Graduation 2019

WALKIN’ THE WALK COMMEMORATING THE 50TH HAYS CISD GRADUATING CLASS

Congratulations Class of 2019

Jack C. Hays High School H Lehman High School H Live Oak Academy

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Hays CISD graduates its 50th class

BY MOSES LEOS III

David Dabelgott

Shirley Roach Sturdivant

Marian Borthwick Loep

Kyle Dorman Nations

When they turn their tassels and toss their hats at Strahan Coliseum June 7, Hays CISD’s Class of 2019 will officially etch their names into the history books.

Those 1,000-plus students, one of the largest crops of graduating seniors in Hays CISD history, will become the 50th graduating class in a district that’s handed out thousands of diplomas to numerous students over the years.

For alumni who were part of Hays CISD’s inaugural graduating class in spring 1969, seeing what has become of their community is nothing short of astounding.

That’s all due to the fact that forming what is now Hays CISD meant working together amicably, no matter where they had come from or their personal backgrounds.

That was a tall task to consider for many Kyle and Buda area students who entered their senior year in fall 1968.

Several months prior, officials with the Buda and Kyle Independent School Dis-

tricts opted to consolidate, which also meant bringing students at Buda and Kyle high schools, two fierce and bitter rivals, under one roof.

It wasn’t exactly a popular decision among the student body.

“We were very disappointed that we weren’t going to graduate as a Kyle Panther or a Buda Bulldog,” said longtime resident and 1969 Hays High alumna Kyle Nations. “We had been there three years and in our senior year, we discovered we’re going to be something else.”

Adding to student skepticism was the lack of a mascot and, above all else, an actual campus for the new district’s flagship high school. The Hays CISD Class of 1969 held classes at what was Kyle High, now Kyle Elementary.

What is now Hays High wasn’t completed until 1969.

Through it all, students who made up that inaugural Hays CISD class came together and ironed out all of their differences. That included settling on the school colors, mascot, fight song and more for what became Hays High.

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Hays High School Class of 1969 photos from 1969 Rebel yearbook

That also meant coming together and working with the educators who also were adjusting to life within Hays CISD. Life in Buda and Kyle was also much different compared to today. Back then, both towns had fewer than 1,000 people and were both dominated by wide open ranch and farm land.

Today, Buda and Kyle combined have an estimated population of more than 60,000 people and counting.

Despite the rapid growth, David Dabelgott, a member of the Hays High Class of 1969, said many of the 63 inaugural Hays CISD graduates try to keep in

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touch with one another and try to help each other out in any way they can, even though many of those who graduated moved out of the area.

All who walked the stage that year understood their place in history and the significance of the moment – that they were the very first class to graduate under the Hays CISD banner.

“It doesn’t matter. If anyone from that class called me and asked if they needed something, I’d be there,” Dabelgott said.

For a full story on the inaugural Hays CISD graduating class, check out a copy of the June 5 Hays Free Press.

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Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2019 Principal’s Message

Jack C. Hays High School

I applaud you for your dedication to academics Dear Hays High School Class of 2019: 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 2019 has truly set the mark for future generations of Hays Rebels!

To the Hays High school Class of 2019, 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

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Sarah Anne Gianotti Jack Bradford Giberson Athena Gabriella Giello Austin Buchanan Gilbert Lindsey Grace Gola Mariah Renee Gomez Cody Maximus Gonzales Ebony Nevaeh Gonzales Mariah Nicole Gonzales Naomi Ann Gonzales Brittney Nicole Gonzales-Hebert Jonathan Ethan Gonzalez Mariah Ileana Gonzalez Natalia Gonzalez Eduardo Rafael Gonzalez Cardona Chelsea Lynn Goodson Alexandra Doris Gore Makaela Grace Gotchey Adriana Grajeda Chavira Joaquin Grimaldo Samuel Glenn Grossman Emily Lynne Grover Stephanie Renae Guerra Amaya Raeann Guerrero Christina Citrine Guerrero Kevin Ricky Guerrero Ayden Christopher Guerrero Flores Mackenzie Grace Gunn Joseph Andrew Gutierrez Josue Osvaldo Gutierrez Andrew Logan Guzman Daniel Alfredo Guzman John Anthony Guzman William Dylan Haffelder Emme Lucille Handal Alan Michael Hankins Connor James Harkin Mattison Brooke Harper Mycah Robert Harrelson Lochlan Mase Harrison Blake Stephen Hatcher Gabriela Nicole Hayden Jacob Neil Hebert Dylan Pierre Hernandez Fatima Ariana Hernandez Luis Ramon Hernandez Noah Jesse Hernandez Heliodoro Antonio Hernandez Castilla Daniel Hernandez De Nova Paloma Hernandez Lira Cristian Eduardo Hernandez Salas Richard Issac Herrera Jerry Herrera Jr William Blake Herrington Isis Arianna Hershman Jesse Lyn Hightower-Santos Devin Sincere Hines Heaven Paisley Hines Griffin Will Hoekstra Nolan Jack Hogan Harleigh Anne Holder Alexander Robert Holmes Luke George Holsonbake James Christopher Honeycutt Jr Bryce Anchor Hood Curtis James Hudgeons Gracyan Paige Hudson

