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| THS TO DEFEND STATE ACDEC CROWN |
 THS Academic Decathlon Advisor Vicki Rowe has confirmed that her young group of "scholars" was named Regional Champions in the Small School Division last weekend at San Antonio's Sandra Day O'Connor High School and will be defending their current State title later this month.
SERIOUS INTENT -- This year's "reloaded" THS Academic Decathlon squad is filling big shoes. They were Small School Regional Champs last weekend in San Antonio to qualify to defend their current State title. The team consists of: (Back row) Conoley Reinhardt, Drew Weise, Zach Lindsay, Rebekah Murphy and Brandon Dupy. (Front row) Jared Deloney, Travis Carpenter, Jennifer Townsend and Stephen Svatek. (Photo by Larry Robbins) Taylor's current AcDec squad has produced another Regional Academic Decathlon title and recorded a total score of 34,717 points, according to legendary Advisor Vicki Rowe. "I have just received word that we are the Regional Champs and are moving on to State," said an excited Rowe. "We have not received individual scores as yet, but it's a great day to be a DUCK." Some sort of computer glitch caused the cancellation of the customary awards assembly and has tied up the release of the individual scores, according to Rowe. But the main concern is that despite all of the experience that graduated from Taylor's three-time defending state championship squad, the Ducks continue to impress. While they have no medals as yet, the THS AcDec squad finds itself in familiar territory. Although only Delony, Murphy and Lindsay are returning from last year's winning team, this year's group is showing constant promise. Their solid depth seems to provide the spark needed to fill gaps left by graduation. Yes, Rowe is 'very proud" of her young scholars, but she added that despite being new to the game, the THS squad still carries the tradition of a champion and the reputation of a good friend. "At the competition, our team is treated with respect and maybe some envy," added Rowe. "They like us." So far, those characteristics and a torrid work ethic has carried Taylor High School to five State titles since 2001 and they are the reigning Small School champs for 2007, 2008, and 2009. In the prestigious ranks of the State Academic Decathlon events, those honors are unmatched in recent history. The squad returns to San Antonio to bid for a 4th straight title February 25-28 at San Antonio College. Their science is Chemistry and their Super Quiz event will center around the French Revolution. Rowe says her squad is aiming for that crown and is "working seven days a week to make it happen." This is Rowe's 7th year to serve as advisor of the THS AcDec team and it's her sixth time to prepare them for the State meet. |
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News Clips| VANDEGRIFT TICKETS ARRIVE; $7 ADULTS |
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Tickets for Friday's Taylor Ducks vs Vandegrift Vipers have arrived and will be on sale Friday at the Taylor ISD Central Office, the Taylor Middle School and the Taylor High School. Adult tickets are $7 in advance and student tickets are $3. All tickets at the gate will be $7.00. Taylor Community Services Director Larry Robbins will have tickets available at Central Office till 4 pm. Gametime Friday is 7:30 pm at Ed W. Monroe Memorial Stadium at 9500 McNeil Drive. |
| DUCKS' SUB-VARSITY FB TIMES, SITES MOVED |
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Taylor Athletic Director Rick Cobia has announced another change in this week's scheduled games affecting Taylor's 9th grade and JV football squads. Thursday, September 2nd, the JV will play Leander Vandegrift here in Taylor at Memorial Field at 6 pm, while the 9th grade will travel to Leander Vandegrift for a 7 pm contest. Directions -- to Leander Vandegrift: From IH 35, take RR 620 exit, turn left on FM 2222. Turn left on McNeil Drive (just past 3M at stop light). Continue straight after the circle. Turn left at the entrance just past the stadium. Address: 9500 McNeil Drive, Austin, Texas 78750. |
| THS MALLARD ON SELL NOW |
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THS Mallard advisor Melanie Catuogno has announced that interested studetns and parents may order their 2011 Mallard now at www.myYear.com. The Early bird special runs until Sept. 15: Free upgrade to Ultra package for Basic price ($15 value). Senior ads can also be paid for online, as an add-on to the book. Purchase a full page ad and you'll get your yearbook free! Ads due by December 10. |
| THS TENNIS JUMPS HENDRICKSON; 11-8 |
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THS Tennis Coach Vicki Hall has announced that her Ducks tennis team is off to a fats 2-0 start on the Fall Season after beating Pflugerville Hendrickson by a narrow 11-8 margin Monday. The Ducks netters won their initial match of the season by a 106 margin over Leander. GO TEAM !! |
| LADY DUCKS BEATEN AT HOME |
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Coach Holly Turnbough's Lady Ducks volleyball squad saw their season record dip to 7-7 Tuesday when the visiting Thrall Lady Tigers upset Taylor's winning efforts by claiming a four-set victory in the THS gym. The Lady Ducks fell behind early losing 26-24 and 25-22 in the first two sets. Taylor rallied to win the third set by a 25-22 margin, but lost their momentum as Thrall won the fourth set 25-18. The Lady Ducks now regroup for Thursday's trip to Hays High School for an invitational tournament. Play will continue there on Saturday. Game times to be announced! |
| CROSS COUNTRY OPENS IN TEMPLE |
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Taylor Cross Country Coach Shelli Cobb took 34 runners to Temple for the year's first meet held at the Sammons Golf Course and says "she was pleased" with the squad's efforts. Alex Garcia (12:59-30th) and Katie Bryant (13:16-42nd) paced the seven Taylor Varsity Girl's efforts in a field of 120 runners, while Courtney Fields (14:32-45th) and Vanessa Castaneda (15:01-62nd) led the Lady Ducks' eight entries in the 160 runner JV Girls Field. In Boy's action, the Ducks varsity boys ran in a field of 146 runners with David Salazar (16:44-25th) and Elric Martinez (17:01-39th) leading the local team of seven entries. In JV action, the Ducks best efforts came from Edgar Carrera (18:29-16th) and Albert Vasquez (18:40-17th) in a field of 175 runners. Taylor's Cross Country squad heads to Lockhart this Saturday. |
| DUCKS FALL IN OPENER, 45-7 |
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Coach Rick Cobia's Taylor Ducks fell to Bryan Rudder in their 2010 season opener Friday at Memorial Field as the Rangers rolled to an impressive 45-7 victory. Taylor QB Jarvis Caldwell scampered 25 yards for the Ducks' lone touchdown at the midway point of the 4th quarter. Rudder's Rangers, playing with their first senior class, scored early on a 30-yd field goal by Division I recruit Will Johnson. The Rangers added six TD's to light up the scoreboard, while holding the Ducks to just over 100 yards offense. Taylor travels to Leander Vandegrift on Friday before returning home to host the Elgin Wildcats (Sept. 10th) and Manor Mustangs (Sept. 17th. All kickoffs at 7:30 pm. |
| TISD HIRES TASB SEARCH FIRM |
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At a special called meeting last week, the Taylor ISD Board of Trustees selected the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services division to conduct the district's search for a new Superintendent. The cost of the search committee has been erroneously reported by local media as $79,000, when in fact it will cost an estimated $7,900.
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