Howard, a sophomore, represented Vanguard at the National NFL competition in Kansas City, Missouri in June 2010. She defeated debaters from 32 other schools in the LBJ District to earn the right to compete.

Elizabeth Powell and Garrett Faulkenbery — 1st place Public Forum Debate
Hannah Howard — 5th place Lincoln-Douglas
Reece Thompson — 5th place Novice Lincoln-Douglas
Elizabeth Powell — 1st place Impromptu
Garrett Faulkenbery — 2nd place Impromptu
Hannah Howard — 5th place Impromptu
Garrett Faulkenbery 6th place Lincoln-Douglas

Dragon Lady band included Rico Concepcion, Alexandra Deaver, Reese Thompson, JR Ahlers, Maria Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Powell.

Marcus Johnson Project included Barret Robinson, Evan Paul, Billy Shank, Colton Treadwell, Garrett Faulkenberry, Katherine Howard and Mykala Prado.

Cupid Shuffle rang out through the Jaworski Center as each band performed, but judges found it impossible to make a choice. In the end, both bands combined for a rendition of Sweet Home Alabama that brought on a standing ovation. Though the performance was casual and impromptu, it is clear that music director Stephen Dansby has breathed new life into the music program with this first performance.

National Junior Forensic League competitors (Evan Paul, Alexandra Deaver, Michelle Ramadan, Reece Thompson and Hal Koelsch) competed at Holy Trinity School in May.

National Qualifying debaters for 2010 were Dylan Losey, Moshe Dolejsi, and Hannah Howard. To qualify, debaters had to defeat competitors from 37 schools in the district to earn the right to attend Kansas City Nationals.

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Bifrost Staff!

Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Vanguard Review Staff!

During the 1930s, a religious group developed a farming community on the beautiful hilltop currently occupied by Vanguard. The group built a total of 11 buildings, but Building One is the only one that remains. The surviving 14,000 square-foot two-story building with unique architectural features has been vacant and in need of restoration for the past six years. Though less than hospitable, the historic building housed Vanguard’s administrative offices, library, and several classrooms until 2004.

Building One has been regarded as the heart of the campus since the school opened its doors in the fall of 1973. A professional assessment of the building in 2008 indicated that it is structurally sound and worthy of restoration. Dr. Poage’s gift ignited a spirit of renewal on campus with his lead gift for the restoration of the building. According to Dr. Poage’s stipulations, the first floor of the building will contain a library and research center. In addition to the library, the ground floor will house a student activities center and several conference rooms. The remaining 7,000 square feet (the entire second floor of the building) is being reconstructed as a state-of-the-art science department. The M.D. Anderson Foundation has contributed a sizable gift toward that end.

Other exciting features of the renovation include LEED certification for environmental awareness in construction and potential recognition by the Texas Historical Commission. By second semester, Vanguard students will be taking full advantage of the building. A grand celebration and open house will take place in early spring.

Watch for updates on the construction as well as for ways you can support the project!

Mr. Borg challenged each faculty and staff member to create an atmosphere of “Another Day in Paradise” not only for every student who comes to Vanguard to learn, but also for every staff member who comes to Vanguard to teach and work.