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Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2019 Samantha Michelle Huggins Zachariah Lee Hughes Trevor Dylan Hunter Matthew Camden Hyde Arianna Nicole Ibarra Jonah Blake Irmen Emma Marie Jackson Leah Tysha Jackson Joel Jaimes Azmitia Luke Nagem Jamail Emily Mae Jameson Daniel Lee Jernigan Demitri Everette Jernigan Hunter James William John Jacob Michael John Bret Richard Johnson Katie Nicole Johnson Reese Bergen Johnson Aiden Mykal Jones Preston Milam Jones Bayler Thomas Jordan Alissa Ann Juarez Hamid Eduardo Julbe Kyle Manuel Martinez Kamka Thomas Matthew Kazmierski Keaten Elizabeth Keitz Ivan Adrien Kipp Skye Philip Walker Kirschner Sarah Alexandra Krajenta Alexa Marie Kuchar Craig Donato Kyle Bryahna Gizhelle Lara Melanie Lara Andrew Nathaniel Larson Vincent Michael Learned James Cooper Leonardis Reed Walker Leonardis Christina Marie Lewis Summer Faith Lewis Charlee Denise Lewis-Guajardo Madalyn Grace Lilljedahl Daniel Andrew Lincoln II Nolen Lewis Lindahl Antonio Gabriel Lira Payton Corin Logan Ethan Ramon Longoria Isaac Jose Lopez Lauren Renee Lopez Lolita Alondra Lopez Zoe Marie Lopez Dana Gissel Lopez-Jaimes Kari Elizabeth Louk Damian Nathaniel Lozano Olivia Claire Lozano Destinee Leigh Luna Jason Xavier Luna Myles Jacob Lunoff-Dudley Kendall Ree Jane Madden Jack Lynn Major Idania Maldonado Miracle Victoria Leigh Marshall Nathan Scott Martin Aidan Jesus Martinez Alijah Renay Martinez Britney Ann Martinez Jose Angel Martinez Lorena Yesenia Martinez

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Hays High School Valedictorian How have you seen school change since freshman year?

School has definitely become more digital. When I was a freshman, there was hardly any assignments we got online. Now, it seems like the majority in some of my classes are at least turned in online.

key to success, and college seems to be the best place to learn vast amounts of useful information in a short amount of time. I don’t think I could be as fulfilled jumping into a career directly after high school rather than continuing my education.

What was your greatest Who are your role accomplishment that was models? not based in academics?

My grandfather is my Probably getting top role model. He has been 10 at state in Youth and through so much in his Government trial court. It BRET RICHARD life, including the Great was nice to see the team’s JOHNSON Depression and WWII, and hours of hard work pay off yet, at 90, he still has a great sense of in the end. humor and a positive outlook on life.

Plus, he can give great advice on any What do you plan to do after college? situation because he’s been in every I just want to work in an engaging situation. career, create a family, have a group of cool friends, and go on some advenWhy did you choose your posttures in my life. high school path, be it college or elsewhere?

What makes you, you?

I chose to go to college because I My wit mixed with a healthy dose of firmly believe that knowledge is the cynicism. Also, my friends and family.

Flash back 50 years

1969 Hays High School Valedictorian Debbie Armbruster

1969 Hays High School Salutatorian Delia Romero

photos from 1969 Rebel yearbook

Hays High School Salutatorian How have you seen were my most costschool change since effective option and your freshman year? because they’re a good School has, in fact, school. I want to attend changed some since college because I love my freshman year. For learning new things and starters, it’s gotten more want to continue learning crowded and noisier. throughout my life.

Some teachers have left While at college, I plan and new teachers have on studying mathematics stayed. In fact, only three because it’s a field that I of the teachers I had my believe I can make a real freshman year are still difference in while doing here, and one of them something I will love. hasn’t been here the entire time I’ve been in What was your greatest LEVI JACKSON high school. However, accomplishment BARKSDALE I also feel like the that was not based in people may have gotten academics? kinder (or perhaps I’ve gotten When I was perhaps 14, I was on better at ignoring people). School a hiking trip in New Mexico. The has begun to give students more group I was with was determined choice and responsibility in their to climb a mountain on the education, such as with the recent course of an eight mile hike. On introduction of Flex Periods (which the way up, the trail kept getting is a great idea). Overall, while a lot worse and worse until it was of physical, outward things about barely visible through the field of school have changed, many inward shoulder-high thistles and thorny qualities have remained the same. plants. As I hiked, my skin was Hays still tries to help students torn and scratched over and over. succeed, Hays still attempts to be Finally, as I neared the mountain conscious of others’ rights, and top, the foliage thinned and I Hays still has a lot of really caring was able to reach the peak. This and driven teachers. accomplishment took a ton of physical and mental fortitude, but Who are your role models? it was immensely rewarding to look I really look up to my dad. He’s out on the land below me once I was always had this really incredible done. work ethic that I admire and aspire to emulate. Whenever there’s work What do you plan to do after that needs to be done, he’s always college? willing to step up and do it. I also After college, I plan on going to admire my mom’s love of learning more college for a doctorate degree and how she actively pursues her in mathematics. After receiving a education. When I was younger, I doctorate, I plan on going to even would notice her reading books on more college, this time to teach. I public health, which she’s always hope to become a professor and been interested in. This has led me teach while performing research to reading about math, chemistry, into mathematical theory. and physics and has shown me that learning and education doesn’t What makes you, you? have to be dull and I can make it I am me because of my attitude what I want. Lastly, I admire Aaron towards life. While some people may Williams’ integrity. He almost be smarter than me, or stronger always does what he believes is than me, or possibly even better right, even if others tell him it looking than me, I’m OK with doesn’t matter. Aaron is great at that. Whatever life throws at me, being a good person, and because of I know that things will get better. this, I really look up to him.

