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DTEX 2024.001-3-3 Making History - Denton LULAC Chapter 4366 1985-Present, 1985-2018 C� MAKING HISTORY - DENTON LULAC CHAPTER 4366 1985 — Present Completed By: Dorothy Martinez 1 Anita Martinez-Strickland Mom► Sunday, July 28, 1985 DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE Page 5A llLULACawar s ninc cog sc of arshI ps , ByTRENTEADES Staff Writer The Denton County League of United Latin American Citizens awarded nine college scholarships during an awards banquet at Texas Woman's k University Friday night, and honored 12 secondary k school students for outstanding academic perfor- mance. Flanked on both sides by the red,white and blue of 4 the nation's and state's standards, keynote speaker ; Catalina "Hope" Esperanza Garcia admonished the students against failing to use their academic opportunities to pursue their dreams and explore the multi-ethnic world. "This world is what it is because of dreams," said , Dr. Garcia, an anesthesiologist with the Dallas Anesthesiology Group and chairwoman of the Dallas r Independent School District's Hispanic Advisory Committee. "Nobody can tell you what you want to JOSE BOTELLO DR. HOPE GARCIA do. Whatever you do, do it for yourself, and then come back and share your talents with your your possibilities you won't limit yourself. If you're community. not going to spend the rest of your life doing what you "Don't let people shut out your dreams. People like,why do anything at all?" always say, `Keep your feet on the ground, be After Garcia's address,scholarships,which ranged practical.' My daughter was saying she wanted to from $350 to$550,were awarded to nine students. As have many tall buildings. I said, `Why not just one?' the students' names and grade point averages were —Then I realized I was doing the same thing; I was read, the 60 or so friends and relatives attending the shutting out her dreams." banquet thundered their applause. The 12 secondary Garcia said her doctor when she was growing up in students honored for outstanding academic perfor- El Paso was a woman. "It never occurred to me that mance received similar approval. all doctors were not women. If you never question The scholarship winners were: Elizabeth A. Espinosa, who will enroll at North Texas State Jr. High; Jennifer Davila of Strickland Jr. High; University; Danny D. Gonzales, who is attending Francisco Saucedo of Strickland Jr. High; Claudia I Texas Tech; Elizabeth A. Longoria,who is attending Torralba of Strickland Jr. High; Iromara Onate Texas Woman's University; John A. Ramirez,who is Fernandez of Little Elm; Joe Davis "J.D." Caraway attending the United States Air Force Academy in of Krum;and Mike Rodriguez of Krum. Colorado; Michael C. Ramirez, who is attending, Jose Botello, LULAC state director and owner of NTSU; Thomas A. Simbeck, who will enroll at Tiempo Information Systems in Dallas, urged the NTSU; Mary A. Rubio, who is attending NTSU but students to remain loyal to LULAC. "I always ask will enroll at TWU; James C. Sorrels,who will enroll scholarship recepients to get involved. So many go to at NTSU; and Angela M. Torres, who will enroll at school, graduate and are never heard from again. l the University of Iowa. ask you — please come back to LULAC. And if no Secondary school students honored were: James Espinoza of Denton High School; Marcos Guajardo of LULAC, then a similar organization. Scholarships —;; education: these were the reasons LULAC wa; Calhoun Jr. High; Carolina De Onis of Calhoun Jr.' formed in 1929. It's been around a long time, but wo High; Julio Luna of Calhoun Jr. High; Marta Gloria of Strickland Jr. High; Christine Davila of Strickland haven't forgotten the basics." THE DAILY LASS-0 Oct. 6, 1987 Group for Spanish-speaking students makes comeback at TWU By Shannan D. Bagdett I counted about 22 people, and I Contributing Writer thought, 'Well, that's good,' A formerly active organization is though my real goal was 40 or 50," making a comeback at TWU after Martinez said. a brief inactive period on campus. Martinez said she saw the need Denton Area Mexican American for DAMAS to be reorganized Students began three years ago as while recruiting Hispanics to TWU. a small group with Dr. Anna Cleveland as the adviser. "I wanted to ensure that the Hispanic students I was recruiting DAMAS is aimed at Hispanic had something solid," Martinez students or those who are in- said. "I wanted an organization terested in the Hispanic culture. that they could plug into the The group's sponsor, admissions minute they got on campus." counselor Monica Martinez, says she is excited about the group's Martinez says she Feels TWU is resurgence. "At our first meeting, ready for an organization like DAMAS. She also has high expec- lived in San Antonio and Dallas all El Paso, everybody spoke Spanish. tations for it. of my life, and I grew up being sur- But when I got here, I had to ask "I want it to be a supportive rounded by the Hispanic culture. I people how to say certain words in organization, one that preserves have adopted it as my own,"York Spanish." the Hispanic culture and promotes said. Linda Dena, a sophomore dance higher education, and I want it to major, says that DAMAS will pro- be something fun." DAMAS president Gloria Valen- vide great support for the Hispanic Martinez also wants to em- zuela, a junior majoring in educa- students who were part of the ma- phasize that DAMAS is not only tion of the hearing impaired, says jority in their home towns. for Hispanic students. Tin York, a that her involvement with the "DAMAS will help students who freshman fashion major, is of group took on a personal tone are not used to being in the minori- when she began to lose her fluen- ty. It will help them feel a bit easier; Oriental and English descent, but cy with the Spanish language. they will have someone to relate to. she says she plans to be fully in- "I want to have more oppor- volved with DAMAS. tunities to speak Spanish," Valen- I think adjustment is the key word "Although I'm not Hispanic, I do zuela said. "When I was living in here," Dena said. have some Spanish heritage. I have Friday.July 1, 1988/Denton Record-Chronicle/7A N. n �aL S a 's -A" 2 1 wK DiRTOl�RECO O Rosita Apodaca of the Dallas Independent School *ask District was keynote speaker at the LULAC Scholarship �Iz Award Banquet. nnLACpresentse scholarships larship recipients Y> She joined the Dallas sch, on County area were district in 1985, serving as day at the Scholar- special assistant to the genera_ anquet sponsored by superintendent in the division cf County League of c '` special populations. She presently American Citizens „ oversees such programs as bi- �.� • lingual education, English as a Second Language, migrant award winners will education, foreign languages and s in Denton County �`` F gifted education. ier six recent high �tes will pursue their Lewis Mates Partin Ruiz With 20 years of experience in Texas universities. education, Apodaca has had and Mrs. Joe Mata, to attend Mrs. Paul Schueler, to continue several textbooks published and A the annual awards Baylor University in Waco; classes at the University of Texas; has written professional docu- nes H. Lewis, son of Robert S. Partin, son of Mr. and and Yvonne Hernandez, daughter Tony Lewis, to at- Mrs. Randall Partin, to attend the of Mr. and Mrs. Armando Her- meats addressing such issues as County College in University of Texas at Austin; nandez, to attend Brookhaven "a second language acquisition" Bonnie R. Locklear, Gerardo Ruiz,son of Mr. and Mrs. Junior College in Farmers and program design, implemen-' Mr. and Mrs. Tom Norberto Ruiz, to attend Texas Branch. tation and management. ►ttend the University Tech University in Lubbock; ss; Pamela A. Nunez, Deborah R. Simbeck, daughter of The banquet, held in Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mr, and Mrs. Ed Simbeck, to Hall A Texas Woman's Univer- The banquet was dedicated to Aurelio M. Martinez, president of continue attending continue classes at Texas sity, featured Rosita Apodaca of Ian's University; Woman's University; Andrea C. the Dallas Independent School the Denton County LULAC Council Bata, son of the Rev. Schueler, daughter of Mr. and Dista-io as keynote Speaker. in 1987. Sunday, April 16, 1989/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/ Section 1, Page 29 L ULA C b on ors se veral m em bers Credibility cited in awards made by Hispanic group BY BMY C.M.TONG Fort Worth Star-Telegram �I Credibility was key to this year's honorees at the League of United Latin American Citizens annual convention last night. LULAC 601, a local chapter of the national Hispanic organization, was host to the District 3 convention culmi- nating in an awards banquet for those named Man and Woman of the Year as well as Council and Council President , of the Year. "They all have such credibility,"said •,. LULAC 601 President Joe Guerrero, adding that the honors were given to each individual for dedication and.,er- vice to the community. "They are all role models." Dorthy N%rtinez; Calls Raul Sanchez Named District 3 includes Arlington, Den- organization pulse of community Man of the Year ton, Fort Worth and Dallas. During interviews last night, the for Sanchez said."We're re looking very helping raise money for J.P.Elder Mid- winners stressed their focus on educa- seriously at'at risk'students—we are dle School's Young Achiever's trip to tion issues and on fighting drug abuse. very concerned about the dropout Washington, D.C., in May. The chil- Each received a plaque at last night's rate,"he said. dren are in a class aimed at aiding banquet.About 50 people attended at Fort Worth's Council 601 won the students who are considered likely to the Holiday Inn North on Meacham top award for its community activism, drop out of school. Boulevard. pearly its part in fighting what it "It takes all of us to do such a tremen- Sharing the honor of Woman of the believed were racially motivated raids dour job,"Guerrero said,notingthat he Year were Dorthy Martinez, deputy by the Fort Worth Police Department had 27 hard-working members. district director for youth for LULAC, against The Polo Club, a North Side "We have just begun...There are so and Jodi Eubanks, of the Fort Worth bar,Guerrero said. many Hispanics out there and they city manager's office. Another project by Council 601 was need to hear our voice,"he said,adding "LULAC is the pulse of the Hispanic agolftournament it held to raise money that inadequate newspaper coverage of community, Martinez said You for college scholarships.It will begivirig the community was an issue ofconcern. have to have the organization to push five $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic Greg Vaquera of LULAC 4353 in our issues and concerns." youths in August. Arlington was named Council Presi- The Denton woman said that the Guerrero also said the council is dent of the Year. youth council, made up of 13-to 18- year- olds, is working to combat the dropout rate as well as teen-age drug abuse. "This is a very special award,"said Raul Sanchez,who was named Man of the Year by the organization. District 3 is considered to be one of the most active and respected in the national organization, District Direc- Denton Record-Chronicle Sunday,July 14, 1991 Hispani-ownedfirms growing, By Sharon Simonson Staff writer ■MORE profiles/2C While no statistical measure of the type and number of Hispanic- centage of Americans claiming owned businesses in Denton exists, Hispanic origin increased from 6.4 anedcotal evidence suggests the city's percent of the population to 9 percent. Hispanic business population is By comparison, blacks, our nation's following national trends, based on an largest minority sector, now make up informal study by the Denton 12.1 percent of the total population, Record-Chronicle and new numbers whereas a decade ago, they made up from the U.S. Small Business Ad- 11.7 percent, according to the U.S. ministration. Census Bureau. According to the SBA, the number Denton and Denton County saw of Hispanic-owned businesses in the similar increases in their Hispanic United States grew an astonishing 81 make up, according to the North percent between 1982 and 1987, a Central Texas Council of Governm- rate almost six times greater than the ents. In 1990, Hispanics made up 7 growth rate for all businesses during percent of the county's nearly 20,000 the same time. population, and 9 percent of the city Also during those five years — the of Denton's population. most recent for which statistics are A decade ago, only 4.7 percent of available — as a group, Hispania Denton County's population identified owned firms' profits climbed and the themselves as Hispanic and only 5.7 number of people they employed in- percent of the city's population did. creased,the SBA found. The population growth is at- In addition, the SBA says, tributable to higher birth rates among Hispanics as a group are broadening Hispanics and to immigration, Mr. the types of businesses they start, Gray says. moving from simpler, more Within the context of business, he h straightforward businesses such as says, Hispanics have followed a pat- retail trade and services into tern set by immigrants since 1890, wholesaling and manufacturing. when the first huge waves of Euro- The growth in the number of pean immigrants came to the United Hispanic-owned businesses has its States. Traditionally immigrants roots primarily in the huge increases have chosen one of two paths to im- in the number of Hispanics in the prove their status, Mr. Gray says, U.S. population as a whole, says through education and the pursuit of Thomas Gray, chief economist for the a profession or by starting their own SBA in Washington. businesses. Between 1980 and 1990, the total Among those who chose to start U.S. population increased from about their own business, as a group, im- 226 million to about 248 million. During that same period, the per- See HISPANICS/4C 3 f , _ Y ~� Ylem0.°PJiAtlW'" xavib i � �•soot', ". / � sfl '� f�w� ��,;s j friend and to get her hair cut.While Nellie Agado there, she said, she noticed a young woman come in, looking a bit ■AGE:59. frazzled and blue. When she left, however, she had a haircut, a little ■OCCUPATION:Owner,Nellie's Nails. bit of lipstick and, most impor- tantly, a manicure. According to Nellie Agado's business is two Mrs. Agado, "When (the young parts nail care, one part therapist woman) got her nails done, her at- ... or maybe that's one part nail care titude changed. She was a new and two parts therapist. woman." Whatever the split, Mrs. Agado's "I said to myself, `How many story is clearly a hands-down suc- women in Denton need this "done?' cess. She enrolled in school to earn her The oldest of 10 children and the license and in 1979, she opened her daughter of a man who made his first nail salon, Elegant Touch, on living contracting with farmers to Malone Street. Since then has harvest their corn, maize and other worked consistently as an in- crops, Mrs. Agado brings to the dependent business person, owning world of commerce a history of her own business for seven of the business mindedness, a fourth last 15 years and leasing space in grade education (she earned her another's hair salon for eight. GED in 1978), a philosophical bent Mrs. Agado attributes her bent and lots of spunk. for self-sufficiency to her father, The idea for the salon started who she says "always had people with a trip to Sherman to visit a working for him.'' Willie Lopez ■AGE:36. ■OCCUPATION:Owner,Lopez Advertising. Anybody who has traveled Den- ton's streets has probably seen Willie Lopez's artwork. The kicking Oriental man that A advertises Master Choi s Tae Kwon r Do Academy came from his hand, as did the logos for Hairwaves Salon on Elm Street, Nellie's Nails on McKinney Street and Birth Right of Denton. A native of Laredo, Mr. Lopez said he grew up working for his father in and others. While it's easy to his printing company, Lopez Rubber deprecate rubber stamps, Mr. Lopez Stamps. said, his father worked to make his His father, he said, did beautiful work, creating intricate and ornate stamps an art' Then as a sophomore in high stamps for the Mexican government school, he enrolled in a commercial degree at the Laredo junior college, art class. he knew he had to leave. That experience, coupled with his Through a friend, he learned about father's influence, engendered in Mr. North Texas State University, and in Lopez a love for commercial art that January 1976,he enrolled. propelled him first to enroll in a local "I tell you what,"he said, "it's been junior college and then to leave home rough." in pursuit of a four-year degree. "I was in classes where I was the The leap was a big one. His only Hispanic. I had a professor who parents' formal education extended couldn't say my name for the world," only to the eighth grade, and while he he remembered. knew English, his speech remained The experience, however, proved accented, a fact he attributes now to one of the best of his life, and started speaking only Spanish until he him, with the help of his wife, Iris, on entered kindergarten. a career that led him to start his own The leap also entailed leaving his commercial art business. mother alone in Laredo. His father As yet, he does not have the died of leukemia when Mr. Lopez was client-base established to allow him 15 and his older brother, Gilbert, had to pursue his business full-time, already left for college. Willie had though he said he spends time daily agreed to stay behind to care for his and on weekends working on it. He mother. But when he realized that he Lopez would not be able to earn an art See LOPEZ/2C From/1 C has worked for Peterbill Motors Co. for about four years in addition to it, part of the time as a design/layout technician. He most recently completed one of two murals for the office walls of a Denton psychotherapist who has opened a new practice in Lewisville. His dream is to become na- tionally known for his sports illustration and to illustate at least a few children's books before he dies. Not always representative Ctiti�_ -4( /yid This is an open letter to the citizens of Denton,League of United Latin American Citizens,Mr.Frank Davila and Mr.Jesus Nava. I personally have heard several LULAC members say that they are the representatives of the Hispanic community here in Denton and as such does LULAC present itself to the city of Denton.This is a vital responsibility that af- fects the community as a whole.Along with this responsibility comes accountability, When Mr.Davila was appointed to the redistricting committee and failed to show up at most of the meetings,he not only failed per- sonally,but failed to live up to his responsibility and commitment to the Hispanic community. Mr.Jesus Nava,on the other hand,wants the new elementary school named after a Hispanic.Very commendable.This no doubt will be a great source of pride and inspiration for our children.Tomas who?Anyway,once that is accomplished perhaps we can focus on the real problem of getting Hispanic children to stay in school,whatever its name.A 49 percent dropout rate for Hispanics is not only wasteful, dismal and oppressive,but does not speak well for our leaders. Anyway,see you all at the Cinco de Mayo celebration next year.Maybe we can discuss it further then.What?LULAC will not be at the Cinco de Mayo festivities next year?Since it has gotten opposition from a large portion of the Hispanic community on its joint venture with a private business to sell alcohol at the Cinco de Mayo festivities,it has decided to split from those it supposedly represents and or- ganize another festival on Sept. 16,where members will be free to pursue their sale of alcohol.I'm sure it's being done in my best interst,but I'm not educated enough to see the benefits. It will be interesting to see who Denton Parks and Recreation will support as Mr.Jesus Nava is not only a member of LULAC but assistant city manager. Raymond Rivera Placio Denton Mom► N His education was so important to EDITORIAL him,he himself became a teacher school administrator,holding the chancellorship of the University of Give our pupils California at Riverside at his death in their right 1984. �� �� ��q:� Mr. Rivera was more than a fine educator. His commitment to and of inclusion- consideration for other people led him espite the evidence of the to devote much of his time to public nightly news on television, service. Such was his effect his name most people live their lives graces a national institute for policy to self-imposed standards studies on issues that affect the quality of what is good and right. Those of life of Hispanics in the United States standards,whose manifestations in- is named The Tomas Rivera Center. clude hard work, consideration for His life enriched others in many others and an appreciation of life's ways,none more apparent than richness, are our children's true legacy. through his writings. He was a novelist, It is given freely,often simply. poet, short story writer and essayist. If children see the successful em- We urge the DISD to give the bodiment of our ideals,they understand Hispanic children of Denton the sense those ideals have real consequences in of pride, possibilities and inclusion of real lives. walking through the doors of someone The DISD board of trustees has the like themselves, someone who has the opportunity to give Denton children opportunity to grasp the future. that legacy through the naming of our We join the members of LULAC,the Denton ISD Multi-Cultural Advisory newest school the Tomas Rivera Committee,the Denton ISD Bilin- LJ Elementary School. goal-ESL Programs,the TW Bilin- Mr. Rivera lived the American goal-ESL Teacher Training Project,the Dream. His life is reflective of so many Z`W[J and UNT Student Associations generations of Americans whose for Bilingual Education,the UNT parents came to the United States, Organization of Latin American Stu- worked hard at mostly menial jobs, dents,the UNT Hispanic Students for saved their money and dreamed that Higher Education,the Denton Housing their children would live better lives. Authority,the Hispanic Friends of the Tomas Rivera was born to immigrant University of North Texas and the parents who supported the family on NAACP in urging the board to name the migrant farmworker circuit. our new school The Tomas Rivera Though his transient life made little Elementary School. concession to schooling,Mr. Rivera learned English by the age of 5. He graduated from high school and even- tually earned advanced degrees,in- cluding a Ph.D. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A window of opportunity pp Y 0 n June 23, 1992,a name for the new Who in Poetry(1974). elementary school in southeast Den- The list goes on. ... Mr.Rivera exemplifies an ton will be selected.Several local individual worthy of anyone's respect, groups and individuals have proposed the name regardless of their ethnic background.His life, of Tomas Rivera.Following are several com- his professional career and his literary ac- pelling reasons why this name should be complishments make Tomas Rivera a very selected.He began his life as a migrant child worthy consideration for the naming of the new and worker and at the time of his premature school.Mr.Rivera was committed to education, death(age 49)he was chancellor at the Uni- committed to his literary pursuits and com- versity of California,Riverside.He received mitted to bridging a cultural gap so prevalent numerous awards and recognitions from in today's society. educational organizations and institutions, He is a wonderful role-model for all children, including several honorary doctorates from but especially Hispanic children.He is various institutions of higher education. definitely someone we can all admire and He was recognized by various and diverse aspire to emulate. groups for his contributions to public service, Such action,given the site of the new cam- such as the NAACP,Kiwanis International, pus,would affirm DISD's commitment to Carnegie Corporation and the American nurture all school children and to celebrate and Association for the Advancement of Science.He acknowledge the culturally diverse population has been recognized by several national served. organizations for his scholarly and literary Emilio"Popo"Gonzales contributions,such as Premio Quin to Sol president,Denton County LULAC No.4366 (National Literary award for best work).He was appointed to serve on numerous boards at the local, state and national levels,e.g., ■ Letter policy Southwest Board Regional Commission(gov- ernor's appointment,State of California),Allied The Record-Chronicle welcomes letters. Health Professions'Coordinating Board Letters considered for publication must include (Texas),Hubert H.Humphrey Institute for the signature,address and telephone number of Public Affairs(Minnesota),American Council the writer.Authorship of all letters must be on Education,Carnegie Foundation for the verified before publication. Advancement of Teaching and — is listed in The Record-Chronicle reserves the right to numerous national directories such as Marquis' edit letters submitted for publication. Who's Who in America(1980),Directory of Address your letters to:Letters to the editor, American Scholars(1978),International Who's P.O.Box 369,Denton 76202. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR � i Cultural diversity re c o *zed Let there be no doubt that Tomas tierra as well as for some of the other published Rivera symbolizes the best that this work,poetry and prose pieces. society has to offer and provides us Tomas Rivera's stay was all too short,but he with a worthy name to grace our new did not fail us.He left us much.Perhaps his elementary school.As impressive as his resume greatest legacy,however,was his dedication to is — and it is that,make no mistake — there is the American dream and the belief that an important entry prior to his high school through education and hard work one can English and Spanish teaching experience with overcome the most complex adversities of life. Texas'Clear Creek,Crystal City and Edgewood He is an outstanding role model for our young school districts:"Up to the time I started my people and a fine tribute to those who have teaching career,I was part of the migrant devoted their lives to the teaching profession. stream that went from Texas to various parts of Clearly,he was a humble man and a person of the Midwest.I lived and worked in Iowa, great wisdom.The choice of Tomas Rivera as Minnesota,Wisconsin Michigan and North the name for the new elementary school also Dakota."According to Rivera's close friend and demonstrates in a tangible way the district's confidant,Dr.Rolando Hinojosa-Smith from the commitment to educational excellence and the University of Texas:`Tbomas did not boast value of cultural diversity in our society. about,his migratory life;to him,it was merely Rudy Rodriquez the work he had done alongside his parents, Denton Don Florencio Rivera and Dona Josefa Her- Letter policy nandez de Rivera;something that provided them a hard living,and ultimately,a reminder The Record-Chronicle welcomes letters. that,educationally and socially,there remained Letters considered for publication must include much work to be done for many youngsters the signature address and telephone number of from a similar background." the writer.Authorship of all letters must be It is no secret either that Dr.Rivera's verified before publication. migrant life also served as the basis for many of The Record-Chronicle reserves the right to his literary works,such as... y no se to trago la edit letters submitted for publication. f DISD to consider school name By Laura Lambeth for the southeast Denton elemen- Staffwrlter DISD board tary school scheduled to open in the fall of 1993. Tomas Rivera traveled from meeting "He exhibited a lot of care and school to school as a child, followin understanding, and I think he could g ■WHEN:6 tonight be an excellent role model for our the crop seasons with family students," said Bill Eason, who members, who were migrant farm ■WHERE:Central Services Building,1307 workers. N.Locust St. serves on the Denton Independent Despite his irregular school at- School District's multicultural ad- tendance, he learned to speak Riverside, where he served until his visory committee. English at age 5 and eventually death,in 1984. Trustees are expected to vote on went on to become the chancellor at Mr. Rivera is one of the people the University of CfI;f-rnia at whose name is one being considered See DISD/5A DISD From/lA ■ Lula May Boyd, a 30-year DISD teacher. Denton resident the school name during a Gary Lynch credited Ms. Boyd regular meeting tonight. with building self-esteem in In addition to his educa- students. tional roles, Tomas Rivera is "She believed the children noted for public service today ... (are) our future I endeavors, for which he tomorrow," he wrote to the i received the NAACP'er of the board. Year Award in 1984, and his ■ Teacher Stephanie Graham, I literary works about life as a who died last year, is endorsed migrant worker. by the staff at Sam Houston Sylvia Reese, a Denton High Elementary School. School-Ryan Campus senior, IN Z.D. Lewis,a 23-year Den- said naming the school after ton County justice of the peace Mr. Rivera would "give all judge, is endorsed by his great these (DISD)students a chance grandson,William A.Lewis. to increase their self-pride." Z.D. Lewis died in 1962• he None of the DISD's 15 cam- lived in Denton for 40 years. p u s e s is named after a ■ Homer Melton"Doc"Pitner, Hispanic. who was known for his active i Numerous residents have roles in such organizations asl asked trustees in the last the Denton County Livestock month to name the school after Association and the Denton Mr. Rivera. The name is en- County Sheriffs Posse. Mr. dorsed by the Denton County Pitner helped organize the League of United Latin 'Denton Rodeo Association and American Citizens and the 'coached the Fred Moore National Association for the Dragons and Pee-Wee and Advancement of Colored Peo- D1SD ple. - - Other names being con- sidered are: From/lA _ _ are severely brought a box of letters to the --ter---- culture community, but, _ underrepresented as meeting from the Rutherford deed, a community comprised counselors 'and school ad- Institute, a religious Y P ministrators he said. organization set up to protect of different ethnic groups, Others meeting First Amendment rights. The Mr.Rodriguez said. asked the board to consider letters were signed in support But the district still has renaming the Robert E. Lee of Denton High School-Ryan needs to address. Elementaryschool sayingCampus students who were "The challenge before us namesake has �become the involved in a controversy last now is to ensure that the symbol for racial oppression year over the playing of commitment to diversity ex- and is an unfitting example to religious songs at school. She pressed by the board this children asked for assistance in evening manifests itself in distributing the letters to other ways." Parent Laura D r u m b students. Hispant*c educatorhonored Y; �i s.. a�y £ �g Y /' M� a I QW. 6­ ! DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE/SIEVE DELAFMW Carlos Ochoa, 8, listens as the adults discuss school names at the DISD school board meeting Riesday night. DISD names elementary school for Rivera By Laura Lambeth naming of the school exciting. the Central Services Building. Staff Writer "This is history-making to us," Lydia Auglada, Aida Campos, ■DISD gives approval to he said after the new name Juan Reyes and Betsy Reyes, It was standing room only budget plan/4A was announced. all bilingual education stu- at the Denton Independent Nine residents asked the dents at TWU, drove in from School District trustee's the crop seasons and atten- board of trustees to name the Keene to show their support. meeting Tuesday night as ding school erratically. He school for Mr. Rivera Tuesday The school will be the first residents came out in droves eventually went on to become night, concluding a succession in the district to be named for to support the naming of the chancellor at the Univer- of requests that began weeks a Hispanic, though not for Denton's 16th school campus sity of California at Riverside ago. lack of previous efforts. after a Hispanic. and a man known for his "We feel that this is im- Rudy Rodriguez, a LULAC Their efforts were not in public service and literary portant for us," said Romeo member, recalled three vain. works about life as a migrant Munguia, who is studying to previous efforts to have a The Tomas Rivera worker. be a bilingual elementary Denton school named for a Elementary School, scheduled His nomination was en- teacher at Texas Woman's Hispanic. to open in fall 1993, will bear dorsed by the Denton County University. "The name that He called the decision to the name of a role model for chapter of the League of we have chosen is from a very name the school after Mr. the ethnic group that will United Latin American Citi- prominent Hispanic figure — Rivera a positive step. largely populate the southeast z e n s and the National someone that has done "It is a recognition that this Denton school. Association for the A d- something that we are all very is not a one race or a one Tomas Rivera was a native vancement of Colored People. proud of." Texan who grew up as a LULAC president E.L. Mr. Manguia encouraged See DISD/l0A migrant porker, moving with "Popo" Gonzalez called the his classmates to join him at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Takingthe r i right ate forward � p Applause is the order of the day for the Through the years LULAC recognized that editorial in the June 21 Denton we also desperately needed to reach into the Record-Chronicle calling for the nam- lower grades and assist those Hispanic children ing of our newest school the Tomas Rivera who were in danger of dropping out.In Elementary School.An excellent discourse is response LULAC has for two years assisted offered on the life of Dr.Rivera and the impact those students by paying summer tuition at the he can have as a role model for our children. junior high and high school level for those who The Denton County LULAC council has could not afford the tuition. historically sought whatever avenue will help A solution must be found to ameliorate the children,especially Hispanic children,continue horrendous dropout rate of Hispanic students. their educational goals in the way Dr.Rivera LULAC's efforts combined with community did throughout his lifetime.LULAC en- support and a school named Tomas Rivera thusiastically cheers this endorsement and will Elementary School,a name Hispanic children go forward to help reverse the dropout rate of can identify with and take pride in,will afford Hispanic students,the highest of any ethnic our community the opportunity to take a step group. in that direction. Rudy Moreno In response to this as well as other issues of charter member, importance to Hispanics,the local LULAC Denton County LULAC Council 4366 council was chartered in 1980 with Mr.Frank Davila as president.From the beginning, LULAC's primary mission has been to promote, to enhance,and to help finance the education of Hispanic students.As such,LULAC im- mediately began offering scholarships to college bound seniors and continuing college students. At first,resources were limited and scholar- ships were modest,but with the support of the Denton community and the national LULAC office,the local council has offered scholarships to as many as 20 Hispanic students annually. J ' LETTER TO THE EDITOR L xx i r7r Barriers can be overcome The Denton Independent School whole effort was the broad-based support District board of trustees in electing tc shown by very diverse groups in the com- name the new elementary school munity.The desire to name this school after Tomas Rivera has seized a wonderful oppor- such a wonderful role model transcended racial, tunity to highlight in a most timely manner an ethnic,and social barriers.LULAC is very. individual whose story needs fo reach all youth appreciative of all of the caring advocates for and their parents.Tomas Rivera offers this young people who made this possible. community a role model the t represents how Denton League of United Latin American barriers,in the midst of soci 31 despair,can be Citizens,Council 4366 overcome. The board's action clearly:Acknowledges the ■ Letterpolicy diversity of the community•and shows the The Record-Chronicle welcomes letters. beginning of a commitmern to culturally and Letters considered for publication must include ethnically diversify the p iohc educational in- the signature,address and telephone number of stitutions thay have beer elected to serve. the writer.Authorship of all letters must be This action comes at a time of great social verified before publication. crisis when tremendous educational,family, The Record-Chronicle reserves the right to community,and other forms of upheaval con- edit letters submitted for publication. front the American society.Ob,.zously,our own Letters should be limited to 300 or fewer Denton community cannot eecape the social words.Poems and unsigned letters will not be unrest of the tunes and the board's action is one printed. very positive step in the rig.it direction. Address your letters to:Letters to the editor, One of the most positive outcomes of this P.O.Box 369,Denton 76202. / Tb_ t�l ��,�I?, Presidential race No. 1 for LUIAC By Kelley Shannon said whether he will attend. Associated Press writer President Bush was invited but San Antonio — Former declined,league officials said. San Antonio mayor Henry Velez said the league is a Cisneros says members of the non-partisan group that does League of United Latin not make an endorsement, American Citizens should not Velez said,but added that after forget what the Hispanic rights LULAC's meetings with can- group represents. didates this week the public "It's really about ... change probably will sense which for people who have been left candidate the its members are put, Cisneros said. I, for one, leaning toward. appreciate LULAC." Velez said his organization Cisneros made the remarks will urge presidential can- Monday as the weeklong na- didates to consider a Hispanic tional LULAC convention got as a possible vice presidential started in San Antonio. running mate. Velez said Following two days of Cisneros would be his workshops with federal of- recommendation. ficials, the 63rd annual con- vention officially begins Wed- nesday. Cisneros praised LULAC for its lawsuit against the state of Texas over higher education. The league contended the system does not provide equal can represent us and do justice Others scheduled to address educational opportunities for for Hispanics ... it would be the convention are Texas Gov. people in predominately Henry," Velez said, to cheers Ann Richards, FBI Director Hispanic areas. and applause from about 200 William Sessions and Flora "What organization had the LULAC members. Cisneros Sambrano of the equal oppor- courage to bring a lawsuit that smiled and shook his head. tunity office of the U.S. Army resulted in a district court Cisneros currently is in in Korea. judgment that the system has private business but remains Among the agencies repre- to change? You guessed it — active in public issues. He has sented at the federal agency LULAC,"Cisneros said. said he is not interested in workshops Monday and today The state is considering a $2 being a candidate right now. were the Department of Labor; billion settlement in the LULAC leaders have said Department of Housing and lawsuit that would bring more they expect up to 5,000 people Urban Development; Bureau of degree programs and univer- to attend the convention and Prisons; and the Department of sity campuses to a 41-county its public programs. As of last Defense. border region. weekend, 800 people had LULAC was formed in LULAC national president registered and more were an- Corpus Christi in 1929. For Jose Velez said the presidential ticipated. A tally of convention years it was considered the race is expected to dominate delegates was not immediately largest and most prominent the 1 e a g u e's convention. available Monday. Hispanic rights organization. Democratic candidate Bill Clinton is scheduled to speak Wednesday, and Democrat Jerry Brown