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Brandon was a member of the basketball program all four years, lettering his junior and senior years. He received Honorable Mention All-District in 2017 as well as Second Team All-District this past season. In addition, Brandon was in JROTC all four years, having received the Superior Cadet Ribbon and serving as a Company Commander this past year. He was part of the Latin Club his freshman and sophomore years and was inducted into the National Honor Society his junior year. Brandon also received the academic Dux Estos in Latin 1, 2, and Algebra 2/ Trigonometry Honors. He will attend the United States Air Force Academy this fall in hopes of becoming a pilot. Brandon says, “Central has instilled in me a foundation that will carry me for the rest of my life. Being in extracurricular activities while taking challenging AP and honor courses has taught me to manage my time well a trait that I will desperately need for the next four years of my life. I have also learned to take orders and to make prudent decisions and to lead wisely, which are also characteristics that will benefit me as a cadet at USAFA and as an officer in the US Air Force. Central Catholic has provided me a platform of faith and brotherhood from which I can springboard off of into a successful new chapter in life.”

Matthew was part of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, the JROTC Chaminade Guard Drill Team, JROTC Junior Leadership Academic Bowl (JLAB) Academic Team where our team placed 5th under the Army branch in Nationals in Washington, D.C. He served as the Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in the 2nd Battalion Commander position (Senior Year), the Chaminade Guard 2nd Squad Leader (Junior Year), a JLAB Executive Officer (X.O) (Junior Year), won the Association of the United States Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Award, was named a Superior Cadet, and a National Merit Commended Scholar. Matthew will attend the University of Texas at Austin where he will study Computer Science so that he can one day create a tech startup company. Matthew says Central Catholic has prepared him in his studies saying, “Being surrounded by intelligent peers and teachers at Central Catholic has taught me how to effectively study. I was able to grow as a student and foster better time-management skills as a result of the motivation from Central’s great teachers. The JROTC program has also helped me grow as an individual and learn the importance of the LDRSHIP values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage). The important life lessons I have learned from my instructors will serve as the foundational outlooks on life as I enter the “real world."’

Richard was a very active cadet in the JROTC Program at Central Catholic, in fact he was a member of the JROTC PT Team, JROTC Color Guard, JROTC Drill Team, and JROTC JLAB Team during his four years at CCHS. He was also involved with the Academic Team, National Honors Society, and Spanish Club. In the Fall of 2018, Richard will attend the University of Texas at Austin where he plans to study Architectural Engineering, potentially pursuing a dual degree in that with Architecture. His ideal job would be to work for either an Architectural Engineer or Architect major firm, like Gensler. Richard give many thanks to the teachers and academics at CCHS saying, “Many of the AP Classes I’ve taken have allowed me to jump ahead in my studies and gain needed college hours to bypass my entry level classes and get straight to my architectural studies.”

Robert “Rob” Smith was the Captain of the Soccer team, of which earned back-to-back State Championship titles, the Vice President of the National Honor Society, and the Executive Vice President of the Student Council. After years of dedication to his studies and extra-curricular, Rob will attend Stanford University in California. Still unsure of what he would like to study, it is no doubt that whatever he chooses, he will succeed. He says, “Central Catholic opened the door for me to chase my dreams, and I made friends that supported me and pushed me to be the best I can be.”

Jamie was a member of the JROTC program for all four years at Central Catholic, serving as the 1st Battalion Commander and an Officer Candidate School Instructor. He was also part of the Swim Team for all four years where he was a Varsity Letterman and Captain. Academically, Jamie was involved in the National Honor Society (NHS) and held the position of President for the NHS and was a member of the National Spanish Honor Society. He also participated in Teens Give Back Service for four years and the Lacrosse Varsity team as a Midfielder and Attackman. Jamie will attend the University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2018 as a member of the Business Honors Program in the McCombs School of Business. He says, “My time at Central Catholic has truly taken my leadership skills to the next level. The experience and knowledge I have gained are priceless and will be essential in helping me achieve my future goals.”

