Freedom Trek ‘04

Introduction

Dr. Jim CainSuperintendent of Schools

Key Note Speaker

Ms. Vy Tran

Presented by Dr. Jim Cain

Vy Tran Vy Tran is a graduate of Klein Forest High School and the University of Texas. She teaches second grade at McDougle Elementary School where she makes a difference for students.

Freedom Trek ‘05

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Student Writing Competition

Awards

Presented by

Education Foundation Directors

Elementary Student Composition Winners

Introduced by

Anne Vallette, Managing Director,Klein Education Foundation

Kelsie Utz – Krahn Elementary

Brittney Kearley – Lemm Elementary

Kara Hurley –Schultz Elementary

William Conchas –Kaiser Elementary

Noemí Rodríguez –

Nitsch Elementary

Robert Adrian Farias –McDougle Elementary

Ke `Andra Levingston–Kuehnle Elementary

Ashley Beckett –McDougle Elementary

Joseph Do –Klenk Elementary

Mariana Pérez–Eiland Elementary

Oswaldo Reyes – Kaiser Elementary

Jessica Meléndez–Eiland Elementary

Secondary Student Composition Winners

Introduced by

Randy Kirk Principal, Klein Collins High

School

Samantha Neal– Klein IntermediateTrang Dang –

Klein Intermediate

Anita Chaphekar – WunderlichIntermediate

Abby Brown– Klein Oak HighVenetia Lazaratou

–Klein Collins High

Jennifer Schmitt–Klein

High

Erin Toolan - Klein Forest

High

Casey Grier - Klein Collins High

Esin Saribudak – Klein High

Joffery JonesFreedom Trek,

Host Chair

In

Cultural Performance

Presentations

In Honor of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Redefinition

Klein Collins High School

Jazz Ensemble

Klein Forest High School

Friend of FreedomAwards

Presented by Klein ISDBoard of Trustees

A. K. “Buddy” Brown has impacted students through his dedicated service as a member of the board for the Klein Education Foundation. He has chaired the foundation’s golf tournaments that have raised significant funds for teaching grants throughout the district.

Representing Klein High School Cluster Schools

Greta Spring volunteers at Mittelstädt Elementary School as a teacher of the English language for parents who are learning a second language. Through her consistent volunteering each week, she makes a meaningful difference for children and adults.

Representing Klein High School Cluster Schools

Lillian Ficarra Reitz has embraced the Even Start program at Kaiser Elementary School. With support from her employer, Barnes and Noble, she has provided storytelling activities and books for the Even Start children and their siblings to create a love for reading.

Representing Klein Forest Cluster Schools

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Kenneth R. Washington and his organization, Inwood North Community Outreach Program, have provided tutoring and mentoring for at-risk students at Nitsch Elementary School for the past three years. These faithful volunteers are outstanding examples of community support for students.

 Representing Klein Forest Cluster Schools

Dan & Marie Benditz, together, have a commitment to students of the KISD. As founding directors in the KISD Education Foundation, they have worked to provide for innovative teaching. The Benditz volunteer at schools and support programs such as the FFA.

Representing Klein Oak Cluster Schools

Jane Goings, a volunteer at Schultz Elementary School, is a faithful tutor for at-risk and limited English speaking students. This retired HISD educator exudes a positive spirit and creates a rewarding learning time for the students she assists.

Representing Klein Oak Cluster Schools

Klein High Cluster Schools

Dr. Stephen Bland Presenting

Margaret Owens, through her commitment to students and art enrichment, has been instrumental in the creation of art mini-museums that provide all elementary students the opportunity to participate in simulated museum visits. As a volunteer at Haude Elementary, she works on unique art projects with students.

Representing Klein Collins Cluster Schools

Edie Sloan, the president of the Parent Teacher Organization of Roth Elementary School, excels as a volunteer because she unifies the parents of her school into a caring community of support for children.

Representing Klein Collins Cluster Schools

Sponsor –Bonnie Jacobi

L.S. Spencer

Freedom Trek, Program Chair

Nitsch Elementary

Choir

Directors,

Carolyn Moss, Catherine Dudley

Paradeof Cultures

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Exhibits

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Kreinhop Elementary Mexican Dance

Freedom Trek

Wunderlich Intermediate Philippine Folklore Dance

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Schindewolf Intermediate Step Dance Group

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Wunderlich Intermediate Hispanic Dance

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Wunderlich Intermediate Vietnamese Ribbon Dance

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Klein Forest High Dragon Dancers

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Klein Forest High Ballet Folklorico

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Klein Collins High International Students

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Wunderlich Intermediate African American Zydeco

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Klein Forest High Praise Dancers

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Klein Forest High Indian Dance

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Food Vendors

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Food Vendors

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Food Vendors