Salute to our Hometown Graduates Class of 2020

Salute to our

HOMETOWN GRADUATES

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HONOR GRADUATES

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EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATES VALEDICTORIAN

SALUTATORIAN

Ryan Williamson

Camryn Jansky

Son of Gary and Stacie Williamson Plans on attending Texas A&M University to study business honors.

Through your hard work, endless determination, and a whole lot of prayer, you achieved so many things. But what we are most proud of is that through it all, you remained uniquely you.

Keep the faith and never forget all those who supported you along the way.

Love, Mom and Dad

Daughter of Timothy and Shelly Jansky Plans on attending Southwestern University to study biology.

Congratulations Adrian Arrambide!

The 2020 Salute to Our Hometown Graduates is a special section of the El Campo Leader-News.

Information contained in this special section was obtained from El Campo High School and Louise High School.

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EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL

Olivia Ermis

Philip Hundl

HONOR GRADUATES

Daughter of Karl and Jonna Ermis

Son of Philip and Ann Hundl

Brianna Dorotik

Marc Martinez

Daughter of Brian and Denise Dorotik

Son of Raul and Norma Martinez

Plans to attend Baylor University

Plans to attend United States Air Force Academy

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

to study business.

to study computer engineering.

to study public health.

to study aerospace engineering.

Skylar Bartosh

Meredith Rek

Cassidy Crowell

Griffen Croix

Daughter of Shawn and Dawn Bartosh

Daughter of William and Denise Rek

Daughter of Dale and Robin Crowell

Son of J.J. and Christy Croix

Plans to attend University of Texas

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend University of Texas

Plans to attend University of Texas

to study biology.

to study aerospace engineering.

to study biology.

to study economics.

Madeline Rod

Haley Burrow

Anastasia Hobbins

Chloe Bush

Daughter of Stanley and Dobie Rod

Daughter of Chris and Tanya Burrow

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend Baylor University

to study allied health/pre-nursing.

to study biochemistry.

Daughter of David Hobbins and Tiffany Holub Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College to study area undecided.

Daughter of Heath and Emily Bush Plans to attend Texas A&M University to study biochemistry.

HONOR GRADUATES

Viviana Bolfing

EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL

Conner Williams

Jose Brito

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Kade Ewing

Daughter of Steve and Gloria Bolfing

Son of Jason and Laura Williams

Son of Jose and Magdalena Brito

Son of Jason and Susan Ewing

Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend University of Texas

Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College

to study business administration.

to study sports management.

to study finance/computer science.

to study animal science.

Megan Rek

Clay Jung

Maddison Dewey

Bryn Rod

Daughter of William and Denise Rek

Son of Ryan and Dana Jung

Daughter of Lance and Heidi Dewey

Daughter of Scott and Amy Rod

Plans to attend Blinn College

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

Plans to attend Texas A&M University

to study kinesiology and wellness.

to study engineering.

to study biology.

to study allied health.

Kaitlyn Nicks

Omar Aguilar

Jennifer Casarez

Daughter of Brad and Criselda Nicks Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College to study nursing.

Son of Alberto Aguilar and Adrianna Guerrero Plans to attend University of Houston to study computer engineering.

Daughter of Antonio and Maria Casarez Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College to study radiology tech.

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CLASS OF 2020

El Campo Leader-News • Wednesday, March 25, 2020

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Pair Aguilar of Hornets get Omar top district honors

The Hornets play in the tough

By JOSHUA REESE sports@leader-news.com 2A District 29 which features Yorktown, Flatonia, Shiner, Brazos and Louise Hornets (15-12, 4-6) bas- Weimar, and this season Louise L-N File Photo ketball made their mark this sea- stood out as one of the four playoff son, returning to playoffs for the teams. first time in more than a decade.

District 29 awarded three HorIn their first-round matchup, they nets with all-district recognition. even took the Port Aransas Mar- Junior point guard Rogeric Schoollins, a basketball-only school to the er and senior post Duran Vasquez brink, before ultimately losing. were named first-team all-district.

