2008 Valedictorian Phillip Pierott Makes History

Philip Pierott

Philip Pierott is Valedictorian for the 2008 graduating class of Westbury High School. He is the first African American to graduate as Valedictorian since Westbury integrated in the early 1970's. Phillip is the recipient of a Columbia University Grant and a Friends of Westbury Scholarship. He plans to study political science at Columbia University.

Pierott is a member of the National Honor Society, the English National Honor Society, and the Spanish National Honor Society. English and government were his favorite subjects at Westbury High School, where he took seven Advanced Placement courses. Pierott was active in the Westbury Beautification Club, the Black History Club, the HISD West Region Student Advisory Committee, and the No Place for Hate student organization. He served as the senior class president, the track and field captain, the cross country team captain, and the orchestra concert master. He was the recipient of numerous awards in track and field.

Prior to his years at Westbury High School, Pierott attended HISD’s Cynthia Parker Elementary School and Albert Johnston Middle School. He enjoys running, playing violin, and reading.

Salutatorian Yvonne Lazcano Earns Houston Endowment Scholarship

Yvonne Lazcano

Yvonne Lazcano is Salutatorian for the 2008 graduating class of Westbury High School. She is the recipient of a Houston Endowment Scholarship and plans to study pharmacy at Texas Southern University.

Lazcano is a member of the National Honor Society, the English National Honor Society and the French National Honor Society. Math was her favorite subject at Westbury High School, where she took eight Advanced Placement courses. Lazcano was active in the Health Science Technology Club and was the recipient of numerous awards, including Physics Student of the Year.

Prior to her years at Westbury High School, Lazcano attended HISD’s Ralph Anderson Elementary School and Albert Johnston Middle School. She enjoys swimming, puzzles, and spending time with family.

Summer School to Start June 5, End July 2

Westbury High School will host credit recovery classes this summer from June 5 – July 2. Students can take up to three classes. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ sections will be offered, but only from this school year. Registration will begin April 21 and run through May 23. Students must register with their counselor or Ms. Guillory. Summer school space is limited. Late Registration will be June 2, 3, and 4 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm then on June 5 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For more information, please contact Westbury's Instructional Coordinator, Ms. Tiffany Guillory at TGUILLO1@houstonisd.org.

This year the following classes will be offered:
• English 1A and 1B, English 2A and 2B, English 3A and 3B, and English 4A and 4B
• Algebra 1A and 1B, Geometry A and B, Algebra 2A and 2B
• World Geography A and B, World History A and B, U.S. History A and B, Government and Economics
• IPC A and B, Biology A and B, and Chemistry A and B
You must meet the following qualifications to attend:
• Make at least a 60 in the class
• Have no more than 8 absences
• The classes must have been taken here at Westbury High School

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mon 5 May - ODD DAY

Tues 6 May - EVEN DAY

Weds 7 May - ODD DAY
1 p.m. - Early Dismissal

Thurs 8 May - EVEN DAY
7 p.m. - Fine Arts Concert

Fri 9 May - ODD DAY

Sat 10 May
Senior Prom - Westin Galleria

Mon 12 May - EVEN DAY

Tues 13 May - ODD DAY

Weds 14 May - EVEN DAY
1:30 p.m. - Early Dismissal
2 p.m. - POETRY SLAM

Thurs 15 May - ODD DAY
7 p.m. - Fine Arts Concert

Fri 16 May - EVEN DAY

Mon 19 May - ODD DAY

Tues 20 May - EVEN DAY
6 p.m. - Spring Football Game, Butler Stadium

Weds 21 May - ODD DAY
Final Exam Review Day

Thurs 22 May - EVEN DAY
Final Exam Review Day

Fri 23 May - ODD DAY
FINAL EXAMS
8:30 - 1st Period
10:45 - 5th Period

Mon 26 May - NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day - No School

Tues 27 May
FINAL EXAMS
8:30 - 2nd Period
10:45 - 6th Period

Weds 28 May
FINAL EXAMS
8:30 - 3rd Period
10:45 - 7th Period

Thurs 29 May
FINAL EXAMS
8:30 - 4th Period
10:45 - 8th Period

Fri 30 May
Teacher Work Day
NO SCHOOL

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