On Nov. 5, AP Biology teacher Anna Loonam was recognized for receiving the 2^nd place Texas Medical Association Ernest and Sarah Butler Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

Requirements for the award included a Texas state-certificate for full-time public and private school science teachers with at least two years of classroom experience. Teachers must be returning to teach in a Texas classroom during the 2014-2015 school year.

“It was a great honor receiving the award since it was out of all the science teachers nominated for the award in the whole state of Texas.”As a second place nominee, Loonam received a cash reward. Loonam intends on putting the money towards technology for her AP Biology students. She hopes to purchase new technology for lab equipment. The award was a big honor out of the whole state of Texas. Loonam has been a teacher for thirty three years. Five of the thirty three years Loonam  spent as a Physical Education teacher.

Loonam was presented the award on Dec. 11. She welcomed her students to join her in the presentation of the award. A small celebration was held after with her students.