Literary Anthology

440 Pages·2016·2.4 MB·English

2015-16 LITERARY ANTHOLOGY
PLAY WRITE
Literary Anthology
Socorro Independent School District
Leading • Inspiring • Innovating
Socorro Independent School District
Literary Anthology
2015-2016
An Award Winning Collection of:
Poetry
Real/Imaginative/Engaging Stories
Persuasive Essays
Argumentative Essays
Informative Essays
Analytical Essays
Letters
Scripts
Personal Narrative
Special thanks to: Yvonne Aragon and Maria Sosa
District Coordinators
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May 7, 2016
Dear Team SISD,
Children and young adults who are strong writers will excel in numerous ways: in the classroom as students, in
the workforce as leaders, and in life as creative and critical thinkers. The work produced for this incredible 2016
Socorro ISD Literary Anthology is certainly proof that Team SISD students are prepared to succeed in college,
careers, and beyond!
Congratulations to everyone who had a hand in this wonderful publication. I am extremely proud of our students
who wrote, re-wrote, edited, revised, and wrote again to create a masterful piece of writing. I would like to
extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers who guided and encouraged our students to be forward thinkers
and fearless writers. My sincere appreciation also goes to our parents, volunteers, support staff, principals, and
administrators for their support in producing this important book for Team SISD.
This outstanding anthology showcases our students’ talent as writers, commitment to academic excellence, and
perseverance to refine their literary skills. It certainly captures the creativity, emotions, and depth of our excellent
student writers.
This is a memorable collection of literary magic and an awesome record of the greatness in our school district.
As always, thank you for your continued trust in Team SISD and for helping us ensure that every student succeeds!
Respectfully,
José Espinoza, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Trustees
2015 Texas Honor Board
2015 Region 19 Board of the Year
Socorro ISD Board of Trustees

