Despite power outage, spirits high at Georgetown ISD convocation

  • New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    New Superintendent Devin Padavil addresses teachers and students during Tuesday's convocation. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Devin Padavil, left, the new superintendent for the Georgetown ISD, chats with School Board Trustee Cody Hirt, center, and East View High School Assistant Principal Cory Schrader, right, during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Devin Padavil, left, the new superintendent for the Georgetown ISD, chats with School Board Trustee Cody Hirt, center, and East View High School Assistant Principal Cory Schrader, right, during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Cheerleaders from East View and Georgetown High Schools line the entrance to welcome attendees to a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A power outage resulted in a shortened session. Classes this year begin on August 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Cheerleaders from East View and Georgetown High Schools line the entrance to welcome attendees to a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. A power outage resulted in a shortened session. Classes this year begin on August 17. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • East View High senior Lauren Cuevas, left, a member of the Sparklers dance team, was among those welcoming attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    East View High senior Lauren Cuevas, left, a member of the Sparklers dance team, was among those welcoming attendees. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • East View High senior Lauren Cuevas, left, a member of the Sparklers dance team, was among those welcoming attendees to a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    East View High senior Lauren Cuevas, left, a member of the Sparklers dance team, was among those welcoming attendees to a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Devin Padavil, the new superintendent for the Georgetown ISD. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Devin Padavil, the new superintendent for the Georgetown ISD. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Devin Padavil, center, the new superintendent for Georgetown ISD, chats with teachers and staff during a convocation held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Devin Padavil, center, the new superintendent for Georgetown ISD, chats with teachers and staff during a convocation held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Alyssa Gordillo, 10, front, and 9-year-old Marilyn Medel, back left, members of the G.I.S.D. Ballet Folklorico dance troupe, wait to perform with their group during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Alyssa Gordillo, 10, front, and 9-year-old Marilyn Medel, back left, members of the G.I.S.D. Ballet Folklorico dance troupe, wait to perform with their group during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • The East View High gymnasium was left in darkness after a power outage. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    The East View High gymnasium was left in darkness after a power outage. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Independent School District staffers hold up lights after a power outage during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The power outage resulted in a shortened session. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Independent School District staffers hold up lights after a power outage during a convocation for teachers and staff held in the East View High School gymnasium on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The power outage resulted in a shortened session. Photo by Andy Sharp.
New Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil addressed teachers and students during a convocation Tuesday, August 8. A power outage left them in darkness at the East View High School gymnasium, and he had to end the event early, but spirits were still high at the event to welcome the new administrator and the new school year. Photos by Andy Sharp. 

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