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THE SILSBEE BEE • GRADUATION 2014
Congratulations CLASS OF
2014!
(Just South of Walmart)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Michaela Hancock – Valedictorian SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
Alabama comes calling
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Being well rounded in school, Michaela Hancock can say she has been blessed with so many opportunities. Having finished with an impressive 4.7 GPA, Hancock was aiming for certain college choices, but after it was all said and done, she found she was blessed with so many universities to choose from in the end. “High school was a growing experience for me. It was a time for me to find myself and develop who I am, and who I’m going to be,” she said. “Just being able to look back at the undevelopness of freshman year and how I have progressed to who I am now is a big thing for me.” Hancock developed into Silsbee High School’s 2014 class valedictorian and aims at the next level to pursue a degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. But her choice at going to Alabama didn’t come easy for the top student of the class. Having an interest in attending the University of Baylor was her first choice for many years. “I always thought I would be going to Baylor. It was something I had thought about since eighth grade,” she added. “All of a sudden last year, I received a letter from Alabama, and it all changed.” Hancock says that her and the family drove to Tuscaloosa to visit, and realized that it was meant to be. She plans on majoring in
Michaela Hancock 2014 Silsbee Valedictorian
psychology but going pre-med to eventually become a doctor. Hancock will begin in the fall and enters college with 34 college credits thus far. “I don’t know if it will be hard missing home or not,” she said. “Whether you are two, four or eight hours from home, you are still away from home, and you can always get in your car and drive.” Hancock admits that her biggest adjustment will be moving out of state, which is
something she has never experienced. But she feels confidence in keeping busy. Busy is something she does love, having been involved in many clubs and academic competitions throughout her high school career. Being in band was a big part of her career, building a path to becoming musically inclined. Though some would not believe it, the petite student was a tuba player. Her and a group qualified for state in an ensemble her sophomore year. She was also involved in one-act play and UIL academic competitions. And while juggling all those activities, she also participated in tennis, CIA Club, Key Club, NHS and was named vice president of the student body for Student Council her senior year. One unique part of her high school career was becoming cheerleader her junior year. “It was kind of a joke because tryouts were on my birthday,” she said. “I just wanted to see what would happen, then I find out that I made it.” Hancock is striving to someday become an orthopedic doctor with interest in sports injuries. “I think I’m ready for college life,” she said. “I know I have done a lot to keep busy in high school, but I feel that it has better prepared me for the work I will have in college.” Hancock is the daughter of Mike and Dana Hancock. She also has one younger sister Dani, a freshman at SHS.
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.
Aristotle
Steven Your hard work and dedication have taken you to this point, and we know you’ll continue to achieve great things in the future. Keep up the good work.
Williford 2014 SHS Grad
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Raj Korpol – Salutatorian SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
Math – The language of the world
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Silsbee senior Raj Korpol seems more happy-go lucky than one of Silsbee’s highest ranking students. The salutatorian has grown fond of numbers and utilizes that love to expand his knowledge and understanding of the world. “I can relate to numbers more than words,” Korpol said. “I guess that’s why I enjoyed math and science so much.” Korpol was on the heals of valedictorian Michaela Hancock as the top students, and settled for a 4.6 GPA, which isn’t too shabby on its own. His love for school has garnered him the ability to pursue the dream of becoming a doctor in the future. Korpol will be enrolling at Texas A&M University, where he will major in biomedical science while going pre-med. “I knew that I was going to help people in my future, but I just didn’t know how I was going to help them,” Korpol said. “I knew that I could be an engineer, but I felt like I could be more personable as a doctor. I like interaction with people.” He plans on becoming an opthamologist in the future, in hopes of helping as many people as he can. Korpol says he chose Texas A&M over The University of Texas in Austin and Baylor University in Waco, because of its close-knit appeal. “I visited Texas a lot,” he said. “Even though I like the city of Austin, I just got a different feel of being closer with A&M.” Though he was born and raised in Silsbee, Korpol’s
tion. Korpol also competed in UIL academics, becomining a state qualifier his sophomore, junior and senior years in calculator. He was also a member of the Key Club, NHS and competed in tennis for four years. After college, Korpol says he hopes to open a practice, but at the same time, hopes to travel to his family’s native country to help those in need. “That is something I have definitely thought about,” he said. “I would love to travel there and help with medical needs.” Korpol is the son of Rakesh (or better known as Rocky) and Surekaha (better known as Bawa) Korpol. He has a younger brother that is a sophomore.
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Raj Korpol 2014 Silsbee Salutatorian
parents both moved to Texas from India. In fact, his father moved to Africa for a while before making his home in the states. As they worked their way to Silsbee, the family worked hard to instill education in the Korpol family as Raj grew older. “My parents have been my biggest supporters,” he said. “They have worked hard to get us where we are at. They are very proud of me at this time.” Korpol is blessed to be able to speak the native language of Northern India, where his family originated. He can
speak Punjabi, and says he can carry a conversation with people speaking the language, Punjabi is a dialect of Hindi, and he says that Hindi is much more difficult to speak, though he can still understand it. The family continues travels to India on a regular basis, to visit other family members. During his high school career, Korpol excelled in band, where he played alto saxophone and was section leader his senior year. He also won state his sophomore and junior years, competing with a saxophone quartet in ensemble competi-
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Mr. SHS Kanon Mackey Miss SHS Erin Donalson Best All Around: Ray Martinez and Phoebe Suy Most Artistic: Brant Jones and Courtney Blakeney Most Athletic: Patrick Reed and AJ Avila Cutest: Colby LeBlanc and Katelyn Halvorson Best Dancer: Kanon Mackey and Alexis Porzadek Best Dressed: Matt Hicks and Kambrie Laurent Biggest Flirt: Clinton Thornton and Allison Davis Most Friendly: Ray Martinez and Kathryn McDonald
Funniest: Grealing Daniel and Emily Greenwood Best Grin: Colby LeBlanc and Katelyn Halvorson Most Handsome: Colby LeBlanc Most Beautiful: Alexis Porzadek Best Laugh: Caleb Bryant and Phoebe Suy Most Polite: Gavin Krall, Ray Martinez and Phoebe Suy Most Popular: Matt Hicks and Emily Greenwood Shyest: James Reid and Bryana Samuel Smartest: Raj Korpal and Michaela Hancock
Most Spirited: Matt Hicks and Chelsea White Most Likely to Succeed: Raj Korpal and Michaela Hancock Class Favorite: Matt Hicks and Emily Greenwood Prom King: Blake Pope Prom Queen: Alexis Porzadek Best Buds: Jordan Gore and Matthew Hartman Rhonda Brimer and Kaitlyn McWilliams Toni Hunter and Dinah Wharton Favorite Coach: Kyle Mackey Favorite Teacher: Mona Harrell-Bodle
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THE SILSBEE BEE • GRADUATION 2014
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Seth Adams
SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
Devin Terry 2014 Silsbee High School Grad
We are very proud of you and wish you all the best! Donnie & Sarah Gordon
Congratulations Seniors! We are proud of you. Especially our friends,
and all area graduates. From Rocky & Bawa
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“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
Dr. Seuss
Football and faith lead the way
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Seth Adams knew that football was life as he progressed in the game during high school. Blessed with athleticism to excel in the sport, Adams was granted a full ride to continue his football career at Lamar University. Overcoming the struggles of losing his father at the age of 3, Adams found his nitch in life through faith and football. “It has always been my dream to play college football,” he said. “Having Lamar offer me a chance to play and give me an education was a blessing. I can be close to home and I know I can count on them for help.” As a noseguard for the Silsbee Tigers, Adams will take his skills to the next level. But what makes this student unique was his ability to continue to move forward after suffering two season ending injuries. “I was saved when I was 1415 years old, but it was one of those things that I ignored for a while,” he said. “When I got hurt my sophomore year, it opened my eyes to let me
PROUD PROUD
OF YOU!
OF YOU!
Madison Riedinger 2014 Kindergarten Grad
We Love You, Momma, Daddy & Sissy
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Istre 2014 Kindergarten Grad
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Cameron Woodard
Seth Adams 2014 Silsbee High School
can go wrong, but you just have to overcome it.” Adams is the son of Galene Weems and he has two older siblings, a sister Kayla Reid,
and his brother Bryan Adams, who is attending Lamar University. He also has a younger step-sister, Faith Weems.
SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL SATSUMA AWARDS
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WE ARE SO
know that football wasn’t always going to be there.” Adams became an ordained minister on Oct. 16, 2011 after he met Jonathan Alford when he was 13 years old. Alford became a father-figure to Adams, showing him the path to his faith in becoming a minister. Adams competed in football, but also was a member of the powerlifting team and competed in track. He also participated for the first time in one-act play, and he says he enjoyed the new experience. “I’ll miss high school a lot, especially playing football and not seeing my teachers,” Adams said. “Each year, there was a different teacher to talk to when you needed them.” He says that overcoming obstacles in high school has better prepared him for a much busier college career. He knows that college football is fun, but also knows that hard work will be key to success. Learning the game was more than just playing, he says football teaches life. “Just because you are going through a hard time, doesn’t mean you have to stay in that hard time,” he said. “Things
Alyssa
Samford 2014 Kindergarten Grad
2014 Kindergarten Grad
Satsuma Dedication: Regina McGallion Miss Satsuma: Autaum Louviere 1st Runner Up: Karie Carpenter 2nd Runner Up: Erin Donalson
Miss Satsuma Candidates A.J. Avila, Chasidi Bole-
Alexis Porzadek, Hayley Shannon, Victoria Shellhammer, Brooke Simmons, Phoebe Suy, Brittany Tatum , Taylor Theriot, Ashley Vonner, Dinah Wharton, Chelsea White
ware, Courtney Blakeney, Karie Carpenter, Kennetria Davis, Allison Davis, Erin Donalson, Katelyn Halvorson, Michaela Hancock, Shelby Keefer, Kyndal Langton, Kambrie Laurent, Alexis Loller, Autaum Louviere, Camry Martin, Tiffany Marcantel, Jordan Murray,
SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL WHO’S WHO
Guys: Seth Adams, Kody Calloway, Kris Elers, Jordan Gore, Jonathan Fisher, Matt Hicks, Raj Korpal, Colby LeBlanc, Kanon Mackey, Tyler Powell, Patrick Reed Girls: A.J. Avila, Karie Carpenter, Allison Davis, Erin Donalson, Katelyn Halvorson, Michaela Hancock, Shelby Keefer, Alexis Porzadek, Phoebe Suy, Chelsea White.
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OF YOU!
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THE SILSBEE BEE • GRADUATION 2014
Enrique Villanueva
Wednesday,June 4, 2014
SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
From Mexico to Silsbee grad
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Moving to the U.S. wasn’t easy for graduating senior Enrique Villanueva. Having only been in the states for eight years, his adjustment to a different culture has been a trying time. “I’m really a shy person,” he said. “It’s been hard to learn the language and get to know people.” Thanks to the small community of Silsbee, Villanueva’s struggles weren’t as tough, and adjusting to new friends all fell into place. Villanueva and his family moved from Irapuato, Guanajato, Mexico, a city located in the central part of the country. The family brought their three sons, but left behind two older daughters that remain in Mexico. Villanueva said that the toughest part of his first years in Texas was learning the language and becoming accustomed to the daily routine of school. “I didn’t want to go to school at all,” he said. “But my parents always pushed me to go.” Villanueva credits an ESO teacher Ms. Cooper, for teaching him the English language
when he arrived in Silsbee. He also says that friends helped him to pronounce words better. Still with his broken English, Villanueva managed to finish school, and become the first high school graduate in his family. “My parents are very proud of me,” he said with a smile. “It has been really hard to keep up with all the school work.” As with some immigrants from Mexico, Villanueva and his family moved to the U.S. in search of a better life. And as they adjusted to living life in a different culture, the family continues to visit Mexico yearly, during holidays, to visit other family. “I miss it over there a lot,” he said. “I had a lot of friends in Mexico and I miss them a lot.” He says it was tough making friends in Silsbee at first, with two things against him – being in a new school and not able to speak English. Though he kept to himself a lot, he managed to make friends, some from his native country of Mexico, who also migrated over to the states. Villanueva’s dream is to go through auto mechanic classes
Andrew Tomas 2014 Silsbee Grad
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Silsbee
Enrique Villanueva 2014 Silsbee High School
after graduation, and someday work or even own his own auto mechanic shop.
Villanueva is the son of Pedro and Maria Villanueva.
What is the history of the cap and gown?
It all started in the often unheated buildings of the middle ages, long gowns were necessary for scholars to ward off the cold. Academic dress for graduations started in the 12th and 13th centuries when universities first began forming. Whether a student or a teacher, standard dress for scholars was clerical garb. Most medieval scholars had made certain vows, and had at least taken minor orders with the church so clerical robes were their main form of dress to begin with. In 1321, the University of Columbia mandated that all Doctors, Bachelors, and Licentiates must wear gowns. In the latter half of the 14th century, excess in apparel was forbidden in some colleges and prescribed wearing a long gown. By the time of England's Henry VIII, Oxford and Cambridge began using a standard form of academic dress, which was controlled to the tiniest detail by the university. Not until the late 1800s were colors assigned to signify certain areas of study, but they were only standardized in the United States. European institutions have always had diversity in their academic dress, but American institutions employ a definite system of dress thanks to Gardner Cotrell Leonard from Albany, New York. After designing gowns for his 1887 class at
Williams College, he took an interest in the subject and published an article on academic dress in 1893. Soon after he was asked to work with an Intercollegiate Commission to form a system of academic apparel. The system Gardner Cotrell Leonard helped form was based on gown cut, style and fabric; as well as designated colors to represent fields of study. For example green was the color of medieval herbs, and was assigned to medical studies. Because olive is close to green, was designated for pharmaceutical studies. In 1959, the American Council on Education had a Committee on Academic Costumes and Ceremonies review the costume code and make changes. In 1986, the committee changed the code to clarify the use of dark blue for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Etiquette – How to properly wear a graduation cap and gown: Men: It is recommended that men wear dark trousers or khakis, dark socks, shoes, and a neatly-pressed, light-colored dress shirt with dark tie underneath an academic gown. Jeans and shorts, sandals and tennis shoes should be avoided. The cap is worn flat on the head. The gown should fall midway between the knee and ankle. Tassels are usually worn on the right side and shifted to the left when gradu-
ates receive their diplomas. Men should remove their caps during the school song and the National Anthem. Women: Women graduates should wear dark slacks, dress, or skirt, and a light-colored dress blouse with dark shoes. High heels are not recommended for reasons of safety and comfort, flats or pumps are suggested. Sandals and tennis shoes should not be worn. The cap is worn flat on the head. The gown should fall midway between the knee and ankle. Tassels are usually worn on the right side and shifted to the left when graduates receive their diplomas.
Cody “Dew”
Rogers 2014 High School Grad
Love, Your Family
Congratulations and Best Wishes To All ‘14 Grads
Especially
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Elers 2014 SHS Grad
Wishing you much success in everything you do!!!
Love, Mom, Karl, Grandma and Jay
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Women are allowed to keep their caps on during the National Anthem.
Graduation Announcements, Invitations and Parties: Graduation announcements, while not originally viewed as a request for gifts, unfortunately have become associated in recent years with forced gift-giving. Graduation See HISTORY on PG. 8
Especially Whitney Hayes
‘14 SHS Grad and
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Silsbee High School Class of 2014
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The Wash House Aletha Kaiser, Owners 200 Hwy 327 • Silsbee
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Orgain Bell & Tucker LLP
Agent 510 W Ave N
Silsbee
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Silsbee
SESCO Skinner Engineering Services Scott and Shawn 8723 Skinner Rd. 385-2074 Silsbee
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Tues - Sat 9 am - 9 pm
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Silsbee High School 2014 Graduate Scholarships
Seth Adams – Lamar University, Football Scholarship, $70,000 Savannah Bohler – Abilene Christian University, $26,000 Evan Craft – Angelina College, $3,500/year; Lamar University, $2,000/year Allison Davis – Henderson State University Women’s Golf , $3,000/semester Kris Elers – University of Arizona, Arizona Excellence Scholarship, $56,000 Jordan Gore – Panola College, Baseball Scholarship, $18,500 Emily Greenwood – The Art Institute of Dallas, $30,000 Michaela Hancock – University of Alabama, Presidential Scholarship, $95,800 Lara Horne – Texas State University, Grants and Scholarships, $21,000 Toni Hunter – Baylor University, $34,000 Colby LeBlanc – Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Baseball Scholarship, $21,192 Autaum Louviere – Lamar University, The McMasters Honors Scholarship, $1,500/semester; Academic Scholarship, $1,000/semester Kanon Mackey – Texas State University, Football Scholarship, $125,000 Trent Morgan – University of Houston, $5,000/year Tyler Morgan – Area Go Texan Scholarship, $18,000; University of Texas, School of Ar-
chitecture, $5,000; University of Houston, Academic Excellence, $7,000/year Justin Oster – Texas A&M University, Regents’ Scholarship, $5,000/year Tyler Powell – Panola College, Baseball Scholarship, $18,500 Patrick Reed – University of New Mexico, Football Scholarship, $148,000 Zayra Ruiz – University of St. Thomas, Achievement Scholarship, $48,000; NOVA Southeastern University, Dean’s Scholarship, $6,000/year; Florida Southern College, Watson Scholarship, $48,000; Hawaii Pacific Scholarship, Ohana Scholarship, $10,000/year Hannah Sturgeon – Houston Baptist University, Institutional Grant, $681/year; Legacy Grant, $13,000/year; Federal Work Study, $2,000/year; Ministerial Dependent Grant, $2,000/year; Church Matching Grant, Up to $2,000/year Phoebe Suy – Baylor University, President’s Gold Scholarship, $56,000 Tyler Cecil – United States Marine Corps, Continuing Education, $212,000 Autumn White – Lamar University, Lamar Band Scholarship, $500/year Heather Williams – First Baptist Church of Evadale Scholarship, $500; East Texas Federal Credit Union, $500; Hardin County Rotary Club Scholarship, $375
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“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.”
