Graduation 2018

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CELEBRATING THE GRADUATING 2018 CLASSES OF HAYS HIGH SCHOOL H LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL H LIVE OAK ACADEMY

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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

Congratulations

Logan C. Goebler

Love, Maw Maw, Paw Paw and LDII

Destinee–

You did it!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Aunt Trisha, Uncle Rudy and all of your family Destinee Rivera

Dawson Derrick Congratulations!

We are so proud of you and all of your achievements.

Embrace the future and the possibilities it holds.

Wishing you all the best at The University of Texas!

Love You, Mom & Dad and Family!

The world is at your fingertips

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

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

Elizabeth N. Garcia On My Way

David Craig

We are so proud of you and all your hard work!

Love, your family

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We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom & Dad

I will climb the highest peaks and find a way through the deepest valleys as I follow my heart in pursuing its dreams.

I will hold the sunlight and welcome the rain as my garden of knowledge prospers in its quest to benefit the world.

I will learn from the defeats as well as the triumphs on my journey because from this day forward there are no limits to what I can achieve.

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Congrats!!

You did it!

We’re so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Naelia and America

~Psalms 20:4~

Martin Ruiz

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MIA Rodriguez I want to send a big THANK YOU to my mom and dad, my brothers Austin and Steven, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who have always been my biggest cheerleaders. Thank you for always being there for me and supporting me. I love you all!

Also, I want to thank all my former teachers, counselors, nurses and all the staff at: Buda Elementary, Dahlstrom Middle School and Hays High School.

Thank you for inspiring me and helping me on this journey!

Love Mia Rodriguez (Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.)

Congratulations Zach McManus!

We are so proud of you and the person you have become!

We can’t wait to see what your journey holds at Texas A&M! Aim high and hold true to yourself!

We love you,

Gig’em!

Dad, Mom, Grace, Rachel & Lance

Alyssa Bocanegra Congratulations!

We are all very proud of you.

Grandma, PeePaw, Mom, Dad and Damian

Class of 2018 Mia– We are SO proud of you!!! God has great plans for you! Remember be true to who you are and never stop believing. Have faith and trust in God always! Keep shining beautiful Mia! We LOVE YOU!!!!

Always remember the words of St. Mother Teresa “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.”

Love, Mom, Dad, Austin and Steven (Joshua 1:9, Ephesians 3:20, Matthew 28:20)

GO RAMS!

Congratulations Xander Bahr Lauren Ashleigh Koehler Congratulations!

You did it.

We couldn’t be more proud of you.

No one can pass through life, anymore than he can pass through a bit of country, without leaving tracks behind, and those tracks may often be helpful to those coming after him in finding their way.

We love you Mom, Jen & family

Love, Mom, Dad & Tori

Hunter Bunter Stinky Skunker You make us proud!

It’s time to load up the next reel of your life – film at eleven!

With love from your fan club, Mom, John Donovan, Parker, Gigi & Papa

Chasity Surrie Haas Class of 2018 Graduate Hays Rebels

Behind you, all your memories.

Before you, all your dreams.

Around you, all who love you.

Within you, all you need You Make Us So Proud.

We Love You Very Much.

Robert, Mom, Cole, Copelan & Grandpa

• 3 Years State Finalist Youth & Government • 3 Year AllDistrict Soccer Defender • 3 Year Academic All-District

Womens Soccer Future Plans: To attend Texas State University to play Division I Women’s Soccer

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Dylan Weaver Behind you, all your memories.

Before you, all your dreams.

Around you, all who love you.

Within you, all you need.

Go be amazing!

Congratu

LOVE, YOUR FAMILY Jordan Jennings

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Andrew James Collins Today you leave childhood behind. You are now off to great new places and new adventures. Don’t forget those who shaped you into the young man that you have become.

Remember your roots. Dream big and continue to work hard, the world is yours to discover!

We are so proud of you!

We love you Drewbee!

Dad, Mom, Lex & Zach

Alexandra Grace Dietz It’s hard to find the words to describe a beautiful person like you, Alexandra. Words can’t express how much you are loved and how proud we are of you. Whatever educational course you choose…find out what you love to do…and do that. You will soon be challenged with new freedoms, decisions and options…we pray that you will allow God to guide you with those decisions you must make for yourself.

Continue to be the gentle, kind, and loving person that you are today. God bless you my love.

Love, Mom, Dad, Joshua & Justin

Love, Mom, Da rest of th

Congratulations, Kylar!

s, Congratulation graduates!

We’re so proud of what you’ve accomplished. You’re off to do great things. Enjoy Texas State University!

Love, Mom, Dad, Alec, and the rest of the #MauldingMob • Jeremiah 29:11 •

Megan Elizabeth Gilliam We are so proud of the young woman you have become. With your gift in art, love of cross country, track and your great sense of humor, the world is yours for the taking. Can not wait to see what the future has in hold for you. May God Bless all that you do.

Love, Grandpa and Grandma

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Principal’s Message

Jack C. Hays High School

I applaud you for your dedication to academics Dear Hays High School Class of 2018: 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 2018 has truly set the mark for future generations of Hays Rebels!

To the Hays High school Class of 2018, 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

Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2018 Zachary Blake Acosta Derek Philip Adams Chloe Brea Fritz Aguirre Kimberly Alarcon Dominick Andrew Alejandro Davina Martina Aleman Gabriel Alfaro Raquel Victoria Alfaro Lauren Julia Allen Ariana Denise Allison Mario Almendarez Jr Devynn Rhea Alvarado Logan Reece Alvarez Adelina Yasmin Anaya James Jackson Andersen Jacquelyn Apaez Bailey Cordell Arnold Galilea Arroyo Amanda Mae Luna Ashley Erikcson Avila Cervantes Joselin Avila Cervantes Oscar Aviles Cruz Brian Alexander Bahr Dillon Richard Baker Amaza Rosemary Ballard Joseph Aaron Barlow Quentin Brice Baros Marcos Alejandro Barrera Sadie Raquel Barrera Jesus Barrios Nunez Thomas Emmanuel Barron Andrew Wyatt Beckert Alayna Brooke Bedwell Natalie Brooke Belden Robin Elise Benavides Jonah Scott Benedict Daniel Decarlo Benjamin Jarod Andrew Bessey Peyten Sage Bevill Perry James Bigelow Abbie Grace Blackwell Alyssa Ann Blanks Alyssa Marie Blazi Alyssa Isabel Bocanegra Olivia Faith Bonin Gabriela Alexandria Bosquez Lane Everett Braddock Gentry Dalton Brawith Deric Edward Broussard Breanna Gabriella Brown Cameron Blaine Brown Ryan Jacob Bruciaga Jaida Christiana Buentello Morguhn Connor Burke Jacob Paul Bustos Philip Ryan Butler Guillermo Cabrera Jr Zoe Peggy Marie Calabro Elisa Beth Calderon Madeline Nicole Campbell Gavin Joseph Campos Jonathan Campos Dalene Dawn Cano Christa Nicole Cantu Elizabeth Jade Cantu David Jason Cardenas Connor Joseph Cardenas Georgia Blue Cardosa Naim Lafeyette Carter Kristen Natalie Casey Nathan Lee Castaneda

