Mules on “Broadway”
We are celebrating the talents of our students as they premiered the first musical since the onset of the pandemic over two years ago.
We enjoyed a first-hand look at the work backstage, in the orchestra pit, and center stage during the final dress rehearsal. We are so impressed with the diversity of talent and how the director, Bryan Stanton, engages these students in learning, responsibility, and performance. Outside of it being an AH-mazing show, showcasing our Interrelated Arts Program in theater, band orchestra, and choir, Mr. Stanton always ties our Profile of a Learner and the commitment to engaging socially and globally to his theater events. During this event, students invited audience members to donate to Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA), providing items necessary for teenagers to be successful during a challenging time in their lives. Donations included backpacks, pajamas, and personal necessities.
All this, and two casts! “Mama Mia” premiered on Thursday, January 27, and ran through Sunday, January 30, at Alamo Heights High School.
Additional congratulations go out to these theater students! Theatre students earned accolades at the Texas Thespians State Festival in late November. Students brought home top honors in Monologue, Costume Construction, Scenic Design, and Solo Song performances. The students will compete at the national level in June 2022. We look forward to seeing more from these talented teens!
Educators Recognized for Shining Light on Inclusivity
Congratulations to our outstanding Alamo Heights High School faculty members, Erika Guerrero and Bryan Stanton.
In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month in October, the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDATX)elicited nominations for the Bright Light award highlighting Texas educators working with special education or 504 students in the K-12 setting who: use promising and innovative practices in the classroom; make a large impact on the student(s); create a safe, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment for students; and exude passion and enthusiasm for the profession. Both Ms. Guerrero and Mr. Stanton earned the top Bright Light Award! They will each receive a free one-year membership to the Learning Disabilities Association of America that includes a membership to the local Texas chapter, LDATX, and $500 cash. LDATX will also be highlighting the work they are doing via their social media outlets. These two incredible educators were selected due to the AH-mazing work they do every day to support and engage students.
“Mr. Stanton’s impact on students is so immense. He gives our students with disabilities the chance to take the stage and spotlight them not because of their disabilities but because of their abilities. His students have thrived in his class and other classes with advancements in mobility, verbal communication, memorization, and social skills.”
“Mrs. Guerrero helped to start the Unified Champions Club at our high school. In 2018, Alamo Heights High School’s Unified program was chosen as the school site visit for the Special Olympics of North America Unified Conference of 2018. SONA is presented with schools in the State that best represent the Unified Generation movement, and one school is selected to showcase their program. With the help of her club’s inclusive leadership board, the school planned a fun-filled day for over 300 to include superintendents, athletic directors, teachers, coaches, and students from across the country, Canada, and Asia. She not only works on creating a safe and optimistic learning environment in her classroom, but she has made it her mission to provide it across the campus.”
We are thankful for their work to support these incredible “Bright Lights” in students with learning disabilities.
“BRAVO” Award Winner Announced
Alamo Heights ISD’s Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Dr. Jimmie Walker, was awarded the BRAVO award during the Texas Council of School Women Executives (TCSWE) conference for her exemplary practice and innovation!
We see her daily and know her heart and the quality work she shares with us, but it is so nice to see her honored and recognized by her peers from across the state! Big honor for our AH-mazing leader.
Rocketry Program Featured
The Alamo Heights High School Rocketry Program was featured on The Green Connection with Rita Heck. Colin Lang and a few rocketry students shared their story and the work they are doing with Rita and the crew on the set of the locally produced environmental program. Thanks to Rita for reaching out to Colin to learn more and featuring this proud program on her show. See the show: https://youtu.be/xr3yQUKO5Ow.
SAT School Day
Did you know that Alamo Heights High School is hosting an SAT School Day? An initiative that offers the SAT to juniors and seniors during the traditional school day, not on a Saturday, but during the weekday, during school hours. AHHS is excited to offer this opportunity to ALL our students on March 23, with the opportunity even to do test prep and practice! #ExtraordinaryAHISD
SMH Seniors Recognized at Valero Bowl
Saint Mary’s Hall (SMH) seniors Penelope Luna ’22 and Nicholas Campos ’22 were among 88 students recognized at the H-E-B Scholarship Awards Luncheon on December 15. Each student received a $7,500 college scholarship and their name and school were featured on the big scoreboard screen during the Valero Alamo Bowl.
More than 80 high school students are presented with the Valero Alamo Bowl Student-Athlete Scholarship each December; this recognition includes students from every participating San Antonio area public and private high school. The scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, teacher recommendations, financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities and varsity sports, as well as honors received and a personal narrative. Each applicant must possess at least one varsity letter.
A volleyball captain of both her club and SMH teams, Luna aspires to study at Columbia University. Campos is a member of the lacrosse and bowling teams and is interested in studying International Relations at the University of Chicago.
To learn more about Saint Mary’s Hall, visit www.smhall.org
