Class of 2017 Graduation Edition

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Celebrating the Classes of 2017 HAYS HIGH SCHOOL H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL H LIVE OAK ACADEMY

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GRADUATION 2017

Alexis,

Cameron,

We love you so much! Good luck at the University

Congratulations!

You worked hard to finish this chapter of your life and we could not be more proud of all your accomplishments.

Now #45 Hays Rebel moves on to his next chapter at Texas Tech University.

Love you, Mom, Dad and Aaron

of Texas. Remember that ohana means family.

Family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten.

Always let your conscience be your guide. Reach

for the sky. Hakuna Matata" means no worries. The

past can hurt but the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. Just keep swimming. All it

takes is faith and trust. Now go – Live your dreams.

You're off to great places, today is your day.

Your mountain is waiting so get on your way.

–Dr. Seuss

We are always going to be your #1 fans.

Love, Mom, Dad, Mia, Dominic, Brookelyn,

Elijah, Benjamin, Sophie and Faith

CONGRATULATIONS AMILIO! You will do great things in life and the world will surely benefit from your future successes.

Your entire family loves you so very much.

XOXO Love Dad, Mom, Antonio, Carlo and Shadow

Val,

JOEL You did it!! We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see you walk that stage. We will be there loud and proud, son.

We are so proud of you and we love you so much.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jess & Jr. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

You have become a wonderful young man with a bright future ahead of you so keep moving forward. We will be by your side every step of the way!

Go Lobos!! We love you, Mom & Dad, Julian, Jaysen, Melissa, Mason

Allison Drew Stewart

Jeremiah 29:11

Congratulations Brandon Mendieta!

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CLASS OF 2017

Jack C. Hays High School

e are so very proud of the wonderfully made person you are. You are loyal, faithful, strong, determined, and have such a compassionate heart. We are truly blessed to have watched you grow into such an amazing young man. We are excited to see what you achieve next at Texas Tech and beyond. Always follow your dreams and don’t ever allow yourself to just be content. Keep believing in yourself, and live life to the fullest. Wreck ‘Em! We love you to the moon and back!

And know that we are always proud of you, and we will always be your biggest fans!! Stay humble and kind.

Love, your FAMILY

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Congratulations Emily!

We are so proud of you and look forward to the adventures God has planned for you.

Love, Mom and Dad

AAron TAylor

Class of 2017

Congrats!

Aaron, We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Briana, Dad & Angelica, Granny, and Aunt Jeanette

Hannah Miller On to catching bigger and better things!

Love, Dad, Mom, Sissy & Lily

Estella!

In this life we cannot do great things.

We can only do small things with great love. – Mother Teresa

Join us as we honor the graduating classes of Hays, Lehman and Live Oak Academy high schools

The world is at your fingertips Inside Hays High School seniors........................................................... 6-7 Hays High Salutatorian/Valedictorian questionnaires.................... 8 Hays High School Class Favorites................................................. 9 Lehman High School seniors.................................................. 12-13 Lehman High Salutatorian/Valedictorian questionnaires.............. 14

Stellita, you showed such great love in all you did for your grandma.

We are so proud of you, we love you and we wish for all your heart desires!

Love, Mom, Dad & family

Lehman High School Class Favorites.......................................... 15 Live Oak Academy seniors........................................................... 16 Live Oak Academy Honor Grad questionnaire............................. 17

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GRADUATION 2017

Peyton,

Watching you grow into a beautiful, caring young lady has been a blessing to us. As you step out on your own, remember we are extremely proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Good Luck at UTSA!!!

With love, Mom, Dad, Christine & Isaac

We could not be more proud of you! You are destined to do great things, and we know you will! Texas Tech Presidential Scholar, Rawls Business Leaders Program, Honors College, and Red Raider Football player – the sky’s the limit for you! Can’t wait to watch you fly.

Love, Mom, Dad and Banner

Savanna, We are extremely proud of all that you have accomplished during your high school years. You are a smart and talented young lady. Your dedication for excellence will take you far.

Good Luck at the University of Texas – Hook ‘em Horns!

Love Mom, Dad and Jacob

Marcus,

We couldn't be more proud of your accomplishments. We know you are destined for great things. We wish you the best of luck in the next chapter of your life at TAMU and we love you more than you will ever know.

Gig em!

Mom, Dad, Kristen & Noah Jack C. Hays High School

Lexie Hinnenkamp, Brock W e love you so much and you make us proud every day!

We are looking forward to watching you dance with the University of Texas Pom Team!

Hook ’Em Horns!

Love, Mom, Dad, John & Haley

A man stands now where my baby used to be. I know by looking at him that God has blessed me. We are all so proud of you!

Stephen “Brock” Ellis Mom

Congratulations Sarah Bailey Gibert!

We are excited for your acceptance into both UT and UCLA, and we know that wherever you choose to go, God has great plans for you!

The best is yet to come!

We love You! Dad, Mom, David and Lucy “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

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Daniel,

Saying we are proud of you doesn't come close to the amount of pride swelling within our hearts.

You've overcome so much and this year you will start another new & exciting journey – joining the Army. We will miss you and will be anxiously waiting for your return.

Love you, Mom, Dad, Erik & Isabelle

M

y sweet Dylan, I still remember walking you to Mrs. Wagstaff’s class as a little bitty four-year-old. You were the cutest, sweetest little boy. It seems like yesterday.

