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Adams Hill |
The so-called battle of Adams Hill occurred during the Civil War on May 9, 1861, between federal forces under Lt. Col. Isaac Van Duzer Reeve and Texas Confederate troops under Col. Earl Van Dorn. read more... |
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Allen |
Throughout his four decades in education, Jerry Dean Allen put thousands of students on the path to success because he never wavered from his belief that achievement was possible for everyone, no m read more... |
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Aue |
Julia Newton Aue Elementary School pays homage to a dedicated, beloved educator as well as her pioneering family, which played a pivotal role in the birth and development of the Leon Springs commun read more... |
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Beard |
Bob Beard was one of the pioneers of Northside School District. read more... |
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Behlau |
The woman with a passion for preserving the past now has become part of history as a school namesake for Northside ISD. read more... |
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Blattman |
Patricia Blattman grew up in Denver, Colo. and began her career in education as an elementary school teacher there. read more... |
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Boldt |
Herbert G. Boldt was known as a humble man, a skilled auto mechanic, a dedicated business owner, and a role model for students. read more... |
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Boone |
Murray E. Boone served as the second Superintendent of Northside Independent School District from 1953 to 1964. read more... |
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Brauchle |
Born in a log cabin in Guadalupe County, Texas to German-speaking parents, Henry Theodore Brauchle began school in Comal County. At age 9 he first learned to speak English. read more... |
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Braun Station |
Braun Station Elementary School, home of the Bobcats, opened its doors in 1982 as a K-5 elementary school. read more... |
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Burke |
W.Z. "Doc" Burke was an education pioneer who helped establish Northside Independent School District. read more... |
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Cable |
In the 1950s and 1960s, elementary schools in Northside typically were named for the subdivisions or the general area in which they were located. read more... |
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Carlos Coon |
Carlos Coon's interest in public education began when his sons enrolled at Locke Hill Elementary School. read more... |
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Carnahan |
Known as an innovative leader who thinks outside the box, Peggy Carnahan has spent more than 40 years improving science education for Texas public school children. read more... |
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Carson |
After growing up on a farm in Burnet County, Jim Carson went to college to obtain a degree in agriculture. However, his education was interrupted by a stint in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. read more... |
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Cody |
Edmund D. Cody was born on Feb. 13, 1926 in South Carolina and moved to San Antonio at the age of 6. read more... |
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Cole |
As a longtime community and Northside ISD volunteer, Bennie L. Cole made it his mission to help students dream, discover, and explore their passions. read more... |
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Driggers |
As a Northside school librarian for 20 years, Rita Kay Driggers sparked a love of reading and a sense of adventure in hundreds of children. read more... |
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Ellison |
Bonnie Bigsby Ellison might be from a small town but her big ideas transformed Northside ISD and the field of school public relations. read more... |
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Elrod |
Elrod Elementary was named for Jimmy L. Elrod, a former member of the State Board of Education who was also active in San Antonio civic, business, and educational communities. read more... |
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Esparza |
Gregorio Esparza was one of 10 Texians of Mexican descent who fought and died defending the Alamo. read more... |
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Evers |
Evers School, the first in the Leon Valley area, was established in 1894 through the combined efforts of Sylvester Steubing, Fritz Borman, Henry Reininger, George Reininger, and Christian Evers, Sr read more... |
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Fernandez |
A native of Laredo, Raul B. Fernandez was born in 1937, the youngest of four children of Gus and Candelaria Fernandez. read more... |
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Fields |
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Fisher |
Mary Lou Fisher may be small of stature, but during her 40-year career as a guidance counselor at Northside, she made a huge impact in the lives of hundreds of students and colleagues. read more... |
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Forester |
An internationally-known reading expert, Nora Forester was committed to making sure every student in the District learned to read, no matter their challenges. read more... |
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Franklin |
Kay Franklin was born the middle child of Curtis and Grace Smith in San Angelo, Texas during a time when a woman’s choice of career was more limited than today. read more... |
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Galm |
Clarence Galm often is called the "Father of Northside ISD" because he was so instrumental in the consolidation of the tiny rural school districts in this area into what is now NISD. read more... |
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Glass |
Colby Glass, was born in Alabama on Sept. 21, 1921 and found his home in San Antonio after ending his Air Force assignment at Randolph Air Force Base in 1942. read more... |
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Glenn |
John H. Glenn, Jr., was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on July 18, 1921, the son of John Herschel and Clara Sproat Glenn. read more... |
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Hatchett |
Thomas L. Hatchett, Sr. was a giant of a man - both in stature and heart. Some people describe him as a big teddy bear of a man who always put children first. read more... |
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Henderson |
Nationally and internationally recognized as a trailblazer in the guidance and counseling field, Dr. Pat Henderson has had an impact on thousands of students and colleagues. read more... |
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Hoffmann |
John Hoffmann truly was a Northside pioneer. At the turn of the 20th century, the well-known rancher played an integral role in the education of children who lived in Northwest Bexar County. read more... |
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Howsman |
Howsman is named after outstanding educator Shirley J. Howsman, the Executive Director of Elementary Administration for Northside ISD. read more... |
