Eagle-News-I16-4 - The Winston School San Antonio

Issue XVI, No. 3 2014
Advocating for minds that learn differently.®
Congratulations WSSA Class of 2014!
Corey Weinberg,
WSSA 2014 Valedictorian
Board Member Margie Warren with
WSSA Graduate Lisa Luna
WSSA Commencement Speaker,
Mr. Jimmy Green,
Advocate for those who learn differently
From the Headmaster
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
Charles J. Karulak, Ed.D.
Headmaster
Louise Pastorino, M.A.T., M.Ed.
Head of Lower/Middle Schools
Steve Yocham, M.Ed.
Head of Upper School
Julie Saboe, M.A.
Director of Admissions
Denise Williams, M.A.
Guidance Counselor
Julie Holloway, M.Ed.
College & Career Counselor
Barbara Young, M.A.
Director of Testing Services
Ruth Butler, M.Ed.
Curriculum Coordinator
Barbara Massey, M.B.A.
Librarian
Karen Cluck, R.N.
School Nurse
Rachel Trevino
Executive Assistant / Registrar
Cecilia Martinez, C.P.A.
Director of Finance & Operations
Karin Nicholls
Assistant to Director of Finance
Sue Borst
Marketing Director
Michelle Mayer, B.F.A.
Associate Director of Ind. &
Community Giving
Juan Bosco Morales, B.A.
Advancement Associate
De Calloway
Volunteer Coordinator
Charles Acord
Director of Maintenance
Richard Garcia
Maintenance Assistant
Jerome Williams
Maintenance Assistant
Cynthia Hormuth, B.S.
Administrative Assistant
Sarah Ehrisman-Davis
Extended Day Program
Babette Hilderbrand, C.N.A.
Extended Day Program
Morgan Kader, B.A.
Receptionist
TRUSTEES
Mrs. Margie Warren, Chair
Mr. Brett Morgan, Vice Chair
Mrs. Carol Zernial, Secretary
Mrs. Jaydine Zachry, Treasurer
Mr. Robert E. Bettac
Mrs. Katherine Brown, Jr.
Mrs. Tracy Calloway
Mr. William Carrington
Mrs. Shawn Loader
Ms. Amy Perry
Mr. Brett Schouest
MEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Courtney Crim, Ed.D., Chair
Karen Cluck, R.N.
Melvin Cohen, M.D. *
Holly Baker Hill, Ed.D.
Babette Hilderbrand, C.N.A.
Julie Holloway, M.Ed.
Charles J. Karulak, Ed.D.
Andrew Martin, M.D.
Elda Martinez, Ed.D.
Michelle Mayer, B.F.A.
Juan Bosco Morales, B.A.
Steven Pliszka, M.D. *
Eleanor T. Robertson, Ph.D.
Patrick Teicher, Ph.D. *
Karen Waldron, Ph.D. *
Denise Williams, M.A.
*Emeritus Member
of this school year to discuss,
contribute, review, and finalize
the submission for each area of
the self-study and curriculum.
Additional contributors included
the school’s trustees, parents,
alumni, and students. We have
done a great job preparing for this
event and I thank everyone who
participated in this process.
Charles J. Karulak, Ed.D.
Headmaster
We have been fortunate to enjoy
yet another outstanding year at
WSSA, continuing our efforts to
provide a first class educational
environment while also improving
our students’ academic skills,
emotional well-being and social
development. On that note, I
would like to say how proud we are
of our graduating class of 2014 and
their accomplishments. We have
a feature in this issue highlighting
them and where they will be
attending colleges in the Fall.
A large part of this school
year has been dedicated to
completing the documentation
for the Independent Schools
Association of the Southwest
(ISAS) accreditation process.
The visitation committee will
visit WSSA October 19-22. The
administration and faculty met
many times during the course
WSSA also had a very successful
year of fund raising which allows
us to continue to provide a
leading-edge education to our
students. Sustaining our high
level of teaching expertise and
providing the technology and
equipment required is an ongoing
process. Our Winston Annual
Fund Drive raised in excess of
$205,000 and 83 % our families
participated. That enabled us to
purchase a new van, complete
the expense associated with the
new school-wide camera system,
increase professional development
for teachers, update computers,
printers, and software programs
for the library and classrooms.
Special thanks to the Turner family
for their donation to provide all
new doors with bullet resistant
glass and an automatic door
opener for the front doors.
