Wednesday, Oct. 28:  20-4A Cross Country Results

The 4A bands were as good as the weather Saturday, Oct. 17 as LCM, Vidor, Nederland, PNG and Lumberton all earned Division One's at the Region X Marching Contest. Results         More LCM/Vidor pictures in photo gallery

Little Cypress-Mauriceville seniors, Kolby Flowers and Logann Mitchell reigned over homecoming on Friday evening. The Homecoming court included seniors Lindsey Karasik and Kolby Flowers; Logann Mitchell and Baylor Henry; Shelby Sanchez and Aceson Holmes; Christine Sicktich and Jason Hsu; Abbie Snell and Aaron Hudnall; and Kellie Trahan and Taylor Pousson.  The Bears rallied from a 35-7 deficit to win 49-41.

LCM Volleyball Wins Barbers Hill Tournament

2009-10 LCM Honey Bears - Front Row: Bailey Gilbeaux (Lt), Katelyn Peasley (Co. Capt.) ,Amanda Ellison (Co. Capt.), DeAnn Lumpkin (Director), Kellie Trahan (Capt.), Jaleeca Morris (Co. Capt.), Taylor Vandagriff (Lt.), and Abby Gilliam (Lt.) Second Row: Gabrielle Johnson, Meghan Welborne, Margo Sanders, Hannah Yokum, Taylor Wendt, Cara Wilson, Madison Ham, Kayla Merritt, Myriah Marquez. Third Row: Alana Elmore, Zaina O'Neal, Ashley Benson, Jennifer Raymer, Tori Kethan, Emily Jackson, Taylor Bloodworth, Kaitlyn Stewart, Lacy Woodard, Emily Dodd. Back Row: Caitlyn Wayman (Manager), Alexa Gilbeau, Megan Daniels, Kristin Yokum, Maggie Lucia, Lauren Reeves, Krisana Stubbs, and Daryl Guedry (Not Pictured Courtney Will and Managers Tara Casey, Jamie Dowden, and Kayleigh Soape). 

2009-10 Honey Bear Captains - The #9 picture order of names are left to right : Front row:  Jaleeca Morris and Amanda Ellison (Co. Capts.) Second Row: Katelyn Peasley (Co. Capt), Kellie Trahan (Capt.) and Taylor Vandagriff (Lt.) Third Row:  Abby Gilliam and Bailey Gilbeaux (Lts.)

 

On July 11, 2009, twenty Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Alumni traveled from four different states to Arkadelphia, AR., to have a surprise reunion with their former Band Director, Richard Keyton. The reunion was the brainchild of Ken Hurst, a 1973 LCM grad. Keyton served as Band Director at LCM from 1968-1976 and later retired with his family in Arkansas. He and his wife, Cindy, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The surprise reunion came off without a hitch for the director who claims he knew nothing about it until he came to his front door and found twenty adults on his front lawn playing the LCM fight song on kazoos and drums. After surprising Keyton, the alumni spent several hours sharing memories of their band years with "Mr. Keyton" and bringing each other up to date on their present lives. The alumni also listened attentively as the director shared memories of his former students.  Pictured are: (front) Roxie (Lexa) McMillan, Marianne (Vardaman) Jackson, Tomi Sue (Lexa) Gray, James Broussard, Candi (Brock) McKim, Kay (Powell) Southerland. Middle: Richard Keyton, Cindy Keyton, Lauryi (Melton) Knowles, Debbie (Hoffpauir) Anderson, Nancy (Bullock) Duncan, Donnarie Campbell, Charles Spell, Jerry (Miller) Worden, Nancy (Dunn) Melancon. Back: Anthony "Tony" Waters, David Jordan, Chuck Lexa, Norman Holt, Sue (Melton) Landry, Brent Harris, Ken Hurst.

2008-2009 School Highlights

McNeese shortstop Shon Landry was selected in the 31st round Thursday by the Texas Rangers.  Landry drove himself crazy listening to the online draft and stopped listening and went to the batting cage when he got the call from his mom.  "The whole family is excited," he said.  "I didn't know what was going to happen and I hadn't heard much from any of the teams since my injury."  Landry broke his collarbone with just 15 games left in the season after crashing into a wall but his numbers were still good enough to land him on the All-SLC first team.  He will fly out to Spokane, Wash. on Tuesday to begin a short season of Low A ball.  He says depending on his play he will move on to the "extended season" or come home and begin working out for next season.  "I just wanted the opportunity.  That's all I've asked for.  I've proved myself at the high school and college level and hope to do the same for the Rangers.  I love this game and wouldn't want to be doing anything else right now."  The injury kept Landry from setting several records with the Cowboys but the 2004 LCM grad said he enjoyed his time in Lake Charles.  "I've gone through several coaching changes and as a team we didn't see a lot of success, but it's helped me grow as a player and a person.  I appreciate McNeese giving me the opportunity to stay close to home and play ball."  Landry, who graduated with a degree in General Studies with a minor in Psychology, wasn't the only Cowboy selected.  Catcher Taylor Freeman (Carney, Okl) was taken in the eighth round by the Mets.  Landry suffered an injury in his first month of play in the minors and decided against surgery and retired.

Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year were announced at the LCMCISD’s annual Recognition Celebration. Cathy Kimbrow (left) was named Secondary and Angela Bagwell was named Elementary Teachers of the Year. Kimbrow teaches at Little Cypress Junior High and Bagwell at Mauriceville Elementary. Other Campus Teachers of the Year are: Jeff Collier – LCM High School; Betty Martin – Mauriceville Middle School; Marilyn Ball – Little Cypress intermediate; and Debbie Bean – Little Cypress Elementary. Other Employees of the Year were: Ramona Lyden – Child Nutrition and Louis Roach – Maintenance. Annually, each campus selects a Teacher of the Year, who is then submitted to the District for selection as the District representative. The District winners are selected by a three person panel from outside the LCM District, who receive blind copies of the application so that judges do not know the names of those submitting the applications. Those chosen then submit their information to the Region V Education Service Center for the regional round of competition.

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• 2009 20-4A All-District Baseball team
• 2009 20-4A All-District softball team
• 2009 38-4A All-District Soccer Team
• 20-4A All-District Coaches Basketball Team

• 2009 20-4A girls basketball team

• 2008 20-4A All-District Football Team

• 2008 20-4A All-District Volleyball Team

• 2008-09 Enrollment Numbers

During the June meeting of the Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Board of Trustees, held Monday evening, June 8, one new member and two incumbents were administered the oath of office by the District’s attorney, Alan Sanders. Keith Adams, who won the May election for Position 4, was sworn in for the first time. Don Anderson and David Jones were on the Board previously; David Jones was appointed by the Board in September 2008 to fill the unexpired term of Ernest Egulf. Don Anderson has served on the Board since the May 2000 election. The Board reorganized, electing officers for the current year. Those are Brenda Mott – President; Don Anderson – Vice-President; and Danielle Heil – Secretary. On the agenda was a recommendation from Assistant Superintendent Greg Perry that the homestead exemption remain at 15%. This was approved by the Board. Trustees, from front row left are: Don Anderson, Superintendent Pauline Hargrove, Mott, and Heil. On the back row from right are Jones, Rick Gandy, Keith Kyle, and Adams.

Ryan Kimbrough and Taylor Thompson have been named Mr. and Miss Little Cypress-Mauriceville for the 2008-09 school year.

The bad weather stayed to the south as Supt. Pauline Hargrove, Chairwoman Dale Carlton and members of the LCM Education Foundation held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the new Legacy Park which is located in front of the Admin. Bldg.  Legacy Park honors Bears of the past, present, and future.  Besides the large bear, the park includes several seating areas with brick walkways and the two urns that sat atop the original Mauriceville school built in 1931.

LCM freshman Camrie Helm was named the Newcomer of the Year on the 20-4A All-District softball team.  See who else made the team here.

The LCM Baseball team finished second in district and defeated Crosby and Buda Hays in the playoffs before losing to Brenham in the third round.  LCM finished the season 24-14.   2009 20-4A All-District Baseball team

 

Five LCM baseball players are moving on to play college baseball.  Join Coach Steve Griffith and Wayne Stephenson are (LtoR) Stefan Cloeren (UH), Matt Johnson, who has yet to decide between two schools, Tim Barry and Dallas Brown (Blinn), and Taylor Thompson (ETBU).

LCM baseball coach Steve Griffith received an award from Supt. Dr. Pauline Hargrove after celebrating his 400th career win after beating Crosby May 13 at Lamar.  It also marked Griff's 50th playoff win for which he said, "The 400 wins is great, but the 50 in the playoffs are as special if not more to me.  We've been fortunate to have some good players come through our program."

Hayden Reed was the only Bear to qualify for the Regional Track Meet.  He made it in the discus (second, 142-0 1/4), and shot put (second, 49-7).

Tuesday, May 12: The LCM Lady Bears couldn't find enough base runners as they fell short to Dayton 4-2 in Bidistrict action Tuesday.  Dayton pitcher Hannah Bell struck out 12 and gave up only three hits and a walk while collecting two RBI's on two hits at the plate.  LCM ends the season 24-7 while the Lady Broncs move on to play Elgin.

LCM's Shayna Sheppard signed a volleyball scholarship with Galveston JC Wednesday.  The 3 year letterman was an All-District Libero and owns the school record for digs in a season with 432.  She plans on studying to become a nurse practitioner.

The LCM Honey Bear Installation Tea was held and the new officers for the 2009-2010 school year were announced. They are (LtoR) Lieutenant - Bailey Gilbeaux; Lieutenant - Abigail Gilliam; Lieutenant - Taylor Vandagriff; Co-Captain - Katelyn Peasley; Captain - Kellie Trahan; Co-Captain - Jaleeca Morris; Co-Captain - Amanda Ellison; Director - Deann Lumpkin.

Battlin Bears Sweep 20-4A Golf The LCM boys and girls lead from start to finish to capture the 20-4A title and advance to the Regional Tournament on Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21 and Waterwood for the girls. The boys will play April 22 and 23 at Ravens Nest in Huntsville. Brooke Brasseaux also won the girls individual title.   results

On April 1 and 2, the Mauriceville Middle School and Little Cypress Junior High Bands, respectively, competed in University Interscholastic League Concert and Sight-Reading Competition at Jasper High School.  Both organizations received superior ratings for their concert performance and in sight-reading.  Bands that receive superior ratings in both categories of competition are awarded a Sweepstakes trophy for making the highest possible ratings in both contests.