I’m always willing to laugh at life because it makes both me and Why did you choose your postothers happy and it makes life much high school path, be it college or better. I believe that happiness elsewhere? can be at least partly a choice, I chose to attend the University so no matter what happens, I’m of Texas - Dallas both because they determined to be happy.

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Hays High School Class Favorites photos by Bailey O'Donnell and Dacota Robertson

Most Athletic Xavier Martinez & Jenna Sheey

Most Intellectual Bret Johnson & Karlene Armstrong

Most Attractive Xavier Martinez & Isabella Cavazos

Most Talented Ben Miller & Taylor Cooper

Mr & Mrs HHS Xavier Martinez & Summer Lewis

Most Spirited Chase Ruston & Kate Mondragon

Most Friendly Aaron Williams, Madeline Appleton & Mia Morgan

Class Clown Asa Turner & Kate Mondragon

Best Dressed Ricardo Palacios & Emma Jackson

Most Likely to Succeed Bret Johnson & Taylor Cooper

Most Likely to be President Daniel Campa, Julia Bowen & Sarah Gianotti

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Lehman High School Class of 2019

Principal’s Message Lehman High School

Carry your Lobo integrity, wisdom and pride with you everywhere Dear Class of 2019, Congratulations on achieving this milestone in your life. I cannot thank you enough for the leadership and resilience that you have demonstrated over the last four years.

Our school and school district have undergone a great deal of change from adding new schools to expanding new roads, but YOU did not let change keep you from achieving Excellence as One. You have not only continued a Lobo Legacy of success, but you have also raised the bar to define a new “Lehman Way” and you have redefined what it means to be a LOBO. As you begin this next chapter of your own story, I encourage you to move through life with the same resilience that has carried you through high school. Remember that excellence is a habit; grit is a high yield life strategy and no matter what challenges or changes you might face, every day is a gift that encases another opportunity to get better. Be kind. Love hard. Work hard. Play hard and go out and make the world a better place!

We will always be a place that you can call home and will stand to support you in any way possible.

Thank you for the four years that you have given Lehman High School and for your partnership with faculty, staff and administration. Now, go out and make EVERYDAY a GREAT DAY to be a LOBO ALUMNI! Pack Proud, Denisha Presley, LHS Principal

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Lehman High School Class of 2019 Ashlen R. Lyon Carlos A. Macedo Terry S. Maher-Mcgee Jacqueline Maldonado Jose J. Maldonado Liberty J. Maldonado Alejandro R. Mantilla Noah I. Marquez Veronica Mar Suarez Haley L. Martin Aaron C. Martinez Abriana M. Martinez Albert A. Martinez Alyssa R. Martinez Andrea N. Martinez Angela R. Martinez Clarissa Y. Martinez Damian X. Martinez Humberto Martinez Jared R. Martinez Keven V. Martinez Martin Martinez Bautista Jessica E. Martinez Hamed Giselle Martinez-Leal Vanesa Martinez Ramirez Andres Martinez Salas Vanessa Martinez Salas Crystal Martinez-Saldana Iris N. Martinez Tapia Isaac B. Mathis Dominic S. Mazon Chloe E. McCool Savannah N. McDougall Audriana M. McGrath Dienhart Michael N. McHale Jose A. Medellin Gabrielle M. Medina Jason E. Melendez Murcia Ashleigh N. Mendez Judah M. Mendez Naomi A. Mendoza Jesus E. Meza Shayne E. Miles Maria D. Mireles Bravo Julius R. Mitchell Stephanie M. Mondragon Sharon N. Monroe Bryan Montoya-Montoya Allyssa R. Moore Azia M. Moore