is expected to appear Thursday,Velez said. Likely independent can- didate Ross Perot has not yet 1�rz DENTON Reception to honor Cinco de Mayo workers The city's Cinco de Mayo planning Committee will conduct a reception Wednesday to honor the volunteers for and partici- pants in the 1992 Cinco de Mayo festival in Denton. The reception will be 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. in the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Refreshments will be served. : J- Scholar uses talents to advance Hispanic culture Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Through his writing and Media." Gasca has worked for years the education system, Dr. The course is a to promote and advance Ortego hopes to help the historical and critical the Hispanic culture. written contributions of overview of the American minorities and women to media and its relationship be recognized with the bulk to minorities vis-a-vis of "American" literature. participation and por- Currently, Dr. Ortego is trayal. serving as scholar in The course allows residence in English, mass students to get a sense of communications and what the relationship has information studies at been in the past and to Texas Woman's Universtiy. form an opinion about He is also the faculty what the future holds. adviser for HOLA, the "My single goal was for Hispanic Organization for the class to look at the Leadership and Advance- status and progress of m e n t minorities in the media. Dr. Ortego has brought My secondary goal was some of his vast knowledge that we should create a in the areas of minority climate in the classroom groups and the media to a where we could discuss all specialized course at TWU. points of view," Dr. Ortego Dr.gape de pro y Gasca The course he instructs is said. titled "Minorities and the (Continued on pg. 13) • • • Flinidingfairness f - � T n- t - r ✓j t i t 1 f c !)ENTONRECORD-CHRM'• �jgTgyEgAggER'1SAN Ade[a NL Fez answers questin^� ihe' il[ team. "' was the rinc' in the Lake first minorily ass���- �, tpal When she c.vne to the De- , independent School P` we Dallas Independent Sch--' _..tact and is now the i;- n decade ago, Mrs. Nunez became DISD's first female and minority assisto— ,i Lcgxd in the CoppeU Inder cent first mUuwijW sewndary administrator. Her husband, Mike SchoolDisMCt. r 26 A 01 b0allag poraia YtW Wednesday, September 16, 1992 Teachers help Hispanic students I; celebrate th eir c u is 38 percent Hispanic, includes like that,"Tobin said. "It is a really uses part of her class to"get them to Hispanic heritage activities in its beautiful country with very impres- think about our multicultural soci- curriculum. Schools with large sive architecture." ety and open their eyes." Hispanic populations often add spe- Tobin, a Dallas native, said he As part of a class assignment this cial programs of their own. previously had been to Mexican bor- week, her students wrote essays on For several Dallas-area students, der areas and to Cancun, but this Hispanic heritage. Hispanic heritage celebrations may was his first trip to what he called Meanwhile, Ms. Villalobos has in- have more significance this year as a the real Mexico. volved her students in a districtwide result of a recent program sponsored `A sense of ride' letter-writing campaign to persuade by the Mexican government. p the king of Spain to locate the repli- A group of 20 students, ages 12 to "We saw the pyramids and the Na- cas of Columbus' three ships perma- 19, last week took a trip intended to tional Cathedral.That was just amaz- nently in Corpus Christi. expose young people of Mexican ori- ing,"he said."And everbody we met "We came up with lots of links be- gin to their roots. was just real nice. tween Mexico,Texas and Spain,"Ms. The program,aided locally by the "I think every Hispanic should go Villalobos said. "We also mentioned Dallas school district and commu- to Mexico at least once,"Tobin said. that influence is still coming from nity groups, took about 500 students "It gives you a sense of pride.It made Mexico into Texas." from throughout the United States to me feel good to know that's where I At Zaragoza Elementary, Ms. Doo- a youth conference outside Mexico come from." ley's students tackled the same as. City. That is the same kind of pride signment as a class.They urged that "The whole purpose of this trip Bessie Wilson and Yolanda Villalo- the ships be moved to Texas and in- was to affirm our cultural identity, bos try to instill in their students. vited King Juan Carlos to visit. embrace our roots and develop rela- The two women teach at Greiner Earlier this week, 8-year-old Luis tionships with people in Mexico," Middle School in north Oak Cliff, a Marin read the letter aloud to the ap- said Hector Flores, a Dallas Inde- school with a predominantly proval of his classmates.The letter is pendent School District employee Hispanic student body. Ms. Wilson in Spanish and mentions all the and official in the League of United teaches English, and Ms. Villalobos Spanish and Mexican historical les- Latin American Citizens who helped teaches history. sons they've learned in class. coordinate the effort. The two,who are good friends in- "We ask that you bring us the The trip made a big impact on 17- side and outside school,say they are three ships of Christopher Columbus year-old Tobin Medrano,a student at committed to making sure their Stu- so that we can know them . . . and Dallas' High School for Health Pro- dents learn and appreciate their cul- see them from the inside and imag- fessions. ture. ine that we ourselves are Christo- "I had never thought of Mexico Ms.Wilson,an African-American, pher Columbus." I I I I I I I I Continued from Page lA- popularity,it has came to embrace can independence from Spain," Dr. stream school and society. many Hispanic populations. Chavez said. Her hope is that the lessons they Hispanic Heritage Month In some ways, the Diez y Seis learn in class and celebrations such stretches fra n Sept_15,which is in- celebrations in the United States,as as the yearly observance of dependence day for several Central well as Hispanic Heritage Month in Hispanic Heritage Month will en- American countries,, through Oct. general,have become an institution courage the youngsters to retain 12, the date("Uristopher Columbus in this part of the country, said Dr. their culture, even as they become landed in the New World. Ricardo Romo, an associate profes- part of American society. It includes major national holi- sor of history at the University of "Although most of the children days of Chile, Belize, Cuba, Bolivia Texas in Austin who specializes in are from Mexico, many don't know and Spain- Chicano studies. anything about Mexican history Although the focus of Hispanic Increasing presence and culture," Ms. Dooley said. Heritage Month in Texas and Dallas "What I try to do is to teach them is still Mexican independence,some As a result of demographic that they have a history and culture observers see an evolution. changes, it is now easier for Hispan- that goes way back and that it is "In the last 20 years,because of a ics to take part and enjoy the cele- something to be proud of." changing population and increas- brations, Dr. Romo said. Dallas, for Although Hispanic Heritage ing acculturation,it now is more a example, is now almost 21 percent Month officially began Tuesday, it general celebration of Hispanic Hispanic, compared with 12 percent is Sept. 16—Diez y Seis de Septiem- heritage rather than Mexican his- in 1980. bre—that is often the focal point of tory," said Dr- John R. Chavez, an "Twenty-five years ago, it was a the observance, at least in the associate history professor at South- lot harder for Chicanos to take pride Southwest. That is Mexico's inde- ern Methodist University who spe- in your culture and history in Texas pendence day. cializes in Mexican-American his- . . . when we were a real minority," It celebrates the day in 1810 tory_ Dr. Romo said. "But now Mexican- when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Nowadays, Dr- Chavez said, Americans are a more significant priest,stood on church steps in the Hispanic heritage celebrations are force. . . .Now in most communities central Mexican town of Dolores likely to concentrate on the impor- from Dallas on south we have signif- and called for the overthrow of the tance, significance and contribu- icant Latino populations." Spanish colonial government. tions of Hispanics in this country. As the population changes, both Numerous celebrations last "As people become more assimi- Dr. Romo and Dr.Chavez stressed,it weekend in Dallas commemorated lated, they want to see more paral- is important to emphasize history that event, and more continue this lels between their experience in and heritage. week. As Diez y Seis has grown in the US_ and the struggle for Mexi- The Dallas school district, which 6 /T%Z /l!Z 9 - Texas' Leading Newspaper m,m.Ae DaUn Homing Nam Dallas, Texas, Wedne; Pride inr, � the past N r Teachers helping Hispanic students retain their culture "� ' � '� ► By Frank Trejo -, Staff Writer of The Dallas Morning News Mention Hispanic heritage, TheDallQa bri,fidwelprim and the young students in Cyn- thia Salinas Dooley's predomi- Cynthia Salinas Dooley checks the work of Juan Ayala nantly Hispanic third-grade class (center) during Hispanic studies Monday. Beside him are are likely to respond with blank Martha Velasco (left) and Rosa Elena Solis. Jesus Carrillo stares. (left) and Demetria Lopez are behind them. But just ask about Spanish King Juan Carlos,Christopher Co- F_ HISPANIC beams with pride—and hope. lumbus, poet ar.1 playwright She is pleased that the children Federico Garcia Lorca or Mexican HERITAGE MONTHhave gained an appreciation of independence heroine Josefa Or- their heritage and culture. But tiz de Dominguez, and suddenly a ■Schedule of events. 28A she also knows that they are just roomful of enthusiastic kids gins, Ms. Dooley, a bilingual edu- as likely to lose that as the stu- strain to relate all they know. cation teacher at Ignacio Zaragoza dents grow older and join main- As Hispanic Heritage Month be- Elementary School in East Dallas, Please see TEACHERS on Page 26A. aouaru -IIluas wcu folkwho cleared their ownland, IMas anybody else, grew their own food and built ' he says. NX their own houses. There was no While some ex- concept of community relief for pens opine that those who could work and didn't," there is a growing explains Rick Halperin, an ad- ■Shirley degree of skep- junct history professor at Chater:presi ticism, even Southern Methodist University. dent.Texas hopelessness, about In Puritan society,"each in- Woman's Universi- achieving the ■Jeff Fleming:31,Denton, ty,$131,655 American dream dlvidual got only the rewards for road maintenance supervisor, the work he did. Highway State Hi c x 9 Y Dept.,•,$14,400 Denton workers seem to (' '-at Despite the perception. From firefl I - passage of nearly veterinarians to car sa't:s nr- 400 years,the , workers say they contir,a * value of work v believe in the value of harp. established by the and the American dream — a Puritans continues y house, a spouse, children,a good as part of the job and a promising future — not American psyche, only for themselves but for their Dr. Halperin and ■Jimmy Gales: kids. Perceptions are not so pos- others say,though 51,Denton,men's basketball coach, itive among those outside the in recent years, University of North city,however. certain components Texas,$59,569 Of course,getting people to of the work ethic have changed. face a harsh reality is sometimes " See EARN/8B ■Dr.Tim Sonnenberg:44, Denton,superintendent,DISD, The shifting laborforce: $79,000 Who stands to gain, lose ? By Sharon Simonson Staff Writer and in this region,the continued decline of the energy sector. A lot has been said — and written — in recent years about Less has been written about the transition taking place in the y the massive restructuring of the complexion of the U.S. workforce American economy. and what the U.S. Bureau of The cuts in federal defense Labor Statistics calls the"oc- ' s endin and their effects on the P g cupational restructuring' of the defense sector;the overbuilding American marketplace. . of the later 1980s and the in- During the next 15 years, of ventory backlog now at the root of the 30 million people expected to our economic woes;the overhang of corporate and individual debt See LABOR/8B ■Shane Abel:37,Denton, Federal Express Courier,$45,O00 (includes$15,000 in overtime) f ■Lloyd Harrell:48,Denton, ■Lt.Gene Green:53, ■Lows Rios.25,Carrollton, ■Dr.Bill Atkinson:46,Den- city manager,city of Denton, Aubrey,Denton Police Depart- Car salesman,Bill Utter ton,veterinarian,$40,000- $92,411,plus leased car ment,mid-$30s Toyota-Dodge,$25,000-$35,000 $60,000 Z661 '61 ATnP'AePUnS/3i3Fa0Xg3-Ps03a6 uoivar*I- �,he value of hard work was aimosL impossIule to tunuige iuLureb aiiu tuvaG ­-ir -eplaced in America with an their minds. children. emphasis on getting rich quick, This assessment finds res- "I have fulfilled all I wanted ;ays Dr. Kelleberg. That shift onance in the opinions of some to do — raise a family in a nice night be halting, however, and Denton County residents. town and be able to educate my he emphasis returning to hard Garland Holley ditched his children, says Bill Atkinson I1, vork. career as a farmer and rancher 46, a Denton veterinarian since ■Gary Myers:33,Denton, In addition, the sociologists when his earnings fell to the mid-1970s. engineering technician,city of ay, Americans seem to have $15,000 a year. Today as the Despite the country's current Denton,$25,000 Pegun to doubt the long-held, owner of Krum Hardware, he economic climate,he thinks his ?uritan-inspired belief that earns the same amount of children also have a prosperous hard work eventually money. future ahead here. translates into material suc- "I'd hate to be out there Denton firefighter Dennis cess. looking for a job. I'd like to be Avery, 40, believes he's already "People are beginning to optimistic and say it won't be found that pot of gold: "I've got wonder if hard work will pay that way forever, but I don't your basic American Dream: a off," says Dr. Kelleberg. "Was see it (improving) in the next house in the country, a son and my college education worth it?" few weeks or months." another one on the way." Most Americans don't know Jeff Fleming, a black road For 25-year-old Louis Rios, a it, says Dr. Malone, but be- maintenance worker from salesman at Bill Utter tween 20 percent and 30 per- Denton, says he hasn't found Toyota-Dodge, it's all a matter cent of the jobs in the the lessons of his youth borne of attitude: If you believe you'll marketplace don't pay enough out He was taught that earn $20,000 a year, that's 0 Jason Garrison:16,Den- to keep a person with one or anything you get out of"life, what you will earn. But if you ton,courtesy clerk,Albertson's, more dependents above the you have to work for it, he believe you'll earn much more Food stores,$4.30 an hour poverty line. says. than that, ... who knows? "We have been terribly op- As a member of the working His American Dream is to Dream best, despite what the timistic about (the rewards of) world, however, he says he has live debt-free. experts and the statisticians Hork for a long time, but learned a different thing: "I've But, perhaps fellow car say, what the doomsayers and reality doesn't bear that out," got to draw brownie points" to salesman John Marion put how economic gurus argue: "In he says. advance,he says. we feel about the American America,anything is possible." Labor Catch it in Classified! From/7B is also changing. l For instance, the rate of job leave the American workforce growth within the construction (they will be replaced and sector is expected to be less augmented by some 56 million than half of its rate during the TREE TRIMMING others), most are male and last 15 years. Finance in- more than half are expected to surance and real estate are , .. be white. also expected to have declining _ -- AND REMOVAL Those entering the rates of job growth in com- workforce are most likely to be parison to the last 15 years. - 566-0871 women, blacks, Hispanics and Manufacturing is projected Asians. to show an employment decline By 2005, the number of of some 600,000 jobs. Not Lovelace Landscape and Tree Service white Americans in the labor because of anticipated output .orce will fall from 78.6 percent decline — indeed output )f the workforce in 1990 to 73 should be up — but because )ercent in the year 2000, the productivity is up. )ureau projects. 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Heavily recruited from Spr- District, Ms. Harris charges district where the pool of "The clear message is, if ing Branch public schools, near discrimination in the matter minority administrators is you're not perfect in your job, Houston, Diane Harris was and is considering taking legal hardly plentiful. we're not going to have so- hired last year to be Denton action against DISD. In the fall of 1988, of 53 meone filling the slot just Independent School District's "I didn't have to leave administrators, five (9.4 per- because they meet the color program specialist in staff Houston," said Ms. Harris, a cent) were minorities — two criteria,"he said. development. 22-year educator. "I did after Hispanics and three blacks. Ms. Harris was expected to This year, administrators they recruited me." That number increased to eight write a long-range plan for informed her she was being DISD Superintendent Tim out of 68 (11.7 percent) in the staff development, Mr. Stafford reassigned as a teacher in the Sonnenberg said discrimina- fall of 1991. — four Hispanics said, but showed more exper- gifted and talented program tion was not the reason Ms. and four blacks. tine in inspiring people on an and would not lose any pay Harris was moved to another School board vice president individual basis. ($45,000 a year)or benefits. job after being hired at DISD. Charles Stafford, who praised "Someone just made a "Mat was not something I To those in the minority Ms. Harris' abilities explained mistake in putting her in that could accept,"she said. community, Ms. Harris' move that she was switched to a position,"he said. Does DISD or- ail in e ualitpassequality ? unbiased ues- outside the district was t EDITOR'S NOTE: This � Mrs. Nunez q � report is the first in a four-part tions the consistency of the selected over a black coach series on minority hiring and hiring practices of the Denton already in the district for the and promotion practices in the Independent School District job of head high school Denton Independent School — especially concerning basketball coach. 1 District. The series will con- minority teachers, staff Community members and i tinue through Wednesday. members and administrators. teachers took sides, with ■ A FORMER DISD a d- "The Process is never the some, like minority advocate By Laura Lambeth minstrator takes action/SA same," she said. "It changes Carl Young, saying the ) Staff Writer every day, and I have a pro- district was displaying a long blem with that." standing reputation for Adela Nunez is not bitter Emilio "Popo" Gonzalez, discrimination. about being passed over for strongly that she should have president of the Denton DISD officials maintain principal at Denton High gotten the job. chapter of the League of their hiring process is non- School-Ryan. And although Mrs. Nunez United Latin American Citi- discriminatory, that efforts to The Ryan assistant prin- has put her disappointment zens, agreed. "They have recruit minorities are un- cipal went through a grueling behind her, some Ryan stu- about three different things matched in similar-sized and selection process last fall with dents still lament the decision. that they do depending on smaller districts. about 50 other applicants. She "I was shocked," said senior who they want to hire." The DISD recruitment is happy with the new prin- Bill Merritt. "At the time, I programs are commendable, cipal, Kenneth Dinges, but didn't see how anyone could Coaching controversy said Charles Stafford, school nonetheless was disappointed be better for the job than Mrs. Recruiting, hiring and board vice president, a at losing. Nunez." promoting minorities in the member of the district's So were many students and Though she is satisfied the DISD came into question in community members who felt selection process was fair and May after it white coach from See MIN0Rn/n!A From/lA ano7iRer o stacle, said DISD Center during the coaching LULAC and other com- personnel director Dennis controversy to discuss their munity organizations and multicultural advisory com- Stephens. Librarians, concerns. concerned residents have mittee. counselors, teachers and ad- Minority residents are making lobbied for years to name a "I think DISD has probably ministrators each must have it clear they are a force to be DISD school after a Hispanic. the best affirmative-action individual certification. reckoned with. Their vote In June they saw their efforts policies going in this area," he Promotion practices become counts, their needs count and, come to fruition. Tomas said. a double concern when the most importantly, their Rivera Elementary School is At the time of the coach- community must sit by and children count. scheduled to open in fall 1994. hiring controversy, Carl watch its finest go elsewhere, Also the Concerned Williams, president of the critics say. One example they Parents Organization was During discussions about Denton chapter of the National point to is the assistant coach formed to increase parent the name, Mr. Gonzalez urged Association for the Advance- who was turned down for the involvement and improve the board to expand the sen- ment of Colored People, asked top job, Maurice Evans, who in student performance, sitivity to other issues. why the district was not pro- August accepted the head especially in the mnw__:-- `We didn't want them to moting its own, seemingly coaching position at Grapevine community. think that just because they qualified, candidates rather High School. Penning its own chapter is named the school after Tomas than seeking outside talent. "It's very difficult when we the Ebony NewsJournal, Rivera that that was going to One recruiting problem cited can't keep the ones we've got,' established this year as a be it," he said. "I've been here is that the pool of qualified said Mrs. Nunez, who uas newspaper for the communi- 27 years. I have talked to all minority candidates is small, worked 10 years for DISD. ty's minority voice. In the three superintendents (who and the district is forced to Mounting criticism August issue, writer John L. have been here in that time) compete with larger districts Cook questioned why the about Hispanic concerns. and the private sector which Members of the minority Denton Fire Department had "We even offered our help, can pay larger salaries. community met at the Martin no black or Hispanic at times. They never paid any Lack of credentials is Luther King Jr. Recreation firefighters. attention to us." 1 Many high ► Whool at�t,t t/11�17 IJUL11i ` colorblint I' to teachers' race The following is a compila- a lot better. There's new books said Bill a white student a because he's been in the n of some Denton High and new equipment and the administrative assistant district longer," said Marcus, ool-Ryan students' opinions everything,"he said. the student council at Ryan. who is black. "I was thinking it ut the nw iber of minority ■ "To me a person's race was discrimination, because he ! t ]ty and Staff members Junior Kamakki Banks, who color makes no differen knows the system, he knows ` ' the De iton Independent is black, wants a teacher who the way they can teat a the players." 1 District, will help her enjoy class and class." Having minority teachers is J learn. ■ advantageous, he said, because D ton is a far cry from While she believes cultural Senior Stephanie Br y, "they can talk to the minority om for Vic )r Cristales who diversityis important, she also who is white also ado a students better than the white s ce y mov, ? here from Los values lessons to be learned colorblind attitude ut man or the white woman, and t ige s to b� closer to family from teachers from different teachers. it also might help to swp some m rs an get away from economic backgrounds. "In my opinion as to as of the violence." ban 'oleo e. "I just think it's maybe the they're educated, it sn't He believes more wino 'ty The El Salvador native background, and not the color," really matter what coio they teachers are needed at Rya 'eral s at no students in his said Kamakki 16 who is in the are." "It makes m a feel at .os 1(s high school were National Spanish Honor ■ minorities are aot give the Mite. Society and will play varsity Marcus Sanders, a,Ryan chances that they want." H e , he has had one volleyball this year. senior and varsity f tball Minor t teacher. ■ player, remembers to g to ■ "I ne r expected Texas to be In his years in the Denton his friends when sc of of- Senior Angela Arm ong, ke this said Victor, 16. "I school system, c4-nior Bill ficials decided not to romote who is white, believes Is Kpected there to be more Merritt cannot recall ever Coach Vernon Wright head has enough minority tee era. ,ople like myself around." having a minority instructor. basketball coach. In fact, she said, think Still, he prefers the Denton "To tell you the truth, I've "We fe 1 t Coach Wright there are too many. It tracts Loola. "The education here is never really thought about it," should have gotten the job students if the teache aren't l the same." dent added: "I don't think it ■ really does matter. I don't Ryan senior Marcus Flores know if it'd make that much of said he would love to see more a difference if the teacher was minority teachers at the high Hispanic or white." school, but the Hispanic stu- ■Comptled by LAURA LAMBETH i Hin* n ac eeds on ttself y Competition throws systemfurther back 1 ■STUDENTS give opinions on numbers/6A ` � 3 EDITOR'S NOTE: This report h x is the second in a four-part k series on minority hiring and promotion practices in the ' Denton Independent School District. The series will con- tinue through Wednesday. By Laura Lambeth Staff Writer ry < For Dorothy Watts, a black teacher who started work 20 years ago in the s E Denton Independent School District the lack of minority teachers was a challenge. r �'f She took the chance to help i change that. But the lack of other black j teachers was never so finelySx - illustrated for her than when her eighth-grade son, a DISD F student,told her he would like to have a black teacher. So far,he had not. "If a__child—i--+6- tnnn_ s -- How air is tt . Appointments vs . Ethnic Breakdowns lotsears committee of DISD Workers and Students EDITOR'S NOTE: This report is the third in a four- White 586 88.6% part series about minority TEACHERS Black 39 5.9% hiring and promotion practices Total:661 Hispanic 32 4.8% in the Denton Independent As 2 .3% School District. The series will6ftW Other 2 .3% continue through Wednesday. While the district follows By Laura Lambeth specific guidelines for setting Staff Writer up search committees and White 8,193 75 % appointing a balanced mix of STUDENTS Black 1,261 11.5% Apparent inconsistencies people to those committees, Total: 10,925 Hispanic 1,270 11.6% in the Denton Independent much of the process is left up Asian 163 1.5% School District's hiring pro- to the discretion of the Other 38 .3% c e s s have left some superintendent, Tim Son- employees disillusioned and nenberg. an The most glaring incon- White 60 88.2% As Adela Nunez, assistant sistency is the appointment Black 4 5.9% principal at Denton High v s. search committee ADMINISTRATORS Hispanic 4 5.9% School-Ryan Campus, put it: methods of hiring. Put Total:68 Asian 0 "All of us have had a sense of simply, some positions are confusion because the process filled when Dr. Sonnenberg Other 0 has not always been the appoints someone. same." Other positions are filled White 64 90.1% To an extent, Mrs. Nunez PROFESSIONAL Black 5 7 % appears correct,. See HIRING/5�A SUPPORT Hispanic 2 2.8% STAFF* Asian 0 Total:71 Other 0 Minority hiring White 390 76.5% a higherpriorityOTHER Black 71 13.9% EMPLOYEES** Hispanic 47 9.2% Total:510 Asian 1 .2% By Laura Lambeth Other 1 .2% Staff Writer priorities. "You have to look at Den- Hiring minorities was not ton in the sense that it is a Numbers are based on 1991 personnel records. an issue 10 years ago — community in transition," he *"Professional support staff" includes supervisors, counselors, among trustees or the com- said. educational diagnosticians, librarians, nurses and therapists. munity, Denton Independent In 1980, 17 percent of ••"Other employees"includes secretaries, bookkeepers, receptionists, ,School District officials say. Denton's population was But Superintendent Tim minority. In 1990, the per- aides,food service workers,custodians, maintenance workers and Sonnenberg says that since tentage was 27, show census transportation employees. I Percentage figures might not total 100 because percentages were e took control of the DISD figures. ruins about two years ago, Heavier recruiting and of rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent. district policies have changed to accommodate changing 5A Source: Denton Independent School District, DENTON RECORD-0HRONICLElCardyn Marting g See RECRUITING� Texas Education Agency Hiring From/IA from February through after a search committee, ap- September, but most hiring pointed by the personnel takes place in the spring. director, Dennis Stephens, and Contracts expire July 31. This approved by the superinten- year, the district had 35 dent, sorts through applica- vacancies after the contract tions and carries the final, expiration; three were best-qualified candidates elementary assistant prin- through two grueling inter- cipals. views. Interim replacements, ap- Barring unforeseen glitches, pointed by Dr. Sonnenberg, the committee recommends a were in place before school first choice, the superintendent started Aug. 24. One of those recommends that person to the was Frank Davila,formerly the school board for hire and the bilingual/English as a Second board approves the recom- Language program super- mendation — a far cry from visor, a Hispanic who is now the previous practice of allow- the interim assistant prin- ing the superintendent to have c i p a l at Lee Elementary supreme hiring authority. School. Which method is used seems Wade Lillie , former to depend on the targeted assistant principal at position and the time frame Calhoun Junior High School, involved. An opening just be- was reassigned as program fore the beginning of the school coordinator of the Fred year, for example, almost cer- Moore School this year as the tainly would be filled via an district made the switch to interim appointment — the the middle school concept. person who gets the job would When the district needed to know going in that he might be fill the DHS-West principal's moved after the district uses a position, Dr. Sonnenberg search committee to fill that looked no further than the role. Ryan Campus. Milton The recruiting season runs Wallace, former Ryan principal, was appointed to hierarchy. the principalship at the West The size of the committee Campus, the district's new varies with the position in- ninth-grade center set to volved. As a rule, the more become a four-year high prestigious the job — high school in the next few years. school principal , After a search committee superintendent — the larger, conducted interviews in the committee. spring 1990, Ray Braswell Mr. Stephens said the was the first choice for West district hoped to gain Campus principal, and Mr. credibility with the selection Wallace was second choice. process by involving those After D r. Braswell was directly affected by the new named executive director of hire. research and development, For example, the selection, Dr. Sonnenberg tapped Mr. committee for Kenneth Wallace for the West Cam- Dinges, the Ryan Campus pus job. principal, included teachers, With the onset of site-based support staff, parents and management, a concept the central office personnel. district has adopted that It's up to the committee to aims to allow more deci- choose the hiring criteria. lion-making at the campus Teacher and other staff level, officials hope the hir- positions generally are filled ing process Brill include more by the campus principal. Forl peer interviewing, something these jobs, the district refers that has begun at some to the application file. campuses. When the district conducts Selection committees are a search, the opening is the rule, Mr. Stephens said, posted in statewide pubhca- when hiring building ad- tions and at 30 or 40 univer- ministrators (principal or sities. If a principal has a program director) or to fill preference, that person is higher posts in the district given special consideration. Recruiting From/IA DISD recruiters made 71 recruiting trips, mostly in forts to cultivate minority Texas. teachers graduating from the The Workforce Diversity two universities in Denton are Plan places the district's goal just part of the recent changes at increasing minority that have taken place in hopes employees by 8 percent each of making the minority teacher year — that includes teachers, percentages proportionate with administrators and support those in the Denton com- staff. munity. Dr. Sonnenberg said he The Workforce Diversity could not predict whether the Plan approved by the school district would meet that goal board this year targets an this year. annual 8 percent increase in As a result of suggestions by the number of minority the district's multicultural employees in the DISD — in- diversity committee , c l u d i n g teachers, ad- established in 1989, recruiters ministrators and support staff. can now sign qualified can- One way the district works didates on the spot, a weapon toward that end is with that helps stave off stiff com- recruiting trips, something petition from larger, better- D I S D personnel director paying districts, some of which Dennis Stephens said would offer hiring bonuses, or sti- decrease this year because of pends,for minority teachers. budget cuts. "We will pay stipends to The recruiting travel budget teachers in critical areas," such was cut from $21,400 last year as special education and to $17,000 this year. Dr. Son- English as a second language, . nenberg said the district Dr. Sonnenberg said. "We will probably would use this year's never pay a stipend to someone money to visit those sites that because of their color. proved the most successful in "I don't think that's what the past in producing good job minorities expect." candidates,he said. Also, a program titled The district is closing in on Developing Employees its second year of active Systematically recruits future minority recruiting. Last year, teachers from local universities toward teacher certification. and from among the ranks of The district supplements tui- current DISD teacher aides tion costs and provides flexible and non-instructional per- job hours. sonnel. Half of the 10 DISD par- T h e program was ticipants this year were established in 1991 by DISD, minorities. The school board Texas Woman's University and alotted the same amount — the University of North Texas. $12,000 — for the program Participants agree to work this year as for 1991-92. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR p ne otism Just say no to nepotism While surveying the hiring practices of DISD, someone should look at the rampant nepotism in the district. Relationship may be the most prevalent qualification for employment.Beginning with the school board president and throughout the administration,almost all spouses are DISD employees.Many,many couples are employed _ by the district. C1 C l �i When a new administrator or coach is hired, there is always a place for the spouse.Priority is given over applicants who have tried for WHO'S HEWS ,ears to be hired. If not related to DISD,the next best criteria for employment is to be related to faculty of Popo Gonzalez receives UNT or TWU.This district sere. prestigious award definitely,in-bred. Emilio "Popp"Gonzalez of Denton will be honored with three other rom North Texas for con- Hispanics f C C fr q tributions to education and literacy on Oct. 28 at Southland Center Hotel in Dallas. Hispanic Salute '92 is a reception and awards dinner sponsored by Ford and the North Texas r " Ford Dealers. This year ' s honorees were selected from the catagories of com- munications , Gonzalez education, volunteer service and business. Gilbert Garcia of Fort Worth, Blanca Martinez of Dallas and Bea Salazar of Carrollton will also be honored at the event. Mr. Gonzalez operates a successful hair salon and barber shop in Denton and prides himself on service to his community. Active in volunteer governmental service in Denton County, he helps Hispanics in the community with everything from translantions for virtually every need, to assistance in securing medical ct:re, to providing free haircuts for the terminally ill. A business leader and founding member of LULAC in Denton, Mr. Gonzalez was selected for his efforts in the Hispanic com- munity. C-A. F - - 0Cl 7 l9 , Fat'*r representattoilt . . ...... . ......... . ........... :DISD trustees es ................... : . . .cluster together : .......................... XXI EDITORS NOTE. This report is the last ;•,a.:,: ,::: ::.. ... in a four-part series about minority Kirin :>;:;:: P ty g . .:::...:.:: and promotion practices in the Denton In -: , '. <•<, ,. «:. ..::...:........ dependent School District. ;;;:: ;,::;;::z?:.s .; # :...::..,....;...... {: t, iji:is 'f �•, :. �Q'' Dr;��.. dgr;€:: :.<::: < <>>>:: :1�Ars>: ickl Htit Guy Jones 290D Maea Field::>'; >' w`a `: 2t1Q Emerson 260B Huntington .. ... .::::.:....:. .. 