University; Michelle Williamson, women ’s swimming, Vanderbilt University; Cypress Falls High School – Kendall Courtney, volleyball, Jacksonville University; Jake Wise, baseball, University of Arkansas; Cypress Woods High School – Desireé Elliott, volleyball, Louisiana State University; Ashley Tipps, volleyball, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Jared Lakind, baseball, University of Arkansas; Cy-Fair High School – Chiney Ogwumike, women’s basketball, Stanford University; Cypress Ridge High School – Delanah Samuels, women’s basketball, Henderson State University; Langham Creek High School – Mackey McKnight, men’s basketball, Lehigh University; Morgan Sharp, women’s swimming, Kansas University; Rachel Olson, women’s swimming, undecided; Erin Dickson, women’s water polo, George Washington University; Cathryn Aliceaacosta, women's gymnastics, University of Missouri; Jersey Village High School – Audrey Koncaba, women’s golf, McNeese State University; Charlie Moore, men’s swimming, University of Texas.

Cy Creek Theater to Perform at State Convention - The Cypress Creek High School Theater Department’s production of Pippin was selected to perform at the Texas State Thespian Convention. The 32 Cypress Creek students involved in the cast and crew presented the production for 3,200 students and teachers.

Cypress Creek’s cast includes Tyler Galindo as Pippin; Jon Cozart as the Leading Player; Kevin Smith as King Charlemagne; Lauren Harsany as Catherine; Adriana Dominguez as Fastrada; Mac Mitchell as Lewis; Kerby Keller as Berthe; and Nathan Crooks as Theo.

Several of the cast members received either a Choir or Thespian award at the state level, while six students performed at the National Thespian Convention held in Nebraska in June.

Pippin is directed by Cypress Creek theater director and teacher Marilyn Miller and choreographed by Jack Degelia, with technical and musical direction by Cypress Creek teacher Paul Copenhaver.

Cy Creek Boys, Girls Place Third in State Water Polo Tournament - The Cypress Creek High School boys and girls water polo teams each placed third in the Texas High School Water Polo Coaches Association State Championships.

The Cypress Creek boys defeated Cy-Fair, 9-6, in the third-place game. Cy-Fair placed fourth, while Langham Creek placed seventh, Cypress Falls placed ninth, Cypress Ridge placed 10th and Cypress Springs placed 11th.

In the girls’ bracket, Cypress Creek topped Clear Creek, 13-10, in the third-place game. Additionally, Cy-Fair placed sixth, Cypress Falls placed seventh, Langham Creek placed eighth, Cypress Ridge placed 10th and Jersey Village placed 11th.

The following Cy-Fair ISD athletes were named to the THSWPCA All-State teams: Boys First Team – Nathan Bean, Cypress Creek; Eric Doyle, Cy-Fair; Girls First Team – Erin Dickson, Langham Creek; Shannon Coyle, Cypress Creek; Boys Second Team – Ricky Carnicle, Cy-Fair; Tyler Rice, Cypress Creek; Richard Francis III, Cypress Creek; Kody Gagne, Cy-Fair; Girls Second Team – Kristen Flint, Cypress Creek; Taylor Satterwhite, Cypress Falls; Lauren Crow, Cy-Fair; Boys Honorable Mention – Michael Oliver, Cypress Falls; Zach Wolden, Cypress Creek;

Michael Medrano, Cy-Fair; Alex Sikkema, Cy-Fair; Tom Oliver, Langham Creek; Coin Dodson, Cy-Fair; Girls Honorable Mention – Lindsey McNeil, Cypress Springs; and Kylie Suddendorf, Cypress Falls.

Marching Bands End Competition Season on High Note - Cy-Fair ISD marching bands enjoyed late-season success in the 2009 fall marching competitions. The district hosted the UIL Region 27 Marching Band Contest at the Berry Center. The following Cy-Fair ISD bands received First Division ratings at the competition: Cy-Fair, Cypress Creek, Cypress Ridge, Cypress Ranch, Langham Creek, Jersey Village, Cypress Falls and Cypress Woods high schools.

Sam Houston State University hosted its annual Invitation Marching Festival, during which bands from the Houston and Dallas areas competed for eight final spots. Three of the eight bands in the

finals competition were from Cy-Fair ISD: Cy-Fair, Cypress Falls and Cypress Woods high schools.

The final band competitions wrapped up with outstanding performances as Langham Creek High School competed at the Bands of America Super Regional Championship in San Antonio and Cypress Creek High School competed at the United States School Band Association Festival in Conroe.

Langham Creek, Cy Falls Tennis Teams Advance to Regionals - The Langham Creek High School and Cypress Falls High School tennis teams placed first and second, respectively, in the District 15-5A team tennis competition. Both teams advanced to the Region II-5A Tournament in Tyler.

Langham Creek maintained a perfect 9-0 record through district play, capped by an 11-8 victory over third-place Cypress Woods. The Lobos ’ team members are: Blake Adrian, Lucas Bombonatti, Heath Bromley, Megan Brown, Todd Burack, Yoon Cho, Austin Harper, Caitlyn Kapalski, Jeff Lo, Steven McMullan, Eileen Moreno, Ryan O’Keefe, Nicole Perry, Anna Silkwood, Sonia Singh, Megan Stewart, Melina Twyman, Matthew Wheeler and Hannah Witherspoon.

Cypress Falls finished with an 8-1 district record after defeating Cypress Creek, 18-1. The Eagles ’ team members are: Blake Bunger, Wendy Acosta, Christian Fernandez, Amanda Barrington, Evan Haas, Lily Budinsky, Saverio Macerola, Lindsey Fahrenthold, Abhas Mishra, Khelsea Herrick, Yoshihiro Murakami, Amanda King, Yukihiro Murakami, Taylor Lynch, Shaan Patel, Kerry O’Leary, Zachary Salinas and Connor White.

Family Fitness Night Promotes Activity at Duryea - Duryea Elementary School opened its doors to students and their families for its first annual Family Fitness Night, which featured a healthy eating presentation from Cy-Fair ISD Child Nutrition Education Coordinator Emmy Andrepont.

Additionally, Duryea physical education teachers Crystal Kovar and Suzanne Stephens stressed the importance of a healthy balanced diet in combination with physical activity for a healthy lifestyle.

Participants rotated through five minute sessions that focused on nutrition and physical activity. Line dancing, jump roping and cup stacking were among the activities offered to the students. More than 50 families and 150 people attended the hour-long event.