SPRING-SUMMER 2019
Saluting the Class of 2031 A special tribute to all 35 kindergarten classes in Calhoun and Gordon County for the 2018-19 school year!
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Saluting Class of ‘31 Welcome to the Class of 2031! As these irresistible kids embark on their school journey with hope and excitement, take a look at the next generation who will make their mark on our communities, the nation, and the world. This is a magical time to be cherished - and that’s what the K-Kids commemorative issue is all about. Enjoy the faces and the enthusiasm of your children as they start their school years. These are photos to look back and reflect on for years to come - and share with these kindergartners when they reach adulthood! The Best of the North Georgia Mountains extends a hearty thank you to the Calhoun and Gordon County school systems for their enthusiastic support and extensive assistance with this project. We are also grateful to the many community-minded businesses who helped make this issue a reality! With much excitement, The Best of the North Georgia Mountains celebrates this year’s kindergarten class and introduces everyone to these delightful children! Mitch Talley, Publisher The Best of the North Georgia Mountains
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Kim Adair’s Class
Front Row: Kaylee Palacios, Raelyn Green, Asher Land, Sofia Stokes, Junior Diaz, Isaac Espino, Eva Howard, and Natalie Carter Middle Row: Addie Morales, Ria Adams, Lundi Phillips, Bristol Picklesimer, Kingston Bunch, Molly Egenes, Julian Trammell, and Jordan Jimenez. Back Row: Teacher Kim Adair, Kayden Lopez, Charley Davis, Kaylee Ambrocio, Deonna Wilkey, Ale’Sha Ware, Leelon Meadows, Boland Leatherwood, Layne Boston, Jadon Brown, and paraprofessional Elizabeth Fitz.
When I grow up, I want to be... Kaylee Palacios - Baker Raelyn Green - Mom Asher Land - Navy SEAL Sofia Stokes - Baker Junior Diaz - Ninja Isaac Espino - Policeman Eva Howard - Pharmacist
Natalie Carter - Banker Addie Morales - Ballerina Ria Adams - Baker Lundi Phillips - Doctor Bristol Picklesimer Baton Teacher Kingston Bunch - Pilot
Molly Egenes Cruise Ship Driver Julian Trammell - Policeman Jordan Jimenez - Banker Kayden Lopez - Builder Charley Davis - Artist Kaylee Ambrocio - Teacher
Deonna Wilkey - Teacher Ale’Sha Ware - Chef Leelon Meadows - Dad Boland Leatherwood - Teacher Jadon Brown - Tarzan Layne Boston - Builder
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Maresha Bagwell’s Class
Front Row: Isabella Funes, Mia Claire Gowens, Jayden Aguilar, Mia Tate, August Couch, and Rayelee Poindexter. Middle Row: Harsh Patel, Grier Garnett, Hayden Prieto, Aubree Rivera, Caylee Pais, Julian Castillo, Christopher Calderon, and Greanly Scheetz. Back Row: Teachers Maresha Bagwell and Jayla Serritt, Cristopher Lopez, Aylor Hood, Samuel Wright, Bryson Carter, Kristal Rodriguez, Liam Reeves, Nicklas Michels, Nayeli Lopez, and paraprofessionals Cassie Grigsby and Kimberly Epps.
When I grow up, I want to be... Cristopher Lopez - Pizza Man Aylor Hood - Veterinarian Samuel Wright - Police Officer Bryson Carter - Firefighter Kristal Rodriguez - Dentist Liam Reeves - Police Officer
Nicklas Michels - Football Player Nayeli Lopez - Teacher Harsh Patel - Construction Worker Grier Garnett - Firefighter Hayden Prieto - Police Officer
Aubree Rivera - Art Teacher Caylee Pais - Minnie Mouse Julian Castillo - Construction Worker Christopher Calderon - Firefighter Greanly Scheetz - Mommy
Isabella Funes - Writer Mia Claire Gowens - Teacher Jayden Aguilar - Soccer Player Mia Tate - Teacher August Couch - Farmer Rayelee Poindexter - Cheerleader
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Autumn Baker’s Class
Front Row: Jose Estrada, Pati Amador, Kaden Kime, Emeri Pendergrass, Anna Tommie, Gaddin McBee, Emily Ajpop, and Tinsleigh Mullins. Middle Row: Samaja Womble, Matthew Gonzalez, Addison Machoka, Brielle Garcia, Jaiden Lackey, Emma Mitchell, Riley Adcock, and Orrin Harris. Back Row: Teacher Autumn Baker, Sebastian Jimenez, Alecsia Ruiz, Major Gravitt, Malakai Williams, Dania McDaniel, Logan Bautista, Madison North, and paraprofessional Lisa Harris. Not Pictured: Colman Hodgkins - Archaeologist
When I grow up, I want to be... Jose Estrada - Tire Fixer Pati Amador - Doctor Kaden Kime - Cop Emeri Pendergrass - Hair Stylist Anna Tommie - Artist Gaddin McBee - Police Officer
Emily Ajpop - Teacher Tinsleigh Mullins - Teacher Samaja Womble - Cook Matthew Gonzalez - Police Officer Addison Machoka - Gym Teacher Brielle Garcia - Eye Doctor
Jaiden Lackey - Police Officer Emma Mitchell - Teacher Riley Adcock - Artist Orrin Harris - Police Officer Sebastian Jimenez - Police Officer Alecsia Ruiz - Doctor
Major Gravitt - Astronaut Malakai Williams - Pizza Deliveryman Dania McDaniel - Art Teacher Logan Bautista - Police Officer Madison North - A Mommy
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Valerie Boston’s Class
Front Row: Stella Arnold, Isaac Parker, Kaidren Heath, Darlyg Funes, Brooks Rigney, Gavin Brock, and Luna Romero. Middle Row: Cooper Arnold, Daniela Lopez, Steven Jacobo, Olivia Kinsley, Kolman Fowler, Nathalie Obregon, and Brandon Gonzalez. Back Row: Teacher Valerie Boston, Skyler Daum, Azariyah Williams, Jilmer Gonzalez, Raylynn Neal, Yandel Cordero, Akshara Sharma, Mayra Rodriguez, Matthew Thacker, and teacher Jessica Linn. Not Pictured: Paraprofessional Brooke Baxter and students Emily Bravo - Karate Teacher and Yilianis Torres - Singer
When I grow up, I want to be... Stella Arnold - Teacher Isaac Parker - Soldier Kaidren Heath - Builder Darlyg Funes - Ballerina Brooks Rigney - Engineer Gavin Brock - Policeman
Luna Romero - Princess Brandon Gonzalez - Movie Star Cooper Arnold - Astronaut Daniela Lopez - Mommy Steven Jacobo - Doctor Olivia Kinsley - Princess
Kolman Fowler - Teacher Nathalie Obregon - Artist Skyler Daum - Policeman Azariyah Williams - Policewoman Jilmer Gonzalez - Dad Raylynn Neal - Science Teacher
Yandel Cordero - Policeman Akshara Sharma - Scientist Mayra Rodriguez - Scientist Matthew Thacker - Firefighter
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Wendi Goodwin’s Class
Front Row: Annlei Smith, Easton Walls, Kimberly Lara-Cruz, Melanie Reyes, Emerie Howell, Envy Winton, Carla Jaramillo, and T.J. Kidd. Middle Row: Brenton Moss, Mackenzie Griffith, Kaden Brito, Emma Gonzalez, Camden Hale, Rafael Montelongo, and Ella-Mae Myrick. Back Row: Paraprofessional Christy Swably, Lane Reece, Maddox Bell, Jordan Coffey, Hector Cantellano, Javier Aguilar, Bella Cerros, Noah Allen, and teacher Wendi Goodwin. Not Pictured: Jynsen Romans - Race Car Driver and Izzie Martin - Teacher.
