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Contents ON THE COVER: Louis and Juanita Benjamin Photo by Patricia Hudson

Serving the Community of Cypress Creek Lakes

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Cypress Veteran Honored

14 Cypress School News

Making Peace With Screentime

15 Important Numbers

10 Honoring a Fallen Hero: Jason Michael Knox

16 Cypress Cookin’ in the Kitchen

11 Canine Corner

18 Fearless: Finding Your Passion

12 Understanding Business Loss Insurance

20 Cypress Area 2020 Senior Plans

Cyess Veteran Honed Recounts Full Life of Hard Work, Determination, and Service By Patricia Hudson

Margret Mundo admires her neighbor, Louis Benjamin, whom she calls “an exceptional man, husband, and father.” When she discovered that he would turn 92 years old on Memorial Day, Margret rallied the Cypress Creek Lakes community and staged a surprise drive-by celebration, a parade in his honor. More than 30 vehicles, including police cars and motorcycles, passed by the delighted nonagenarian’s home, honking horns, waving signs, and calling out birthday greetings as he sat in his driveway, waving back. Cars continued to pass by for nearly an hour after the parade had ended. “Louis served and fought selflessly. I am happy to honor one of our own, our local hero. While his health has waned, Louis is a fighter, but with a gentle, humble soul,” emphasizes Margret. Louis was born on May 25, 1928, in New Orleans, Louisiana. “I was the third of seven children; I always had someone to play with after school. My older sister died at 28, and my older brother, Robert, joined the Navy in 1943.” Louis graduated from high school at age 15. “My father always preached the importance of getting an education, but only my sister Jeanette and I finished high school.” 4 June | July 2020

Louis Benjamin. Photo by Patricia Hudson

There were many memories of growing up in New Orleans. Louis recalls living in a house that was built by his father. Unfortunately, that home was built on someone else’s land. “The real landowner came and evicted us. Food was easy to come by because we could grow food on any vacant lot. Our neighbor made cast nets. I would swim in Lake Pontchartrain, while my neighbor caught fish.” Louis graduated high school at the age of 15, and left for the University of California Berkley on D-Day, December 12, 1944. “I needed money to continue school. UC Berkley was $27.50. but it cost another $150.00, being out of state. Working after school didn’t pay enough.” With little money for college tuition, and at the age of 16, Benjamin joined the Merchant Marines, in 1945. “My most memorable experiences with the Merchant Marines? Going through the Panama and Suez Canals. Traveling around the world to Singapore, Africa, Europe, Egypt, Japan, Philippines and the South Pacific Islands, and taking supplies to Nagasaki, where it was too ‘hot’ to go ashore.” Benjamin retired from the Merchant Marines in 1950.

“I was drafted into the Army Infantry, and served in the 24th regiment, which was the last all black regiment to be disbanded.” Louis served 11 months in the Korean War, where he remembers “climbing all those hills. Wearing the big parka jackets in the winters of ’51 and ’52. The last six weeks, I guarded prisoners. Left Korea in February of ’52.” In 1953, the infantryman received an honorable discharge. Military service behind him, Louis was finally able to realize his dream to go to college. He attended Dillard College and graduated in three years. It was there that he met the love of his life, Juanita. “I always talked about Mr. Benjamin as being the one who answered all the questions in the front of the biology classroom. The Professor, Dr Charlie Bugs, always had Lou verify all the answers in Biology. I came up to the front to introduce myself. I was his sister Louella’s best friend. He was eight years older, and had already been around the world, so we’d never met before Dillard. We only lived a block away, so we rode the bus to school together after that,” recalls Juanita.

