Speaking in character, Henderson said "I don't have my Pops anymore. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Metcalfe agreed with Curt Wagner's observation of Christopher as wanting to live up the standard set by Bobby, but being more of a realist, and knowing that good guys usually finish last. Farlow first appeared in the episode, "New Beginnings" which first aired on October 29, 1982. [31] J.R. also shows very little interest in the child, believing John Ross is actually Cliff Barnes's (Ken Kercheval) son, due to his and Sue Ellen's affair. Before Dallas, she had small spots on Eight Is Enough and Happy Days, and her first film role came in 1978's Freaky Friday starring Jodie Foster. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Both John Ross and Christopher have been in love with Elena, but she originally chose to be with Christopher and the two almost married. His parents comfort him and explain their reasons for not initially telling him the truth. Menu. Christopher Ewing is a fictional character from the American prime time drama series Dallas and the continuation series. John Ross and Christopher then learn from a letter that J.R. was dying from terminal cancer, and J.R. orchestrated his own murder to put an end to the Barnes-Ewing feud for good. In 1987, Christopher and John Ross have a mock gunfight, and Sue Ellen sends them to play outside. [27] Being his father's son, it doesn't take him long before he nurses his broken heart after his split from Elena by jumping into bed with Pamela, "figuratively and literally. [1] As the show's most famous character, J.R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. She also appeared in Titans,an early 2000s show that clearly took some inspiration from Dallas. Tyler Banks Edit Tyler Banks was one of the actors who played John Ross Ewing III on the first series of Dallas . John Ross begins taking his anger out on his cousin Christopherand his new step-mother,Cally. Brandee Cartwell (one-night stand). Being outnumbered on the Ewing Energies board, John Ross gets Elena's troublesome brother and business partner Drew arrested for unknowingly smuggling stolen goods, allowing Sue Ellen to claim her shares. Christopher does his best to emulate his adoptive father's noble ways and the Ewing family name. [16] In the episode, "A Call to Arms", Pamela finally allows herself to trust John Ross after she discovers her father was behind the explosion that killed her unborn twins; a fact that John Ross warned her about, but she initially refused to believe. [6] Christopher is looking into alternative energy sources such as methane ice, which could cause some problems since the family has been in the oil business for decades. Fictional character in the American drama series Dallas, "Keck's Exclusives: Dallas' Next Generation", "Linda Gray Saddles Up For 'Dallas' Return", "Jesse Metcalfe, Julie Gonzalo Join Dallas Reboot", "Dallas Q&A: Jesse Metcalfe On Christopher Ewing", "Review: Dallas Revived Amid a Prime-Time Soap Comeback", "Critique: 'Knots Landing' Episode 59 'New Beginnings', "Jesse Metcalfe Spills The Beans About The TV Return Of Dallas", "Kiefer Sutherland and Jennifer Love Hewitt Not Joining New "Dallas", "Who Will Play Pam & Bobby's Son On TNT's 'Dallas'? The character never really recovered, and actorSusan Howard left the show not long after. And, so I just knew that I had to try to come up with something kind of very intense. It ends due to their fathers' disapproval and Pamela's decision to keep the shares of Ewing Energies she received upon her divorce, instead of turning them over to him. John Ross teases his cousin about being the baby of the family, and they have a fight. I think hes done a terrific job with this role and I think hes going to be definitely the one to watch.. Presley has also had success as an actor outside of Dallas, starring alongside Leslie Nielsen in the Naked Gun film series and appearing in guest spots on several shows. "[16] Even when John Ross is hurting, he puts on a "front" as though he's got everything under control.