Mentor Breakfast Launches Program at TCE
Submitted by Everlou Marsh, Timber Creek Elementary
Timber Creek Elementary - The Timber Creek Elementary School Mentor Program kicked off Friday, October 5, 2007 with a great turnout for breakfast.  New and previous mentors were welcomed by Everlou Marsh, program coordinator, along with Valarie Riley and Kay Waldrep, of the TCE Counseling Office.  The District Mentoring Guidelines were reviewed and mentors were given opportunities to share some experiences and questions.  The Timber Creek Elementary staff greatly appreciate the time our community volunteers unselfishly give to enrich the lives of our students.

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Hullihen Hall Named at TCE
Submitted by Karen Vinson, Timber Creek Elementary
Timber Creek Elementary - In honor of her 23 years of service with Livingston ISD, Timber Creek Elementary named the front entry hall in honor of Shelly Hullihen. Ms. Hullihen left LISD on Friday, October 5, 2007 to join San Angelo ISD as their Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. Students honored Ms. Hullihen at a special ceremony on Friday including songs, cards, and a special unveiling of the new Hullihen Hall marker.

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Wildlife Team Wins District
Submitted by Beldon Rudloff, Livingston High School
Livingston High School - The Livingston FFA Wildlife Team traveled to Lumberton October 9th to compete at the district Wildlife Contest.  The team placed 1st in district, and 2nd overall, out of 32 teams from south east Texas, which qualifies them to compete at the regional contest in Nacogdoches on October 31st. 

Team members are:
Jonathan Murphy 
Will Gresham
Jacob Dominy
Heather Evins
Ben Plunkett
John Breeden and
Shelby Friedley

Choir Students Rock!
Submitted by Marless Owen, Livingston High School
The LHS and LJH choir students went to their respective All-Region Choir auditions recently. The High School choir came home with 14 students selected for the choirs. The Jr. High choir had 11 selected. Congrats to both of these groups!

School Board Tours LHS
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Communications Office
Livingston ISD - Members of the Livingston ISD Board of Trustees visited Livingston High School on Monday, October 1, 2007 to speak with students and faculty as well as tour the building and assess needs for 2007/2008. The board will be touring all of Livingston’s five campuses throughout the Fall months.

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Belles Travel to Tyler Jr. College
Submitted by Jami Alexander, Livingston High School
Livingston ISD - Saturday Sept. 29, the Emerald Belles traveled to Tyler to see the world famous Tyler Jr. College Apache Belles perform their 60th Anniversary halftime show at the TJC Homecoming game.  The Apache Belles, along with the Apache Belles alumni performed before several thousand spectators.  Pictured with the Belles are  Karen Butler and Joni Lambright,  graduates of Livingston High School and Apache Belle alumni.   Karen is currently a second grade teacher at Pine Ridge Elementary.  Following the halftime show, the Emerald Belles toured the Tyler Rose Garden and enjoyed the East Texas State Fair. 

Texas Size Tailgate Party
Athletic Booster Club Annual Tailgate Party
Next to Football Stadium
Begins @ 5:30 Kickoff at 7:30
Music by Jodi Booth
Face Painting
BBQ
Live Broadcast by KETX and 105
Support your Livingston Lions!

Willis Football Recap
Submitted by Deborah Bartlett, LISD Communications

Freshman: The Freshman Green and White teams traveled to Willis this past Thursday and took on the Wildcats. The White team gave up two early scores. They pitched a second half shut out in a 12-0 loss. The Green team found the end zone twice on runs by QB Blake Burman and RB Earnest White. The green ultimately lost 24-14.

Junior Varsity: The JV hosted the Willis Wildcats at home Thursday night and sent them to the house with a loss. RB Kieron Johnson and RB Quintin Jackson hit pay dirt on the ground. WR Devion Harris added a two point conversion catch. The JV left "The Jungle" with a 14-6 victory.