Evan Y. Morales Jaime Morales Ivan Morales-Martinez Evelyn N. Moreno Izaylah K. Moreno Nathaniel L. Moreno Anthony M. Morgan T’leiya H. Morsell-Holmes Samaria A. Moudachirou John M. Murillo Meghan I. Murphy Kenji B. Nakachi Maria D. Navarrete Campuzano Alexis N. Navarro Caleb M. Neal Cassandra Negrete Jared A. Nichols Andrew J. Nicholson James M. Nino Johnathan Z. Nobles Javori O. Nolan Diego Nolasco-Campuzano Ian C. Norton Abraham R. Nunez Nina J. Nunez Wendy Z. Nunez Jaime H. Nunez Mendoza Daniel C. O’Neal Chloe J. Odom Britney N. Olivo Christopher E. Olivo Liliana Olvera Richard R. Ornelas Maria G. Ortiz Jaimes Lizbeth S. Oviedo Gutierrez Cassandra M. Padilla Rilee C. Page Lorissa A. Palacio Mia Palomarez Austin A. Palomino Jose J. Paniagua Jasmine N. Parris Sergio G. Pascual Mariah Pastrano Jason L. Patlan Kiran K. Payton Marissa L. Pedroza Lexie J. Pena Mariana N. Pena Taelor A. Pena

Keevan C. Penson Benedict C. Perez Ezequiel Perez Gabriela J. Perez Gerald Perez Lilianna V. Perez Natalie D. Perez Richard A. Perez Samantha Perez Santiago Perez Savannah H. Perez Tomas Perez Aguirre Gabriela M. Perez Gil Ethan J. Phillips Kayarie Phisy Aidyn Pina Valerie C. Pineda Adraine T. Pleasant Kristopher G. Poff Analysia E. Pompa Trevor C. Potter Roxanna Puentes Janie D. Rabago Julia A. Ralston Adriana E. Ramirez Damiana A. Ramirez Daniel J. Ramirez Johnny R. Ramirez Justin G. Ramirez Natali Ramirez Araceli G. Ramirez Mateos Clarissa A. Ramos Diana Rangel Luis V. Rangel German Rangel Diaz Cayden B. Raymond Marisol Rebollar Mariah R. Rendon Rudy R. Resendez Alyssa E. Reyes Cristina Reyes Karla S. Reyes Jesus M. Reyes Bolanos Jesse J. Reyna Chance R. Reynolds Eric N. Reynoso Juarez Tina M. Rey Rivera Iliana Richardson Ivann M. Ridings Aaron Riley

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Eduardo I. Rivera Cintron Tyvione A. Roaches Danelly G. Robles Maria V. Rochel Espinoza Abner A. Rodas Analicia S. Rodriguez Angelica M. Rodriguez Angelique R. Rodriguez Carolina Rodriguez Eduardo J. Rodriguez Gabriela A. Rodriguez Madison E. Rodriguez Natalia Rodriguez Stefan W. Rodriguez Dayana Rodriguez Montoya Kelsey M. Rolls Kayla R. Romero Michael A. Romero Randy J. Romero Efrain Romero Cuevas Melanie N. Romo Rebecca L. Rosado Dominick E. Rosas Ashley Rosendo Daylan J. Rouen Zachary H. Royal Yire’ N. Ruiz Carolina. Salazar Isaac Salazar Matthew R. Saldivar Paulina I. Salinas Xavier D. Salinas Nevaeh M. Samaniego Alejandra Sanchez Clarisa D. Sanchez Israel Sanchez Johnny D. Sanchez Karina Sanchez Kayla L. Sanchez Manuel I. Sanchez Dezirae M. Sanchez-Dunning Marcos Santiago Jonathan Santibanez Cameron B. Saucedo Cameron A. Sauer Alyssa M. Saunders Dallas T. Scarborough Malaena F. Scheib Zachary W. Schilhab Ezabella J. Schultz

Christopher J. Scott Isaac J. Segura Gabriela M. Selgado Erik I. Sepeda Manuel A. Serna Garza Davi M. Smith Mason R. Smith Ashley C. Snell Victor M. Solis Carlos A. Sosa Melanie S. Sosa Stephen M. Standley Jacob M. Stehling Megan L. Subbert Morgan L. Sumler-Saunders Cesar A. Sustaita Jessica E. Tambunga Delilah D. Tello Isaac Z. Torres Joshua Torres Hieu Van Tran James R. Trevino Adan Trujillo Cardenas Matthew E. Tuttle Berenice G. Udave Nailea A. Udave Omar A. Uribe Garcia Dominic R. Valdez Nicholas Valdez Navarro Stephanie M. Valenzuela Armando Vargas Matthew F. Vargas Alexis M. Vasquez Marissa I. Velasquez Aleczander M. Veloz Isis N. Verastigue Katie L. Villanueva Lauren D. Villarreal Raelyn M. Vinson Makayla L. Waldrop Madison E. Webb Aaliyah T. Webber Devin S. Wiley Gabriel T. Winter Anahy R. Wong-Hansen Sheldon R. Woolford Mia A. Ybarra Kayla N. Zapata Izak A. Zepeda

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

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From the Hays Free Press

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Lehman High Valedictorian How have you seen school change since your freshman year?

