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Graduation CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CLASSICAL SCHOOL

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GILMER HIGH SCHOOL GLADEWATER HIGH SCHOOL

B4 & B5

HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

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LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

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PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL

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SABINE HIGH SCHOOL

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SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL

B2 & B4

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

B10

TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS

B12

UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY - LONGVIEW WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL

Due to space reservations the following schools were not available for the print edition. However they can be viewed online in the flip-book and e-edition.

HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL

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NEW DIANA HIGH SCHOOL

B18

ORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL

B12

PITTSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

B19

TATUM HIGH SCHOOL

B17

UNION GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

B17

WEST RUSK HIGH SCHOOL

B19

B9 B12

Congratulations YOU DID IT! Graduates - LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Longview High School

ANNOUNCES VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN ELIZABETH GRACE WALL VAL ED ICTORIAN

EMMA CATHERINE WILLIAMS SAL UTATORIAN

Elizabeth plans to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Business Longview High School’s Class of 2021 Administration with a Pre-Med concenvaledictorian is Elizabeth Grace Wall and tration. Emma plans to attend Baylor University and major in Communication salutatorian is Emma Catherine Williams.

Sciences and Disorders to become a PeEditor’s Note: Longview ISD did not provide the diatric Speech-Language Pathologist.

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TOP 2 PERCENT Delia Acuna Diana Acuna Rylee Danielle Babino Nicholas Harrison Goodan Harrison Paul Lin Elizabeth Grace Monsour Kate Pimentel Alexandra Lynn Rojas Monsivais.

TOP 10 PERCENT Stella Rayne Barton Justin Tomas Beltran Isabel Marie Valentine Breaux Jennifer Capella Kiaira Lashay Coates

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Jennifer Lynn O’Connor Carolina Olivas Austin Malik Pencheon Kelsey Jinghua Quiett Carlos Alberto Ramirez Mallory Alexandra Reeves Alejandro Lee Rojas Monsivais Alexandra Itzel Sanchez Valerie Ann Smith Colby Tristum Stokes Evelyn Mae Summers Caroline Alisse Taylor Emily Linh Tran Julisa Vazquez Charles Clark Ward Dagmawit Yednekachew Worke

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Graduates - PINE TREE HIGH SCHOOL EM M ANUE L V I R AM O NT E S

JA N N CA B U DOY SA L U TATOR IA N

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Emmanuel Viramontes has been selected as the Valedictorian for the Pine Tree High School Class of 2021, it was announced by administration.

Viramontes has gone to Pine Tree all 12 years of his education, and he compiled a 4.734 grade point average while attending Pine Tree High School for four years.

He is the son of Jose and Elba Viramon-

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tes of Longview.

He plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and study Biology.

During his time at PTHS, Viramontes was a member of National Honor Society, was a Regional competitor in Science, was Academic All-State as a member of the Pine Tree Cross Country team and had numerous other academic honors while attending PTHS. “I am grateful to Pine Tree High School, the administration and teaching staff, for four great years on campus,” he said. “I have especially enjoyed the friendships I have made at Pine Tree. These are people who have influenced me and who, in return, I have influenced.”

He said he looks forward to college and career but will never forget the wonderful instructors he had at Pine Tree, teachers who have helped shape him into the person he is today.

Bryson Lane Douglas Maddox Sterling Duke Fernanda Gabriela Esparza Garza Jayden Terrel Evans Aaron Jacob Fears Jackson Wade Fell Nicholas Gabriel Fierros Alysia Arie Ford Jordan O’Neil Ford Noah Allen Foreman Karrissa Lanell Nycole Forrest Sanniyah Tamia Fortson Darrell Leman Freeman, Jr. Nigel Quenterious Freeman Cora Nicole Garcia Daniela Garcia Vanessa Garcia Renee Yvette Garrett Ryauna Yvonne Garrett Tyrese James Gatson Stephen Pierce Geist Takiyah Kiara George Caleb Ryan Gilliam Christopher Cade Gilliland Jose Felix Gomez Brandy Juliana Gonzalez* Erik Fabian Gonzalez Alisa Denae Goodman Jacob Hayden Gray Ramisi Denise Gray Maya Grace Green Jehu Azarel Guevara-Tovar Elijah Dayshoin Jahlee Hall Madisyn Renee Harrell* Shawn Michael Haught Deanna Danielle Hawley Deaundre Hakeem Heath Lailah Imunique Hensley Brandt William Herber* Brisceida Anahi Hernandez Miguel Angel Hernandez Obed Esau Hernandez-Balleza Yaniza Karely Hernandez Abigayle Krysta Herrada Amaury Axel Hervert Abigail Grace Hill Eric Wayne Hill Graham Michael Hill Montia Ty’Nique Hill Kennedy Cheyenne Hodges Tre’Quavion Devontae’ Ramond Howard Stephany Jordan Hunt MadisonnKay Hughes Malcolm Oris Huntsberry Daniel Dewayne Irvin Bret Louis James Holly Elaina James* Ashley Kate Jochum Ja’Khi Antwan Jones Jade Sicole Jones Jada Nicole Jones Jerry Devall Jones, Jr.

Jann Cabudoy has been selected Salutatorian for the Pine Tree High School Class of 2021, it was announced by administration.

Cabudoy has attended Pine Tree for nine of his 12 years in education, and he compiled a grade point average of 4.692 during his four years at Pine Tree High School.

He is the son of Janibal and Mary Rose Cabudoy of Longview.

Joshua Joel Martinez Jones Shamyla Armani Jones Berenice Juarez* Bianca Juarez Gregory Brian Kalulu Zachary Ryan Keys Kendall Jeane King Zoey Danielle Kisner Jonathon Lee Knight Daniel Patrick Lambie* Catherine Diane Latus Jacob Taylor Lawrence Kenneth Joseph Lemus Rashad Christian Levingston Ryan Christopher Levingston Jia Renee Lewis Keithan Travon Lewis Kennedy Annette Lewis Shiona Michelle Lewis Tionna Antionette Lewis Alayna Kristine Linville Ralph Rohel Lira Isaias Misael Lopez Krystal Marie Lopez* Ashle Abril Magallanes Cynthia Elena Maldonado Alijah Lawuan Martin Alondra Leticia Martinez-Reyes Joshua Cruz Martinez Lizbeth Martinez Romero Connor Gerard Mayeux Jayla Nashae McCarty Camden Mackenzie McEntire Daycia Shevar McGowan Camron Dewayne McIntyre Kamarion Antonio McIntyre Janyja Wadiauna Medford Joseph Anthony Mendez Nayeli Beatriz Mendez Thomas Logan Metcalf Daaverick Avion Miller Jamonika Shiann Miller Shaniah Venice Mina Charlie Miranda Allison Marie Mitchell* Luis Daniel Molina Joseph O’Neil Monk Adrian Montanez Pedro Montano* Jerry Lynn Moore, III Dasia Marie Mumphrey I’yonia Ne’chelle Mumphrey Muhammad Muneeb Matthew Lance Tsutomu Nafrady Jesus Navarro Camden Kajerian Nelson Brett Allan Nettles Addyson Marie Newell Matthew Aaron Newman Cullen Clay Nguyen

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Graduates - SPRING HILL HIGH SCHOOL Adein Alba

Marshall Bodenheimer*

Valentin Camilo

Lacey Allen

Peyton Borens

Kaycee Campbell

Carter Dixon Abraham Dominguez Rachel Doss Ahmaud Dumar Ta’kemah Evans Grant Fisher Hunter Fleet Eduardo Flores Ethan Foster Cody Freeman Jonathon Garcia

Jonathan Alvarez Tovar

Karsyn Bowden

Caitlin Cash

Benjamin Banda

Kenneth Bowles

Hadleigh Childers

Blake Barlow

Whitten Bowles*

Brantley Coggins

Brody Barnhill*

Jacob Brewer

Aaron Collier

Carson Barnhill*

Taylor Brewer

Jacob Couch

Jaisha Bashir

Grace Browder

Meadow Crawford

Drew Bassett

Alex Brown

Kennedy Croom*

Noah Beckett

Grant Bull

Curtis Crowe

Katheryn Benavides

Melanie Burke

Makayla Davis

He plans to attend The University of Texas at Tyler and study Biochemistry.

During his time at Pine Tree High School, Cabudoy was a Regional competitor in Science, was a State competitor in TMSCA and a State competitor in TAME for two years. He has also garnered numerous other academic awards while attending PTHS. “I am honored to be Salutatorian and thank the administration and teaching staff at Pine Tree for four wonderful years,” he said. “I am grateful and happy that our class - the Class of 2021 - has been so supportive of each other. We did not see the hard core competition among fellow classmates that I have seen with other classes, so I am thankful to have many outstanding and supportive friends among the Class of 2021.”

Cabudoy said his time at PTHS is something he will always remember because he was instructed by some wonderful teachers who will be part of his life from now on.

He also said he learned a lot while at PTHS and will use this knowledge as a basis to be successful in college and career.

