AHS All-State Musicians

At the February 2025 Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees recognized outstanding achievements across Allen ISD, highlighting student accomplishments in fine arts, academics, and counseling. 

All-State MusiciansAllen ISD Students Earn All-State Music Honors 

At this month's Board Meeting, the Board celebrated ten Allen High School students for earning All-State music distinctions through the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA). These students secured spots in the 2025 All-State Band, Choir, and Orchestra, a significant achievement that reflects their dedication and skill. 

 

All-State Band Members 

  • Nicholas Boyd 

  • Alexandre Elie-Dit-Cosaque 

  • Pranav Devulapalli 

  • Joseph Park 

  • Lilly Reeves 

All-State Choir Members 

  • Ansley Gunter 

  • Ava Loter 

  • Audra Miller 

  • Madelyn Zudekoff 

All-State Orchestra Member 

  • Yee Ning Yap 

 

These musicians performed at the TMEA All-State Music Convention in San Antonio in February.  

 

Spelling Bee WinnersAllen ISD Spelling Bee Champions Advance to County Competition

The Board of Trustees also highlighted the achievements of five elementary students who excelled in the district’s Spelling Bee and will move on to the Collin County Spelling Bee. 

Top Two Winners 

  • Aanya Gandhi (Evans Elementary) 

  • Arjun Vasanth (Vaughan Elementary) 

Additional Qualifiers 

  • Akshita Gupta (Green Elementary) – Third Place 

  • Deeksha Govindasamy (Preston Elementary) – Fourth Place 

  • Sritha Potluri (Norton Elementary) – Fifth Place 

Trenton Davis  with Board Member and SuperintendentAllen High School Choir Director Receives UIL Sponsor Excellence Award 

The Board of Trustees recognized Allen High School Choir Director Trenton Davis for receiving the 2024 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. This honor is given to educators who make a lasting impact by helping students refine their extracurricular talents while maintaining a balanced perspective on success and competition. 

CREST Award WinnersAllen ISD Campuses Recognized with CREST Counseling Awards 

Thirteen Allen ISD campuses were honored at the Board Meeting for earning the 2023-2024 CREST (Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas) Award. Presented by the Texas School Counselor Association, this distinction recognizes schools with exceptional counseling programs that support student success.  

 

The recognized campuses and their counselors include: 

 

Allen High School 

  • Demetra Jackson 

  • Jamie Nabors 

  • Cynthia Greenwood 

  • Heather Youngquist 

  • Jamie McRae 

  • Angela Sharp 

  • Nicole Cromer 

  • Amber Purtell 

  • Brenda Boysselle 

  • Florence Woods 

  • Laura Zavala 

  • Natalie Wilson 

  • Carrie Howell 

  • Carah Marquez 

Lowery Freshman Center 

  • Christopher Stinson 

  • Blanca Barnwell 

  • Jamie Bramlett 

  • Kim Petty 

  • Dustin Tamplen 

Curtis Middle School 

  • Loren Clanton 

  • Crystal Wright 

  • Trebeh Benjamin 

Ereckson Middle School 

  • Paige Centeno 

  • Samantha Fields 

  • Karen McWilliams 

Ford Middle School 

  • Ghia Black 

  • Debra Fulton 

Bolin Elementary 

  • Alana Boyce 

Boyd Elementary 

  • Cathie Vaughan 

Cheatham Elementary 

  • Mary Jane Barnes 

Kerr Elementary 

  • Demetrial Wright 

Lindsey Elementary (CREST Advocacy) 

  • Jason Sharp 

Preston Elementary (CREST Leadership) 

  • Calli Smith 

Reed Elementary 

  • Sarah Gosdin 

Story Elementary (CREST Advocacy) 

The CREST program honors schools that provide strong support for students’ academic, career, and personal growth. The Board praised these campuses for their commitment to student success.