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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Angela Johnson named new Westwood High School Principal
The Westwood Independent School District Board of Trustees appointed Assistant Principal Angela Johnson as its new high school principal Monday during its meeting. 'I was excited about continuing the work here at Westwood High School,' Johnson said. 'As far as support, I feel at peace knowing that they support me and they trust my leadership to guide and be an example for students and teachers.' Westwood Public Relations Coordinator Britni Calzada said Johnson is the right person for the job. 'Mrs. Johnson has been serving as the assistant principal at Westwood High School and has already made a meaningful impact in our district,' Calzada said. 'We are excited to support her as she steps into her new role as principal. With her leadership, we are confident she will continue to help students excel and empower our staff to thrive.' Following the closed session, the motion was made and approved by a unanimous decision for Johnson to replace Scott Nettles, who is retiring Friday. 'I learned how to become a principal and lead and guide and support teachers and students [from Nettles],' Johnson said. Nettles is retiring after following a long career in which he taught social studies and coached basketball at Westwood for 10 years, before serving as assistant principal in 2017. He was made principal in 2018. With prior teaching and coaching positions at Elkhart High School, he has nearly 30 years of experience in education. He completed a Master's of Education in Educational Leadership at Stephen F. Austin University. Johnson has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with 11 years in education and is the first female African American administrator at Westwood High School. 'I was at Palestine High School for six years as a Criminal Justice teacher,' Johnson said. 'I was promoted to the after school coordinator for three years at A.M. Story and the junior high. I have been at Westwood for the past three years.' She said when it comes to her goal for the upcoming school year, the students are the top priority. 'My goal is to create a safe, inclusive and inspiring school environment where teachers are supported,' Johnson said. 'I want the students to be challenged and cared for. I want to also increase involvement from the community and families. I am very committed to serving the needs of all students.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Four-Star Quarterback Kavian Bryant Pledges to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Quarterback Kavian Bryant (Palestine, TX/ Westwood High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Bryant will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Bryant was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Advertisement Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
NBC Sports
12-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Four-Star Quarterback Kavian Bryant Pledges to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Quarterback Kavian Bryant (Palestine, TX/ Westwood High School), the four-star prosect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Bryant will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. 🫶🏽🫶🏽 Bryant was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
College gives back to high school grads by providing $32K in scholarships
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Friday, Westwood High School hosted its Senior Class Day, presenting students with awards and special recognitions before graduation. Life after graduation can oftentimes be a difficult task for some. However, some organizations are helping students maneuver through it. Delta Technical College is one institution giving back to kids in a major way, presenting scholarships to 13 students, totaling $32,000. 📡 for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. 'Financial aid is also available to those that qualify. And we also have lifetime placement assistance applied for all of our students,' said Kimberly Bolden with Delta Technical College. Jamira Harris received $8,000 in scholarship funds from DTC, nd with graduation just around the corner, she has big plans to open her own salon while in school. 'I've been doing hair since I was 12. I've been doing a lot. I went to braiding class, got a certificate, and just knew after that that's what I wanted to do. It's hair,' said Harris. The Westwood graduating class may be a little under 100 students, but their impact is larger than life. 'About 70% of them are going to college, but most of them have opportunities outside of graduation. After graduation, they are going into the career field. Someone going to trade school. They have some opportunities we have presented them. When? After they have made the mark,' said Trenton Watson, Principal of Westwood High School. And with almost $15,000 in scholarships acquired this year at Westwood High School, Principal Watson says they aren't done quite yet. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Student arrested after loaded gun found at Fort Pierce Westwood High School
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – A student at Fort Pierce Westwood High School was arrested May 5 after sheriff's investigators said the boy had a loaded gun in his backpack, the agency stated. Two students in the early afternoon May 5 were in 'a school administrative investigation being conducted by a dean,' and school resource deputies were present, the Sheriff's Office stated. 'During a search of one student's backpack by the dean, a loaded 9mm firearm was discovered,' the Sheriff's Office stated. 'Upon the discovery, deputies immediately intervened and detained both students without incident.' Deadly shooting: 79-year-old man dead after 'stray shot' in Fort Pierce Two guns: Man near deadly shooting shown on surveillance video with two guns in St. Lucie County The student arrested is a boy, according to Lt. Andrew Bolonka, sheriff's spokesperson. No other information was immediately available the evening of May 5. In a message sent to parents, Principal David Alfonso stated those who bring 'a firearm to campus will be arrested and will face severe consequences with the recommendation for expulsion based on the Student Code of Conduct,' he stated. 'We will not tolerate students bringing weapons to campus and we have systems in place to ensure we catch students that do,' he stated. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Student arrested after loaded gun found on campus in St. Lucie County
