2011 Creekview graduate Jack Pena performs a bassoon solo with the Creekview High School full orchestra. Jack was an All-State Musician for four years and was chosen bassoon first chair, which is considered best in the state.
In Honor of Their Service: Blalack Middle School students perform during the 2010 Veterans Day Celebration of Service. Several C-FB ISD schools annually present celebrations honoring veterans and men and women serving in the armed services.
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C-FB utilizes 5,300,000 feet of building space on 770 acres of property to serve its students.
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“I am a product of C-FB ISD. My parents also attended C-FB ISD schools. It was at Central Elementary where I met Mrs. Hilburn, who I have remained in contact with since I graduated. She has become a mentor to me, as I have chosen to become a teacher. I have always felt that C-FB appreciates the arts and also provides outlets for students in math and science. I felt the educators cared about who I was and wanted me to succeed. I also feel I was well-prepared for college. Being a part of the C-FB family is why I have decided to return and give back to my community by becoming a teacher in C-FB.”
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Fine Arts Bright Spots
We know that being involved in fine arts is connected to success in school and life. Our Fine Arts program is one of C-FB ISD's bright spots. We are proud to have certified art and music teachers on every elementary campus. Our middle and high schools emphasize art as well as vocal and instrumental music. Every year, more than 40 percent of our middle and high school students participate in choir, band or orchestra.
- For the fifth time, C-FB ISD was named one of the Best 100 Communities for Music Education in 2011. We were also chosen in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
- In 2011, Creekview High School advanced to the One-Act Play state championship for the 10th time in the school’s 13-year history. The school’s one-act play, Death of a Salesman, was the 2011 4-A State Champion. The One-Act Play team won the 5-A State Championship in 2001, the first UIL state championship won by Creekview High School. Excluding 2004, when Creekview was named alternate, the school’s One-Act Play team advanced to the state competition from 2000 to 2007, resulting in one championship and four runner-up wins. In 2009, the One-Act Play team returned to the UIL State Finals with Rabbit Hole, and advanced to State in 2010 with Bridge, finishing as second runner-up.
- Twelve C-FB ISD music students were selected to All-State Music Groups and performed at the 2011 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conference. Of these musicians, Brett Wyatt, Newman Smith 2011 graduate, was named trombone first chair, and Creekvew 2011 graduate Jack Pena, bassoon first chair. Being first chair is considered best in the state. Both were All-State Musicians for four years.
- The Ranchview High School Band placed second at the State Honor Band hearings sponsored by the TMEA. The second-place finish is the highest result a C-FB ISD band has ever earned at the TMEA Honor Band State Competition.
- Creekview High School student Trang Tran won first place in the 30th Annual United States Congressional Art Competition. Trang’s art represented Congressman Kenny Marchant’s 24th Congressional District. The winning piece of art from each congressional district is displayed for one year in Capitol Tunnel, connecting the U.S. Congress and the congressional offices, where it is viewed by thousands of visitors each week. This is the second year that art created by Creekview student has been selected.
- Lam Ngyuen, 2011 Creekview High School graduate, won first place for Emerging Artists at the Saul Bell Awards, the highest award given at the international jewelry competition for the most innovative jewelry designs.
- The Creekview High School Speech team was named National Mid-Division Champions at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions. Two C-FB ISD students excelled at the National Forensic League national competition.
- Newman Smith High School student Tanya Rajan placed sixth in Extemporaneous Commentary Speaking at the National Speech Championship, while Creekview High School's Kevin King placed fourth in Original Oratory at the National Forensic League National Competition.
- Creekview High School debater Mitchell Ferguson earned the National Forensic League's (NFL) degree of Premier Distinction, highest student degree in the honor society. A degree of Premier Distinction reflects sustained excellence in classroom activities, competition rounds and service projects. Students may earn points in six separate categories: speech, debate, congress, service, district and national. Approximately 400 students (1/3 percent) of the NFL's 112,000 student members receive the degree of Premier Distinction annually.
- Patrick Park, Las Colinas Elementary School student, received an Award of Excellence from National PTA for his visual art entry entitled "The Earth Help."
- Newman Smith High School Assistant Choral Director Clorese Gray-Porter was one of two directors named Young Director of Distinction by the Texas Choral Directors Association. The award is presented to a choral director with less than five years' teaching experience who has made significant contributions to choral music education in Texas.
- Fran Bolte was honored as 2010 Outstanding Administration Division Art Educator by the Texas Art Education Association.