One A & One B

Photo above: Senior post Duran Vasquez. Photo above right: Junior point guard Rogeric Schooler. Both photos are from the Hornets’ first playoff game in the last 11 years. Schooler and Vasquez were both key players for the Hornets this season and they were recognized by the other district coaches for their play.

Junior guard Mathew Marek was named to all-district second-team.

Schooler and Vasquez provided a big one-two punch for Louise in district play. The two were also cocaptains for the Hornets.

“The other coaches saw what everybody else saw, two of the best players in our district,” Lou(See HORNETS, Page B-4)

Life without sports, pretty darn boring What’s next?

The simple answer is I don’t know and no one else does.

This health emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak has caused everything to change.

Last week I had planned on covering El Campo vs. Needville, both massive games for baseball and softball. With wins for both softball and baseball, El Campo would have had the leg up in the race for the district championship. Wharton boys soccer are district champions and still have one game left to play. Under normal circumstances, their district season would be over and they’d be getting ready for the playoffs.

Those games along with everything else has been pushed back until May, at minimum.

Like the athletes around the county, coaches and fans, I too am waiting for the latest UIL update.

I think it’s safe to say we all want to know what’s next.

This has gone beyond a shortterm problem, but are we nearing the end or is the finish line so far out in front that we still can’t even see it yet?

By order of the governor, schools will be closed until April 4, and

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No New Sports Found For two weeks now, there haven’t been any live sports events. For any sports fans, it’s been a tough time out there. Here’s to wishing everything returns to normal soon and I can provide y’all with high-quality photos and sports coverage again. If you are sad, you aren’t alone.

the UIL has gone a step farther to not allow games until a month after that. However, they did say practices could occur when school gets going again, but no guidance has been given for that, as of press time.

Outside of playing some junior college basketball - you’ll have to ask me about it one day, I was never an athlete, but El Campo native and former Ricebird John Paul Appling was. The former Ricebird feels for the local athletes who put in the work and now wait for what’s next.

Joshua “I’d be thinkReese ing, when are spoRts Column we going to get back on the field to practice and play games,” Appling said. “It would be very frustrating (to not know).”

Appling, who’s been a supporter of the Ricebirds since the 1930s, is left, like the rest of us, to ponder what do we do now. During any normal year, you could find Appling, along with many other fans out in the bleachers cheering on the Ricebirds and Ladybirds at baseball and softball games. Now

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he watches re-runs of M.A.S.H. because there isn’t even pro sports on TV. “This is very strange because there are no sports on whatsoever and you don’t know when they are coming back,” Appling said. “I’ve never seen anything like this.”

These indeed are strange times.

Not only is there nothing locally to support and go out and watch when you are home you can’t even turn on the TV to watch, the Rockets, or check out an Astros spring training game. I mean this is desperate times, I’ll settle for some tennis, or golf, really anything at the moment, but there is nothing by re-runs of classic games on TV. With no sports, you and I sit and wait for a time when we can return to a little bit of normalcy. Sports for me isn’t just a job, it’s something I’m truly passionate about.

As an unbiased observer, wins or losses don’t really matter to me. I am a stories person and (See SAD, Page B-4)

We’re looking for your input, help us out Without any live sports to cover, the Leader-News has been looking back throughout some of the big moments of El Campo’s history.

In our most recent edition, there were a few photos from the 1967 Ricebird football team that lost to Brownwood in the state

Andrea Alaniz

Roger Balderas

Dario Alcala

Alzea Amador

championship.

Over the coming weeks, the Leader-News will have more blasts from the past.

What the Leader-News would like to do in the coming weeks is to put together a little list of some of the greatest athletes that have

ever come through, El Campo, Louise, Wharton, Boling or East Bernard.

While this is this paper serves the people of El Campo and Louise, the athletes around the county have gone on to do big things.

East Bernard’s Shane Lechler for

example is from Wharton County Email us at: Sports@Leaderand was named to the NFL’s 2000s News.com or go to the Wharton All-Decade Team.