Louis with Juanita. Photo by Patricia Hudson

In 1958, Benjamin was awarded a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from St. Louis University. He began work on his doctorate at Saint Louis University, where he presented his research to the American Chemical Society. As a black man, he was unable to get a job in his field in The South, despite the

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(From left to right) Master Bennet from Kansas City, Missouri, Alfred Barbarin “aka Rabbit”, Louis Benjamin

Margret Mundo, the Benjamins’ next door neighbor, celebrates with the family on Louis Benjamin’s 92nd birthday.

acclaim he had received from his research presentation. Louis moved his family to upstate New York. “The only real prejudice we encountered was when we first moved to New Jersey, where we did encounter some ‘red lining.’ We were one of the first five black families to buy a home in Livingston, New Jersey. After moving in, the families on both sides of us tried to sell their homes. One neighbor became our friends. The other neighbor never allowed his son to play with us even though ours was in the same grade,” recounts Louis. Working as a research chemist from 1967-1991 for Norwich Pharmaceuticals and Hoffman La Roche, in New Jersey, Benjamin retired at age 63. Meanwhile, Juanita taught kindergarten through eighth grade. She retired in 2008 from the New Jersey Livingston School System, after teaching a total of 48 years. The couple moved to Cypress, Texas in 2012. His friendship with the famous pianist, singer, song writer Antoine “Fats” Domino, evokes fond memories for Benjamin. “I was trying to teach him how to play the piano. Obviously, Fats didn’t need my help,” he quips. Louis and Fats remained friends until Fats’ death in 2017. He was 89 years old. Louis and Juanita have maintained a loving relationship for 62 years. “We found very early in our marriage that Louis will never answer in with an angry voice. Thus, he waited until the angry one could discuss the pros and cons of the item. We never got angry at the same time, so we never argued. Our relationship has always been positive. We were always looking forward to a better life. We support the feelings of each other,” explains Juanita, who turns 84 in August.

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Benjamin attributes his personal longevity to “Retiring at age 59, and good genes. Basically, a stress-free life. I loved my work as a chemist.” For one that has lived such a long and colorful life, what advice Louis would give to today’s youth? His response confirmed his mental acuity. “Find positive role models and mentors that can influence your career. See Louis and son, Kevin Photo by Patricia Hudson the world at a young age so that Precinct Five Constables joined the celebratory birthday parade honoring Louis Benjamin. you understand and appreciate what America has to offer. Make sure you strive to maintain positive relationships in all aspects of your life. Too many people spend too much time on negative things that really don’t directly impact their lives. Last, find your passion and do what you love.” The Benjamins have three children: Louis Jr., Kevin, and Lyle. Louis Jr. received his Bachelor’s degree from Harvard and lives in Houston. Kevin earned a Bachelor’s from UConn, and a master’s from IU. He teaches Geometry at Jersey Village High School. Lyle lives in Cincinnati and received his Bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University. The couple has five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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Making Peace With Screentime By Liz Arrington

et’s just get one thing out in the open right oﬀ the bat. My kids are on screens right now. Trying to juggle a million diﬀerent distractions that pop up all day long and a looming deadline for this article, I’ve reached that point where it’s “every man for himself”. I, like so many other parents, rely on screens to survive the hours and hours of time that my kids are home with me. And, for the past two and half months, those hours have felt endless.

I feel a twinge of guilt, I don’t remember the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for screen time for my 13 and 5 year-old boys. Without looking it up, I’m fairly confident that on most

days we far exceed the amount of time that’s recommended. Why does screen time trigger such feelings of guilt and shame for parents? The truth is, technology in early childhood does not have to be detrimental. It can even be beneficial when it’s socially interactive, is based on developmentally appropriate principles, has good content, and is used in the proper context. Technology use can support different pathways to learning, with unlimited potential to connect with your child’s specific learning style preference. My goal is to empower parents to seek out and embrace technology that promotes and inspires creativity and learning. Using screens in a way that builds connections with the outside world, provides community, and helps us to balance the time and attention that our home lives require of us. Qualities to look for in choosing an app or screen activity:

● Does it allow the child to learn and grow (build on interests, engage in creative play)? ● Does it encourage communication (provide opportunities to talk about the activity, oﬀer ways to play or create together, connect with friends and other family members)?

● Does it connect diﬀerent experiences (bridge activities between locations such as home and school, prepare the child for new experiences)?