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Matthew Hicks SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
Business minded and ready for college
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Silsbee senior graduate Matthew Hicks can easily say he is ready for the next step in life – college. After an extensive high school career of education and his involvment in Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) along with student council, Hicks says he is ready to move on and be successful. “I plan on majoring in business,” he said. “I know this sounds funny, but I’m ready to get into a business and climb that corporate ladder.” Hicks’ involvement with FCCLA became extensive and he accepted his role as a regional level officer in charge of regional competitions. He also relished his role on student council at Silsbee HS, serving as junior vice president, and student body president his senior year. “People don’t understand how much I interacted with a lot of people,” he said. “I really got to know a lot of people being in those organizations.” Hicks said that he met and became friends with a lot of students while serving on student council. Even when he
was a junior, he was asked by seniors for information on a daily basis. His success in student council was credited by Silsbee HS teacher Donna Shannon, who he says inspired him to become an officer. In fact, Hicks said he remembers watching a Veteran’s Day program where former president Charlie Harrell gave a speech, which he says was the turning point in becoming student body president. Hicks plans on attending Texas State University in San Marcos, and chose the university over Texas Tech, Lamar and the University of Houston. “I didn’t want to stay too close to home, and Tech is pretty far,” he said. “Plus I didn’t want to live in Houston. I really fell in love with the campus in San Marcos. It was the perfect place for me. Not too far, but far enough.” He said that he has prepared for college courses, taking distance learning classes, but reiterates that he felt more challenged with the teachers at Silsbee High School moreso. Hicks also credits teacher Mona Bodle in her leadership courses to help him enhance his leadership skills along
Matthew Hicks 2014 Silsbee High School
with Sadie Brechtel. “I really learned a lot from both of them,” he said. Hicks is the son of Glenda
and Leslie Hicks. He also has a younger sister, Kaitlyn, a sophomore at SHS.
The story behind "Pomp and Circumstance" When asked to list renowned classical composers, Mozart or Beethoven may come to mind. Many people may not think to mention Edward Elgar. But there's an excellent chance thousands of people are very familiar with the most famous work by Elgar. "Pomp and Circumstance" is undoubtedly Elgar's biggest claim to fame. It has become the standard to which many soon-tobe graduates proceed into their
graduation ceremonies, both in high school and college. As such, it has become one of the most recognized concert marches. The song -- the trio section of the first march in a series written by Elgar -- was not written with the intention of being a graduation processional. Elgar built up his reputation as a composer of works for great choral festivals throughout England. In 1901, Elgar began composing five marches that would be named "Pomp and Circumstance Marches." He is perhaps best
HISTORY
announcements should not be distributed to people other than close friends and family members, unless the notation "No gifts please" has been added. (A rough rule to follow would be this: Send announcements only to those people who already know that you, or your son or daughter is graduating.)
known for the first of the marches, which went on to be simply named, "Pomp and Circumstance," or "The Graduation March." Since 1905, it has been use at virtually all high school and university graduations in America. The first time "Pomp and Circumstance" was played in a graduation setting was when Elgar received an honorary Doctorate from Yale University in 1905. At the end of the ceremony, the march was performed as recessional music. It was so well re-
The same thing goes for graduation invitations (which differ from the announcements only in that they include a request for pre grade info for attendance at the ceremony as opposed to merely announcing the impending receipt of the diploma or degree). This is particularly true because many degree-granting
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ceived that it was soon expected to be played during graduation ceremonies at many other prominent schools. Today it is rare to hear "The Graduation March" played outside of commencement ceremonies. Many graduates have fond memories of hearing "Pomp and Circumstance" at their school commencement, even remembering the exact moment they received their degrees. For those attending a graduation ceremony in the near future, expect to hear this powerful march.
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institutions impose limits on the number of spectators who actually may attend, and issue tickets to the graduate to be given to those select members of the family or friends who actually are expected to show up at the ceremonies. Think carefully about who to invite to the graduation ceremony; after all, what if they all actually show up and you don't have tickets for them? Better to invite only immediate family and closest friends (such as godparents) to the ceremony. That means, of course, that you must have at least one fabulous graduation party to which you can invite all of those people who helped you and your family survive the last 2 - 4 - 8 - 12 or 14 years. Whether it is a traditional graduation party such as an open house or a more "organized party" such as a roast for the graduate or a buffet dinner, plan a party theme that reflects what your graduate's plans for the future are.
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Autumn White SILSBEE HIGH SCHOOL
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Being close to family is what brings people together and to be inspired. Autumn White knew that her goal in life is to help others with problems, and her success at high school will give her that chance. White is utilizing her education from Silsbee, and the guidance of teachers and adults at the school to help propel her into a career of speech pathology. “My little sister developed a speech problem when she was learning to talk,” White said. “I knew then that I was inspired by the aid she was receiving to help her get her point across.” White will be enrolling at Lamar University, where she will major in speech language pathology. During high school, White focused on Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), and band. But she credits her time as an underclassman in FCCLA, which led to her becoming a band leader. Those that attended Silsbee HS football games may have seen White on a podium directing the Silsbee HS Tiger Band on Friday nights. She became drum major her junior year, and remained at the helm during her senior year. White says that her time as FCCLA and competing in leadership programs helped her to become a better drum major. She competed on the state level for FCCLA in child de-
school a lot because you realize you don’t have to worry a lot,” she said. “In college, it’s different because you are responsible for you. You don’t have teachers telling you to get things done. You don’t have the luxury of being a kid anymore.” Beside being musically inclined, White began taking up photography, when she became interested with camera’s in the seventh grade. Though she says her work is not worthy of contests, she says it’s something that she would like to continue doing. White is the daughter of April and Tom White. She has two sisters, Kaleigh in seventh grade and 3-year old Paisley.
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velopment. But her biggest influence in reaching new goals was Silsbee HS band director Todd Patterson. “He pushed me to be the best that I can be and to strive to always be the best towards my goals,” she said. “He really taught me a lot about discipline.” White says she has received a lot of mentoring from Patterson since her sixth grade
year, when she began to play the flute. She excelled as a musician as well, having competed in a flute solo all four years in high school, and competing on the state level in an ensemble her sophomore and junior years. She also competed in all-region band. White says she is ready for college life, but knows it won’t come easy. “I’m going to miss high
Celebrating triumph of American spirits
After a stirring presentation, the audience of senior and parents in the cafeteria at Silsbee High School on Monday night gave the first standing ovation of the evening to Natalie McKee as she received the first White Picket Fence scholarship award. The White Picket Fence scholarship is a new scholarship awarded to a SHS senior who is graduating despite having overcome extra obstacles or life circumstances that could have derailed his or her graduation dreams. The scholarship is presented by Pine Meadow Mobile Home Community and is set up to celebrate the triumph of the American Dream in an era of ever increasing economic challenge and hardship. The award's name comes from the white picket fence in front of Pine Meadow Mobile
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Growing up in a hard life wasn’t something Alejandra Avila ever expected. With no motivation to succeed from family, she found it in herself to take matters into her own hands. Avila succeeded in powerlifting but the sport not only gave her the power to win awards at any cost, she gained a new look on life. She plans on attending Lamar University to major in nursing in hopes of becoming an oncology nurse. “When I was younger, I knew some time in life that I wanted to be around children,” she said. “I really didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do, other than to be around children.” Avila went through the pain of watching her powerlifting trainer Mike Denman, suffer from cancer. Through trying to deal with the pain of watching him suffer, she garnered the idea of going into the medical field to study oncology. “It was something that I felt I needed to do,” she said. “But I really didn’t want to focus on the adults. I really want to focus on the children that haven’t lived life. To help them have a life.” Avila was successful in powerlifting, thanks to Denman, who has been an influence in her life to this point. She is a 3-time state powerlifting champion, having won
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Alejandra Avila 2014 Silsbee High School
twice in Silsbee on the 3A level and once at Nederland on the 4A level. “You get a different mindset when lifting,” she said. “No matter how many weights they put on that bar, you get a mindset that you have to do it.