My personal perception of school has changed throughout my years at Lehman High School for the better. Initially, I saw school as a place to slingshot to the next arena, college, without taking any consideration of the process. However, I understand now that it was a place to learn and enjoy peculiar and pleasurable experiences that may only happen once in my life.

from my family.

Why did you choose your post-high school path, be it college or elsewhere?

I chose the University of Texas at Austin for several reasons. Firstly, it offers a respectable medical school, Dell, and provides a major in Neuroscience.

Secondly, The campus itself is unable to contain its beautiful diverse nature that includes cultures and interests. But most importantly, it is a reasonable distance

What do you plan to do after college?

I was inspired to pursue Pediatric Neurosurgery due to my growing compassion towards individuals who suffer from neurological damage. This compassion was possible through my family upbringing specifically through my older brother, Eric. My brother has neurological damage stemming from cerebral palsy and it is from his life and experiences that my

What was your greatest accomplishment that was not based in academics?

I spent two years of my life developing a work ethic for powerlifting.

The sport itself Who are your role models? is simple, but Since day one I’ve always had my mom the discipline lifting me up, but when I got too heavy to requires a lot DANIEL KIYUNA be physically lifted up; she continued to of hard work. lift me up spiritually, and emotionally. My So, with hard work and dedication I was role model is my mom (Debra Kiyuna). eventually able to deadlift 510 lbs.

ambition towards helping others and myself remains ever lit.

What makes you, you?

I’m a first generation student, I’m Okinawan, and I have a hearing disability.

When I started school, I was misidentified with my disability. With this misidentification, I was placed in a special education program which naturally made me feel uncertain about myself and shy towards others. During the 7th grade, however, I decided that I wasn’t going to let this disability stop me from excelling in school. Hence, I communicated my request of leaving the special education program to the school administration, Chapa Middle School, then once passing a placement test they found that I no longer needed the services for which the program provided. In this process not only did I develop the skills to read lips and body language, or acquire hearing aid devices to facilitate my ability to hear, but I was also put under certain circumstances that’d ultimately allow me to forge a character that’s rooted in diligence and perseverance; it is with this character that I’ve prevailed in spite of my circumstances.

Flash back 50 years

Best Dressed 1969 Deborah Murr and Arturo Mendez

Lehman High Salutatorian How have you seen school change since your freshman year?

School hasn’t necessarily changed as much as my perception of it since my freshman year. Honestly, I emphasized the importance of doing well academically as a freshman and pursued grades over passions and true interests. However, as I grew older, I realized that while school is important, it’s not entirely more important than having something that you truly care about. For me, I realized that I loved the environment, so I decided to take classes, volunteer, and intern in that field.

I chose to pursue a college education because I believe that the resources provided by college, beyond just education, can empower me to fulfill my potential as an individual.

After college, I plan to either work for an NGO such as Greenpeace, Green Cross International, and Conservation International, or pursue a career as a civil rights lawyer and attend law school. I really want to address environmental degradation and climate change through social causes.

What makes you, you?

Oddly, I think what has come to define me my entire life is my hair. I’ve always had a bushy head of curly hair for as long as I can remember, and as What was DIEGO DELAFUENTE long as anybody else can remember your greatest too. I quickly became “that curly Who are your role models? accomplishment that was not based in haired kid” and would be recognized Of course, my parents and my sister academics? because of it. Although ironic, the are the biggest role models in my life.

I don’t know if I can necessarily unkemptness of my hair has been I’ve seen each of them work tirelessly quantify certain accomplishments the most stable thing throughout to give me the life I have today and to and compare them to others, but the duration of my life. It has come influence me in a positive manner. becoming and staying a “super champ” to represent my kind of airy and However, I also look up to a range of throughout high school is amongst my laid back personality. It has come to politicians, environmentalists, and proudest. Essentially, I qualified for and represent my love for tennis. It has activists who have and still are fighting competed at the highest level of junior come to represent my interest for the for a better world, as I hope to do tennis in Texas without a private coach, environment and social justice. It has someday. tennis academy, or access to many of come to represent the music I love, the the resources my opponents had. movies I watch, and all of the things I Why did you choose your post-high enjoy doing. My hair, unequivocally, school path, be it college or elsewhere? What do you plan to do after college? makes me, me.

Most Flirtatious 1969 Marian Borthwick and Nathan Morris

Most Talented 1969 Pam Childers and Putt Thompson

photos from 1969 Rebel yearbook

CONGRATULATIONS Luke Jamail

We are so proud of you, always! Cheering you on and praying for all the best in your Texas A&M Engineering studies and adventures ahead!

We love you, Dad, Mom, Levi & Grace

2019

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Congratulations Katalina Ramirez!

Kinder to now are all your memories.

HAYS HIGH SCHOOL

Today, a new beginning to all your dreams.

For tomorrow, the strength you will need is within you.

Know that your family and friends love you!!

We are so proud of you!!

