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Wilson Named New BISD Athletic Director 
        Eric Wilson was unanimously named Borger Independent School District’s Athletic Director by School Board members Monday, April 1, 2019.  Wilson is currently serving as Pre-K – 12 Principal at Bryson ISD.  He has previously been Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Tulia, Varsity Football Coach and Varsity Baseball Coach at Plainview, Claude Head Football Coach, and Head Baseball Coach at Boyd.          Superintendent Chance Welch stated, “We are excited to name Mr. Eric Wilson as our new athletic director.  He is a proven administrator with a commitment to the success of all 21 sports we offer.  Borger ISD prides itself in being a district that focuses on growth.  As a principal, Mr. Wilson led teachers in growing their effectiveness in the classroom, and in the same way, it is our desire that he will grow both the effectiveness of our coaches as well as the success of our various athletic teams. Given our recent bond projects that improved our athletic facilities, Mr. Wilson understands the high expectations of our community for our athletic program.      Mr. Wilson also brings experience as an athletic director and head coach of more than one sport.  As a coach, he experienced the joy of first-time achievements in school history as well as the challenges faced in a highly competitive environment.  With 30 years of experience in education, we look forward to Eric Wilson leading the growth of all our athletic teams to many new achievements.” 
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Apr 03, 2019 at 2:18 PM
  
Bulldog Band Earns Sweepstakes 
Bulldog Band Earns Sweepstakes On March 6th, the Mighty Bulldog Band of Borger High represented Borger ISD and Borger High School at the UIL Region 1 Concert and Sight-reading Contest.  This contest was held at Panhandle High School. The Bulldog Concert and Symphonic Bands performed their concert program for a panel of three judges, then sight-read for a separate panel of three additional judges. The concert band, under the direction of Nick Mears, performed a concert program consisting of “Highlander March” by Ployhar, “La Rejouissance” by Handel/ arr. Williams and “Joy” by Ticheli. The symphonic band, under the direction of Kevin Kuehler, performed a concert program consisting of “March: The Nine” by Konagaya, “Voices in the Shy” by Hazo and “American Riversongs” by La Plante. The concert band received Excellent marks from each judge on the concert panel and Superior marks from each judge on the sight-reading panel, while the symphonic band received Superior marks from each judge on both panels. Concert judge Jason Jones of Burnet HS commented, “Wonderful job of bringing out the musical ideas of the selections. I really enjoyed your performance!” Sight-reading judge James Nance of Lubbock said, “Wonderful looking groups… great job today!” This is the first time since at least 1996 that more than one band from Borger High School has received Superior marks at the same contest. As a result of this performance and the Superior rating in marching earned earlier in the fall, the Mighty Bulldog Band was awarded a Sweepstakes trophy. This marks the second consecutive year that Borger High School has earned that honor. Kevin Kuehler, director of bands at Borger High School, commented, “I couldn’t be prouder of a group of kids. They’ve done everything we’ve asked them to do. They are ensuring that the tradition of excellence that is a part of the Borger Band program continues.” Congratulations to all Bulldog Band members for their accomplishments this year at Borger High.     
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Mar 19, 2019 at 8:13 AM
  
Borger High School Represented in All-State Honors Groups 
On February 12th, 2019, three members of the Borger High School Choir and Band traveled to San Antonio with their directors Amy Green and Kevin Kuehler to participate in the Texas Music Educators Association and Association of Texas Small School Bands All-State honors groups. Representing the Borger High School Choir were Frankie Barraza and Kayleigh Watkins. Both Frankie and Kayleigh performed with the TMEA Small School Mixed Choir. This choir rehearsed for the first three days of the TMEA Convention in San Antonio, TX. Their rehearsals culminated in an outstanding performance Saturday, February 16, 2019. The clinician of the TMEA Small School Mixed Choir was Dr. Jeffery L. Ames. Ames is a distinguished conductor, composer, and educator, currently serving as Director of Choral Activities at Belmont University. The choir performed nine selections on their concert including G. B. Martini’s Domine Ad Aduvandum Me Festina and three selections from Johannes Brahms’ Zigeunerlieder. Representing the Borger High School Band was Kaleb Hughes, sophomore son of Brian and Traci Hughes. Kaleb was 9th chair trombone in the ATSSB All-State Symphonic Band. This group rehearsed three days and presented a concert on Saturday, February 16th. The clinician of the Symphonic band was Dr. Cody Birdwell, director of bands at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Birdwell earned his undergraduate degree from West Texas State University (now WTAMU) and was director of bands at Texas Tech University. The band played five selections on their concert, including On the Air by Michael Daugherty and The Pathfinder of Panama by John Philip Sousa. These three musicians were selected by a grueling audition process that involved more than 12,000 students from Texas high schools 1A thru 4A. Only 392 musicians were selected in the TMEA All-State Small School Choir and ATSSB All-State Symphonic and Concert Bands. Thanks go to the board and administration of Borger ISD for giving these students this once-in-a-lifetime experience.                   
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 25, 2019 at 11:59 AM
  
