Graduation 2016

DREAM BIG, RISE HIGH

Celebrating the Classes of 2016 Hays

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HAYS HIGH SCHOOL ★ LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL ★ LIVE OAK ACADEMY published by the Hays

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GRADUATION 2016

Work hard, be kind, and keep playing…

Amazing things will happen!

Congratulations!

Mom & Dad Christopher Cisneroz

I'm so proud of you and excited for what lies ahead. I will always be here for you and I know you'll move mountains.

I love you!

Love, Mom

Brent Redmon

Elaina Congratulations!

We are so proud of you and all of your achievements.

Embrace the future and the possibilities it holds.

Wishing you all the best at The University of Texas! Hook ‘Em! Love You, Mom & Dad and Family

Elaina Derrick

❦

Crispin, raising you has been the best part of our lives.

We are so proud of you.

All our love, Mom & Dad

You were born to be amazing! We wish you all the happiness and success you deserve.

-Mom, Derek, Grandma and Grandpa

92 DESTINY Is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice.

It is not a thing to be waited for.

It is a thing to be achieved.

—William Bryan

"Time progresses, the world keeps turning, but memories Never Fade.”

Words can’t explain the joy I feel to see you walk that stage.

-Dad Joseph Cisneros

Crispin Lyman

Those who HOPE in the LORD will renew their STRENGTH They will SOAR on wings like EAGLES – Isaiah 40:31

Drake Brent Bartz

Madison Beth Hawkins Remember to live Proverbs 3:5-6!

We love you & are so proud of you.

– Mom, Dad and Makenna

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THE 2016 JACK C. HAYS GRADUATING SENIORS’ BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

SENIORS, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 2:50 PM AND GATHER IN THE FRONT ENTRY AREA. WE WILL WALK IN TOGETHER AT 3:00 PM. BRING YOUR CAP & GOWN!!

Join us as we honor the graduating classes of Hays, Lehman and Live Oak Academy high schools

For more information or to have an active role in the service, call 295-3132, ext 23 or david@hayshills.com

CONGRATULATIONS HAYS, LEHMAN AND LIVE OAK SENIORS!

The world is at your fingertips Inside Hays High School seniors ............................................................... 4-5 Lehman High School seniors .......................................................... 6-7 Hays High Salutatorian/Valedictorian questionnaires ..................... 8-9 Lehman High Salutatorian/Valedictorian questionnaires............. 11-12 Live Oak Academy seniors ................................................................17 Live Oak Academy Honor Grad questionnaire ..................................17

From Constable Kohler

Hays High School Class Favorites .............................................. 18-19 Lehman High School Class Favorites ......................................... 22-23

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GRADUATION 2016

Principal’s Message

Jack C. Hays High School

May your future be bright D

ear Hays High School Class of 2016:

I want to congratulate you on your high school graduation! This is truly a once in a lifetime event and I want to thank you for sharing some of the memories with me over the last four years.

I applaud you for your dedication to academics.

As of today you have collectively earned millions of dollars in scholarships, with more awards coming in daily. As citizens in our community, you have performed countless hours of community service, giving your time and talents to others in need. As competitors, you have excelled in UIL academics, athletics and all other extra-curricular activities, showing your Rebel pride in every competition. You are truly a well-rounded group of young men and women who I have been honored to know. The Hays High School Class of 2016 has truly set the mark for future generations of Hays Rebels!

To the Hays High School Class of 2016, I want you to remember to follow your dreams and always stay optimistic. Be true to yourselves and always remember that the memories and experiences you made here at Hays High School will one day be some of your greatest memories. Best wishes and go Rebels!

Sincerely, David R. Pierce Principal, Jack C. Hays High School

Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2016 Abigail Christine Adams Victoria Raquel Aguilar Jacob Daniel Aguirre Joseph James Ahern Daisy Leeann Alarcon Jennifer Melissa Alejandro Madison Ann Allen Joshua Colvin Alvarado Evan Christopher Alvarez Jose Alvarez Hector Jonathan Alvarez-Bautista Cristina Alvarez-Serna Sean Douglas Ammann William Henry Ammann Ahmed Muneer Anaeem Cera Nicole Anderson Austin Kyle Arabie Paulina Lizbeth Arellano Loredo Joseph Ramon Arevalo Kaycee Marie Armstrong Anastasia Gabriel Atencio Carlos Eduardo Avalos Elizabeth Aviles Cruz Diego Ayala Raegan Ashley Bagby Jerry M Bahena Nicole Lynn Baker Christopher Rene Balderas Maria Isabel Balderas Rebecca Balderas Malcolm Yancy Ballard Margaret Anne Ballay Jose Victor Barboza Yolanda Barcenas Nathan Michael Barnett Nicole Sue Barone Megan Michelle Baros Dakota Joseph Barr Fabian Barrios Damien Alexander Bartonek Drake Brent Bartz Efrain Bautista Abel Santiago Becerra Jose Javier Becerra-Briseno Joshua Benjamin Bedwell Noah Michael Benedict Froylan Benitez Jaimes Adelfa Benitez Jaimes Amanda Anissa Benjamin Emily Blaire Berger Carlos Gerardo Bermudes-Martinez Daniel Bryce Cannon Bice-Jimenez Kaylyn Marie Billingsley Jacob Anthony Blazi Jonathan Quinn Bocanegra-Vega Madeleine Victoria Bodden Gabriel Bolanos Lillian Analise Bonin John Paul Bonoan

Bianca Berenice Bosquez Drew Michael Botello Kaelynn Michelle Bowers Bryan Andrew Bowman Kailey Ashton Bozarth Daniel Luis Bracamontes Sara Elizabeth Bradbury Reagan Leigh Brannen Priscila Briones Anissa Renea Briseno Eric Walden Brodbeck Faith Allyson Broddrick Lois Ann Bronaugh Calista Monique Brown Christine Jacqueline Brown Coby Lane Brown Robert Scheps Brown Dustin Andrew Bruno Essence Mikael Bryant Jacob Isaac Burch John Cameron Burnett Joshua Lee Burnett Taylor Brooke Burrell William Connor Burt Juan Alberto Bustos Lisa Bustos Erica Yailin Cabrera Cervantes Kevin Klann Cabrera-Aviles Hollis Christopher Cagle Ever Calderon Mckenna Theresa Caldwell Alison Marie Camacho John Joe Camacho Mayra Camacho-Duran Kyler Garrett Cameron Nicolas Choi Campbell Lauren Danielle Cano Juan Angel Cardenas Noelle Marie Cardenas Melissa Tang Cardona Christopher Robert Carey Michael Jarod Carrillo Bailey Collin Castillo Keith Anthony Castillo Martin Rene Castillo Dale Douglas Caswell Hannah Renee Cate Emma Mckenzie Catron Yazmin Anahi Cavazos Jonathan Giovanni Cedillo Lilly Celeste Celis Alejandro Sanchez Cespedes Alyssa Nicole Champion Catherine Anne Changos Jonathan Jacob Chapa Jonathan Omar Chavez Jose Angel Chavez Haley Dawn Cheaney-Carmona Kaitlyn Nichole Cheshire

Patrick Joseph Chida Joseph Edward Cisneros Christopher Mathew Cisneroz Ryan Madison Clark Dequan Anthony Coleman Alexandria Ruth-Ann Collins Omar Coneche Jose Antonio Contreras Ashley Nicole Cook Dionte’ Lavele Cooley Julian James Coronado Sarah Elizabeth Costley Alexis Nichole Cowher Da’quonta Demeir Roy Crayton Roberto Alonso Cruz Julio Cruz Cuellar Dayton Joseph Cullen Chelsie Leann Davidson Anissa Nichelle Davis Nash Michael Davis Isaac Anthony De La Cruz Jacob Joseph Deftereos Drake Christian Dekau Patrick Elliott Delarosa Damion Phillip Deleon Dimas Michael Deleon Maria Magdalena Deleon Bryanne Marie Deleza Christopher James Deleza Nicholas Trinidad Delhorno Elaina Alyse Derrick Gerardo Isaias Diaz Jose Manuel Diaz Valerie Marie Diaz Ana Laura Diaz Hernandez Caden Wood Dodson Tristan Joseph Dolese Brenzel Guadalupe Duenas Castillo Lilibeth Sarahi Duque Luke Alan Eddleman Hailey Renee Edwards Andrew Montgomery Egenolf Isaac Cain Elizalde Gabriella Renee Elizondo Bryson Harper Ellis Preston Luke Ellison Johnson Hunter Elrod Geddy Erasmus Emery Haley Lauren Escamilla Gerardo Villanueva Escobar Dulce Encarnacion Espinoza Mary Helen Espinoza Jeremiah Justin Esquivel Wesley Marcos Estrada-Lowe Rafael Estrella Paz Jeremiah Charles Faecke Aliya Marie Fantauzzi Rohena Ara Farooqi Leslie Vianey Fernandez Bautista

Sydney Nicole Fine Tre Daniel Flores Xavier Christian Flores Wesley Tyler Folsom Taylor Lane Stephen Friesenhahn Esmeralda Isabel Fuentes Cody Lane Gandy Abel Ivan Garcia Ariana Yazmin Garcia Esteban Garcia Janelle Alexis Garcia Johnny Arrequin Garcia Samantha Lauren Garcia Taylor Marie Garcia Valeria Garduno Martinez Marcelo Avery Garner Sarah Miranda Garsez Claire Denise Gerlach Chloe Elise Giberson Michelle Asami Lehia Gillenwaters Morgan Suzannah Glickler Skylar Paige Goertz Jackson Christopher Gola Arianna Marie Gomez Pablo Gerardo Gomez Adrianna Lynette Gonzales Alejandro Gonzales Michael Anthony Gonzales Tesiana Unique Gonzales Adam Isaac Gonzalez Adrian Joseph Gonzalez Ashley Mariah Gonzalez Evanna Marie Gonzalez Rafael De Jesus Gonzalez Sierra Nichole Gonzalez Francisco Antonio Goroztieta-Cesmas Kaden Jarett Gray Courtney Elise Grenwelge Brandon Guajardo Isaiah Jeremiah Guebara Meghan Adrianna Guerin Marysol Guerra Sabrina Marie Guerra Ryan Guerrero Meagan Anne Guidry Joe Taylor Gunn William Earl Guthrie Clarissa Beatriz Gutierrez Darla Yanira Guzman Haley Isabel Guzman Dennis Halebic Jennis Halebic Joshua Waylon Hamill Saskia Kiana Hamner Alexandra Shea Hardwick Joshua Lorenzo Harris Houston Morghan Hataway Gavin Joseph Hatmaker Madison Beth Hawkins

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Jack C. Hays High School Class of 2016 Trent Pierce Hawkins William Robert Helms Richard Andrew Hernandez Amanda Renee Hernandez Beatriz Hernandez Damien Alex Hernandez Edwin Mauricio Hernandez Gabriel Hernandez Gabrielle Lynrene Hernandez Gonzalez Yulissa Hernandez Lira Heriberto Hernandez-Campos Gerardo De Jesus Hernandez-Roman Katelynn Marie Herring Jennifer Stewart Herrington Joseph James Hillard Gerardo Hinojosa Hayden Lee Hoekstra Griffin James Hogan Jenna Mae Holloway Mollie Jo Holloway Raven Nicole Homesley Candace Taylor Hord Gracie Sierra Hough Devin Lee Howard Eric Wayne Huggins Ethan Jacob Humble Zacchaeus Solomon Humphrey Kayla Allison Humphries Callie Lin Xi-Yu Hungerford Brandon Cole Hunter Austin Ray Hurley Yeremi Senon Hykel Nikki Kay Jackson Norbel Jaimes Perez Antonio Jaimes-Leal Jerardo Jimenez Samuel Isaac Jimenez Miriam Jimenez Hernandez Kristin Kaleigh Johnson Reed Dylan Johnson Eboni Breanna Jones Kayleigh Rose Jones Manasseh Lisette Jones Michael Thomas Jones Julian Isreal Juarez Daniela Elyse Juarez Korrie Katherine Karbach Jessica Kaitlyn Kasper John William Kazmierski David Bailey Keils Jax Akin Kell Braeden Ellis Kent Caleb James King Shelby Lynn King Joshua Daniel Kinkead Justin Bradley Kirby Thomas Evan Knight Hunter Jacob Benjamin Krafka Edgar Eduardo Landaverde

Maxwell Calhoun Langenberg Ashley Kate Larsen Evan Robert Larson Richard Leal Aaron Joseph Leal Jacob Timothy Leblanc Kenneth Wayne Lenz Joshua Lawrence Lewis Stephanie Rose Lewis Nicole Jean Leyva Victoria Jeanette Limely Cortney Caelyn Limmer Chase Allen Lindsey Jesus Osvaldo Llanas-Sandoval Kaela Ann Llanos Emily Elizabeth Loosier Christian Edward Lopez Cristian Alec Lopez Raymond James Lopez Gabriel Eduardo Lopez Garcia Jonathan Lopez-Alvarado Kristina Elyse Loza-Garcia Leonardo Daniel Luna Crispin Clark Lyman Cesar Macedo-Albarran Alaina Vi Maderal Giovanni Maldonado-Rangel Ryan James Manley Chyna Bree Marshall Micaela Mariah Martinez Adrian Martinez Frank Ivan Martinez Jasmine Marie Martinez Joseph Brian Martinez Joshua Ryan Martinez Julissa Marie Martinez Ryan Christopher Martinez Vincent Ramey Martinez Graciela Martinez Duran Geoffrey Jacob Masso Austin Richard Maulding Kyler Mark Mayberry Kendall Nicole Mayes Tyler Anthony Mcdaniel Erik Christopher Mckee Marcus Mcniel Victor Hugo Medrano Gloria Katarina Mena Alexis Julie Mendez Crystal Marie Mendez Veronica Mendez Michael Ray Mendoza Sabrina Mendoza Kayla Marie Mensing Mason James Merino Erin Elizabeth Miller Derek Ryan Mincy Elizabeth Molina-Gallardo Dakota Ryan Monroe

Rudy Adalberto Monterroso Austin Michael Montoya Ranson Hollis Moore Joseph Tre Morales Kaylee Elena Morales Payton Avery Morey Wesley Trenton Motal Julia Gabriella Mullen Mckenna Lillian Murphy Leah Aileen Nealis Nadia Elise Netek Landon Tilman Newton Robert Lloyd Newton Ashlyn Rose Nichols Evan Charles Niemann Claudia Grace Norman Aubrie Anne Northcut Bowen Anthony Eric Novaez Matthew Scott Oleson Anna Karen Olivares Jorge Olivo Zoe Alexis Olvera Morgan Corynne Oneal Joshua Matthew Ordonez Sarah Mae Ortiz Aliza Marie Ortiz Morales Connor Wayne Ostendorf Avery Helen Ostrand Amanda Clarece Owens Isabel Pantoja Cervantes Benjamin Mic Parker Brick Alan Parker Jessie Scott Paryzek Colton Andrew Pennington Hannah Christine Penry Isaac Noah Peralez Cristina Perez Diego Alejandro Perez Gabriel Gregorio Perez Messiah Destiny Perez Miguel Alfredo Perez Matthew Alexander Perry Daisy Ariana Pesina Ryan Thomas Pessoa Kathryn Elizabeth Peterman Ailee Rose Pettigrew Michaela Jene Pettit Timothy Preston Phillips Lorelei Elizabeth Pierce Logan Dean Pool Megan Michelle Powell Taylor Renae Prassel Samuel Ethan Pulis Saad Ullah Qazi Garrett Dallas Quinn Dylan Lamont Ramage Francisco R Ramirez Maricruz Ramirez Mark Anthony Ramirez

Kianna Marie Ramos Martin Ramos Tara Shea Ramsey Cloe Elaine Rape Denisse Amy Raza Brent Thomas Redmon Faith Elisabeth Reed Stefan Giardini Reedy Emilee Paige Reeves Kenny Alan Reeves Cody Lynn Reiley Christian Anthony Gabriel Sala Reinhart Jay Dallas Reyes Ana Laura Reyes Bolanos Casey Allison Reynolds Megan Elizabeth Rickey Jeremy Jonathan Rivera Chandler Coyle Roberts Christofer Jesus Rocha Mark David Rocha Karina Gabriella Rocha Deleon Christopher Ramiro R Rodriguez Daniel Austin Rodriguez Tylor Jaziah Rodriguez Christina Charlotte Roehrig Alejandro Romero Jose Martin Rosales Erin Corey Rostro Jorge Ruiz Colin Taylor Amira Sahley Dorian Salazar Marcelino Jack Salazar Maritza Caritzma Salazar Nicholas Chase Salazar Michael Ryan Samaro Destinee Marie Sanchez Skyler Kristin Sanders Caleb Layton Griffin Santana Jose Angel Santana Karla Lisbeth Santana Lorena Catarina Santos Joshua Michael Saucedo Alyssa Montana Schubnell Allison Blair Scott Jacqueline Leah Sedillo Nia Marie Segura Brock Alan Severson Michael Jeffrey Shepard Grant Andrew Sizemore Andrew Garrett Small Sydney Burge Smith Emmalynn Anne Smucker Karen Isell Solis Gonzalez Christian Alberto Soriano Macey Alexis Sosa Blayne Taylor Sparks Madison Marie Spears Jarrod Samuel Staudt Tucker Ryan Steele

Chloe Miranda Stewart Drew Austin Stone Kendall Wesley Stovall Brayden Chance Stull Bryce Anderson Symmes Samantha Jo Talamantes Jason Byran Tamayo Daisy Linda Tejeda-Martinez Amrita Elizabeth Thomas Dinell Faith Thomas Kittisak Thongsan Ashleigh Nicole Thornton Kristopher Isaac Tovar Gerardo Tovar Torres Sydnee Alice Tower Roberto Trejo Brendan Reese Trevethan Jesus Octavio Trevino Kayla Renee Trevino James David Turner Trent Aaron Tyson Austin David Uresti Valente San Juan Uribe Darlene Ivanna Valadez Samantha Leigh Valdez Bonnie Jean Vannatter Karina Ivon Varela Faith Meredith Vasquez Gabriel Michael Vasquez Kristen Michelle Vasquez Augustine Antonio Vazquez Andrea Vazquez Maria Isabel Vazquez Gutierrez Anthony-Thomas Dallas Vega Lauren Sunshine Vega Alfonso Alejandro Vela Stanislav Vladyslavovych Verchenko Yolanda Yazbel Viruel Maciel Kyle Jeffrey Vogt Gavin Maxwell Wagers Joshua Daniel Walker Shayne Nicholas Washington Jordan Marie Weaver Justin Elliott Weaver Roy James Wells Briana Lee White Rielly Nichole White Makenzi Dawn Whittington Jayce Mikhail Williams James Tyler Wilson William Edward Wimberly Blake Parker Wissen Isai Yescas Christy Yew Jonah Calkins Young Adam Camarena Zamora Crista Nicole Zamora Emily Shae Zarbano Caitlyn Ashlee Zuniga

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GRADUATION 2016

Principal’s Message Lehman High School

Congratulations on your milestone achievement

I

first met many of you as anxious freshman and some of you seven years ago when you entered middle school! It has been an honor to see you grow, mature, and transform into this incredible group of young men and women who will walk the stage on June 1, 2016. During our time together, we have celebrated your accomplishments at the local, regional, state, and national levels; you have brought a great deal of pride to the Lehman name. We have also cried together in times of loss, frustration, or strife. What has endeared your class, in particular, to the hearts and minds of your family at Lehman High School, is your heart. You have demonstrated compassion for each other in good and bad times. You have shown your compassion for others, even when they may not have deserved it. You

have shown compassion for yourselves in your drive to excellence.

You chose the following

by J.K. Rowling as your class quote: “We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: we have the power to imagine better.” Each of you has the strength, resilience, and creativity to change our world for the better. Some of your efforts will be easy, while others will be excruciatingly difficult. Your actions will define your impact; always believe in yourself and never give up. Know that you, the class of 2016, have made an indelible impact on me and all those present, near and far.

May you have the integrity to do the right thing, even when it is not easy or popular. May you have the wisdom to know the difference. May you have the pride to make the world a better place by your contribution. Achieve excellence in all you do and be kind whenever possible because it is ALWAYS possible.

THANK YOU to all of those who have supported and challenged you along the way. Best wishes for much success and happiness today and always.

With much love and gratitude, Michelle Chae Your Proud Principal

Lehman High School Class of 2016 Shahad Mohammed Abdulsahib Eli Rae Acuna Zachary Miguel Aguero Aaron Michael Alba Miguel Alba Sebastian Hipolito Albarado Collin Paul Albert Ariana Alejandre Jonathan Aleman Elizabeth Amy Nichole Almendarez Adrian Alonzo Melysa Samara Rhae Alvarez Carlos David Alvarez-Martinez Sergio Amaya Noemi Andrade-Martinez Jacob Anthony Anguiano Chloe Jestine Arana Jose Daniel Arenas Fernando Antonio Argueta Escoto Justin Andrew Arismendez Joseph Arredondo Daniela Marisol Arriaga Erendida Arzola Kisha Irahi Avila Vernice Elena Aviles Jordan Nicholas Ayers Dustin Mitchell Bailey Wyzanique Kellyon Banks Nicholas Anthony Barahona Natalia Nicole Barajas Abigahle Selena Baranovicht Jessica Haley Barber Omar Andres Barker Noah Mykell Barrera Miguel Alejandro Barrera Roberto Gabriel Barrera James Barrios Alexis Monique Barron Tatum Haley Batman Madison Paige Batman Angelina Brianne Batres Brandon Scott Beaman Joseph Carlton Beaver Martha Margarita Becerra Anthony Benavides Bailey Christopher Berry Mazal Isaac Bethany Riley Ann Blok Chloe May Borst Justin James Scott Bostick Ashley Taylor Bowen Taylor Ann Bradley Matthew John Brady Devin Renee Brown Savannah Qadira Bryson Charles Xavier Burden Chloey Renee Bustos Dakota Anthony Ryan Bzdon Maudicella Isabel Cabello Perez Natasha Judith Cadena Janel Noemi Campa Melissa Montserrath Campuzano

Niria Mayra Cano Pedro Carmona Daisy Michelle Carrizales Fernanda Karina Castillo Aidan John Castillo Courtney Amber Castillo Jose Luis Castillo Briana Marie Castillo Lexie Breana Celis Serina Ariana Cerna Jesus Edgar Cerna Jonathon Rene Cervantes Brenda Cervantes Dekimbie Marie Chaney Azael Chapa Kamrin Jo Chapa Samantha Joe Chavez Griselda Guadalupe Chavez Jesus Matthew Chavez Ashley Michelle Cheatum Jada Lynn Cherry Vanessa Nicole Christian Geneva Ann Marie Cienega Bryan Louis Ciprian Kamri Paige Clark Tania Nefertiti Colin Galicia Mariah Lycette Collins Anthony James Cook Christopher Austin Cosme Nicholas Jared Crabtree Kristen Renee Crow Taylor Dawn Crow Mikayla Alexis Cruz Javier Antonio Cruz Antonio Cruz Carvallo Cynthia Cruz-Gusman Fernando Cuellar Steve Andrew Cuellar Alicia Danielle Davila Briana Marie Davis Jessica Leilani Davis Brandon Sabalande Dean Angelica Lynne Decario Aaron Matthew Dela Rosa Lisandro Jose Deleon Gabriel Antonio Deleon Brittny Michelle Deleon Miguel Angel Diaz Hernandez Jhamar Alexander Dixon Andrew Emanuel Dorantes Kayleigh Ann Dotson Amari Celah Duncan Zane Jeffery Eddington Arith Michelle Enriquez Sabrina Escamilla Matthew Alexander Esparza Kyle Scott Espinoza Isabella Estrada Anamarie Cecilia Fajardo Brittany Jordan Felch Bryan Alexander Fisher Jose Luis Flores

Daniel Ramon Flores Patrick Flores Jose Miguel Flores-Sanchez John Anthony Flores-Wilmot Joshua Alan Folks Kyleton Clair Foy Brian Allen Freeman Juan Antonio Fuentes Oriol Gallegos Miranda Alicia Garcia Alvaro Garcia Twyla Dawn Garcia Anthony Garcia Ashlee Renae Garcia Jordan Alexander Garcia Stephanie Garcia Cristian Justin Garcia Diego Ronaldo Garcia Leon Martin Garcia Mares Esmeralda Gizel Garcia Sanchez Jonathan Alejandro Garcia-Guillen Mandelyn Paige Garrison Joshua Angel Garza Annalisa Garza Tomas Daniel Garza Olivia Quinn Garza Abigail Elaine Garza Angelica Rynae Garza Andres Guadalupe Garza Jacobo Louis Garza Jerry Wesley Gibson Cassandra Ann Gibson Joshua Stephen Villarre Gillis Claudia Renee Gloria Jennie Godinez Samantha Marie Goebler Adrian Theresa Gomez Sarah Lynn Gonzales Sarah Elizabeth Gonzales Mariah Nichole Gonzales Gabriella Nicole Gonzales Victoria Rae Gonzalez Mikaela Ryanne Gonzalez Caitlin Danielle Gonzalez Jennifer Gonzalez Brianna Celeste Gonzalez Jamie Rae Gonzalez Victoria Loreen Gonzalez Andrea Gonzalez Mendoza Jorge Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez Lesly Elizabeth Gonzalez Vega Robert Allen Goss D’andre Jerrard Green Noel Alejandro Guadarrama Mariah Nicole Guajardo Erika Ann Guerra Gabriel Pereda Guerrero Andrew James Guerrero Annalyce Guerrero Victor Yimi Guerrero Christopher Guillermo Carlos Enrique Gutierrez-Palacios

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Lehman High School Class of 2016 Keegan Galen Stuart Haldane Ashlynne Necole Hardaway Jason Rhys Harlan Christian Lewis Harper Hunter Ty Harrington Riley Sanor Harris Craig Daniel Harris Tasha Michelle Hart Athena Shilo Hartman Tessa Renee Haverda Rylee Brick Henderson Paul Anthony Hernandez Rey Lopez Hernandez Alexander Gustavo Hernandez Jose Manuel Hernandez Samuel Alejandro Hernandez Valeria Noemi Hernandez Villarreal Karina Hernandez-Arriaga Armando Herrera Samantha Nicole Herrera Ilse Fabiola Hidalgo Perez Breanna Shaye Higgins Morgen Ann Marie Houde Bryce Cole Hudnall Eduardo Huerta Joshua Howard Inman Gerardo Jaimes Jaimes Austin P Jaimes Marisol Jara Elizabeth Jaramillo Hernandez Joseph Riely Jared Janice Jasso Shawn Anthony Jefferson Jacob Andrew Jenner Luis Angel Jimenez Frank Jimenez Palacio Jake Walker Jones Elizabeth Lee Jones Christofer Obryan Jones Noah Michael Jorpeland Sandra Pamela Juarez Mary Camille Keel-Smith John Ryan Kelsey Keigan Deron Kincaid Haley Nicole LaPoint Pamela Paola Lasprilla Jarrett Daniel Lawlor Tenley Elizabeth Lehman Nathan Isai Leija Christopher Blake Lemon Adela Danielle Lewis Mariah Mae Leyendecker Jorge Raul Lezcano Emmanuel Gerardo Limon Martinez Alexandria Anastasia Linares-Arismendez Lauren Ashley Loera Brooke Ashley Longoria Jacob Alexander Lopez Gavino Lopez Deandra Lopez Arielle Jean Lopez Efrain Lopez

Marissa Lopez William Cody Lotridge Ashley Guadalupe Lumbreras Lesly Lynette Luna Carlos Enrique Luna Hannah Mae Marcos Mabunga Liliana Yudith Macedo Salinas Yasmine-Isabel Madrazo Palafox Tori Ann Maldonado Zachary Robert Mallinger Victoria Marie Mancias Timothy Joseph Manzano Juan Jose Mares Isaiah Marquez Samuel Marquez Hector Juan Marquez Laura Martinez Geneva Danielle Martinez Angelica Desiree Martinez Bernada Martinez Alexander Martinez Bianca Yvette Martinez Gabrielle Nicole Martinez Ethan Gabriel Martinez Luis Alberto Martinez Enrique Alejandro Martinez Karina Martinez Castaneda Juan Martinez Garcia Azcarry Daniel Martinez-Saldana Michelle Kay Marx John Tra Mathis Jasmine Nytese Maxwell Mikayla Anne McAweeney Jasmine Nicole McClintock Cassie Belen McCool Samantha Jean McDaneld Kyler Jacob McGehee Christian Alexander McGuffey Arevalo Natalie Vanessa Medina Oscar Steven Mendoza Phillip Jordan Mendoza Nathan Ryan Meneses Cynthia Marie Mercado Kiera Skyler Merritt Sawyer Daniel Meyer Keaton Tyler Miles Tarrent Whitfield Berghammer Miller Brooke Renae Miller Vianey Guadalupe Mireles John Robert Mitchell Desiree Anastacia Molina Gabriella Carla Molina Samuel Raynoldo Molinar Francisco Zuriel Garcia Moncada Vinisha Monroy Samuel Montemayor Zachary James Garrett Moore Autumn Mariah Moore Isidro Morales Martin Morales Francisco Adam Morales Nashley Mayeli Morales

Eduardo Morales-Martinez Martin David Moreno Lezzette Yulisa Moreno Destenie Raquel Moreno Aneliz Munoz Garcia Ryan Anthony Murillo Taylor Mae Musselman Tarrin Ellise Naden Nariko Brenda Nakachi Issac Navarro Joshua Clark Newhall Kynslee Nia Noriega Adriana Nuncio John Brandon Nuno Mark Anthony Ocampo Mia Delaney Ochoa Jacob David O’Connor Alexandria Dominga Ornelas Jacob Alexander Ortega Cody Richard Ortiz Jessica Ortiz Andrew Fidel Ortiz Abel D Ortiz Marina Ortiz Campuzano Matthew Anthony Palmieri Kali Nicole Palomarez Marina Anissa Palomo Charles Alvin Parker Victor S Parra Burlon Levon Parsons Leticia Marie Patterson D’andrew Alize Pena Ashley Dianne Pena Mckenzie Janai Penchion-Allen Joshua Dylan Perez Enrique Perez Gabrielle Rose Persinger Zachery Alexander Petersen Kailey Brianna Peterson Austin Jayce Pimentel Alec Mario Pineda Loren Elizabeth Pizzini Brittany Ann Ponder Kaitlin Nicole Powell Ashley Renee Procell Gabrielle Nicole Pulido Thornton Scott Putnam Steve Reyes Quistian Juan Antonio Rabago Kevin Antonio Ramirez Vincent Cody Ramirez Colby Alan Ramirez Araseli Ramirez Roxanne Marie Ramirez Yareli Ramirez Rivera Katie Michelle Ramirez-Portillo Jonathan Gabriel Ramos Miguel Angel Ramos Dynah Sylvia Ramos Vanessa Rangel Clarissa Angelica Rayos Valeri Alexis Redd

Keyshaun Shamar Redix Christian Patton Reid Ashli Reinbolt Karina Alejandra Reta Richard Derek Reuter Amber Nicole Reyes Derek John Reyes Joshua Aaron Reyes Gerardo Reyes Guzman Juan Antonio Reyes Monroy Araceli Reyes Palomino Marcos Pablo Reyna Rebecca Nicole Reyna Russell Van Jeremy Reynolds Cody Martin Richter Claire Elizabeth Rifley Ryan Michael Rivas Vazquez Casey Rivera Celestina Renee Rivera Marcos Antonio Rivera Marvin Obed Rivera Bailie Nichole Roberts Raven Tristan Anthony Robles Paulina Elisa Robles Crystal Marie Rodela-Reyes Richard Gabriel Rodriguez Teya Janae Rodriguez Jacqueline Marie Rodriguez Aaron Michael Rodriguez Cristian Alexis Rodriguez Selena Feliza Rojas Nathasia Zhan’e Romero Fabiola Rosendo Serrano Sebastian Santiago Rubio Ashley Daniella Ruiz Enrique Marshall Soriano Ruiz Thea Bee Ruiz Mark Antonio Salazar Sara Nellie Salazar Sapopan Guadalupe Salazar Izaack Austen Salinas Jonathan Israel Salinas Joseph Garrett Salinas David San Juan Ashley Deanne Sanchez Yazmin Sanchez Alexis Renee Sanchez Wendy Melissa Sanchez Mendez Madison Jane Sansom Kacey Allen Santos Madison Nicole Satterwhite Christian Michael Saucedo Benjamin Matthew Schaare Christian Dillon Schiller Bell William Corey Scott Winfield Bertram Scott Aaron Pimentel Segura Sean Michael Sellers Zachary Isaiah Sendejo Jared Isaac Serna Jonathan Austin Sheckler Jaime Israel Sifuentes

Denise Marie Silva Lauren Nichole Smallen Tyler Ramsey Jordan Smith Charles Curtis Clarence Smith Elizabeth Ann Soechting Megin Elizabeth Soliz Nicholas James Spurk Zachary Steven Stacy Ja’kaylyn Danielle Stewart Brianna Elaine Stewart Mena Alexa Svendsen Jacob Allen Swietek Nico Aleah Tellez Nicholas Miguel Tello Chandler Evan Thornhill Alyssa Denise Tijerina Bradley Allan Tiley Faith Nicole Torres Santiago Torres David Torres Salazar Julianna Danielle Toscano Ny T Tran Lynda Consuelo Trejo Maria Guadalupe Trejo Garcia Andres Omar Trevino Desiree Ann Trevino Destiney Marie Trevino Armando Valentin Trevino-Rivera Ambrocio Rodolfo Turrubiartes Daniel Andres Udave Daniel Alexander Valdez Nerissa Elaine Valencia Jennifer Vallejo Mario Adrian Vargas Amie Anne Vargas Rafael Vasquez Robert Joshua Vasquez Gabriel Angel Vega Ilyssa Brianna Velasquez Maricela Marie Carmen Vera Valerie Marie Villanueva Laura Lynn Villareal Carlos Heriberto Villarreal Gerardo Villasana B’elanna Tiye Wadley Timothy Christopher Walker Denatia Simone Walton Justin Reiley White Alexandria Nicole Wilkerson Cooper Kent Williams Brandon Uriah Wilson Alexis Marie Winn Spencer Ryan Elwood Wolsch Jonathan Michael Woodworth-Mcgrath Maria Adilene Zamora Lauren Elise Zapata Anaiz Galdean Zubiri

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GRADUATION 2016

Hays High School Valedictorian What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

This summer I’m taking a course at ACC to get as many credits as I can before I go to Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall, where I will be studying materials science and engineering.

BONNIE VANNATTER

Age: 18 Parents: Marty & Julie Vannatter Siblings: Cynthia Vannatter, 22

What’ll you miss most about school?

What I’ll miss the most is seeing my friends all the time. Since I’m moving to Atlanta, I will hardly be able to see them.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I won’t miss being busy all the time because of school.

It’s not fun to be at school all day then spend the rest of your day doing homework!

Who is the teacher who has had the most impact on your education and/or life?

I had Coach Null for two years of Chemistry and he was always challenging me to think and look at things differently.

He got me to go to a women in engineering summer program at Texas A&M which definitely helped me figure out what I wanted to study. I wouldn’t be where I am today, pursuing engineering, without his help and advice.

Who are three people (from any time in history) you’d like to have dinner with and why?

I’d like to have dinner with Beyonce because she’s so empowering to young women and all women. Also Ryan Reynolds because he’s super funny and um ... also

other things. I think you all understand. I would also like to have dinner with President Obama because I feel like he is one president who has a big focus on investing in young people and helping to ensure our future.

How would your friends describe you?

They would describe me as honest, helpful and caring.

How would your teachers describe you?

Confident, hard working and motivated.

Over the past four years, what news event has had the biggest impact on you?

Since our government is so polarized, it’s

been impossible for the government to reach a decision to help students like me who will have outrageous amounts of student loans.

Also open-carry on college campuses makes me concerned for my friends’ safety who will be attending UT. It really is a terrible idea.

What would you change about the U.S. today if you could?

I would definitely change the cost of college tuition!

What’s the best advice you ever received and from whom?

The best advice I’ve gotten is that your attitude changes everything. If you go into somethng with a positive outlook or start the

day with confidence, you’ll get so much more out of it.

Share a piece of your advice with future graduating classes.

The more work you put into something in the begining, the easier it is in the end. Hard work really does pay off! Also, I always thought engineering and STEM would be too hard for me to pursue after high school and I think a lot of people feel the same way, especially girls, but like Coach Null said to me, it is possible for everyone if you work hard and you shouldn’t shy away from something just because you’re afraid of failure. You’ll never know what you can do if you don’t try.

Hays High School Salutatorian

LOIS BRONAUGH

Age: 18 Parents: Bert Bronaugh Jr. and Vonda Bronaugh Siblings: Bert Bronaugh III, 27, John Bronaugh, 20, and sistersin-law Kristin and Kira

What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

This summer I will be getting a job in the area to help pay for my college tuition, and after that I will be a student at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. There I plan on getting a Bachelors and Masters degree in History and English. I also will be studying abroad in Germany to sharpen my language skills and learn more about the German culture.

After that I plan on finding a career that fits my interest in these subjects and keeps me challenged every day.

What will you miss most about school?

My friends, definitely. I’ve spent four or more years with awesome people who have given me amazing memories, and it’s hard to accept that we will be spreading out from each other across the state and country. Secondly, I know I’ll miss my teachers. They’ve

taught me so much, both about their subjects and about life in general, and I am so thankful. Although I know I will visit some of these people in the future, never again will we all be together in one place. And that’s what I’ll miss most.

What will you miss least about school?

I’m looking forward to being able to choose my own schedule in high school, instead of having the same, rather monotonous, routine every day. It will be great to be able to have such variety throughout the week and know that I won’t be chased by the masses if I try to go into town for lunch.

Who is the teacher who had the most impact on your education and/or life?

This is an extremely difficult choice. All of my teachers this year have been fantastic, and I’ve had

many more impactful teachers throughout high school.

The single teacher, however, who has influenced me the most is my German teacher, Zach Zeman. In the last two years, he’s taught me about a fascinating language and culture but also has been my friend and mentor. He’s shown me that while it’s important to work hard and do well, there are times when I need to slow down and enjoy the small moments. This is a life lesson that I hope to carry in my memories forever. Thanks, or Danke, Herr Zeman!

Who are the three people (from any time in history... or the present) with whom you’d like to have dinner with, and why?

Firstly, my grandmother.

My mom’s mother and my namesake, Lois Harrison, died before my parents even met, but her memories have lasted far beyond that. I grew up with stories about

her humor and love, and I would be so excited to meet with the person who made my mom who she is, learn her wisdom, and enjoy her beautiful personality.

Secondly, C.S. Lewis. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is one of my favorite series, and I think Lewis is a witty author with a wise sense of Christianity. Finally, I would love to eat dinner with Abraham Lincoln. I respect him for his perseverance during such a trying time of American History and his ability to maintain a positive perspective despite many setbacks in his life and the trials of being president during the Civil War. How would your best friends describe you?

Considerate, quirky, determined, adventurous, and imaginative. I’m also terrible at shopping and can be stubbornly insistent, but my friends are much too kind to say that aloud.

How would your teachers describe you?

Inquisitive, kind, and contemplative. I may not get it right the first time, but I’m determined to correct my mistakes, even after it won’t count.

Over the past four years, what news event had the biggest impact on you?

The Paris attacks on November 13, 2015 really shocked me. It reminded me that tragedies can happen anywhere without warning, and it made me pay greater attention to the world as a whole. Although 9/11 happened when I was only three years old, the attacks in Paris were terribly similar, and it helped me recognize that such events could happen anywhere at any time, and that I need to be ready to help and support others when it happens.

LOIS BRONAUGH, pg. 12

9 LOIS BRONAUGH, from page 6 What would you change about the United States today if you could?

I would change the harsh division within the government. I believe the tension between the two parties in Congress, and the Congress and Presidency, is impractical because it represents two extreme views and prevents constructive compromise, as well as because it forces many Americans to choose a side, despite their moderate perspectives which don’t fully align with either party. Although both parties have good aspects in their policies, the refusal to compromise and see the other’s point of view ultimately inhibits progress and can harm the willingness of Americans to work together.

Share a piece of advice with future graduating classes.

Balance is key. Academics are important, but family and friends are, too.

Make sure that if you aim to be in the top ten percent of your class or if you want to go to the coolest parties or become the greatest musician that you keep everything balanced. Grades are important and can inspire you to pursue your future, but family and friends keep you grounded to what’s around you. Prepare for the future but remember to still enjoy the now.

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What’s the best advice you have ever received and from whom?

The greatest advice I have ever received cannot be copied in the form of a quote because it is the example my father has set for me through my entire life. He has shown me that although life isn’t fair and sometimes you are overwhelmed or mistreated, you simply must take a deep breath and keep working hard. Always find ways to help people and know that even when it doesn’t seem like it, God will provide a firm foundation.

Special thanks to Hays CISD Communications photographer Jim Cullen, the Hays High Yearbook staff sponsored by Lisa Bounds and the Lehman High Yearbook staff sponsored by Regina DeAngelis for helping make this graduation edition possible. Thanks also to the Project Graduation committees for Hays and Lehman high schools, HHS Lead Counselor Bonnie Bosarge, LHS Lead Counselor Lori Schmidt, LHS College and Career Counselor Maritza Gonzales, Hays High School Secretary Glenda Dees, LHS Secretary Brooke Fontenot, Live Oak Academy Secretary Cheryl Moczygemba and Counselor Melissa Kennedy. And a huge thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2016 and their families.

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Lehman High School Valedictorian What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

In the fall, I will be attending Texas A&M University and majoring in Biology.

What will you miss most about school?

The daily interactions with my peers and teachers.

TENLEY LEHMAN

Age: 18 Hometown: Kyle Parents: Michael and Cassie Lehman Siblings: Michaela Lehman, 20

What will you miss least about school?

I will not miss standardized and AP testing. I do not believe that a test can fully represent a student’s intelligence and abilities.

Who is the teacher who had the most impact on your edcation and/ or life?

There have been too many to count. Ms. Guinn,

Mr. Lucita, Mrs. Sumers, Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Sansom, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Folsom, Mrs Hettenhausen, Mrs. Gandy and many more.

I have endless gratitude for the tireless work of educators.

Who are three people (from any time in history ... or the present) with whom you’d like to have dinner with, and why?

I would have dinner with Dr. Tenley Albright, First Lady Michell Obama and J.K. Rowling, three women who inspire me. My name was inspired by Dr. Tenley Albright, the first American woman to earn a gold medal in figure skating, one of five women in a class of one hundred thirty five to graduate from Harvard TENLEY LEHMAN, pg. 12

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KAITLIN POWELL

Age: 18 Parents: Erin and George Powell Siblings: Kelton Powell, 20

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What’s up next for you (summer and beyond)?

I will work this summer and then go to school at Texas A&M University. My plan is to get my bachelors in architecture, studying construction science.

What’ll you miss least about school?

I will definitely not miss the disrespectfulness that I see from students sometimes. I will not miss AP exams. Both bothered and stressed me out incredibly.

What’ll you miss most about school?

I’ll miss all the relationships that have been built; all the people I have to leave behind in order to achieve my dreams. I’ll miss seeing the people who always made my day better, but I am glad we reached this point together. I will miss being with Star Strutters and Student Council, because they are just like family to me.

Who is the teacher who had the most impact on your education and/or life?

I have multiple teachers who impacted my education and life.

Mrs. Hart, my US History teacher, is my favorite because she works so hard to provide valuable education to the many students that sit in her desks. She is one of the first teachers that I KAITLIN POWELL, pg. 12

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She said that “to whom much is given, much is expected.” As the youth, we are given many tools to succeed and are expected to turn around and offer those same tools to younger generations. J.K. Rowling has helped make the world a better place, not only through her writing, but actions. She presented the opportunity for countless readers to pick up a book and read for pleasure, not requirement. She inspired me with her famous quote “It is our choices ... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” Actions speak louder than both words and talent.

How would your best friends describe you?

Determined, a ray of sunshine, hard working, unique, stylish, kind, helpful,

loving, down to Earth, a leader and humble.

How would your teachers describe you?

A self-motivated hard worker, humble, dedicated, inspirational, focused, determined, mature, forward thinker, driven, intelligent, a person of integrity, well rounded, honest, loyal and goal-oriented.

Over the past four years, what news event had the biggest impact on you?

The world today lacks positivity.

As I reflected on major news events, both domestically and internationally over the past four years, I found overwhelming negativity. Acts of terrorism, politics and fear of future instability plague the news. As part of today’s generation, I am impacted by the forward advancemets in science, education and technology. From cells that might cure diabetes, to the rising number of college graduates and everyday technology rapidly evolving, soon my generation will be behind it all.

What would you change about the United States today if you could?

I would stop the political vitriol and regain the art of compromise. I wish the United States could truly live up to its original purpose as the melting pot and the land of freedom.

What’s the best advice you have ever received, and from whom?

“The greatest moments in your life often occur outside of your comfort zone.” This advice has inspired me to constantly improve myself so I may help others do the same. This was told to me by a former Lehman High School Drum Major and mentor, Sarah Williams.

Share a piece of your advice with future graduating classes.

Step out of your comfort zone and do not be afraid to fail. Believe in something and believe in yourself.

Most importanly, remember to give back. Your success was not only the result of your doing but the help of your family, educators and people you do not even know.

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KAITLIN POWELL, from pg. 11 actually talked to, because I usually sit quietly and go with the flow in most of my classes. She is a listener, a fighter, and she deserves everything good that happens to her.

Mrs. Vasquez and Mrs. Curry are other teachers that always made their classes interesting. They made me appreciate life and made me want to continue to pursue whatever dream I have, no matter what the dream is.

Lastly Mrs. Powell is a teacher who impacted my life deeply. She was my advisor for Student Council and supported me through the Star Strutter booster for 4 years. Mrs. Powell always takes responsibility when no one will step up, even if that responsibility means staying at work until 8-9 p.m. three days a week.

These teachers made me who I am today, and I am grateful for meeting them in my last years of high school.

Who are three people with whom you’d like to have dinner and why?

I would like to have dinner with Maya Angelou, J. Cole and Sojourner Truth. I feel like they all have unique views on life that will make an interesting conversation.

The amount of history behind each is different, but they all know what life contains. Maya Angelou wrote so

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many beautiful and heart wrenching or empowering poems, essays and plays. I want to experience her outlook on many social norms and life’s realities. J. Cole is a poet and storyteller on his own. “There’s beauty in the struggle”, he inspires me to appreciate every aspect of life, and I would like to talk to him personally. Sojourner Truth is a savior that supports the rights of women.

Her whole life is now just a story told, but I want to hear what she actually wants to express after all the experiences that she went through.

How would your best friends describe you?

My friends would describe me as responsible, educated but slightly silly, mature and childish.

How would your teachers describe you?

My teachers would describe me as responsible, quiet and a good role model.

Over the past four years, what news event had the biggest impact on you?

The news event that had the biggest impact on me was the news on Shave-A-Thon two years back.

The inspiration that came through the people who showed their support for Ms. Sutten and those that battle breast cancer, was so admirable and moving. It made me proud of the people I go to school with and made me proud of the organization I was a part of.

What would you change about the United States today if you could?

I would want the United States to be more accepting. I do not want people to suffer over differences that make them no less human than the people around them. The imperfects of another person should be accepted as the imperfections of society.

What’s the best advice you ever received and from whom?

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It has been a privilege and a joy, to watch you grow into the man you have become.

We love you more than anything!

–Dad, Mom, Jacob & Riley

Congratulations! We are so proud of your accomplishments and the person you have become.

Good luck at Stephen F. Austin!

We love you, Mom, Dad, Dylan, Sami, Grandma and Pop

For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11 Cody Monroe

Emily, You are beautiful inside and out. Stay true to your sweet self and you will be amazing.

We love you to the moon and back Lizzy!

– Mom, Dad, Ashley and Chase

I am so proud of you, Luke!

“Always Faithful” You have found your people Now go live your dream.

Semper Fi I’ll be back home praying for you.

Every.Single.Day. Love you so much, Mom Luke Alan Eddleman

KJ,

We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You have become an outstanding young man. Your future looks so bright and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings!

Love, Mom and Dad Kenneth Wayne Lenz, Jr.

Jennifer Herrington

You did it!

We are so proud of you! We are excited to see what God has planned for your future! Good luck at Texas Tech University!

Wreck ‘Em! We love you!

– Mommy, Daddy and Kathryn

Taylor Brooke Burrell Jack c. Hays HigH scHool Way to Go!

Love, Mom, Dad, Daryl, Nana, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Jeannie, Uncle Steve, Aunt Michelle, Uncle Bobby, BrayLynn, Brad, Melissa & Liberty

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Cody,

We couldn't be more proud of you and your accomplishments.

You have grown to be an incredible young man and we know you will continue on to do good things.

Good luck at Texas State!!

With all our love, Mom, Dad & Abby

Patrick JosePh chida

Claire Denise Gerlach We are so proud of you and hope all your dreams come true.

Good Luck at Sam Houston State University!

We love you – Mom, Dad and Camille

We are so proud and happy for you. We can’t wait to see what the future holds!

Nadia Netek

Love, Mom and Dad

Congratulations!

We are so proud of you and the person you have become.

Good Luck at UT Dallas!

Love, Mom, Dad, Mellie and Ben

Austin Maulding “Ya’ll, He’s Just Happy to Be Here…”

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hat a sweet toddler you were, all smiles and such. A happy little man, and here you are today a man in your own right. We could not be prouder of the things you have accomplished and the future you have already begun to look forward to.

Coming from a long line of military men, we thank you for taking the call to protect the liberties of this country for which we stand “One Nation under God”. Our prayers will be with you as you enter the next phase of your life.

Love, Grandpa & Grandma

We are all so very proud of you! We love you!

Noah Michael Jorpeland

Congrats on all the accomplishments!

Have fun running track at DBU! We love you bunches!

– Mom, Dad, Emily and Andy

Always stay humble and kind.

Taylor,

you have become an amazing man.

We are so proud of you and your accomplishments; joining the Air Force. May your dreams come true...

Taylor Friesenhahn

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Fly High.

Love you Buddy.

Love you Memaw.

Always & Forever, Mom, Dad, Terrah & Tammi SENIORS 2016

We have enjoyed watching you grow up into a beautiful, loving, caring young lady. What a journey it has been, now on to the next journey!

Remember only you are responsible for making your dreams come true. We are so very proud of you!

We love you Lex!!

Dad, Mom, Andrew, and Zachary

Alexandria

You’re off to great places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting.

So...get on your way!

Erin Elizabeth Miller

Daniela Marisol Arriaga

Congratulations! We are so proud of your achievements, and are excited for the places you will go. Have fun at Stephen F. Austin – Axe 'em Jacks!

We love you, Mom and Dad, Jacob, Ben, and Joshua

So proud of you. We knew you could do it.

Love,Mom & Dad

Bryson Ellis

Son, I closed my eyes for but a moment, and suddenly a man stood where a boy used to be.

I may not carry you now in my arms, but I will always carry you in my heart.

You have given me so many reason to be proud of the man you have become, but the proudest moment for me is telling others that you are my son.

I love you now and forever.

Alexandria Ruth-Ann Collins

Amber Nicole reyes Behind you all your memories.

Before you all your dreams.

Around you all who love you.

Within you all you need.

We Are So Proud of You! Love, Mom & Tommy

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Christina,

Christina Roehrig

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

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“We do not need magic to change the world, we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already: We have the power to imagine better.” – JK Rowling

Good luck at UT - Austin!

We are so proud of you! Love you!

–Mom, Dad and Brandon

Good luck at UT and Hook ‘Em Horns!! Love, Mom, Dad and Luke

Veronica Mendez We are so proud of you!

Lots of hugs,

Mom, Dad and Adam David

Congratulations Jacob!

I’m so proud of your accomplishments and of the young man you have become.

Most of all, I’m glad that God chose me to be your mom and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Remember, with God ALL things are possible. Love you to the moon and back.

Leah Aileen Nealis Congrats to our shining star.

You’re beautiful inside & out.

“All things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27

Jacob Chapa

Cade Osgood Anderson High School 2016

Congratulations and good luck on the Southwestern University golf team.

Love from your Kyle family

Best of luck at Baylor University.

All our love, Mom, Ryan, Jacob and MeMe

Ryan, We are so proud of the young man you have become. Keep reaching for the stars.

Ryan Martinez

Samuel E. Pulis HHS 2016

Always: Listen, Pay attention, & Remember!

Love always, Mom, Dad, Alyssa, Jacob & Kasey

Senio rs 2016

Congratulations on your High School Graduation Sam!

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Principal’s Message Live Oak Academy

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ive Oak Academy Senior I hope the time you spent, Class of 2016, whether for a short or long What a great year it has period, at Live Oak Academy been. Each one was enjoyable and of you has made memorable as you this year pargained knowledge ticularly special and skills you will as you have gradneed for your fuuated. You made ture life and career. it! It has been an In addition, I send honor to get to my warm wishes know each one to all those who of you and serve have encouraged as your principal. and supported your I am extremely education, confiexcited for you dent they, too, will and send my best enjoy this special wishes to you. I occasion. want to extend Sincerely, my congratulations along with Michael Watson, Ed.D. the entire faculty and staff of Live Principal, Live Oak Academy Oak Academy on your achievements. We are very proud of you!

Home of the Undefeated Owls!

Live Oak Academy Class of 2016 Maritza Jazmin Aguado-Olascoaga James Wayne Archer Iii Dylan James Arlaus Alyssa Elisabeth Ayala Kimberly Janette Ayala Victoria Lynn Barbier Javier Eduardo Bautista Serrano Isabella Morgan Bernal Angel Gabriel Capetillo Johnny Cervantes V Brock Garrison Chapman-Soares Matthew David Charlton Cristal Cisneros-Criado Corey Daniel Clark Taylor Marie Cortez Dylan Hunter Culp Yessenia Magali Apolonia De Leon Villescaz Lesley Annali Delgadillo Courtney Allison Dickens William Allen Durham Dakota Robert Ellensohn Samantha Paige Fedler Roxana Asdraiy Gallardo Desarey Manique Gamez Yasmine Brianna Garcia Elizabeth Garcia Barron Marisol Garcia-Bustamante Rosa Isela Gaspar Madelyn Clarice Gladek

Victoria Winter Godfrey Anjelica Ruth Guerette Trent Lee Gully Bernardo Guzman Nathan Andrew Guzman Megan Lottivine Hamilton Estefany Yudith Hernandez Zurita Ashley Elizabeth Houston Raheem Latraile Davion Johnson Victoria Juarez Brielle Nicole Knox Matthew Dale Lecroix Vanessa Lujano Benjamin Sevastian Luna Liseet Mendez Lisa Michelle Mora Jaime Antonio Morales Alexus Marie Moreno Alma Eva Munoz Brandon Marc Nelson Balthazar Caid Nuz Parker Victoria Ortega Maya Caitlin Pamplona Brennan Matthew Phillips Liliana Posada Astrid Marylu Preciado Elizabeth Quintana Celine Carlota Ramirez Ryan Alec Ramos Isaiah Zachary Rangel

Ariana Jewel Reyna Jade Brianna Rickabaugh Trevor Michael Robinson Kimberly Jennifer Rodriguez Rebecca Deanne Rodriguez Elizabeth Rojas Cesar Alejandro Rojas Tovar Reyna Marie Sanchez Jessica Sanchez Cesar Sanchez Garcia Harrison Blase Scheibmeir Kyle Steven Schick Malik Devon Shelton Jennifer Melissa Sibrian Jessica Morgan Sisario Wesley Reid Smith Harrison Phillip Stotts Natalie Lauren Tavera Nolan William Thomas Kaylee Debra Turbeville Kaitlynn Ariel Turner Brandon Corey Tyner Robert Anthony Uresti Marcus Sebastian Vargas Francisco Javier Vasquez Audrey Kate Wright Coby Michael Wurz

Live Oak Academy Honor Grad

Name: Liliana Posada Age: 17 Parents: Frederic and

Linda Sevin Siblings: Yuliana Posada, Juventino D. Posada, Miguel Posada, Emmanuel Posada, Alejandro Posada, Anayeli Posada

What’s up next for you?

My long-term goal is to become a certified public accountant. My shortterm goals are to get my tax preparation number and to become a notary.

Currently my sister and I are setting up our own small business.

Who is the teacher who had the most impact on your education?

My counselor, Mrs. Kennedy, has had the most impact on my education. She has influenced my future education by helping me and my sister be able to go to college.

What will you miss most about school?

What I will miss most about school are the small out-of-topic conversations the teachers and students would have. The conversations would range from childhood experiences to favorite artists, but it was the connection that matters – a connection of shared experiences that we feel nostalgic about as we grow up.

Who are three people you’d like to have dinner with?

Three people that I would like to have to dinner are Nikola Tesla, Andrew Jackson and John the Baptist. I think there are many questions I would like to ask all these individuals about their lives. Tesla was an extraordinary inventor and Andrew Jackson had a very unique perspective toward the Federal Reserve. I always had curiosity about John the Baptist and about how even the greatest politicians respected him. He is a very admirable person and a very religious figure. I think I will be able to learn so much from all these individuals, both religiously and secularly.

What will you miss least about school?

This one’s easy. What I will miss least about school are the early Monday mornings and the cold cafeteria lunch.

How would your best friends describe you?

My closest friends would describe me as someone who is loud and who is always making cheesy jokes.

How would your teachers describe you?

My teachers would describe me as someone who is shy, determined and has a bright mind.

What are three things in the news over the past four years that have had an impact on you?

Three things that have been in the news that have had a great impact on me include the delinquency in Mexico, the death of a student of a school near mine, and the fatal use of force by the police.

How would you change the United States today?

I would change the United States today by changing the legal age when someone becomes an adult. I would

change it to 19 years of age. There are several problems I wish to change but know it is impossible to do so. I think if teens had a least one more year to spend with their parents than that would make a great difference in the U.S. There is no better person to teach the next generation about life than those who gave it to them.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

The best piece of advice I have received was given to me by my mom.

She told me that anything is possible if I work hard enough, think smart enough and pray often.

Share a piece of advice with future graduating classes.

Think for yourself. Don’t think for others and don’t let others think for you. In everything you do, always try to be different. Four years are nothing compared to the seventy you have left. Hard times will pass and if others have made it through so can you.

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Jack C. Hays High School

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Class Favorites Best Dressed Jacqueline Sedillo and Jax Kell

Best Laugh Leah Nealis and Danny Bracamontes

Best Role Model Faith Reed and Ryan Clark and Gabe Perez

Biggest Flirt Kendall Stovall and Lauren Cano

Class Clown Mckenna Caldwell and Chris Rocha

Most Athletic Esmi Fuentes and Cody Gandy

Most Attractive Braeden Kent and Taylor Prassel

Most Friendly Johnny Camacho and Alison Camacho

Most Intellectual Pat Chida and Lois Bronaugh

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Most Likely To Succeed Bonnie Vannatter and Austin Uresti

Most Spirited Blake Wissen and Kayla Humphries

Most Talkative Geoffrey Masso and Raegan Bagby

Mr. & Miss HHS Bailey Castillo and Elaina Derrick

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A New Chapter of Life We look at you and wonder, "Where have the years all gone?"

What happened to our yesterdays?

It hasn't been that long…

Since you were learning how to ride a bike And how to catch a ball.

When did you get so confident?

How did you grow so tall?

Congratulations Class of 2016!

You’re a force to be reckoned with!

We look at you and wonder At how the years go by, Who showed you how to find your wings?

Who taught you how to fly?

You stand before us on this day Prepared to step into A special chapter of your life Written just for you.

Ryan Martinez

We look at you and wonder…

And then we realize The time has come to see you Through a different kind of eyes.

The one that you've grown into Is a gift beyond the best.

Se we tell you that we love you And we found ourselves … truly BLESSED –Annette & Grandpa Rodriguez, your aunts, uncles, and cousins

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Congratulations to Stefan Giardini Reedy Class of 2016 Finally made it to the finish line! We are all so proud of you. We are all looking forward to helping you get to the next step. Again, congratulations, Blue.

Paige Reeves

Behind you, all your memories.

Before you,

all your dreams.

Around you,

all who love you.

Within you,

all you need.

Congratulations Paige!

We love you!

From your loving Family

Mom, Dad Lauren, Kelsey & Family

James Wayne archer, III

Kaitlin,

we are so proud of you.

You have blossomed into an exceptional young lady.

Keep the faith.

Congrats! We are so proud of you! You have come so far and we can’t wait to see where you go! Love, Moms

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!

We are so proud of you & excited for what the future holds for you! Love you more! ~ Mom, Dad & Sisters~ I know the PLANS I have for you, says the LORD plans to

PROSPER YOU And not to harm you Plans to give YOU HOPE and a FUTURE –Jeremiah 29:11

Samantha Valdez

You’re our overcomer!

Love, Mom and Dad Kaitlin Powell

We are very proud of you!

Love, Mom, Pete, Maxine, Jade and Anthony

“For I have plans for you,” declared the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

–Jeremiah 29:11

Joshua Stephen Gillis

Joshua 1:9 have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not Be afraId: do not Be dIscouraged, for the Lord your god wILL Be wIth you wherever you go.

Joseph Cisneros

Love you! – Mom and Dad

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Lehman High School

Class Favorites

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Most Gullible Matthew Palmeri and Riley Blok

Most Dramatic Omar Barker and Cassie McCool

Most Talented Kyler McGehee and Kaitlin Powell

Most Unique Jake Jones and Claire Riftley

Best Dressed Brittany Ponder and Brandon Wilson and

Wittiest Christian Harper and Pamela Lasprilla

Best Social Networker Ashley Ruiz and Ethan Martinez

Best Smile Ilyssa Velasquez and Samuel Montemayor Jr.

Friendliest Nico Tellez and Josh Reyes

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Hollywood Bound Andy Garza and Jaimie Gonzalez

Most Likely To Succeed Craig Harris and Tenley Lehman

Best Laugh Richard Reuter and Alyssa Tiserina

Most Spirited Cooper Williams and Baille Roberts

Most Flirtatious Nariko Nakachi and Marcos Rivera

Chatterboxes Justin Arismendez and Autumn Moore

Most Athletic Kali Palomarez and Kacey Santos

Best Leaders Enrique Martinez and Breanna Higgins

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GRADUATION 2016

Congratulations

14 22 16 Class of

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