Local students earn recognition for music and sports
Feb. 14, 2021
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Twenty members of the “Mariachi Los Tigillos De Ora” from Christen Middle School were selected member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region 14 Middle School Mariachi. Pictured Left to Right Front Row- Angel Bryand - Vihuela, Roberto Tejeda - Guitarra, and Sayd Castillo - Guitarra de Golpe. Back Row- Henar Torres - Female Vocal, Ruben Guadian - Mariachi Director, Kimberly Gonzalez - Harp, Sandra Garcia - Christen Middle School Principal, and Sebastian Guerra - Male Vocal./Show MoreShow Less
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United is sending nine swimmers to the state meet after the boys’ and girls’ teams both placed second at the Region VIII 6A Championship.Courtesy / UISDShow MoreShow Less
Noah Nunez, Red Raider band member, receives top honors from the Texas Music Education Association. Author: JJ Maldonado Updated: 9:58 PM CST February 2, 2021
TYLER, Texas Tyler Legacy student, Noah Nunez, was named a Texas All-State Musician by the Texas Music Education Association. Honestly it means everything, Nunez said. This is something I ve wanted for a really long time and it really takes a lot of work.
According to Tyler ISD, only the top 3% of those that applied received this honor.
“Being an All-State player is a goal I’ve had since middle school, and the feeling of finally achieving this is indescribable,” Noah said. “I will be forever grateful for this gift.”