Adriana Celedon Senior Princess Senior Princess Adriana Celedon is the 17 year old daughter of Angel and Lulu Celedon. She is currently the student body president of the LHS Student Council and the Co-editor of the Lions Pride Yearbook. Adriana also is serving as president of the Spanish Honor Society and Quill and Scroll Honor Society. She is an active member of the Lady Lions Varsity Soccer team and the St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Youth Organization. Adriana plans on attending college and becoming an orthodontist. She would like to thank the senior class for selecting her to represent them on the homecoming court. Tonight, Adriana is being escorted by her father, Angel Celedon.

Macie Lee Lauhoff Senior Princess Senior Princess Macie Lee Lauhoff is the 17 year old daughter of George Lauhoff of Katy and Marsha and Terry Jordan of Livingston. She is an active member of the Livingston Varsity Cheerleaders and FFA. Her hobbies include enjoying family and friends, hunting, fishing, and cheerleading. After high school, Macie plans to attend Tyler Junior College and study Sonography. She would like to thank her senior class and family for all their support in selecting her to represent the senior class of 2009. Tonight, Macie is being escorted by her father, George Lauhoff.

John Salazar Senior Prince Senior Prince John Salazar is the son of Joel and Rebecca Salazar.  He is happily representing the senior class of 2009. John is an active member of Central Baptist Church where he plays the drums for Sunday morning services. He is an active member of the Livingston High School Soccer team. He plans on attending college next fall. Tonight, John is being escorted by his mother, Rebecca Salazar.

Jonathon Truelove Senior Prince Senior Prince Jonathan Truelove is the son of  B.J. and Nikki Truelove. He is happy to be representing the senior class of 2009. He is an active member of the Livingston Lions Varsity Football and Soccer teams. He is member of Central Baptist Church. Jonathan plans on attending Stephen F Austin University and majoring in Business. Tonight, Jonathan is being escorted by his mother, Nikki Truelove.

Chasity McGowen Junior Duchess Junior Duchess Chasity McGowen is the daughter of John Brown and April McGowen. Chasity is happy to be representing the junior class. She is on the Lions Pride newspaper staff. She has attended dance classes for more than 2 years. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, working, and hanging out with friends. Chasity plans on attending Howard University and pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer. Tonight, Chasity is being escorted by Terry Allison.

Kentrell Johnson Junior Duke Junior Duke Kentrell Johnson is the 16 year old son of Keith and Clara Johnson.  He is happy to be representing the class of 2010. He is a member of the Livingston Lions Varsity Basketball team. His favorite hobbies are playing basketball and the drums. Tonight, Kentrell is being escorted by his mother, Clara Johnson.

Amber Wetherell Sophomore Duchess Sophomore Duchess Amber Wetherell is the 15 year old daughter of Chester and Christy Wetherell.  She is a member of the Varsity cheerleading squad, and an active member of the Livingston FFA and LHS Publications.  Amber is proud to represent the Sophomore class as their duchess. Tonight, she is being escorted by her father, Chester Wetherell.

Tanner Burks Sophomore Duke Sophomore Duke Tanner Burks is the 15 year old son of Terry and Sherri Burks. He has one brother, Ty Burks. Tanner is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Livingston. He plays soccer and participates in photography. His hobbies are playing guitar, snowboarding, and hanging out with friends. His favorite period of the day is lunch. Tanner plans on attending Asbury College in Kentucky to become a youth minister. Tonight, Tanner is being escorted by his mother, Sherri Burks.

Cheyenne Fort Freshman Duchess Freshmen Duchess Cheyenne Fort is the 14 year old daughter of Jeannie Neal and Justin Fort. She is active in LHS Yearbook and a member of the JV Cheerleading Squad. Cheyenne wants to become a designer with her own clothes line when she grows up. Her hobbies are designing clothes and cheering. She plans to attend Rice University when she graduates. Tonight, Cheyenne is being escorted by her father, Justin Fort.

Brodrick Harrell Freshman Duke Freshmen Duke Brodrick Harrell is the 15 year old son of B.C. and Jennifer Harrell. He is an active member of St. Luke Methodist Church where he plays the drums and sings in the choir. He has served as mentor and speaker for the youth in the church. His hobbies include basketball, football, playing dominoes with his dad, hanging out with friends, and spending quality time with his family. Tonight, Brodrick is being escorted by his mother, Jennifer Harrell.

TAKS Retest Dates Announced for LHS Students
Submitted by Pattie Myers, Livingston High School, October 9, 2008
Livingston High School - TAKS retakes for seniors and for out of school students are as follows:

Oct. 21 – ELA
Oct. 22 – Math
Oct. 23 – Science
Oct. 24 – Social Studies

Students need to arrive at school before 8:00 the day of testing. Study guides are available during to school year from one of the instructional specialist.

