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Justine Abenio Bryan Addauto Munoz Yadirah Aguillon Reyna Richard Aguirre Sergio Aguirre Bryan Aldridge Jasmine Alvarado

Stephanie Alvarez Jacquelyn Amador William Anderson Kayla Arines Arce Isaiah Armendarez Alejandra Arredondo David Avila RodriguezGovea

Mikkayla Barber Joselyn Becerra-Garcia Alma Becerril Rodriguez Fatima Bedolla Freddy Benitez-Vivero Anna Benitez Angela Bernal-Arroyo

Trevon Black Alexandria Blank De’andre Blanks Jace Bomberger Esther Bonilla Ortega Mary Bonner Dameion Bowles

Ashley Bradford Francisco Briones Deyanira Burns Cindy Bustos

Lizbeth Posas

“LIZ, my dear niece, all my good wishes are to

you, my beautiful recent graduate. May God

continue to bless and give you wonderful events

in your life. The future lies before you!”

(Sadia Posas and aunt)Mikkayla Barber“My favorite senior moment is spending time

with friends before events such as pep rallies, football games, and competitions.”(Parents: Aaron and Rachael Barber)

Jaden StrongJaden Strong celebrates after intercepting the

ball late in the game.

(Parents: KIm & JJ Strong)

Vicky Genel CamposI am convinced and sure of this very

thing, that He Who began a good

work in you will continue until the day

of Jesus Christ, developing the good

work and perfecting and bringing it to

full completion in you.

Congratulations,To the BEST Wildcat

Ever! I am so proud of you. Keep Cheer-

ing your heart out Precious!!I Love you

with All my heart, “Precious”.

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Delia Perez Meyer, a former teacher at Elgin Elementary School for 14 years, recently united with some of her very first kindergarten students through the Elgin Adopt a 2020 Senior program (read more about Adopt a Senior on page 1A of the Elgin Courier this week). They met at Lucy’s Kitchen in downtown Elgin to catch up and have lunch together. Pictured, from left to right: Delia Perez Meyer; Edith Plancarte, who just graduated from an online college with a business administra-tion degree; Kayla Arines, who is planning to enlist in the navy; Leslie Suazo, who is headed to the University of North Texas; and Ruben Vega, who will study heat-ing, air conditioning and refrigeration technology at Austin Community College.

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In place of a banquet this year, the Elgin ISD Education Foundation released a video celebrating the Top Ten Percent of the Elgin High School Class of 2020. In the video, each stu-dent shared their plans after college, where they hope to be in ten years and who their favorite educator has been during their school career. The entire video can be seen on the EISD Media YouTube channel.

Kristin Burklund will attend Texas A&M University to study psy-chology with the goal of becoming a social worker or child therapist and working with abused and neglected children. In ten years, she hopes to have a steady career and a home. Her favorite educator is Tori Thornton because she is one of the most selfl ess and encouraging people that Kristen has ever met.

Genesis Cervantes will attend the University of Texas to major in government. In ten years, she hopes to be a successful lawyer and wants to be a role model to others. Her favorite educator is Caroline Johnston, an example of such a role model, who has taught Genesis to be intelligent, compassionate and independent.

Amber Cork will attend Tarleton State University to earn a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communica-tions and services with a minor in horticulture; her goal is to become an ag teacher, hopefully in Elgin. In ten years, she wants to have established a connection with her students after years of teaching. Her favorite educator is Ashton Howell, who has always supported and encouraged Amber and helped her fi nd her interest in teaching.

Dante Duran will attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi to study mechanical engineering. In ten years, he plans to lead engineering projects and pursue an MBA degree. His favorite educator is Blake Fox, who would always teach his stu-dents enjoyable ways to learn and was very supportive of his students.

Rachel Durda will attend Texas A&M University to major in architec-tural engineering. In ten years, she hopes to work as a design engineer at an architectural design fi rm. Her favorite educator is Coach Patrick Roberts, who believed in her when she didn’t even believe in herself and pushed her out of her comfort zone.

Isabelle Eubanks plans to enroll at Sam Houston State University to earn a degree in nursing. In ten years, she hopes to have further educated herself for a branch of spe-cialized nursing and wants to see the world. Her favorite teacher is Randall Orris, because he has consistently been there for his students, and his advice and humor has helped her during her time as a student.

Hannah Florie will attend Brigham Young University and major in psychology with a minor in legal studies. In ten years, she hopes to be a lawyer in criminal law. Her favorite educator is Lauren David, the assistant director of the Purple Diamonds, because she has always pushed Hannah to better her techniques and has never given up on her.

