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2007-08 BC School Highlights

At the Bridge City Sports Banquet Cory Smith was selected as Male Athlete of the year and sharing Female Athlete of the Year were twins Jenna and Lauren Angelle.

State Champs! The Bridge City High School math team won the State UIL Academic Championship in calculator applications for the third year in a row! Brett Bertles, Stephen Dotson, Randy Dupuis, and Nick Robertson received gold medals for calculator competition on the stage of the Hogg Auditorium on the University of Texas Austin campus on Saturday, May 3. Individually, Nick Robertson was first, Randy Dupuis was second, and Brett Bertles was fourth. The same four boys won the silver medals in the UIL Academic State competition in general mathematics on Friday, May 2. Individually, Nick Robertson was first and Randy Dupuis was sixth. Nick Robertson was fourth individually in UIL Number Sense. The math coach for the Cardinals is Faye Parish.

I'm the Man! Bridge City High School held it's mock beauty pageant fundraiser Thursday and Connie "Legs" Leger was crowned Miss Cardinal Cutie. photo by Brett Bertles

Bridge City Volleyball Coach Becca Mathews proudly stands behind two of her star players going to the next level.  Audrey Myers (left) will be playing at Galveston CC and Kayla Fullerton signed with Wharton JC.

In March the Bridge City ISD introduced Richard Briggs as the new high school principal.  Briggs, a BC native and former coach, will replace Gina Mannino who is becoming the new curriculum director for the district.

LCM baseball Coach Steve Griffith poses with Chuck Young after the longtime Bridge City baseball coach and current Texas City baseball coach was inducted into the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in Waco Friday. During his speech even Nolan Ryan got a laugh at Young's sense of humor.

The BC Volleyball team made it to the Regional Tournament before losing to China Spring.  They finished the season 23-14.  The Cardinals volleyball team dominated the District 21-3A picks.   selections.

The Bridge City High School Drum Line placed 4th in the Rhythm and Sticks Drum Line competition held at Buna High School on November 10. This is the first time the Cardinal drummers have competed in this type of contest. Under the leadership of junior drum captain, Jordan Quarles, senior members of the line are: Ben Ezell on snare drum and Joel Gilbert on quints. Junior members are: Seth Spruell and captain, Jordan Quarles on snare; Kyle Brodeur on cymbals. Sophomore member is Josh Zuniga on bass drum. Freshmen members are: Sarah McClure on cymbals; Kelsea Lane, Tyler Leblanc and Shelby Wade all on bass drum.

Bridge City's Ryan Kelly and Mary Nguyen were the top two Cardinal finishers in the 21-3A Cross Country Meet held Wednesday morning at Claiborne Park.  Ryan won the 21-3A boys event while Mary finished second.  BC's boys and girls also took the team titles with dominating performances. "It was a great team effort," said Kelly.  "Our band and cheerleaders showed up to support us and everyone was just really fired up and ran well."  21-3A & 22-4A Results

Haylee Taylor received her crown from Bridge City Principal Gina Mannino after being named Homecoming Queen Friday night.  Haylee is the daughter of Kenneth and Sandy Taylor. Other members of the senior court included Hannah Dunahoe, Allison Fitts, and Caitlin Villanoueva.

This years Drum Major at BCHS is Mitchell Robinson. Assistant Drum Major is Allison Ayre. Flags and Twirlers: (Standing L to R): Lauren Miller, Kelly DeCuir, Jessica Thames, Ellen Ballard, Amy Sattler, Catelyn Myers. (Kneeling) Madison Davis & Cristen Myers.

Jamey Harrison, 33, has been hired as the new superintendent of the Bridge City ISD.  He comes from Hardin-Jefferson where he's been in administration the past four years.

2006-07 BC School Highlights

Johnny Dishon has been chosen to play in the THSCA All-Star baseball game in Round Rock on June 16.  He is the 10th Cardinal to play in the event. Other BC selections: Terry Bridgers-1974, Charlie Hillebrandt-1975, Kim Bryant-1977, Pat Meeks-1980, Bryan Ward-1981, Luther Sanders-2002, Jamie Knight-2003, Hunter Hays-2005, and Kevin Angelle-2006.

At their Awards Banquet Bridge City High School named Paeton Landry and Cayla Angelle as Mr. and Ms. BCHS.  Cheryl Royal was named Educator of the Year.

Bridge City Strutter's proudly announce the officers for 2007-2008 school year. Pictured left to right are: Senior-Lt Caitlin Villanoueva, Senior-1st Lt. Allison Fitts, Senior-Captain Hannah Dunahoe, Junior- Lt. Sarah English and Junior-Lt. Klacie Norris.

STATE CHAMPS The Bridge City High School Math team competed at the UIL State Academic meet in Austin and for the second year in a row the calculator team of Nick Robertson, Stephen Dotson, Randy Dupuis and Brett Bertles placed first. Individually, Nick Robertson won the silver medal winner in calculator applications and he won bronze in the General Math Contest. The coaches for the Cardinals are Faye Parish and Phyllis Schulz.

The 21-3A All-District Softball Team

BC’s Devon Armstrong and Shanita Maceda won Mixed Doubles at the 21-3A Tennis Tournament.