The Three Cs

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Author Lisa Guernsey bridged the gap for modern parents to make informed choices about screen time, encouraging us to keep the “Three Cs” in mind;

Content: How does it help children engage, express, imagine, extend, discover? Context: Consider when, where, and how media is used in the home and classroom and whether it complements or interrupts the child’s natural play. Child: How do we choose the right tech tools and experiences for each child’s needs, abilities, interests, and developmental stage? Recommendations for screen time are based on the physical and mental development of young brains, and time is certainly an important factor to keep in mind. Any parent who has witnessed the behavior of a preschooler who has been on a screen for too long can attest, there are limits. Taking steps to ensure that the time spent on screens is productive rather than passive can help support the use of technology as a tool for learning and entertainment.

Liz Arrington combines her background in working with children and families with her love of music, to provide early childhood music and movement classes to the families of Cypress. Online music classes also available. See more at www.songfulbeginnings.com.

Include your kids in the process of making choices and setting limits for screen time. Teaching your little ones skills of self regulation and self awareness around technology use is an important lesson to learn early on. Children are empowered when they have ownership over their behaviors and choices. As a parent, it is much easier to uphold expectations about screen time when it’s something you’ve discussed and agreed upon ahead of time. Parents, I release you from screen guilt. I still haven’t looked up the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. You might want to, but I’m not going there right now. We’re working on a balance of healthy technology habits, and some days are healthier than others.

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Honoring A Fallen Hero Jason Michael Knox By Patricia Hudson Jason Michael Knox, 35; a tactical flight HPD officer, devoted husband, a loving father, and only son, passed away in a helicopter accident on May 2, 2020. He was a resident of Cypress Creek Lakes. He is survived by his wife Keira, their children, Cooper and Eliza, his parents, grandparents, relatives and friends. A public visitation was held on Friday, May 8, 2020, followed by a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Houston First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations to assisttheofficer.com would be appreciated. “Our hearts are broken after the loss of an amazing officer. He was a great husband, father, son and friend. Above all else, he was a kind, gentle, generous, and honorable American,” stated HPD Chief Art Acevedo.

Best Wishes for an Injured Officer

Officer Knox and Chase in Helicopter

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Officer Jason Knox and family

HPD Senior Officer and pilot Chase Cormier, 35, suffered critical injuries in the crash and will face an extensive recovery. Mike Knox, Houston Council member and father of Jason, commented on a photograph of Chase and his son. “We love this photo of Chase and Jason doing what they love and we know Chase has the best wingman still at his side in Heaven, pulling for him all the way.”

Canine Corner

By Patricia Hudson and Sophia Hudson, the Rescue Yorkiepoo Canine Corner has taken on a different look this issue. We're featuring rescue dogs that have found their “furever families!” It was love at first sight when mom saw me on S.A.V.E. Rescue’s website. Here are some glamour shots of my friends.

Sophia

Fenton Uran, Abandoned Animal Rescue Oreo Eugenio, adopted from Cypress Lucky Mutt

Stormie, Max, Felicity, and Charlotte Boutwell, All Texas Dachshund Rescue

Jacks Glass (rescued off the street)

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UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS LOSS INSURANCE

What business owners should consider when they are told their losses are not covered

By Rob Ammons, The Ammons Law Firm

A feature of business interruption coverage you will want to be aware of is the standard policy language in most policies that limits coverage to losses caused by “direct physical loss of or damage to property.” Based on the claim denial letters business owners are receiving, it appears that the insurance industry is taking the position that a virus in a business that attaches to surfaces, lives for days, is highly contagious and potentially deadly does not constitute any damage to the business owner’s property.

eing a business owner right now is difficult. Between Coronavirus damage and orders from state and local governments, most businesses have shut down. While businesses are closed, fixed expenses (e.g. rent, utilities, insurance) drain cash reserves. As commerce in many sectors of our nation’s economy has ground to a halt, most businesses have been forced to close, and for some, the only option has been to furlough employees.

