2 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 3 ation, Seth plans to attend Lub- ing. After graduation, Avery plans bock Christian University in Lub- to attend McLennan Community bock, TX and pursue a career in College in Waco, TX, and pursue a cardiology. degree in transcribing to start off her career as a court reporter.

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Raigan Kai Adkins is the daughter Logan Anderson is the son of Gary Elisia Andrea Bible is the daughter of Madison Neil Burk is the daugh- of Kelly Ann Wright, Victor Carol Ad- and Virginia Anderson. He has Shannon Bible.She has been active ter of Mary Burk and Leslie Burk. kins. She has been active in athlet- been active in 4H and FFA. Com- in track, powerlifting and FCCLA. She has been active in: Cheer- ics, and FCCLA. Her hobbies include munity Service: Hurricane Mission Athletics: 1-3 track. Band: 1. Com- mason brandenberger leading, track, powerlifting, FFA. reading, writing, and music. After Trip. I am a member of the First munity Service: Veterans salute ser- Sterling brown Athletics: Cheer 1-4 - UIL State graduation, Raigan plans to join the Baptist Church Cranfills Gap. In vice. Her hobbies include hanging Mason Brandenberger is the son of Spirit Championships Finalists 1-4 Air Force and pursue Business. the summer of 2019, our youth out with friends and riding around Mark and Kristie Brandenberger. Sterling K. Brown is the daughter of - 3A Band Dance Champions 1-2 group traveled to Rockport, TX. listening to music. After graduation, He has been active in: Athletics: Stacy Brown and Mauricio Vega. Varsity Powerlifting 1-4/Regional In Rockport our group removed Elisia plans to attend McLennan Basketball 1-2, Football first team She has been active in: Band, Qualifier 1-4. Varsity Golf - 1. Varsity a storm damaged roof from a Community College in Waco, TX all-District quarterback 2, Football FCCLA, UIL, Athletics, Cheer, Track 1-4/Area Qualifier 1/Regional home and then installed a new and pursue a career in Cosmetol- district offensive MVP 3, Football Color Guard, and Interact Club. Qualifier 2-3/Regional Champions in roof. Cancer Society Fundrais- ogy. first team-District quarterback 4, Dis- Volley. Athletics: Volley Ball 1. the 4x100M Relay/Member of Relay ers: I have volunteered for Relay trict Golf Champions and Regional Softball 1,2. Track and Field 1,3. team that broke 2 school records for Life, and Clifton Main Street Qualifier 2, District Golf Champion, Cheer 2. Academic UIL: Spell- in the 4x100M and the 4x200M -3 Fallfest Festival Volunteer.Logan’s first team all-District, and Regional ing 3. Band: Band 1-4. Color Cross Country 2-3. Academic UIL: UIL hobbies include fishing and work- Qualifier 3, Baseball District Defen- Guard 2-4. Solo and Ensemble Prose & Poetry Team 2-3. Band: CHS ing with livestock. After graduation, sive MVP 2, Super Cen-Tex newcom- 1,4. State Marching Finalist 2,4. Band/Colorguard 1-2. Jazz Band - 1. he plans to join Navarro College in er of the year 2, First team Super 1st Division Trio 4. FCCLA. Commu- State Band Championships FI- Corsicna and pursue John Deere Cen-Tex outfielder 2, Third team All- nity Service: Veterans Day Service 4 nalist 2. FFA Member 1-4. Technical. State Pitcher 2, UIL State Tournament Relay for Life 1. Food Pantry 3,4. Ag Advocacy - 1,3 - Area Team, Baseball District MVP 3, First Homeless Shelter 2,4. Nursing Qualifier Horse Judging - 1. Team Super Cen-Tex 3, First Team Home 2,4. Her hobbies include District FFA President - 2. All-State Pitcher 3. FFA and 4-H Steer writing, drawing, singing, hanging Texas State FFA Convention Courte- Showing. National Honor Society out with friends and family, and sy Corp 1-3. Central Texas Youth Fair jonathan allen student. His hobbies include golfing baking. After graduation, Ster- - qualified for sale 1-3. CDE Nursey/ and hunting with my friends. After ling plans to attend TSTC Culinary Landscape State Qualifier - 2. -Clif Jonathan Charles Allen is the son graduation, Mason plans to attend School in Waco, TX and pursue ton FFA Vice President 2-3. Clifton of Melissa Allen and John Allen. His Temple College in Temple, TX and Associate of Applied Science (Cu- FFA President 4. Lone Star Degree - hobbies include chillin’. After gradu- pursue A degree in biology. linary Degree). 3. Leadership: Homecoming Court ation, Jonathan plans to attend Mc- kaleb bishop - 2. Homecoming Queen Nominee Lennan Community College in Waco - 4. Community Service: Our Saviors and pursue a Degree in Nursing, Kaleb Brandon Bishop is the son Lutheran Church VBS Leader 1-3. of Julia Bassett-Scarfe, Blake and Volunteered at Sunset Home - 1-2. Becca Bishop. He has been active Organized fundraiser for K.Cock- in: Athletics: Football 1-4, Track 1-2, rell Scholarship fund - 3. Rachelś baseball 1-2. His hobbies include challenge leader - 3. JoAnns Brid- playing games and spending time al Shop Prom Ambassador - 3. Autumn ardeneaux with friends. After graduation, Kaleb McKenzi Ryan Scholarship Fund- plans to attend Murdock University raiser/ Once Upon a Prom - 3. Autumn Ardeneaux is the daughter in Perth, Australia and pursue a de- Veterans Salute Service - 4. of Montie Ardeneaux and Ira Smith. gree in Computer Engineering. Her hobbies include working at Al- She has been active in: Athletics: brechts - spending time with friends Track 2, Softball 1-3, Basketball 1-4, and family - online shopping. After Cheer 1-4 All American Cheer 2, 4. graduation, Maddie plans to at- Band: Band 1, Flute and Clarinet. tend Blinn College in Bryan, TX and FCCLA. Her hobbies include cook- pursue a degree in Education and ing and doing hair and makeup. Avery Brown Human Development with a con- After graduation, Autumn plans to josephine burke centration in Child Professional Ser- attend Ogle Beauty School in Fort Avery Brown is the daughter of Stacy vices to earn her Child Life Specialist Certification. audrey anderson Worth, TX and pursue a career in Brown and Mauricio Vega. She has Josephine Burke is the daughter Esthetics. player of the district, MVP, been active in: Band 1-4, Academic of Thomas Burke, Dawn Harris, Audrey Anderson is the daughter 1st team all district, 110%, UIL 1,2, FFA 1, and FCCLA 1-4, and and stepmom: Lynna Burke. She of Mike and Samantha Anderson. Athletics 1,2. Athletics: Volleyball 1,2, has been active in: Athletics: She has been active in volleyball, Softball 1,2, Powerlifting 1-3, Track Volleyball 2-4 (110% 3, Honorable softball, track, and FFA. Athletics: 1,2. Academic UIL: News Writing Mention 4), Basketball 2-4 (2nd Softball 1-4. Defensive player of Anything is possible 1, Headline Writing 2. Band: Drum team All-District 4)Powerlifting “Education is the the district, MVP, 1st team all dis- Major 3, State Qualifier 2,4, State 3-4, Track and Field 1-4. National trict, 110%, Second team all dis- – all you have to do Finalist 2,4, UIL Solo and Ensemble Honor Society. FCCLA.Leadership: most powerful weap- trict. Volleyball 1-4. Second team 1, Sweepstakes Band 1-4. 4th in FFA Vice-President of Membership 4. all district, 110%, MVP. FFA: Flori- is believe in yourself. Seth blakeney Talent Show 1. FCCLA. Leadership: Community Service: Sing Christ- on which you can use culture 1-3. Her hobbies: include FCCLA Treasurer 3, FCCLA VP of mas Carols at Nursing Home. Her hanging out with family and Wishing you all the Seth Blakeney is the son of An- Membership 4. Community Service: hobbies include sports, the out- to change the world.” friends, adventuring, and shop- drew and Laura Cosper.He has Relay for Life 1. Her hobbies include doors, her friends, and going on ping. After graduation, Audrey best in what lies ahead been active in: Athletics: Bas- singing, writing, listening to music, adventures. After graduation, – Nelson Mandela plans to attend MCC in Waco, ketball 1. Academic UIL: Spelling going to church, hanging out with Josephine plans to attend Texas Texas and pursue a career in Pe- and good luck. 1,2. Band: Marching Band 1-4 friends and family, binge-watching A&M in Corpus Christi and pursue diatrics. Concert Band 1-3. After gradu- shows on Netflix, eating, and sleep- a career as a Marine Biologist.

