Port O’Connor School - A Honor Roll 6th 6 weeks Front Row: Matthew Stapp, Aislin Guzman, Sergio Sanchez, Kyle Doggett, Adam Authement, Alexzaria Lopez, Cody Branch, Melany Romo Back Row: Carly Rosenboom, Tarah Munsch, Anthony Luna, Sarah Doggett, Shane Branch, Ashton Albrecht, Leah Lucey, Shayla Teel, Brooklyn Redmond

Port O’Connor Elementary A Honor Roll
6th 6 weeks 2012-2013

1st Grade: Adam Authement, Cody Branch, Kyle Doggett, Aislin Guzman, Alexzaria Lopez, Melany Romo, Sergio Sanchez, Matthew Stapp

2nd Grade: Ashton Albrecht, Leah Lucey

3rd Grade: Shane Branch, Sarah Doggett, Anthony Luna, Tarah Munsch, Amy Resendiz, Shayla Teel

4th Grade: Brooklyn Redmond

5th Grade: Carly Rosenboom

Port O’Connor Elementary “A” Average
2nd Semester 2012-2013

1st Grade: Adam Authement, Cody Branch, Kyle Doggett, Aislin Guzman, Alexzaria Lopez, Melany Romo, Sergio Sanchez, Matthew Stapp

2nd Grade: Ashton Albrecht, Leah Lucey

3rd Grade: Shane Branch, Sarah Doggett, Anthony Luna, Tarah Munsch, Amy Resendiz, John Rosenboom, Shayla Teel

4th Grade: Brooklyn Redmond

5th Grade: Carly Rosenboom

Port O’Connor Elementary “A” Average
All Year 2012-2013

1st Grade: Adam Authement, Cody Branch, Kyle Doggett, Aislin Guzman, Alexzaria Lopez, Dylan Ramirez, Melany Romo, Sergio Sanchez, Matthew Stapp

2nd Grade: Ashton Albrecht, Leah Lucey

3rd Grade: Shane Branch, Sarah Doggett, Anthony Luna, Tarah Munsch, Amy Resendiz, John Rosenboom, Shayla Teel

4th Grade: Brooklyn Redmond

5th Grade: Carly Rosenboom

Port O’Connor Elementary AB Honor Roll
6th 6 weeks 2012-2013

1st Grade: Kaitlyn Lashley, Dylan Ramirez

2nd Grade: Damian Guzman, Chase Harding, Harley Peeler

3rd Grade: Harley Albrecht, Adriana DiClemente, Maddie Hawes, Joey Helms, Rebecca Kalafatis, Jarius Munoz, John Rosenboom, Gilbert Saldivar, Madison Stringo

4th Grade: Felicity Baldera, Esmeralda Garcia, Kinley Lowery, Allyson Luna, Faith Peeler, Eli Romo, Blake Walters, Brenley Walters

5th Grade: Elizabeth Carey, Adriana DiClemente, Thomas Hawes, Riley Hughs, Mary Kalafatis, Devyn Podsim, Paige Satterfield, Shayleigh Sprague, Hannah Tucker

Port O’Connor School - Perfect Attendance 6th Six Weeks 1st Row: Dylan Ramirez, Sergio Sanchez, Melany Romo, Kaitlyn Lashley, Kyle Doggett, Adam Authement, Antonio Gloria, Marcus Garcia 2nd Row: Harley Albrecht, Anthony Luna, Joey Helms, Sarah Doggett, Maddie Hawes, Harley Peeler, Ashton Albrecht, Leah Lucey, Damian Guzman 3rd Row: Eli Romo, Taylor Ragusin, Tristan Krenek, Jocelynn Miller, John Rosenboom, Keven Salinas, Madison Stringo, Amy Resendiz, Tarah Munsch, Colton Williams, Brenley Walters, Sam Thumann 4th Row: Carly Rosenboom, Sierra Posey, Carlos Sanchez, Oscar Resendiz, Brianna Lashley, Riley Hughs, Canion Epley, Thomas Hawes, Faith Peeler, Blake Walters, Paige Satterfield.