Holli Freeman will attend Texas Tech University to earn a medical degree in neurology. In ten years,

she expects to be in her residency or internship leading towards her dream job as a neurosurgeon. Her favorite educator is her grand-mother, Pamela Freeman, who taught lessons that went beyond school and tests, and she never discouraged the children she was teaching.

Kiana Gibson will attend Nicholls State University, where she will play softball and plans to major in biology with a focus on pre-den-tistry. In ten years, she hopes to be a well-known YouTuber, as well as owning some kind of company connected either to her YouTube career or her dentistry career. Her favorite educator is Richard Restaino, who has always challenged her to go beyond the bare minimum and holds his students to a high standard.

Allison Gravis will attend Texas State University to major in psychology with a minor in social work. In ten years, she wants to have her own practice and off er religious counseling to military members and veterans. Her favorite educator is Ashley Sengsouvanh, who always pushed Allison to meet her goals and be a better person.

McKenna Jarmon plans to attend Texas A&M University to major in biomedical science on a pre-medical track. In ten years, she hopes to have graduated from medical school and be working as an obstetrician. Her favorite educator is Arthur Martinez, who taught her that it takes hard work and deter-mination to achieve what she wants in life.

Payton Jones plans to attend Eckerd College to earn a degree in marine science with a minor in busi-ness, as well as play volleyball. In ten years, she hopes to be pursuing her graduate degree for marine biology and working in real estate. Her favorite educator is Julia Anderson, because she has a posi-tive attitude that always improves Payton’s day.

Madissen Lawhon plans to attend Texas A&M University Corpus Christi to study health sciences. In ten years, she hopes to be starting a career in cardiology, inspired with her own medical experiences. Her favorite educator is Jennifer Grames, who taught Madissen how to be a leader and what it means to learn.

Isabella Lippke plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will study kinesiology on a pre-medical track to pursue a career in plastic surgery. In ten years, she hopes to begin her residency. Her favorite educator is Coach Matthew Foehner, who taught her to never give up and that she should have fun while playing golf, no matter how well she plays.

Lana Lozano has been accepted to the University of Texas at Austin, which has been her dream school since she was a child, but she has not yet picked a major. In ten years, she hopes to be making an impact on the people around her. Her favor-ite educator is Christopher Parker, who has always been there for his students and helped Lana realize that she has the potential to achieve her goals.

Lidia Martinez will attend Sam Houston State University as

a biomedical science major in a pre-medical track. She also plans to apply to become a volunteer at St. David’s HealthCare during the summer. In ten years, she hopes to have completed her residency and begin working as a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Her favorite educator is Elizabeth Ivey, because she goes above and beyond as a teacher and genuinely cares about her students.

Hannah Maynard plans to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor to study pre-medical biology with a minor in visual arts. In ten years, she hopes to be fi nishing her residency and become an emergency room physician. Her favorite educator is Armando Martinez, because he taught her how to be a leader and has support-ed her throughout high school.

William Nisimblat plans to attend Texas A&M University. His favorite educator is Daryl Remschel.

Gracie Peña will attend Texas State University and major in radia-tion therapy, inspired by her family members’ journeys with cancer. In ten years, she hopes to be working as a radiation therapist. Her favorite educator is Nicole Moseley, who has been there for her students not only academically, but socially.

Grace Perez will attend St. Edward’s University to major in criminal justice with a minor in forensic science. She will also turn her internship at the Bastrop County dispatch center into a part-time job. In ten years, she wants to be work-ing towards becoming a homicide detective or a Texas Ranger. Her favorite teacher is Julissa Kyle, who has helped Grace become more con-fi dent and has been checking in on her students during the pandemic.

Danielle Puente plans to attend Texas A&M Kingsville to study wild-life management. In ten years, she hopes to be established in her career and have an opportunity to travel and study animals. Her favorite

educator is Stanley DeCusatis, who has guided her through high school and has taught her lessons about school and life.

Drew Remington will attend Texas A&M University, where he will pursue a degree in electrical engineering. In ten years, he hopes to have started a career at an engi-neering company. His favorite edu-cator is Coach Adam Adams; the fi rst class Drew took with Coach Adams challenged him, taught him skills for other classes and helped him devel-op a strong work ethic.

Daniel Reyes-Castro will attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he has wanted to go since he was young, and plans to earn a degree in electrical and computer engineering. His favorite educator is Coach Jackie Bowman, who encour-aged Daniel to stay with cross-coun-try by working hard and having the right attitude; Daniel applied this advice to other areas of his life, giv-ing him a better work ethic.