When I grow up, I want to be... Annlei Smith - Doctor Easton Walls - Doctor Kimberly Lara-Cruz - Teacher Melanie Reyes - Store Owner Emerie Howell - Vet Envy Winton - Vet
Carla Jaramillo - Gymnastics Teacher T.J. Kidd - Firefighter Brenton Moss - Police Officer Mackenzie Griffith - Doctor Kaden Brito - Marine
Emma Gonzalez - Art Teacher Camden Hale - Firefighter Rafael Montelongo - Bike Racer Ella-Mae Myrick - Ballet Teacher Lane Reece - Army Maddox Bell - Cop
Jordan Coffey - Vet Hector Cantellano - Hunter Javier Aguilar - Policeman Bella Cerros - Officer Noah Allen - Train Racer
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Stephania Hyde’s Class
Front Row: Darlene Moss-Hernandez, Corbin Wilson, Alexa Camacho, Kayden Smith, Presley Garnett, and Payson King. Middle Row: Ashton Morales, Auburn Johnson, Ahmed Herrek, Stephanie Sebastian Ramos, and Jay Patel. Back Row: Teacher Stephania Hyde, Kevin Vicente, Ander East, Lilly Stewart, Jagger Smith, and Layla Hernandez. Not Pictured: Hadley Smith.
When I grow up, I want to be... Darlene Mosso-Hernandez Ballerina Corbin Wilson - Builder Alexa Camacho - Work at Walmart
Kayden Smith - Police Cop Presley Garnett - A Mom Payson King - A Mom Ashton Morales - Policeman Auburn Johnson - A Mom
Ahmed Herrek - Doctor Stephanie Sebastian Ramos Doctor Jay Patel - Firefighter Kevin Vicente - Police
Ander East - Navy Lilly Stewart - YouTuber Jagger Smith - Cop Layla Hernandez - Clown Hadley Smith - Clothes Designer
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Caitlin Jones’ Class
Front Row: Alexander Lopez Nova, Brentley Kephart, Braylen White, Conner Bunch, Dylan Walls, GiGi Ortiz, Lindsey Valencia Estrada, Vanessa Bahena. Middle Row: Sophia Burns, Joram Perez Nieves, Angelis Serrano, Amelia Clerc, Hazel Alvarez, Emma Ware, Presley Pass, Camden Reynolds. Back Row: Teacher Caitlin Jones, Ronni Autry, Lucy Scheetz, Anthonny Norwood-McClendon, Asa Mullins, Eli Mullins, Yurixy Mejia-Santos, Alana Wiggins, Baylin Canales, paraprofessional Laura Ruth.
When I grow up, I want to be... Hazel Alvarez - Doctor Ronni Autry - Artist Vanessa Bahena - Firefighter Conner Bunch - Policeman Sophia Burns - Policewoman Baylin Canales -Cop Amelia Clerc - Cheerleader
Brentley Kephart - Army Alexander Lopez Nova Policeman Yurixy Mejia-Santos - Makeup Artist Asa Mullins - Hunter Eli Mullins - Football Player
Anthonny Norwood-McClendon - Policeman GiGi Ortiz - Teacher Presley Pass - Vet Joram Perez Nieves - Diver Camden Reynolds - Farmer Lucy Scheetz - Teacher
Angelis Serrano - Cheerleader Lindsey Valencia Estrada Teacher Dylan Walls - Army Emma Ware - Teacher Braylen White - Policeman Alana Wiggins - Ballerina
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Tracie Nesbitt’s Class
Front Row: Ollie McNeese, Maelee Cochran, Sadie Chumpitaz, Tayla Thune, Bella Guzman. Middle Row: Grey Carpenter, Violet Coombe, Blair Johns, Miguel Manuel Bail, Montrel Carson, Neidelynn Perez, Lucy Chattam, Blake Hicks. Back Row: Paraprofessional Susan Gallman, Jefferson Lopez Quixtan, Jackson Layson, Jaiden Emard, Esme Morales Almazan, Sawyer Baxter, Arsalan Shoaib, Kenleigh Gregoire, Cooper Shropshire, teacher Tracie Nesbitt. Not Pictured: Gracie England and Aryian Ownbey.