Now to see you all grown up and making adult decisions, I don’t know if I should be happy you’re growing up or sad because you’re not little anymore. I am so proud of you and your accomplishments. You’re going to do so great at Texas Tech. We will miss you and will be your biggest fan on this journey. I am so glad to be your mommy.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Love, Mommy JJLO – Forever in our hearts

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Principal’s Message

Jack C. Hays High School

May your future be bright Dear Hays High School Class of 2017: I want to congratulate you on your high school graduation! This is truly a once in a lifetime event and I want to thank you for sharing some of the memories with me over the last four years.

I applaud you for your dedication to academics. As of today you have collectively earned millions of dollars in scholarships, with more awards coming in daily. As citizens in our community, you have performed countless hours of community service, giving your time and talents to others in need. As competitors, you have excelled in UIL academics, athletics and all other extra-curricular activities, showing your Rebel pride in every competition. You are truly a well-rounded group of young men and women who I have been honored to know. The Hays High School Class of 2017 has truly set the mark for future generations of Hays Rebels!

To the Hays High School Class of 2017, I want you to remember to follow your dreams and always stay optimistic. Be true to yourselves and always remember that the memories and experiences you made here at Hays High School will one day be some of your greatest memories. Best wishes and go Rebels!

Sincerely, David R. Pierce Principal, Jack C. Hays High School

GRADUATION 2017

Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2017 Roberto Adam Abrego-Loredo Isabella Albina Acosta Breanna Marie Acuna Emily Paige Adair McKenna Shaye Adams Olivia Kaye Adams Claudia Kali Aguilar Everardo Aguilar Caleb Aguilar Castro Brady Charles Aker Eddie Antonio Alejandro David Martin Aleman III Yasmin Alfaro Daniel Reden Alford Daniel Alpeyev Edward Alvarez Daisy Iris Alvarez Rocha Megan Charlane Andrews Tristan Emmanuel Apolinar Lourdes Anna Arroyo Maria De Jesus Arroyo Daniel Avila Miranda Ayala Clayt Nicholas Aziz Christopher James Balderas Mikaela Ann Balderas Natalia Nali Balderas CAMRYN HALEY Ball Jesus Alejandro Ballesteros Meghan Elizabeth Ballinger Veronica Sarai Barcenas Evan Scott Barker Caleb Arley Barksdale Vicente Armando Beltran Gutierrez Zachary Ian Bilbo Eduardo Daniel Blanco Liliana Raye Blaskey Ian Davis Blount David Andrew Robert Bluestein Charles Anthony Bohannon Justin Luke Boldt Callie Rose Britton Camille Nicole Brown Kaley Mckensee Brown Max Briar Dalton Brown Kylee Marie Bruner Garrett Christopher Burgess Audra Nicole Burke Miguel Angel Bustos-Gallardo Alejandro Javier Caballero Emily Sue Cadenhead David Calderon Jr. Marion Cole Calhoun Mason Allen Cantrell Jesus Cardona

Celeste Marilyn Cartagena Melgar Aidan Earl Carter Jacob Randall Cartwright Isaac Gabriel Castilleja Eddie Ruben Castillo Joseph Chase Castillo Ryon Christopher Castillo Sabrina Jensine Castillo Alyssa Christine Castro Zared Abigail Castro-Contreras Clayton James Cathey Gabriel Luis Cavazos Valerie Ann Cervantes Choon Hee Marit Chae Dylan Christopher Chaffin Isaac Nalong Chanthaboune Joseph Eron Christenson Matthew Daniel Christy Maurin Love Chronister Dalton Taylor Clark Tanner Cody Clingingsmith Mackenzie Ashton Ahrens Coates Cambrie Janelle Cody Katrina Collicott Vanessa Marie Colunga Cole Patrick Conley Marie Elizabeth Cook Laura Patricia Cornejo-Galan Jesus Corral Cavillo Roland Roschelle Crayton Jr. Alexis Marie Crisella Carson Madison Crouch Ashentel Andrea Cruz Caleb Ryan Cruz James Eric Cruz Jr. Caleb Matthew Cullen Josiah Jomei Toru Daniels Billie Madison Jacqulyne Davis Garrett Shawn Davis Joshua Tomas Davis Desire Angelic De Leon Clarissa Elena Delgado Jason Delgado Luis Lopez Delgado IV Jessica Delgado Gonzalez Cameron Hamilton Denton Blanca Esmeralda Diaz Amber Christine Dib Mary Camille Dickson Carlie Shea Dodd Marissa Taylor Lynn Dooley Elijah Scott Dover Francisco Raymon Duenas Vasquez Ana Laura Duque Quiroz Shi Ann Duran

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Estevan Joseph Gonzales Victor Isaac Gonzales Victoria Rae Gonzales Alonzo Gonzalez Jr. Delilah Ruth Gonzalez Edie Byanka Gonzalez Joseph Patrick Gonzalez Luis Miguel Gonzalez Miguel Angel Gonzalez Correa Cierra Rae Goodnight Gabriella Day Graham Joshua Nathaniel Green Michael Lee Green Elena Maria Gregory-Cisneros Sierra Rebekah Grover Amanda Gayle Guthrie Maria Candelaria Gutierrez Eugene V Guzman Owen Kimmel Guzman Madison Marie Hall Sabrina Caitlyn Harkin Dylan Joseph Harrelson Kobe Paul Harris Sydney Melinda Harrold Hannah Ann Hatch Colton Robert Hayes Gabrielle Emily Hebert SOPHIA MARIE HEIDLER Edwin Antonio Hernandez Erique Santos Hernandez Isa Victoria Hernandez James Arthur Hernandez Jose Concepcion Hernandez Michelle Hernandez Aaron Hernandez Becerra Maria Isabel Hernandez Garcia Madhellyn Guadalupe Hernandez Oliva Yaritzel Aurora Hernandez Rodriguez Brenda Jasmin Herrera Bailey Louise Herrington Alexis Leigh Hinnenkamp Christopher Michael Hinsley Megan Cara Hodson Stetson Reed Holloway Anna Elizabeth Holsonbake Maya Marie Hood Marquis Corbin Howard Wesley Jacob Hubby Loryn Aline Hudson Daniel Thomas Hughes Anthony Tannous Hyak Cole Harris Irby Delani Danielle Jackson Luke Andrew Jackson William Jimenez

