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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com High school senior and Ella Lee Forest resident Sierra Butterwick is experiencing a lot of firsts.

She’s graduating this week from Heights High School and a play she wrote, called ‘The Vines,’ was one of three selected from the Greater Houston area by Dirt Dogs Theater Company to perform at MATCH-Midtown Arts and Theater Center, 3400 Main St., on June 5. The honor comes with a $500 scholarship.

Butterwick said she has been interested in theater since she was at Oak Forest Elementary and participated in Odyssey of the Mind, where she had the opportunity to work with her team to write and produce plays for the competition. She later attended Frank Black Middle School.

“I started to take theater more seriously when

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Scarborough High School Contributed photo Sierra Butterwick played Abuela in Heights High School’s production of “In the Heights.”

in seventh grade, FBMS got a theater teacher,” Butterwick said. “I took the theater class for the rest of my middle school experience and in my eighth-grade year I did (University Interscholastic League competition) with my theater troupe.”

At Heights, Butterwick continued to perform within the UIL and also took advanced theater

classes and participated in musicals and variety shows.

It was her current high school theater teacher, Susannah Stengal, who had her advanced theater class write plays and submit them to Dirt Dog. “Ms. Stengal not only gave me the motivation to write ‘The Vines,’ but

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By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com Washington High School Zakheya Johnson, the Washington valedictorian, found out in early February that she had definitively secured the top spot. As a participant in EMERGE, a program which helps students navigate the college admissions process, Johnson looked at schools in the northeast but decided on Texas A&M University.

“I felt at home there,” said Johnson, who plans to major in biochemistry. She has received scholarship funds from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus.

As a child Johnson wanted to be a veterinarian, and she has always been interested in science, identifying biology as a favorite class. Now, she is interested in learning ways to combat global warming and also finding ways to encourage others to embrace a healthy lifestyle.

Along with EMERGE, Johnson was an active member of the National Honor Society, The Booker T. Washington Leadership Academy and The Booker T. Washington Student Council. She also played volleyball and softball.

“I think (graduation) will be bittersweet,” Johnson said. “I know I will cry. It will be happy and sad.”

Salutatorian Michael Bess came to Washington for ninth grade because he was interested in the school’s engineering program but found his true interest to be computer technology. He is joining the United States Army to be an IT technician and will be deployed in July. Bess has plans for college down the road using military scholarship funds.

A fan of travel and anime, Bess hopes to visit Japan during his time in the military.

Sports were a big part of Bess’ high school life. He was on the basketball, track and cross country teams. His favorite subject was math, specifically algebra, because he loved his teacher.

“The community at (Washington) felt like family,” said Bess, whose graduation speech will be about the important things in life.

Heights High School Heights valedictorian Ryan Ebel knew he wanted to stay in Texas for college to take advantage of scholarships for state valedictorians. He will attend the University of Houston with a plan to major in mechanical engineering and then pursue an advanced degree in aerospace engineering. A job at NASA is the end goal.

A self-described contrarian, Ebel said he enjoyed being on the debate team. He also was an active participant in the

math club. He enjoyed going to University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitions to catch up with his middle school friends from Young Men’s College Preparatory Academy, now called Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men. Five of the valedictorians and salutatorians at Houston ISD’s honoree banquet were people Ebel knew from Mickey Leland.

Ebel’s favorite subject is math, which is maybe not surprising considering that his father is a math teacher. A relatively new hobby is metal working.

He said his speech for the graduating class is almost written and while he intends for it to be impactful, he’s also mindful of length.

“I don’t want it to be very long,” he said.

Salutatorian Dagny Carlsson will attend Stanford University in the fall with a planned major in linguistics and computer science. Carlsson liked that Stanford is a good mix of STEM and liberal arts classes. Carlsson attributes her interests to the Java class she took at Heights.

“If tech is the future, wouldn’t we want to make it easier for humans to interact with computers?” she asked.

After starting German classes in ninth grade, Carlsson took to the language and

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YMCA hosting free swim classes June 8 From Staff Reports

To help combat drowning, the YMCA of Greater Houston will partner with KPRC2 to host a free citywide swim class on Saturday, June 8 for kids ages 3 and older to technically assess their swimming abilities, offer a taste of swim lessons at the Y and provide parents with important tools for drowning prevention.

