Ponder ISD students showcased their exceptional talents and dedication at the District UIL Meet on Wednesday, delivering a series of outstanding performances that have filled the community with pride. The students' hard work and commitment were evident in their impressive results, with a remarkable 18 students advancing to the Regional Meet.
The Lions demonstrated excellence across a wide range of academic and creative events. Here's a breakdown of their achievements:
Accounting:
Cody Nguyen - 3rd Place
Posee Gammons - 6th Place
Calculator Applications:
Shawn Tellez - 2nd Place
Cooper Sweeden - 4th Place
Faith Hooper - 6th Place
Computer Science:
Dylan Spain - 1st Place
Elijah Hooper - 6th Place
Copy Editing:
Lexi Bauder - 1st Place
Russell Kerlee - 2nd Place
Current Events:
Madison Harbin - 1st Place
Leyton Perrin - 2nd Place
Editorial Writing:
Faith Hooper - 3rd Place
Russell Kerlee - 4th Place
Lexi Bauder - 6th Place
Feature Writing:
Amelia Bruton - 2nd Place
Faith Hooper - 5th Place
Headline Writing:
Marin Pugh - 1st Place
Vanessa Rubio - 5th Place
Informative Speaking:
Madison Harbin - 3rd Place
Lincoln Douglas Debate:
Nick Turlington - 6th Place
Mathematics:
Faith Hooper - 2nd Place
Shawn Tellez - 3rd Place
Elijah Hooper - 4th Place
News Writing:
Faith Hooper - 2nd Place
Amelia Bruton - 3rd Place
Number Sense:
Shawn Tellez - 1st Place
Faith Hooper - 2nd Place
Elijah Hooper - 5th Place
Persuasive Speaking:
Boston Boyer - 3rd Place
Leyton Perrin - 6th Place
Ready Writing:
Katie Hale - 1st Place
Social Studies:
Leyton Perrin - 4th Place
Scout Stehlik - 5th Place
Spelling:
Lexi Bauder - 1st Place
Jordyn Seay - 3rd Place
Karen Tellez - 4th Place
The sheer number of students advancing to the Regional Meet is a testament to their hard work and the excellent instruction they receive. This achievement highlights the dedication and talent within the Ponder ISD community.
The success of the District UIL Meet would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of the many individuals who contributed to its smooth operation. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and administrators who dedicated their time and support. Their contributions were invaluable and greatly appreciated.