County Newspapers Sports FaceSo who are the greatest ath- book page to leave your feedback. letes that you can recall?

Help us find the athletes that What’s the biggest moment in might have been lost through sports that’s been lost through time. Let us re-share their stories time? so they aren’t forgotten.

Cole Amestoy

Stephanie Balderas

Faith Bannert

Maria Barron

Skylar Bartosh

Breanna Berry

Alek Bethke

Dontavian Blunston

Emilie Bodungen

Viviana Bolfing

Justin Boone

Jasmin Brito

Jose Brito

Joel Brown II

Krysta Bubela

CLASS OF 2020

EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL

Makenzie Bubela

You make 2020 extraordinary!

Thanks for your patience & sacrifice in a challenging year!

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Haley Burrow

Chloe Bush

Abigail Bustamante

Alexa Bustamante

Daija Cadriel

Juan Candela Cruz

Anthony Carrascoza

Ethan Casarez

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!

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Roger Balderas

Gabriela Martinez

Allayna Fonseca

Tanner Oldag

Jasmine Garcia

Tylar Socha

Best Wishes For A Bright Future

Taking pride in our Partners’ accomplishments and wishing them the best!

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CLASS OF 2020

Jennifer Casarez

Tyshira Ceasar

Wyatt Cerny

Alfred Cisneros II

Blaine Cobb

Raven Contreras

Kenedy Couvillion

Griffen Croix

Cassidy Crowell

Jose Cruz III

Victor Cruz III

Mary Cruz

Daisy DeLaPena

Kailee DeLoach

Maddison Dewey

Brianna Dorotik

J’Tren Dorsey

Cade DuBroc

Devon Earls

Maria Enriquez

Kamryn Ermis

Jessica Espinoza

Justyne Espinoza

Arturo Esquivel

Seth Estrada

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Kade Ewing

Braulio Flores III

Roy Flores Jr.

Brisenia Flores

Crissy Flores

Danielle Flores

Allayna Fonseca

Mason Fuechec

Francisco Gallardo Jr.

Darius Garcia

Onward & Upward

Viviana Bolfing Class of 2020

Wishing the Class of 2020 graduates

Congratulations Viviana! We are so proud of you! You worked hard and played hard while achieving your goals the right way, making it fun for everyone!

Love, Mom, Dad & Family

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EC grads may get diplomas this July

By EMILY LINCKE reporter@leader-news.com

Walking across the Ricebird Stadium stage to receive a diploma had become a fleeting dream for El Campo High School seniors now finishing the semester at home. Although likely delayed until July due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 graduation ceremony will still take place, officials said Thursday.

“Our goal is to do everything we can to hold a traditional graduation ceremony for this class,” Superintendent Kelly Waters said.

El Campo ISD is closed until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. If the district is unable to host a graduation ceremony on the original May 22 date, it will be postponed until July 23.

“That way if parents had vacations or were going out of town, we figured they’d still be in for that Thursday evening,” Waters said. “We’re trying to make it work for everyone.”

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Virus tests today, count steady

By SHANNON CRABTREE publisher@leader-news.com

State health officials are in El Campo today performing COVID-19 testing at the El Campo Civic Center while county infection levels have remained almost unchanged for the last week.

Those wanting to be tested must register and receive an appointment. No drive-in or walk-up tests will be conducted. Only samples will be collected in El Campo. The tests will be processed at UTMB-Galveston with results available in 48 to 72 hours and deliverable by text message.

State officials will be at the Civic Center, 2350

N. Mechanic, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, April 25.

“One of the big things we need is more testing,” Wharton County Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Kirkland said. “We need to increase the percentage. It’s not that I think there’s an outbreak, I just want more tests. We’re going to try to open up more, but not before we know what’s going on.”

Friday, the county’s tally on COVID-19 positive tests reached 36, an increase of just one since last Sunday. Of the total diagnosed with the virus, 15 are listed as recovered from the illness. A previous report listing 36 infected was in error.

Retail businesses statewide began curbside sales Friday with strict requirements calling for employees to be masked and well trained in disinfecting. All await Monday when Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled to address dine-in restaurant service, hairstylists, gyms and more.

