Community News
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M.C. Williams Middle School receives
$250,000 grant for Technology Center
The Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Discovery 5 Grant will
provide a $250,000 grant for M.C. Williams Middle School for a technology center. On
October 14, a press conference was held by The Acres Homes Coalition Administrative
District, lead by James L. Henderson, project manager. The goals of the project are to
increase student academic achievement through the use of technology, provide professional
development to increase teachers use of technology, and to increase the productivity of
the community through the use of technology.
“ We have joined partnership with the Houston Community College Northeast, campus
with Dr. Margaret Forde, the Acres Home Center for Business and Economic Development
Corporation with Roy Douglas Malonson and with the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center with
Patricia Lindsey to assist students and residents in the Acres Home Community. The award
to the Williams Technology Department will bridge the divide,” said Henderson.
Dr. Margaret Stroud, chief school administrator of HISD said “I believe this
will not only be beneficial to the students of M.C. Williams but also to the
community.”
The Acres Homes Multi-Service Center will be an additional site where community residents
are given the opportunity to use the computers with Internet access.
State Representative Sylvester Turner who was instrumental in writing the bill for the
telecommunications center said, “ This is an exciting time. We want them to read,
write, add and analyze and at the same time we want them (students) to be excited about
learning. We want whatever is given in any other part of this city, offered here in Acres
Home. Let’s move forward. The vision only gets broader and I think we’re making
some tremendous things happen. I salute the leadership here in Acres Home. Mr. Henderson I
salute you and the principal for an outstanding job that’s taken place in the life of
Acres Home.”
Malonson says, “If you are given the proper opportunities and proper resources all
children can learn.” The press conference ended with encouraging words to the
community by U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She said, “I want to congratulate
M.C. Williams for this grant which will help students further their education.”
Special recognition and special commendations were given by the students of M.C. Williams
Middle School, Highland Heights Elementary School, Osborne Elementary and Wesley
Elementary School. |
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Aldine Mustangs A & B teams rise to the
occasion
•The Aldine Mustang B-team steam-rolled over Stratford with a 44-0
victory. The MVP of the offensive line was Larry Trevino (right) with several great
blocks. The offensive MVP was Patrick Miles (left) with over 170 yards and 2 touchdowns.
One of the touchdowns was a 75-yard touchdown run. The defensive MVP was Thomas Young
(center) with 15 tackles and a fumble recovery. On the defense he produced 108 yards with
2 touchdowns.
•The Aldine Ninth Grade mighty Mustang A team rolled
over the Stratford Spartans 21-6. Players of the game from left to right include Audrea
Williams, Eli Callihan, Terrance Anderson, Brandon Davis and J.C. Clarke. |
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