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Kallison |
Nathan Kallison was a path-breaking innovative rancher and agriculturist on the 2,700-acre land he owned that is now part of Northside ISD and Government Canyon State Natural Area. read more... |
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Knowlton |
Lloyd M. Knowlton was a prominent local citizen who was widely respected for his commitment to education and support of local community organizations. read more... |
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Krueger |
Dean H. Krueger has been a fixture in Northside ISD his entire life, and will forever be remembered through the school bearing his name. read more... |
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Kuentz |
Charles Kuentz was a beloved Northside band director who instilled in his students a passion for music and taught them about the importance of character, commitment, and work ethic. read more... |
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Langley |
Known as the father of Texas school law, Ralph G. Langley was committed to public education, public service, and the legal profession. read more... |
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Lewis |
The Northside Fine Arts department has been influenced and shaped by the teaching talents and administrative skills of many people over the years. read more... |
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Lieck |
Edmund Lieck was a true educational pioneer who helped establish the roots and traditions of Northside ISD long before the District was created. read more... |
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Linton |
Dolores B. Linton is known for her contributions to the black community in San Antonio. Linton was born on Feb. 21, 1910, in Seguin. read more... |
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Locke Hill |
Established in 1868, Locke Hill Elementary School is one of the oldest schools in Bexar County. read more... |
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Martin |
Jim Martin was never a classroom teacher, but he dedicated his career to public education. read more... |
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Mary Hull |
Mary Hull began her teaching career during World War II. She began teaching temporarily at Locke Hill Elementary School on De Zavala in San Antonio. read more... |
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May |
The oldest of three sons, Monroe May was born in Houston and attended elementary school in Yokum. In 1949 his family moved to San Antonio where he graduated from Jefferson High School. read more... |
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McAndrew |
The Scottish motto for the McAndrew family translates to “wisdom conquers fate.” However, for school namesake Dr. Sara B. read more... |
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McDermott |
Gen. Robert F. McDermott, known as McD to family, friends, and colleagues, had a profound impact on the business, education, and entertainment landscape of San Antonio. read more... |
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Mead |
Dr. Martha Mead didn't just believe in life-long learning. She preached it, promoted it and practiced it during her 31-year career at Northside. read more... |
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Meadow Village |
Named for its neighborhood, Meadow Village Elementary School opened in the fall of 1968. read more... |
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Michael |
Born Oct. 4, 1933 in rural Georgia, Mary Burns Michael did not escape the countless harsh injustices placed upon African-Americans during this time. read more... |
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Mireles |
An advocate for children in the courtroom and the classroom, Judge Andy Mireles worked tirelessly to keep students on the right track. read more... |
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Mora |
Dr. Linda G. Mora was the oldest child of four born to Conrado and Elvira Garcia in Raymondville, Texas during a time when a woman’s choice of career was more limited than today. read more... |
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Murnin |
It's no accident that the students and staff at Dr. Winn Murnin Elementary selected a Mariner to be the school mascot. Dr. read more... |
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Myers |
The first woman to serve as President of the Northside Board of Trustees, Virginia Myers was dedicated to her children, her community, and her career. read more... |
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Nichols |
Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Anna Mae "Mas" Nichols came to San Antonio in 1925 where she attended Travis Elementary School, Mark Twain Middle School, and Thomas Jefferson High School, going on to read more... |
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Ott |
Paul Ott believed in Northside School District.
He lived in Northside.
His children went to Northside Schools.
He served on the Board of Trustees of Northside for 12 years. read more... |
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Passmore |
J.B. Passmore Elementary, named after devoted Principal J.B. Passmore, opened its doors to the community in 1970. read more... |
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Powell |
On May 3, 1992, Thunderbird Hills Elementary was renamed Lawrence Powell Elementary. This renaming was in honor of the 36 years that Lawrence Powell dedicated to educating children. read more... |
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Raba |
Dr. Carl Raba graduated from Texas A&M University in 1968 with a doctoral degree in civil engineering. read more... |
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Rhodes |
Born in the East Central Texas town of Leona to a Baptist minister and music teacher, Frances (Fran) M. Lewis Rhodes knew that she wanted to work with children from an early age. read more... |
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Scarborough |
As a longtime special education counselor and coordinator, Evelyn Scarborough always had an open door and a warm heart waiting for students, teachers, and parents of Northside ISD. read more... |
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Scobee |
Scobee Elementary School was the first school named in honor of F. R. "Dick" Scobee, the commander of the Challenger Space Shuttle Crew. read more... |
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Steubing |
Henry Steubing, Jr. was born on May 27, 1872 in New Braunfels. He was born to German immigrants Henry Steubing and Katherine Margarethe Wetz. read more... |
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Thornton |
A native of Palestine, Texas, William J. Thornton was born on Aug. 17, 1923. When he graduated from high school, World War II was being fought in Europe. read more... |
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Villarreal |
Eduardo Villarreal Jr. contributed 38 years of his life to education, and 23 of those were with Northside ISD. read more... |
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Wanke |
From high school valedictorian and star athlete to teacher, coach and administrator, Carl Wanke has always been the leader of the pack. read more... |
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Ward |
Dr. Joe Ward's roots in education run deep. read more... |
