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The Eighth Grade Awards Banquet was held in the Community Building on May 15, 2010. The invocation was led by Caleb Sims followed by a meal of fajitas with all of the trimmings. Mr. Bob Wheat presented awards from the Chambers County Historical Commission Annual Essay Contest to Andrew McGovern and Brandon Johnson. Class Awards presented by various teachers followed. Ms. DeYoung and Mrs. Williams presented Perfect Attendance, A/B Honor Roll and All “A” Honor Roll to students. Ms. Rainey presented awards for Top 10%, Highest Ranking Student, 2nd Highest Ranking Student, Outstanding 8th Grade Boy, and Outstanding 8th Grade Girl.
 

Jacob Sims, an East Chambers Junior High 7th grade student, has received State Recognition by the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Students are selected to participate in the Talent Search and take the SAT or ACT based on a high level of achievement on the TAKS test. To be recognized at the state level, a seventh grade student must score above average (50%) for high school juniors and seniors on the SAT or the ACT tests. A student qualifying for State Recognition is in the top 30% of the Talent Search pool for the entire nation. Jacob will be honored at a ceremony held at Lamar University on Saturday May 22nd.

Junior High and Intermediate students have been preparing for their TAKS tests all year, and they had the opportunity to get a break from their studies in the form of a pep rally. The "survivor" style pep rally was held Monday, April 26, 2010, in the junior high gym. Students enjoyed participating in various grade-level games, as well as enjoyed the festive atmosphere and teacher participation, as well as words of encouragement from Principal Rainey.

On Monday, March 22, the Therapy Dog in Training program began at East Chambers Junior High. Gypsy was officially introduced to 5th-8th graders at an assembly. Students were given instructions on how to approach Gypsy, give her “hugs and kisses," and treats. She will work primarily with Mrs. Shepherd’s classes to get acclimated to a school setting. She will come to school a couple of days each week to continue the training process. Gypsy’s first day of school was a huge success; she has performed her duties well and enjoyed all the love and attention she got from “her” EC students. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and Gypsy would like to thank all of East Chambers for giving them the opportunity to serve the students and the community.

Tryouts for the 2010-2011 Junior High Cheerleading squad were held on Friday, February 25, 2010. The results are:  Haley Bollinger, Jessi Choate, Hannah Daniel, Leslee Harmon, Danalicia Leday, Morgan Lewis, Shaina Matthews, Kristen Rodriguez, Destinee Simon, Natalie Spencer, Kasey Touchet, and Michayla Weisse.

The squad will be conducting a fund raiser which will be a raffle for a shotgun. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased from any newly elected junior high cheerleader. The drawing will be held March 26, and tickets must be turned in by March 24.

On February 24, 2010, East Chambers Junior High held its annual Career Day for eighth grade students. The event began with an assembly and Mr. Zeb Zbranek spoke on how to become a good employee and what employers look for in employees. Then students met professionals from various career fields who spoke on the future opportunities that education creates. Students heard 21 professionals speak about their workplace, education, skills, and personal stories.

The campus offices for junior high and intermediate have relocated on the junior high campus. Both offices are now located at the middle entrance of the L building. Mrs. Kurek, formerly on the intermediate campus, will greet you in the reception area. Offices for Mrs. Rainey, Mrs. Menard, and Mrs. Otto are also at this location. Special services have moved down to the former junior high office area.
 

Arianna Ashworth, Emma Austin, Katie Bennett, Alexandria Extejt, Konnor George, Ethan Hughes, Jarred Lezak, Bryant Motl, Caroline Reddell, Hunter Rising, Ciara Starcke, and Zoë Zbranek.

In addition, Zoë Zbranek was recognized by the Chambers County Historical Commission for winning the designation "Best of the Best" in an essay-writing contest held for the schools in Chambers County which include Barbers Hill, Anahuac and East Chambers. More than 150 entries were received in all. Miss Zbranek was presented with a trophy and a $50 savings bond as the overall first place winner.

The annual eighth grade "Career Day" was held at the junior high on Tuesday, May 12, and eighth grade students had the opportunity to hear from professionals in many fields which included: Zeb Zbranek, attorney; Warden Sharon Allen, Dept. of Criminal Justice; Deputy Nacheal Bonin, sheriff; Sgt. Jeromiah Williams, U.S. Army; Sgt. Larry Brookshire, Beaumont Police Department; Kevin Hunt, nurse; Misty DeHoyos, Director of Radiology - Bayside Hospital; Kathy Goodman, Director of Community Development; Betty Reynolds, psychologist; Malinda Albriton, licensed social worker; Stevie Edwards, business owner Seafood Lovers; Jay Cockrell, Dougets; Jeffrey Leger, pilot; Gayle Fairley, Lamar University Education Dept.; Joey Wells, Lamar University Athletics; Bret McDonald,  carpenter & architect; Steve Magaha, chef, MCM Elegante Hotel; Paul Bergen, KBMT 12 News Director; and Kelli Sartor, graphics designer. The Career Day program is organized and hosted by Mrs. Paula Pratt, technology and career teacher, and Mrs. Cheryl Allen, counselor.

In the fall of 2008, ECJH 7th grade students who qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification program were announced.  Students who wished could continue with further testing to qualify for State or National Recognition.

