1. PRESBYTERIAN PAN AMERICAN SCHOOL
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OCTOBER 15, 2008 • VOLUME 5 • ISSUE 2 • KINGSVILLE, TX 78363
BREAST CANCER SCIENCE PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS HALLOWEEN
Senior Commentary on prevention Students build birdhouses Teacher and Student of the Month FUN FACTS
– page 4 – page 2 – page 3 – page 8
PPAS honors teacher's memory with tree dedication
by Sergio Barrera The ceremony started with
Staff Writer Matthews saying a few words
On September 26, 2008, Pres- about Nancy.
byterian Pan American School “She gave her life for
(PPAS) honored English Teach- education,” he said. “She was
er Nancy Phaup, who passed a master teacher who loved
away July 4, 2008 by planting was born in a conversation students, was diligent in the
an oak tree on school grounds. between Dr. James Matthews, classroom and hospitable
Nancy, born June 17, 1944 President of PPAS and Jim with students in her home. It
in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Phaup, Nancy’s husband of 42 is good to honor her because
worked at PPAS for seven years. They discussed the best she had been teacher of the
years. She started in August of memorial PPAS can give. year and because it was a way
2001 until February 2008. She “The idea that teachers to remember her life now that
was named Teacher of the Year plant trees has always been she is gone,” Matthews said.
in 2004 and again in 2008. She a comfort to me because Then Dr. Barbara
served as a mentor teacher and teaching has few rewards Stottlemyer, Dean of
other than planting knowledge Students, presented a plaque BOARD MEMBERS, FACULTY, STAFF AND
adviser of the PPAS chapter of
National Honor Society. in the students,” Matthews to Jim.The STUDENTS GATHERED FOR A CEREMONY
The idea of planting a tree said. HONORING NANCY PHAUP'S MEMORY.
JUMP, PAGE 7
PPAS commissioning service held
by Kate Thompson declaration of Pardon. Kate Seeger presented a charge is thankful that PPAS’
Editor-in-Chief Thompson, 17-year-old to the pastor. The induction congregation accepted him as
On September 26, 2008, Pres- senior, presented the prayer ended with Reverend Charles their Campus pastor.
byterian Pan American School of illumination and read from Miller giving a charge to “I want to help these
(PPAS) commissioned Pastor the old and New Testament. the congregation and a young adults form a spiritual
Josyph Andrews as their official Throughout the ceremony, commissioning prayer by Dr. background and help guide
Campus Pastor in the Morris songs from the Hymnal Eugene F. Tims, Chair of the them,” Andrews said.
photo by Sara Gonzalez Chapel.
were sung and the Morris PPAS Board of Trustees. Andrews has recently
PPAS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Saddam Bello, 16-year-old Chapel Choir sang along. “I am very thrilled, acquired his masters in
AND ADMINISTRATORS GAVE junior, began the service Dr. James Matthews, excited and blessed to divinity from Austin
A PRAYER WITH PASTOR JOE with the call to worship. President, presented the be the PPAS’ campus Presbyterian Theological
ANDREWS AT THE CEREMONY. Dr. Stottlemyer gave the commissioning sentences pastor,” Andrews said.
prayer of confession and with Andrews. Then Rev. Ed Andrews said that he JUMP, PAGE 7

2. 2 October 15, 2008
academics Eagle X-Press
DEAN'S
Landscape design class builds birdhouses
DESK by Sergio Barrera
Staff Writer
SCIENCE
TEACHER
EDGAR
Edgar Ortega, science teacher
ORTEGA'S
at Presbyterian Pan American
LANDSCAPE
School (PPAS), and his Land-
DESIGN &
scape Design & Construction
class have worked on a project CONSTRUCT-
that includes building bird ION CLASS
houses. WITH THEIR
“The purpose of this project is BIRDHOUSES.
to enhance the bird population photo by Sergio
Barrera
at Presbyterian Pan American
A Lesson in Economics School, also to increase the bird
“Where your treasure is, diversity,” Ortega said.
there your heart will be also.” The project consists of
This passage from Matthew students constructing their
6:21 is worth reflecting own birdhouses, 12 in total,
on considering the current while learning the basics about
economic situation in the woodworking, Ortega said.