Our 24th Annual Gala and
Auction was a fun evening and
raised over $131,000. This was
an increase over the past couple
of years and the proceeds will
allow us to purchase iPads for the
classrooms, replace equipment
for athletics, update computers in
classrooms, and provide tuition
assistance.
We were also honored to be
the recipient of a brand new
playground for our lower school.
This covered playground, along
with new trees and landscaping
were installed in November 2013
by volunteers from the Kingdom
for Kids, CityYear, several local
non-profits, and Winston. I
would also like to thank our
other generous donors who
made this project a reality; Mr.
Harvey Najim, Rick Cavender,
Paul Garro, and Brandon Logan
who represented The Rotary Club
of San Antonio. Donors for the
covered area are the BennackPolan Foundation, the Myra
Stafford Pryor Charitable Trust,
the Gorman Foundation, Walter
and Katherine Brown, Jr., and
Frost National Bank.
I hope you have a great summer
and look forward to working with
you next year.
Mission Statement:
The mission of The Winston School San Antonio is to provide a personalized, college
preparatory education to students with high potential and identified learning
differences. A WSSA graduate is confident, well-rounded, and a life-long self advocate.
From the Desk of Julie Saboe, M.A.
Director of Admissions
I hope everyone enjoyed our
end of the year activities. It is
wonderful to see our students
being recognized for their
accomplishments. As we say
Congratulations to our recent
graduates, we are welcoming
new students to Winston. I will
continue to meet with interested
families throughout the summer
so please encourage your friends
to contact me. Also, there is still
time to register for any of the
excellent Summer Programs
that we offer. I look forward to
seeing everyone at our Annual
Winston Family Picnic on
Friday, August 15! WSSA 2014
Summer Programs: Check
our website for our improved
summer programs including;
academics, art, robotics,
soccer, basketball, volleyball
and more!
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Jule Saboe
Director Of Admissions
School and Student News
School & Student News
NEW
SCHOOL VAN
THANK YOU FOR
MAKING THIS
POSSIBLE!
2013 Ford E150 paid by funds raised by the Advancement Office and your contribution to The Winston Annual Fund Drive
SURREALISTIC ART SEARCH
On March 20th the library and lower
school hall way were transformed into an
art gallery showcasing upper school art
work. Parents, board members, faculty,
and members of the community looked
on as 22 art students were inducted
into the National Art Honor Society.
Winston now has 33 NAHS members.
THE WINSTON EAGLES TRACK TEAMS
competed on April 10th at the district meet
held at Antonian High School.
The middle school track team wrapped up
their season on April 17th at the district track
meet held at San Antonio Christian School.
The 5th /6th division finished 7th overall,
while the 7th/8th division finished 11th. For
the 5th/6th grade division, Gerald F. placed
4th in the 200m, 2nd in the 400m, 3rd in the
800m, and 3rd in the long jump. Cristian
I. placed 6th in the 2400m, while Travis D.
place 5th in 110m hurdles. Ryan S. placed
2nd in the shot put, and 6th in the discus. For
the 7th/8th grade division, David G. placed
2nd in the triple jump, 3rd in the 110m
hurdles and 6th in the 300m hurdles. All of
the participants improved greatly this season,
and we are proud of all of the hard work they
put in at practice. The high school track team
Winston was represented at the TAPPS 2A
South Regional meet held on April 26th in
Hallettsville. Individuals competing were
Logan G., Noah V., Gray M., and Justin L. in
the 4x200m relay. The boy’s placed 6th at the
Regional Track meet, just missing qualifying
for the state meet. Justin L. also competed in
the long jump and finished 8th.
Congratulations!
FREEDOM ARTS MAGAZINE
On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, Freedom Arts
Magazine celebrated its last meeting for the fourth
season with a luncheon in honor of the writers
and visual artists included in the magazine’s year
end edition. The Hook Family was honored with
a plaque for their support in the creation of the
Freedom Arts Magazine since its foundation by
Robert Hook.
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From The Desk Of Louise Pastorino, Head of Lower and Middle School
As summer is fast approaching, it’s
time to think about plans for the long
break. All children regress somewhat in
academics when left to their own devices
over the summer. At Winston, we have
a variety of summer opportunities for
the students; I encourage all Lower
and Middle School students to take
advantage of the half day academic
program that runs for four weeks. The
information is on our website under
Outreach. If you are unsure about
whether it would benefit your student,
please give me a call.