Marti Roper will attend Texas Tech University to major in nurs-ing. In ten years, she hopes to be a pediatric endocrinology nurse practitioner, helping children with diabetes like herself. Her favorite educator is Coach Hollis Stringer, who has given Marti great memories as a baseball manager and taught her many life lessons.

Eric Santibanez-Tavera said his favorite educator is Dawn Varra.

Jillian Sides plans to attend the University of North Texas to pursue a degree in either psychology or biolo-gy. In ten years, she hopes to have a master’s degree in either psychology or biology and wants to travel. Her favorite educator is Malia Garza, who not only takes the time to ensure everyone understands the material, but also makes sure her students are doing well personally.

Jaden Strong plans to attend Texas A&M University to major in biological and agricultural engi-neering. In ten years, he wants to be working towards a master’s degree, then hopes to work in the agricultur-al or environmental fi eld. His favorite educator is Terri Reiley, because she is a caring and challenging teacher who believes all of her students can be successful.

Gabriela Valero was accepted into the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences, where she will pursue a biology major. Within ten years, she wants to have a doctorate, either becoming a der-matologist or an orthodontist, and be practicing in a clinic. Her favorite educator is Coach John Morgan, whose advice about college has been helpful to Gabriela.

Destiny Azuel Villegas plans to attend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to major in cellular and molecular biology, with a minor in Asian Studies so learn Korean. In ten years, she hopes to have earned a master’s degree in biology to become an epidemiologist, as well as travel. Her favorite educator is Corey Bullard, who has always been kind and caring to his students.

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Instead of an in-person banquet, this year Elgin High School celebrated their seniors’ awards and accomplish-ments with a video released online on Tuesday, May 19.

The video featured each grad-uating student who has received academic honors, completed early college high school programs, planned to join the military or been awarded scholarships for their future education.

Rick Reyes, the principal of Elgin High School, said in the video that, although it’s diff erent this year, the senior academic awards ceremony is one of his favorite events.

“It provides us a chance to not only celebrate our students, but see them being rewarded for their hard work,” he said.

Reyes said that Elgin students received a total of $40,000 from local scholarships, $15,000 from military grants and over $800,000 university scholarship grants and educational benefi ts.

A link to the video can be found on the front page of the Elgin ISD website at www.elginisd.net.

Richard AguirreAwards:• Concordia University

- Academic Excellence Scholarship ($68,000)

Jasmine AlvaradoAwards:• Texas Grant ($10,000)• Federal Pell Grant ($12,692)

Jacquelyn AmadorHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School: Core 42

Alma Becerril RodriguezHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School: 12+

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Anna BenitezEarly College High School: 12+

ACCAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Kristin BurklundHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Bastrop County Area Go Texan

Scholarship ($1,000)• Texas A&M University - Texas

Student Housing Scholarship ($2,500)

• Cougar Moats Scholarship ($500)

• Texas A&M University - President’s Achievement Scholarship ($10,000)

• Bastrop Order of the Eastern Star ($500)

• Elgin FFA Booster Club and Alumni Scholarship ($1,000)

Deyanira BurnsEarly College High School: 12+

ACC

Kevin CaceresEarly College High School: 12+

ACCMilitary: Marine Corps

Victoria CadenaEarly College High School: 12+

ACCAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Nysha CalyenEarly College High School: Core 42Awards:• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)• Rotary Club of Bastrop County

($1,200)• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Brian CanadaMilitary: Army

Izabella CastilloEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Post-9/11 GI Bill ($75,000)

Alia CatheyEarly College High School: Core 42

Genesis CervantesHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts Degree

Amber CorkHonors: Summa Cum LaudeAwards:• Elgin Garden Club Scholarship

($500)• Elgin FFA Booster Club and

Alumni Scholarship ($1,000)• Tarleton State University -

President’s GAP Scholarship ($2,000)

• Tarleton Impact Scholarship ($1,000)

Blake CoxMilitary: Air Force

Jayce CoxAwards:• Bluebonnet Scholarship of

Excellence - Trade and Technical Scholarship ($2,500)

Luke DolemanHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


Dante DuranHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


Rachel DurdaHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Texas A&M University -

Anticipated Outside Scholar ($2,500)

• Texas A&M University - Texas Housing ($2,500)

• Federal Pell Grant ($6,346)• TX Public Education Grant

($2,000)• TEXAS Grant ($5,000)

Isabelle EubanksHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards: • 2019 B.E.S.T. College Night

Scholarship ($500)• Elgin Knights of Columbus

Council #8225 ($250)

Edelin FalconEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)

Hannah FlorieHonors: Magna Cum Laude

Holli FreemanHonors: Summa Cum Laude, Top

Wildcat Scholar Athlete

Israel Garcia CruzHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


Kiana GibsonHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Nicholls State University