Port O’Connor Elementary Perfect Attendance
6th Six Weeks 2012-2013

PreK: Lauren Authement, Blake Bowman, Luke Doggett, Kamyla Guzman, Lyric Lopez, Jaydin Rhoads

Kindergarten: Marcus Garcia, Antonio Gloria

1st Grade: Adam Authement, Kyle Doggett, Kaitlyn Lashley, Dylan Ramirez, Melany Romo, Sergio Sanchez

2nd Grade: Ashton Albrecht, Damian Guzman, Leah Lucey, Harley Peeler

3rd Grade: Sarah Doggett, Harley Albrecht, Maddie Hawes, Joey Helms, Anthony Luna, Tarah Munsch, Amy Resendiz, John Rosenboom, Keven Salinas, Madison Stringo

4th Grade: Tristan Krenek, Jocelynn Miller, Faith Peeler, Taylor Ragusin, Brooklyn Redmond, Eli Romo, Blake Walters, Brenley Walters

5th Grade: Javier Ayala, Canion Epley, Noah Guzman, Thomas Hawes, Riley Hughs, Brianna Lashley, Sierra Posey, Oscar Resendiz, Carly Rosenboom, Carlos Sanchez, Paige Satterfield, Sam Thumann, Colton Williams

Port O’Connor Elementary Perfect Attendance
2nd Semester 2012-2013

PreK: Luke Doggett, Jaydin Rhoads

Kindergarten: Marcus Garcia, Antonio Gloria

1st Grade: Adam Authement, Kyle Doggett, Dylan Ramirez

3rd Grade: Sarah Doggett, Tarah Munsch, Amy Resendiz, John Rosenboom

4th Grade: Faith Peeler, Brooklyn Redmond, Eli Romo, Blake Walters, Brenley Walters

5th Grade: Brianna Lashley, Oscar Resendiz, Carly Rosenboom, Paige Satterfield, Colton Williams

Port O’Connor Elementary Perfect Attendance 2012-2013 – All Year
Amy Resendiz – 3rd Grade
Blake Walters – 4th Grade
Brenley Walters – 4th Grade
Paige Satterfield – 5th Grade

Seadrift School A Honor Roll
6th 6 Weeks 2012 – 2013

First Grade: Andrea Hataway, Rhiannon James, Emily Lowder, Athyn Morales, Trinity Morgan, Edgar Munoz, Jonathan Nguyen, Braeden Ragusin, Sydney Rasmussen, Mia Salazar, Tyler Salinas, Taegan Sanders, Morgan Shannon, Annabelle Thurman, Natalia Zarate

Second Grade: Keaton Cady, Tres Canales, Zayda Estrada, Eda Gilliland, Ayden Maddux, Emma McWherter, Jacob Nguyen, Hector Perez

Third Grade: Noah Estrada, Ryder Morales, Kyler Sanders

Fifth Grade: Ethan Mikolas, Hunter Mitchell, Casey Wooldridge

Sixth Grade: Heather Glover, Krislyn Key, Anna Sachtleben

Seventh Grade: Layne Blevins, Torri Mikolas, Kelsey Vannoy

Eighth Grade: Seth Bubenik, Mason Clark, Joseph Nguyen

Seadrift School A-B Honor Roll
6th 6 Weeks 2012 – 2013

First Grade: Alissa Blevins, Breann Kelley, Cruz Mayorga, Jenna McManus, Nevaeda Munoz, Miguel Munoz, Aaron Rios, Diem Tran, Phillip Vazquez

Second Grade: McKenzie Bierschwale, Christopher Boyce, Anjelica Cleary, Joey Estes, Creasie Gohlke, Tyler Henson, Mason Moncrief, Mercadee Owen, Blake Reyna

Third Grade: Julissa Banda, Brock Blevins, Lysette Estrada, Destiny Garza, Emily James, Maritza Jaramillo, Terrick Martinez, Angie Medina-Lima, Taysia Navarro, Jayda Nguyen, Landen Rasmussen, Nataly Rodriguez, Nadia Vallejo, Joel Zarate

Fourth Grade: Spencer Allen, William Bales, Shelby Cady, Colin Carabajal, Shaley Edwards, Katie Frazier, Caleb Gregory, Stormy Mills, Andrew Ragusin, Christopher Salinas, Joseph White

Fifth Grade: Dylan Beaver, Madison Bierschwale, Emily Cain, Alexia Gilliland, Rebecca Mendez, Danny Munoz, Alyssa Reyna, Amber Rodriguez, Michael Sachtleben, Liliana Torres, Abigail Vallejo, Gavin Vasquez, Jasmine Wooldridge

Sixth Grade: Andrew Chavez, Karley Gregory, Danielle Morales, Chloe White

Seventh Grade: Mycheala Bierschwale, Gage Deforest, Victoria Gilliland, Abigail Morgan, Erika Ruiz, Ethan Wooldridge

