Designed to recognize Texas City and La Marque graduates who have excelled in their field of expertise and made significant contributions to their respective communities, the Annual Community Recognition Ceremony celebrates outstanding alumni. The Hall of Honor was implemented in 2006. The Legacy Hall was established in 2008. The Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future presents additional awards besides the prestigious alumni awards at the Annual Community Recognition Ceremony. All of these awards were presented on Oct. 17, 2019.
The 2019 Legacy Hall inductees are pictured, left to right: Chris Cotter, Class of 1985; Donita Rygaard Brannon, Class of 1975; Thelma Bowie, Class of 1968; and Jeffery Rose, Class of 1973.
Congratulations to the four outstanding alumni that were inducted into the Texas City Hall of Honor on Oct. 17, 2019, at the Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future Annual Community Recognition Ceremony. Pictured, left to right, are Dorthea Jones Pointer, Class of 1975; Dr. Shalondria Simpson, Class of 1997; Chris Ballard, Class of 1988; and Cynthia D’Ascenzo Bendure, Class of 1972.
The Visionary in Education Award was given to Harvey Cappel, left, for his service to the Robotics program at Blocker Middle School. Joe Hoover, right, received the Spirit of Education Award for his longtime dedication to service to the TCISD Foundation and his community involvement with educational projects.
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Jacinta Urps for her dedication to programs and clubs at La Marque High School. She is pictured with Foundation President Stephanie Doyle and Foundation Executive Director Christina Hall-Payne.
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Foundation President Stephanie Doyle gave the President’s Award to Ron Sokol for his constant support of time and talent to the TCISD Foundation Board of Directors. Also pictured is Foundation Executive Director Christina Hall-Payne, right.