4 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune Her hobbies include piano, cooking, tend the University of North Texas in baking, singing, drawing, commu- Denton, TX and pursue a career in nity work. After graduation, Carissa Christian youth ministry. plans to attend Texas A&M Universi- ty in College Station, TX and pursue Biomedical Sciences.

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Colby Hugh Campbell is the son of Marco Chavez is the son of San- Wyatt Andrew Connors is the son Gabriella Devora is the daughter of Kelly Campbell and Rollin Camp- dra Estrada. He is an active mem- of Nancy Ann Connors. His hobbies Blas Devora, Veronica Devora. She bell. He has been active in: Clif- ber of the interact cub and a include gaming, After graduation, lily davis has been active in Band: Orchestra ton´s Debate team. Athletics: Cross leader in FCA. Athletics: Basket- Wyatt plans to join the Navy and 1-2. National Honor Society. FCCLA. Country 1. Academic UIL: Debate ball 1,2,4; Tennis 1-4: Tennis MVP pursue a career in repairing air- Lily Elizabeth Davis is the daughter of Hobbies include working and hang- Matt and Mindy Davis. She has been 2-4. Theatre Lights 3-4. His hobbies Colby caniford 3 and boys distract champs 3. planes. ing out with friends and napping. include cars and computers. After All-american mascot 3. Academic active in National Honor Society, In- After graduation, Gabriella plans graduation, Colby plans to attend UIL: one act play 1,3. National Hon- teract Club, tutoring, babysitting. to attend the University of Texas at Colby Glenn Caniford is the son of Texas State Technical College in or Society. Community Service: I do Athletics: basketball 1-3, softball 1-3. Arlington in Arlington, TX and pursue Chuck and Heather Caniford. He Waco, TX and pursue a degree in volunteer yard work for retired citi- Academic UIL: OAP 1, Poetry 1-4 a degree in Psychology and Educa- has been active in: Sports, organi- Electrical Power & Control. zens in the community, Relay for Life, and regional qualifier 2 &3. National tion. zations with the school, and apart and prepare food for the homeless, Honor Society. Community Service: of the First Baptist Church of Clifton while singing together. His hobbies nursing home, animal, and homeless youth Group. Athletics: Football inlude hanging out with friends and shelter visits, Veterans´ Luncheon, K 1-4: District Champs 2-4, All district family. Playing with his dogs and va- Cockrell Family Fun Day. Hobbies 2-3, Area Finalists 2-4, 3 time Chan- cations in Iowa. After graduation, include tanning, shopping, reading, nel 6 Game day champions 3-4, Marco plans to attend Texas State watching That 70´s Show and The Academic All-State 4. Baseball 1-3: University in San Marcos and pursue Office. After graduation, Lily plans District Champs 3, All District 3, Re- a degree in Construction/Manage- to attend The University of Texas in gional finalists 3, State Runner Ups 2. ment Austin and pursue a career as a pe- Track 1-3: Are qualifier in 800 meter diatrician. Relay 2, State finalists Mile Relay as an Alternate 2, Regional Finalists in 400 meter relay and 800 meter relay 3, District Champs 3, Area Champs colby davis 3. Powerlifting 1. Academic UIL: Computer Applications 2-3: Region- Colby Wray Davis is the son of John- al Finalist 3. National Honor Society. ny and Miranda Davis. He has been Leadership: Class Vice President 1-4. active in: State marching compe- carissa canapi Community Service: Senior Class tition for Clifton band sophomore dacey dietiker Veterans Day Program, Elementary and senior year. Athletics: Regional Carissa Canapi is the daughter of School Field Day, Community Blood golf team 2 and 3. Golf MVP 2. Band: Dacey Dietiker is the daughter of Ferdinand Canapi, Rosalin Canapi. Drives, Lhoist America Highway 1-4 in band program. 2 and 4 state Mary Ann and Garth Dietiker. She She has been active in: Band, FC- Cleanup, Neighborhood Clifton marching competition. FFA or 4-H has been active in Athletics: Bas- CLA, Interact, NHS. Academic UIL: for FBC Clifton, K.Cockrell Fun Day. participation: Community Service: ketball 1-4, Basketball All Academic Spelling: 2-3. Informative Speaking: 4. His hobbies include sports, hunting, Volunteered at the hospital, Relay 2-4, Golf 1-4, Golf Team Regional Band: ATSSB All-Region Band: 2, Ou- fishing, and hanging with friends for Life, Trick or Treat Main Street, Qualifier 2,3, Golf 1st Team All District standing Musician Award: 1-2 Junior and family. After graduation, Colby and etc. His hobbies include fishing, 3, Track 1,2, Shot put Area Qualifier of the Year: 3, State Solo and Ensem- plans to attend Hardin Simmons Uni- luke cockrell hunting, playing golf, hanging out 1,2. Academic UIL: UIL science team ble Qualifier: 1,2,4, State Marching versity in Abilene Texas and pursue with friends and family. After grad- nolan davis 1-3. Band: Band 1. FFA or 4-H par- Contest: 1,4, State Marching Finalist: a Degree in Accounting. Luke Thomas Cockrell is the son of uation, Colby plans to attend Texas ticipation: 4-H since 3rd grade, FFA 1 Jazz Band: , Leadership/Section Clay Cockrell. He has been active Tech University in Lubbock and pur- Nolan Andrew Davis is the son of 1-4, Discovery Degree, Greenhand Leader: 3-4, Christmas Parade: 1-4 in: Athletics: Cross Country 1-4 and sue Construction Engineering. Les Davis, Diana Davis. He has been Degree, Chapter Degree, Radio Homecoming Parade: 1-3 Veterans Track 1-4. Band: Band 1. Hobbies in- active in: Clifton High School Bass broadcasting 1,2, Livestock Judg- Day Program (Jazz Band). National clude fishing, playing video games, Fishing Team, FFA. Athletics: Bas- ing 1,2, Vet Science 3, Chapter and Honor Society. FCCLA. Leadership: and watching television. After grad- ketball 1. FFA or 4-H participation: Agricultural Quiz 1,2. National Honor FCCLA Vice-President 4, FCCLA VP uation, Luke plans to attend Hill Col- Welding 2-4. FFA Range Contest Society. Leadership: Planner for the of Recognition 3, Class Representa- lege in Hillsboro, TX and pursue a 3-4. Leadership: Clifton Bass fishing Class of 2020 Goat Yoga Fundraiser, tive: 3-4, Clifton High School Advi- degree in statistics Team President/Founder 4. His hob- State Fair of Texas Big Tex Scholar, sory Board:3, Band Leadership/Sec- bies include bass fishing, camping, Blackland Income Growth Scholar. tion Leader: 3-4, Prom Committee. wakeboarding/wakesurfing, trav- Community Service: in charge of Community Service: 2019 Veterans eling. After graduation, Nolan Da- the petting zoo at the 1st Annual Day Program, 2019 Baccalaureate vis plans to attend Tarleton State K Cockrell Day, like Trick or Treat Program Pianist, K Cockrell Fun Day, University in Stephenville, TX and Main Street, VBS leader at OLSC 1,2, Gingerbread Workshop at BAC, “We do not need magic pursue Industrial Technology and Volunteer at CTYF, Little Dribblers Clifton Nursing and Rehabilitation, Professional Bass Fishing. Coach 2, Carter Blood Drive 3,4, Caroling at Goodall-Witcher Nurs- to change the world, Hay Show Volunteer 3,4. Hobbies ing home, Holy Angels Responsorial include playing golf, raising goats, Psalm for Confirmation, Holy - An we can carry all the and raising/showing steers. After gels Pasadena and Nativity Play, Alan castillo “Your life is your story, graduation, Dacey plans to attend Concession Stands: Football (jv), power we need inside coley davis and the adventure ahead Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Ra- Alan Castillo is the son of Hilario and pursue Animal Science. chel’s Challenge, Clifton Clothes Castillo, Raquel Castillo.Community of you is the journey to ourselves already.” Coley Davis is the son of Kim Evans Closet, Helping Hands Food Drive, Service: Veterans’ Salute Service. and Paul Davis. He has been active fulfill your own purpose Elementary School Field Day, Waco His hobbies include playing video Today proves something we – JK Rowling in: Football 1-4, second team all dis- Homeless Shelters, Church Under the games. After graduation, Alan plans and potential.” trict 3,4. Hobbies include watching have always known about Bridge, Band Bundt Cake HandOuts, to attend TSTC in Waco,TX and pur- sports and playing video games. – Kerry Washington Veterans Day Program (Jazz Band). sue a career in Welding. you. You’re pretty smart! After graduation, Coley plans to at-