Mason Lee Castillo Alexandria Nicole Castillo Jason William Castillo Ii Adrian Jimenez Castro Pamela Nicole Castro Adrianna Raeann Cerda Jacob Dylan Cervantes Jorge Jesus Misael Cervantes Holly Lanae Chapman Melanie Rose Chida Joshua Fitzhugh Chirunga-Cortez Reilly Jillian Chronister Andrew Ryan Cisneros Darren Gage Cisneros Illyana Michell Cisneros Jordan Anthony Clements Emma Marie Cole Andrew James Collins Tyler Joseph Conley Guadalupe Contreras Ferrusco Anissia Nicole Cooks Drew Logan Cooper Sean Elizabeth Corbett Feliciano Coronado Iii John Kimbrough Cosgrove James Clayton Cox Skyler Aric Cox Davis Juliana Crace David Marc Craig Jack Ellery Crouch Gizelle Cruz Luis Jesus Cruz Zachary Ryan Cruz Ada Karely Cruz Hernandez Glen Robert Cusack Iii Alexa Dashiell Day Brianna Nicole Day Mya Aurelia De La Paz Isaias Delarosa Villalpando Michelle Deleon Dale Delgado Marissa Gayle Delgado Dawson Smith Derrick Kamryn Avril Diaz Jonathan Edward Diaz-Caballero Alexandra Grace Dietz Andrew Jacob Dimas Damon Sergio Dismuke Carter Shane Dodson Bryan Michael Donohue James Rhett Doss Hadley Renea Dove Hunter Lane Dowd Kayla Breanne Duley Jaclyn Li Dunphy Travis William Egenolf Eliu Daniel Elizondo Baylee Madison Endsley Kevin Enriguez Pelayo Josue Emanuel Escamilla Britney Michelle Esparza Kaitlyn Marie Evoy Cristian Alexis Faison Blake Anthony Fall Hunter James Shane Fandrick Thomas Alexander Farrell Joel Patrick Ferguson Willow Lynn Filstrup Tiffany Ann Fischer Morgan Diane Fitzgerald Ava Margaret Flanigan

Callie Misty Mae Fleming Garrett Chad Flitton Erickson Major Flores Lauren Diana Flores Mackenzie Rome Flores Shayne Kristine Forsberg Desmond Dandre Foster Alexis Ann Frias Isaac Dillan Frias Daniel Matthew Fuentes Hector Manuel Fuentes Robert Henry Fuentes Clayton Dean Gabel Alyssa Marie Gallegos Jesus Guadalupe Galvan Kayla Ann Gamez Arriana Jade Gamez Aaron James Garcia Anthony Darshan Garcia Brandon Martin Garcia Hannah Alicia Garcia Pedro Rafael Garcia Sabrina Nicole Garcia Victoriano Garcia Iii Victoria Angel Garcia Machuca Holden James Gardner Tavish Demon Garrison Abbygail Elena Garza Angela Rolanda Garza Jace Daniel Ray Garza Ryan Sansing Giberson Elizabeth Ellen Gibson Katherine Rebecca Gibson Corey Michael Gill Jr Megan Elizabeth Gilliam Jada Simone Glaister Austin Phillip Glickler Sebastian Godinez Brionez Logan Cooper Goebler Rudy Anthony Gomez Jr Daisy Gomez Jaimes Katerin Yamilet Gomez Rodriguez George Gonzales Juan Diego Gonzales Iii Lizbeth Gonzales Mariah Nicole Gonzales Miguel Antonio Gonzales Samuel Zacheria Gonzales Brandon Ivan Gonzalez Emmanuel Elijah Gonzalez Landon Jesse Gonzalez Catarina Gonzalez Valdes Hope Melayne Gorena Bailey Elizabeth Graham Gracelynn Elyce Graham Presilla Lorraine Grajeda D’andre Juaquin Green Samuel Lee Grumbles Brian Guajardo Isabella Francesca Guerrero Patrick Samuel Guerrero Alison Giselle Guerrero Amador Victor Arturo Guillermo Andreece Gutierrez Joe Angel Gutierrez Madison Huron Gutierrez Erick Gutierrez-Garcia William Zane Guynes Ethan Zane Guzman Samuel Leon Guzman Jr Chasity Surrie Haas

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Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2018 Nicholas Sho Hackworth Nicholas Joseph Haefner Makenzie Tate Haley Kacie Taylor Hall Stacy Lynne Halliday Hayden Miranda Hataway Sydney Beth Hatmaker Makenna Elise Hawkins Michael Edward Hellmer Elizabeth Salazar Hernandez Estefani Cecilia Hernandez Jhonatan Hernandez Vanessa Hernandez Espino Brenda Jazmin Hernandez Sanchez Edgar Ulises Hernandez Sanchez Evlin Lucero Hernandez Silveri Joseph Ray Herrera Elizabeth Faith Hewitt Piercen James Hoekstra Harlan Scott Hofeldt Mackenzie Anne Hofmann Graydon Rogers Hornsby Kathryn Le Horton Benjamin Andrew Hoskins Claudia Lea Huffman Hermelinda Maria Hurtado Liam Matthew Hykel Taylor Marie Ireland Caden Lane Isbell Gabriella Giarosa Jackson Emily Jacobo Isaiah Allen Jacobs Matthew Eric Jass Jose Manuel Jasso Alyssa Gail Jaynes Jordan Allen Jennings Natalie Amber Jimenez Christian Tye Johnson Austin Dade Johnson Dominic Michael Johnson Samuel Donald Johnson Zoe Shannon Johnson Jaecob Thomas Jones Tessa Rose Jones Taylor Paige Jones-Endsley Sharon Matilda Juxon-Smith Brianna Faith Kaminski Hannah Diane Kauaihilo Aidan Carson Keller Gaven Kemp Kodie Alexander Kennedy Faith Daniele Kern Ezra Michael Kincaid Devon Michael Kinder Dalton Reed Kirkland Neely Jeane Kirkland Brittney Anabelia Koopmann Kaitlyn Elizabeth-Lee Krafka Jacqueline Marie Kukol Dalton Kain Kush Zane Bailey Kuykendall Alexander Ray Laskey Edward Ryan Leal Joel Thomas Leal Kyle Michael Leal Mckenna Maree Lecca Katie Louanna Leech Chandler Worley Lester Westley Lewis Rodolfo Leyva Tianna Jean Leyva