BHS Scholars Canadian UIL Academic Meet Results 
Borger High School Scholars competed in the UIL Canadian Academic meet on  February 16, 2019.  Below are the results. Accounting—Grace Hipolito—7th Current Events—Angel Lay—10th Calculator—Lars Nelson—1st, Natalie Hood—3rd, Katherine Davis—5th, Grace Hipolito—8th—First Place Team Computer Applications—Ben Brown, Grace Hipolito, Pearson Bailey—(Great Learning Experience) Ready Writing— Revaleigh Detwiler—1st, Anna Madden—6th Number Sense—Lars Nelson—1st, Axel Nelson—6th, Natalie Hood—6th, Caitlyn Nguyen—9th, Grace Hipolito—13th, Katherine Davis—16th, Pearson Bailey—19th, Roma Patel—20th—First Place Team Computer Science—Pearson Bailey, Lars Nelson—(Great Learning Experience) Social Studies—Lars Nelson—1st, Mateo Lopez—5th, Axel Nelson—7th, Grace Hipolito—11th, Katherine Davis—13th—Second Place Team Science—Lars Nelson—1st overall; Top Biology—Lars Nelson, Top Chemistry—Lars Nelson, Top Physics—Lars Nelson; Lars Nelson—1st, Katherine Davis—8th, Pearson Bailey—11th, Mateo Lopez—15th, Angel Lay—26th;  First Place Team Calculator—Lars Nelson—1st, Natalie Hood—3rd, Katherine Davis—5th, Grace Hipolito—8th, Caitlyn Nguyen—19th, Axel Nelson and Emily Tremillo completed the team; First Place Team Mathematics—Lars Nelson—1st, Katherine Davis—8th, Natalie Hood—11th, Caitlyn Nguyen—17th, Grace Hipolito—19th, Axel Nelson—21st—First Place Team Congratulations Bulldog Scholars!    
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 25, 2019 at 10:16 AM
  
BHS Students Win Honors at Scholastic Art Contest 
BHS Students Win Honors at Scholastic Art Contest  Congratulations to the following Graphic Design students who received honors in the 2019 Scholastic Art Contest: Senior, Summer Jones, Silver Key on her Photography piece ‘Round and ‘Round Senior, Jayden Willis, Honorable Mention on her Photography piece Catacomb Heart of Gold Junior, Auna Heard, Received a Gold Key on her Digital Art piece Many Phases of Mama Sophomore, Kayli Spickes, Received 2 Gold Keys, both pieces were Digital Art pieces (Twisted and Phony Phalanges) AND, she received 5 Honorable Mentions...2 on Photography pieces entered, (Decades of Layers and Rollin’ Still) 1 on a Package Design piece, ( Visionary Paradise) 1 on a Drawing and Illustration piece, (Child’s Eye in the Dark) and 1 one her Digital Art Piece, (Fear Not) Sophomore, Yuvia Mojica, Honorable Mention on her Digital Art piece, All Different; All the Same   The 3 Gold Key winners will have their pieces moving on to the National Scholastic Competition next.  This contest is an online competition where only the Gold Keys compete against one another.  Gold Key winners will have the opportunity to upload artwork and a video explaining their work to be on the Scholastic website in the near future.  Students moving on to National competition have the opportunity to win Gold or Silver medals.  Students will be notified March 12 if they have won. Congratulations to all the winners and participants who represented Borger High School and to their instructor Mrs. Kerr!  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 14, 2019 at 11:44 AM
  