Mauriceville Middle School Concert and Sight-Reading Band Members

Taylor Bussell Trey Bussell Bethany Butler James Casey Jesse Chwalizewski Robert Copeland Dakota Crespo Angle Cross Laura Daleo Mason Davis Ryan Domingue

Victoria Elliott Joshua Green Lyndsey Hearne Zackary Hermsen Jordan Hicks Alexis Johnson Kyndal Jones Anderw King Jacy Lemaster Kina Llanes Justin Marshall Nathan Marshall

Sarah Martin Jimmy Mathis Aaron Mccoy  Kent Morris Jordan Pachuca Brandon Perry Stephen Rambin Maegan Reinhardt Jacob Richard Gabriel Ruppert Ashleigh Sadler Colby Seago

Colby Seago Ryan Shehane Kaylee Short Maya Smith Ty Soliz Aliza Stanley Kai Taylor Alli Vandagriff Carli Vela Casey Viator James Walker Josh Weaver

Little Cypress Junior High Concert and Sight-Reading Band Members

Blaire Adams Cynthia Aguinaga John Allen Dayja Arnold Jordan Babcock Ben Beamer Drake Blanchard Bridgett Bonneaux Ryan Burns Ivy Casteel Zoe Casteel

Michael Chen Lawson Cox Kelsey Crowe Mary Dukes Julian Edwards Slade Ferguson Blake Fuss T.J. Greenwell Patrick Herfurth Hunter Hodges Logan Holbrook

Constantina Hug Emily Jackson Matthew Kovacevich Felicity Layne Sarah Lea Taylor Maltba Trent Manuel Zach Martin Olivia Mikulencak Destanie Monson Tanner Potter

Purgahn, Lauren Rawlinson,Jana Sanford, Lara Schulte, Dara St. John Emily Swan, James Thiery, Sierra Trevino, Miranda Votava, Chris West, Janna

 

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Student Council was successful in a bid for 2009-2010 Vice-President of the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) at the Annual Conference earlier this week. The LCM delegation presented their platform and campaigned before 4,300 students from across the state of Texas, the largest attendance in conference history and larger even than the National and World conventions. Several criteria had to be met for the school to even qualify to run for office, including a platform and a skit that included the entire Student Council. Although the school’s Student Council runs for office as a group, one person is the voice of the school at convention and will be the representative for LCM on the TASC Board of Directors in the vice-president role. This student is junior, Kolby Flowers. According to Flowers, “It was an amazing experience to run for Vice President, and I am looking forward to serving the students of the State of Texas. However, I could not be in this position without the hard work and dedication of my fellow student council members. It is an honor to represent my family and my school, but most importantly it is an honor to represent my student council sponsor, Stacey Smith. She is a remarkable leader and without her we would have never have come close to winning this election. I thank her for not only believing in me to represent LCM, but I thank her for her countless hours of dedication and hard work that she has put in to go above and beyond what we thought possible.” Top Row from left: Stephen Green, Allison Walker, Destiny Arteaga, Caroline Armstrong, Taylor Pousson, and Erich Reimers. Middle Row: Kolby Flowers, Kathryn Blackwell, Madison Ham, Cassandra Hug, Rachel Ford, Katelyn Peasely, Tayler Thompson, and Andre’ Robinson. Bottom Row: Stacey Smith (sponsor), Sarah Moerbe, Yoonhwi Cho, Emily Hughes, Demetrielle Washington, Bailey Gilbeaux, and Abby Gilliam.

LCM CISD Honor Roll for the 4th Six Weeks

Three LCM High School Art students received awards at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Show. The artists from left are junior Chris Cheek, senior Holly Thompson, and junior Alaina Anderson. Cheek's piece, "Morning Sun," won the top award, Best of Show and was chosen to be auctioned. Both Thompson's piece, "I'm Fallin' for Ya," and Anderson's piece, "Rocky," won gold medals with Anderson winning a Glassell Art Academy summer workshop scholarship. Ms. Betsy Kaufman is their teacher. Ms. Kaufman also won a Glassell Art Academy teacher's workshop scholarship.

Coach Malone stands between LCM powerlifters Maygan Crosslin and Maegan Fontenot after their performances at the state meet.  Fontenot repeated as state champ with a state record in the bench press with 190 lbs and tied another record deadlifting 360 lbs. Fontenot finished her day with a total lift weight of 875 lbs. Crosslin a freshman and newcomer to the powerlifting scene held her own against veteran lifters and came away with a fourth place finish with a total weight of 795 lbs.

LCM freshman Maygan Crosslin moves on to the state powerlifting meet at Corpus Christi Bank of America Building on March 20 by placing 1st in her weight class at the Region IV meet held in Palacios on March 12. Maygan has placed 1st in her weight class at all regular season meets and also placed 1st at West Brooks Regional qualifiers where she also received an Outstanding Lifter Award. Defending champ Megan Fontenot also won her division and was named outstanding lifter.