Summer is also a great time to develop
a life-long enjoyment of reading. As
reading skills and fluency improve, so
does a student’s confidence in reading
ability. On the Winston School website
is a list of some suggested books
appropriate for each grade level. The
students are not expected to read all
these books over the summer. The
list is meant to be used as a reference
for free reading books throughout the
school year, as well. Although some
of these books could be considered
classics, all the books on this list are good
stories that were chosen to appeal to a
wide variety of interests and abilities.
Children’s Choices, a program of the
International Reading Association, also
puts out a new list each year that has
titles not included on the WSSA website
list.
Listening to books on tape or digital
recordings is also a wonderful skill to
learn over the summer. Most students
can comprehend age-appropriate
material that is read aloud to them,
regardless of the independent reading
level mastered. As a student progresses
in school and reading material reaches
a more demanding level, having already
achieved proficiency in the skill of
listening to books read aloud will help
to ensure school success. There are
many ways to find audio books. They
can be downloaded for a fee from sites
such as iTunes or Audible. You can also
check out CD’s from your local library.
Remember to look for unabridged
versions. Balancing independent reading
with listening to books is a good step
toward increasing skills in each area.
When choosing a book for autonomous
reading, consider the student’s
independent rather than instructional
reading level. A student is usually
independent one grade level below
the level at which the student is being
instructed. One way to check for the
appropriateness of the book is to use the
“Five Finger Rule”. Have your student
read the first page of a prospective book
aloud. If five or more words are misread,
the book is probably at too high a level
for your child to read comfortably.
Give me a call if you have questions
specific to your student and the Winston
summer programs.
From The Desk Of Steve Yocham, Head of Upper School
changing. For I saw many of you change
your attitudes about school, make
ambitious future plans, and develop
your individual talents. Your change and
growth has been inspiring to me, as well
as to your parents, friends, and peers.
The Class of two thousand fourteen is a
unique group of individuals. I have had
the pleasure of watching many of these
students grow up academically and
socially over a long time span. Whether
collaborating as your teacher in Lower
School on slide show cartoons, touring
Washington D.C. in Middle School as
your group leader and for some your
roommate, or advising and sometimes
correcting you all in Upper School,
my journey with you has been life
In this group, we have future trainers,
accountants, drama stars, computer
whizzes, military commanders,
broadcasters, beauticians, pilots,
massage therapists, historians, auto
technicians, engineers, psychologists,
doctors, photographers, graphic
designers, artists, and race car designers.
And each is excited and probably a little
nervous to go out and make his or her
contributions to the world.
I look forward to the change you all will
bring.
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School & Student News
INTERACT MEMBERS AT THE HEART OF WSSA GRADUATING CLASS
Back: John Trapp, Cory Weinberg, Gray Miller, Christopher Hook, Jake Green. Middle: Haley Hilderbrand, Noah Schorr, Tyler J. Gold,
William Buba, Katie Cohn, J.B. Gray. Front: Lisa Luna, Emilee Peters.
The Winston School Interact Club received the Presidential Citation for the 7th year and the prestigious “Best in District” award. We are extremely
proud of these 12 Interact members. The 12 Interact members of the senior class provided strong leadership as they led the club to another
successful Interact year. Once again they ended the year with over 70 projects/activities and over 3,000 community service hours supporting
projects such as the Buddy Walk sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association, the Walk to Cure Diabetes, sponsored by the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, Kids Day in the Park, sponsored by United Way of San Antonio, Habitat for Humanity, Haven for Hope, the
San Antonio Food Bank, KLRN, and Family Service Association. This year they also supported the Walk to Cure Alzheimers for the first time.
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REGIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITIONS
Students present their scientific research to the public at the annual Science and Engineering
Fair. Students utilize the scientific process in conducting an experiment and defending the
results before members of the scientific community (www.ARASE.org). Both competitions
were attended by public, private and home schooled students from thirty-two counties.
On February 8, Naila M. competed in the Junior Academy of Science and Engineering with
200 other students. She gave an oral presentation describing her science fair project. She
placed 2nd in Junior Division Chemistry.
On March 3, Lauren W., Naila M., and Alex K. competed in the Alamo Regional Science Fair
with 500 other students. Lauren and Naila received Director’s Awards and Alex received an
Honorable Mention.
THANKS TO OUR DONORS
We would like to thank the
following generous donors for
their contribution to our new
playground canopy:
During this past semester The
Winston School San Antonio
installed new bullet resistant
doors on the front and all
entrances to our school thanks
to the generous donation of
Shannon and Jon Turner. The
security of our students is of the
upmost importance to us and we
are deeply grateful to the Turners
for making this possible.