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Marilyn Yi-Han Shen* Bristol Renee Simmons Nicholas Scott Small Jayden A’Mari Smith Zackary Wayne Smith Brent Reed Stephens Sierra Elizabeth Stephens Courtney Treshun Jemarco Stitmon Jala Brashae Stoker Kevin Cole Sullins Julissa Nia Swain* Merrick Scott Taylor Keith Amond Laray Thomas Kendle Laray Thomas Rogelio Montealvo Torres Leonel Tovar, Jr. Braidon Keith Turman Keelan Donell Turner Giselle Lupita Valencia* Luis Angel Vazquez* Daniel Vega Vega Melina Nicholle Venegas Colten Andrew Venoy Kara Lynn Vial Luis Fernando Villegas Melanie Itzel Villela Alexis Grace Vineyard Emmanuel David Viramontes* Erica Vizueth Alyah Monique Wallis Treyvone James Walters Taiya Angenette Ward Haley Nicole Warren Jayla D’Ebony Warren Keaton James Wasson Kaeden Ray Watson Ethan Robert Waycott Christian Dewayne Nasir Webb Javia Breann Monice Webb Noah Coleman West Kylie Jo Wilhelm Austin Jay Williams Justice Alicia Williams Kianna Marshae Williams Nicolas Mina Williams Nikema Len Williams Niya Ivyion Williams Samuel Peyton Williams Taquan Lee Williams Malaeka Desirae Wilson* Colton Alexander Wilstead Rickey Andre Wolfe Daniel Raymond Womack D’Karia Venae Woodard Dillon Elysha Wayne Woods Shawn Anthony Woods Ke’Asia Andrea Deann Woolridge

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Kenzie Gee Carson Glover Colton Goettle Taylor Green Karsyn Henry Caitlyn Herndon Hamilton Hilburn Chloe Holcomb Jack Holt Caleb Hutcheson Najah Jackson Jaden James

Julianna Jones Tyrese Jones Jacob Kimbrough* Bryant King Shelby Kipp Allison Kokenzie Brandon Krenek* Brandon Lockwood Maylea Malloy Michael Marrs Brock Martin Colin Martin

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Graduating seniors of the Texas Bank and Trust Student Board of Directors representing Christian Heritage Classical, St. Mary’s Catholic, Trinity School of Texas, Longview, Pine Tree, and Spring Hill High Schools.

Your class has risen above unique challenges with hard work and determination. Now is the time to celebrate your years of accomplishment and to look forward to an untouched future!

We are Proud of YOU!

Downtown | Pine Tree | North Longview www.texasbankandtrust.com MEMBER FDIC

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K E NN E D Y CROOM

M A R SHA LL B ODEN HEI M ER

VA LEDIC T O RIA N

Kennedy Croom, daughter of Matthew and Kristin Croom, has been involved in athletics, band, TMSCA, UIL and multiple student organizations at Spring Hill High School. Kennedy competed athletically as a four-year member of the Spring Hill Tennis Team, with three years as a varsity team member. She was a four-year member of the Blue Brigade, and served as the Clarinet Section Leader on the Student Leadership Team her senior year. Kennedy was a four-year member of the TMSCA Math/Science Team, was chosen to serve as a team Officer, and has competed at the TMSCA State Competition twice. Kennedy is the President of Z-Club, Vice President of Student Council, Vice President for the Class of 2021, and Treasurer in the National Honor Society. She previously served

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as Secretary of the Student Council and Treasurer of Z-Club as a junior, also holding membership positions in all mentioned activities since her freshman year. She also joined the yearbook staff and served as the business manager her senior year. Kennedy competed in multiple UIL Academic Events including math, science, current events and copy editing. Her senior year, Kennedy has advanced to the Regional Competition for Copy Editing. In addition to her school service activities, Kennedy was selected to represent Spring Hill High School for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award in 2020, and the Texas Bank and Trust Student Bank Board for 2020-2021.

Kennedy was honored to be chosen by her classmates as a member of both the Homecoming Court and as a Miss Spring Hill nominee.

After graduation, Kennedy will attend the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business where she was accepted to the Canfield Business Honors Program and the Jefferson Scholars Program. In addition to her business studies, Kennedy intends to pursue a double major in International Relations with a minor in Spanish.

Following her undergraduate degree, Kennedy plans to attend law school to become an attorney and practice International Law.

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Science throughout high school. He is a three-time state qualifier in cross country, and qualified for the state UIL Math/Science meet his sophomore year. He also is a two-time regional track qualifier in the 1600m and 3200m. He and his team also have qualified for the regional golf tournament this year. He is a member of the Spring Hill National Honors Society, the Texas Bank and Trust Student Board, and attends the First United Methodist Church of Longview.

He plans to attend Texas A&M UniversiMarshall Bodenheimer, son of Steve and ty to study engineering.

Nicole Bodenheimer, has participated in cross country, track, golf and UIL Math/

David McFatridge Kelan McKay Jordan McKinley Alyssa McPhetridge Kayden Miller* Madeline Morton Antoine Nassar Corbin Novak Khaunor Pannell Andrew Pearce Rachel Petree Bailey Ratcliff* Brooke Ratcliff* Logan Reeves Lyndsey Reigle

Cameron Rhodes Eryn Riddle Kevin Rivera Vanessa Rocha Austin Rodgers Adrian Rodriguez Kirstin Saha Jocelyn Salaises Samantha Schott* Matthew Shankles Gracie Sist Julya Socoteanu* Sadie Sparks Jacob Teague Donavan Tennison

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Christa Thomas Brian Vaca Daniela Ventura D’Niya Washington Lexie White Taylor White Kristin Williams Michael Williams Corvin Withrow Seth Wood Key’Aaron Woodward Alyssa Wortham Grant Yantes Lauren Yordy Jakob Zaricor

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First Baptist Church Longview, Pathway Church, Greater Longview Soccer Association-Referee, RYLA, Christian Heritage Varsity Soccer Team – Team Captain, Dallas Texans ’02 Club Soccer Team, Texas Bank and Trust Student Board What are your plans after high school? I will be attending The Georgia Institute of Technology to study industrial engineering.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Thalia Jones. She has given me a true love of violin.

What is your favorite high school memory?

Beating St. Mary’s in soccer Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Dr. George and Carrie freshman year in penalty kicks.

What is your biggest accomplishWalls What organizations are you involved ment in high school? 1st Team All-State in? National Honor Society Co-President, Soccer and Valedictorian

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Juan Alvarez, Erika Martinez What organizations are you involved in? National Honor Society, Band What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend the University of Texas at Tyler to pursue a degree in nursing

and eventually become a nurse practitioner.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Many teachers have made an impact on me, but having to choose one I would say Lori Aldredge. Her positive attitude and kind words have managed to create a welcoming environment for me to learn in every day.

What is your favorite high school memory? Each memory I have made in high school is deeply cherished as those moments are precious, although Friday night football games were my favorite since they were spent playing in the band and supporting the team alongside my friends.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My greatest accomplishment would have to be earning the title of valedictorian and making my parents proud that I was able to overcome obstacles that came with being the first in my family to graduate from high school.

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What are your plans after high school? This fall I will be attending the Texas A&M University to major in business administration.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? I love all my teachers! Every teacher at CHCS in intentional about cultivating meaningful relationships with students.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was the honor of participating in the changing of the guard when my class visited Washington D.C. Class Rank: 2 What is your biggest accomplishParents’ Names: Brad and Wendy Wallace What organizations are you involved ment in high school? My biggest accomin? National Honor Society; Student Lead- plishment in high school was completing my senior thesis. er Intern at Pathway Church

Haley E. Beasley* Madyn C. Brown* Ainsley K. Brumit* Jesse D. Dennis Kellie E. Hodson William T. Horne* Carson B. Lambert* Kirsten G. Nugent* Mckenzie L. Wallace* G. Samuel Walls* Allison B. White*

Janet Aguillon* Kaylee Alderson* Edith Alvarez* Jazmine Arreguin Shanaya Bell Riley Bewley* Trent Bolt Jordan Bradshaw Za’Novion Campbell Isaac Castaneda Megan Cooper Daniel Corbett Siera Cowart Roger Crossland Christian Cryer Mackenzi Dans Madison Dans

Morgan Dans Dalton Davison Garrett Defreese Matthew Douglas Landon Ellis Emma Flores David Flowers Zachary Fried Brady Gales Kolton Gennings Alyssa George Garrett Glenn* Felipe Gomez Shanillah Gordon Christopher Green Elizabeth Gribble William Gribble

Katlin Grice Jason Harris Justice Hassek Jameel Hawk David Head Daylon Hernandez Cheyenne Herndon Olivia Herndon Tristan Hogue Blake Holder Tristan Holmes Mason Jackson Neri’ah Jackson Brandon Johnson Jasmyne Johnson William Johnson

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What are your plans after high school? I plan on attending The University of Texas at Tyler to get my bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mr. Clark because there is never a dull moment in our sixth period English class.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memories are those of every football game, the bus ride to them, and the rush of adrenaline I would get while watching the team win my junior year.

Class Rank: 2 What is your biggest accomplishment Parents’ Names: Norma Aguillon, Alein high school? My biggest accomplishment jandro Aguillon What organizations are you involved is being salutatorian of my class and winning in? Band and the National Honor Society most likely to succeed at spotlight.

Hunter Jones Nathan Keller Trimmer Khuu Jordan Kinsey Nickalus Lincoln Azucena Lopez* Jordan Lumpkins Kelsey Lumpkins Deja Martin Ryan Martin* Yahir Martinez Caden McKaskle Mia Medina Juan Menjivar* Lucas Miles Jaden Miller Shelby Miller Gage Mitchell

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Shane and Lenise McCarter What organizations are you involved in?

Band: Band Leadership Team, Uniform Crew Manager, Section Leader, Band Captain; Theater; Deuces: Advising Council, Certified Unified Partner What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend Texas Tech University to earn my Ph.D. in history so that I can teach at a university.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My

favorite teacher is Mrs. Rochelle Johnson because she has constantly challenged me and pushed me to be my best.

