10 The BroadcasterNovember-December 2009 Feature

The UIL Meet was held in Stanton on Wednesday the 9th. The Junior High students compet-ed with kids all across the district for UIL. They competed in events such as Maps, Graphs, and Charts, Impromptu, Math, Ready Writ-ing, Spelling, Science, Calculator, Social Studies, and Oral Read-ing. Iraan placed third as a team. Eighth grader D i -ana Hernandez said, “I am proud of our accomplishments and we will work hard to win district.” Good luck Junior High, make us proud!!!

JUNIOR HIGH EXCELS IN UIL

Maps, Graphs, Charts6th Grade

Jordan Foster 3rd

Impromptu7th Grade

John Rodriguez 6th8th Grade

Lexi Yarbrough 4thTaylor Holmsley 5th

Math6th Grade

Nina Petralba 6th

Ready Writing8th Grade

Loren Holifield 4th7th Grade

Kaycee Banner 1stAlexis Barrera 6th

6th GradeNina Petralba 3rd

Allison McGhee 6th

Editorial Writing 7th Grade

Daved Guevara 2nd Briley Willock 4th

Spelling6th Grade

Gabby Fierros 1stJosh Meek 3rd

Braden Hazelwood 5th8th Grade

Lacy Hazelwood 1stDamon Gonzales 6th

7th GradeAlvin Watson 2nd

Science8th Grade

Ryder Sawer 4thJalen Garza 6th

7th GradeAdrian Rios 2nd

Jacob Callahan 5th

Music MemoryBraden Hazelwood 2nd

Israel Moreno 4thIsaiah Rodriguez 5th

Juan Reyes 6th

Number Sense8th Grade

Jalen Garza 2ndRyder Sawer 5th

Calculator6th Grade

Braden Hazelwood 4thBrittany Cox 6th

7th GradeJacob Callahan 2nd

Adrian Rios 5th8th Grade

Taylor Holmsley 4th

Art6th Grade

Josh Meek 1stJayton Cox 4th

Heyley Hagelgans 5th7th Grade

Jacob Callahan 1stNikki Conley 6th

8th GradeLexi Yarbrough 6th

Listening Skills6th Grade

Owen Davis 1stAlyssa King 2ndNina Petralba 4th

7th GradeJim Crowder 2nd

David Guevara 6th8th Grade

Ryder Sawyer 1stRafael Rodriguez 6th

Dictionary Skills6th Grade

Owen Davis 3rdJonathan Focha 4th

Michael Rodriguez 5th7th Grade

Briley Willock 5th8th Grade

Loren Holifield 3rdDiana Hernandez 5th

Nora Martinez 6th

Social Studies 6th Grade

Jonathan Focha 1st8th Grade

Ryder Sawyer 4thMissy Sparks 4th

Taylor Holmsley 6th

Modern Oratory Diana Hernandez 3rd

Gabi Fellows 4th

Oral Reading6th Grade

Allison McGhee 2ndHayley Hagelgans 4th

7th GradeKaycee Banner 5th

8th GradeLacy Hazelwood 1stSelena Barrera 2ndLoren Holifield 6th

By: Jaime Ibarra and Maleny HernandezLight Up Iraan

Iraan’s annual Christmas festival known as “Light Up Iraan,” came to town on the 2nd of Decem-ber, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Before the doors even opened a crowd full of parents were standing outside with their children who were all eager to sit on Santa’s lap. Finally when all the preparations were finished, the doors opened and the festivities be-gan. The first order of buisness as every person walked through the door was to buy tickets so that peo-ple of all ages could play the numer-ous games that were set up. Not only were there games to play but the fes-tival aslo consisted of booths of dif-ferent catorgies that were set up by Churches, Project Graduation, High School organizations and so on. Some of the booths that were seen was the split the spot raffle held by Project Graduation. A table of goodies that consistied of caramel apples, homemade banana nut bread, homemade cookies and even a few pies that were being auctioned off. Moving on, there was a Gumdrop Putt Putt event that lead into a cookie sale put on by Iraan High’s Spanish Club. All around the venue there was games, toys, auctions and not to mention great food. The main event of the eve-ning however was not the games or food but the arrival of Santa Clause. Leading into his arrival there was a show put on by the Twinkle Toes Dance Studio and the famous tradi-tional caroling. Santa finally entered the venue and made every childs wish come true. With a line from one wall to the other it was sure seen that Light up Iraan was once again a big success. Thank you to all the people who helped put on the festival, your work is truly appreciated. We can’t wait to see you next year. Merry Christmas!

