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Reach for the Stars Gala

The Clear Creek Education Foundation proudly announces the 2008 list of accomplished graduates who will be the featured honorees at the 8th annual Reach for the Stars Gala on October 4, 2008 at Space Center Houston. The four honorees have excelled in their chosen profession and have had a significant impact on the community he or she serves.

Reach for the Stars Gala Chairman, Jane Sweeney, says, “The Education Foundation is proud to recognize the distinguished group of honorees at this year’s event, including Bill Moffett, Julie Kilgore-Baker, Dr. Robert Garza and Kathy Jackson-Schmidt as well as Carlisle Award winners Jim and Lee Reinhartsen.”

 

The Reach for the Stars Gala Committee is already busy planning and working hard to build a successful event. Gala committee members include Janet Brown, Patty Cooper, Terri and Michael Divine, Symantha Ferrando, Kimberly Fleming, Lisa Holbrook, Gene Hollier, Angela Jenkins, Frank Law, Joan McKinney, Olive Murphy Riker, Liz Muths and Wendy Shaw.

Gala chairman Jane Sweeney and foundation chairman Olive Murphy Riker and their team are building up for a successful Gala to benefit the foundation and CCISD.

Gala chair Jane Sweeney has assembled her team and chose a fun construction theme. If you would like to volunteer to help with the gala, please call or e-mail the education foundation's coordinator, Angela Jenkins at 281.284.0031 or ajenkins@clearcreekeducationfoundation.org

Sponsorship Information | Current Sponsors

 

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Trustees Seek Citizen of the Year

League City, TEXAS—The Clear Creek Independent School District Board of Trustees has established an endowment to honor outstanding community members within Clear Creek ISD. The recipient of the award will be named as the Citizen of the Year. In addition, the recipient may designate endowment funds to a Clear Creek ISD academic program or classroom activity in his or her name. The recipient will be announced at the Clear Creek Education Foundation “All-Stars Breakfast” on October 23.

Recipients eligible for this award must meet the following requirements:
• Demonstrated a commitment to Clear Creek ISD through volunteer or other extraordinary efforts.
• Contributed significantly in ways that have benefited the entirety of Clear Creek ISD.
• Maintained a reputation across the Clear Creek ISD community as an individual with high standards and dedication to excellence in public education.
• Served the district and its students and patrons over an extended period of time.

All nominations must be submitted no later than September 1 to be considered for the 2008 award. Nomination forms are available by clicking here.  Nominations should be mailed to:

Clear Creek Education Foundation
Citizen of the Year Selection Committee
c/o Lisa Holbrook
2425 East Main Street
League City, Texas 77573

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2008 Surprize Patrol Distributes Grants
The education foundation would like to congratulate the 2008 Innovative Grant recipients and thank all of those that applied. On May 12th and 13th, a group of foundation board members and volunteers boarded a school bus to visit CCISD schools to surprise the grant recipients. The Surprize Patrol visited 21 campuses and awarded over $80,000 in grant funds. As you will see in the photos below, the teachers and students were very excited.

Board members, Janet Brown, Lisa Holbrook, Gloria Wong, Foundation coordinator Angel Jenkins and Patty Cooper get on the bus to join the Surprize Patrol.

CCISD Videographer extraordinaire, Joe Perez shared his camera with students from Goforth.

And before long, the students were showing Joe how to handle the camera.

There is never a dull moment on Surprize Patrol. At one of the schools, Joe got up close and personal with a python name Julius Squezer.

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Thank you CCISD Employees for your Participation in the Foundation

Dr. Greg Smith (CCISD Superintendent) pulls the winner for the 2008 Clear Creek Education Foundation Jean's Day 100% participation schools. There were 6 campuses with 100% participation (Ferguson Elementary, Landolt Elementary, Stewart Elementary, Ward Elementary, Westbrook Intermediate, Clear View Education Center) and WARD ELEMENTARY won the Couch and Side table for their campus. Also pictured, Olive Murphy-Riker (CCEF Chairman) and Angela Jenkins (CCEF Coordinator).

The Ward Stars won the random drawing of all those schools with 100% participation for the CCEF jean's days. Pictured from left to right are Kathy Gouger, Ward Elementary Principal, Kim Demel, Data Specialist and Janet Brow, CCEF Vice-Chairman.

