Manor New Tech High School students earned their first University Interscholastic League (UIL) state championship on March 28, as the MNTHS Digital Animation Team, led by sophomore Urduja Raygon, took first place in Division 4A Filmmaking for their film “Daisy and Matilda.”
The achievement is significant for both the school and the wider Manor Independent School District community. The team’s victory highlights the dedication and skill of student filmmakers competing against peers from across Texas.
Raygon and her team spent many hours writing, filming, editing, and refining their project to meet the competition’s strict guidelines and deadlines. The experience gave them practical exposure to filmmaking under real-world conditions. Even after winning the state title, Raygon said that she and her teammates are already planning for next year’s competition.
The accomplishment was recognized at a recent Manor ISD Board of Trustees meeting where trustees celebrated what they described as a historic win that brought pride to both campus and district.
Manor Independent School District serves more than 10,000 students across 15 campuses—including eight elementary schools, three middle schools, one PreK-8 campus, three high schools, and one alternative learning campus—according to the official website. The district supports students in pursuing college-level athletics with annual signing opportunities according to its official website.
In addition to academic programs like digital animation, Manor ISD encourages community involvement through student-led initiatives focused on positive contributions according to its official website. The district has also been recognized as a District of Distinction in visual arts by the Texas Art Education Association according to its official website.
Manor ISD focuses on providing equitable and high-quality education designed to support each scholar’s full development according to its official website.