The Little Cypress-Mauriceville District has implemented a new program called “Family Access,” which gives parents the ability to view their children’s educational records on line.  The new web-based service allows parents/guardians to view attendance records, grades, schedules, food service account balances, discipline issues, report cards and more, with a simple “point and click.” more

Scott Wells, who was born and raised in Orange and graduated from LCM, has been named the new athletic director and head football coach at 3A Commerce High School. Commerce was 1-9 a year ago. Wells has been the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Springtown (4A), who went to the playoffs last season. Wells began his career at Winnsboro High School in 1992 as the DC. From Winnsboro, he became an assistant coach at LCM and after two years, he joined Orangefield as assistant head football coach. In 2001, he went to Sulphur Springs High School for three years and then to Abilene Cooper before landing in Springtown. Wells was chosen from a list of 104 applicants.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD announces a point and click solution for parents to stay informed. On Feb. 16, the District will implement a new web-based service that will allow parents/guardians to view attendance records, grades, schedules, food service account balances, discipline issues, report cards and more with a simple “point and click.” more

Randy Crouch was introduced as the new Athletic Director / Head Football Coach at Little Cypress-Mauriceville on Feb. 9.  Crouch has been the offensive coordinator at WOS since 1998. His successes in those positions have included undefeated seasons in 1998, 2000, 2005, 2006, and 2008; district championships in 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008; and a state final game in 2000. Crouch’s high school career has also included time at LCM High School as offensive coordinator from 1994 to 1997, when the team was District Runner-Up in 1995 and reached Regional Finals in 1997 – the highest level of play in the team’s history. He was head football coach at Sulphur High School from 1988 to 1990; head football coach at DeQuincy High School from 1987 to 1988; assistant line coach at Sulphur High School in 1976; and was named a high school All-American Football Player in 1971, while playing for Sulphur High School. Read more in Airplay.

Where Are They Now?

While LCM continues its search for a new Athletic Director / Football Coach, we look back at the 1992 football staff that has gone on to have much success.  Starting top left:  Scott Surratt just won a state title at Carthage; longtime trainer Mike Gray has retired; Jeff Mathews took over a dormant Vidor program in 1999 and led them to their first playoff berth since 1978; Barry Norton won a state title at Texas High and is ranked in the top ten every year; Jeff Harrell is a top asst. at Texas High.  Bottom left:  Jason Harris is now the asst. principal at Carthage; former head coach Rhodney Russell is an asst. at 5A Garland Sachse High; David Williams is currently not coaching but succeeded Russell and led the Bears to their first undefeated season and three playoff appearances, including their last in 1997; Greg Bergeron is the girls head soccer coach at 5A Highland Park.

Moody Blues Dec. 4- Todd Moody has been reassigned as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director at LCM.  According to the school he asked to be reassigned so that they could start the search for another coach.  In four seasons he was 8-28, including an 0-8 record this season.  He will become an administrative assistant working with the athletic budget, as well as an attendance officer.

While most high school students in Orange were getting ready for the Thanksgiving Holiday, one Little Cypress-Mauriceville Junior was preparing to lift her way into a world record. Maegan Fontenot, who last year as a sophomore broke the previous State “Squat” record in the Light Platform Class with a 320 pound lift and the State “Total” lift record of 715 pounds with an impressive 760 pounds, has broken the American and World records for the 114 pound class with a 330 pound squat. Since the petite LCM cheerleader weighed in for the competition at 110 pounds, that means she lifted three times her body weight. The meet was held in West Palm Beach, Florida and while she broke records with her squat, she was not able to complete the bench lifts. “Even though I didn't get to finish the meet, I still had a lot of fun and met people from all over the world,” said Maegan. “Winning is easy; it's harder to lose, is the lesson I learned. I didn't give up easy and even though it was a disappointment not to be able to finish the meet, I still walked away with more than I would have with a gold medal. I met a lot of great people, and learned a lot about myself.”

Four Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School volleyball players have been honored by the Texas Girls Coaching Association. Shayna Sheppard, Carly Gauthier, and Maci Wilcox were each named to the Academic All-State Volleyball team. Teammate Christine Sicktich was named to the First Team All- State Volleyball team. The girls will be recognized at 6:30 p.m. at the December 8 Board of Trustees meeting in the Education Center across from the LCM Administration Building. Above from left – Coach Vicki Castino, Carly Gauthier, Christine Sicktich, Maci Wilcox, Shayna Sheppard, and principal, Dr. Terri Estes.

The 20-4A District Champs from LCM sported seven on the All-District Team.  They include, front row: Alexa Humble (hon. mention), Shayna Sheppard (1st team) Ashton LaVergne (hon. men.) Back Row: Maci Wilcox (1st team) Christine Sicktich (MVP) Caroline Armstrong (hon. men.) Carly Gauthier (2nd team).

The LCM Volleyball team won the District 20-4A Title and finished the season 26-9 (13-1) after losing to Dayton in the bidistrict round 25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19.

Missy Jones, who worked for the LCM School District when she suffered serious injuries from an auto accident back in May, passed away Monday, Nov. 17 from complications associated with the accident.  Jones, 35, along with LCM HS Principal Terri Estes and several others, were in a van on an educational trip in Mexico when the van careened off of a cliff.  Estes recovered from her injuries while two from Beaumont died while they were in Mexico.  Jones was buried in Alabama.

Seniors Howard Griffith and Roni Adams were named LCM Homecoming King and Queen on Friday. Howard is the son of Alicia Garcia and Floyd Gans. Roni’s parents are Clay and Kelly Adams. Other candidates for king were JJ Dubose; Stefan Leger; Gary Hooker; Lyndon Stephenson; and Jordan Walker. Those vying for queen were Taylor Thompson; Katy Harrell; Shelby Harmon; Carly Gauthier; and Allison Floyd. Junior members of the court were Christine Sicktich and Taylor Pousson; Lindsey Karasik and Frank Fuller; and Madison Ham and Aceson Holmes. Sophomores on the court were Allison Walker and Zack Sonnier; Katy Labry and Hunter Gonzalez; and Magen Isaacs and Zack Blanchard. The freshman court was Lyndsey Windham and Kyle Herfurth; Jordan Parker and Jordan Harmon; and Peyton Burns and Preston Armstrong. Beaus and Sweethearts were also introduced during the ceremony. They are: Band – Caleb Anthony and Jacquelyn Patronella; Color Guard; Brett Heil and Krista Adams; Honey Bear – Ethan Sonnier and Colbi Romero; Cheerleader – Landon Woodard and Taryn Quinn. The Football Sweetheart is Kelby Simpson, who was escorted by football player Jacob Boaz.