Varsity: Homecoming night in Willis, Tx did not end so well for the Wildcats. The loudest roar from the crowd came after the Homecoming Coronation. Every other highlight of the night belonged to the visiting Livingston Lions. The 52-7 rout started early in the first quarter when the Lions punched the end zone ticket after a fumble by the ‘Cats. The Lions went into half time with a 31-7 lead and never looked back. RB Daniel Williams went for 110 yards on 9 carries with one touchdown. QB Josh Henderson called his own name twice. QB Dustin Harris also romped into the end zone. RB Stacey Randolph contributed two scores for the Lions. LB Isaac Crawford once again proved his defensive worth by recording 11 tackles and one interception to pace the defense. DE Carlos Moreno caused a fumble and then fell on it in the end zone for a defensive score. So far this season, the Lion defense has been very stingy. The Lion "D" has only allowed an average of one touchdown per game. The Defense created five turnovers pushing the season turnover margin to +14. K Drew Nelson stayed perfect on the night with PAT’s and added a field goal. DE Lamar Bogany blocked a Willis punt that DB Ronald Bogany almost took to the house. Lions are 5-0 on the year and 1-0 in district. Caney Creek will be in "The Jungle" next Friday night.

Volleyball Time Changes for Friday & Tuesday Night
Submitted by Pennee Hall, LISD Athletics Program
The following time changes for the next two volleyball home games.

Friday, October 12         Caney Creek at Livingston          Parent’s Night
Varsity  4:30
JV        5:30
9th         5:30

Tuesday, October 16
Waller at Livingston                    Senior Night
9th         4:30
JV        5:30
Varsity  5:30

Cubs Volleyball Scores
Submitted by Melanie Simms, LISD Athletics Program
The Livingston Cub volleyball team played Huntington at home last night.  The Cubs fell to the Lady Red Devils 25-8, 25-9, and 25-14.  Leading servers for the 7th grade team were Alyssa Overstreet, Maura Baugh, and Estephany Sanchez.  Leading servers for the 8th grade team were Anna Sanchez, Destiny Campos, and Tanya McCracken.  Estephany Sanchez and Anna Sanchez were the leaders on the court in last night’s game.

Cross Country Results
Submitted by Lisa Polk, LISD Athletics Program
The Lady Lions competed well in the Livingston Invitational Cross Country Meet held at Pedigo Park Thursday, October 4th.  Placing in the top 20 of 81 competitors were Kamri West 7th, Kami Wilson 13th, and Hannah Rudebusch 19th.  Helping the Lady Lions place 4th overall for Varsity were Diana Dominguez and Heather Wiggins.  LePetra Collins, Rebecca Larsen, Joe Guillen, Garrett Swilley, and Jared Hoover all represented the Livingston Lions well in good competition and sportsmanship. 

The Jr. High Lady Cubs placed 2nd overall in team competition.  Placing in the top 20 of 76 runners were Jancey Acosta 1st, Tatyana Yufereva 6th, Julie Ramirez 9th, and Kristi Autrand 12th. Running in the top of the pack for the Jr. High Boys were Jaime Aguilar 19th, and Madison Moore 22nd.

The Livingston Lions Cross Country Teams will compete in the Conroe Invitational Meet Friday, October 12th and Jr. High at the Lufin Meet Saturday, October 13th.

Wednesday, October 10
LHS – Math & Social Studies benchmark tests
LJH – 7th & 8th Parent Informational meeting regarding trip to Washington - 7:00 p.m. Library
PRE – Report cards
INT – 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Ned show
TCE – Report cards
TCE – Annual food drive benefiting the Polk County Mission
TCE – PTO Sally Foster fundraiser

Thursday, October 11
ATH – Jr. High volleyball vs Waller – home – 4:30 white/5:30 green
ATH – JV football vs Caney Creek – away – 5:00 p.m.
ATH – Freshman football vs Caney Creek – home – 5:00/6:30 p.m.
LHS – Science & ELA benchmarks
TCE – Annual food drive benefiting the Polk County Mission
TCE – PTO Sally Foster fundraiser

Friday, October 12
ATH – F, JV, V volleyball vs Caney Creek – home 4:30/5:30/6:30 p.m.
ATH – V football vs Caney Creek – home – 7:30 p.m.
ATH – Lions Cross Country – Conroe Invitational – Conroe YMCA
ATH – Lions tennis – playoffs – final round
TCE – Annual food drive benefiting the Polk County Mission
TCE – PTO Sally Foster fundraiser

Saturday, October 13
ATH – Jr. High Cross Country – Lufkin Coke Classic – Lufkin
LHS – Choir Region audition

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Chicken BLT Sandwiches Cooking with the LISD family! - October 9, 2007 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 355 (Calories from Fat 155 ); Total Fat 16 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 520 mg; Total Carbohydrate 20 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 33 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 12 %; Vitamin C 8 %; Calcium 6 %; Iron 14 % Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat