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GISD 2021-2022 Celebrations
Dear Tiger Family, Just one short year ago, I hit submit on an application that would bless my life more ways than I could ever imagine. This special town greeted us with warm and open arms to help make Gunter home, not just for me, but for my family as a whole. Gunter is a community that strives and thrives to be the best at everything. From welcoming new community members to making run after run at State events, Gunter works hard and leaves an impression. Over this past school year, Gunter has shown me over and over what it means to be a Tiger. Tigers don’t just look out for themselves, they look out for each other and the greater good, ensuring that our integrity makes us stand tall above the rest. Tigers welcome Tigers Fish Camp, Meet the Teacher Tigers cheer on Tigers Meet the Tiger, Homecoming Parade, Community Tailgate/Pep Rally, Broadcasting by CJ Sports, Horn and Tunnel Crew, BEST STUDENT SECTIONS EVER Tigers rally around Tigers Giving Hope Walk for Stacia Graves Tigers help Tigers Student Organizations working Special Olympics Tigers support Tigers GIFT Gala, GIFT Grants, Bond Election Tigers appreciate Tigers Teacher Appreciations shown by PTO, GIFT, and local businesses, Graduation Roses Tigers brag on Tigers Shelli Neely, Renee and Camden Marler of Our Gunter, Marion Cole, Laci Bracewell, Q Layman Tigers look up to Tigers Youth Nights, High School Organizations serving at the Elementary Tigers feed Tigers Team Dinners Tigers celebrate Tigers Graduation, Scholarships and Award Ceremonies
All of these moments (and any that I missed) create a culture like none other. It is, and will continue to be, a GREAT day to be a TIGER! It is with the help and support of our amazing community that our students, in this culture, have been able to obtain the successes that are celebrated over the following pages. These awards were earned through hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. To the students of Gunter ISD, continue to define what being a TIGER means to you. Scott Martindale, Gunter ISD Superintendent
2021-22 Celebrations Elementary School Awards...................................................................................................... 4 Middle School Awards............................................................................................................. 6 Class of 2022............................................................................................................................ 8 Senior Honors ....................................................................................................................... 10 Senior Destinations & Scholarships....................................................................................... 12 Academic Awards and Superintendent’s Honor Roll............................................................ 14 High School Awards............................................................................................................... 15 Extracurricular Highlights...................................................................................................... 18 Faculty & Staff Awards.......................................................................................................... 23 GISD 2021-2022 Celebrations
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Elementary Awards Principal’s Honor Roll
1st Grade Maximus Atyia Wyatt Bridenthal Maddox Clowers Heath Crawford Kennedy Davidson Jaime Escalera Kennedy George McKinley Gibbs Carter Hays Ty Johnson Beckett Leonard Brayden Ortiz Noah Pinnon Morgan Rowe Wade Santee Noah Smith Brock Taylor Eliot Thiel Briston Ulch Reed Wetzel Jackson Wyant
2nd Grade Charlie Arther Jack Arther Eli Ashton Cohen Barnes Faith Breeding Kadon Brewster Reid Brown Camden Brummett Kenzie Campbell Audrey Crawford Alyvia Douglas Charlotte Egger Isabella Esparza Bear Fieszel Weston Fiorletta Ridge Fletcher Titus Gage Madison Gibbs Korra Gray Tag Harden
Quin Jacques Cami James Dash Key Jace Lacour Katy Lopez Kamden Lynch Hadley Maiden Eleanor Martin Caroline McDaniel Halston McGinness Briella McGowan Emiliano Mendoza Kyle Moore Zayden Navarro Charlie Newton Aroldo Porras Carter Ramon Cohen Robson Gentry Russell Krew Sheridan Darcy Sikes
1st Grade Mason Bennett Isaias Castaneda Luke Douglass Sadie Drummonds Dakota Friday Micah Goodwin Nathaniel Haker Rylin Hale Kieren Hemman Carrington James Jayden Kays Kquinley Kincannon Ethan Lee
Brynlee Linnell Tania Rodriguez Solis Reagan Ruiz Laureli Toney 2nd Grade Ryan Base Ford Bodnyk Lilly Edwards Cristal Escalera Solis Gavin Foster Parker Hough Maddi Johnson Luis Mendoza
Bradley Murray French Billy Joe Stewart Joaquin Valadez 3rd Grade Camilla Anderson Michael Atyia Reagan Barnard Harper Biros Decklan Davis Bennett Dorcey Declan Dorcey Myles Douglas Jaxson Fugett
Reese Stinton Sloane Stinton Titus Thiel Ethan Tuckett Bellamy Woods 3rd Grade Julia Adami Landon Bowen Imani Carroll Grant Douglass Gray Eckenrode Karis Gortmaker Nash Jones Kreed Lanham Rylan Leonard Max Maldonado Adam McBride Kase Myers Tatum O’Daniel Maddox Piaschyk Gabrielle Quillen
A Honor Roll
Ariyana Gomez Julia Grywacz Jaxson Hale Avery Hoang Alayna Hulsey Cade Johnson Kaedence Kirkpatrick Kollin Klopfenstein Leighton Lemberg Joshua Robinson Sadie Romo Clark Smith Jackson Zielinski
Gunter Reed Madilyn Rowe Emily Smith Jadeyn Taylor Kallen Toney Maddox Verden Nathan Wallis Cash Weber Elise Wright Rayleigh Wright Arthur Wyatt 4th Grade Jaxen Applewhite Andrew Badillo Callen Barnes Brynn Breeding Nolyn Briggs Mason Clowers Mason Dainauski Nora Dainauski Calvin Drummonds
Raylan Eckenrode Alia Maldonado Kennedy Gartrell Mason Gibbs Abby Hilton Bobby Hough Layla Jacques CJ James Colt Kennemer Mason Layton Auggie Lee Valeria Mendoza Brielle Moore Ellie Needum Lucas Nelson Sylvie Pace Brantley Rice Declan Riffe Brylee Rodges Jadalynn Velasquez Rylee Watson Whitleigh Wyant
4th Grade Mason Acha Grayson Burtsfield Ethan Craig Stella Fuller Kingston George Hunter Holloway Brooke Lewis Bo Martin Jagger Martin Melody McBride Estevan Mercado Makenlee Millsap
Anna Nichols Kolston Piaschyk Olivia Rigdon Peyton Rippamonti Jacob Roten Jackson Scott Emry Smith Tristan Smith Ryder Standerfer Chance Stovall Jaxson Tuckett Silas Turner Brittyn Wilcocks Hayden Zey
Ava Turner Carolina Ulch Justin Villagrana McKay Williams Carter Wright 4th Grade Noah Alfarue Selena Almendarez Crystal Barrientos Carson Berry Jemma Dix Miranda Fraire Payden Friday Hayes Henry Paislei Hunter Kynzlee Johnson Keagan Kincannon Fabian Lopez
Ivan Martinez Calie Maxey Chloe McDonald Aaron Mejia Gonzalez Jadilyn Morin Mckynzie Olsen Kennedy Owen Hannah Perkins Maddie Rae Ramirez Teagan Ramirez Kanie Sweet Elliot Velazquez William Waggoner Presley Walden Roman Yosten
A/B Honor Roll 1st Grade Julien Alcaya Valentino Arrellin Anzlyn Babcock Adalyn Christian Phoenix Craig Easton Descoteau Stuart Diamond Zane Duarte Berkley Fieszel Audrey Fiorletta Harper Foster Maverick Gibbs Landyn Goetz Derick Goodwin Weston Hughes Scarlett Hynes Ruby Martin
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Don Mercado Karlie Mixon Evelynn Quillen Brisa Rodriguez Solis Gabriella Roten Leah Rowland Odette Thomas Abbott West Morgan Williams 2nd Grade Lizzie Anderson Mikey Booth Quin Coglietti Marc Cornejo Camila Escalante Sebastian Fraire Tatum Halley Kolton Hindsley
Adalynn McComb Max Olsen Easton O’Steen Avery Richardson Julia Ruiz Ayson Rutherford Isai Sierra Gabe Smith Price Verdi Georgia Voto 3rd Grade Daniel Avendano Tristan Beckley Max Booth Emma Buckalew Lewellen Arabella Christian Natalie Diamond Oliver Garza
Skylar Gibbs Isabella Guerrero Gracie Kruzie Ryder Lacour Meredith Leonard Witten Linnell Ryder Logan Nicholas Lorusso Hazel Martin Mox Martin Logan May Avaleigh McElroy Ashtin Miller Aiden Moreno Kennedy Mullican Amelia Paben Bryson Richardson Keynan Rogers
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Elementary Awards Julia Adami Max Booth Landon Bowen Brynn Breeding Rhyan Brown Isaias Castaneda Maddox Clowers Mason Clowers
Perfect Attendance
Brooklyn Forner Madison Gibbs Mason Gibbs Maverick Gibbs Abby Hilton CJ James Mason Layton
Andy Lim Witt Linnell Ivan Martinez Valeria Mendoza Kase Myers Amelia Paben Sylvie Pace
Daniel Pena Brantley Rice Brayden Rice Jackson Scott Krew Sheridan Eliot Thiel Riley Wiestner
