Our very own Coach Robert Ford
is a former NFL coach for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins,
Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders.
He has three Super Bowl rings!
"I enjoyed my experiences in the NFL.
I coached some of the best in the game. The NFL made me a better coach
and a better person."
On the not-so-positive-side, he moved his family 23 times. You could say they're experts in geography and people skills!
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Welcome to the new West Mesquite Website, brought to you by the students of Web Design II! Zach Allen, Luis Arpero, Bobby Castillo, Daniel Gonzalez, Bryan Guzman, Cameron Moreau, Sonya Naderi and Michael Salazar! Also pictured, DAA student, Luis Carerra, designer of the Website background. Should you have any questions regarding the site and how to find information included, please email Web Team. Enjoy! |
SUMMER EXIT LEVEL TAKS RETEST
Please report to WMHS no later than 8 am. Bring a photo I.D. Those students who complete testing by 12:00 pm may participate in the free lunch program in the cafeteria. ELA—MONDAY, JULY 8 MATH—TUESDAY, JULY 9 SCIENCE– WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 SOCIAL STUDIES—THURSDAY, JULY 11 **Join the Reminder Group by texting "Text@summerta" to (832)342-9406. You will receive reminders about Summer TAKS Prep & Summer Test dates.** SUMMER TAKS PREP @ POTEET HIGH SCHOOL, June11-July 3 Time: 3 CHOICES Class Period Options: Period 1: 8:00-10:00 Period 2: 10:00-12:00 Period 3: 12:30-2:30 Eligible Students: 11th or 12th grade students who have not met standard on one or more of the Exit Level TAKS tests. Due Date: Applications are due to your test coordinator by Thursday, May 30. Fee: $15.00 supply fee per subject is due when you turn in your application. Cash, money order, or check with driver’s license and birth date are accepted. Click here for the application. (PDF file format) Dress Code: MISD dress code will be followed during the TAKS Prep program. To obtain maximum benefits, students must attend ALL 14 days. The class days are shaded in gray. The Exit TAKS tests will be administered from July 8-11. To view the schedule by calendar date, click here. |
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Thanks to Chris Ramirez, a senior DIM student, a new 2013 banner has been added to the scrolling banner at the top. Seniors, click on it to find your name and save the image!
| Purchase your class hoodie from the prom committee today! The cost of each hoodie is $25.00 and may be purchased everyday in room A210 from Mrs. Wood or B200 from Mrs. Regan! | |||
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AVP senior, Victor Gonzalez, won "Viewer's Choice Award" and "Special Jury Prize" at the 2012 MISD Film Festival! Click here to view Victor's video, "Illusions". Victor, aka "KV Beatz," wrote and produced the audio and video! Victor plans to attend Northlake College and persue a double major in Videography and Audio Engineering. |
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1. Dalton Roberts Karina Dunn is also pictured. She was presented the Rotary Club Scholarship |
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Congratulations to the Karina Fuentes! Karina created the art work displayed in the cabinet. She has been in AP Art for two years. She was selected to represent West Mesquite in the Senior Art Show this year! Congraulations, Karina! Click here to see the picture larger. |
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WM's JROTC color guard participated in the DFW Honor Flight send-off to Washington DC! One gentleman was selected by Sgt. Kinnel to lead our color guard. He held this position during WWII. He was thrilled with the honor!
Thank you students for doing a great job and representing West well! See more pics in the Student Life photogallery! Click here for the video created by MISD |
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West Mesquite set a goal to collect at least $3000 for our "Honor Flight: A Month Giving for a Lifetime of Service" fundraiser. Well, the results are in and we far exceeded our goal! In the month of April, we raise almost $5400!Thanks to all who gave what they could to this worthy organization. That means 5 more WWII veterans will be able to visit the WWII memorial in Washington DC. Winners: 3rd Place, winning a popcorn party, with a total amount of $258.00 and a per student average of $23.45 is…Mrs. Regan’s Hospitality class! 2nd Place, winning a brownie and ice cream party, with a total amount of $666.00 and a per student average of $26.64 is…Mrs. Gallegos BIM class! 1st Place, winning a pizza party AND a full day off for the teacher, with a total amount of $433.44 and a per studentsaverage of $39.40 is…Ms. Shaw’s AVID 3 class! |
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Our WM CTE students who attended the TSA State Conference returned from competition decorated with medals, ribbons and pins!