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 5 isn’t at school or with her friends she ing basketball and exercising. After hobbies include sports, hanging out 1-4. Community Service: Church is working as a CNA at Clifton Sunset graduation, Timothy plans to attend with friends, watching Netflix, and Under the Bridge, Special Olympics, Ministries. After graduation, Destiny Cisco College in Cisco, TX and pur- working at Keith Ace Hardware. Hospice, Salvation Army. Her hob- plans to attend MCC in Waco and sue a degree in Education and play After graduation,A Sutton plans to bies include painting, hiking, music, pursue a degree in Nursing. football. attend Hardin-Simmons University in online shopping, and spending time Abilene, TX and pursue a degree in with family and friends. After grad- Physical Therapy. uation, Savanah plans to attend Ecclesia College in Springdale, AR and pursue a degree in sports man- agement.

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Haley Lynn Duncan is the daugh- Ella Edmiston is the daughter of ter of Samantha Michelle Duncan Dave and Aimee Edmiston. She and James Blain Duncan III. She has has been active in: FCCLA (1-4), been active in FFA member, she State gold medalist 1, Member of daniella gaona showed a hog 1. the year 1, National gold medalist matthew ellis Her hobbies include spending time 2-3, National Qualifier July 2020 4, angel garcia lopez with her dog Malie, cleaning her car Band(1-4), Lettered 1, Outstand- Matthew Ellis is the son of Jennifer Daniella Elise Gaona is the daugh- almost every weekend and babysit- ing member 1. NHS (3-4), Tennis and Jeremy. His hobbies include ter of Sandra and Marco Ga- Angel Eduardo Garcia Lopez is the ting her favorite twins, Kole and Ian. Interact(1-4), committee member making music and masks, working ona. She has been active in: son of Rosa Lopez. After graduation, After graduation, Haley plans to at- 1-4, RYLA recipient 3. Student Coun- on projects, talking with friends on- Cross Country, Basketball, Track, joshua hensley Angel plans to join the workforce. tend MCC in Waco, TX and pursue cil (2-4), academic UIL(1-4), and line or in person, listenngi to music, Softball, and FCCLA. Athlet- a certificate. local youth group. Athletics: Tennis and practicing heavy metal vocals. ics: 1-4. Cross Country - Region- Joshua Anthony Wayne Hensley 2-4, district champs 2, won Whit- After graduation, Matthew plans to al qualifier 1-4. State qualifier 3,4 is the son of Rose and Skip Barnett ney tournament 4. Academic UIL: join U.S. Navy and pursue a career 1-4. Basketball - Honorable mention and James and Mechell Hensley. Ready Writing 1, Science 2-3, Per- in helping people with mental issues 4. Academic All District 4 1-4. Softball He has been active in: FFA from suasive Speaking 4. Band: Band 1-4, as well pursuing his love of making 1-4. Track - Area qualifier 2,3, Re- 2018-2020. Athletics: Cross country leadership team 3-4, senior drum music. gional qualifier 3. FCCLA.Communi- in 2018. Community Service: Clifton major 4, state marching qualifier 2,4, ty Service: Softball/baseball conces- Volunteer Fire Department. Hob- first division ensemble 1,2,4. National sion stand. Hobbies include running, bies include helping his pawpaw Honor Society. FCCLA. Leadership: watching Netflix and Hulu, and granny, hunting,fishing, camp- FCCLA Vice President 3, President and organizing. After graduation, ing,hanging out with family. After 4, Class Representative 2-4, NHS Daniella plans to attend Holy Fam- graduation, Joshua plans to join the Member 3-4, NHS Reporter 3, Inter- ily College to run Cross Country in Navy in Texas. act Club Member 1-4, Rotary Youth Manitowoc, Wisconsin and pursue a Leadership Award Recipient 3, Band career in physical therapy. section leader and leadership team member 3-4, Band Senior Drum Major 4. Community Service: Relay for Life 1, Church Under the Bridge trinity garrett 1-3, My Brother’s Keeper Homeless kaitlyn eary Shelter 1-4, Clifton Care Center 1-4, Carter Blood Care Blood Drives 3-4, Trinity Jordan Garrett is the daughter of Sean Garrett and Wendy Garrett. Kaitlyn Brooke Eary is the daugh- Elementary school field day 3, Veter- She has been active in: Athletics ter of Roy Eary and Penny Culver. ans Day program 4, Catholic Heart and FCCLA. Athletics: Basketball She has been active in: FCCLA, Work Camp St. Louis 2, Memphis 3, 3-4, Tennis 4. Hobbies include play- One Act Play, Yearbook, NHS, Charlotte and Rome 4. Hobbies in- Alex Enriquez ing basketball and spending time and Tin Building Theatre. Athlet- clude playing tennis, hanging out with friends and family. After gradu- ics: State finalist cheer 3. Volley- with friends, annoying her brothers, Marcos Aejandro Enriquez is the ation, Trinity plans to attend MCC in ball 1. Academic UIL: OAP 1,2 kayaking, and laughing. After grad- son of Isabel and Luis Enriquez. After Waco, TXand pursue nursing. Bi-district qualifier OAP 3. Honorable uation, Ella plans to attend Texas graduation, Alex plans to join the mention all star cast OAP 4. Com- A&M University in College Station workforce. puter Apps 1,2. National Honor Soci- and pursue a degree in Biomedical jenna herrera ety. FCCLA. Leadership: Treasure for Sciences. FCCLA 4. Community Service: 5th sutton finney Jenna Herrera is the daughter of Je- Grade Musical, Fall Fest, Tin Building sus Herrera and Jennifer Harvey. She Theatre. Hobbies include reading, Sutton Finney is the daughter of has been active in: Athletics: Ten- playing with her animals, acting on Brent and Kelly Finney. She has been nis 2-4, JV District Champion Tennis stage, and watching Netflix. After active in: her school and commu- 2. Band: Marching Band 1-4, State graduation, Kaitlyn plans to attend nity. Athletics: Cross country 1-4, Marching Finalist 2, State Marching Tarleton State University in Stephen- varsity basketball 1-4, state spirit Qualifiers 4. FCCLA Officer 4. Her ville, TX and pursue a masters de- competition finalist 1-4, regional hobbie include loving animals and gree in Psychology to become a qualifier in powerlifting 1-3, state hanging with friends. After gradua- Mental Health Counselor. qualifier in powerlifting 4, and state tion, Jenna plans to attend McLen- qualifier in track 2, 3, placing- sec nan Community College in Waco ond at the state meet in 2019 for and pursue a career as a Veterinar- pole vault and named First Team ian. “Never bend your head. All-State. Academic UIL: UIL Science team member 1-4. Band: Band savanah gayle Always hold it high. tj ferch member 1, 2, state marching band finalist 1. National Honor Society stu- Savanah Gayle is the daughter of “Intelligence plus destiny elliott Look the world right Timothy Joe Ferch Jr. is the son of dent. Leadership: Class president Leonard and Alisa Gayle. She has character—that is the Brandy Ferch and Timothy Ferch. 1-4. Community Service: work sport been active in: Athletics: varsity soft- Destiny Faith Elliott is the daughter in the eye.” He has been active in: Athletics: concession stands, annual Vaca- ball 1-4, softball all tournament play- goal of true education.” of Christy Elliott, and Ray Elliott. She Football 1,2,3,4, (All State) Basketball tion Bible School leader, Mission er 3, softball second team all district has been active in: FCCLA. Her hob- – Helen Keller 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 (State Qualifier). Clifton and Neighborhood Clifton, 3, volleyball 1,2, powerlifting 3. FFA -Martin Luther King Jr. bies include being with her friends Community Service: Veteran’s Sa- little league cheer coach, and any- or 4-H participation: LDE’s 1-4, CDE’s as much as possible. And when she lute Service. Hobbies include play- thing that NHS is involved in. 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6 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune kamryn kettler Aaron krumtum mary manning bethann mcmillan christopher montes devan nathu

