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e: M t u o b A My name is Colin everett Vannatter an i am a senior at Conroe High school. being here four years I’ve been involved in several different activities such as, Choir, Student Council, and the amazing flare staff. being in these organizations have taught me so much, not only learning new things but being a family and creating life long friendships. i’ve been a member of the flare staff for three years, being in the classes staff all three years was such a thrill from seeing all the different school pictures to creating fun cool modules, it doesn’t just stop there I’ve been to several games to take pictures, ill show you some examples of my work. Choir i’ve been a part of since first grade, I’ve always been able to sing and joining a group to do something God gave me the talent to share with others is amazing. going through concerts and competition with them from singing alone to singing in a group. I’ve enjoyed my time in the Conroe Choir and can’t wait to see the new kids that take over. my plan is after high school to attend Lone star then transfer to sam Houston to major in business and minor in communications. Although being adulting and growing up seems scary and i’m not ready for it. It’s coming and im prepared to take on the new challenges that life is throwing at me.

Education: Skills: indesign Photoshop Communications being sassy driving bentley

Volunteering:

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Brett Connolly: 281-727-8895 Rebecca Lothman: 281-898-7664 Angela Luna: 936-666-6666 Judy skelton: 936-537-8966 Joran Pound: 281-907-4005 Meagan Curtis: 281-797-8836

What I’ve learned: I’ve learned how to do several different things in yearbook in the three years i was here. I became the master of cut outs in Photoshop. Last year i got to work on my first page instead of modules for classes like i usually did. My senior year I had several pages to do, My personal opinion I did better than i thought. Although I’m not very good at writing the copy or captions I’m pretty okay with creating ideas. Also I did Modules and being my Third year I did so much better.

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In preparation for the Homecoming dance, Jaqueline Nava and Elijah Estrada bring the cafeteria to life with the help of the Art Club’s deocrations. Student Council spent hours getting the cafeteria decorated for the memorable event. In character, Ethan Weems and Payton Spiller participate in a skit at the freshmen leadership conference. The boys stood bravely in front of their peers and acted out how the safari animals act in real life.

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photo by Kennedy Kesterson

photo by Colin Vannatter

Student Council strived to better both the school and the community

Filled to the brim with laughter, the gym becomes a makeshift jungle. Teams paraded around the gym trying their best to represent their team’s mascot. Student Council hosted the annual freshmen leadership conference where students came together and worked on the fundamental skill of teamwork. “The freshmen leadership conference is great because it’s a fun way to get the freshmen to open up and prepare them for the main campus,” Alyssa Bernald said. “The students aren’t used to

working together in small groups with upper classmen so it’s a good way for them branch out and go all in for CHS.” Student Council brought in several guests speakers to influence students to get more involved in the community. Guest speaker Laura Price taught the students a variety of skills to help them go out of their comfort zones and make a positive impact on the community. “The conference was really eye opening,” Candy Hernandez said. “We have so much potential but we never really have an

Student Council Officers gather around for a quick picture after they served lunch to the teachers on Halloween. The meal was in appreciation for the all the hard work they do.

Giving

Back

Linked As One

opportunity to show it.” Student Council achieved more acts of service by giving back to the community. Every year around Christmas they participated in “Adopt-A-Child” where they collected gifts for underprivileged children in the community. “Being able to give back to the community just warms my heart,” Colin Vannatter said. The organization continued to grow over the years which meant bigger impacts were made in the community.

“Battle of 105” was a Student Council service project to raise money for the local YMCA. This project was accompanied by the Montgomery High School Student Council. It was a week long project selling paper strips to link together for a chain to where both sides hung them up at our home game to see whose was longest; during halftime the schools came together as one to see which school had won the friendly competition of raising money. At the end of the night both schools realized it didn’t matter who won, or what side of 105 you’re on. All that matters is that they give as much as possible back to the community. Student Council sponsors from both schools stand on the field and present the generous gift to the YMCA of Montgomery County during the football game against Montgomery.

photo by Kara Gold

photo by Kennedy Kesterson photo by Judith Skelton

Making a Homecoming poster, Jaqueline Nava and Annalie Sanchez spend time after school on the project. Student Council members put in a lot of service hours outside of school.