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Kristiana Nicole Tello Claiborne Charles Theriot Arianna Marie Thomas Blaze Adrien Thomas Jakob Michael Thomas Dustin Drew Thurman Katelyn Michelle Tidwell Juan Jose Tiu Erich Nicholas Torres Marc Asencio Torres Nathan Trinidad Tovar Isidro Enrique Tovar Lozano Mikhaeyla Grace Trant Matthew Aaron Trejo Adrian Trejo Jara Regina Marie Trevethan Dean Trevino Jr Tyler Clayton Trojcak Brittany Genesis Urrutia Diego Alejandro Valdez Sophia Gwyn Valentine Mackenzie Madison Vance Hayden John Vasquez Marcos Alexander Vasquez Meagan Keeley Vassberg Sergio Alberto Vega Lucas Alexander Velarde Julian Jacob Velasco-Cortinas Ana Teresa Velazquez Castro Braydon Austin Verboom Jack Duncan Vester Brenden Christopher Vigo Alexis Villalpando Lariz Noah Alexavier Villanueva Rebecca Rose Villanueva Madelyn Alyssa Villarreal Kyle Weston Vlasak Reid Elizabeth Vocke Evan Ayers Vollbrecht Sable Jessie Voorhis Dana Brooke Wallace James Anthony Wallace Natalie Virginia Ward Ethan Free Warren Norah Elize Wartenburg Dylan Andrew Weaver Trinity Rae Wells Isaac Jonathan White Issiah-Michael Landon White Khrystian Dekota Alexzandrew White Alyssa Jo Wilburn Renae Elizabeth Wilkinson Samuel Richard Williams Chase Benjamin Wilson Erica Michelle Wilson Lyndon Scott Wilson Michael Anthony Wise Jordan Nicole Wolf David Aaron Wolfe Robert Martin Woodworth Hunter Coleman Wright Jacquelyn Alise Ybarra Zachary Michael Ybarra Ryan Samuel Young Montgomery Andrew Yuergens Zachary John Zapata Ashley Marie Zappe Caden Alexander Ziegler

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Hays High School Valedictorian

GEORGIA BLUE CARDOSA Age: 18 Parents: Coby Cardosa and Dawn Hurley Siblings: Cash Cooper Cardosa, 13

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

My mother’s older brother, Brad, because he passed before I had the chance to meet him.

Stephen Hawking because I believe he is one of the brightest people our world has yet seen, and he has an incredible sense of humor.

Michelle Obama because she’s witnessed a historic presidential term from the inside. I would love to hear her input on her husband’s presidency as well as how she feels about the future of the United States’ Government.

Favorite historical figure – and why?

Eleanor Roosevelt has always been one my favorites because I admire the drastic change she was able to make to the role of the First Lady of the United States, and we also share a birthday.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

My favorite teacher would definitely have to be Mr. Spiller.

I’ve gotten to be a student in his class for two years now and have enjoyed (almost) every minute of it.

He knows how to integrate humor into his lessons while still managing to teach me more than any other teacher I’ve had, and I really appreciate that.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I’ll miss the people who’ve helped me learn new things everyday and smile through the difficult days.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I will not miss the ridiculous amount of structure that we’ve had to succumb to.

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

This summer I mainly plan on working and saving up for future endeavors, and this fall I will be attending the University of Southern California as a Mathematics Major.

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

Larry Nasser’s Trial The 2016 election results.

Malaysian Airlines Flight Disappearance How would you change the United States today?

I would like to totally reform the education system. I believe that the state guidelines and general societal norms put in place have made it difficult for real learning to occur in the classroom.

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

Illegitimi non carborundum

What’s your dream car?

Probably a Tesla Model X. I love that it’s an electric SUV. Good for the environment and still has all of the amenities I prefer.

What one class will you never forget?

I will never forget the Calculus BC class that I’ve had the pleasure of being a part of this year. With only ten students we’ve enjoyed the benefits of being able to properly integrate fun and work. We have all been able to teach and learn from each other with the help of our incredibly detail-oriented teacher, Mr. Spiller.

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

I would want to visit anywhere in Spain because it’s where I believe my hispanic blood comes from.

Overall it seems like a beautiful, culturally diverse, and accepting place.

Hays High School Salutatorian Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

My three younger brothers.

They’re a lot of fun, even if they’re a little crazy sometimes!

Favorite historical figure – and why?

I have a lot of respect for Joseph Smith. He stayed humble and positive through a lot of crazy hard things, and he always tried to do what was right.

ALAYNA BEDWELL

Age: 17 Parents: LaNan Denae Bedwell and Devin John Bedwell Siblings: Dallin, age 16; Rhett, age 12; Ty, age 9

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

I can’t just pick one! My favorites are Mr. Loy, Coach Holcomb, Mr. Flores, and Mr. Nash. They all made their classes really engaging, and I have a lot of respect for them.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I’ll miss seeing my close friends every day.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I definitely won’t miss having to wake up early.

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

This summer I’m heading out to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I’ll be majoring in chemical engineering.

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

I would say the recent presidential election, the Parkland shooting, and the Paris attacks in 2015.

How would you change the United States today?

If I had it my way, people (including me) would use social media and the internet less and interact with people face-to-face more often.

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

Just do your best and work hard!

What’s your dream car?

I think I’d be happy driving a truck, but I’m not too picky.

What one class will you never forget?

AP Music Theory. That was a really interesting class, and there were only nine people in it so we all got to know each other.

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

My mom and I have always wanted to visit Ireland.

