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Welcome from the Superintendent....................................................5 Board of Trustees.............................................................................6 Assistant Superintendents.................................................................6 Welcome from the Principal..............................................................7 Booster Officers................................................................................8

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2018 Coaches...................................................................................9 Athletic Director/Head Football Coach.............................................10 Boys Coaches.............................................................................11-13 Girls Coaches.............................................................................14-15

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*Varsity Football Schedule................................................................3 Freshman Football Schedule............................................................16 Freshman Football Team/Cheer......................................................17 Junior Varsity Football Schedule......................................................18 Junior Varsity Football Team/Cheer.................................................19 *SCHEDULE OUT OF SECTION

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Varsity Cheerleaders.......................................................................21 Varsity Football Team Roster..................................................... 22-23 Varsity Football Team............................................................... 24-25 Athletic Trainers..............................................................................27 Diamonettes...................................................................................29 Alma Mater/Fight Song.................................................................30 Rattler Band...................................................................................31

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WELCOME FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT RATTLER NATION ... Let me begin by welcoming you to Rattler Stadium … Navasota ISD … and Navasota, Texas, USA! We are so excited about this upcoming 2018-2019 school year and all of the opportunities that it holds. As you know, there are several construction projects that have begun around Navasota ISD. We are in Phase One of three phases that will be taking place over the next three years. We anticipate three years to complete all of the renovation, remodel and addition projects that we can look forward to. From the “boring stuff,” such as replacing roofs and HVAC systems, to the “exciting stuff,” such as a brand new Career DR. STU MUSICK & Technology Education Superintendent | Navasota ISD (CATE) Center, new Science

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classrooms and labs, and additional classroom wings on some of our campuses to provide for much needed room to grow. These are just a few of many great projects going on throughout NISD. Someone once said … “It only takes a few seconds to tear something down, but it takes years to build something great!” We are ALL a part of the wonderful atmosphere and activities that are going on not only in Navasota ISD, but also in the Navasota community. We are ALL on the same team and we ALL bring important talents and abilities to the “huddle.” The important thing to remember is that it takes ALL of us working together, pulling in the same direction, and building each other up, in order to “Make the Magic Happen!” It truly is an exciting time and a great time to be a Rattler! “ALL IN!” #WeAreNavasota

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Coaches A new era in Rattler Football began Feb. 27, 2018. That was the day the Navasota ISD Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Stu Musick and hired Casey Dacus as their new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. For the 42-year-old Dacus, it’s a chance to return to his alma mater and return the once proud football program back to prominence. Dacus returns “home,” bringing with him 17-years’ worth of coaching experience. While in high school, he lettered in four sports: football, basketball, baseball and track. Not only was he a good, well-rounded athlete, he was an exceptional student, earning academic all-state. After graduation, Dacus continued his athletic career by playing one year of baseball at Wharton Junior College before transferring to Abilene Christian University, where he played for three years. Dacus earned a Master Degree in Sports Management from Baylor University. While working on his graduate degree, he served an internship with the Houston Texans of the NFL.

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Dacus began his coaching career at Stephenville High School, where he worked for Chad Morris, who is the head football coach at the University of Arkansas. From there, he moved to Early High School for five years, then to Abilene Cooper for three seasons. While in Abilene, he worked under former Navasota head coach Mike Spradlin. In 2011, he moved to Graham High School, where he has served as offensive coordinator for the past seven years. The Steers’ football program has advanced to the state semi finals in four of the past five years. Last year’s team finished with a 14-1 record. Dacus married his wife, Jody, a Huntsville native, in 2001. The couple have three children: Camden, Jadyn and Collin. Dacus is the son of Mike and Julie Dacus. His dad is a legend in Navasota, having served as athletic director, head football and basketball coach during a 23-year stay here. His 1990 basketball went a perfect 36-0 and won the Class AAA State Athletic Director | Head Coach Football Championship.

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DONN MILLER

FOOTBALL — HEAD COACH POWERLIFTING Donn Miller returns to the Rattler staff for his second year. This will be his seventh year coaching. He had prior coaching stops at St. Joseph Catholic High School in Bryan and Copperas Cove High School. He attended Blinn College and earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M. He is married to Katelyn. Coach Miller teaches history at the high school.