Kamryn Kettler is the daughter of Aaron M Krumtum is the son of Di- Mary Kayla Manning is the Beth Ann McMillan is the daughter of Christopher Montes is the son of Devan Ashish ,Nathu is the son Tony and Jackie Kettler. She has ana and Derek Cardona. He has daughter of Nicole Manning. She Shae and Cheryl McMillan. She has Martin Montes and Carolyn Mon- of Nita Nathu and Ashish (Andy) been active in: Basketball 1-4, Soft- been active in: Athletics: 1-3 JV has been active in: NAHS, FCCLA, been active in: High School Band, tes. His hobbies include volunteer- Nathu. He has been active in: The ball1-4, Powerlifting 1-4, Track 1-4, Baseball. His hobbies include skat- and Yearbook. Athletics: Tennis Softball, Track, Basketball, Pow- ing at the fire department.n After Family, Career, and Community Athletics: Basketball Academic ing.After graduation, Aaron plans 2,3. Volleyball 1,2. Academic erlifting, FFA. Athletics: 2-4 graduation, Christopher plans to Leaders of America Organization as All-District 2-4 & 1st team all-district to attend South Plains College in UIL: OAP 3,4. Feature Writing 3,4. powerlifting: competed at attend TSTC in Lacy Lakeview and Secretary, and The National Honor 4, Softball Academic All-District 1-3 Levelland,TX and pursue a degree Leadership: Treasure/Secretary the regional meet all 3 years Society as President. Athletics: Bas- pursue a degree in Automotive & 1st team All-District 1-3, Powerlift- in Architecture. NAHS 3,4. Community Service: 1-4. Softball: 3rd round ketball (1-2), Tennis (3-4); Academic ing Regional Champion 3&4 & State Food for Families. Hobbies in- of playoffs junior year mechanics. All-State 2nd Team (Tennis) Aca- Qualifier 2-4, Track Shot Put Area clude reading, painting, and writ- 1-4. Basketball: Academic all demic UIL: Spelling and Vocabulary Qualifier 2 & 3 Shot Put regional ing stories.After graduation, Mary district 1-4. Track: Area qual- (1-2), Computer Apps (4) Band: Per- Qualifier 3. FFA or 4-H participation: plans to attend Augustus Escoffier ifier junior year. Band: 1-4 cussion (1) National Honor Society. State Qualifier Public Relations 3. Af- School of Culinary Arts in Austin, marching and concert band FCCLA. Leadership: Class President, ter graduation, Kamryn plans to at- TX and pursue an Associates De- 2: state marching finalist finishing President: National Honor Society, tend Sam Houston State University in gree in Culinary Arts. 7th. 4: Marched at State finishing Secretary: FCCLA. Hobbies include Huntsville, TX and pursue a degree 13th. FFA or 4-H participation: 1-4 music, music production, tennis, in Criminal Justice showed pigs. All 4 years I’ve made computers, video games, profes- sale with my show pigs Hobbies sional sports (NBA & NFL). After grad- include animals and hanging out uation, Devan plans to attend The with family, friends and playing University of California - Los Ange- sports. After graduation, Beth plans les (UCLA) in Los Angeles, CA, and to attend Navarro College in Waxa- pursue a degree in Molecular, Cell, hachie, TX and pursue a criminal jus- and Developmental Biology and a tice degree with plans to become career as an Oncologist. a Texas Game Warden. jennifer lopez

Jennifer Lopez is the daughter of johnathan morgan Cecilia Camarillo and Jaen Lo- pez. She has been active in: NAHS. Johnathan Todd Morgan is the son Hobbies include art, learning about of Shawn and Dennis Morgan. He animals, and browsing the internet. has been active in: NAHS. Com- After graduation, Jennifer plans to Ariel martinez munity Service: Veterans day pro- attend college in Texas and pursue gram His favorite hobby is sleep. austin king a degree in animal science. Ariel Martinez is the daughter of After graduation, Johnathan Gabriel and Mildred Martinez. plans to join the workforce at Austin King is the son of Scott King She has been active in: Clifton Brookshires and pursue a degree and Heather Sonntag.He has been High School Band. Athletics: vol- in Education. active in: Athletics: Participated In leyball 1,2 Track 1,2 Athletic train- Baseball 1 and 3 and participat- ing 1, Powerlifting 1, Tennis,1-4. ed in Track & Field 3-4.Hobbies in- Academic UIL: Current Events clude playing with animals, being 2-4. Band: State Marching finalist hayden newton outdoors, and video games. After (7th in-state) 2, Marching Band jakob mendez graduation, Austin plans to attend State 4. FFA or 4-H participation: Hayden Newton is the son of Matt Tarleton State University in Stephen- FFA 1,2. National Honor Society. Jakob Mendez is the son of Star San- and Beckie Newton. He has been ville, TX and pursue a career as a Community Service: Veteran´s tos and Erik Santos.He has been ac- active in: Sports Athletics: First team veterinarian. Day program, Lutheran Sunset tive in: Welding, and construction. all-district football 3 and 4, Placed Home Her hobbies include walk- His hobbies include working on cars, 2 in state baseball 2. His hobbies in- ing her dogs, playing tennis, and staying active with friends, traveling clude fishing and surfing. After grad- spending time with family. After and going to the skate-park. After uation, Hayden plans to attend Tar- graduation, Ariel plans to attend graduation, Jakob plans to attend leton in Stephenville and pursue a Tarleton in Stephenville and pur- TSTC in Waco Texas and pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. “You can fail at what sue a career as a lawyer. career as a mechanical engineer. petra lopez you don’t want, so you Petra López is the daughter of Elia Many dream, might as well take a Chavez Contreras and Antonio López Naveraz. She has been ac- “Be who you are and say what you feel, because aracely munoz some try, but only chance on doing what tive in: Athletics: Basketball 1,2.Track and Field 1,2 . FCCLA. Her hobbies those who mind don’t matter and those Aracely Giselle Munoz is the a few achieve. you love.” include shopping, makeup, photog- daughter of Alma Lizeth Soto. raphy, dancing and being with fam- who matter don’t mind.” Hobbies Aside from being a full You have achieved! – Jim Carrey ily. After graduation, Petra López time student shw holds down a full plans to attend McLennan Commu- – Dr. Seuss time job. After graduation, Arace- Good luck and happy nity College in Waco, TX and pursue ly plans to join the Air Force and a degree as a Licensed Vocational eventually pursue a degree in the graduation! Nurse. medical field.

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 7 time with friends, and living her best life. After graduation, Jessica plans to attend Texas State University in San Marcos and pursue a career as an OBGYN doctor.