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Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2017 Cameron Mitchell Johnson Kurt Leo Johnson Zachary Addison Johnson Chloe Skye Jones Ryleigh Katrina Jones Michael Armando Martinez Kamka Valisa Jillian Kinder Isabella Klassen Anais Maria Lahue Brenda Fernanda Landeros Ellaina Anita Lara Jessica Yvette Lara Ashley Michelle Leonardis Nicole Jean Lewis Tyler Marshall Lewis Wiley Dennis Lincoln Kristen Lorine Lindsey Gabriel Mathew Llanas Felicia Denise Llanos Christian Jacques Long Sydney Rae Longoria Elias Andrew Lopez Ulises Orozco Lopez David Jay Losoya Tori Nicole Louhela Ashley Nicole Louk Curtis Joshua Low Michael Patrick Lowery Adolfo Antonio Loyola Maci Rene Ludwig Taylor Leiann Lunday James Hugh Lyon Seth Edwin Lyon Gillian Rose Maag Sinahi Madrigal Joseph Michael Mallen Ryan Matthew Marcoux Richard Michael Martin Alexandra Nicole Martinez Ashlee Jordan Martinez Averi Noel Martinez Celeste Damiana Martinez Josef Lex Timtim Martinez Sofia Nicole Martinez-Gonzales Michaela Lee McClanahan Cassidy Renee McMahon Breajee Rain McMillian Kathryn Grace Meador Miles Edwin Medearis Justine Alexis Medina Andrea Isabel Medina-Alvarado Christopher Louis Mejia Jayden Noel Mejorado-Haddock Jose Manuel Mendez Chavez Brandon Michael Mendieta

Adriana Mendoza Mendoza Areala Noelle Mendoza Letisia Mendoza Tyrone Deon Meredith Jr. Maria Del Rosario Meza Arellano Aleksandr Thomas Michalewicz Hannah Tate Miller Jacob Mcguire Miller Kaitlyn Dolores Miller Isabel Christine Miranda Valerie Nicole Mireles Clarisa Guadalupe Molina Rios Christian Jason Mondragon Marlon Montoya Martinez Alexandra Lee Moore Justin Keith Moore Sean Michael Moore Dawson Ray Moreland Emma Sarah Morgan Andrew Joseph Morris Natali Savanna Morriss Hailee Reanee Morton Tyler Skye Moser Logan Starr Moy Daiyan I’Jaaz Mukarram Yliana Marie Muniz Brenda Munoz Nicholas Matthew Murillo Parker Allen Murphy Armando Navarro Jr. Emmanuel Roman Navarro Shelby Nicole Nester Franklin Daniel Kofi Nkansah II Tanner Mc Gee North Kiana Sabrie Ochoa Tristan Joseph Olive Joshua William Opelt Gerardo De Jesus Ortiz Garcia Weston Joseph Osborne Michael Chinedu Osuozah Rachel Kokualani Owen Collin Michael O’keefe Pace Dylan Lane Painter Liliana Palacios Herrera Ruperto Pantoja Rangel Tahj-Darion Lashaun Parker Emma Faith Partain Marissa Nicole Partin Peyton Allen Pearson Kyle Joseph Peed Ryan Jacob Peed Tristan Arthur Peevey Angel Andres Pena Shiii Noel Perez Vanessa Regina Perez

Vincenzo Chandler Pero Tuan Quoc Pham Macey Sheyenne Phillips Ryan Glenn Phillips Jacqueline Rachel Porteny Cade Douglas Preble Adrian Lewis Puentes Jr. Ethan Myron Pulfrey Dylan Thomas Pyles Fatima Ahsan Qazi Andrew Elijah Ramirez Pablo R Ramirez Cynthia Ramirez Ibarra Dianna Jasmine Ramirez Jaimes Lissette Ariatna Rangel Yanez Jill Allison Ranson William Thomas Ratliff Kaeleigh Annemarie Rauscher Arlene Yvette Raza Jairo Cabrera Rebollar Noemi Reyes-Vazquez Gabriella Rebecca Reyna Zachary James Reynolds Michael Anthony Reza Paulina Isabella Ridgway Matthew Allan Rindahl Sofia Michele Riojas Antonio Rios Cole Alexander Ritchie Jacob Alvie Robinson Matilda Christine Robinson Alexis Audrey Rodriguez Amanda Nichole Rodriguez Carlos Ignacio Rodriguez Christopher Michael Rodriguez Javier Ivan Rodriguez Jesse Rodriguez Jonathan Alo Rodriguez Miguel Angel Rodriguez Servando Martinez Rodriguez III Riley Catherine Rogers Anthony Joseph Rojas Aracely Lizbeth Rojas Stephanie Rojas Rafael Rojo Genesis Romero Mariela Lucero Rosales Rosales Justin Luis Rouse II Alexander Hosein Ruiz Maria Lizbeth Ruiz Roman Isaiah Ruiz Vincent Ben Ruiz Ariana Salas-Porras Mia Irene Salazar Loren Elijah Saldana

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GRADUATION 2017

Hays High School Valedictorian

KURT JOHNSON

Age: 18 Parents: Richard Johnson, Sandra Johnson Siblings: Reid Johnson (20), Bret John (16)

Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

Brody Smith (trickshot legend), Stephen Colbert, and Jerry Seinfeld, because we could have a hilarious meal with a bunch of jokes and try to make trick shots with our food.

both in the classroom and in the field as my cross country coach. She is such a kind, caring person who is genuinely invested and involved in the lives of her students. She not only taught me how to be a better runner, but a better person as well.