Austin was an active member of the Guardian Angels for his first three years, an officer in the National Honor Society, and a member of the Student Ambassadors. Austin played Football for all four years, was on the varsity team for the past three, and served as a captain. He was on the Varsity track team all four years and served as the Pole Vault team captain, winning a State silver medal in the pole vault junior year and State 4th place in the pole vault his senior year. In addition, Austin was on the Principal’s Honor Roll all four years and was named an Eagle Scout as of last year. He will attend the University of Texas in Austin for Electrical Engineering, in hopes of one day starting his own engineering firm. Austin says, “My time at Central Catholic has taught me to have a sense of responsibility and duty to those around you, it has taught me to invest myself fully in everything that I do, and if I do that, I will make a difference and succeed and appreciate the success of those around me. My most influential position by far is my responsibility as the pole vault team captain. The pole vault team is a small squad of only about four or five guys at a time so we all became very close and I love each and every one of my teammates. I have been with them when they were having bad days and when they have amazing days, as they have been there for me in my days. We are a Family, and it was everyone’s responsibility to keep tabs on the others on and off the field. Through my own responsibilities to the team as its captain and my teammates as their brother, I think my attending Central Catholic as a whole has allowed me to see the fruits of true dedication, day in and day out.

Sean was a member of the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, the soccer team and Spanish Club all four years, a PEP newspaper editor, and a member of the Latin club his sophomore and junior years. His accolades include being in the Top Ten each school year, an HSPT Scholarship recipient his freshman year, and receiving the Bronze and Silver in the National Spanish Exam. Sean will attend Saint Louis University beginning in the fall of 2018 and plans to study Political Science on a Pre-Law track to propel him into his future career as an Attorney. Sean says, “Central Catholic has helped me learn to manage my time while being involved in many extra and co-curricular activities, so that I can both grow in academics and enjoy my time while in high school. It has prepared me for life after high school, and college by giving me useful life lessons and skills that I will continue to use in the future.”

Over his past four years, Felix has been part of the Academic Team in science and ready writing, has competed on the Debate Team, staffed as a Head Cross Examination Trainer for the NHI Great Debate, participated in NHI programs, served on the UT Teen Health Youth Leadership Council South region, served on the San Antonio Youth Commission as a District 1 representative, senior class Student Council as a Personal Relations representative, as treasurer for the National Honor Society, and was inducted into the National Spanish Honor Society. Felix has also received bronze medals for the National Spanish Exam and placed first in ready writing competitions at Academic meets. He played basketball, football, and track freshman year, and basketball sophomore year. He will attend the University of Texas at Austin this fall under the Polymathic Scholars Honors Program as a Neuroscience major. Felix plans to study neuroscience and astrophysics during college, and hopes to continue onto an MD/PhD program after undergrad- he’d like to become either a doctor or professor. He said, “My time at Central Catholic has allowed me to realize my academic passions and had given me connections and opportunities that I would not have otherwise had. I am grateful for the friendships and impacts I have made during my time here, and I would not be the same person without this school.”

At CCHS Greg was involved in numerous activities! He was a Varsity Soccer starter, Football Kicker, Student Council Senior Class Vice President, and Latin Club Vice President. Greg also played the piano in the liturgical choir, jazz band, and led the initiative for the Mass backdrop mural paintings. If you saw this year’s St. Mary’s Baby Bake T-Shirt, that was designed by Greg! In addition, Greg was selected as the 2017 Battle of Flowers Band Festival Cover Contest winner, placed 2nd overall in Graphic Arts Sweepstakes, two-time Soccer State Champion, and KSAT 12’s Scholar Athlete of the Week. Greg will attend Texas A&M University in College Station where he will study Materials Science and Engineering. He says, “Central has taught me the importance of making and keeping positive personal connections. It has also opened the doors to the real world and prepared me to independently think and work with the help of good mentors and peers.”