Many business owners were diligent, purchased insurance, and paid premiums for years in order to have coverage for business losses. Often insurance agents and brokers promoted the insurance by describing the policy as a “safety net” in case there was a business interruption. But now when the coverage is needed the most, insurance companies and agents are telling businesses that their losses are not covered. One thing is certain: when it comes to protecting policyholders against business losses associated with the Coronavirus Pandemic, business owners are finding out that the insurance industry is not a good neighbor and not on their side. Despite what businesses are being told, there may be insurance coverage for losses associated with the Coronavirus Pandemic. Whether a business is covered for the current interruption in its activities is a question that requires an analysis of the specific language of the insurance policy including all exclusions, a review of the government order closing local businesses, and knowledge of the legal precedent interpreting insurance policies. When it comes to insurance coverage, the specific language of the policy makes a difference. While some policies have formidable exclusions that arguably eliminate coverage, there are many variations in the policy language and some policies may not exclude coverage. In connection with most business loss claims associated with the Coronavirus Pandemic, three things that to look for in a commercial property insurance policy are (1) business interruption coverage, (2) civil authority coverage, and (3) microorganism coverage or exclusion. Business Interruption Coverage

Business interruption coverage ensures a business for losses caused when its normal business operations are disrupted. This coverage is usually bundled with other types of coverage under a business owner’s policy, but some businesses may have separate policies that cover business-interruption losses.

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While no Court has yet ruled on whether the Coronavirus causes property loss or damage in a COVID -19 case, there are comparable situations where Courts have found the requisite property damage to invoke business interruption coverage. The language of the Harris County Judge’s Order that closed businesses should also be helpful to businesses when they challenge the denial of their insurance claims. Specifically, Harris County Judge Hidalgo’s Order states: Whereas the COVID-19 virus is contagious and spreads through person-to-person contact, especially in group settings; and

Whereas the COVID-19 virus causes property loss or damage due to its ability to attach to surfaces for prolonged periods of time;

Source: www.readyharris.org/Stay-Home

Based on this declaration, it can be argued that all businesses that are normally open to the public have suffered the type of property loss or damage necessary to trigger coverage under standard business interruption policy language. Civil Authority Coverage

Many businesses have insurance policies that include “civil authority” coverage—a type of coverage for lost business income that should be available when your business is closed by order of a government entity. Seems clear. However, when it comes to insurance coverage issues, very little is black and white. Insurance companies and their armies of lawyers are very creative when it comes to finding ways to deny coverage to businesses and policyholders. For example, after September 11, 2001, airspace was closed by the government. Airlines, hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses were devastated by the loss of business they suffered due to the lack of airline travelers. Even though these businesses had civil authority coverage, insurers denied their claims, arguing that the government orders did not order that those businesses close. The same thing happened to businesses in

Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. In those cases, the Courts sided with the insurance company claiming that the businesses were never actually ordered to close. But Coronavirus is different. The position that the insurance companies took in the wake of these past disasters can be used against them now! The same court decisions that favored insurance carriers in these past disasters can be used to make a strong case that civil authority coverage directly applies for business losses caused by government-ordered business closures due to the coronavirus. Microorganisms

Since the outbreak of SARS in 2003, some insurance policies explicitly exclude damages caused by microorganisms. A standard insurance clause excludes payment “for loss or damage caused by or resulting from any virus, bacterium or other microorganism that induces or is capable of inducing physical distress, illness or disease.” Other policies, however, only exclude from coverage losses caused by bacteria, but not viruses like Coronavirus. Here again, a careful reading of the policy is crucial. Insurers will likely also argue that standard policy language that bars coverage for damages caused by “pollution” or other exclusionary language applies to business losses caused by Coronavirus, and different courts have interpreted these provisions differently. So it is important that the specific policy language be reviewed by a lawyer familiar with the court decisions interpreting these provisions of the business insurance policy. Finally, at least some policies that target the restaurant, gym, movie, healthcare, and similar industries industry explicitly provide coverage for losses caused by “communicable or infectious diseases,” without the need to show that the loss was the result of

actual physical damage to property.