Favorite historical figure – and why?

While there are many astounding historical figures who have accomplished impressive feats, I’m going to have to go with Jesse Owens. He had to overcome many obstacles in order to run and be successful in the Olympics. As a runner, I find his story motivational.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I will miss the friends I have made through my various activities in high school.

Each of them has played an important role in my life and makes me smile every day.

Leaving them is the part of the college transition that will be most painful.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

Coach Hightower because she has taught me

What’ll you miss least about school?

Definitely the pointless busywork that gets assigned as homework.

Hays High School Salutatorian

HAILEY WILLIAMS

Age: 18 Parents: Suzanne Rogers Williams and Aaron Thell Williams Siblings: Aaron Williams - 16 (Sophomore at Hays); Luke Williams - 12 (7th grade at Dahlstrom); Jackson Williams 10 (4th grade at Elm Grove)

Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

Jane Austen—I love her novels, so I would want to ask her about her writing and her lifestyle in England.

Taylor Swift—I’d like to tell her how much I loved her concerts, and I think she would be very entertaining to talk to at a dinner.

Albert Einstein—I’d want a glimpse into the madness behind his intelligence.

Favorite historical figure – and why?

George Washington. It was fascinating to study him and the Revolutionary War in U.S. history, and I have heard incredible stories about the leader that contributed to the miraculous defeat of the British.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

Ms. Gleason was my third grade teacher, and she gave me the compassion and support that I needed as a new student in the district. She really cared about all of her students, and she supported me outside of school by going to my piano recital. I’ll always remember her kindness and the fun that I had in her class.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I am going to miss spending time with my friends during the school day and just laughing with them about the most random things. I have so many good memories with them over the past four years.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I will not miss having seven classes in a row and then lots of homework after school!

What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

I am going to the University of Texas at San Antonio as a Top Scholar. I plan on studying mechanical engineering, and after that we’ll just see where life takes me.

What three things in the news over the past four years have had the biggest impact on you?

The recent election cycle, as this was the first election in which I could vote, impacted me. The floods in our area in recent years have also had a large impact, as I have had good friends who have lost their homes because of these. The release of Star Wars Episode 7 was an event important for me as well, because the Star War movies are the best.

What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

I will be attending Brigham Young University in the fall. I am still deciding on a major, and it could be anything from neuroscience to creative writing to mathematics.

What three things in the news over the past four years have had the biggest impact on you?

The election and campaign coverage had a big impact on me because I was able to vote.

I was very excited about the detection of gravitational waves my junior year because it gave a greater clue into the existence of black holes.

The 2014 Winter Olympic coverage was really interesting because of all the events that I watched with my family and the associated political stories that I studied in school.

How would you change the United States today?

I would get rid of the divisiveness. Our country is currently very divided, and there is little compromise going on. If I could change one thing, I would eliminate this and have people work together to obtain solutions that everyone can live with.

If you could give next year’s graduating class a piece of advice, what would it be?

Enjoy senior year. It seems like it will last an eternity yet it goes by so fast. While getting work done and staying on top of school is important, make sure to take some time to do fun activities with the people you love.

How would you change the United States today?

I would create more peace and unity between the citizens in this country, and I would try to lessen the bitterness between the two political parties. I would spread a greater focus on disagreeing with respect and dignity.

If you could give next year’s graduating class a piece of advice, what would it be?

Hard work pays off, so don’t give up yet, and take your last year to meet more people!

What’s your dream car?

I don’t really have a dream car, but if I had to pick one it would be a Tesla.

What is one class will you never forget?

AP Literature and

What’s your dream car?

Probably a Chevy Camaro.

What one class will you never forget?

Coach Null’s AP Chemistry class last year. It was such an entertaining, interesting, and well-taught class, and we all bonded over this challenging subject. After Coach Null passed away, we held up each other. I know that these people will forever be there for me.

If you could travel anywhere today, where would it be?

I would visit Australia so I could both explore the natural world found there and get some surfing in.

Composition with Mr. Gardner has been my favorite class. Mr. Gardner taught us life lessons through literature, and he always kept us entertained with stories. He made his students feel capable of doing hard things, and he challenged us so that we progressed throughout the year. I will never forget the class, or the teacher, where I learned a lot, laughed, and gained a greater perspective of the world through literature.

If you could travel anywhere today, where would it be?

I would travel to London or anywhere in the English countryside. I love the history and literature that came out of England, so I would want to return to the country where some of my favorite books take place.