Eighth Grade: Ty Boedeker, Walker Canales, Alexis Carabajal, Gage Daniel, Kaylene Frazier, Matthew Frazier, Alexandra Martinez, Samantha Mendez, Jaimey Morales, Reagan Odell, Noah Rodriguez, McCade Stafford, Matthew Stringham, Hailey Whitaker, Mariah Wilson

Seadrift School 2012 -2013 School Year
Students Who Maintained A’s all Year

First Grade: Andrea Hataway, Rhiannon James, Trinity Morgan, Braeden Ragusin, Sydney Rasmussen, Taegan Sanders, Annabelle Thurman, Natalia Zarate

Second Grade: Tres Canales, Ayden Maddux, Hector Perez

Third Grade: Kyler Sanders

Sixth Grade: Krislyn Key

Seventh Grade: Torri Mikolas

Eighth Grade: Seth Bubenik, Walker Canales, Joseph Nguyen

Seadrift School 2012 – 2013 School Year
Students Who Maintained A-B’s all Year

First Grade: Breann Kelley, Emily Lowder, Jenna McManus, Athyn Morales, Edgar Munoz, Jonathan Nguyen, Aaron Rios, Mia Salazar, Tyler Salinas, Morgan Shannon, Diem Nguyen, Phillip Vazquez

Second Grade: McKenzie Bierschwale, Christopher Boyce, Keaton Cady, Zayda Estrada, Andromeda Gilliland, Creasie Gohlke, Emma McWherter, Desi Miller, Jacob Nguyen, Mercadee Owen

Third Grade: Lysette Estrada, Noah Estrada, Destiny Garza, Emily James, Ryder Morales, Landen Rasmussen, Nataly Rodriguez, Ivin Vasquez

Fourth Grade: Shelby Cady, Christopher Salinas, Joseph White

Fifth Grade: Madison Bierschwale, Emily Cain, Alexia Gilliland, Rebecca Mendez, Ethan Mikolas, Michael Sachtleben, Lilana Torres, Casey Wooldridge

Sixth Grade: Andrew Chavez, Heather Glover, Karley Gregory, Ahniwake James, Danielle Morales, Anna Sachtleben, Chloe White

Seventh Grade: Layne Blevins, Victoria Gilliland, Abigail Morgan, Erika Ruiz, Kelsey Vannoy

Eighth Grade: Trey Allen Ty Boedeker, Mason Clark, Gage Daniel, Victoria Frazier, Trent Martinez

Fisherman’s Bible Institute Graduates Front Row: Instructor Joane McDonough, Vera Wiatt, Patricia McKnight, Darin Luna; Back Row: Kim Sonnier, Joe Wiatt, Julian Garcia (participant), Carol Haverfield, Alyssa Garcia (participant)

The Chapel is energetically moving forward in many areas. We are seeing our attendance grow and participation in our community efforts double! God has been so good to us!

Our major event for May was Warrior’s Weekend. Our part of the puzzle is providing the Saturday morning breakfast. We could not possibly do this task without much help. One generous family provided all the 200 dozen eggs. Mike from Speedy Stop helped us get milk; Bubba and Kim from Bubba’s Smoked Meats provided the sausage (and he now has pan sausage available); Patty, a young mother from Seadrift, helped by making flour tortillas; many people from the Chapel donated many individual items, and a lot of people made cash contributions to help us provide over 2,000 breakfast tacos that Saturday morning. I could not possibly name all those who came to help crack eggs, (Thanks, Carol, for heading up this project.) nor those who showed up at the Community Center at 4:00 a.m. to get the food ready to serve. One family took the “egg pans” home and returned them clean! We had one preacher friend who came from Edna to make sure everyone had enough coffee and ladies from the Friendswood area who served the troops in the tent. I believe we will all have to rest before the next Warrior’s Weekend and look forward to being a part of it again!

Recently, we have hosted several missionaries. The Reverend Danny Parker is a missionary to America; the Reverend Tom and Kathi Moore are missionaries to Belize; Missionaries Josh and Kim work in China; and on June 30, we will host Missionaries Aaron and Shannon Morgan who are soon going to Europe. Patrick and Hermano Jessie have ministered here several times and Poastor Joane has been helping out in Bloomington in the absence of their pastor.