mason ochoa connor peters everett sadler weston schasteen jake sparkman

Mason Ochoa is the son of Roy Connor Peters is the son of Sheila Everett James Sadler is the son of Weston Parker Schasteen is the Madison Jake Sparkman is Ochoa and Amanda Ochoa. He Culp. He has been active in: Ath- Stacy Sadler and Raymond Sadler. son of Jeff Schasteen and Kar- the son of Jay and Kelly Spark- has been active in: Football, basket- letics: Football 1, Tennis 2,4. FCCLA. He has been active in: Athletics: 1st en Schasteen. He has been ac- man. He has been active in: ball, track and baseball. Athletics: Hobbies include playing tennis, team all district for basketball, Hon- tive in: Sports, NHS, Academic FCA. Athletics: Football 1-4 Football 1-4 baseball 1-4 basket- ethan payen swimming, hanging out with friends, orable Mention for DB football. Dis- UIL. Athletics: Football years 1-4 Honorable Mention Aca- ball 1-2 track 1-2. After graduation, and taking random drives. After trict and area qualification for 200. where I received the THSCA First demic All State Football 4 Mason plans to attend South Plains Ethan David Payen is the son of graduation, Connor plans to attend Community Service: Relay for life, Team Academic All State Team Baseball 1-4. Academic UIL: College in Levelland,TX and pursue Stormy O´Gorman and Travis O´Gor- TSTC in Waco and pursue a degree Veterans Day program. His hobbies and All-District football honors Computer Apps 3. FFA or 4-H business management. man. He has been active in: Cranfills in Instrumentation technology. include fishing, hunting, basketball, my senior year. I have done track Gap theater 1-3. FFA 1-3. Athletics: running, and video games. After for years 1-4 and was a Region- participation: Radio Team 3. Cranfills Gap Football 1-3. Cranfills graduation, Everett plans to attend al Qualifier my junior year. I also Community Service: Veteran’s Gap Cross Country 2,3. Academic Texas Wesleyan to run track in Fort competed in Power-lifting years Day Program His hobbies in- UIL: Cranfills Gap OAP 1-3. FFA 1-3. Worth and pursue a degree in Con- 1-3 where I was a Regional Qual- clude playing video games 4-H 1-4. His hobbies include hunting, struction Management. ifier my sophomore year. Lastly hunting, going to the movies, fishing, and working. After gradua- I have played Baseball for years throwing the baseball/football tion, Ethan plans to attend TSTC in 1-4. Academic UIL: I competed with his dad. After graduation, Waco and pursue a career as an in Number Sense for years 1-3. Jake plans to attend Tarleton electrician. Band: I was a member of the Clif- State University in Stephenville ton High School Band years 1-2. and pursue A degree in Kinesiol- During my sophomore year, we ogy with a minor in English placed 7th at the State marching competition. National Honor So- ciety. Community Service: Carter Blood drive, Clifton Elementary field day, Veteran’s Day Program His hobbies include video games and watching Netflix. After grad- lawrence o’quinn ismael ramirez uation, Weston plans to attend Texas Tech Whitacre College of Lawrence McKenzie O’Quinn Engineering in Lubbock TX and is the son of Sharon and Steven Ismael Ramirez is the son of Noemi pursue a degree in Mechanical O’Quinn. He has been active in: Ramirez. His hobbies include foot- Engineering. Athletics: tennis 1-4, football 1, track ball, soccer, and basketball. After joel santillan 1-3.Band: State Competition 2,4; graduation, Ismael plans to attend FFA or 4-H participation: FFA 4; First in in Waco, TX and pursue Plumbing. County; Waco Showings 2nd Place, Joel Alejandro Santillan is the son of 2nd Place, 3rd Place. After grad- riley perry Benjamin and Lucy Santillan. He has uation, Lawrence plans to join the been active in: UIL Number Sense 1-4. Athletics: Football 1-4, Region- workforce in Clifton and pursue a Riley Perry is the son of Sherry Per- wesley stevens al Champs 3-4, Game of the Week career in cattle agriculture. ry and Leslie Perry. He has been Award 3-4, Powerlifting 1-4, Regional active in: Athletics: Football 1-4 - Qualifier 1-4, Regional Champion Wesley Robert Stevens is the son of All-District 1-4, District MVP 3, Waco 1-2, State Qualifier 1-2, Placed 10th Wes and Tammy Stevens. He has Trib SuperCentex Team 3-4, ESPN in the State for the Region 1,Placed been active in: National Art Honors Central Texas Team 3-4, TSWA All- 11th in the State for the Region 2, Society, Track, Cross Country. Athlet- State 3-4, Academic All-District 1-4, Received the MVP Award 1-2, Re- ics: Track 2, Cross Country 3. 2nd Team Academic All-State 4 ceived the 110% Award 3, Baseball His hobbies include art, and working Baseball 1-4 - All-District 1-3, 3A State 1-4, Track 1-3, State Qualifier 4x4 out. After graduation, Wesley plans Runner-Up 2, Academic All-District Relay 2. Academic UIL: THSCA Aca- to attend MCC in Waco and pursue 1-3. Track 1-2 - Alternate for Re- demic All State 2nd Team Football 4, a degree in Art and Animation. gional Qualifying 4x100 Meter Relay Band: 1-3, State Marching Finalist 2 Powerlifting 2. Academic UIL: Num- National Honor Society. Commu- ber Sense 1-3. National Honor Soci- nity Service: Veteran’s Day Pro- naomi sedberry ety. FCCLA.Leadership: Class Rep- gram, Church Under the Bridge, resentative. Community Service: Interact Club. Hobbies include Naomi Sedberry is the daughter of Youth Flag Football Coach 1-4, magda rochel spending time with family and Sara Smith and Daniel Sedberry. She Hobbies include sports, fishing, and friends, playing video games, has been active in: Athletics: Par- Start each day believ- weight training.After graduation, Magda Valeria Rochel Avitia is the and watching Marvel and Star ticipated in Varsity Track for 3 years Riley plans to attend Tarleton State daughter of Manuel Rochel and No- Wars movies. After graduation, and Varsity Basketball for 2. National ing in your dreams. JESSICA PAULSON University in Stephenville, TX and emi Rochel. She has been active in: Joel plans to attend Tarleton Honor Society. FCCLA. Community pursue a career as a physician. Jessica Paulson is the daughter of Academic UIL: Participated during State University then tranfer to Service: Veterans’ Day Program, Know without a Tammy Yarber and Chas Yarber. my junior year on Social Studies UIL Texas A&M University in Stephen- Easter in the Park with Brookshire’s She has been active in: FCCLA, Phi “I have not failed. I’ve just and was a regional qualifier. Na- ville and then College Station, TX Grocery Company. Her hobbies in- doubt that you were tional Honor Society. After gradua- clude reading, working, and sleep- Theta Kappa for MCC. Athletics: found 10,000 ways that and pursue a PSA program which Softball 1-2 and track 1-3. Commu- tion, Magda plans to attend Loyola will allow him to transfer to Texas ing. After graduation, Naomi plans made for great things. nity Service: Relay for life, visiting the won’t work.” University Chicago in Chicago, IL A&M University to major in Kinese- to attend Texas State University in nursing home with fccla. Hobbies – Thomas Edison and pursue a degree in Computer ology and pursue a degree in San Marcos, Tx and pursue a doc- include being outside, spending Science. Physical Therapy. torate in Psychology.

8 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune Youth league Basketball Girls Coach 3-4. Her hobbies include golf, sing- ing, spending time with family and friends. After graduation, Brill plans to attend Blinn Junior College where she will play golf for the Lady Bucca- neers in Bryan, TX and pursue Allied Health with a focus on cardiac so- nography.

alexis stinnett seth williams

Alexis Stinnett is the daughter of Seth Williams is the son of Jason and Paul and Kristi Stinnett. She has been Katy Williams. He has been active active in: Athletics: Volleyball 1. Soft- in: FCA, Interact, Basketball, High ball 1. Academic UIL: OAP 4. Band: Jump, Hurdles, Band, One act play Band 1. FCCLA. Hobbies include and Tennis. Athletics: Track 1-4, spending time with friends and fam- district champ in high jump 3, Bas- ily, camping, boating, and travel- ketball 1-4, Tennis 1-4, 3rd at district ing. After graduation, Alexis plans Tennis 3, Academic UIL: One act to attend Tarleton State University play 1-4, Honorably mention in one zander yma in Stephenville, Texas and pursue a act 3. Band: 7th at state band com- career In nursing. petition 2, 13th at state band com- Zander Rey Yma is the son of Tanja petition 4, band 1-4. Leadership: Ro- Yma and Roger Yma.He has been tary Youth leadership award 2, out active in: National Art Honors Soci- standing leadership award at RYLA ety.FCCLA. After graduation, Zan- 2, Interact leader 3-4, FCA leader der plans to attend Mountain View 1-4.Community Service: Veterans´ College in Dallas, TX and pursue In Salute Service, Homeless shelter Psychology. through Interact club. Hobbies in- clude working on his truck and disc golfing. After graduation, Seth plans to attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville and pursue a degree in Wildlife Science.