Office Helpers Payden Friday Mason Layton Brielle Moore Lucas Nelson Olivia Rigdon
Flag Raisers Nora Dainauski Mason Gibbs
Leadership Team
Readers are Champions The Very Hungry Caterpillar Award Jolee Johnson, Hayden Gann, Carter McGinnis, Logan Stuart, Luke Arther, Gracie Nuefield, Rhyan Brown, Wade Santee, Noah Smith, Karlie Mixon, Morgan Rowe
Michael Atyia Karis Gortmaker Kaedence Kirkpatrick Kallen Toney Jaxen Applewhite Nora Dainauski Kennedy Gartrell Colt Kennemer Mason Layton Brielle Moore Lucas Nelson Brantley Rice
The Charlotte’s Webb Award: Aroldo Porras, Hadley Maiden, Sebastian Fraire, Alyvia Douglas, Ryder Lacour, Carter Wright, Leighton Lemberg, Harper Biros Top 2 Readers Per Grade Level: Pre-K - Logan Omohundro and Clara Youngblood Kindergarten - Truett Franklin and Ellah O’Brien 1st Grade - Reed Wetzel and Kieren Hemman 2nd Grade - Reid Brown and Charlotte Egger 3rd Grade - Grant Douglas and Madilyn Rowe 4th Grade - Brynn Breeding and Raylynn Eckenrode Top Overall Reader Kingston George
Texoma Chevy Golden Apple Award Mrs. Genthner
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Middle School Awards Principal’s Honor Roll
5th Grade: Presley Balak Brody Barnett Brinley Beavers Sydney Bodnyk Jude Coglietti Harper Dorcey Tinsley Ehret Hudson Genthner Landon Genthner Berkley Graham Kinslee Gray Ragen Jeffs Nolan Langley Lizzie Leonard Kasen Leonard
Fielding Lewis Gus Maldonado Matilda Miller Krissah O’brien Tess O’daniel Benny Pena Ian Ramirez Makenzie Rizzo Isabella Seay Joshua Todd Allison Villagrana Dakota Waligura Rebecca Wallis Brooklyn Wilcocks 6th Grade: Gina Aiken Tyson Bailey
Cole Bolt Caleb Bowen Connor Caffarel Kendrew Campbell Aiden Christian Caroline Damon Briley Esnard Knox Gage Alyson Gann Grant Gartrell Paxtyn Graves Catherine Green Anna Kruzie Madalyn Lang Emersyn Lytle London Mcdonald Austin Miller
Jackson Neufeld Will Rainer Talen Sadler Emily Saindon Noah Saindon Chloe Terpstra Charli Whitney 7th Grade Analeia Aleman Blake Boland Brody Bracewell Kamden Campbell Kynlee Chalker Atalaya Fenner Erick Fraire Kyla Gortmaker Presley Grant
Blake Hale Landon Harris Hailey Hoel Elijah Johnson Hudson Kelly Jaxson Leonard Reid Lotspeich Ethan Marks Tristan May Landri Mcdaniel Sullivan Newton Tucker O’daniel Elyson Schafer Sarah Smith Maci Verden 8th Grade Taylor Badillo
Karlee Beavers Delyla Dahle Nicholas Damon Ally Dodd Luzcero Escalera Parker Harris Ellyat Henry Jacob Krupa Wilson Marks Braeden Mcdaniel Faith Miller Jonas Paben Presley Pace Creed Rainer Hayden Rodges Riley Rogan
A Honor Roll 5th Grade Kole Acha Carly Barrow Raynee Haynes Zane Highlen Cayden Johnson Korbyn Kelley
5th Grade Catalina Almanza Austin Anderson Wolfgang Bettes-Asbell Gisele Booth Landry Bortzfield Bryan Brewster Noah Burtsfield Madelien Cisneros Jacob Culverhouse Jackson Davis Kirstyn Dupler Jose Escalera Alexia Falcon Landon Harington Alexa Hays Riley Krajnak Kohen Lanham Janelle Ochoa Ayden Perez Keagan Perkins Finnley Pines Cadence Ploch Edgar Rodriguez Fatima Rodriguez Lincoln Saenz
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Phoebe Layman Brayden Mcgowan Angie Mendoza Brayden Miller Payton Richardson Rhett Roller 6th Grade Tylie Beckley
Brody Silva Sophia Stephens Blake Thigpen Max Zielinski 6th Grade Makaila Brewster Rosee Davis Ava Doty Vianay Fuentes Evelyn Galvan Maliya Farrell Weston Goetz Jessie Heist Reese Hale Brody Hicks Evan Hoang Layeton Ingram Olivia Johnson Ryder Kelley Caleb Long Sofia Lowery Isabela Maldonado Jett Martin Melanie Martinez Colby Mcdaniel Colten Needum Piper Newton
Rylee Cassidy Kylie Hughes Amani Kiiru Joshua Loftice Lauren Nichols Ryder Ruiz Raiden Snider Yulissa Torres
Noah Wade Brayden Waite Layla Williams Jayden Wright 7th Grade Karson Bernal Colt Elvington Glory Ferguson
A/B Honor Roll
Axel Otvos Colby Rizor Caleb Robinson Sophia Roten Stone Rumage Landry Russell Will Schafer Alicesun Tidwell Melissa Torres Ireland Waite Shane Waite Brayden Walden Corbin Waligura Ethan Waltz Anastyn White Seth Wilde Riley Zey 7th Grade Gentry Backschies Julia Beltowski Zaiden Choate Coleman Cobb Rhys Dainauski Jordan Decker Adrianna Falcon Alex Fenner Cyleigh Floyd
Zachary Hales Brylie Krapf-Flynn Jake Langley Michelle Perez Ashton Pinkernell Caleb Siler 8th Grade Legend Bounds
Cale Foster Jace Wade Taylor Gaston Samuel Waggoner Grace Geisendorff Zac Wilde Wren Henry Tyler Woods Aeris Herman 8th Grade Braden Hilton Savanna Acha Levi Hite-Payne Alexa Almanza Jake Ivey Parker Aleman Eva James Ella Brummett Sadie Jones Landrie Brummett Harlee Keel Sadie Buckalew-Lewellen Mason Klawinski Brody Colvin Garron Lorusso Cali Dodson Sol Mejia Gonzalez Barrett Elmore Damiel Munoz Tollie Ferguson Chase Nichols Micah Fisher Lia Parnell Kooper Floyd Lathan Pecina Mackenzie Foster Kail Richey Ajay Gawande Brynnley Rippamonti Justin Grayard Joshua Roane Jayden Hernandez Arianna Serrato Emily Hickman Keyla Silva Diaz Jonathan Jahan Millana Smith Levi Koonce Nora Thomas Norah Layman Grayson Turner Jackson Maiden Alex Valenzuela Emma Marks
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Tony Castro Ava Mcomb Angel Roman Hurd Mia Smith Kaitlin Stephan Lyla Thomasco
Lilly Martin Jackson Mazey Addison Mcgarry Camila Mendoza Gisselle Mercado Gavin Meyers Colton Moore Hayden Nelson Brooklynn Neufeld Mo Porras Rey Ramirez Jacie Rathbone Augustin Robledo Ty Rodges Benji Rodriguez Brendan Roten Talia Scroggins Shannon Stephens Lauren Tatum Nathan Taylor Cooper Thomas Emily Todd Allison Waltz Braxton White Olivia Williams Jade Zarallo
Middle School Awards GMS Departmental Awards
5th Grade Science Brayden McGowen Reading Brooklyn Wilcocks Writing Tess O’Daniel Social Studies Kohen Lanham Math Ragen Jeffs PE - Girl Krissah O’Brien PE - Boy Kasen Leonard Music - Girl Kenzie Rizzo Music - Boy Joshua Todd Fiorletta Math Wolfgang Bettes-Asbell
Sharon Bon Jeannie Schroeter Lindzi Nicholson Lindzi Nicholson Jennifer Grayard Mikayla Watson Daniel Castorena Kaitlyn McCullough Kaitlyn McCullough Ashley Fiorletta
6th Grade Science Anna Kruzie World Cultures Catherine Greene Math Jackson Neufield English Noah Saindon English Evan Hoang Math Byron Mercado Art Kylie Hughes Photography Catherine Green Choir Emersyn Lytle Boys PE Knox Gage Girls PE Ava Doty Band - Woodwinds Amani Kiiru Band - Brass Kendrew Campbell Band - Percussion Jackson Neufeld Photography Will Rainer
Angela Morrison Jake Parker Jordan Gill Carrie Greene Carrie Greene Ashley Fiorletta Kendyll Harden Norma Clement Aimee Deibert Daniel Castorena Mikayla Watson Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Norma Clement
7th Grade Math Michelle Perez Honors Math Tucker O’Daniel Science Zach Hales Texas History Caleb Siler English Sol Mejia Gonzalez English Glory Ferguson Honors English Erick Fraire English Blake Boland Athletics - Boy Blake Boland Athletics - Girl Wren Henry Choir Blake Hale
Katie Beavers Katie Beavers Justin McDaniel Terry Carr Carrie Greene Candra Lemberg Candra Lemberg Fiorletta Coaches Coaches Aimee Deibert
Band - Woodwinds Band - Brass Band - Percussion Photography Yearbook Art STEAM Fiorletta Math
Hudson Kelly Samuel Waggoner Kynlee Chalker Maci Verden Aeris Herman Atalaya Fenner Brody Bracewell Adrianna Falcon
8th Grade Math Kaitlin Stephans Algebra Antonio Castro Science Creed Rainer Hayden Rodges US History Nicholas Damon English Lilly Martin Honors English Giselle Mercado English Jonathan Jahan Athletics - Boy Parker Harris Athletics - Girl Norah Layman Choir Luzcero Escalera Band - Woodwinds Delyla Dahle Band - Brass Braxton White Band - Percussion Ajay Gawande Photography Angel Roman Hurd Yearbook Nicholas Damon Art Presley Pace STEAM Justin Grayard Ag Jacob Krupa Library Aide Alexa Almanza Fiorletta Math Mackenzie Foster STC Classroom Tiger Spirit Tollie Ferguson Awesome Artist Brylie Krapf-Flynn Biggest Heart Joshua Loftice Helping Hands Janelle Ochoa Most Athletic Ayden Perez Dynamic Dancer Finnley Pines Most Musical Raiden Snider Wonderful Worker Noah Wade
Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Norma Clement Norma Clement Kendyll Harden Steve Fletcher Ashley Fiorletta Katie Beavers Seth Vansell Debbie Murphy Charlotte Inglish Niki Castellow Niki Castellow Carrie Greene Coaches Coaches Aimee Deibert Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Scott Kennedy Clement Norma Clement Carla Wade Steve Fletcher Jordan Crilly Rachel Standerfer Ashley Fiorletta April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen April Loewen