What is your favorite high school memory?

My favorite high school memory is marching in the Disney World parade with the Gilmer High School Band.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school is being a National Merit Scholar

Aaron Abernathy Sarah Albright* Kalijah Ashburn Daylan Bacon Jason Barnes Jacob Barrett* Amber Bell Walker Bell Michael Benson Tessarah Betterton Jabier Bocanegra Brian Bonham Cameron Bray Seth Brittain Ami Brown Devon Bryant Alexandria Chamberlain* Dominic Chavez Miguel Chavez III Imagine Christian

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Trey Morris Hai’leigh Oliver Alex Olvera Kelsey Omdahl Akhil Patel Desirae Peavy Karen Peralta-Carmargo* Cristian Perez Livia Prince James Puckett David Ramo K’havia Reese Jennifer Rivera-Hernandez* Jala Roberson Allissa Russell Jaionnna Sanders Melody Sanders Jayden Shirey

Derrion Simmons Cameron Smith Misty Spencer Sydney Spurlock James Stanford Cassie Steele Jasper Taylor Madelyn Timmons Luna Tisdale Aalathiah Turner Nehemias Ventura Cinthia Vicente-Contreras* Brett Vickers Anthony Wheeler Arabella Whitlock Kaleb Willliams Slayden Wragg Pamela Zarate

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Nicholas Clark Randy Coder Reese Couture Daniel Cozby Breanna Croley* Ezekial Crumley Madison Davidson* Darcie Davis Katherine Dean Maggie Dean Taylor Dozier Aaron Duhart Eric Dunn Ashleigh Emory Makenzie Eskew Omar EucedaVillatoro* Cameran Fay Ruel Felipe Harold Fields Jr. Cullen Finney

Kaleb Fitzgerald Dylan Fluellen Skylar Fort Sierra Garcia* Felicity Garza Garrett Gilbreath Alexander Gonzalez Giselle Gonzalez Juan Gonzalez Darius Goodman Lillian Govea Jairadin Granville Hannah Green Tyionna Green Jaydon Griffin Taylor Griffin Jaded Guillen Skyler Hall Joshua Hammett Devin Harmon

Burkeleigh Boyd

Graduate 2021 CLASS OF

The Hockaday School 107th Commencement Dallas, Texas Daughter of Brandi, Granddaughter of Mrs. Sandra Boyd, Mrs. Lula Mae Patterson & Late D.L. Patterson; The Late Norman & Mary Burkes of Longview, Texas She attended White Oak Elementary, Hudson Pep. The Trinity School of Texas & Harvard University while in High School.

She was accepted to, Penn State, Syracuse, UC-Davis, USC, University of Glasgow, Newcastle University England, she plans to study Neuroscience & Marine Biology.

Behind you all your memories

Before you all your Dreams

Around you all who love you

Within you all you need - Unknown

Mallory Reeves Longview High School 2021 Love you ~ Chantz, Mom, & Wyatt

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Back Row: Samuel Walls (Valedictorian), Haley Beasley, Carson Lambert, William Horne, Kelly Hodson, Jesse Dennis Front Row: Kirsten Nugent, Mckenzie Wallace (Salutatorian), Madyn Brown, Allison White & Ainsley Brumit

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computer engineering major. In the future, I want to design and program robots that operate in extreme conditions, such as fires. Machines can operate in a much larger range of harmful conditions than humans can, and I want to take advantage of that fact.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mr. Clay, because he is fun to be around. Having him as the math coach on the UIL math team was very enjoyable.

What is your favorite high school memory? Competing with other students in UIL and having fun after you compete was definitely one of the best parts of my high school experience.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Becoming a National Merit Finalist. It took lots of diligence and hard work to improve my score, but I’m proud that I accomplished it.

in electrical engineering. In the future, I would like to find a job that allows me to utilize the skills I have learned to develop and make electronics.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mike Clay, who is our math coach and UIL coordinator, because I have spent much of high school with him.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is the state trips I have been on with the UIL team. It is always quite an experience.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school would probably be the success I’ve had in applying myself to succeed in school and extracurricular activities

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Xiaodong Zhang and Xin Huang What organizations are you involved in? UIL Academics (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science); NHS; Band What are your plans after high school? I plan on attending The University of Texas at Austin as an electrical and

Savana Grace Abel Johnathon Colton Adair Rebecca Yareli Adame Sana Al-Mayahi* Elysia Sy’ri Alexander Mikka Shea Allen* Yana Aria Allen Austin Luke Almond* Natalie Amber Alonzo Hunter Nicole Amick Matthew Daniel Anderson Taylor Elyse Anderson Kaylyn Marie Arnold Steven Douglas Ashmore* Shailea Elaine Audas Logan Marie Baldridge* Destynee Cheyenne Ball Eva Beth Xinfei Ballowe* Mattie Anne Bankston Sophia Claire Barron Kylie Breann Battles* Emily Grace Everly Bayles Zoey Alyese Bechtold Nathaniel Robert Benson* Tanner Monroe Benson*

Kameron Michelle Berryman Jonathan Wesley Bielling* Noah James Blalock* Reagan Paige Bourdon Sienna Monet Bowden* Krishawn Jamorius Bowens Brinkley Ava Bounds* Cara Michele Nelle Boyce Justin Cooper Boyd Hagen Dewayne Brady Luke Aaron Bradley Aamarah Grace Bridges Arianna Nicole Brooks-McGinnis Liliana Grace Brown Rebecca Lynn Brownlow Xavier Lin-Shiang-Shiu Brumley* Ethan Lane Bryan* Erin Nicole Bryant Gavin Austin Bryant Madison Leann Buchanan* Lily Marie Sage Bumbard Major Jay Burnett Tamara Da’Neisha Burns

Dakota Jean Caddel Wyatt Dawson Campbell Allison Kinsey Carr* Aubryanna Marie Castro Javier Paulino Cazares Kenadee Paige Chapman* Destinee Sayge Clark* Reagan Blaire Clarke Maddison Grace Cloud Brandon Michael Cole Marissa Ann Coleman* Gracie Elizabeth Collins Corbin Rylee Colvin Madison Lee Combs* Andrew David Comer* Christian Alexander Cone Candace Mary Cox Grace Elizabeth Crump* Jordan Thomas Crumrine Christian Meleke Ivan Curnutt Deandrea Ja’Kenzie Dallas-Mitchell Abran Tyrone Davis Kristina Davis*

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Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Xiaodong Zhang and Xin Huang What organizations are you involved in? Band, UIL, NHS What are your plans after high school? I am going to attend The University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree

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Erik Garcia Jesus Eduardo Garcia Allison Brooke Garrison Amara Lynn Gibson* Ravyn Nikole Gibson Anthony Ray Gonzalez* Jacob Henry Gordon Allyson Elizabeth Graves* Nicholas Brennon Gray Brandon Dyess Greer

Mallory Kate Higginbotham Brayden Wade Christian Hodges* Hallie Grace Holland Joshua Steven Hollwarth Emily Jean Hornaday* Haley Michelle Horton* Caiden Reese Howell Annaliyah Hurtado Jason Henry Hutchison Corban David Ingram Simon Lee Griffith Christi’ana Carmell James Simone Lea Griffith Ashley Marie Johnson Chelsey Rene Groesbeck Irulan Simone Johnson Hallie Kate Hamilton* Ashley Claire Jones Kennedy Joy Harder Justin Wayne Jones Jessica Michele Harris Brennan Kyler Jordan Dustin Edward Harrison Richard Howard Jordan Kaylee Grace Hart* Noah Trent Jumper Caden Wayne Hawkins Chloe Llyn Kavanaugh Tacaurus Jaquan Alijah Raymund Kenney Kimbrell Hawkins Carvis Montaye Key Alyssa Ann Hearn Braydon Thomas Heatherly Hassan Ahmed Khan Dillon Patrick Henderson Conner Hurst Kilfoyle Abagail Renee Herman Alexis Dawn Kincaid Isabella Lee Hernandez Alexandria Gene King Lexie Cheyenne Herndon Billy Joe Kinney

Kindergarten Class Graduates 2021 Bayode Toluwa Daniel Adeyeye

Haven Brielle Nunez

Zarriell Elise Biddle

Abigail Kate Rader

John Wyatt Coleman

Kinley Grace Rogers

Matthew Aiden Dipzinski

Penelope Katherine Smith

Cooper Sonny Gorman

Liam Augustus Taylor

Caleb Sutton Kozey

Luke Henry Thomas

Colston Cal Miller

Malia Serenity Thornton

Levi Alan Mock

Elizabeth Virginia Vaca

Kensington Blakely Moussa

Justyce Jenice Woolridge

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SALUTATORIAN JANN CABUDOY

VALEDICTORIAN EMMANUEL VIRAMONTES

GRAHAM PARMELEE

SHAUN RAY

LUIS VAZQUEZ

MARILYN SHEN

GISELLE VALENCIA

DANIEL LAMBIE

PAIGE REESE

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Graduates - HALLSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Hayden Scott Koenig Cody Allen Lancaster Tyler Barton Lee Kelci Marie Letourneau Morgan Deshane Little Da’quavia Sherree Lively Desiree Nevaeh Lively Destanee Nycole Lloyd Jai Cyrus Locario Delton Blake Long Richard Shern Long Andrew Ryan Lopez Christian Devin Lovelace Casey Delaine Luker Kameron James Luther Macie Elizabeth Maberry* Matthew Craig Maitland Francisco Javier Mares Munoz Malik D’angelo Marsh Jaira Shan’ee Martinez Leydi Martinez Figueroa Connor William Maxwell* Taylor Jo Maxwell Hanna Adele McCall* Sadie Mae McDonald Caleb Shea McElhannon Corbin Luke McGarvey Jeremy Scott McGuire Angela Alexsandra McKnight*

