School & Family Magazine Newstand Denton ISD Winter 2018 | Page 13

“We’ve watched your students come into our
store for story time since they were very little,”
said Kathleen Schaefer, general manager. “Now,
we’re excited to recognize your students for their
achievements with their own writing and essays!”  
Winning essays included many tales of mascots
wearing capes, helping prevent and stop
bullying in elementary schools, and taking care
of the environment and recycling.  For many,
the underlying theme behind their school
mascots being a superhero for the day was
that of compassion and caring for their fellow
students.  And in our opinion, that makes each
them superheroes, as well!
THE DISTRICT ART WINNERS INCLUDE:
After being named as the District’s overall 1st place winner for
4th grade art, Luis Hernandez receives a hug from Ginnings
Elementary art teacher, Kay Adamson.
involved as a partner with the Adopt-A-School
program.  We have been welcomed into the
Denton community as an Education Service and
we love being part of your academic journey!”
During the evening’s festivities, UMB Vice
President/Financial
Center Manager,
Nathan Stafford,
remarked, “Our staff
enjoys supporting our
local, young artists
and seeing the artwork
hung around the
bank.  More importantly,
though, our customers
enjoying seeing the
artwork your students
created and they stop
to look at each and
every one before they
leave the bank!”   
Young Authors Night, hosted by long-time partner
Barnes & Noble, recognized all campus first place
essay winners.  Each student was given a gift bag
full of goodies after being called to the stage for a
photo with their teachers and administration.  The
store also hosts an annual book fair in conjunction
with the event, giving a portion of the proceeds
back to the district.
Fourth-grade
First place – Luis Hernandez, Ginnings Elementary
Second place – Frida Serrano, Hodge Elementary
Third place – Mya Nichols, Evers Park Elementary
Fourth place – Claire Rose, Cross Oaks Elementary
Fifth place – Olivia Kinard, WS Ryan Elementary
Fifth-grade
First place – Brady Fleitman, Houston Elementary
Second place – Vincent Rigaud, Newton Rayzor Elementary
Third place – Jade Langford, Hodge Elementary
Fourth place – Walter Trevino-Morales, Lee Elementary
Fifth place – Verere Igharha, Rivera Elementary
THE DISTRICT ESSAY WINNERS INCLUDE:
Fourth-grade English
First place – Jack Banatoski, WS Ryan Elementary
Second place – Haylee Ducharme, Cross Oaks Elementary
Third place – Priscilla McCauley, Pecan Creek Elementary
Fourth place – Jesella Rodriguez, Borman Elementary
Fifth place – Anna Redmond, Houston Elementary
Fourth-grade Spanish/bilingual
First place – Gloria Ruiz, WS Ryan Elementary
Second place – Guadalupe Maldonado, Wilson Elementary
Third place – Kimberly Flores, Pecan Creek Elementary
Fifth-grade English
First place – Bailey Sevier, Pecan Creek Elementary
Second place – Cadence Parker, Cross Oaks Elementary
Third place – Will Spencer, Savannah Elementary
Fourth place – Lillian McLendon, Nelson Elementary
Fifth place – Bishista Thapa, Borman Elementary
Fifth-grade Spanish/bilingual
First place – Jackelyne De La Rosa, Ginnings Elementary
Second place – Aldo Puga, Lee Elementary
Third place – Briana Cuenca, Rivera Elementary
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