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If you don’t, then you won’t be successful.” She transferred to Silsbee as a sophomore from Nederland, and has been enrolled at SHS since her sophomore year. Avila gained a tremendous amount of wisdom through
Home Community which she said she had painted white in 2010 to testify to all that the American dream does not always look like 2.2 kids in a suburban home, and that anyone who dares to dream and works to win can achieve a safe, clean, and homey place live. She further explained with tears of pride that the same day Silsbee was grieving the loss of a SHS senior next door, the tenants of Pine Meadow MHC were painting the fence with its second coat of white paint. Ms. Natalie McKee represents that same spirit of pride in her dreams, that same spirit of overcoming despite the odds. "This young lady endured all the tests and
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teachers, and hookups and breakups that come with going to high school but she did along with the extracurricular activities of seeing doctors, taking medications, and resting whenever her heart told her she had to stop," said Ms. Kangas. "But she didn't believe in her self doubt and went back and finished high school anyway." "Silsbee, let's celebrate her triumph together," Kangas requested of the tear stained crowd. And with that, Natalie McKee received a standing ovation as the received the White Picket Fence Scholarship. Pine Meadow expects to award this scholarship annually to nominated students.
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the sport of powerlifting, and credits the sport to bettering her life. “You have to put your mind to it when you presented with a heavy task,” she said. “You take that leap of faith and apply that to real life.” Avila says she would help anyone through her faith and success in lifting. Even competitors that struggle would get words of wisdom from her to conquer the feat, and be successful. “I don’t like to see anyone fail. Not necessarily in lifting, but in life,” she said. “Lifting brings me up.” Avila says that she wants to become a mom, and credits her teachers as being her mom through struggles, particularly Ms. Waters. Though she said coming to Silsbee initially was tough, she said her struggles were attributed to a hard life and being a very reserved person. Since her success in powerlifting, she says she has overcome a lot of obstacles. Now, she says, she loves Silsbee. “Things happen for a reason,” she said. “I had a hard life, but I’m happy on the outcome. I wouldn’t have the friends, the support, and the courage and faith I have today without a lot of people that truly believed in me. Everything just fell into place.” Avila is the daughter of Caleb Avila and the second oldest in her family.
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The inspiration of children
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Inspired by the love of children, Silsbee senior Alexis Porzadek knows what her future holds. Entering college as an education major with the concentraion on early childhood, Porzadek is close to becoming a teacher. What is even more unique about her situation is that she will be the first in her family to graduate college, if her dreams come true. Those dreams are coming closer to fruition, because of her drive to become a teacher. She has earned her child development associates (CDA) degree, and enters Texas State University, essentially as a junior. The past two years have been the driving force in her success, having first entered a home economics class that is taught by Diane Parks. After one year in the class, her senior year, she entered into a child guidance class, and has since become an intern at local Head Start schools in the area. “I have a lot of siblings, and I have been around children a
Alexis Porzadek 2014 Silsbee High School
long time,” Porzadek said. “I love caring for them.” What makes the program
unique is that Porzadek and three others in Silsbee have become the youngest students
to receive a CDA and the only four in Texas. The group has put together their own portfolio and also been observed in classroom situations as a part of receiving their CDA degree. Porzadek says that she will want to teach but no higher than sixth grade. Also in high school, she was a Tigerette for three years and served as seargent her junior year, and second lieutenant her senior year. “I loved being in the Tigerettes,” she said. “My team was my sisters to me. I loved it because it was a club all on its own and it kept me busy. I love being busy.” She says that the one thing she will miss about high school is the structure. And she will miss two inspirational teachers, Ms. Parks and Mona Bodle. Porzadek wants to continue volunteering at Head Start programs while in college. She is the daughter of Sophia and Alfredo Torres, and she has one brother, two sisters, and three half brothers.
162 graduate with honors at Lamar Lamar University graduated 162 students with honors during fall commencement ceremonies May 17 in the Montagne Center. Seventy-three students graduated summa cum laude (with highest honors), with grade-point averages ranging from 3.8 to 4.0: BAYTOWN: Alejandro Gonzalez, Trayvon Haggerty, Trace Austin Thurgood. Lauren BEAUMONT: Elizabeth Brock, Kathleen Broussard, Jerrod David Dobbs, Caitlin Emerson, Debra Lavon Goss, Connor Thomas Hoch, Jennifer Ly, Jenna Rose McCain, Christopher Perkins, Paul Anthony Rizk, Maria Guadalupe Romero, Francis Tyree Ruben, Anna Brooke Simmons, Vanessa Alexandra Smith, Elizabeth Wu, Araceli Ytuarte. BOLING: Katie Elizabeth Kahanek. BRIDGE CITY: Emily Camille Kosh, Sheila Michelle Lansdale. BUNA: Samantha Marie Lawrence. CEDAR PARK: Bethany Stetson. CONROE: Atley Jasmine Oldenburg. CROSBY: Kathryn Suzanne Osborn. DICKINSON: Matthew Lee Worthen. HAMSHIRE: Kasie Lynne Murff. HOUSTON: Laura Faith Hicks. KATY: Nathaniel Omar
Waldie. JACKSON: LAKE Michael Lee Delloma. LUMBERTON: Sandra Marie Clapp, Ronnie Ann Greenwald, Trevor Scott Howard, Daniel Joseph Ward, Vanita Lynn Weber. MANVEL: Jessica Marie Pospisil. MONTERREY, MEXICO: Carolina Salas Espinosa. NEDERLAND: Joseph David Blackner, Erin Kathryn Clarke, Iris Flores Collins, John Colby Hargrave, Carrie Suzanne Hughes, Brandon Michael Laird, William James Pickard, Sarah Elizabeth Sauceda, Lauren Ashley Washburn, Jonathan Chase Wooding. ONTARIO, CANADA: Nora-Beth Frances Saunders. ORANGE: Derek Joshua Anderson, Chase Michael Angelle, Emily Rae Carter, Emily McCraven Lee, Seth David Lipko, Rachel Reed, Rebekah Michelle Vigil. PORT ARTHUR: Francisco Javier Ochoatrejo, Linh Vu. PORT BOLIVAR: Alina Blane McCarley. PORT NECHES: Brittnie Leigh Braquet, Allison Carl, Patrice Stephens, Crissie Louise Vandehoef. QUITO, ECUADOR: Pedro Jose Hidalgo-Herrera. SILSBEE: Brandi Nicole Chionsini, Stephanie Fasulo. SOUR LAKE: Paige Annette Hoyt. SPRING: Shelby Danielle White.
