Congratulations Hermann Sons Life Graduates!

RYAN LUCKEY, a member of Cameron Lodge, graduated from Rockdale High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and major in agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. After Texas A&M, he plans to join the Air Force as a tactical air control party (TACP) operator and then pursue a career as an agribusiness manager or risk manager. In high school, Ryan was involved in FFA and 4-H activities and served as FFA president and 4-H president his senior year. He was active in the community and served in leadership roles for community service projects. Ryan participated in athletics including football and powerlifting. He was a regional qualifier in powerlifting his junior and senior year. Ryan is the son of Paul and Rebecca Luckey. The Luckey Family is a 100% Hermann Sons Life Family with all four of their children. Ryan is the grandson of Judy York, also a member.

EMMA LUENSMANN, a member of Seguin Lodge, graduated from Marion High School. She plans to attend Blinn College in Brenham and later transfer to Texas A&M University to major in animal science to become a livestock nutritionist. Emma has been a member of New Berlin 4-H and Marion FFA for 10 years. She has shown turkeys, swine and steers. She was a member of the National Honor Society, played junior varsity volleyball and junior and varsity softball. Emma was selected to represent her sophomore and senior classes for Homecoming. She is the daughter of Darren and Kim Luensmann.

AMELIA ROSE MERAZ, a member of Maxwell Lodge, graduated from Prairie Lea High School and was the class valedictorian. She plans to attend Austin Community College to pursue a degree in education. In high school, Amelia was class president, was an honor roll student, was a cheerleader and served as captain, played varsity volleyball and was captain, played basketball, tennis and competed in track and field. She earned numerous awards on these teams and earned the Sportsmanship Award. Amelia was a football team manager, served on the yearbook staff, was in the Gifted and Talented Program, was a Girl Scout, a PTO volunteer, a PLBC volunteer and Tri-Community Library Toddler Time leader. She attended Hermann Sons Life Camp all available years and participated in the dance class program for five years. She is the daughter of Tamika and Adrian Chavez.

ADRIE KATE NIEMEYER, a member of Brenham Lodge, graduated with honors from Brenham High School. She will attend Tarleton State University and major in nursing. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society and served as an officer, was a Student Council member and officer, was an AP Scholar and the recipient of the College Board National Rural and Small-Town Award. Adrie was a member of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals Organization and the cross-country team. She was a member of 4-H for 10 years with many accomplishments including serving as a Bluebonnet 4-H Club officer, was Champion Drive Mentor, Bucket Calf Mentor and a Bronze Star recipient. Adrie is a certified lifeguard and has worked at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center for the past two years. She is the daughter of Alisa Niemeyer and Myles Niemeyer.

AVA PHELPS, a member of Spring Branch Lodge, graduated from Antonian College Preparatory. She will be going to Texas A&M University for a degree in agribusiness. Her parents are Michelle and Chris Phelps.

NICOLE EMILY PRUSKI, a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge, graduated magna cum laude from East Central High School. She will attend Texas A&M University in College Station and major in agricultural communications. Nicole will serve as a state officer for the Texas FFA Association for 2023-2024. She was awarded the following scholarships, Bexar County S.A.L.E. FFA Scholar, Texas A&M Presidential Achievement Scholar, Texas A&M University Dean’s Excellence Scholar, National FFA Scholar - Grow Ag Leaders, Bexar County Farm Bureau Scholar, Norman Vestal Rotary Scholar, Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Scholar and Knights of Columbus Council Scholar. Nicole was a volleyball captain, a member of the National Honor Society, FFA Chapter President, Area VII FFA Vice President, Superintendent Student of the Month and awarded the Outstanding Senior - FFA Award. She is the daughter of Roxy and Allen Pruski.