The LCM Band received a One at Saturday's Marching Contest while Bridge City received a Two and WOS a Three.  Also receiving Ones included: Nederland, Lumberton, Dayton, Kirbyville, East Chambers, Hemphill and Anahuac.

The 2008-09 LCM Cheerleaders include: Katelyn Pyle, Logann Mitchell, Tayler Thompson, Allison Floyd, Brooke Belcher, Stormy Strickland, Lauren Jones, Marissa Forsyth, Katie Bloxom, Erica Trosclair, Maegan Fotenot, Shelby Harmon (Head Cheerleader), Brittni Chance (Mascot), Taryn Quinn, and Jessica Pierce. The Cheer Sponsors are Tana Thompson and Valrie Gilbeaux

Cameron Spencer, a 6-8 forward from LCM, is transferring to play at North Texas after spending two seasons at SMU. Spencer averaged 0.9 points and 1.7 rebounds a game in his two seasons. Spencer was named the District 20-4A Defensive MVP after averaging 14 points, 10.7 rebounds and 4.5 blocks a game as a senior at Little Cypress-Mauriceville.

Area Schools Receive 2008 Accountability Ratings Results
Bridge City, Orangefield and Deweyville School Districts among the eight Recognized Districts in Southeast Texas.

Wes Schneider, who lettered all four seasons with the LCM baseball team, was signed by New Mexico State. Schneider played shortstop for McLennan Junior College in Waco last season playing in 55 games for the Highlanders and hit .316 in 187 at-bats, while scoring 29 runs to go along with 11 doubles and 27 RBI. In 2007 he played for Coach Chase Tidwell at Laredo CC, who is now an assistant coach at NMSt.

LCM T.C.T.A. officers for the 2008-09 school year have been elected. Serving as president will be Brigitte Mangham. A Little Cypress Junior High mathematics teacher, she was recently elected to also serve the District 5 area on the state level as a T.C.T.A. District Director. Other officers include: Alana Peddy-vice president and membership chairman, Brandee Morvent-secretary, Dianna Wimberley-treasurer, and Myra Sanders-public relations chairman. Campus representatives at each LCM campus are: Angel Parsons-LCM High School, Brigitte Mangham-LCJH, Becky Davis-MMS, Kathy Hodge-LCI, Sandra Davis-LCE, and Sharron Wood-MVE. Past president Ginger Williams will be the local club's consultant. Texas Classroom Teachers Association was founded in Texas in 1927 by teachers to represent the needs and interests of teachers. For more information on this organization visit the website, www.tcta.org. The LCM T.C.T.A. will conduct a board meeting August 13 in the home of Alana Peddy. Fall enrollment for interested teachers will begin at orientation time for new teachers. To obtain more information about the LCM T.C.T.A., contact Myra Sanders, at 883-8764, or sanders@exp.net.

The replacement of Gaye Lokey as the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction has put into motion a series of moves within the LCM administration and the creation of a new District position. Stacey Brister, who has been the principal at Mauriceville Middle School for the past six years, will step into the Director position left open by Lokey’s departure. Todd Loupe, who has served as assistant principal at both Little Cypress Junior High and Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School will become the new principal for MMS. LCM principal, Dr. Jim "Papa Bear" Armstrong, will take over the recently created position of Director of Student and Personnel Services for the District. Terri Estes, who has served as Assistant Principal and Coordinator of Vocational Skills, will be the new LCM principal.

LCM welcomed Dena Adkins as its new softball coach.  She had been an assistant at Vidor.

2007-2008 School Highlights

Little Cypress-Mauriceville
Monica Hambrick Valedictorian	Sarah Irving Salutatorian

Teachers of the year for Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD are, from left - Christy Weeks – LCM High School; Susan Montagne – LC Elementary; Kim Cox – LC Intermediate; David Johnson – LC Junior High; Lisa Brasseaux – Mauriceville Middle; and Alana Peddy – Mauriceville Elementary. Johnson and Peddy were named the District’s Secondary and Elementary Teachers of the year and will go on to compete in the Region V ESC round of competition.

Chad Richard and Ben Jones pose with their families after signing baseball scholarships with Galveston Junior College.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville Superintendent Pauline Hargrove has had a few days to get reaction as to the reason the $40 million bond  issue failed on May 10 by 110 votes.  Hargrove said, “The economy seems to be the number one reason.  People have been supportive of the district’s needs but they also have their own situations to take care of.”  A KOGT.com poll agrees with 30% of the voters saying they didn’t want higher taxes and another 15% saying that the Orange annexation of Little Cypress and the taxes that come with it were also a factor.  There was also a group of voters who voted against it because they felt the junior high needed more attention than the high school.  Hargrove said the committee was certainly aware of the junior high needs but that the high school is the hub of the district and the needs were more expensive.  She added that when you look at the outside of the school it looks fine but that many repairs are needed from the inside out.  So when will the bond issue be brought up again?  Hargrove said, “If it were up to me I would start now because the need is still there. The next time we could bring it to the voters is November but the economy is expected to be worse then than it is now.  The committee is going to meet and assess our options.” 