Ryan Lucas McMahon Chase Everett McNeal Hailey Alexis Medrano Madalyn Grace Melton* Savanah Lavada Melton-Nelson Kayla Lee Merchant Jonathan David Merryman Brook Lyn Miller Sean Milligan Ashlyn Rey Mills Andrew Thomas Mohler* Colin Joseph Monsivais Jaidi Itzel Monsivais Kieron Benjamin Montgomery* Molly Jean Moore Cody James Moralez Mason Alexander Morris* Matthew Wayne Morris* Tessa Paige Morris Taylor Brandon Morrison Taylon Christian Mosley Riley Jackson Mott Chloey Marie Naismith Marissa Li Nalls* James Robertson Nance Felicity Belle Nichols Madison Elaine Nieves* Connor Christopher Noble*

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Alexa Rae Vineyard* Laikyn Michele Smith Lacy Dee Nolen Gema Ramirez Kinzie Elizabeth Norton* Shyann Renee Vrooman Madelyn Paige Smith Clarisa Rasberry Declan Layne O’Donnel Brayden Daniel Walker* Madison Bailey Smith Rayyan Muhammad Rashid Gabriella Paige Olach Dakota Ryan Wallis Rowdy Cole Smith Stacey David Ravencraft Brendan Rae’shawn Oliver* Hunter Andrew Warford Trenton Dean Smith Jason James Rhodes Jose Luis Ortiz Lauren Elizabeth Warford Rachel Abigail Solis Madison Grace Rhodes Abreanna Kristine Owens Natalie Adela-Ann Watson Angel Olivarez Soto Cameron Dwain Ridgeway Dominique Lee Parker Cadence Rae Weeks Zachary Mark Springer* Seth Fitzgerald Roberts Diya Dharmendrak Patel* Dillon Daniel Welch Makailyn Grace Steele* Hayden Lee Selena Raj Patel* Kyrsten Rain Wells Kenneth Wade Stevens Eugene Robertson Kelsey Lynn Patrick Maegan Lauretta Alli Marie Stevenson Maria Magdalena Westring* Adam Roel Pennington William Mason Stevenson* Rodriguez-Mondragon Christopher James Whatley Jade Skye Pentecost Trenton Conner Stewart* Kasie Lynn Rodgers* Nicholas Bryan Wheeler Jonathan Levi Pearson* Madylin Dion Stone Alesha Elyza Rollins Jamila Lasha White Alex Peralta Sydnee Dawn Stubblefield Victoria Michelle Root Destiny Nicole Tristen Lane Perimon Jacelynn Corey-Dawn De’Asia Um’Unique Ross Whitworth* Baylie Kate Perkins* Suggs Gage Daniel Rowe Caitlyn Nicole Wilemon* Matthew Cole Perkins Ian Keith Sullens Annabelle Faith Roycroft Camryn Alexis Wilemon* Tanner Lane Petty Mackenzie Joye-Ann Christopher Riley Salyer Kaylee Elizabeth Williams Summerlin Anthony Pierce Benjamin David Samples* Wensdae Marie Williams Pietrzykowski Maryna Antoinette Summers* Kayla Faith Sanchez Westin Neil Williams Connor Lee Pollock Kayden Elaine Taber Trestle Mcdavid Sasseen Holly Grace Wink Sophia Lizeth Porras Kylen Kane Taylor Julietta Opal Wirth Madison Kathleen Posey Alexander Gilchrist Sawyers* Elijah Gabriel Scott* Angel Marie Thompson Nikki Lynn Woods Kaitlyn Anne Poundall Jkorian Anthony Shaw Ethan Chase Till James Kurt Wyman* Samuel Ethan Powers Jessye Nicole Skarda* Joshua Patrick Toney Timothy Michael Wynn Madalynn Rose Presley Madison Marie Skinner Carson Lewis Trainor Cody Joe Zahn Gabrielle Amara Putman Cooper Bradley Small* Latrell Daeshon Trammel Jiamiao Jamal Zhang* Roberto Angel Quiroz Charleston Jimmar Smith Serenity Denise Ventimiglia* Jiarui Jolie Zhang* Alexis Jae Rae Moriah Dolores Villearreal Glenn Davis Smith Jiasen Jason Zhang* Anahi Solis Ramirez

Graduates - UT TYLER UNIVERSITY ACADEMY - LONGVIEW Miah Allen Jonah Blue

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Landon DeHoff Elizabeth Haws Joshua Hicks

Kaidra Kidd Riley Lane Jacob Mischnick

Andrew Moore Meredith Muirhead Emerald Place

Christine Ponce Alyssa Pugh Kyra Reed

Laura Soto Lily Stevenson John Sullivan

Gracie Tharp Karson Turner

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Doors will slam in your face. You must pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and knock again; it’s the only way to achieve your goals in life.

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Graduates

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Graduates

LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JONAH C OLL AR D

JOS IAH ALEXAN DER

VA L E D I C TO R I AN

Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: John and Janet Collard What organizations are you involved in? Student Council President, National Honor Society, Texas Bank and Trust Student Board What are your plans after high school?

I plan to go to college for aerospace engineering.

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mrs. Najarro. She is always positive, understanding, relatable, and is a great teacher in general.

What is your favorite high school memory? Commentating all sporting events.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Becoming valedictorian.

VA L E DI C T O R I A N

Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Jeff and Jaclyn Alexander What organizations are you involved in? National Honor Society, Student Council Treasurer What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend UT Tyler to re-

ceive a BBA Finance Degree.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mr. Ambrose because I admire how he conducts himself.

I see many attributes of his character which I would love to emulate.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is probably the trip to the BWI conference in the fall semester of 2019. It was an enjoyable experience with friends.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? I have always put immense effort into academic excellence.

Valedictorian was the ultimate goal of my high school career and very satisfying to achieve.

JOS H UA OGUNSE IN D E S A L U TATO R I A N

Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Jide and Lola Ogunseinde What organizations are you involved in? St. Mary’s Golf Team What are your plans after high school?

Studying engineering in college.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Najarro. The way she teaches math is nothing short of perfect. I can fully understand her even if I am confused.

What is your favorite high school memory? Getting in trouble with the substitute teacher for asking to use the bathroom.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Becoming the Salutatorian.

Isabella A. Aguilar Roman Almazan Jack C. Blalock*

Samuel K. Childress* Jonah A. Collard*

Tristan A. McBride Bryan B. McKerley* Joshua T. Ogunseinde*

Graduation is not the end; it’s the beginning.

- Orrin Hatch

KAIT LIN MC C ULLIN S A L U TAT O R I A N

Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Patrick McCullin, James and Heather Bell What organizations are you involved in? I currently lead the LCS student worship team and help lead Highridge Church’s youth worship. I also lead a junior high and high school small group.

What are your plans after high

Josiah Alexander* Michael Bright Emmalee Browning* Andrew Dearborn* Jenifer Floyd*

Graduates - GILMER HIGH SCHOOL Raeven Harris Caizaria Hart Shannon Haynes Melany Hernandez Stephen Hernandez Isaac Hight Lonnie Holeman Kailey Howard Kayla Howe Austin Hunter Mason Hurt* Nathaniel Hutton Chance Irons Tristian Jackson Angel Jennings Guadalupe Jimenez Puente Brycen Jimmerson

Keymauryion Johnson Adrian Jones Brittany Jones Mariah Jones Rosalia Jones* Haylee Jordan* Kaelyn Jordan Jordan Kennedy Ashley Leuschner Gavin Lhuillier Jerrylee Liebel Karsyn Lindsey* Summer Livas Mikayla Loredo Mason Manning Emma Marshall Riley Martin

Matthew Mauldin Jaeden McCarter* Damarius McConnell Zytisha McCowin Makayla McHenry Triston McKeehan* Jaxon Mcvay Trinity Miller Charles Moneypenny Cutter Montgomery Angeline Moore Charlee Moore Mackenzie Morgan Aaleya Morton Grace Moses Jasmine Murray Idalia Olivares Alvarado

Ashton Orsburn Jayden Owens Jaqueline Padron Sydnee Parker Daniel Pearce Timothy Pichette Timothy Pierce Avery Powell Lanie Pritchett Breanne Pullen Krista Rash Jonathan Redden Tai Reid Kalli Ritter Yahir Rojo Alizey Ruiz Daniel Sanchez

school? I plan to attend East Texas Baptist University and pursue a degree in music or worship ministries.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? I can’t decide on a favorite teacher. Many teachers have played prominent roles in my life and taught me lessons that reached beyond the classroom.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory was our back-to-school retreat of 2019. It was my first day meeting my new classmates and soon to be friends.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Besides being salutatorian, one of my creative writing pieces successfully made it through competition and was published.

Landon Gooch Natalie Ingram* Logan Matthews Kaitlin McCullin* Serenity Phillips*

Natalie Sanchez Lydia Spraggins* Steven Spraggins* Abigail Volle*

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Graviel Sanchez-Gorostieta Jediaih Scott Jayden Shannon Bailey Shugart Brayden Skinner Dylan Skinner Davion Smith Haley Smith Lakendrick Smith Russell Solis Marsha E. Spraglin Hannuh Stanley Jules Stevens Sunny Stevenson Kaylee Stone Keaton Taylor Preston Taylor

Hannah Threadgill* Jenna Troell * Jake Walker Chase Waller Cydneigh Walton Jared Ward Karley Ward Tyler Watkins Luke Watson Emma Webb Dalton Wilbur Jaylyn Wilkerson* Caroline Winn Kennedy Wisdom Allison Wright Hunter Wynne Flor Zarate

Carlie Davis “Don’t worry, be happy”

- Bobby McFerrin

Maylea Malloy Congratulations on your graduation.