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Hays High School Class Favorites photos by Yaryzza Lira

Most Likely to be President Sarah Moore & Jordan Clements

Best Positive Role Model Blake Fall & Katie Horton

Most Talented Sam Shaw & Erin Swearingen

Best Dressed Ethan Warren & Sydney Hatmaker

Mr. & Mrs. HHS Dillon Baker & Kaitlyn Krafka

Biggest Flirt Hunter Fandrick & Neely Kirkland

Most Likely to Succeed Georgia Cardosa & Jordan Clements

Most Attractive Robbie Woodworth & Anna Pulis

Most Spirited Perry Bigelow & Katherine O’Neal

Class Clown Bailey Graham & Daniel Rocha

Best Laugh Keely Smith, Erich Torres & Mackenzie Flores

Most Athletic Robbie Woodworth & Gabby Bosquez

Most Intellectual Evan Volbrecht & Georgia Cardosa

Most Talkative Katherine Gibson & Matthew Mikulenka

Most Friendly Philip McSorely & Monique Sevin

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Noah David Cedillo

Congratulations on your graduation! We are so proud of you! You have brightened our lives with your kind heart and dedication. Your devotion to our Lord has taken you far. We are assured that he will complete the good work in you that He has begun. Embrace the next season of your life at Tarleton State University and don’t forget to enjoy your journey. We love you deeply!

“May the Lord bless and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Melanie Rose Chida

Mellie,

We couldn’t be more proud of you.

Good Luck at U.T. Dallas.

Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, and Pat

–Numbers 6:24-25

Love, your family

Advice From a Mountain Biker

Pedro,

• Maintain your bike • Ride with better riders than yourself • Focus where you want to go • Relax • Learn the wheelies • Stop • Take a brake • Go yonder • Ride everywhere.

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Good luck at Texas Tech!

Love, Mom, Anissa and Sami and Daddy looking down from heaven above

We’re proud of you, Class of 2018!

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We love you -Mom, Dad, Ben and Mady

Congratulations

Wesley Ramirez!

We are incredibly proud of the young man you have become and look forward to seeing what the future holds for you beyond Hays!

Integrity, optimism, respect, compassion, and the ability to accept life as it unfolds are just some of the many quality character traits you possess that will serve you well in the years ahead. We love you and will always be your biggest supporters, Wesley!

“Use your smile to change the world; don’t let the world change your smile.”

- unknown Love, Mom, Dad, & Bianca

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production of The Mermaid beginningLittle on June 1 through as the second July 1 show in their 2018 Theatre Season.

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at the Texas State University Performing Arts Building in San Marcos June 2-10. This weekend event hosts talented ages from all musicians of all over the world, and features workshops, competitions , and concerts.

Buda Farmers Market

Shop, eat, drink downtown Buda in historic farmers market at the location at the at its new Grain, 308 S. Buda Mill & Main Street.

Fishing Tournament Tournament

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Lehman High School Class of 2018

Principal’s Message Lehman High School

Carry your Lobo integrity, wisdom and pride with you everywhere of our school and raise the standard for what it means to be a LOBO. As you begin this next chapter in your story, I encourage you to move through life with the same resilience that you have moved through high school.

Remember that excellence is a habit; grit is a high yield life strategy and no matter what challenges or successes you face, every day is a gift that encases another opportunity to get better. Be kind. Love hard. Work hard. Play hard Dear Class of 2018, and make the world better!

We will always be the place Congratulations on you can call home and will achieving excellence as ONE stand to support you in any and taking the first step way possible. Thank you for the toward creating the life you four years that you have given desire! I cannot thank you to Lehman High School and enough for the leadership for your partnership with me and resilience that you have as principal - co-leading our demonstrated over the last four years, as you have plowed school over the last two years. through the peaks and valleys Class of 2018 will forever have a special place in our hearts. along with your fellow peers Pack Proud, and staff members. Through Denisha Presley, LHS it all, you have continued the Principal trend to change the dynamics

Alexxis Chanel Abascal Joseph Eric Abascal Alyssa Alaine Aguilar Carson Blake Aguilar Catherine Dayne Irene Albright Brandon Matthew Alegria Francisco Javier Alpizar-Lopez Amy Nicole Alvarez Marcos David Alvarez Jose Guadalupe Alvarez Guevara Victor Andres Aponte Serrano Nancy Boza Arana Anna Marie Armstrong D’Miracle Rain Isiah Scott Armstrong Keyla Damaris Arredondo Christianna Nicole Artiaga Gabriel Martinez Avalos Michell Efrain Avitia David Alexander Baars Jr Sandra Noemy Baier Zoey Lacole Bailey Caden Everett Baird Miguel Angel Balderas Marrisa Nicole Pavia Bandera Jordan Cassidy Barber Marsha Leigh Barrera Ricardo Alan Barrera Richar Barrios Roberto Alexis Barron Flores Camden Alexander Batiste Joshua Ryan Beaman Kimberly Nicole Beckham Brianna Benavides Alexandria Rose Benes Edgar Martin Blandon Jr Nathan Allan Boldt Brianna Leigh Boone Alexis Noel Bradshaw Alondra Brito De’John Ernest Brown Mark Anthony Bundage Jr Rafael Santiago Burgos Joseph Michael Burns Jasmine Anne Bush Sandra Lizbeth Bustos Alvarez Destinee Alexandria Cabrera Miranda Caldera Alejandro Juan Calderon Alize Lilian Calderon Deleon Andres Calte Janice Alejandra Campa Eddie Campuzano Villasenor Adrianna Nicole Cantu Amia Isabelle Cardenas Michael Andrew Cardenas Analia Denay Carrizales Juan Alejandro Carrizales Victoria Nicole Castaneda Briana Renae Castellanos Samuel Castellanos Favila Caleb Javier Castillo Margaret Rose Castillo

