NHE PTA Annual Awards Recipients
Golden Apple Award
The Golden Apple Award is presented to a volunteer who has made a direct, positive influence in the lives of the children at NHE.
2019-2020 Tina Menees
2018-2019: Eileen Ryan
2017-2018: Stephanie Cozby
2016-2017: Marian Roberts-Kreft and Cynthia Dowdey
2015-2016: Ellen Yost
2014-2015: Bernie Judge and Nigel Kreft
2013-2014: Teresa Harvey and Tric Sohosky
2012-2013: Lisa Hord and Charlotte Gruber
2011-2012: Wayne Levan and Laurie Osbourne
2010-2011: Natalie Yancy and Robin Stevens
2009-2010: Linda West and Judi Jones
2008-2009: Marcy Berry and Holli Maxwell
2007-2008: Mary Ellis and Pete Shannon
2006-2007: Nancy Stevens
2004-2005: Janet Le Bel
2003-2004: Julie Burcham
2002-2003: Jean Bond and Cheryl Derrington
2001-2002: Colleen Sprinkle and Carol Nicholas
2000-2001: Dinah Matthews and Bob Schellhorn
1999-2000: Starla Willis and John Peats
1998-1999: Christine Jones, Dr. Naresh Kumar, and Randy Testut
1997-1998: Cindy Fry, Doris Simonsen, and Ann Stroth
1996-1997: Robin Burch and Wes & Betsi Schaefer
1995-1996: Cindy Rea
1994-1995: John & Diane Hammond
1993-1994: Michelle Van Gilder
1992-1993: Mary Gottenkieny and Janet Martin
1991-1992: Martha Ackerman
1990-1991: Carolyn Labac
1989-1990: Marti McAdams
1988-1989: Pam Parish
1987-1988: Jene Buckner
NEW! Soaring Falcon Service Award 
The Soaring Falcon Service Award is presented a volunteer or staff member who has demonstrated service to NHE, RISD, and other areas of the community at large over an extended period of time.
2019-2020: Lauren Martinez and Heather Gray
2018-2019: Prudence Simkin
C.H.E.R.Y.L. Award (Creative Habits for Educating and making Ready Young Learners)
Established in 2008 and named after our very own Cheryl Derrington, the C.H.E.R.Y.L. Award is presented to an NHE staff member who has demonstrated a continued and exceptional commitment to the comprehensive education of the students at NHE.
2019-2020 Laura Patterson
2018-2019: Ishii Tavarez
2017-2018: Courtney Wright
2016-2017: Lauren Hall
2015-2016: Janet Ellis
2014-2015: Cassie Grant
2013-2014: Laurie Martini
2012-2013: Sophie Kranz
2011-2012: Tricia Wong-Buoy
2010-2011: Barbara Nolan
2009-2010: Cheri Scott
2008-2009: Linda Hubbard-Hesse
2007-2008: Cheryl Derrington
NEW: Falcon Forever Award
The Falcon Forever Award is presented to a retiring NHE teacher, staff member, or volunteer in recognition of service and dedication to NHE students and families.
2019-2020: Karen Crowder
2018-2019: Barbara Nolan
Honorary Life Membership in the Texas PTA Award
The Honorary Life Membership in the Texas PTA Award is one of the highest honors that may be presented to individuals for outstanding service to children and youth. It is presented to a PTA member as described in Article V, Section 3 of the Bylaws who has contributed significantly to the development of the work of the PTA, has given of their time and ability in the interest of the young people of Texas, and is a PTA Member.
2019-2020: Eileen Ryan and Jordan Teeple
2018-2019: Heather Gray
2017-2018: Janet Ellis, Roxxy Griffin, Bernie Judge
Prior to 2017, listed in alphabetical order:
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Jana Allen Marilyn Barta Shell Bonesio Virginia Boswell Carol-Ann Bracken Mabel Bradley Ellen Breinin Mary Brigham Jene Buckner Robin Burch Gina Burns Susan Casid Dr. Vincent Cirillo Shelley Cobbel Carol Cohen Maria Conroy Nancy Davies Cheryl Derrington Lynn Dildy Leslie Douglass Mrs. Paddy Epstein Bettie Fitzgerald Cindy Fry Mrs. Boots Golden Barbara Goldstein |
Cherri Gordon Mary Gottenkieny Kay Gough Susan Graham Ruth Henderson Lynette Henselton Linda Hubbard-Hesse Lynn Hunzelman Laurie Jones Elaine Jonhson Ann Jordan Mrs. Glyn Jordan Donna Kebabjian Carol Kilman Mary Ann King Carolyn Labac Janet Le Bel Mrs. Jerry Levine Gail Loos Judy Lynn Mrs. Andy Martin Dinah Matthews Holli Maxwell Bobbi McCann Mrs. C.R. McCormick |
Debbie McEnaney Jim McLean Mr. and Mrs. Carl McMahan Gay McNair Linda McNeil Charlotte Means Kathie Mennel Mrs. Tony Methentitis Patti Mitchell Betsy Morton Laurie Osborn Sherry Peart Karen Perkins Julie Price Anna Priest Sue Ragsdale Kay Reynolds Mary Rickard Rudy Rogers Barbara Schaffer Amy Schellhorn Bob Schellhorn Phyllis Seegars Phyllis Shaddock |
Kathy Shannon Pete Shannon Doris Simonsen Judy Smith Nancy Stevens Mary Jane Stewart Kay Swanson Linda Teetz Yvette and Randy Testut Tracey Thomson Sandee Townley Karen Watford Frank Weaver Ann Wessel Linda West Susan Wheller Marilyn White Kim Whitfield Dr. Everett Williams Starla Willis Natalie Yancy Elizabeth Zsohar Janet Zsohar |
texas pta extended service award
The Texas PTA Extended Service Award is presented to individuals who have given outstanding service to Texas PTA and have been actively involved with Texas PTA for 10 years. The recipient must be a Texas PTA Life Member.
2019-2020:Prudence Simkin
2018-2019:Cheryl Derrington
National PTA Life Achievement Award
The National PTA Life Achievement Award is the highest honor that may be presented to an individual, who daily lives out his or her commitment to children and goes above and beyond for all children, who acts as a tireless advocate for children’s education, health, and well-being.
CRYSTAL APPLE AWARD
The Crystal Apple Award was presented to people who volunteered in outstanding ways throughout the year. This award was presented dfat Northwood Hills between 1991-2005.
2005-2006: Penni Lewis
2004-2005: Tony & Cindy Waldrop
2003-2004: Arva Tatman
2001-2002: Dick Miner
1998-1999: Jon Heber
1992-1993: Marilyn Moore and Pete Shannon
1991-1992: Vince Cirillo and Maria Conroy