by: Kenna Ledford

Counselor’s Cornerby Martha Toth

The University of Texas at the Permian Basin visited with students and parents about dual-credit classes, the application and admission process, financial aid, scholarships, and much more on Wednesday, December 16th . The meeting took place in the Tech Center as the UTPB representatives discussed the concurrent classes being offered at Iraan High School. Iraan students are tak-ing concurrent classes via on-line course to aquire college credits be-fore they graduate for high school. It is important that the students and parents are well informed on the process the students need to do in or-

der to take these courses. The colleg-es require students to take the THEA test. Underclassmen who are think-ing of taking concurrent course need to begin preparation for the THEA. Seniors, if you have not done so, see Mrs. Toth to sign up for your collegeplanning session. The sign up is by my office. Juniors are also encour-aged to sign up with Mrs. Toth to begin their college process. Par-ents and students be sure to watch for future student/parent college nights for other opportunities. It is never to early to get started on planning for your future.

Students that plan to attend col-lege will need to take the ACT and PSAT Test along with the THEA or COMPASS entrance exams. You may make an ap-pointment with me by calling 639-3145.

Martha Toth, Counselor

Cody Cagle, (The Grinch), Joey Bowers, (The Gingerbread Man), and Jay-mon Cox, (Frosty The Snow Man) entertained the crowd as they mingled with those that attended “Light Up Iraan”.

Lupe Rivas, the high school secre-tary worked a both at the event.

Trevor Miller was all decked out in an elf costume as he helped with a booth ath Ligh Up Iraan.

11The BroadcasterNovember-December 2009Feature

Warriors and Warriorettes Conquering The CourtsBy Kendrick Vela

Top Row; Alondra Santana, Victoria Delbosque, Briley LillockBottom Row; Kacee Banner, Itsayana Presas, Nikatha Conley, Ambor Hamilton

Top Row; Taylor Carter, Shania Rodirguez, Lexi Yarbrough, Loren Holifield, Lacy Hazlewood, Gabrielle Fel-lows, Selena BarreraBottom Row; Crystal Garcia, Crystal Brown, Janellys Chavez, Diana Hernandez, Taylor Holmsley, Nora Martinez

Top Row; John Rodriguez, Trevor Miller, Brandon Hooker, Alvin Watson, Robert Reyes, Jacob CallahanBottom Row; Jim Crowder, Alexis Barrera, Matthew Ramirez, Adrean Rios

Top Row; Jalen Garza, Marco Lara, Aaron Conn, Javier Flores, Victor RodriguezBottom Row; Rafael Rodriguez, Ryder Sawyer, Weston Maxcey, Austin Ramirez, Kendal Hartman

On December 9, Mrs. Schneider’s The-atre Arts Class performed an excerpt from the play called, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”The play was about menacing kids who did not know the true meaning of Christmas and did not want to participate in the Nativity Scene that happened every year. After finding out the true mean-

ing of Christmas the kids had a change of heart and were finally up for doing the traditional Nativity Scene. The play consisted of humorous scenes and entertaining dialogue. The actors themselves were a great entertainment for the elementary kids. They put in a lot of effort in making the kids laugh and enjoy every minute of the play.

Great thanks to Mrs. Sch-neider and her students for making the play enjoyable. “The students were excited to do a Christmas play that would appeal to ev-eryone from Pre-K through 12th grade. Being a class of hams, it was easy for these students to get excited and involved in pulling off a production in three weeks” exclaimed Mrs. Schneider.

by Alanna Rodriguez

Ali Walker portrays one of the menacing kids in the play produced by Mrs. Schneider’s Theatre Arts class.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

12 The BroadcasterNovember-December 2009 Elementary

Elementary Times

Merry Christmas

Christmas Musical

The elementary kids show their Christmas spirit.