“We find year over year that parents tend to overestimate their children’s swimming abilities,” YMCA District Vice President Rosemary Lengefeld said in a news release. “It’s vital to have a child’s skills assessed.”

According to the YMCA, drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children under the age of 14 in Texas. For every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for non-fatal submersion injuries. Of the 91 child drownings in Texas last year, Harris County experienced the most with 10. So far this year, 20 children have drowned in Texas.

All Ys in Greater Houston are participating in the event, including the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA at 1234 W. 34th St. Parents are encouraged to visit YMCAHouston.org/ swim-safe or visit the nearest center to secure a spot. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Swim class times will vary by location.

“We have identified eliminating drowning as one of our strategic initiatives,” Lengefeld said. “We also teach 30,000 children swim lessons annually and find that first and foremost, kids need to work on the basics that will keep them safe when they are in any body of water.”

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Top Honors from P. 1B

Dagny Carlsson

Gail Cope Memorial Scholarship, were all because of her proficiency.

Carlsson was involved in theater, the International Thespians Society, tennis and the German Club.

“We also started a film club,” Carlsson said. “We might make some movies this summer.”

Of the future, Carlsson said she is excited.

“I will miss my teachers and friends,” she said.

concert band, jazz band and praise band. Killinger also served on the yearbook committee and was active in theater.

English and anatomy classes were among Killinger’s favorites. She also was the recipient of LHN’s highest award, the Pro Deo Et Schola Award.

Killinger received a $1,000 scholarship from the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Fund. She said attending Rice has been an ambition since childhood.

“Now it feels like this dream is coming true,” she said.

“However, I know I would not have been accepted had it not been for my numerous leadership and extracurricular activities North provided during the last four years of my life.”

Waltrip High School Waltrip valedictorian Marissa Ortiz said her senior year went by quickly. Of her life after graduation she says she’s both nervous and excited.

Ortiz received a University of Houston Academic Excellence Scholarship and plans to attend the Honors College at UH, which she said is a college within a college with an emphasis on collaborative work.

She plans to major in exercise science with the possible goal of becoming a physical therapist.

“I’ve always been interested in science,” said Ortiz, who named both biology and English as favorite subjects. “(English) brought out my creative side.”

Activities at Waltrip included playing trumpet in the school band, marching with the color guard and membership in National Honor Society. For color guard, Ortiz was named most outstanding and most dependable.

Salutatorian Jaqueline Val-

dez will attend the University of Texas at Austin, where she plans to major in neuroscience with the objective of becoming an optometrist. Valdez was inspired by her mother’s difficulties with having a scar on her cornea.

“That little organ has so much to do with the rest of the body,” Valdez said.

Valdez, who received college money from the Texas Grant and the University Tuition Grant, was an awardwinning member of the school band, playing flute, as well as the National Honor Society.

She also participated in the EMERGE program, which she said helped her through the college admissions process.

Her favorite subjects at Waltrip were science, math and U.S. history.

Scarborough High School Scarborough valedictorian Bhavik Patel will attend the University of Houston, where he plans to major in computer engineering.

At Scarborough, Patel said his best memories are of the field trips he took and names his science classes among his favorites. His hobbies include gaming, mechanical keyboards and do-it-yourself projects.

Patel said he is looking forward to a bit of a break after years of hard work.

“I thought high school was fun, but mostly I am excited about summer break because I don’t have to get up early,” he said. “I will be pretty sad that my friends are going all over the country, but I will try to keep in touch with them through the Internet.”

Scarborough’s salutatorian is Jacqueline Dominguez.

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Gowan has already delivered his graduation speech and said while he was nervous beforehand, it was easier than he thought.

“While at the podium, I grew less nervous and more confident in my skills,” he said.

“The crowd gave me a standing ovation, both before and after my speech.”

McGowan plans to attend the University of Chicago and major in political science. He wants to attend law school in the future. He is the recipient of scholarships from St. Thomas and the University of Chicago, among others.

At St. Thomas, McGowan enjoyed participating in student council and serving as an Eagle Ambassador, giving tours to prospective students.

Literature and calculus classes were McGowan’s favorites. He received the Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge Award and the St. Thomas Club Award.