[17]. Director Leonard Katzman Writers David Jacobs Camille Marchetta (story editor) Stars Barbara Bel Geddes Jim Davis Patrick Duffy While the critics have already praised the show, Josh is hoping his work and the work of his castmates resonates with the TV audience. [24] But he wants most in life is to "make his father proud. Bobby is not happy with this development, but accepts it since the Ewing family needed to stand together against Ryland and Barnes. He resorts to drugs, alcohol and sex with Bobby's stepdaughter, Emma (Emma Bell) to cope. When John Ross's schemes culminate in the end of his relationship with Elena, he teams up with- and later winds up falling for and marrying Christopher's ex-wife, Pamela Rebecca Barnes, the daughter of J.R.'s nemesis, Cliff Barnes and their union is reminiscent of John Ross's uncle Bobby Ewing's marriage to Cliff's half-sister and Pamela's namesake Pamela Barnes Ewing. [23], From a very young age, John Ross has always wanted to be like his father. Omri Katz - John Ross Ewing III Vinessa Shaw/Instagram J.R.'s son with Sue Ellen, John Ross Ewing III, was played by well-known young adult actor Omri Katz on the original Dallas. J.R. discovers that Christopher is Kristin's child and believes that he is the father and blackmails Bobby with this information. Elena has moved on with John Ross. Larry Hagmans J.R. Ewing made a lasting impression as arguably the most infamous villain in television history, and when it came to finding the right man to play his son, John Ross, for the Dallas reboot, there were some pretty big shoes to fill. Unable to find a toy gun, Christopher takes Bobby's revolver and after some "hide and seek", he takes a shot at John Ross; he misses, only shattering a screen door. Tensions also arise between the cousins due to John Ross' romance with Christopher's ex-fiance, Elena Ramos. He was married to John Ross's wife Pamela (who was originally posing as a woman named Rebecca Sutter, who turned out to be Cliff Barnes' daughter, making Pamela Christopher's adopted cousin; Cliff was the first Pamela Barnes Ewing's brother) who miscarried their twin children. John Ross is devastated when J.R. blackmails him into leaving town. He and Christopher agree to start a new company called Ewing Energies, combining oil and methane. You kind of can't blame him" Henderson said of John Ross. [19] Access Hollywood said Metcalfe's performance in the pilot was the actor's best work to date.[4]. A rivalry between John Ross and Christopher ensues as John Ross wants to drill oil, while Christopher believes renewable energy, methane, is the way of the future. Actor Steve Kanaly played the role well, however, and was game to play the character again in the sequel series as well as a few of the TV movies based on the show. Sue Ellen Ewing: What have I done? Missing his cousin greatly, Christopher visits him in London in May 1991.[6]. Bobby and Sue Ellen buy back control of Ewing Global outmaneuvering Pamela and John Ross' attempt to take control themselves. Outside of Dallas, she's made several guest appearances on a variety of shows, including Home Improvement, Chicago Hope, Just Shoot Me!, The Practice and even Family Guy. [10] According to Henderson, the character is very "determined" and understands what he wants. I said, Thank you so much for having me here. Jeff later returns with additional documentation for Bobby concerning Kristin and Christopher. Bobby goes after Cliff, thinking he's taken JR's son, while Jock is sent on a wild goose chase. J.R. then enthusiastically connects with his son, whom he hopes will follow in his footsteps and run Ewing Oil. The three original members that are regulars on our show [Larry Hagman, Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy] are incredible people and they made Dallas what it was. John Ross is the son and namesake of show's most iconic character, J.R. Ewing, and his longtime love, Sue Ellen Ewing. Dallas (TV Series 1978-1991) Omri Katz as John Ross Ewing. I need to prove my worth. [6], In 1989, Christopher and John Ross discuss J.R.'s new wife, Cally, and conclude that they've done all right despite not having their mothers around; they also agree that all women cause trouble. His parents divorce that year and during that time, Christopher lives with Pamela. Less obviously malicious are Bobby and Gary. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I dont know anything about flying planes, but I feel very fortunate to be here. And they all laughed and I was like, OK, I screwed that up, Josh recounted. [2] TV Guide described John Ross as "a chip off the old block," referencing his similarities to J.R.[3] Michael Fairman said John Ross is "deliciously sinister" and said, "He seems to be the catalyst that makes the new Dallas go! In 1991, John Ross moves to London with Sue Ellen and his new step-father, Don Lockwood. Wondering what happened to the cast of Dallas? Rennard booked a few major movie roles as Dallas came to a close. She won the first season and I ended up winning the second season, which is the first time they allowed guys to audition, he told Access, referring to the group he was put in, Scene 23. The diminutive Tilton has found success in music as well as acting during her career. [17] A brokenhearted John Ross is using the debt Elena owes to his mother to manipulate her and those around him. John Ross has a certain kind of