Aslynn Ivry, Ava Henson, Kyle Mrosko, Amanda Spruell, Casey Johnson, Colin Vannatter, Alyssa Bernald, Lillian Myer, Jaqueline Nava, Gerardo Godinez, Annalie Sanchez and Kiana Herod

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During the Blackout pep rally, Amanda Spruell and Ava Henson hold some of the chain links collected during the “Battle of 105” challenge. The school beat Montgomery High School by collecting the most money that week.

photo by Alyssa Bernald

OF THE

Swim team broke school records and advanced to

State

Taking a deep breath while his heart was pounding, Dillon Hooker looked straight ahead as he raced to finish the butterfly relay at the District meet. At Regionals, the girls team broke the previous 2008 record in the 200 freestyle relay by .06 seconds. The new record holders were Shelby Sinor, Eireann Milbaum, Dominique Torrence, Michelle Lazo and Eireann Milbaum. “Breaking a record was amazing, especially knowing it was my last meet of my senior year,” Shelby Sinor said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better ending.” Not only did the girls team beat records,

Different Strokes

but so did the boys. They broke the 400 freestyle relay from 2012. The holders were Dillon Hooker, Jarod McCauley, Sebastian Sinor, and David Feder. McCauley was the Regional champion in the 100 backstroke with a time of 49.51, which was another new record previously set by his brother in 2010. “It made me feel good to finally beat my brother at something since he was always winning and saying I would never pass him up,” Jarod McCauley said.

Competing in the 400 relay, Dillon Hooker takes another breath in-between strokes. At Regionals, they broke three team records and Jarod McCauley

McCauley then advanced

his event.

water.

Back stroke

to the State swim meet where he placed

Swimmers reenact strokes out of the

Zackery Crafts

Butterfly Reagan Hinze

advanced to the State meet in Austin.

6th in photo by Paige Fowler

Breast Stroke

David Feder

photo by Abigail Braun

Taking a quick breath, Ronald Page competes in the 100 breast stroke relay at the District meet. Teams of four were required to complete the relay.

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photo by Trinity Tillung

During the Homecoming parade downtown in the fall, the swim team stops to pose for a picture before the parade began. The team’s float

Sub-Varsity baseball started the season with strong tournament win

drew a lot of attention with the large fishing boat they used.

SWING swing BATTER batter

The sound of the ball on the edge of their seat meeting the bat was the waiting to see what would only thing that could be happen. heard as the crowd sat Starting off the season sub-varsity team went on was with a record of 7-4 the to make new records. “Helping make new this season and all the bro records for the team felt time we had,” Charles awesome I’ll never forget Dinaso said. Through the season the and difficult teams. team faced many obstacles “It was frustrating get the effort out that when we lost knowing we you put in, making in for could’ve done better but in a great season,” Logan the end it is just a game. Ringo said. When you work hard you After a year of being off, back into the swing of the passion for the game things wasn’t to easy. was still there but getting “One of the most “Luckily my team and I challenging things of made a deal to not eat out starting the season again until after the game and go was not eating all the fast together.” food,” Caleb Martin said. The team had many new together came easily. faces and learning to work “As a sophomore my almost like second nature,” teammates have had Tommy Trevino said. “My more experience than I teammates knew exactly did but at our first game what I was going to do and working together was to be ready.” Through the season the team continued

to challenge

In the game against South Houston, Tyler Renfro pitches for the junior team getting strike after strike. Several struck out opponents later Renfro and the team went on to win the game.

photo by Abigail Braun

photo by Abbie Johnson

Preparing to dive off of the block, Layla East sets up at practice before the District meet. Recently placing first at her last meet, East made the most out of the remaining practices hoping to place at District.

Swimming in the butterfly event, Emily Dawson focuses on controlling her breaths with the strokes. The team broke three different records at the last meet

photo by Abigail Braun

Freestyle

Cynthia Johnson

before District.

Pitching to Willis, Dillon Shibley makes another player strike out. Shibley was later moved up to the varsity team. In the second inning, Isaiah Medina makes a run back to the dug out to switch. Medina took a break to get his energy back and move onto the next inning.

themselves and make new records.

photo by Abigail Braun

MLB

look alikes

Houston.

