Accomplishments

Janelle Johnson, Maya teacher, published in The International Educator

Ms. Johnson has an article in this month’s TIE (The International Educator) magazine/newspaper on page three about her binders and the way she uses an index to keep everybody on the same page. Check it out on line, in the Secondary Library or in the Faculty Lounge.

Way to go, Janelle!

Celina Novella - Art Show, October 22, 2003

Congratulations to one of our artists in residence, Middle School student Celina Novella! As many of you know, Celina is an expert at making intricate miniature sculptures out of special clay. In an outstanding effort of community service, Celina’s works were on display at a show this week in Cuatro Grados Norte and the proceeds from the sale of them went to support a hospital here in Guatemala City for children who have SIDA or AIDS. The great news is, every one of her pieces sold! So the children have received help in an unusual and wonderful way. We are proud of you, Celina, and thankful for this model of real community service!

Christie Grell - Marathon runner, Colegio Maya student, 1997-1999

On October 12, 2003, Christie Grell (age 17), Sugarland, Texas Resident, completed her third (3rd) 26.2 mile marathon in one year at the 26th running of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Christie finished the 26.2 mile run in 4 hours 43 minutes 26 seconds, a personal record. She place 78th out of 148 for her age group (16-19 females) division.

On Labor Day, 2002, Christie joined the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society “Team In Training” and started training for long distance marathon running. In the past year, Christie has completed the Disney World Half Marathon 2003, Houston Marathon 2003, New Orleans Mardi Gras Half Marathon 2003, and the Mayors Midnight Sun Marathon 2003 in Anchorage Alaska. In addition to the marathon training with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Christie has helped raise over $15,000 in the past year for the Society.

Christie was a student at Colegio Maya from 1997 to 1999. Currently, Christie is a senior at Austin High School and a member of the Austin High School Track Team. Christie was ranked #3 (16 year female age group) by "Inside Texas Running" for completing Texas marathons. (see link).

http://www.insidetexasrunning.com/features/mararankings_f16_2002-2003.html