When I grow up, I want to be... Ollie McNeese - Police Officer Maelee Cochran - Cheerleader Sadie Chumpitaz - Teacher Tayla Thune - Cheerleader Bella Guzman - Mommy Grey Carpenter - Chef Violet Coombe - Architect
Blair Johns - Teacher Miguel Manuel Bail - Soccer Player Montrel Carson - Police Officer Neidelynn Perez - Office Manager Lucy Chattam - Veterinarian
Blake Hicks - Police Officer Jefferson Lopez Quixtan Police Officer Jackson Layson - Police Officer Jaiden Emard - Teacher Esme Morales Almazan - Teacher Sawyer Baxter - Basketball Player
Arsalan Shoaib - Doctor Kenleigh Gregoire - Dentist Cooper Shropshire - Police Officer Gracie England - Artist Aryian Ownbey - Firefighter
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Pam Parker’s Class
Front Row: Emily Thomas, Estrella Alvarez, Marty Aguirre, Chris Hernandez, Zachai Higgs, Eric Perez, Samantha Rangel. Middle Row: Jake White, Aayush Patel, Wyatt Pierce, Creed Bradshaw, Jack Renfro, Emily Bail. Back Row: Teacher Pam Parker, Grayson Knoblett, Colton McKeone, Jada Hogg, paraprofessional Laura French, Celeste Evans, Kimberly Olalde, Orlando Bamaca, Rowan Craig, and paraprofessional Amy Smith. Not Pictured: Cash Pritchett and Anthony Cienfuegos.
When I grow up, I want to be... Emily Thomas - Majorette Estrella Alvarez - Teacher Marty Aguirre - Policeman Chris Hernandez - Policeman Zachai Higgs - Teacher Eric Perez - Teacher
Samantha Rangel - Mommy Jake White - Hollander Products Aayush Patel - Fireman Wyatt Pierce - Babysitter Creed Bradshaw - Talk about dinosaurs
Jack Renfro - Policeman Emily Bail - Make chocolate Grayson Knoblett - Policeman Colton McKeone - Bird Feeder Jada Hogg - Teacher Celeste Evans - Dance Teacher
Kimberly Olalde - Teacher Orlando Bamaca - Army Rowan Craig - Nurse Anthony Cienfuegos - Daddy Cash Pritchett - Football Player
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Tammy Swink’s Class
Front Row: Caly To, Gavin Kerr, Cristoball Castilla, Austin Bailey, Junior Leiva, Daneisy Sanchez, Maggie Gonzalez. Middle Row: Randy Ramos, Sofia Mejia, McKenna Brannon, Nellie Jarrett, Tristan Arrivillaga, Foster Smith, Hadley Fisher. Back Row: Teacher Tammy Swink, Brittney Reyes, Lilly Westberry, Eli Hill, Clara Linn, Ellie Jo Erwin, Javier Gonzalez, Trey Owens, paraprofessional Karen Moss. Not Pictured: Jasmine Hall, Bentlee Derosier, Angel Mejia.
When I grow up, I want to be... Caly To - Butterfly Person Gavin Kerr - Police Officer Cristoball Castillo - Police Officer Austin Bailey - Daddy Junior Leiva - Firefighter Daneisy Sanchez - Ballerina Maggie Gonzalez - Ballerina Randy Ramos - Taxi Driver
Sofia Mejia - Chick-fil-A Person McKenna Brannon - Veterinarian Nellie Jarrett - Mommy Tristan Arrivillaga - Play Minecraft Foster Smith - Chick-fil-A Person Hadley Fisher - Chick-fil-A Person Brittney Reyes - Zookeeper Lilly Westberry - Astronaut
Eli Hill - Post Office Worker Clara Linn - Horse Trainer Ellie Jo Erwin - Cheerleader Javier Gonzalez - Police Officer Trey Owens - Firefighter Jasmine Hall - Nurse Bentlee Derosier - Police Officer Angel Mejia - Want to work at Legoland
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Melea Tennant’s Class
Front Row: Kaitlynn Ballew, Kenia Cruz Hammontree, Copelen Dodd, Jaylene Chavez, Kayden Horn, Wyatt Murphy, Khloe Rojas, Ashley Regalado - Juarez. Middle Row: Merrill Ostuw, Brooklyn Hollingsworth, Jared Pina, Katelyn Ramirez, Dawson Charles, Annabel Mascia, Makinley Salmon, Avaida Knowles. Back Row: Teacher Melea Tennant, Nicholas Driver, Andrea Penaloza Deleon, Andy Perez Ruiz, Dominic Roberts, Emma Sutter, Ah’mari Thompson, Kai Toure, Desiderius Kearns, and paraprofessional Amy Jones. Not Pictured: Hayden Ellis.
When I grow up, I want to be... Kaitlynn Ballew - A Grownup Kenia Cruz Hernandez - Teacher Copelen Dodd - SWAT Team Jaylene Chavez - Teacher Kayden Horn - Astronaut Wyatt Murphy - Police Officer Khloe Rojas - Firefighter Merrill Ostuw - Photographer
Ashly Regalado-Juarez Cleaning Houses Brooklyn Hollingsworth Teacher Jared Pina - Garbage Man Katelyn Ramirez - Firefighter Dawson Charles - Builder Annabel Mascia - Police Officer
Makinley Salmon - Teacher Avaida Knowles - Horse Rider Nicholas Driver - Police Officer Andrea Penaloza Deleon Doctor Andy Perez Ruiz - Firefighter Dominic Roberts - Police Officer Emma Sutter - Ballerina
Ah’mari Thompson - Helicopter Pilot Kai Toure - Police Officer Desiderius Kearns - Tow Truck Driver Hayden Ellis - Build houses
CALHOUN PRIMARY - Amy Turner’s Class
Front Row: Emma Wilbanks, Makael McConnell, Kaiden Anderson, Deyser Mendez, Jayden Alvarez, Naliyah Balderas, Landon Baker. Middle Row: Ava Brooks, Landon Dockery, Patrick Gonzalez, Matthew Luviano, Visva Patel, Iris Trinidad, Emily Vicente. Back Row: Teacher Amy Turner, Brynleigh Benton, Kimber Fair, Lindely Magana, Annabelle Mullins, Dylan Peterson, Lincoln Young, Marvin Barillas, and paraprofessional Kara Benton. Not Pictured: Callie Sexton, Grey Robinson Newman, Lian Romas.
