F reedom T rek ‘04

I ntroduction D r. J im Cain Superintendent of Schools

Key Note Speaker Ms. Vy Tran Presented by Dr. Jim Cain

Vy Tran Vy Tran is a graduate of Klein Forest High School and the University of Texas. She teaches second grade at McDougle Elementary School where she makes a difference for students.

Freedom Trek ‘05

Student Writing Competition Awards Presented by Education Foundation Directors

Elementary Student Composition Winners Introduced by Anne Vallette, Managing Director, Klein Education Foundation

Kelsie Utz – Krahn Elementary Brittney Kearley – Lemm Elementary Kara Hurley – Schultz Elementary

William Conchas – Kaiser Elementary Noemí Rodríguez – Nitsch Elementary Robert Adrian Farias – McDougle Elementary

Ke `Andra Levingston– Kuehnle Elementary Ashley Beckett – McDougle Elementary Joseph Do – Klenk Elementary

Mariana Pérez– Eiland Elementary Oswaldo Reyes – Kaiser Elementary Jessica Meléndez– Eiland Elementary

Secondary Student Composition Winners Introduced by Randy Kirk Principal, Klein Collins High School

Samantha Neal– Klein Intermediate Trang Dang – Klein Intermediate Anita Chaphekar – Wunderlich Intermediate

Abby Brown– Klein Oak High Venetia Lazaratou – Klein Collins High Jennifer Schmitt– Klein High

Erin Toolan - Klein Forest High Casey Grier - Klein Collins High Esin Saribudak – Klein High

Joffery Jones Freedom Trek, Host Chair

In Cultural Performance Presentations In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Redefinition Klein Collins High School

Jazz Ensemble Klein Forest High School

Friend of Freedom Awards Presented by Klein ISD Board of Trustees

A. K. “Buddy” Brown has impacted students through his dedicated service as a member of the board for the Klein Education Foundation. He has chaired the foundation’s golf tournaments that have raised significant funds for teaching grants throughout the district. Representing Klein High School Cluster Schools

Greta Spring volunteers at Mittelstädt Elementary School as a teacher of the English language for parents who are learning a second language. Through her consistent volunteering each week, she makes a meaningful difference for children and adults. Representing Klein High School Cluster Schools

Lillian Ficarra Reitz has embraced the Even Start program at Kaiser Elementary School. With support from her employer, Barnes and Noble, she has provided storytelling activities and books for the Even Start children and their siblings to create a love for reading. Representing Klein Forest Cluster Schools o

Kenneth R. Washington and his organization, Inwood North Community Outreach Program, have provided tutoring and mentoring for at-risk students at Nitsch Elementary School for the past three years. These faithful volunteers are outstanding examples of community support for students. Representing Klein Forest Cluster Schools

Dan & Marie Benditz, together, have a commitment to students of the KISD. As founding directors in the KISD Education Foundation, they have worked to provide for innovative teaching. The Benditz volunteer at schools and support programs such as the FFA. Representing Klein Oak Cluster Schools

Jane Goings, a volunteer at Schultz Elementary School, is a faithful tutor for at-risk and limited English speaking students. This retired HISD educator exudes a positive spirit and creates a rewarding learning time for the students she assists. Representing Klein Oak Cluster Schools

Klein High Cluster Schools Dr. Stephen Bland Presenting Margaret Owens, through her commitment to students and art enrichment, has been instrumental in the creation of art mini-museums that provide all elementary students the opportunity to participate in simulated museum visits. As a volunteer at Haude Elementary, she works on unique art projects with students. Representing Klein Collins Cluster Schools

Edie Sloan, the president of the Parent Teacher Organization of Roth Elementary School, excels as a volunteer because she unifies the parents of her school into a caring community of support for children. Representing Klein Collins Cluster Schools

Sponsor – Bonnie Jacobi L.S. Spencer Freedom Trek, Program Chair

Nitsch Elementary Choir Directors, Carolyn Moss, Catherine Dudley

Parade of Cultures

Freedom Trek Exhibits

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Freedom Trek Kreinhop Elementary Mexican Dance

Freedom Trek Strack Intermediate African Dance

Freedom Trek Klein High/Klein Oak High Chicken Dance

Freedom Trek Eiland Elementary Dolphin Dancers and Choir

Freedom Trek Strack Intermediate French Song

Freedom Trek Strack Intermediate Persian Dance

Freedom Trek Wunderlich Intermediate Philippine Folklore Dance

Freedom Trek Schindewolf Intermediate Step Dance Group

Freedom Trek Wunderlich Intermediate Hispanic Dance

Freedom Trek Wunderlich Intermediate Vietnamese Ribbon Dance

Freedom Trek Klein Forest High Dragon Dancers

Freedom Trek Klein Forest High Ballet Folklorico

Freedom Trek Klein Collins High International Students

Freedom Trek Wunderlich Intermediate African American Zydeco

Freedom Trek Klein Forest High Praise Dancers

Freedom Trek Klein Forest High Indian Dance

Freedom Trek Food Vendors

Freedom Trek Food Vendors

Freedom Trek Food Vendors