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Thirty-eight students graduated magna cum laude (with high honors), with GPAs of 3.65 to 3.79: BAYTOWN: Seth Taylor Kennedy, Allison Renee PerdueNeshara, Shetrel Walker. BEAUMONT: Jacob Ryan Arambula-Wrig, Tamara Bremer, Erik Veo Camacho, Billy Cao, Molly James, Alexis Leigh Nelson, Evan Lucille Weathington. BLESSING: Nicholas Carillo. BRIDGE CITY: Sharon Marie Garza. BUFFALO: Dixie Land Pauler. CARTHAGE: Levi Glen Duncan. GROVES: Yesenia Torres. HEWITT: Justin Blake Jurek. HOUSTON: Ricardo Ernesto Barrera. JASPER: Blake Katherine Sayers. KINGWOOD: Alison Marie Haley. KOUNTZE: Amy Marie Becerra. LE PENNES MIRABEAU, FRANCE: Alicia Florence Porte. LUMBERTON: Madeleine Lynnette Rodgers, Patricia Eileen Weismann. See LAMAR on PG. 12
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Having endured a rough life at a young age, good things will happen to good people. Autaum Louviere was in the midst of her third grade year when tragedy struck in her family. She was suddenly stuck with the task of helping her family care for her great grandparents, who had suffered from stroke and developed Alzheimers Disease. On top of the burden in their lives, Louviere then lost her father, who died, and then she lost connection with her birth mother. “It was a rough time in my life,” Louviere said. “I was homeschooled and had a lot of things going on.” But faith and growth through education have kept Louviere grounded, now wanting to pursue a career as a nurse. Through her time in high school, she enrolled in distance learning education her
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junior year at Silsbee HS and is now entering college as a sophomore. Her desire to pursue nursing came after caring for her great grandparents. She will be attending Lamar University and chooses to stay at home to live with her grandparents. Though she will be starting her college career, Louviere isn’t ready to leave home life and her church life. As a member of Calvary Tabernacle in Beaumont, she has become a Sunday School Teacher. She has taught since eighth grade and teaches grades four through nine. Because of working closely with her grandmother while in a nursing facility, she has grown fond of continuing to visit nursing facilities. While visiting, she has garnered many friends. “I’m going to miss my friends and teachers after high school,” she said. “But I know that I have a lot of work ahead of me to become a nurse.”
Fifty-one students graduated cum laude (with honors), with GPAs of 3.5 to 3.64: BEAUMONT: Lauren Nicole Anderson, Nicol Renee Ayers, Lucia-Elena Ornelas Babar, Taylor Leeanne Cox, Dawn Marie Dorfman, Adam Gorrell, Wendy Christine Meador, Sudha Muthuraju, Juliette Patterson, Natalie Renee Rhodes, Jeffery Shivers, Ryan William Winchester, Christy Wright. BRIDGE CITY: Sarah Grace Armand, Caitlen Howington. CUMBRIA: Fiona Grace Bowman. HEMPSTEAD: Ashley Gayle Gonzales. HOUSTON: Vanessa Gail Broussard, Vinh Ngoc
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Nguyen, Brittni Elizabeth Thompson, Sara-Jeanne Vogler. JASPER: Jessica Nicole Lane. KHARTOUM, SUDAN: Mohamed Salah Hassan. LUMBERTON: Charles Ryan Ener, Scott Stephen Finley. MISSOURI CITY: Javon Dion Prophet. NEDERLAND: Lindsey Elizabeth Bonbek, Halee Petisca, Derek Allen Sorensen, Brittany Alisse Veasy. ORANGE: Thai Thanh Phan, Clint Worthy, Mitchell Scott Wyatt. PALESTINE: Phillip Buchanan. PORT ARTHUR: Gerald
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Paul Bergeron, Chelsea Lea Defrancis, Viana Marie Hammon, Lauren Ashley Simien, Madison Loree Trevino. PORT NECHES: Shannon Lynn Logue, Victoria Diane May, Kyle John Mays. Jennifer RICHMOND: Ifeanyiwa Oyeka. ROMULUS: Carissa Ashley Miller. SAN ANTONIO: April Estelle Jackson. SILSBEE: Regina Elise Kuebodeaux. SOUR LAKE: Ashley Lynn Brooks. SPRING: Kristina Susan Schulz. SPURGER: Randa Rachelle Moore. VIDOR: Shannon Lee Miller.
Making the best of finances in college
If you are like most college students, your top priority is your education, but you can make sure monetary concerns don’t get in the way of your studies by fitting financial management into your schedule. If someone else isn’t footing the entire bill for the next few
years, you are responsible for making sure you have enough money for tuition, books, food, housing, entertainment, and/or other expenses. Even if your parents are supporting you now, once you leave the confines of campus, you’ll be faced with a whole new set of costs. Learning to make the most of your money today can help you prepare for tomorrow. Money management is the process of knowing where your money is going now and having a plan in place for where you want it to go in the future.
Setting goals Goal setting is your chance to figure out what you want and get it without having to borrow. There are three basic types of goals: short-term (achievable in under a year), mid-term (achievable in one to five years), and long-term (achievable in five-plus years). Determine how much your goals will cost and when you want them by. How much do you need to put aside each month? For short- and mid-term goals, the calculation is simple: the price divided by the months you have to save equals how much you need to put aside each month.
For long-term goals, you may want to factor in the interest you expect to earn on your savings. This can be done with a financial calculator.
Budgeting Budgeting involves knowing what you have coming in and restricting what goes out. A well-designed budget allows you to make the most of your money – you will get rid of wasteful spending while having the cash to pay for the expenses that are really important to you. When creating your budget, begin with your income, as it See BUDGET on PG. 13
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Ahead of the game in life
By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Jessica Buckner, or better known as Jessie by her peers, isn’t approaching life without thinking about it seriously. Though she is pursuing a college career, Buckner is well on her way ahead of the game, having worked in the real world for the past two years. As president of DECA, which was formerly known as Distributive Education Clubs of America, she has entered the work world with knowledge of what to expect in the real world. Being business oriented, Buckner will be majoring in business at Lamar State College in Port Arthur. “I have an ambition for business,” she said. “I do like fine arts, but that isn’t my no. 1 choice.” Buckner says that she hopes to someday be the manager of her own apartment complex. And the ambition is fitting, since she is currently a leasing agent for an apartment complex in Beaumont. While juggling school, she held three jobs her senior year, which included her apartment job. She also worked in the copy room under teacher Lynda Conway and also tutor’s kids on the 7-9 level. She has been tutoring kids because of her love of math and biology. She also says it is rewarding, because she has helped students pass the STARR exam, which was a
BUDGET
determines what you can afford to spend and save. Total up every net (already taxed) dollar you make in a month. If you have periodic sources of income, such as a summer job or living stipend from a student loan, total what you receive for the year, and divide by twelve to get a monthly figure. Now move on to your expenses. When developing this section, have two columns to work with – a “current” column, for where your money is going now, and a “proposed” column, for the changes you want to make. Like with periodic income, for periodic expenses, like birthday gifts, total what you spend per year, and divide by twelve to get a monthly number. Remember to include money for savings – both for your goals and emergency, unexpected expenses. Though each budget is unique, one rule applies to everyone – your expenses should never exceed your income. If you find there is more going out than is coming in, it’s time to make changes. You can increase your income, decrease your ex-
Jessie Buckner 2014 Silsbee High School
high point in their lives to have accomplished the feat. “I love working,” Buckner said. “Working at the apartment complex and meeting different people is very rewarding. But my favorite job is tutoring and working with the kids.” Buckner gained a job at the apartment complex when she was going in to simply rent an
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penses, or do both. Using the current column as a guide, consider each expense carefully. Which are wants? Which are needs? In the proposed column, finalize where you want your dollars to go each month and what can be cut.
Keeping an eye on cash Creating a budget often is easier than staying on it. However, following these tips can help: Avoid impulse purchases. Have you ever seen something in a store and bought it on a whim? It can be hard to avoid impulse purchasing completely, but keep your goals in mind. Before buying a product, think about if you really need or can afford it. Don’t gamble your money away. Many college students blow off steam by gambling. However, when you gamble, you are more likely to lose money than earn it. If you cannot control your gambling, consider seeking professional help. Track spending. Knowing where your money is going can help you to examine your See CASH on PG. 14
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apartment. While at LSC-PA, Buckner will be a part of the dance team, which comes from her love for the fine arts. “My parents have taught me about responsibility and to be accountable,” she said. “I can budget stuff and know how to be prepared.” Buckner said that it hasn’t been easy being in the work program. “It is hard having to work and juggle school,” she said. “There was always that time when friends would say they are going out or to the lake. I would just say I have to work.” During her senior year, she only held two classes and worked the remainder of the day. Though she worked hard for most of her senior year, she said she still found the time to enjoy the fun times of school, like football games or other activities. She is the daughter of Kellie and Brandon Buckner. She also has one sister, Emily, and a brother, Matthew, a sophomore at SHS.