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Jack C. Hays High School

Class Favorites photos by Emma-Rose Stringham

Mr. and Mrs. HHS Ryan Peed and Matilda Robinson

Most Intellectual Hailey Williams and Kurt Johnson

Most Friendly Emma Morgan and Will Ratliff

Class Clown Tristan Tate and Jada Finister

Most Talented Jesse Trader and Emma Partain

Biggest Flirt Roman Ruiz and Anais LaHue

Most Likely to Succeed Ian Blount and Mackenzie Smith

Most Attractive Lexie Hinnenkamp and Caleb Cruz

Best Dressed Katy Sierra and Anthony Shelton

Most Athletic Charles Bohannon and Maya Hood

Best Laugh Peyton Steele and Carson Crouch

Best Role Model Tanner North and Hailey Williams

Most Spirited Parker Murphy and Camille Dickson

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GRADUATION 2017

Keyana Burkley I can't believe we are at this day,

Our little baby is about to go away.

You need to know we love you so very much.

We are so proud of you, our little powder puff.

Love Mom, Dad, and Kevin

We are so proud of the young man that you have become and we anticipate what’s in store for your future!

Congratulations to You and the Class of 2017!

Love, Papa, your aunts Sonya, Yolanda & LaShonda and your uncles Marvin, Mike, & Ted

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

Tracy Malrey

Kenzie Thomas Always remember...

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think & loved more than you know.

Congratulations on your graduation from Hays High School.

We love you Minnie Mouse!

Love Always, Mom, Dad and your Sisters

Hip Hip Hooray to cousins Karson and Ben Osgood!

Matilda Christine Robinson

Congratulations!

Congratulations on your graduation and your trip to the regional golf tournament.

Continue to shine in college! Much love, Your Hays County family

We couldn't be more proud of you!

We love you!

Keaton,

W

e love you so much!

You have made us so proud of the young man you have become. As you enter a new chapter in your life, remember to follow your Dreams, Have Fun, Work Hard and enjoy every single day! May God continue to bless you and direct your path. Congratulations!

We Love You Dearly, Mom & Dad

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JONATHAN SAUCEDO Congratulations from the whole Saucedo family.

Good luck.

We love you!

s e l i m S g i B & s e v i F ! e h t g i a u H d a r G as you

Jonathan tyler Gilliam From the precious toddler with bright eyes to the man you have become, we are so proud. With your love of music and exceptional work ethic, your future is very promising.

Love You, Grandpa & Grandma

ElizabEth a. long DDS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Justin Greenfield

You have come a long way. We can't wait to see how far you go!

Love, Mom, Dad, Josh and Sarah

512-523-8680 • LongOrtho.com

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GRADUATION 2017

Lehman High School Class of 2017

Principal’s Message Lehman High School

Carry your Lobo integrity, wisdom and pride with you everywhere

Dear Class of 2017, Congratulations on achieving excellence and the first step toward creating the life you desire! I cannot thank you enough for making this school among the best of my career. This year alone you have single-handedly made PRIDE a dominating factor in the culture of Lehman High School and in doing so helped us redefine what it means to be a LOBO. In addition to changing culture, you have

excelled both academically and athletically like we’ve never seen before.

As you’ve changed our culture, I encourage you to go out and do the same for your community. Remember: Once a Lobo, always a Lobo and carry with you the Integrity, Wisdom and Pride that will help you achieve excellence in all that you do. Take chances.

Be kind. Love hard. Work hard. Play hard and change the world! We will always be the place you can call home and will stand to support you in any way possible on this day and days to come.

Thank you again for the four years that you’ve given to Lehman High School and the AMAZING first year as principal that you’ve given to me.

You may NOW have all of the Off-Campus Lunch your heart desires!

Forever Pack Proud, Denisha Presley LHS Principal

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Lehman High School Class of 2017 Tyler Christian Henderson Samuel Marko Heredia Jonathan Trey Heredia Diego Octavio Hernandez Tristyn Anthony Hernandez Adam Jesse Hernandez Roberto Oqsajec Hernandez Anna Marie Hernandez Gabriella Eulalia Hernandez Yesenia Hernandez Nieto David Hernandez Ramirez Emilia Victoria Hernandez Ramirez Liliana Janneth Hernandez Ramirez Henry Pando Higuera Abigail Nichole Holder Valerie Elizabeth Holgerson Damian Chad Holmin Briana Marie Hopper Kimon Kamal Horne Nicholas Gabriel Jacinto Troy Glenn Jackson Nijah Tiyell Jackson Baneza Jaimes Aviles Maria Isabel Jaramillo Jovani Jaramillo Martinez Michelle Lee Jared Edrik Jyles Jimenez Alyssa Renae Jimenez Leo Kelly Jones Jr Tarjhonairo Allen Kendricks Jr Kyleigh Danielle Kielman-Jeffries Savannah Taylor King Isabel Basia Hope Krauss Tihjs Jawara Kekeli Kudjoe Austin Brian Lakey Joshua David Landin Andrew James Lawrence Anneth Leija Timothy Ezekiel Leija Vanessa Marie Leyendecker Martin Kelly Light Sueno Destino Ligues Hector Jonathan Lima Dominic Jacob Longoria Abel Israel Longoria Jr Jesse Lopez III Joseph Logan Lopez Hailey Lynn Lopez Joshua Alize Lopez Santana Lopez Isabel Lopez Arevalo Sara Rebecca Lunan Adriana Macedo Tracy DeLeon Malrey Athzmiry Maylee Mancha Stephanie Danielle Mancias Katherine Vanessa Manzano Cerrato Darius Trevai Mapp Christian Mares Jailin Marin Alexandro Martinez Raul Hernandez Martinez III

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GRADUATION 2017

Lehman High Valedictorian

LANDRY ROHDE

Age: 18 Hometown: Kyle Parents: Bonnie and Rodney Rohde Siblings: Haley Rohde, 20 Who are the three people you’d like to have dinner with and why?