Adriel Sevastian Castro Destiny Tershell Marie Cathey Noah David Cedillo Stefanie Cerna Bustamante Yazmine Adriana Cerrillo Luis Chacon Jr Marco Antonio Chaires Floriano Daniel Jarrett Chambless Gregory Jay Chapa Matthew Ernest Charlez Zachary James Charlez Marisol Angelina Charlez Lera Anna Michelle Chavez Misael Chavez Stephen Morrison Chavez Karissa Cisneros Kichele Rene Clark Trevor James Clark Courtney Kiara Cleghorn Diego David Concha Yesenia Contreras Campos Hannah Marie Corbitt Alexys Uryashe Cordova Briana Kaylee Cortez Samirah Imone Cunningham Zoe Rose Cunningham Kristienne Franz Cusi Melody Paige Dannels Joshua Rene Davila Jr Joshua Luis Davila Jr Joseph Alan Herbert Davis Anisa Nichole De La Garza Arcelia Elena Deleon Breanna Ariel Deleon Christian Zachariah DeLeon Daniel Dureah Deleon Graciela Elena Deleon Samantha Elyse Deleon Alexus Mikaila Denen Ethan Xavier Deutsch Paola Galicia Diaz Mia Sarah Dolin Quinten Thomas Donavon Mackenzie Alexis Doyle Brendan Ashton Drake Anjeleena Dia Duncan Austin Taylor Dupont Alysha Correan Dupree Guadalupe Duque Destiny Angel Eberle Justin Dean Edwards Melanie Elizaldi Kekoa Keola Kaaloku Loku Engleman Robert Enriquez Jr Sydney Ann Ericksen Belicia Angelica Espinoza Jaylan Marie Espinoza-Aranda Claudia Paige Esquivel Paloma Victoria Esquivel Destinie Ann Estrada Chastin Casey Evans Joshua Scott Ewald

Alivia Makayla Fajardo Ashlyn Paula Falcon Justin Brooks Fife Jasmine Evonne Fifer Mary Iran Fifer Aaron Caleb Flores Joshua Flores Larissa Nicole Flores Jessica Del Refugio Flores Sanchez Lauren Renee Fowler Gabrielle Marie Fraga Kennedi D’shun Gaines Jasmine Marie Galan David Abraham Gallo Alexandria Belen Galo Vogel Aldo Jazan Garcia Elizabeth Nicole Garcia Ethan David Garcia Gabriella Mercedes Garcia James Patrick Garcia Jose Garcia III Joshua Anthony Garcia Nathaniel Anthony Garcia Sierra Celeste Garcia Nanci Garcia Jimenez Mariana Lizeth Garcia Mares Yesenia Garcia Martinez Jose Alfredo Garcia Pina Ricky Roy Garza Jr Brianna Christine Gerdes Benjamin Blair Gettig Derrick Anthony Gomez Marisol Magdalena Gomez Giovanni Gomez Morales Andrew Justin Gonzales Christian Jordan Gonzales Miguel Angel Gonzales Anahi Gonzalez Breanna Rene Gonzalez David Lee Gonzalez Dayna Korin Gonzalez Ector Gonzalez III Julian Jose Gonzalez Julissa Gonzalez Liliana Gonzalez Miranda Michelle Gonzalez Crystal Gonzalez Arredondo Jacqueline Sierra Guerrero Amy Jasmine Gutierrez Kimberly Gutierrez Itzel Gutierrez Soria Lachlan Stephen Kress Haldane Raven Renee Hamilton Haley Reghan Hassinger Darrion James D Hatch Miguel Xavier Hayes Brennan Lane Heckel Kendall Logan Henderson Kelsey Morgan Henry Lena Marie Henry Daniel Hernandez Jose Alexandro Hernandez

Lehman High School Class of 2018 Yescel Guadalupe Hernandez Josue Abraham Hernandez Castillo Dulce Yamileth Hernandez de la Torre Daniel Hernandez Mercado Jacqueline Aimee Hernandez Villarreal Steve Anthony Hernandez-Guerrero Katheryn Rebecca Herrera Natalie Christine Herrera Noe Javier Hinojosa III Brittanie Renee Hipolito Lockhart Anderson Howard V Torye C’ann Hull Skyler Delaney Hunter Brianna Cheyenne Jackson Shawneece Marie Jackson-Penson Vanesa Jaimes Gonzalez Zakya Ally Jarden Tyrin Cortez Jefferson Ana Lizeth Jimenez Rolando Jimenez Faith Marie Johnson Joseph Hambrick Johnson Imani Renee Jordan Jacob Alexander Juarez Jordan Xavier Juarez Brittany Diamond-Tiffani-Amber Kelley Richard Edward Kennedy Victoria Landin Mendoza Jessica Rae Von Denise Leonard Zachary Carr Leszcynski Sarah Alexis Levine Joshua William Lewright Eric Daniel Lindquist Tanea Shaile Lindsey Angel De Jesus Lira Rebecca Jenn Liscano Lauren Nicole Lloyd Sierra Marie Loera Josue Ismael Loera Castillo Alex Guadalupe Lopez Brandon Michael Lopez Arevalo Jose Aldo Loredo Luz Maria Loredo Perez Devin Adam Luce Stephanie Lucio Davin Michael Thomas Lueders Baldemar Williams Luna Victoria Ann Machado Justin Lee Marentes Andrew Odeh Marquez Ryan Thomas Marquez Nathaniel James Martin Antonio Frederick Martinez Brittney Nicole Martinez Felix Renee Martinez Felysha Rose Martinez John Anthony Martinez Jr Marissa Renee Martinez Stefani Justine Martinez Tatiana Michelle Martinez Fortino Martinez Garcia Yoel Gonzalo Martinez-Saldana

Azaria Eliana Martinez-Scales Donovan Preston McGinnis Richard Stanley McKown Paul Eugene McReynolds III Mark Anthony Medina Daniella Itzel Medrano Marc Anthony Medrano Madeline Lissette Melgar Alyssa Isabel Menchaca Zachary Andrew Menchaca Kaytlin Isabela Mendoza Marcos Gabriel Mendoza Jessenia Anahi Mendoza-Benitez Naomi Rosa Meraz Presley Rae Meredith Sierra Shante’-Chuckie Merritt Agustin Espinoza Meza Francisco Javier Milicia Kacie Ann Miller Sarah Jess Miranda Allisa Lynn Mitchell Cian Alexander Mitchell Angela Marie Molina Gleybin Arecio Molina Bonilla Merli Xiomara Monterroso Soto Marco Antonio Montes Jr Brandy Selest Morales Carolay Aminta Morales Jimmy Moreno Jr Jo-Lisa Franchesca Moreno Natalia Moreno Vanessa Lisette Moreno-Utterback Mackenzie Rain Nanez Jacob Daniel Navarro Melissa Navarro Messly Guadalupe Navarro Tyler Dean Nemetz Savannah Nicole Nino Hared Jair Nino Hernandez Mariline Alexandra Nunez Mendoza John Francis O’Connor IV Crystal Olvera Wesam Omar Sarah Makenzie O’Neal Angel Raul Orozco Kylee Grace Ortega Sylvester Ortiz Jr Luis Anthony Ortiz Rivera Zahira Yadira Oviedo Gutierrez Mia J’Alicia Padron Marisa Erin Pajaro Hailey Lynette Palacios Antonio Noel Palma David Joseph Palmieri Claudia Palomarez Emily Rebecca Palomo Gonzalez Jose Bertin Pantoja Breeanna Luisa Partida Pedro Pastrano Jr Skylar Elizabeth Pearson Ashton Blake Peek Manuel Alberto Pena

