THE COMMUNITY NEWS Saluting the Senior Class of
Aledo High School Trinity Christian Academy June 2016
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THANK YOU! The 2016 Aledo Senior Class and the Project Celebration 2016 committee thank everyone who supported all of our fundraising events. Your generous support helped make our Promenade, Prom, After-Party and Senior Breakfast the best ever! SPONSORS & DONORS Ace Hardware - Willow Park Albertson’s - Weatherford Aledo Diner Aledo Donuts Aledo Florist Aledo Kwik Kar Wash Aledo Medicine Store Aledo Sonic Bankhead Bistro & Coffee Bar Bearcat Valero Bed Bath & Beyond - Weatherford Best Buy - Weatherford Bordon Milk Brookshires - Willow Park Buffalo Wild Wings - Weatherford Chicken Express - Willow Park Chick-Fil-a - Benbrook & Ridgmar Chili’s - Weatherford CiCi’s - Weatherford Cierra Bank
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Thanks also to our PC2016 committee members and the parents who donated time, energy and funds to produce a memorable Project Celebration 2016. And remember, Aledo High School Class of 2016 seniors...
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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2016 TOP ROW
left to right Colin Michael Reilly Andrew Robert Tisdale Isaiah Khalil Harris Joseph Gabriel Daniel Wagner Lucas Miguel Ivy-O’Donnell Walker Harrison Rynd Turner Brown Corbett Imani Imuwahen Davis Allena Elisabeth Heath James Christopher Rainbolt Luke Edward Anthony Logan Samuel Cowan Michael Ray Williams III Alexander Peter Hecht Quincy Alexander Jones, Jr. Kyle William Sherlock Christian Michael Johnsen
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left to right Jack Louis Brockermeyer Austin Wesley Decker Floyd Donshay Douglas, Jr. Michael Chandler Carr Theodore Forest Richardson Carson Ridge Fricks Truett Wesley Miller James Aubrey Barnett Jacob Nicholas Popp Brazos Joe Pinto Noah Jacob Moreno Carson Ray Pate Tristan Keith Bond William David Whitaker Tanner Lane Rizenbergs Simon Preston Gaul Philip Charles Williamson, Jr. Shandy Renee Smith
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left to right Sarah Browning Boone Tien Quoc Ngo Anna Ruth Salerno Jernee’ Savon Goods Jose Jesus Goite-Villarroel Karlee Nicole Mansfield Marguerite Janice King Julianne Jean Garnett Anthony Michael Salazar Yuxing Li Camille Finley Kelly Martha Claire Prioleau McKenzie Anne Keetch Amanda Michelle Salinas Harris Anne Huckabee Taylor Diane Simpson Zachary Steven Switalski Kristin Nicole Cosgrove Renée Nicole Merrill Ashley Elizabeth Barham
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left to right Dresden Cyrille Sutherland Trystan Bryse Elizabeth Vanderford Caroline Conroy Taylor Annabelle Littlefield Polk French Sara Katherine Puff Natalie Paige Griffin Marissa Leneah Rucker Alyssa Deneah Rucker Maria Patricia Garza Grace Perry Paukune Emily Anne Brock Evelyn Grace Tracy Hannah Katherine Brown Abigail Louise Carroll Tayler Noelle Weathers
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left to right Yi Liu Madison Grace Bailey Riley Jane Rector Sarah Grace Siratt Jessica Eleanor Roff Elizabeth Diane Hodnett Marianna Rose Kline-Garson Madeline Claiborne Brentlinger Anna Katherine Claunch Huiqin Hu Sophia Jane Iglesias Victoria Christine Martin Katie Michelle Karbo
NOT PICTURED Alison Nicole Kaitcer Kelsey Taylor Ramsey
SAINTS BY THE NUMBERS 85 Senior Saints 15 Senior Saints with Honors College Distinction $8.3 MILLION in Merit Scholarships Extended to Senior Class 170 Merit Scholarships Extended to Senior Class 79% RI 6HQLRU &ODVV 2HUHG 0HULW 6FKRODUVKLSV
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Acceptances from 116 'LHUHQW &ROOHJHV DQG 8QLYHUVLWLHV Acceptances from 30 'LHUHQW 6WDWHV DQG 1 Foreign Country 23% of Senior Class Pursuing the Arts in College 15% of Senior Class Committed to Collegiate Sports 132 $YHUDJH &RPPXQLW\ 6HUYLFH +RXUV 6HUYHG 3HU 6HQLRU LQ 8SSHU 6FKRRO
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Senior Awards Aledo High School’s Senior Awards were presented on May 23 at the AHS Auditorium. At the event it was announced that the Class of 2016 has been offered scholarships totaling more then $13 million.
Aledo Youth Football & Cheer presented scholarships to (from left) Derek ReidSmith, Matthew McCartney, Larry Brown and Alyssa Ramsey.
Leigh McAdams (center) presented the Aledo High School Anglers and THS Bass Association scholarships to Wyatt Young, left, and Jack McAdams, right.