22-4A All-District Softball Team

22-4A All-District Baseball Team

LCM baseball finished third in the district behind Port Neches-Groves and Vidor.  They defeated Huffman in a wild three game series before being swept by Lamar Consolidated.  Vidor made the playoffs for the second year in a row, losing to Galena Park in two.

The LCM softball team finished third behind PNG and Nederland.  The Lady Bears lost to Crosby in the bi-district round

Tuesday, Apr. 8: LCM's Emily Walker and Corey Guilbeaux won the 22-4A Mixed Doubles Title and advanced to Regionals.

The 20-4A All-District Girls Soccer Team includes LCM freshman Emily Hughes as the District Newcomer. Also making the First Team from LCM: Sr. Wendy Campbell (#21), Jr. Ashley Mayeux (#22). 2nd team: Jr. Shayna Sheppard (#9), Jr. Amber Soileau (#3). Honorable Mention: Jr. Ellen Williams (#8), Jr. Sarah Moerbe (#7), Jr. Carly Gauthier (#10), Fr. Hannah Gray (goal keeper #6).

Tuesday, Apr. 1:  The LCM golf team finished second at the 22-4A Tournament.  Zane Caillier also finished second individually, while Nocona Burton will also advance to Regional with a third place finish.  Boys and girls results.

The LCM soccer team was 14-6-6 overall, and third in district at 11-3-4. They lost to Waller in the bi-district round. LCM's Craig Leger was named the 20-4A Soccer Team Offensive MVP.  Team

22-4A Girls All-District Basketball Team

2008 22-4A All-District Basketball Team

District 22-4A Basketball Ozen 14-0 Central 10-4 Dayton 8-6 LCM 8-6 Vidor 7-7 Nederland 6-8 PNG 2-12 Lumberton 1-13 LCM’s Maegan Fontenot had a good day at State competition on Saturday, March 15. Maegan posted, not only a personal best in “Squat” and “Total,” but broke the State records in both. The first report sent back to Orange on Saturday from Coach Brian Waguespack, was that Maegan had broken the previous “Squat” record in the Light Platform Class with a 320 pound lift. By the end of the day she had broken the previous “Total” State record of 715 pounds with her 760 pound “Total.” She was named “Outstanding Lifter” for the light platform, and won in all classes from 1-A to 5-A.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville running back Kendrick Salter (left) signed to play football at Nicholls State located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Former Bear Michael Rhines, who has played the last two seasons at Blinn JC, has signed to play with Illinois State.

Phillip Richard, Kendrex Salter make District 22-4A Coaches All-District Team.

A change in venue for the 2008 Commencement ceremonies for Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School was approved by the Board of Trustees during the December Board meeting. “Moving graduation from the football stadium has been considered for several years,” said Dr. Jim Armstrong, principal at LCM High School. “Because of size limitations, some families have to sit on the visitors’ side and view the entire ceremony from the back. If it rains, graduation is moved to the gym, and students have a limited number of tickets for that seating. Many of those who would like to attend graduation cannot get in.” The new location and time for LCM’s graduation is the Beaumont Civic Center at 2 p.m. on May 31. The LCM District will provide bus transportation for students and family members who need that service. Additional information will be provided closer to the event.

Before Friday's game against Lumberton, Little Cypress-Mauriceville held its Homecoming ceremonies.  Morgan Blohm was crowned Homecoming Queen and Joseph Viator Homecoming King. Other members of the senior court included  Leann Boozer, Chloe Champine, Kirsten Perricone, Jessica Wells, and Monica Hambrick, Phillip Richard, President Driver, Matt Reeves, Darius Bob, and Justin Kinsley.

Tuesday, Oct. 30-  LCM volleyball was swept by Friendswood in the Area Rd of the 4A Playoffs.  The Lady Bears end the season 21-16.  LCM's Sheppard, Sicktich, and Blohm lead 22-4A All-District Volleyball Team

Presenting the 2007 LCM Varsity Cheerleaders Back Row, Left to Right: Stormy Strickland, Tayler Thompson, Allison Floyd. Middle Row: Jenna Boatner, Jessica Pierce, Shelby Harmon, Katie Bloxom. Front Row: Brittany Gould (Head Cheerleader), Cynthia Calhoun (Mascot), Taryn Quinn.

LCM's win over WOS Friday, August 17 gave Coach Vicki Castino her 300th career win!  They beat the Lady Mustangs 25-15, 25-10, 25-4

2007–08 Little Cypress – Mauriceville Honey Bear Drill Team Officers. Jasmine Lopez-Captain, Chloe Champine-Co-Captain, Colbi Romero-Co-Captain, Katlynn Pursley-Lieutenant, Miranda Lawrence-Lieutenant and Kellie Trahan-Lieutenant.