National Qualifying Events Cameron Moreau, Bobby Castillo, Michael Salazar Webmaster Team, 2nd Place in State Advancing to Nationals, June 28-July 2 in Orlando, Florida! Zach Allen, Eric Romo Architectural Renovation (Model), 10th Place in State State Events Cameron Moreau - Website, School Related Webpages, 1st Place (Pages soon to launch apart of the NEW WM School Website built by the Web II team and DAA student, Luis Carerra!) Alejandro Silos - CNC Vinyl Large Format, Single color, 1st Place Alejandro Silos - CNC Vinyl Large Format, Multi color, 1st Place Michael Salazar - 15 Second Video Commercial, 2nd Place Michael Salazar - 30 Second Video Commercial, 3rd Place Fabian Torres - Music Video Original Song, 2nd Place Eric Romo - Music Video Original Song, 3rd Place Victor Gonzalez - Music Video Original Song, 4th Place Results prove that West Mesquite is Back at TSA! For more information, please contact the TSA Sponsors, Mrs. Dori Brown or Kelly Riddle. |
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Congratulations HOSA for a successful year! The HOSA officers, HOSA members, and district and school administrators support have helped make this a very successful first year for our Health Science program. Thirteen people competed at regional competition in March and two qualified for advancement to state. Amanda Garay and Tori Garrett attended the state convention and Amanda brought back a silver medal for her Life Support Skills which is CPR and First Aid. She will be advancing to nationals in Nashville, June 28. |
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Congratulations to Miguel Garza, Kevin Iraheta, and Isai Velasquez, who have been named to the Academic All-State Soccer Team! They had to be in the top 10 percent of their class with a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4 point scale. "We are very proud of these young men and their academic success. This is the second year in a row we have had at least one player named to this team." - Coach Figert |
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Mesquite ISD Athletic Director, Steve Bragg said that WM senior Isai Velasquez scored his 100th career goal last week. There has NEVER been an MISD soccer player score 100 career goals in varsity games! Year-by-year Breakdown of Isai’s Goals and Awards: 2010 – 11 goals & 3 assists after being called up to varsity half way through the year. 2011 – 25 goals & 11 assists – District 23 4A M.V.P. 2012 – 31 goals & 9 assists – Unanimous 23 4A M.V.P. – 1st team All-State 2013 – 33 goals & 7 assists TOTAL – 100 goals and 30 Assists School records for career goals (100) and goals in a season – 33 (2013). Velasquez also ranks 13th in his class academically with a 98 grade-point average. NEW: Click here to see the WFAA news clip of his success! |
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Juan Villagomez created the art work displayed in the cabinet for his AP 2D Portfolio this year. He also received a prize for one of his works that is being displayed at Eastfield College in the Futuremakers Art Exhibit. What an honor to have an exceptional piece of art chosen by a college professor. Congraulations, Juan! |
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UIL Academics competed at the District 10-4A Competition. Congratulations to the following students and their coaches:
Accounting: Luis Monreal (3rd) and Nancy Silva (6th) Computer Applications: KeAmber Green (2nd) and China Hodges (6th) Current Issues & Events: Rachel Abbott (6th) Headline Writing: Desarae Wilson (5th) Social Studies: Team (2nd) and Samantha Paton (3rd). Luis Monreal, KeAmber Green, and Samantha Paton will advance to regionals next month. |
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Congratulations to the BPA members who competed at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Houston, TX. |
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| Javier Lopez was awarded 6th Place in Network Administration using Microsoft out of the whole entire big state of Texas! The National Qualifier will be traveling to Orlando, Florida May 7-12 to compete against other students from around the country. Yolanda Torres received 8th place in state for Legal Office Procedures also a State Alternate. Cameron Moreau placed 12th out of 27 in the state for C++ Programming. Michael Salazar placed 29th out of 46 in the state for Database Applications. Congratulations to all who competed! | ||||
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Digital Interactive Media students learned about the importance of pre-production, production and post-production in regards to Video Production. Storyboards and scripts were written, cameras filmed and they attacked GarageBand and Final Cut Pro X for audio and editing. Classmates voted and the coveted DIM Cup, Rockstar Trophy and Starburst Prize were awarded in both 1B and 2B classes! Some of the favorites have been added to our WM YouTube channel for viewing. |
| Congratulations to Jessica Bayer who received the Silver Medal at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Corpus Christi for Nail Care.
