Lipan Basketball and Academic Excellence

(I received an email from a parent who is so proud of the Lipan basketball players. She reported what wonderful personal role models they were for her young children. She hinted that some people might mistakenly charge that Lipan's schools might "only care about basketball and nothing else." But she declared that was not the case . . . o.k., not entirely! So, I emailed Dr. McNaughten and some board members, he gathered supporting statistics and here it is for all to see.......Jerry Vestal)

March 6, 2006
Jerry,

According to information from the high school regarding our Varsity Basketball Players, the following facts demonstrate Ms. Harrison's point about our team members also being scholars.

There are 12 Lipan Indian varsity members. Six of those members are seniors, all of whom are graduating with the Recommended High School Diploma. 5 of the 12 are either on the A or A/B Honor Roll. 5 of 8 upper classmen are members of the National Honor Society. In order to be a member of the National Honor Society, one must be a junior or senior, be nominated by his or her teachers, maintain a 90 average and be enrolled in upper level courses.

There are 14 Lady Indian varsity members. 5 of those members are seniors, 3 of them will graduate with the Recommended Program Diploma, and 2 will earn the Distinguished Diploma. 8 members are either of the A or A/B Honor Roll. 4 of 8 upper classmen are members of the National Honor Society.

As you can readily see, Lipan has high expectations in every area.

Thanks,
Dennis McNaughten
Lipan ISD Superintendent