Arlington School & Family Magazine May/June 2016 | Page 27

For the 10th year in a row, students from the SVA at Seguin High School hosted Walk It Out. The event was held on Global Youth Service Day, April 16. This year, the event benefited two organizations: Honor Flight DFW and Train a Dog Save a Warrior. Students at Lamar High School tried to make a difference at Earth Day event at Fair Park with an exhibit on stopping animal cruelty. The students and staff at Mary Moore Elementary sent one of their own away in style with a clapout. Teacher Jason Autry was recently deployed with Army National Guard to Afghanistan for 400 days. Thank you for your service, Mr. Autry. United States Congressman Michael Burgess hosted a United States Service Academy Forum at Sam Houston High School where students from across the region were introduced to the different military branches and more. The Arlington Coalition for Education’s annual Leaders Inspiring Families for Excellence –or LIFE –Academy at Seguin High School was a one-day forum on developing life skills. It included workshops for students and parents. Arlington School & Family 25