Congratulations to the 7 fantastic, talented cosmetology students that advanced in the regional competition. Cosmetology - Merry-Day Labor (Senior-Horn) 5th place Haircutting - Brittany Escue (Senior-Horn) 5th place, Alexxis Maldonado (Junior-Mesquite) 4th place Nail Art - Johanna Hinojosa (Junior-Mesquite) 3rd Place, Jessica Duenas (Junior-West) 5th place 3-D Nail Art - Jazmin Carranza (Junior-North) 1st place, Rosa Garcia (Junior-Horn), 2nd Place, Cora Mujica (Junior-West) 4th Place Nail Care - Jessica Bayer (Junior-Mesquite) and Dawnn Hemby (Junior-Horn) 3rd Place Evening Style Comb Out - Rosa Garcia (Junior-Horn) 2nd Place |
 CTE Animoto Video. Click to view! Click here to view the NEW CTE Video created by MISD! |
Start Your Career While You're Here! CTE at WM.
Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) program courses allow you to get hands on experience and training in a variety of skills and careers. You can even earn college credits and get paid while going to school!
Learn new skills, get college credit, earn a real paycheck. In an increasingly competitive job market, MISD's CTE Program can give you the extra step you need toward your future. Check out the CTE program at WM! With more than 40 technology courses available-- there's one for you! |
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Do you enjoy culinary experiences? Those in our West Culinary Krew do! The group meets regularly regarding their community service and school events, such as The Cupcake War and delicious frappuccino sales! Frappuccinos and other treats are sold after school every Tuesday and Thursday at the concession stand! New logo created by DAA student, Daniel Contreras. |
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| Mrs. Conway and Mr. Leugers were chosen to receive WM's First Class Teacher Award this year. They were chosen because of their tenacity in the classroom, their unwavering efforts to educate their students, and their commitment to all of our students. Both have gone above and beyond this year and surpassed expectations, they will both be honored at a ceremony on March 25. |
| Na’Teisha Choice competed in the Rotary Club’s 4-Way speech contest. She finished in 2nd place and received a check from Rotary Club for $150. Way to go, Na'Teisha! |
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Read the article posted on Mesquite News highlighting their successes! Click to watch the promo video shown at school during announcements. |
| 1. 26 Wins 2. 4A State #1 Ranking 3. Garland Tournament Runner-up Champs 4. Dallas ISD Consolation Champs 5. 9 Consecutive Playoff Appearances 6. Bi-District Playoff Championship 7. 3rd Consecutive Year of Having a Player Voted District MVP 8. Player Voted Newcomer of the Year |
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Check out the new promotional Cosmetology video about MISD's Cosmetology Program; highlighting the two-year program and many of the services Cosmetology offers, a part of the CTE program. Created by CTE's Audio Video Production II (AVP II) student, Emily Oropeza. Click here to watch on WM's YouTube! Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1pm until 4 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday until 6pm! Call 972/882-7629 or email rsonger@mesquiteisd.org today! |
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Congratulations to Kameron Miles, Eldridge Massington, Will Early, Dimarya Mixon,Darryl Battles, Nick Akins, Andre Tompson, Tre Jones, Raashaan Reason, Braylon Rayson, Claudia Price and Blake Seaton for signing on Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013. Way to go! Click here to watch the video made by MISD |
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Kendall Pearson talks about his journey from disadvantaged student to coach and teacher at West Mesquite High School. Click here to watch. |
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Blake Seaton is receiving a full scholarship at Paris Junior College as an outfielder/pitcher. Congratulations Blake, Way to Go! "He's a great student athlete." -Coach Parker |
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A special thanks to CTE's Digital Arts and Animation (DAA) student, Luis Carrera, for creating our new MISD Cosmetology logo and promotional brochure, this year's WM yearbook cover, the Lariette Spring Show T-shirt Design, Poster and Program and the background to our new WM Website! Way to go, Luis! |  |