Bennack-Polan Foundation
Myra Stafford Pryor
Charitable Trust
Gorman Foundation
Walter and Katherine Brown Jr.
Frost National Bank
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Class Day
Service Awards
To commemorate the last day of school, the
annual Class Day program was held to honor
all the accomplishments of the WSSA family.
Scholarships, awards and gifts were given out
in tribute and thanks. Valedictorian, Cory
Weinberg, opened the program by lighting the
Candle of Knowledge. Salutatorian, John Trapp,
closed the program by extinguishing it. Class
Day acknowledgements are as follow:
Core Teacher Student
AReevesSophia Murillo
B Owen Phoebe Vardiman
B Summers Emilio Diaz
B Moran Luke Pfeifer
C Webb Claiborne Carrington
CGreenLisa Gustafson
DJaramilloRyan Smith
D Castillo Paige Promecene
Middle School: Matthew Alsip
Upper School: Anthony Beres
Upper School: T.J. Gold
Headmaster’s Award
Employee Service Awards
Colby House
5 years Carol Ann Gulley
Julie Hanson
Barbara Young
10 years Mike Canales
15 years Louise Pastorino
20 years Julie Saboe
25 years Charles J. Karulak
Cory Weinberg
Rotary Interact Outstanding
Member of the Year Award
Dr. Waldron’s
Scholarship Award
Cory Weinberg, Upper School
1,413 hours from 9-12 grades
Rotary Interact Outstanding
Member Award
Kyle Anthis
Sergio Medellin Jasmine Palmer John Guerrero
Brandon Albrecht Kyle Thompson 1st Six Weeks
2nd Six Weeks
3rd Six Weeks
4th Six Weeks
5th Six Weeks
6th Six Weeks
Rotary Interact Service
Recognition
Cory Weinberg, senior 264 hours
Brandon Albrecht, junior 159.5 hours
T. J. Gold, senior 147 hours
John Guerrero, junior 142.5 hours
William Buba, senior 132 hours
Lisa Luna, senior114 hours
Sergio Medellin, freshman 110 hours
James Folks, junior 108.5 hours
Katie Cohn, senior 106.5 hours
Kyle Thompson, freshman 100.5 hours
Founders Award
Harvey Najim
Rick Cavender
City Year
Rotary Club of San Antonio
Dr. William Bauta
John Trapp
Newcomer Award
Daniel Bar-Yadin
Sophie Jenkins
Brayden Kelley
Jason King
Evan McGinnis
Zachary Wolfe
CELEBRATING OUR ATHLETES
On Thursday, May 8th The Booster Club hosted it’s annual Athletic Banquet in the Gym.
The tables were decorated in balloons with the school colors and the evening’s meal was
catered by Free Birds World Burrito; it was yummy! Bruce Bowen was the guest speaker
and his message to the athletes was to remember the meaning of a team, and to always
do your best and hardest for the good of the team. The individual coaches presented their
team awards and Coaches Borth and Hernandez announced the top athlete awards.
MS Scholar Athlete: Ryan H. MS Overall Athlete: Westin M.
US Scholar Athlete: John T. US Overall Athlete: Lisa L. and Noah V.
US: John T., Noah V. & Lisa L. - MS: Westin M. & Ryan H.
It was an exciting evening, and a wonderful kickoff to the End-of-the-Year events.
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School & Student News
2014 WSSA GRADUATES: THEY DID IT!
They did it! Diplomas in hand, WSSA seniors crossed the
stage, signifying the culmination of their high school career.
Baccalaureate and Graduation marked the end of their high
school experience at WSSA but the beginning of a new journey.
Just two days after finals, seniors attended Baccalaureate at
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Friday, May 16, 2014.
Students were recognized by WSSA Administration as having
completed their course of study. This was a special time for
everyone to reflect on their time together.
The next morning, students arrived for graduation at the WSSA
campus. Dressed in their caps and gowns, this moment was
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memorialized with photography by Life Touch. Graduation was
held in the school gymnasium. A special video presentation
was shown of the senior class. John Trapp, Salutatorian gave the
“Welcome address.” Cory Weinberg, the class Valedictorian, gave
an encouraging message to his fellow seniors and a heartfelt thank
you to faculty and staff. He was followed by the commencement
guest speaker, Mr. Jimmy Green. We congratulate our 2014 senior
class for successfully accomplishing their high school career
goal. We wish them continued success as they proceed on their
journey! Eleven of our 2014 Graduating Seniors have received
scholarships with a total value of $732,800!