Today is a milestone. kierra taylor It tells you how far Kierra Taylor is the daughter of Aly- cia Light and Jimmie Taylor. She has you’ve come. Keep been active in FCCLA. After gradu- ation, Kierra plans to attend MCC in learning, keep trying, Waco. keep accomplishing, and keep venturing

brill wise on through your Congratula*ons to journey. Brill Marie Wise is the daughter Marco Chavez, Joel San*llan, Seth Blakeney, & Seth of Jeff and Denise Wise. She has been active in: her high school Williams on their gradua*on from Cli?on High School. career dedicating her time to Ac- ademics, Golf, and Community Learning everyday is From Clifton Church of Christ Service. Athletics: Varsity Golf 1-4; Regional Qualifier 2-3; Second ultimately the key to Team All-District 3. Volleyball 1-2. Basketball 1-2. Softball 1. Varsity success. Don’t ever Golf 1-4. North Texas PGA. Mem- ber 2-4. Academic UIL: UIL prose stop learning, dream- and poetry. 1-2-Regional Qualifier alexis valadez 2. Band: Clifton High School Band ing and achieving. Go 1-4. State Marching Band Finalist 2 get ‘em, graduate! Alexis Valadez is the daughter of State Marching Band Qualifi- Amanda Valadez and Aubrey Stew- er 4. FFA or 4-H participation: art. She has been active in: Varsity 4-H 1. FFA 2-4. FCCLA. Com- cheerleading and tennis. FCCLA. munity Service: Immanu- Congratulations! Community Service: Veterans. Her el Lutheran Praise Band 1-4 hobbies include kayaking and tub- Immanuel Lutheran Vacation ing down the river. After gradua- Bible School 1-3. Immanuel Lu- tion, Alexis plans to attend Angelo theran Live Nativity 3. Birthday State in Angelo, TX and pursue a Blessing Bag Project Founder career as a doctor. 3-4 for the Clifton Mobile Pantry

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 9 2-4, track 2-3, theater 3-4, and ten- nis 3-4. Team Captain Basketball 4. Jalen was a member of the church leadership team and participated in community service events such as Mission Meridian, Blood Drives, Vacation Bible School, and Christ- mas Basket handout. Her hobbies include watching Netflix, reading, and hanging out with friends and family. After graduation, Jalen plans to attend Tarleton State University and pursue a career as a Physical Therapist.

Jose anaya dakota cassidy zakary dirkse reese errington damion foss

Jose Marquez Anaya is the son of Dakota Cassidy is the daughter My name is Zakary Dirkse. I am R eese Alyssa Errington is the daugh- Damion Foss is the son of Dillon and Monica and Marcos Anaya. Jose of Michael and Cathy Cassidy. the son of Brent and Amy Dirkse. ter of Colin and Kelly Errington. In Bonnie Williams. Damion was voted played football while in high school. She has been an athlete in Varsity I graduated high school in De- athletics she participated in varsity by his class Most Likely to be a hack- After graduation, Jose wants to at- Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, cember, but I was in Athletics for cross country, varsity basketball, er for the CIA. After graduation, Da- tend college for Automotive Me- and Varsity Track all four years of 3 years, I played tennis for 1 year, and varsity tennis for four years. She mion intends to work for Brookshire chanics. high school. Dakota was a state I ran track for 3 years, I played was a state qualifying cross country Brothers Pharmacy to become a qualifier freshman to senior year basketball for 2 years, I ran Cross runner for two years, a part of the Pharmaceutical Tech. Damion’s fa- in Cross Country and placed 7th Country for 3 years, and I was playoff basketball team and re- vorite memory of High School was her junior year. She also qualified also active in Academic UIL for 2 ceived third place in state tennis her having Mrs. Carpenter’s Spanish for state in the 1600 meter run years. I competed in Mathemat- junior year. Reese has been active Class. her junior year and finished 5th. ics and Number Sense for 2 years in Academic UIL for all four years of Dakota has been an active UIL and went to Regionals both times, high school. She has participat- participant through high school I was also in Calculator Applica- ed in OAP each year and has in various events, including One jada crawford tions and One Act Play my soph- received all star cast as well as Act Play her freshman year. She omore year. Among my involve- being an area qualifier. Reese is also an NHS member. Dakota Jada Crawford is the daughter of ments in high school, I was in Band has competed in Ready Writing is the Communications Coordi- Clifford Crawford and Marcia Bow- for 6 years and I played the tuba. and Literary Criticism. She has nator through Meridian ISD’s FCA en. She participated in Varsity Track, I was also a member of the Na- been a regional qualifier in both program. Over the years, Dakota and JV and Varsity Basketball all tional Honor Society for 2 ½ years. and was an alternate to state in has participated in several forms four years. Jada advanced to re- I helped with Mission Meridian for ready writing. Reese has been of community service such as gional track in the 4X200 relay. Jada 5 years, all the way back to when an active member in 4-H for all Mission Meridian, Catholic Heart was a Varsity Basketball Captain it started. I also helped my moth- her years of high school and ju- Work Camp, Carter Blood Drive, her senior year. After Graduation er with the Haunted House for 2 nior high, participating in Food andrea barnett and volunteering at Luthern Sun- Jada plans to go to the Military to years. After the graduation cere- Challenge and qualifying for set Ministries in Clifton, TX. After become a Registered Nurse. Jada’s mony, I will return to Florida where state round up. Reese is also a graduation, Dakota plans to at- member of NHS since her soph- Andrea Barnett is the daughter of Favorite memory of high school is I will continue to go to college for tend Southern Arkansas University omore year. Reese was a class Barbara Barnett, Wayne Barnett, scoring the winning shot against A master’s degree in some form to pursue a degree in Ag Business officer for three years and has Skip Barnett, Rose Barnett, and Lee- DeLeon at home to make it to the of science, so that I can teach fu- rey garza while continuing her running ca- helped lead a bible study since Anne Barnett. She has been active in playoff basketball game. ture college students. My favorite reer in cross country and track. her freshmen year. Reese is a academic UIL years 1-4, Band years memory of high school is leaving. Rey Angel Garza is the son of San- Her favorite high school memory active member of the commu- 1-4, National Honor Society years 3 Not only because I am done with dra Rosales and Freddie Garza Jr. is when she made it to state as a nity, renovating houses through and 4, and has been a manager for high school, but because it is my He has been active in the Special part of the Varsity Cross Country Mission Meridian and volun- sports years 1-4. She has held a lead- last memory of all my friends to- Olympics. He plans to work after team with her best friends. Hav- teering her time at community ership position in band for years 2,3, gether for the last time. graduation. ing the chance to compete at events. Reese’s hobbies include and 4. In Band, Andrea has qualified that level with a team of girls she reading, painting, hanging out for the Centex Honor Band 5 times, became very close with greatly with her family and friends, trav- and accumulated a total of 5 excel- impacted her and her running eling, and singing at the top of lent ratings on her performances. In career. Fom playing cards in the her lungs. After graduation Re- academic UIL, Andrea earned 1st hotel room to going out to eat ese plans to attend Texas A&M place in district for Editorial writing in as a team, Dakota will always re- University in College Station to year 3. In OAP, Andrea has received member the fun times the team pursue a degree in Biomedical 3 medals as an outstanding crew had while competing at the state Sciences to become a medical member. In her free time, Andrea championship as well as through- missionary. “Do not follow likes to watch TikTok if she isn’t work- out the season. ing. After graduation Andrea plans on attending Tarleton University to where the path may study psychology. Andrea’s favorite kayla crawford memory from High School was every lead. Go, instead, day in dual credit when Mrs. Wilkins Kayla Crawford is the daughter walked up to me and gave me “the of Robert Crawford. During high look” and made me do my work. school, Kayla enjoyed her Art class- where there is no She is the only reason that I passed es. After graduation, Kayla plans to any of my college classes. attend college to become a veter- delani edwards path and leave inarian. Delani Edwards is the daughter a trail.” of Jami and Rudy Edwards. She Graduation isn’t the participated in Academic UIL and One Act Play for four years. – Ralph Waldo end of a tough “Wherever you go, go She was a member of the Na- tional Honor Society. She enjoys Emerson journey. It is the spending time with friends, bak- with all your heart.” caleb felan jalen clifton ing, and watching movies. After beginning of a – Confucius graduation, Delani plans to at- Jalen Clifton is the granddaughter tend the University of North Texas Caleb Felan is the grandson of Glo- beautiful one… of Arlene Swiney. In athletics she in Denton to pursue a degree in ria Pomposa. Caleb participated in participated in varsity basketball marketing. athletics and theater in high school.