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Congratulations to the following Seniors, who have been chosen as the Senior of the Week! Recipients are able to park in the Senior parking spot, as well as receive a parking pass and College Bound sweatshirt due to their stellar character and conduct! |
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There were around 400 attendees from Region 10 at the WMHS TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) Of all that tested, only six students from Region 10 scored high enough to advance to State Competition in February. WMHS has TWO of the six, Helen Alfaro and Bria Robinson! Also scoring very well, included Citlali Salas, Marisol Rodriguez, Sarah Groves, Tiana Smith and Pleshae Brown. Bronze level included Teanna Meyers-Foster, Brianne Gomez, and Michaela Hubbard. West Mesquite High School was also elected the 2013-2014 PRESIDENT school of Region 10. |
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Congratulations to two of our Senior Wranglers,
Claudia Price who signed to University of San Francisco, and Braylon Rayson for signing to the Central Michigan University. They have both been a part of the Lady Wrangler and Boys Basketball programs for the past four years here at West. Congratulations, Claudia and Braylon, Way to go! |
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Celebrity CTE Digital Interactive Media (DIM) students were awarded after learning and applying their new graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop CS6. Their projects were presented and voted on by their peers as well as certified designers. Pictured are the student celebrities from the 2B DIM section, after receiving their coveted 1st Place “Designer DIM Cup” and the 2nd and 3rd Place “Designer Rock Star Trophies” for two categories. The winning projects will soon be displayed on the CTE webpage of the WM website (maintained by the Web II students). Congrats, Rock Stars! |
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Nathaniel Hawthorne’s"The Scarlet Letter" takes the reader through the nature of sin. Hester Prynne is publicly shamed and must wear the letter “A” as punishment for her sin of adultery. Her letter then changes to a positive meaning. According to Hawthorne, we should all wear our own letter. The Juniors in Mrs. McClelland's English classes were asked to think of a POSITIVE attribute that described them and create their own letter and make sure it is original, creative and somehow wearable. “No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.” ― Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter |
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The MISD Cosmetology class held a Halloween/Fall Inspired Student Competition. Winners were selected from both the
Junior and the Senior Class. Seniors 1st Place - Elena Gaspar 2nd Place - Brittany Escue 3rd Place - Pamela Ortega Juniors 1st Place - Karina Pena 2nd Place - Dawnn Hemby 3rd Place - Rosa Garcia |
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Defensive back Kameron Miles, was selected to play with the country's top 90 high school football players in the US Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 5. Kameron is the first player in the history of West Mesquite High School to receive this honor. To watch Kam's Big Day Captured by MISD click here. |
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2012-2013 Homecoming Court
Homecoming King - DequawnJohnson Homecoming Queen - Alex Leiva Band Beau - Nephtabani Moncivias Band Sweetheart - Dulce Silva Football Sweetheart - Briana Scott |
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President: Marilu Ramirez Vice President: Tyeisha LeFlore Secretary: Deanna Prado Financial Secretary: Helen Alfaro Historian: Citlali Salas Parlimentarian: Xavier Meza |
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Congratulations to Eric Romo, a CTE Digital Interactive Media (DIM) student, who created the winning logo for the MISD Career & Technical Education Department.Visit our CTE page to learn more about the various career clusters offered through MISD. |