CODY MORRISON

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR — TRACK

Cody Morrison begins his first season with Rattler Nation. He comes to Navasota from Sweetwater. He also coached at Tulsa University. Morrison grew up in the greater Houston area before graduating from Union High School in Tulsa. He earned his degree from Texas A&M. He is married to Haley.

JASON DAVIS

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR — HEAD COACH BOYS TRACK Jason Davis, in his first year with the Rattlers, brings 17-years’ worth of experience to Navasota, most recently at Famersville High School. He has also taught and coached in Millsap, Henrietta, Van and Honey Grove. A native of Eastland, Texas, he attended Cisco Junior College before earning his degree from Tarleton State University. He is married to Jennifer and they have twin daughters, Avery and Kenadee. Coach Davis will teach biology at the high school.

IAN DAY

FOOTBALL — BASKETBALL — TRACK Ian Day returns for his fourth year as a teacher and coach in Navasota. He grew up in Navasota and participated in football, basketball, baseball and track while in high school. He is a 2011 graduate of Navasota High School. Day went on to have a distinguished playing career in football, while earning a degree from Midwestern State University. Day and girlfriend, Stacie Levias, have a son, Kyzer. Coach Day teaches in the special education department at the high school.

DERRICK HADLEY

BASEBALL — JR. HIGH FOOTBALL

Derrick Hadley returns for his second season coaching the Rattlers. He is a 2010 Navasota High School graduate, where he lettered in football, basketball, golf and baseball. He played Division I college baseball at Texas A&M, helping the Aggies reach the College World Series. He transferred to Sam Houston State, where he continued his career and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. He and wife, Taylor, reside in Navasota. Coach Hadley teaches junior high physical education.

ZACH NICHOLS

FOOTBALL – HEAD COACH BASEBALL

Zach Nichols starts his first year in Navasota. He joins the Rattler staff after previously coaching at Little River Academy High School, his alma mater. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Zach is married to Caryln Nichols, who is the new junior high girls athletic coordinator.

D'ANTE MEEKING

FOOTBALL — BASKETBALL

This will be Coach Meeking’s first year in Navasota. He is a graduate of Allen High School, where he earned all-state honors in football. He continued his playing career at Oklahoma Baptist University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. Coach Meeking will teach high school physical education.

ISAIAH THOMPSON FOOTBALL — HEAD COACH BOYS SOCCER Coach Thompson returns for his second season in Navasota. This will be his sixth year overall, having coached previously in his hometown of Tatum. Thompson played football and earned a degree from the University of Houston. He then played professionally for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL and the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He led the Rattler boys’ soccer team into the playoffs last spring. He is married to Tessa. Coach Thompson is also a history teacher at Navasota Junior High.

CHRIS RANDOLPH

FOOTBALL — HEAD COACH BASKETBALL

Waskom, Texas, native Chris Randolph joins the Rattler staff for the 2018-19 season. He comes to Navasota after having spent the past two years at Center High School. Previously, he had coaching stops at Douglass High School and Fort Hays State University in Kansas and Little River Academy High School in Texas. He has 10 years of experience in education. He attended Friends University and Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Married to Arianna, the couple have a newborn son, Cullen. Coach Randolph will teach history in addition to his coaching duties.

ED HULSMAN

JR. FOOTBALL — POWERLIFTING — TRACK Ed Hulsman returns to Navasota ISD for another year, where he will teach at the junior high and coordinate the junior high golf program. The 2018-19 school year will be year #44 for Hulsman, as a teacher and coach, all in Navasota. He grew up in Baytown, Texas, graduating from Robert E. Lee High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M in 1974 and then received his Master of Education in 1976. He has served as both the high school and junior high golf coach. Coach Hulsman has coached numerous regional qualifiers and state qualifiers.

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DILLON GONZALES

DEWON DAVIS

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This will be Coach Gonzales first year, both coaching and in Navasota. He grew up in Graham, Texas, where he played for Rattler Head Coach Casey Dacus. He is a recent graduate of Midwestern State University in Wichita Fall, Texas. He will teach in the special education department at the high school.

JR. HIGH FOOTBALL — POWER LIFTING — TRACK Coach Davis begins year three for the Rattlers. He is also a Navasota High School graduate. While in high school, he lettered in football, power lifting and track. Davis continued his football playing career at East Texas Baptist University, where he earned a degree in management information systems. Married to Ariel Brown, they have a 5-year-old daughter, Jaylah.