10 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune members. After graduation, Madi- Bell, Missy McLennan, Chris Al- syn intends to attend Texas Tech Uni- len and Robbie Allen. She is the verity to pursue a degree in nursing. great granddaughter of Joe Al- Her favorite memory of high school len, Sandra Crawford, and Russle was when she went to see the Son- Crawford. Tierney has participat- ic movie with Michelle, Matt, and ed in the Meridian Band of Gold DeMarius and they all scream-sang for seven years. Section Leader Lucid Dreams in the car. 3 years, Uniform captain 3 years ,Jazz band 3 years, Centex Honor band 3 years, most improved mu- sician, 2017 Outstanding Musician 2018, Outstanding Jazz Musician 2019, Temple Jazz Fest’s outstand- ing musician - Solo and ensemble, State qualifying ensemble 2020. Her hobbies include watching anime and Korean dramas, listen- hayden hewitt kenadee kuykendall ing to Kpop,and hanging out with De’Marius Parks omar ramirez family. After graduation, Tierney Hayden Hewitt is the daughter of Ian Kenadee Kuykendall is the daughter plans to go to Tarleton State Uni- De’Marius Parks is the grandson of Omar Ramirez is the son of Omar and Dianna Hewitt. She has been of Rickey and Kristy Kuykendall. Ke- versity majoring in Nursing. Jean Carter. Athletically, he par- Ramirez and Monica Herrera. He a varsity cheerleader for all four nadee played softball and basket- ticipated in football, 1-2, basket- has been active in Academic years of high school. Hayden has ball for 3 years, she has been in FFA ball, 1-4, baseball, 1-2, and track & UIL,OAP,Band, and National Honor been a member of the three time for 4 years. For senior superlatives, field, 1-4. Academically, De’Mari- Society. He was Drum Captain for regional qualifying Literary Criticism Kenadee got most accident prone us was active in UIL OAP 1-4, and the band all years. For community UIL team. She has also participated and class clown. After high school, received honorable mention All- service, Omar has participated in nick hinson - in Editorial Writing UIL and UIL One Kenadee plans to attend Claren Star Cast 1-3. In addition, he was Mission Meridian for the past 3 years, don College to be on the Livestock Act Play for all four years of high awarded 1st team All-District in and helped the haunted house for Nick Hinson is the son of Allison Judging team. After her two years at school. She has been a member of basketball, 4, and qualified for the 2 years it operated. After Grad- Crawford and nephew of Laverne Clarendon, she will attend Tarleton the 4-H club for all four years, and a the regional meet in track & field, uation, Omar Ramirez intends to Davenport. During high school, Nick State University to complete her ed- National Honor Society student for 1-3. He had big plans for his track attend MCC to become a Physical participated in band, athletics, and ucation and become an Agricultur- three years of high school. Hayden career when it was unfortunately Therapist Assistant (PTA). My favorite theater. al Science teacher. Kenadee’s fa- has donated baked goods and stopped short by the Coronavi- memory of high school is too hard to vorite high school memory is having blood to the blood drives, she has rus pandemic. After graduation, choose. Tons of unforgettable mo- fun with the kickin’ chickens. helped with food drives, and helped De’Marius plans to pursue a career ments with different people. with revamping the school’s lockers in architecture, as well as continue and walls. After graduation Hayden to compete as an athlete on a intends to attend the University of collegiate level. North Texas in Denton and pursue priscilla najar a degree in English to become an editor. My 1 favorite memory of high school is: I don’t have a number one Priscilla Najar is the daughter of Ste- memory of high school, high school phen Najar and Melanie Santillan. was not special to me because of Priscilla was on the tennis team for anything I did, it was the lessons I 3 years. She was also an Athletic learned and the people who took trainer her sophomore and senior the journey with me that truly hold year. Priscilla joined yearbook as the place in my heart. a senior and often took pictures at various sporting events. After grad- uation, Priscilla plans on going to zade kendell Southwestern Adventist University in Keene and pursue a degree in Crim- inal Justice. My favorite high school Zade Kendall is the son of Gerry and summer lafountain matthew rosas Jill Kendall. He participated in Foot- memory is dancing around and fall- ing down a hill with Jada before a ball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1 Summer LaFountain is the daughter football game. Matt Rosas is the son of Lance and & 4, Tennis 3-4, Golf 2-4, Academic of Annette LaFountain. Summer is an Mallory paruszewski Angel Rosas. He has been a part of UIL 1-4, and UIL OAP 3-4. He was a early graduate. After graduation, Summer plans to attend Vista Col- athletics all four years of high school, member of FCA and served as its Mallory Paruszewski is the daughter lege to pursue a degree in dental making varsity all four years in base- president for two years, A member of Jim and Becky Paruszewski. She assisting. My one favorite memory of ball, two years in basketball, and of Student Council and served as its participated in Varsity cross country, high school is getting to spend qual- two years in powerlifting. After high vice president. A member of the Na- JV and Varsity basketball, and Var- ity time with her closest friends and school, he will be attending West sity track all four years, advancing tional Honor Society for 3 years and create new opportunities. Texas A and M University to earn his served as its president. Zade was to state her junior and senior year bachelors in Graphic Design. also involved in local events such in cross country and regional track as Mission Meridian, a church event her junior year. She played Varsity madisyn hicks softball her freshman year and was that spanned all of spring break in a Varsity cheerleader 10th through which students and local mem- Madisyn Hicks is the daughter of 12th grades. Mallory was a member Jeff and Kerry Hicks. She has been a bers of Meridian volunteered their of FFA her freshman and sophomore “Obstacles are member of the varsity cheer squad, time to renovate homes and bring year, then transferred to 4-H her ju- varsity track team, varsity powerlift- people closer to Christ. Zade was nior and senior year. Mallory was a those frightful ing team, and varsity softball team. named, “Class Clown”,”Most Likely Varsity Cheer Captain and a Varsity Madisyn participated in One Act to Succeed”, and “Having the Most Basketball Captain her senior year. things you see Play for four years as well. She held School Spirit”. After graduation, hector neri After Graduation Mallory plans to officer positions in both 4-H and FFA, Zade plans to attend Tarleton State attend Northwestern Oklahoma when you take and she participated in archery, vet- University and pursue a degree in Hector Neri is the son of Hector and State University in Alva, Oklahoma tech, livestock shows, and cooking Criminal Justice. “My favorite school Benita Neri. In Academic UIL he par- to pursue a degree in Business Man- challenge. Madisyn is a member of your eyes off memory was when we won my one ticipated in Headline Writing 3. He agement/Marketing. While working the National Honor Society. She was also participated in band 1-4, Solo towards her degree she will also run and only playoff game my freshman her class’s treasurer and a recruiter and Ensemble 4; He was in One Act track and cross country at NWOSU your goal.” year in football. The energy and for Meridian’s FCA program. In the tierney mclennan play UIL 3-4. as well as cheering. Mallory’s favor- summer, Madisyn has volunteered excitement was overwhelming and After graduation, Hector plans to at- ite memory of high school is placing – Henry Ford as a group leader for the Methodist my school spirit was off the charts. Tierney Lei McLennan is the tend Texas State Technical College 9th at the regional cross country church VBS, and she helps run mini A memory I will forever cherish as a daughter of Cassandra McLen- and pursue a career in electrical meet as an individual and advanc- cheer camp with her fellow squad Meridian Yellowjacket. nan, granddaughter of Felicia power and control. ing to state.

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 11 through junior high and high school. Liberty plans to attend Tarleton State University to pursue a degree in Biomedical Sciences and Span- ish, in hopes of one day becoming a forign missionary. And plans to use her medical practice to heal people physically while proclaiming the Good News of Jesus to people everywhere.

michelle santamaria

Michelle Santamaria is the daugh- ter of Maria and Billy Tarango. She had been active in Athletics 2 years, Academics UIL 3 years, and Band 4 years. Leadership includes Stu- “Follow your passion. dent Council, Principal’s Cabinet, and Drum Major. After graduation Stay true to yourself. Nev- Michelle Santamaria intends to at- tend Tarleton State University to pur- er follow someone else’s sue Music Education and Religious cody warren Studies. (No favorite high school memory, it was all around pretty Cody Warren is the son of Chad and path unless great.) Amy Warren. He has participated in golf, tennis, track, CxC, and basket- you’re in the woods ball. He was academically active in UIL and OAP. Also he is a member of and you’re lost the NHS. He is a follower not a leader so he is pretty irrelevant. After gradu- ation, Cody plans to attend TSTC to and you see a path. get a degree in Biomedical Equip- ment Technology and Medical Im- By all means, you should aging Systems. His favorite memory of high school was freshmen in its follow that.” entirety. Then it just went downhill from there.