2164 By Jim Fredricks Staff Writer 428 If a Denton school board member's constituency consisted purely of those who lived in the same community as he did, Denton's upper-middle-income neighborhoods, by most accounts,would be grossly overrepresented. A glance at the addresses of the seven 77 ° O trustees of the Denton Independent School District show their residences are clumped together in two main, upper-middle-income neighborhoods in northeast Denton and 380 west Denton near the University of North university 288 Texas. In Denton's at-large system for electing © �i trustees, it is presumed school board McKinney members will be concerned about the in- y 426 terests of everyone in the district. w But that's not the case, say minority 35Vy -' leaders such as Carl Williams, president of the local chapter of the National Associa- 2 t 64 See BOARD/9A C . . © s» N 110 ovarw FYom/1A lines drawn. At that point we tion for the Advancement of can probably look at the school Colored People — despite such board." gestures as a decision this year Eventually, DISD probably to build an elementary school will be forced to go to a in southeast Denton, a move single-member system, but accomplished only after con- that will be years down the siderable political pressure road. State law requires school from minorities. districts with an average daily Mr. Williams wants DISD attendance of 64,000 or more to trustee lines redrawn so board implement a 7-2 district con- members are elected from figuration — seven members districts representing specific from single-member districts communities. and two elected at-large. With the single-member DISD's current enrollment is districts, minorities — par- about 11,000 students. ticularly those in southeast Twenty districts in Texas Denton — would be better are required to have a 7-2 represented,Mr.Williams said. district configuration, said Dan "You have three board Casey, director of governmen- members who live in the same tal relations for the Texas neighborhood alone," he noted. Association of School Boards. "The citizens of southeast `You'll see that single- Denton have never had a member districts are not school board member. We've predominant," he said. "They had African-American tend to be the larger districts members, but we've never had in the state. The vast majority a person who's lived in of school districts in the state southeast Denton." are relatively small, and the The lack of representation is vast majority are still elected aggravated by the lack of any at-large." minorities on the current In Texas, 965 of 1,055 public board,he said. school districts elect their "There's a real need, because members at-large. right now we do not have the Although the law does not sensitivity to the African- yet require it, communities can American community as we did decide to move toward a when we had an African- single-member district system. American school board Residents can petition their member." school boards to call elections Mr. Williams is one of but a on the issue, and boards also few voices pushing the issue, can choose to switch. as other concerns take center None of the current DISD stage. trustees have taken a strong Frank Davila, an assistant stand either for or against a principal at Robert E. Lee single-member system. Elementary School, said most Jeff Krueger, elected in the of the attention lately among spring, believes the present minorities has been on the City system is adequate to repre- Council election process. sent the needs of the com- Minorities have been press- munity. ing the council for the last year Still, "I would not oppose a to move to a single-member single-member district system reorganization, simply because I happen to think it's the "There really hasn't been fairest system,"he said. much of a thrust to look at" "It could help a minority to DISD election procedures, said get elected to the board again, Mr. Davila, a member of the and I think minorities need to League of United Latin be represented on the board, American Citizens. "I think we but as far as getting anything will probably concentrate on for that particular district, it the city (first) and get those wouldn't help." Change From/lA In 1988, DISD employed 19 the district's multicultural' ' counselors — 18 of them white advisory committee, agreed the not caused the board to be ac- and one of them black. Last district needed bilingual countable to them," said Mr. fall, 12 of 13 counselors were workers in each office. Wesley, pastor of Simmons white. The other one was Of DISD's recruiting efforts, Street Church of Christ and black. he said, "We know we're not publisher of the Ebony News- <<W a don't have one where we want to be." Journal. "It's time that we (Hispanic counselor) — not That sentiment was echoed start speaking up and standing one. That's a shame," Mr. by teacher Dorothy Watts, up. The leadership has to Gonzalez said. president of the Denton come." Minority representation Education Association. With no minorities on the comes with increased sensi- "We've come a long way, but school board,he said,the needs tivity to the needs of the we still have a long way to go," of minority students and community and the students, she said. employees aren't foremost Mrs. Nunez said. She sug- The black educator, who considerations. gested the district place a bi- marks her 20th year in the Still, "I don't know if it's lingual worker in each school district this fall, called for malicious as much as it is an office. beefed-up recruiting efforts oversight." Years ago, when she first and increased funding for those M r. Wesley believes made that recommendation, an efforts. The district should seek members of the minority administrator responded, " minority teachers before they community should exercise `Well, Adela, you don't want to graduate from college — and their right to vote. Until they sacrifice quality just to get even high school,she said. do, he said, "They are not a someone in this position.' — It Denton's lack of minority political threat." doesn't have to be that way, educators was a challenge to Emilio "Popo" Gonzalez, but there's still that thought her as a new teacher. president of the Denton here. "More or less, that may have ' chapter of the League of "We have a number in our been a calling card to me, _ United Latin American Citi- student population that are because I saw a need was zens, emphasizes a need for Hispanic, and we need to see there,"she said. minority counselors within the that their needs are met," she Even now, the district has school district. said. room for improvement. Naming a new elementary "Until this year, there were school after Tomas Rivera has elementary schools without helped ease tensions. minority teachers," Ms. Watts "The Hispanic community said. has been pushing and fighting In reality, to increase the s, for better representation number of minorities who A forever," Mrs. Nunez said, teach, more minorities need to adding that some felt a sense of be interested in teaching as a desperation over the issue. career, officials say. And that P Having the new school means a change in attitudes. named for a Hispanic "gives a "I think that there has to be to real sense of hope to our an emphasis on the value of community,"she said. teaching," Dr. Tim Son- p Mrs. Nunez, who made two nenberg, school superinten- recruiting trips last year, is dent,said. encouraged by recent changes. Educators are not held high "I want to go and tell other in public esteem, he said, as Hispanics about our progress opposed to some professions in and what has happened here the private sector that are recently,"she said. respected. board Vice President "Teaching and education is Charles Stafford, a member of not one of those." a� LULAC tries to raise $15,000 for scholarships The Denton County League of United Latin American Citi- zens officially began its 1993 fund-raising drive Oct. 18. Tonnie Ramirez and Dr. Rudy Rodriguez are co-chairmen of the campaign. This year's goal is $15,000. Since the inception of the local LULAC Council in 1981, ap- proximately 70 high school graduating seniors have received financial support from the organization. In addition, more than 32 awards have been given to second, third, and fourth year Icollege students. Funds raised by the Denton i LULAC members are sup- plemented by the National LULAC Education Scholarship Fund,based in Washington D.C. Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas also provide a supplementary grant for LULAC scholarship students. The reductions in financial aid and increases in college tuition and fees have created a special need for a successful scholarship fund-raising campaign this year, the two chairmen said. Donations can be mailed to: Denton County LULAC, P.O. Box 981,Denton,Texas 76201. Staff reports . 'a >x 3 rr: f y 1 { DENTON RBCORD-CffitOIfICIE/87�.1►E Emilio "Popo"Gonzales sits in his barber shop/styling salon. 1 2 Hispani a ute 9 c honors Denton man By Sharon Simonson to Denton, they both worked at the Staff Writer Denton State School cutting hair. They eventually saved enough money One of Denton's most loved to open their combination beauty Hispanic business people has been salon-barber shop, Popo `Y'Lupe Hair recognized for his contributions to Styling Center. It remains today at promoting education and literacy by 216 W.Collins in Denton. i the Ford Motor Co. and the North Alarmed at the lack of Hispanic Texas Ford Dealers association. teachers in Denton schools, Mr. Emilio `Topo" Gonzalez is one of Gonzalez and five others founded four Metroplex Hispanics who will be Familias Unidas in Denton in the honored tonight at a reception and early 1970s. The group's main con- awards dinner, Hispanic Salute "92, cern was to get help for Spanish- at the Southland Center Hotel in speaking kids in the Denton school Dallas. system to help them to learn English. Mr. Gonzales, who came to Denton "I didn't know a word of English 27 years ago, began his life's work as when I started school (in Robstown, a migrant farm worker in South Texas), and it was very hard. I hated Texas and West Texas. He became a school," Mr. Gonzalez said last week barber because the barber who in his shop as he snipped the worked in West Texas refused to cut overgrown hair of a young Hispanic migrants hair. When he and his wife, Lupe, came See POPO/3D �y c ■ Popo From/1D Together they've come to the `I tell kids that Since forefront in issues involving man. the Hispanics in Denton and Before he began his work, I'm a high school have given us Hispanics a voice Mr. Gonzalez questioned his dropout, thejobs within the city." customer in Spanish about the look he wanted, how far above available to me when Proceeds from tonight's the ears he preferred. Another I was looking were ply go to college scholarships Hispanic man, dressed in for Hispanic high school uniform,waited his turn. the COttonf f eldS and seniors. In the past two years, Mr. Gonzalez was kicked out construction.' $30,000 from Hispanic Salute of high school for speaking have gone to scholarships. Spanish, though he later Emilio Popo Other award recipients are: I earned the equivalent of a high Gonzalez Gilbert Garcia a founder and school diploma. "That's why I retired publisher of the Tar- can relate to all of these high rant County—Fort Worth school dropouts," he said as he at the same time being open to Hispanic Telephone Directory; snipped• new ideas,"he said. Blanca Martinez, founder an F a m i l i a s U n i d a s later Rick Salazar, another friend executive director of Nuewstro became the foundation for the and owner �o f D e n t o n's Centro, a gang, drug and Denton County League of Weathertrol Supply Co., said dropout intervention and United Latin American Citi- Popo has become the point man prevention program based in zens Council 4366, through for the entire Hispanic com- south Dallas; and Bea Salazar, which members have raised munity through his actions. a full-time volunteer and about $45,000 for scholarships "It's appropriate that (the founder of Bea's Kids, an for 90 college students in the award) go to Popo," he said, after-school program f o r past 11 years, Mr. Gonzalez "but it should include Lupe. underprivileged youth. said. When he speaks to kids about education, Mr. Gonzalez said he tells them of his own limited opportunities when he left school prematurely. "I tell kids that since I'm a high school dropout, the jobs available to me when I was looking were the cotton fields and construction. I don't think there's anything wrong with either one, but there's more avenues available with an education," he said. "Also, without an education, people take advantage of you." Among other Hispanics in the community, Mr. Gonzalez and his wife, Lupe, who con- tinue to operate their business together, maintain a strong reputation. "Popo has a good way of presenting a situation in a non-threatening fashion and is thereby accepted at all socio- economic levels," said Frank Davila, an assistant principal at Lee Elementary School and an adjunct professor at Texas Woman's University. The two have known one another since 1964 when Mr. Davila came to Denton to attend school. "He has set a good example for honoring your heritage and I Feliz Navt'Odad �..: Miguel Lopez, 7, investigates "Poncho Claus" with his. brother Marco,4,Sahardcuy. Da"OR REWRD-CHROMCLX/8M"DEl11FM Poncho Claus exhibits Spanishflair By Dawn Cobb He borrowed the idea from zalez said he intended to `Last year, people donated Regional Editor a story in a San Antonio continue despite shaving his a lot of candy," he said, newspaper about a man who beard. recalling the plentiful sweets Poncho Claus, resplendent visited the city's barrios, or Mr. Gonzalez. known in the he passed around to eager with his red sombrero topped Hispanic neighborhoods, each community for growing a hands. with jalapeno peppers and his Christmas as Poncho Claus. beard and dying it green to poncho-styled red suit, speaks "I thought it was neat that commemorate the homecom- "I would like Crayons, col- Spanish when he visits kids could relate to Santa mg game of the Mean Green oring books, even if it is Hispanic children in Denton. second-hand stuff," he said. P Claus in their own language, Eagles at the University of His bilingual talents draw he said. "I always thought North Texas, kept his beard School supplies — including young and old along the how neat it would be to do it last year for the holidays. But tablets, pencils and children s Brad s h a w Street here in Denton in Hispanic this year, Mrs. Gonzalez books — also rank high on his neighborhood he will visit neighborhoods." would not hear of it. wish list for the 100 children again this year just before The article he recalled And so his costume now he will visit in two weeks. Christmas. described Hispanic children's also includes a white beard to Small toys, even used toys no Emilio "Popo" Gonzalez, hesitancy to talk to Santa if go along with the red-and- longer favorites among >wner of Popo 'Y' Lupe Hair he didn't understand their white poncho, red sombrero children in families' homes, Styling in Denton, transforms language — a sentiment he with red and green jalapenos, are wanted. into his holiday persona to believes is shared locally. black boots, red sweatpants People interested in bring to Hispanic children the Last year's visit on Brad- and red Christmas satchel. donating can drop items by his Christmas tradition of shaw Street and a senior cit- This year he hopes to bring business, at 216 W. Collins whispering gift wishes in izens' home as Poncho Claus the children more than St. or call 387-4884 and he'll Santa's ear. began a tradition Mr. Gon- pocketfuls of candy. pick up the donations. TEXAA7 } LULAC council disbanded San Antonio — The League Of United Latin American Citi- zens has disbanded LULAC Council No. 2 in an effort to end years of legal feuding between two factions. The action was taken Monday just before a trial was to begin over which faction should control the council. The factions are headad by Tom Sandoval and David Villarreal. Houston lawyer Armando Lopez, who represents Villar- real's faction in a three-year lawsuit, announced the dissolu- tion of the council in 225th District Court. Both factions claim to be the legitimate Council No. 2. Villar- real's faction had been officially recognized by the national leadership of LULAC, which describes itself as a civ:•: and civil rights organization. Dec /9 Partlineby Kit King9 a Yavinart ?Call381-9569 P Y Streets of Laredo Lots of folks turned out to say goodbye to assistant city manager Jesus Nava last week. He's leaving for Laredo, where he'll take on a new position. Record-Chronicle staffers aren't too happy with him. He took Sharon ` Simonson, our business writer, with him. At the reception she sported an engagement ring and the wedding, they say, is planned for next spring. 9 ^z, Jesus Nava F z Sharon Simonson and Dorothy Martinez Skills testfailUIC3 0 0 11-Z concern Htsp4nics W Convention delegates p an probe veer TAAS By Adriane Wilson sion of LULAC's convention. The Staff Writer of The Dallas Morning News four-day event was dedicated to the FORT WORTH — Leaders of the memory of labor leader Cesar League of United Latin American Chavez, who died April 23. LULAC Citizens said Sunday that they will leaders said they will begin a state- investigate why Hispanic students wide and national campaign to rec- have struggled with the state's min- ognize Mr. Chavez's birthday as a imum skills test. holiday. Wrapping up their annual state In other matters, LULAC leaders convention, state LULAC leaders Sunday: said they want to find out why ■Offered support for the North Hispanic students continually have American Free Trade Agreement high failure rates on the Texas As- but repeated their concerns about sessment of Academic Skills, or the loss of U.S.jobs and increase in TAAS. pollution along the U.S.-Mexico bor- LULAC officials said that as der if the accord becomes law. many as 60 percent of Hispanic stu. ■Reiterated support for the dents in some school districts failed election of state district judges in the TAAS,which measures reading, single-member districts. LULAC is writing and math skills. Beginning the plaintiff in a 1988 lawsuit con- this year, a passing score of 70 in tending that the current at-large each portion was required for grad- system of electing judges does not uation. represent minorities and violates Last year, 62 percent of the the federal Voting Rights Act. Hispanic juniors taking the test "We should have the judiciary failed, compared with 33 percent of reflect the local poplulation," said whites and 68 percent of blacks. Hector Flores, district director for Many parents are questioning the North Texas Area and former whether Hispanic students are president of a Dallas LULAC Coun- being adequately prepared for the cil. "Currently,there is almost total test and whether it is culturally bi- exclusion of blacks and Hispanics." ased,the leaders said. ■Called for a statewide boycott "Many of them are not being pre- of Levi Strauss & Co. and its prod. pared to take the tests," said Rosa ucts. The action comes after a two. Rosales,state LULAC director,after year dispute over the layoffs of 1,100 a news conference at the Radisson mostly Hispanic women who Plaza Hotel. "We feel they are being worked for the company in San An- put as obstacles for our Hispanic tonio,Ms.Rosales said. and minority students." "If Levi Strauss wants to do this LULAC directors are being asked and pay no respect to our commu- to gather statistics from school dis- nity, then we don't need to buy tricts in their area and to seek the their products," Ms. Rosales said. views of educators, parents and stu. The boycott will continue until LU- dents about the TAAS, Ms. Rosales LAC, the denim company and the said. former workers reach an agree- "We have had a bad experience ment,she said. in the Latin community with test- ■Agreed to develop a founda- ing,"Ms.Rosales said. tion that will provide money for LULAC also will promote in- college scholarships for Hispanic creased minority representation on youths. school boards across the state, she ■Approved a survey by the said. "Then we can take charge of North Texas Area LULAC councils policy and curriculum." to gauge public perception of such Public education was among sev- issues as public education and work eral issues discussed at the conclu- discrimination. H Rej'ectionoj#udicial Friday, May 28, 1993 0he juallas horning NrW$ 35 A settlement feared By Ja =of ynn Floyd LULAC vows to pursue election case Fort BUT Worth Bureau The Dallas Morning News FORT WORTH—Plaintiffs in a 5- year-old lawsuit seeking judicial State Attorney General Dan Mor- elections by districts said Thursday ales proposed a compromise that that they have little hope that a set- won approval by the Texas House tlement will be accepted by a fed- and Senate this month. eral appeals court. Under the terms of the settle- But officials with the League of ment, most state district judges in United Latin American Citizens, Texas' nine most populous counties meeting for an annual state conven- would be elected by district instead tion in Fort Worth,vowed to pursue of at large.Currently,only 15 of the their case both through legal chan- 172 district judges in those nine nels and with stepped-up commu- counties are minorities. nity pressure. Attorneys for LULAC argued in "It is clear to us that denial of favor of the settlement Monday be- the right to vote for minorities in fore the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of i Texas has risen to a new level,"said Appeals in New Orleans.That court li Rosa Rosales, state LULAC presi- ruled last year in a 12-1 decision dent. "The new system will protect .that judicial elections are not cov- the rights of minorities." ered by the federal Voting Rights LULAC filed the suit in 1988,con- Act. tending that the at-large system of A ruling on the settlement pro- p electing state district judges un- posal could be handed down as soon f fairly dilutes minority voting as next week. I strength. Ms. Rosales said that in light of venting this type of litigation," Ms. : Callejo said. "I feel resistance to set- tling this lawsuit cannot be in the the earlier ruling, and because best interests of the Dallas commu- there are no minorities among the nity." r 13 judges on the U.S.5th Circuit,she Mr. Morales is scheduled to ad- has little optimism that the settle- dress the convention during a ment proposal will win the court ap- breakfast meeting for law enforce- proval it requires to become law. ment officers Friday. Convention "LULAC is convinced that the chairman Joe Guerrero said about 5th Circuit will again attempt to deny the rights of minorities by un- 2,500 participants are expected to at- doing the agreement reached with tend the three-day meeting. Attorney General Morales," she The keynote speaker at a Satur- day awards banquet will be former said. Dallas lawyer Adelfa Callejo, a U.S.House Speaker Jim Wright. co-founder of the Dallas Mexican- This marks the first time LULAC American Bar Association, said she has staged its annual state conven- expects the fight to mirror earlier tion in Fort Worth. The organiza- legal efforts to win district repre- tion is the nation's oldest and larg- sentation for City Council mem- est Hispanic advocacy group, and i bers,county commissioners and jus- Texas is its largest state delegation. tices of the peace. Other topics to be addressed dur- "I don't understand why we keep ing the convention are education, .i talking about race relations,and yet Hispanic women and AIDS, housing we don't do anything about pre- and sexual harassment. I l LULAC honors nine local students Nine area high school -- seniors were honored by the League of United Latin American citizens at the 1 l th annual Dentoni County LULAC Scholarship and Awards banquet on Friday ' evening, April 30th, in the ` - Silver Eagle Suite at North Texas State University. - The college scholarships were valued from $400 to ti s $1,000. Approximately 275 r people were in attendance, - appreciating the colorful .a decorations in the colors of _ the Mexican national flag Pictured left to right: Sandra Sanchez, Christina Pictured left to right: Andrea Anguiano, Jei as well as the talented Montoya, Jason Silva, Mclissa Long. Arrambidez, Marisol Sarria, Celistina Vigil. Jason Al musicians, Daniel and Isabella, entertaining the college, particularly in the in college in order to know were called, they walked Jessica Murliz, aged 8, guests before dinner. area of personal choice and where the precious across center stage to a plaintive solo in Spa Frank Davila, the responsibility. He stated, commodity, Time, is being receive their award and English, accompa . Assistant Principal of "the college years will be spent and if enough is certificates. The recipients by her teacher , Robert E. Lee Elementary the only time and place in being alloted to studying. were Jason Abt, Andrea composer), How ' School in Denton, served your lives when all the He closed his inspiring An g u i a n o, Jessica Rosario, on the guitar. as Master of Ceremonies. great intellects of the past, message by acknowledging Arrambidez, Marisol song was a tribute fro y T: _r---`_ 1 I Partyline aving a party?Call 381-9569 I l I LULAC honors youth LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) presented college scholarships to nine Denton County teens at its annual ban- quet as family,friends and community leaders watched. The festive event featured original music by Howard Rosario. if I l t4 Lupe Gonzalez and Rick Salazar IN �a Y y:. r 3 if James and Margaret McDade J I a i I I I! �1P Y s t Lilo and Dorothy Martinez 8� Pat Fisher, Yolanda Salinas, Susan Gonzalez -' nsAmn xacoxn-cma;oiricIa/>ti+oaa unxZDT I I I 17 & ?3 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Who , then, will stand up? Mr. Ray Roberts lays all the blame you wish the same for all families. Thank for the violence in Dallas at the God that we have truly good Christian door of Mr. John Wiley Price and citizens like Mr. Bobby Knight who speak Mr. Al Lipscomb. Either he chooses to out against the ignorance, hypocrisy and ignore the exclusionary politics of the city hate of the likes of Pete Burrows and of Dallas and the double standards that William Sellers. minority citizens have to overcome just to As you can see, Mr. Roberts, Dallas be able to provide for their families, or he is doesn't have exclusive rights to the totally ignorant of the history of Dallas ignorance and hypocrisy that lead to the politics. violence you saw. Only good citizens who If Mr. Price and Mr. Lipscomb were not stand up and speak out make the to speak out, who then would stand up and difference. speak against injustice and racial Raymond Rivera Palacio prejudice? The church perhaps? Maybe all Denton those law-abiding, honest Christian citizens, surely they will speak out. Won't HE ! they?As I'm sure you will stand up against racial prejudice, injustice and exclusionary laws and public policy, Mr. Roberts. Won't Denton County Alliance for the Mentally you? Ill — (214) 539-1378 Flower Mound. Men like Mr. Price and Mr. Lipscomb are Denton County Cooperative Ministries born of silence. The deafening and horrible — 382-1913. screams of violence are born of silence. Denton County Friends of the Family It is good that you and your family can (battered women's shelter) — 382-7273. feel safe in Denton,Mr. Roberts. Pm sure Denton County Health Department, MV a0' /993 �X144 V Morales to address LULAC Fort Worth (AP) — State Other speakers at the con- and Hispanic women and AIDS Attorney General Dan Morales, vention, which runs through and education. 11 the highest-ranking Hispanic Saturday, include state Rep. The Hispanic community's 11 officeholder in Texas, will be a Roberto Alonzo, D-Dallas; Rub- influence has grown in the past 11 keynote speaker at the League en Olivares, deputy state edu- few years, Bargas said. During 11 of United Latin American Citi- cation commissioner, and for- the 1992 presidential race, Bill II Ii zens' state convention this mer U.S. House Speaker Jim Clinton and President Bush II weekend. Wright. openly courted the Hispanic 1i Morales will make the open- Vickie Bargas, a local LU- vote. One of Clinton's Cabinet II in remarks during a breakfast LAC chapter member and a members is Housing Secretary 11 g g p 11 today for the convention, titled convention coordinator, said Henry Cisneros of San Antonio. A "Hispanics: Molding Our Own the topic of Morales' speech Bargas said the convention 11 Future." An estimated 2,000 and many workshops will be also will address the Legisla- T� state members of LULAC are how Hispanics can continue to ture's efforts to equalize school II expected to attend. influence the political process. financing after a lawsuit filed II LULAC is the oldest and "There are a lot of workshops in South Texas by other His- largest national Hispanic advo- lined up with what we can do Panic organizations. II cacy group in the United States to empower ourselves economi- Morales also is trying to set- and is involved in key issues in tally, politically, in all areas," tle a long-running civil rights it Texas, including the federal Bargas said. case that would create smaller 11 lawsuit calling for a new sys- Sessions are scheduled on voting districts to increase the 11 tem to elect state district judg- administration of justice, vot- likelihood of electing more �) es. ing rights, sexual harassment black and Hispanic judges. 11 II Houston traffic congestion decreasing it Ii II Houston (AP) — Traffic- chamber of commerce division congestion is costly. Byron 11 jams in Houston are legendary, of the Greater Houston Part- Blaschke, deputy director of 11 but a study says the roadways nership, said the major reason the Texas Department of pare slowly getting less crowded for the congestion decline has Transportation — which com- II even though traffic congestion been the city's "aggressive con- missioned the study — said 11 here remains the worst in Tex- struction program." congestion cost Americans $43 11 as and among the worst in the billion in 1990 and Texans $3.7 A Houston has seen the con_ ;1 nation. billion. struction of two toll roads and Such estimates are based on i' Houston's traffic congestion the widening of several free- the value of time wasted sitting '! has declined every year be- ways in recent years. in traffic and the cost of wasted :I tween 1984 and 1990, the last But recent federal highway fuel. :i year for which figures are legislation discourages such Congestion studies use vary- available, according to a report j sed Wednesday by the massive construction programs ing methodologies. Metro Traf- relea Transportation Inthe because of air pollution, espe- fic Control of Houston, for ex- Texas ea cially in cities with high pollu- ample, earlier this year tute. tion levels, like Houston. deemed Houston traffic the I Al Haines, president of the The study also argued that third worst in the nation. it I I iE :r if Il ll tl 'I 'r ►.7L�� IJ ULAC BYJACK DOUGLASJR. Fort Wonh Star-Telegram FORT WORTH—Texas Hispanic leaders said yesterday they hold little hope that a federal court would rule in their favor in a lawsuit seeking single- member votingdistricts forstate judges. In a news conference launching their three-day state convention in Fort Worth, officials of the League of United Latin-American Citizens also called for the impeachment of U.S. District Judge James R. Nowlin,who was embroiled in a separate voting-rights controversy last year. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has been asked to rule on a plan to provide single-member voting districts for Texas judges in nine counties, including Tarrant. LULAC is a majorplaintiffin the suit. Proponents of the single-member plan say it would give minority communities the power to elect state judges of their choice. The plan was Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TONY RECORD drawn up by Texas Attorney General Dan Morales, Rosa Rosales, LULA,C's state director,called for the with the blessing,of Gov. Ann Richards and the ouster of U.S. District Judge James Nowlin after a Legislature. 1992 state Senate redistricting flap. On Monday, the federal court was told that Mo- /X1�2& Y 3 —7 election unlikelyplan Hispanic leaders meeting in Fort the local chapter of MABA,said the federal appeals 1 court in New Orleans consists of a "Republican- ' Worth say they expect federal court to packed majority"of judges. e against a lawsuit seeking Asked whether he believes they will win their lawsuit, Mark Perez, president of the MABA in gle-member districts for judges. Dallas,said:"I don't feel real positive about it." In calling for the ouster of Nowlin, Rosa Rosales, es did not have the authority to settle the suit state director of LULAC,said, "It should be made ause the current at-large system of electing state clear to everyone that the minority community will ges has not been ruled illegal. not stand idly by while our rights are trampled on by pponents of single-member voting districts, federal judges." t of whom are Republicans,say the plan would Nowlin,a Republican,headed a three-judge fed- judicial races into political circuses. eral panel that redrew state Senate districts in 1992. owever,lawyer Adelfa Callejo,a founder of the The new boundaries were heavily criticized by mi- ican-American Bar Association in Texas, said nority leaders who said the plan favored Republi- the suit is important"because we are entitled to cans and diluted the voting blocs for nonwhite can- our own people in the judiciary." didates. llejo added: "It is no secret that those judges Nowlin was reprimanded and forced to withdraw sit on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will from the panel after it was learned that he allowed and resist,and they will del*y and delay." another Republican to alter the boundaries of a said, "We must continue the struggle for Senate district.And the panel's entire remapping of e" eyen though "those in power will resist the districts was thrown out in April by a federal, e,[arid]will try to obstruct justice." judicial panel and replaced by a redistricting plan R Worth lawyer Santiago Salinas,president of voted on by the Legislature. I 2A'Dentop Record-Chronicle/Wednesday, June 16, 1993 _i School From/9 A `Now we need to make sure we integrate was a milestone and offered ourselves into the school system and make hope for the entire community. ourselves available to volunteer in the "It's symbolic of the unity in the city of Denton and the schools. commitment citizens have to ensure we are responsive to the various cultural groups C81Vln Evans here," Dr. Rodriguez said. "We hope and aspire to be a model dren's education, said Calvin great things," he said. `But it. of how cultural diversity Evans, a member of the Den- has to go both ways — from jp should be implemented and ton County chapter of NAACP within and from outside in the it practiced in a community, the and a former school board can- community. state and the nation." didate. �' The school could be a "If it's staffed with the best "Now we need to make sure springboard ingboard for various volun- mix possible of all cultures we integrate ourselves into the J teer efforts and the answer for and there's an open, giving at- school system and make our- D parents wanting to become mosphere toward the commu- selves available to volunteer 1! more involved in their chil- nity, I see the potential for in the schools." 11 it II Ir 11 11 11 it if 11 it Superintendent Tim Son- nenberg said the new elemen- tary school had been a dream it p of his for three years. ]I In the wake of a community II meeting Monday where jail it breaks and school safety was it it discussed, Charles Stafford, 10 school board president, told A residents he talked to the II sheriff and police chief Tues- liday. The school and county 11 jail are within a mile of each II other. 11 "There will be a crisis man- it agement plan in place well be- fore the school opens to deal R with the eventuality of people U' getting out of jail," Mr. Staf- ford said. rp �1 j a �Ir l l it ltl �Ii ocal/Stat I-JULAC speaker By Dan Bledsoe Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Staff writer victory of the Mexican army in one of ! At Friday's 11th annual Denton its initial battles against French forc- County LULAC Scholarship and es in the 1860s. Awards Banquet, area high school se- The nine students received scholar- niors were told that learning to man- ships ranging between $400 and age their time and being dedicated to $1,000. learning were the keys to a successful The scholarship recipients are Ja- college life. son Derek Abt, Andrea Flores An- Rene Castilla, president of the Dal- guiano, Jessica Kristine Arrambidez, las Independent School District board Marisol Sarria and Celestina Vigil, all and journalism professor at North from Lewisville High School; Melissa Lake Community College, addressed Michelle Long, of Edward S. Marcus the nine League of United Latin High School; and Sandra Sanchez, American Citizens scholarship win- Christina Montoya and George Jason ners before about 250 people. Silva from Denton High School. His speech came the night before to- Mr. Castilla's inspirational message day's Cinco De Mayo celebration from was directed toward the students, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Civic Center whom he said have proven them- Park, Bell Avenue at Withers Street. selves scholastically. f urges learni* n "Personally, you've shown yourself He said the secret is to set aside as a competitor," Mr. Castilla said. time for studying. "Now, you're moving into the next "At the end of a semester, you'll be phase of your life—college." able to see how much time you've He said college would test them to spent,"he said. Prior to awarding the scholarships, "see how disciplined you are." Mr. LULAC president Rick Salazar asked Castilla said the high school support the audience to observe a moment of system of parents, principals and peers is not present in college. silence in honor of labor leader Cesar Chavez, organizer of the United Farm "They all worked together to get you Workers in the 1960s who died A ril to this point,"he said. "In college,you 23. p are y our own support system. GettingSalazar said he had the 1 sure of meeting into college is easy. Getting out is Mr. Chavez, whose ea- hard. Only those who truly want a death came almost three ears to the college education get one." day after he visited Denton. The students will develop a philoso- Chavez was in Denton in 1990, phy, he said, of whether to go to class stopping at the University of North or go to the library and whether to Texas on a tour of Texas promoting a study for an exam or go partying. ban on California table grapes. I , 11 71 Iil 1� i6 ii iI i! !h it 1! Ii 1► � u Denton is lucky in its new principal I enton Independent School District i P l: board of trustees'unanimous r. decision to appoint•Adela Nunez i� Pr should receive unanimous praise from throughout the community. i► Ms. Nunez is the principal-designate of ithe Tomas Rivera Elementary School, which will open in the fall. People should 11 be delighted in the appointment of the It n district's first Hispanic principal. That is a IY milestone for Denton that should be �I celebrated. �b More importantly, however, should be U the delight we take in such a fine person iiheading our newest school. Ms. Nunez is an iD educator whose first priority is to help each pupil have a successful academic career upon which to build a future. IDWe congratulate Ms. Nunez. We also IM congratulate each pupil and parent she will dh Ip work with. iF j� 1P ID I II I► I 1D II I jF J II it ii I it :I it jl jl I I I it It it it i 'I J I o i LOCAL DISD to receive LULAC heritage award By Leslie Hueholt administrator who died it 0-ok Staff writer 1984. A national institute foi 11Z The League of United Latin policy studies on issues affect. American Citizens will honor ing Hispanics in the United the Denton Independent School States also shares Mr. Rivera'e District tonight for naming the name. district's newest elementary The evening's keynote speak- school, Tomas Rivera, after a er will be Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, prominent Hispanic. professor and chairman of-the The ceremony is part of LU- department of reading and bi- LAC's annual scholarship lingual education at Texas awards banquet, which begins Woman's University. He has at 7 p.m. at Hubbard Hall at served on numerous boards Texas Woman's Universitv. and committees, including the Adela Nunez, principal of To- Human Resources Committee, mas Rivera Elementary, will Denton Christian Preschool receive the Outstanding His- Board of Directors and the panic Image Award for her con- Denton ISD Strategic Commit- tributions to the community. tee She most recently has served as district coordinator of bilin- Dr. Rodriguez said he plans gual and English as a Second to talk about the importance of Language programs. ethnic pride,education and civ- The school district will re- is responsibility. ceive the Tejano Heritage Also at the banquet, fourth- Award for the naming of the graders from Robert E. Lee El- school. ementary School will sing a The soon-to-be open Tomas musical tribute called"Corrido Rivera Elementary bears the de Tomas Rivera," about the name of a nationally known naming of the school. It will be Hispanic educator and school sung in Spanish. Page 20 North Texas Catholic, November 20, 1992 Kr—"750,776I ' Emilio `Popo' Gonzales's recognition at Hispanic Salute '92 f lowed from his involvement with othersearot because he has. . . - `for Service By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen Correspondent milio "Popo" Gon- maculate Conception.The couple ini zales's life wasn't tially balked at the idea. always the whirl- "We didn't feel we had the educa Uen his wind of church tion to do it," Gonzales explains, Endho Pobo Gonzales merrinvciris�y_ "butFr.