Other Awards Perfect Attendance Charli Whitney Eva James
Spelling Bee
2021-2022 GMS Student Council
Champ Rebecca Wallis
Norah Layman - President Micah Fisher - 8th Grade Vice President Grace Geisendorff - 7th Grade Vice President Elyson Schafer - Secretary Riley Rogan - Treasurer
Alternate Matilda Miller
Rhys Dainauski Ally Dodd Kyla Gortmaker Berkley Graham Paxtyn Graves Kylie Hughes Eva James Harlee Keel Riley Krajnak
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Lizzie Leonard Lilly Martin Landri McDaniel London McDonald Matilda Miller Michelle Perez Melissa Torres Allison Waltz
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Gunter High School Class of 2022 Photo Credits: Garner Studio
Tegan Swinfen, Valedictorian
Bryce Alzner
Riekkhen Bostick
Adelie Brackeen
Audrey Curtis, Salutatorian
Baylee Brackeen
Kenneth Burkholder
Michael Caffarel
Bella Craven
Mario Cuevas
Harper Culp
Blakely Esnard
Bennett Fady
Malison Fisher
Hudson Graham
Abigail Green
“What we call the beginning is often the end. The end is where we start from.” – T.S Eliot Laura Caperton
Zachary Clemens
Sarah Denton
Lane Dophied
Hayden Fox
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Mark Garrison
Nathaniel Cooper
Olivia Eft
Gabriella Geisendorff
Roy George
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Gavin Hale
Jacob Hales
Hailie Harrison
Maura Hicks
Jillian Hobbs
Logan Hubbard
Mackensie Ivey
Sarah Jackson
Skylar Elizabeth Jones
Kaden Keller
Turner Kimball
Grace King
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln Robert Kirby
Morgan Krizek
Payton Krupa
Hunter Kruzie
Nicole Leach
Cole Lemons
Helena Martin
Sean McClure
Kiley Meadors
Sophia Mendoza
Ryann Menser
Trey Oblas
Lucus O’Neal
Dalton Payne
Landon Pelfrey
Rhyan Pogue
Shaelyn Pruiett
Nicholas Ramirez
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Savanna Ramon
Jared Rathbone
Cinthia Rico
Kaden Rigsby
Saul Rodriguez
Haley Rosas
“The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” —Anthony Robbins Lana Saenz
Jake Schafer
Erin Seiberling
Jackson Showalter
Natalie Stephan
Nicholas Stephan
Hunter Tackett
Erik Tapia-Alvarez
Greyson Toney
Jaymison Voto
Cooper Wade
Morgan Waltz
Alyssa Tarpley
Brenden Watson
Breanna Taylor
Benjamin Wilde
Honor Graduates
Top 10% Blakely Esnard, Jaymison Voto, Alyssa Tarpley, Cole Lemons, Sophia Mendoza, Malison Fisher
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Katelynn Smith
Adelie Brackeen, Michael Caffarel, Laura Caperton, Harper Culp, Sarah Denton, Lane Dopied, Olivia Eft, Bennett Fady, Hayden Fox, Roy George, Hudson Graham, Sarah Jackson, Kaden Keller, Turner Kimball, Sean McClure, Kiley Meadors, Landon Pelfrey, Kaden Rigsby, Jake Schafer, Erin Seiberling, Natalie Stephan, Greyson Toney
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Valedictorian Tegan swinfen
Tegan Swinfen is leaving such a profound legacy here at Gunter High School. With her involvement in a wide variety of clubs and organizations, her schedule was never empty. During her time here in Gunter, she has paved the way for many Tigers. Her work ethic and dedication to her studies leaves no surprise as to why she’s been as successful as she has been. She is committed to doing her very best, both inside and outside the classroom. Tegan has set such high expectations for herself and has far exceeded all of them. She is the prime example of what it truly means to be a Gunter Tiger. Following graduation, Tegan plans on attending the University of Texas in Austin. We wish you nothing but the very best, Tegan! Congratulations!
Salutatorian Audrey Curtis
Audrey Curtis has been a remarkable member of our Gunter Tiger family. Her successes speak for themselves. With each new challenge she’s faced, she has taken the opportunity to allow that challenge to grow her character in countless ways. It’s rare to see a Senior join the tennis team but that just shows you how much of a rare jewel Audrey is. Whatever she puts her mind to, she not only does it but she does it well. She strives for excellence in every capacity of her life. With her quick wit, quiet charm and inquisitive mind - she is well on her way to becoming a game-changer in every room she walks into. She is headed to the University of Florida to major in Kinesiology in the Fall. Audrey, the best is yet to come! Congratulations!
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Senior Destinations & Scholarships
Bryce Alzner | Workforce
Riekkhen Bostick | Dallas Christian College - Business • Dallas Christian College Academic Scholarship $10,000 • Dallas Christian College Athletic Scholarship $28,000 Adelie Brackeen | Midwestern State University - Nursing • GIFT Scholarship $1,000 • Shellye Cohagan Gressett Scholarship from Gunter Ladies for Tomorrow $500 • Margaret Baldwin Scholarship UMW at First United Methodist Van Alstyne $500 • Midwestern State University Merit Scholarship $2,000 Baylee Brackeen | University of Arkansas - Environmental Engineering • University of Arkansas Out of State Tuition Scholarship $52,800 • College Board Scholarship $500 Kenny Burkholder | Texas State University - Business Marketing Michael Caffarel | Texas Tech University - Accounting • Presidential Merit Scholarship $16,000
Malison Fisher | Texas A&M University - Animal Science • Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show Scholarship $500 • GIFT Scholarship $1,000 • Kenyan Wood Scholarship $1,000 • GCEC Scholarship $500 • Gunter Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $500 Hayden Fox | Tarleton State University - Kinesiology • Tarleton Athletic Scholarship $40,000 • GIFT Scholarship $1,000 Payton Garrison | Collin College - Computer Science
Gabriella Geisendorff | Texas Tech University - Creative Media and Production Roy George | United States Marine Corps • Marine Corps Tuition Assistance $150,000 Hut Graham | Texas Tech University - Business • Full Texas Tech Athletic Football Scholarship $72,000
Hope Caperton | Workforce
Abby Green | Oklahoma State University • OSU Out-of-State Achievement Scholarship $48,000 • Yosten Graphic Design Scholarship $1,000
Zachary Clemens | Grayson College - Electrical Certificate Nathaniel Cooper | Workforce
Gavin Hale | United States Air Force • Air Force Tuition Assistance $150,000
Bella Craven | Diamonds Cosmetology College Mario Cuevas | Southwestern Assemblies of God University - Business Harper Culp | United States Army • US Army Tuition Assistance $150,000 Audrey Curtis | University of Florida - Kinesiology • Gator Nation Scholarship $80,000 • GIFT Godwin Scholarship $3,000 • GIFT Scott Smith Scholarship $2,000 • Sherman Rotary Club Foy Wallace Scholarship $1,000
Jacob Hales | Tarleton State University • Gunter FFA Alumni Scholarship $750 • Jack and Charlene Elliot Scholarship $2,000 • THSBA Scholarship $500 • Gunter Bass Fishing Scholarship $500 Hailie Harrison | Workforce Maura Hicks | University of Arkansas - Early Education
Sarah Denton | Abilene Christian University - Kinesiology Pre Physical Therapy • Abilene Christian University A.B. Barrett Scholarship Award $64,000 • GIFT Scholarship, The Don Hankey Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Jillian Hobbs | Texas Women’s University • JD Barrett Memorial Scholarship $350 Logan Hubbard | Grayson College • Texoma Promise Scholarship
Lane Dophied | Tarleton State University - Kinesiology • Collin County Bass Club $500 • Preston Trail DAR Scholarship $2,000
Mackensie Ivey | Grayson College
Olivia Eft | University of Arkansas - Communications • GIFT-Simmons Bank Scholarship-$1,000 • GCEC Scholarship $500
Skylar Jones | Grayson College - Business
Sarah Beth Jackson | North Central Texas College - Education
Blakely Esnard | Southern Nazarene University - Sports Management and Graphic Design • SNU Academic Scholarship $44,000 • KXII A+ Athlete $1,000 • Sherman Rotary Club $1,000 • Ruiz 4 Kids $1,000 • GIFT Bill and Dawn Arrington - Good and Faithful Servant $1,000 • GIFT Godwin Scholarship $2,000 • Sherman Rotary Jennie C. Wallace Scholarship $1,000 Bennett Fady | Oklahoma State University • GIFT Scholarship $1,500
Kaden Keller | Texas Tech University Honors College - Honors Sciences and Humanities / Pre Med • Texas Tech Presidential Merit Scholarship $16,000 • Colin County Young Lawyers Association Scholarship $500 • Gunter Ladies for Tomorrow Scholarship $250 • HS&H Major Scholarship $1,000 • Gunter High School PTO Scholarship $500 Turner Kimball | Grayson College - Viticulture Grace King | Texas Tech University - Graphic Design and Photography Robert Kirby | Workforce Morgan Krizek | Texas State University - Nursing • Legacy Act Scholarship $43,500
