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Last year’s Huntsville High School graduation class celebrates following commencement exercises.
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The phrase “uncharted waters” is one to sum up this year as a senior in high school and as a young adult. You’re stuck between being a kid and the balancing act of learning how to be an adult, all while decisions being made are heavier and the consequences further reaching. It’s daunting, thrilling, exciting and frightening all at the same time, but necessary and worth it. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition has complicated commencements immensely for our high school’s young men and women who are graduating. However, we know our schools systems, families and community have equipped our seniors with the tools to move forward and become successful. With graduation dates ranging from mid-May to late July, some seniors may not get the chance to walk across the stage during a commencement ceremony. We don’t know when parents who have worked tirelessly to push their kids through these formative years will experience the pride of seeing them with a diploma in hand. Fewer graduation parties will be held, and COVID-19 is interfering with plans for senior trips and even the fall. While it is certainly a tough time for everyone, our communities in Walker County have banded together to offer support and encouragement to the hundreds of seniors who have finally made it to the end of their high school careers. Our seniors have fought hard and world awaits for our upcoming leaders. What an accomplishment! Congratulations to the Class of 2020. If you’ve managed to navigate these unprecedented times and now you can do anything.
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HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Graduation: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Superintendent: Dr. Scott Sheppard | Principal: Bill Roberts
Erica Adams
Addison Aden
José Almanza
Cassandra Amezquita
Kayla Anderson
Tatyana Antwine
Jacquelyne Armstrong
Caleb Austin
David Badoni
William Barnes
Raeleigh Benner
Madison Bigelow
Madison Birdwell
Naomi Bledsoe
Brandon Bobino
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Emily Bonilla
Carmen Borbor
Jordan Bowens
Hunter Bray
Hanna Brent
Crystal Briggs
Hanna Brisher
Kyle Britt
Connor Broadway
Braden Brock
Vincent Brooks
Javen Brown
Jordan Brown
Makaylah Brown
Makenzie Brown
Joy Brown
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Kyle Brummett
Christian Buckner
Rebecca Cade
Jason Cahill
Tyrique Carter
Destyne Castilla
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Leslie Cisneros
Katie Cleaver
Nicholas Cleveland
Ashton Clopton
Rachel Clute
Aaron Cooper
Alissa Crisler
Alexia Crocker
Anderson Davis
Riley Davis
Emily Dawson
Mia Alecsandra Dela Cruz
Tommy Dobson
Aiden Emerton
Jasmin Esturba
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Brian Fine
Dathan Fountain
Kieyarra Franklin
Daterion Freeman
Kearby Fugate
Gracen Fuller
Jennifer Gallegos
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Erica Garcia
Curtis Gasaway
Collins Gitau
Ciara Glaze
Tina Gonzalez
Madelyn Granados
Nigele Grant
Johanna Gute Meko
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Julio Guzman
Ashleigh Hall
Keylee Hall
Gabriel Hambright
Nathan Hambright
Marshall Hanson
Briceon Hayes
Alanna Haywood
DeKentrae Henderson
Lane Henley
Qwanterious Henry
Angel Herrera
Rowland Herrera
Haleigh Herrmann
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Jesse Hoke
Alexis Holbrook
Jared Holbrook
Alexis Holl
Taylor Holly
Abby Hooks
Amy Hoot
Christi Hoot
Jacovin Houston
Mary Howard
Sir Humphrey
Kaleb Hurley
Garrett Jeffcoat
Bryce Jefferson
Allison Johnson
Marquera Jones
Angel Juarez Calderon
Elsa Kiratu
Keyonna Kizzie
Madeline Knapp
Steven Knickerbocker
Vivian Kremer
Dalton Lacey
Bailey Lamb
Graduates!