Borger High School Band Members Headed to State  
On Saturday, February 9th, 58 members of the Borger High School Band traveled to Canyon to compete in the Region 1 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest. The contest was held at WTAMU. The Bulldog Band earned 54 “Superior” ratings and medals, 28 “Excellent” ratings and 3 “Good” ratings. The following students performed a solo on their instrument:  Flute:       Madison Cumming  Michelle Hull  Caitlyn Nguyen  Clarinet    Sarah Guevara  Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras  Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson  Trombone   Kaleb Hughes  Tuba  Camron Figer  Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word  Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay   Timpani:  Froilan Mendez  Piano: Lars Nelson                            The following students performed in an ensemble:             Flute Trio                                Madison Cummings                           Maya Ogans                           Mahala Stembridge  Flute Quartet                             Michelle Hull                           Caitlyn Nguyen                           Kassandra Saucedo                           Mahala Stembridge  Clarinet Quartet                                                                     Lillie Bennett                           Grace Hipolito                           Tristin Mitchell                           Jacinda Washington  Clarinet Quartet                                Lillie Bennett                           Sarah Guevara                           Tristin Mitchell                           Isaiah Norman  Saxophone Quartet                             Frankie Barraza                          Alex Onsurez                          Efrain Rangel                          William Wallace  Saxophone Trio                           Paris Esquivel                         Alex Onsurez                         William Wallace  Woodwind Ens                                                                     Ryan Armendariz                         Pearson Bailey                         Frankie Barraza                         Austin Beevers                         Alex Clements                         Kelsy Coffee                         Christina Hillyer                         Grace Hipolito                         Trinity Land                         Maya Ogans                         Uriel Porras                         John Sauceda                         Jacinda Washington  Trumpet Trio                                                                        Isaac Ezell                         Israel Lujan                         Axel Nelson  Horn Quartet                           Katherine Davis                         Tamara Driedger                         Gerry Mansfield                         Lars Nelson  Trombone Trio                             Caden Davis                         Sam Lay                         Weston Spivey  Trombone Quartet                                                                    Caden Davis                         Kaleb Hughes                         Landen Lasley                         Hunter Mays  Baritone Quartet                                                                    Blake Trevino                         Daniel Chandler                         Madison Line                         Daniela Soldevila  Brass Sextet                                Angel Almanza                         Katherine Davis                         Marc Diaz                         Dawson Hataway                         Hunter Mays                         Blake Trevino  Percussion Ens.                                                                  Taylor Hall                         Brady Campbell                         Will Kuehler                         Angel Lay                         Froilan Mendez                         Eveline Pimentel                         Shayden Rangel                         Julian Word     As a result of their performance at this contest, thirty-seven (37) Borger Band members earned the opportunity to represent Borger High School at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest, which will be held in Austin on June 2nd. Those students are Angel Almanza, Frankie Barraza, Brady Campbell, Alan Cardenas, Daniel Chandler, Madison Cummings, Caden Davis, Katherine Davis, Marc Diaz, Paris Esquivel, Isaac Ezell, Taylor Hall, Dawson Hataway, Michelle Hull, Kaleb Hughes, Will Kuehler, Jayden Lasley, Landen Lasley, Angel Lay, Madison Line, Israel Lujan, Hunter Mays, Froilan Mendez, Axel Nelson, Lars Nelson, Caitlyn Nguyen, Maya Ogans, Alex Onsurez, Eveline Pimentel, Efrain Rangel, Shayden Rangel, Kassandra Saucedo, Daniela Soldevila,  Mahala Stembridge, Blake Trevino, William Wallace and Julian Word. Good luck to the students advancing to State, and congratulations to all the students that participated in Solo & Ensemble. You represented yourselves and Borger High School well! Borger Bands are under the direction of Kevin Kuehler and Nick Mears.   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                   Flute:       Madison Cumming Michelle Hull Caitlyn Nguyen    Clarinet     Sarah Guevara    Baritone Saxophone    Uriel Porras    Trumpet    Angel Almanza Dawson Mitchell Axel Nelson    Trombone   Kaleb Hughes    Tuba  Camron Figer    Snare Drum   Shayden Rangel Eveline Pimento Will Kuehler Julian Word    Marimba   Alan Cardenas Jayden Lasley Angel Lay     Timpani:  Froilan Mendez    Piano:  Lars Nelson                 
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 12, 2019 at 4:06 PM
  