When I grow up, I want to be... Emma Wilbanks - Candy Maker Makael McConnell - Police Officer Kaiden Anderson - Army Deyser Mendez - Police Officer Naliyah Balderas - Doctor Landon Baker - Police Officer Ava Brooks - Vet Landon Dockery - Basketball Player
Patrick Gonzalez - Football Player Matthew Luviano - Firefighter Visva Patel - Dentist Iris Trinidad - Baker Emily Vicente - YouTuber Brynleigh Benton - Pet Doctor Kimber Fair - Artist Lindely Magana - Teacher
Annabelle Mullins - Disney Princess Dylan Peterson - Police Officer Lincoln Young - Construction Worker Marvin Barillas - Police Officer Jayden Alvarez - Police Officer Callie Sexton - Cheerleading Coach Grey Robinson Newman - Farmer Lian Romas - Police Officer
“A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1945”
BELWOOD ELEMENTARY - Regina Albritton’s Class
Front Row: Renzo Conte, Maggie Eagan, Lylee Hobgood, Cooper Wilson, Rooney Garcia, Christopher McEntire. Middle Row: Gracie Mullins, Jaeden McAfee, Brantley Achord, Andrew Fowler, Grey Dyer. Back Row: Teacher Regina Albritton, Shelby Winslett, Christian Teoba-Organista, Alison Perez, Adalena Holden, Eduardo Roldan Gomez, Savannah Lacey, Collin Edwards, paraprofessional Melisa Rodriguez.
When I grow up, I want to be... Brantley Achord - Cop Renzo Conte - Firefighter Grey Dyer - Sherriff Maggie Eagan - Teacher Collin Edwards - Work for Apple Andrew Fowler - Police officer
Rooney Garcia - Dentist Lylee Hobgood - Doctor for old people Adalena Holden - Gymnast Savannah Lacey - Work at the fair Jaeden McAfee - Mine for diamonds Christopher McEntire - Mailman
Gracie Mullins - Nurse Alison Perez - Dentist Eduardo Roldan Gomez - Firefighter Christian Teoba-Garcia - Work at Kroger Cooper Wilson - Dentist Shelby Winslett - Vet
BELWOOD ELEMENTARY - Tonya Bowman’s Class
Front Row: Jayden Turner, Ariadna Orellana, Yandel Bautista, Sofia Sanchez, Sadie Waldrep, Junior Fairbanks. Middle Row: Parker Jacobs, Natalie Hancock, Rydar McMahan, Madilyn Burgess, Kaitlyn Avalos. Back Row: Teacher Tanya Bowman, Natalia Perez, Sebastian Beebe, Turk Gramling, Wyatt Grindstaff, Landon Travis, paraprofessional Laurie McKinney. Not Pictured: Leighton Bowling.
When I grow up, I want to be... Kaitlyn Avalos - Policewoman Yandel Bautista - Police Officer Sebastian Beebe - Artist Leighton Bowling - Firefighter Madilyn Burgess - Zookeeper Junior Fairbanks - Welder
Turk Gramling - Paleontologist Wyatt Grindstaff - Mechanic Natalie Hancock - Veterinarian Parker Jacobs - Construction Worker Rydar McMahan - Army Sofia Sanchez - Doctor
Ariadna Orellana - Firefighter Natalia Perez - Dentist Landon Travis - Police Officer Jayden Turner - Work at Disney World Sadie Waldrep - Teacher
BELWOOD ELEMENTARY - Amanda Murry’s Class
Front Row: Allen Tang, Julie Ball, Noe Jeronimo, Harlan White, Ulysses Torres. Middle Row: Marlee Folwer, Keeghan Cook, Mason Haygood, Fabian Sanchez, Katlynne Gomez, Arianna Waggoner. Back Row: Teacher Amanda Murry, Scoti Crider, Turner Causby, Sophie VanDyke, Vanessa Lopez, Alex Medlin, Macie Schmick, Landon Lowrance, paraprofessional Mrs. Fields. Not Pictured: Daniel Hall.
When I grow up, I want to be... Julie Ball - Veterinarian Turner Causby - Firefighter Keeghan Cook - Veterinarian Scoti Crider - zookeeper Marlee Fowler - Veterinarian Katlynne Gomez - Car Mechanic Daniel Hall - Police Officer
Mason Haygood - Veterinarian Noe Jeronimo - Doctor Landon Lowrance - Police Officer Vanessa Lopez - Teacher Alex Medlin - Police Officer Fabian Sanchez - Soldier Macie Schmick - Hair Stylist
Allen Tang - Dad Ulysses Torres - Police Officer Sophie VanDyke - Teacher Arianna Waggoner - Teacher Harlan White - Police Officer
BELWOOD ELEMENTARY - Cara Thomas’ Class
Front Row: Shelania Hall, Eden McKinney, Aubreonna Berardi, Paisley Holland, Jase Erwin. Middle Row: Alyssa Palmer, Makenna Motes, Benson Faulkner, Ryan Walker. Back Row: Teacher Cara Thomas, Antonio Lopez, Kinsley Gal, Luke Motes, L.J. Pritchett, ESS inclusion teacher Brandy Price. Not Pictured: Pippa Strickland and Elliot Walraven.
When I grow up, I want to be... Aubreonna Berardi - Teacher Jase Erwin - Bull Rider Benson Faulkner - Dinosaur Digger Kinsley Gal - Chef Shelania Hall - Pet Sitter
Paisley Holland - Cheerleader Antonio Lopez - Police Officer Eden McKinney - Pirate Luke Motes - Karate Teacher Makenna Motes - Rock Climbing Instructor
Alyssa Palmer - Firefighter L.J. Pritchett - Boxing Trainer Pippa Strickland - Nurse Elliot Walraven - Police Officer
FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY - Joseph Crider’s Class
Front Row: Presley McQueen, Kalysta Holcomb, Beau Ross, Penelopi Izumo, Lyla Roundtree, Eli Young, Rylan Fitz. Back Row: Teacher Joseph Crider, Ashton Farmer, Shaun Nesbitt, Aiden Charles, Case Bates, Ella Townsend, Jaclyn Hewlett, Bentley Bell, Dylan Bowles, paraprofessional Donna Mulkey.