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Kala Laws
Autum Lewis
Kobe Lewis
Natalie Lewis
Lysandra Lozoya
Michael Lozoya
Vianca Lugo
Kaydesia Lunger
Christopher Macias
Isaias Magana
Cade Mahlen
Kylan Maldonado
Shevie Mann
Hannia Manzano Bonfil
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NEW WAVERLY HIGH SCHOOL Graduation: Tuesday, June 2, 2020 Superintendent: Dr. Darol Hail | Principal: Kris Drane
Jacob Abraham
Angelica Alvarado
Kitzel Avila
Konway Baird
Justin Baker
Jakob Ballard
Hannah Bilnoski
Angel Boiling
Rodney Brown
Kendall Bullard
Tristan Campbell
Dalton Cannon
Adilene Cardenas
Edilberto Cardenas
Kendall Carlson
Mario Chavez Arana
Eric Cheney
Troy Chodrick
Eric Clark
Domminick Cohn Belmont
Logan Davidek
Felicity Dusold
Cade Edney
McKallah Ellisor
Shyann Falknor
Julianne Griebel
Rebecca Hadley
Mandi Haller
Kaden Hammack
Abigail Hendrix
Cody Holt
Victor Huerta
Alexys Johnston
Michael Kilgore
Katelyn Klawinsky
Klayton Kleiber
Blake Krienke
E’Lexus Lawrence
Braylen Laymon
Sadie Maddin
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Langston Mayrant
Ashley McCaffety
Sierra McCann
Christopher McCray
Hunter McRight
Rikki Middleton
Jayce Miller
Seth Millis
Jennifer Parker
Brianna Parks
Khristian Rodriguez
Asiah Russell
Sydney Sams
McKayla Schultz
Hannah Shaw
Lane Sheffield
Anna Sheptock
Emily Slott
Katherine Slott
Rebekah Slott
Benjamin Smith
Chance Strange
Julie Tinoco
Sydney Walker
Taylor Weinzettle
Racee Wilkerson
Joseph Wilson
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Val and Sal Q&A
SALUTATORIAN Mandi Haller (New Waverly) Parents: Susan Haller and Andrew Haller What scholarships have you been awarded? I am a National Honor Society and Beta Club Scholar. What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans? I am an Unspecified Business major at the University of Texas at Austin. At the moment, I am seeking my real estate license and I will pursue a major in finance. To what do you attribute your achievements? I attribute any achievements to my love of learning and the diligence I maintained with my school work, clubs, or sports while in high school. What teachers impacted you the most? Both Mr. and Mrs. Shevlin guided me through writing scholarship essays. Mrs. Betancourt brought me, and many of her students, direction and positivity with the trials of high school, and Mr. Cole who is my Beta Club and National Honor Society sponsor, my Number Sense coach and my calculus teacher. He somehow made math enjoyable all the while encouraging me to be more involved in my organizations through activities and leadership.
VALEDICTORIAN Cade Edney (New Waverly) Parents: Anitra and Kevin Edney What school activities have you been involved in? I was involved in UIL Academics - Band, Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Computer Science, One Act Play - National Beta Club, National Honor Society. What do you plan to attend college? Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans? I plan to major in applied mathmatics for softward development. To what do you attribute your achievements? God gifting me the discipline to work and study What teachers impacted you the most? Mrs. Burzynski, Mr. Cole and Mr. Vela .
VALEDICTORIAN Leah Bwolf (Alpha Omega) Parents: Kimberly Jensen and Travis Bwolf What school activities have you been involved in? Secondary Choir, Student Council, Athletic Training, Interact Club, and Audentia House Leader Where do you plan to attend college? Oklahoma State University Honors College What scholarships have you been awarded? Out of State Achievement Scholarship, Spears Scholar Leader Scholarship, Houston OSU Alumni Chapter Scholarship and Gravelle Scholarship What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans? Marketing, work with a major league sports team in digital marketing or social media management To what do you attribute your achievements? Support from family and teachers, self-motivation What teachers impacted you the most? Mrs. Webb, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Snow, and Mr. Ramsey made math enjoyable all the while encouraging me to be more involved in my organizations through activities and leadership.
SALUTATORIAN Allyson Gladish (Alpha Omega) Parents: Todd and Faith Gladish What school activities have you been involved in? Softball Plans after high school: I plan on attending the University of North Texas and major in communications What is your favorite high school memory? Going to six flags junior year as a reward for winning a competition What teacher impacted you the most? Mrs. Stroud Where do you see yourself in ten years? Married with kids and traveling a lot, but staying close to family and friends.
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ALPHA OMEGA ACADEMY Graduation: Saturday, May 16, 2020 Headmaster: Clint Allen
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Allie Brenton
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David Codner
Matthew DeMatos
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Annemarie Hoffzimmer
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Kenneth Sanders
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Jaden Varieur
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