U.S. and around the world. “Once the class finished their
The global impact of the Wall projects, they had the chance
Street problems is a reminder to customize the birdhouses the
that we have become a global way they wanted,” Ortega said.
society and the nations are Along with making birdhouses,
interdependent. The focus on the Wildlife & Recreation Wintering Birds project and he of benefit to the nation. Both and other materials but, to help
money as a measure of power Management class is assisting has helped to introduce this classes are contributing to the birds by giving them a
or worth has contributed to Thomas Langschied, Research project to PPAS. The students wildlife habitat restoration, house. It does not take too long,
the problems. Director for the Caesar Kleberg are able to learn about the birds Ortega said. just two weeks, but building
Problems are always Wildlife Research Institute within this area and learn about Fernando Montemayor, the house was very difficult for
opportunities for growth. at Texas A&M University- their behavior and migration 16-year-old junior, is me because I have never done
The role of education is Kingsville, with bird counts. patterns. This project allows taking part in this project. something like that before so it
to maximize the human Langschied is the project students to get involved by “I think that this project is was a new experience for me
potential of each of our coordinator for the South Texas entering our observations into a very good way, not only to plus I learned something new,”
students. Real wealth lies an internet database which is know how to work with wood he said.
in the development of our The cheerleading squad worked really hard to prepare for the pep rally on October 7. We had
human capital. Responsible COUNSELOR'S tryouts on September 19 and I chose 13 girls and three boys. The squad does stunts such as half
participation in government extensions, liberties and shoulder stands. We are working on full extensions. The pep rally was held
requires an educated society. to acknowledge the cross country and volleyball team and the defending state champs—the soccer
So it is educators who are the team. The winners of the spirit stick were the juniors, Class of 2010. The judges for the spirit contest
real developers of wealth. were Dr. James Matthews, President; Dr. Barbara Stottlemyer, Dean of Students; Carmen Gonzales,
ELLIE PEREZ
Each student’s portfolio only Business Manager; and Albert Garcia, Dorm Director. The squad danced to a cheer mix that was
increases as each new nugget
provided by Adalberto Fernandez and Cesar Gomez. The reason we held a pep rally was to bring
of treasure is discovered and
classes closer together, to work as a team and show school spirit. It allows teacher class sponsors and
polished. This wealth never
students to work as a team and it builds good school spirit. It allows students to know that they are
runs out. So we have hope for
the future because with God doing something good for their school.
as our source of life, we are Members of the Cheer Squad: Head cheerleader and Senior Marisol Barreiro; Senior Olivia Pun;
on a solid foundation and we Juniors Jimena Hernandez, Ilse Ibarra, Seo Yeon Lee, Stephanie Molinari, Cristina Morales,
know who is the caretaker of Meaghan Pesqueira, Karla Reyes, Tania Rodriguez, Rikki Sanchez, Erick Torres and Javier Villegas;
our wealth. CORNER Sophomores Marcela Budart (manager), Diana Zelaya and Hector Villegas, head cheerleader.

3. October 15, 2008
features Eagle X-Press 3
Teacher of the month annouced for October
Q+A
WITH SENIOR
KATE THOMPSON
by Hong Hui Choi
Staff Writer
Edgar Ortega, science teacher at Presbyterian Pan American School (PPAS), has been chosen as teacher Interview with 2008-2009
of the month for October.
“He always makes his classes so fun and interesting that nobody
Senior Class President
falls asleep during his classes,” said Adalberto Fernandez, senior. by Sara Gonzalez
Staff Writer
Ortega, from Kingsville, has been working at PPAS for two years.
Q:Since you were last year’s
Ortega graduated from Texas A&M University-Kingsville and
junior class president and now
majored in agricultural production. After he graduated from college, you are the senior class president,
he came to PPAS in September of 2007. how does that make you feel?
“It feels good to be recognized and I believe it must mean that I
am doing something right,” Ortega said. A: It makes me feel appreciated
He has been teaching biology, landscape design and construction, and honored that they re-elected
marine biology, and wildlife and recreation management, Ortega me. The senior class has that
amount of trust and faith in
said. me to continue serving as
“It’s my second year at PPAS, I like the school. The students are photo by Hong Hui Choi their president and to continue
wonderful, respectful and also very passionate about learning. This is EDGAR ORTEGA fundraising.
what makes teaching at PPAS a great experience,” Ortega said.