ECISD is pleased to announce that two of our students, Andrew McGovern and Blane Rhodes, have qualified to be recognized on the state level.  A recognition program will be held in May at Lamar University which these students will be attending.

Students in Mrs. Lavergne's 6th grade creative writing classes have been designing interactive stories that allow the reader to decide which path is taken to ultimately control the plot. Students had to incorporate writing skills, creativity, keyboarding, multimedia skills, and presentation skills.
 

The Discovery Dome came to the intermediate and junior high campus to engage students in an interactive science environment. The Discovery Dome is a portable full-dome theater surrounding students with immersive, engaging, and realistic programs. Developed by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Rice University, the new theater offers a state-of-the-art visual learning experience.

East Chambers 5th through 7th graders viewed the Cosmic Questions program which explored the sun, moon, and the other planets of our solar system. Moon phases, seasons, and eclipses were observed. Eighth grade students viewed The Body Code program which explored the carotid artery, eye, brain, ear, and heart. In addition students discovered how DNA programs the body's cells to form the circulatory and nervous systems.

For more information on the Discovery Dome program, visit this link.
 

The first day of UIL Academic competition for intermediate and junior high students was held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at East Chambers. The first day of competition had EC leading overall and at the seventh grade level. Contest results included:  6th Grade Music Memory - Tiffany Savoie, 3rd, Taylor Wheat, 5th; 6th Grade Music Memory Team - East Chambers, 1st; 7th Grade Impromptu - Megan Hinton, 3rd, an East Chambers student, 6th; 8th Grade Impromptu - Ariana Ashworth, 1st, Jase Vanya, 6th; 7th Grade Modern Oratory - Guy Davis, 1st, Breelee LeBlanc, 5th, Megan Waters, 6th; 8th Grade Modern Oratory - Ethan Hughes, 1st, an East Chambers student, 4th, Kirstie Thompson, 6th; 6th Grade Listening Skills - Justin Thompson, 3rd place tie; 7th Grade Listening Skills - Jonathan Weiland, 2nd, Caleb Simms, 4th; 8th Grade Listening Skills - Alexandria Extjet, 1st, Ethan Hughes, 2nd; 6th Grade Calculator - Eddie Reyes, 2nd, Carley DeVillier, 3rd, Jami LaVergne, 6th; 7th Grade Calculator - Amy Harrington, 1st, Jaxon Vanya, 6th; 8th Grade Calculator - an East Chambers student, 3rd; 7th Grade Dictionary - Alex Walker, 6th; 6th Grade Art Smart - an East Chambers student, 5th; Science I - Megan Hinton, 1st, Andrew McGovern, 3rd, Blane Rhodes, 4th; Science II - Tyler Nipp, 4th, Blaine Acevedo, 5th, Ethan Hughes, 6th.

The second day of UIL Academic competition for intermediate and junior high students was held on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at East Chambers. Contest results included: 6th Grade Ready Writing - an East Chambers student, 1st, Jaquelin Garcia, 2nd; 8th Grade Ready Writing - Jordan Horger, 3rd, Ariana Ashworth, 5th; 6th Grade Number Sense - Matthew Johnson, 1st, Jacob Sims, 4th; 7th Grade Number Sense - Blane Rhodes, 1st, Brian Kwok, 4th, Amy Harrington, tied for 5th; 8th Grade Number Sense - Mario Guevara, 2nd; 6th Grade Spelling - Natalie DeVillier, 1st; 7th Grade Spelling - Emily Payne, 5th;  8th Grade Spelling - Tyler Nipp, 2nd, Cassie Marvin, 6th; 6th Grade Maps, Graphs, & Charts - Jacob Sims, 2nd, Josh Britnell, 4th; 7th Grade Maps, Graphs, & Charts - Blane Rhodes, 3rd, Andrew McGovern, 4th; 6th Grade Math - Eddie Reyes, 5th; 7th Grade Math - Blane Rhodes, 1st, Amy Harrington, 5th; 8th Grade Math - an East Chambers student, 4th; 7th Grade Oral Reading - Jaxon Vanya, 1st; 8th Grade Oral Reading - Zoë Zbranek, 1st, Arianna Ashworth, 2nd.

Grade level results were: 6th grade - EC second place; 7th grade EC - 1st place; and 8th grade - 2nd place; Overall - EC 1st place with 535, Buna 2nd with 534, Anahuac 315.5, Deweyville 164.5, Warren 160, Kountze 142, and Hardin 92.

UIL Coordinator is Kandy McBride. Intermediate/Junior High Principal is Lou Ann Rainey.

Duke University since 1980 has honored 7th graders who qualify for participation through the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). The following 7th graders at East Chambers Junior High qualify for such honors this year: Brennan Beckett, Emily Bennett, Guy Davis, Jarrod Guillory, Amy Harrington, Jonathan Hebert, Brandon Hester, Megan Hinton, Breelee LeBlanc, Jessica Maggio, Andrew McGovern, Emily Payne, Blane Rhodes, Austin Ruff, Joshua Sims, Brittany Snider and Alex Walker.

Further program participation in the program is possible on an optional basis. Duke University TIP extends a personal note to the qualifying students. “Congratulations on your academic successes so far in your educational career. We welcome and value the opportunity to be of service to you!”