intensity about him. This is obviously quite important with Bum saying that J.R. is still "saving his ass from the grave". [20] "[The cousins] are just two bulldogs going at each other" Henderson said of his character's feud with Christopher. A letter is read from Miss Ellie revealing that she has left half of Southfork to John Ross upon J.R.'s death. was one of the most successful TV events of all time, and held records for years for how many people tuned in to discover the truth. [15] Taking advice from Hagman himself, Henderson's John Ross relishes being bad and savors every moment of it. This material may not be republished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Bobby Ewing was kind of the odd man out on Dallas unlike his brother J.R., Bobby wasn't a horrible person. However, many of the actors from the series went on to star in many other popular television series and movies. Bobby and Sue Ellen buy back control of Ewing Global outmaneuvering Pamela and John Ross' attempt to take control themselves. My grandfather was one of the most amazing Baptist ministers in history, he was unbelievable, Josh beamed of his grandfathers accomplishments. However, the rumor was quickly proven to be false. [6] "I'm actually nothing like John Ross in that kind of conniving attitude" Henderson said as he explained the differences between himself and his character. Christopher is trying to find his place in the Ewing family hierarchy, and live up to his father--which is a tall order, because Bobby is so well respected. She also blackmails Dallas oilman Jordan Lee for money claiming Christopher is his son. Now, nothings a guarantee. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. "[John Ross] also wants to one-up J.R." and at the same time, make him proud. [14] According to Henderson, the relationship is an element of their rebellion against their fathers, and others who believe it too far fetched for them to team up. [9] "He's a very, very passionate guy," Henderson said of the character. J.R. correctly suspected that Barnes and Ryland would join forces to destroy the Ewing family. She was on the show at the very beginning, but was written out after the 1985 season. For me, its really about the unknown, because you never know. The family then learns that Cliff and Ryland are working with the governor to devalue Ewing Energies. That John Ross is dead. When his parents split again, J.R. sends him off the boarding school to spite Sue Ellen. John Ross is officially named by his grandfather Jock. Tilton's most recent role came in the 2019 film Starting Up Love, so she's still picking up acting roles as well. All rights reserved. After meeting with two agents, the very green Josh went out for his first television pilot, completely unaware of what a pilot actually was. After narrowly escaping a fire, John Ross becomes withdrawn, and Sue Ellen takes him to child psychologist Dr. Suzanne Lacey (Diana Douglas) against J.R.'s wishes. [4] TV Guide likened the character to Al Gore due to his interest in green energy. He was written into the original series at the end of season 2. Presley was also in a relationship with Robert Kardashian for a brief period in the 1970s. How are you on the show? [11] John Ross sincerely believes that oil is the only way which immediately pits him at odds with Christopher. John Ross is devastated by his father's death and vows revenge against the person responsible. Though Christopher has grown up trying to emulate his adoptive father, "his ambitions are pushing him to succeed, sometimes my any means necessary. "[16] John Ross and Pamela are "cut from the same cloth" and had similar experiences with their fathers. However, both boys bond with Cally, and Christopher is a bit jealous of the attention she gives John Ross. [25] John Ross puts on a "front" as if he tries to convince himself that he is "just as conniving and slick" as his father; however, once he goes down this path, he realizes he needs J.R. more than he thought. He had guest spots on a few popular television shows afterwards, including Freaks and Geeks and General Hospital. From 1983, the role was played solely by child actor Omri Katz, who played the character until the series' conclusion in 1991. Dr. Lacey recommends that John Ross attend a day camp with counselors. A rivalry between John Ross and Christopher ensues as John Ross wants to drill oil, while Christopher believes renewable energy, methane, is the way of the future. [2] "[They] certainly disprove the theory that opposites attract" said Christine Orlando of TV Fanatic. "With everything John Ross does in the future he'll hear his father's voice. Both John Ross and Christopher have been in love with Elena, but she originally chose