LEE LIBSCOMB

JACOB CALLEN

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JR. HIGH FOOTBALL — BASKETBALL — TRACK

Lee Lipscomb is a proud Navasota High School graduate, Class of 1988. He was a multi-sport athlete while in high school, lettering in football, basketball and track. He played two years of football at Tyler Junior College and two years at Mississippi State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Lipscomb is the father of three children: Joshua, Jerbrell and Jada. He is married to Lana.

Jacob Callen begins his first season on the Navasota staff. He is a native of Franklin High School. He attended and earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University. This will be Coach Callen’s first year to teach, having spent the past three years as a minister at the First Baptist Church in Franklin. He is married to Kaelyn.

CHASE GANSKE

MATT FISHER

FOOTBALL — BASEBALL

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Navasota native and 2002 graduate Chase Ganske begins his 12th year in the education profession, all in Navasota. He was a multi-sport letter winner while in high school, earning letters in both football and baseball. Ganske earned a degree from Concordia University in Austin. He was also on the staff that helped win both the 2012 and 2014 state football championships. Married to Elicia, the couple have a daughter, Gracelynn.

Matt Fisher enters his first year in Navasota and his 11th overall. He had previous coaching stops at Ruston, Klein, Willis and Pewitt High School, in addition to being an assistant at Blinn College. He is a graduate of Brenham High School and earned his degree from Louisiana Tech University. Married to Doretta, the couple have two children, LeAnna and Brent. Coach Fisher will teach history at the high school.

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TROY KINGSTON

JR. HIGH FOOTBALL — BASKETBALL — TRACK

Troy Kingston will begin his first season on the Rattler coaching staff. He comes to Navasota after coaching at Shepherd High School last year. Coach Kingston is a graduate of Willis High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University.

ALYSIA PENNARTZ

ATHLETIC TRAINER — SPORTS MEDICINE INSTRUCTOR Alysia Pennartz starts her first year in Navasota. She is a native of Rogers, Texas, where she graduated. She played two years of college softball at Hill Junior College before transferring to Sam Houston State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in health. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Stephen F. Austin State University. She is married to Roby.

RYAN ATTRIDGE

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER

Ryan Attridge begins his third year as the head athletic trainer for the Rattlers. Prior to coming to Navasota, he was the head trainer at Ranger Junior College. A native of Portland, Oregon, Attridge attended the University of Oregon, where he was a student trainer and earned a bachelor’s degree in human physiology. He then worked for the athletic department at Texas A&M, serving as a trainer while earning his master’s degree in athletic training.

CULLEN McCLOUD

JR. HIGH FOOTBALL — BASKETBALL — TRACK

This will be the first year for Coach McCloud in Navasota. He is a graduate of Sandra Day O’Connor High School in Northwest San Antonio. He is a recent graduate of Sam Houston State.

JESSE ROWELL

JR. HIGH BOYS COORDINATOR

Coach Jesse Rowell joins the Navasota coaching staff this year. He will coach football, basketball and track, in addition to serving as the junior high boys athletic coordinator. He is a native of Cross Roads, Texas, and earned his degree from Arizona State University. He previously had coaching stops in College Station, Brazos Christian and Spring ISD. Married to Adrienne, they are the parents to three children: Titus, Max and Quinn.

KALYN CARTER

HEAD COACH GOLF

Kalyn Carter begins her fourth year in Navasota, but this will be her first as the head high school golf coach. She served as the assistant last season. She grew up in Huntsville, where she played on the state ranked Hornet golf teams. She attended Texas A&M and earned her Bachelor of Science in English. She and husband, Ronnie, are the proud parents of two girls, Abby and Emma. She teaches senior English at Navasota High School.

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TOMMY GATES

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR — GIRLS ATHLETIC COORDINATOR — HEAD COACH BASKETBALL — CROSS COUNTRY Tommy Gates enters year 21 at Navasota High School and year 33 in the education profession. A native of Waco, Texas, Gates holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Wesleyan and a master’s degree from the University of Nevada-Reno. He arrived in Navasota in 1998 after previous coaching stops in Comanche, University of Nevada Reno and Hillsboro. During his stint in Rattler Nation, Gates has served as Assistant Athletic Director and Girl’s Athletic Coordinator while coaching cross country and basketball. Gatescoached teams have compiled a 772-247 win loss record. His teams have qualified for the playoffs 19 of the past 20 years, won 10 district championships, advanced to the regional tournament seven times and to the state tournament once. Gates is married to Jeni and they have three children: Jersey, Jayce and Jasmine.