Ortega also said he liked the calm environment at PPAS. Q: Why do you think you were
“I think PPAS is surely a good school where students get the chance to get a good education,” Ortega re-elected?
Kate Thompson
said. “And I like teaching because it enables me to be able to pass my knowledge on to all my students.”
A: I hope it is because they
In Ortega’s spare time, he enjoys fishing. thought that I did a good job last
year as president and for the time and effort that I put into the class.
Senior chosen as student of the month Q: What are you in charge of? What are you working on?
by Sergio Barrera A: I am in charge of organizing events and fundraisers. We are
Bend College in Kingsville. currently working on the school and senior T-shirts.
Staff Writer After he graduates from
Presbyterian Pan American PPAS, he wants to go to Q: Do you like being the president of your class?
School (PPAS) has announced college to study Architectural A: I love being president. Our whole class has become a family.
17-year-old Senior Walter Engineering at Texas A&M My sophomore year, I barley spoke to them, but after being
Flores, from Tuxtla Gutierrez, University-Kingsville. junior class president, I believe it helped me to form these great
Chiapas, Mexico, as student “I want to study Architectural friendships.
of the month for October. Engineering because I want to Q: Does being the senior class president take away from your free
“I feel very good being WALTER FLORES be like my dad,” Flores said. time?
named student of the month,” Wisin & Yandel because of Flores enjoys PPPAS
A: Yes a lot! I am always worrying about my class, even if there
Flores said. “It makes me feel the rhyme that they have. because he has learned how is nothing left to plan or worry about. I have less time with my
that I’m doing my best in Flores is Captain of the to be independent and he also friends, but they all understand that I am a workaholic.
school and I thank the school soccer team and plays on the enjoys being with his friends.
Q: What else are you involved in on campus?
for recognizing that.” defensive team since last year “I don’t know how I
Flores enjoys playing soccer when the Eagles soccer team organize myself but I have A: I am captain of the volleyball team. I am in the mixed and show
and reading. His favorite won the state championship. my priorities in order,” Flores choir, youth group, worship committee, Dorm council and I am a
book is The Da Vinci Code. dual credit student. I am editor of the newspaper and I am working
He is also in the mixed choir said. on a science project with Dr. Olga Carranza. I have a habit of
He likes Reggaeton music, and is taking English 1301 signing up for everything!
and his favorite artists are and government at Coastal

4. 4 October 15, 2008 opinions Eagle X-Press
WHY DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO RAISE AWARE- NESS FOR BREAST CANCER?
Eagle X-Press
Staff
EVERYONE SHOULD BE AWARE OF FOR PEOPLE TO BE INFORMED AND TO BE BECAUSE MANY PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING
BREAST CANCER AND WHAT CAUSES ABLE TO GET HELP IN TIME.-KARLA FROM BREAST CANCER, BUT IT STILL RE-
IT BECAUSE IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANY- GONZALEZ, SOPHOMORE. MAINS AS AN INCURABLE DISEASE.-KIM
ONE..-ELISA GODINEZ, SENIOR SUK KYUM, FRESHMEN
Senior discusses breast cancer prevention
The importance of getting check ups and being informed
by Sara Gonzalez other organs. Girls, if you know you or other girls
Staff Writer have a family history of breast cancer, go to the
Breast Cancer has become a common doctor and have a check up, don’t be afraid. It is
disease among women so it is important to be better to detect it on time, before it gets worse.
aware of the risks factors and symptoms. Breast Breast cancer is malignant and can cause death,
Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer but if you detect it on time, you have a good chance
BREAST death in American women behind lung cancer. of beating it. At Presbyterian Pan American
CANCER Breast Cancer is not only for women School, the student body as well as faculty Kate Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
“Breast but men can get it too, although risk for men and staff showed respect for victims of Sara Gonzlaez, Staff Writer
Cancer can is lower than it is for women. Breast Cancer Breast Cancer as well as survivors by
be controlled can be controlled if it is detected on time, wearing pink and hanging pink Sergio Barrera, Staff Writer
if it is for that reason it is important to have check ribbons all over the campus. Hong Hui Choi, Staff Writer
detected on ups once in a while before it is too late. 12 PPAS students along with 13 other
time, for that A woman who has a family history of members that joined the Pan Am team par-
reason it is breast cancer has a high chance of getting it, so ticipated in the 8th Annual Breast Cancer Dr. James Matthews, President
important to it is highly recommended to have check begin-
have check ning when you are young just for prevention.
