January 2012

January 18
8:00pm
Coach G Basketball Game
UT vs Iowa State
Frank Erwin Center

January 25
7:00pm
Coach G Basketball Game
Frank Erwin Center

 

February 2012

February 11
7:00pm
Coach G Basketball Game + Tailgate for NLP students sponsored by Wrangler Darlins
UT vs Oklahoma State
Frank Erwin Center

February 18
12:00pm-4:00pm
NFL Alumni Bowling Challenge
Highland Lanes (Burnet & 183)

Augie’s Grand Slam Reading Program

Students are required to achieve higher reading goals than required in the normal reading curriculum and earn prizes at the end of each grading period in school assemblies, as well as earning opportunities to participate in UT sporting events. Program evaluation indicates that in all cases the number of students reading below their grade level decreased and all students made significant gains in reading at or above their grade levels. The program sponsored by The University of Texas at Austin Baseball Team.

Coach G's Reading Program

During each school year UT Women's Basketball Coach, Coach Gail Goestenkors wants the NLP members to read their way into Texas Women's Basketball games and be a part of the Hook'Em on Reading Program. NLP students must read 10 books to receive a voucher good for one FREE ticket to select Texas Women's Basketball home games.

Coach Clarks’ LEAD-off Program

Texas Softball Head Coach, Connie Clark, recognizes students for their leadership throughout the school year. She recognizes students for their Discipline, Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork. Students who demonstrate these four leadership traits receive a ticket to a Texas Softball game.

UFCU Math Challenge and Soccer Clinic

Provides specialized, interactive math activities on a daily basis that builds mastery in basic math skills; program results indicate that student math deficiencies were remediated earlier in the school year, allowing students to work at their appropriate grade level, as well as improving math TAKS scores. The program is sponsored by University Federal Credit Union and UT Austin Athletics. Students have the opportunity to compete in a math challenge with University Federal Credit Union and Women’s Soccer Team, with Coach Chris Petrucelli.

Lunch With The Coach

This is a series of luncheons sponsored by the Austin Longhorns Club where UT coaches and Longhorn athletes recognize two students who have exceeded their reading goals. Students are introduced at each lunch and presented with an autographed memento by the speaker.

Texas Iron Spikes Baseball Clinic

A baseball clinic for students who have met the required criteria for improved academic performance participate in this clinic to learn baseball skills and spend the day with UT athletes and coaches. The event is hosted by the Texas Iron Spikes

UT Summer Camps

Students earn scholarships to athletic camps for improved academic performance. This is sponsored by Coca Cola and the UT Austin Intercollegiate Athletics for Men and Women. Scholarships are available for NLP participants only. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact your school’s NLP Site Coordinator for details.

SpringJam!

Annual festival hosted by UT student athletes and volunteers and co-sponsored by Delta Epsilon Psi to celebrate student and volunteer accomplishments. Over 3,000 participants attend this event.

NLP Scholarship Banquet

Every year, the Scholarship Banquet is a highlight for The Neighborhood Longhorns Program. Scholarship recipients are invited to an evening in their honor, usually held at The University of Texas Frank Erwin Center.

Students and their families are invited to celebrate the NLP student’s accomplishments.

Scholarship recipients are greeted by University Federal Credit Union and sign up for their scholarship account.

Students are recognized on stage for their academic accomplishments and presented with an award.

Teacher Appreciation Dinner

In recognition for the countless hours of support throughout the year, The Neighborhood Longhorns Program hosts a Teacher’s Appreciation event for our Teachers, Site Coordinators and Principals from each site.

The evening is in honor of the school support from our partnership with Austin Independent School District.

TAKS Carnival

NLP members are recognized for their achievements on the TAKS exam by attending a carnival on the UT campus. The event is in collaboration with Kappa Alpha Psi and other fraternities, sororities and other student organizations.