High school percussionist finds a way to follow his passion despite severely burned arms
“Jesus is those once in a generation students,” said assistant band director Andrew Vowell. “The solo he plays is almost a graduate level piece.” Author: Melissa Correa Updated: 8:48 PM CDT May 11, 2021
GALVESTON, Texas Jesus Salinas is one talented percussionist. The Galveston Ball High School student is sharing his story with the hope that it might inspire someone to figure out a way to give their passion life.
“I love music,” said the junior classmen. “You kind of get a sense of like tunnel vision. And it’s just the keyboard and you. The mallets. And it’s just a sense of peace.”
Ball HS senior graduating from high school, college in same year
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The Ball High School senior who dual-enrolled at Galveston College is off to a pretty impressive start.
Maia Adolphs said she thrives on using her academic talents, achievements and leadership skills to help and serve others.
“For me, work worth doing is performing on stage but it’s also working at community service at SGA, but it’s also commanding at ROTC, a lot of different things,” Adolphs said.
On top of a long list of extracurricular activities she’s involved in, the 18-year-old has risen as a star student even during the coronavirus pandemic.
School districts helping students get back on track during pandemic slide
Re Chelle Turner, KPRC
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GALVESTON, Texas – The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the education of students across the country. Now, school districts across the Greater Houston area are laying out their plans to help students get back on track.
Several schools, including Parker Elementary School and Ball High School in Galveston, have already created programs to help students get back on track.
National data shows it could take three to four years to close the gap, but Galveston Independent School District is determined to cut it down to two years.
Lost Galveston gives inside look at island s architectural history, colorful past
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