The following website allows students to take on-line released TAKS TESTS.  This is a great way to practice and study for the test because the computer gives you instant results.  www.tea.state.tx.us
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            On-line Interactive Released TAKS Tests
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            Select Grade 11 – ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies
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            Score Test (10 seconds for results)

If you did not attend LHS during the 2007- 2008 school year, you must register on-line at https://k12testing.tx.ncspearson.com/taksoos/ or – call 1-800-252-9186.

The Little Shop of Horrors
Submitted by Lisa Henderson, Livingston High School, October 8, 2008
Livingston - Come see the outrageous musical "The Little Shop of Horrors"!!! It will be a night of fun for the whole family!!! Tickets will be available from Lisa Henderson at LHS and at Shrimpboat Manny's starting Halloween weekend!  The show will be presented on November 13, 14,15,16 at 7:00 pm and November 17, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Tickets $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door.

LISD - Student Handbook Addendum
Submitted by Diana Kelm, Livingston ISD Deputy Superintendent, October 10, 2008

Livingston - The following statements were inadvertently omitted from the LISD PK-5th and 6th -12th Grade Student Handbooks for the 2008-2009 school year:

Doctor’s Note After An absence for Illness:
When a student’s absence for personal illness is three (3) or more consecutive days, the student shall present a statement from a physician or health clinic verifying the illness or other condition in order for the student to receive an excused absence.

Attendance Notification Letters:
Letters regarding attendance are sent to parents/guardians when their child reaches three, five, and eight absences. These letters are sent regardless whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Beginning with absence eight (8), all requests for an excused absence must be accompanied by a signed letter, note, or form from a doctor, dentist, or other licensed medical practitioner within three (3) days of the student’s return to school. The absence will be considered unexcused without the documentation.

The following statements were inadvertently omitted from the LISD PK-5th Grade Student Handbook for the 2008-2009 school year:

Perfect Attendance Awards:
Perfect Attendance awards will be based on the student attending the full school day. In order to receive a perfect attendance award, a student may not have more than five (5) unexcused tardies or early checkouts. All doctor’s notes are excused.

Tardies or Early Checkouts:
If a student has eight (8) late tardies or early checkouts, he/she will be assigned to Saturday school. A late tardy is an arrival time after 8:15 am. A doctor’s note is excused and the student will not be required to make up that time.

LISD - Early Release on October 31, 2008
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Communications Department, October 8, 2008

Livingston ISD - On Friday, October 31, 2008, Livingston ISD Schools will release early as local staff members participate in an afternoon or Professional Development.  The students will be released at the following times:

Pine Ridge, Timber Creek and Livingston Intermediate School
12:45 p.m.

Livingston Junior High and Livingston High School
1:00 p.m.

Rewarding Good Behavior
Submitted by Mandi Pipes, Timber Creek Elementary, October 9, 2008

Timber Creek Elementary – Students who exhibit good behavior in the classroom all week in Mandi Pipes' First grad class are rewarded with prizes from the treasure chest.  These two lucky students are showing off their awesome shades won for great behavior.

Game Changes for LJH Football
Submitted by Deanna Hess, LISD Athletics, October 13, 2008

Inter-mural games on Tues. Oct. 14th and Weds. Oct. 15th have been cancelled as coaches were able to find an opponent for this week.  Revised schedule for this week is:

Thurs., Oct. 16        7th Green       at Cold Springs         5:00
                             8th White       at Cold Springs         6:15
                             8th Green       at Cold Springs         7:30

The LIvingston ISD Calendar - October 2008
See above for all Sports Calendar Items

Monday, October 13, 2008
PRE - PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser (All week)
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal at LHS
ATH - JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin, 4:30 / 5:30, 7WG / 8WG

Tuesday, October 14, 2008
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
4:00 pm - FFA - Cattle Tag-in (goats & Lambs), Fairgrounds
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal at LHS
ATH - HS Volleyball, LC-M at Livingston, 4:30 / 5:30 / 6:30, 9, JV, V

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
PRE - School Pictures
4:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LIS
6:00 pm - FFA – Meeting, at LHS

Thursday, October 16, 2008
5:00 pm - EB-Rehearsal, at LHS
5:30 pm - LHS Band - Evening Marching Rehearsal, at LHS
ATH - HS Varsity Volleyball, Livingston at Central, 6:00 p.m., V
ATH - HS Football, Livingston at LC-M, JV
ATH - HS Football, LC-M at Livingston, 9W / 9G

Friday, October 17, 2008
LHS - "Hunt The Bears" Pep Rally
ATH - HS Varsity Football, LC-M at Livingston, 7:30 p.m., V
ATH - HS Volleyball, Nederland at Livingston, 4:30, V, JV, 9

Saturday, October 18, 2008
JH - All-Region Choir Audition at Kountze HS
ATH - CC, Livingston at Lufkin
ATH - JH Volleyball, Livingston at Lufkin Tournament, 7 / 8