The talents and efforts of our very own "volunteer extraordinaire", Sid Lestz, were showcased in the Spring 2005 edition of the North East Connections.  His talents and efforts were recognized on the back page of the publication which is sent to all residents living within the boundaries of the NEISD school district.  The following is an excerpt of that article:

• Started as a community volunteer at the Academy of Creative Education (ACE) in February 1997. Plans to be a lifelong volunteer.
• Currently volunteers an average of three hours a day for three days a week at ACE.
• A retired engineer from the Southwest Research Institute who tutors mainly in math and science.
• Received the State Board of Education Heroes for Children Award in September 2003.
• Loved by students and staff so much that one year they designated a day as Sid Lestz Day to honor him.
• Volunteered as a soccer coach in North East while his children were attending school.

Quote:  "I volunteer to help students become focused on their goals at this point in life and to help turn them in a worthy direction."

*reprinted with permission