Conclusion

When business pay premiums for business interruption coverage, they expect to be covered if they are unable to continue normal operations. Business losses caused by Coronavirus are staggering. Business owners can expect the insurance industry to use every imaginable excuse to avoid covering these losses. A prudent business owner should not rely on an insurance company or anyone beholden to the insurance industry to interpret the policy language or to tell them whether their business loss claim is covered. At the same time, it makes little sense for struggling business owners to incur more expense paying lawyers hourly fees to review their insurance policy language. The Ammons Law Firm is currently reviewing business insurance policies under a contingency fee arrangement that requires payment only if a recovery is ultimately obtained for the business owner. This means that a business which has already lost revenue due to the shut down does not have to incur any out-of- pocket expense. Given the hefty premiums that business owners have paid for business loss insurance and the uniform way in which insurance companies are denying the claims, it cannot hurt to have a qualified lawyer review the policy language to determine whether payment may be owed for Coronavirus-related losses. Rob Ammons is a business owner and the Founder of The Ammons Law Firm. He has been representing business owners and consumers in claims against insurance companies for over thirty years.

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CYPRESS SCHOOL NEWS Cypress Ranch High School Athletic Booster Club Announces Scholarship Award Winners There were several applicants for the ďŹ rst ever CRABC Scholarship, which were awarded to the following students:.

DANIEL COWHEY Loras College

SHIRA PATTON Northern Arizona University

ANDREW REID Brigham Young University 14 June | July 2020

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Covid-19 Cypress Cookin’in the Kitchen By Patricia Hudson

ue to Stay Home/Stay Safe restrictions, need, and perhaps, boredom, many have turned to experimentation in the kitchen. What has been your most successful culinary creation during this time? Your epic fail? PinPointe Magazine readers want to know!

Melanie Vargas: “I made dinner with a perfectly cooked prime rib!” Marcie Fischer-De Mesa: ”Homemade No-Bake Keto Cheesecake with almond flour/pecan crust; the fellow quarantinos kept inhaling them.” Carrie Kossoudji: “Banana Bread. I hadn’t made it in years. I made it as a request for a donation.” Alison Malone: “My epic fail was an Enchilada Pizza. I don’t know why I thought it was a good idea to put enchilada sauce on a pizza crust with chicken and cheese; it was horrible. Like the worst Mexican/Italian fusion ever. Even my kids wouldn't eat it!” Jaime Connor Pierce: “I made my first Pavlova!” Sheila Wyborny: “For the first time, I made my late mother-inlaw’s pineapple banana nut bread. My Cornbread Casserole has become a frequent go-to. One casserole dish lasts hubs and me four meals.” Marcus Wells Best: “Braised short ribs” Heather Baker LeDoux: “Homemade Alfredo Sauce. It was so easy and quick. Won't buy jar stuff again!” Kimberley Danforth: “Forgot to buy mayonnaise and made my own… so much better than store bought.” 16 June | July 2020

Melissa Durham: “I made an Italian style soup that included garbanzo beans. My 5-year-old HATED them (she’s overall a great eater).” Jeanne Torres, CFISD Culinary Arts Teacher: “I made Shrimp and Grits! Yum! When this whole thing started I started a website that features a baking/cooking challenge every week (while most of my students could care less there are the few that look forward to the challenge. This one was Shrimp and Grits.”) Chris Romani: “I made a pork loin in the crockpot with H-E-B creme of poblano soup; it was delicious.” Michele Haydel Buchholz: “I made a crawﬁsh chowder that was wonderful!” Cynthia Stubbins: “We got into cooking classes. We made homemade pasta; a friend of mine in Argentina taught me how vía Whatsapp.”