Salutatorian Tuscan Savarino is going to attend the University of Texas at Austin to study civil engineering.

Savarino played baseball for St. Thomas and was part of a state-championship swim team. He received the Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge scholarship for three of the years he attended St. Thomas. He particularly enjoyed his math classes and was a member of the St. Thomas Club, which requires at least a 4.0 GPA. He describes the end of his high school career as bittersweet.

“I loved that high school was finally over but hated the feeling that I would be leaving some of my good friends behind,” he said.

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“I plan to play an active part in the realization of the potential of technology in our world,” Skouby said. “In doing so, I hope to make everyone’s lives a little bit easier.”

At St. Pius X, Skouby participated in cross country,

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Vines from P. 1B also has empowered me as a young woman and reminds me that no matter what anyone says, I can do anything,” Butterwick said.

‘The Vines’ is set in the midst of the apocalypse. The play is a flashback from a teenage boy, Maverick, who is remembering his last moments with his family before things spiraled downward.

“My inspiration for the play was the mental toll that loneliness takes on a person’s mind,” Butterwick said. “I also took inspiration from the reality that you never know when your last moments with someone are.”

As part of the process, Butterwick worked with a play director, Ananka Kohnitz, and a mentor, Doug Williams.

“They both have been

very patient and have slowly walked me through how getting your play produced really works,” Butterwick said.

“They let me take the lead to make sure the play is what I envisioned (and) helped me through the rewriting process as well as the production of the play itself. It was an amazing experience to do a read through and meet the entire cast and learn all about the production process.”

Butterwick also was involved in cheerleading, softball and the news network at Heights. Outside of school, she’s been part of a performance-based music school called ‘School of Rock’ in which she has participated in themed concerts, including those honoring female rock musicians as well as classic

rock bands such as Aerosmith and Van Halen.

The Renaissance woman plans to attend Texas A&M University at Galveston in the fall. Butterwick’s plan is to study marine biology as well as ocean and coastal resources in order to help the world battle climate change – and to save animals like sea turtles from extinction.

“I want to focus on conservation and preservation through communications and media and perhaps environmental law,” Butterwick said.

“I will continue to focus on my passion for writing, film making and my love of music.”

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Lutheran High North Valedictorian Robert Kinloch plans to attend Texas A&M University with the help of a scholarship and study economics.

His favorite subject at Lutheran High North was AP calculus. Kinlock, who became an Eagle Scout this year, also was involved in several extracurricular activities, including praise band and multiple sports.

Kinlock said his favorite activity was soccer, in which he earned all-state accolades as a junior, and he also participated in baseball, cross country, football and golf.

“It was kind of surreal,” Kinlock said of graduating. “I was ready for high school to end, but I never knew that it would come and go so fast. Parts of me were thinking, ‘Finally it’s over,’ but the other side of me was thinking about all the memories I’ve made and all the people I may never see again.”

Salutatorian Jordan Killinger will attend Rice University in the fall and intends to double major in English and biology while pursuing a minor in cognitive sciences.

“I hope to become a geneticist someday,” Killinger said.

At Lutheran High North, she was in the marching band,

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Recognizing area high school graduates The Leader congratulates the area’s 2019 high school graduates.

