Basketball season is upon us! Our boys have had their try-outs and are now practicing for their first scrimmage on November 15th at Driscoll MS. The girls are in the middle of try-outs and will have their first scrimmage during the first week of December.
Here are some photos of our boys working hard at practice.
On Wednesday night, Driscoll Middle School celebrated its’ 20 year anniversary.
The night was filled with great music from our band, under the direction of Mr Gonzalez and Ms Condit, and they kept our crowd entertained. The Concert Band also played in the cafeteria, as food from Las Palapas was fed to the crowd.
The ceremony started at 6pm in the Defender Gym and was led by our Principal, Ms Aceves-Torres. She introduced our guest speakers: Melinda Navarro from the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Michael Chadwell, a 6th grader from the first 6th grade class in 1992, and Shirley Kearns, our first Principal in 1992. Also in attendance, our Superintendent-Dr Brian Gottardy, Associate Superintendent Dan Villarreal, and three former principals: Shirley Kearns, Dr. Kaye Fenn , and Peter Martinez. All our guest speakers gave great speeches.
Ms Aceves-Torres also recognized our 20 Year Honorees/Teachers: Margaret Erickson, Rosa Medina, Jeff Meyer, Kim Post, and Sharon Strahan.
The evening concluded with the unveiling of our Memory Wall and the Silent Auction in the cafeteria.
Thanks to all that attended our ceremony!
“20 Years – A Tradition Continues”
An interview with the wonderful 8th grade reading teacher with Ms. Smejkal!
Q: Do you have any siblings?
A: Yes. One older brother.
Q: When you are not at school, what do you like to do?
A: I like to run and exercise, spend time with family, and I love to read. 🙂
Q: What’s your favorite sports and why?
A: Basketball- it’s very energetic and San Antonio has the Spurs!
Q:Did you ever want to do something other than being a reading teacher?
A: Yes, I wanted to be a fashion designer. 🙂
Q: Where did you attend college?
A: UTSA.
Q: What do you like most about being a reading teacher?
A: The students- I love watching them learn and interacting with them. Also I like listening to their clever comments.
Q:What do you think you’ll be doing in ten years?
A: Traveling the world, teaching English in Korea, and, maybe be on a Spongebob episode!
Q:What do you do in the summer months?
A: I go visit with family in South Dakota.
Q: If I picked up your iPod, what would I find there?
A: I have a wide variety. Some Metallica, Mike Buble, Hillsong United, Beethoven, and R&B like Micheal Jackson and Whitney Houston.
Q: What is your favorite movie and why?
A: Bourne Identity. I love all the action! 🙂
Thank You!
My name is Nathan. I am a member of the Driscoll News Network and the Driscoll Declaration. I play soccer, and I play the cello in the Honors Orchestra. My favorite colors are blue and green
MY NAME IS MICHAEL LOMAS AND I AM 13 AND 5’8. I AM ON THE “A” BASKETBALL TEAM. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS MEXICAN. I LOVE THE MOVIE “STEP BROTHERS”. MY BEST FRIENDS ARE CHACE, COULTON, SETH, JACOB AND JADE. I WAS ALSO ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM STARTING CENTER AND DEFENSIVE END ON THE WHITE TEAM.