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Senior Destinations & Scholarships Payton Krupa | Midwestern State University - Radiology Hunter Kruzie | Grayson College /ATM Commerce - Applied Science Nicole Leach | Grayson College
Saul Rodriguez | Grayson College - Electrical • Grayson College Academic Scholarship • Skills for Success Scholarship $500 • Gunter Ladies for Tomorrow Scholarship $500 Haley Rosas | Workforce
Cole Lemons | Stephen F. Austin State University - Business • Academic Excellence Award $80,000
Lana Saenz | University of Texas at Arlington - Nursing • University of Texas at Arlington Cheerleading Scholarship $500 • Always Going Forward Scholarship $500 • Shellye Cohagan Memorial Scholarship $1,000 • GIFT Scholarship $500
Lanie Martin | Grayson College - Cosmetology Sean McClure | Oklahoma State University - Agri-Business • Oklahoma State University Academic Scholarship $32,000 • GIFT Scholarship $2,000
Jake Schafer | Texas Tech University - Communications
Kiley Meadors | University of North Texas - Pre Law • North Texas Excellence Scholarship $24,000 • Rick & Marilyn Streetman Scholarship $1,000 • GCEC Scholarship $500 • Gunter Chamber of Commerce Scholarship $500
Erin Seiberling | Texas Tech University - Interior Design
Sophia Mendoza | Trinity University - Biology/Business • Trinity’s Murchison Scholarship $120,000 • Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarship $1,000 • Jennie C. Wallace Scholarship $1,000 • Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship $2,000 • Frank & Elizabeth Gravely $2,000 • Rue Scholarship for Academic Excellence $500 • Godwin Scholarship $2,000 • Sherman Rotary Club Jennie C. Wallace Scholarship $1,000 • George Hughes Scholarship $1,500
Mitsy Solis | Grayson College
Ryan Menser | Midwestern State University • Gunter Buyers Club $500 • Gunter FFA Alumni Scholarship $750
Eric Tapia | Grayson College
Trey Oblas | University of Utah - Entrepreneurship • University of Utah Baseball Scholarship $36,000 Lucas O’Neal | Tarleton State University Dalton Payne | Grayson College - General Studies Landon Pelfrey | Collin College - Technical School • GIFT Scholarship $2,500 • Gunter Ladies for Tomorrow Scholarship $500
Jackson Showalter | Grayson College / Texas Tech - Veterinary Medicine Katelynn Smith | BYU Provo - Exercise Science/Physical Therapy
Natalie Stephan | West Texas State University - Pre-Vet / Animal Science Nicholas Stephan | Grayson College Tegan Swinfen | University of Texas, Austin - Biology & Pre-Dental • Texas Education Agency Valedictorian Scholarship $29,000 Hunter Tackett | University of Arkansas
Alyssa Tarpley | Samford University - Biology • Samford University Crossland Scholarship $17,000 • GIFT (Godwin Scholarship) $1,000 • GIFT Chuck and Lara Glass $1,000 Breanna Taylor | Grayson College - Nursing • Gunnar Griggs-Bell Perseverance Scholarship $1,250 • Gunter Buyers Club $500 Greyson Toney | Tarleton State University - Biology • Presidential Scholarship Program $8,000
Rhyan Pogue | Texas Wesleyan University - Psychology • Athletic Scholarship $92,000 • Chickasaw Nation Foundation Scholarship $12,000 • Additional Scholarship $2,000 • Smarter U+ Scholarship $2,000 • Academic Trustee’s Scholarship $88,000
Jaymison Voto | University of Oklahoma - Pre-Med • University of Oklahoma Academic Achievement Scholarship $40,000 • Sherman Rotary Club Foy Wallace Scholarship $1,000 • Gunter GIFT Scholarship: $2,000 • Republican Women of Greater North Texas: $2,000 • Ruiz 4 Kids $1,000 • Gunter High School PTO Scholarship $500
Shaelyn Pruiett | North Central Texas College - Business • Full Volleyball Athletic Scholarship $18,000
Cooper Wade | Oklahoma State University - Communications • Gunter Ladies for Tomorrow Scholarship $250
Nicholas Ramirez | Workforce
Morgan Waltz | Texas Tech University - Business Management
Savannah Ramon | Grayson College - Radiology
Brenden Watson | Workforce - Plumbing
Jared Rathbone | Grayson College - Biology
Benjamin Wilde | Workforce - Construction and Business Management
Cinthia Rico | Grayson College Kaden Rigsby | Friends University - Physical Therapy • General Scholarship $92,000
Total Class of 2022 Scholarships: $2,043,800 Includes the Kerfoot Allocation ($4,000 per graduate) $320,000
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Academic Awards Banquet HonorEEs Top 3 in each class - Next Highest 10 Students - Senior Class Top 10% - Valedictorian / Salutatorian
Shelby Blansett
Ryli Bracewell Berkeley Caple Audrey Curtis Aubrey Duarte Blakely Esnard Makena Fady Malison Fisher
Viviana Galvan Adilynn Henry William Kanouse Cole Lemons Sophia Mendoza Shey Menkhoff Juliana Moore Kamber Puebla
Houston Rehmet Jackson Rue Kiana Swinfen Tegan Swinfen Preston Tarpley Alyssa Tarpley Madison Thigpen Jaymison Voto
I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. ~ Thomas Jefferson
Superintendent’s Honor Roll These students were chosen by their teachers and principal for their hard work, helpful attitudes, good character and leadership. Each student has been recognized in front of the school board and received a certificate. The students were treated to a field trip with Mr. Martindale and his Administrative team. They spent the day playing games, bowling, and eating pizza at Pinstack in Allen!
GES
Valentino Arrellin Madison Gibbs Avery Hoang Jagger Martin Max Maldonado Sylvia Pace
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GMS
Delyia Dahle Nicholas Damon Kasen Leonard Emersyn Lytle Ethan Marks Macy Verden
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GHS
Bryan Balderas Kaden Keller Turner Kimball Mason Sadler Isabele “Izzy” Thomas Lizzie Williams
High School Awards 9th Grade Caitlin Badillo Peyton Beavers Bryce Biros Brock Boddie Kane Bolt Luke Bullard Burkleigh Coats Chloe Johnson William Kanouse Juliana Moore Mary Nicholos Jorge Sanchez Preston Tarpley Isabela Thomas
10th Grade Shelby Blansett Ryli Bracewell Berkeley Caple Kase Carlile Makena Fady Alexis Gann Parker Hoel Kinley Johnson Kendall Jolly Cannon Lemberg Brelee Mauldin Shey Menkhoff Houston Rehmet Jackson Rue Bailey Watson
9th Grade Keira Ashton Cameron Cravey Grace Dainauski Kendal DeWitt
Avery Hale Beckett Lytle Madelyn Martindale Brody McDonald Colin Peacock Ella Pinkernell
Principal’s Honor Roll 11th Grade Samantha Aiken Peyton Aleman Zachary Boland James Bullard Paige Daniel Aubrey Duarte Lindsay Esnard Viviana Galvan Phoenix Grant Adilynn Henry Tiana Jeffs Reagan Long Alexis Marks Kendel Marks
A Honor Roll Dylan Tokarz Jordan Villagrana 10th Grade Brady Harris Hayden Rippamonti Collin Vest
as of 3rd 9 Weeks
Michael McDowell Nathan Nelson Samantha Neufeld Kamber Puebla Cameron Roller Mason Sadler Briley Singleton Jonathan Smith Katelynn Smith Kiana Swinfen Madison Thigpen Kailey Tokarz Aubrey Walton Elle Whitteker Lizzie Williams
12th Grade Kenneth Burkholder Audrey Curtis Lane Dophied Blakely Esnard Malison Fisher Hudson Graham Jillian Hobbs Kaden Keller Cole Lemons Sean McClure Sophia Mendoza Tegan Swinfen Alyssa Tarpley Jaymison Voto
Colson Wood 11th Grade Jack DeWitt Ethan James Alayna Jeffs Donnie Walton
12th Grade Laura Caperton Sarah Denton Roy George Hailie Harrison
Mackenzie Martindale Rayanna Mauldin Brody McDonald Emma McIlroy-Silva Bianca Mercado Mason Peacock Kaiden Pines Quaid Pines Cassie Pope Miranda Pucknicki Adam Reed Hanna Rubis Laney Russell Ethan Sloan Drew Smith John St.Clair Collier Stovall Austin Trevino Landon Waligura Benjamin Wilde 12th Grade Riekkhen Bostick Baylee Brackeen Nathaniel Cooper Mario Cuevas Harper Culp Olivia Eft Bennett Fady Gabriella Geisendorff Abigail Green
Maura Hicks Logan Hubbard Mackensie Ivey Skylar Jones Turner Kimball Grace King Morgan Krizek Hunter Kruzie Helena Martin Kiley Meadors Ryann Menser Trey Oblas Dalton Payne Rhyan Pogue Shaelyn Pruiett Nicholas Ramirez Kaden Rigsby Saul Rodriguez Lana Saenz Jake Schafer Erin Seiberling Nicholas Stephan Hunter Tackett Breanna Taylor Greyson Toney Morgan Walz Brenden Watson
A/B Honor Roll 9th Grade Carter Balak Rhianna Befort-Walters Colton Candelaria Ava Cundiff Christian Escalera Hayden Farrell Mitchell Gage Garrin Goetz Jaxon Graham Christianna Grayard Jason Henry Logan Hill Tate Howard Mason Jeffs Kylee Keller Reanna Kiiru Landon Langley Alexander Maldonado Jesus Mercado Juan Munoz Breaden Nelson Emilee Padgett Braelyn Perkins Skylar Pogue Kayla Rizzo Cash Rumage Wendy Salazar Samantha Scano Colten Terpstra