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Marisa Leona Tambur Brian Tapia Taylor Tyne Tellez Amy Nicole Thomson Noah Thomas Thornton Ryan Manuel Tolbert Martin Tolentino Mark Rene Torres Roger Anthony Torres Victor Ray Torres Roberto Torres Arellano Dulce Yareli Torres Moreno Israel Torres Salazar Joshua Michael Torres-Whitmer Andrew Jose Torrez Marisol Tovias Jennifer Trejo Garcia Abigail Trejo Tabera Dalton Delfino Tristan Norma Angelica Udave Maricela Renee Valencia Gladys Jean Valenzuela Jacquelin Vallejo Fidel Enrique Varela Carolina Ivette Vargas Jarod Paul Vargas Soleil Ann Vargas Benitez Maria Jamilee Vega Anthony Ryan Vela Markus Velazquez Destinee Sierra Velez Eduardo Jose Ventura Meghan Ann Venus Andrew Joseph Vero Benjamin Albert Verse Anahi Vilchis Amanda Mia Villanueva Carlos Adan Villanueva Anthony Brian Villarreal Jr Jose Francisco Villegas Natalie Joy Walker Justin Tyler Ward Seauanna Beney Watson Rayna Lynn Webb Connor Wade Weisenberger Josiah Duncan Welch Lilliana Wesar Joshua Martin Weusi-Barrera Benjamin Jacob White Alexis Rae Whitten Jerry Gabrielle Wilson Kaylee Nicole Wipff Orion Jayme Woodard Kariana Lizett Yanez Elisabeth Dea Yarbrough Daniel Zamora Ezequiel Zamora Mark Anthony Zapata Anyssa Paulina Zavala Francisco Eduardo Zuniga Jose Antonio Zuniga Jr

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Lehman High Valedictorian

Lehman High Salutatorian

What’ll you miss least about school?

Having to attend all 7 classes every day.

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

This summer I’ll be working at Lion’s Club Tube Rental in San Marcos, and then I’ll be attending Trinity University in the fall.

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

UT Austin and Plan II. I want to learn and help people. Hopefully, I can work for the government and help others in the near future.

BREANNA DELEON

Age: 18 Parents: Lilia Perez, Joel DeLeon Siblings: Joel Jacob DeLeon, 16; Cassandra DeLeon, 15; Halie DeLeon, 13 Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

Former President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton because I am interested in politics and they inspire me. Also, Beyoncé. She is a strong, talented, and amazing woman.

Favorite Historical Figure – and why?

Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a wonderful leader who could speak for all. He persevered and fought for justice. He died trying to help people and was never afraid to dream.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

I can’t pick one. Every teacher has influenced me or made an impact on me in their own ways.

What’ll you miss most about school?

My teachers and the staff at Lehman They are all wonderful, intelligent, and hardworking people who truly cheer on the students and their parents.

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

The 2016 election; President Obama’s farewell speech; Hillary Clinton becoming the first female Presidential nominee for a major political party.

How would you change the United States today?

I would make Americans slow down and sit with each other to just talk. I think Americans need to talk to people and get to know each other to be more understanding.

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

Try to do as many college applications/essays/scholarships as you can during the summer before you get overwhelmed during the school year. And don’t be afraid to ask for help.

What’s your dream car?

Tesla Model S What one class will you never forget?

My AP World History class with Mr. Ferguson If you could travel anywhere today, where would it be?

Spain – I really need to work on my Spanish, great food, great culture, and amazing architecture.

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

The mass shootings and school shootings have really hit too close to home. The Ebola outbreak was pretty significant freshman year since we were reading a book about it. The 2016 presidential elections were also a really big deal.

RAYNA WEBB

Age: 18 Parents: Ronna Harrison & David Webb Siblings: Kyle Conyers, 29; Maddy Kemper, 19

How would you change the United States today?

I think mental health and body image are important issues. I would change the unrealistic beauty standards set for all people and teach especially young women how to be content with their appearance.

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

Lin Manuel Miranda, so I can sing all of Hamilton the musical to him …

Brendon Irie from Panic! at the Disco, just because he’s beautiful …

J.K. Rowling, because I have a lot of Harry Potter theories I need to relate to her …

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

I would tell them that the rank does not matter as much as everyone says.

Do not ruin yourself in the process of earning a high GPA; grades should not be the only factor that defines you or your high school experience.

Favorite historical figure – and why?

My favorite historical figure is Alexander Hamilton; he made such a colossal mess with his affair, but was able to publicly admit his own wrongdoings and redeem himself.

What’s your dream car?

My own truck is already a dream. It’s conveniently small, but it has a back seat and a 6-CD player. How could I want for more?

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

My 11th-Grade AP English, Ms. Guinn, is the best teacher I’ve ever had.

She’s always gone out of her way to encourage me and make sure I’m ok.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I will miss the friendships I’ve formed with all of my teachers. So many of them have pushed me to be the best person I can be, and I cannot thank them more.

What’s one class you will never forget?

I’ll never forget AP Biology with Ms. Gay. That class made me love Science again and has definitely influenced my career choices.

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

I’ve always wanted to travel to Jerusalem. Although I’m aware that this precise moment is a little too risky to tour there, the religious history of Jerusalem has always fascinated me.

Lehman High School Class Favorites

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Most Likely to Succeed Connor Weisenberger & Breanna DeLeon

Worst Case of Senioritis Kaleb Priestly & Elexia Rangel

Class Clown Kaleb Priestly & Natalie Herrera

Biggest Flirt Kaleb Priestly & Dulce Torres

Cutest Couple Best friends David Gallo & Tyler Nemetz

Most Likely to Be Late to Graduation Steven Chavez & Allisa Mitchell

Best Dressed Eduardo Ventura & Taylor Tellez

Best Smile Noe Hinojosa & Evey Ramirez

Most Talented Ben Gettig & Brianna Boone

Most Likely to be a Teacher/Coach Anna Armstrong & Ethan Roach

Most Friendly Andrew “Joseph� Vero & Kylee Whipff

Most Spirited Claudia Palomarez & Tony Martinez

Most Athletic Braden Sullivan & the Navarro Twins (Melissa and Messly)

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Principal’s Message Live Oak Academy

It’s been an honor

Live Oak Academy Senior Class of 2018, I first want to say how amazing it has been to be your principal at Live Oak Academy. Each and every one of you has played a part in making Live Oak a premier alternative school. You made it; you are graduating! Your path to this point may not be like any other student, but neither are your dreams and goals. You chose to attend Live Oak Academy and forge your own path because you wanted something different in your education, and you found it. On behalf of the entire Live Oak faculty and staff, I want to congratulate you and wish you continued success.