Charles Dinaso

Kris Bryant

Position: Left Field Height: 5’6” Born: Sept. 14, 1998 From: Conroe, TX Bats: Right Throws: Right

Position: Third Base Height: 6’5” Born: January 4, 1992 From: Las Vegas, NV Bats: Right

Billy Jones Position: Outfield Height: 5’7” Born: July 30, 1999 From: Conroe, TX Bats: Right Throws: Right

Throws: Right

Lance Berkman Position: Outfield Height: 6’1” Born: Feb. 10, 1976 From: Waco, Texas Bats: Both

Throws: Left

Colton Gordon Position: Center Height: 5’10” Born: May 17, 1999 From: Conroe, Texas Bats: Left Throws: Left

Mike Trout Position: Center Height: 6’2” Born: Aug. 7, 1991 From: Vineland, NJ Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Pitch Perfect

Face?

photo by Abbie Johnson

Comparisons for players versus the pros.

During the first inning Oen Phillips steps up to the plate to bat. Phillips hit the ball into the outfield and made the first home run for the team against South

What’s your choir

After stopping a South Houston player from getting to first base, Caleb Martin throws the ball back to home base. Martin went on to stop players from getting past second base.

Passing the plate, Julius Perez encourages Justin Gates as he goes up to bat. Gates then knocked the ball out of the park and earned a home run.

Singing requires many different facial movements.

Savages of the Safari present their skit, team name, and mascot to the audience at the freshmen leadership conference. The students were divided into groups and had to come up with a skit, outfits, and a team name.

: e c n e o r e p Ex Practicing after school, the boys choir harmonize together in preparation for the fall concert. Choir practiced everyday to ensure flawless performances. At an after school Cantare practice, Lauren Holtkamp, Sofia Johnson and Kayla Swan sing in a stair well for the good acoustics. Cantare used stair wells to make sure they sounded perfect.

While the concert is in full swing, Jacob Burns stands in front for a solo section. With his voice ready and emotions high, Burns brought the church to a stand still with his powerful solo.

Choir tuned in to each other for the perfect tone

photo by Abigail Braun

What is Cantare?

The auditorium was silent except for “Choir for me has been an eye the harmonization of the boys choir at opening experience,” Jacob Burns said. the fall performance. “I never imagined that it would open as With concerts and new music thrown many doors as it has for me so far, and I at them constantly, choir had to move am happy to be a part of this wonderful quickly and stay on top of their tasks. group of kids.” At the same time, the organization Choir had many different provided countless opportunities for performances throughout the year such each member to enhance their skills and as pep rallies, concerts, the Veteran’s be recognized for their honors. Day program and UIL competitions. With many opportunities came many extra work since they were so passionate responsibilities and countless hours of about the organization. practice, but the students didn’t mind the “It’s an auditioned group of 24 “It’s really exciting; singing is my I’m on I feel so happy.” passion,” Brianna Mantooth said. “When elite singers. It’s an honor to The choir was full of singers with brought them closer and more various backgrounds, which only like a family. be a part of the group because “Choir is so diverse. We come from Lauren Holtkamp said. “As the president different backgrounds and have such it’s been such a cool experience to getwe to get the opportunity to get talent - it’s what makes us great,” know everyone on a personal level.” to know each other and to get With the dedication they had from waking up early for competitions to close. We also go to a state the passion they showed on stage with

A small, elite group within the choir is Cantare.

every performance, choir made

lasting impression on madrigal competition in San the entire school and Antonio in March.” -Kayla Swan community.

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photo by Kaylee Trevino

photo by Anja Thacker

At the camo day pep rally, choir faces the crowd and sings the National Anthem. Singing in front of crowds was something that each member eventually felt comfortable doing on a reguar basis.

photo by Abigail Braun

Holding up paper mustaches, the boys choir put on a unique performance at the fall concert. Jaydon Archie and Nicholas Veazey had a small feature section where they sang in front of the rest of the choir.

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My future goal is to attend lone-star college to get my basics done and after my two years are up im going to attend Sam Houston and get my degree in business and communications. Sam Houston has been a school of my favor since i was in junior high, but reality of money and scholarships made me realize that i had to go to community college to start off. Im going to major in business because it seems like a somewhat easy route and minor in communications because several people have told me that i am a good public speaker which i like to believe i am. after i complete my basics at lone-star and transfer to Sam I’ll move up to Huntsville to my grandparents ranch and complete my school and then hopefully move to some land after im working and saving up every cent. my reason on getting this degree is because it seems like the most simple one when you don’t know what you want to do with your life. most people don’t even use their degree anyways. or they don’t end up working for what they paid to go to college for. it seems like the most reasonable route for me to take.

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