�humac�enconnra¢edus_" `````"`' „ Denton Recorctm 28 pages in 4 sections Vol. 90, No. 292 Denton, Texas Chronicle, Saturday, May 21, 1994 25 cents ea ker urgesHispanic prl ep y Leslie Hueholt iaflWriter ■ LULAC winners/26 Tomas Rivera Tomas Rivera Elementary ■TRIBUTE in song/213 lchool was named for a man rho left behind an inspiring Dr. Rodriguez, a member of The late Dr. Rivera was a in San Marcos and began his i agacy for Hispanic children, LULAC, said the late Tomas nationally known Hispanic teaching career in the Edgewood he keynote speaker said at a Rivera "discovered himself' at educator and schools. He went on to hold school various teaching and ,eague of United Latin Ameri- a young age and learned to use administrator administrative positions in Texas an Citizens banquet. his talents. Dr. Rodriguez said Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, profes- it is important for children to His parents public schools as well as were migrant Southwest Texas Junior College. i or and chairman of the De- have a clear vision of what farmers. He earned a master of arts iartment of Reading and Bilin- they want in life and the deter- Though he had degree in Spanish literature and j Xal Education at Texas mination to pursue that vision. a transient doctorate in romance languages 'voman's University, stressed During the banquet,the Den- early life, he from the University of Oklahoma. he importance of Hispanic ton Independent School Dis- learned English He taught at Sam Houston State .1eritage, pride and education trict received the Tejano Heri- at a young age University and the University of it LULAC's annual scholarship tage Award for the naming of and Rivera -texas at San Antonio. He was ar +awards banquet Friday. the school for Dr. Rivera. Dr. concentrated on his schooling. administrator at UT-El Paso and More than 130 people, in- Albert Thomas, superinten- A native Texan, Dr. Rivera later became chancellor at the luding a group of young sing- dent, and several school trust- received a degree in English from University of California at .rs, attended the event at Tex- Southwest Texas State University Riverside. is Woman's University. See LULAC/5A N � ox DR-C/ALLMON V.SNRTH The fourth grade bilingual class from Lee Etementary school sings "Corrido de Tomas Rivera" at the League of Uni -1 Lam American Citizens annual banquet Friday Judge throws out schools , By Donna Fielder Schools and most of the individu Staff writer named in the suit, said he has filed Four fat file folders containing alle- motion asking the judge to punish t I gations of misconduct by a volunteer woman and her attorneys for faili board were closed Tuesday when a to show up for court. i judge dismissed a damage suit, but "I always have considered this to i the woman who claims she should a frivolous case," Mr. Lewis sai 1 have been hired by the board says she Tuesday. "It is completely withou will fight on. merit. And I would have at least ex t "I want this case out of Denton, pected Ms. Garcia to have showed u anyway. I will appeal. It's not over by today." i any means," said Thomasa Garcia, The case was set to begin at 9 a.m., e who brought the idea of Communities and the defendants were ready, as l in Schools, a school dropout preven- they had been on all the other occa- ' F tion program, to Denton County with sions when the case was set and the l the idea of becoming its executive di- plaintiffs asked for a postponement, rector. Mr. Lewis said. l When the board she formed hired Ms. Garcia said one of her attorneys i another woman for the position, Ms. was on vacation and the other one 1 Garcia sued. was in trial in Fort Worth this week. But neither Ms. Garcia nor her at- "The judge knew they could not be torneys showed up for the specially there, and he set it anyway,"she said. set jury trial Tuesday morning. The But Mr. Lewis said all the parties Y defendants' attorneys asked for a de- had known for three months that this Y fault judgment, and Judge Phillip week was set as a backup date to v Vick granted it. June 19. All the parties were ready v Court records showed Ms. Garcia's that day, but the court was tied up in attorneys had asked for and obtained a criminal trial. So all the parties had four postponements before Tuesday's known with certainty for a month missed trial appearance. The docu- that the suit would be heard Tuesday. ments filed over the past year in the Judge Vick previously threw out al- suit overflowed four court files. legations that the board members Mark Lewis, a Denton lawyer who breached their duties by mishandling represents the Communities in the hiring process. School celebrates opening Staff report Health Community members are Dedication invited to join in the dedica- ■ WHAT: Dedication of decision tion of the new Tomas Rive- Tomas Rivera Elementary ra Elementary school Thurs- School delayedday. ■ WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will kick off Thursday I with a Parent-Teacher Asso- 0 WHERE: Tomas Rivera ciation meeting at 6:30 p.m. Elementary School, 701 Staff report in the cafeteria at the school, Newton St. 701 Newton St. The meeting 0 COST: Free Commissioners have agreed is open to any parent or com- to postpone any changes to munity member interested county law regarding health in getting involved with the Rivera bilingual teacher care for indigent illegal aliens school. Isabella Hinojosa will lead until they know for sure what The dedication of the students in a song she wrote they can legally do. school will begin at 7 p.m. in "The Ballad of Thomas Rive- But they are considering the gym. The event will in- ra.„ their options. clude speeches by Denton Students also will sing a The county could require res- Mayor Bob Castleberry and medley of songs about idents to provide proof of citi- DISD Superintendent Albert dreams and stars before zenship before receiving health Thomas. A plaque of Tomas ending the dedication by care. Some residents are upset Rivera, a Hispanic poet, edu- leading the audience in sing- about this proposal because cator and community leader, ing the school song. The they say it would unfairly tar- also will be presented to the song was written by music get the Hispanic community. school by the Denton League teacher Darla Woods. "If they are checking just of United Latin American An open house will follow Hispanics,that's discriminato- Citizens. from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ry," said Rick Salazar, presi- dent of the Denton chapter of J / ' the League of United Latin American Citizens. Denton County also might be able to require proof of special immigration status from resi- dents applying for care. Another option is to decline to pre-authorize health care services. The county currently pre-authorizes services as well as reimburses health care pro- viders for their services, said Bing Burton, director of the county health department. According to the Texas Attor- ney General's office, the county lacks authority to deny cover- i age to undocumented workers. Counties cannot change eligi- bility standards to make them more restrictive than those of the Department of Human Ser- vices, a program specialist with the Texas Department of Health told Mrs. Rivera-Wor- ley. The county plans to chal- lenge state law on the health care issue in August. State law prevents counties from adopt- ing new health care standards after Sep . 1, the start of the state fiscal year. Countyseeks options or illegal ali* ens By Leslie Hueholt Staff writer ■ EDITORIAL/4A ' Commissioners on Tuesday ■ DECISION delayed 15A discussed alternatives to pay- ' ing for health care for indigent regular agenda. ' illegal aliens, including requir- But Commissioner Sandy Ja- ing health care applicants to cobs said the item should not show their Social Security have been placed on the agen- numbers before they can re- da for court action, even ceive care. though two weeks earlier she Commissioners also dis- had asked the court to place cussed supporting a proposed the item on both the briefing statewide move to join forces and regular agendas. with California and Florida to Rick Salazar, president of the ' sue the federal government. local chapter of the League of California and Florida, which United Latin American Citi- are two states hit hardest by il- zens, attended the early meet- legal immigrants, are suing for ing. He and 11 other residents financial losses reportedly filled out forms that would al- caused by illegal aliens. low them to speak, but the -Carmen Rivera-Worley, court decided to hold those y county attorney, was assigned forms until a public hearing is e to write a letter to Gov. Ann conducted. Richards suggesting that Texas No date for the public meet- take part in the lawsuit. Mrs. ing has been announced. oRivera-Worley is expected to Mr. Salazar said Denton e submit a rough draft of the let- County's attempts to exclude R ter to the commissioners court undocumented aliens from ' for next Tuesday's briefing health coverage are racially bi- ' agenda. ased. The court discussed the indi- "It sends a signal to the rest gent health care issue Tuesday of the state that Denton Coun- during a briefing session and ty is a Vidor, Texas," he said. took no action. Vidor is a southeast Texas Commissioners also took no town that was ripped apart by action on the matter during an attempt at desegregation. their regular meeting earlier in All of the town's black resi- the day. A group of concerned dents moved away last year be- citizens at that meeting braced cause of racial harassment. themselves for a court decision Commissioner Jacobs, who because the issue was listed for possible approval on the court's ,urday, May 21, 1994 U AC resents 1 S C olarships �I : : Y i Cantu Campos Gonzalez Aidaeo Galicia Goin i x I n; I f s ll Harbour Ramon Rodriguez Shuffieid I� Staff report Station. Blanca Ramon. ■ Alexander Aldaco, an Au- ■ Nicole Rodriguez from The The following is a list of se- brey High School student, won Colony High School won $300. niors from area high schools $300. He will attend Adams She will attend St. Mary's Uni- who received 1994-95 college State College in Alamosa, Colo. versity in San Antonio. Her �i scholarships from the Denton He is the son of Susanna A. Al- parents are Daniel and Angie County Chapter of the League daco. Rodriguez. of United Latin American Citi- ■ Brenda Galicia from Lew- ■ Jason Paul Shuffield, a zens: isville High School received Sanger High School student, ■ Kathleen E. Cantu, a Den- $300. Miss Galicia, daughter of received $300 to attend UNT. ton High School-Ryan Campus Juan and Juanita Galicia, will He is the son of Rosalie Cha- student, received $1,000. She attend St. Mary's University in vez. plans to attend Rice University San Antonio. ■ Janice Patricia Vasques of in Houston. She is the daugh- ■ Lori Jo Goin, a Ryan cam- The Colony High School was ter of John Cantu. pus student, received $300 to awarded $300. She will attend ■ Ashley L. Campos, a Ryan attend North Central Texas campus student, received $500 College in Gainesville.Her par- to attend the University of ents are Dan and Lisa Goin. North Texas. Her parents are ■ Kendra Sue Harbour, a Cameron College in Lawton, Lisa Pruitt and Rafael Cam- Ryan campus student, received Okla. Her parents are Julio pos. $300 to attend UNT. Her par- s ■ Joe Anthony Gonzalez, ents are Irvin and Darleen who attends The Colony High Harbour. School also received $500. Mr. ■ Blanca Patricia Ramon a and Delores Vasques. (Ms.Vas- Gonzalez, son of Jose and Eva Ryan Campus student, re- ques'photo was not available.) Gonzalez, will attend Texas ceived $300 to attend UNT. A&M University in College Her parents are Julian and 1 {I �i �i I it I, iI 11 II II � ' II II TI , A u A tribute in song: `Corrido de Tomas Rivera' l Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Emilio outside To be a highly honored man "Popo" Gonzalez and Sotero The people gathered Long live Rivera; Long live Ii Lozano wrote the lyrics to Asking the school board education It "Corrido de Tomas Rivera," a members song about Dr. Tomas Rivera and To name the new elementary And this is how the school jp the school Denton Independent school board voted: School District named after him, In memory of an Hispanic Dr. Gerald Ponder—Yes Tomas Rivera Elementary. The Who was bom in Crystal City Charles Stafford—Yes I lyrics are translated from Long live Rivera; Long live Vicki Holt— Yes Spanish. education Guy Jones— Yes 11 Jeff Krueger—Yes "On the 23 of June A man whom from below Dr. Jean Schaake— Yes II I recall With his will opened paths 1) Even though it was storming Triumphed over obstacles He came to be chancellor II .0 II II II n n 1) Of the University of California Texas Woman's University Ie l He was known by all University of North Texas it As an honorable man Father Sergio and Catholic II A persistent man Hispanics of Denton Ie A compassionate man p A role model for children League of United LatinAmerican Citizens II To continue their education II Long live Rivera; Long live �t education Conchita will be proud [t In California !I We extend our appreciation When she hears of the news and "thanks" to: Or her beloved Tomas Ie NAACP Long live Rivera; Long live II ql Denton Housing Authority education" 11 It i I LULAC rom/1 A The name serves as a re- In the year 2026, Anglo- and youths and the challengesi ees were present to accept the minder of accomplishments Americans in Texas are expec- that that presents for the peo- honor. and contributions by Hispanic ted to become a minority, he ple of the state. Dr. Rivera was a poet, educa- people, said Rick Salazar, pres- added. "And, for that world, talents, ,or and community leader who ident of the Denton County "We as Hispanic Americans sheer skills and compassion for was born in Crystal City, Tex- chapter of LULAC. live in a world of great duali- people will need to rise to the is. The school, expected to "I think it will bring about a ty,"said Dr. Rodriguez. "One is surface,"he said. open in mid-June, is the first cultural sense of awareness for in the world of our own heri- Also at Friday's banquet, school in the Denton Indepen- all non-Hispanics,"Mr. Salazar tage and pride in our bilingual Adela Nunez, principal of Rive- 3ent School District named for said. and bicultural experience, The ra Elementary, received the a Hispanic. Dr. Rodriguez said it is criti- other deals with the bigger eco- Outstanding Hispanic Image Years of efforts by members cal that ethnic minorities con- nomic and social issues of the Award for her contributions. of the community to have a tinue with their schooling, cit- state— a transitioning econo- "I feel very, very honored, Denton school named for a His- ing a need for educated my, a transitioning decision- and I certainly will be working panic culminated in the school minorities to contribute to an making inclusiveness and the very hard to live up to all of its I eing named for Dr. Rivera. increasingly diverse society. concern for troubled families expectations,"she said. Denton Record-Chronicle Friday, September 16, 191 11... oeat( St.ate B School toward change By Jessica Deleon But she emphasized the move Staff Writer would affect only incoming ninth- Denton ISD high school plans Most of Denton's public school grade students. The West Campus board members seem to favor speed- still would not be a four-year high The school board Tuesday discussed In the fall of 1996, Denton will have ing up the division of high school stu- school until the 1996-97 school year the possibility of speeding up the two four-year high schools, each serving dents among two campuses but do not because all seniors would attend transition to two, four-year high schools. grades nine through 12. Denton High want to cast their votes just yet. Ryan next year. Here is the current plan, and what would School will serve 40 percent of the "I'm very much in favor of accelerat- School board members Dorothy Ad- happen if the schedule was accelerated: students and Ryan High School will ing the transition," said Dr. Jean kins, Dr. Jim Alexander and Curtis ■ The current plan serve the remaining 60 percent of the Schaake, school board president. Ramsey said they were leaning to- Last November, after months of district's students. The board plans to vote Sept. 27 on ward the proposal, but would not com- discussion and input, school board ■ Acceleration a proposal to split students in two mit to it until they have studied it members approved a plan to move School trustees now are cons years instead of the original three further. Denton students into two separate high moving up the time line, which v years. Jerry Falbo said he had not made a schools by 1996-1997. the current eighth-graders to the Denton High School-Ryan Campus, decision yet. This year, all district freshmen and 40 respective high school campuse: the city's newest high school, carries Trustees Mike Wilson and Jeff percent of the sophomores attend they are freshmen. the heavier student load now as DHS- Krueger could not be reached for com- Denton High School-West Campus. All This would send Strickland stydistrict juniors, seniors and 60 percent of DHS-Ryan and Calhoun student: West Campus, the city's oldest high ment. the sophomores attend Denton High DHS-West next year. school, undergoes renovations. Re- The issue surfaced Tuesday when School-Ryan Campus. "It's not like we would be goini, modeling of the older campus was ap- Gene Holloway, director of transpor- Next year, all district freshmen and 40 four-year high schools next year, proved to make it equal to the newer tation for the school district, urged percent of the sophomores and juniors explained Susan McGuire, spoke i one. board members to consider speeding will attend DHS-West. DHS-Ryan will for Denton schools. "All it is, is tE The move to speed up the transition up the high school transition plans house all the seniors and the remaining this year's eighth-graders and me would benefit students, Dr. Schaake and, if possible, complete them by 60 percent of the district's sophomores them to their respective high schi said. next year. and juniors. next year." i i it � /J .� rc; olle ill 1 C v e can a tea o iZes y pg it II n to Hispanics `Go back to Cuba' remark wasn't meant to be racist, Carr says y By Karen Lincoln Michel 1 Midt)hes Bureau of The Dallas Moming News COLLEYV Li F — A City Council candidate who told a council member ELECTIONS '94 to"go back to Cuba"has apologized to it local Hispanics. who were criticizing his stand on tax- Clifford J.Carr,a Place 3 candidate es. p in the May 7 election,released a state- The candidate's release said he ;) ment Wednesday that said his remark apologized "to the members of the :) to Cuba native Manny Montes during Hispanic community for what they ;1 a Sept.21 council meeting was miscon- considered was an insensitive, racist strued. remark" `I '"The remark was in no way in- Mr. Carr did not return messages litended to be racist or bigoted," Mr. left at his home and office on Thurs- il Carr said in a statement distributed as day. 11 a news release. "It was directed to Mr.Montes said that until Mr.Carr TI Councilman Montes for the dictatorial tells him personally that he is sorry, 11 manner in which I felt he was treat- he has no comment about the state- jping the people" at a council meeting ment given to news media 11 — Il �r 'r gize to anyone,the LULAC leader said. II "But we managed to convince him II M "But I am bewildered by the fact "Him running for office reminds that if he were to say anything like P that he is trying to explain it away," me of David Duke in Louisiana." that again he would have big prob. 11 said Mr. Montes, a US. citizen whose The Rev. Roland Johnson, interim lems—especially since he is a candi- IIfamily fled Cuba to escape the Castro president of the Grapevine chapter of date for public office." p revolution in 1959. An airline pilot the League of United Latin American Mr. Johnson said he is satisfied II and Vietnam veteran, he was elected Citizens,said his group pressured Mr. that Mr. Carr met them halfway. it to City Council last May. Carr on April 12 to apologize to Mr. He added that it is important for U Montes and Hispanics generally. Two everyone, not just elected officials, to it Mr. Montes said he was dumb- days earlier, a Fort Worth Star-Tele- watch how they refer to racial and founded when Mr.Carr told him to go gram columnist quoted Mr. Carr as ethnic minorities. I� back to Cuba. saying he would make the Cuba state- "It's real easy to fill in the blanks "I was shocked that the mayor and went again. on the kind of statement made by Mr. the City Council did nothing about it. When it appeared to LULAC that Carr,"said Mr.Johnson."What he said It would be different if he was telling Mr. Carr wasn't going to include Mr. is just like telling blacks to go back to me I was a bad politician. Instead, he Montes in his formal statement, Mr. Africa. turned it into a racist,bigoted matter," Johnson said, the group settled for a "His comment was not only an in- he said blanket apology to Hispanics, sult to Manny Montes, but all minori. Initially,Mr.Carr refused to apolo. ties." 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She is a member of Cheerleader, and was named to Fourteen students will be National Honor Society, "Who's Who Among American honored at 7 p.m. on April 27 Outstanding Band member, High School Students." at the annual L.U.L.A.C. and co-drum major. Banquet held in conjunction with Celebration,week-long Henry Cruz, a student at Joe Michael, a student , will activities highlighting Hispanic Denton-Ryan High School,will Denton-Ryan High School, Culture hosted by UNT attend George Washington attend the University of North students. University. He won a Texas, majoring in accounting. The Banquet will be held at Presidential Academic He was named to"Who's Who the Silver Eagle Suite, Union Scholarship from George Among American High School Building, University of North Washing University, is Students,"is a member of the Texas.Tickets are $13 per secretary of Debate Club, a National Junior Honor Society, person and may be purchased member of Spanish Honor and participated in football and. at the door. Society, and was named to track. The following is a list of "Who's Who Among American Renato Penaflor, a student seniors from area high schools High School Students." at Denton-Ryan High School, (� who received 1995-96 college Evelyn Lopez, a student at will attend the University of scholarships from the Denton Denton-Ryan High School,will Texas at Austin, majoring in County Chapter of the League attend the University of North computer science. He of United Latin American Texas, majoring in participated in Boys State Citizens: architecture. She was named to U.I.L. Academics-Computer Armando De La Cerda, a "Who's Who Among American Science. Denton-Ryan High School High School Students,"won student,will attend Angelo two"Best in State"Awards for Sylvia Tovar, a student at State University, majoring in Technology Student Royse City High School,will economics and occupational Association Competition, and attend Southwest Texas State therapy. He won a"Who's is a member of the National University, majoring in I Who"award in Art I and)�vas Honor Society. business. She won nominated for National Honor departmental awards in Society membership. Amanda Mayes, a student at Geometry, Spanish, and Gunter High School, will Honors English, was President Ursula Cortez, a student at attend Texas Woman's of the Honor Club, and won a Bridgeport High School,will University, majoring in DAR Award. II i� Ir I( i! it it [I it it i! it `::6C/Denton Record-Chronicle/Sunday, AT 23, 1995 t. }•.,...'.:'::.' .:> Ik Il Hispanic volunteer tutor for His jk Jenna Yanez, a student at P k Pilot Point High School,will students at Vivian Field Junior p attend the University of North High School. Texas, majoring in law or Lupe Meza,a student at A public relations. She was North Lakes College,plans to nominated for Senior Girl of earn an Arts and Sciences 1k the Year, and is a member of associate degree and then Beta Club and Student 11 attend the University of Texas ik Council. at Arlington.She is a Lecroy The following is a list of local Scholar,was named to"Who's college students who received Who Among Students of 1995-96 college scholarships American Junior Colleges," from the Denton County and is president of the Chapter of the League of Organization for Latino United Latin American Excellence. Citizens: John Sandoval, a student at Josephine Abrego, a student the University of North Texas, at the University of North majoring in biochemistry with Texas, majoring in criminal a minor in biology and justice. She is a scholar sculpture.He is a member of recipient from Dallas-Fort the Freshman Honor Society, Worth Black Communicators, L.U.L.A.C. Scholarship Public Relations Officer for recipient in 1992, and was Hispanic Business Students, named to"Who's Who Among and a Scholar in the Ronald E. American Colleges and McNair Post-Baccalaureate Universities." Achievement. Bernadette Vargas, a ri Elizabeth Hurtado, a student student at the University of fi at Brookhaven College, North Texas, majoring in jjmajoring in drawing/painting elementary education. She is II with a teaching career in mind. Historian for the Hispanic 11 She is a member of Latino Students for Higher Education, Student Organization,Phi and a member of Kappa Alpha :i Theta Kappa, and is a Rho and Kappa Delta Pi. J Y :y !M !P i I 7 Denton Record-Chronicle AR- Sunday,February 11,2007 SESQUICENTENNIAL ART CONTEST The city of Denton celebrated Bond and a Visa,debit credit card This week's winners are: Sam its 150th year in January with CITY OF - from Wells Fargo. Houston Elementary student events including a visual art con- D EN TO N Winning entries are on display Macy Ragle, 7, first place in the test for Denton school district in the lobby of the downtown elementary school division; �I students in kindergarten through (DIS57-2007 Wells Fargo branch,101 S.Locust Calhoun Middle School student 12th grade. St.,through Friday. Malinda Felts, 12,third plac� in The exhibition, which cele- Council,the Visual Art Society of Artists from the University of the middle school categ( -y; brates diversity in Denton, was Texas and Wells Fargo Bank. North Texas, Texas Woman's Guyer High School Na-Yoi ig organized by Denton's League of Best of show and first through University and the Visual Arts Wood, 18, best of show in to United Latin American Citizens, third place were awarded in the Society of Texas and local artist high school division; and R) n Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, contests three categories — ele- Justin Forbes judged the entries. High School student Susie St Black Chamber of Commerce, mentary,middle and high school. The Denton Record-Chronicle 18, second place in the hi r NAACP,the Greater Denton Arts Winners received a U.S. Savings is publishing contest winners. school division. I t � i I i y III `.A Courtesy ph Am Above, middle-schooler Malinda Felts received third place with her entry in the sesquicentennial art contest for Dent(n N school district students. 0 Top left, Na-Young Wood won best of show in the high school 0 category. Bottom left,Susie Seo's submission garnered second place in the high school category. Every Fridail! GOOD LIVING a 5 z� 4 _ Courtesy photo Macy Ragle's entry won first place in the elementary school category of the sesquicentennial student art contest. �f- RM TEXAS WOMAN ' S UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION DENTON DALLAS IIOLISTON P.O.Bar 425618,Denton,Texas -3863 February 22, 2008 H Ms. Dorothy Martinez 0 President A Denton LULAC Council#4366 A 2611 Royal Acres Denton,Texas 76209 V 1-4 Dear Ms. Martinez: 4-1 Q Congratulations upon the selection of Denton LULAC Council#4366 as one of the recipients of the 2008 Texas Woman's University Founders' Awards. As you know,the 2008 Founders' Awards Scholarship Luncheon will be held on Thursday,April 3, 2008,on the Denton campus. We are delighted that you and other representatives of the Council will attend this special occasion. You and one other individual representing LULAC (total of two)will be seated with Dr.Ann Stuart,our Chancellor, along with the other 2008 Founders' Awards recipients,Patsy and Fred Patterson,and our keynote speaker, Dr. Shirley Cothran Barret. Invitations to the luncheon will be sent to you and others as you wish. We will be pleased to hold four(4)complimentary reservations for you(in addition to you and your guest for a total of 6)for the luncheon. Certainly you may purchase additional reservations. Please provide to us a listing of individuals you would like to receive invitations to the event. We will be certain to mail them invitations. I would like to have your list with the five(5) individuals who will receive complimentary seats (in addition to yourself)and your invitation list no later than March 6,2008. Prior to the luncheon,there will be a private reception hosted by Chancellor Stuart. We will provide additional information on that event as it becomes available. This will give you an opportunity to visit with the other recipients, our sponsors and our keynote speaker. Parking places will be reserved for you in the visitor parking lot. I would ask that you car pool as much as possible because of the limited number of spaces in the visitor lot. At the event, you will have an opportunity to acknowledge receipt of your award and to introduce your special guests in attendance. We ask that you hold your remarks to three minutes. I will appreciate receiving a copy of your remarks in advance. Additionally,we would like to have a short history of Denton LULAC Council#4366 for publicity and program purposes. If you have any questions,please call me. I look forward to greeting you on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Sincerely, t L. Patrice Frisby Development Associate Annual Giving I Patric Bemnfield Frist— ual Development Associ Givin Institutional Development Pg P.O.Box 425618 Texas Woman's University rXASWOMA.WS UNIVERSITY Denton,TX 76204-5618 DENTON DALLAS HOUSTON 940-898-3867 940-898-3877 Fax PF,isby@twu.edu 2008 FOUNDERS ' AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON BENEFITING CHANCELLOR'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS q Y_ HI • ' TEXAS WOMAN ' S UNIVERSITY or1�Il1 rr0►II MENU TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY Greek Salad on a Bed of Lettuce CHANCELLOR'S ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Proceeds from the luncheon benefit the TWU Chancellor's Endowed Scholarships, which Chicken Princess with Cream Sauce are the most prestigious scholarships awarded by the university.Established by Chancellor Filet Mignon Stuart and other donors in 2000, these scholarships are the largest awarded by TWU,and the only academic scholarships that offer a stipend to recipients in addition to paying tuition and fees.They are awarded to TWU students on the basis of outstanding academic Baby Zucchini/Baby Squash/Baby Carrots achievement, leadership and service in school and community activities. Oven Roasted Potatoes Z Rolls and Butter TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY 2008 FOUNDERS' AWARD SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Mini Cheesecake/Mini Eclairs/Petit Fours ADVISORY COMMITTEE on a Garnished Painted Plate Betty B. Alford, Ph.D. ♦ Roni Beasley ♦ June M. Berry ♦ Lilia C. Bynum Iced Tea/Water/Coffee Diane E.Hunt ♦ Linda Sueing Jackson ♦ Pete Kamp ♦ Nancy King ♦ Maurine LeBeau Ellen M. Painter ♦ Phyllis Pittman ♦ Eva D. Poole • Iris Ramey • Edene Riggs , TWU Food Services by ARAMARK Sandra Robinson ♦ Betty Roy ♦ Patricia Sherman ♦ Carrell Ann Simmons John McRae, Food Service Director Barbara Luther Taylor ♦ Jo Ann Wheeler ♦ Judy Willis Tess Valencia, Assistant Food Service Director Keri Begec, Catering Director t g.PROGRAM 0e PATSY AND FRED PATTERSON With a more than 50-year history of community activism in Denton, Patsy and Fred Patterson have established themselves as committed leaders in promoting the city, its events and organizations, and its E universities. The Pattersons have been ardent supporters of TWU,contributing to university athletics, the President's Council, the construction of the Welcome Barbara Luther Taylor President new Redbud Theater Complex and,most recently, the TWU Redbud Revitalization TWU Former Students Association Campaign. Mrs. Patterson, whose family once lived on Locust Street across from TWU, remembered when the university was covered with redbud trees. Mr. Patterson spoke about the redbuds to Chancellor Stuart at dinner one evening, which led to the campaign to bring Introduction of Special Guests Ann Stuart, Ph.D. ; more of the trees back to campus. TWU Chancellor and President The Pattersons have had leadership roles with several Denton community organizations, including the Denton Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Denton Arts Council, the Denton Community Theatre, the Campus Theatre renovation,the Denton Benefit League, the United Way of Denton County, the Denton County Historical Commission, Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. Stuart the Denton Public School Foundation, the University of North Texas and St.Andrew 4 Presbyterian Church. 5 Keynote Address Shirley Cothran Barret, Ph.D. Mr. Patterson is publisher emeritus of the Denton Record-Chronicle. Miss America 1975 and University Alumna DENTON LULAC CovNcu. #4366 Presentation of the `�woi AT IN`t�c�� The Denton LULAC Council#4366 was established in 1981 under the 2008 Founders' Awards Dr. Stuart assisted by J`~ t�. leadership of charter president Frank Davila and 10 other Denton commu- Randy L. Robinson ,� �y q nity leaders. Today members serve on a number of Denton boards and Chair, TWU Foundation Board °� ` }� committees, including the Cinco de Mayo, Cena en el Barrio and Fiesta on the Square celebrations and the Denton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. For more than five years, the Denton LULAC Council#4366 has partnered Acknowledgements Mr. Robinson with TWU to award scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. Since 2002, the organiza- tion has awarded scholarships to 13 Hispanic students at TWU. TWU's Hispanic enrollment is 14 percent,one of the highest percentages in Texas. SHIRLEY COTHRAN BARRET, PH.D. Former Miss America 1975 Shirley Cothran Barret,Ph.D., is a TWU alumna and a Denton native. Dr. Barret has more than 20 years of motivational s speaking experience to civic groups, national corporations,educational iz organizations,churches,conventions and other groups. i SINCERE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS PAST RECIPIENTS of the FOUNDERS' AWARD (AS OF MARCH 19, 2008) 1998 2003 Ariel Club Andre J. "Frenchy"Rheault Access 1st Capital Bank Meridian Bank Texas City of Denton DATCU Credit Union Texas Instruments Corporation Ann Bradshaw Stokes Foundation AT&T NORTHSTAR BANK Woman's Shakespeare Club of Denton OF TEXAS Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors Patsy and Fred Patterson 2004 Blackridge 1999 Frank Martino* PointBank Denton Chamber of Commerce The Wendell W. Mayes,Sr.Family GTE(now Verizon) DeBerry Funeral Directors Chancellor and President,TWU Presbyterian Hospital of Denton Texas Federation of Women's Clubs City of Denton 6 Ramey&King Insurance 2000 2005 7 Coca-Cola Bottling Company Sarah Lea* and Troy Howard LaGrone* of North Texas Texas Instruments,Inc. The Morrison Milling Company, Inc. y (posthumous award)Sid W.Richardson Foundation TWU Former Students Association The Texas Medical Center Benjamin Lyon Chapter, Compass Bank Daughters of the United Methodist Women American Revolution DATCU Credit Union TWU Foundation TWU Office of Student Life 2001 Denton Record-Chronicle Ben E. Keith Foundation 2006 Verizon First State Bank of Texas Lillian Moore Bradshaw First State Bank Hoblitzelle Foundation The Nelda C. and H.J.Lutcher Stark Hester Capital Management, LLC WheelerPress Houston Endowment Foundation 2002 Margaret and Gus W. Davis 2007 Special thanks to o Kuhn Denton Record-Chronicle J Joe Prevratil of Holly's Gardens and Florist for providing floral arrangements Trinity Forks Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women— for the Luncheon Registration Table and the Podium and to Native Plant Society of Texas Greater Dallas Section Christine Dear of Denton Florist for providing the floral arrangement for the VIP Reception. PointBank *Deceased ... ��. c �ill ,;�Y ,/ i -gyp' PATRONS Special thanks to our Student Sponsors (As of March 26, 2008) (as of March 26, 2008) Dr. Betty and Joe Alford Mary Ann Baker Aletha Barsanti Roni Beasley Roni Beasley Joyce A. Berry June M. Berry Susan Bums Denise Deering Brooks Gay Lynn Bynum Lilia Chavez Bynum Mickey Dudley-Russell Drs.Jo Anne and Fred Cassell Drs. Patricia and Don Edwards Ruby and Bob Crouch Christina Frias Drs. Patricia and Don Edwards Patrice Benfield Frisby Patrice Benfield Frisby Dr. Margaret M.Griffin Kathey Kivell Hannah Laveta Harris Diane E. Hunt Patricia Horridge Dr. and Mrs.Jimmy H. Ishee Teresa A. Mauk Nancy and Terrell King Kim Oyewole Sheila R. Marlow Bill Palmertree Phyllis Pittman Regent George R. Schrader Iris Ramey Deborah Deering Schwartz Edene Riggs Joy and John Siegmund Betty and Joe Roy Dr.Glenda Brock Simmons Deborah Deering Schwartz Dr. Paul D.Travis Bette and Bob Sherman Dr. Dorothy E.Williams Carrell Ann Simmons Regent Sharon Venable TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY and CHANCELLOR ANN STUART Cordially invite you to the 2008 Founders' Awards Scholarship Luncheon and the Presentation of the 2008 Founders' Awards to PATSY AND FRED PATTERSON DENTON LULAC COUNCIL #4366 Keynote Speaker: SHIRLEY COTHRAN BARRET, Ph.D. Miss America 1975 and TWU alumna '' Thursday, April 3, 2008 Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Hubbard Hall, Denton Campus Reply Card Enclosed All net proceeds will benefit Chancel&)r's Endowed scholarships, which are awarded to students who demonstrate both outstanding academic achievement and strong leadership potential. SYg 800 Z ~ 1061 NogHONCIJ amsHV IOHOS SaxVnnV 4 Sx9aMn03 ke X.LIS-d9A1Nfj S�uVINOM SVX91 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY 2008 FOUNDERS' AWARD SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON ADVISORY COMMITTEE Betty B.Alford, Ph.D. ♦ Roni Beasley • June M. Berry • Lilia C. Bynum Diane E. Hunt • Linda Sueing Jackson ♦ Pete Kamp ♦ Nancy King ♦ Maurine LeBeau Ellen M. Painter ♦ Phyllis Pittman • Eva D. Poole ♦ Iris Ramey ♦ Edene Riggs Sandra Robinson • Betty Roy • Patricia Sherman ♦ Carrell Ann Simmons Barbara Luther Taylor ♦ Jo Ann Wheeler • Judy Willis L. Patrice Frisby Development Associate Annual Giving U Institutional Development P.O.Box 425618 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY Denton,TX 76204-5618 DENTON DALLAS HOUSTON 940-898-3867 940-898-3877 Fax PFrisby@twu.edu 'to� L U L A �� Anne Scott Director of Alumni Relations Alumni Relations P.O.Box 425725 Denton,TX 76204-5725 E)US WO NIA"NW'SU NIV '40-898-2886 DENTON DWAS HOUSTON 940-898-2497 Fax AScott2@twu.edu 2008 FOUNDERS' AWARD EXCEPTION SPEECH GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMAN ON BEHALF OF ALL PAST AND PRESENT LULAC COUNCIL #4366 MEMBERS I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THIS MOST COVETED AWARD. THE DENTON LULAC COUNCIL HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR 26 YEARS. WE STARTED OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TWO YEARS AFTER WE WERE CHARTERED. JOVITA RAMIREZ WAS OUR FIRST SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR AND NOW MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM IS OUR SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR, RUDY MORENO WAS ONE OF OUR CHARTER MEMBERS AND IS STILL A MEMBER OF LULAC COUNCIL #4366 AND IS RUNNING FOR PLACE 2 ON DENTON CITY COUNCIL, RUDY RODRIGUEZ ANOTHER CHARTER MEMBER IS RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD, JUDGE CARMEN RIVERA WORLEY IS AN INCUMBENT AND RUNNING FOR HER SECOND TERM. NOW, SHE IS TO YOUNG TO BE A CHARTER MEMBER. WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY BABY!!!!! EDUCATORS WILL TELL YOU THAT IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO EDUCATE A STUDENT WELL IN DENTON, TEXAS, OUR STUDENTS ARE LUCKIER THAN THAT BECAUSE THEIR VILLAGE INCLUDES INSTITUTIONS LIKE: TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS, AND NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE, AND LULAC COUNCIL #4366, THAT IS WHAT WE CALL A TEXAS VILLLAGE. WE HAVE A LOT OF REALLY GOOD PEOPLE THAT NO MATTER WHAT THE CLIMATE IS OUT THERE OR WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD THEY COME THROUGH FOR OUR STUDENTS. THIS AWARD IS NOT ONLY FOR THOSE LULACERS THAT STARTED THIS ENDEAVER 26 YEARS AGO BUT, FOR THOSE DONORS LIKE JUDGE WHITTEN, THE BROCK'S, SENATOR BURGESS, AND MANY OTHER INDIVIDALS AND COMPANIES TOO NUMEROUS TO NAME. THIS IS AN HONOR FOR OUR COUNCIL, AND FOR ALL WHO CONTRIBUTE AND MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR OUR STUDENTS TO FUTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR DREAMS. BUT WE MOST ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY WHO'SE PARTNERSHIP HAS BEEN INVALUEABLE. I HAVE A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS UNIVERISTY "IT'S MY ALMA MATER" AND I REALLY LOVE TWU. THANK YOU AGAIN, FOR THIS WONDERFUL AWARD, FROM ALL LULACERS IN DENTON COUNTY, ALL THE DENTONITES THAT DONATE, AND OUR INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS LIKE: TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY THIS HAS TRULY BEEN AN HONOR TO RECEIVE THIS FOR OUR COUNCIL BECAUSE WE WORK REALLY HARD. BUT IT'S EVEN SWEETER WHEN YOUR RECOGNIZED FOR THAT HARD WORK. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. BY DOROTHY A. MARTINEZ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND MASTER OF EDUCATION ESL CERTIFICATION, ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE i TEXAS WOMAN ' S ..•r CONGRATULATES PATSY AND FRED PATTERSON + AND DENTON LULAC COUNCIL #4366 I i Recipients of the 2008 Founders ' Awards Who will be recognized for exceptional service to the community and to Texas Woman's University at the FOUNDERS' AWARD SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON THURSDAY, APRIL 3 , 2008 Hubbard Hall, Denton Campus Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Chancellor's Endowed Scholarships For sponsorship opportunities or more information, call the Office of Institutional Development, 940-898-3867 rEXA,WOMAN',UNIVERSITY DENTON DALLAS HOUSTON 9F www.DentonRC.com Denton Record-Chronicle From Page lA TWU LUNCHEON Awards What:Texas Woman's University Founders'Day Award rough,"Martinez said."When the Scholarship Luncheon economy is not good,people can't When: 11:30 a.m.,Thursday, afford to give as much." April 3 Last year,the council ran out of Where: Hubbard Hall,TWU cam- money long before it went pus through all the applications of Tickets: $30 per person deserving students, she said.The For more information:call chapter tries to keep track of the 940-898-3867 students it helps, in case some- thing happens that makes it hard to stay in school. disappointing excursion to TWU Council No.4366 has awarded Chancellor Ann Stuart during a 13 scholarships to deserving stu- dinner conversation and that dents of Hispanic heritage during soon morphed into a campus the past five years at TWU. beautification campaign, Patsy Patsy Patterson believed their Patterson said. award was triggered by a contribu- "I think even she [Stuart] was tion she and her husband, Fred, amazed how successful it was," publisher emeritus of the Denton Patsy Patterson said. "It was an TWU to recognize Record-Chronicle, made to both affordable contribution to help the new Redbud Theater Complex the ca.mpus,.and the city." and a redbud tree campaign. TWU planted 225 redbud trees ■ The contribution was straight- last fall and will be able to add forward loyal eontributors said, s nceou IOX wa Passing yearso the campus in the next two money for the project and The council and the couple will because Fred's sisters, Virginia receive their awards during a spe- at April luncheon Moore and Dorothy Martin,were cial luncheon in April. both alumni. TWU alumna and Denton They made the gift in the two native Shirley Cothran Barret, By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe women's honor. Miss America 1975, will be the Staff Writer But the redbud tree campaign keynote speaker. sprang from a dinner conversation Redbud trees and scholarships and ended up garnering$54,500 inspired some of Texas Woman'sr``r to plant redbuds on the campus. e University's most loyal contribu- ..�. Patterson said that when herrL let tors,which, in turn,has inspired family first moved to Denton,red- o'Picials to bestow on them the bud trees were all over town,and `S &Gifts university's highest honor. Patsy Fred were especially lovely on the Local&VolfdWWv Deth•ery Denton's League of United Patterson Patterson TWU opus, since the school ' Latin American Citizens Council had championed their cultivation V rNo. 4366 and Denton residents celebrated its 25th anniversary in the 1930s and 1940s. Patsy and Fred Patterson have last year and has been giving out She knew their numbers were DESI NS been named the 2008 TWU scholarships since its second or diminishing around town, since Founder's Award recipients. third year in existence,she said. the trees are short-lived and they *ROSES *BIRTHDAY Granting college scholarships "We used to get a 100 percent weren't being replenished. But *NEW BABY *GET WELL has long been an important part match from national LULAC,but the couple was disappointed dur- 1636 W. University of the Denton LULAC chapter's the last eight years have been ing an afternoon hive a few yea work, according to President — — — ago when they event looking .x 940-383-0584 Doroth Martinez. The chapter See AWARDS on 15A spring bloom www.crickettesflowers "There re 11y weren't ery andgifts.com many,she sa d. �i � Fred Patterson me,.tioned leir Denton Record-Chronicle LOCAL,"'"'''^""' LULAC chapter a oints new N 0 Tuesday,August 31,2010 3A boardmembers By Karina Ramirez Staff writer k. Members of the Denton League of United Latin Amer'- can Citizens presented its new h board members Friday to city officials and invited community guests. A crowd of 55 celebrated the group's success in the past year, which include providing schol- arships to 15 local high school iAi students and gathering support i I to help name the new Popo and Lupe Gonzales School for Young Children. ., "We did a lot of fundraising. ` We raised nearly $130,000 Denton Record-Chronicle/Karina Ramirez with our partnership with UNT, From left, Hector Flores, former national LULAC president, is shown with new Denton TWU and NCFC," said Kevin League of United Latin American Citizens appointees Adriana Hinojosa, president; Isabella McGinnis, outgoing president Pina Hinojosa, president-elect; Carmen Grant, secretary; Sonia Sturdivant, treasurer; of the Denton chapter. Dorothy Martinez, vice president of membership; Blas Daniel Hinojosa, parliamentarian; "I love seeing those kids walk and Kevin McGinnis, outgoing president, and Rudy Rodriguez, LULAC member and Denton up there and receive those school board member. awards,"McGinnis said."I love the response of their fainilies as that,which is what I have been For years,Rodriguez said,the of ideas ... being behind the the result of seeing their kids learning from LULAC,"McGin- focus of LULAC had been the scenes working, listening and rise up and receiving such an nis said, adding that before scholarship awards,which have thinking" I honor." working for the city of Denton, helped as many as 500 students City council member Charlye Members also served as vol- he was a police officer who continue their education. Heggins reminded the guests unteers for a McMath Middle worked with at-risk kids. "Some of the kids have now that since the beginning,there School summer program that Rudy Rodriguez, a Denton come back and have become a had been a strong partnership helps provide 14-year-old males school board member,shared a part of our organization;' he between LULAC and the local with effective leadership skills. bit of chapter history. said. chapter of the National "We are trying to help them "The first chapter meeting Denton Mayor Mark Bur- Association for the Advance- realize they have a commitment was held in 1981 and it took roughs extended his support to ment of Colored People. to the community around them, place at the old Ramada Inn off the chapter and thanked the Catherine Bell, president of that they need to be a part of I-35,"he said. members for being the"engine the Denton County NAACP, LULAC MEETING ing president is Adriana Hinojosa, who at age 29 likely When:8:30 a.m.Sept. 18 could be the youngest chapter ! Where: El Chaparral Grille, president. Hinojosa is a per- r, 324 E McKinney St.,Denton sonal service representative j Details:For more informa- with DATCU Credit Union, a L tion,visit www.dentonlulac. single mother to a 9-year-old fi com. boy and a Texas Woman's 1a University student working on It jj her undergraduate degree in :f said that the partnership began business marketing. 11 in 1985. Hinojosa congratulated the 1 The new board members previous board members on it were sworn in by Hector Flores, their efforts and said she wants it former national LULAC presi- to continue the good work II dent and present district direc- LULAC had done in the past. it for for the Dallas-Fort Worth "I want to remind and culti- D area. vate our Latino students that II it Flores welcomed the new through hardships and disad- it officers and took a moment to vantages,there is hope,she later 11 speak on the growth of the said,adding that she hopes she it II Texas Ltino population. gets better at public speaking.• II Flores said Latinos need "I hear I will get better,"she it more education so they can said. compete nationally and inter- She said her goals for the [I nationally as well as provide chapter are to get more schol- 1t more political representation. arship funds and help other 11 "They did not cross the Rio students get to higher institu- il Bravo or the Rio Grande," tions of learning. Flores said. "Most of them are Using herself as an example, !j being born here," he added, Hinojosa said, "I want to be II referring to children who need able to teach my kid that so he II access to quality education. can see that he can make it, II "That means we have to edu- too.' sate these children, again, so KARINA RAMtREZ can be i1 we can compete economically," reached at 940-566-6878.Her :1 he said. e-mail address i3 kramirez@ l The Denton chapter's incom- dentonre.com. I :I :i J �I 11 :1 it if J :i I 1! r i j� 16 AUGUST 2010 DENTON BUSINESS V ca...,,., y N... MORE Alicia sins CRAMBER and = MIXER Dorothy fo Martinez PHOTOS Ch r L- Stephanie Pickett and Misty links John and Jan Fondon 6 Discovering Denton County The rise of Denton's June 26, 2011 Denton Record-Chronicle population" cHis anip By Josh Pherigo Special Contributor to the Denton Record. Chronicle The ntrn gold and orange billboard outside Popo y Lupe Bain, ling Studio is beginning to k ,. show its age. ;. The once-vibrant paint has faded after 40 N years under the Texas sun,yet the sign's 1970s- Q era depictions of the then bob-headed Lupe and mustachioed Popo are as groovy as the day they hoisted the sign. • Situated at the base of a small embankment below the studio,the billboard faces the corner of West Collins Street and Fort Worth Drive,an intersecting gateway for those leaving or enter- ing the heart of Denton. ; The billboard greets them all — Dentons • Statue of Liberty. Every day,dozens of Hispanic migrants flock to a large concrete island at the busy Denton r, intersection of Fort Worth Drive and West Collins Street. Some sit on curbs or picnic < UbleS, others pace anxious},, all waiting and watching, hoping to be one of the lucky f< who get picked up by a contractor looking for temporary Libor. •- See HISPANICS on Page 9 Popo(right)and Lupe Gonzalez at Popo y Lupe Hair Styling Studio. Denton Record-Chronicle J,ne 26, 2011 From Page 6 early 20th century Chicano neighborhood and HI S PA N I C S its transition to what has become the Uptown area today. He said large cities like Dallas tend to have a "Some were in Mexico just yesterday,"says greater number of segregated ethnic commu- Emilio "Popo" Gonzalez, who, with his wife nities because they provide a support network Lupe, has owned Popo y Lupe Hairstyling for new immigrants,who might have trouble Studio for more than 40 years. "More and with the language or other cultural barriers more come every day." involved in coming to a new country. Once And according to the U.S.census,he's right families outgrow these necessities,they gener- The past decade ushered in an explosion in ally move to the suburbs. Denton County's Hispanic population. "today most people learn English quickly, A widespread growth in the number of and you don't have those pockets of ethnically Hispanics living in county suburbs accounted pure neighborhoods,Villasana says, a factor for an almost 130 percent increase in the coun- that draws first-and second-generation family ty's total Hispanic population since 2000, members out to the suburbs. more than three times the state's Hispanic Chris Longoria fits the bill. growth rate. The 29-year-old moved up to Denton from With about 11,000 new Hispanic residents San Antonio last year to help his older brother, Iin the past 10 years,the city of Denton has been Hector,care for his 6-year-old son. at the heart of that growth,and Gonzalez,who Longoria said his brother moved from San serves as a deacon at Denton's Immaculate Antonio to Denton in 2005 to live with his girl- Conception Catholic Church,says he's seen it friend and his newborn son. happen. Now,as a single parent,Hector has his son In 1972,Gonzalez pushed for the chums to enrolled in Denton LSD and commutes to offer Denton's first and only available mass in Carrollton for work. Spanish, "and 75 people showed up, says The quality of the city's school system also Gonzalez,smiling."People would say,Why are helped convince the fin* Denton was the you pushing for a Spanish massT Because it right place to call home. will grow.I know it will grow" Gonzalez couldn't agree more. And it did. "It's my personal opinion that we have the The church currently hosts more than 1,500 best school system in Texas, says Gonzalez, weekly attendees for multiple Spanish services, who along with Lupe,was honored this year by evidence of a trend that Gonzalez says he's wit- the Denton school district when it named a nessed but can't filly explain. new elementary, "The Popo and Lupe "It's got to be something very special about Gonzalez School for Young Children" Denton,and I don't know what it is;he says, Longoria also praised the authenticity of adding that after 45 years in Denton,he's never Denton's Hispanic community. In Denton, felt discriminated against. Longoria has met Hispanics who came Dallas attorney and Hispanic author Sol straight from Meadco. Villasana might have the answer.In his book, "Some people here still have to show their Dallies'Little Mexico,Villasana chronicles the papers.It's much more authentic here to me" 7 Monday,April 8, 2013 LULAC chapter awards scholarships By Karina Ramirez Staff Writer kramirez@ dentonrc.com. Macarena Astorga is a cross country runner at Ryan High o School,a member of her school's orchestra and the National Hon- or Society,participant in the Mu- jeres con Suenos leadership pro- gram and part of die University - of North Texas Upward Bound Program. She holds a 4.875 grade-point average. On Saturday,Astorga was one of 22 students selected to receive awards from Denton's Council No.4366 of the League of Unit- ed Latin American Citizens dur- ing the organization's 32nd an- nual scholarship banquet at Denton Country Club. "When I found out, I said to Karina Ramirez/DRC myselfthat I was so lucky to have Students receiving scholarships from the Denton chapter of the League of United Latin Amer- this scholarship, Astorga said ican Citizens on Saturday included,front row,left to right,Macarena Astorga,Ariana Rodriguez, about the $1,500 award. "I feel Tatiana Hernandez, Priscilla Sanchez, Taylor Gutierrez, Sandra Torres and Lyzandra Cedeno; really blessed." and back row, Maira Carlos, Melia Pena Pena, Jessica Soberanes, Robert Champion, Theresa Born in Dallas, Astorga, 18, Mata,Saul Diaz,Benjamin Jimenez,Bruno Ponce,Raelynn Garcia,Stephanie Cadar,Jocelyn AI- will be the first member of her maraz and Cristal Benitez-Lopez. family to go to college.She plans to attend Texas Woman's Univer- Torres, who received the LU- "I have to do good;'she said, My dad works at a farm,and he sity in the fall and major in biolo- LAC/Harris Scholarship in the "because they are looking up to has been there for 37 years. He N gy. amount of$1,500. you., loves his job and he is very loyal 0 Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, this Torres,18,a student at Guyer This year's guest speaker,Col- to it. I will never forget that is year's scholarship chairwoman, High School,said she wants to be lin County teen court coordina- where I grew up" *Eli said 150 students applied for the a nurse. for Julie Monge, thanked the Monge is a first-generation W scholarships.The chapter grant- After I finish my undergmd- scholarship recipients for their Latina.She is working toward a ed atotal of$136,227.48 in schul- uate[degree],hopefully I can go hard work and reminded them master's degree at Southern arships, with funds gathered to graduate school;' she said. °I to thank their parents. Methodist University. from local donors, educational am glad that I have the scholar- "Don't forget where you come Monge said that 82 percent of institutions, businesses and or- ship.The funds are going to help from and don't forget about la her court cases are truancy cases ganizations. me a lot." familia[the faniily];that is very and close to 58 percent of them Dario Torres and his wife, Torres has two siblings,an ll- important;she said."My parents are students with Latino Rosy Torres,said they were excit- year-old sister and a 9-year-old were immigrants when they got ed for their daughter, Sandra brother. here, and they had hard work See LULAC on 7A SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS NATIONAL LULAC SCHOLARSHIPS WINNERS Macarena Astorga,Ryan High School,$1,500 Cristal Benitez-Lopez,Denton High School,$L125 • Lyzandra Cedeno,Ryan,$800 r 1 Robert T.Champion,Guyer High School,$1500 Brandon Dominguez,Guyer,$L500 Selina Fonseca,Ryan,$1,125 Raelynn Garcia,Ryan,$500 A Luis Guevara,Denton,$1,067 c� N Taylor Gutierrez,Ryan,$800 Tatiana Hernandez,Guyer,$709.24 r� w Benjamin Jimenez,Ryan,$709.24 Theresa C.Mata,Ryan,$800 N N Bruno Ponce,Ryan,$800 Ariana Rodriguez,Denton,$1,125 o O = • Priscilla Sanchez,Denton,$L067 OSandra Torres,Guyer,$L500 O rt A A r LULAC/NCTC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS D Maira Carlos,Denton,$600 C-n lj' Melinda Pena,Denton,$600 A a LULAC/UNT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS C1 _ Cristal Benitez-Lopez,Denton,$48,000 N• ^, Luis Guevara,Denton,$20,000 Raelyan Garcia,Ryan,$24,000 LULAC/TWU SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS CJ; D Jocelyn Almaraz,Ryan,$4,800 O �' : • Stephanie Cadar,Ryan,$4,800 D C.) Saul Diaz,Denton,$12,00 0 � O ry. � � � � � � • ' Jessica Soberanes,Denton,$4,800 SOURCE:Denton LULAC council No.4366 A � D - From Page 1A Z LULAC o M backgrounds. trip and fall,get up,she told the "I deal with at-risk youth....I students, reminding them that • never see them graduate high four years of college could pre-school,"she said."I would love to sent hurdles. have a room full of students like "Make it work for you; she :' said. Whether you have to work this,who are going to college Anita Martinez-Strickland, part time and go to school,make No Denton LULAC president,said it work for you." that by finishing high school and �' �• going to college, the students KARINA RAMIREZ can be • will begin a new phase in their reached at 940-566-6878 and lives. via Twitter at @KarinaF "Do not slow down. If you Ramirez. ■ editionDe to Record An / Vol. 110,No. 248/14 pages,3 sections Monday,April 7, 2014 Chrome DentonKxorn Denton,Texas 50 cents Denton ISD' cancels school By Britney Tabor "I was a little bit derstand why no one Staff Writer surprised that we decided to run against btabor@dcntonrc.com didn't have contested Dorothy." The Denton school district has for- races; said board - Alexander, 67, has mally canceled the May 10 school board President Charles served on the school elections since there are no contested Stafford, "but Dr. AI- board since 1993.The races in the district exander has run un- Texas Woman's Uni- Place 6 incumbent .Tun Alexander opposed several Alexander Martinez versity professor said and Place 7 candidate Dorothy Martinez times. I can only as- he filed for re-election drew no opponents for the nonpartisan sume that the public thinks he's done a because he enjoys serving and is happy election and there are no other issues on good enough job that no one has run to do it. He said he looks forward to the ballot The cancellation will save the against him Dorothy Martinez is ex- continuing the work the school board is district more than$30,000,officials said. tremely well-qualified. I can sure un- currently doing and pursuing the goals boardelections set by current trustees including han- ly not unhappy,but I would have been dling the district's enrollment growth. happy to have had an opponent;Alex- "I am truly looking forward to serv- ander said."We would have done that ing another term on the board;Alexan- as well,but it's very pleasant to find that der said. you don't have an opponent at the end He said he looks forward to the elec- of the filing period,that's for sure" lion process but says the fact that nei- Martinez,74,will soon fill a seat being ther he nor Martinez drew an opponent vacated by Thistee Rudy Rodriguez,who is a significant savings to the district said he will step down in May.After six "I very much respect the election years,Rodriguez said he wanted to spend process...and it's important that all of more time with his family. us hold ourpositions subjectto election, and ifit turned out this way,I'm certain- See ELECTIONS on 5A N O LOCAL/STATE Sunday, May 18,2014 FACES & PLACES NI t � r� Courtesy photo Rudy Rodriguez shares a laugh with current Denton ISD school board member Mia Price,mid- dle,and incoming board member Dorothy Martinez during a reception in his honor Monday night.Rodriguez,the current board secretary,did not seek re-election and is retiring after six years of service on the district's school board. Elections Martinez is a retired educator our lids better taken care o£The who worked in both the Denton buildings in this district are the and Dallas school districts. She most important thing in here... said rapid enrollment growth in and the people that run them Denton is ofinterestto her.Marti- and that are there. That's my nez said she filed to run for the true love,and that's how its al- school board because she doesn't ways been." want the Denton school district Stafford said issues currently "to end up like Dallas." before the school board include Martinez suggests the dis- dealing with special populations, trict should form a committee including children who are learn- "that will control growth in a ing English and children living in positive way." poverty;planning for the contin- "If it needs to be divided to ued growth,which is expected to where people oversee a closer bring about 1,000 new school- amount of buildings, then that children annualty; and ensuring needs to be done, she said. public schools receive the neoes- "Whatever needs to be done,we sary state funding to operate. need to do,and we need to do it He said he expects that Alex- now before it gets too big." ander`will continue to do an ex- Denton needs to also contin- cellent job"and Martinez's expe- ue traveling to Austin to lobby rience as an educator in both legislators for more state fund- Denton and Dallas brings a ing for public education,Marti- `very important perspective to nez said. the.boardf "We need our teachers better BRF=TABOR can be prepared," she said. "We need leached at 940-566--6876 and them better paid, and we need via Tudtter @BfztneyTabar. LULAC chapter awards scholarships By Karina Ramirez Staff Writer r3,, kramirez@dentonrc.com j Macarena Astorga is a cross t:. country runner at Ryan High School,a member of her school's orchestra and the National Hon- t or Society,participant in the Mu- jeres con Suehos leadership pro- _ gram and part of the University of North Texas Upward Bound ' K Program. She holds a 4.875 grade-point average. On Saturday,Astorga was one of 22 students selected to receive awards from Denton's Council No.4366 of the League of Unit- ed Latin American Citizens dur- ing the organization's 32nd an- nual scholarship banquet at Denton Country Club. "When I found out, I said to Karina Ramirez/DRC myself that I was so lucky to have Students receiving scholarships from the Denton chapter of the League of United Latin Amer- this scholarship, Astorga said ican Citizens on Saturday included,front row,left to right,Macarena Astorga,Ariana Rodriguez, about the $1,500 award. "I feel Tatiana Hernandez, Priscilla Sanchez, Taylor Gutierrez, Sandra Torres and Lyzandra Cedeno; really blessed." and back row, Maira Carlos, Melia Pena Pena, Jessica Soberanes, Robert Champion, Theresa Born in Dallas, Astorga, 18, Mata,Saul Diaz,Benjamin Jimenez,Bruno Ponce,Raelynn Garcia,Stephanie Cadar,Jocelyn AI- will be the first member of her maraz and Cristal Benitez-Lopez. family to go to college.She plans to attend Texas Woman's Univer- Tones, who received the LU- "I have to do good,"she said, My dad works at a farm,and he sity in the fall and major in biolo- LAC/Harris Scholarship in the "because they are looking up to has been there for 37 years. He gy. amount of$1,500. you- loves his job and he is very loyal Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, this Torres,18,a student at Guyer This year's guest speaker,Col- to it. I will never forget that is year's scholarship chairwoman, High School,said she wants to be lin County teen court coordina- where I grew up." said 150 students applied for the a nurse. for Julie Monge, thanked the Monge is a first-generation scholarships.The chapter grant- "After I finish my undergrad- scholarship recipients for their Latina.She is working toward a i ed a total of$136,227.48 in schol- uate[degree],hopefully I can go hard work and reminded them master's degree at Southern arships, with funds gathered to graduate school,"she said. "I to thank their parents. Methodist University. , co from local donors, educational am glad that I have the scholar- "Don't forget where you come Monge said that 82 percent of Cn institutions, businesses and or- ship.The funds are going to help from and don't forget about la her court cases are truancy cases CV ganizations. me a loC fam.ilia[the family];that is very and close to 58 percent of them Dario Tones and his wife, Tones has two siblings,an 11- important,"she said."My parents are students with Latino Rosy Tones,said they were excit- year-old sister and a 9-year-old were immigrants when they got ed for their daughter, Sandra brother. here, and they had hard work. See LULAC on 7A From Page lA LULAC backgrounds. trip and fall,get up,she told the "I deal with at-risk youth....I students, reminding them that never see them graduate high four years of college could pre- school;she said."I would love to sent hurdles. have a room M of students like "Make it work for you,"she this,who are going to college." said."Whether you have to work Anita Martinez-Strickland, part time and go to school,make Denton LULAC president,said it work for you." that byfinishinghigh school and going to college, the students KARINA RAMIREZ can be will begin a new phase in their coached at 940-566-6878 and lives. via Twitter at @XarinaF "Do not slow down. If you Ramirez Denton Record-Chronicle I J1 4 d Courtesy photo Roland Vela participates in the dedication and groundbreaking of the G.Roland Vela Athletic Complex on Saturday in Denton. Vela praised during ceremony By Keith Shelton adult sports. Anita Martinez Strickland, For the Denton Record-Chronicle The mayor cited Vela's record chairman of the League of Latin Several speakers, including of service to the city as a former American Citizens, praised Ve- Mayor Mark Burroughs,praised City Council member, former la's leadership among the His- the civic and education contri- chairman of the Airport Board panic community as well as in butions of retired University of and Denton representative to the city and the university.Vela. North Texas microbiologist Dr. the Texas Municipal Power helped establish the Faculty Roland Vela on Saturday at the Agency. Senate and the tenure structure dedication and groundbreaking "When I first met Roland Ve- at UN'T.LULAC nominated Ve- of the G. Roland Vela.Athletic la,I found him to be delightful la for the honor with Rudy Ro- Complex. and very intelligent,"Burroughs drigues in the lead. The complex on Riney Road said. He praised Vela's leader- She noted that Vela was the just west of North Elm Street ship as"an author,a pilot,men- first Hispanic member of the will provide facilities for sports for and teacher." Denton City Council.The nam- such as soccer, rugby, football Vela was on the faculty at ing of the complex was"a very- and other adult leagues. Bur- UNT for 35 years. He has lec- fitting tribute to his work," she roughs noted a shortage of adult tured in Spanish on microbiolo- said. fields and said the project was 10 gy in many countries in Latin Burroughs said the new years in the making.The fields America.A magazine once listed complex will bring tournaments will be lighted and there cur- him among the 100 top Latinos to Denton and provide econom- rently are no lighted fields for in Texas. is benefits. Friday,May 2, 2014 Cinco de Mayo to come early in Denton Local celebration about ll am.Enterudnment,ven- dors and activities will be in Qua- of Latino heritage kerwAm Park until 6 p.m.Admis- sion is free. slated for Saturday About 50 entries are expected to participate in the parade, in- By Dianna Hunt cluding the popular matach;ines Staff Writer dance troupe from Immaculate dhunt@dentonre.com Conception Catholic Church and ` More than 5,000 people are the charros and escaramuzas on expected to celebrate the cultural horseback, said organizer Blanca sly Q heritage of Mexico on Saturday Govea, a Denton schoolteacher \` R4 during Denton's Cinco de Mayo who has volunteered with the pro- t, ; N festivities,which include a parade, gram for years. Q music and food. "This is important because it The parade will kick off at 10 allows us to demonstrate to the am.and wind around the Court- community our involvement David Minton/DRC file photo house on the Square before end- — Matachines dancers perform in last year's Denton Cinco de Mayo y4.4 ing at the Denton Civic Center at See CINCO on IDA parade on the Square. 0 -- ;AL Denton Record-Chronicle From Page 1A Cinco within the community and our and Oakland streets.It will then two stages, a soccer tourna- culture," Govea said. "It allows continue down Elm Street ment,children's activities and a us a chance to show offwhat our around the courthouse and number of vendors offering culture has to offer." Quakertown Park before end- food,drinks,jewelry,crafts and Cinco de Mayo, which ing up at the Denton Civic Cen- other items. means the Fifth of May, cele- ter. Children's activities will in- brates the victory of the Mexi- Featured in the parade will clude pinatas and an arts and cans over the French Army in be the president of Muzquiz,in crafts area A Little Miss Cinco the Battle of Puebla in 1862.It the Mexican state of Coahuila,a de Mayo pageant will also be is widely celebrated in the city position that is similar to a may- held. of Puebla but has become a or in the United States. The "Cinco de Mayo does have popular celebration of Mexican president is visiting because of significance," Govea said. "We culture in the United States as the large number of residents want to keep it alive and well.' well. here who are from or descended The parade will begin at the from Muzquiz. DIANNA HUNT can be Texas Woman's University park- The daylong festivities at the reached at 940-566-6884 and ing lot at the corner of Locust park will include live music on via Turitter at @DiannaHunt. r pushes Ex erience Martinez p By Britney Tabor and a principal who look like them in leadership Staff Writer and dean in and authoritative roles.It shows btaborGdentonrc.com the Dallas them that those things are one There was once a time when school district day attainable for them,she said. Dorothy Martinez couldn't let - The former "They have to have role mod- her children walk to school president of els,"she said. alone,she said. the Denton Communication and under- When she first moved to Martinez chapter of the standing among the city,school Denton about 45 years ago,she League of district and residents is impor- said because her children were United Latin American Citizens tant in making Denton better, Hispanic,they were mistreated, (LUI.AC) is now retired and Martinez said. She said there roughed up and left with their serves on the Denton school was once a time where local po- clothes dirtied by other children. board. lice would meet with residents Talks with school administrators "I've lived here a long time so to discuss some of the issues and local police went nowhere, I've seen a great deal,Martinez faced by local neighborhoods. she said. said. "It's changed a lot, but it Like times of the past,Marti- "That incident made me still needs some work" nez said she saw people Friday change who I was going to be- Fridays luncheon hosted by who were cooperative and re- come,"Martinez said. the NAACP and LULAC chap- ceptive to being proactive at fix- She said she was fine being a ters was a good start at commu- ing some of the issues heard be- housewife tending to her four nity leaders cooperating and fore something gets too out of children, but then something starting an open dialogue,Mar- hand. changed. She became unsatis- tinez said. It could use some Equally important is building fied with that and wanted to ML "tweaking;'bi1't'it's off to a good trust between young people and ucate herself. Her children are start,she said. local law enforcement,Martinez the reason she pursued a teach- "We've started and I think it said.When something happens, ing degree and became an edu- will get even better and better, she said, youths won't contact cator,she said she said. someone they can't trust. Martinez said she didn't Martinez said there's a lot of Martinez said it's her hope know how to protect her chil- things to consider in improving that conversations like Friday's dren and she was tired of them the community's climate includ- continue.They're an opportuni- being mistreated. She said she ing providing healthy school at- ty for the community to know, didn't want to see other children mospheres for youths,which in grow and bond. mistreated like hers were. turn potentially leads to eco- "It's not enough to start and She went on to became a nomic growth and youths of all end here; Martinez said. "It's Denton school district teacher ethnicity groups seeing people needs to be a continued effort." J '1 1 1. ' Courtesy phot Anita Martinez-Strickland,president of the Denton chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens,presents framed portraits of D Tomas Rivera and Popo and Lupe Gonzalez during a Denton school board meeting on March 19. A icture to the name! LULAC Council No. 4366 donates framed Anita Martinez-Strickland, the local "Popo and Lupe Gonzalez, Denton council's president. Community Leaders and Humanitar� portraits of school namesakes to Denton ISD District spokeswoman Sharon ians,Presented by the Denton Leape Cox said the portrait of Denton cou- of United Latin American Citizen By Britney Tabor es with inscriptions,were a gift from ple Emilio"Popo"and Lupe Gonzalez Council#4366,March 19,2013." Staff Writer the Denton chapter of the League of has been delivered to the early child- The Gonzalezes, who were pre- btabor@den.tonre.com United Latin American Citizens.The hood campus on Long Road that sent for the presentation,received a Framed portraits of the name- council presented the gift at a March bears their names. standing ovation from those in atten- sakes for Denton's Gonzalez School 19 school board meeting. In the portrait, the couple stand dance. for Young Children and Rivera Ele- "We had noticed that there was outside the Immaculate Conception Popo and Lupe Gonzalez have thentary School were recently donat- not a picture at either of those Catholic Church,where Popo is a dea- been married for more than 50 years, ed to the school district. schools, so we thought it would be con and Lupe is a member of the and for nearly 50 years they've lived The photographs,which are each nice to donate those so that they church staff.An inscription aceompa- estimated to be about 50-by-25 inch- would be hung at the entrance;said nies the fiamed portrait that reads: See PORTRAITS on 3A j From Page IA Portraits in Denton. The couple have1 served as volunteers,translators, community activists, hairdress- ers to local residents,and theyve prayed with and shared their faith with others. In 201L the 1. couple received the Benemeren- ti medal from Pope Benedict XVI for their years of exception- al service to the Catholic Church. Courtesy photo ""They are such a great gift Emilio"Popo"and Lupe Gonzalez are accompanied by two of and positive role models,"Strick- their grandchildren to the presentation of the portraits at the land said at the recent board March 19 school board meeting. meeting."We are blessed to have them in our great city because of Tomas Rivera, December 22, derf it gift to display."She said it's their leadership and love for 1935—May 16,1984,Educator, still being detennined where the people." Scholar, Author, Presented by portrait will be placed,but she's Cox said the framed photo- the Denton League of United pleased that the photo will be in graph of Tomas Rivera, Texas Latin American Citizens Coun- place where students can see it educator, scholar, author and cil#4366,March 19,2013." every day. poet who died in 1984,is expec- The Denton LULAC Council "I just look[to]it as a symbol ted to be delivered to Rivera Ele- No.4366 also intends to launch of what you can become with mentary on Newton Street in an essay writing contest next hard work;'Thomas said."M- the coming days. school year as atribute to Rivera, vera] was a great educator, ad- According to Strickland,the Strickland said. Guidelines for vocate in his community and a council had an electronic photo the competition are still being great role model to look up to for it received from Rivera's family developed. all." blown up and framed for Rivera Rivera Elementary Principal BRnAIEY TABOR can be Elementary. The inscription on Roshaunda Thomas said she's reached at.940-566-6876 and the Rivera portrait reads: "Dr. honored to receive"such a won- via Tzedtter at @BritruyTabor. i (Denton ,4 dopt-,4 -Schoof 2014 Best Adopter Outstanding Community Organization Presented to LULAC ( Denton Chapter) Sponsored By Denton Independent SckooCrUistrict Denton Chamber of Commerce ERNATIONAL Saturday, December 20,2014 5A By the numbers Below are the latest estimates from the U.S.Census on Denton County and the city's demographics to those of the Denton County Sheriffs Office(reported via county human resources)and the Denton Police Department. County Population City Population Asian 7% American Asian 4% American Indian 1% Indian 1% Native Black 9% Black 10% Hawaiian Hp�p Native 0.1% 0% Hawaiian Multiracial 0.1% 2% Multiracial-" 3% I I Sheriff's Office Police Department Asian American Indian 1% Asian 4% American Hispanic 1% Indian Hispanic 10% Indian 1% Multiracial Black 8/° Black 14% 1% NOTE:Percentages do not total 100 because of rounding. SOURCES:U.S.Census,City of Denton Police Department and Denton County Human Resources Jason I.ee/Denton Record Chronicle MARKING 111STORY Local group hopes to unearth details ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month By Caitlyn Jones Staff Writer cy.ones@dentonrc.com Across from the sleek, black head- stone of John and Jacqueline Stout sits the grave of Tiburcio Menchaca,known as Tom to his friends. Surrounded by a chain-link fence and a forest of yucca, the weathered head- stone has survived 95 years in the Cooper Creek cemetery. The Menchacas may have been a wealthy family. Tiburcio's headstone is one of the most ornate at the cemetery on Fishtrap Road, according to Rud,, Rodriguez, a "We need to ... appreciate .. ~ the contributions this ; �.. Ul little community of Mexican settlers made to this area. —Rudy Rodriguez, local LULAC spokesman y spokesman for the Denton chapter of the League of United Latin American Citi- zens. See HISTORY on 9A a?y,20 ll' Uevr n �eto V, C hNor) I-vie- 1 I�� � ,• j 1� e. _ l �.►If#0 a f ti .. "^i.'1�iiY`Y7` r ��.�#�[['+ � '3`i?"a'�c.�rHH°.gip; :''+ J '����D�'.Jl�,F*�`iY.w �s, � ('y.. ..