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By Daniel Elizondo editor@silsbeebee.com Ty Cecil has been waiting for June 9 since the summer after his junior year. The Silsbee graduate will be heading to San Diego, CA, embarking on an adventure in the Marine Corp basic training program. The date comes three days after Cecil walks the stage on Friday, June 6. Cecil will be preparing in the Marine Corp Reserves to work with 1833 Assault Amphibious Vehicles in five to six months. “I’m going to miss the time of high school,” he said. “I spend a lot of time studying and learning in high school. That is what I will miss the most because I will be so busy doing other things.” Cecil has a love for physics and philosophy, not in the Western sense he says, but moreso the study of life and
the world around us. Cecil entered Silsbee ISD when he started sixth grade. He was enrolled at Warren until the fifth grade. What is intriguing to Cecil is his love for riding bikes after school every day. “I know pretty much every road in Silsbee,” he said. “Riding gives me that time to think.” He says he loves looking at the patterns of the land and horizon, which he says he can relate to in geometry and physics. “I’ve been studying a lot of geometry lately,” he said. “I also have a friend that has this huge physics book that I enjoy studying on weekends.” Cecil says he is going to make the Marines a career, hoping to enlist for the 20year plan. His decision came after he had seen a young kid struggle and almost drown in Village
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Creek. “I hate being helpless,” he said. He said the next Monday, a recruiter called him, and he made the decision to sign. He says that he is ready for the adjustment. Traveling far does not worry Cecil and knows that in time, it will all be fine. “If you truly know some-
one, distance and time do not matter,” he said. “It’s just three months.” He is looking forward to having the opportunity to travel. And he also plans on going active once his college career is over. Cecil is the son of Donna Hugon and Mike Cecil. He also has two sisters, Kelsie Cecil and Ally Hugon.
11 Must-Haves for Your Child’s Dorm
The Internet is full of checklists that can help you and your child find the essentials for dorm room living. But some items often get disregarded and others don’t get put on the packing list at all. Here are 11 items you should be sure to pack in the car, or purchase once you arrive on campus with your child. 1. Portable fan Many dorms are not air-conditioned, but opening the windows in the late summer heat could attract bugs. Having a small fan next to the bed will keep your child cool at night without disturbing their roommate. 2. Office chair Your child’s school will provide a desk chair, but it may be uncomfortable. Think about investing in a wheeled office chair to replace the old wooden one given to your child, which will make those long nights of studying much easier. 3. DVDs Movies will be a great way for your child to take a break from studying. Be sure to pack their favorite movies and TV shows, which they can share with their roommates and friends on the weekends. 4. Disinfecting wipes A new school year can mean exposure to new germs, especially if your child is living with a roommate. Pack plenty of disinfecting wipes for things like doorknobs and faucets, which will help your child stay healthy. 5. Plunger If the toilet or sink is clogged, and maintenance can’t get there fast enough, your child will need a plunger nearby. Keep one in the bathroom in case of mishaps.
6. Flip-flops Living in a dorm often means sharing a bathroom with numerous people. Pick up a pair of flip-flops at the dollar store that your child can wear in the shower, to keep their feet free of any bacteria. 7. Dish soap Many dorms now feature sinks in each room, which means your child will need to stay on top of the dishes. Purchase a bottle of dish soap large enough to last them through the year. 8. Fly swatter If your child is living in a dorm, especially on the first floor, bugs will be unavoidable. He or she will want a fly swatter to take care of fast-moving or stubborn creatures. 9. Dry-erase boards with adhesives Sticking a dry-erase board on the front of the door, or on the wall in the bedroom, will allow your child to write messages to their friends, as well as remind themselves of important to-do list items. Pick up one or two at the campus bookstore, along with markers and an eraser. 10. Extension cords and power strips TV, DVD player, computer, printer, hair dryer – your child will need a lot of outlets at school. Make sure they bring at least one power strip, with plenty of extension cords to reach under the desk or bed. 11. Printer As soon as classes start, your child will hit the ground running with assignments. But printing at the library may cost money. Instead, send your child to school with a printer of their own, fully stocked with ink cartridges and paper.
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Football to forensics Jacob Conner has had a busy life during his high school career in Evadale. But with all the athletic activities he was involved in, he exceled off of the field as well. Conner earned top honors at Evadale HS as the 2014 Valedictorian, and was offered a $60,000 academic scholarship to The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton. His plans are to major in criminal justice with a specialty in forensics. He hopes to someday become a blood splatter analyst. “I just became interested in wanting to do forensics,” Conner said. “I know that football won’t be forever, and this sparked my interest more than anything.” Conner was also accepted to play football for Hardin-Baylor where he will continue his position as running back. His extensive football career has been impressive at Evadale, having been named with all-district honors for three years. He has also been placed on the Southeast Texas All-Star game, and earned the Wendy’s Heisman Award for Evadale this year. Along with football, he has participated in basketball, track and baseball. In track, he qualified for regionals all four years in various events, including long jump, triple jump, 400-meter relay and
800-meter relay teams. He has been named Academic All-State track his sophomore, junior and senior years. But athletics have only been a part of Conner’s activities. He has an extensive academic resume that has led him to having 21 college credit hours. Conner has maintained a 4.0 and he has been a member of the National Honor Society for two years. He has also exceled in the arts, having been a member of the National Art Society for two years. Conner was also nominated by his teachers and was selected to represent Evadale HS in numerous Leadership Conferences throughout his high school career including Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, DC, the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference in Galveston, and the John B. Sheppard Leadership Forum at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont. He was also a member of FFA during high school. Conner is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Silsbee, and he is also a member of the Boy Scouts, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood. He has also spent time volunteering and working with students in the Evadale Pre-K program. Conner is the son of Daniel Conner and Amy Hill.
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ior and senior years. Howard has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years, serving as historian her senior year. She has also been a member of the National Art Honor Society for four years, serving as secretary this year. Howard was also nominated as class treasurer this year. She received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award this year. Outside of school, she is an active member of her church youth group at Central Baptist Church in Evadale. Howard is the daughter of Chuck and Melissa Howard.
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of the student council since her freshman year, and has served as president fr the past two years. Destiny has received several outstanding student awards throughout high school. During high school, Destiny participated in three years of volleyball and two years of track. She also participated in UIL and Lamar’s Math Fest. Destiny has also entered artwork in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and the Texas State Fair art contests. Although she placed every year, she was most proud of being a finalist in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and placing third in the Texas State Fair art contest this year. She is the daughter of Jeff Deshotels and Desireee Deveux.
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By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Drew Anderson has been named the Class of 2014 Kountze High School Valedictorian. Anderson has attended Kountze since he began kindegarten, a fact he feels blessed with. “I love it here, you can talk to everybody and everyone is your friend,” Anderson said. Anderson has been an active member of the band, cross country and tennis team, as well as participating in student council, FFA, National Honor Society during his time at Kountze High School. Anderson will be attending Lamar University in Beaumont, living at home and commuting. He will major in Biology with a focus on premed courses. Anderson is planning on earning his undergraduate degree at Lamar and then hopes to attend the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston or Baylor
University to pursue a a career as an orthopedic surgeon or a professional athletic trainer. “It had to be a medical career for me,” Anderson said. “I love learning how the body works. I also love being able to work with athletes and help them recover from an injury.“ Anderson credits his competitive nature with helping him achieve the honor of valedictorian, something he has worked for since he was a freshman. “It just shows that all my years of hard work have paid off,” Anderson said. “I’m competitive in everything I do and this is something I really wanted.” Anderson received the Lamar Cardinal scholarship and the Southeast Texas Legends scholarship. He is the son ofr Travis and Shannon Anderson and the grandson of Jewel Boyett, all of Kountze.
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Morgan Coplen is a step away from beginning the next phase of her life as a college student. The KHS graduate and Ms. KHS followed in both of her parents’ footsteps, attending and graduating from Kountze. “I can’t see graduating from any other school,” Coplen said. “Everyone comes together here, we support one another. I love it here.” Coplen will be leaving her beloved hometown in the fall but will not have to commute far as she will be attending Lamar University in Beaumont. She will be studying towards a degree in radiology and hopes one day to be a radioogist. During her senior year at
KHS, Coplen was a varsity cheerleader and played varsity softball where she was named the first team all district center-fielder. Coplen also was selected to play in the June 12 All Star Game at Central High School. Although she has many academic and athletic accolades, being voted Ms. KHS is Coplen’s best high school memory and one she will never forget. “I am so honored that people will look back and see that they voted for me. I really thank my class for that, it means so much to me,” Coplen said. Coplen earned the Ms. KHS scholarship. Coplen is the daughter of Karl and Mandy Coplen.