Kari Watkins Karson Williams Raiden Windlow Aislinn Woodcock Trevor Wright Matthew Yosten Alexa Zielinski 10th Grade Aubrey Burchfield Jackson Burkholder Keiry Cailla Avery Diers Luke Dodd Jeremy Dodson Daniel Dominquez Abigail Elmore Jonah Ferguson Brooks Griggs-Bell Brayden Hinton Adyson Hubbard Bailey Ivey McKenzy Jones Brian Journagan Carter Layton Marshall Magers Brodee Parker Avery Parrish Caseyn Ploch Jake Rathbone Joseph Rathbone
Kendyl Sikes Hayden Standerfer Ethan Stephens Keeli Sweet Jacob Tackett Emelie Yosten 11th Grade Nolan Backschies Isabella Beltowski Ashton Bennett Kaden Bernal Ava Cantrell Ryan Cassidy Christopher Cundiff Saxon Dahle Jose Fraire Alana Garcia Roman Garcia Finlee Gibson Marlee Harden Ivy Hellman Allie Jahan Lexi Koonce Nathan Kriechbaum Antonio Latham Connor Lenderman Dakota Lowery Abby Marks Dylan Marsh Caroline Marshall
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High School Departmental Awards
Bryce Biros - Andrew Applewhite - English 1 Chloe Johnson - Andrew Applewhite - Honors English 1 Presley Cobb - Carla Wade - Art 1 Alexis Marks - Carla Wade - Art 2/3 Kendel Marks - Carla Wade - Art 2/3 Laney Russell - Carla Wade - Ceramics 1 Alayna Jeffs - Carla Wade - Ceramics 2/3 Keiry Capilla - Mrs.Christina Aleman - English II Jeremy Dodson - Mrs.Christina Aleman - English II Christopher Cundiff - Christina Aleman - English III Reagan Long - Christina Aleman - English III Shaelyn Pruiett - Christina Aleman - English IV - College Prep English Erik Tapia - Christina Aleman - English IV - College Prep English Katelynn Smith - Leigh Vickery - Economics Jillian Hobbs - Leigh Vickery - Government Brady Harris - Leigh Vickery - US History Reanna Kiiru - Cynthia Foster - Business Information Systems Landon Langley - Cynthia Foster - Computer Science Kailey Tokarz - Cynthia Foster - Introduction to Engineering Design Raiden Windlow - Cynthia Foster - Robotics Kendal Dewitt - Daniel Castorena - Spanish 2 Houston Rehmet - Daniel Castorena - Spanish 3 Roman Garcia - Daryl Hellman - Sports and Entertaiment marketing Kane Bolt - Eric Chavez - World History Katelynn Merchant - Jake Parker - World History Paige Daniel - Katelyn Gill - Money Matters Jonah Ferguson - Katelyn Gill - Money Matters Jonathan Smith - Katelyn Gill - Principles of Business Laura Caperton - Katelyn Gill - Principles of Business Jack Dewitt - Andrew Moore - Chemistry Shelby Blansett - Andrew Moore - Honors Chemistry Lizzie Williams - Jon Scoggins - Algebra 2 Jackson Rue - Jon Scoggins - Honors Algebra 2 Kiana Swinfen - Jon Scoggins - Precalculus Jorja Myers - Kyle Crilly - Animal Science Caseyn Ploch - Kyle Crilly - Ag Mech Hayden Standerfer - Kyle Crilly - Ag Mech Abby Marks - Kyle Crilly - Animal Science Avery Diers - Kyle Crilly - Livestock Production Brody Mcdonald - Kyle Crilly - Welding Fab Austin Trevino - Kyle Crilly - Wildlife Management Viviana Galvan - Toni Gittens - Medical Microbiology Hayden Farrell - Britni McDonald - Biology
William Kanouse - Britni McDonald - Honors Biology Alyssa Tarpley - Elizabeth Wallis - AP Calculus Kamber Puebla - Elizabeth Wallis - AP Physics Saxon Dahle - Elizabeth Wallis - Physics Ethan James - Jill Dodd - AP Language & Composition James Bullard - Jill Dodd - AP Language & Composition Landon Pelfrey - Jill Dodd - AP Lit & Comp Kaden Keller - Jill Dodd - AP Literature & Composition Aubrey Burchfield - Jill Dodd - Honors English II Zachary Kennedy - Jill Dodd - Honors English II Mckenzy Tyler Jones - Jordan Crilly - Food Technology Xavier Zarallo - Jordan Crilly - Principles of AFNR Brooks Griggs - Bell - Jordan Crilly - Food Technology Skylar Elizabeth Jones - Jordan Crilly - Food Technology Cristian Escalera - Jordan Crilly - Principles of AFNR Turner Kimball - Osburn - Floral 1 Breanna Taylor - Osburn - Floral II Nathan Nelson - Osburn - Horticulture I Jose Fraire - Osburn - Horticulture II Michael Caffarel - Shelli Neely - Career Preparation Samantha Aiken - Toni Gittens - Anatomy and Physiology Lana Saenz - Toni Gittens - Anatomy and Physiology Aubrey Duarte - Toni Gittens - Honors Anatomy & Physiology Bella Voto - Toni Gittens - Honors Anatomy & Physiology Allie Jahan - Toni Gittens - Medical Microbiology Rhyan Pogue - Toni Gittens - Medical Microbiology Kase Carlile - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Max Holdge - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Tiana Jeffs - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Erin Seiberling - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Jackson Burkholder - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Avery Hale - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Ella Johnson - Aimee Deibert - Solo & Ensemble Avery Parrish - Aimee Deibert - Solo & Ensemble Christianna Grayard - Aimee Deibert - Tech Theatre 1 Zachary Clemens - Aimee Deibert - Tech Theatre 1 Burkleigh Coats - Aimee Deibert - Chamber Choir Regan Spurgin - Chonte’ Reeves - Geometry Juliana Moore - Chonte’ Reeves - Honors Geometry Bailey Ivey - Nurse Layman - Advance Health Science Taylor Latham - Nurse Layman - Principles of Health Science Mary Nichols - Rocky Bernal - Spanish I
“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” -- Winston Churchill
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Other High School Recognitions NHS Inductees Adyson C. Hubbard Shelby D. Blansett Ethan M. James Zachary J. Boland Kinley S. Johnson Ryli C. Bracewell Jackson L. Burkholder Kendall R. Jolly Marshall H. Magers Berkeley R. Caple Mackenzie F. Martindale Kase W. Carlile Brelee S. Mauldin Avery A. Diers Shey L. Menkhoff Abigail E. Elmore Houston B. Rehmet Makena R. Fady Jackson. Z. Rue Alexis K. Gann Keeli R. Sweet Brady M. Harris Bailey R. Watson Parker H. Hoel Engineering Certificate Zachary Clemens
Microsoft Certification in Word Brock Boddie Colton Candelaria Lucas Frank Paula Garcia Christianna Grayard Tate Howard Allie Jahan Chloe Johnson Reanna Kiiru Beckett Lytle Alexander Maldonado Alexis Marks Kendel Marks Brody McDonald
Jesus Mercado Braeden Nelson Samantha Neufeld Colin Peacock Ella Pinkernell Caseyn Ploch Cash Rumage Jude Spencer Ethan Stephens Preston Tarpley Colten Terpstra Dylan Tokarz Luke Wilde Karson Williams
Blood Donor Cords Baylee Brackeen Adelie Brackeen Bella Craven Audrey Curtis Olivia Eft Bennett Fady Gabriella Geisendorff Hailie Harrison
Jillian Hobbs Logan Hubbard Skylar Jones Payton Krupa Kiley Meadors Savanna Ramon Breanna Taylor
HOSA Sports Medicine Competition Kamber Puebla - 5th Place State
GIFT Scholarships Student Scholarships
Sophia Mendoza - Frank & Liz Gravely ($2000) | Rue Scholarship for Academic Excellence ($500) | Godwin ($2000) Audrey Curtis - Godwin ($3000) Scott Smith ($2000) Blakely Esnard - Bill & Dawn Arrington - Good & Faithful Servant ($1000) | Godwin ($2000) Landon Pelfrey - Rick & Marilyn Streetman ($1000) | Kris Roberts Memorial ($1000) | Godwin ($500) Jaymison Voto - Westman/Day ($1000) | Godwin ($1000) Alyssa Tarpley - Chuck & Laura Glass ($1000) | Godwin ($1000) Sean McClure - Kristin Streetman Memorial Scholarship ($2000) Jacob Hales - Jack & Charlene Elliott ($2000) Lana Saenz - Shellye Cohagan Gressett Memorial Scholarship ($1000) | GIFT ($500) Bennett Fady - GIFT ($1500) Olivia Eft - Simmons Bank( $1000) Sarah Denton - Don Hankey Memorial Scholarship ($1000) Kiley Meadors - Rick & Marilyn Streetman ($1000) Hayden Fox - GIFT ($1000) Adelie Brackeen - GIFT ($1000) Malison Fisher - GIFT ($500) | Godwin ($500)
Teacher Grants
Maren Pelzel & Danette Jewell - 1 yr sub Generation Genius $175 (GIFT) Erin Genthner- 24 novels $203.52 (GIFT) Steve Fletcher - STEAM (Vex IQ) $6,747.00 (GIFT) Elsie Wetzel & Whitney Keel - Get Your Teach On - $1,150 (GIFT & Gunter ISD) Jonathan Scoggins - Calculators $1,374.63 (Gunter ISD) Steve Fletcher - VEX Prof Dev $999 (Gunter ISD) Debbie Locke & Kristi Pelfrey - 10 Chromebooks $3,500 (Gunter ISD)
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Extracurricular Highlights Football