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Seen at the Fashion Show
Olive Murphy Riker, Foundation Board Chairman, thanks Gloria Wong.
Fashion Show Chairman at the "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton"
event.
Lenny Matuszewski, Jr., Fashion Event Producer with Gene Hollier,
Master of Ceremonies and Fundraising Chairman
Lisa and Ray Garcia with daughter and model Macy McPherson
Dana and Steve Hoffman (Store Manager, Dillard's Baybrook) with Jason
Bailey, Attorney at Law with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott,
LLP
Tom and Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman and Foundation Board Member
Mark and Lynn Lary McLean (Event Stylist, Lary's)
Gary and Melissa Bielat, Decorations Vice Chairman with Chuck and Lisa
Schuessler, Decorations Chairman.
John and Gay Johnson, and daughters, Grace and Sarah (right). Gay,
Grace and Sarah were models as part of last year's wiiner of the live
auction models group.
Joan and Randy Stine, General Manager of Advantage BMW Clear Lake
Jerry Foyt (Lexus of Clear Lake General Sales Manager) with Kate Foyt
(far right) and daughters, Amanda (back row, center) and Lauren as
part of live auction models group.
Jill Williams (Historian), Carol Bergman and Karen Keesler, One Stop
Party Shop owner and Galaxy of Stars model.
Nikhil Mehta (Program Underwriter - Mansi Press) with daughter and
model Mansi Mehta and son Manon
Holly and Chris Perry (Perry's Steakhouse & Grille owner) with Burk
and Wendy Shaw
Eric and Lisa Tanzberger with daughers, Elise and Kathryn (right)
Lisa, Elise and Kathryn were models of the live auction models group.
Cynthia Dees, Robert Creager, Almira Gelwick, Paul Peacock, Allen
Gelwick, Lisa Garcia, Ray Garcia, Stephen Parker, Merita Parker
Andy and Monique Saldana (community model), Rick Clapp (President of
The Bay Area Houston Magazine), Joanna and Brian Yates
Debbie Seid, Judy Jue and Noreen Wilson
Jimmy and Karen Hopkins
Mary McMullen (Reservations Co-Chairman), Lori Vaughn, and Sonya Moore (Graphic Artist).

Melanie Lovuola with Bob and Kathy Panneton
Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman with Dr. Greg Smith, CCISD
Superintendent
Gloria Wong, Kelli Baliker, Joan McKinney (Normal Frede Chevrolet
General Manager) and Michele Costello
Terri and Michael Divine with Jane and Jim Sweeney
Dinah Matthews, Auction Donor Coordinator with daughers Holly (right) and Natalie
Tisa Foster (Auction Donor Vice Coordinator), Dinah Matthews (Auction Donor Coordinator) and Kathy Arnold (Auction Donor Vice Coordinator)
Stuart Williams, Kelli Baliker (left) and Gloria Wong
Sonya Moore, Lisa Garcia, (Sponsorship Co-Chairman) and Lori Vaughn
Lynn Lary McLean, Event Stylist with Lary's (left) and Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman
Emmeline Dodd, Fashion Show Committee and Bobby Osoria
Bob Elford (Foundation board member and community model), Cathy Osoria, Karen Hopkins and Gene Hollier, Master of Ceremonies
Olive Murphy Riker, Foundation Board Chairman with Anita White and Norm Nissen, ATA Associates
Dwayne and Angela Jenkins, Foundation Coordinator
Janet Brown, Foundation Vice Chairman (left) and Debra Burt
Ken Baliker (CCISD Board of Trustees), Kelli Baliker (Fashion Show Vice Chairman), Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman) and Tom Wong

Dr. Greg Smith (CCISD Superintendent) and Wendy Shaw (Volunteer and Community Member) walking the runway at the 2008 Galaxy of Stars Fashion Show.

Ken and Kelli Baliker: Kelli served as Vice-Chairman for the CCEF 2008 Galaxy of Stars Fashion Show and Ken serves on the CCISD School Board representing District 3.