If I could have any three people to dinner, then I would choose to invite Tim Duncan, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela. Being a lifelong Spurs fan, I watched Tim Duncan play for my entire life with the exception of this year. Basketball skills aside, what always impressed me most about Duncan was the manner with which he carried himself. He has never been egotistical. Instead, he chooses to let his actions speak for himself and is willing to make personal sacrifices in the interest of others around him. This quality is one which I have attempted to emulate in my own life as I have grown. Gandhi and Mandela both displayed an amazing degree of integrity and understanding in their respective roles as human rights activists.

What each of those great individuals achieved in life goes beyond words.

Favorite historical figure and why?

My favorite historical figure would have to be X from the Roman Numeration System. It represents my favorite number in half as many characters (dang those Romans were efficient).

Favorite teacher from any grade and why?

This question for me is one that is impossible to answer. I have received mentoring and assistance from so many teachers throughout my life that I would never be able to narrow a list down to even five individuals, much less one.

From coaches and band directors to classroom teachers, a great number of people have influenced me to be the person that I am today, and no accomplishment of mine could have ever of been achieved without them.

What will you miss most about school?

More than anything, I will miss the people. Playing card games at the lunch table with friends, having conversations with teachers after class, attending school events as a group; these are the things that I will remember the most and carry with me. In twenty years it won’t matter to me that I overslept and missed my AP test for Calculus (sorry Mr. Thornton). However, I will remember friends, counselors, and teachers (such as Mr. Thornton) trying to contact me in the hour before the test while I slept like a rock in bed because they were truly worried about where I was and if I was ok.

What will you miss least about school?

The food What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

I will be attending Trinity University in San Antonio for the fall semester of 2017. I plan on double majoring in areas associated with business and attempting to graduate with a Master’s degree in five years. I would love to take advantage of the opportunity they offer at Trinity to be an intern with the front office of the San Antonio Spurs.

Additionally, I will look to become as involved as possible in the community through service and volunteer work.

What three things in the news over the past four years have had the biggest impact on you?

The three news stories,

Lehman High Salutatorian What will you miss least about school?

The 20 minute drive there every morning. Or maybe the student parking lot. Close call.

occurring in the past four years,with the largest impact on me include the Women’s March of 2017, the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court ruling,and the temporary closing of Blue Bell Ice Cream.

How would you change the United States today?

In today’s society, it is evident that much ideological polarity exists among groups of varying interests. This pattern may perhaps be somewhat attributed to the increased use of impersonal social media platforms. If I were to change one feature of the United States today, then I would choose to promote a greater sense of understanding between individuals. This change would serve as the foundation for improved communication, potentially leading to more compromise.

If you could give next year’s graduating class a piece of advice, what would it be?

Perform to the best of your abilities in class, but never let your grades consume or dictate your entire life. Take note of the small things that occur around you every day.

Most importantly, be a good person to the others around you. Forgive people, begin conversations, and never forget to laugh.

What’s your dream car?

A Delorean dmc-12 containing a flux capacitor mod (this car is timeless).

What one class will you never forget?

One class which I will never forget will be my tennis class.

I joined the tennis class during my third year of high school and it was one class that I could look forward to every day. It was an incredible experience to compete alongside friends as we represented our school at tournaments and matches.

If you travel anywhere today, where would it be?

Not Oklahoma

What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

I’m leaving as soon as possible to my college, Sarah Lawrence College, and pursuing degrees in Anthropology.

MADELINE SHARON MUNGO Age: 17 Parents: Brigitte Kathryn Bellini and Samuel James Mungo Siblings: Alexander Francis Mungo

Who are the three people you’d like to have dinner with and why?

I would invite Barack Obama, Bob Ross and Marsha P. Johnson. I think that would be the coolest conversation.

Favorite historical figure and why?

Sappho, as she was her own woman long before it was socially acceptable to be so.

Favorite teacher from any grade and why?

My sophomore year history teacher, Mr. Fergus has had a huge impact on me and continues to expand my mind.

What will you miss most about school?

The friends that I’ve made these past 12 years.

What three things in the news over the past four years have had the biggest impact on you?

Legalization of gay marriage.

Death of Robin Williams. New photos of Pluto.

How would you change the United States today?

I would encourage more tolerance in our differences and maybe have less straight white men in power.

If you could give next year’s graduating class a piece of advice, what would it be?

Don’t spend the entire year hating every moment. A lot of good things happen senior year.

What’s your dream car?

A smart car, or maybe one of those electric Teslas.

What one class will you never forget?

AP Wolrd History. It completely altered my world view.

If you travel anywhere today, where would it be?

Honestly, I would go back to New York City. I left a piece of me up there.

