Vanguard College Preparatory School won the title of Academic Champion in the February 22 district competition of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Carrollton Christian Academy was district runner up, and Tyler All Saints School came in third. Academic ranking was determined by compiled scores in core academic subjects as well as public speaking events. Vanguard placed third in district art. The state academic and art meets will take place at Concordia University in Austin on April 4 and 5.

VANGUARD DISTRICT ACADEMIC WINNERS
Newspaper–1st Vanguard Review
Yearbook–1st Bifrost
Original Oratory — 2nd Elliott SoRelle; 4th Elidia Berg; 6th Dylan Losey
Persuasive Speaking–1st Elliott SoRelle; 4th Dylan Losey; 8th Cinco Braswell
Spelling –6th Katie Samples
Advanced Math–2nd Elliott SoRelle; 4th Claire Cole
Math–2nd Rebecca Mull ; 8th Charlotte Cooper
Computer Science–8th Zak Bolin
Current Issues & Events–3rd Travis Probe ; 5th Moshe Dolejsi
Ready Writing–1st Isla Hamilton
Literary Criticism–1st Claire Cole; 2nd Charlotte Manton ; 4th Isla Hamilton
Number Sense–1st Tim Latimer; 8th Dylan Losey
Spanish –5th Mariana Concepcion; 6th Rodrigo Concepcion
Science–Overall1st Tim Latimer; 2nd Stephanie Marten-Ellis; 3rd Megan Welch
Biology–1st Tim Latimer; 2nd Megan Welch
Chemistry–1st Stephanie Marten-Ellis
Physics–1st Tim Latimer; 2nd Megan Welch
Social Studies–3rd Tim Latimer; 6th Travis Probe

VANGUARD DISTRICT ART WINNERS
Drawing Graphite–6th Jane Millar
Graphic Design–2nd Erin Frisch
Painting Transparent–5th Katie Samples
Painting Transparent–HM Erin Frisch
Painting Opaque –4th Katie Samples
Mixed Media 3D–5th Allaire Downs
Mixed Media 2D–1st Hayley Johnson
Mixed Media 2D–5th Allaire Downs
Relief Sculpture –3rd Allaire Downs
Relief Sculpture–HM Hunter Anderson
Sculpture –4th Elliott SoRelle
Crafts –2nd Allaire Downs
Fashion Accessories –4th Candace Blacklock
Pottery –5th Warren Chapline
Photography Self Processed Black & White –3rd Bricker Bruner
Photography Self Processed Black & White–4th Bricker Bruner
Photography Creative & Experimental –2nd Allaire Downs
Photography-Digitally Manipulated –6th Morgan Deaver
Interior/Exterior Furnishings –2nd Cameron Wentworth
Interior/Exterior Furnishings –3rd Cameron Wentworth
Art History/Picture Memory Test –1st Katie Samples

Vanguard won 1st place for newspaper and 1st place for yearbook at the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools district competition on February 22, and staff members were rewarded for their efforts by being named to a prestigious journalism honor society. Nine students were inducted into the Hollis Biddle Chapter of Quill and Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalism Students at Vanguard College Preparatory School. Inductees include Amy Russell, Paige Nowlin, Claire Cole, Kelly Risinger, Sara Hutyra, Jennifer Reese, Caroline Blum, Liz Doty and Samantha Doty.

Quill and Scroll was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisers for the purpose of encouraging and recognizing individual student achievement in journalism and scholastic publication. Since its founding, charters have been granted to more than 14,267 high schools in all 50 states and 44 foreign countries.

According to the Constitution, members of Quill and Scroll must be a high school junior or senior, must be in the upper third of their class in general scholastic standing, must have done superior work in some phase of journalism or school publications work, must be recommended by the journalism teacher, and must be approved by Quill and Scroll’s Executive Director at the University of Iowa.

Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. – Gala/Auction at The Palladium on Austin Avenue
Saturday, March 29 at 5-7 p.m. – Alumni Gathering in the Jaworski Center
Sunday, March 30 at 2-3:30 p.m. – Reception honoring Founders in the Jaworski Center
Monday, March 31 at 12 pm – Viking Crew Golf Tournament at Ridgewood Country Club

Vanguard College Preparatory School will celebrate its 35th year during 2008, and we will start with our first-ever Founders’ Weekend. We are planning four days of exciting activities, and we want you to join in the celebration. Please reserve the weekend on your calendar. We are hoping for a great gathering of Vanguard supporters both past and present.

The alumni party and reception honoring the school’s founders will be purely celebratory and at no cost.

The gala/auction and golf tournament are fund raisers for the school. If you are interested in underwriting one or both events or in contributing an item for the auction, please contact the school Office of Development at 254.772.8111 or email maryhelen_george@vanguard.org

The 2008 Winter Glitter formal did not disappoint those in attendance this past weekend. The traditional winter dance captured the attention and dance moves of the student body and faculty. Barron’s on Fifth, a Waco landmark and garden center, hosted the senior high dance while the junior high students mingled in Jaworski. Every year the dance provides an opportunity for the Vanguard Club to create an exciting occasion that begins the final semester of the year.

“I loved seeing everyone dress up in formal clothing and we got to eat at a really nice restaurant,” sophomore Hayley Johnson said.

Vanguard Club selected Barron’s to host the dance and decided to name the event “Garden Party.” The house was the perfect location for the dance and it exceeded its reputation as a quaint reception hall. The senior high danced all night to classic songs such as “YMCA,” and newer songs such as “Soulja Boi.” The disc jockey led the evenings’ activities with an appropriate balance of slow and fast-paced songs. Even some of the teachers could be found tapping their feet to the beat.

At the junior high dance, the flashing lights and “Snowball” decorations created an equally fun event. The seventh and eighth graders showed no limitation to their dancing abilities throughout the evening.

“I really enjoyed standing up and singing Beyonce,” seventh grader Jake Schwartz said. “They should have a Summer Glitter!”

Many students were even able to place song requests to the disc jockey. The homemade decorations added color to Jaworski and helped create a memorable night for the junior high Vikings.

“It was very fulfilling to see the process from start to finish,” junior high Winter Glitter coordinator Charlotte Cooper said.

Winter Glitter is a one-night event, but all the energy and efforts necessary to plan for such a dance stretch back into the early weeks of the school year. Finding a location open for the right weekend can be a daunting task, but it is just one of the many trials Vanguard Club must face every year.

“It was a lot of work!” Vanguard Club Co-President Claire Cole said. “But it was all worth it to have a great night and we were really excited about the final result.”

It’s time to think about the 2008-2009 academic year. Find out how your child can be a part of our framework for success by attending these events. For more information, call the Admissions Office at 772-8111.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open House for Prospective Students & their Parents

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

• 7:30 a.m. Prospective Parent Coffee with the Head of School
• 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. Prospective Parent Classroom Observations
• 12 to 12:45 p.m. Luncheon for Prospective Parents & Teachers