“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” ― Rumi
Vol. VII November 2022
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
TOP BAND
Big Green Marching Machine earns 73rd straight First Division rating
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he Longview High School Lobo Band earned a First Division rating from the entire judging panel to bring home its 73rd consecutive SUPERIOR University Interscholastic League marching contest rating. With the top honor, the Big Green Marching Machine maintains the state record for consecutive superior ratings in a state contest. LHS has been ranked First Division since the inception of the UIL in 1949. “I believe I can speak for all of us when I say that we are proud to be part of such a great legacy and we are grateful for those that came before us
paving the way,” said Mrs. Rhonda Daniel, Longview ISD Director of Bands. “This streak says that for 73 years the Lobo Band has focused on performing to meet and surpass a standard of first division at the UIL Region DANIEL Marching Contest. “We do hear a lot about the streak at this time of year, but for the 2022 Lobo Band, the focus Band||Continued to page 19 Band
Always in our heart Dennis Williams spent his career helping East Texas communities
A reassuring presence in the community, former LISD Assistant Superintendent Mr. Dennis Williams passed away on October 26. A second-generation educator, Mr. Williams helped WILLIAMS students from small 2A districts, up to 4A, 5A, and 6A. Starting his career with teaching a classroom of 28 students, Mr. Williams would end up helping more than 8,000 students per year as the head of administrative and pupil services at Longview Independent School District. A Kilgore High School graduate, Mr. Williams would go on to graduate from Lamar University, and then start his life of educating students. Following his mother’s footsteps, Mr. Williams expressed a firm belief that he was always destined to help students because it is in his blood. If he wasn’t working in education, he has said that he would still be doing something that would positively impact the lives of young people. Williams||Continued to page 16 Williams
Gratitude costs us nothing, but it benefits everything even when times ar e tough. See Opinion on Page 2
Elizabeth Jackson joins LHS as the newest chef to teach the culinar y ar ts. See Band on Page 4
The Longview Lobo football team continues their winning str eak. See Sports on Page 11
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Check out the latest from the Longview ISD social media pages. See Social on Page 18
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