- - /��,Q• -,•w L!,�, lh - r • •• 1 1 ' 1 1 � i I I -t 9 + • i• i Alt IW • L ' V �� . - via/ , t . Department nar"es Gomez top firefighter By Megan Gray-Hatfield Kenneth Hedges, spokesman for the Staff Writer department,said all awards are peer nom- mgray@dentonrc.com. inated and that the command staff waited The Denton Fire Department enjoyed until this past week to choose the winners an evening of reflection and recognition at to allow for last-minute submissions. its annual awards banquet Saturday. Sherry Lawson, fire administrator of The banquet,held at the Buffalo Valley the year;Capt.Jared Homback,fire officer Event Center, honored fire department of the year;and-firefighter Julian Arriaga, ' personnel with words of encouragement rookie of the year;also took home a crystal and support from newly appointed Fire award etched with their name. ;a Chief Robin Paulsgrove. Once nominated,all award recipients +' Andy Gomez was named Firefighter of were chosen by command staff, Hedges the Year and received a crystal award said. etched with his name after he displayed"a New recruits were sworn in and retir- work ethic that would make any captain ees were also honored during the event. proud to have him on his/her crew" Other awards announced included the He also was noted as the firefighter following: who routinely cooks for his crew and has Community Service Award: Capt been labeled`quite a chef" Charlie Schenck, driver Chris Johnson, =R All nominations were submitted driver Hank Morrow, firefighter Brad k anonymously,and according to Gomez's Burger,firefighter Ray Harder,firefighter nomination, "he has set an all-around Shane Robert and firefighter Bert Wither_ David Minton/DRC high standard for others to follow and spoon. Andy Gomez receives a standing ovation as he goes to accept his Firefighter of for this 1 am proud to nominate him for the Year award from Fire Chief Robin Paulsgrove at the Denton Fire Department this award." See FIREFIGHTERS on 6A awards banquet at the Buffalo Valley Event Center on Saturday in Denton. �� THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE! Dorothy Mart *inez �T Education is . . . the Answer! WIN for Denton ISD School Board Place #7 INTRODUCING DOROTHY A. MARTINEZ Experience Relevant Skill Sets Classroom Teacher * Core curriculum,student achievement,discipline Assistant Principal * Organizational structures,building needs,assessment Dean * Establish a positive climate,staff input into change,defend core values in a way parents understand Business Owner * Fiscal responsibility,seek solutions,problem solving * Coaching/mentoring,strategic plans,seek input, policy/legal guidance Volunteer * Value individuals,assess needs Community Advocate * Identify needs,seek program support,partnerships Parent/Grandparent * Parent engagement,homework Bilingual/Bicultural * Seek and share needs in English and Spanish Board Member Goals • Keep the needs of students and educators in mind when making decisions •View needs from a global perspective to create a seamless process • Respect and implement district goals in all areas pertinent to student growth and well-being * Use resources in a smarter fiscally responsible way Value short and long term planning with specific outcomes to meet all requirements Listen to those with different perspectives and ideas Seek partnerships and collaboration to enhance the work of the school district Identify and support the needs of parents Seek equity and diversity in the overall program delivery 'I eaok owwaU to deualacq 9w" dw tole 2:)esc&w '9 V Xa=d a� ?wwreeQ. 7eee 0" to ceatccet we to cezje4w the dae a 4 ococ delsaeea. n"ae4 4- 7ylant �uv1 Ei/MartinezForDentonSchoolBoard Political advertising paid for by Dorothy A.Martinez Campaign Dr.Bettye Myers,Treasurer•Mary Ann McDuff,Campaign Manager a From Page LA Police -Im iD Zv►s /}A do what they do. A lot of controversy stems c0 c Police and students fi om from a lack of communication, m o the Denton High PALS (Peer and Hodges said officers hope A 147 to Assistance Leadership Service) their discussions with students CL 3 group — teens who mentor helps both sides about each o -= ° d youths — discussed percep- other's perspectives. gy � tions of and experiences with Amira said Fridays discus- in a a o police. Police also discussed Sion was insightful.It gave stu- s � � � �_ how to handle interactions dents an opportunity to see po- _ $ 4 with officers. lice not as figw es on a pedestal $ The discussion is part of the but as human. re 4-1 tn = cai Denton League of United Lat- "They're just as scared as you `o aM- M in American Citizens and are.They have families that they O L = 2 3 NAACP chapters' ongoing ef- want to go home to,"Amira said. d c a-O 0, � $ $ fort to bring the community "They're just human,and that's a ly c ° a a and officers together. big part that I took from the pi- Chapter officials say it's a lot[program]today." 3 . o proactive way for officers and "I'm just really looking for- .0 d c c community members to be- ward to having more conversa- _ a M co come acquainted and mini- tions with them and be able to 4-4 $ _ 40 v mize any friction, after ten- get more answers,"said Jordan 0 a .0 sions over deadly encounters Adkins,a senior. CL _ I with police sparked protests in Another senior, Tyler ac - 10 I cities around the country last Lawrence,said he's had mixed _ C Cyear.The Denton groups had a feelings about police,but a lot Y 3 ° similar joint discussion last of those feelings were cleared in month with officeholders, law up Friday.He said he's felt un- c 41 r enforcement officers and civil comfortable being stopped by a, cL c rights leaders. police when he'd done nothing o W N_ When he's encountering wrong. But he said he knows C `0 t C someone, Denton police Offi- they were only doing their job. cer Marc Hodges said he's ner- "They're only here to help cvous too,just as he assumes the us,not hurt us,"he said. person he's speaking with LULAC and NAACP offi- 3 might be. cials say they want this pilot o ° � En W o "Believe it or not—and this program at Denton High to s ti-0 3may sound crazy — but when eventually expand to other ar- ., C cu ° an officer contacts you,90 per- ea schools. V->, $ o cent of the time,he's going to be Denton police completed W °' Cd W� ° almost as nervous as you are," only part of their presentation, Cd c 1. Hodges told students Friday. so plans are underway to bring ° �, o ., a Until I have talked to you and them back to continue the dis '$ °' o o a a UJ discerned that you're not a cussion.The 20 or so PALS stu- > o w 2. a threat to me, I'm going to be dents could meet with officers L 9 0 c a d just as nervous' again as early as next week, °' He gave an example of ask- said Tim Sanchez Denton LU- O a 8 9 4 A N ing someone to comply with LAC president and PALS spon- ° 10 , o taking their hands out of their sor. a o •�° pockets. Hodges said he's not "I'm super excited that so o o being insensitive or judging the many of the kids—pretty much Oo person. He's scared, and he a 100 percent now—have a pos- a5 b doesn't want someone to reach itive outlook of the police de- `" W °a ° s in their pocket"and I'm not artmen considering a V .ti o �, 9 p " go- p t, g I lm4v� a in home tomorrow, he said. halfofthem at least had negative 3 0 W ° 'We're the same. That's my outlooks on the police before; _ Y ,LS >;. x ° o point,"lie told students."I have a Sanchez said. "That's a 180-de- o o b o 1 b fancily that I want to go home to gree turn they just made in an w w a o,"' � S �' at the end ofthe night,and that's hour and a half.I'm very excited { W :: � °�' a�i V ° A CU ,°, why I do the things that I do" to see where it goes." O �,°, c 3 Hodges' transparency BRITNEYTABOR can be Pq XU 'o N changed students perceptions reached at 940-566-6876 and m(N N a °' a I of police,some said. via Tudtter at(a).BiitneyTabor. Christie Zuniga _ accepts a rose for .::. Valentine's Day *-`i,. from Mark Hodges, a school resource '1 officer at Ryan High School,as she `a and other Denton ISD parents are honored Friday Y b - KidsFirst,a collab- oration between , the Denton NAACP and LULAC chap- ters. David Minton/DRC From Page lA gle mothers—a rose. At first,Hodges gently teased Roses them,saying he was there for a roundup and the two planned to book them all.One driver ban- came with her red rose. tered back that the old speeding She said the gesture was ticket finally caught up with "good,because then you are giv- him.But then Hodges presented 0 ?' en the recognition." each driver with a rose and a In January,local law enforce- simple message. c °4 • ment and minority leaders "Happy Valentine's Day and W a0i a .1 launched a pilot program,Kids- thanks for being a great mom; N v First,to help bridge the gap be- he said. Otween area youths and police in Christie Zuniga,who drives a .c 41 gA response to unrest in other com- special-needs bus route that munities around the nation,in- makes it possible to drive her own Y o eluding Ferguson,Missouri. daughter to and from school,said _ W The Denton League of Unit- the gift was pretty special. c ed Latin American Citizens and "It's our job, Zuniga said. $. 0 the NAACP worked with the po- "I'm mom to my kids and to my C) a —0W lice department to start the pro- community's kids" gram at Denton High School LaTasha Medcafe said it's 40. 0 1 bqq° with students there. The pro- tough at times to be the single o^ gram is expected to expand to mom of three sons, ages 18, 14 {/� O W NO a m-0 other schools soon. and 5. But she was pretty sure .d 'n w b0 E KidsFirst worked with Den- they would think her rose was S o r. � ^; ton police and fire departments, well-deserved. ' F i? alongwith Denton County Sher- "I think they'll be proud of c .a0 ;� 3 ;� iff Will Mavis,to make Friday's me;Medcafe said."'They are my ' gesture happen,too.According pride and joy." �, eo to NAACP President Willie As the drivers headed out to ,_ • Q 8 Hudspeth, Hollys Garden and start their afternoon routes, = �, 0 1 -o Florist donated the roses and Hodges and Cain headed to T a " Denton school district Superin- their next rose delivery stop. a b o-0 � 3 tendent Jamie Wilson made a Cain said he was mindful of �, - a� o ° personal donation to help,too. other places around the country m N a a 3 a Deliveries happened through- where the relationship between out the day Friday.Two police of- local law enforcement and the ficers visited the school district's community is strained. bus yard Friday afternoon,just "It's nice to know that,here in as the drivers arrived for their af- Denton, it's still positive, Cain ternoon routes. said."It helps to build that,even Marc Hodges, a school re- with the simple gestures." source officer, and police Sgt. PEGGY HEINKEI.-WOLFS Matt Cain waited outside the can be reached at 940.566- dispatch office to give more than 6881 and zda Twitter at 20 cabmen—many of diem sin- a1 phzw1feDRC. Group pHispanic lans Heritage Month By Bj Lewis Denton. community and provide services finitive plan to the public by Staff Writer Sanchez the community will find useful" mid-August. blezewis@dentonrc.com f said the plan- Planning for the event began The programs surrounding Members ofDenton's League ning commit- in the spring,according to Rudy this year's Hispanic Heritage of United Latin American Citi- tee needs to in- Rodriguez. Month will be more extensive in zens spent Tuesday morning tin- clude Latinos Events include art exhibits at past years when the celebration kering with plans for Hispanic whose ethnic the museum and through the was limited to one day. Heritage Month at the Court- Rodriguez backgrounds Dention Public Library and mu- The move to a whole month house-on-the-Square Museum. extend to a sical performances on the court- of activities is a giant step for- The schedule, exhibits and wide range of Mexican,Central house Square lawn. ward,both Rodriguez and San- deadlines were discussed and South American cultures. "We want to be sure that the chez said. among the seven members in at- "That's why one person events are well-organized and "I'm a big step kind of guy.I'd tendance as they move toward doesn't do everything,"he said. that we maximize the opportu- rather go all in and make some the celebration to be held Sept. "It's important to make sure nity to meet the critical objec- tweaks and adjustments in the 15 to Oct.15. there are checks and balances, tives we have set," Rodriguez future; Sanchez said "For any "It's a long time coming. I for lack of a better term.This be- said. performance, you don't know have been in Denton 13 years ing the first time we really tack- The goals, which are under what it will be like until opening and I think it's great we're finally led Hispanic Heritage Month, revision, include celebrating night" taking some steps to recognize we just really want to make sure Hispanic culture, history and Bj LEWIS can be reached at the community,"said Tim San- we represent it well and we are accomplishments. Committee 940-566-6875 and via Twitter chez, president of LULAC in doing things to represent the members hope to present a de- at@BjLewisDRC From Page 1A History unit Heritage Month in Sep- the month,and the Courthouse- _ ember because Mexican Inde- on-the-Square Museum grill "The fence is sturdy and has seam �endence Day is celebrated on brie back a His historian who is working he 16th. Although still in the exhibit,hopefully�c heritage e been here fbr a while.It suggests with LULAC on the Cooper ,egg stages,Rodriguez said ries to tell. gw sto- uez said."But this isjjt they were ust pure p Creek e know project."Most are the here will be events throughout "We're looking for families speculation." of LULAC, and back then we That may soon change. didn't have LULAC,so its difii- north have some Imoav�ed people, hegn those pioneers There are 17 headstones with cult." these " d. who ��rrt as Hispanic names in the Historic The cemetery, which re- "These are pioneers.They're Just through settled the West." Pioneers cemetery — the earliest from ceived a historical'marker in 1909-that suggest a significant 2013,is one of the few in Texas Hispanic presence around Den- that isn't segregated based on f ton in the late 19th century.Ro- race dr religion,a common prat- driguez and other LULAC tice in the early 1900s. Histori- members are looking to the ans say that is significant be- Denton County Office of History cause it shows Hispanics were and Culture as well as university treated equally in the communi- professors for research on those ty. buried in Cooper Creek. They Rodriguez said this equality hope to add to the city's history doesn't translate in the history in time for Hispanic Heritage books.The former UNT profes- Month in September. sor said there is only one page of 'We really need to know photos referencing Hispanics in more;'Rodriguez said."We need Denton, a book detailing the to value and appreciate the con- city's history. In another book tributions this little community called History and Reininis- of Mexican settlers made to this cences of Denton County, Ro- area:' driguez said the only mention of Much of the current history anything Hispanic was a lone of Hispanic culture in Denton paragraph about the benefits of centers on the Villanueva family; the Spanish horse. which has four family members "The fact that they're virtual- buried in the cemetery.The pa- ly ignored says something about march,Antonio,bought land in how much we value and appre- Denton in 1906, according to ciate the good work that they county records,and opened a ta- did,"he said. male cafe where Andy's Bar cur- Historians say its not that rently sits on the Square. simple.Many of the names are The Ramirez family, with misspelled in official records, three graves at Cooper Creek, malting research harder. bought land in the 1910s and "When you research census started a ranch.The Menchaca records, its interesting because family, with Tiburcids lone census takers weren't Spanish gave, helped the Villanuevas speakers,so they would sound it can the cafe before it closed in out phonetically,"said Kim Cu- he 1930s. pit,curator of collections at the Details of the lives of others Office of History and Culture."If )uried in the cemetery remain you speak Spanish,the name is ;hrouded in mystery. Some phonetic to you,but if English is markers simply have names or your only language,it's not." places of origin while some are Today,Hispanics are an inte- unmarked completely,with only gral part of the Denton commu- blank stone signifying remains nity.The U.S.Census shows His- below panics and Latinos made up "We knew about the Men- more than 21 percent ofthe 2010 chacas and the Villanuevas be- city population and almost 19 cause they were involved in the percent of the 2013 county pop- community.With other families, ulation. Some family members what are the chances of people of the original settlers remain in in the community knowing the area. them?" said Alexis Martinez, a LULAC members want to Courthouse-on-the-Square Mu- celebrate this culture with a His- HI'S Denton LULAC Banquet 2015 1 . By Alfredo Sanchez April 18,2015 the League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC)hosted their grandest scholarship banquet to date with Lilyan Prado Carrillo being the featured ` speaker(read her story in last months issue). The guests kept coming even though only 180 guests had registered to attend the banquet. Ultimately,215 guests had been seated and served. Recipients of the scholarships: LULAC hosted their Annual Banquet at the Denton Country Club. LULAC has been hosting scholarship Daniel Alvarez,Guyer,Angeles Astorga,Ryan, banquets since it was founded in Denton in 1981. The Stiphanie Cumbal,Ryan,Flor DeLaGarza,Denton, banquets have grown over time. This year's banquet Karina DeLaRosa,Estefani Escamilla,Denton,Edward experienced a new plateau due to Anita Strictland Mar- Escamillo,Guyer,Anyssa Garcia,Ryan:Edgar Garza tinez's leadership for the past two years. Garcia,Guyer,Victoria Gonzalez,Ryan,Vanesa Jim6nez,Denton,Brianna Maldonado,Ryan,Vanessa The League of United Latin Americans Citizens award- Mangel,Ryan,Melissa M6jico,Ryan,Ana Mitchell, ed 20 scholarships with funds raised from donors,last Denton,Jocelyne Moreno,Denton,Chelsea Perez, year's banquet,and tamale sale. The scholarships are Denton,Allison Reibach,Guyer,Itiel Reyes,Guyer, awarded to seniors in the Denton Independent School Enrique Reynoso,Ryan,Annalise Sagaribay,Ryan, District(DISD). The application process normally Carmen Sanchez,Denton,Eric Sandoval,Guyer, begins in January when the high schools in the DISD Jonathan Soriagil,Ryan,Yessica T611ez,Ryan,Sergio are notified by LULAC Council 4366 that the applica- Torres-Fuentes,Ryan,Joe Vidales,Ryan. tion process is open. The application can be picked up from any DISD high school counselor. LULAC always receives more applications than they can fund. The se- Nuestra Voz De North Texas 11 lection process is very competitive because applicants Luis Fernando Santos,made the long trip to Denton have such high grade point averages(GPA)and so to participate in the parade. The Muzquiz entourage many students apply. Students are top notch students was led by two horsemen carrying a Muzquiz banner. with GPAs above 3.5. LULAC always welcomes Those I talked to,from Muzquiz,made it a point to let new donors so that more students will benefit from a me know that the Alcalde de Muzquiz was present and scholarship. would be participating in the parade and festivities. co If you are inclined to donate,contact the Denton LU- Once the parade was over the people began to gather Cn LAC Council,www.DentonLULAC.com. They take at Quartertown where the booths,music and chil- CV donations all year round. National oun- d. The Natil LULAC C �-- dren s activities had been set up. The food was cil will match the donation of a scholarship by 50%. delicious and each both had their own unique flavor In other words,a$500 scholarship will become$750 to some of the same dishes. It was difficult to decide with matching funds from the National Council. The which type of tacos I wanted to eat especially with League of United Latin Americans Citizens awarded 20 the aroma of food that permeated the air. On stage a scholarships that ranged from$750-$1200. The North variety of entertainment was provided to include belly Central Texas College(NCTC)and Texas Women's dancers,a variety of Ballet Folklorico and Latino mu- University(TWU)were also present to award scholar- sic of all flavors and types. It was a little muddy but ships. NCTC awarded 4,five hundred dollar schol- with all the sunshine and good food who had time to arships and TWU awarded 6,Twelve thousand dollar worry about mud on our shoes. The Cinco de Mayo scholarships. The scholarship recipient's accomplish- Festival was a time to sit back,enjoy the sunshine, ments were amazing and parents'faces were gleaming music,food and spend time with friends and family. with pride. Not only did these recipients maintain high Next year Cinco de Mayo Festival will definitely be GPAs,they were also involved in numerous school on my agenda of festivals to attend. I invite you all to activities. They will definitely be future Latino and join me. Latina leaders. These parents and students exemplify the motto"Si se puede". The League of United Latino American Citizens invites the Latino Community to join LULAC Council 4366 to ake a difference in the future of the Latino Commu- nity. LULAC meets every third Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m.at the Senior Center at 509 N. Bell Street, r° I Cinco De Mayo A Day To Celebrate Your Heritage •i Cinco de Mayo is a festive day for the Mexican 'community, like Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish,or Oktoberfest is celebrated by the Germans America is a melting pot of many cultures and that is apparent by all the ethnic holidays we celebrate. Saturday,May 2 the Mexican community gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and"commemorate the Mex- ican Army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War(1861-1867)". By 7:30 a.m.people were gathering at the TWU Park- ing lot and were busy as bees putting on the finishing touches on their floats. By 10:00 a.m.all parade participants had to have their float ready. There was a float contest which some parade participants took very serious based on the looks of their float. Even though everyone was busy,there was a festive mode in the air. Kids in their colorful customs were helping and anxious to participate in the parade. People gathered around their float laughing while putting the finishing touches on their floats. There was lots of multi-tasking r � ' going on. There were over 25 floats and some artistic painted vehicles participating in the parade. r One group that made a strong presence at the parade = were the people from Muzquiz,Coahuila. Denton ` has a large active immigrant population from Muzquiz. _ They entered 4 floats in the parade along with the mayor's vehicle. The Mayor(Alcalde)of Muzquiz. Connect To D/FW Community goveaa1beto215@yahoo.com or Call 8 1 7-797401 5 •sexaZ'uo;uaQ 10A Wednesday. March 4,201 5 Denton Record-Chronicle Published by Denton Publishing Co., a subsidiary of A.H. Belo Cdrporation Founded from weekly newspapers, the Denton Chronicle,established in 1882, and the Denton Record,established in 1897. Published daily as the Denton MFDIA COMPANY Record-Chronicle since Aug.3,1903. "Some were considered traitors,having turned their back on Mexico;Valdez said."It's still emotionally EDITORIAL BOARD PAST PUBLISHERS charged for some.They can't talk about it without choos- Bill Patterson William C."Will"Edwards ing sides" — - Publisher and CEO 1903-1927 Valdez likely knows more about the battle at the Alamo Scott K.Parks Robert J."Bob"Edwards Managing Editor 1927-1945 than a lot of Texans do.He has readjust about everything Les Cockrell Riley Cross he can get his hands on,both in English and Spanish. Region Editor 1945-1970 His interest in the Alamo began as a boy.He remem- Mark Finley Vivian Cross bers going with his family to Alamo Plaza,outside what City Editor 1970-1986 remains of the mission church and historic fort in down- Mariel Tam-Ray Fred Patterson town San Antonio. News Editor 1986-1999 Historians agree that the early Texans may have had a Editorials published in the Denton Record-Chronicle false sense of security about their position with Mexico are determined by the editorial board. and underestimated Santa Anna and his determination to Questions and suggestions should be directed to the: keep control over the territory.As Santa Anna and the Denton Record-Chronicle 314 E.Hickory St., Denton,TX 76201 Mexican army marched north from what is now Mexico Phone:940-387-3811 and deeper into Texas,he conscripted farmers to fight, Fax:940-566-6888 Valdez learned. E-mail:dre@dentonrc.com Over the years,Valdez has been driven to know more about the South Texas farmers who were conscripted by ahbelo.com NYSE symbol:AHC Santa Anna to fight in the Mexican arnry.He suspects one of this ancestors may have been one of them because their family farm was in the area. Editorial Valdez told us that he doubts he will ever find sub- stantial evidence of his family connection to the revolu- tion.And,of course,his ancestor would have been consid- e a r n the true erect to have fought for the`wrong side;'Valdez said. Such distinctions may not be historically accurate,but they are often accepted as fact by people who fail to do co their homework. story o exas Valdez believes that those who died at the Alamo and N Who continued the fight for independence should be hon- etimd Texas Woman's University professor Ramiro ored—particularly the state's eight native Texans who Valdez provided a valuable Texas history lesson this Were among those massacred. "They loved Texas even more than family,"Valdez said. week. We believe his insights may have been surprising for We agree.Our state's history is complicated and fasci- nating and we owe it to ourselves and our descendants to residents whose historical viewpoints are drawn from the learn as much as we can about the true story of Texas and state's older textbooks. its people. Like many other historians,Valdez considers the 13- A greater understanding of the past could lead to a R1 day siege at the Alamo to be one of the most significant more enlightened future. battles in U.S.history. Most Texans would probably agree with that assess- -- - - - - - ment,but Valdez challenged us by pointing out a signif- icant fact about the battle that may not be well known. According to the roster of the dead kept by the Daugh- ters of the Republic of Texas,the eight native Texans who perished in the battle at the Alamo all had Spanish sur- names. For many Texans at that time,Valdez told us,the battle for the state's independence would be the first of two civil wars over state's rights and slavery,a fact sometimes glossed over in the elementary school books.For some families,it was brother against brother,cousin against cousin. Ramiro Val- dez,a retired Texas Wom- an's Universi- ty professor, talks Feb.19 about Jose Antonio Na- varro,whose likeness has been added to the other portraits of historical figures from the Alamo on the first floor of the Court- house-on- the-Square Museum in Denton. Al Key/DRC n d-e endent studies i By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe Former TWU professor Texans who also died during that battle. Staff Writer Ramiro Valdez likely knows more pheinkel-wolfe@dentonrc.com digs deep into history about the battle at the Alamo than a lot If you're as smart as a Texas fourth- ofTexans do.The retired Texas Womar's grader,you know about Davy Crockett, of battle for freedom University professor says he has read Jim Bowie and William Barret Travis. just about everything he can get his They died at the Alamo fighting for Tex- as' declaration of independence from hands on,both in English and Spanish. as'freedom from Mexico. Mexico, you might have to be a little But on this 179th anniversary of Tex- smarter to know about the eight native See ALAMO on 5A LOCAL Monday, March 2,2015 5A From Page M books,Valdersaid.For some fam- ilies,it was brother against broth- A l a m o er,cousin against cousin. "Some were considered trw- tors,having turned their back on His interest in the Alamo be- Mexico, Valdez said. "It's still gan as a boy.He remembers gning emotionally charged for some. with his family to Alamo Plaza, They can't talk about it without outside what remains of the mis- choosing sides:' sim church and historic fort in According to the roster of the San Antonio. He went with his dead kept by the Daughters of iamily to a rally there for presi- the Republic of Texas,the eight dential candidate Adlai Steven- native Texans who perished in son when he was 6 or 7 years old. the battle at the Alamo all had He stood in front of the crowd, Spanish surnames. and along with many other chil- At the Courthouse-on-the- dren, raised his hand when Ste- Square Museum in Denton,visi- venson asked who would like to tors can learn about the other be president one day. Texans who fought for the state's As many historians also do, independence,including Stephen Valdez considers the 13-day siege F.Austin,Sam Houston and Jose at the Alamo one of the most sig Antonio Navarro. Museum staff nificant battles in U.S.history. have been installing new exhibits "It was very meaningful—so in the hallway,including a time- many things in one battle,Val- line that helps visitors follow the dez said. six flags of Texas and the progres- A Texian delegation declared sion to statehooct independence from Mexico on Gretel L'Heureux, the muse- March 2,1836, at Washington- um's education director,said hun- on-the-Brazos and created a dreds of area second-and third- new government But historians graders visit each year, priming generally agree that those at the them for their first big foray — Alamo could not have known which L'Heureux describes as go- about the nascent republic as ing about a mile wide,but an inch the Mexican army,led by Santa deep—into Texas history in the (Y) Anna, descended upon them. fourth grade. CY) What's more, historians agree Over the years, Valdez has N that the early Texans may have been driven to know more about had a false sense of security the South Texas farmers who about their position with Mexi- were conscripted by Santa.Anna co,having won earlier skirmish- to fight in the Mexican army.He es and battles easily. suspects his great-grandfather They underestimated Santa was conscripted to fight,because Anna and his determination to their firmly farm was in the area. lasted as long as it did.That,and and who continued the fight for keep control over the territory. It was a cold winter.Accord- the fact that a creek ran through independence should be hon- As Santa Anna and the Mexican ing to historical accounts, few the fort and mission, making it ored — particularly the state's army marched north from what men in the Mexican army had easy for people to slip in and out of eight native Texans who were is now Mexico and deeper into jackets, fewer still had shoes. the area unnoticed. among those massacred, he Texas,he conscripted farmers to Not all ofthe soldiers were given However, he doubts he will said. fight,Valdez learned. weapons. Those who did have ever find substantial evidence of "They loved Texas even more For many Texans at that time, guns likely had little ammuni- his family connection to the rev- than family,"Valdez said. the battle for the state's indepen- tion and no training. olution. And, of course, his dence would be the first of two Although the Texas revolu- great-grandfather would have PEGGY HEI%r= WOLFE civil wars over states rights and tionary soldiers didn't have much been considered to have fought can he reached at 940-566- slavery,a fact sometimes glossed more, Valdez said he believes for the"wrong side,Valdez said. 6881 and via Tuduer at over in the elementary school thats why the siege at the Alamo Those who died at the Alamo @ phzwNDRC. 6A Wednesday, April 29,2015 DENTON ISD High—$750; ■ Chelsea Perez, Denton Denton LULAC Council High—NCTC Scholar; ■ Allison Reibach, Guyer recognizes students H;gli—$750; The Denton League of Unit- ■Itiel Reyes,Guyer High— ed Latin American Citizens $750; Council recognized nearly 30 0 Enrique Reynoso, Ryan Latino students at Denton ISD High—$750' high schools for academic N Annahse Sagaribay, Ryan achievement at its recent schol- High—TWU Scholar; arship banquet. ■Carmen Sanchez,Denton A combination of donations High—$1,750; to the council and contributions 0 Eric Sandoval,Guyer High from Texas Woman's University —$750; and North Central Texas College 0 Jonathan Soriagil, Ryan allowed Denton LULAC to dis- High—$1,000; tribute $60,000 in scholarship N Yessica Tellez, Ryan High funds at its April 18 event- —TWU Scholar; LULAC officials say scholar- M Sergio Torres-Fuentes, fl ship awards were based on con- Ryan High—$750; siderations in academic achieve- E Joe Vidales,Ryan High— ment, financial need and per- $750. sonal essay. The 2015 Denton LULAC scholarship recipients are: ■ Daniel Alvarez, Guyer High School—$000; ■ Angeles Astorga, Ryan High School—$],000; ■ Stiphanie Cumbal, Ryan High—TWU Scholar; ■ Flor DeLaGatza, Denton High—$750; ■Karina DeLaRosa,Denton High—$750; ■ Estefani EscarnMa, Den- ton High—$750; ■Edward Escamillo,Guyer High—$750; ■Anyssa Garcia,Ryan High —NCTC Scholar; ■Edgar Garza Garcia,Guyer High—$000; ■ Victoria Gonzalez, Ryan High—$750; ■ Vanesa Jimenez, Denton High—$1,500; ■Brianna Maldonado,Ryan High—$],000; ■ Vanessa Mangel, Ryan High—TWU Scholar; ■Melissa.Mejico,Ryan High —NCTC Scholar; ■ Ana Mitchell, Denton High—$1,000; ■Jocelyn Moreno,Denton r � 14 NUes a'Voz De North Texas A ,w The League of Courtesy of Rudy Wolper United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Denton, Texas What is the League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC)? As I engage young Latinos,I am amazed as to how many have never heard of LULAC. Therefore before highlighting the history and the accomplishments of the Denton County League of United Latin American Citizens in Denton,Texas,I will give a brief history of LULAC. Only through understanding the history of LULAC will we appreciate its mission. LULAC,like The Three Musketeers who fought battles against great adversaries,coined its motto,"All for One and One for All". Latinos understood they must work together in order to improve conditions for the Latino community. The annexation of one third of Mexico into the United States as a re- sult of the Mexican American War,granted citizenship to nearly 77,000 Mexicans. Many of these citizens were not welcomed and every effort was made to make these new citizens second class citizens even when they were native bom. Very little is taught about the prejudice toward the first Mexican Americans,their chil- dren and grandchildren in American history books. In is incumbent on all Latinos to understand why life is easier for the Latino Community today. In places like Texas,Mexican Americans were treated no different than blacks when it came to civil rights.Mexicans Americans could not drink out of water fountains designated for whites. Mexicans Americans could not enter to eat in restaurants. This is the reason LULAC came to existence,to fight these prejudices. . The League of United Latin American Citizens(LULAC)is the oldest Latino organization whose primary objective is to protect and defend the civil rights of the Latino Community. It was founded in 1929,when several Latino organiza- tions decided to merge in order to increase their influence. It was a daunting task to merge the Knights of America,The Sons of America and the League of Latin American Citizens. In the end emerged the"The League of United Latin Ameri- can Citizens. As LULAC Councils became more influential,Councils such as the one in California,in 1945,sued to integrate the Orange County School system, which had been segregated on the grounds that Mexican children were"more poorly clothed and mentally inferior to white children'. In 1954,LULAC fought another landmark case,Hernandez vs the State of Texas,to protest the fact that a Mexican American had never been called to jury duty in the state of Texas. The Supreme Court ruled this exclusion unconstitutional. Discrimination was rampant in Texas during those years. There were more Mexicans killed by hanging than Connect To D/FW Community goveaalberto2l5@yahoo.com or Call 817-797-4015 the total number of Blacks w o were ung urmg the Urvil Wa—r-Discrimination knew no age limit. In some communities every effort was made to prevent LULAC from organiz- ing in its communities. Thanks to the brave efforts of so many,whose history has almost been forgotten,there are State LULAC Chapters in all 51 states along with local City Councils in many cities throughout the United States. Today,LULAC is still fighting for political and educational equality.The work is not over. The Denton County League of United Latin American Citizens in Denton,Texas transi- tioned from the Familias Unidas in 1980. In April of 1981 the Denton LULAC Council #4366,was formalized. The new Council took the name of Denton County LULAC because members came from all of Denton County. Many of the first members came to Denton to attend TWU or UNT. Early members included Tonni Ramirez,Jimmy Benavides,Earl Martinez,Frank Perez,Steven Applewhite,Jobita Ramirez,Emilio (Popo)and Lupe Gonzales,Frank Davila,Dr.G Roland Vela,Rudy Moreno,Dr. Rudy and Rosemary Rodriquez,Dorothy Martinez,Isabella and Daniel Pena,Rick Salazar, Liz Carter,Jesus Nava,and John Cabrales. Early LULAC members were dedicated, passionate and forward looking citizens who wanted to contribute to the life of the community. Their intent was to create a more dynamic and vibrant community that met the needs of the Latino Community. They were young parents,energetic,boisterous, passionate,and felt a calling to approach the City council,the County Commissioners, the school district and universities whom they envisioned needed to listen to the thinking and perspectives of a young LULAC organization. At times their efforts were welcomed and at other times they were shunned. They never gave up. These early leaders held full time jobs and found time to be civic minded leaders. Denton County LULAC member- ship have included Democrats,Republicans,Independents,young,middle age,military veterans,teachers, lawyers,public servants,administrators,university professionals, parents,grandparents,clergy and other community leaders. 