Walk/Run at Texas A&M University-Kings-
ville on October 11, 2008 and came in as
Dr. Bobbi Stottlemyer, Dean
ups once in a Women at the age of 40, should second place team for raising $522 total. Desiree Gutierrez, Adviser
while before have check ups for prevention every
six months because at that age,
PPAS students joined the fight, I hope dgutierrez@ppas.org
it is too many more will get the message and join as
late.” cancer is most likely to appear. well. Think Pink and Fight for the Cure!
-Sara A quick test women can do is to raise an P.O. Box 1578
Gonzalez, arm and with the other hand carefully search
Senior
for little balls. If you found one, or you find Kingsville, Texas 78363
something abnormal, you should go to the 361-592-4307
doctor to have a check up because that can
be malignant (cancer) but it can also be
361-592-6126 (fax)
something that has nothing to do with cancer but
it is better to prevent it and to be safe than sorry.
If you don’t detect breast cancer on time, it can
www.ppas.org
get worse and the cancer can be transferred to

5. October 15, 2008
beyond Eagle X-Press 5
MEET THE PAN AM BOARD Students attend
by Kate Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
quot;Fields of Faithquot;
The board of trustees is a group of 19 men and by Sara Gonzalez
women who are a governing body of Presbyterian Pan Staff Writer
American School (PPAS), said Dr. James Matthews,
PPAS President. On October 8,
“They set policies which I am then charged to carry out, the senior
such as the school’s budget, academic requirements, the class and
campus life and the spiritual development,” Matthews approximately
said.
The 2008-2009 Chair for this year is Dr. Eugene 15 students
F. Tims, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a retired from the junior,
professor of electrical engineering and has served two sophomore and
years on the board. FROM LEFT, DR. EUGENE TIMS, CRAYDEN freshmen class
“I decided to join the board because I liked what I saw DENNARD, DENNIS WHITLEY AND RUBEN
and heard about PPAS,” Tims said. of Presbyterian Pan American School (PPAS)
ARMENDARIZ AT BOARD MEETING SEPT. 26
The Secretary is Patricia Turner of New Braunfels. she decided to teach at Presbyterian School for Mexican attended the Fields of Faith spiritual event,
She is a retired teacher and is active in the Presbyterian Girls in Taft. This was the girl’s school that merged to sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian
Church USA. Turner’s husband served on the board in become PPAS in later years,” Hanna said. “A childhood Athletes, at the Javelina Stadium at Texas A&M
the 1980’s, while she was on the nominating committee. friend of mine recommended me to represent the board
“I was so glad to be asked to be a University Kingsville.
from West Texas.”
member of the board,” Turner said. Jackson, from Dallas, is serving her third year on This night of fellowship started at 7:30 and it
This is Turner’s fifth year serving on the board. the board. She is a retired Surgical Technologist. ended around 9 p.m. People from other schools
Treasurer is Dennis Whitley from Alice. His current Booth is from Sarita and Serrata is from Victoria. attended as well.
occupation is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Stanley Cobbs, Frank Seaman and Jorge
“After the third time trying to get onto the board-- God Before the event started, students from PPAS
Duran are on the Plant and Ranch committee.
let me,” Whitley said, “This will be my second year.” Cobbs, from Kerrville, has been on the and other schools were on the field visiting with
The board members are divided into several committees board for 12 years. He is a retired educator one another. Attendees of the event were also
such as, Campus Life, Academics, Plant and Ranch, including Dean of Students at Austin College. able to play football and Frisbee on the field for
Development and Finance and Executive Committee. “This is my home. My mother and father worked here
Ruben Armendariz, Crayden Dennard, about 30 minutes.
for over 25 years,” Cobbs said.
Mike Douglas, Barbara Kiser and Hazael Cobbs said it has been wonderful working with After the welcome and opening prayer, college
Campuzano serve on the Campus life committee. the students, faculty and staff and board members. and high school students gave their testimonies
Armendariz, from Splendora, is retired from “It’s always been a high honor to be allowed followed by some songs from the Praise band,
the Houston Police Department after 30 years to work for and with PPAS,” he said.
of service. This is his second year on the board. Roy Faragoza and the Friday Band.