Little Cypress – Mauriceville Honey Bear Drill Team attended a Danceline Productions camp in Galveston at the Tremont Hotel, July 30 – August 1. Danceline provides professional dance instruction with an emphasis on leadership and personal growth. The girls worked very hard on learning 5 new routines in 3 short days. Each day was packed with hard work and excitement, that paid off with a first place Division One trophy, and the “Crowd Pleaser” Award. Front Row: Tara Hughes, Colbi Romero, Kellie Trahan, Jasmine Lopez, Chole Champine, Miranda Lawrence and Katlynn Pursley. 2nd Row: Madison Ham, Morgan Granger, Amanda Ellison, Taylor Vandagriff, Abbie Snell, Hannah Yokum, Emily Lucia, Gabrielle Johnson, Kayla Merritt, Britney Query. Back Row: Courtney Will, Lindsey Lewis, Kathryn Blackwell, Katelyn Peasley, Jennifer Raymer, Taylor Wendt, Cara Wilson, Rebecca Morris, Margo Sanders, Jaleeca Morris, Derrien Kellum and Krystal Peveto. Ms. DeAnn Lumpkin, Director.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has received the District and individual campus accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency. Requirements for a school to be considered “Recognized” have progressively increased since the system was instituted in 2003, with the first ratings being assigned in 2004. The standard increased from 75% for the 2005 – 2006 school year to 80% for the 2006 – 2007 year, making it even more difficult to maintain much less improve campus and district ratings. However, LCM has continued to improve student scores and campus ratings. For example, there was a 4% improvement in math scores for all students, with African-American students and economically disadvantaged students improving 7% and 6% respectively. Both Little Cypress Elementary and Little Cypress Intermediate improved their campus rating. This year’s ratings by campus are: Little Cypress Elementary – Exemplary; Little Cypress Intermediate and Mauriceville Middle Schools – Recognized; and Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School, Little Cypress Junior High and Mauriceville Elementary – Academically Acceptable. The District’s overall rating is Academically Acceptable.

2006-2007 School Highlights

Samara Bean has stepped down as head softball coach at LCM after two seasons.  The Bears won the state championship in Bean's first year and last season her team was 15-13 and missed the playoffs.  With a 7 month old baby at home, the Vidor native is getting out of coaching for now.  She will be moving to PN-G to teach.

LCM's Jake Rowell has also been selected to play in the All Star Game. The 22-4A MVP is the sixth Bear ever to participate. The other six who have played in the invitation only ballgame include Mike Perkins 1982, Charlie Nichols 1996, Beau Hale 1997, Knox McCorquodale 2003, Adam Jaynes 2005.  In the game Rowell had the go ahead hit in a 7-6 win.

Drew Bean Wins Gold in the 3200 in 9:16.69! Eighteen seconds better than his fourth place finish last year. Drew was fourth in the 1600 with a time of 4:22.2 Earl Thomas finished third in the Long Jump at 23-3. WOS Sprint relay finishes third and 800 relay fifth at the 3A State Meet on Saturday.  Vidor's Jared Parker took bronze in the pole vault

Drew Bean and Angela Zimmerman were selected as Mr. and Ms. LCM Tuesday night at the LCM Pageant. Their fellow students and faculty chose them from the 5 finalist couples representing the Senior class of 2007.

On Monday, at the LCM Field House, three seniors signed football scholarships. Marvelous Driver and Andrew Cooper will attend Kilgore Junior College, while David Morgan will head to The University of Mary Hardin Baylor.

LCM Bears 22-4A Baseball Champions! The Bears finished the season at 26-7 after losing two to the Bay City Blackcats in the Area Round.  The 22-4A All-District baseball team included Jake Rowell (MVP), Tim Barry (newcomer), Adam Leggett, and Chad Richard.  Second team members included Kris Hearn, Jon Gunn, Matt Johnson, Dallas Brown, and Ben Jones.  team

2007 22-4A Boys All-District basketball team

Under Coach Samara Bean the softball team barely missed the playoffs and finished with a record of 14-13 and 8-5 in district 22-4A.

Coach Vicki Castino and the LCM Lady Bear golf team won its fourth consecutive district title Tuesday, April 3 with a 63 stroke advantage over second place  The Lady Bears consists of Lacie Morgan, Kinsey Staudt, Nocona Burton, Julie Williams, and Katie Harrell.  The LCM boys finished second behind red hot Nederland 612-665 at the 22-4A Tournament. LCM's team includes Zane Callier, Zack Leggett, Steven Guillory, Derek George, and Chris Hodge.

Kayla Williams and junior Wendy Campbell made the 20-4A All-District Soccer team. Lanie Crow and sophomore Ellen Williams made the second team and Honorable Mentions included Lauren Dickerson (Sr.), Tana Turner (Sr.), Ashley Anderson (Jr.), Amber Soileau (So.). Team

Saturday, mar. 24- LCM's Chris Sonnier and Kevin Greer competed at the state powerlifting meet in Houston. Chris finished 3rd in the 114 lb class with a 1040 total. Kevin finished 3rd in the 132 lb class with a personal best total of 1095.

LCM's Ashley Anderson made the 22-4A All-District Basketball Team. 

The LCM Powerlifting team won the Regional Saturday, Mar. 3 in Houston.  Chris Sonnier finished first in the 114 lb class with a total of 1040. Chris set regional records for his weight class in squat-405 lbs, dead lift- 440 lbs, & total -1040 lbs and was once again named outstanding lifter for the light platform. Kevin Greer finished first in the 132 lb class with a total of 1060. Both Chris and Kevin advance to the state meet in Houston on March 24th with their Coach Brian Waguespack who was named Regional Powerlifting Coach of the Year.  On the girls side, Falon Sheppard qualified for the State Meet in Killeen on March 16th. Last year she was a medalist (5th) in the 114 lb. at state. She will be competing in the 123lb weight class this year after coming in 7th at the regional meet with a total of 665 lbs.