The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven elected citizens who work with community leaders,
families, and educators to develop sound educational policies that support student achievement and
ensure the solvency of the District. They have been named twice as the Region 19 Board of the Year in
2012 and 2015. The SISD Board also earned the prestigious title of 2015 Texas Honor Board, being recognized
for their commitment to their students and community, a continued focus on student achievement and
improvement, and high ethical standards in governing the school district. Together, they are a strong and
cohesive team that helps the district continuously set and achieve new levels of excellence. Five of the
trustees represent single-member districts and two are elected at-large.
Mission Statement
The Socorro Independent School District exists to maximize our children’s
academic, artistic, athletic and social skills.
José Espinoza, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Administration
Lucia Borrego.........................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Carmen Crosse......................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Marivel Macias.......................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services
Alisa C. Zapata-Farmer..........................................................................................................Chief Academic Officer
Tony Reza...................................................................................................................................Chief Financial Officer
Rudy Campoya........................................................................................................Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomas Eyeington.................................................................................................................Chief Operations Officer
Daniel Escobar............................................................................................................Chief Communications Officer
Hector Reyna.........................................................................................................................Chief Technology Officer
Literary Anthology Partner in Education
Socorro Education Association...........................................................................................Angelica Soto, President
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SISD Literary Anthology Committee
District Coordinators
Kimberlee Henry........................................................................................................................Americas High School
Judy Armendariz..................................................................................................Benito Martinez Elementary School
Darlene Davis-Lopez.........................................................................................................….............Bill Sybert School
Jocabed Luevano......................................................................................................Campestre Elementary School
Michael McLaughlin .....................................................................................Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School
Margaret Knott................................…..................................................................................Chester E. Jordan School
Denise Sifuentes......................................................................................................Col. John O. Ensor Middle School
Sonia Bonilla...................................................................................................................................Desert Wind School
Sara Juarez......................................................................................................................................Desert Wind School
Erin Wilson ...............................................................................................................Dr. Sue Shook Elementary School
Andrea Webb..............................................................................................................................Eastlake High School
Aileen Mares…..........................................................................................................................El Dorado High School
Maricela Armendariz..............….......................................................................Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School
Angelica Arden........................…........................................................................................Ernesto Serna School K-5
Jesus Vasquez Jr. .………………………………...………………………………………..……....Ernesto Serna School 6-8
Lynn Hardiman..............….....................................…………..............…………….Escontrias Early Childhood Center
Mercedes Jasso..................................................................……………………………………Escontrias Elementary 3-5
Trini Lopez...............................………………..........................…......................................H. D. Hilley Elementary School
Mary Jane Arevalo Webb...................................................…........................................Helen Ball Elementary School
Veronica Martinez.............................................................…........................................Helen Ball Elementary School
Rosa Duran............................................…..........................................................Horizon Heights Elementary School
Fernando Hernández.........................…..........…................................................................Hueco Elementary School
Lili Villarreal.................................................................………..........………………Hurshel Antwine Elementary School
Elissa Beard…….………………………………………………………………………..James P. Butler Elementary School
Mayela Zamora....................………………………………...................…..........................Jane A. Hambric School K-5
Rosa Talavera……………………………………………………….……………………………Jane A. Hambic School 6-8
Janet Lopez.................….............................................................................................................John Drugan School
Maureen Garcia............................................………...............................................Loma Verde Elementary School
Amanda Rueda..............................................……………....................................Lujan-Chavez Elementary School
Marcela Alvarado..........................………..............................................................Mission Early College High School
Melissa Holguin..........................………....................................................................Mission Ridge Elementary School
Melissa Buenrostro.....................................…………...........................................................Montwood Middle School
Richard Helmling................…………........................................................................................Montwood High School
Eva Anderson.............................…………..............................................................Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
Ana Villareal.............................…………................................................................Myrtle Cooper Elementary School
Tina Valero.....................................................................………….....................O’Shea Keleher Elementary School
Lydia Rangel Vasquez................................................................................................................Paso Del Norte School
Gerardo Saucedo...................................................................................................................Pebble Hills High School
Danielle Navariz............................................……….................................................Purple Heart Elementary School
Luz Arellano...............………….......................................……................................Robert R. Rojas Elementary School
Shelly Barr....................................………….......................................................Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School
Araceli Carmona.……………………..........................................................Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School
Sarah Ruedas................................................................................................................Sierra Vista Elementary School
Jose Tavarez............................………...........................................................................................Socorro High School
Ryan Garcia............................………...........................................................................................Socorro High School
Franchesca Fresquez................…….......................................................................................Socorro Middle School
Mandy Porras.........................................…..................................................SPC. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
Ana Martinez…………………………......…………………………………………SSG. Manuel Puentes Middle School
Rebecca Carrillo.................................................................……..........................................Sun Ridge Middle School
Bonnie Sherrod.....................................................................….................................Vista Del Sol Elementary School
Erika Cruz...............................................................................….................................William D. Slider Middle School
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Table of Contents
Poetry Page 7
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Real/Imaginative/Engaging Stories Page 43
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Persuasive Essays Page 147
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Argumentative Essays Page 177
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Informative Essays Page 227
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Analytical Essays Page 269
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Letters Page 323
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Scripts Page 349
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Personal Narrative Page 403
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poetry
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Love Is About Your Heart I don’t like lunch when they serve
Love is about sharing your spirit. something gross,
Love is about sharing yourself. So I eat what is on my plate that I
Love is about sharing your like the most.
friendship. I don’t like being in school when
Love is about sharing your heart! the weather is like spring,
Love is about being kind. And I really like going home when
Love is about being fair. the bell rings!
Love is about being a friend.
Ava Holguin-Kindergarten
Ms. Lynn Hardiman
Love is about your heart!
Escontrias Early Childhood
Center
Caleb Koshiba- Kindergarten 2nd Place
Mrs. Marie Jimenez
Elfida P. Chavez Elementary
1st Place My Valentine

My Valentine is furry,

Likes and Dislikes
He likes a bone to bury.
I so like going to the library every
My Valentine is brown,
day,
He likes to lay down.
But I don’t like PE when we have to
My Valentine is sweet,
walk such a far, far way.
He likes to eat a treat.
I really like going to the computer
My Valentine is little and soft.
lab,
He likes to play a lot.
Because I know my password so
My Valentine is my dog,
I’m never sad.
I love him very much.
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