Seaman is from San Antonio and Duran is from
“In the past, my father was a Presbyterian minister Matamoros, Tampaulipas., Mexico. PPAS Pastor Joe Andrews decided to take the
and also a board member. I think the Lord called me Jean Poe, Clifford H. Sherrod, Jr., Louis senior class to the spiritual event.
to become a board member—so here I am,” he said. Stripling and John Ed Withers are part of “I wanted them to be able to go and to see
Dennard, from Bay City, is a dentist and the Development and Finance committee.
has been on the board for two years. He how others have been touched by God’s hand,”
Poe,fromLakeCharles,La,isinhersecondtermontheboard.
is on the board to serve the Lord, he said. “It was a joy to be asked to serve,” she said. “I have Andrews said. “And Christ’s work in other
Douglas, of Austin, owns his own business been familiar with PPAS for more than half my life.” people’s lives.”
and is in his fourth year on the board. Sherrod, from Midland, has been on the board for This event replaced the usual weekly spiritual
“When I heard of a board opening, I was five years. He is a self employed petroleum geologist.
excited to learn about the mission and glad to development class that is part of the PPAS
“I believe that I have the knowledge and
volunteer with the board of trustees,” he said. experience to make a contribution to PPAS,” he curriculum for seniors.
Kiser is from Longview and said. “With God’s help, this may become a reality.” Junior Veronica Vasquez, 16, enjoyed the event
Campuzano is from Naucalpan, Mexico. Stripling, from Fort Worth, has been on and hopes to attend again.
Patricia Booth, James Hanna, Edna Jackson and the board for one year. He is President and
Lidia Serrata are on the Academics committee. “It was a good experience because I got the
C.E.O. of Physician Oncology Services.
Hanna, from Lubbock, has been on the board for two years. Withers is from Santa Fe, NM. Tims, Turner, Whitley, opportunity to hear the awesome things that
He is a retired art professor from Texas Tech University. Dennard, Hanna, Kiser, Seaman and Sherrod serve on God has done for other’s people lives,” said
“During My mother’s senior year at Austin College, the Executive Committee. Paola Escamilla, 17-year-old senior.

6. 6 October 15, 2008 sports Eagle X-Press
SOCCER TEAM
WINS AGAIN
by Kate Thompson
Editor-in-Chief
On October 7, Pres- kids. They are doing so well.
byterian Pan American Let’s just hope they keep
School's (PPAS) Eagles their grades up,” Grant said.
soccer team played against Javier Aguado and San-
Concordia Academy of tiago Jimenez, both forwards
Austin and won, 7-1. and 17-year-old seniors,
Captain Walter Flores, made two goals during the
defense sweeper and 17- game against Concordia.
The Presbyterian Pan American School Eagles Soccer
year-old senior, said that Followed by Flores, Eric team defeated Concordia Academy of Austin, 7-1, on
the team was confident Luna, 16-year-old junior, October 7 at home. The Eagles remain undefeated.
because they had already and Christian Ortiz, 15-
beaten Concordia before. year-old sophomore, all back into shape and played student body was there to Elisa Godinez, 17-year-
PPAS' soccer team is un- made one goal. awesome.” cheer us on,” Grant said. old senior, said that she was
defeated this season. Jimmy “The first half of the game Grant said this game was PPAS students ended proud of her classmates
Grant, Head coach said that was disappointing. We good and the second team school early to support their because she saw a lot of
they have two district games didn’t play as hard as we got to play more in the undefeated soccer team. enthusiasm towards the
left, and then a regional game usually do,” said Alejandro second half. Their also was “The game was really game.
on October 31, which will Amaro, goal keeper and a lot of team work, he said. exciting. They played
be at PPAS’ own campus. 18-year-old senior, “but “The players looked good amazing,” said Olivia Pun,
“I am so proud of these the second half we came that day and the whole 18-year-old senior.
