Regional TSA Results

February 28 and March 1st, 2013

Student Name(s) – Event – Place

NQE Events
Valeria Vega – NQE Photographic Technology – 3rd

Kiaria Sewell, Cassidy McCowan, Jory Nettles, Michelle Gonnet, and Kristi Rizzo – NQE Web Master – 4th

Richie Dalby – NQE Photographic Technology – 7th

State Events
Valeria Vega – Photo, Animal Life, B/W – 1st
Valeria Vega – Photo, Animal Life, Color – 1st
Valeria Vega – Photo, Portrait, Color – 1st
Valeria Vega – Photo, Portrait, B/W – 1st
Valeria Vega – Photo, Landscape – 1st

Tyler Holleman – Computer Generated Graphic Art, Multi-page, color – 1st
Tyler Holleman – Computer Generated Original Drawing – 1st
Tyler Holleman – Computer Generated Graphic Art, Single page, color – 1st

Gabriel Herrera – Desktop Wallpaper – 1st
Gabriel Herrera – Computer Generated Graphic Art, Multi-page, color – 2nd
Gabriel Herrera – Computer Generated Original Drawing – 2nd
Gabriel Herrera – Computer Generated Graphic Art, Single page, color – 2nd

Christian Huber – Graphic Art, B/W – 2nd
Christian Huber – Desktop Wallpaper – 2nd
Christian Huber – Video Album – 1st
Christian Huber – Video Highlight – 2nd
Christian Huber – Computer Generated Graphic Art – 2nd

Sulaiman Noor – Music Video Lip Sync – 1st

Azeezat Ashiru – Video Public Service Announcement – 1st
Azeezat Ashiru – Video Editing – 2nd
Azeezat Ashiru – Video Promotional/Demonstration – 1st
Azeezat Ashiru – 30 Second Commercial – 2nd

Kathya Godinez – Video Editing – 3rd

Andy Morales – Video Editing – 4th

Jamell Lopez-Straker – Web Design – 1st

Jory Nettles – Photo, Close-up, Color, 2nd
Jory Nettles – Photo, Close-up, B/W – 1st

Brayam Lopez – 60 Second Commercial – 2nd
Brayam Lopez – Video Promotional/Demonstration – 2nd
Brayam Lopez – Video Highlight – 3rd

Richie Dalby – Photo, Aerial, B/W – 1st
Richie Dalby – Photo, Aerial, Color – 1st
Richie Dalby – Photo, Fashion, Color – 1st
Richie Dalby – Photo, Fashion, B/W – 1st
Richie Dalby – Photo, Close-up, Color – 1st
Richie Dalby – Photo, Portrait, Color – 2nd
Richie Dalby – Photo, Portrait, B/W – 2nd

Cassidy McCowan – Video Promotional/Demonstration – 3rd
Cassidy McCowan – Photo, Architecture, B/W – 1st
Cassidy McCowan – Photo, Still Life - 1st
Cassidy McCowan – Other Photo - 1st
Cassidy McCowan – Photo, Animal Life - 1st

Ashlee Solice – Image Transfer, Color - 4th
Ashlee Solice – Video Editing - 1st
Ashlee Solice – Screen Print - 1st

Kristi Rizzo – Photo, Multiple Effects/Processes -1st
Kristi Rizzo – Special Effects, Multiple Effects, Color -1st

Maritza Esquivel – 60 Second Commercial – 1st
Maritza Esquivel – Video Highlight – 1st

James Cowart – Wood not exceeding 2 board ft - 1st
James Cowart – 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 1st
James Cowart – Recycled 2 or more materials  - 1st
James Cowart – Wood not exceeding 4 board ft - 1st
James Cowart – Vinyl cutter single color 8x10  - 2nd

Chris Ellis – Plasma Cutter 6 – 10 parts - 1st
Chris Ellis – 3D Printer/Rapid Prototype - 2nd
Chris Ellis – Vinyl cutter single color 8x10 - 3rd

Michael Parmentier – Wood not exceeding 4 board ft – 2nd
Michael Parmentier – Manufacturing, entries not exceeding 10 pounds - 1st
Michael Parmentier – Laser Engraver, single piece less than 8 x 10 - 1st