KATHY SHEDD

HEAD COACH SOCCER — VOLLEYBALL

Kathy Shedd starts year two coaching and teaching in Navasota. She came to Rattlers after previous stops in Anderson Shiro and Burton ISD. Shedd grew up in Brenham, where she was a multi-sport athlete. She was on a state championship softball team during her high school playing career. She graduated from Houston Baptist University, where she played softball for the Huskies. Shedd teaches History at NHS. She is married to Blake and they have a 5-year-old son, Jagger, who is a kindergartner at Webb Elementary.

JERSEY GATES

HEAD COACH TRACK — VOLLEYBALL

Jersey Gates starts year one in Navasota after a three year stay at Hillsboro High School, where he coached track, volleyball and basketball. He is a 2010 graduate of Navasota, where he was a multi-sport athlete, earning letters in cross country, basketball and track. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Sam Houston State University. During his stint in Hillsboro, Gates coached 13 regional track qualifiers and one state qualifier. He will teach in the Special Education department at NHS.

KAYCEE FOWLER

VOLLEYBALL — SOFTBALL

Kaycee Fowler is a native of Perrin, Texas, and a graduate of Midwestern State University, where she played softball. She enters her second year with the Rattlers and her third year overall in the educational profession. She came to Navasota after one year at Hubbard. Fowler, who is a freshman English teacher, was on the staff that helped lead the Rattler softball team to their first ever playoff appearance.

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PERISHIA HARRIS

BASKETBALL — TRACK

Perishia Harris begins year six in Navasota. She is a 2008 graduate of Navasota High School, where she was a cheerleader and a multi-sport athlete earning letters in volleyball, track and basketball. She still sits atop of the Navasota basketball record book as the all-time leader in assists. Harris’ was a four-year starter in basketball and her senior season led the Rattlers to their first ever berth in the state tournament. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Sam Houston State. Harris, who teaches special education, has coached numerous regional qualifiers in track and has coached one state champion. This past spring, she had two NHS athletes sign track scholarships at college institutions.

NIKKI ROBINSON

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Nikki Robinson is the dean of Rattler coaching staff as she begins season #22 in Navasota. She grew up in Victoria, Texas, and has earned an associate degree from Blinn College, a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and a master’s degree from Prairie View A&M. Robinson played basketball at both Blinn and Texas A&M, helping the Aggies to the NCAA Sweet 16 her senior season. She joined the Rattler staff after one year at Victoria High School. She also spent one year at Bryan Rudder High School. Robinson also serves as an assistant principal at the high school. She is the mother of two children: Thomas, a senior at NHS, and Jodi, a sophomore.

JENNA BANE

HEAD COACH SOFTBALL — GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Jenna Bane returns for her third season as a teacher and coach in Navasota. She is a 2011 graduate of Temple High School, where she still holds multiple records in softball. Bane played two years at Temple College. She graduated from Texas A&M in August of 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies-Sports Conditioning with a business and coaching minor. Bane led the Navasota Rattler softball team to their first ever playoff appearance last spring. She teaches sixth-grade science.

MARQUISHIA CULBREATH BASKETBALL — TRACK Another former Rattler who has come back home to teach is Marquishia Culbreath. The 2008 NHS graduate begins her seventh season as teacher and coach. She was a multi-sport athlete during her high school playing career, earning letters in both basketball and track. She was the starting post her senior year, helping lead the Rattlers to their first ever state tournament berth. Culbreath also lettered in band all four years while in high school. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Texas A&M University.

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CARLYN NICHOLS

CISSY NEAL

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Caryln Nichols is in her first year in Navasota. The Dickson, Texas, native is a graduate of Sam Houston State University, where she played on the soccer team. She previously spent two years as the head volleyball and soccer coach at Florence High School. She is married to Zach, the Rattler head baseball coach.

STEPHANIE MAXSON

HEAD COACH TENNIS — JR. HIGH COACH

Stephanie Maxson begins her 22nd year teaching and coaching at Navasota ISD. She graduated from Brenham High School and attended both Blinn and Sam Houston State University. She has spent her entire professional career in Navasota. She is married to Tex and they have two daughters: Raelynn, who graduated from NHS just last spring, and Kylie, who will be an eighth-grader this year.