Overall Record 15-1 Playoff Run: District Champs (6 years in a row - 12 out of last 15 years), Region II Champs (6th year in a row), State Finalist (4 out of last 6 years) All District Awards • Hut Graham - MVP, Ashton Bennett - Def MVP, Brayden Hinton Def Soph of Year, Mason Peacock - OL of the Year, First Team All District: Ivy Hellman - RB, Cole Lemons - WR, Ethan Sloan - WR, Lane Dophied - OL, Jack St. Clair - OL, Sean McClure - Center, First Team Defense: Lane Dophied - DT, Ivy Hellman - DE, Saul Rodriguez - LB, Cole Lemons - DB, Adam Reed - OLB, Cooper Wade - Safety. First Team Specialty: Logan Hubbard - K. Second Team Offense: Saul Rodriguez - RB, Greyson Toney - OL, Cannon Lemberg - Rec, Peyton Garrison - OL, Second Team Defense: Trey Walton - DE, Kaden Rigsby - OLB, Ethan Sloan - OLB. Honorable Mention: Carter Layton - DT, Cade Dodson Corner, Trey Oblas - DT, Nick Bullard - DE, Dakota Lowery - WR, Nolan Backschies - OL. Academic All District: Dakota Lowery, Ashton Bennett, Zach Boland, Nathan Nelson, Ivy Hellman, Nick Bullard, Cannon Lemberg, Hut Graham, Cole Lemons, Sean McClure, Lane Dophied, Jacob Hales, Kaden Rigsby All Texomaland • Offense: Ethan Sloan, Mason Peacock, Cole Lemons, Hut Graham. Defense: Ashton Bennett, Lane Dophied, Cooper Wade, Saul Rodriguez All State • Hut Graham, Ethan Sloan, Cooper Wade, Ashton Bennett, Mason Peacock, Lane Dophied Academic All State • Lane Dophied, Sean McClure, Hut Graham, Kaden Rigsby, Jacob Hales, Cole Lemons College Signings • Kaden Rigsby - Friends University • Cole Lemons - Steven F. Austin University • Hut Graham - Texas Tech University
Cheerleading
Competition • 7th in State Overall • 1st place in State Band Chant Red All Star Selection: • Finlee Gibson All-American Cheerleaders • Lana Saenz, Kiley Meadors All-State Cheerleaders • Kiley Meadors, Lana Saenz, Bella Craven, Baylee Brackeen, Gabi Geisendorff College Signings • Kiley Meadors - UNT • Lana Saenz - UTA
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Wrestling Overall Achievement: 3rd in District, Regional Qualifier, 2nd Team Academic All State Wrestling • Roy George - Regional Qualifier • Nick Bullard - Regional Qualifier • Sean McClure - 2nd team Academic All-State Wrestling • Grace King - Regional Qualifier • Courtney George - Regional alternate • JV Medals: Braden Robinson (silver), Hayden Farrell (Bronze), Luke Bullard (Bronze) All Texomaland • Bennett Fady, Roy George, Grace King, Courtney George
Girls Cross Country District
• District Champs Regionals • Sara Denton - 3rd Place - State Qualifier
Boys Cross Country District - 3rd Place Regional Qualifiers as a Team: Brody McDonald, Gray McDowell, Taylor Latham, Raiden Windlow, Aidan Stevens, and Diego Munoz Girls Volleyball
Overall Record 36-7 Playoff Run: STATE Semifinal Champs All District Awards • MVP - Shae Pruiett, Defensive MVP- Rayanna Mauldin, Blocker of the Year - Miranda Putnicki, 1st Team: Hanna Rubis, Briley Singleton, 2nd Team: Aubrey Walton, Adilynn Henry, HM: Abby Elmore, Brelee Mauldin All Texomaland • Shae Pruiett, Hanna Rubis, Miranda Putnicki, Rayanna Mauldin, Briley Singleton All State • Shae Pruiett, Hanna Rubis, Miranda Putnicki, Rayanna Mauldin Academic All State • Malison Fisher - 1st Team THSCA College Signings • Shae Pruiett - NCTC District 11-3A Coaching Staff of the Year • Katelyn Gill, Mikayla Watson, Leigh Vickery
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Extracurricular Highlights Tennis
Regional Tennis Tournament • Parker Hoel - 1st Place Boys Singles • Jake Tackett | Jackson Rue - 2nd Place Boys Doubles State Qualifiers Parker Hoel, Jackson Rue, Jake Tackett All Texomaland Paige Yosten, Caroline Marshall, Tiana Jeffs, Alayna Jeffs, Parker Hoel Jacob Tackett, Jackson Rue
Golf
Regional Golf Tournament • Girls Team - Regional Champions Kaily Tokarz, Caitlin Badillo, Katelynn Merchant, Shelby Blansett, Reagan Long State Golf Tournament • Girls Team -3rd Place
Boys Basketball
Overall Record 21-11 All District Awards • Co-Defensive MVP: Kenny Burkholder, 1st Team: Kaiden Pines, 2nd Team: Jackson Burkholder, Honorable Mention All-District: Brady Harris • Academic All District: Brady Harris, Preston Tarpley, Brock Boddie, Kenny Burkholder All Texomaland • Kenny Burkholder, Red River Hoops All-Star: Kenny Burkholder 1st Annual Bi-District All Star Game • Kenny Burkholder
Girls Basketball
Overall Record 27-9 Playoff Run: AREA Champs All District Awards • CO MVP - Alyssa Tarpley, Blakely Esnard, New comer of the Year, Kinley Johnson, 1st Team Rhyan Pogue, 1st Team Lindsay Esnard, Honorable Mention - Ryli Bracewell, Honorable Mention Skylar Pogue • Acadmic All District - Alyssa Tarpley, Blakely Esnard, Lindsay Esnard, Shelby Blansett, Rhyan Pogue, Skylar Pogue, Kinley Johnson, Ryli Bracewell All Texomaland • Blakely Esnard, Alyssa Tarpley All Region • (TABC) Blakely Esnard, Alyssa Tarpley All State • TABC - Alyssa Tarpley, TGCA - Alyssa Tarpley, TGCA - Blakely Esnard) Academic All State • THSCA - Alyssa Tarpley, Blakely Esnard College Signings • Alyssa Tarpley - Samford • Blakely Esnard - Southern Nazerene
Baseball
• Overall Record: 36-2 Playoff Run: State Semi-Finalist *Back to Back State Tournament Appearances All District Awards • Offensive MVP - Cade Dodson, Pitcher of the Year - Isaac Villanueva, Catcher of the Year - Riekken Bostick, 1st Team All District - Trey Oblas (1st Base), Zach Boland (2nd Base), Landon Pelfrey (3rd Base), Kaden Rigsby (Outfield), Carter Layton (Designated Hitter), 2nd Team All District - Mason Sadler (Utility), Honorable Mention All District - Cooper Wade (Outfield), Peyton Aleman (Outfield), Colson Wood (Utility) THSCBA All Star Game Participant - Trey Oblas State Tournament MVP Team - Mason Sadler Sr THSBCA All-Star Team • Reikkhen Bostick, Trey Oblas, Kaden Rigsby All Texomaland • Trey Oblas, Isaac Villanueva, Cade Dodson, Riekkhen Bostick Academic All State - Trey Oblas, Kaden Rigsby College Signings • Trey Oblas - University of Utah • Riekkhen Bostick - Dallas Christian University • Kaden Rigsby - Friends University • Landon Pelfrey - Devry Institute 100th Win as Head • Coach Daryl Hellman - Playoff Game 2 vs Harmony ** Baseball Awards given after 6/20/22 are not listed due to publication deadlines
Softball
Overall Record 24-8 Playoff Run: Regional Quarterfinalist All District Awards • Co-MVP Rhyan Pogue and Hayden Fox, Newcomer of the Year Skylar Pogue, 1st Team Infield Olivia Eft, 1st Team Outfield Sarah Beth Jackson and Lizzie Williams, 2nd Team Outfield Gabi Geisendorff, Honorable Mention Madi Thigpen, Shey Menkhoff, Mackenzie Martindale Acadmic All District - Hayden Fox, Olivia Eft, Sarah Beth Jackson, Rhyan Pogue, Madi Thigpen, Shey Menkhoff, Mackenzie Martindale, Keeli Sweet, Lizzie Williams, Allison Padgett, Bailey Ivey, Skylar Pogue All Texomaland • Rhyan Pogue, Hayden Fox, Olivia Eft Academic All State • THSCA: Hayden Fox 2nd Team All-State Team; Olivia Eft Honorable Mention; Sarah Beth Jackson Honorable Mention College Signings • Rhyan Pogue - Texas Wesleyan University • Hayden Fox - Tarleton State University TGCA All State Team • Rhyan Pogue ** Softball Awards given after 6/20/22 are not listed due to publication deadlines
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Extracurricular Highlights Girls Track Track Team Finishes: Whitesboro Meet Champion, Van Alstyne Meet Champion, Pottsboro Meet Champion, Gunter Meet Champion, District Champions (Back-to-back), Area champions (Back-to-back), Regional Champions (first in school history), State 12th place team. 4x100m Relay (Kiley Meadors, Elle Whitteker, Rayanna Mauldin, Ava Cantrell, Abigail Elmore): District Champion, Area Runner-Up, Regional 3rd Place Finish, State 9th Place 4x200m Relay (Julianna Moore, Makena Fady, Kiley Meadors, Finlee Gibson, Rayanna Mauldin): District Runner-Up, Area Runner-Up, Regional 5th Place 4x400m Relay (Abigail Elmore, Sarah Denton, Elle Whitteker, Ava Cantrell, Finlee Gibson, Makena Fady): District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, State 5th Place Abigail Elmore: 100 Hurdles: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, State 4th Place High Jump: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion (Set new Regional Record), State 4th Place Shot Put: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, State 5th Place Long Jump: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional 3rd Place Ava Cantrell: 400m: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional 3rd Place Elle Whitteker: 200m: District Runner-Up, Area Runner-Up, Regional Qualifier Triple Jump: District Runner-Up, Area Qualifier Rayanna Mauldin: 100m: District Runner-Up, Area Runner-Up, Regional Qualifier Kiley Meadors: 100m: District 4th Place, Area 3rd Place, Regional Qualifier Makena Fady: 400m: District 3rd Place, Area Qualifier Sarah Denton: 800m: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Qualifier Sam Aiken: 800m: District Runner-Up, Area Runner-Up, Regional Qualifier Shelby Blansett: 1600m: District Runner-Up, Area Qualifier 3200m: District Runner-Up, Area Qualifier THSCA Academic All-State: 2nd Team: Kiley Meadors, Sarah Denton All-Texomaland:Abigail Elmore, Sarah Denton, Elle Whitteker, Ava Cantrell, Kiley Meadors, Rayanna Mauldin, Finlee Gibson TGCA: Track Athlete of the Year: Abigail Elmore; All Star: Abigail Elmore; All State: Abigail Elmore, Ava Cantrell, Sarah Denton, Finlee Gibson, Ray Mauldin, Academic All State: Sarah Denton,Kiley Meadors; Legacy Team: Kiley Meadors Page 20