In the last several days, major metros like Houston and San Antonio announced that everyone in public would be required to wear a mask for the next 30 days – even if that mask was simply a bandanna. Fines of up to $1,000 are possible.

(See NO MASK, Page 8)

Books Come Alive

(See COVID, Page 8)

ECISD trustees to talk Tuesday on lesson plans

By EMILY LINCKE reporter@leader-news.com

We Miss You

El Campo ISD officials will clarify the district’s next steps for graduation, at-home curriculum during the coronavirus outbreak and district contracts at Tuesday’s meeting, which will be held remotely.

The district closed on March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic and since then students have completed curriculum using online lectures and remote instruction.

The board will have updates on COVID-19 instruction and on El Campo High School’s graduation ceremony (see related story for more information).

Superintendent Kelly Waters will seek board approval to hire (See SCHOOL, Page 8)

Jasmine Garcia

St. Philip teachers and El Campo librarians dressed as book characters lined the streets of Depot and Church as students, family and friends drove by and waved, in honor of World Book Day on Thursday. Even St. Philip pastors joined in, and the group waved for nearly an hour as carloads passed by to share some human connection in this new world of social distancing.

Pictured above are Neta Ripple representing Charlotte’s Web, Ruthie Buzek holding Pete the Cat, Brigette Vaughn with Clifford the Big Red Dog and Annette Balcar representing “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.”

L-N Photos by Joshua Reese

Volunteers helping families grocery bag by bag by bag

By EMILY LINCKE reporter@leader-news.com

The coronavirus pandemic has created or added to financial hardship for many people across the world. For some local families, this means struggling to even put food on the table.

Wanting to help others during the pandemic, a group of El Campoans anonymously donated and delivered groceries this week to local families in need.

“Different people said, ‘we want to help,’” El Campoan Hector Gutierrez said. They asked, “‘who needs the help?’”

Gutierrez is the president of the

Full Plates, Full Hearts

El Campo Community Events volunteer group and organizes the community wide Thanksgiving dinner each year.

Acting as a middle man of sorts, Gutierrez reached out to needy families, requested a grocery list, and relayed it to local donors, who wished to remain anonymous.

“These people don’t expect anything in return,” Gutierrez said.

“Out of their heart they’re doing it.”

The first grocery delivery was to locals Connie Rodriguez and her son Cody. Rodriguez and her son typically rely on food stamps to buy groceries, but had little funds left to last (See SMALL, Page 8) Contributed Photo

El Campoans Connie and Cody Rodriguez (l-r) received groceries paid for by an anonymous local donor and delivered by volunteer Hector Gutierrez.The Rodriguez family was low on funds and was thankful to receive the donation last week, as they have been struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Jazmyne Garza

Skye Garza

Ariana Gonzales

Guadalupe Gonzales

Jonathan Gonzalez

Makayla Gonzalez

Wil’Aisha Grays

Fred Gusman III

Edith Gutierrez

Keyly Guzman Limon

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Keana Hargrove

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Alexis Hernandez Mendoza

Emanuel Hernandez

Emily Hernandez

Karolina Hernandez

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Anastasia Hobbins

Taylor Holland

Drew Hooey

Gavin Huerta

Philip Hundl

Camryn Janksy

Jose Jaramillo Jr.

Crystal Jaramillo

Maranda Johnson

Clay Jung

Kei’Undric Kimble

Jacob King

Kolby Korenek

McKenna Kulcak

Ajalae Lacour

Amber Laitkep

Zakary Laitkep

Adrian Lara

Stephanny Lavanway Cruz

Mackenzie Leach

Robert Lee Phillips

Breanna Limones

E’Lisha Lindsey

Leonardo Lopez

Maria Lopez Rojas

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Alexandrea Loredo

Natalie Lucas

Juan Luciano

Caleb Luna

Noah Maher

Luc Marcaurele

Anai Martinez Olvera

Amy Martinez

Armando Martinez

Fabian Martinez

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Invest in your future and achieve what you dream!