Rich Galyean, (Director of Food & Beverage, Hilton) and Gloria Wong, (Fashion Show Chairman)

Olive and Richard Riker - Olive serves as the 2008 Chairman for the Clear Creek Education Foundation

For more photos from the event, visit Wiredin.cc

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Thank You to Outback's Mark Yoder

Foundation Board members, Olive Murphy, Gloria Wong (far right) and Gene Hollier thank Mark Yoder, Proprietor of Outback Steakhouse (second from left), in Webster for his generous donation of "Dinner with CCISD Superintendent". The dinner is for a tolal of 12 people (10 people and Dr. and Mrs. Greg Smith.).

Board Chairman Olive Murphy Riker (far left), Fashion Show Chairman Gloria Wong and Fundraising Chairman Gene Holler thank Mark Yoder, Proprietor of Outback Steakhouse (second from left) for his generous support of the Foundation's Fashion Show.

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Gene Hollier, Foundation Fundraising Chairman and Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman (far right) thank Chiquita Taylor with www.Wiredin.cc - Talk of the Bay for their outstanding support and participation at the Foundation's 2nd annual "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show and Casino on Friday, April 25, 2008.

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National Teacher Certification Reception
A reception was held at the CCISD ESC on Thursday, April 10, 2008 to honor the completion of the Take One program by CCISD teachers. This program is the first step to National Board Teacher Certification which is the most rigorous and highest designation by the United States Department of Education. The foundation will reimburse the teachers who successfully complete the program over four years as long as they stay with CCISD. The teachers who completed the Take One program are Janet Farb-Goodsell, Marny Ethridge, Ashley Barnes, Kari Keck, Andi Donovan, Tami Heese, Sheri Hay, Kristi Wright, Rosie Patterson, Heather Zapp, Laura Youngmark, Fabiola Martinez, Krissi Perez, Lisa Prekosovich, Pam Chatham, Addie Benavides, Caia Brotzman, Jason Goodsell, Kelly Henry, Kristy Pavini, Sara Roach, Rhonda Wright, Amy Russell, Stacy Wright, Kimberly Harris, Paula Clark, Michelle McKellar, Sue Luther, and Elizabeth Chapman.
 
Current CCISD National Board Certified teachers, administrators, School Board members and CCEF Board members were on hand to show their support for the current candidates.

Dr. Smith shares a word of support for the current National Board Teacher Certification candidates.

An excited National Board Teacher Certification candidate receives her portfolio for the upcoming rigorous program.

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Universe Sponsors Support Foundation

Clear Creek Education Foundation board members thank Lexus of Clear Lake for their generous $5,000 Universe Sponsorship of the Foundation's 2nd annual Galaxy of Stars "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Event. Left to right: Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman), Olive Murphy-Riker (Foundation Board Chairman), Jerry Foyt (Lexus of Clear Lake General Sales Manager), Joey Dupuis (General Manager) and Gene Hollier (Fundraising Chairman)

Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman and Board Member), far left; Gene Hollier (Fundraising Chairman and Board Member) third from left; and Angela Jenkins (CCEF Coordinator) thank Jason Bailey, Attorney at Law, with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. for the firm's generous $5,000 Universe sponsorship.
 

Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman, thanks Lynn Lary McLean, LARYS, Event Stylist, for her generous support of the Foundation's Galaxy of Stars "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show. Lynn is a nationally known event stylist and wedding specialist. Her clientele includes many celebrities, internationally known figures and heads of state. She has received the Texas State Florists' Association Achievement Award, its highest honor and a featured designer for the Inaugurations of Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Bill Clinton and most recently was the event coordinator for George W. Bush. Pictured left to right: Melissa Bielat, Fashion Show Decorations Vice Chairman; Lisa Schuessler, Decorations Chairman, Lynn Lary McLean and Gloria Wong.
 

Foundation Board members thank Jonathan Tran, Stylist/Partner of TONI&GUY Baybrook and his stylists for their outstanding support of the Foundation's "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show on April 25. Pictured left to right:: Jamieson Mackay, Foundation Board Member; Ly Lam, Stylist; Lindsey Gregory, Stylist/Educator; Jonathan Tran; Angelica Ydrogo, Stylist/Salon Director; Adrienne Warner, Stylist/Educator; Travis Player, Stylist; Ashley McKinzie, Stylist (not pictured) and Gloria Wong, Foundation Board Member and Fashion Show Chairman.