I am extremely excited for you as you pursue the next adventure in your life. I also want to congratulate all those family members and friends who encouraged you and pushed you along the way, as I know that they are very proud of you as well!

I hope the time you spent at Live Oak, was enjoyable and memorable as you gained the knowledge and skills you will need for your future life and career.

Stay Undefeated!

Doug Agnew Principal, Live Oak Academy

Live Oak Academy Class of 2018 Joseph Robert Acuna Nereida JosephaAguilar Alvarado Brandon Nicholas Alderete Gabriella Catarina Aleman Ethan Wayne Alexander Ana Yoseline Alfaro Jasmine Nichole Anderson Miles Lev Applewhite Malaya Rhea Armand Gabrielle Anabel Avilez Logan Lee Balboa Michelle Haily Barnes Emma GraceBarnett Derek Michael Bartz Nicholas Scott Perry Bauer Alyssa DeNae Beam Kristie Bedolla Andria Lisette Beltran Victoria Danielle Berumen Hannah Alisa Birkes Rod’nisha Cha’quial Brown Irvine Jair Carrizales-Garcia Brenda Erika Casaz Jennifer Maria Castaneda Castellon, Ivan Agustin Cazares, Liliana Melodie Chabarria, Jennifer Nicole Chapa, Serena Corrin Brandon Xavier Ciprian Rivas Cameron Castillo Dalehite Marc Tecumseh Delgado Nayeli Sarai Delgado Bianca Laure Derka Jasmine Diaz Samuel Trinidad Jesse Diaz Finn Alexander Dormer Gabrielle Kristina Dozier Brooke Lee Durham Benjamin David Edmonson Dakota Robert Ellensohn Lydia Elizabeth Emery Joshua Leon Faz Milan Keno Finchum Jessie Nicole Folks Harley Dean Frank Courtney Michelle Frerich Marisleysis Ruiz Galvan Humberto Garcia De Leon Diego Cristian Garcia-Guerrero Michaela Marie Garza Myrah Lizette Gaytan Joshua Jayden Gomez Sophia Raquel Gonzales Eva Leticia Gonzalez Ferrera Rebekah Elizabeth Gonzalez Seth Christian Greenwood Adrian Guajardo Jr Genesis Guillermo

Christian Gutierrez-Valtierra Ashley Gicel Guzman Gavarrete Bryanna Noelle Guzman Colin Joseph Habenicht Adele Hoyt Hankins Kwan Malik Hawkins Logan Matthew Hearon David Ethan Hehl Quinlin Braleigh Carlann Hehr Perla Nayeli Hernandez Escobar Edgar Hernandez Kaelin Rose Herrera Andra’nique Na’shay Houston Tori Nicole Howard Jerry Don Howe III Israel R Ibarra Jr John Anthony Ibarra Ja’Qwon Latrey Jefferson Adriana Elena Jimenez Lauren Ashleigh Koehler Steven Joshua Kotlinski Chomphunut Krabaoklang Litzy Asis Ledezma Amber Makaye Leonard Crystal Lopez-Guevara Andrew JacobLujan, Jensen Clay Luna, Alexander Macedo, Rafael Alejandro Martinez Martinez Stewart Martinez Ramirez Melissa J Martinez Samantha Renee Martinez Zane Douglas McMurray Mariel Elena McMurrey Tiana Nicole Mejia Aaron Fernando Melara Anastasia Marie Mendez Joseph Adrian Mendoza Lee Inosencio Mendoza Isaac Celestino Molina Roberto Carlos Morales Hernandez Jesus Esteban Moran Brandon Justino Morelos Cardenas Halch Huinic Eduardo Morelos-Cardenas Ashley Marie Morrow Zebadiah Angelita Mullenax Nicolas Lee Munoz Adrian Marcus Nelson Auttapon Nernbok Eric Trey Niedzielski Rebecca Sarai Nochez Zane William Norris Benjamin Joshua Nuno Hayden Grace Nye Gilda Ortiz Ibarra Celeste Nicolle Ortiz Valdiviezo Cielo Nicolle Ortiz Valdiviezo Hannah Claire Oveisi

Vanessa Palacios Vanessa Nicole Parkin Benjamin AlexPerez Joshua Perez Jake Ryely Peterson Tyler Andrew Pickering Katelyn Elizabeth Pickle Elizabeth Pina Guzman Rene Pina Jr Rachelle Marie Piper Ashlynn Leigh Price Hannah Nicole Puckett Abraham Quintanilla, Ashlyn Alexa Raley Alondra Maya Ramirez Juan Pablo Ramirez Natalie Irene Ramirez Joseph Tyler Reese Sydni Logann Reeves Emily Marie Rendon Antonio Reyes Emilio Jacob Rios Destinee Rae Rivera Damien Rahzel Rivers Rey David Rodriguez Ramos Haylee Jean Roerish Senona Marie Romo Jorge Miguel Rosales Rosales Kori Lexis Rosenacker Corbin Daniel Ruiz Jennifer Francisca Salgado Nathaniel Jayde Samora Faith Ivana Escamilla Sandoval Sierra Nichole Sandoval Jose Tomas Uresti Santos Elizabeth Marie Santoy Destiny Ray Lynn Scarborough Jacob Taylor Sides Rebecca Marjorie Skarren Raygen Leigh Smith Caroline Grace Snyder Natalia Marcela Solorzano Xavier Enrique Soto Katilynn Rayne Stanley-Weigel Brittany Lynn Starlin Harrison Phillip Stotts Brook Lyn Jayna Styes Ashton Kaine Talley Jesus Tovar Vanessa Ann Trelles Jeremy Vaca Jillian Jewel Van Kampen Andrew Vargas Stephen Andres Villalon Preston Chad Wagner Riggins Pruitt Woodward Yohannon Harley JamesYeager

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

Save the Drama for Mama!