to be with Christopher and the two almost married. Ken Kercheval died in 2019 at the age of 83. However, she essentially bid goodbye to acting once she left the series, only appearing in a handful of roles afterwards. Director Paul Feig has already assembled a star-studded cast for his new Amazon movie Grand Death Lottery, with John Cena, Simu Liu and Awkwafina set to star. Now this is the third version of John Ross. Others like you also viewed John Ross Ewing III Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. [6] Due to the character being so young in the original series, Metcalfe comes up with a lot of Christopher's backstory himself. [5] John Ross must contain his emotions to get what he wants. On the day J.R. is buried, Bum shows up with a package, explaining that J.R.'s "masterpiece" was to take down the Ewings' enemies Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval) and Harris Ryland (Mitch Pileggi). The fact that people are so excited its like the twilight for the older generation, they know everything about our characters, more about John Ross than I do, and theyre so excited and that makes us feel like what were doing is bigger than an average TV show. It is determined that the documents provided by Jeff to Bobby prove that Kristin miscarried J.R.'s baby. Instead, he traveled to Nashville to pursue a career in music. However, that came during the season after Bobby had been killed, when Patrick Duffy had decided he was done with the show. His biological parents were Jeff Farraday and Kristin Shepard, the sister-in-law of J.R. Ewing, who J. R. had also had an affair with. In the continuation series, actor Josh Henderson stepped into the role. In his final scene (the final scene of the series) he asks Bum to find his sister who he had only just found out about earlier in the episode from a secret file from Emma. [9] Joshua Harris then stepped into the role on September 27, 1985, in the episode "The Family Ewing." Metcalfe on his portrayal of Christopher. [22] In season 2, John Ross is bound to make mistakes because he is still "licking his wounds" following his split with Elena. [7] The producers were inspired by Henderson's own life as a singer and songwriter to come up with John Ross's back story for the last 20 years. [11], The character appears on-screen as an infant on September 21, 1979, in the episode "Whatever Happened to Baby John?, Part 1", portrayed by Tyler Banks. After Dallas went off the air, Katz had another run on the television series Eerie, Indiana, where he played Marshall Teller. With that he keeps people at arms length because he doesn't want to get hurt again because of what happened when Elena broke his heart. Even though Presley has focused on different interests over her career, she does still stay tied to Hollywood. [35] Dani Lyman said Henderson fills the role "brilliantly. Christopher runs away looking to start over, "lick his wounds," and discover who he is. [39] Henderson's onscreen pairing with Julie Gonzalo's was immediately praised. While filming the NBC series, Chase, Metcalfe's agent contacted him urged him to audition for the continuation of Dallas. Elena discovers his manipulations, dumps him, and reunites with Christopher. I am so proud of you and why in the hell are you playing J.R.s son?!?. Your IP: If there was any way you could one up J.R., John Ross wants to do it. He resorts to drugs, alcohol and sex with Bobby's stepdaughter, Emma (Emma Bell) to cope. Still pursuing his music, Josh said producers of the new Dallas took inspiration from his own life for his character. After spending time in jail and nearly dying as a result of being beaten up by fellow inmates on Cano's orders for having failed to deliver the terms of their deal, John Ross decides to turn over a new leaf. When Dallas was picked up as a full series, however, Sue Ellen's role in the show was increased dramatically, so it's a good thing a strong actor like Linda Gray had the part. I want Christopher to have learned from history there and to maybe be a smarter version of his father, and also one there's a little more grey area with Christopher." A heartbroken John Ross swears revenge on them, despite their new partnership. And for me? Miss Ellie Ewing had an interesting history on Dallasdue to some real-world situations. Im doing these things and Im a little torn because I care for Elena and I dont want to lose her. When Elenas mother gives him the [engagement] ring back, everything is just BOOM! Christopher resents John Ross because he feels that his cousin has exploited the Ewing name to get anything he wants, while John Ross has continually criticized him for not being a biological Ewing. Despite the bad blood between their fathers, John Ross and Pamela want something, and are willing to assist one another in getting it. Accompanied by Bobby and his girlfriend, April Stevens, Christopher goes on his first date that fall. "[41], "The Dish: Josh Henderson ready to be main 'Dallas' villain", "Review: Dallas Revived Amid a Prime-Time Soap Comeback", "DALLAS Ratings Winner! Well beyond the show's initial conclusion, audience interest persisted, leading to the three-season "revival series" that aired starting in 2012. Though he wasn't part of the ensemble when Dallas first began, it didn't take long for veteran actor Howard Keel to win over fans as Clayton Farlow. John Ross is all about leaving his mark on the world and the Ewing legacy as a whole. 