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Galaxy of Stars fashion show to feature Dillard's Fashions

Gene Hollier (Fundraising Chairman) far left, and Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman) thank Steve Hoffman (Dillard's Baybrook Store Manager) for the store's sponsorship of the Foundation's Galaxy of Stars "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show and Casino on April 25, 2008. The fashion show will feature clothing and accessories from Dillard's.

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Unique Live Auction Donation
Gloria Wong thanks Lenny Matuszewski, Jr. for generously donating the unique live auction item for this year's fashion show on April 25 and the winner and the mothers and their children will model in the 2009 fashion show. Lenny Matuszewski, Jr. is a nationally known fashion event producer. He began his career as a model traveling throughout the United States and Europe working for such fashion designers as Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Missoni and many others. He began producing fashion shows 20 years ago and now orchestrates events for many of the country's leading fashion designers and retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy*s, Marshall Field's, Dillard's, Foley's, and many others. On the average Mr. Matuszewski produces nearly 60 – 70 fashion events, fundraisers and charity galas annually throughout the country. The majority of the events Mr. Matuszewski produces are those that incorporate the fashion event as an exciting vehicle to raise important fund raising dollars for worthwhile organizations and charities. Some of these include D.I.F.F.A., The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Child Advocates, Mexican Women's Initiative, UNICEF, Best Buddies and countless others. Aside from fashion events, he has become very involved in event production for these special organizations and charities. While all events are important, Lenny especially enjoys those events that are community and charity driven. Pictured left to right: Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman), Lenny Matuszewski, Jr., Dinah Matthews (Auction Donor Coordinator) and Kelli Baliker (Fashion Show Vice Chairman).

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Perry's Donates Gourmet Dinner for 10 for Live Auction

Foundation Board Members Gloria Wong and Gene Hollier thank Perry's Restaurant Group for their generous live auction donation of Gourmet Dinner for 10 for the Foundation's 2nd annual Galaxy of Stars "Runway at the Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show and Casino. Pictured left to right: Mark Collins (Vice President and Chief Operations Officer), Holly and Chris Perry (President and Chief Executive Officer), Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman) and Gene Hollier (Fundraising Chairman).

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Mothers and their daughters are looking forward to modeling
Mothers and their daughters are looking forward to modeling in the "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show on April 25, 2008. This year's attendees can bid for Matuszewski's special live auction item to be offered on April 25 and the winner and the mothers and their children will model in the 2009 show. For information, call 281-286-2723.

Left to right: Seated - Morgan Bily, Donalyn Bily, Amanda Foyt and Kathryn Tanzberger Standing" Kate Foyt, Lisa Tanzberger and Donna Montalbano Not pictured: Kimberly DeLape and son, Alex.
Lauren Foyt (far left) and Elise Tanzberger are excited to model in the Foundation's fashion show on April 25.

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PRP Entertainment Company Supports Fashion Show and Casino Event

PRP Entertainment Company, LLC, a well known company, is providing the entertainment for the casino for the Clear Creek Education Foundation Galaxy of Stars, "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" on April 25, 2008. Also, his company will be generously donating a live auction item at the event. Tickets are $100 and include the reception, fashion show, dinner, live and silent auction, casino and $5,000 casino money. For information, call 281-286-2723 or ccef.fashionshow@gmail.com

Pictured left to right: Gloria Wong, Fashion Show Chairman; Damian Pampolina; Olive Murphy-Riker, Foundation Chairman, Phillip Pampolina (owner of PRP Entertainment Company) and Gene Hollier, Fundraising Chairman.

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Fashion Show Updates: Thank You Volunteers!

Fashion Show Committee Chairmen Named
Left to right: Seated: Sonya Moore, Jeri Knapp, and Linda DeMasie Standing: Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman), Dinah Matthews, Rick Gornto, Kate Foyt, Kelli Baliker (Fashion Show Vice Chairman), Alice Jones, Tisa Foster and Sheri Leboe (Not pictured: Ronda Cook, Renee Ditta and Jill Williams)

Kathy Arnold, Mary McMullen, Jan Bailey and Lisa Garcia

Thanks to Change Magazine
Fashion Show Committee Chairman thank Carla Medlenka, owner of Change Magazine, for her donaton to this year's live auction. Pictured left to right: Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman), Tisa Foster, Rick Gornto, Carla Medlenka, Kelli Baliker (Fashion Show Vice Chairman) and Dinah Matthews.

