August 2022

Dear Editor: My name is Tom Marquez and I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. On Monday, August 29th, it will be the 17th anniversary of the day that New Orleans was destroyed by Katrina.

Summer officially drew to a close for Terrell ISD students with the 2022-’23 school year kicking off Aug. 11. District officials reported a positive start to the year and a sharp increase in new enrollments.

The Terrell Lady Tigers find themselves poised for a breakthrough in 2022, returning multiple key contributors from a team that has been put through the ringer each of the past two seasons. Youth had been the name of the game for Terrell during 2020 as an untested group featuring just two seniors, seven juniors, two sophomores and two freshman hit the court against a talented slate of district foes that included perennial volleyball powers Farmersville and Caddo Mills.

The Terrell cross country program etched its name into the record books last season, finishing the year with the varsity boys program qualifying to compete at Regionals for the first time in school history.

Competitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. One study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2014 found that afterschool physical activity programs were the most effective strategy to reduce childhood obesity among children between the ages of six and 12.

Cheerleading can be a physically demanding activity full of stunts, dancing and tumbling. Although it was initially designed to entertain and motivate crowds during sporting events, cheerleading has become a competition in its own right and features seasoned athletes who dedicate themselves and commit to yearround rigorous training.

Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways. Competitive sports teaches students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that emphasizes the value of working with others in pursuit of a common goal. Student athletes often apply these lessons long after their playing days have ended, benefitting from their experiences in competitive sports throughout their lives.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Kaufman County has been a hotspot of residential and commercial development over the past decade with thousands of new residents flocking to the area. The U.S.

Terrell ISD became a hive of activity last week with students returning to campus to start the 2022-’23 school. According to district officials, a record 5,055 students were enrolled in classes as of Aug. 17. In comparison, the district reported an enrollment total of 4,763 students on the fifth day of classes last year.

Terrell Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Carlton Tidwell (at right) discusses the upcoming masquerade-themed Chamber Civic Auction with Terrell City Manager Mike Sims Aug. 15 during the chamber luncheon. The 41st annual Civic Auction will be held on Oct. 15 at 800 Airport Road. In addition to the usual fun and attractions, a hybrid online and live auction is planned for this year’s event. Ticketing details and additional information is available on the Terrell Chamber of Commerce website at www.terrelltexas.com.