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by Jackie Devine As you all know, Thomas Coffman, our local photographer, is always on the lookout for great photo ops, and, when the opportunity arises, he points me in the direction of compelling stories. This time we both hit the jackpot. He was able to get some outstanding photos of his dad's 80th birthday, and I was able to meet the owner of a genuine Batmobile. "My dad, Tommy Coffman's, 80th birthday was just around the corner," Tom explained. "and since it was such a milestone, we didn't want to celebrate using time-worn clichéd party ideas. My wife Kari and I wanted something creative, unique, and unforgettable. That's when we stumbled upon Karl Wawarosky, owner of the Houston Batmobile, and his 1966 Batmobile. "A few weeks before Dad's birthday, we met with Karl and made arrangements for him to come to my house on April 15th. "It started out at Luby's. Karl showed up just as we were finishing dinner. I introduced him to my dad as a neighbor. We handed Dad his gifts, and he opened them one by one. The last one was the Robin T-Shirt (cape attached on the back) and the Robin mask. I told him to go into the bathroom and put it on. He said, 'What is this? I am NOT putting this on.'" "I realized he might feel a little timid about parading around in Luby's with a Robin T-Shirt, but insisted, that he go and put it on. Again he said, 'No way am I putting this on.' "So I told him to stand up and look out the window as I pointed to the car. He said, 'WOW!' I told him if he put the shirt on, he could ride in it. He grabbed that shirt so fast and put it on right over his other shirt. By now, a crowd had gathered in the parking lot. Our birthday celebrity climbed in the passenger seat, and they drove around to 'Na Na Na Na Batman' blaring out the speakers. That was a birthday he'll never forget! I think most people would agree that Karl Wawarosky's Batmobile with its double-bubble windshields, loooong bat fins, bat-phone, flashing red beacon light, parachutes, and working flame thrower, has to be one of the coolest, most fascinating cars to cruise the streets of Cypress in a long time. And, just like the day of Tommy's birthday party, from the moment he pulls out of his "Bat Cave," AKA garage, no matter where Karl goes, the crowds begin to gather. Curious about how Karl came to acquire his precious toy, I contacted him. He told me, "When I ordered the Batmobile from Fiberglass Freaks, back in 2014, my main goal was to fulfill a childhood dream." Today, it has expanded into a charitable venue for organizations like The Sun Shine Kids as well as a business venture. So far, the Batmobile has shown up at birthday parties, weddings, grand openings, and even funerals." Karl has participated in events as far away north as Dallas and east as San Antonio. Each year he participates in the San Antonio August Bat Loco Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Bash, where they celebrate the bats flying out from beneath the freeway and, on September 25th, he will take part in the Laps for Lungs Walk-A-Thon, in Porter, Texas. "After I placed my order, it took two years for the folks at Fiberglass Freaks to custom-build the car." Karl continued, "They started with a 1977 Lincoln Town Car because they needed a long body frame to accommodate the custom-built chassis, four-wheel disc brakes, and rack and pinion steering. They constructed the body out of thick fiberglass. Electric actuators open the hood and trunk with the flip of a switch. For safety, the car also includes a firewall, engine apron walls, and wheel well tubs. "And for those interested in the power and drive train, they will find a 383GM Crate engine—a Monster 350 transmission and an Allison Posi Track rear end. Karl tells me his prized possession is insured for $200,000, but it could be that he needs to up the ante since I found that the car is now selling for $299,999 on the Fiberglass Freaks website. "Owning the Batmobile has added a purpose and meaning to my life I never would have imagined," added Karl. "When I drive around town, and throughout the state of Texas, wherever I go, I bring smiles to faces. There is so much hate in the world now that when I pull up someplace with the car, it does my heart good to see people smiling, talking and getting along. People come out of the woodwork to see the car. It doesn't matter, boy or girl, young or old, black, brown, or white, when they come up to the Batmobile, they are already smiling. Some are remembering when they were a child before they learned how to judge and hate. "If I can destroy hate, one person at a time, just by pulling the car out of the "Bat Cave," then it is worth it. I'm using happiness and respect to pull people together." For more information on Karl's Batmobile, visit http://www. houstonbatmobile.com/site/.

