Gift
Owolabi Wins Ultimate Prize And Ends With A Perfect Season
Congratulations
to Gift Owolabi who is officially the UIL State Champion in UIL Calculator
Applications. Gift competed against the
best in the state at the UIL State Meet (May 3-5) and came away with the
ultimate prize, the State Gold Medallion.
This is the ultimate accomplishment for a UIL competitor. Approximately 900 competitors begin the UIL
season in hopes of capturing the gold at state, but only the best will even
reach the state competition. Moreover, Gift has done it in fine style, she has
had the perfect season. She won first
place at all invitational meets, first place at UIL District (District
Champion), first place at UIL Region (Regional Champion), and now first place
at UIL State (State Champion). “It has
been a privilege to work with Gift,” said Mr. Daniel Valerio, Jr., UIL
Coordinator and Calculator Applications coach.
“To see such dedication and drive is an inspiration not only for myself
but for all that know this young lady,” added Mr. Valerio.
“Gift has
definitely done something special.
Having a perfect season and capping it off with the state championship
is something you don’t see often, if at all; but if you know Gift, you can see
why she has accomplished so much” said Ruben Z. Escamilla, UIL Academic
Director. “In addition, knowing the
passion and dedication of her coach, Mr. Valerio, makes me so proud that both
Gift and Mr. Valerio are what is best of the Wildcat spirit and that of the UIL
program,” added Escamilla.
Congratulations
to Gift who has brought the ultimate prize in UIL competition home to Carrizo
Springs and has made it known that our beloved Wildcat name, emblem and spirit are
best in the state. Thanks to Gift and
Mr. Valerio for bringing such honor and pride to our school and community. Gift is the daughter of Dr. Michael Owolabi
and Mrs. Oluwakemi Owolabi—we thank them for encouraging their children to be a
part of Wildcat UIL.
As the
Wildcat UIL season officially comes to a close and on behalf of Gift, Mr.
Valerio, our awesome Wildcat UIL team and coaches; Mr. Escamilla would like to
thank all parents of our wonderful students who allow their wonderful and
talented youngsters to participate in Wildcat UIL Academics, Speech, and
One-Act Play at CSE, CSI, CSJH, and CSHS.
These young people are what is best in Carrizo Springs. They dedicate
their time and effort to represent our school and community with honor and
pride, often behind closed doors without the sound of applause. However, the love, support, and encouragement
from parents, student body, teachers, administrators, and community are very
apparent—thanks to all who support the program.
In addition,
a special thank goes to all the people behind the scenes who work closely with
the UIL program and are a huge part of its success: Mrs. Michelle Gonzalez,
CSHS Principal; Mrs. Maribel Guevara and Alejandro Chapa, Assistant Principals;
Mrs. Maria Villarreal, CSJH Principal; Ms. Magda Mendiola, CSJH UIL
Coordinator; Jose Talamantez, CSI Principal; Jeana Ayala and Linda Estrada, CSI
UIL Coordinators; Mrs. Elisa Martinez, CSE Principal; Zina Cruz, CSE UIL
Coordinator; Gene Gutierrez, Maintenance and Transportation Director, and his
staff; Mr. Michael Uriegas, HR Director, and his staff; Mr. Jose Keubke,
Finance Director, and his staff; Dr. Jesse Salazar, Superintendent of Schools
and his staff, and our CSCISD Board of Trustees. Special thanks to the following people for
all their help and support: Anna Rocha-Diaz, Dora Garza, Julia Cruz, Ronnie
Yandell, Chief Cortez, Lupita Vidaurri, Yolanda Nesmith, Sigifredo Sanchez, Elisa
Hernandez, Esperanza Garcia, Frances Deming, Guadalupe Sanchez, Diana
Chavarria, Elida Santoya, Karen Marroquin, Sandra Little, Jennifer Karnes,
Marta Medina, Anthony Buentello, Mauro Galvan—thanks for going the extra mile
to help our program and our great kids.
We would also like to thank two entities with whom we work closely:
Botello’s Screen Printing and The Carrizo Springs Javelin—thank you for your
help and support and for always helping with last minute items. How ‘Bout That Awesome Wildcat State
Championship Power!
