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TMI Tennis Sweeps TAPPS 5A Division 4 District Tournament

Stephanie Gish

3/24/21 – Congratulations to all 12 TMI Tennis players on qualifying for the TAPPS state tournament at the 5A Division 4 District Tournament on Tuesday, March 23. The TAPPS state tournament will be held in Waco, April 6-7.  Our TMI Tennis team athletes have had their eyes set on the state tournament this entire season and their hard work and determination showed at the District tournament on Tuesday. TMI placed 1st and 2nd in every division with the exception of Girls Singles, where they placed 1st and 3rd. It is an extraordinary accomplishment to have every team member qualify for … Continue reading TMI Tennis Sweeps TAPPS 5A Division 4 District Tournament

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TSJCL AREA B Results

Stephanie Gish

On Saturday, February 27, 2021, TMI Latin students competed at the annual Texas State Junior Classical League (TSJCL) Area B Convention, which is a part of the National Junior Classical League – an organization of middle school and senior high school students sponsored by the American Classical League. It is the largest Classical organization in the world today. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity. With that purpose … Continue reading TSJCL AREA B Results

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Spanish Club writes letters of encouragement

Stephanie Gish

3/3/21–The TMI Spanish Club thanks everyone who came out today on Wednesday, March 3, to help write personalized cards of encouragement to immigrants who are still waiting; the club received a presentation from the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas Immigration Ministries last semester and the students loved the suggestion during the meeting to write encouraging cards. Wax seals gave the letters a special touch in making each message personal. Continue reading Spanish Club writes letters of encouragement

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TMI Academic WorldQuest teams capture 2nd and 3rd place

Stephanie Gish

Two TMI teams participated in the Academic WorldQuest competition sponsored the World Affairs Council of San Antonio on Tuesday, February 23rd. The Junior-Senior team included senior Erik Peterson and juniors Evan Gardner, Farouk Ramzan, and Jack Waters. The Freshmen-Sophomore team included sophomores Elise Bostian and Owen Bruhn, with freshmen Khivan Raina and Calvin Walls. Both were quizzed on their knowledge of international relations and current events, with special topics ranging from the legacy of the Arab Spring to the International Labor Organization. Unsure whether the obstacles created by last week’s storm would prevent them from competing, the teams were able … Continue reading TMI Academic WorldQuest teams capture 2nd and 3rd place

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Rising 9th Grade Alkek, Gresham, and Frost Scholars

Stephanie Gish

Congratulations to our 2021-2022 rising 9th grade Alkek, Gresham, and Frost scholarship recipients (pictured left to right above): Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Scholarships recognize two students who have a record of high academic achievement, contribute to his or her community through extracurricular involvement, and demonstrate upstanding character and strong leadership.• Alkek Scholar – Ivana Kovalska, St. Luke’s Episcopal School• Alkek Scholar – Mara Flores, Keystone School Rupert N. Gresham, Jr. Scholarship recognizes one student with a record of high academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, models the highest character and integrity, and exercises positive leadership inside and outside the classroom.• … Continue reading Rising 9th Grade Alkek, Gresham, and Frost Scholars

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Girls varsity swim team wins TAPPS Division II state title, boys 2nd

Stephanie Gish

Congratulations to our girls varsity swim team on winning their first TAPPS Division II state title on Tuesday and also becoming the first all-girls TMI team to claim a state title! Freshman Emily Kitayama was named the Girls Division II Bruce Rollins Swimmer of the Meet. The boys varsity swim team took 2nd place, making them the TAPPS Division II state runner up. The combined girls and boys teams scores made TMI the overall (unofficial) TAPPS combined state champion.  Our varsity girl swimmers broke two TAPPS records, five school records, and – in addition to the state title – claimed two state … Continue reading Girls varsity swim team wins TAPPS Division II state title, boys 2nd

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Cadets assist with Bexar County D-Day Document Day

Stephanie Gish

On Friday, December 4th, 2020, the Bexar County Military & Veterans Service Center hosted a drive-through event, D-Day Document Day, to help veterans begin the process of filing for their Veterans Administration disability claims. Volunteers were on site to help veterans with their paperwork and six TMI Cadets joined the volunteers from the American GI Forum and Bexar County officials. Thank you to sophomores Ishan Shah, Chaz Bregman, and Noah Bregman and juniors Farouk Ramzan, Matthew Sutherland, and Campbell Streak-Jensen for volunteering to be a part of this initiative. Continue reading Cadets assist with Bexar County D-Day Document Day

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National Merit Scholarship and College Board Recognition

Stephanie Gish

Congratulations to the following students who were honored in chapel on Friday, November 13, 2020, for their achievements in being recognized by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Program. National Hispanic Recognition Program In keeping with the College Board’s mission to help students take advantage of the opportunities they have earned, each year the National Hispanic Recognition Program recognizes approximately 7,000 academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT.  These students become eligible through the cut score they achieved on their PSAT for their region, their cumulative GPA which is at least a 3.5, as well as … Continue reading National Merit Scholarship and College Board Recognition