~PRESBYTERIAN PAN AMERICAN SCHOOL EAGLES PEP RALLY ON OCTOBER 7~
A pep rally was held on the PPAS campus in support of the Eagles soccer team, who played Concordia on Tuesday, October 7 and won, 7-1, at home. Cheerleading
Coach Ellie Perez organized the event and her squad performed routines and cheers. From left, the 2008-2009 Eagles Cheer Squad; the Dark Juniors, who won the
yell contest between the Freshmen/Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors and earned the spirit stick; and the cheer squad with Coach Perez. The members of the cross
country, volleyball and soccer team were announced during the pep rally and recognized for their hard work and dedication to the school's athletic program.

7. October 15, 2008
campus life Eagle X-Press 7
Calendar PPAS hosts Open House
10/15-PSAT (Juniors)
10/15-ITP TOEFL by Kate Thompson
10/20-10/24-Red Ribbon Week Staff Writer
11/5-TOEFL (In-House) Presbyterian Pan American School (PPAS)
Announcements opened its doors to the local community on Oc-
Lab Hours: tober 2, 2008, by hosting an Open House.
Monday & Wednesday: 7:30-9:00- The goal of the event was to allow members
Boys of the community to visit the campus and learn
Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30-9:00-Girls about the School’s international mission and its
Birthdays upcoming capital expansion plans.
Ruben Garcia, 10/20 PPAS will celebrate its “Centennial” in 2011,
Paul Vilchez, 10/23 when it will begin a new century of preparing
Soo Won Yoo, 10/24 young people from the Americas and beyond
Joakin Perez, 10/25 for lives of Christian leadership.
Jonathan Hau, 10/29 Teachers and students alike helped to prepare
Juan Chavez, 11/2 for the event. The classroom building was
Rodrigo Palmas, 11/2 spruced up to include classroom exhibits and
Israel Gomez, 11/3 photo by Rev. Ed Seeger
displays of students’ work on colorful bulletin
Ruben Hernandez, 11/4 FROM LEFT, BERT ALVAREZ, ROSE ALVAREZ AND JUNIOR JIMENA HERNANDEZ, WHO IS PART OF
boards. The campus was covered in pink
THE MORRIS CHAPEL CHOIR, DURING THE PPAS OPEN HOUSE ON OCT. 2.
ribbons to support Breast Cancer Awareness
JUMP, DEDICATION month, and fall decorations lined the food table.
plaque read: Planted in Memory of Nancy Phaup (June 17, 1944-July 4, 2008), Teacher of the Year: 2004 and 2008 “Our classroom building was beautiful, they
Presbyterian Pan American School. Nancy was devoted to students and colleagues. She shared her joy of literature and really made it look nice,” said Olivia Pun, 18.
knowledge of places. Nancy celebrated the lives of students with birthday “cakitos.” Her love of life, literature, and Melissa Windham, Centennial Campaign
students was a shared blessing. Coordinator, said attendance was less than
“It is wonderful. The best memorials are living memorials,” Jim said. expected, maybe due to the Vice Presidential
PPAS’ Morris Chapel Choir performed “On Eagle Wings,” and the ceremony concluded with a prayer given by Lillian Debate but those who attended were impressed.
Johnston, English teacher at PPAS. Guests were treated to a performance by
the Morris Chapel Choir, along with students
Several friends of Nancy and Jim attended along with Nancy’s son Jonathan.
playing keyboard and drums.
“I felt affection towards the student body and thankful to the administration for organizing this event,” Jonathan said. “The choir did an outstanding job. We are
Raul Gutierrez, 17-year-old senior, was in Phaup’s English III class last year. blessed to have such talented musicians,”
“It was a good thing to remember an important person for the school with a memorial dedication because she provided Windham said.
her heart every time she did things for us. I can tell that this school is missing her. She was a person who cared about the By having an open house, we showed the
students. I think that planting a tree is a good way to remember because the tree will be here for hundred of years and community the purpose of our school and what
everybody will remember the teacher that everybody loved.” it stands for, said Javier Villegas, junior and
choir member. Villegas also said he enjoys
JUMP, CHAPLAIN
performing because it is a way to give back to
Seminary. He still has tests to complete but soon, he will be an ordained pastor, and PPAS will have another chapel service
the community.
to celebrate. PPAS’ goal is to reach out to the community.
quot; I wanted to wait to have this service until it was official (an ordained pastor), but I realized that night, that the “In addition to having the community visit
congregation already accepted me, and that was more official and meaningful than anything I can receive in the future,” our campus, we want to involve the students in
Andrews said. community events,” Windham said.
