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This 4-day seminar will focus on developing leadership abilities of high school sophomores and giving them a peer support system. The seminar consists of a series of panels, group discussions and motivational speakers. Leaders from South Texas involved in politics, the judicial system, entrepreneurship, the local community and volunteerism participate as speakers and/or panelists throughout the weekend. After each panel, the delegates meet in small groups to discuss the topic. These discussions are mediated by volunteer facilitators who are designated for each group. A collaborative and rich learning environment is created which encourages the delegates to express their beliefs, think for themselves and explore their leadership potential. Committed to promoting youth leadership, the volunteers who organize and lead the seminar have been involved in youth programs for 20+ years. The program is named in honor of Mr. Dana Gold of New Braunfels who, during his lifetime, inspired many, both young and old, through his leadership and dedicated service for youth. C The Angels boys cross country team won the TAPPS 5A state meet in Waco by tallying 96 points to edge District 3-5A rival St. Anthony’s (106 points) to win the title. IWA placed third in the district this season before pulling off the bigger feat. “I’m extremely excited for these kids – especially since we have such a young team this year with only one senior (Sebastian),” said IWA coach Luke Aguilar. “Hopefully this will help get the IWA cross country team back to the tradition it had under (former) coach Casper Wenzel.”
Breakfast Honors Students' Achievments To make the honor roll is a big deal. But to make the honor roll the first quarter of the academic school year is an even bigger deal! Last year at this time, 38 students made the honor roll. This year an outstanding group of 70 students received this high honor of academic achievement. Thus, to celebrate the remarkable effort put forth by these exceptional students of Incarnate Word Academy, the National Honor Society hosted the very first Honor Roll Breakfast. On Friday, October 13 th, 2006, the Honor Roll Breakfast assembled at 7:15 a.m. in the high school library. This event was sponsored by NHS and Ms. Espinosa, NHS adviser. The 19 official members which represent NHS helped coordinate the breakfast for 250 guests who included honor roll students, parents, faculty and staff. The guests were treated to a variety of breakfast choices from taquitos to fruit cups. The breakfast was well-attended. More than just an honor, the NHS recognized students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character. IWA is proud to have so many students achieve academic excellence. Congratulations, to all students who made the honor roll!
Sonatina and Sonata - International Youth Piano Competition High School student, Leslie, was a Prize Winner in the VII Sonatina and Sonata International Youth Piano Competition held in April 2006. The competition was sponsored by the Fryderyk Chopin society of Texas. In recognition to this achievement, Leslie was invited to perform in a Winner's Recital at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY. The recital was held on Friday, September 22, 2006. Mission Program For the fifth year a team of IWA high school students will spend Holy Week in small villages in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Last year twenty-eight students, three alumni, and seven adults made the trip. Twenty-two of the missionaries were divided into two teams and assigned to the villages of El Chaparral and Mama Leon; the other six were assigned with the St. Joseph Academy teams to six other villages. Their duties included visiting families, teaching classes, plaing with children, and conducting communion services for the villagers. They did a live enactment of the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday and Viacrucis (Stations of Cross on Good Friday. There are approximately fifty students and six adults preparing for this year's trip by attending weekly meetings where they do faith sharing, orientation, and class preparation. They ask for your prayers and support in this endeavor. Middle Level Student Admitted to Duke Talent Identification Program IWA middle level 8th grader, Stephanie, qualified for and was admitted to Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) summer studies program at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. Stephanie participated in the Scientific Expedition: Ecological Studies in the Field course. Through a combination of classroom work, data gathering in the field on several field trips and laboratory work, the class looked at different ecosystems. The students were given opportunities for search and discovery, then challenged to use the scientific method to understand the data. Field trips included Crowder’s Mountain and the Carolina Raptor Center. Freshman Wins State Competition High school freshman, Payton, earned the American Trap State Champion title in his age group at the Texas State 4-H shooting sports competition held July 18-22 in San Antonio. Payton also received a 1 st place ribbon in the High Over All in the American Trap & Skeet category. Students Place in Summer Track Meet This summer twenty eight athletes participated in summer track. The majority of the competitors were from the Elementary and Middle School Level; however five team members were from the High School. On June 22-25, Lauren and Joe traveled to San Antonio to compete in the South Texas AAU District Track Meet. Lauren Placed 3 rd in the 80 meter hurdles, and 5 th in the long jump. Joe finished in 3 rd place in the triple jump, 5 th in the high jump, and 5 th in the long jump. Both athletes qualified for the AAU Regional 9A Track and Field Championships. Highlights from the regional meet include Joe’s second place finish and personal best in the triple jump with a mark of 34 feet 4 inches. Casto’s performance earned him a trip to the AAU National Junior Olympics in Norfolk, Virginia held on August 5 th. Youth Wins Flag Day Poster Contest