When I grow up, I want to be... Ashton Farmer - Police Officer Shaun Nesbitt - Fireman Aiden Charles - Firefighter Case Bates - Fighter Ella Townsend - Police
Jaclyn Hewlett - Veterinarian Bentley Bell - Welder Dylan Bowles - Firefighter Presley McQueen - Mechanic Kalysta Holcomb - Fisher
Beau Ross - Army Penelopi Izumo - Police Officer Lyla Roundtree - Police Officer Eli Young - Security Guard Rylan Fitz - Police Officer
FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY - Gwen Hennessee’s Class
Front row: Natalie Bomar, Daygan Brown, Jaxon Clark, Liam Cloud, Bradley Goodman. Middle Row: Kyah Heath, Hunter Inman, Alex Miller, Savannah Newton, Sawyer Patterson. Back Row: Teacher Gwen Hennessee, Cole Ramirez, Reidance Ricks, Kinsley Shepherd, Ariel Voyles, Gracynn Wofford, Paraprofessional Josephine Ryan.
When I grow up, I want to be... Natalie Bomar - Teacher Daygan Brown - Police Officer Jaxon Clark - Army Liam Cloud - Artist Bradley Goodman - Basketball Player Kyah Heath - Teacher
Hunter Inman - Fireman Alex Miller - Vet Savannah Newton - Professional Cheerleader Sawyer Patterson - Professional Bull Rider Cole Ramirez - Doctor
Reidance Ricks - Photographer Kinsley Shepherd - Police Officer Ariel Voyles - Teacher Gracynn Wofford - Professional Cheerleader
FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY - Christy Smith’s Class
Front Row: Abby Payne, Jase Pruitt, James Odett, Wyatt Gravley. Middle Row: Penny Lawson, Cruz Wilson, Easton Grizzle, Liley Freeman, Sawyer Baldwin, Behr McDougle. Back Row: Teacher Christy Smith, Abigail Talley, Laylaa Hernandez, Daisy Pierce, Eli Smith, Camdon York, parapro fessional Sheila Carter.
When I grow up, I want to be... Jessica Adams - Firefighter Sawyer Baldwin - Bus Driver Preston Barrett - Police Officer Rylee Cook - Singer Nolan Cotton - Work on computers Liley Freeman - Hair Stylist Wyatt Gravley - Builder
Easton Grizzle - Police Officer Laylaa Hernandez - Rodeo Penny Lawson - Work with horses Behr McDougle - Police Officer James Odett - Bus Driver Abby Payne - Firefighter Daisy Pierce - Driver
Jase Pruitt - Work on John Deere Eli Smith - YouTuber Abigail Talley - Police Officer Bradley Voyles - Work for the powerline Cruz Wilson - Teacher Camden York - Police Officer
CLASS OF 2031
We'll be there for you and your family all along the way, wishing you the best as you embark on your exciting journey!
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RED BUD ELEMENTARY - Karen Brisendine’s Class
Front Row: Abram Wallingford, Allison Coleman, Abigail Barton, Eli Huffman. Middle Row: Gavien Barfield, Ky Ware, Jayda Phillips, Ella Johns. Back Row: Teacher Karen Brisendine, Gabby Jaramillo, James Stewart, Katelyn Collins, Oakley East, Destin Nadeau, paraprofessional Kim Parker.
When I grow up, I want to be... Gavien Barfield - Teacher Abigail Barton - Gymnastics Teacher Allison Coleman - Teacher Katelyn Collins - Doctor Oakley East - An original football player
Eli Huffman - Drive race cars Gabby Jaramillo - Teacher Ella Johns - Cheerleader Destin Nadeau - Cop Jayda Phillips - Firefighter
James Stewart - Cop Abram Wallingford - Policeman Ky Ware - Doctor
RED BUD ELEMENTARY - Melody Jackson’s Class
Front Row: Liam Talley, Annalyn Stansell, Jaxson Angel, Gunner Luhrman, Avery Bishop, Jeremiah Bartl. Middle Row: Raelynn Bergeron, Josie Guzman, Paul Burns Jr., Madilyn Hoyle, Karsyn Hughes, Izabella Bhimji. Back Row: Parapro Angie Konter, Corbin Cash, Kailyn Hoyle, Memphis Brown, Sparrow Mahon, Braelyn Rush, Emma Cochran, Jasmine Venord, Elijah Smith, teacher Melody Jackson.
When I grow up, I want to be... Jaxson Angel - Firefighter Jeremiah Bartl - Army Man Raelynn Bergeron - Firefighter Isabella Bhimji - Gymnast Avery Bishop - Police Officer Memphis Brown - Monster Truck Driver
Paul Burns - Monster Truck Driver Corbin Cash - Construction Worker Emma Cochran - Doctor Kailyn Hoyle - Police Officer Madilyn Hoyle - Tap Dancer
Karsyn Hughes - Store Owner Gunner Luhrman - Cop Sparrow Mahon - Hamster Tamer Braelyn Rush - Police Officer Elijah Smith - Racecar Driver Annalyn Stansell - Teacher
Liam Talley - Teacher Raelynn Townshend - Ballerina Jasmine Venord - Artist Hanna Waters - Doctor Josie Guzman - Teacher
RED BUD ELEMENTARY - Holly Kesler’s Class
Front Row: Jacobi Johnston, Brooklyn Walker, Waylon Smithey, Madelynn Marks, Aryanna Bergeron, Annabelle Kempson, Evie Smith. Middle Row: Emmersyn Green, Brenden Bradshaw, Khloe Chance, Eli Seritt, Britlyn Neal, Carter Gray. Back Row: Paraprofessional Amy Dickerson, Kelly Crump, Sarah Bowers, Bentley Welch, Makayla Hallman, Kiran Leslie, Ayda Barlow, teacher Holly Kesler.
