Recognition

 

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 2024-2025 Recognition

 

Cosmetology

Cosmetology would like to congratulate seniors Amy Velasquez, Natalia Martinez, Katie Ortiz, Leslie Flores, and Ruby G on passing their cosmetology state-board practical exams. They are all now licensed cosmetologist! 


Titan Band

Both the Non Varsity and Varsity bands competed at UIL Concert and Sight Reading! We are proud to announce that the Non Varsity band received excellent divisions for both concert and sight reading (overall 2nd divisions), and the Varsity band (picture below) received a Sweepstakes, Superior divisions (1’s) in both concert and sight reading! This is the first time since 2002 that the South Garland Varsity band has earned the highest honor at the Concert and Sight reading contest!

BAND_SG Titan Band

 


GISD Art Show

We're pleased to share the results of our students’ participation in the recent district art show. We're proud to announce the following students have been recognized for their outstanding artistic achievements:

  • Hannah Joseph – Honorable Mention: Mixed Media
  • Nataly Chavarria – Honorable Mention: Painting (Transparent)
  • Isabella Salazar – Honorable Mention: Color Pencil
  • Wilson Segovia – Honorable Mention: Ceramics
  • Montserrat Zamarripa – 3rd Place: Charcoal
  • Krystal Hernandez – 3rd Place: Graphite
  • Vanessa Perez – 3rd Place: Ceramics
  • Natalie Nava – 2nd Place: Ceramics
  • Andrea Gomez – 2nd Place: Textiles
  • Marily Castillo - 3rd place: Textiles

 


Theatre Advances to Bi-District

The SGHS UIL One Act Play Wings advanced from District & will compete again at Bi-District. 

Individual awards went to Alissa Lozano for Best Performer, Sophia Amedeo for Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, & Isabella Fuentes for All-Star Tech. 

Cast members are:

  • Ta'niyah Castorena
  • Alissa Lozano
  • Amari Savon Adams
  • Sophia Amedeo
  • Leeland Calvillo
  • Marco A. Lopez
  • Axel Lopez-Luna
  • Luis Lozola

Crew members:

  • Isabella Fuentes
  • Rashel Alvallero
  • Cody Kepilino-Bejarano
  • Evelyn Galvan
  • Lily Linwood
  • Citlaly Segura

 

Wings, One Act Play collage.

 


Welding Certification

Congratulations to Nathan Tolman for passing his Welding Certification! We are so proud of him!

Nathan gets a welding certificate.

 


Mrs. Carrington's class observes Pi Day

On March 14th, Mrs. Carrington's Dual Credit Precalculus (Math 1316) class celebrated Pi Day.  Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π (pi). Mrs. Carrington's class had lots of fun with this project, from pinatas to cake, it was a great success! 


Color Guard 

The South Garland Color Guard competed at a regional NTCA Guard competition at Richardson High School. We are proud to announce that not only did we win 1st place, but also got promoted into the next division of competition! Congrats to Ms. Horak, our guard officers Jazmin Lorenzo and Elizabeth Mendez, and the rest of the Titan Color Guard!


Jazz Band

The Titan Jazz band performed at the 1st annual GISD Jazz Festival this weekend and received straight 1st divisions from all 3 judges! Congratulations to Ms. Simmons, our jazz soloist Anthony Hernandez, Christian Quiroz, Veronica Hernandez, and the rest of the Titan Jazz Band for their outstanding performance!
 

Jazz band plays at Jazz Fest.

 


Licensed Cosmetologist

Cosmetology would like to congratulate seniors Elizabeth ContrerasJoanna Hernandez and Natalie Zamarripa on passing the cosmetology state-board practical exam. They are now licensed cosmetologists!


Cosmetology

Cosmetology would like to congratulate seniors Makayla Herrera, Deja Peoples, Keliyah RoyalAmy Velasquez, Kariya ClayborneNatalia MartinezLeslie Flores, Katie Ortiz, and Linda Santos on passing their cosmetology state-board written exam. 


Band and Color Guard

Our band students participated in the Region 3 UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. We are proud to say that 18 of our students received 1st divisions (top overall) on their solo and we had 2 ensembles achieve 1’s as well! Additionally, 20 students received 2nd divisions!