Wendy Michael and Christie Daniel Beaty presented the Don Daniel Honorary Scholarship and Don R. Daniel Public Service Scholarship to Haley Adrion and Jessika McCluskey.
Principal Amy Sadler presented the Coder Elementary School Scholarship to (from left) Kara Tatum, Abigail Dean and Avery Odell.
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Carolyn Ansley presented Pay it Forward scholarships to Joseph Hablas and Zephyr Gunter.
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Principal Stephanie Adams, left, presented the Vandagriff Elementary School scholarships to (from left) Halle Smith, Madison Pollard, Allison Danz, Jilie Neil, Courtney McMillan, Ryan Dunson and Meredith Bowden.
Janie Baucum, right, presented her namesake scholarship to Kara Williams.
Tessa Mauer presented McFarland Fund scholarships to (from left) ABigail Johnson, Brandon Raettig, Erin Heaton and Trent Cook.
Gloria Andrews, right, presented National Art Honor Society scholarships to (from left) Brandon Raettig, Chandler Hayes and Desiree Bolin. 8 June
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Stacy Jones announced the Lockheed Martin Corporate Scholarship went to Daniel Chruscielski.
Annie Walker, Counselor at Aledo High School, presented Shattered Dreams scholarships to (from left) Hannah Wade, Brandon Arnold, Chandler Roberts and Kaitlin Detherage.
National Merit Scholarship Commended Scholars are (from left) Haylee Reid, Ryan Prokell, Daniel Chruscielski, Abigail Dean and Kristen Boomer.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breathe away.” ~Maya Angelou You’ve gone from being our Li’l Bub to this beautiful young woman in what seems but an instant! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see what journey God has set before you. Dream big, Madisen Hope!
Scott Jones, center, presented Aledo Lions Club scholarships to Amanda Miller, left, and Julie Neil, right.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged. The Lord, your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9
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Jacob Babcock received the Clay Jones Legacy scholarship.
Principal Dan Peterson presented the Rebecca James and Karen Villarreal Memorial scholarships to Daniel Chruscielski and Abigail Johnson.
Principal Dan Peterson is shown with National Merit Scholarship Finalist Joseph Barbeau.
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Senior Breakfast Aledo High School’s Senior Breakfast was held May 31 at New River Fellowship. Ryan Aldridge, Area Director of Young Life Aledo, welcomes seniors to the annual breakfast.
2016 Project Celebration volunteers (from left): Beth Fischer, Sonja Behrens, Prize Coordinator Robin Boomer, Fundraising Chair Pat Cook, Julie Johnson, Cynthia Lambert and Lynne McCartney (seated).
Aledo High School Senior Brooke Davenport reaches for healthy options in the breakfast buffet.
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Nicholas Cheema and Hannah Arnold sign Thank You notes to 2016 Project Celebration donors.
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Salutatorian
Austin Dobransky will study Business at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in the fall of 2016. After college, Austin plans to pursue a job in the sports world where he can combine his passion for business with his love of sports. He played select basketball for the DFW Hawks for three years in high school. One of his favorite highschool memories is the four 16
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years spent coaching elementary school boys’ Lion’s Club basketball teams. Giving back to the community by mentoring and coaching his young players is one of his proudest moments from high school. During his high school career, Austin was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. During his senior
year he served as President of National Honor Society and Vice-President of Future Business Leaders of America. In his junior year, he competed in the “Social Media Campaign” event at the Area meet for FBLA where he and his partner, Sarah Reinert, placed third. They moved on to compete at the State meet in San Antonio where they placed third again. In his senior year, Austin
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and his brother, Brandon Dobransky, competed in the “Sports and Entertainment Management” event at the Area meet for FBLA where they placed first. Last summer, he traveled to Peru on a mission trip with his church where he was blessed to see a world outside of his comfort zone and help families in need.
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Valedictorian
Cody Bradford will attend Baylor University where he will major in mechanical engineering and minor in business. Cody has attended Aledo since kindergarten and has excelled academically throughout his Aledo schooling career. Cody received the “AP Scholar with Distinguishment” award after his junior year. He has been an involved member of the school, participating in The Community News
National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. He has also been involved in the community, volunteering at Teen Court, Stuard Elementary, Center of Hope, and various youth group activities at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. Cody has participated in many team sports activities since he was four years old. During his high school career, he competed in varsity track as a junior,
and high jumper as a senior. His highest cleared jump was 6’4”, tying him for second in the school record book. During his junior year, he was an Area Qualifier, and this year, he advanced to Regionals, and was selected to the “ELITE Boys Track Academic AllState Team”. Cody also is a baseball player. His passion has always been baseball first and foremost. In high
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school, as a left-handed pitcher, he was on the varsity team for two years and a varsity captain his senior year. The team advanced to the State Playoffs in Round Rock his junior year and went to round two of the playoffs this year. Cody will continue playing baseball at Baylor University as a pitcher, where he has received both athletic and academic scholarships.