Below is a list of graduates from private schools St. Pius X and St. Thomas: Note: Lists of graduates from Heights High School, Lutheran High North, Scarborough High School, Waltrip High School and Washington High School also were requested but were not provided by those schools or Houston ISD. St. Piux X Joseph Ryan Aguilar Brian Ahuatzi Nicolas Ryan Albrecht Sophia Louise Alexander Cindy Guadalupe Alvarado Chikee Stanley Asiegbu Shawn Alexander Ball Charlie Ander Barrier Brianna Faith Bates Brittany Hope Bates Edward Patras Battenfield III Noah Edward Beck Austin Robert Bland Emma Katherine Bradley Craig Branch Sidney Kristina Cabaud Zachary Alexander Cali Iyan Jarnaye Carter Jaime Andres Castro Justin Ward Clark Mason Ryan Coleman Alejandro Covo Jalen Maurice Curry Christopher Wayne Curtis Brianna Benita D’Armata Noah Emmanuel Dao Sina Dargahi Kaleb Christopher Delphin Ishaan Mounang Desai Kaleb Joseph Ducros Loc B Duong Micah Ashlon Eldridge Nyle Gray Elham Brett Philip Ellison Ashley Nicole Flores Jacob Christian Flores Bruno Vincent Forestieri Abigail Nicole Foster Marshall Taylor Fox Jake Austin Funkhouser Kathryn Nicole Garcia Olivia Christina Garcia Gavin Texas Gaytos Catherine Ann George Vanessa Anabella Glynn Gabriela Nicole Goeddeke Aaron Joseph Goodman Chad Anthony Graham Ja’Kouvis Ramon L’von Griffin Grant Thomas Gunnell Anh Nam Ha Raquel Carmen Haddad Tianwei Han Alyssa Michelle Havens Noah Quinn Henshaw Andres Horacio Hernandez Han Thanh Ho Tu Minh Hoang Claire Beth Honeywell Zixuan Huangfu Jaiden Elizabeth Jefferson Terrell Isaac Jenkins James Patrick Jensen Jarvis D Johnson II Nathaniel Paul Johnson Carson Paul Journee Alex Kasischke Corey Lynn Kay Martha Danielle King Conner Will Landry Chase Austin Lane Blake Margaret Lanier Keenan Francis Larriviere Liam Richard Larriviere Ana Marie LeBlanc Evan Bernard LeBlanc Max Avi Lew Jacob Wayne Lewis Zion Joshua Lewis Xuanqi Li Olivia Grace Lobb Helen Grace Long Charles Alexander Lopez Guy Mathew Lopez Ian Alexander Lozano Evelyn Aliezay Machac Xinyue Mao Mariah Kay Mason Abigail Rose McGee Allison Renee McGinn Makell Ainsley Moody Madison Jewel Mosley Marie Hadassah Muzyka Andrew Peter Mytchak Thomas Conor Neely Justin Tang Nguyen Nathan Huynh Nguyen Grace Marie Olivares Damilola Oyadiran Juliana Clare Oyen Hunter Ray Pachal Mitchell Evan Parker Haley Kaylynn Parks Peyton Eric Payne Roberto Daniel Perez Jenelle Chelsea Pinnock Bailey Patricia Poston Roderick Puga, Jr. Aidan Connor Purser Elena Rose Quintero Tristan Tyler Rea Collin Scott Redepenning Christopher Kenneth Reyes Coby Blake Roberts Sophie Elizabeth Rodarte Maximiliano Antonio Rodriguez Natalia Isabel Rodriguez Sophia Marie Sanchez Victoria Sloane Sanchez

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ary Blome, 60, of Houston, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Houston, Texas.

Gary was born on June 27, 1958 in Houston, Texas.

Gary was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Waltrip High School in 1976.

While in high school, Gary started working at Foley’s Department Store as a sales floor associate in 1974. Gary’s hard-working dedication and his desire to go above and beyond resulted in his promotion to Operations Supervisor. During his long and distinguished career in Retail Operations, Gary worked at Northwest Mall, Memorial City Mall, Pasadena Mall, and Greenspoint Mall. As an Operations Manager/Human Resource Manager Gary received many awards for excellence during his 36 year career at Foley’s/Macy’s Department Stores. Gary was always grateful for the amazing people he worked with and the many lifelong friendships that were created. Gary retired in 2010.

In May 1985, Gary married Tina who he met at Foley’s.

Over 34 years, this beautiful marriage was blessed by two children – Laura and Chris as well as two grand-children Caylee and Chase. Gary’s family was his pride and joy as well as his biggest treasure.

Gary was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for over 25 years. He found strength and comfort during tough times in his church family. Gary was a patient and selfless man who was always willing to help anyone in need. He leaves us with a legacy of love, devotion to others, and an example of a life well lived.

He is survived by his wife, Tina; children Laura (Drew) Johnston, Chris Blome; grandchildren Caylee and Chase Johnston; mother Evelyn Blome; brother Don (Liz) Blome; niece Jennifer (Will) Neuhaus; nephews Michael (Sarah) Blome; Stephen Blome as well as cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Ervin Blome and sister Susan Blome.

Gary’s funeral was held on Wednesday, May 29 ,2019 at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Following, he was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

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