Cissy Neal starts her second year as a teacher and coach in Navasota. This will be her 11th overall year in education. The Bellville, Texas, native attended college at the University of Houston Victoria and Texas A&M Kingsville. Neal is married to Kelvin and they have four children: Amanda, Makel, Michael and KiAndra.

DERRICK MORRISEY

JR. HIGH COACH

This will be the third year for Coach Morrisey to teach and coach in Navasota. He is a graduate of Klein Oak High School, where he was a multisport athlete. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University and Sam Houston State University. Married to Nicole, the Morrisey’s have two children: Aeric and Lillian.

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RACHAEL PAYNE

FIELD COORDINATOR

JR. HIGH COACH

Rachael Payne begins her second year in Navasota. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University. She has had previous coaching stops in Goodrich, Bryan and Bellville. She will coach volleyball, basketball and track in addition to teaching in the special education department at NJH.

Perry Harris has been the Field Coordinator at Navasota High School for 12 years. He celebrated 35 years of marriage to his wife, Carolyn Harris, this year. They have three children, Joshua, Bryant and Perishia, that all attended Navasota ISD. Perry and Carolyn are both founders and Pastors of Fresh Start Ministries Brazos Valley in College Station.

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Aug. 17....................... Bellville (Scrimmage)...................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Aug. 23....................... Caldwell (Scrimmage).................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Aug. 30....................... Bellaire Episcopal........................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Sept. 6........................ Sealy............................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Sept. 13...................... Bryan Rudder................................. 5:00 p.m............................Away Sept. 20...................... Madisonville.................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Sept. 27...................... Furr............................................... 5:00 p.m...........................Home Oct. 4......................... North Forest.................................. 5:00 p.m............................Away Oct. 11....................... Worthing....................................... 5:00 p.m...........................Home Oct. 18....................... Stafford ........................................ 5:00 p.m. ..........................Away Oct. 25....................... Yates............................................. 5:00 p.m. .........................Home Nov. 1......................... Wheatley....................................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Nov. 8......................... BYE............................................... TBA......................................TBA

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Aug. 17....................... Bellville (Scrimmage)...................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Aug. 23....................... Caldwell (Scrimmage).................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Aug. 30....................... Bellaire Episcopal........................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Sept. 6........................ Sealy............................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Sept. 13...................... Bryan Rudder................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Sept. 20...................... Madisonville.................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Sept. 27...................... Furr............................................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Oct. 4......................... North Forest.................................. 5:00 p.m...........................Home Oct. 11....................... Worthing....................................... 5:00 p.m............................Away Oct. 18....................... Stafford ........................................ 5:00 p.m. .........................Home Oct. 25....................... Yates............................................. 5:00 p.m. ..........................Away Nov. 1......................... Wheatley....................................... 5:00 p.m...........................Home Nov. 8.......................BYE............................................. TBA.................................... TBA

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Left to Right: Sophia Rodriguez, Shamyre Bookman, Gracie LaBlue, Alaya Franklin, Cecilrae Love, Perla Valladares

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ABOVE: Seated Left to Right: Dekota Carpenter, Jer’Neshia Adams, Hannah Garcia (Co-Head), Kiara Ford (Co-Head), Katelyn Ripkoski (Assistant Head), Cinthia Santos. Middle Row Left to Right: Alexia Stringfellow, Brealyn McKinney, Trysta Quezada. Standing Left to Right: Briaria Richardson, Klarissa Peterson, Naeli Eguia, Khenaudiey Richardson, Chyna Williams, Amber Reyna, Alyssa Martinez, Sadera Seitz, Mikayla Collins.

2018 BLUE CREW

RIGHT: Left to Right: Jerrad Moody, Jamesha Conway, Alanah Montemayor, Freddy Puentes, Bre’Andrea Robinson, Spencer Foster

Cornelia Wilson has been an English teacher and cheer sponsor for more than two decades at NISD. Since she took over as Navasota High School’s sponsor, the Rattler Cheerleaders have become known for being technically sharp and award-winning at UCA Camps. However, “sponsor” isn’t really the best word for what Mrs. Wilson does. The cheer organization is a family and she is second mom, friend and confidant to many. Cornelia Wilson lives and breathes school spirit and Rattler Pride. She spends countless hours holding practices, dreaming up pep rally Sponsor | Navasota Cheer

CORNELIA WILSON

themes, coordinating events on campus or within the community and supervising the cheerleaders from the sideline at sporting events. Because she brings tough love and a fun personality to the cheer program and to all Rattlers, Mrs. Wilson has influenced hundreds of students and embodies the spirit of NHS. For 37 years, she has been married to Dan, who organizes the Tunnel Crew at football games. They have three beautiful daughters — Sarah Shalley, Hannah Wilson and Rebekah Santoy – who are NHS alumni; two wonderful sons-in-law, Daniel Shalley and Roberto Santoy; but their greatest joy is being “Cookie” and “Chief ” to their grandsons, Parker and Pierce Shalley.