185.116.60.11 A spinoff featuring her character was later made, called Models Inc., which Gray starred in. Katz's last role came in 2018, when he reprised the character of Marshall Teller for an episode of Childhood Thoughts. Bobby was played by Patrick Duffy, who has had plenty of success outside of Dallas, although he also reprised the character in various spinoffs and TV movies as well as the 2012 Dallasrevival. Because he doesn't have strong relationships with his parents, John Ross is on his own. Howard found plenty of success before appearing on Dallas: she had several guest roles on shows like Star Trek, Columbo, I Dream of Jeannie, Mission: Impossible, and Bonanza. [22] John Ross knows that their partnership is the furthest thing from people's minds and he believes Pamela is just vulnerable enough for him to take advantage of. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . [11] Initial rumors said Kiefer Sutherland was in the running for the role of John Ross or Christopher. A few years later, Jenna reappeared and was played by Francine Tacker for a few episodes. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. Christopher comes up with a long-term goal and a way to put his stamp on the Ewing family legacy. "I feel like I know exactly how he would respond to everything thats in his way. Principal has found success in several different avenues, including acting. In 1983, Pamela's mother Rebecca dies, leaving a large trust fund for Christopher. However, he also frequently booked guest appearances on a variety of shows: You might have caught Kercheval on something like Walker, Texas Ranger, ER, Murder, She Wrote, Crossing Jordan, or Diagnosis Murder. Orlando commented that while the characters are kindred spirits, and make a "hot couple," the fact that they had actually grown to care about one another just made the pairing stronger. [16] Without Elena, John Ross has no one to keep him grounded. Harris last appeared in the penultimate episode "The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire" which aired on April 26, 1991. Metcalfe originally auditioned for the role of John Ross, which was instead awarded to Josh Henderson. The family's new found peace is short-lived. and he would continue to play the character in spinoffs and related series over the years. J.R.'s longtime secretary, Sly Lovegren was definitely a lesser character when compared to the central crew of Dallas, but she still appeared in nearly 200 episodes of the series. John Ross begins a romance and a business deal with Christopher's ex-wife and Cliff Barnes' daughterPamela. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. Sue Ellen thinks Elena should give some of her oil to John Ross to tide them over, so he can buy time. [6], "Hes a very complex person; hes got a lot of issues, and he grew up with not the best relationship with his parents. Though he would like to "confide in his mother," he is not comfortable with it. A "breakout role" for Metcalfe, Christopher is "Ambitious, environmentally-friendly, loyal and with a whole lot of heart, Jesse's Christopher is his father's son," Access Hollywood said of the character. John Ross treats life as a game of chess and does his best to stay a step ahead of everyone. "[16], In addition to teaching him about his ruthless business tactics, John Ross learned a lot about the opposite sex from watching J.R. However, his main goal is gaining control of the company. Its a really big deal for me, he said. The character was first written into the series in the episode "Starting Over", which first aired on December 11, 1981. Its a dream role for the actor, on a show that was close to the heart of his family. John Ross attempted to disprove Christopher's methane patent, but his sabotage backfires. ", "Interview: Dallas bad boy Josh Henderson", "Former Tulsan Josh Henderson to star in 'Dallas' reboot on TNT", "Interview with Linda Gray and Josh Henderson of "Dallas", "Dallas Interview: Josh Henderson Reacts to Ratings, First Day of Filming", "Dallas: We Never Wanted to Remake the Original", "Josh Henderson To Star In TNT's 'Dallas', Larry Hagman Officially On Board", "Josh Henderson Previews Dallas Season 2, "Dark" Ride for John Ross", "TNT & TBS Pick Up 4 Pilots Including 'Dallas', "Ministry Q&A: Josh Henderson's shirtless, ambitious 'Dallas' turn", "Keck's Exclusives: Dallas' Next Generation", "Dallas Star: John Ross Matching Wits With J.R. Will Be a Season-Long 'Roller Coaster Ride', "Dallas Season 2 Burning Questions Answered: J.R.'s Farewell, Hiccups for Ann and Bobby", "Dallas Q&A: Josh Henderson Talks 'Naughtier' John Ross, His Memories Of Larry Hagman", "Dallas Interview: Josh Henderson Talks About J.R.'s Legacy", "Dallas' Julie Gonzalo on Unleashing the Real Rebecca: "You Can't Underestimate Her", "Josh Henderson Previews Dallas' Sexy New Alliance and the Big [Spoiler] Murder Mystery", "Dallas Season Finale: Rebecca's Real Identity Revealed and 6 More Shocking Twists", "INTERVIEW: Josh Henderson Talks Texas Heat and Working Out For Those Dallas Season 3 Shirtless Scenes", "Casting Updates For TNT's 'Dallas' Reboot", "Hottest Actors Of The Summer 2012 TV Season", "TNTDrama: Dallas (JOHN ROSS EWING PLAYED BY JOSH HENDERSON)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Ross_Ewing_III&oldid=1135474403, Unnamed daughter from J. R. and an unknown woman, Lucas Krebbs (biological cousin and adoptive half-cousin), This page was last edited on 24 January 2023, at 22:10. Dallas gave Gray plenty of experience in a soap opera environment, and she's leveraged that experience into several impressive television appearances. After Christopher learns that his mother is dead, he gains her 1/3 ownership of Barnes Global, effectively making Cliff a minority owner in his own company. Henderson revealed to Soaps In Depth, "He's on a mission, and he's not going to let anybody get in his way." At the same time, you've probably seen him in something else, especially if you like classic television. At the beginning he was very much, I need to prove myself. [17] Christopher is also very "brainy" and "intelligent" Metcalfe revealed to CraveOnline. Catch Dallas Wednesdays at 9/8c all summer long on TNT. "[5] Lisa Steinberg referred to Henderson's portrayal of John Ross as "smoldering. Although John Ross was only a baby in earlier seasons, Katz joined Dallas in 1983 and stayed until the series ended in 1993. . [11], "I approach the character with a sense of great abandonment. who played baby christopher ewing on dallas smithsonian jet works instructions pdf / east dorset open water swimming club / who played baby christopher ewing on dallas Dr. Lacey recommends that John Ross attend a day camp with counselors. She had a short run on Melrose Place as Hillary Michaels, who ran a modeling agency. [12] Metcalfe had some reservations about taking the role on the remake of such an iconic show, fearing it might not succeed. Cliff is falsely convicted of J.R.'s murder. I want Christopher to have learned from his father's mistakes. [21] However, by the end of season 1, the relationship is over and Elena chooses Christopher, leaving John Ross enraged and wanting revenge. I know how he would say things. who played baby john ross on dallasneon vs led power consumption. Instead, Howard started leaning heavily into politics. [6] John Ross is defined by who J.R. Hagman passed away in 2012 due to complications with leukemia. [8] Farlow last appeared on the Dallas episode, "Swan Song" which aired on May 17, 1985. Movies. However, John Ross still has a few lessons to learn and J.R. returns to Southfork to teach him. [22] Henderson said that John Ross is still about gaining control of the newly formed Ewing Energies, but he has to fly under the radar. The 2020 film Surviving In L.A.marks his final screen credit. Geddes was known as a theater actor before Dallas she received Tony Award nominations for her role as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the starring role in Mary, Mary. Like most of the stars of Dallas, Gray reprised the role in several of the offshoots and spinoffs, but she also continues to act in a variety of other roles. Jenna Wade / . [5], Kristin Shepard, Sue Ellen Ewing's younger sister, leaves Dallas after having an affair with Sue Ellen's husband, J.R. and then shooting him. I have a lot invested, personal ties in this show, and somehow Ive got the opportunity to play John Ross. Played by Ken Kercheval, Barnes dedicated his life to getting one over on the underhanded J.R. Ewing. With the passing of Larry Hagman and his character J.R. in 2012 and 2013, respectively, Henderson's John Ross is pushed to the forefront as the main protagonist of the series.

Peter Gatien Wife, Houston Middle School Athletics, Articles W