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Stefania Elise Bauta - Northwest Vista College
William Ryan Buba - Our Lady of the Lake University
Katherine Rose Cohn - the University of Evansville in Indiana
Austin Caylor Leland Garcia - Northwest Vista College
Tyler James Lee Gold - New Mexico Military Institute
James Brian Gray - Universal Technical Institute in Houston
Reagan Moffett Gray - United States Marine Corp
Jacob James Grant Green - St. Mary’s University
Jacob Aaron Gresores University of North Texas
Aaron James Hart - Northwest Vista College
Haley Nicole Hilderbrand - Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio
Christopher Lenox Hook - Texas Lutheran University
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Lisa Luna - Paul Mitchell the School San Antonio
Logan Stuart McCormick - St. Philip’s College
Grayson Samuel Miller - Angelo State University
Sean Michael Mitchell - San Antonio College then transfer UTSA
Sadie Nikol Norris - Art Institute of San Antonio
Emilee Bluestein Peters - American Jewish University in California
Noah Edward Schorr - Northwest Vista College
John Allen Trapp - Abilene Christian University
Trenton Lee Trevino - St. Philip’s College
Allison A. Trujillo - San Antonio College
Cory Simon Weinberg - University of Texas at San Antonio
School & Student News
MUFFINS FOR
MOMS
Please join WSSA families,
staff and faculty to kick-off
the 2014-2015 school year!
On May 9, 2014 we celebrated
Mother’s Day with Muffins for
Mom, and it was the perfect
time to celebrate all of our
student’s mothers and all their
wonderful qualities.
GIRLS LUNCHEON 
Lower School girls had their last GIRLs (Growing Into
Resilient Lifestyles) Luncheon of the year. It was a wonderful
experience to share table setting and table etiquette. The
formal table was set and the girls enjoyed the company of
Dr. Karulak and Mrs. Pastorino.
WSSA
Family
Picnic
Save The Date!
Friday August 15, 2014
5:30 PM WSSA CAMPUS

A CORE PLAY
Ms. Reeves class presented the play “Three
Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf ”. The
students gave a great performance and they
all remembered their lines and delivered them
with gusto, while learning a valuable lesson, if
something is worth doing it’s worth doing it
right.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
March 2014
Back: Harris C., Alaina M., Lisa G., Justin O.,
Front: Athena R., Daniel B., Emilio D.
April 2014
Back: Kate B., Katy S., Gray M., Greg M., Dakota C.
Front: Rachel P., Westin M., Colby H., Ryley H.
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May 2014
Back: Veronique S., Christian D., Etienne F., Kinslee J.
Front: Will L., Ojani B., William R., Sebastian H.
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CLAY, CHILI, AND CINEMA
It was a big night for the arts
department at The Winston
School San Antonio. Nearly
250 people showed up for
the annual event showcasing
top ceramic bowls for auction, a chili
contest and many cinema productions. The bowls, handcrafted
by students, sold at an amazing pace. Nearly 100 bowls were on
display. The chili cook-off always draws great competitors and Mrs.
Angie Cronin took home top honors. The cinema competition
showcased top films from the digital media department. Former
champion, Josh P., took second and third place; while senior Jake
G. took home top honors with his video about today’s youth.
Food, family and fun were all part of a great night at The Winston
School San Antonio.
B CORE LEARNS ABOUT THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER
B1 Core has been studying the importance of the San
Antonio River to Native Americans far back in time, the
Spanish, and Mexican communities and our own community
now. We saw the river at Mission San Juan, the acequias,
the Espada Aqueduct, the Mission Reach portion of the
Riverwalk, and all the way up to the Museum Reach.
Students enjoyed passing through the locks and dam, as
we headed from the Pearl Complex by Rio Taxi to the
downtown Riverwalk and the Alamo. They loved knowing
that our former mayor Lila Cockrell, (Mrs. Gulley’s mother!)
endorsed the locks and dam during the planning of the
Museum Reach.
A CORE DONATES TO KITCHEN ON THE STREET
A Core took a field trip to Frost Bank to have
their “Happy Sock” coins counted that each child
had been collecting. Our class raised $255.55 for
the organization Kitchen on the Street. We had
a donor match this amount, so the other $255.55
will be donated to Triple Mac Equestrian Facility
which is a rescue and rehab center for horses. I
am extremely proud of the G.K.s enthusiasm to
help others in need!