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KHS Candidates for Graduation Abigail Marie Allien Travis Drew Anderson Kolton David Ballance Xavier Ra’Shaun Barnes Omar Sam Becerra Blake Preston Best Nahissaa Mayte Bilal Dakota James Bingham Kristen Dawn Binkley Eloy Adrian Briones Rodriguez Dusti Rena Brothers De’Randa Erdine Brown Thomas Chae Buller Dustin Harley Cahanin Ashley Marie Callaway Joshua Edward Chevalier Avery Phenix Clemons Stanley Earl Cole Amanda Kaitlyn Jo Comeaux Morgan Bryanne Coplen Patience Renea Coplen Dylan Ray Courts John Cody Darby Tyler Jey Dollinger Louie McWilliams Duke Jamaldrick James Edwards
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By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Joseph Schoenfeld is preparing for a successful career in mechanical engineering after graduating. The KHS grad has always excelled in the areas of math and science, and found his niche competing in the KHS Robotics Team. Schoenfeld has logged over 300 hours in robotics, working on weekends, nights, and holidays to help his team. He is also a member of the KHS band and plays the trumpet. This year Schoenfeld served as head drum major and was a member of the National Honor Society, math UIL team, and served as co-captain on the robotics team. Schoenfeld will be attending Lamar University in Beaumont in pursuit of a See ROBOTICS on PG.20, SEC. 2
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Overcoming the loss of a parent By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Four years ago, high school graduation seemed a long way away for Ryan Rodgers, the popular KHS senior. Rodgers has been climbing an uphill battle since the death of his mother during his freshman year. Rodger’s mother, Misty, died the spring of his freshman year, leaving Rodgers with no immediate family to care for him. “It was so hard,” he said. “I bounced from family member to friends and back until I came to the Richardson’s.” When classmate and friend Re-
becca Richardson found out about Rodger’s mother, she and her parents, David and Beth Richardson, welcomed him as one of their own. He has been there ever since. “It’s been great. I don’t know what I would’ve done without them,” Rodgers said. Rodgers has since found his way back and has exceeded everyone’s expectations. He served as the Student Council President, National Honor Society President, and is a member of the varsity mixed doubles team and varsity cross country. Rodgers also serves as an am-
bassador for the Gift of Life program and is a Life Share scholar. Away from school, Rogers is an avid volunteer, finding joy in serving the less fortunate. He has taken part in the HEB Feast of Sharing and has volunteered in homeless shelters and soup kitchens around the area. “I love helping people,” Rodgers said. “I think its what I was meant to do.” Rodgers will be attending the University of Houston, majoring in psychology and exercise science. Once he has completed his studies he hopes to work as a physical therpaist or an orthopedic surgeon. During his senior year,
Rodgers was voted Homecoming King and Mr. KHS. He is also ranked tenth in his class. Rodgers received the Student Body President scholarship, Life Share scholarship, Mr. KHS scholarship, and the HLSR scholarship. He will be living on campus and is planning to take advantage of every aspect of college life. “I am looking forward to it and I’m ready,” Rodgers said. “Its really hard because I miss my mom so much and I know I’m going to miss all my friends but I know this is where i need to be.” Rodgers is the son of the late Misty Rodgers.
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Lumberton High School senior Jessica Burke has spent years learning everything she can about agriculture. From a young age, the fields of agriculture and animal science have always struck an interest with her. Now as graduation approaches, she is preparing to take that knowledge to the next level. Burke will be attending college at Sam Houston State University, majoring in Animal Science and double minoring in agriculture business and secondary education. Her dreams are to become a teacher and pursue a doctorate in dietary nutrition. “I want to teach others the values of agriculture,” Burke said. “It’s a big part of everthing. People don’t understand how large a part agriculture plays in daily life. People tend to narrow it down crops and animals and there is so much more.” Burke has completed 18 hours of college courses during her senior year of high school and will enter college a sophomore. During her senior year, Burke was President of the student council and spanish club, Vice President of the Key Club and the LHS Fishing Team, a team she helped to create. She was also active in the National Honor Society and the Leadership Team but her proudest accomplishment to date was helping to organize the Sterling Family Benefit with fellow student Cade Johnson.
The benefit was held to assist a Lumberton family who was lost in a car accident. The benefit raised over $100,000 for the Sterling Family. “I’m really proud of what we did,” Burke said. “I felt there was a need to do this and it was amazing to watch the whole community come together.”
Burke is preparing to leave for SHSU in August and will be living in a dorm on campus. Although she admits to being a little nervous she is excited and has nothing but a positive outlook for her future. “I’m ready to see what’s out there,” Burke said. “I think it’s important for everyone to live
away for awhile.” Burke earned two scholarships, one from the LHS Fishing Team and another from the Key Club. She is currently awaiting for news on another two. Burke is the daughter of Phillip Burke and Jennifer Riley.
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-Always ready to help others By: Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Ashby Rolf, Kountze High School Class of 2014 Salutatorian always knew she would have a career that would help others. The soft spoken girl with a huge heart, grew up in a large family that was often changing. “My parents are foster parents,” Rolf said. “We have always had a lot of children in our home.” Rolf, the daughter of teachers, was brought up knowing that it is our job to help others, a quality that she is taking with her into her career. Rolf will be attending Stephen F. Austin University, and has been accepted into their pristine nursing academy. She is planning to pursue a career in neonatal or pediatric nursing. “I love the little ones,” Rolf said. “I love kids in general and I want to help, so nursing was the natural choice for me.” Rolf grew up with parents that believed every child deserved a home. She recalls picking up infants that were
placed in the foster program for one reason or another, at midnight in the McDonald’s parking lot. “It wasn’t weird for me,” she said. “We were always picking up kids and bringing them home with us. Two of them have become my brothers.” Being the only girl in a large family might be difficult for some, but Rolf seemed to thrive at home and in school. She played French horn in the band and was a member of the color guard. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and the Varsity Choir. Rolf will leave her hometown of Kountze in August, ready to start her life as a college freshmen at SFA. She will live on campus and has just learned that she will not be allowed a car the first year. “SFA does not allow freshmen to have cars,” she said. “That’s going to take some getting used to.” Rolf will be living in the dorms and received the SFA Academic scholarship from the college. She also received the “Top 10%” award. Rolf is the daughter of Mark and Cindy Rolf of Kountze.
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Ready for sorority life By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Allison Valastro is an upbeat 18-year old girl with the world by the tail. She is confident and has her future plans laid out before her with the maturity of an sea-
soned adult. Despite growing up under the watchful eye of father, Superintendent John Valastro, Allison has forged a path for herself that compliments her independent spirit. “With all the issues that our
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district and my father faced in the past couple of years, it was challenging at times, being the daughter of the superintendent.” Valastro said. Allison not only rose to the challenge, but also excelled in her senior year at Lumberton High School. She is a member of the volleyball team, track team, National Honor Society, HOSA, and Spanish Club. She has earned awards in volleyball (second team all district) and track(area and district finalists) and is a part of the undefeated bi-district champions in volleyball. Allison also hold part-time jobs at Avereigh’s Cottage, and Serenity and Company. Allison will be attending Texas A&M University and majoring in Allied Health/Dental Hygienists Program. When asked why she chose to pursue a dental hygiene career, she simply replied,”It’s always interested me. I’ve never had braces or dental problems but that kind of thing has always interested me.” Allison will be sharing an apartment off campus with three roommates, something she can not wait to experience. “I cannot wait to get out and meet new people who don’t know me as my dad’s daughter,” she said. Allison will leave at the end of August to get settled into her new apartment and prepare for her
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freshmen year as an Aggie. She hopes to take part in sorority rushing in the fall and be chosen by a sorority. “I really like the sisterhood of sororities,” Allison said. “Plus it also helps you out in getting internships and jobs in the future.” Allison earned the Knights of Columbus scholarship for Infant Jesus Catholic Church in Lumberton and also the Rotary Club Scholarship. Allison is the daughter of John and Kathy Valastro.