- Academic Scholarship ($40,000)

Brandon GirodHonors: Cum LaudeAwards:• Bobby Jenkins Memorial

Scholarship ($2,000)• Bastrop County Character

Education Scholarship ($500)• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club ($810)• SPJST J.R. Kubena Scholarship

($1,000)• SPJST 2017 District Two merit

Award ($1,000)• Hardin-Simmons Merit Aid

($56,000)• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Scholarship ($500)• Garret Sumner Memorial

Scholarship ($500)

Eli GonzalesEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)• Elgin Knights of Columbus

Council #8225 ($400)

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Honors: Cum Laude

Allison GravisHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Darling Ingredients Inc.

Scholarship ($1,500)• Texas State Distinguished

Scholarship ($8,000)• Federal Pell Grant ($3,095)• Texas Grant ($5,000)• Texas Public Educational Grant

($3,445)

Tiff any GuerraHonors: Cum Laude

Rebecca GwinnAwards:• Texas Lutheran University

- Academic Excellence Scholarship ($64,000)

• Farm Bureau Lee-Bastrop County ($500)

Phillip HallEarly College High School: 12+

ACC

Atrayell HarrisHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School: 12+

ACC

Jamarion HartEarly College High School: 12+

ACCAwards:• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)

Jacob HemingerEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Blaine HenzeAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Hailey HibbsHonors: Cum LaudeAwards:• St. Edward’s University

President’s Merit Scholarship ($72,000)

• St. Edward’s Grant ($72,800)• Federal Pell Grant ($25,380)• Tx. Tuition Equalization Grant

($13,680)• BTW Alumni of Northern

California’s John C. Madison Scholarship ($500)

Lynessa HuertaAwards:• Elgin FFA Booster Club and

Alumni Scholarship ($1,000)

Miguel HuertaMilitary: Army

McKenna JarmonHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of ArtsAwards:• Federal Pell Grant ($2,045)• Texas A&M University -

President’s Achievement Scholarship ($10,000)

• Texas Aggie Grant ($12,000)• Texas Public Education Grant

($12,000)

Payton JonesHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of ArtsAwards:• Eckerd College - Academic

Trustee Scholarship ($80,000)

Hannah KackmeisterEarly College High School: Core 42

Madissen LawhonHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Elgin Knights of Columbus

Council #8225 ($250)

Isabella LippkeHonors: Magna Cum Laude

Liam Littlefi eldEarly College High School: 12+

Cord

Ge’Leya LovelessEarly College High School:

Associate of ArtsAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Lana LozanoHonors: Summa Cum Laude

Trevor MagnusonHonors: Cum Laude

Jose MarroquinAwards:• Bluebonnet Scholarship of


• Elgin Evening Lions Club ($1,667)

Jean-Marie MartinHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School: Core 42

Lidia MartinezHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


($5,000)

Sean MayberryHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School: Core 42

Hannah MaynardHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• University of Mary Hardin-

Baylor - Honor Scholarship ($28,000)

Hailey McGeeEarly College High School:


Avery MeadsHonors: Cum Laude

Callie MeadsHonors: Cum Laude

Sebastian MontoyaAwards:• Bastrop Area Cruisers Auto Tech

Scholarship ($1,500)

William NisimblatHonors: Summa Cum Laude

Gracie PeñaHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Gary Lynn Snowden Jr

Memorial Scholarship ($500)

Grace PerezHonors: Summa Cum LaudeAwards:• Chief Bill R. Anderson

Memorial, Police Academy Alumni Association ($500)

Danielle PuenteHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Elgin Knights of Columbus

Council #8225 ($250)

Marina RamirezEarly College High School:


Drew RemingtonHonors: Salutatorian, Summa Cum

Laude, Top Wildcat Scholar Athlete

Daniel ReyesHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts DegreeAwards:• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Scholarship ($500)

Joanna RomeroEarly College High School: Core 42Military: Navy

Marti RoperHonors: Summa Cum LaudeAwards:• Freshman Presidential Merit

Scholarship ($32,000)• Bluebonnet Scholarship of


Gabrielle RuizEarly College High School: 12+

ACC

Ophelia SanchezAwards:• University Incarnate Word

Scholarship - Undergraduate Academic ($8,000)

• Federal Pell Grant ($3,145)• Texas Tuition Equalization Grant

($3,000)• University of Incarnate Word

Grant ($8,000)• Federal Work Study Program

($3,000)• Elgin Band Boosters ($800)

Eric Santibanez-TaveraHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School:

Associate of Arts

John ScottMilitary: Army

Jillian SidesHonors: Magna Cum LaudeAwards:• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club ($810)

Trinity SpawHonors: Cum Laude

Early College High School: Core 42

Jaden StrongHonors: Summa Cum LaudeEarly College High School: Core 42Awards:• Bastrop County Character

Education Scholarship ($500)• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club ($810)• Gary Lynn Snowden Jr

Memorial Scholarship ($500)

Minerva SuarezEarly College High School:


Leslie SuazoHonors: Cum LaudeEarly College High School: 12+

ACC

Anjunae ThompsonEarly College High School:


($5,000)

Jyra ThurmondAwards:• Walmart Associate ($10,000)• Texas State University - Bobcat

Promise ($11,540)• Zion Hill Baptist Church ($100)

Timothy UptonEarly College High School: 12+

ACCAwards:• Tabor University Athletic

Scholarship ($14,500)

Gabriela ValeroHonors: Valedictorian, Summa

Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


Destiny VillegasHonors: Magna Cum LaudeEarly College High School:


Cade WatsonAwards:• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club ($810)• Tumlinson Electric Scholarship

($2,000)

Elijjah WilsonEarly College High School: 12+ ACC

Kalyssa ZamoraAwards:• Elgin Evening Lions Club

($1,667)• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club ($810)

Justin ZunigaAwards:• ACC Career Scholars Scholarship

($5,000)

Elgin ISD thanks the following orga-nizations for their support:

• Austin Community College• Bastrop Area Cruisers Auto Tech• Bastrop County Bar Association• Bastrop County Character

Education• Bastrop Police Academy Alumni

Association• Bluebonnet Electric• BTW Alumni of Northern

California’s John C. Madison Scholarship Fund

• Concordia University• Cougar Moats• Darling Ingredients Inc.• Eckerd College• Elgin Band Boosters• Elgin Evening Lions Club• Elgin FFA Booster Club and

Alumni• Elgin Garden Club• Elgin Knights of Columbus

Council #8225• Elgin Wildcat Athletic Booster

Club• GoTexan• Greater Texas Credit Union• Hardin-Simmons University• Masonic Lodge - Bastrop Order• Nicholls State University• Rotary Club of Bastrop County• SPJST• St. Edward’s University• Tabor College• Tarleton State University• Texas A&M University• Texas Farm Bureau• Texas Lutheran University• Texas State University• Texas Student Housing• Texas Tech University• The Elgin Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr. Scholarship Foundation• Tumlinson Electric• University of Incarnate Word• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor• University of Texas at Austin• U.S. Department of Veteran’s

Aff airs• Walmart• Zion Hill Baptist Church

Elgin ISD thanks the following peo-ple for their support:

• Bo Godfrey & Terry Hargrave• Judge Chris Duggan• Fran Hunter• Kaye Kieke• Tim Schultz & Karen Urban• Clint Hayden• Samantha Moats• Jeanette Shelby with Jeanette

Shelby Realty• Debora Blackmore• Milissa Davis• Fr. Rosendo Rafael and Mark

Ledesma• Natalia Hannath• Rachel Bond & Greater Texas

Credit Union• Michal Hubbard & Rick Nalle• Diana Miller• Elsie Williams, Bettye Lofton• Bishop Mayes, Shirlee Medlock,

Dellanda Harrell

Congratulations!“He was truly a joy to be around. His competitive spirit was as great as

any kid I ever coached, but he always seemed to keep things in the proper

perspective. After the game, he was always the same happy kid that we loved.

He had a true love of the game. I tell all of my Austin High players about Gary.”

Gary Lynn Snowden Jr. Memor ialAthletic Scholarship Recipients

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Jayden Strong

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Senior Awards Ceremony

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Allison Gravis

Senior Moment:

My favorite mo-

ment of senior

year was walking

the football field

one last time

with the Purple

Diamonds on

senior night.

(Parents: Billy

and Daisy

Gravis)

Timothy Upton Jr.

“Some of my favorite senior moments are captured in the

photo. Thanking God that I made it was a feeling not cap-

tured; however, playing basketball, which I love, being able

to start the track season (although it was cut short), and

being student worker to the College and Career Center,

where my Aunt Sky Perkins is a part of, are also favs of mine.

The all-time moment was having Tabor College in Kansas

look at me for track, offering me a scholarship, and then

turning around to be accepted into the nursing program at

Texas State University.”

(Parents: Tim and Star Upton)

Senior Memories

Luis A. LopezMy quote is

“Home is now

behind you.

The world is

ahead.” - J.R.R

Tolkien

(Parents:

Juan & Juanita

Salazar)


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