See photos from Lehman, Hays and Live Oak graduations online at

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Lehman High School

Class Favorites photos by Halle Figures, Luis Vasquez, and Andreya Almaraz

Best Eyes Daniella Pena and Johnny Ramos

Best Car Aidan O’Keeffe and Mayra Gonzalez

Most Popular Natalie Neuweg and Bryan Mendoza

Most Outgoing Leo Jones and Kaela Jones

Best Dressed Grace McCoy and Timothy Leija

Worst Case of Senioritis Quentine Salinas and Esly Ramirez

Most Involved Caroline Salas and Robert Egal

Best Smile Brianna Salinas and Jacob Zamora

Most Flirtatious Tracy Malrey and Karime Sanchez

Most Likely to Make Millions Landry Rohde and Maddie Mungo

Most Dramatic Dorian Todd and Jessica Osorio

Best Hair Miriam El-Sheikh and Henry Higuera

Friendliest Anthony Pena and Alexis DeLeon

Most Talented Taylor Tatom and AJ Lawrence

Most Spirited Jessica Espinoza and Tre Moreno

Most Relaxed Vincent Cuellar and Julia Heater

Most Athletic Tyler Henderson and Maya Erwin

Biggest Social Networkers Jay Cisneros and Delilah Schilhab

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Principal’s Message Live Oak Academy

It’s been an honor

Live Oak Academy Senior Class of 2017, This has been a fantastic year and each of you have been wonderful. This year has been particularly special as you have helped shape the culture of Live Oak Academy as a place that is truly a destination for students who are looking for an alternative option to graduate. You made it and are a part of the largest graduating class in the history of Live Oak Academy.

Although we have grown, each of you have contributed to keeping the feel of Live Oak Academy small and tight knit, much like family. It has been an honor to get to know each one of you and serve as your principal. I am extremely excited for you and send my best wishes to you. I want to extend my congratulations along with the entire faculty and staff of Live Oak Academy on your achievements. We are very proud of you!

I hope the time you spent, whether for a short or long period, at Live Oak Academy was enjoyable and memorable as you gained knowledge and skills you will need for your future life and career. In addition, I send my warm wishes to all those who have encouraged and supported your education, confident they, too, will enjoy this special occasion.

Stay Undefeated!

Michael Watson, Ed.D. Principal, Live Oak Academy

GRADUATION 2017

Live Oak Academy Class of 2017 Carmen Marie Aldaya O’raysh Bailey Alewine Bret Wayne Allen Areej Faisal Abdullah Althuibi Aliyah Alvarez Walker Kyle Anderson Breanna Josefina Baeza Victoria Lynn Barbier Cristo Barriga Julio Osiel Beltran Desirae Josephine Benavides Jose Emilio Berberena Emily Kate Best Jason Steven Bowen Tatum Emilee Bradshaw Marty Wayne Breeden Jr Jesse Arthur Bryan Domonique Marie Capone Martin Luna Cardona Brandie Marie Castillo Mayra Buenrostro Castillo Linda Esmeralda Celis Mark Anthony Cerrillo Brock Garrison Chapman-Soares Mikeal Alexander Chavero Jose Helgai Chavez Kristen Taylor Cikalo Baldemar Fabian Cisneros Jr Taylor-Blake Edward Coe Dequan Anthony Coleman Rickson Correa-Cherem Breanna Nichole Cortez Lindsey Christine Cortez Stephanie Couch Stephany Cruz-Hernandez Keagan Ashton Cuellar Cameron Castillo Dalehite Luis Pablo Fidel De Leon Villescaz Mikel Joseph Leonardo Deleon Jonathan Dilimiro Delgado Juan Angel Deluna Sarah Lee Duran Marisa Escalante Evelyn Elizabeth Espinosa Adriana Renee Espinoza Mikayla Marie Faith Finley Tori Elizabeth Flores Victoria Flores Madison Irene Foley Jaqueline Gallardo Violeta Garcia Rico Diana Lizbeth Garcia Saldana Deaja Cheyenne Garcia Lazaro Garcia Stayja Sky Garcia Valerie Rose Garcia Andrea Martinez Garza Thomas Andrew Gianotti Joshua Jayden Gomez Ethan Xavier Gonzalez Mariah Deanna Guerrero

Ashlyn Paige Hajek Lindsay Sanor Harris Holdyn Walker Heath David Ethan Hehl Hillary Dominique Hernandez Martinez Amalia Tamara Hernandez Jeremy Brian Hernandez Madison Taylor Hernandez Thackery Austin Hoffman Cristina Marie Hufford Michaela Lynn Jackson Chelsi Rose Jacobson Norberto Jaimes Perez Maricela Jimenez Nava Raheem Latraile Davion Johnson Alma Vanessa Juarez-Torres Ruby Labrada Lori Lynn Lightsey Natasha Isabel Lopez Christopher Ray Maldonado Hanna Marie Malott Carlos Eric Manzano Luis Gerardo Marez Elisa Nicole Martinez Marisa Olga Martinez Nicholas Martinez Paul Jacob Martinez Yvette Aline Martinez Sarahi Martinez-Rincon Rolando Mata Rickie Lee Mata-Davis Allana Renee Mayo-Hallford James Ryan McDermid Holden True McInerney Katia Alize McQueen Tatiana Cecilia Melendez Lopez Juan Daniel Melendez Lee Inosencio Mendoza Gabriella Nicole Mercado Madyson Avery Miller Stephanie Nicole Montes Diana Laura Mora Jaramillo Rudy Samuel Moreno Andrew Morfin Israel Morfin Connor Shayne Musick Brennan Rebecca Niemann Rachel Madison Nocker Nicole Kay Noren Daniel Nuno Kayla Janai Oranday Kimberly Renee Orta Gilda Ortiz Ibarra Alexandria Ortiz Weston Joseph Osborne Jacob Andrew Padilla Daniela Pallares Charles Alvin Parker Andrew Joseph Partida Jessy Raunel Perea Erick Ezequiel Pereira Villanueva

