Watco’s 2022 Graduates

Morgan Andrews, daughter of James Andrews, locomotive director, graduated from Independence High School in Independence, Kansas.

Jennifer Blomberg, daughter of Denice Poseley, dispatcher, graduated from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Jennifer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

CJ Blomberg, son of Denice Poseley, dispatcher, graduated from Westwood High School in Gillette, Wyoming.

Grace Bolyard, daughter of Garrett Bolyard, vice president of operations, graduated from Twin Falls Christian Academy in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Elijah Bolyard, son of Garrett Bolyard, vice president of operations, graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Elijah graduated with a degree in construction management.

Kenissa Brown, fleet services supervisor, graduated from Nevada State College in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kenissa graduated with a degree in criminal justice.

McKynze Dawes, daughter of Alicea Dawes, revenue account specialist, graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Kendall Forbes, daughter of P.J. Forbes, vice president operations, graduated from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Wichita, Kansas.

Brandon Freeman, son of Brian Freeman, director of purchasing, graduated from Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Jenna Hoobler, daughter of Matt Hoobler, assistant vice president - policy & natural resources, graduated from East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Kelis Martinez, daughter of Ricky Martinez, senior site leader for Division 5 in Freeport, Texas, graduated from Angleton High School in Angleton, Texas.

Tessa Miller, daughter of Stephanie Miller, special projects coordinator, graduated from Carl Junction High School in Carl Junction, Missouri.

Ashley Sistos, daughter of Noey Sistos, Lubbock & Western Railway conductor/engineer, graduated from Ralls High School in Ralls, Texas.

Kinley Smith, daughter of Dan Smith, chief executive officer, graduated from Girard High School in Girard, Kansas.

Robert Trevino, son of Robert Trevino, Ann Arbor Railroad engineer, graduated from Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Caleb Tripp, son of Donald Robert, chief mechanical officer of the Savannah and Old Fort Railroad, graduated from Richmond Hill High School in Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Jalen VanBecelaere, son of Crezentia VanBecelaere, demurrage coordinator, graduated from St. Mary’s Colan High School in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Matthew Woodfill, Jr., grandson of Tex Inman, director of locomotive support, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Matthew earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering and a minor in chemistry and bio-engineering.

Ryan Robichaux, son of Ronald Robichaux Metairie, Dutchtown Southern Railroad conductor, graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, Louisiana.

Austin Wagner, son of Charles Wagner Mars, general manager of trucking for MID-Ship Logistics, graduated from Mars Area High School in Mars, Pennsylvania.

Olivia Cullen, daughter of Lance Cullen, people services manager, graduated from Girard High School in Girard, Kansas.

Brooke Berguin, daughter of Aubrey Bergin, safety manager, graduated from Klein High School in Spring, Texas.