Boys Track Track Team Finishes: Whitesboro Meet Champion, Pottsboro Meet Champion, Gunter Meet Champion, District Champions (Back-to-back), Area champions (Back-to-back), State 10th Place Team 4x200m Relay (Adam Reed, Logan Pierce, Ethan Sloan, Mason Sadler): District Champion, Area Champion, Regional 3rd Place, State 3rd Place. 4x400m Relay (Mitchell Gage, Colin Peacock, Trent Carr, Cannon Lemberg): District Champion, Area Champion, Regional 3rd Place. Adam Reed: 100m: District Champion, Area 3rd Place, Regional Qualifier Ivy Hellman: 100m: District 4th Place, Area Qualifier Ethan Sloan: 200m: District Champion, Area 3rd Place, Regional Qualifier Colin Peacock: 200m: District Runner-Up, Area Champion, Regional Qualifier Logan Pierce: 200m: District 3rd Place, Area 4th Place, Regional Qualifier Mitchell Gage: 400m: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Qualifier Cannon Lemberg: 400m: District 4th Place, Area Qualifier Trent Carr: 800m: District Champion, Area Runner-Up, Regional Qualifier Brody McDonald: 1600m: District 4th Place, Area Qualifier Kenny Burkholder: High Jump: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Champion, State 3rd Place Triple Jump: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Finalist Gavin Dupler: Pole Vault: District Champion, Area Champion, Regional Qualifier All Texomaland: Adam Reed, Logan Pierce, Ethan Sloan, Mason Sadler, Kenny Burkholder, Trent Carr, Colin Peacock, Mitchell Gage, Cannon Lemberg
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Extracurricular Highlights Bass Fishing
Regional Tournament (9 of 11 teams advanced) • Jacob Hales and Jake Schafer Finished 47 of 321 • Logan Hill and Laker Lee 53 of 321 • Lane Dophied and Nathan Nelson 56 of 321 • Trevor Wright and Kane Bolt 91 of 321 • Reid Brackeen and Brodee Parker finished 108 of 321 State Tournament - 304 Teams Total Competing (5 of 11 teams advanced) Team - 38th out of 130 places - 27.63 lbs / 16 fish • Logan Hill & Laker Lee finished 27th - 18.3 lbs / 10 fish • Trevor Wright & Kane Bolt finished 234th - 4.71 lbs / 3 fish • Nathan Nelson & Lane Dophied finished 238th - 4.62 lbs / 3 fish • Jacob Hales & Jake Schafer finished 247th - 4.06 lbs / 2 fish • Brodee Parker & Reid Brackeen finished 286th with 2.05 lbs / 1 fish Scholarship info • Jacob Hales $500 from THSBA and $500 From Gunter Bass Team • Lane Dophied $500 from Gunter Bass Team
Choir
All-Region Choir: Adelie Brackeen, Avery Hale, Bianca Mercado UIL Solo Singers & Pianists: Adelie Brackeen, Bianca Mercado, Avery Parrish, Ella Johnson, Paige Daniel, Alayna Jeffs, Tiana Jeffs, Burkleigh Coats, Erin Seiberling, Jackson Rue UIL State Solo Qualifiers: Adelie Brackeen, Bianca Mercado, Avery Parrish, Paige Daniel, Alayna Jeffs, Tiana Jeffs, Erin Seiberling, Jackson Rue
High School UIL Regional Qualifiers • Copy Editing Alexis Marks (Junior) -1st Place Kendel Marks (Junior) - 3rd Place • Calculator Applications Team - 2nd Place - Alternate to Regionals Viviana Galvan, Kamber Puebla, Drew Smith, Kiana Swinfen; Substitutes: Hayley Hegeman, Jackson Rue Art
Youth Art Month Capitol Show Honorees: - Alexis Marks (11th Grade) “Happy Place” * Displayed at the State Capitol - Layeton Ingram (6th Grade) “The Perfect View” Visual Arts Scholastic Event - Jr VASE - High Scores: Gina Aiken, Rosee Davis, Layeton Ingram, Hailey Hoel, Sarah Smith - Platinum Medal: Caleb Long
Band
• Aubrey Marching Classic – 3rd in 3A, 7th overall (2A-4A competition pool) • Celina Marching Invitational – 3rd in 3A, 8th overall (2A-5A competition pool) • UIL Region Marching Contest – Superior rating, Area qualifier • Area Marching Contest – 6th overall, 1st alternate to State • Middle School All-Region Qualifiers – Jentry Backschies-flute, Justin Grayard-clarinet, Tucker O’Daniel-clarinet, Caleb Siler-clarinet, Erick Fraire-Alto Saxophone, Hudson Kelly-Alto Saxophone, Tyler Woods-Tenor Saxophone, Brooklynn Neufeld-Trumpet, Mia SmithTrumpet, Braxton White-Trumpet, Tony Castro-Trumpet, Samuel Waggoner-French Horn, Sarah Smith-Euphonium, Presley Pace-Tuba, Kail Richey-Tuba • High School All-Region Qualifiers – Samantha Neufeld-Clarinet, Katelynn Smith-Bass Clarinet, Gray McDowell-Alto Saxophone, Christi Grayard-Trumpet, Kaden Keller-French Horn, Paige Daniel-Trombone, Dylan Marsh-Trombone, Hayden Rizzo-Euphonium, Zachary KennedyPercussion, Jake Schafer-Percussion • Area Qualifiers – Samantha Neufeld-Clarinet, Katelynn SmithBass Clarinet, Maddox Wagoner-Bass Clarinet, Gray McDowell-Alto Saxophone, Dylan Marsh-Trombone, Hayden Rizzo-Euphonium, Jake Schafer-Percussion • All-State Qualifiers – Samantha Neufeld-Clarinet, Dylan MarshTrombone, Hayden Rizzo-Euphonium • Middle School Solo Contest – Over 40 Gold Medalists! • High School UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest – 24 1st division solo medalists; two Texas State Solo & Ensemble qualifiers • Middle School Band at Sounds of Spring Festival – Excellent rating on state, Superior rating in sight-reading • Middle School UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation – 1st division rating in both Concert & Sight-Reading, resulting in a UIL sweepstakes • High School UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation – 1st division rating in both Concert & Sight-Reading, combined with the 1st division in Marching results in a sweepstakes • Beginning Band at NRH20 Music Festival – 1st Division Rating • Middle School Band at SoundPost Music Festival – 1st Division Rating • Middle School Band at SoundWaves Music Festival – 1st division rating, Best in Class for 1C Varsity, Best Overall Performing Ensemble as selected by the judges (we beat every group which included larger middle schools, as well as high school groups) • ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series – Middle school band placed 4th in the state for the “March” category & 8th in the state for “Concert” category for 2021
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Extracurricular Highlights Texoma Livestock Show Top Placements (1st - 3rd Place)
Crafts and Robotics y Junior Grand Champion Foods – Kolston Piaschyk y Junior Reserve Champion Crafts – Chloe McDonald y Senior Grand Champion Photography – Camden Caldwell y 2nd Place Ag Robotics Competition -Tristan May, Samuel Waggoner, and Tucker O’Daniel Chickens y Isabella Seay: Grand Champion - Junior Chicken Showmanship 1st - Leghorn Hen, 1st - Phoenix Pullet y Ava McComb: Reserve Champion - Intermediate Chicken Showmanship 1st - Belgian Bearded D’uccle Mille Fleurs Cock, 3rd - Belgian Bearded D’uccle Mille Fleurs Hen y Selena Almanderez: 1st - Belgian Bearded D’uccle Mille Fleurs Hen y Tristian May: 1st - Black Silkie Hen 1st - Black Maran Hen Floral • Avery Diers: Overall Grand Champion of the Floral Show - 1st Place/Grand with Dried Arrangement • Breanna Taylor: 2nd Place/Reserve Fresh Arrangement, 3rd Place Dried Arrangement • Peyton Beavers: 2nd Place/Reserve Dried Arrangement Rabbits y Peyton Beavers: 1st - Meat Rabbit - Fryer - California White y Maci Verden: Grand Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship y William Kanouse: 2nd - Senior Showmanship y Tinsley Ehret: 2nd - Jr Showmanship 2nd - Solid Holland Lop Jr y Lizzie Leonard: Grand Champion Jr Showmanship, 1st - Solid Pattern Holland Lop Sr Buck, *Best of Variety, 3rd - Solid Pattern Holland Lop Sr Doe y Meredith Leonard: 1st - Broken Pattern American Fuzzy Lop Jr Doe, *Best of Variety y Logan May: 1st - Black Netherland Dwarf Sr Doe, Best of Group, Best of Breed, Best of Variety
