June 13 2018 Issue
Tag Archives: Lake Travis
4 local schools named to national honor roll
Right: Vandegrift received this national distinction because of its incredible staff and hard working students, as evident at this year’s awards ceremony. VHS physics and engineering teacher, Anne Goshorn, gives the “Outstanding Student in Engineering” award to Sebastian Jonkers. More award photos on page 2.
A remarkable six Leander ISD schools — including four in the Four Points area — have been named to the 2017–2018 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
Laura Welch Bush, River Ridge and Rutledge elementary schools, Canyon Ridge and Stiles middle schools, and Vandegrift High School were recognized as leaders in student achievement.
VHS 2018 Senior Awards
Photos by Michelle Beck
The Vandegrift Senior Awards ceremony was May 23 and the class of 2018 has cast their nets far and wide and have greatly reaped the rewards when it comes to scholarships.
Outstanding students recognize educators at LEEF’s STAR
Vandegrift seniors recognize educators who made a difference. L-R Barclay Bull, dance director Holly Lyons, Alex Martin, psychology teacher Christopher Lindsay, Sebastian Garza, administrative assistant Maureen Sanders, Yaiika Fernandez, Charlie Little, principal, counselor Lori Quick. Dahyeok Jang Career Technical Education teacher Jodi Jacobsen.
The Student Teacher Academic Recognition banquet recognizes outstanding seniors from each of Leander ISD’s high schools and gives them the opportunity to recognize the teacher or school staffer who most influential in their academic careers.
The LEEF STAR banquet was held April 24 at the Austin Baptist Church honoring 27 LISD seniors and educators, including 10 at Vandegrift.
VHS’ Sonesh Patel named Presidential Scholar
Vandegrift High School student Sonesh Patel was named a member of the 2018 class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Sonesh is one of 161 high school seniors in the United States to receive the prestigious accolade and one of only six in Texas.