One June 9, we graduated six from our Fisherman’s Bible Institute and had two who audited the classes. Pastor Joane did an outstanding job as the Institute’s professor and emceed the graduation exercises. We enjoyed an “All-Church fellowship” meal in conjunction with the other activities. Classes will begin this fall, so begin letting Pastor Joane know that you plan to attend.

Captain Robert will be at the Chapel beginning on June 21 for another Captain’s Class. All interested persons should contact Captain Robert at 361-816-3010 or the Sea Academy at 361-758-6184. Captain Robert has taught classes at the Chapel since 2000 and many people are now providing for their families as boat captains. If this is something you have dreamed of doing, please contact Captain Robert as soon as possible to be ready for this class or future classes.

July is looking like another busy month. We begin the month with the beloved Reverend Joe Granberry ministering on July 7 at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Granberry served the South Texas District as Superintendent for many years, and recently was spared certain death when a tornado struck the hay barn he was in. He will be sharing this exciting story of God’s grace and protection. You will not want to miss it!

July 12-15 will be Kid’s Kamp for our kids ages 6 to 12. We are expecting to take 15 kids to Kerrville for a time of fun and spiritual renewal. This will be a new experience for most of our kids, but one they will never forget.

July 17-20 will be Poco Bueno time for the Chapel. This year our mission will be a church in Southeastern Houston. They are surrounded by poverty, but are reaching out with a feeding program that we want to assist. Everyone is welcome to come and help us clean and store the fish. As usual, we will be cleaning them at the Chapel.

As you can tell, the Chapel is a place where we love the Lord and show it by loving people! We not only provide educational opportunities, spiritual services, and special times for the kids of this community (Friday Night Youth), but we also provide food, clothing, and even furniture to needy families in this area. You will always find a warm welcome at the Chapel. We not only have Sunday Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m., but also offer a spirited Sunday evening service at 6:00 p.m. and a 7:00 p.m. Wednesday service. You are urged to, “Come, grow with us!”

A very busy week at First Baptist Church. The 2013 Vacation Bible, “Colossal Coaster World”, was a tremendous success! The School was held from 9:00 a.m. until noon each day from June 10 to June 13. Children from two years old to the sixth grade attended each day. Average children attendance was 56, with adult workers attendance of 37. the children donated, through their pennies, a total of $280.00 to be forwarded to the South Texas Children’s Home in Beeville, Texas.

Each day the children gathered at 9:00 a.m. to Pledge Allegiance to the American Flag, Christian Flag, and the Bible. The children went to their age group classes and for snack, recreation, music, missions, and crafts.

On Thursday evening, June 13, the Graduation Ceremonies were held in the church auditorium. The auditorium was filled with children, parents, grandparents, relatives and friends and they were treated to a music program presented by the 56 children. Diplomas were presented to teach child and each was applauded.

After the graduation program, everyone toured the classrooms and viewed the work and crafts made by the children. Cakes, cookies and punch were served to everyone. All agreed that the 2013 VBS was the BEST and the Director was CANDICE STRYKER! Congratulations, and THANKS to everyone for your HARD WORK!

See you in church Sunday!

Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 22-23

Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been Amateur Radio. These radio operators, often called “hams” provide backup communications for everything from the American Red Cross to FEMA and even for the International Space Station. Calhoun County “hams” will join with thousands of other Amateur Radio operators showing their emergency capabilities the weekend of June 22-23.

Over the past year, the news has been full of reports of ham radio operators providing critical communications during unexpected emergencies in towns across America including the California wildfires, winter storms, tornadoes and other events world-wide. When trouble is brewing, Amateur Radio’s people are often the first to provide rescuers with critical information and communications. The public will have a chance to meet and talk with local ham radio operators and see for themselves what the Amateur Radio Service is about as hams across the USA will be holding public demonstrations of emergency communications abilities.

This annual event, called “Field Day”, is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event. Their slogan, “When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet or any other infrastructure that can be
compromised in a crisis. “The fastest way to turn a crisis into a total disaster is to lose communications,” said Allen Pitts of the ARRL. “From the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to tornadoes in Missouri, ham radio provided the most reliable communication networks in the first critical hours of the events. We need nothing between us but air.”

In the Port Lavaca area, the Port Lavaca Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating Amateur Radio at the historic Half Moon Reef Lighthouse at the Bauer Center (the intersection of State Highways 35 and 238) on Saturday, June 22, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. They invite the public to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.

There are over 700,000 Amateur Radio licensees in the US, and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program, ham volunteers provide both emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services too, all for free. To learn more about Amateur Radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org