On December 03, 2009, the elementary kids

paticipated in the annual Christmas musical,

instructed by Ms. Hollie Walters. Like every year, kids and parents alike were eager to see how the show turned out. It was a success! Students dressed up as penguins and reindeer and had a fun time while singing at the top of their lungs. Senior Jose Chavez stated,“The musical was well prepared and the kids were phenominal.” Pre-K thru

fourth grade sang “It’s Showtime,” “I Pledge Allegiance”, “Star Spangled Banner”, and “You Are My Sunshine.” First and second

sang “Shout” and “Rock and Roll.” Second and third grade sang “Merry Christmas Bells” and “Penguins.” Fourth grade sang “Over the River” and Symphonic Over-

ture.” “I thought the kids did an amazing job and it was great to see

all the parents there supporting the music program,” stated Ms. Hollie Walters. Great job,

Elementary!

by Maleny Hernandez

Elementary UIL Results

What do you want from Santa this year?

Storytelling 2nd Grade:Aaron Fellows 2nd Asher Fawlkes 5th

Storytelling 3rd Grade:Abbye Shattuck 2nd

Trisha Carter 3rd

Spelling 3rd Grade:Parker Jones 1st

Baylor Wilson 4thAbbye Shattuck 5th

Spelling 4th Grade:Sadie Arguello 2nd

Brandon Johnson 4thGabriella Chavez 5th

Art 4th Grade:Nicole Meek 1st

Sadie Arguello 2nd

Art 5th Grade: Daryel Lozoya 1st

Music Memory 3rd Grade:Abbye Shattuck 5th

Speaking 5th Grade:Jarret Doege 5th

Erica Digiacamo 6th

Ready Writing 3rd Grade:Abbye Shattuck 5th

Ready Writing 4th Grade:Gabriella Chavez 6th

Ready Writing 5th Grade:Amanda Johnson 5th

Maps, Charts, & Graphs:Clayton Kent 4th

Dear Santa, How is everybody doing? Are they doing good? Santa I would really like you to bring me a cell phone and a poddle dog that’s real. And a DSI and i would like you to bring my mom a dress and a ring. And bring my dad a watch and close’s and my grand-parents there own self phone. And my uncle’s a get together and play

games. -Ivy

Dear Santa,Are you riding rudolph? How is ru-dolph doing? How was your summer? I would really like you to bring me Tony Hawk Ride. I would also like gutair hero 5. Santa can you bring my

sister a new phone? Love, Eli.

Dear Santa, How is the raindeer? Are they flying? santa I would really like you to bring me a Lego Rock whit all the connec-tion for wii. For my brother a I touch for cell. My family a good holiday.

From Miguel Lara.

Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I hope you are well. Santa I would really like you to bring me a wii. I would like a paddle boat, a jingle bell from your sleigh, and an American girl doll with the book meet kirstyn. Dear Santa, make sure everyone has

a Merry Christmas. Love, Abbye

Dear Santa, Is it cold in the North pole? Are you cold? Santa I would really like you to bring me a I phone, a laptop, a beter life, a beter soul. for my Brother a laptop. for my sister to get marred. my mom care. My dad to be carful.

love Andy G.

Dear Santa,Is it cold up in the north pole? I there alot of ice? Santa I would really like you to bring me a wii, I would also like a new sling shot, I would also like a new nintendo ds game. I wish my big sister would her driving li-

cenes. from Leo King.

Dictionary:Jarret Doege 2nd

Taylor Parmer 5thTravis Carter 6th

Listening 5th Grade:Clayton Kent 2ndTravis Carter 4th

Oral Reading:Corby Chaney 2nd

Gabriella Chavez 3rd

2nd Grade Carols Around Campus

The second graders, led by elemen-tary music teacher Ms. Waletrs, sang Christmas Carols to the High School