LUKE JAMAIL

Love, Mom, Dad and Isabella

Hays High School June 7, 2019

From Tigers to Lions, You’re on your way to great things. Enjoy your journey.

With love and pride, Lovey, Pop and Lex

Congratulations on your accomplishments

Xavier!

We are very proud of the young man you have grown to be. We look forward to watching you soar in your next adventures in life!

Remember that with God all things are possible! #Macalasterbound

Madison Certain • Class of 2019

Congratulations Johnny Sanchez & Carlos Sosa We are so proud of you both for making it through your high school years. We knew you both could do it!

Class of 2019

Love, Mom, Dad, and Iliana CONGRATULATIONS

Michaela Ashleigh Wommack!

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2019

We are so very proud of all your accomplishments! You will always be our little girl but we are so proud of the young woman you have become. Now on to bigger and better things. We’ll be with you every step of the way!

“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be” –All You Need is Love by the Beatles

Love Liz & Graciela

Xavier Martinez

We love you Magoo, Mom and Dad

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Live Oak Academy Senior Class of 2019, 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 Honor Graduate How have you seen school What was your greatest acchange since your freshman complishment that was not year? based in academics?

When I was a freshman, My greatest non-academic school felt safe. We went to accomplishment was getting class every day, never quesinto the top varsity choir tioning whether we would at Hays High School. I was be returning to our families proud and surprised that later that evening. Seeing the I had made the cut and it violence throughout the world helped me realize that I am progress as vastly as it has better than I thought. within just two years, we have lost all the faith and trust we What do you plan to do after had in humanity. We leave our college? homes, unsure of what could While I do not know which happen to us; unsure of which LYDIA IRENE WHITE career path I will take after school will be attacked next; college, I do plan on helping unsure of who among us might betray our people. I want to make the world a better trust and turn violent. place, be it in a big way or many small ways.

Who are your role models?

My role models are my parents and What makes you, you? most of the teachers and counselors I I am me because of the people I have have had throughout my time in high known throughout my life. Every person shool.

I have met has taught me more about myself and the world we live in. I am a Why did you choose your post-high person who cares more about her people school path, be it college or elsewhere? and the world than herself. I choose to I chose to go to Texas State University believe that there is good in everyone to start my next big step in life: college. I and that that is what makes the world a hope that while I am there, I will discover happy place. Believing in the good and which career path is right for me. kindness of humanity makes me me.

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Live Oak Academy Class of 2019 Tyler Dylan Acosta Dylan Thomas Adams Dylan Olan Akers Daniel Adam Alderson Catherine Abigail Alfaro Jannet Alfaro-Esqueda Emma Lena Allen Amber Krystine Alvarado Michelle Arial Alvarez Andrea Amado Olvera Lucas Alexander Ammann Andreana Atalaya Aranza Nicholas Erik Arce Jr Eric Anthony Arce Rony Lisandro Arias Leeza Emerald Arispe Brianna Marie Aruck Makenzie Rhyan Arzola Christy Marie Asevedo Giselle Guadalupe Balderas Diaz Madison Elizabeth Barnes Khylie Faith Barrett Faith Cathlean Barrowman Raul Basabe-Campuzano Chandler Allen Bell Bianca Mercedes Bolanos Kaleb Alton Bracewell Jose Briones Rios Yoham Manuel Bueno Delgado Jaylin Tawne Busby Bailey Noel Cain Alejandro Juan Calderon Isabella Michelle Calderon Bailey Alexandra Cannon Charles Aiden Cardin Jose Trinidad Carranza Trevor Patrick Casey Nathan Rene Castilleja Belinda Isabel Castro Colton Andrew Caswell Tommy Lee Cathey Michael Pepper Chapa Alexandra Deidra Chavero Angel Chavez Joshua Anthony Chico Minguela Gwyneth Dawn Cline Carlos Cesar Contreras III Ferrence Elise Contreras Erik Matthew Corich Nichole Marie Cougot Mcdonnel Lailonii Kai Cruz Amaya Noemi Cuellar Eldon Earl Forest Moon Curington Kyle Justin Damron Desiree Ann Deleon Jose Enrique Delgado Isaac Cecilio Diaz Mackenzie Anne Dodd Erin Suzanne Dowling Amy Maria Dufrene Andrew Armando Duran Cayden James Escobar