Kestan Mical Pierce Rene Pina Jr Miriah Jenee Pinales Ashley Marie Pinson Justin Rey Posas Piper Lindsey Pruett Jose Juan Quistian Jr Gustavo Arturo Ramirez-Guevara Jocelyn Ramos Karl Akia Randolph Luke William Rawlings-Elsner Joseph Tyler Reese I’saac Malachi Relander Jasmine Marie Reyes Jennifer Rose Reynolds Lyndsey Dawn Rivera Domingo Adrian Robledo Stephani Jolynn Romo Kori Lexis Rosenacker Abby Leticia Ruiz Ezequiel Salas Jr Anthony Rene Salazar JackieLynn Mireya Salazar D’andre Giancarlo Samuel Guadalupe Sanchez Garcia Jacob Armando Sanchez Alyssa Marie Sanchez-Oglesby Hernan Santana Aisha Lynn Santana-Delgado Kyle Steven Schick Valerie Ann Seguin Monica Janeth Solis Grayson Wade Steininger Ashlynn Anne Stewart-Sheppard Noel Teran Cruz Hannah Gillian Thomas Joann Elisa Thompson Esequiel Tobias Isaac Adrian Trevino Kirsten Michelle Turbeville Koby Michael Turbeville Tristan Dylan Tyner Sarai Valenciana Naomy Damally Valenzuela Alvarado Caroline Franchesca Isabella Vasquez Samantha Nicole Vazquez Evelyn Betsaida Vicuna Nicholas David Villescaz Tyler Allen Wehlmann Sierra Elizabeth Wheeler Madison Nickole Whitley Kayla Marie Wimberly Logan Robert River Wolfe Demecia Lafaye Zachery Michael Ryan Zamora James Lee Zapata Austin Morrison Zeefe Tomas Zuniga Martinez

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Live Oak Academy Honor Graduate What’ll you miss most about school?

I will miss the smaller class sizes.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I won’t miss high school cafeteria food. At all.

CHELSI JACOBSON

Age: 18 Parents: Timothy and Deborah Jacobson Siblings: Bradley Jacobson Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

If I could choose three people to have dinner with, it would be Shakespeare, George Orwell, and Mark Twain because they are several of my favorite authors.

Favorite historical figure – and why?

My favorite historical figure is Susan B. Anthony because she was one of the main catalysts in the Feminist Movement.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

My favorite teacher is my French teacher Mrs. Plaster. I had been in her class since I was a freshman and throughout those past several years, she has supported me from a personal level as well as pushing me to strive for excellence.

What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

This summer, I’m taking a train up the coastal highway and then flying to Alaska to visit my family. In the fall, I will begin my freshman year of college at A&M Corpus Christi.

What three things in the news over the past four years have had the biggest impact on you?

1. Charlie Hebdo Terrorist Attack in Paris 2. European Refugee Crisis 3. Birth of Prince George How would you change the United States today?

Animal cruelty would no longer exist.

If you could give next year’s graduating class a piece of advice, what would it be?

Don’t let the anticipation of the future overwhelm you.

Do what needs to be done, everything else will fall into place.

What’s your dream car?

Jeep Wrangler What one class will you never forget?

I will never forget Mr. Jones’s class and all the amazing books I got to read.

If you could travel anywhere today, where would it be?

I would go to France and take a train through all of the provinces.

A milestone passed New things begun Dreams as shining as the sun A goal achieved A victory won Congrats on your graduation!

From the Hays Free Press

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GRADUATION 2017

James,

GARRETT,

We are so proud of you!

Congratulations on this great accomplishment.

We are looking forward to seeing you do amazing things and fulfilling your goals at Texas State!

With Love, Mom, Dad and Juliet

W

e are so proud of the young man you have become. You have such a heart of gold. Keep reaching for the stars so that you may achieve your dreams. You will make one heck of a band director!!

We Love You! Love, Mom, Dad and Hunter

James Eric Cruz, Jr.

JON,

Grace McCoy

Congratulations to you during this very proud moment! All of the hard work you put in has paid off and your rewards lie ahead. The Tassle was definitely worth the Hassle!

We are so proud of you and all you have achieved! We can't wait to see you grow and succeed in your future comings. Don't ever stop pursuing knowledge!

Continue to grow and challenge yourself to be your best, my son.

“We hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the WindoWs of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever knoWn.”

– Unknown

Now, on to Texas State!

GOD Bless you always!

Love You, Mom & Matt

With all our love, Mom and Dad

“Skeptics know that we may not be able to solve the problems of global poverty or climate change or injustice or space colonization.

Fair enough. But we can help individuals. And that’s a legitimate way of changing the world. It’s also a way of changing you.”

– Advice to new graduates from Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

Congratulations to all graduating Hays High, Lehman High and Live Oak Academy students as you prepare to begin your next adventure.

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Camille, Congratulations on your High School Graduation and the many outstanding accomplishments you have achieved.

We are very grateful for the Buda Elementary, Dahlstrom Middle School and the Hays High School educators, faculty, sta and coaches that have assisted your eorts to obtain your high goals and inspired you to become the remarkable individual you are today.

Know that we are exceptionally proud and we're looking forward to more academic and Track & Field achievements at Penn.

All our love, Mom, Dad and Catherine Maverick M.

Congrats 2017 Grads!

CAMILLE DICKSON

CLASS OF

Thank You Hays

Future grads apply now.

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CISD

Thanks to the Hays CISD for their help and cooperation in making the Graduation Edition a successful keepsake for our graduates. A special thank you to Hays CISD photographer Jim Cullen, Hays High journalism teacher Lisa Bounds, Lehman High journalism teacher Regina DeAngelis, Public Information Officer Tim Savoy and Assistant PIO David Bowe.

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