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Baccalaureate Aledo High School’s Baccalaureate Service was held on May 15 at the AHS Auditorium. PHOTOS BY KATHY CHRUSCIELSKI
Johnny Farr, High School Pastor at Christ Chapel Bible Church, gives instructions to students for Baccalaureate.
Valedictorian Cody Bradford leads the procession of seniors at Baccalaureate at Aledo High School.
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Lee Trigg, Pastor at Aleo United Methodist Church, welcomes guests to Baccalaureate ceremony. Also pictured: Caleb Grant, Worship Pastor at Christ Chapel Bible Church, and Father Jay Atwood of St. Francis Church.
Caitlyn Andrews reads a scripture.
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Tatiana Mohr reads a scripture
Scott Conover, Youth Pastor at First Baptist Church of Willow Park, gives a charge to the seniors.
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Caitlyn Andrews (right) and Mary McLellan Texas State University
Jacob Babcock and Karey Moore Texas A&M University
Cameron Bean and Coach Brad McCone University of Colorado
Kristen Boomer and Kortnye Eagleton Kansas State University
Meredith Bowden and Jamie Rinehart Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn
Cody Bradfor and Chris Davidson Baylor University
Daniel Chruscielski (Kim Watson was absent) University of Texas at Austin
Trent Cook and Rebecca Buchanan Texas A&M University
Abigail Dean and Kendall Carroll Utah State University
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Aledo High School’s Honors Banquet, honoring the top 10 percent of the graduating class, was held May 17. Students had the opportunity to honor one teacher from their years in Aledo schools.
Austin Dobransky and Chris O’Donnell Texas A&M University
Melissa Haertling and Julia Reynolds University of Texas in Dallas
Chandler Hayes and Karey Moore Tarrant County College
Grace Holt and Regina Carlson Trinity University
Drew Ingram and Regina Carlson University of Illinois
Jeffrey Klansek and Julia Reynolds University of Texas
Amy Larsen and Dave Marcath Texas A&M University
Alessio Lozzi and Rebecca Buchanan Oklahoma State University
Hunter Lyon and Karey Moore Texas A&M University
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Matthew McCartney and Debbie Reedy Hardin-Simmons University
Isabella McConley and Matt Carpenter University of Texas
Courtney McMillan and Diane Kitchen Texas A&M University
Amanda Miller and Emily Wroten University of North Texas
Lanie Payblas and Dave Marcath Texas A&M University
Eric Polson and Jan Tonroy University of Texas
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Caleb Primera and Jamie Rinehart University of Texas in Arlington
Ryan Prokell and Regina Carlson University of Texas
Brandon Raettig and Randall McKinney University of Texas
Julie Rucker and Haylee Reed University of Texas
Autumn Roberts and Brad McCone Texas A&M University
Ben Rogers and MaryLou Morey Texas A&M University
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Dejan Savic and Derek Vierling Southwestern University
Miguel Silva and Debbie Mantooth Texas A&M University
Sophia Sonnemann and Regina Carlson Texas A&M University
Lukas Stone and Julie Johnson Oklahoma University
Kara Tatum and Lynda Kunkel Baylor University
Lacey Wert and Nikki Hyles Texas A&M University
Kara Williams and Nikki Hyles Friends University 24 June
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Prom! PHOTOS BY KATHY CHRUSCIELSKI
RIGHT:: Veronica Williams and Chris Hampton arrive in a 1954 Chevrolet BelAir driven by owner Morris Stewart of Aledo. The theme of the Aledo High School Senior Prom was “Frame the Moment.�
Kate Starnes exits her limo at Aledo High School for Promenade.
Kara Tatum is refelcted in a mirror outside the entrance to the red carpet area of Promenade.
Emily Phillips waits with her niece Addy Nigliazzo.
Jillian Robinson and Weston Hudspeth pose for a portrait at one of many backdrops in Aledo High School Cafeteria.
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Robert Myers, Autumn Roberts, Cassie Dale, Victoria Neumann, Amy Larsen, Lanie Payblas, Isabella McCorvey, Laura Wilson, Melissa Haertling and Daniel Chruscielski share a limo ride to Prom.
The dance floor was filled at Cendera Center for Senior Prom. According to Principal Dan Peterson, more than 400 tickets were sold for the event. Madden Martin and Brynn Hellman arrive late to Prom along with other baseball and softball players who had games Friday afternoon.
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Lanie Payblas, Amy Larsen, Victoria Neumann, Cassie Dale, Laura Wilson, Autumn Roberts, and Robert Myers gather before boarding a limosine to Cendera Center for Senior Prom. William Pinckard and Abigail Dean
Hannah Wells gives Garrett Cammack a last minute dance lesson in the lobby of Cendera Center.
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“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.�
~Ralph Marston
Congratulations to the Class of 2016, continuing the Aledo attitude of excellence!