Thanks to Rizzo's Pink Ladies of Success
Gloria Wong (Fashion Show Chairman) right, thanks Gina T. Rizzo, Independent Sales Director and Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay Cosmetics and her independent beauty consultants from "Rizzo's Pink Ladies of Success" Unit for their outstanding support of the Foundation's fashion show on April 25.

Lisa Schuessler (left) with Melissa Bielat

Stephanie Rice with Cathy Worley (right)

Macey Ditta (left) and Madison Ditta, young volunteers, have fun helping stuff invitations for the Clear Creek Education Foundation "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton" Fashion Show and Casino on April 25, 2008. For details, click here.

Ronda Cook, Invitations Co-Chairman), left and Renee Ditta (Invitations Chairman) are happy to report the Foundation's fashion show invitations are in the mail. For information, call 281-286-2723.

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Nominees Sought for CCEF Outstanding Alumni Awards

League City, TEXAS - The Clear Creek Education Foundation recently announced it is accepting applications for the foundation’s Outstanding Alumni awards. Eligible applicants must be graduates of the Clear Creek Independent School District who have excelled in their chosen profession and have made significant contributions to their respective communities. Nominations must be submitted no later than April 25, 2008 to be considered for this year’s award.

The selected honorees will be recognized at the Clear Creek Education Foundation’s eighth annual “Reach for the Stars” gala Oct. 4 at Space Center Houston. Foundation board chairperson Olive Murphy-Riker said that the award was created in 2001 to both recognize outstanding alumni and to highlight the exceptional foundation the local school system is providing to prepare young people for lives of work and service.

“The Foundation certainly wants to encourage people in our community to help us find the best of our former students to honor,” Riker said.

Last year’s Outstanding Alumni recipients were Ann Marie Mackie Hillis, Clear Lake High School Class of 1976, Majorie Wilhelm Doyle, Clear Creek High School Class of 1966, Richard Garriott, Clear Creek High School Class of 1979, and Paul Kelly Marcom, Clear Creek High School Class of 1981. In addition to recognizing outstanding alumni, the Foundation also honors individuals in our community who have provided outstanding volunteer service in the education and lives of students in Clear Creek ISD with the George Carlisle Distinguished Service Award. Last year, Stephen and Mariglyn Glenn were the honorees. The Foundation also awarded a Valor award to Captain Jon Bodenhamer, a Clear Creek High School Class of 1996 graduate.

The Clear Creek Education Foundation is a non-profit entity organized in 1992 to support Clear Creek ISD by recognizing and encouraging excellence in academic education. Composed of business and community leaders, the board has raised funds to provide grants to teachers, scholarships to teachers seeking the distinguished National Board Teacher Certification and acquiring Career Exploration Labs in CCISD Intermediate Schools.

A nomination form for the award is available by contacting the Clear Creek Education Foundation office at (281) 284-0031 or by clicking here.

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Meet the Models
Galaxy of Stars Adult Models Dr. Greg Smith, (CCISD Superintendent), Sheree Frede (far left) and Karen Keesler are ready for the Foundation's 2nd annual fashion show, "Runway Extravaganza at the Hilton". Full lineup of adult & student models is highlighted below.

Adult Models

Bob Elford Christie Erickson
Dr. Mitch Foster Sheree Frede
Karen Keesler Dr. James O'Malley
Jamieson Mackay Dr. Laura Mackay
Holly Perry Kevin Ruszkowski
Monique Saldana Wendy Shaw
Dr. Greg Smith Randy Stine
Lori Tieken Kevin Venable


The Stars: CCISD Student Models
 

Sam Altemus Ellen Bailey
Meredith Baker Rebecca Bekelja
Nicole Bertolini Julie Blanco
Kari Burrell Kendall Campbell
Kayla Cowart Samuel Davis
Grace DeForde Jennifer Delac
Rachel Dooley Elisa Durel
Michelle Eifert Chris Fatora
Kimberly Fransham Lindsey Frers
Miles Gay Natasha Gupta
Dustin Hopkins Madison Hurwitz
Lauren Johnson Tzuchen Jou