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Katy ISD Orchestra Director Named Distinguished Music Educator by Yale School of Music
Seven Lakes HS orchestra director, Desiree Overree, is one of only fifty people in the country, and one of only two from Texas, to be named a Distinguished Music Educator by the Yale School of Music. This award recognizes music educators throughout the U.S. for their outstanding accomplishments in teaching music in public schools. Read more...
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Taylor High School Coach Named Most Inspiring Coach for 2011
Brooks Sports, Inc. recently named Taylor High School Cross Country Coach Amy Pitzel as the nation's most inspiring coach for 2011. Pitzel was chosen from a nationwide pool of entries representing 46 states. Read more...
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Two Junior High Orchestra Groups Advance to State Finals
The orchestra programs at Katy ISD's Beckendorff and McMeans junior high schools have advanced to the final round in the Texas Honor Orchestra competition. Both schools are advancing in two categories - full orchestra and string orchestra. The finals will take place at the Texas Orchestra Directors Association annual conference this July. Read more... |
Vierling Named Principal of Seven Lakes High School
 During their regular June Board Meeting, the Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved Ted Vierling, current principal of Beckendorff Junior High, as the new principal of Seven Lakes High School. This appointment comes after Seven Lakes HS principal Christie Whitbeck accepted the position of assistant superintendent of academics for Alvin ISD. Read more... |