y Sadie Romo: 1st - Broken Pattern Velveteen Lop Sr Doe, *Best of Variety y Kinslee Gray: 2nd - Broken Pattern Holland Lop Sr Buck y Brylee Rodges: 1st - Blue Netherland Dwarf Sr Buck, *Best of Variety, *Best of Group y Karis Gortmaker: 1st - Himalayan Netherland Dwarf Sr Buck, Best of Variety, *Best of Group y Selena Almendarez: 1st - Black Havana Sr Buck, Best Opposite Breed, Best of Variety Up Market Barrows Dark OPB: y Aly Gann - 2nd in Class -Made Sale OPB White: y Brody Hicks - 1st in Class - Made Sale y Jaxson Fugett - 3rd in Class - Made Sale Duroc: y Peyton Beavers - 2nd in Class - Made Sale Hampshire: y Jorja Myers - 3rd in Class - Made Sale Lambs & Goats: y Kendyl Sikes - breeding does - Class 1: 1st and 2nd in Class, Class 2: 1st in Class; Market Goat - Division 3 Champion - Made Sale y Shey Menkhoff - Market Goat - 2nd in class - Made Sale y Malison Fisher - Market Lamb - 3rd in class; y Ava McComb - Market Goat - 3rd in class y Ayden McComb - Market Goat - 3rd in class - Made Sale y Abby Marks -Market Goat - 3rd in class - Made Sale; Emma Marks - Market Goat - 3rd in class - Made Sale
Leadership Development Events
Meats - Jacob Krupa, Avery Diers, Ava Mccomb, Colton Moore District Champions - Area Champions; 23rd at State
Public Relations - Malison Fisher, Madi Thigpen, Ryann Menser, Lexi Gan - Placed 2nd at District; Placed 8th at Area Ag Advocacy - Avery Diers, Grace Fuget, Kendyl Sikes, Austin Trevino - Placed 4th at District Senior Quiz - Nick Bullard, Avery Diers, Brooks Griggs-Bell, Abby Marks - Placed 8th at District Greenhand Quiz - William Kanouse, Cash Rumage -Placed 8th at District
Career Development Events Floriculture - Malison Fisher, Bella Voto, Aubrey Duarte, Breanna Taylor - District Champions; Area Champions; 15th at State Horse - Natalie Stephan, Lexi Gann, Gavin Dupler, Samantha Scano 10th at District; 52nd at Area
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Cattle: y Abby Marks - 3rd in class - Made Sale y Brooks Griggs-Bell- 1st in class - Made Sale
Wildlife - Brodee Parker, Austin Trevino, Hayden Standerfer, Caseyn Ploch - District Champions; 7th at Area Wool - Peyton Beavers, Brooks Griggs-Bell, Abby Marks, Jorja Meyers District Champions; 3rd at Area; 31st at State Entomology - Brenden Roten, Savanna Acha, Luke Menser, Jackson Mazey - District Champions; 9th at Area Poultry - William Kanouse, Grace Fuget, Xavier Zarallo District Champions - 7th at Area Livestock - Ryann Menser, Robbie Hanes, Taylor Galarza, Kendyl Sikes - 7th at District; 28th at Area Land - Jacob Hale, Nick Bullard, Luke Bullard, Nathan Creekbaum 3rd at District - 5th at Area; 31st at State
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GHS Teacher of the Year Chonté Reeves
You can walk into her classroom at any part of the day and she will be working with her students. Chonte Reeves is the epitome of a dynamic educator. Ms. Reeves goes above and beyond for each and every one of her kids. She holds them accountable but also holds their hearts. She delivers instruction masterfully and is an expert within her content and craft. Students who leave Ms. Reeves’ classroom know that they will be taught well but also loved well. She is so gifted at bringing creative ideas and activities to her classroom that engage students at all learning levels. No matter how challenging the day is, Ms. Reeves always has a smile on her face and is excited to be teaching Math. We are so blessed and honored to have her on our campus and in our GHS family. She truly is the best and we are better because of her. Congratulations to our Math Queen, Ms. Reeves, for being our Teacher of the Year!
GMS Teacher of the Year Justin McDaniel Each teacher of the year nomination form summarizes why Justin McDaniel represents the very best of Gunter Middle School. Each colleague wrote: “you want Justin McDaniel teaching (coaching) your kids.” Mr. McDaniel, or “Coach Mac”, has made an incredible impact on Gunter ISD since coming on board in 2018. Coach Mac joined us along with his wife Hallie, son Braeden (8th), and daughter Landri (7th). Coach Mac currently teaches 7th grade science, coaches football and track, and serves as Head Wrestling coach. To say that Coach MacDaniel puts in the work is an understatement. However, it is not about the time but the amount of influence Coach Mac exudes upon his students. I knew Coach Mac had made “corner turning” differences in the lives of our athletes, but from the day he set up “class” at GMS, he made a difference with the relationships he built with colleagues by inquiring about his class list and looking to meets students’ needs before they ever walked in the classroom. Coach Mac...while his booming voice and hulking appearance may bring fear to some, his athletes and students know the real man behind the intimidating facade. He is tough but genuinely cares about his students. As a colleague, I can see the difference he is making with his science students...they LOVE his class and enjoy their learning! He might be the best listener I’ve ever met. And… from the parent-side, he has more faith in my kid than most ever have. My kid is different since she has been under his tutelage. Mr. Martindale challenged the entire GISD faculty “to be the difference” in the lives of others this school year. For Justin McDaniel, Mr. Martindale could have said “be yourself.” Teachers like Coach Mac challenge, promote, and inspire. For these reasons and many more, Justin McDaniel is our Gunter Middle School Teacher of the Year.
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GES Teacher of the Year
Karen Cooke
“Every teacher deserves a champion, an adult who never gives up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.” -Rita Pierson
Each year our teacher of the year is selected by their peers to receive this honor. Our teacher of the year this year has always been a champion for her students. She never gives up on them and pours her heart into the students in her classroom.These are some of the many wonderful things her peers had to say about her: “She is one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known. She loves her kindergarteners fiercely and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. She is the definition of a team player. She is always willing to step up and help out without hesitation. She is a positive light on our campus, and I am so thankful to know her.” “This teacher is very kind-hearted and dedicated to her students. Anytime you see her she is smiling and has a love and passion for teaching!” “Everyday this teacher shows up with a smile on her face. She is wonderful to work with, meets the needs of ALL her students, and truly has a giver’s heart.” “A truly kind soul, she always sees the positive in every situation. She lives by the rule if you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, don’t say anything.” “This teacher has been a consistent and dedicated team member for the entire time that I’ve been in Kindergarten. If she says she will do something, you can count on her doing it - and usually way ahead of schedule! She aims to be a friend to all and to remain positive in her dealings with others. She is always prepared and truly cares about her kids.” “I appreciate the positive attitude she possesses no matter the circumstance.” “I can’t recall ever hearing her say something negative about a student, parent, or coworker. No doubt this attitude impacts her students, helping them to see the good in others and build a positive self esteem.” As you can see by all of these amazing comments this teacher has the respect and admiration of her peers and her students. She sets an amazing example for everyone on the campus and has truly made an impact on our GES family. She is retiring at the end of this school year and her absence will forever be felt on our campus, but her lasting legacy will remain. We will miss our Little Miss Sunshine next year, and it is my honor and privilege to announce our 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Karen Cooke.
Faculty Service Awards 5 Years of Service John Biros Katelyn Gill Nick Lorusso Elizabeth Mercado Wendy Osburn Kristi Pelfrey Melanie Putnicki Nikki Thomas
20 Years of Service Steve Fletcher
10 Years of Service Lidia Garcia
25 Years of Service Shannon Parker
UIL Lone Star Cup Gunter ISD 5th Place
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15 Years of Service Cynthia Foster Britni McDonald Gladis Puebla Jacob Waggoner
30+ Years of Service Charlotte Inglish - 30 Beverly Millar - 35
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