We love you forever and good luck in the future.

God Bless You! Papa & Meme

Reagan, Jonathan, Montana Graduating Class of 2021

We are so proud of you!

Some said you

couldn’t do it, but, YOU DID IT!! You are a dream come true!!!

Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends.

Love, Mom, Lexie, Joe, and Ollie the puppy Nana & Papa in heaven are shining down on you.

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LIBBY THORNBURGH - SALUTATORIAN

KELSEY SHEETS

ESMERALDA TORRES

COLE EASLEY

EMILY COOP

MADISON ADAMS

KAYLEE COON

HOLTON PEPPER

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Graduates - TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS ELLA EN GLI SH STEVEN S

CHIZARAM “ZARA” AIDEVO BELO VA LEDIC T O RIA N

Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Angelica Belo and Benson Belo What organizations are you involved in? Vice President of both the Senior Council and Student Government of TST, Texas Bank and Trust Student Board, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Love

Jy Baxter* Zara Belo* Garret Bussey* Jayden Dennis*

On Purpose Mission, and Co-Founder and Co-President of Future Health Professionals (HOSA) Club.

What are your plans after high school?

I will be earning my bachelor of science degree in neuroscience at Yale University and start applying to medical school.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? All of them. All of them because every one of my high school teachers is multi-faceted, and that makes them all my favorite.

What is your favorite high school memory? Leaving the cafeteria early to have fun in the school hallways with friends is something I’ll never forget. (A nice way to burn off food!)

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment was my swan song’s precursor: being accepted into the selective Yale Young Global Scholars program (and writing a research paper over xenotransplantation!).

John Dorsett* Alyssa Fadal* Trinity Frake* Jon-Marc Gorges*

David Guo* Mary Shannon Guttry* David Harrison Alex Ing

SA L U TATOR IA N

Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Lainey and Scott Stevens What organizations are you involved in? Tennis, Golf, National Honor Society, Z-Club, History Bowl Team, Texas Bank and Trust student bank board, Spring Hill

Nathan Johnson* Daniel Medina* Sixto Mendez* Macy Newland* Christopher Olivas* Alisha Patel*

student bank board, Trinity Church acolyte What are your plans after high school? I am attending the honors program at Berry College in Rome, Georgia and playing tennis. I plan on attending law school after graduating Berry.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Super hard question because they are all amazing! Coach Meredith is very special to me because he has been my tennis coach forever!

What is your favorite high school memory? The state tennis tournament in Waco this year! It was so much fun and I got to play on center court for the first time!

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Being named salutatorian!

I have worked really hard on my grades my whole life and this honor really means a lot to me!

Cole Petty Patrick Pither III* Marlin Reeves II* Emily Sparks* Jordan Stebbins* Ella Stevens*

Nhi Than* Jolene Than Lisa Wan* Noah White* Joel Wink* Kohen Yoakum

Graduates - WHITE OAK HIGH SCHOOL PAYTON PALMER

K A I LY N TER RY

member, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Track, Varsity Debate Team, Model United Nations.

What are your plans after high school?

After high school, I will attend Baylor University where I will major in Medical Humanities.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Lattin is my favorite teacher.

Her English and debate classes have taught me how to argue and speak properly while doing it.

What is your favorite high school memory? Before a game in Winona, Emma crouched into a locker; I closed it not knowing it automatically locked. Everyone laughed hysterically while searching for someone to get her out.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My greatest high school accomplishment is passing my driver’s test on my first try unlike either of my brothers; however, I also managed to back into and dent all three of my family’s cars in just three days.

member, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Track, Varsity Debate Team, Model United Nations.

What are your plans after high school? After high school, I will attend Baylor University where I will major in Medical Humanities.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mrs. Lattin is my favorite teacher.

Her English and debate classes have taught me how to argue and speak properly while doing it.

What is your favorite high school memory? Before a game in Winona, Emma crouched into a locker; I closed it not knowing it automatically locked. Everyone laughed hysterically while searching for someone to get her out.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My greatest high school accomplishment is passing my driver’s test on my first try unlike either of my brothers; however, I also managed to back into and dent all three of my family’s cars in just three days.

VALEDIC T O RIA N

Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Scott and Karin Palmer What organizations are you involved in? Class President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes President Officer, Journalism, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, Student Council Co-President, Student Council Vice President, Student Council Treasurer, Varsity Journalism UIL Competitor, High School Republicans of Texas (HSRT) State Chairwoman, HSRT State Vice Chairwoman, HSRT State Treasure, National Honors Society President, National Honors Society

Ryan Banks* Samuel Bass Allison Batson Khloe Berry* Haylee Blankenship Daphne Bogenschutz* Casen Borden Michael Bort Carson Bower Makenna Caldwell Lauren Campbell Dylan Carrell Abby Chain Colton Cobb Beverly Cook Marley Cooper Nereo Deleon Alexis Dodson Hannah Donally

Katelyn Eason Mckenna Fleming Jackson Frazier Brendan Fuller Katelyn Gale Samuel Garcia Joshua Green Kaycee Green Olivia Hale Alysa Hall Jaiden Hamilton Makenzie Hawthorne Shonquella Hill Kaylee Hoagland Lee Hoagland William Hubbard John Keith III Kade Kennedy Taylor King

James Konar John Langley Brianna Lebaron Justice Martinez Madeline McKinney Amerika McTyre Brayden Mendoza Stephen Nall Skyla O’Brien Bailey Owens Payton Palmer* Jada Perry Jacee Pinson Bloss Poss Kaitlyn Preston Emma Purcell Kimberly Ramos Madison Ratliff Montanna Reeves

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Scott and Karin Palmer What organizations are you involved in? Class President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes President Officer, Journalism, Newspaper Editor-in-Chief, Yearbook Staff, Student Council, Student Council Co-President, Student Council Vice President, Student Council Treasurer, Varsity Journalism UIL Competitor, High School Republicans of Texas (HSRT) State Chairwoman, HSRT State Vice Chairwoman, HSRT State Treasure, National Honors Society President, National Honors Society

Reagan Reeves Yahir Salazar Brooklynn Schroeder Gracie Shellhorse Mattie Simpson Brian Smith Logan Smith Sean Spitler* Michael Stevens III Kailyn Terry* Ty Tevebaugh Mya Thomas Stephen Thomas Lydia Tribble Chase Tucker Kaitlyn Tuel Luke Ummel* Dominic Vines Macy Weeks

Zane Werner Weston Whiteside Taylor Williams Kelsi Wingo

Elijah Wright Kadee Y’Barbo Graham Young* Jaydan Zimmerman

Congrats

Madalynn Parrymore!

2021 Graduate of Kilgore High School.

Pawpaw Billy & Mawmaw Carol and your entire family want to tell you that they love you!

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in? TMSCA Math and calculator team, UIL Mathematics and Calculator team, National Honor Society, FCA What are your plans after high school? I am going to Texas A&M University to get my degree in elementary education.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher has been Coach Taylor. He was always there for me in the biggest ups and downs, no matter what.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is being on a UIL team with some of my best friends. The meets and our class period were always fun.

Class Rank: 1 What is your biggest accomplishment Parents’ Names: Mont and Suzanne in high school? My biggest accomplishRoper ments in high school have been the awards I What organizations are you involved have won with my TMSCA and UIL teams.

Congratulations to the Graduating 2021 Seniors in the Henry & Peters Family.

LIBBY T HOR NB UR GH SA LU TAT O RIA N

Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Rachael Broach and Tim Thornburgh What organizations are you involved in? I am involved in UIL and TMSCA Science, Powerlifting, FCA, the Sabine Service

Madison Paige Adams* Alejandra Alamilla* Jason Tremain Alexander Mackenzie Alexander* Jeffery Lynn Baker Hannah Reann Baldwin* Sara Bailey Barrett* Calon Donna Barron* Nathan Landon Bear* Erin Ila Benson* Christian Faith Boyd* Eric Dejuan Bradley Jaycie Elizabeth Bradley* Ashlyn Grace Brooks* Kya Mae Bush* Paige Lynn Bynog* Esteysi Carreno* Gracie Mae Casey* Zuriel Camilo Cazares Christian Cervantes Kristopher Lane Clanton Makenzie Margaret Cook* Kaylee Rene Coon* Emily Kate Coop* Robert Kirk Crosby* Ally Lynn Davidson* Hailey Nicole Davis* Roberto Delgado* Amber Lynn Demers Cole Brayden Easley* Graciella Marie Esquivel Rodolfo Gaona Fierros* Asher Marion Foster* Ty Avery Francisco* Flor Yessenia Garcia*

Organization, and I am the vice president of the Sabine NHS. What are your plans after high school? Starting in the fall semester, I plan to attend Texas A&M University and major in Biochemistry.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher from high school is Mrs. Laura Hedrick because she helped me discover my interest and love for science.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is getting to travel overnight to meets with my science and powerlifting teams.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school is earning the Salutatorian spot in my class while being involved in many extracurricular activities.

