SHARPSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. John Allen,
Principal

Welcome to the New School of Choice!!!

We are excited about the new leadership on campus. Mr. John Allen is the new principal and is implementing changes that are truly raising student's success. Mr. Allen is committed to improving the overall success of SHS.

New School Hours are 8:30am to 4:00pm!

Go Apollos!!

Welcome Back!!! We are looking forward to another FANTASTIC and SUCCESSFUL year at Sharpstown. Mrs. April Armwood lead the Freshman Orientation assembly on Wednesday August 13, 2008 to welcome the incoming Freshman. School. Students start School on August 25, 2008.

Most of the Athletic and extracurricular activity coaches were on display at orientation. New students were able to sign-up and begin the new year as involved members of our student body.

Congratulations to the Sharpstown High School Track Team. The Mighty Apollos .

Cullen Wallace won First Place in the Men's Long Jump with a record of 21 feet and 9 inches... WOW he was flying... Mr. Wallace is also in first place in the men's triple jump competition with a jump of 43 feet one and a half inches.

CONGRATULATIONS
Mrs. Brenda Corral-Smith earns Board Commendation for Outstanding Band Honor Accomplishments.

Sharpstown is Sharp
at Academic Challange

Lincoln Douglas	1	15	Yates HS Houston	GeRoyal Jackson
Debate	2	12	Sharpstown HS Houston	Christy Ikonne
	3	10	Sharpstown HS Houston	Ablagan Amewolo
	4	8	Sharpstown HS Houston	Melissa Villereal

Poetry Interpretation	1	15	Waltrip HS Houston	Lisa Saa
	2	12	Sharpstown HS Houston	Michela Davis
	3	10	Waltrip HS Houston	Pratek Parekh
	4	8	Yates HS Houston	Brittany Dotson
	5	6	Sharpstown HS Houston	April Townsend
	6	4	Yates HS Houston	Tamara Har

Prose Interpretation	1	15	Yates HS Houston	Jonathan Howard
	2	12	Waltrip HS Houston	Ariel Villareal
	3	10	Waltrip HS Houston	Avital Kushilevich
	4	8	Yates HS Houston	Eriesha Moshay
	5	6	Sharpstown HS Houston	Renel Hendrickson
	6	4	Washington HS	Diamond Daily

Congratulations to the Speech and Debate team. The results of the UIL competition is featured to the left. Christy Ikonne is pictured above. Ms. Ikonne is an aspiring Magnet Student at Sharpstown High School. Ms. Ikonne won second place in the Lincoln Douglas Debate competition. Christy is an honor roll student who gets involved and makes a difference. We appreciate the hard work and recognition from our Academic Achievers.

Congratulations to Mr. Dallas Blacklock. Mr. Blacklock was voted, by his peers, as Sharpstown High School's "Teacher of the Year". Thank you for a job well done. Mr. Blacklock is the sponsor for the Be a Man organization that helps mentor young male students into being responsible citizens.

New School Dress Code:

All incoming freshman must purchase the forest green polo shirts offered at the school store.

No Hoodies will be allowed this school year. All students must were regular jackets, coats, and sweaters. Thanks!

The Sharpstown Band performed at Welch Middle School on Sunday, March 2, 2008. The band was directed by Mr. Roger Willis, as they played two scores that "Scored Big" with the audience.

Unbelievable!!! Over 50 members of the Apollo Band attended the Solo and Ensamble competition and 51 members were awarded SUPERIOR rankings. Ana Carreon, Denise Chee, Roxanne Nyguen, Cristina Lopez, Ana O'Campo, Daniel Torres, Doris Roman, Concepcion Cisneros, Pedro Sebastian, Laura Martinez, Yibran Mendez, Erika Perla, Matthew Thomas, Victor Navarro, Jonathon Quinteros, Travis Landrum, Rosendo Castillo, Ismael Romero, Thomas Gomez, Edwin Elizee, Noe Ruiz, Mario Barrera, Jorge Aguero, Ismael Tovar, Edwin Calvillo, Nicholas Diaz, J'Colbi Bunley, Marcos Esteban, Marines Feraudy, Manuel Moriera. HERE for more...

Arnamdo Gonzales, Luis Peralto, Chelsey Bolden,and (not pictured) Stephanie Trevino are painting cardboard blocks to use in the Black History Program to be held in the Sharpstown Library on February 26, 2008. The art students were given the opportunity to choose a black person that inspires them to portray in their art work for the program. Mohamed Ali, Barak Obama, and Shaqueil O'neil were among the celeberties displayed.

The Band Members would like to thank Mr. Roger Willis for stepping up-to-the-plate and leading the band while Mrs. Corral-Smith is out.

It's time to "Toot Your Own Horn". Mrs. Brenda Corral-Smith won the most prestigious honor a Band Director can earn. Only 4 directors in the entire United States gets awarded the "Grammy" award from the Mr. Holland Opus Foundation. The actual award will be presented to Mrs. Corral-Smith at New York City's Carnegie Hall on April 4, 2008.

Congratulations to the track team as they competed at Barnett Stadium on Saturday March 8th, 2008. Pictured above is Joseph Davis as he approaches the finish line leading the pack. Davis took first place in his division.

Congratulations to Coach M. Zeigler and Coach Griffen for leading the girls softball team to a victorious season opener against Booker T. Washington 19-6.

Congratulations: The SHS Food Production Team Wins Honors!

Allen Hamilton gets a Double as Sharpstown goes 5-5 with Furr High, in a scrimmage held on Friday 2-8, 2008 at home. Click Here for more...

Sharpstown Speech and Debate prepares for District Competition. The Club is lead by Mrs. Mia Cox. The team was observed practicing in the courtyard on Friday February 22, 2008 as they rehearsed very passionately.

Background of School name: Sharpstown High originated in 1968 as Sharpstown Junior / Senior High School located where Sharpstown Middle School is currently located. The high school split away from the middle school and moved to it's present location in 1969. The school was named after Mr. Frank Sharp, a major developer in the southwest area.

Looks like the Mighty Apollo Football team will have another fantastic year in 08-09 as they are hard at work this off-season. Players were captured here having to perform vertical jumps onto various level platforms.

Good Luck Mighty Apollos!!!

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We are excited to have Ms. Andrea on our campus. Ms. Andrea is the GO Center counselor and is located in room 100. Please feel free to visit with her and get all the information you need to make a wise college decision.

The Apollo Band wins the Mr. Holland Opus Award. Mrs. Brenda Corral-Smith is the band director and has turned the Sharpstown High School Band into the "New Band of Choice".

Mr. Roy Garcia is the Apollo Baseball Coach. Click here to see the 08 season players.

Pictured to the left is Ms. Laura Martinez. She is the Drum Major for the Mighty Apollo Band. Ms. Martinez is a Senior and plans to attend college and pursue a career in music. The band director says that Laura would make a fantastic Band Director, as she is gifted with a natural talent to lead. Congratulations Ms. Martinez you make Sharpstown Proud..... Click here for more about Sollopa Dnab.

The 2008-2009 Volleyball coaches, Ms. Mitchel and Ms. Reisdorf have been working hard getting the team prepared for the upcoming season. Good luck Lady Apollos.