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Courtney Blackburn attended Keith Elementary kindergarten-fifth grade and went to Salyards Middle School sixth-eighth grade. She was social honor vice president for the Belles and participated on the Belles team for three years. In addition, she was a member of the National Honor Society for one year. Courtney will be attending the University of Arkansas of nursing.

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GRADS! Cory Xavier Blanks is a 2021 graduate from Bridgeland High School. He was a member of the Bridgeland Track Team for four years, and his events were shotput and discus. During his high school career, Cory was an active member of Good Shepherd UMC, where he volunteered on an asneeded basis for various events. Past memberships include Boy Scouts, Key Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Cory has committed to Baylor University and will major in Computer Science.

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The Beacon Chase Cable is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School where he played on the offensive line for the Bears football team. Chase received a scholarship to play football in the fall at Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he will study prelaw. Chase plans to get his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree and practice law in the future.

Jacob James has played soccer for the Bridgeland Bears all four years, and he made First Team All-State, First Team All-Greater Houston, First Team All-District, Mid-fielder of the Year, and Academic All-District four years in a row. He will continue to play collegiate soccer at the University of Central Arkansas.

Taylor DeGroot is graduating from Bridgeland High School in the class of 2021. She will be attending Texas State University this fall, majoring in Business. She has been a part of the Varsity golf team all four years and active in PALs for the last two years. Taylor attended school in Fairfield at Keith Elementary and Salyards Middle School.

Hanna Kownacki – Bridgeland High School Senior Class of 2021, Hanna Kownacki has swum and played water polo for varsity all four high school years. A member of the National Honor Society and HOSA. Hanna will attend Gannon University in Pennsylvania, where she has been accepted into the Nursing Program. She has been awarded a scholarship for swimming and will also play water polo in college.

Jackson Dement, a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School, is graduating in the top 10% of his class. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society. Jackson has been on the varsity Bridgeland Swim Team all four years. He has achieved many swimming accomplishments such as Male Swimmer of the Year, Academic All-State, Athletic All American, and is a threetime State Qualifier. He will be attending the University of Alabama to continue his swim career and majoring in Construction Engineering.

Nicholas LaBarbera will be graduating with honors from Bridgeland High School, Senior Class of 2021. Nicholas played golf for Bridgeland, where he was named the 2021 16-6A District Champion. Nicholas was also on the 2019 District Champion golf team. Nicholas will be studying Mechanical Engineering in the fall at UTD.

Rebecca Grady a graduate of Bridgeland High School’s senior class of 2021. She previously attending Salyards MS and Ault ES. She was active in Key Club, the National Honor Society, and will be graduating summa cum laude. She has been a district and region award-winning part of the BHS Lady Bears varsity soccer program, and competes in the ECNL program with Challenge Soccer Club. She will pursue a degree in engineering, as well as competing as part of the DII soccer program, at University of Missouri Science and Technology.

Brandon Lee is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School, graduating with honors. He has been accepted into the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University, where he will major in marketing.

Kendall Howton is graduating from Bridgeland High School. She was a three-year member of the BHS Cheerleading Team and was a captain her senior year. Along with being a member of the Bridgeland National Honor Society, she was selected as an Academic All-State Cheerleader by the Texas Girls Coaches Association for 2020-21. Kendall will be attending the University of Mississippi in the fall, pursuing a degree in Business.

Lauren Pustejovsky is a 2021 graduate of Bridgeland High School. She is a 4-year member of the Bridgeland High School Marching Band and Wind Ensemble. In addition, she plays clarinet and piano and is a member of the National Honor Society. Lauren will be majoring in engineering at Texas A&M and hopes to pursue a law degree in the future.

Rachel Hughes will be graduating from Bridgeland HS and completing her thirteen-year career with CFISD. She has spent the past four years as a member of the Bridgeland FFA learning, raising, selling, competing, and growing as a person. Her desire to work with animals will take her to Ohio, where Rachel has committed to Otterbein University. While there, she plans to study Zoo and Conservation Science and intern at different zoos or wildlife locations.

Savannah Sequeria attended Swenke Elementary, Salyards MS, and is graduating from Bridgeland High School in 2021. She was a Bridgeland Belle for three years.. she has worked as a gymnastics coach at Cypress Academy for almost two years. Savannah will be attending the University of Oklahoma in the fall to pursue her love of kids and study early education.

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