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For instance,it has been dollars with the assistance of Texas Women's Univer- successful in naming two schools in Denton for out- sity,University of North Texas,North Texas Commu- standing Mexican Americans such as Tomas Rivera nity College, donations from LULAC members,local Elementary School and Popo and Lupe Preschool. businesses and individuals. The LULAC Council of Denton sees the need for The scholarship banquet is scheduled for April 18,2015. more school and public buildings to be named after The banquet is all about the scholarship recipients. LU- prominent Latino Leaders and is pursuing this issue. LAC welcomes anyone who wants to donate or attend As another example,from 2010 to 2013 the Council the banquet. For more information about banquet,go to lobbied the city of Denton to name the proposed Soc- www.DentonLULAC.org cer Complex after Rolando Vila. Rolando was a UNT Denton County LULAC invites Latinos to seek a LU- microbiologist professor and a City Council member. LAC Council in their area to join. There is still a lot of They were successful in this effort. In another effort, work to do. LULAC members led by Rick Salazar were success- ful in working with the City of Denton to set up the ' ' ' ' ' • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Denton Day Labor site. The labor site provides wel- comed work for not only Mexican immigrants but for • Americans looking for work. Today the site provides day labor opportunities for all people seeking employ- • ment for the day. LULAC member,Dr.Rudy Ro- driquez served in the Denton School Board.Dorothy • Martinez is currently a member of the Denton School Board. Rudy Moreno and Dr.G.Roland Vela served • in the City Council. LULAC members are actively ;YOUR VOTE CO UNTS I; working with the local news paper,the Denton Record • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chronicle,to print more stories about Latino contribu- tions. As a result of these efforts two stories have been written in the Denton Record Chronicle: 1)underrep- resentation of schools with names that honor Mexican Americans,and 2)interview of Dr.Ramiro Valdez on Native Tejano defenders of the Alamo. The article was M followed by an editorial complimenting the previous Cn article on the Alamo. LULAC members led by Dr. N Rudy Rodriguez have met with Denton County Court of Commissioners to express their concern about the underrepresentation of Mexican Americans in poster displays of early Texas heroes. LULAC members along with the NAACP are working with the City of Denton Police Chief to develop and educate the youth in a program called KIDS FIRST,on how to respond when engaged by a police officer to keep the situa- tion from escalating and resulting in the youth getting hurt. How the youth perceive police officers is based on what they see on television and that is not reality. The aim of the program is to improve the relationship between youth and police officers. Additionally,LULAC members have been active in voter registration. As the number of Latinos eligible to vote grows our influence on our future also grows but we have to vote. Members of the Denton County LULAC were active in 2014 in the Humanitarian relief effort in support of the unaccompanied immigrant children in the South Texas shelters.Dr.Isabella Pina Hincjosa has dedicated countless hours to consolidate and organize a record of Denton County LULAC his- tory as a way to celebrate the Denton County LULAC history. Scholarship Banquet 2014 DRC Lidia Arvisu Billy Ryan High School Kaitlyn Caro Guyer High School Maria Chacon-Portillo Guyer High School Bernardino De La Garza Denton High School Alex Elizalde Denton High School Ismenia Garcia Ryan High School Hector Hernandez Guyer High School Jessica Juirez Denton High School Eduardo Mendoza Guyer High School Eduardo Montoya Guyer High School Marisol Munoz Denton High School Manuel Munoz Denton High School Abisay Olivares Billy Ryan High School Selina Pifia-Valdes Billy Ryan High School Samuel ReCalderhn Denton High School Isabel Rodriguez Guyer High School Reinaldo Rodriguez Billy Ryan High School Dylan Tomor Billy Ryan High School Rachel Villarreal Denton High School LULAC/NCTC Scholarship Recipients Gizel Diaz Billy Ryan High School Laura Delgado Denton High School Christian Garcia Denton High School LULAC/TWU Scholarship Recipients Adriana Negrete Denton High School Samantha Perez Denton High School Heather Stubblefield Billy Ryan High School Rosaura Torres Billy Ryan High School Connect To D/FW Community goveaalberto215@yahoo.com or Call 817-797-4015 4A Thursday, September 3,2015 Denton Record-Chronicle Editorial ■6:30 p.m.Sept.24—"History of Hispanics in Denton County: Reflections on Past and Present Experi- ences and Future Considerations;a panel discussion by Denton to celebrate county residents,at the Courthouse on the Square;enter- tainment by UNT Mariachi Aguilas. Hispanic heritage th 0 6:30 p.m.Ocrt.1—Family Cultural Festivity on e lawn of the Courthouse on the Square.Event includes musical performances by Denton ISD students,children's ept.16 marks Mexican Independence Day,which games,face painting,Pinatas,voter registration,health celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain.Fa- awareness and screenings,and more. ther Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla,a Catholic priest, ■6:30 p.m.Oct.8—Denton Public Library youth might be called the Paul Revere of Mexican indepen- art exhibit at the Courthouse on the Square;perfor- dence. mance by matachines dancers from Immaculate Concep- On Sept.16,1810,he and other insurrectionists gath- tion Catholic Church. ered near Guanajuato,Mexico,at Hidalgo's church and ■6:30 p.m.Oct.15—"La Vida.Latina,"a keynote rang the mission bells.With his congregation gathered presentation by Dallas Morning News columnist Mer- before him,he encouraged them to revolt against Spain. cedes Olivera(in English),at the Courthouse on the The revolution would last more than 10 years.The Square; entertainment by Texas Woman's University's Declaration of Independence from Spain finally arrived Ballet Folklorico. on Sept. 28,182L The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum will feature And that is the main reason why National Hispanic ongoing exhibits,including"Hispanic Veterans of Denton Heritage Month has been scheduled from Sept 15 to Oct. County,a special tribute,and"History of Hispanic Lead- 1,5. ership in Denton County. The Denton chapter of the League of United Latin All events are free and open to the public.Rudy Rodri- American Citizens and the Denton County Office of His- guez,who represents the Denton chapter of LULAC,and tory and Culture,in keeping with the federal Hispanic Peggy Riddle,director of Denton County Office of History Heritage Month Act,will highlight the history,culture and Culture,are co-chairs of the monthlong celebration. and contributions of Hispanic Americans with a series of "We are excited to offer these series of Hispanic Heri- events in Denton. tage Month activities to the Denton County community, The planned activities include: Rodriguez and Riddle said in a joint press release."We ■9 a.m.Sept.15—Hispanic Heritage Month pros- urge everyone to join us in this celebration of our diversity lamation by Commissioner Andy Eads and the Denton and the rich cultures that make our nation unique and so County Commissioners Court at the Courthouse on the extraordinary." Square,110 W.Hickory St.; "Hispanic Heritage in Denton The Denton Record-Chronicle says,`Viva Hidalgo!" County"exhibit opening and reception at the Courthouse- and"Viva Hispanic Heritage Month!" on-the-Square Museum; entertainment by University of North Texas'Mariachi Aguilas. ■6:30 p.m.Sept.15—Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation by Mayor Chris Watts and the Denton City Council at Denton City Hall,215 E.McKinney St.;pre- sentation of Friendship Cities Agreement between the cities of Muzquiz,Mexico,and Denton. Wonderful experience Hispanic Heritage Month has been such a wonderful experience. Our local LULAC Chapter 4366 has worked in N)llaboration with the Denton County Office of History We still have our art contest showcasing and Culture staff for what feels like a year. area students who won ribbons for their art We have now seen all of our hard work work on Thursday and then we'll end with a come to fruition week after week,and it has wonderful speaker,Mercedes Oliviera with been so much more than what we imagined The Dallas Morning News. Each of these —from the Denton County Commissioners events will begin at 6:30 p.m.at our beauti- Court to the Denton City Council to our pan- ful Denton County Courthouse on the el of Dentonites and our Family Cultural Square. Event this past Thursday. Knowledge is power! I want to thank everyone who has helped Anita Martinez-Strickland, with this wonderful endeavor,and for the re- )n 0 Denton maining two weeks of our celebration. 'C 10)S Editorial HugsThe North Texas Fair and Rodeo shrugs put on one helluva show last month. Denton Mayor Chris Watts and his M Capped it off with country fiddler Char- fellow council members appear commit he Daniels and"The Devil Went Down ted to renovating the old animal shelter i ,`�, to Georgia."Food was good.Midway on Woodrow Street into an emergency games were honest.Rodeo was exciting. shelter for the homeless.It-could add as , We can't wait to see what happens when fair operators many as 80 beds a night for those in move the extravaganza,to their new home between Den- need of a roof over their heads. ton and Sanger. The city of Denton,Denton ISD and A lot of water customers are com- the state highway department must do plaining about sky-high bills for August. • something about unsafe conditions for • In most cases,we suspect the city gov- pedestrians near Ryan High School.Two ernments have properly calculated those students have been injured in separate bills and that customers are suffering encounters with cars while walking on sticker shock.But here is the larger the edge of McKinney Street because there are no side- question:Are city governments that issue the retail bills walks along one stretch.Build a temporary boardwalk. protecting us from predatory pricing by the wholesalers? Put up warning signs.Station adult volunteers along the We doubt water will get cheaper.You might want to route before and after school to look after students.Why replace your grass with rock gardens and cactus. want for a tragedy before taking action? To all the resilient evacuees who fled The University of North Texas needs Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and who a little love heading into this football N decided to make a new home in Denton N season.The Mean Green's first game is County:We hope you have found North ` scheduled for 6 p.m.Saturday at Gerald , , Texans to be hospitable.Your traditions J.Ford Stadium on the Southern Meth- and culture,developed over generations odist University campus.Put on some in Louisiana and Mississippi,contribute to our diversity. green and spend the day hanging out in Dallas.Coach A stout gumbo can be as satisfying as a good bowl of Dan and the team need your support to get off to a good Texas chili. start. The Denton chapter of LULAC You've got to admire someone willing v (League of United Latin American Citi- ' to go to jail for her beliefs despite what zens)and the Denton County Office of • the law says.It's called civil disobedience. History and Culture have teamed up to Kim Davis,the Rowan County clerk in At , stage Hispanic Heritage Month from Kentucky,refuses to issue same-sex mar- Sept.15 through Oct.15.We bet that the riage licenses,citing Christian beliefs as announced activities,a good mix of the educational and the reason.A federal judge jailed her last week for con- the entertaining,will amount to the best version of His- tempt of court.Our admiration,however,is outweighed panic Heritage Month in all of Texas. by our steadfast belief that the U.S.is a nation of laws,not a nation of individual beliefs.The law of the land is that same-sex couples have the right to marry.End of story. The Dallas Morning News dollosnews.com Thursday, July 9,2015 3 B � � I Denton County i . Group starts plans for Hispanic Heritage Month Members of Denton's League of United Latin American Citizens spent Tuesday morningtinkering Hispanic Heritage Month with plans for Hispanic Heritage event set for today S qnthuare t theum�ouse-on-the- The highlight of the ciWs Hispanic Heritage Month fes The schedule,exhibits and dead- . lines were discussed among the hurtles is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. today on the west lawn of the seven members in attendance as Denton County Courthouse on they move toward the celebration to the Square, according to event be held Sept.15 to Oct.15. organizer; Tim Sanchez,president of LU- Students from four Denton LAC in Denton,said the planning ISD elementaryschools will per- committee needs to include Latinos form songs and folkloric dances,i whose ethnic backgrounds extend to said Rudy Rodriguez, a co- a wide range of Mexican,Central chairman for the monthlong and South American cultures. celebration. There will also be Events include art exhibits at the treats,child-friendly games and museum and through the Dention information about health Public Library and musical perfor- awareness, health screenings ma.nces on the courthouse Square and voter registration. lawn.The programs surrounding `It's just a beautiful celebra- C") this year's Hispanic Heritage Month tion of Hispanic American cul- (3) will be more extensive than in past ture and legacy specifically as it C11 years when the celebration was relates to Denton, Denton '— limited to one day. CouAtv,"Rodriguez said. Bj Lewis, Tonight's event,sponsored by Denton Record-Chronicle the DentonPter of the League of United Latin Ameri- can Citizens and the Denton County Office of History and Culture,is free and open to the public. Hispanic Heritage Month I1p started Sept.15.Rodriguez said events recognizing and celebrat- ing the history,culture and con- tribution of Hispanic Americans will continue through Oct.15. — BribWtTabor 1 Af Ar MOW, ol Yw ^ • 1 ,00 M N O ..De to Recordm An edition of C'fir j9- Has lorninq Vol. 112,No. 222/22 pages,3 sections Friday,March 11, 2016 Chromele Denton.Texas One dollar A biographical account 4 � David Minton/DRC Historian Jamie Bare gives a lecture about Jose Antonio Navarro and other prominent Tejano leaders in Texas history on Thursday evening in the Denton County Commissioner's Courtroom on Thursday. Saturday, December 17,2016 Denton Record-Chronicle ff t. i i Dalton LaFerney/For the DRC Brett Davis,center right,CEO of National Indoor RV Centers of Dallas, hands Denton County Precinct 1 Constable Johnny Hammons a$250 check that will go toward buying food for Denton families in need. They are joined by Eddie Braley, right,and Lillian Adams,president-elect of the Denton chap- ter of League of United Latin American Citizens on Friday in Lewisville. Effort to feed families gains further suppor ', By Dalton LaFerney 108. LULAC members h For the Denton Record-Chronicle gathered 65 turkeys with side LEWISVILLE—A donation items. from the National Indoor RV "Some of our employees Centers of Dallas will help the from Denton,so it seemed like Denton chapter ofthe League of good thing to do for families United Latin American Citizens there;said Eddie Braley,general and other groups purchase food manager of National Indoor RV for Denton families in need. Centers of Dallas. Leaders of the National In- Hammon and his deputies door RV Centers of Dallas,locat- have worked with LULAC to ed in Lewisville, presented a feed families Denton ISD em- $250 check A idayto Lillian Ad- ployees deemed needy ams,president-elect of the Den Adams,who will serve as pres- ton chapter of LULAC, and ident of Denton LULAC in 2017, Denton County Precinct l Con- said her organization fast awned stable Johnny Hammon. for five turkeys but raised enough The Denton Ladies of Liber- money to surpass that goal. ty also donated$100 to LULAC "My goal this year is to get in a separate offer. people to start doing things Adams said that with the jointly as a community;"she said. money, LULAC members will "We need to come together so buy turkeys,sides and drinks to we can do more things for the bring the total families served to community" ■ M I D D L E 5 C H D H L Hai N!VP, s - 3 -;"7.1 _ A. — N IS Named after longtime public education advocates, Dr. Rudy and Rosemary Rodriguez,the Home of li the Vipers is the district's eighth middle school and QO the newest member of the Braswell High attendance zone. state-of-the-art - N classrooms The 176,100 square foot state-of-the-art campus situated in — Oak Point,will feature 42 classrooms surrounded by open, collaborative learning spaces filled with natural light as well as courtyards for educational use.The building is supported by more than 300 geothermal wells and a self-sustaining retention pond designed to be used both for energy efficiency and as an educational tool. Students may participate in the full cadre of academic and extra-curricular course offerings to prepare them for the career of college of their choice. SQ. ft. - - As the district's newest campus,we want to keep you"in the loop"when it comes to important dates and information. The J, quickest and easiest way is to follow us through social media. facebook.com/RRRodriguezMS i instagram.com/RRRodriguez_MS twitter.com/RMS_DentonISD Opening Fall 2017 "This facility will be the ultimate cooperative space for our students to learn and work together, which falls in line with the Rodriguez family's ability to help everyone across the state understand the importance of education for children of all races and cultures,"said Dr. Jamie Wilson, superintendent of schools. 8650 . . Oak Point, TX 75068 . . De ton RecordIIIIIIIIIIIIII Sup port ' 1 •s •: Vol. 114,No. 270/40 pages,4 section, Sunday,April 29, 2018 Chromcle DentonKcorfr- Denton,Texas Two dollars Denton LULAC honors scholars at banquet By Caitlyn Jones - - Staff Writer dons@dentonrc.com Braswell High The Denton League of United Latin Amer- School senior ican Citizens Council spent its weekend honor- Audrey Guz- ing outstanding Hispanic high school seniors man receives and college students and giving them a boost her$2,000 when it comes to paying for college. :,rr+ Girls Operat- Local community leaders, honorees and ing as Lead- their families packed into the SpringHill Suites ers schol- by Marriott ballroom Saturday night for the an- arship Satur- nual LULAC scholarship banquet. The event day during featured a performance from the Denton High the LULAC School Mariachi Los Broncos band and a Scholarship speechfrom Denton ISDSuperintendentJamie Banquet at Wilson. SpringHill The Denton LULAC Council was estab- Suites by lished in 1981 as a nonprofit organization that Marriott aims to improve education opportunities,eco- Denton.She nomic conditions and civil rights for Latinos in will study the area.Ticket sales from last year's banquet accounting at helped raise$95,000 in scholarships this year Texas A&M for 28 students. University this fall. See LULAC on 18A Jeff Woo/DRC Ryan High School — us- From Page IA Denton High School — set Jurado, Gina Hernandez, Eva Perez-Zepeda, Klarissa Vil- Skarleth Santibanez, Abraham LULAC lanueva, Victor Rodriguez, Ri- Hernandez, Alyssa Avevalo, cardo Vasquez, Bryan Navarro, Misael Morales-Zepeda, Ulices - — Javiera Sanchez-Ruiz, Gabriel Ramirez,Iris Jurado,Deisy Ya- Re Calderon and Jazm Ro- One of this year's newest bles Yn nez, Diego Pena, Jacqueline awards was a$2,000 Girls Op- Sanchez and Cecily Rodriguez. erating as Leaders scholarship Braswell High School — North Central Texas Col- that went to Braswell High Citalli Curiel, Audrey Guzman lege—Edianisse Rosario-Baez School senior Audrey Guzman, and Ricardo Reines and Giselle Hernandez. who will study accounting at Guyer High School—Mi- Texas Woman s Univer- Texas A&M University this fall. guel Galvan,Alexis Diaz,Diego sity — Gina Hernandez, Eva Other scholarship recipients Soriano Estrada,Elena Arellano Perez-Zepeda, Alissa Aguilar, were: and Raquel Amaya. Loren Cardona,Ashley Angu- lo,Edith Rojas,Faviola Gauna, Jessica Cabrera, Leslie Flores and Monica,Chavez. Familia (LULAC)Council from the University of North Texas, and the Greeks Fraternity Escuela, from the University of North Texas. Comunidad If you have a son or daughte! By Alfredo Sanchez that you feel would benefit from this program contact Middle school students from the Denton Chris at cice@dentonisd.org Independent School District joined by If you would like to volun- their fathers and mothers participated teer or donate funds to assist in a day of soccer known as La Copa Chris Ice contact him at his Familia. At this soccer Tournament e-mail. This is a very note- fathers ran side by side with their sons worthy program for Hispanic and mothers ran side by side with their youth and if you have the daughters,trying to score a goal,and be time please volunteer. When named the winners of La Copa Famil- our children succeed,we ia.The purpose of these games is to have been successfiil parents. increase the interaction between father and sons,and mother and daughters. DON'T FORGET This day is a day these sons and daugh- TO VOTE ters will always remember as fathers hugged their sons and mothers hugged their daughters on the sidelines after an By Alfredo Sanchez exhausting soccer game. It was an excit- ing day as parents tried to keep up with the activity of the.game. Not all chil- The League of United dren had someone to accompany them. • Latin American Citi- Chris and his associates invited students zens (LULAC) and the and friends to join in and associate National Association themselves with a soccer player whose parents were unable to attend. for the Advancement of Colored People On Saturday,March 28,2015 at the a (NAACP) are hosting a Calhoun Middle School parents,fiends t ,,r candidate form on April and family spent the day enjoying the j 18)2015 at 10:00 a.m. outdoors sunshine while participating in r soccer. Fathers and mothers joined their at the Denton Police sons and daughters who are members of Training Center at 719 Guys/Girls Operating as Leaders(GOAL),in playing E. Hickory,Denton,Texas. Candidate forums soccer. Under the leadership of Chris Ice and other give voters the opportunity to hear from the teachers from McMath Middle School GOAL became a reality,approximately six years ago. The objective of candidate themselves on where they stand on n GOAL is to take students who are at risk and English issues. When we attend a forum,we under- is their second language,and provide leadership skills stand where the candidate stands rather than and mentoring through the instrument of Soccer. Stu- having someone tells us how to vote or we dents that participate are also required to volunteer for vote on name recognition. community service projects. Soccer is the most popular Chris Ice,a school teacher,has spent countless hours sport among Latino youth. Through soccer students making GOAL a reality. GOAL has become a Denton are mentored and instructed that they have value,have skills and are leaders. ISD program that supports Family, School,and Com- munity in North Texas.This tournament was the third year La Copa Familia has been held. La Copa Famil- ia Tournament grows,each year,as the Community of Denton realizes its value. Originally GOAL was strictly a boys program but in 2014 the program was extended to include girls. This year La Copa Familia reached a new milestone as the following were present at the tournament:Texas Women's University Mobile Go Center,Denton Police Department,Apple Tree Project,voter registration table was available,Legal Counsel for families was available(Attorney Prudence Sanchez),League of United Latin American Citizens ' iran ed alongside her father cleaning houses Is ing yard work. Parents should not be afraid to make their children work.In high school,she juggled work,schoolwork and playing sports,however she dropped out of school during the first semester of her senior year. Fortunately,encouraged by family, friends,and programs like Upward Bound,Lilyan returned to school and graduated with an advanced diploma with her class. As Latino Parents we should always encourage our children to stay and finish school. 10 Nuestra Voz De North Texas Her father's dream for Lilyan to attend college was Lilyan Prado always present,however,making it a reality proved Carrillo - Yes You Can/ Si Se more difficult. Lilyan attended a juniorcollege. She funded her own education by working and going to Puede school part time because of her immigration status. She transferred and graduated from Texas Woman's Have you ever wondered why some students are more motivated University where she had received a full scholarship.than others and In 2002,Lilyan was one of 30 students nationwide, why some youth awarded a congressional internship with the Congres- even against all sional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington,DC. odds seem to be Lilyan's accomplishments since college include:ESL successful? What teacher,a second-grade bilingual teacher,team leader drives these kids for Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD in Texas,and a to be successful facilitator for Monster Worldwide Diversity �— when kids facing the very same the tional Council of La Raza,empowering Latino obstacles give up you to become active members of their respective after the first few affiliate organizations. In 2006,she was selected as obstacles in life? The Sallie Mae Fund's national spokesperson for its"Paying for College Bus Tour",which included Lilyan Prado Car- workshops that provided students and parents the tools rillo is an example needed to apply,attend and pay for college. In that of the student who capacity,Lilyan presented this message in more than never gives up. 55 cities,35 states and to more than 40,000 people. In Lilyan Prado Car- 2007,Lilyan,relocated back to Denton,TX. In 2007 rillo has been able she joined SLiCK,an innovative and interactive series to achieve both a successful family and career. Lilyan of student leadership workshops inspired by Lt. Col. is from a single parent home,raised by her father; (Ret.)Consuelo Castillo Kitckbusch,and then facilitat- they immigrated from Guatemala when she was four ed the Family Leadership Program,as well as created years of age. Lilyan has never forgotten her roots and curriculum for a brand new all girls program called always understood the importance of education which iSHINE. iSHINE is meant to inspire,prepare,moti- her father instilled in her. All Latino parents should vate,and develop educated,healthy,and happy young instill the importance of education in their children. women across the country. Education is the difference between living in poverty or having a good job and providing for oneself and Lilyan continues to works toward-making college a family. Lilyan's father instilled in her the impor- reality for students who might find it difficult due to tance of an education,hard work and perseverance. limited financial resources,right here in her home- town of Denton. After serving as a university program administrator for seven years,she now serves K-5th grade students and families,as a bilingual specialist and coach at a Title I school. Lilyan is giving back to the community that helped her achieve so much. She received a Master's degree in Public Administration at the University of North Texas in 2013. Lilyan resides in Denton with her husband,three boys,and two girls. Moral of this story: Parents encourage your children to be all that they can be. Children:work hard,seek an education and persevere. Parents:you are the light that guides your child to success. Let it shine!!!! Que brille M Apologies to the Hispank community Guerrero asks for vote based on work record, not school record for TEX, oil Former Railroad Com:nisioner Lena Guerrero speaks with people at the Denton County Democratic Headquarters oct. lo. by Stacey Segraves your forgiveness," Guerrero said. Following weeks of negative Guerrero does not just provide press coverage regarding her lack of an apology in her speeches. She also a college degree, Lena Guerrero has provides a little bit of mudslinging been travelling the state with at her opponent, Barry Williamson. apologies for her school record and She makes sure a crowd knows defense for her work record. of Williamson's family connections Guerrero addressed a group at with the oil and gas industry. the Denton County Democratic She speaks of the blind trust Headquarters Oct. 10. She is also Williamson's wife and father-in-law visiting communities she has hold with oil and gas assets. angered during her campaign. She "I'm sure the trust is blind, but made a trip to Corsicana, a town 60 he's not. One of the reasons the 'Who would you rather have miles south of Dallas, last week Railroad Commissioner is so dealing with Mexican officials, Lena after promising three other times to powerful is we tell every single well Guerrero or Barry Williamson? Se appear. how much oil and gas they can habla espanol, if you know what I G uerrero's message is the same produce each month," Guerrero said. mean," Guerrero said. everywhere she goes. "I think my The further along through Now it is up to voters to decide record at the Railroad Commission Guerrero gets in one of her speeches whether or not Guerrero's work speaks for itself...but I have failed in she begins to joke not only about record is enough to gain a vote in her another area. I did not live up to the Williamson, but also about herself. favor. As for the Hispanic ideals and the standards that have "I am Lena Guerrero, the most community, Guerrero said it is the made Governor Richards' famous non-graduate. People come group she most hopes will forgive administration stand out. Worse up to me and pat me on the back and her. than that, I haven't lived up to my say, 'It's okay, Lena. Everyone own ideals," she said when resigning makes mistakes.' I tell them, 'Sure, her position Sept. 24. but not everybody's mistake makes "I have mislead you, and I am the front page of every major sorry. I brought these difficulties newspaper!" upon myself...I am angry at myself. I Guerrero said she wants people am embarrased...Now I hope to win to look beyond the fact that she back your trust, and I am asking for mislead people about her degree. She feels her record on the Railroad Commission is strong enough to keep her ahead. She said she feels her Hispanic background especially prepares her F16for the next term with the F111F L- • commission because of the North American Free Trade Agreement. i or EDITORIAL If these men provide a service and Civility meets there is a demand for it, this is a useful arrangement. The useful arrangement should economics not, however, impede others in their daily activities nor should it pose a to find solution health hazard. The city has some responsibility his city needs some early here. There are codes that govern intervention to stop a structures in the city limits. The city conflict that could have should hold the out-of-town owner constitutional, economic and responsible for this property. If the civic implications. buildings don't meet code We call on the people of Denton requirements, they should be torn to find a solution to this situation down. before it becomes a real problem. While this corner has been a We urge members of the League of traditional site for this commercial United Latin American Citizens to activity, it does not have to continue forge an alliance among themselves to be so. Other cities provide a site, and representatives from the city, usually near public facilities, that from the police department and allows vehicles to pull off the road from any other groups who want to when a transaction is being made. work out this situation. Together, We call on the people of Denton to the people of Denton can provide an find a solution to this situation adequate place for a` commercial before it becomes a real problem. We activity that benefits so many. urge members of the League of Latin To do otherwise is uncivilized. American Citizens to forge an In an attempt to respond to I alliance between themselves and complaints, the city's police force representatives from the city, from l gan to make some arrests for the police.department and from any egal actions, mainly impeding other groups who want to work out traffic. Some of the laborers say this situation. Together, the people officers made arrests of anyone who of Denton can provide an adequate could not provide identification. place for a commercial activity that Some members of the cc,mmunity benefits so mapy. characterize these arrests as To do otherwise is uncivilized. harassment based on race because some people who had committed no - illegal acts were put under arrest. This situation could turn ugly, bu it doesn't have to. These men have a right to offer faction. eir services for gainful employ. bviously there is a need for such rvices, else the practice of thering would have died. It's that amic of supply and demand in _ _ Partylineby Kit King aving a party?Call 381-9569 ,L� Sayi g, Thank you The Cinco de Mayo committee honored contributors to the celebration last week at a reception in the Denton Senior Center. Receiving certificate iftoluded:Margie Rodriguez,Christina Trujil%,Lorena Alvarez, I Evely Lopez,Alex Garza,AWJat P Fn klarico Hector Lopez,Diana Perez,Manuel Coronado, Alberto Lopez,Sammons Communication, Denton Record-Chronicle,Elizabeth Carson, Denton Senior Center and James and DAvid Searcy. Willie Hudspeth also received recognition for his contributions to the Juneteenth cele- Alejandro and Kiko Garcia bration. A. ' y t � e E xg N 4�. Hector Lopez and Aida Urquidez 3 � � Charlge Heggins I Teresa Milam and.Dorothy Martinez TV network, other sponsors offer college scholarships La Estr0la/Star-Telegram curricular activ1ties; submit an Telemundo and other sponsors essay about "The role of Hispanic are offering 40 high school gradu- parents in the education of His- ates in the Metroplex an op- panic students";be enrolled in col- portunity to receive$1,000 college lege as a full time student for the scholarships. fall 1995 semester; and submit a letter of recommendation from a Eckerd Drug Co. and Domino's teacher or administrator. Pizza are joining the Spanish lan- Ten scholarships will be award- guage network in granting scholar- ed by KTMD/Channel 52 and ten ships to graduating Hispanic se- other scholarships will also be niors. named from each of the three affili- The local "Becas Eckerd- ates participating in the scholar- Telemundo" scholarship winners ship program. will also be eligible for national Students may pick up applica- scholarships ranging from $1,000 tions at the Telemundo TV studio to$10,000. at 3000 W.Story Road in Irving or In counselor's offices in schools To apply for the scholarships students must:reside in the United throughout the Metroplex. The deadline to apply is May 17. For States with at least one Hispanic p more information, call (214) 255- arent;have a minimum 3.0 grade 5200. point average;participate in extra- — ROSANNA Ruiz Three area students receive scholarships from food firm La Estrella/Star-Telegram eeived about $4,500 — including Three area students are among the HALER scholarship—to help 20 students in the Metroplex, to earn her a degree in psychology receive scholarships from Mc- from Texas Wesleyan University. Donald's HACER program. "I want to either be a social Dunbar High School students worker or a child psychologist and Christina Cardoza,Gilbert Sancen work with troubled children," she and Elizabeth Perez will each re- said. ceive a $1,000 college scholarship Those eligible to receive the from the Hispanic American Com- scholarship are students in their mitment to Education Resources. senior year of high school. For The students were honored re- more information about the schol- cently with a luncheon in Irving. arship write: PO Box 728,Novato, i Cardoza said she applied for sev- CA 94948 or calf(415)892-9971. eral scholarships and so far has re- — ROSANNA Rutz i Hispanics protest appointment to TWU board AMWO z M� DENTON RECORD-CHROMCIa/AL mM Gloria Contreras, a member of LULAC and a professor of of Gov. Bush's failure to Vpoint a Hispanic to the Texas education at the University of North Texas, reads a protest Woman's University Board'of Regents. LULAC tales Governor RuvQh to task By Diane Hazel sionately expressed disap- potential candidates to be au antique-er or an envi- Staff Writer pointment and frustration governor's office for conside ronmentahst." Calling Gov. George W. over the governor's choice of a ation, both from Plano. LULAC member Rudy Ro- Bush insensitive to the North non-Hispanic despite months Karen Hughes, spokeswo driguez agreed. "That is not of lobbying by LULAC. an for Gov. Bush said Mo the issue. We submitted (can- locals Hispanics nits community,nic "To"To say we are disappointed day that in making such a d didates��with) all-around ex- over the governors lack of cision "We sit down with t pertise. publicly and angrily Monday sensitivity to Hispanics is a Mr. Rodriguez and Ms. to his recent appointment to university and ask them sp � gross understatement, Ms. cifically what skills and to Contreras said the governor the Texas Woman's Universi- Contreras said. "This gover- is leaving a significant or- ty Board of Regents. ents they need for the boar g � p nor s neglect sends a very TWU said it needed someon tion of his constituency un- Gloria Contreras read a clear message to the entire with strong financial an represented. lengthy prepared statement North Texas Spanish-speak- budgetary expertise. The "I think efforts have been in during a press conference ing community." were also looking for someon the process for the last few called by the Denton League On April 14, the governor's from the Plano area becaus years — conscious efforts by of United Latin American office announced the appoint- a lot of their students ar the president and on the state Citizens Council No. 4366 ment of Douglas Bert Myers from Collin County. M level(to appoint minorities). I (LULAC) and attended by of Plano to the TWU board for Myers fit both those criteria. hope the governor would be about 20 residents plus sever- a term to expire Feb. 1, 2003. as responsive to his constitu- al members of the press. Her Mr. Myers is president and Mrs. Contreras expresse ents,"Mr. Rodriguez said. strong voice ringing out chief executive officer of Pla- outrage at that explanatior In the LULAC prepared across the Denton County no Bank&Trust. "If they're waiting for a banl Courthouse Square, she pas- LULAC had submitted two er to emerge, next time it wi See LULAC/7A Breakt*ng gtogether Neighbors } welcome new school 4. n By Holly Becka5 r; �e` J Staff Writer �i� ' 3`'s Symbolizing the southeast Denton community's eager- ness to see a new school in they Ln neighborhood, children from , M' the area shoveled soil Tuesday ` F x" evening during a ground- . breaking ceremony for Tomas � Ila Rivera Elementary School. ' Children excitedly grabbed "' shovels to help school board members scoop mounds of ` earth into a pile while several F5 F of the children's parents stood by in support. The other school in south- j y east Denton is Fred Moore Learning Center, Denton In- dependent School District's fa- cility for at-risk students. The concrete foundation of Rivera, which currently con- sists of acres of uneven ground and a few gnarled oak trees, should be poured within the next few weeks. The school is scheduled to open in fall 1994. The trees, near the front of the site, will be in the kinder- garten playground area. Many of the roughly 60 peo- ple gathered for the ground- breaking ceremony said a foundation of another kind `' had been set Tuesday evening. "How the ground was bro- ken today set a precedent for the future," said Denton resi- dent Robert Hicks. "The fact that Hispanic and Black chil- dren helped break the ground r; for the new school, that lets the kids know that they are DENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE/DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT part of the history of this Neighborhood children help school board ton County chapters of the NAACP and school. The groundbreaking members turn ground Tuesday at the site of League of United Latin American Citizens, was for the kids; it glorified Tomas Rivera Elementary School. About 60 were on hand for the ground-breaking cere- them." people, including representatives of the Den- monies. The school bears the name of a nationally known Hispan- Though Dr. Rivera had a fecting Hispanics in the Unit- president of Denton County' is educator and school admin- transient life early on, he ed States shares his name. chapter of the League of Unit istrator who was a Texas na- learned English and concen- The school's name will ed Latin American Citizens. tive. Dr. Rivera's parents were trated on his schooling. Such mean a great deal to children Dr. Rudy Rodriguez, a LU immigrant farm workers who was his impact in public ser- searching for a place within LAC member, said the schoo moved with the growing sea- vice that a national institute the community and looking for sons. for policy studies on issues af- role models, said Rick Salazar, See SCHOOL/2A M.C. r At this time, I would like to introduce our Featured Speaker: Gloria Contreras is Professor Emeritus of the University of North Texas having completed a 42 year-long career of professional educational service. She's currently working with Dr. Calderon on the Raza Chronicles Project, documenting the history of Chicanos and Latinos at the University of North Texas and the surrounding region. Dr. Contreras was born in El Paso, Texas where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso and taught in the El Paso ISD prior to earning a doctorate from the University of Georgia in Social Science Education. She taught thirteen years at The University of Texas at Austin before coming to the University of North Texas in 1987 where she also served as the school's first Assistant Vice President for Multicultural Affairs through 1995. In addition to her work in social science education Dr. Contreras was active throughout her career in international education. She was a curriculum consultant for the Bolivian