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FINDING YOUR PASSION AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CORNER OF THE WORLD by Allison Okuneye

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MORE THAN HEADWEAR I started DK Design Headwear 4 years ago after the passing of my grandmother, Dolores Kroes. I wanted a way to honor her memory, but also fill a void that I saw when working with cancer patients. My Grandma was a kind woman, who was always thinking of others. She also understood the impact of a handwritten card. Her love and thoughtfulness was something that stuck with me. Even in her last days when cancer had taken over her body, she made sure to write my daughter a birthday card and have it in the mail, it ended up being the last card she ever wrote. I thought change makers were reserved for certain occupations. Missionaries, nonprofit organizations, teachers, etc. But the truth is, there is an opportunity to be a change maker no matter where you are in life. It is all about selflessness. My grandma was a great example of never making anything “all about her”. This is a trait that we rarely see these days. How can I bring this approach to my business? I would argue that if this mentality is not part of your outlook on life, it will not translate into business. The person you are behind closed doors is the type of business person you will be. Change can be made in ANY business, in ANY job, and in ANY situation because impacting our community can be done on an individual basis. Taking the time to laugh, cry, and empathize with those that are struggling, investing energy in people and taking the time to truly connect with people without always being in sales mode has truly impacted my life, and the lives of those in my of my corner of the world. I have learned that in order to truly connect to people, you can't always be in sales mode. There are so many situations where I have just listened, encouraged, and connected with women who are hurting... and was not a business owner looking to “gain” from

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every relationship in my life. When you approach your day with the mindset, “Am I making the world a better place?” this impacts all of your interactions. In a world where we have become more “connected” than ever, we are longing for something, anything that seems real. I encourage you to approach your corner of the world the same way. Every job in our community is important and has the potential to make a difference in someone’s day. We need change makers in the world now more than ever. My corner of the world deals with headwear, so I look for ways to be a positive impact there. Where is your place of impact? Are you making the world a better place? Be a game changer, and as always, stay fearless friends.

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Cypress Area Seniors

Share Their Plans For After Graduation It’s been an atypical and tumultuous year for our community’s Bears in hibernation and Mustangs stuck in the stables. But the Class of 2020 is still looking ahead toward a bright future. The following Seniors have graciously shared their plans for the future with us.

CHASE ALLISON

CAMEON BALL

MATTHEW BARRY

KELLY BRADFORD

BRADY BRECHTER

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Plans to study Medical Sciences.

Will be attending Sul Ross State (committed to play football). Majoring in Criminal Justice

Will be attending Texas A&M studying Computer Science in the College of Engineering.

Plans to study Elementary Education at Baylor University.

Will start at Lone Star College and then plans to study Political Science or Pre-Law at the University of Houston.

KATE BRIGHT

DILLON BROWN

LOGAN BURNS

BLAINE BURRIS

MEGAN CLARK

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Plans to study psychology with a minor in Marriage and Family Studies at Brigham Young in Idaho.

Plans to study Microbiology at Sam Houston State University.

Plans to study Health Science Studies, Pre-Physical Therapy at Baylor University.

Plans to play Baseball and study Astronomy.

Plans to attend Lone Star College for a year then transfer to art school to study Graphic Design.

CHRISTINA COE

JAVONNI CORDOVA

JADEN CRAIN

MACENNAH CRAWFORD

BRYCE DOUCET

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Plans to study Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M.

Plans to study Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology at UTI.

Plans to study Sports Management at LSU.

Plans to study Psychology at Arizona State University.

Plans on attending ULL or LSU.

SEBBY GILIBERTO

SARAH GOLSCH

JOSHUA GRAVES

CALLIE GUEST

JOSHUA GUEST

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Will be attending High Point University, NC. Studying Sports Marketing and Management.

Planning to major in BioMedical Sciences - Pre-Med at Tarleton State University.

Accepted to Morehouse College and plans to major in Physics and Biology for a dual degree.

Plans to attend Texas A&M. To study business and become a member of the Corps.

Plans to attend American University in Washington DC and study Political Science with a Pre-Law track.

DENA HAUSMAN

LANDON HERRMANN

SEERDYN JAMES

KENDALL JOHNSON

GRIFFIN KAYE

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Plans to study Nursing at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Plans to attend Northeast Texas Junior College to study Business and play Baseball.

Will be attending Southeastern Oklahoma State, where she will major in Pre-Law and play Volleyball.

Plans to attend Blinn for Softball and Nursing.

Plans to study Photography at Texas State.

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TOM KIRKPATRICK

BENJAMIN "TREY" KNIPPERS III

LAUREN KOOPS

BRAYDEN KRUEGER

NATHAN LEE

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

St. Thomas High School

Plans to study Agribusiness at Texas A&M.