Students  1st division:

  • Davis, Elisha (9)
  • Mojica, Jacqueline (9)
  • Prado, Jesse (9)
  • Vargas, Mariana (9)
  • Macedonio, Agustin (10)
  • Simmons, Jaxon (9)
  • Escobar, Richard (12)
  • Rocha, Bryan (9)
  • Benitez, Martin (10)
  • Vera, Manny (12)
  • Pedroza, Luis (11)
  • Gibbs, Raziel (9)
  • Quiroz, Christian (10)
  • Hernandez, Anthony (11
  • Juarez, Eber (10)
  • Cortes, Ricardo (9)
  • Campbell, Donavin (10)
  • Suarez, Mickey (12)

 

 

Students  2nd division:

  • Macias, Diego (11)
  • Arriaga, Patrick
  • Pineda, Alissa (9)
  • Brito, Gustavo (11)
  • Carmona, Danna (9)
  • Alvarez, Abraham (9)
  • Sanchez, Leandro (9)
  • Gauna, Juan (12)
  • Villalva, Alan (12)
  • Lizama, Iker (12)
  • Lovo, Crystal (11)
  • Sanchez, Alejandro (11)
  • Gomez Lopez, Karen (9)
  • Amedeo, Sophia (11)
  • Holden, Jasmyne (9)
  • Rojas, Evelyn (12)
  • Vasquez, Omar (11)
  • Diaz, Leobardo (9)
  • Martinez, Alexis (11)

  • Alvarez, Sebastian (12)

Our 1st division percussion ensemble, comprised of:

  • Tristan Coronado
  • Angel Cruz
  • Alessandra Flores
  • Luis Hernandez
  • Steven Monterubio
  • Johnathan Perez.

Our Saxophone Quintet, comprised of:

  • Leobardo Diaz
  • Anthony Hernandez
  • Christian Quiroz
  • Mickey Suarez
  • Omar Vasquez.

We also had both of our ensembles (listed above) and 2 of our soloists Mickey Suarez and Donavin Campbell qualify for the State Competition in May! Congrats band kids!!

Our wonderful Colorguard also performed at an NTCA contest at Wylie East HS and received 2nd place overall (less than .1 away from first)!!


Art Students in VASE Competition

Several of our students participated in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE), a regional art competition held in Forney, TX. Our students competed alongside others from high schools in the region, and we are pleased to announce that all of our participants earned impressive scores. View their artwork on the news page.

Please join me in congratulating the following students for their outstanding achievements:

  • Emily Barrios
  • Alonzo Flores
  • Mariana Gamino
  • Brianna Hernandez
  • Stephanie Loredo
  • Clayton Matthews
  • Natalie Nava
  • Vanessa Perez
  • Isabella Salazar
  • Wilson Segovia
  • Hector Valdez
  • Angeline Vazquez
Art students pose with teachers.

 


ALE students spread love to Veterans

Our amazing ALE students gathered toiletry item donations for our veterans! Check out the post below about these amazing students:

"Sending a HUGE Thank you for this amazing group of kids from South Garland for coming out to see us at the VROC today and donated much needed items for our local veterans in need!"

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ALE Special Olympics Basketball

Our ALE department participated in Special Olympics Basketball. We are proud to announce that we brought home 4 gold medals and 3 silver! Shout out to Dr. Leday who came to support us, and our great partners who made the event successful! 


Baseball

On the official first game of the season, your Titans Baseball team beat North Dallas 7-3! What a great start! Good job Titans baseball!!!


Baseball

Shout out to South Garland baseball team on their wins against Dallas Pinkston. JV and varsity were victorious against Pinkston. Good job Titans!!


Choir

Please congratulate the following students on their excellent performance and superior scores at Region 3 Solo and Ensemble. Each student learned a solo song and performed it in front of a judge for a rating. 

We had 8 students receive the highest score possible, a "1", and 1 student qualify to represent SGHS and GISD at the State Competition in May:

  • Luis Hernandez - State Qualified
  • Miley Cruz
  • Jasmin Mauricio
  • Angie Mercado
  • D'Quorea Powell
  • Genesis Sorto
  • Asia Turner
  • Veronica Hernandez

We had an additional 7 students receive a score of "2":

  •  Valeria Segovia
  • Joseph Sorto Davila
  • Jonathan Mendiola
  • Kassandra Ireheta
  • Justin Esquivel-Castro
  • Rashel Alvallero
  • Jason Davila Sorto

Cosmetology

Cosmetology would like to congratulate senior Joanna Hernandez and Makayla Herrera on
passing her cosmetology state-board written exam!


Cad Design for CCMR

Student Erik with certificate.


ECHS Student Erik Armas Jimenez received a perfect score on his SolidWorks Cad design test.  Erik will be attending a four year college/university studying engineering design in the Fall of 2025. A big congratulations to Erik and design teacher Mr. Richardson!