Bulldog Band Members Selected to Region Band 
On Monday evening, December 3th, auditions for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) High School All-Region Band were held at Panhandle High School. Over 550 students from across the Panhandle were competing for a spot in one of three honor bands. Borger High School was represented by 10 students, and, as a result of these auditions, each of these members of the Mighty Bulldog Band was selected to the All-Region Band. Those selected to the All-Region Band were:            Madison Cummings – 4th chair flute, Honors Band             Caitlyn Nguyen – 3rd chair flute, Symphonic Band             Michelle Hull – 12th chair flute, Concert Band             Grace Hipolito – 5th chair clarinet, Concert Band             Frankie Barraza – 2nd chair tenor saxophone – Concert Band             Angel Almanza – 6th chair trumpet, Honors Band             Dawson Hataway – 3rd chair trumpet, Concert Band             Axel Nelson – 7th chair trumpet, Concert Band             Kaleb Hughes – 4th chair trombone, Honors Band             Blake Trevino – 3rd chair euphonium, Concert Band These students will travel to Canyon on January 18-19, 2019 to participate in a two-day clinic which will culminate in a concert with other ATSSB and Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) honor bands on January 19th at WTAMU. In addition, Madison, Caitlyn, Angel, and Kaleb were selected as members of the All-Area Band and have earned the right to audition for the ATSSB All-State Band. These auditions will be held at Levelland High School on January 12th. Congratulations to these fine students on their achievements.  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 12, 2019 at 2:01 PM
  
Borger High School Band Represented at All-Region Concerts 
On Saturday, January 18th, ten members of the Borger High School Band traveled to Canyon to participate in the TMEA/ ATSSB Region 1 All-Region Band Clinic and Concerts. These students earned this honor through competitive auditions held at Panhandle High School in December. Clinicians for the honors bands were Dr. Charles Traylor of Dalhart HS (retired), Dr. Russ Teweleit of WTAMU and Dr. B.J. Brooks of WTAMU. Representing Borger High School were Michelle Hull, Caitlyn Nguyen and Madison Cummings on flute, Grace Hipolito on clarinet, Frankie Barraza on tenor saxophone, Angel Almanza, Dawson Hataway and Axel Nelson on trumpet, Kaleb Hughes on trombone and Blake Trevino on euphonium. These outstanding students represented their school and community very well and are to be congratulated on their hard work and musical achievement. Pic L to R: Kaleb Hughes, Frankie Barraza, Grace Hipolito, Caitlyn Nguyen, Axel Nelson, Angel Almanza, Michelle Hull, Madison Cummings, Dawson Hataway and Blake Trevino.  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 04, 2019 at 2:48 PM
  
Paul Belton Elementary Perfect Attendance January 30, 2019 
Paul Belton Elementary Perfect Attendance January 31, 2019 Pre-K AM Yzabel Bravo Josiah Geppi Margarita Ramos Zaleigh Wright Pre-K PM Logan Cauthon Maddex Chacon Ashlyn Howell James Mears Aaliyah Morales Vanessa Morales Nia Patel Dustin Wheeler Kindergarten Jocelyn Aguilar Brady Brancheau Guillermo Bravo Kenya Chacon Dianna Clason Sawyer Cummings Gabriella East Jeremiah Frazee Marlene Garcia Eli Garcia Blayze Gibbs Nicole Hacker Brecklyn Hamilton Maggie Hardin Tyler Hundley Brenna Joyce Ana’e Madrigal Bennett Neill Cole Phillips Jaela Raines Hannah Rodriguez Orlando Sainz Jesus Sanchez Jaxon Smith Tenlee Stegall Eli White
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 04, 2019 at 10:24 AM
  
Meet the Bulldog Tennis Team  
Bulldog Varsity Tennis Luke Ammerman Zach Armstrong Danny DeLaTorre Nathan Franks Dawson Hataway William Kuehler Jonathan Marr William Wallace Jacque Baeza Isabella Escobar Molly Fite Gracee Florer Janie Franks Katie Hataway Anna Madden Maya Ogans Natalie Powers   Bulldog Junior Varsity Tennis Makayla Anderson Nexi Barajas Ambria Bradley Tamara Dreidger Ivet Medina Ivonn Medina Tristin Mitchell Alyssa Kitchen Lilly Perez Jasmine Rangle Veronica Robles Lilly Wallace Landry Farmer Saigunn Hunter Weston Spivey  
Posted by rebecca.calder  On Feb 01, 2019 at 2:15 PM
  
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