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Psalm: 32:08 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.

Congratulations Marc on your great accomplishment! We are extremely proud of you. All your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off. Wishing you the very best as you begin the next chapter of your life.

PROUD PARENTS Raul B, Norma A Martinez Gabrielle, Sarah & Alexandra Martinez (siblings)

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Gabriela Martinez

Marc Martinez

Melanie Martinez

Natalie Martinez

Quadasha McClatchy

Jason McGraw

Arith Medrano

Emily Mendez

Denise Mendoza

Joshua Mendoza

Congrats

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Isaiah Miller

Mariah Montalvo

Juan Montoya Jr.

Andrew Morales

Xavier Moreno

Dominiko Munoz II

Kaitlyn Nicks

Jake Nores

Travis North Jr.

Nijha North

Enjoy every moment of this milestone, as you celebrate your graduation with the friends, family and teachers who have encouraged and supported you along the way. This is just the beginning of a bright future ahead for you, and we look forward to celebrating your continued success.

Congrats and Best Wishes Graduates!

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Jeremiah Ortiz

Michael Ortiz

The future is all yours now.

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Robert Ortiz

Haley Olvera

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Way to Go! Dream big, graduates, the best is yet to come!

Go for it! May the Lord Bless your steps and watch over you!

Congratulations!

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Bailey Pasak

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Morgan Pierce

Colton Pietsch

Johnycia Polk

Westin Proctor

Sara Pustejovsky

Orlando Ramirez

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When you look back on this school in later years, what will you remember most?

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Summer Bucket List Go on a road trip with friends Get a job Save money Get a haircut that is totally new and different from your usual style Make a college packing list and start buying stuff Surf Pinterest for dorm decorating ideas and make them Organize and clean everything out!

Contact your roommate Get rid of clothes you don’t wear anymore Create/update your resume Go to all your favorite local restaurants Spend time with your family and friends Print photos to put up in your dorm room Watch the sunrise Read Swim in the ocean Learn important life skills, such as laundry and cooking Get a check up at your family doctor Get familiar with your college town Register for classes

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Bryn Rod

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Oswaldo Rosas Jr. “I encourage you to live with life. Be courageous, adventurous.

Give us a tomorrow, more than we deserve.”

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Madalyne Valenzuela

Marcus Valenzuela

Matthew Van Gorp

Janeth Valesquez

Jessica Valezquez

Caleb Venglar

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Along with the wisdom to choose your battles carefully.

Now that you are graduating from high school, keep up the good work and continue to strive for excellence. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

- Love Always, Your Grandpa Jimbo Ochoa, Sr.

We wish you adventure on your journey and may you always stop to help someone along the way. Listen to your heart and take risks carefully... remember how much you are loved!

We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Todd, Tyler & Jacey

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LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATES VALEDICTORIAN Isabel Lilie

Daughter of Mark and Melissa Lilie Plans to attend Wake Forest University to study biochemistry and molecular biology.

CONGRATULATIONS! As you turn the page to the next chapter, the future is yours to write. Fill it with new experiences, good people and rewarding choices that help make the world a better place.

Best wishes to all of the dedicated seniors who are celebrating their high school graduation!

MARY W JOHNSON CLU CHFC, AGENT 101 W. First Street, El Campo • 979-543-1664

SALUTATORIAN Mark Olvera

Son of Simon and Wendy Olvera Plans to attend Blinn College to study music.

Congratulations

Louise ISD Class of 2020!

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Riley Jones

LOUISE RICE HIGH SCHOOL

Karleigh Surratt

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Salvador Hernandez

Haylee Blumrick

Son of Salvador Hernandez and Maria Nancy Sanchez

Son of Cody and Tonja Jones

Daughter of Jimmy and Kim Surratt

Plans to attend Victoria College

Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College

to study science.

to study radiology.

Plans to attend University of Texas at San Antonio to study architecture.

Undecided between Wharton County Junior College and Victoria College to study processed technology.