When I grow up, I want to be... Ayda Barlow - Gymnast Aryanna Bergeron - Police Officer Sarah Bowers - Police Officer Brenden Bowers - Train Engineer Khloe Chance - Veterinarian Kelly Crump - Artist
Carter Gray - Police Officer Emmersyn Green - Zookeeper Makayla Hallman - Teacher Jacobi Johnston - Video Game Designer Annabelle Kempson - Pop Star Kiran Leslie - Dentist
Britlyn Neal -Zookeeper Eli Seritt - Firefighter Evie Smith - Teacher Waylon Smithey - Bus Driver Brooklyn Walker - Cheerleader Bentley Welch - Dirt Bike Rider
RED BUD ELEMENTARY - Stachia Rogers’ Class
Front Row: David Ramirez, Sebastian Lira, Tiffany Nguyen, Shane Duncan, Beyonce Reyes. Middle Row: Aiden Meza, Bree Black, Angel Reyes Meda, Eden Coggins, Liam Ray, Lydia Anderson. Back Row: Teacher Stachia Rogers, Everett Underwood, Brieley Ray, John Ryan O’Neal, Breea Thomas, Easton Swafford, Amy Salmeron Ramirez, Mickey Hubbard, paraprofessional Karen Potts.
When I grow up, I want to be... Everett Underwood – Couch Potato Tiffany Nguyen – Teacher Aiden Meza – Doctor Angel Reyes Meda – Police Officer
David Ramirez -- Racecar Driver Breea Thomas – Doctor Bree Black – Zoo Keeper John Ryan O’Neal – Police Officer Eden Coggins – Princess
Mickey Hubbard – Police Officer Sophia Woods – Art Teacher Aden Davis – Farmer Amy Salmeron – Veterinarian Easton Swafford – Army Man Beyonce Reyes – Paleontologist
Shane Duncan – Firefighter Sebastian Lira – Army Man Laim Ray – Police Officer Ansleigh Dehoff – Teacher Brieley Ray – Teacher Lydia Anderson – Police Officer
SONORAVILLE ELEMENTARY - Selena Cooper’s Class
Front row: Wyatt Dover, Silvia Garcia, Gunner Batchelor, Melanie Orozco, Isaac Gomez, Skye Hewell, Olivia Suggs. Middle row: Peter Obi, Isabella Strickland, Steele Grizzle, Brooklyn Stamey, Emmanuel Moran, Dylan Silva, Evelin Rodriguez. Back row: Teacher Selena Cooper, Matthias Zaugg, Lily Mackey, Jordan Cordell, Savannah Revette, Maycei Pratt, Jack Blalock, Zoje Prenku, teacher Paula Adams. Not pictured: Clay Serritt and Karma Thomas.
When I grow up, I want to be... Gunner Batchelor – Paleontologist Jack Blalock – Farmer Jordan Cordell – Teacher Wyatt Dover – Farmer Silvia Garcia – Doctor Isaac Gomez – Teacher Steele Grizzle – Paleontologist Skye Hewell – Scuba Diver
Lily Mackey – Eye Doctor Emmanuel Moran – Mechanic Peter Obi – Fireman Melanie Orozco – Nurse Maycei Pratt - Doctor Zoje Prenku – Store Manager Savannah Revette – Doctor Evelin Rodriquez – Hairdresser
Clay Serritt – Bull Rider Dylan Silva – Firefighter Brooklyn Stamey – Veterinarian Isabella Strickland – Teacher Olivia Suggs – Cheerleader Matthias Zaugg – Construction Worker
SONORAVILLE ELEMENTARY - Samantha Gray’s Class
Front Row: Lucas Moss, Sadie McGuire, Nate Owen, Zoey King, Kyndolyn Cox, Riley Jones, Cody Cox. Middle Row: Jayden Ivey, Carly Bailey, Olivia Farmer, Tristyn Lockard, Aiden Dunham, Martin Ortiz. Back Row: Paraprofessional Amy Hales, Lillie Brooks, Roczen Garland, Judson Bryant, Russell Campbell, Abagayle Mathis, Kael Leu, teacher Samantha Gray. Not pictured: Eli Sutherland and Bentley Corn.
When I grow up, I want to be... Carly Bailey -Veterinarian Lillie Brooks - Police Officer Judson Bryant - Truck Driver Russell Campbell - Race Car Driver Bentley Corn - Police Officer Cody Cox - Army Kyndolyn Cox - Painter
Aiden Dunham - Firefighter Olivia Farmer - Teacher Roczen Garland - Veterinarian Jayden Ivey - Nurse Riley Jones - Army Zoey King - Teacher Kael Leu - Construction Worker
Tristyn Lockard - Teacher Abagayle Mathis - Ballerina Sadie McGuire - Veterinarian Lucas Moss - Firefighter Martin Ortiz - Artist Nate Owen - Firefighter Eli Sutherland - Chicken Farmer
SONORAVILLE ELEMENTARY - Kodi Phillips’ Class Front Row: Kinlei Bogue, Theory Cosper, Presley Hinkle, Maylin Hicks, JaNae Clarke. Middle Row: Christian Walker, Bennett Fitch, Hunter Hamilton, Rylen McKee, Elyn Silvers, Brilynn Wells. Back Row: Teacher Kodi Phillips, Emma Harding, Maci Harne, Julian Hernandez, Easton Maddron, Abby Gilbert, William Pedersen, paraprofessional Jennifer Angel. Not Pictured: Lucas Parker, Jayden Goforth, Callea Walden, Gavin Fleming, Emma Bennefield.