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2018 NAVASOTA VARS JOHNNY SWEED

JA’VONZAE JONES

TRU’MICHEAL SWEED

LA’DARRIN THOMAS

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TRUMAN GARZA

TRU’MARLON SWEED

ZACK DYER

DARIUS RANDLE

JUNIOR

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

SOPHOMORE

DARICK HENDERSON

SHA’JAVON TAYLOR

NATHAN YBARRA

LOGAN YOUNG

JUNIOR

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

DON’QUAVION STEPTOE

JACQUEZ MCDONALD

JA’ERIC BEASLEY

CONNOR ELLINGTON

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

JAVON GREEN

ALFREDO VILLASENOR

DORIEN SALTERS

EBERARDO ALVARADO

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

JUNIOR

JAQUARIAN WILLIAMS

CAL ACOSTA

SOPHOMORE

JUNIOR

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SITY FOOTBALL ROSTER KEITH STEPTOE

KEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ERIC MOORE

DONOVAN THOMAS

TAVARUS BAKER

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SENIOR

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THOMAS ROBINSON

CHRISTIAN JOHNSON

TERRICK PALMER

TYRIN PRESTON

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

MONTARIUS LOVE

TYREK HOUSTON

MARK MARTINEZ

NOAH BURKHALTER

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

ANTHONY PIMENTEL

XAVIER SINEGAL

JAYLAN PALMER

JOSE RODRIGUEZ

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

JUNIOR

RONALD LEE

JORDAN JEFFERSON

HILARIO RODRIGUEZ

RAIDEN TORRES

SENIOR

JUNIOR

SENIOR

TONY MALLARD

MIGUEL ALVARADO

SENIOR

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TYREK HOUSTON We are proud of you and your accomplishments. We're confident that you will continue with even more successes. Love, Mom, Dad, Tj, and Family

Keep doing great things! We love you! Love, All Your Family

ANTHONY PIMENTEL

SENIOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CLASS OF 20 2019 019

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2018 NAVASOTA ATHLETIC TRAINERS Back row, left to right: Athletic Trainer Alysia Pennartz and Head Athletic Trainer Ryan Attridge. Front row, left to right: Student trainers Adriana Benito, Hailey Reyes, Ashley Benito, Cecaly Contreras, Cameron Martinez and Natalie Davis.

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We are so proud of you. Make amazing memories this Freshman year.

Senior – Class of 2019

Love, Dad, Mom, & Chucky

Enjoy your senior year! Love, All Your Family

“Dancing with the feet is one thing. Dancing with the heart is another.”

Emily Snow

Cayenne Alexander Class of 2019

Always chase your dreams, always go beyond any limitations, & always stay our little Pinky (aka Blondie)!

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Maria Orozco Enjoy every minute of it. We love you! Love, Mama & The Cosino Family

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2018 NAVASOTA DIAMONETTES

Nichole Phillips is in her eighth year as the Director of the Navasota High School Diamonettes and the Navasota Junior High Fang Dancers. She graduated from New Caney High School, where she was a military officer for the Bluebonnets Dance Team and the student assistant for the JH BBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dance team. After high school, she taught the New Caney Junior High dance team for one year while attending Sam Houston State University. During college, she started teaching dance at Texas Academy of Dance. She was the director of the Texas Star Steppers for 10 years and led them to numerous NICHOLE PHILLIPS awards during those years. She graduated from Sam Sponsor | Navasota Diamonettes

Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education with a minor in dance. During her years with the Diamonettes, Mrs. Phillips has directed her team and officers to numerous awards and has traveled to San Marcos, Tyler, Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, New York City and Los Angeles for competition trips. She also has students who have gone on to be a part of Crowd Pleasers Dance Staff, MA Dance Staff, Texas State Strutters, Tyler Jr. College Apache Bells and the Texas A&M Dance Department. She is married to her wonderful husband, Nic, of 14 years. They have a 13-year-old son, Mason, a 9-yearold daughter, Sadie, and a pit bull named Boscoe.Â

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2018 NAVASOTA RATTLER BAND

Martin England is in his 13th year as Band Director at Navasota ISD. Under Mr. Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction, the band has earned many 1st division ratings in UIL competition, and the marching band has advanced to Area Marching Contest six times. Many of his students have earned All-Region, Area and State Honors in competition. In his spare time, Mr. England enjoys flying

MARTIN ENGLAND

RC airplanes and spending time with his family.

