AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry today honored the spring 2009 University Interscholastic League (UIL) state champions in athletics academics yearbook newspaper and theater.
These outstanding students are proof that our schools are places where the young people of our state can succeed when they focus on a set of goals and do the hard work that sets winners apart" Gov. Perry said. The young Texans gathered here today are the latest in a long line of champions in our state winners who have persevered through every challenge and ended up with medals around their necks."
Approximately 400 students coaches and superintendents traveled to the State Capitol to celebrate both individual and team accomplishments. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and Executive Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association Sam Tipton were also part of the celebration.
The UIL is proud to have such outstanding student participants compete in UIL activities across the state of Texas" Breithaupt said. By honoring these participants on State Champion Day for the second year in a row Governor Perry continues his commitment to our students."
The UIL is a voluntary organization created by the University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to various educational extracurricular academic athletic and music programs. UIL also organizes and supervises competitions in each of these fields.
Our state UIL champions whether they reigned supreme in athletics or academic subjects demonstrate dedication perseverance and a will to win" Commissioner Scott said.
For a complete list of honorees please visit http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13280/. To view photos from the event please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/governorperry.
AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry today honored the spring 2009 University Interscholastic League (UIL) state champions in athletics academics yearbook newspaper and theater.
These outstanding students are proof that our schools are places where the young people of our state can succeed when they focus on a set of goals and do the hard work that sets winners apart" Gov. Perry said. The young Texans gathered here today are the latest in a long line of champions in our state winners who have persevered through every challenge and ended up with medals around their necks."
Approximately 400 students coaches and superintendents traveled to the State Capitol to celebrate both individual and team accomplishments. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Robert Scott UIL Executive Director Charles Breithaupt and Executive Director of the Texas Girls Coaches Association Sam Tipton were also part of the celebration.
The UIL is proud to have such outstanding student participants compete in UIL activities across the state of Texas" Breithaupt said. By honoring these participants on State Champion Day for the second year in a row Governor Perry continues his commitment to our students."
The UIL is a voluntary organization created by the University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to various educational extracurricular academic athletic and music programs. UIL also organizes and supervises competitions in each of these fields.
Our state UIL champions whether they reigned supreme in athletics or academic subjects demonstrate dedication perseverance and a will to win" Commissioner Scott said.
For a complete list of honorees please visit http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13280/. To view photos from the event please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/governorperry.