Caleb Ryan Gilliam Gabriel Gonzalez* Keelon Dequan Green* Gabrielle Elizabeth Hanes* Colby Ray Hankins Kyra Shawnee Hawkins Carson Cade Hester* Joshua Cade Hobson* Ashton Lee Hudgins Evelyn Arlet Jaime Eduardo Jaimes Blaire Elizabeth Kaufman* Cameron Ray Keel Avery Sara Langley Caden Aaron Loveless* Owen Daniel Loven* Kaden Stone Manning* Jonathan Martinez* Savanah Sky McCarty* Rayven Willow McKnight* Bryan Meadows* Jasmine Ann Morgan* Addison Elise Morris* Brynnan Kai Morris* Mason Needham* William Robert Nicholson* Cadarian James Nolen Corbin Ryan Odle* Angel Gennevyve Ortiz* Neida Ruby Padron* Levi Tanner Peace* Jackson Cole Pearson* Holton Bryce Pepper* Kayden Skye Perry* Savanna Perryman

Cheyann Leigh Phelps* Coltin James Reed* River Bruce Reinhart* Alejandra Reyes* Sierrah Daniele Richter* Diamond Shalom Roberts David Earl Robinson* Graciela Rodriguez* Julian Rodriguez Mendes* Bethani Mae Roper* Christopher Sanchez* Jacqueline Sanchez* Daisy Sanchez* Kelsey Lee Sheets* Hayden James Sheppard* Andrew Rece Shimpock* Dominik Keith Shipman* Johaven Soto Zackary Hunter Starr* Kaleb Payne Stewart* Jackson David Strait* Ryanne Rena Stuart* Ariel Renee Swanson* Kanan Michael Thompson* Libby Grace Thornburgh* Esmeralda Ruby Torres* Rylie Jaysa Turk* Anastacia Vasquez* Hunter Michael-Vaughn* Lexie Marie Walls* Sonny Ray Whalen* Mercedes Taylor-Willett* Hannah Lynn Wilson* Kirk Marchus Ybanez* Riannon Janise Young

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Lauren Acker Lauren Grace Acker, daughter of Rebecca and Josh Brignac, will graduate from Bullard High School this May. Lauren is a member of the National Honor Society.

She participated in basketball and softball, and she will have finished her courses in Vet Medicine.

Lauren received the Presidential Scholarship from TJC and will attend in the fall.

Francisco Barrios Francisco Javier Barrios, son of Ana and Mario Barrios, will graduate from Cumberland Academy High on May 28th.

Francisco plays the cello and participated in the orchestra throughout high school. Francisco will be attending Tyler Junior College this fall to pursue a major in Business.

Krystina Randall Krystina Randall, daughter of David and Kari Taylor, will graduate Summa Cum Laude from TJC with an associate’s degree in general studies on May 10th. She will also graduate from TISD Early College High School on May 20th, ranked #5 in her class. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. She plans on attending UT Tyler in the fall and major in English-Creative Writing.

Nathaniel Smith Nathaniel Smith, son of Vera Smith, will graduate from Arizona State University Summa Cum Laude 4.0 GPA with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Psychological Science) and a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. He will start the National Institutes of Health PREP program at Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in June 2021.

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Classes of 2020 & 2021

To see the list of commencement graduates, scan the QR Code.

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The Graduating Class of 2021 has Experienced Unprecedented Challenges We are proud of these students, their teachers, and families and are excited to see you become the next leaders in our community.

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Graduates - UNION GROVE HIGH SCHOOL CATA L I N A COL L IN G

CA R LOS E S COBE D O

What are your plans after high school? Upon graduating high school, I plan to attend The University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree within the College of Natural Sciences as a biology major. Currently, I intend to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree from UT Austin prior to attending medical school with the hopes of becoming a certified medical professional.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Abbey Matatall has helped me in making difficult decisions regarding future college plans, and I will always be thankful for her judgement and expertise.

What is your favorite high school memory? Sophomore year, the band travelled to New York City, and we toured Times Square and made memories I’ll never forget.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? In 2019, we advanced to the State Marching Contest and came out as the best 2A Military Marching Band in the state of Texas.

Talented Program What are your plans after high school? After graduating from high school, I plan to attend Texas State University as a nursing major. I intend to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and study further in hopes of becoming a nurse anesthetist.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Rhonda Wilcox has always been there for me whenever I needed some guidance whether it be algebra related or not. She’s the sweetest teacher ever.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory was at the 2018 UIL Area Band Marching Contest when they announced that we had advanced to state.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? It would have to be writing a 20,000-word novel for my 11th grade Honors English class.

VALED ICTORIAN

Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Jeremy Colling & Mary Rambin What organizations are you involved in? Union Grove High School Band - Head Drum Major/Vice president; Student Government - Class President; National Honor Society – Secretary; Systems Go/Rocketry; Academic UIL - Accounting, Literary Criticism, Calculator Apps, Mathematics, Number Sense; Gifted & Talented Program

Macey E. Alston Dakota D. Arden Grayson H. Barnett Madeline R. Barnett Alanna M. Barton Krista R. Batterton Brooklyn B. Berry Isaiah G. Birch Matthew A. Bower

Reanna L. Briggs Jackson K. Burns John M. Caviness Jared M Childress Kannon T. Childress Noah G. Childress Catalina E. Colling Vicki R. Cook Cannon M. Cowan

Collin J. DeMoss Connor L. Ellis Carlos Escobedo Vidallia J. Ferguson Camille G. Hanson Ashley D. Hart Fredrick D. Henderson Nathan C. Huckabay Maya J. Huffman

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Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Carlos Escobedo & Ruby Barrios What organizations are you involved in? Clarinet player in the Union Grove High School Band - Vice President; Student Government - Class Vice President; National Honors Society - Vice President; Systems Go/Rocketry; Culinary Arts Program; Academic UIL - Literary Criticism, Calculator Apps, Mathematics, & Science; Gifted &

Trinity E. Humber Mia A. Jarmond Saylor H. Jasper Kenneth R. Johnson Carleigh P. Judd Joshua A. Kessler Makena A. Littlejohn Angel M. Martin-Lindsay Gracie M. McKinley

Chase R. Mead Mckenzie A. Mullins Jayce L. Nutt Ethan R. Pittman Catherine L. Pritchett Austin D. Procell Joshua D. Rhodes Brandi W. Robinson Edwin C. Rodriguez

Matthew C. Schwieger Allison L. Shott Gannon E. Smith Chance R. Spivey Rachel E. Taylor Jerry W. Wallace Maci J. Williams Wyleigh R. Wilson

Graduates - TATUM HIGH SCHOOL E MI LY SM I TH

GERARDO MARQUEZ SALGADO

VALED ICTORIAN

What are your plans after high school? I plan to finish up my associate’s degree at Panola College, then go to Stephen F. Austin State University. I ultimately want to pursue creative writing.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mrs. Tami Turner. She has always supported me, and she puts forth so much effort to help all of her students succeed.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory in high school is probably getting sweepstakes band my sophomore year.

What is your biggest accomplishment Class Rank: 1 in high school? My biggest accomplishParents’ Names: J.R. and Dee Smith What organizations are you involved ment in high school is probably being valedictorian. in? National Honor Society

Decartiyay Allison* Thomas G. Allums Meliza Alvarez* Isaiah B. Anderson* Dalton W. Baker Markendrick Beall Mike V. Becerra Kadin L. Betts JaPatrick Blanton Matthew Bodine Robey L. Box Dawson G. Boyette Takayla T. Bradley Emily G. Buchta* Savian D. Bush* Elaiah X. Byrdsong* David Cadena* David Campozano* Haden C. Crowley* Emilio D. Davis Madison E. Deem Elizabeth DeGrasse*

Hector E. Diaz Caden M. Durbin Ayleen Espioza Diana Espinoza Tirado Karisma A. Estrada* Irene M. Flores* Emily M. Folds* Jacob W. Folds Ethan N. Freeman Garrett R. Friend* Dalone P. Fuller Ty M. Furlow* Tamya J. Garrett Avril D. Gil* Dylan w. Glasco* Linda R. Gonzalez Hannah E. Green* Isaac I. Gurrola* Don A. Hall* Anna M. Halton Bryan C. Hawkins* Ajah B. Henderson*

Gracie Herrington Nicklas R. Herrington* River S. Hillin Vivian E. Hodge Clara M. Hollowell* Amaya P. Holman* Claudia Indovino* Madison Jackson Cesceily K. Jennings* Dagean M. Jones Kayla J. Jones* Anthony Kirkpatrick* Rylie D. Lassen* Jaliyah T. Leatch Adrianna R. Littrell Lexi E. Luna* Hunter C. Marcott* Harley L. Martin Zachary M. Spence Kennnadi R. Mattheis Dexter S. Monroe Gustavo Moreno

S A LU TAT OR I A N

Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Leoncio Salgado and Elpidia Salgado What organizations are you involved in? Band; National Honor Society President; UIL Academics in math, calculator applications, science and copy editing; One Act Play and theater as an actor/tech; Varsity Tennis; and Tatum High School Yearbook.

What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend a community college to get a stable plan in what I truly want

Elizabeth Sandoval Hernan A. Sandoval* Yerri Sandoval Quiston Sheffield Jazzmyn S. Shelbourne Maggie K. Simpson* Caitlyn J. Sipes* Graham W. Skinner* Aaliyah N. Smith* Emily R. Smith* London M. Smith Keniya M. Starling* David Streefkerk Izabella M. Suarez* Jaden J. Tapley

Anissa A. Murillo Oscar I. Ovalle* Marco Palacio Martinez Stephany Martinez Marco Palacio* Stephany Pena* Chloe G. Permenter* Brayan A. Ramirez* Mason C. Reimer Jaylon J. Reynolds* Omar Rodriguez* Gabrielle M. Romo Hunter E. Ross* Gerardo Salgado* Allan E. Sandoval

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Class Rank: 1 Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mr. Adcock because he supports me in everything I do and is the best speech and debate teacher.