Director | Navasota High School Band

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2018 NAVASOTA VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date

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Thurs. 8/30 & Sat. 9/1.................................................Snook Tournament.......................................Away (Snook)....................................Varsity...............................................................TBA Fri. 8/31........................................................................Rudder.........................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................4:30/5:30/5:30 Sat. 9/1.........................................................................Bellville Tournament.....................................Away..................................................9/JV.................................................................TBA Tues. 9/4.......................................................................Iola..............................................................Away..................................................9/JV/V........................................4:00/5:00/6:00 Fri. 9/7..........................................................................Tarkington....................................................Away..................................................9/JV/V........................................4:00/5:00/6:00 Tues. 9/11......................................................................OPEN...........................................................OPEN.................................................OPEN............................................................. OPEN Fri. 9/14........................................................................OPEN...........................................................OPEN.................................................OPEN............................................................. OPEN Tues. 9/18......................................................................Caldwell.......................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................4:30/4:30/5:30 Fri. 9/21........................................................................OPEN...........................................................OPEN.................................................OPEN............................................................. OPEN Tues. 9/25.....................................................................*LaGrange...................................................Away..................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/5:00/6:00 Fri. 9/28........................................................................*Bellville......................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/6:00/6:00 Tues. 10/2......................................................................*Smithville...................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................ 5:00/6:00/7:00 Fri. 10/5........................................................................Giddings.......................................................Away..................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/5:00/6:00 Tues. 10/9......................................................................*Caldwell.....................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................ 5:00/6:00/7:00 Fri. 10/12.....................................................................*LaGrange...................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/6:00/6:00 Tues. 10/16....................................................................*Bellville......................................................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................ 5:00/6:00/7:00 Fri. 10/19.......................................................................*Smithville...................................................Away..................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/5:00/6:00 Tues. 10/23...................................................................*Giddings (Parent Night)...................Home.................................................9/JV/V........................................5:00/5:00/6:00 Sat. 10/27..................................................................District Certification...................................TBA..................................................Varsity...........................................................TBA Mon.–Tues., 10/30 & 10/31......................................Bi-District Playoffs.....................................TBA..................................................Varsity...........................................................TBA Thurs.–Sat., 11/2,11/3, 11/4........................................Area Playoffs............................................TBA..................................................Varsity...........................................................TBA Mon.–Tues., 11/6 & 11/7...........................................Regional Quarterfinals...............................TBA..................................................Varsity...........................................................TBA Fri.–Sat., 11/10 & 11/11............................................Regional Tournament................................Bryan HS.........................................Varsity...........................................................TBA Wed.–Sat., 11/15–11/18...........................................State Tournament......................................Culwell Center, Garland....................Varsity...........................................................TBA *District

Samantha Harris Senior – Class of 2019

We are proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Love, Dad, Mom, Cody, Colton & Meridith

MADISON DALEY

SENIOR CLASS OF 2019 We are so proud of you! Have a great year!

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2018 NAVASOTA VARSITY VOLLEYBALL DESIREE CALDERON

JUNIOR TAY MOCK

SENIOR ANDY BAKER

JUNIOR MADISON DALEY

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NOT SHOWN: MIA NUNEZ – Junior

JUNIOR SHANQUISHA WILLIAMS

Alicia Ellis begins her third year in Navasota, where

she teaches physical education. This will be her 12th year overall in education with previous stops at A&M Consolidat-

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EMILY LADD

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years in volleyball, basketball and softball. She played two years at Angelina College in Lufkin.

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She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business degree

KEL’NEISHA MOORE

from the University of Phoenix. Ellis has the Nava-

sota volleyball program headed in the right direction, having led the Rattlers into back to

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back playoff appearances. She is married to

SAMANTHA HARRIS

her high school sweetheart, Dwayne. They

ALICIA ELLIS

Head Coach | Navasota Volleyball

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