Andrews found out about PPAS’ by a Presbyterian executive and told him that this job seemed to fit him just right. Pastor Andrews and Coach Reili Cantu have
“I enjoy what I do, it doesn’t feel like a job,” Andrews said. already started planning activities such as
Andrews said that he enjoys being a part of the PPAS community and being apart of the life of the campus. visiting nursing homes and helping with the
“This school is like a family and these young adults are like my children,” Andrews said. Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Javelina
program, Porky’s Pack.
Many students appreciate all the efforts that Andrews puts towards the PPAS’ students.
PPAS would like to plan an open house next
“We don’t have communion here and the pastor went out of his way to take us to The First Presbyterian Church in year and possibly make it an annual event.
Kingsville to take communion,” said Javier Villegas, 17-year-old junior. “I really appreciate all the time he puts towards us quot;It was a wonderful opportunity to get the com-
and helping us in anyway he can.” munity to familiarize itself with the school and I
Christa Gomez, 17-year-old senior, also said that she appreciates Andrews. believe it expanded awareness,quot; said Josh Perkins,
“I can talk to him and he will give me advice,quot; she said. “He is like my father away from home.” social studies teacher at PPAS.

8. 8 October 15, 2008 entertainment Eagle X-Press
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2008 Presidential Election VOLLEYBALL TEAM HELPS WITH PORKY'S PACK
by Sara Gonzalez
Staff Writer
On September 27, students from Presbyte-
rian Pan American School (PPAS) traveled
to attend a football game at Texas A&M Uni-
BARACK OBAMA JOHN McCAIN versity-Kingsville where the Javelinas battled
Economic Platform: Economic Platform: West Texas A&M University and lost, 55-35.
1. Tax Relief 1. Repeal Alternative The PPAS students that are on the school’s
2. Technology, Innova- Minimum Tax volleyball team, participated with the local com-
tion and Creating Jobs 2. Extend expiring tax munity by being chaperones for Porky’s Pack.
3. Protect Labor cuts Porky’s Pack is a community organization
4. Promote Free Trade 3. Approve President's for kids and its purpose is for the community
5. Address Predatory line item veto to be active at the University football games.
Credit Card Practices 4. Add personal acounts Volleyball Coach Reili Cantu, assistant ath-
6. Reform Bankruptcy to Social Security letic director at PPAS, was in charge of involv-
Laws 5. More trade agree- ing the volleyball team with Porky’s Pack. photo by Sara Gonzalez
7. Protect Homeowner- ments The reason for the team participating is so that THE PAN AM VOLLEYBALL TEAM
ship and Crack Down 6. Increase troops in they could be seen in the community,” Cantu said. PARTICIPATED IN PORKY'S PACK AT THE
on Mortgage Fraud Iraq Dr. James Matthews, PPAS President, re- TAMUK FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPTEMBER 27.
8. Work/Family 7. More nuclear energy ceived a note of gratitude and praise from D.
Balance 8. Tax credit of $2,500 Scott Gines, Director of Athletics for TAMUK. working with kids and if we have to do this again
per person/$5,000 per quot;Please echo our praise...,quot; he said. quot;for their I would be glad to go again,” De Leon said.
family towards health tremendous help, teamwork, and assistance. We are While the volleyball team was on the field,
care insurance very proud of Porky's Pack, and this wonderful group Cantu was throwing towels from the University
9. Reduce wasteful of students did PPAS proud,quot; Gines said in the letter. to the public every time the Javelinas scored.
government spending “I had fun with the little kids and it was While the volleyball team was doing
10. Reduce Congressio- a new experience for me,” said Alejandra community service, the rest of the stu-
nal earmarks Meave, senior. “I would like to go again.” dents of PPAS were watching the game.
photos provided by: Senior Melissa Lopez, 17, said “I liked the game and enjoyed being with my
11. Eliminate tax loop-
whoisbarackobama.name she also had fun with the kids. friends,” said Juan Chavez 17-year-old senior. “I
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16-year-old Sophomore Ana Laura De Leon said like football and I had fun at the game because
12. Control Medicare
Information provided by: being part of Porky’s Pack was a great experience. I had never been to a football game in the U.S.
costs
useconomy.about.com “I think it was hard work but I had fun. I love before.”