Plans to study Professional Aviation at CTC Texas A&M.

Will study Writing and Rhetoric at The University of Texas.

Will be attending Blinn Junior college before he transfers to Texas A&M to study Veterinary Medicine.

Will major in Economics and Computer Science, minor in Mandarin, and play D3 Lacrosse at Swarthmore College.

AUDRIANA LOPEZ

ALEXIS MARBURGER

JONATHON MARSHALL

LOGAN McDOUGALD

JARED MEYER

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Plans to pursue a Liberal Arts degree and achieve her dream of becoming an archaeologist.

Attending Lone Star transferring the University of Texas San Antonio Studying Elementary Education.

Accepted at both Baylor and Texas State University. Plans to major in Business.

Will play Football and study Kinesiology at Blinn College in hopes to one day Coach Football.

Will be attending Texas A&M. Plans on majoring in Engineering.

JESSICA MEZA

MEAGAN MOTHERSHED

MADDIE MOTZNY

SAMANTHA NEWTON

GUILLERMO OLVERA

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Plans to attend Texas State in the fall and study Education.

Plans to attend Baylor and major in Neuroscience.

Will attend Texas State in the fall where she will be majoring in Elementary Education.

Attending Lone Star College in the fall then transferring to Stephen F. Austin to study Nursing.

Attending Texas State University, majoring in Business and Marketing.

ADRIAN XAVIER PATLAN

SHIRA CEMONE PATTON

KYLE PETRY

ISAIAH PHIPPS

KAMRYN POHLMEYER

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Enlisting to the US Navy.

Heading to Northern Arizona University on a D1 full athletic scholarship.

Plans on attending Universal Technical Institute with a major in Ford Mechanics.

Will be studying Music at University of Houston.

Plans to earn her Business degree from Texas A&M.

ISABEL LEIVA POLANCO

AVERI RICE

KELDAN ROBISON

CHASE RUCKER

KATRINA SIMPER

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Will be studying Pre-Medicine at Texas State.

Plans attend Blinn in the fall then Texas A&M to major in Agricultural Education/Animal Science.

Will attend Blinn College in Bryan.

Plans on pursuing a degree in Engineering.

Plans to attend Blinn College.

STEPHANIE SUDDRETH

ETHAN SIPES

TYLER SLUSHER

SYMEON SMITH

BRI SOMMER

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Will attend UTSA in Fall as a Finance/Business Major.

Plans to study Business at Sam Houston State University.

Planning to study Athletic Training at The University of Alabama.

Taking a gap year and is planning a career in Photography.

Plans to study Communications at Texas State.

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CLAY AUSTIN SUMMERFORD

PAYTON ROSE TARR

ALEXANDRA NICOLE THOMPSON

JARIUS TURNER

ZACH ULANDAY

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Will attend Texas Tech University. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Plans to study Interdisciplinary Studies at Stephen F. Austin and become an elementary teacher.Â

Will attend Lone Star College for Photography.

Plans to obtain his undergraduate in Business Finance at Prairie View A&M and obtain his MBA and Juris Doctor.

Plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and study Nursing.

ALEXIS VAN DUZER

KATE WALIGURA

CHRISTINA MARIE WALKER

CAYLEA WARDEN

WYATT WEBB

Cypress Ranch High School

Bridgeland High School

Cypress Ranch High School

Plans to study Biomedical Engineering at OU.

Plans to attend the Mays Business School at Texas A & M University.

Plans to study Biological Sciences at Rice. Her goal is to attend medical school and become a surgeon.

Plans to study Business at Abilene Christian University.

Will attend Texas A&M University in the fall to study Engineering.

Photo by Caroline Petru Photography

BRYNN WEST

CHASE ZITTERKOPF

Cypress Ranch High School

Will be attending Tufts pursing a 5 year dual degree studying Illustration and Math.

Plans to study Chemical engineering at Texas Tech University.

22 June | July 2020

Congratulations Class of 2020!

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