2016 NORTH CROWLEY HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN

  • Leann Indolos
     
    Leann Indolos
    Valedictorian – North Crowley High School
     
    What schools did you attend at Crowley ISD?
    I attended Dallas Park Elementary, Sue Crouch Intermediate, Summer Creek Middle School and North Crowley High School.

    Who was your most influential teacher?
    The most influential teacher I've ever had was my former choir director, Mrs. Robyn Hollimon.

    What is your greatest memory or memories of high school?
    Many of the greatest memories I have from high school take place in some sort of musical performance or competition.

    One of my favorites is from my freshman year when I competed with North Crowley High School's varsity mixed choir at the Festival di Voce, a competitive choral competition at Dallas Baptist University. On the way to our competition, we hear word of the death of a beloved North Crowley senior, Paul Sneed. His passing brought deep remorse and an abundance of tears, which made it difficult to keep our minds focused on the competition at hand. Moments before our warm up time, North Crowley choir gathered in a circle and joined hands to pray for Paul and his family, and we decided then and there that our performance was to be dedicated to Paul.

    Only a small crowd was present in the audience, but we sang our hearts out, especially in our piece titled, "There Will Be Rest". Combined with our months of hard work and rehearsals, our united emotions and our passion helped lead to our success as the first Grand Champions in the history of the festival. We were overjoyed to find out we had won the competition, and our hearts were humbled to know that it was all done and achieved for Paul.

    What clubs/groups/activities were you involved in at CHS?
    At North Crowley High School, I was involved in choir, tennis, theatre, musical theatre, Drama Club, the National Honor Society, the P.R.I.D.E Project and Panthers for Christ.

    What are your plans for college/future?
    In the future, I plan to attend Baylor University to study nursing and possibly obtain a minor in Vocal Performance. After I earn a bachelor's degree, I plan to continue and earn a master's degree in nursing so that I may work as a family nurse practitioner.

    Do you have any siblings in CISD schools or that graduated from CISD?
    I have 2 brothers, but only one who has attended a school in CISD. My younger brother is in the 6th grade and currently attends Sue Crouch. He will attend school at Summer Creek Middle School next fall.
  • Crystal Phan
     
    Crystal Phan
    Salutatorian – North Crowley High School
     
    What schools did you attend at Crowley ISD?
    I attended Dallas Park Elementary School, Sue Crouch Intermediate School, Summer Creek Middle School and then finally, North Crowley High School.

    Who was your most influential teacher?
    One of my most influential teachers is Mr. Harris from Health Science at the Bill R. Johnson CTE Center. He was the first stepping stone to my career path and our experiences together have really made an impact on me. He's so much more than a teacher, he's been my mentor and support throughout the years.

    What is your greatest memory or memories of high school?
    My greatest memories of high school are outside of its walls. Spending time with organizations and extracurricular activities after and out of school have made my experience so fulfilling.

    What clubs/groups/activities were you involved in at CHS?
    I've been involved in Key Club, National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, Spanish club, Latin club, swim team and tech theater.

    What are your plans for college/future?
    I am going to the University of Texas at Dallas to major in Biochemistry on the pre-medicine route to follow my dream of becoming a doctor.

    Do you have any siblings in CISD schools or that graduated from CISD?
    I currently have a little sister who is in 7th grade at Summer Creek Middle School.