What is your favorite high school memory? My

favorite high school memory is constantly laughing at my lunch table.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school is placing first at Area for Farm Business Management.

to study. I also want to travel and explore new places.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? This is a hard one. It’s between Mrs. Barbara Puckett and Ms. Belinda Matlock.

Mrs. Puckett pushed me to learn past my curiosities. Ms. Matlock pushed me to find who I truly am. She is the reason I am who I am today.

What is your favorite high school memory? There are a lot, so this one’s hard, too. My favorite memory is bonding with my classmates at school and trips to and from school activities. This is where most of the memories come from. It’s hard to describe, but I hope some understand.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Of course the biggest accomplishment is where I am right now, second in the class. Besides that, leaving my mark at Tatum High School is my biggest accomplishment.

Miguel A. Torres Jazmine D. Tyler* Moraima Z. Valdez* Airam Y. Vazquez* Eduardo J. Vazquez Yuvia N. Vazquez* Radek Vcelar Andre Washington* Lillian K. Weeks Kaitley E. Welch* Kevina L. White Denver B. Williams Dylan W. Williams Robert A. Williams Vivian G. Williams*

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Class Rank: 2 Who is your favorite teacher and why? My dual credit English teacher, Mrs. Edwards because she’s one of the funniest and most caring teachers I’ve ever had.

What is your favorite high school memory?

Going on biennial Disney World trips with all of my best friends and marching down the Magic Kingdom.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? Getting accepted into NASA’s High School Aerospace Scholars Program my junior year!

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NHS President, Pals, SoCo Cheer Committee President, Class of 2021 President What are your plans after high school? After high school I plan to attend Texas Tech University and major in kinesiology to then become a physical therapist.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Ms. Warden!

She has taught me how to face challenges head on and overcome difficult obstacles.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is winning homecoming queen. I was thrilled to have the privilege to represent our school.

Class Rank: 1 What is your biggest accomplishParent’s Names: Teresa and Adan Aguilar ment in high school? My greatest acWhat organizations are you in- complishment in my high school career is volved in? Student Council President, obtaining the valedictorian position.

Purity Bariteau Jaycee Beavers Kylee Beggs Samuel Benson Ashton Bickler Adam Bilbrey Rebecca Blalack Kaitlyn Bowlden Kaid Brack Grayson Brasil Aubrey Brunson

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Landon Chapman Callie Click Keelan Dent Jayce Dowden Keylan Easley Skielar Foreman Charlene Freeman Abigail Harkness Patrick Hawk Elisha Higginbotham William Hightower

Brandon Hoffman Timothy Hollis Riley Holly Brady Howard Chance Jackson Dylan Jennings Caden Lambert Angel Ledbetter Julia Loeza Trent Maddox Zachary Malone

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Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher would be Ms. Warden because she catered towards her students’ learning styles.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is of the Cinco de Mayo dance that Mrs. Aguilar hosted.

What is your biggest accomplishClass Rank: 2 ment in high school? My biggest accomParent’s Names: Judith and Tony Sebren plishment would have to be being a part What organizations are you in- of the band that got sixth in the 3A Texas volved in? Rockets club, band, NHS, State Marching Band Contest.

Darren Manes Haley Manns Sierra McDonald Alicia Meza-Duran Juan Miranda Logan Moore Savannah Morgan Luke Morrison Bryson Mullens Asia Newsome Jaymin Newton

Cassidy Nugent Codi Palmer Maranda Phillips Samuel Qualls Sidda Radford Ivan Ramirez Kylee Reardon Audra Reid Christopher Reid Oliver Sanchez Jordan Sartori

Kendall Seward Zoie Shaffer Alex Thomas Benjamin Turner Jackson Ward Katelynn Wiesepape Carson Willeford Hunter Wilson Micheal Wilson Dakota Woodrum Macee Yates

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Great things are done by a series of small things brought together - Vincent Van Gogh

Graduates - HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL BREANNA CHAVEZ

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Team – President; National Honors Society – Historian What are your plans after high school? I will attend Texas A&M University in the fall. I plan to obtain my bachelors and master’s degree in nutrition and become a registered dietitian. My overall goal in life is to positively impact people with the love of Christ.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Ms. Vinson.

She has been there for me throughout senior year and is always willing to help in whatever way possible.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory would have to be either crowning my sister as homecoming queen or winning two national championships in the same week in FFA. What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment would have to be obtaining a full ride scholarship to Texas A&M University.

Ambassador Antioch Missionary Baptist Church member; Fellowship of Christian Athletes member.

What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend Texas A&M University in the fall to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nutrition. I hope to pursue a career as a registered dietitian.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is my FFA advisor Mrs. Darby because she has stood by me during the most monumental and challenging times of my life.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is anytime I laughed until I cried with my friends. Laughter is the best source of stress relief!

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school is earning two national FFA championships during my junior year (Senior Quiz & the Agriscience Fair).

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Alex and Kelli Chavez What organizations are you involved in? Harmony High School Cheer – Co-Head Cheerleader; FFA – Area VI FFA Vice President, Harmony FFA Vice President, Ford Leadership Scholar, Foundation Ambassador; Student Council – Vice President; Senior Class Officer

Cade Allen Benson Hal Edward Boyd Kathryn Marie Burkham Nathaniel Lee Byrd Analese Cano* Angela Abigail Chavez* Bailee Nicole Chavez* Breanna Reese Chavez* Yuliana Chavez Hunter Lane Eitel Michael Joseph Everett Zoey Elizabeth Fincher Ty Anne Gain Jaime Almaraz Garcia

Blake Mitchel Gilliam Brandee Nicole Glaze Haley Lynn Gowan Kendall Ryan Hays Carson Joel Helpenstill Brianna Michelle Higgins Abigail Suzanne Hill Hayden Layne Ingram Destiny Marie Leigh Ison Randy James Jackson Henry Lee Jenkins Skyler Rayn Jenkins Parker Dean Keller Foy Patton Knox

Braeden Lee LaGrone Avery Jobe Langford Jarrett Heath Langford Bryan Anthony Laver Luis Antonio Lozano Yara Elizabeth Maldonado Oscar Miguel Martinez Avery Jo Mayhan Austin Allen McKenzie Preston Allen McLean Caleb Christopher McNeil James David McTyre Katherine Taylor Means Victor Antonio Medina

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Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Alex and Kelli Chavez What organizations are you involved in? Texas FFA Organization (Harmony FFA Chapter President and Texas FFA Ford Leadership Scholar); Harmony High School Student Council President; Harmony High School National Honor Society Vice President; Class of 2021 Officer Team Vice President; Harmony High School Varsity Cheer Team (Co-Head Cheerleader); Texas Department of Agriculture Health

Joshua Van Miner Thomas Peyton Nance Delaynie Lee Nash KaylaLynn Marie Norby Kimberly Lyn O’Neal Skyler Jane Packer Joshua Clayton Parrish Ethan Walker Pate Evan Luke Patterson Samuel Jacob Patton* Hirving Gallegos Perez Jovanny Perez

Graduates - ORE CITY HIGH SCHOOL Maria Araseli Abrego Andrew Isaac Ainsworth* Alayna Nicole Andrews Dani-Jo Johnelle Andrews Xavier Rashaun Andrews Gaylon Lee Applegate Robert Lee Applegate Angelo Dennis Baker Cynthia Marie Bellew* Haven Danielle Benge Donovyn Ne’iyjha Black Allissa Brooks Buchanan

Kendal Lane Burks* John Calderon, Jr. Zacherey Taylor Casey* Haley BreAnne Chaplin Jailyn Nicole Cook Kelsi Lauran Cunningham* Kristan Cheyenne Davis Ernesto Jose De Santiago Abigail Grace Deshotel Christopher Michael Deshotel Michael De’Shawn Durousseau

Abigail Cheyenne Ervin Amber Lee Nicole Flori* Mia Mirium Garcia* Garrett Wade Glaser Reagan Alley Goode Carston Timon Gray Michael Coleton Hall Chelsea Dannay Hart Matthew Lynn Hazelwood Ira Haley Nicole Headrick Lydia Sarah Heard Madison Grace Higginbotham

Emily Grace Hoosier* Aaron Ottoniel Iglesias Jewell Ida Renea Jerden Decorian Jarrell Johnson Erica Renee Johnson Christa Marie Jones Zain Lee Jordan Douglas Richard Scott Lewis Seth Dakota Lewis Cole River Long Ashton Lee Lowery Alantrya Rose McAllister

Spencer Alise Pruitt* Austin Ryleigh Reynolds Alison Claire Rhame Madison Marie Rhame Kate Winnie Sanchez Marisela Breanna Santiago Dallin Lance Seahorn* Mckinzee Kay Dolyn Settles* Alex Adrian Smirl Cooper Blaine Smith Brandon Paul Stevens Megan Elizabeth Stokes

Jaxon Lee Swigart Emory Ann Taylor Tyler James Toland Sterling Nathaniel Kyler Waldon Emerson Grace Waskom Gavan Colson Dugger Wells Haley Alexus Wigington* Drennan Jax Wilburn Kenidee Klaire Wilhite Laikyn Paige Wilkerson* Kaitlyn Michelle Williams William Gabriel Young