The contest was a part of Catholic Life Insurance’s fourteenth annual Flag Celebration, which was held on June 13, 2006. Garcia, a fifth grader, was one of nine winners who took home a cash prize (All Divisions – first place winners received $100; second place, $75; and third place, $25) and a certificate for her artwork. Her poster, along with the other winners, was displayed in the lobby of Catholic Life’s corporate headquarters in San Antonio for public viewing during the festivities at the Flag celebration. The celebration included raising a 110 by 55 foot United States flag, the largest in Texas and the southwestern United States, on the side of the company’s building. The Flag was on display at the Catholic Life building from June 13-16, 2006. Founded in 1901, Catholic Life Insurance offers life insurance, IRAs, annuities, and fraternal benefits to individuals, families and businesses in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Mississippi. State Handwriting Champion Ian, an IWA elementary student, was named the 2006 State Handwriting Champion in the National Handwriting Contest sponsored by Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers. Ian is a 1st grader at Incarnate Word Academy.
“News reports consistently tell us how important legible handwriting is to everything from processing mail correctly to reading prescriptions accurately. Despite the influx of high-tech communication devices, every business and every person still depends on pen and paper. We simply want to encourage students to develop good handwriting skills at an early age so that it can help them throughout their lives,” said Priscilla Mullins, spokesperson for Zaner-Bloser. State Champions, their teachers, and school principals receive beautifully engraved wood pens, a special award certificate, and a $50 gift certificate for Zaner-Bloser learning materials. Each National Champion receives a FLY tm Pentop Computer, $500 savings bond, special award certificate, and t-shirts for their classmates, teachers, and family. Each winner’s school receives a $100 gift certificate for Zaner-Bloser learning materials. The Grand National Champion receives prizes valued at more than $1,500 and his or her classroom will receive a computer with Zaner-Bloser Handwriting software. IWA Student attends Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Together with young leaders from more than 100 countries, Trent had the opportunity to learn from and exchange ideas with many of today's global leaders. New Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach and
Ms. Frances Kinnison has been appointed Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball and Head Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach and will be an assistant coach for Girls’ Track and Field. Her teaching responsibilities at Incarnate Word Academy will include teaching Integrated Physics and Chemistry. Ms. Kinnison has had 12 years of experience as Head Coach for Women’s Volleyball at the university level, including one year as Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Her experience includes serving as Head Volleyball Coach at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Centenary College. Her accomplishments include leading her volleyball squads at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Centenary College to their first winning seasons. Both squads demonstrated a team GPA of above 3.2. Kinnison led both teams to the most wins in school history. “Coach Wenzel and Coach Kinnison are both outstanding coaches who will bring a wealth of successful experience to Incarnate Word Academy,” said Athletic Director Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia. “We are very pleased to have them join our staff.”
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Danielle, of Incarnate Word Academy, won first place in the fourth through fifth grade division for her patriotic drawing in the 2006 Catholic Life Insurance Flag Day poster contest. The theme of the contest was “How I Show My American Pride”.
For the past 15 years, Zaner-Bloser, the leading publisher of handwriting materials, has sponsored the National Handwriting Contest to emphasize the importance of developing good handwriting skills. This year, more than 144,000 students participated in the contest nationwide.
Trent, a high school student, was selected to attend the Global Youth Leaders Conference (GYLC), which commenced in Washington, D.C. on June 18th and concluded in New York City on June 29th, 2006. 
Incarnate Word Academy High School proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Casper Wenzel as Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach and biology teacher. Coach Wenzel is returning to IWA, having led the Angels to 5 state titles and 17 district titles. He also coached at Calallen and Gregory Portland High Schools where his teams won 4 district titles. In his 37 years as head coach he has compiled a record of 737 wins and 487 losses. 
