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HEB ISD Education Foundation: Awards of Excellence
March 23 rd was a night of celebration at the annual HEB ISD Education Foundation’s Awards of Excellence
dinner. The Foundation recognized 33 outstanding high school seniors and their teacher mentors in 14 fields
of study from LD Bell, Trinity, KEYS, and the Buinger CTE Academy.
More than 200 Foundation supporters, elected officials, community leaders, and school district officials attended
the event and enjoyed a dinner catered by the HEB ISD Culinary Arts students from the Buinger CTE Academy.
“Working together, Texas Health HEB and the
HEBISD Education Foundation are supporting
the growing minds of our student community. We
applaud their hard work and commitment to their
goals, and remain encouraged by their certain bright
futures.”
- Deborah A. Paganelli, FACHE I President
Texas Health HEB
The honorees were selected by their campus lead
teachers in each area of study including, art, band,
choir, communications, English, math, PE/Athletics,
science, social studies, theater arts, and world
languages. Career and technology education fields
included business and industry, public service, and
STEM.
The event concluded with an inspirational monologue by Jeff Burnett, senior pastor at First Baptist Hurst, and
the Master of Ceremonies of the evening.In his final statement, Dr. Burnett spoke directly to the honorees,
“May there be many other high-water marks, such as tonight, in your future. And from this day forward, as you
go forth to change our nation and the world, may
your destiny be continually defined by – excellence!”
Events and programs, including the Awards
of Excellence, are made possible through the
generosity of corporate and community donors to the
HEB ISD Education Foundation’s Superintendent’s
Circle of Giving annual giving campaign.
The mission of the HEB ISD Education Foundation
is to raise and award private funds and community
resources to support the HEB ISD’s commitment to
excellence in education.
The Foundation, established in 1995, is a 501(c)3
nonprofit organization guided by a volunteer board of
directors who have a sincere interest in the success
of our students and staff.
To learn more about the Education Foundation and find out how you can support the important work of the
HEB ISD Education Foundation, please visit www.hebisd.edu and click on the Education Foundation link in
the community section.
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