inspired by MISD’s own superintendent’s story, as he grateful for the opportunity to give back to Mesquite
grew up in poverty and overcame many challenges through their marketing project.
in part because of the wonderful teachers in his life.
“I felt like it wasn’t about winning. I felt like the
And junior Jazzelle Medina said, “When Dr. V said judges needed to hear this because this is our
how he was as a child, I feel like that really hit me community. We live in Mesquite, and we need to
emotionally. Because someone
like that created ReadPlayTalk
for others.”
The group focused on print
marketing, social networking
and website development
in addition to the event
promotions. Finally, the
show them who we are,”
“I felt like it wasn’t about
winning. I felt like the
judges needed to hear
this because this is our
community. We live in
Mesquite, and we need to
show them who we are.”
students presented their work
to compete at nationals in Atlanta.
There, the group of Pirates competed against
The students on the team,
Jose Elizondo Martinez,
Jazzelle Medina, Raven
McMillon and Victoria Serrata,
were honored at the May 14
School Board Meeting with
their teacher.
at the DECA Competition and
continued onto state, with one team earning a spot
Medina said.
Said the youngest McMillon,
“I’m very proud of our DECA chapter coming
together. It was tough at times, but I’m glad we
pulled it off.”
students from Guam, Puerto R