Dorian Reeves, A Core Teacher
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LOWER SCHOOL AWARDS
We held our annual Lower School awards
ceremony on May 19th. Students were recognized
for participation in EarlyAct, Glee Club, Martial
Arts, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Teachers
honored students with academic recognition in
math, reading, language arts, social studies, and
science. Top students were also honored by the
library, physical education, computer, music and
art teachers. Congratulations!
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 WSSA STUDENT RECEIVES THE PAUL HARRIS AWARD
The Winston School San Antonio Interact Club president, Cory Weinberg, received a Paul Harris
Award at the Rotary District 5840 Conference on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Cory has been a member
of the The Winston School Interact Club since his 8th grade year. This year he has led the Club to
it’s 7th Presidential Citation and it’s second “Best in District” Award. This is the first time in recent
history that a student has received a Paul Harris award based strictly on merit.
UPPER SCHOOL PROM 
The Winston School San Antonio Upper School Prom
occurred April 24th at the San Antonio Petroleum Club.
This is the first year Student Council planned the Prom by
themselves, making the Prom from the students for the
students. Prom King and Queen were John T. and Sadie N.
Prom Prince and Princess were Justin O. and Elizabeth M.
Prom Duke and Duchess were George B. and Nikki S. Finally,
Prom Lord and Lady were Caleb E. and Rebecca B.
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KING WILLIAM PARADE
In an effort to raise awareness about plastic consumption in the US, Winston students collaborated with Build San Antonio Green, and Renewable
Republic to create a fabulous float. The solar powered float was decorated
with colorful flowers made from recycled plastic containers. For the past two
months Winston students and employees collected plastic containers. Lower
school students colored the bottles and high school art students shaped them
into flower forms. The float was part of the King William Parade Saturday,
April 25th, and the Pop Pistol band performed on the float.
PANDORA'S BOX PLAY
On May 9, 2014, Mrs. Green’s and Mrs. Webb’s
classes presented the Pandora Box play to C Core
students and parents. The students demonstrated
a talent for acting, especially Tadan B. who played
Zeus and Ryley H. who played Pandora in the play.
Great Job!
Upper & Midd le
School Awards
The Middle and Upper School held their annual
awards ceremony. Clubs and classes each honored
top performers in their respective areas. The event is
a big draw for students as they work the entire year to
hopefully land one of the certificates. The event was
a huge success. Congratulations to our students who
received this honor!
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Advancement News
Sapphires & Spurs
Thank You!
WSSA extends a huge THANK YOU to all who assisted and
attended “Sapphires and Spurs.” This was a fun and wonderful evening that benefited our school. Event chair, Jennifer
Johnson, and her committee secured fantastic live auction
items and created a festive atmosphere at the Don Strange
Ranch. The Stan Wayne Band set the mood with tunes ranging
from Sinatra to Michael Jackson favorites. Thank you to all of
the volunteers and attendees who supported this years Gala.
Photos are now posted on a Shutterfly Share Site. You can
download photos, create photo gifts and order prints directly
from the site. https://sapphiresandspurs.shutterfly.com
Please mark your calendars for
Saturday, March 28, 2015, for our next
“Fiesta” Auction Gala.
AWARD PRESENTED AT CLASS DAY FOR NEW PLAYGROUND
During our annual Class Day Program,
Dr. Karulak recognized Mr. Harvey E.
Najim a recognition for his contribution to
the new school playground. We are grateful
to The Najim Family Foundation, Kingdom
For Kids Volunteers, Rotary Club Of San
Antonio, and City Year San Antonio for
their huge impact on our school. WSSA
students will enjoy the new playground for
many years to come!
LUNCH WITH DR. K AT HARD ROCK CAFÉ
The bidding war for live auction item “Lunch
with Dr. K at Hard Rock Café” was intense and
exhilarating. Once the bidding wrapped up, two of
these packages were sold. Jerry “JC” R. and Dreya
P. can thank their parents and grandparents for
setting them up with a fun lunch date with Dr.
Karulak. Each student invited three friends to
enjoy a limo ride to Hard Rock Café for burgers
and fries. Join WSSA for the next annual auction
on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
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25th Annual
Save The Date
THE WHOLEBRAIN CHILD
AT HOME AND IN
THE CLASSROOM.
Keynote Speaker:
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Friday, January 30, 2014
8:30 am to 4 pm
Dr. Bryson is the co-author (with Dan
Siegel) of the best-selling book
the whole-Brain chilD
Fine Art Sale
September 20, 2014
Curated by renowned New York
City Art Dealer, Walter Edelman