Here is a growing list of LASA faculty and student accomplishments for the 2008-2009 school year.
National Merit scholars
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22 students were named National Merit Semifinalists (Total in AISD : 39) |
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3 students were named National Achievement SemiFinalists (Total in AISD: 4) |
Student Achievements
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The LBJ/LASA Newspaper, THE LIBERATOR, will be receiving The Crown Award from Columbia Scholastic Press Association in March at Columbia University, NY for the fourth consecutive year (and the fifth in the past six years). The Liberator is the only student paper in Texas to receive both the Crown and Pacemaker awards. |
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LASA Science Olympiad Team fielding three teams, won 1st, 3rd, and 4th overall out of 28 teams and won the 'Spirit Award' at the GreenHill Invitational in Dallas, 12/08, and fielding two teams, won 1st and 3rd overall out of 30 teams at the CyFalls Invitational in Houston, 11/08. |
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Seven LBJ Band students advance to AREA competition including first chair Trombone, English Horn, Alto Sax and Bass Trombone. |
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18 LASA students have paintings in Viva Vibrante! at Austin's Mexican American Cultural Center. |
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LASA Quiz Bowl team won the Southwest Regional ACF Fall Tournament n Norman, OK with a perfect 8-0 score, the ONLY High School team competing against 4 College teams. A LASA student was the third highest individual scorer. |
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LASA Robotics Team earned #1 Overall in BEST Award, #2 Team in Robot Competition, and the Sportsmanship Award at the October 18th BEST Robotics Competition. |
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Three LASA students earned honors in the Siemens Competition in Match, Science and Technology; one earning a slot as a Regional Finalist; two reaching Regional Semifinals. |
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LASA student received "second speaker" in the novice Policy Debates at Stephen F. Austin High School Debate Tournament! |
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One regional finalist, two regional semi-finalists in Siemens Competition. |
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LASA Robotics Team earned #1 Overall in BEST Award, #2 Team in Robot Competition, and the Sportsmanship Award in District's BEST Robotics Competition. |
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THE LBJ/LASA Newspaper, THE LIBERATOR, has been named a Pacemaker Finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association. This is the third consecutive year, and the fourth time in the last six years, that The Liberator has received this top national recognition. The Liberator has thus far received two Pacemakers, known as the Pulitzer Prize of high school journalism. Winners will be announced November 16 in St. Louis at national journalism convention sponsored by Journalism Education Association and NSPA. |
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The LBJ/LASA CAMERATA ORCHESTRA is a "National Winner" in the Excellence in Achievement Orchestra competition. In addition two LASA students, a violist and a violinist, were named outstanding soloists in the entire competition. |
Schoolwide achievements
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Jaguar Swimming & Diving team places 2nd against 25 other teams; Girls 400 Freestyle Relay and Boys 50 Meter break pool records; 100 Meter Backstroke breaks school record. |
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Six National Board certified teachers. |
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LBJ Percussion Line won First Place out of 26 lines at the "LoneStar Drumline Contest" November 15th. |
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LASA Principal appointed to AISD's Council of Principals. |
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LBJ/LASA Marching Band earned 1st place in music and 2nd place overall in the United States Scholastic Band Association competition in October 2008. |
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Jaguar Varsity Football and Jaguar Varsity Volleyball made it to the Playoffs. |
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Jaguar Girls' Varsity Cross Country placed third in 4A meet in October 2008. |
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LASA Government/Law Instructor is a member of the 2008 Electoral College. |
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Received 7 (out of 8) Golden Performance Awards from the Texas Education Agency. |
Here is a partial list of LASA faculty and student accomplishments for the 2007-2008 school year.
Schoolwide achievements
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AISD’s only Exemplary high school and one of only two in Central Texas |
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77% passing rate (scores of 3, 4 or 5) on Advanced Placement tests (state average for 2006 is 47%) |
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Four National Board certified teachers and four more in current cohort |
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One teacher named by Humanities Texas as one of the 11 top humanities teachers in the state |
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Ranked 95th in nation by Newsweek magazine, when combined with LBJ |
National Merit scholars
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LASA students regularly receive more National Merit recognitions than any other public or private school in Austin. For the class of 2008, |
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19 students were named National Merit Semifinalists (Total in AISD: 46) |
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31 students were named National Merit Commended Scholars |
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12 students were named National Merit Hispanic Scholars |
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1 student was named National Achievement Scholar |
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Class of 2009's score are even better! 22 NMSF, 14 Hispanic Scholars & 3 National Achievement Scholars |
Student achievements
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Science Olympiad won state for two years in a row and ranked 19th in national competition in Washington, D.C., with three teams medalling. |
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Robotics won state at 2007 BEST robotics competition and third in 2008 FIRST competition,
qualifying for nationals in Atlanta, Ga. |
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Two Quiz Bowl teams qualify for nationals in Chicago, with Team A finishing 7th in nation. |
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Model UN Club named one of the top three HS clubs in Texas, receiving prestigious Honorary
Delegation Award |
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One regional finalist, two regional semi-finalists in Siemens Competition. |
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German students earned the first-place sweepstakes award at the State German Contest. One student
wins all-expense paid trip to Germany for scoring in the 99th percentile on the National German Exam. |
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Latin club named Texas Club of the Year at state competition; 16 students placing in the top three
spots in 11 different events in Levels 2 through 6. |
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The Liberator won a number of awards, including the Pacemaker, the Pulitzer of student journalism, and
was named third in Best of Show out of 350 student newspapers at national convention. |
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Two students recognized as "Distinguished Delegates" for their work in the state Mock Legislature. |
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First prize to visual art student in the 9th Annual Advanced Student Art Exhibition at ArtHouse at the
Jones Center, 2008 Ahead Of Their Time, and five students “Recognized” |
Sports
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District champions: football, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys swimming, girls
swimming, girls wrestling |
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Football team advances to state quarterfinals; two LBJ students sign with Big 12 schools. |
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Girls swim team finished third in state. Boys swim team finished second in state. Coach named regional coach of
the year. State 4A record in boys 50m freestyle. |
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Three student-athletes advance to girls' state wrestling meet with one finishing second in her weight class. |
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Three female student athletes make the finals in the state 4A track meet. |
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