Ministry of Education and Culture for an entire year in the seventies and was a Fulbright Research Scholar to la Universidad del Tolima in Colombia, South America. She consulted with other educational entities in countries that included the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Mexico, although her research interest in Mexican education spanned her entire teaching career. Dr. Contreras co-authored the most successful elementary social studies textbook series through Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishers in the 1980s and 90s and served as Executive Editor of The Social Studies, a leading nationally refereed journal, for a Clinton speaks to LULAC group Arkansas governor _29L urges pro family mamma legislation LULAC Waco (AP) — The Democratic Party faces a tough battle to unseat President Bush and needs a solid 1PAC09 message to defeat him, Arkansas k Gov. Bill Clinton told Texas Hispanic leaders Saturday. Clinton said Bush gained popu- larity in Operation Desert Storm's success, and Democrats' chances in , 1992 depend on whether voters Y remember the victory and how they evaluate the nation's economy. "I believe a lot of people know that all is not well in America, but they 'k s don't think the Democrats have ay £` better idea," Clinton told the Texas £' League of United Latin American Citizens'convention. F The governor, who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate, said he has too much ASSOCIATED PRESS business to take care of in Arkansas, but he didn't rule out a bid. Bertha Galan of Dallas makes her United Latin American Citizens "We're not going to bring this point to Albert Armendariz Sr. state meeting in Waco Friday. Both country together until our social durl ng the start of the League of are on the state board of directors. policy reflects our values," said Clinton. "If we're pro-family, we He added that financial and other of the local councils,"said Garcia. ought to be for child care for working personal pressures forced him to Jose Velez, who defeated de Lara families and for family leave to take resign earlier this year. in the 1990 race for national presi- care of children when they're born or "Since they (the national group) dent, was pressured to look into sick, but we also ought to say being had taken the state treasury, I was Garcia's election, officials said. The pro-family means taking care of your paying for everything out of my own national office then impounded the kids." pocket," said Garcia, an El Paso at- LULAC state treasury to pay for a Earlier Saturday, an attorney torney. legal judgment against a Texas once ousted as the Texas LULAC's "Plus my partners wanted me to district. head focused on the g r o u p's get back to work." Velez then named Robert Perez as challenges attacked the Bush Ad- Elections of a new state director interim state director, ousting ministration's decision to oppose civil and other LULAC state officers were Garcia. He filed suit to block his rights legislation now in Congress. scheduled Sunday at the Waco removal and regain control of the "It is extremely sad to note that in Convention Center. state treasury. the country that is the most ad- Soon after Garcia was elected in "Since I was the main person vanced democracy in the world, we May 1990 to his second full one-year trying to get the money back, they have a president that wants to water term as state director, opposition tried to remove me. That is why I down that law," said John T. Garcia, grew. Some questioned councils that sued to protect my position," Garcia immediate past state director. received accreditation by Jose Garcia said. "Water it down so that there are de Lara, then-LULAC national He voluntarily stepped down in no teeth and no ability to enforce president who Garcia succeeded as February in what he said was a equal rights for minority workers as state director in 1988. compromise to remove questions well as women workers at the job "The national organization is in about his or any other LULAC state sites." charge of checking the accreditation officer's election. ;(A (suest column Prej*udice is learned behavior Some people are shocked when they Some said they did not want their learn that there is prejudice in their ldren to have to go so far to school. The own community. Although it happens ISD Transportation Department found every day,these people do not recognize it, at the distance from one of the most even as it 's going on right under their mote areas of our city to Rivera was noses. An example of prejudice in Denton is Et ut one-half mile further than to the the recent arguments nearest school. Driving at the presented by parents hour, it would take 2 minutes longer to go who were against the extra half mile. This argument also was sending their children not reasonable. to Tomas Rivera Others said they did not want their Elementary School. i children "displaced" and removed from These people could 4 their friends. However, these same people not say they did not : were willing to "displace"their children want their children and take them to another school district, bused to school, the private schools, or even home schools,thus most reasonable themselves doing what they did not want argument,because most of them already the district to do. Again,not a reasonable argument. were being bused. Ramiro They could not say A few said they would not be willing to they wanted their Valdez participate at Rivera like they had at their children to stay in a old school. This was indeed a serious "neighborhood" threat, for the signal feature of our schools school, because some schools had no is the high parental participation in PTA, "neighborhood" where kids walk to school. volunteer programs, etc. In a sense what Therefore,the two most compelling they were telling their own children arguments were immediately dismissed. sounded like"I love you enough to work for So they said their children would not bc you at this school, but not enough to work safe at Rivera because it was too close to for you at Rivera." No one considered this a the jail and "it would not take much for reasonable argument. someone to escape and go to the school an What's left?Possibly the only other grab one of the kids." Law enforcement explanation is prejudice. This is officials and the superintendent of school., pre judging, passing judgment on little or explained that school children would be no information. But most of all it is a first priority in the event of an escape. preconceived idea before one has heard the There is a school for gymnastics virtually facts. People have pre judged Tomas M next door to the jail where more than 50C Rivera, assuming that it will be an unsafe 0) children attend classes six days a week. school, a second-class school, a school N There is a large supermarket, a unworthy of participation. All of this before T_ convenience store, an office building, an the school has even opened its doors or apartment complex,various businesses, lured its first teacher. the County Probation Department and a Prejudice is based on ignorance and fear. juvenile court all within a stone's throw c people do not know what this school will be the jail and they have never expressed like, but they have already decided not to concern over this. When the supermarket like it. And to be afraid of it. Would it not was built last year, no one expressed be wiser and more reasonable to give the concern that people would be shopping school a chance? If after one year of there and an escaped inmate could go ove working with the school under the watchful there and grab someone. The argument eye of Principal Adela Nunez these same Ul about the jail was just not reasonable. people still have the same complaints, People also expressed concern over the maybe they would be reasonable. But to "high crime"area around the school. Of argue against sending their children to a course, this angered some of the people school they know little about can only be who live there because the overwhelm1 91 described as prejudice. majority are decent, law-abiding citizens. l The Denton Record-Chronicle, much to its credit, ran a statistical article that proved beyond dispute that there were at least tv✓o other neighborhoods with higher crime rates. This high-crime argument was not reasonable either. About 80 percent or our uenavrui u� been modeled. That is, children observe adults and imitate us. They learn from our behavior more than our spoken instructions. We can teach prejudice even when we do not mean to. Children have to Editorial be taught to hate and fear. They are not born with it. They must see pre dice The rocky road modeled for them, acted out rigV before their eyes, time and again. It is possible that what some parents may have modeled to ethnic diversity for their children, without even realizing it, is prejudice. Possibly perpetuating the t is no secret t u problem. While it is certain that these o an Yone that our p blic parents would take offense at being told institutions have yet to mirror the they have prejudged Rivera, maybe they diversity of our population at large. did not realize they were doing it. Perhaps The bad old days of de jure we should ask their children. discrimination and overt racism are over, ■ RAMIRO VALDEZ,a Denton resident,received his Ph.D. but the consequences of those years In psychology from Brandeis University.He specializes in remain, and people of ood will on both t ehavorial medicine,primarily working with chronically and P P g terminally ill patients.He has offices in Denton.Arlington, sides of the issue remain frustrated at the Bedford and Grand Prairie. slow pace of progress. This frustration manifested itself July 10 at a meeting of the Denton school board, when some members of the district's Who's news Hispanic community objected to the selection of a white, monolingual educator Dorothy Martinez, a mem- ty of North Texas. as assistant principal at Tomas Rivera .her of Denton League of Unit- The Vela Award was estab- Elementary School. Representatives of the ed Latin American Citizens, or lished to recognize contribu- local chapter of the League of United Latin - LULAC, has been awarded the tions toward equal and quality American Citizens were troubled by the "G. Roland Vela Award at the education at all levels, not on- sixth annual Hispanic Confer- ly for Hispanic students but selection of Rivera's principal, who once, sponsored by the His- also for students from other accepted the recommendation of a qualified panic Friends of the Universi- cultural backgrounds. search committee. While we can appreciate — and even praise — the sincerity of LULAC's concerns, we cannot fault the search committee's decision or the methodology by which they reached it. Just as we assume the sincerity and honesty of those who RK RAMEY KING & MINNIS RAND L W KING III disagree with the final decision, we must RANREY l MINNIS assume the sincerityand honest of those INSURANCE JEFFREY P KING Y 707 First Stare Bonk Bldg KEN BRADLEY W110 made that decision. (817)382 9691 LIFE INSURANCE School district officials and trustees are on record acknowledging that they still face SALUTES challenges in making the upper echelons of its administration look more like the Dorothy Martinez, population at large, and that they are who was recently elected president of The Den- committed to meeting theirs. ton Council of the League of United Latin Ameri- We will take them at their word, and at can Citizens. the same time commend LULAC and ' like-minded organizations and individuals for their concern and vigilance. This is a bumpy road we are traveling as we move toward equality. There are going to be honest disagreements over methods and results. But as long as the good intentions of all concerned are assumed and acknowledged, the road will be less tortuous, less filled with peril. �u LULAC works for the dream Recently, the Denton chapter of the while working long hours for less than League of United Latin American minimum wage, paused in their work with Citizens (LULAC) awarded 14 aching backs and burning hands to wipe scholarships to Hispanic high school the sweat off their brows and they said to seniors of Denton County. This has become themselves, "Some day my children will not an annual tradition in the spring in have to work like this. Some day my Denton, for it is the children will go to school and get a good goal of LULAC to job." raise scholarship And surely the ladies who rode the city funds through garage buses in our big cities, while waiting for a sales, Mexican certain bus to appear at a certain time, dinners, dances and said to themselves, "Some day my children just plain asking for will be able to read the bus stop signs for donations in order to themselves."And it was for this purpose award them to that these people, perhaps one generation Hispanic students or two behind us, worked so long and hard. and help them go to Because they dreamed that their children college. Possibly would be able to have a better life than because of the Ramiro they did. emphasis on So the young people sitting in the education, some have Valdez prestigious halls of our local university, called LULAC an receiving a scholarship that will enable elitist organization. them to continue their educations and It is a well known become professionals in our state, each fact that Hispanics have the largest high represent at least one person, maybe even school dropout rate in the state. If it is an entire family, of hard-working, elitist to strive to reduce this number, and dedicated Hispanics who would not let go of ever increase the number of students who the dream that their children would be able will receive these scholarships, then to read and write and work as perhaps LULAC is elitist. And if it is elitist professionals. to work toward helping young people stay So the dream continues today. For in college, graduate and become teachers, LULAC has not lost sight of this dream. nurses, doctors and engineers, then, again, LULAC has opened its arms to all who perhaps LULAC is elitist. would join us. No one will be excluded But if LULAC is elitist, so were the because of their age, their color, their forefathers of these young people who sat language, or their name. They will only be M in the seat of honor. For these students are excluded if they do not share in the dream a dream come true. They are the dream of of the field workers— the dream which CMthe field workers, of the ditch diggers, of that group of 14 young people made into a r the dishwashers and busboys and of the reality. qq' ladies changing the sheets at the hotels throughout our state. But most of all they RAMIRO VALDEZ,a Denton resident.received his Ph.D. are the dream of the migrant workers. in psychology from Brandeis university.Ile specializes in There is no doubt that each of these behavorial medicine.primarily working with chronically and terminally ill patients.He has offices in Denton;Arlington. Hispanic forefathers in their own time, Bedford and Grand Prairie. E �0 City schools unaffected by bilingual proposals By PRISCILLA DUFFY meets program guidelines. Staff Writer Although the Denton Independent Although U.S. District Judge School District provides instruction William Wayne Justice's order to in written and spoken standard expand Texas' bilingual education English, it does not have the re- program is viewed by some"as a guired 20 students per grade level statewide success story, having whose English proficiency level News briefs received endorsement and funding would require a bilingual program, from the 1981 Legislature,Attorney instruction in both the speakpr's General Mark White this week ask- native language and in English. ed Justice to stay implementation Dorothy Martinez, who(!teaches p. of the order. Spanish-speaking and English - The delay is necessary before speaking second-graders at Den- White _ can appeal Justice's decision ton's Davis Elementary School. to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- said during the last school year that peals in New Orleans. more and more students whose first ` White asked Justice to postpone language is not English were enroll- �. implementation of the order until ing is the district. Texas'appeal has been decided,ac- Although DISD does not i hve a cording to The Associated Press. bilingual education program,it pro Justice said Texas must offer bil- vides instruction for those students ingual education to all students who whose first language is not English need it, through high school if throes its English as a Second necessary.The Legislature increas- Language program. About 78 ed funding for the program and took students speaking 11 different an initial step toward expanding its languages were enrolled in the ESL scope by extending it through the program in Denton schools during sixth grade. Bilingual training in the last school year. Texas schools now stops in the third Last year, school officials say, grade. DISD provided in-service training D O R OT H Y MA R T I N E Z Denton schools will not be af- for about 70 teachers to develop fected by Senate Bill 477, which leaching strategies to better serve LULAC establishes the new bilingual policy non-English- and limited-English- for the state, until its enrollment speaking students. of f icers announced The Denton Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens announces the election of local officers. According to a I,ULAC news release, the new officers are: Dorothy Martinez, president; Iris Lopez, vice president; Elizabeth Carter, secretary; Baudilio Martinez, treasurer; Frank Davila Jr., parliamentarian; and Elias Argumaniz, sergeant at arms. LULAC is a non-profit organiza- tion interested in education and community affairs. A flag for LULAC F' h a xs ' m x F t k' \ �\• `5 'mom \ �`�:\e � vE AR-C/J.YARB HFGANB Ramiro Valdez, center, president of the Denton Kinnison and Mr. Ramirez are members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, re- L.W. McKenna Fourth Degree Assembly, a pa- ceives an American flag from Knights of Colum- triotic arm of the Knights of Columbus. Watch- bus Faithful Captain Tonnie Ramirez, right, ing are Ana Zavala, left, LULAC's secretary, and Lloyd Kinnison, Faithful Navigator. Mr. and Dorothy Martinez,first vice president. Adela Nunez definitely should be named the Ivory tower getting higher new principal of Ryan High School.This should not be based on the fact that she is a woman My disappointment with DISD grows daily as and/or Hispanic.She has earned the position well as my frustration. I am not alone in these and is more than qualified.She expects and feelings.The Ivory Tower of the school board demands responsible behavior and is willing to and the administration seems to be growing enforce it.The students know this and respect taller each week. her for it.They know they can't get around Mrs. The recent actions of the school board are Nunez.Not all the administrators can claim proof of the disconnection with the community this high degree of respect, who elected them. Why do most people stay away from board With law and order rapidly vanishing,our meetings?Because it merely raises the board is doing away with paddlings.We are not frustration level as well as the blood pressure. talking about beatings,but a simple, ' When the same smug person who now serves as straight-forward paddling. Generations have president has the gall to say that he doesn't been raised with firm discipline and only in the know who wants a 2-2 alignment for the high last 25 years,when the discipline of family and schools when three or four successive meetings school has broken down,has our society begun were attended by more than 100 people op- a rapid deterioration.The respect for authority Posing two four-year schools,then why bother is definitely being undermined. to attend?The board does not want or respect other opinions than its own. J.L.Fulton Denton Exhibit features Mexican artist's Work By Rhiannon Saegert The original works are housed in the Har- U.S.for his"Impossible Interviews"series, Staff Writer ry Ransom Center at the University ofTex- which ran in Vanity Fair magazine.The rsaegert@dentonre.com as in Austin. satirical cartoons featured caricatures of Works by the most influential Mexican The free exhibit will run through Oct historical figures and celebrities of the artist no one can name are on display on 15. 1920s and 30s. the second and third floors of the Court- "When most people see it,they don't Figures like Marlene Dietrich, Sig- house on the Square for Hispanic Heri- know what it is,so it doesn't get as much mund Freud,Joseph Stalin and Clark Ga- tage Month. attention as I think it needs;Texas Hu- ble would be paired up with another icon "Miguel Covarrubias: Caricaturista"is manities exhibit coordinator Sara Neza- with clashing views for fabricated philo- an exhibit of about 30 facsimiles,or cop- mabadi said."Some people think it's Diego sophical debates. ies,of the painter,illustrator and cartoon- Rivera.They've got similar styles." Ws work, created by Texas Humanities. Covarrubias was best known in the See EXHIBIT on 5A From Page lA "He was a social and political activist;he was very much a so- Exhibit cialiW Mears said. "He was drawn into that very abrasive time period.He was blacklisted Peter Mears,curator of art at after 1940 in the US. He was the Ransom Center,put togeth- considered leftist,and it impact- er the original exhibit of more ed his career." than 100 of Covarrubias'works Mears said Covarrubias moved in 2004.Copies of a portion of back to Mexico with his wife that exhibit will be on display in around that time,started a dance Denton. He said Covarrubias company and became a dance in- did much more th _just draw structor,before his death at age 53. caricatures an for Vanity Fair. Denton County curator of ex- "He wrote books, was in hibits Joe Duncan said he chose films,traveled north and south this artist to round out plans for across borders,"Mears said."He Hispanic Heritage Month. traveled the world, across the "We talk about the historic Pacific and as far as China by contributions of Hispanics in train.He was also doing fashion the county, and I thought we design,books and maps" were a little light on the arts side Mears said Covarrubias stud- of that,Duncan said. ied anthropology and published He said the exhibit is part of books on Balinese culture. The an effort to include more travel- artist also studied indigenous ing exhibits alongside local art. cultures of Mexico and Central RHIANNON& EGERTcan America, including Mayan, Ol- be jWched at 940-W6-6897 mec and Mestizo cultures, and via Trtitto.at @,miss which all influenced his art. musetta. 'W 'amson refutes He said Ms. Guerrero has "no qualifications whatsoever" in the oil, remarks gas and trucking industries regulated by the commission, according to a tape of the broadcast, and that Richards appointed her "to get the Distances se f women's vote and the Hispanic vote in the next election." former candidate "He was saying that women, especially Hispanic women, don't belong on the Railroad Commission ... Austin (AP) — Republican Those kinds of remarks are a slap in Railroad Commission candidate Barry the face to every woman in this state. Williamson says he disagrees with And they certainly insult the in- remarks that Lena Guerrero was telligence of every Hispanic in Texas," appointed to the commission because M s. Guerrero told the Texas of her"sex and racial background." Association of Broadcasters conven- The comments were made by tion. former GOP gubernatorial hopeful er cam aign called on Williamson H Clayton Williams, who has con- to return �2,250 in campaign dona- tributed to Williamson's campaign, tions from Williams. "The fact is, Lena Guerrero was Williamson said, "I disagree with appointed to the position because she the comment made by Clayton is a liberal and because she worked ' Williams ... and disassociate myself for a year and a half to elect Ann Richards governor," Williamson said from But t Jeff remarks." Monday. Norwood, his campaign director, said Williamson didn't in- Ms. Guerrero, a former state rep- tend to return the donations unless resentative, was political director of Ms. Guerrero returned contributions Richards' successful 1990 campaign that Williamson has questioned. against Williams. Williams, defending his remarks, Richards' spokeswoman Margaret said Ms. Guerrero "needs to go back Justus said the governor appointed to school to learn basic listening Ms. Guerrero to the commission skills,"and went on to charge that she "because of her outstanding record as "lacks important memory and honesty a state legislator." traits." Ms. Guerrero stepped down from "Lena Guerrero was a good political the commission after it was revealed appointment, but by lumping herself that she didn't have the college degree in with all women and Hispanics, her she had claimed for 12 years. She dishonesty does them a disservice," remains the Democratic nominee for Williams said. "On November 3rd, all the commission post. Texans, especially women and On Monday, she criticized the Hispanics, should give Lena Guerrero remarks that Williams made in a an education she will never forget." radio broadcast from KBST in Big Spring. He told the station that Richards appointed Ms. Guerrero to the commission because of her "sex and racial background." "She was appointed strictly because she was a Hispanic woman,"Williams said in remarks broadcast Sunday. Scholar uses talents to advance rie has also established himself in the theater world as an actor, director 71teHispanicNmw,Septembers, Pg. 13 and platyh fight nk that I've mangaged to create some Hispaniccultureonsciousness about (cont.(COnt. de pagina 1) Hispanic letters in America, that American Hispanics have been part of the American litrary scene for a long time," Dr. Ortego said of his This is by far only a "American experience" Education at Columb+ accomplishments. small portion of the should reflect all University. He has been honored contributions Dr. Ortego ethnicities which par- He has served in with numerous awards, has made to educate the ticipated. number of leadership including the Most American public. He has "My overall goal is to positions such as Founding Honored Faculty Award of used his many talents to make American literature Director of Chicano the Student Association of get his message across inclusive so that it reflects Studies at the University of the University of Texas at through several different the mosaic that is the Texas at El Paso. El Paso, the NEA-Reader's mediums. American Experience,"he He has written num- Digest Foundation Award Dr. Ortego is also said. erous books and has had for fition, the Ruben serving as Senior Scholar Dr. Ortego was a his articles, essays, fiction Salazar Foundation Award of the Center for Texas founding member of the and poetry appear in and • La Luz National Studies at the University of Task Force on Racism and leading national and Service Award for North Texas where he edits Bias in the Teaching of international publica- distinguished journalism. the Hispanic Scholar. English, which was created tions. He has worked as a by the National Council of While serving as Dr. Ortego is also a professor of English and Teachers of English. Visiting Scholar at the founding member of the Comparative Literature at He served in the Air University of Texas in National Hispanic Media Arizona State University Force in World War II, the 1986, he donated his Association, founder of the In Tempe and, Korean Conflict, and in the papers, some 30,000 National Resources concurrently, Dean of the Vietnam Era in various volumes of books, to the Network for Hispanic Hispanic Leadership capacities. He pioneered university's Mexican P Leadership, president for Institute of Phoenix. Missile Materiel Manage- American Archives; his He taught the first ment Systems, converting was the second largest the Hispanic Heritage Chicano literature course manual accountingpro- Society d the United P contribution to the States and chair of the In the country in 1969 at cedures to Automated Data collection. National LULAC Heritage Universityof New Mexico. Processing, a service for "I was persuaded that g which he received the Air P Commission. 'That's probably the thing I my papers would be in the He also serves on am most other with there l Force Commendation b proud about.." Dr. best pace ere w oer P i boards of many Medal Ortego said. . hispanic scholars and g distinguished organiza- He was the principal He began his career writers. They treated me tions. scholar of "The Chicano shortly after World War II most royally with my at the University of Renaissance," coining that collection," Dr. Ortego said. g Pittsburg. Since that time, years he was Dr- Ortego is listed in phrase in Backgrounds of hundreds of his works For ten the Directory Of Mexican American have been published or associated with La Luz, the Scholars, ictionary o Literature (1971), a first national Hispanic ' Dictionary of historical and critical Performed. public affairs magazine in'International Biography, study in the field. He completed his gtor En lish, as Managiat in Who's Who in American in the last three master of arts degree in Editor and Associate Education, Dictionary of English at the University Hispanic Bio ra decades, Dr. Ortego has Publisher. g PhY. Who s of Texas and earned his Who A worked to enlarge the Dr. Ortego then moved mong Hispanic American literary canon Ph.D. with distinction in on to be Editor in Chief of Americans, American to include contributions of British Renaissance Stu- The National Hispanic �ispanic Biography and American minorities and dies, American Literature Reporter, the first national 'hicano Scholars and women. and Linguistics at the hispanic newspaper in Vriters. University of New Mexico. He is working towards English. He now selves as �° the reconstruction of He completed a post- publisher of this �7/1e S obta�frmation to this orticte American literature, doctoral program in publication. � from American asserting that the Management and Planning P panic Biography. Studies for Higher Partylineby Kit King Lulac honors 9 P Y avin a art ?Call 381-9569 Two young people from Denton were featured at the League of United Latin American Citizens awards banquet last weekend. Rudy Rodriguez Jr. gave the keynote ad- dress and Christina Fernandez presented musical selections. r • E ' Marian Hamilton y� Gloria.Baluanon and Dorothy Martinez t y t Lupe and Emilio Gonzalez .h Jose Ramirez Sli Andrea,Aaron and Eric Corum El Senor n ue vo,- (cont. de pilgina uno) animarlos y ayudarlos a Sr. Davilas es el espanol, y que reconozcan que pueden Como muchos de los contribuir tanto," nos dice. estudiantes en Lee, "Pero los padres no aprendio hablar el ingles d e b e n a l e j arse y cuando empezo la escuela permitirnos que to la edad de seis anos. hagamos todo. Es una Suele contestar colaboracion," el dice preguntas con"si" en ves de tocante la educacion de los "yes" y esta intersado en ninos. El andade que esta ofrecer clases de espanol disponible en hacer para los profesores y algunas cosas diferentes administadors de Lee. con to que se suele hacer, Tambien esta intersado buscara manera de en la idea de presentar aumentar to se hace clases en ingles y en Davila es un senor actualmeualmente y observara espanol para todos los maneras totalmente estudiantes, un programa nuevas para ensenar. Dice bilingue para todos. nuevo en la escuela determinacion en audar a "Me gustaria hacerlo los estudiantes en aprender como un programa piloto y y yo quiero ser parte de este necesitaria la ayuda de los Frank S. Davila Jr. nuevo a la posicion de esfuerzo." padres," el dijo. Invita a los siguio las cosechas del asistente principal. Un interes especial es padres en opinar sobre esta trabajo migraturio cuando Anteriormente el era el de extender el idea. era un jovencito y coordinador de la conocimiento Cuando no esta en acomodaba su estudio educacion bilingue en el multicultural de los busca de Haves o libros escolar entra medio de sus estudiantes, de los padres, para los profesores y tiene deberse de labor. de los profesores y de los tiempo libre fuera de la Ahora el Sr. Davila yell cuento en pAyina oficiales. Dice que esta escuela, al Sr. Davila le sigue la cosecha de ninos y intersado en presentar algo gusta esquiar, cocinar acomoda sus esfuerzos dledcuatro mas de to comun, como el comida mexican escolares cuando se de solament celebrar un (principalmente carne), encuentra la oportunida. d i a de fiesta. tocar la uitarra, j escuela 24 anos de hacerlo E1 Sr. Davila es el to. El trae a nuestr Concocimiento real de otra g scu req uerido para me orar sus nuevo asistente principal esperiencia Como un ` cultura requiere un estudio destrezas con el espanol. de Lee Elementary, educador profesional. mas amplio que el de solo Encribe oesina en reemplazando al a Sra. P "Quiero que sepan los saber como se celebra un espanol, lee novelas en Jennetta smith quien padres que me uedan dia de fiesta. espanol y en ingles, en ensena ahora en el muchos sus hijos pPienso E x t e n d i e n d o el ocasiones ha sido un programa EXPO y sirve i en los padres como conocimiento cultural en traductor para proyectos como evaluadora de coaboradores en las ire Lee podria realizarse con la incluso la exhibicion de profesores. ayuda de los padres, segun Colon en el Lugar de Aunque no es nuevo a educacion y quiero el Sr. Davila. Ciencia en Dallas el ano Denton, el Sr. Davila es (Cont.on Pidgin 14) "Yo deseo que 10s pasado. padres vengan a colaborar Su esposa, JoAnn unos con otros porque asi Canales Davila, es les dara a los estudiantes miembra de la facultad de una oportunidad mas las Universidad de North amplia para colobrar entre Texas. El tiene dos hijas de ellos mismos en la escuela 21 anos que son gemelas, y en el hogar," el dice. El va Christine y Jennifer. Las a ensenar un curso en la dos estan en su ultimo ano Texas Woman's University en la Universidad de Texas este otono en la area de la en Austin estudiando educacion multicultural. negocios internacionales. El idioma materno del r Teachers" association lawsuit names DISD, other districts From staff and Austin Bureau reports district court seeking a temporary in- AUSTIN— A lawsuit aimed at protect- junction restraining the Texas Associa- ing the rights of Texas teachers to bring tion of School Boards and the 20 named grievances was filed Wednesday by the districts from refusing to allow teachers Texas State Teachers Association against to file and process grievances. the Denton Independent School District The suit alleges that two DISD teach- and 19 other districts in the state. ers, Dorothy Martinez and Lois Darlene dlitteskamp, filed grievances in May TSTA, a 96,000-member teachers' orga- detailing concerns about their teacher nization, filed the suit in Travis County evaluations. However, it alleges each was refused a hearing by the school board, policies will worsen the existing teacher which maintained such evaluations could shortage." not be addressed through grievance Beard said the Texas Association of hearings. School Boards has directed local school "This denial of basic civil rights is districts to deny teachers' rights to contributing to the severe decline of address such matters as extension of a teacher morale throughout the state," contract, reassignment, salary schedules said TSTA President Charles Beard at a and the evaluation process in grievance Capitol news conference. "Left un- hearings. challenged, these harsh and irresponsible See LAWSUIT,Page 2A I: Congratulation new slate of officers— II: Thanks to Denton friends who have joined with us for this Christmas celebration also to honor and celebration of our beautiful legacy and all those people still with us and those no longer with us who have made this organization what it is today. III: How many of you were living in Denton in 1981?? How many not yet born in 1981? Missed the really exciting years for LULAC. IV: Because that was the year LULAC was formed and immediately went to work on the priorities we felt at the time were important to our community. FRANK Perez, Rosemary, Dorothy V. Three of big goals in first years, build membership; establish a SHOLARSHIP FUND: the need to Work With the DISD. WHY?? Also, creating a SCHOLARHIP FUND. VI. Why? Limited Hispanic teachers, No Hispanic administrators, no special programs of bilingual ed for our English learners. VII.Those were the conditions that drove our priority agenda during those initial years. VIIII. Only driving factor was the commitment of those early trailblazers to change the system in way that it responded more directly to the needs of our Hispanic community. X: Not easy, and change did not overnight. XI: I will one immediate outcome of our advocacy for change was the expansion of programs to serve our Hispanic children that included bilingual ed XI. And in the 1990's,the we were to have our first Hispanic principal assigned to the newly opened Tomas Rivera Elementary school XII: Lots accomplished since the 80 and 90s and through the years of 2000. XIII: The Denton LULAC celebrated one of its principal goals of having a major park named for one our outstanding Hispanics. That goal was successfully met earlier this semester after 10 years of collaboration with city. This culminated earlier this semesterwith the dedication of G Roland Vela Athlete Complex; XIIII: But business of change and improvement not finished for the new administration to consider. a. ) Need to going our collaboration with the County in establishing a special space in the County Museum to highlight the Hispanic Influence in this region; b. ) Permanent home for the archives c.) The most urgent need and now to you for help with this one request. Help of the city to establish a permenant memorial to honor the life of Lilibra Lily Cantu who while special missinionary service to poor children in Peru died tragically. A beautiful taken way too soon. She was special. WHY WE HELP SUPPORT THE THE CANTU FAMILY NOMINATION OF LILY CANTU FOR THE NAMING THE PLAYGROUND CONNECTED TO THE NORTH LAKES IN HONOR OF ONE OF OUR OWN FOR HER HUMANITARIAN WORK IN SERVICE TO IMPROVISHED FAMILIES AND CHILDREN. One way you can support this effort is by joining in the Jan 4 meeting of the City Council and by your presence showing support for the Cantu family nomination of their daughter Lily XII: Each president since our finding in has contributed something significant Those early years were the most challenging years for the Denton LULAC with outcomes that gave us the greatest satisfaction. We had few Hispanic teachers, no Hispanic administrators, no Hispanic principals, and a general school administration that at the time didn't see any need for change. That was the school culture of the time. Those were the conditions that drove us, at the time, to form an organization with the explicit purpose of effecting change in the schools. We had no strategic plan to drive our advocacy work the group just felt the urgency to fix the system and create new school environment that was more receptive, more welcoming, and more responsive to the needs to our Hispanic community, especially our children. In the 80's, bilingual programs were implemented for the first time with Frank Davila as the first DISD director of the program and stepped up to recruit Hispanic teachers. The biggest changes in the early 90s largely due to the shift in leadership at the top, and make up of the Board of Trustees. People in these positions for with a fresh outlook and more open in dealing with the diversity of the community. Stepped up efforts to hire more Hispanic teachers; and, in 1992 we had our first Principal assigned, Ms. Adela Nunez assigned to the Tomas Rivera Elementary School. Consistent throughout the years of service has been our priority to our young people through our scholarship program. Reason is obvious they represent the future of our community. Other important important developments in recent years led by more recent leadership has strengthen our connections with the city, the police dept.,the C of C and has broaden the support for the LULAC. One very community service initiative that I believe is critically important because of its humanitarian value is our LULAC support for the John and Barbara Cantu nomination of a park name to honor the memory of their daughter, Librada "Lily" Cantu.