Jesus Abran Esparza Angelica Marie Flores Jessica Sylveria Flores Zoelle Rian Fox Giselle Fratianni John Ray Frias III Zachariah Collin Friday Stefanye Ruby Fuentes Gavarrete Savannah Jane Fulenwider Carleigh Jo Funk Lucy Maria Galvan Kiara Seline Garcia Martinez Anthony Howard Garcia Dominic Santiago Garcia Jason Mikeal Garcia Maximas Matheas Garcia Emilee Monet Garrett Jordan Michelle Garza Maria Nicholle Garza Maria Del Rosario Gaytan Ortiz Rebecca Lydia Gomez Sara Gomez Anikka Janai Gonzales Estrella Gonzales Iziah Jacob Gonzales Karina Vanessa Gonzalez Castreson Arturo Amooz Gonzalez Cindy Guadalupe Gonzalez Delilah Delia Gonzalez Joana Gonzalez Michael Tiernan Gonzalez Zidan Maasi Green Saxon Anton Hajduk Makayla Lynn Harper Stephanie Jeanette Hernandez Cardoso Edgar Ulises Hernandez Sanchez Benjamin George Hernandez Dana Sofia Hernandez Erika Isabel Hernandez HernandezLeo Eleazar Nayeli Anahi Hernandez Marissa Faith Hotard Alysse Trinity Jacobs Israel Jaramillo Hernandez Hailey Melody Jordan Johnny Carlton Kemp Madison Danielle King Gabrielle Mae Kroshus-Miller Preston Marshall Landon Baylee Ann Laughlin Tyanie Ray-Janet Liles Wendy Virginia Llanas Gamboa Adamari Lopez Edward Lopez Lyndee Layne Martin Kevin Martinez Galvan Stewart Martinez Ramirez Armando Martinez Laura Sarahi Martinez Luis Manuel Martinez Nina Marie Martinez Samantha Angelina Martinez

Victor Manuel Mata Kade Patrick McCarstle Madeline Elaine McDonough Gabriela Elyssa Melinder Karen Adamaris Mendez Cornejo Liberty Victoria Mendez Meghan Aleigha Montalvo Elvin Eduardo Moreno-Martinez Aryn Makenzie Morrison Aaron Wayne Moy Lizeth Murguia Isai Nieto Marc Anthony Nino Esmeralda Noguez Leah Michelle Northcut Leonel Nunez Jr Olivia Olissia Ochoa Talia Fox Ochoa O’KeeffeEvelyn James Monica Qi Oksanen Jancarlos Ortiz Vazquez Steven Edward Ortiz Seth Thomas Pasley Beatrice Taylor Pennington Tyler Garrett Pentecost Alyssa Jasale Perez Joseph Michael Perez Griffin Riley Perry Valeria Ramirez Pineda Shakira Prieto Zane Fletcher Pruett Lindsey Hunter Quinn Avery Victoria Rabago Sarah Elizabeth Ragsdale Carlos Daniel Ramirez Trejo Caleb Marcial Ramirez Dulce Ruby Ramirez Jeremiah Julian Rangel Jacob Charles Record Jazzmin Marie Reyes Jose Roldan Reynoso-Diaz Aimey Renea Rios Vincente Joaquin Rios Preston Douglas Roberts Haley Ann Robertson Litzi Magaly Rodriguez Zamora Christopher Jamal Rodriguez June Christina Rodriguez Lorena Irene Rodriguez Martin Rodriguez Melissa Romero Beltran Damien Matthew Roney Maria Araceli Sanchez Garcia Julian Omar Santiago Savannah Renea Segura Mavrick Reed Self-Elizalde Natalia Elizabeth Serna RangelAzucena Sotelo Brayden Nole Steininger Tyler Christian Stordal Alexzandria Sabrina Strasser Nelly Tapia

Natalia Amelia Tenorio Lane Nathaniel Thomas Abigail Renee Thomason Javier Tovar Gabriel Lawrence Urdiales Jennifer Marie Ureste Alexander Valdez Patino Kevin Alberto Varela Rodolfo Alberto Varela James Vargas Norma Hillary Preciosa Vazquez Esquivel Viviana Vazquez Gutierrez Alyssa Janelle Vela Esteban Vela Ashley Velazquez Karen Vences Valenzuela Orlando Villalpando Denise Villanueva Alcala Lexey Madison Walker Hope Isabella Ralyn Wendel Lydia Irene White Justin Lee Wiggins Luke William Wilder Kynlee Brooke Wilson Cameron Ky Woods Amanda Marie Yanes Elijah Ray Zapata Lamari Emmanuel Zygmont-Rezgui

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Lehman High School Class Favorites photos by Lehman yearbook staff

Most Likely to become President: Qwynci Bowman

Best Besties: Chloe McCool & Emily Franco

Best Smile: Kenji Nakachi & Kayla Sanchez

Most Likely to Succeed: Jesus Mesa & Alyssa Saunders

Most Athletic: Kyla Johnson & Cameron Jones

Most Talented: Qwynci Bowman & Daniel Ramirez

Most Likely to be Late to Graduation: Izayah Elmore & Kristin Gonzales

Best Dressed: Kaden Luna & Savannah Gardner

Most Spirited: Cherokee Lener & Cesar Sustaita

Best Bromance: Dylan Lowry & Avi Cosio

Most likely to be a Teacher/Coach: Ryan Bollinger and Cherokee Lener

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Congratulations Avery,

Daniel Garraway Class of 2019

We are all so proud of you and everything you have accomplished!

Hays High School Rebel pride never dies!

We Love You, Mom, Dad, David, Analynn, Zach, and Nonnie

We are so proud of you and all your hard work. It has paid off.

Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Always a Hays Rebel at heart, but Aggieland Bound.

Love, Mom, Dad and Bridget

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Arianna! work has Love, Max

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We are so proud of who you have become and are eager to see the amazing things you will do in this world. Congratulations and best wishes at Wake Forest and in Wake Forest debate!

Congratulations Marissa!!!

Love always – your constant fans, Mommy, Graham, Rachel, Drew and all the family!

Emma Cook

Marissa Pedroza

There aren’t enough words in this world to express how much we love you. We are so proud of you and thank GOD for blessing us with you daily. If you ever feel lost, remember that God is always by your side and we will be too. It’s time to shine.

So dream big and let the world see who you are destined to be.

Heavenly Father please continue to bless our daughter with Love, Protection, Happiness, Strength, and Wisdom.

Love, Dad, Mom, & Chris

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Congratulations Eric Crum!

We are so proud of you and the young man you have become!

We are excited to see what God has in store for you!

We love you, Dad, Mom, Ryan & Brittany Jeremiah 29:11

Erik,

Thank you for always bringing laughter and fun times into this world. We know you will continue to work hard to reach your goals and you'll do it with a smile.

We are over the moon proud of you and all of your accomplishments!

Congratulations, 2019 Grad!

Love, Dad, Mom, Daniel, Erik, & Izzy C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S

Braden Roberts!

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments at Hays High School over the past four years!

We have enjoyed watching you become a talented musician and performer in Color Guard.

We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you at Texas State University!

We love you, Mom, Mema, and Kate

Congratulations, Jamison! jamison eddleman

I am so proud of how you finished strong this year. Your kind heart, work ethic and determination are going to make you successful next year at University of Arkansas. #WPS Love you so much, Mom

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Congratulations Dylan Cousins We're so proud of you. Pop, Nana and Pawpaw would be beaming too.

We can't wait to see your next chapter unfold on the Forty Acres.

Hook 'em!

Love, Mom, Dad, Ben and Keira

Erik Isaac Sepeda

“I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord.

–Jeremiah 29:11

Love Dad, Mom, Cody & Riley Jacob Monroe

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To our favorite graduate, Wherever your journey in life may take you, We pray you will always be safe.

Enjoy the ride and never forget your way back home.

CONGRATULATIONS, SHAYNE!

We love you Sebastian!

We’re so proud of you for all that you’ve accomplished.

So happy you are following your dreams & furthering your education at Temple College while playing baseball.

We love you so much & pray your dreams come true.

Love, Mom, Dad & the rest of the Miles Bunch

We are proud of you,

Sarah!

Love, Mom, Dad, Justin & Josh

Mom, Dad and sis

Shayne Miles

Congratulations

Nick!

You did it!

We Love You, Dad, Mom, Alex & Ainsley

Sarah Greenfield

Matthew,

We are so proud of the young man you have become. Always go above and beyond... don’t ever settle.

We love you to the moon and back!!

Mom, Adam, Zachary, Grandma Yolanda and Grandpa Frank

Matthew Vargas

Nicholas Muller

Sebastian Cortez

Congratulations, Preston Jones!

Congratulations Ty!!!

We are so proud of you!!! You have been a blessing and have succeeded in all that you have attempted.

Always remember your favorite scripture. Philippians 4:13: I can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens me!!!

You made high school an adventure for all of us, and we’re so proud of all your accomplishments!

Stay true to you and keep Jesus close.

Love and Hook ‘em Horns, Mom, Dad, Logan & Eden

Moriah Alyssa Quinonez

Tyvione Roaches

Love, Dad, Mom, Aunt LaTena, Gram, PawPaw Roaches, Nana, Ta’Nyria, & PawPaw Noah (deceased)

Congratulations Ryan!

The best is yet to come...

Can’t wait to see what your future holds.

Love, Dad, Mom, Matthew, Ashle, Meghan, Mason & Toots

Congratulations to our dear daughter!

We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved these last thirteen years in school. We’ve had our tougher moments but We Love You! We respect your strong will and appreciate your gorgeous smile.

Good Luck on your journey forward!

We Love You and pray for continued success!

Love, Dad, Mom, Joseph, Savannah, Mark & Ethan

Class of 2019 Ryan Alaniz-Sendejo

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s e l i m S g i B & s e v i High F u Graduate! as yo Congratulations, Lauren Villarreal!

We are so proud of you and so excited for your future.

Keep reaching for the stars!

We love you!

Congrats Kaylee Talamantes.

We are so proud of you.

Love, Papa, Granny, Mom, Dylan, Britnee & Baby Mikey

Love, Josh, Mom, TJ and Honey

ELIZABETH A. LONG, DDS

Jamison Reid Eddleman Jamison, Your big bright eyes made people notice you when you were a baby. You have now grown into a handsome man and your love for the Lord is inspiring.

Your willingness to encourage others is rare. Walk the path God has planned for you and your future will be blessed.

Love, Grandpa & Grandma

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