Great Electives for 2013 - 2014
Web Technologies	Digital and Interactive Media
Learn the ins and outs of Web Design. Design your own sites using Dreamweaver. Learn how to create videos and embed in web pages. Learn how to use Photoshop for graphics. And much more! Talk to your Counselor or see Mrs. Reese (225) and sign up for Web!	Photoshop! Illustrator! iMovie! GarageBand! InDesign! and More! Learn some skills that will help you be competitive in any job market! Talk to your Counselor or see Mrs. Reese (225) and sign up for DIM!
Audio/Video Production	Virtual Business
Ever wonder who broadcasts the live video announcements? Ever dream of directing your own film? Have a desire to write a best-selling script? Want to learn how to use special effects in film? See Mrs. Reese (225) about Audio/Video Production. Learn skills is script writing, directing, editing, filming, special effects and broadcasting!
Accounting	Accounting 2
BIM 2	Professional Communications
Microsoft Office Specialist certification testing Refine word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation technical skills Develop project management and communication skills May count towards Distinguished Achievement Program Sign up for BIM 2 with Coach Ross in 226.	Want to gain the skills needed to be successful in today's world?   Then take Professional Communications. Professional communications will teach you all the skills you need to be successful from interviews and resumes, to presentations, designing graphics, and social media.  Sign up for Professional Communications today.
Welding
Did you know welders can earn a $30,000 salary while going to school and working an apprenticeship? And do that right out of high school? Did you know there are job opportunities right now for licensed/certified welders ranging in the upwards of $100,000? The U.S. needs skilled workers. Skilled workers are in a shortage, and the job opportunities are only going to grow! Talk to your counselors about signing up for Metal Shop!

Kyle Wisdom Received 1st Place at the Mesquite ISD Film Festival!

The First Annual Mesquite ISD Film Festival was held Friday night, May 11th. The six finalists' videos were shown, then three awards given.

The Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Kyle Wisdom from Poteet High School for his music video "Dry Bones".

Special Jury Prize was awarded to Jonathan Alvarez, Ramiro Martinez, Joseph Avery, Jimmy Samuel, Vicky Chappa, and Melanie from Mesquite High School for their film "Blind Terror". And, the Viewer's Choice Award was won by Jack Nystrom, Joaquin Hernandez, Jessica Gonzalez, and Leo Romero for their film "A Brief Chase".

Kyle Wisdom created a little montage of his projects his Senior Year. Check it out!

Several students competed in the State TSA Competition April 1 - 3 in Waco, TX. Poteet received 3rd Highest Point Totals! A first ever for Poteet. Great job students!

• Najat Haidr
• Karina Silvia
• Bryan Aguilar
• Tony Amburn
• Colton Causey
• Michael Parmentier

• Jessica Dowse
• Brad McFadin
• Brittany Garrett
• Andrew Turner
• Gabriel Estrada
• Ashlee Solice
• Amberly Reil
• Kareem Hamden
• Griselda Monsivais

Ashlee Solice, So.
CD Cover Design – 4th
Computer Generated Art B/W – 5th
Image Transfer – 2nd

Gabriel Estrada, Sr.
CD Cover Design – 3rd

Kristi Rizzo, Jr.
School related web pages – Best In State

Kareem Hamdan, Sr.
Individual related web pages – Best In State

Griselda Monsivais, Sr.
Individual related web pages – 2nd

Karina Silva, Sr.
Wood Less than 4 board foot – 3rd
Recycled materials combination – 4th

Bryan Aguilar, Sr., Cesar Rodriguez, Sr., and Andre Castillo, Sr.
Manufacturing metals, team, under 200 pounds –Best In State

Bryan Aguilar, Sr.
CNC/CAM other 6 to 10 parts – Best in State

Najat Haidr, Jr.
Recycled materials metal – 2nd
Manufacturing materials not exceeding 2 pounds – 4th

Michael Parmentier, Jr.
Manufacturing materials mass production – Best in State

Chase Wolf, Sr.
CNC/CAD Plasma Cutter 11 or more parts – 2nd

Several of our DECA students competed at the State Conference. All placed 2nd as National Alternates!

• Sky Chao - Restaurant & Food Mgmt
• Jordan Anderson - Community Service
• Allie Lopes - Community Service
• Lindsey Orren - Community Service