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.
Allen 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.
Allen 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
Allen 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.
Allen 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.