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Loki Albert Nelson McLaren Katlin Ann Morin Gabrielle Elizabeth Patrick Kaden Tanton Pruett Mason Alexander Reed Brooklynn Elaine Richardson* Hunter Holt Ridens Tanner Lee Ridens Holly Danielle Ritter Max Raymond Roberts Dania Berenice Rodriguez Tyler Jackson Ross Sharon Michelle Ruiz*

Katrina Marie Scott Abigail Michelle Sellers Ryan Andrew Shastid Maddison Heath Starkey Ethan Moran Stonecipher Brandi Nicole Stuckey ShaDiamond Mi’Angel Tatum Kacey Wayne Tilley Yajayra Nahomy Urbina Cristal Daniela Vazquez Timothy Charles Wennihan Maria Maricela Yanez

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Erika Garza and Omar Garza What organizations are you involved in? Student Council - Class Vice President(2015-2021); Band (2015-2021), Trumpet Sectional Leader (2020-2021), Student Leader (2019-2021); Varsity Cross Country

Kevin Adrian Abaunza Isabella Adams Demarius Akanji Carlock Alonso Felipe Alegria Xylia Alvarez Alexandria Danee Armour* Morgan Elizabeth Arzate* Erin Elizabeth Autrey* Yahir Salvador Avila Diamond Chanel Baker Rosario Trinidad Balleza Anthony Ray Barrios Cindy Yesenia Becerril Victor Manuel Benites Jazmin Borunda Benzor Caleb William Bowen Justin Layne Brantley Chandler Royce Brooks Dakevian Tamone Burns Brayden Lee Caraway David Cedillo Efrain Cedillo

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(2015-2021); Soccer (2017-2018); Varsity Track (2021); and National Honor Society President(2021) What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and major in biochemistry at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is my two-year English teacher, Mrs. Lawton. She is not only my favorite neighbor but also a fun, eager, hard-working instructor.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory is beating Kilgore in the second round of playoffs. We won by one penalty and I was named Player of the Game.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment is holding the Valedictorian spot for four consecutive years. My hard work and dedication these past four years have finally paid off.

Edgar Cisneros Tara Lee Cody Gavin Craig Dailey Phat Loc Dang Karyme Coral Delgado Tyler Wade Dennis Zaniya Keyria Duffey Katia Elisea Escobar Elias Espinosa Montoya Damaris Adlai Espinoza Jauger Chase Farmer Christian Alexis Fierro* Emme Claire Folden Latasha Kabriel Frazier Mauricio Galvan Omar Garza* Cyndi Nicole Gonzalez Ke’airra Vancresha Grant Brady Landon Green Karoline Yohani Guerra Daniel Perez Guerrero Ruben Dario Guerrero Ines Manuel Gutierrez

Raven Dean Hartman Ashleigh Evon Hathcoat Chloe Denay Hawkins Toreyelle Tyasia Hawkins Alejandra Hernandez* Kaitlyn Hernandez Zoe Jade Holmes Baiden Alan Horton Briley James Horton Trevor Ray Hutchison Jahaza Sarai Ibarra Tearzylania Ibarra Abraham Joshua Jaralillo* Shalee Maelynn Johnson Triston Clay Jones Amy Gisell Juarez Bryson Matthew Kay Ariel Carol Kellum Rebekah Tanae Kennedy Courtney Loraine Kilburn* Joseph Wolfgang Larrabee Gabriel Demon Lee Cristal Ruby Lopez-Viayra

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Student Council, Interact, Interact Vice President What are your plans after high school? I plan to attend ETBU and get a degree in chemistry to become a forensic scientist Who is your favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Mrs. Shelton because she is so down-to-earth and so fun to be around!

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory is when we had a mock trial in our English class. We were all laughing so hard!

Class Rank: 2 What is your biggest accomplishParents’ Names: Amanda and Brad ment in high school? My biggest accomPenny, Jason Neighbours plishment in high school is becoming SaluWhat organizations are you in- tatorian. I worked very hard in my classes in volved in? FFA, National Honor Society, order to achieve this position.

Melanie Lopez-Viayra Nephtali Mancilla Cyndi Carrillo Martinez Zakyria Breshay Mason Kemarian Lee McCain Raley Ann McCoy Abraham Mercado Brianna Janay Miller Jakayla Jashun Miller Gloria Lynn Miner Allexander Coy Mitcham Allexis Lynn Mitcham Jiehem Lynn Moon Madison Brooke Moore Braydon Nathanael Morris Ta’shanti Ne’Cole Moss Kyle Donavan Neal Grace Victoria Neighbours* Dylon Eugene Nichols Abigail Leigh Nicholson Aden Marshall Olivarez Ismael Olmos Christopher Ornelas Kimberly Ornelas

Valerie Nicole Ornelas Emely Orozco Escudero Daniel Perez Jamaica Quiambao Cheyenne Melanie Quinn Alex Jacob Ramirez Yedhiael Ramirez Brooke Delight Ramsey Anthony Rangel Savannah Belle Reeves Jace Aiden Reyes Trace Weston Reynolds Joshua Bryon Richardson Laci Miran Richardson Samantha Shea Roberts* Trey Jaron Robertson* Keiona Rogers-Smith Giovanny Rojas Jared Mason Rowe* Brittany Lauren Saavedra Yesenia Saavedra Hernan Sanchez Isabella Maria Sanchez Justin ray Schaber Evelyn Nancy Serafin

Nathan Tyler Shaw Melissa Anahi Sierra Allie Jean Smith Dylan Bryan Smith Jackson Eli Smith Jonathan Seth Stephens Alexis Kay Tarver Melanie Kristine Torres* Samantha Torres Cole Alexander Tovar Keyon Traylor Armour Ana Karen Trejo Sanchez Anna Karen Uribe Adrian Vega Jakelin Villanueva Liliana Villanueva Guadalupe Venicia Villeda Juan Nicholas Villeda Lakeith Walton Blake Allen Wertz Kentericus Donte Williams Tristyana Williams-Mitchell Cypress Cade Winn Taylor Danielle Worth Wade Christian Yantis*

The fireworks begin today. Each diploma is a lighted match. Each one of you is a fuse.

- Edward Koch

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school? To attend Stephen F. Austin in the fall as a member of their School of Honors and pursue a bachelor’s of science in biology and to, afterwards, attend medical school to one day practice as an anesthesiologist.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? Mr. Robert Magee because he pushes his students to actually think and learn instead of just memorizing facts and steps.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite high school memory, or well memories, would have to be being with the band in the stands at football games.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment would be graduating as Valedictorian and being able to further my education at SFA in the fall.

vice president of the National Honor Society.

What are your plans after high school? I will be getting married, moving to Georgia with my husband, and going to college to become a X-ray tech.

Who is your favorite teacher and why? I have many favorites here at West Rusk because so many of them are so wonderful.

What is your favorite high school memory? My favorite memory would be our senior pep rally we had this year.

What is your biggest accomplishment in high school? My biggest accomplishment in high school is to graduate as this year’s salutatorian and be selected for the National Honor Society.

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Class Rank: 1 Parents’ Names: Jill Jennings What organizations are you involved in? President of National Honor Society, Varsity Volleyball manager, Varsity Marching and Concert Band What are your plans after high

Alejandro Aguilar Robert Brent Anderson Ezmeralda Andrade-Mendoza Aidon Michael Armstrong Tryston Matrix Bailey Sean Anthony Delynn Baker Braiden Bjorn Brian* Alexis Gabrielle Brown Kaden Daniel Brown Nevaeh Nicole Caldwell Reanna Lynn Cochran

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Eric Dewayne Cooper Alvaro Fabricio Cortez-Romero Kaden Neal Curtis Robert Alan Daus Tayler Madisen Davis* Hailey Angel Renae Dean Kristen Mikenzie Dean* William Barry Decker Kaylee Marie Driver* Taylor Chase Evans Jacob Cole Farquhar

Stephanie Le’ann Fulgham James Edmund Greenalch Christopher Keegan Hand Julia Katelyn Hendrix Brandon Aly Hernandez Yanett Jaret Hernandez Makenna Grace Hunt Megan Iris Nicole Hunt Auslyn Cheyenne Hurff* Meghan Amelia Jennings* Morgan Elana Jennings* Jazmin Jimenez*

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Class Rank: 2 Parents’ Names: Mother, Ginger Kyle, and stepfather, Gus Kyle; father, Michael Dean, has passed away.

What organizations are you involved in? Volleyball three years; band, one year; cheer, four years; UIL, two years; currently

Corey Stephen Johnson Keldon Daqun Johnson Victoria Isabella Johnston Alicia Chanell Jones Cortney Shay Jones Raley Garrison Jones Robin Grace Jones Rut Jose* Kaelyn Marie King* Jake Wallace Ligon Samantha Jean Malone* Roberto Marmolejo

Castaneda Kevin Martinez David Mata* Drake Edward McDonald Aden Rule Nichols Valerye Jayne Osteen Cynthia Lynn Paredes J’len Kevontay Peterson Kristen Marie Purtle* Bricio Ramirez Esther Ruth Reeve Diego Emanuel Rodriguez*

Jeniffer Yareli Rodriguez Jillian Dawn Silkwood Corey Allen Smith Ty Eric Lee Sprayberry Christopher Richard Stewart* Breanna Nichole Thomas Angel Deann Webb* Jadyn Michelle Welchel Zachary Thomas Willett Caitlin Summer Wood*