When I grow up, I want to be... Kinlei Bogue - Veterinarian JaNae Clarke - Teacher Theory Cosper - Baker Bennett Fitch - Farmer Gavin Fleming - Doctor Abigail Gilbert - Teacher Jayden Goforth - Construction Worker
Hunter Hamilton - Police Officer Emma Harding - Architect Maci Harne - Artist Julian Hernandez - Pilot Maylin Hicks - Veterinarian Presley Hinkle - Doctor Easton Maddron - Police Officer
Rylen McKee - Mechanic Lucas Parker - Scuba Diver William Pedersen - Soldier Elyn Silvers - Veterinarian Callea Walden - Teacher Christian Walker - Scientist Brilynn Wells - Veterinarian
SONORAVILLE ELEMENTARY - Cheryn Worley’s Class
Front Row: Loralee Day, Christopher Jeffery, James Whittier, Evie Ruggiero, Madison Callaway, Shane Haines, Xavier McLemore. Middle Row: Madelyn Burchett, Isaiah Bean, Meredith Reeve, Rett Young, Wyatt Price, Brenlee Hite, Andrew Peardon. Back Row: Emme Kate Sheriff, Preston Greeson, Jacob Watkins, Isis Nesseth, Maddie Blalock, Charli Tennant, teacher Cheryn Worley. Not Pictured: Eden Weldon, Kearli Walden, paraprofessional Mary Quarles.
When I grow up, I want to be... Isaiah Bean - Police Officer Maddie Blalock - Ballerina Madelyn Burchett - Teacher Madison Callaway - Singer Loralee Day - Ballerina Preston Greeson - Secret Agent
Shane Haines - Truck Driver Brenlee Hite - Doctor Christopher Jeffery - Doctor Xavier McLemore - Police Officer Isis Nesseth - Ice Skater Andrew Peardon - Police Officer
Wyatt Price - Police Officer Meredith Reeve - Ballerina Evie Ruggiero - Doctor Emme Kate Sheriff - Police Officer Charli Tennant - Teacher
Jacob Watkins - Teacher Eden Weldon - Teacher James Whittier - Pilot Rett Young - Dentist Kearli Walden - Doctor
SWAIN ELEMENTARY - Kim Crider’s Class
Front Row: Abel Cochran, Bentley Miller, Brandon Morales, Brayden Chubb, Damian Parada, Diego Chavez, Hailey Sellers. Middle Row: Jordon Baldwin, Junior Montelongo, Kaiden Garland, Kaylee Rodriguez, Kennedi Griffith, Khloe Goss. Back Row: Teacher Kim Crider, Maci Farrell, Maliyah Porch, Piper Watson, Ryleigh Roberts, Samantha Witt, Tanya Williamson, Isaiah Waddell, T.J. Fowler, Zorin Windsor, paraprofessional Elizabeth Patterson.
When I grow up, I want to be... Abel Cochran - Scientist Bentley Miller - Police Officer Brandon Morales - Police Officer Brayden Chubb - Ballerina Damian Parada - Racecar Driver
Diego Chavez - Doctor Hailey Sellers - Vet Jordon Baldwin - Police Officer Junior Montelongo - Doctor Kaiden Garland - Construction Worker
Kaylee Rodriguez - Teacher Kennedi Griffith - Teacher Khloe Goss - Ballerina Zorin Windsor - Firefighter T.J. Fowler - Veterinarian Tanya Williamson - Nurse
Isaiah Waddell - Police Officer Samantha Witt - Teacher Ryleigh Roberts - Paleontologist Piper Watson - Teacher Maliyah Porch - Teacher Maci Farrell - Teacher
SWAIN ELEMENTARY - Meagan Rice’s Class
Back Row: Teacher Meagan Rice, Emma Reams, Shakil Gonzalez, Brailyn Daniel, Acelin Buske, Azlynn Johnson, Kathryn King, Delia Baldridge and paraprofessional Hannah Woodring. Middle Row: Carson Hatfield, Jazlyn Rubio, Kamen Baldwin, Maci Sanders, Samantha Ruiz, Neylyn Gutierrez. Front Row: Kaden Ramsey, Vanslie Burchett, Cora Demain, Delilah Watson, Aiden Snipes, Shyann Strickland, Not pictured: Jaden Hensley and Kyndall Dobson.
When I grow up, I want to be... Emma Reams - You-tuber Shakil Gonzalez - Teacher Brailyn Daniel - You-tuber Acelin Buske - Nurse Azlynn Johnson - Cheerleader Kathryn King - Inventor Delia Baldridge - Nurse
Carson Hatfield - You-tuber Jazlyn Rubio - Teacher Kamen Baldwin - You-tuber Maci Sanders - Dentist Samantha Ruiz - Teacher Neylyn Gutierrez - Artist Kaden Ramsey - Teacher
Vanslie Burchett - Cheerleader Cora Demain - Princess Delilah Watson - Police Officer Shyann Strickland - Work at McDonald’s Jaden Hensley - Doctor Kyndall Dobson - Cheerleader Aiden Snipes - Gamer
SWAIN ELEMENTARY - Michelle Tucker’s Class
Front Row: Maylene Cade, Zaelynn Goins, Yaretzi Solorio, Houston Jordan, Kaci Minton, Brantley Robinson, Joshua Dixon, Camilla Calvo. Middle Row: Serenity Curtis, Amaya Garcia, Natalie Edwards, Hunter Lang, Caylon Pass, Logan Dooley, Zayla Horn. Back Row: Teacher Michelle Tucker, Tinsley Lock, Jamyleth Arteaga, Denise Torres, Maddi Shaver, Abigail Bledsoe, Austen Dempsey, Caysin Godfrey, Maleah Veler, and paraprofessional Lisa Wells.
When I grow up, I want to be... Maylene Cade - Chef Zaelynn Goins - Zookeeper Yaretzi Solorio - Doctor Houston Jordan - Video Gamer Kaci Minton - Karate Teacher Brantley Robinson - Cowboy
Joshua Dixon - Vet Camilla Calvo - Doctor Serenity Curtis - Chef Amaya Garcia - Vet Natalie Edwards - Vet Hunter Lang - Doctor
Caylon Pass - Policeman Logan Dooley - Army Man Zayla Horn - Zookeeper Tinsley Lock - Firefighter Jamyleth Arteaga - Doctor Denise Torres - Doctor
Maddi Shaver - Makeup Artist Abigail Bledsoe - Doctor Austen Dempsey - Policeman Caysin Godfrey - Firefighter Maleah Veler - Makeup Artist
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY - Lucretia Cantrell’s Class
Front Row: Andy Lara, Michael Schramm, Nathan Alvarez, Joshua Hollier, BellaKate Caudle, Gabby Gonzalez, Addison Nix, Adi Davidson. Back Row: Teacher Lucretia Cantrell, Justin Burchfield, Eli Mann, Jayger Smith, Abbygail Gross, Annie Perez, Madison Floyd, Camden Ware, paraprofessional Amanda Fain. Not Pictured: Shaun Hunter, Janna Talley, Harley Wade, Caleb Silvers.
