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Submitted By Christi Eanes

Lopez Drama celebrated another successful year with Drama Prom on Friday, May 27 in the Lopez

cafetorium. The annual gathering occurred to celebrate the successes of the theatre department during the year, present awards, and dance! Special thanks to the Lopez Drama Mama volunteers who helped with details, including decorations and food. The masquerade theme incorporates theatre masks into the décor and semi-formal attire is encouraged to make the celebration even more special.

Theatre students who participated in at least one extra-curricular theatre activity during the year received an invitation to the celebration. Certifi cates were presented to the 8th grade members of the Lopez chapter of the National Speech & Debate Association, an honorary organization for middle school speech and theatre students. Jenna Gargotta, Katherine King, Pablo Labiaga, Mary Riley, and Kiley Thomas were honored with NSDA Outstanding Achievement pins for earning 100 or more

points during their three years of middle school participation and competition. Also honored for contributions to Lopez Drama this year were Claire Caven, Outstanding 6th grade Theatre student, Preston Wilder, Outstanding 7th grade Theatre student, and Mary Riley, Outstanding 8th grade Theatre student. Rory McLean was awarded the Lopez Drama Outstanding Service award for her many contributions to Lopez Drama throughout the year. The outstanding technical crew award, voted on by the theatre students, went to Mackenzie Corbitt. All 8th grade theatre students in attendance received a drama mask pin to commemorate their time on the Lopez stage! After the award presentation, the party continued with dancing thanks to 8th grade DJ Katherine King.

Many thanks to all the talented theatre students for a wonderful year, our eternal gratitude to the parents for their support and help throughout the year, and break a leg best wishes to all Lopez drama students moving on to the Reagan Speech and Theatre programs and beyond next year!

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Summertime brings families closer together and it’s the best time to look at your home in a different way. Spring

has come and gone, and it’s time to play and relax and enjoy time with family members we often do not see. Let’s take a look at the

inside of our homes and make sure you have certain items in order. Make sure you have:

• Plenty of relaxing areas in your home for your visitors and for your family.

• Color and more color in everything you own, from the patio table to the guest rooms

and bathrooms. Lime greens, yellows, and reds are always welcome to bring in the summer mood.

• Patterns to make things more interesting; summertime is the time for those stripes and plaids.

• Water features are important during summer—in our homes they create so much relaxation and are very inviting. Place a fountain on the kitchen counter or even on that backyard patio.

Summer is a great time to get the children involved in redecorating their rooms. Some fun, new bedding with fresh painted walls will give them an uplift for their return back to school. Have your summer wreath on

your front door and always a few summer fl owers by the entrance. Inside, fresh fruit platters for your company and fl owers with many colors are critical to add that extra pop to the room.

Find a spot in your home where you can enjoy summer, and create the right ambiance! Let us help you with your decorating plans. We are always available to help you with color analysis and paint selections.

Mary Lozano-Jenkins is a Registered Interior Designer. For more information, call (210) 490-0161 or visit www.thejenkinsinteriordesigngroup.com.

Step Into DecoratingBy Mary Jenkins- AsquithThe Jenkins Interior Design Group, Inc.(210) 490-0161

If you are lucky enough to know someone who was born between 1914 and 1929 you probably have noticed why they

are referred to as the Greatest Generation. Hopefully, you have even been able to learn some priceless “life values” from them. They are defi ned as living through demanding times yet persevered with selfl essness, did what was needed, and were loyal and true patriots.

The 4 biggest “Life Values” you can learn from them are:

Take Personal Responsibility ~ This generation savored the chance to step

up to the plate. They took pride in being accountable, being trustworthy, being loyal, and did not make excuses.

Be Humble ~ Typical of the Greatest Generation is the story of a son or daughter fi nding a war medal stashed in a box after their father passed away, having never known about it. They did not view that their actions as heroic; they were simply fulfi lling their duty. There was no reason to brag.

Work Hard ~ They were not afraid of hard work or long hours. They could fi nd happiness in any job they did, because of their commitment to give their families

fi nancial security; something they missed out on as a child during the depression.

Commitment ~ This comes in many forms; from being a loyal employee to a loyal spouse, from doing what you say you will, to trusting others to do the same. They believe whole heartedly in the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Working at Independence Hill Retirement Community we see these “Life Values” practiced each and every day; our residents live by them! As a company we operate with these values in mind. When we select and train employees we make sure they understand these values and what it means to fulfi ll them. Our residents continually ask us where we fi nd these amazing employees. It is simply that when they start they see the difference in the culture at Independence Hill and they either “fi t” the culture and fl ourish or don’t if it is not right for them.

“As part of their new hire orientation I explain how to quit the right way as I know this job is not for everyone. We are looking to keep those who love people and are truly passionate about our residents… and our mission, ” explains Michelle Houriet Voutour, Executive Director.

Independence Hill is not only a great place to live but a great place to work and the proof is in the long tenured team that fi nds such joy in “Caring to Create a Lifestyle that Nurtures the Spirit” for our residents each and every day. Don’t wait another day… Experience this beautiful culture/life for yourself by calling Sherrill or Laura for a personal tour at (210) 209-8956.

Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community is located at 20450 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78258. For more information, call (210) 209-8956 or visit www.independencehill.com.

Life Values from the Greatest GenerationBy Michelle Houriet, Executive DirectorIndependence Hill Retirement Resort Community(210) 209-8956

Lopez Drama celebrated another successful year with Drama Prom on Friday, May 27 in the school’s cafeteria.

Drama Prom 2016