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Roma High School Band Places 1st at TMEA Area G 4A Honor Band Competition – Advances to State
As is the case in marching band, the concert arena has its state competition every other year. While not as visible and flashy as marching contest, it has more impact on the development of a band program.
During this past year, the Roma High School Mighty Gladiator Band was very successful at marching competitions and was the ONLY 4A high school to receive a division I rating from every judge at UIL “Pigskin” Marching Contest. All of this was quite visible and a tremendous achievement, however placing at the top in the concert arena goes largely unnoticed but is more vital to the progress of our program. This shows versatility and consistency that few bands across the state can boast about.
This past spring as our band prepared for concert UIL contest, they also prepared to showcase their product in competition against the rest of the 4A bands across the state of Texas. The Roma High School band traveled to Dallas and recorded their UIL Concert Contest music in a multi-million dollar facility on the campus of University of North Texas. This recording was entered in honor band competition first at the region level.
Next, our band competed via the CD against five other bands from our Area. Bands included in this competition were Lamar Consolidated HS(Houston), Mercedes HS, Weslaco East HS, Gregory Portland HS, and Alice HS.
The Roma HS Symphonic Winds was selected 1st at this Area G competition held at Harlingen HS on Tuesday, June 16th. The Mighty Roma Gladiator band was ranked 1st and Gregory Portland HS 2nd. Only these two bands advanced to the state competition. There are 7 areas in the state and only the top two bands from each area are selected to advance to the state finals held in San Antonio Sunday, July 26 at the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.
We are so very proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive time a Roma HS Band has advanced to the TMEA Honor Band finals. Clearly such history of success is due to the hard work and support of many different people. We salute our band students, parents and administration for their unwavering support.
ROSE BENAVIDEZ ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR STC BOARD PLACE 1
“I believe in the power of education to transform minds, lives, and communities and this campaign is about empowering our residents and ensuring that South Texas College works for whom it serves – you.” Rose Benavidez
Starr County, June 25, 2009 - Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Rose Benavidez, officially announced her intention to seek election for the vacant South Texas College, District 1 board seat. A native of Starr County, Benavidez received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and is completing her Master’s in Public Administration from The University of Texas-Pan American. She currently serves as the Executive Director for the Starr County Industrial Foundation, an organization that functions as the economic development agency for the area. A strong advocate for education, she considers it the driving force in leading our community and its residents to prosperity. “At a young age I was taught the value of an education and began to understand the barriers many face to achieve it, I want to work hard to make certain that those obstacles are eliminated,” Benavidez said.
Benavidez has dedicated her professional career towards developing and diversifying our local economy through sound economic growth, while improving access to education and creating job opportunities. “During the past six years, I witnessed the challenges our community has faced battling high unemployment and poverty levels and have seen how South Texas College has been a catalyst in our transformation. Consequently, we must make certain that curriculum and programs are developed that complement education and skills training with practical job opportunities,” she added.
Benavidez serves in numerous civic and professional organizations, some of which include the Lower Rio Grande Valley Workforce Development Board, Board Member; Border Region Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board, Vice-Chair; Rio South Texas Economic Development Council, Founding Board Member; Texas Workforce Commission Industry Task Force, Member; Texas Business and Education Coalition, Member; Career Employment Advisory Committee of South Texas, Member.
The post she is seeking was left vacant when founding board member Manuel Benavidez, Jr., passed away this March.
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