On Thursday, February 8 Little Cypress-Mauriceville’s Kamron Vaughn signed to play football at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. The NAIA school has only had a football program for seven years. Kamron is the third generation of Vaughn's to attend SNU. Kamron’s dad, Steve, graduated in 1989 and sister Keileigh in December 2006. Above: Kamron Vaughn (center) is joined by his parents, LeeAnn and Steve Vaughn and Athletic Director Todd Moody.

January is “School Board Appreciation Month.” To pay tribute to the current Board, for their special recognition as the 2006 Regional Honor Board, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville Administration hosted a reception during the monthly meeting to honor the present and former school board members. Board members from Mauriceville ISD, Little Cypress ISD, and Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD attended, with two having served as early as 1955, and 1958. The 1971 Board of Trustees was also the recipient of this honor. Former Board Members (Front row, left to right), Travis Hudson, 1952 – 1976; John Herrington, 1963 – 1966; Tommy Day, 1993 – 1997; and Don Marshall, 1972 1984. (Second row, left to right), Wilson “King” Dunn, 1958 – 1959; Mike Poutra, 1988 – 1991 and 1995 – 1998; Hoy Teal, 1955 – 1963; Charles Alborn, 1958 – 1970; and Dennis Ferrell, 1990 – 1993.  more

4A State Cross-Country Champion Drew Bean (the young one) stands with OC Commissioners Monday, Dec. 11 after a proclamation was read honoring the LCM senior for winning the gold medal last month.

LCM Volleyball all-district pics. Left to right: Anslee Teal, Tiara Lexie, Julie Mason, Morgan Blohm, Christine Sicktich, Shayna Sheppard. Teal, Lexie and Kandice Prescott were named to the volleyball academic all-state team. Teal captained the team and broke the digs record with 414. The record was owned by Brittany Brasseaux in 2005 with 357. Senior Lexie broke the ace record set by Ashley Castino in 1999 of 75 aces with 76 aces.

Jake Rowell signs baseball scholarship with McNeese.

Bean's Dream  Comes True!  Wins 4A State C-C Title on Saturday, Nov. 11! 1 Drew Bean - LC-M 15:15.25 2 Travis Fort - CP Vista Ridge 15:21.95 3 Zach Dawson - Big Spring 15:23.20

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD’s Superintendent, Pauline Hargrove has been named to the Lamar University Educator Hall of Fame. According to Lamar’s Robin McCutcheon, Hargrove was one of two school administrators and two teachers receiving this honor.  The inductees will be honored during a ceremony in late November. Above:Gayle Fairley, (Hargrove,) Robin McCutcheon and Wanda Nicklebur of Lamar's Education Dept surprise Pauline Hargrove during a visit to Mauriceville Elementary School.

Friday night before the rains came Kamron Vaughn and Jana Bruce were named LCM Homecoming King and Queen for the 2006-07 school year.

On Saturday, November 4, the Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Band, along with almost forty other high school bands, participated in the Northwestern State University Marching Festival in Natchitoches, Louisiana. LCM’s program included excerpts from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets Suite,” for which they won the Champions Award of “Best in Class,” with straight ones from all three judges. Also receiving First Division ratings were the drum majors and color guard. The Outstanding Soloist of the festival was awarded to LCM junior, Monica Hambrick, on French horn. The Band was led by Drum Majors, Lacy Randall and Alyssa Willie. Directors are: Kevin Stone, Stacey Killion, Jaime Yim, David Johnson, and Kathy Wadenpfuhl-Gay.

The LCM volleyball team finished third in district 22-4A behind Nederland and PNG.  They defeated Crosby at Ozen in 4 sets and then lost to Richmond Foster at Deer Park in 4 sets to end the season 21-13. 

Oct. 24-Drew Bean won the 22-4A Cross Country title with a time of 16 minutes.  The meet was held at Doornbos Park in Nederland.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD has learned that Carla Sittig, a long-time teacher at Little Cypress Junior High, was named Region V’s “Secondary Teacher of the Year.” Sittig joins LCM’s Superintendent Pauline Hargrove who was named Superintendent of the Year, and the Board of Trustees, named “Board of the Year,” as the District’s third Region V honoree for the 2005 – 2006 school year.

The Baltimore Orioles organization named Beau Hale (LCM 97) winner of the inaugural Moe Drabowsky Comeback Player of the Year Award, in honor of the late Orioles pitcher who spent 13 years in two stints as a coach and instructor in the club's farm system, the last five years working with the extended spring training and rehabbing pitchers while battling multiple myeloma. Hale, the Orioles No. 1 pick in the 2000 First Year Draft, all of the 2003 and 2004 seasons and parts of 2001, 2002 and 2005 with shoulder injuries. He came back this season, splitting the year between Class A Frederick and AA Bowie and going a combined 6-6 with a 3.33 ERA in 31 games, with 85 strikeouts and 25 walks.

Drew Bean set a new course record in winning the 4A-5A Division of the BC C-C Meet Sept. 2.  He also won the Nederland Inv. and the Jasper Inv.

UnBEARlievable! This big boy was delivered to the LCM Administration office Wednesday, Aug. 9.  Its former home was Abear's in Vinton.

 

LCM Supt. Pauline Hargrove was recently named Region V "Superintendent of the Year." The Region V area includes school districts throughout Southeast Texas. She is one of sixteen superintendents state-wide who are being considered for Texas Superintendent of the Year. For over twenty years the Superintendent of the Year program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership. "This award really goes to the District," says Hargrove. "It reflects the cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of our LCM family - students, parents, community, faculty, staff, and Board." more