An effort is being made by former players and parents to have the BC baseball stadium renamed for Coach Chuck Young who spent 28 years with the Cards.  If you're interested in the petition visit this website. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/ourcoach

BC Beauties! The Miss Cardinal Cutie Contest was held Wed., April 18 at BCHS.  The "woman" with the surprised look is Paeton "Anna Recksiek" Landry who won the contest.  Next to him is first runner up Jordan "Sweet Cheeks" Lemoine and far left is Miss Congeniality Clinton "Heather Gisclair" DeRouen.  The money raised went towards Project Graduation. more

The BC girls golf team finished second at District behind Silsbee.   The team consisted of Laura Williams, Aimee Schlesinger, Emily Navarro, and Amy Caillouet. 

Bridge City High School Strutters recently competed in Denton Texas at the National/International Competition. The Stutters, who consisted of 26 girls, competed in both the National and International Competition earning several awards including the National Title in the Medium Class Division in Props for their performance using their Texas Skirts pictured above. They were 2nd runner up in the Novelty Division and 1st runner up in the Opening Number Division. They were 2nd runner up in National Champion Team category and earned 1st place as the Academic Champions. In the International Division they earned the 6th place ranking and were the 2nd runner up in the Prop division and 3rd runner up in the Opening Number Division. The Strutters competed against teams from all over the world including South Africa and Japan with a total of 23 International teams. The Strutters also won Best of the Best of Teams, and Gussie Nell Davis Award (score of 90 or above from all judges). The officers won 2nd place National Champions Overall, Officer Award of Excellence, 1st runner-up in lyrical and 3rd runner-up in jazz. Christine Kendall was the National Solo Title Winner and National Miss High Kick Finalist; Allison Fitts was 2nd runner-up in solo; and Hannah Dunahoe was 5th runner-up in solo. Brandi Hammock and Sarah English won 1st runner-up in duet. Hammock, English, Caitlin Villanoueva, Katelyn Broussard, Klacie Norris, and Alyson Smith won 1st runner-up in medium ensemble. The Bridge City Strutters competition team includes Captain Christine Lemaire, 1st Lt. Christine Kendall, Lt. Kristina Kenney, Lt. Hannah Dunahoe, Lt. Allison Fitts, Cayla Angelle, Jordan Collier, Brandi Hammock, Jordan McNamara, Laura Clark, Carissa Saenz, Katelyn Broussard, Caitlin Villanoueva, Lacey Serrette, Tara Townes, Sarah English, Klacie Norris, Marla Carter, Ashley Angelle, Kacie Wehmeyer, Katelyn Norman, Gretchen Hollier, Alyson Smith, Emily Ginn, and Mallory Wappler. Director is Cathy Riley and Assistant Director is Jane Busby.   

On Monday, Mar. 19 the Livingston School District named current Bridge City Superintendent Dr. Darrell Myers as its lone choice to become the new superintendent of Livingston Schools. Dr. Myers told KOGT that this will be an opportunity for him to be closer to his parents, who live in the area.  Myers also coached and taught in the district back in the 1980's.  His wife Pattie, who is the at-risk manager at the Middle School, will also work with the district.  Dr. Myers said working with everyone in the BCISD has been a pleasure and "the way the community and faculty came together after Rita was something I was very proud to witness."  The BC school district is one of only eight "Recognized" 3A Districts (137 total) in the state and for that Dr. Myers is grateful to the teachers for their hard work during his tenure.  Hired here in Jan. 2005, he'll begin spending one vacation day a week in Livingston after he is officially hired next month.  The Livingston School District has approximately 4300 students.  Their Superintendent, Dr. Carol Bonds, took the same position in the San Angelo ISD to be closer to her grandchildren.

Jeff Stringer threw a no-hitter vs Nederland on March 1 at Nederland Tournament.

Troy Bolton threw a no-hitter at the Lufkin Hudson Tournament in February.

Bridge City Coach Claude Tarver will not be back for his sixth season as head football coach and Athletic Director.  Tarver's wife, Karon, has accepted in the Fort Worth School District.

BC's Audrey Myers and Jenna Angelle named to first team 21-3A All-District Volleyball Team. 

East Texas Baptist University football student-athlete Doug Carlton, a 2005 BC grad, has been named to the 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District team in the District VI College Division. The 6-5, 255-pound Carlton has started every game the last two years along the offensive line. He is a Chemistry major.

Oct. 22- BC grad Matt Bryant (Tampa Bay) kicked a 62 yd FG to beat Philadelphia.  It's the third longest in NFL history.

Johnny Dishon signed a baseball scholarship with LSU and Jeff Stringer with Lamar.

BC's Ryan Kelly finished 2nd at the Texas A & M Meet at College Station on Saturday. The Cards finished 8th over all in the 3A & under division. Kyle Prosperie came in 18th.

The 2006-07 Bridge City Colorguard and Twirlers are Lainey Zenos, Kelly De Cuir, Caroline Johnson, Casey Lewis, Lauren Miller, Miranda Welker, Jessica Thames, Ellen Ballard (captain), Cassier Portacci (First Lieutenant). Twirlers Bree Moore, Natalie Manbretti, Madison Davis, Hannah Heinze, Cristen Myers (assistant head twirler) Carlie Sherwood (head twirler).

Morgan Broussard won first in the Dayton and BC C-C Meets.  Ryan Kelly also finished first at the Dayton Inv. 

The 78 member Bridge City High School band will be lead this year by Drum Major Chris Billeaud and Asst. Drum Major Carly Wright.  Both seniors attended a week long camp for drum majors at Stephen F. Austin University.  The Big Red presentation this year will be the "The Mask of Zorro."