Esmeralda Mendez

Alexis Gutierrez

Baylee Hudspeth

Sheyenne Hendrix

Daughter of Ismael and Oralia Mendez

Daughter of Christina Perez

Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College

Plans to attend Wharton County Junior College

to study nursing.

to study business.

Daughter of Bill and Tessie Hedges and Charles and Terry Hudspeth Plans to attend University of Texas at San Antonio to study biology/pre-med.

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Daughter of Danny and Cindy Hendrix Plans to attend Mclennan Community College to study veterinary technology.

Congratulations to all El Campo and Louise Grads!

Congrats Adrian Lara!

NOVAK’S MEAT MARKET

Daughter of Paul and Diana Blumrick

2020

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RICE HIGH SCHOOL LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL

Fransisco Avalos

Haylee Blumrick

Cameron Cortez

Madison De Los Santos

Michael Gusman

Alexis Gutierrez

Riley Jones

Casey Kelly

Jason Bubela

CLASS OF 2020 CLASS OF 2020

David Cabrera

Ray Campbell

Desiree Fortanelli

Joshua Garcia

Sheyenne Hendrix

Salvador Hernandez

Baylee Hudspeth

Isabel Lilie

Derek Luna

Saul Medina

Oracio Flores

Congrats Class of 2020!

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Congratulations Class of 2020!

We are proud of you!

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Esmeralda Mendez

Robert Montes

Eryc Oliver

Mark Olvera

Christopher Ortiz

Elizabeth Rogers

Abigail Saenz Montes

Mason Sanders-Orsak

Melanie Smith

Brianna Smithwick

Karleigh Surratt

Crystal Torres

Leigha Tucker

Robert Vajdos

Duran Vasquez

Kourtney Vitera

Danny Williams

Stade Yount

2020 SENIOR MEMORIES

LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL

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Christopher Ortiz

Mark Olvera

Sheyenne Hendrix

Isabel Lilie

Oracio Flores

Congrats Class of 2020!

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CLASS OF 2015

EL CAMPO HIGH SCHOOL

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“Be strong and courageous, and do the work.”

1 Chronicles 28:20

Congratulations Cade!

Best Wishes ECHS, LHS, Rice CISD Grads!

Randy & Quala Matocha @ The Shed

Congrats Andy! You did it Shug.

Your journey has just begun.

Class of 2020

Cade DuBroc Class of 2020

Love, Mom & Dad, Cheyenne & Elliott, Colt & Madison Grandpa & Nanna, Pop & Grammie

Congratulations Fabian, we are so proud of you!

Love, DD & Gma

Love, Kenny, Donna & Jayden

Congratulations Philip C. Hundl & the graduating class of 2020!

We are proud of you!

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Congratulations Chris Ortiz & Class of 2020!

Donna Wessels Wharton County JP#3

CONGRATS BRYN ROD AND CLASS OF 2020!

Congratulations Abby Weinheimer!

Love, Heather

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LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL

2020 SENIOR MEMORIES

Haylee Blumrick Cade Bubela

Congratulations Class of 2020!

The

CONGRATULATIONS JULIANNE!

Loan Store

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A Licensed Texas Consumer Finance Company

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Congrats Cassidy and Class of 2020!

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Best wishes for a bright future.

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY

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1264 N. Mechanic St. 979-543-2761

We Are Your Hometown Pharmacy. Serving you since 1966.

2020 SENIOR MEMORIES

LOUISE HIGH SCHOOL

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Madison De Los Santos

Cameron Cortez

Duran Vasquez

Embrace the Moment Congratulations Class of 2020!

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Congrats Seniors 2020!

We are so proud of yall!

Da’Myan Valdez - El Campo McKayla Cerrillo - Wharton Hannah Mata - Boling

Good Luck Class of 2020!

Congratulations Class of 2020!

Wishing the brightest of futures to all Wharton County Graduates!

Home of the legendary Express Tenders & Sweet Tea!

2014 N. Mechanic St. El Campo, TX • 979-541-5390

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CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020!

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Visit www.elcampoeco.org or call 979.543.6727