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LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION 2014
Evan Otis Adams Anthony Dillon Adams Jandi Norberto Alvarez Andrew Scott Banker Dustin Scott Barrett Evan Manning Barrios Hunter Aaron Barrow Dalton Lane Baxter Morgan Elise Bayless Kimbrah Shae Beard Alejandro Becerra Kyler Emery Belk Trace Austin Bonner Kaitlyn Mckenzie Borland Dalton James Borne Andrew Eddie Laney Bourg Taylor Matthew Bragg
Cionek Mikael Taylor Cisneros Britton Scott Clark Dakota James Clayton Garrett Mason Cochran Benjamin Tannercomeaux Savannah Michelle Comstock Caleb Egan Cook Madison Claire Corkran Destin Ranae Corley Breana Mae Coutee Ashley Reagen Daigle Colby Michael Delk Cooper Wilhelm Dix Joseph Wilson Dixon Tristan Seth Dotson Tori Cheyenne Drake
Natalie Dru Brashear Emily Renee Brashear Mikayla Danae Brinson Austin Jeffrey Brushaber Austin Hailey Bryant Emily Cathleen Bunker Allison Justine Bunker Jessica Lynn Burke Haley Marie Byrd Ian Mesia Caloobanan Matthew Lee Campbell Christopher Alex Campbell Cheyenne Alee Cazares Maegan Denise Celestine Morgan Nicole Celestine Emily Michelle Chapman Daniel George Cherry Christopher Dwayne
Derek Allen Drumm Ashlen Cheyenne Duhon Paige Nicole Duhon Mallory Ryan Duhon Amanda Casey Duvall Courtney Ann Edwards Andrew Bryant Elliott Leah Jane Ellis Amani Zeid El-Zereini Ryan William Erickson Blain Alexander Ewing Osvaldo Bobby Extramil Brianna Leigh Falcon Logan Michael Faulkner David Joseph Feather Nathan Ryan Ferrell Kaylee Jo Foret
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Photo courtesy of Goldbeck Co. Kali Cheyenne Forsythe Madison Lee Gallien Ruby Garcia Dylan Sean Garrison Van Olen German Grover Thomas Gibson Nathan Henry Gilbert Thomas Godeaux Ashley Nicole Goforth Megan Sue Goode Tyler Andrew Gracedel Travis Michael Gracedel Blake Lee Grant Timothy Brandon Gray Dalton Dakota Winston Green Chase Anthony Griffin
Trevor Alexander Guidry Logan Christian Gunter Justin Wayne Haley Kelsea Rebecca Hall Joseph Alexander Hancock Zachary Taylor Hanzel Paul OʼNeal Harper Hannah Ashley Harrison Alyssa Renee Harvey Paigenicole Hasselbach Brett Austin Havens John-Talon Brice Hendrix Jacob Edward Hiser Christopher Luke Hodgkinson
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Love of baseball will never die By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Cooper Dix, the 2014 Lumberton High School Salutatorian has had an eventful and productive four years at LSH. Dix moved here in the sixth grade and what could have been a tough age to transition into a new school proved to be a breeze for the well-rounded and popular student. Dix has excelled in both sports and academics during his high school career. He is a member of the baseball team and is also part of the drum line in the Raider Band, where he serves as drum captain. Dix is also the National Honor Society Vice President, member of the Spanish Club, and is active is UIL Academics science and math teams. He has earned UIL regional awards in both math and science, earned all region band honors all four years of high school, won first place in the Lamar Drum Line Competi-
tion and has made it to the baseball playoffs. Dix will be attending Texas A&M University and will be majoring in mechanical engineering. “I knew mechanical engineering was for me,” Dix said. “I love understanding and figuring out how and why things work.” Dix will be living in an off campus apartment and hopes that the sense of community he has felt in Lumberton will be present in college. “I love the Lumberton community. All of us that are graduating are such good friends and I’m going to miss that,” Dix said. Dix earned the Texas Student Housing Scholarship which will help him pay for his apartment and expenses. He is also awaiting information on other scholarships that he applied. Away from his schoolwork and acclimating to college life, Dix can be found parked in front of a television or com-
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Class Motto: “Together, we have experienced life. Separately, we will pursue our dreams. Forever, our memories will remain.
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puter, watching baseball or other sporting events. “I watch a lot of baseball,” Dix laughed. “I mean a lot.” Dix admitted that even with all his successes in high school, he is a bit nervous on attending such a large school. “It’s a huge school but that’s
fine. I’m sure I’ll find my way,” Dix is the son of Jeff and Kendall Dix.
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Madison Gallien - Valedictorian LUMBERTON HIGH SCHOOL
Law in the future of valedictorian
By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Madison Gallien has been named Lumberton High School’s Graduating Class of 2014 Valedictorian. Gallien, who has attended LISD since she was a firstgrader, served as the editor of the school newspaper, participated in Key Club, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society, and has also been on the A honor roll the majority of her high school career. Sports have also played an important role in Gallien’s high school career, earning the team captain honors on both basketball and tennis team. She was the district champion in tennis and was also a member of the LHS cross country team. Gallien has been accepted to Baylor University’s honors program, the Interdisciplinary Core. She will be majoring in International Business and plans to attend law school after completing her bachelor’s degree. Gallien earned the President’s Gold Scholarship from
Baylor University and also earned a Photo Texas Photography Scholarship. She is still waiting on news of other scholarships to come. Gallien will have the honor of participating in a selective federal work study program at Baylor. She will be serving as a referee at certain sporting events. Gallien will be living in the Brooks Residential Hall on the Baylor Campus, a dorm that only selected students are allowed to occupy. The dorm focuses on academics and also promotes a “family style” atmosphere, even serving a communal dinner for all students each Sunday night. Although she is looking forward to her new life as a college freshman, Gallien says she will miss living in Lumberton and seeing her friends each day. “These are kids that I grew up with,” Gallien said. “I’m going to miss them but I am ready for a new experience.” Gallien is the daughter of the late Rodney Gallien and Dan and Daphne Armour.
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Pursuing a career as a trainer By: Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Cade Johnson is a life long Lumberton resident and proud of where he has been raised. The 18-year old has attended LISD since kindergarten and considers his classmates his family. Johnson’s outgoing personality and ability to get along with anyone has made him one the most well liked students at Lumberton High School. He excelled in both academics and athletics. He was a prized member of the choir, band, and soccer team. Johnson played soccer for the first time his senior year but has been a four year member of the band and choir. He is also in the National Honor Society and is part of the Student Leadership Team, a team of students that meets regularly to discuss improvements and suggestions to improving the school and the life of students. When he is not at school or school functions, Johnson is working at Brick Oven Pizza in Lumberton or hanging out with his friends. Johnson will be attending Lamar University in Beaumont and is preparing to pursue a degree in Exercise Science/Fitness Management. He has plans of becoming a professional athletic trainer or possibly attending medical school and pursuing a career in sports medicine. Johnson earned the coveted
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Mirabeau BWR scholarship to Lamar University. The scholarship provides Johnson with a full four year ride to college as long as he keeps his grade and character in good standing. “My parents were so happy,” Johnson said. “They cried they were so happy!”
Johnson did not wait until August to get started earning his college credits, instead he has been earning dual credits since his junior year and has already earned 18 college hours. Johnson is the son of Frank and Mary Johnson.
Ms. Catina’s Class: Back Row - Dominic Buchanan, Gage Authement, Emersen Dupuis, Alexis Goodwin, Shane McGaughey, Carley Bradford, Tristan Haygood, Sabella Primo, Haiden Sharbeno, Kaden McCown. Front Row - Callie Hubbard, Gracie Lewis, Alyssa Holland, Morgan Jones, Olivia Powell, Alexis Angell, Rheagan Randolph, Nicholas Wise.
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By Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Chandler Upton’s hard work and stellar academic career has opened many doors for the Lumberton senior. Upton is Lumberton’s only three year graduate, completing all required courses one year earlier than expected. “I wanted to get my career started as early as possible. I wanted a jump-start,” she said. Upton worked hard through the three years of high school and also summers. She took two summer courses this past summer, each having only five weeks to complete. Upton is also a Raider cheerleader and holds a job with Kotoyama Japanese Restaurant. She will be attending Texas A&M University and is pursuing a major in bio-medical sciences. Upton’s interests are broad as she is contemplating a career in anesthesiology but is also considering working in
the business administration field as a CEO of a large company. “I’m not really sure exactly what I want to do but I do know I want a successful career and I am prepared to work hard for it,” Upton said. Upton is looking forward to the new experiences that she will encounter as a college student but admits she will miss her core group of friends. Arriving in Lumberton in the fifth grade from Atlanta, Ga., Upton has spent her high school career with a group of friends that she considers family. “I am not rooted here but I’ll miss my close friends and my family the most,” she said. Upton plans to spend the first semester at Texas A&M living in an off campus apartment and learning the ins and outs of college life. She is hoping to take part in sorority rushing during her second semester. “I’m rushing for the con-
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nections,” she said. “After all, its all about who you know sometimes.” Upton is the daughter of
Jody and Michelle Upton of Lumberton.
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LHS Prom Queen for 2014 is Mallory Duhon and the Prom King this year was Craig Hunley.
4 With the success of graduation, comes more challenges and opportunities in life. Face them both with the same zeal and determination, as you have always done. Congratulations on your Graduation and best wishes for your future life.
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