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

I will vacation for 3 weeks in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Ireland) on an educational tour.

In the fall of 2018 I will start school at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, on a Presidential Scholarship and will major in Pre-Med.

MARIEL MCMURREY

Age:18 Parents: Ray and Veronica McMurrey Siblings: Kristel (age 30) Who are three people you’d like to have to dinner – and why?

1. Eleanor Roosevelt 2. Margaret Thatcher 3. Pope Francis ( to learn of the compassion, strength and conviction of each) Favorite historical figure – and why?

Cesar Chavez (Union Organizer) Because of his selfless effort(s) to improve the lives of others in the face of significant challenges and obstacles.

Favorite teacher from any grade – and why?

Mrs. Harms, my first grade teacher for nurturing and teaching me; and getting me started on the right path.

What’ll you miss most about school?

Tennis tournaments, Youth-InGovernment and Friends

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

1. Rising cost of higher education.

2. Effects of drastic underfunding of public services, especially public education. 3. Increase in the role and magnitude of women in American life How would you change the United States today?

I would change the access to affordable, high quality health care, and its equitable distribution to all American citizens.

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

Your life is your gift from God, what you do with that life is your gift back to God. What’s your dream car?

Tesla What one class will you never forget?

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

Paris

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Kacie Taylor Hall

WAY TO GO, JOSHUA RYAN LOPEZ!!

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!

We are so proud of the young lady you have become. You have achieved your dreams and goals by hard work and having faith in God’s plan for you. Your big heart and care for others will take you far in life and anything you set your mind to.

Leave it to you to show the world what hard work and courage can accomplish.

Leave it to you to lead the way in meeting every challenge, no matter how hard.

Leave it to you to keep your eye on the goal until you made it.

Well, here you are and you deserve every feeling of pride you must have today.

Stay blessed, faithful and let the Lord guide you, allowing Him to order your steps in your new journey as a Texas State Bobcat!

CONGRATULATIONS MIJO, YOU DID IT!!!

John 1:16

We love you Alligunky –

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

Mom, Dad, Haley & Brooke

Logan Goebler We are so very proud of you! It has truly been a blessing watching you become the amazing young man you are today. We are excited to see what the future holds for you in the years to come!

Love, Dad, Mom & Ty

Good luck and Wreck ‘em Tech!

Desmond Foster, We are very proud of you, and love you more than you will ever know. Go into the world and do good. Education is powerful. Stay strong and achieve. Do not settle. Keep believing in yourself. Believe you can and you will.

Stay true to yourself.

Stay humble and kind, never forgetting where you came from.

Now, your adventure begins; spread your wings and soar!

Love, Mom, Dad, And Kyle

Jack C. Hays High School

Love, your biggest fans and support, Dad, Mom & Family

Imani Jordan,

Your family is very proud of you for achieving such a great goal.

Continue to work hard and your dreams and dedication will be a powerful combination for your future.

Love, Your Family

There was never a doubt in our hearts that you were destined for success. Congratulations!

She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.

Hannah Garcia

– Proverbs 31:25

You are my greatest treasure.

I love you, Mom

Class of 2018

Hannah Luna BR IA NA

TAY LOR

We are so proud of you, Briana.

Much Love, Mom, Dad, Harris, Grandma and Grandad

Anna E. Pulis HHS 2018

Love, Mom, Dad, Angelica, Aaron, Granny and Aunt Jeanette

Congratulations on your high school graduation!

Thank You Hays

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felt like the Phasing in how water a Houston much large amount firm could obtain-based of groundwater the Trinity Aquiferfrom was the recommendation requested could handed down by local not be grante water entity officials. d just as a single The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer phase Condue to the servation District’ high probability (BSEACD) generals manager and to unreasonable staff recommended a plan impact within for Electro Purificat a ion’s (EP) pumpin two-mile radius g which originallpermit, of pumping.” for 2.5 million y called gallons per day of water pumped from to be –Kirk Holland, the Trinity Aquifer.

Call 512-268-7862 for more information.

BSEACD General

Manager

The report, which is a mix of scientifi BSEACD’s report evaluation and c data calls proposed for a phased recommendation pumping s, calls plan, where for phased permitti Phase I calls for .5 million compliance monitorng, gallons a day in the initial ing plans, impact auavoidan plans and a mitigati ce thorized production. on plan.

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Members of a Star-Spangled local Boy Scout troop help Americans tookBanner was sung in Monday’sKyle VFW Post 12058 member Clint time to honor Williams raise the memory of Memorial Day ceremony in downtown the American servicemen and Kyle. Across women who have the county and flag as the fallen. the nation,

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Shop, eat, drink in historic downtown

Roundabout has locals up in arm s

BY KATERINA BARTON

A proposed roundabout at the FM FM 150 split near3237 and wood is drawing Driftfrom residents criticism who are concerned about its necessity.

The furor comes the News-Dispatch after reported earlier this month that the Capital Area politan PlanningMetrozation (CAMPO Organithe project to ) added its recommended

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III Lyon, 53, of Kyle, as the victim in the Law enforcem incident, ent offi- accordin Authorities were cials continu g to Hays Coune dispatched at for the operatoto search ty Pct. 2 Justice approximately identified as of the Lyon. Au11:46 a.m. May or 2010 charcoar of a 2009 Peace Beth thorities said Smith. white male lying 27 Lyon was Kia Optima whol gray Kim Hilsenb in the grass alongfor a the victim of a hit-andeck, Kyle fled the scene of communication Interstate 35 a the run crash and that the s specialwest and-run of a fatal hitist, said in a vehicle in question bicyclist on press mile marker 212. frontage road near Sunday. left authorities were release the scene. A dissubsequent patched at approxi Authorities have investigation now mate- grass identified John ly 11:46 a.m. incident led into the along the May 27 for William to the clo35 west frontageInterstate a white male When sure of officers Exit lying in the 210 and the arrived, near mile markerroad they found a southbound deceased 212.

I-35 adult male, who road for roughly access was later According to an hour. officials,

Plum Creek do understand thenot of roundabouts concept either distracte and are yield, come to d, forget to an essary complet unnecend up going e stop, or the wrong direction, accordin g to Nettles-Pereira.

Nettles-Pereira owns a family store in Wimberley and drives out almost every day there she has not seen and says a lot of traffic issues.

“It’s n

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