When I grow up, I want to be... Nathan Alvarez - Bigger Justin Burchfield - Firefighter Bella-Kate Caudle - Lunch Lady Adi Davidson - Princess Illustrator Doctor Madison Floyd - Hair Salon Lady Abby Gross - Business Lady
Gabby Gonzalez - Waitress Joshua Hollier - Worker Shaun Hunter - Astronaut Andy Lara - Policeman Eli Mann - Daddy Addison Nix - Work at Mohawk Annie Perez - Teacher
Michael Schramm - McDonald’s Person Caleb Silvers - Lifeguard Jayger Smith - Car Washer Janna Talley - Doctor Harley Wade - Teacher Camden Ware - Computer Guy
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY - Jason Etheridge’s Class
Front Row: Adrian Escobar, Summer Thomas, Melanie Ceja, Alice Thompson, Alexa Paramo. Middle Row: Avery Wiley, Tyler Jones, Jordan Reid, Elijah Nichols, Alysa Garland, Braylon Gulledge. Back Row: Paraprofessional Misty Strickland, Xavier Whitley, Rylan Wyatt, Savannah Sanders, Jariah Quiroz, Copelin Sanford, Ellie-Kate Harstine, Lila Hamilton, teacher Jason Etheridge.
When I grow up, I want to be... Melanie Ceja - Vet Adrian Escobar - Teacher Rhys Floyd - Gamer Alysa Garland - Teacher Colt Gordon - Scientist Corban Grubbs - Fireman Braylon Gulledge - Army Man
Lila Hamilton - Baker Ellie-Kate Harstine - Doctor Tyler Jones - Firefighter Elijah Nichols - Police Officer Alexa Paramo - Teacher Jariah Quiroz - Builder Jordan Reid - Artist
Savannah Sanders - Teacher Copelin Sanford - An Adult Summer Thomas - Teacher Alice Thompson - A Mom Xavier Whitley - Spider-Man Avery Wiley - Police Officer Rylan Wyatt - Police Officer
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY - Maci Mills’ Class
Front Row: Raylynn Casey, Sterling Pharr, Kylee Carmack, Noel Hernandez, Sophia Fraire. Second Row: Ariana Garcia, Allison Miller, Makenna Raines, Justin Bravo, Charlie Rodriguez. Third Row: Brantley Baker, Porter Gwin, Osvaldo Fraire, Trinity Sherbert, Jazlyn Adams, Tinleigh Mills. Back Row: Teacher Maci Mills and paparaprofessional Amy Morris. Not Pictured: Cole Nation, Emily Lucas, Mialen Garcia.
When I grow up, I want to be... Jazlyn Adams - Vet Brantley Baker – Basketball Player Justin Bravo - Cop Kylee Carmack - Cop Raylynn Casey – Midwife
Sophia Fraire - Doctor Osvaldo Fraire - Cat Ariana Garcia - Nurse Mailen Garcia - Baker Porter Gwin - Police Noel Hernandez - Army
Emily Lucas - I don’t know Allison Miller - Doctor Tinleigh Mills - I don’t know yet Cole Nation - Army Sterling Pharr - Cop
MaKenna Raines - Teacher Charlie Rodriguez - A cooker Maker Trinity Sherbert Cheerleader Lilly Thompson - Teacher
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY - Madicyn Morrisette’s Class
Front Row: Keeli Hall, Aiden Blanchard, Kindyll Smith, Benjamin Stansell, Jaden Boyd. Middle Row: Chevyy Wiley, Shawn Smyth, Jericho England, Aubrey Steinbeck, Bryson Goforth. Back Row: Teacher Madicyn Morrisette, Sara Kirby, Chris Tirado, Charley Whitten, Israel Mims, paraprofessional Kelly Ferguson. Not Pictured: McKenzie Cascella, Nola Page.
When I grow up, I want to be... Aiden Blanchard - Fireman Jaden Boyd - Doctor McKenzie Cascella - Computer Office Worker Manuel Centeno - Video Game Player Jericho England - Firefighter
Chris Tirado - Cop Bryson Goforth - Firefighter Keeli Hall - Doctor Sara Kirby - McDonald’s Worker Madelynn Marks - Mermaid Nola Page - Doctor
Kindyll Smith - Police Officer Shawn Smyth - Fire Truck/ Firefighter Benjamin Stansell - Office Worker Aubrey Steinbeck - Doctor Charley Whitten - A Pet Trainer Chevyy Wiley - Cowboy
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY - Erin Proctor’s Class
Front Row: Ansley Lumpkin, Joselynn Perez, Gunner Gwin, Gabriella Mountjoy, Autumn Brock, Kali Nelson. Back Row: Alyssa Cooper, Mason Southerland, Hayleigh Mooney, Anthony Carroll, Layla Gibson, Bentley Cordell, teacher Erin Proctor. Not Pictured: Autumn Johnson, Braxton Harris.
When I grow up, I want to be... Alyssa Cooper - Babysitter Ansley Lumpkin - A Princess Anthony Carroll - Wrecker Driver Autumn Brock - A Teacher Helper
Autumn Johnson - Police Officer Bentley Cordell - Selling Ice Cream Braxton Harris - Scientist Gabriella Mountjoy - A Cook
at Chick-fil-A Gunner Gwin - A Cop Hayleigh Mooney - Sell cotton candy Joselynn Perez - Police Officer
Kali Nelson - PE Coach Layla Gibson - Get kids off the bus (like Ms. Parlo) Mason Southerland - I don’t know yet