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liberty stauffer Today you’re a step closer to your dream Liberty Stauffer is the daughter of Shawn and Rachel Stauffer. She and will soon be has been involved in different sports throughout the years and is very reaping the fruits of thankful for the memorable days of your hard work. competing with her friends, under the guidance of good coaches. She Way to go! has also been a part of academic competitions, and been a member of the National Honor Society all

12 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune the Class Secretary 1,3,4, and Class valedictorian Treasurer 2. Joanna received many awards while attending Kopperl. She was voted Athlete of the Year 3, Homecoming Queen 4, and she was Miss KHS. In her spare time, Joanna enjoys learning to play Vid- eogames, learning to embroider, and Netflix. After graduation, Jo- anna plans to attend Texas State Technical College and pursue a de- gree in Computer Networking and System Administration.

mary freeman hannah hopkins baylee rowland When you think christian rushing Mary Freeman is the granddaughter Hannah Hopkins is the daughter of Baylee Rowland is the daughter of about the last four years, of Orvan and Mary Freeman. Mary Lia Lowrie and Gene Hopkins. While Jay and Sharla Rowland. Baylee Christian Rushing is the son of Ben has been active in Athletic partici- in school, Hannah has been active transferred to Kopperl from Meridi- and Taisa Rushing. Christian has pating in Volleyball 2,4, Basketball in Basketball and Volleyball. She an her junior year and she has been you’ll probably remember been active in Football: 1-4, where 1,3-4, and she has been a cheer- has also been a part of the Student involved in Cheerleading, Basket- they were District Champs and 1st leader 1, 3-4. Mary competed in UIL Council. Hannah enjoys being with ball, Golf, Tennis, UIL, and Student that your greatest lessons round playoffs 3. Basketball: 2-3 Academics and advanced to State her friends and playing sports. After Council. She also participated in UIL where Christian was voted Honor- competition in LD Debate 3. Mary graduation, Hannah plans to attend Spelling 1-3. Bailey has been in FFA came from outside able Mention 2, and Academic All has been active in the National McLennan Community College and and competed in Poultry and Horse State 3. He was also in Track 4, Golf Honor Society. Her hobbies include pursue a degree in Business Man- Judging 1-2, National Honor Society the classroom. 4, Tennis 4, and Baseball 1. Christian makeup, art, and reading. After agement. where she was Vice President 4, and has also been in UIL OAP 1 where he graduation, Mary plans to attend was Class President her senior year. advanced to Area, and in Student zaira alonzo Hill College and pursue a degree as Baylee has received many awards It’s a good reminder Council 3-4 where he was the Trea- an echocardial technician. including in Basketball: Honorable surer 3. He was also involved in the Z aira Alonzo is the daughter of Mention 3, 1st Team Academic All- that learning doesn’t National Honor Society 2-4. Other Adan Alonzo and Carmen Bartolo. State THSCA+TANG 3, 1st Team All awards and honors Christian has She has been active in Volleyball: District 4, and Academic All-State 4. stop just because you received are Athlete of the Year 2, 2-3, Tennis: 2-4, Golf: 4, and Bas- In Golf, she was a Regional Qualifier Homecoming King 4, Mr. KHS 4, and ketball: 1-2. Zaira has participated 1. Baylee’s hobbies include garden- received a diploma. Cheerleading Beau 4. Christians in UIL OAP 1-2, the National Honor ing, cooking, and spending time hobbies include golf, playing guitar, Society, and Student Council. She with her family and friends. After video games, fishing, and working has served as Class President 2-3, graduation, Baylee plans to attend out. After graduation, Christian and Student Council Vice President Oklahoma State University and pur- plans to attend Texas State Techni- 3, and Student Council President 4. sue a degree in Aviation. cal College and pursue a degree in Zaira loves to make memories with Computer Programming. her friends and she loves paint as a creative outlet to relieve stress. Zaira plans to attend Dallas Baptist Univer- sity and pursue a degree in Biology salutatorian and Pre-med. “Before you act, listen. adrain krantz Before you react, think. clayton henry Adrian Krantz is the daughter of Da- vid and Amanda Krantz. Adrian has Before you spend, earn. Clayton Henry is the son of Roy and been active in Golf 4, Tennis 4, Bas- Jean Henry. Clayton has been in- ketball 1,4, and Cheerleading 3-4. Before you criticize, wait. volved in Football 1-4, Cross Country Adrian has also been involved in the 3-4, Golf 1-4, Tennis 3-4, and Base- ball 1, 3. His awards include 2nd National Honor Society. After grad- Before you quit, try.” Team All District Center 2, 1st Team uation, Adrian plans to attend Texas All District Center 3, 1st Team All Dis- State Technical College and pursue – William Arthur Ward trict Nose Guard 3, and All County a degree in Phlebotomy. Defensive Line 3. Clayton’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and camp- ing. After graduation, Clayton plans to attend Texas State Technical Col- joanna alonzo lege and pursue a degree in HVAC, Electrician. zane calhoun Joanna Alonzo is the daughter of Maria Mariano. Joanna has been Zane Calhoun is the son of Chris and active in all sports while at Kopperl. Brandi Chance. While in school, She played Basketball: 1-4 and was Zane has been involved in his class named Honorable Mention Defense activities and was looking forward 3, and 2nd Team All District and to prom and other senior activities. Team Captain 4. She played Vol- Zane’s hobbies include spending leyball 2-4, and was named Team time with his family, swimming, and “The important Captain 4, Softball 1-4, Golf 4, Tennis Xbox. After graduation, Zane plans 4, Track 2,4 where she advanced to to become a chef. thing is not to stop Area 4, Cross Country 2, and Joan- na was a cheerleader 4. She has questioning.” been active in UIL OAP 1-2, and was selected as All Star Crew 2. Joanna “Whether you think you can – Albert Einstein also participated in Student Council and was the Secretary 3-4. As part or you can’t, you are right.” of the National Honor Society, she was Vice President 2, and Secretary – Henry Ford 3. She also held Class offices being

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 13 14 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune rez. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite snack is Gold Fish. Her favorite food is spaghetti. Her favorite color is lime green. Her favorite sport is basket- ball. After high school, she plans to continue her education at Angelo State University to become an oc- cupational therapist.

kaDEN DELGADO COLTON ROSS

Kaden Delgado is the son of Tam- Colton Ross is the son of Tim and my Hamm. Kaden is a fun-loving Jennifer Ross. Colton has attended kind-hearted young man. He is al- Iredell ISD since pre-K. He has been ways willing to help anyone and is a member of the Iredell Volunteer great with kids. He loves his family Fire Department for the last 3 years. and friends and his dog, Lola. His fa- Colton enjoys fire fighting, -hang vorite snacks are pickled sunflower ing out with friends, playing video seeds, creamy ranch spinach dip games, and sleeping. After gradu- and Ruffles potato chips. His favor- COLTEN KEYS ation, Colton plans to attend tech- ite place to eat is Cane’s Chicken, nical school. Wingstop, and Grumps. His favorite Colten Keys is the son of Angela color is maroon. His favorite sport is Vara and Jonathan Vara. He en- golf. Kaden plans on attending TSTC joys reading and hanging out with and study biomedical equipment his friends. His favorite food of all technology. time is pizza and his favorite drink is Code Red Mountain Dew. His fa- vorite restaurant is a tie between McDonald’s and Little Caesar’s. His favorite color is black. After gradua- tion he plans to join the Navy where he plans to be an Intelligence Spe- cialist.

BRYTON TORRES

Bryton Torres is the son of Nick and Jessica Heutzenroeder. He is a small- town kid who loves to fish, hunt, and KARSON DUNN be outside. He spends a lot of time with his best friend, Hunter Sheffield. Karson Dunn is the daughter of Cas- Bryton has attended Iredell ISD since sie and Cary Cormier. Karson likes pre-K. He’s played football and bas- drawing, painting, doing makeup ketball all 4 years of high school. He and being with her friends. Chili’s is has also been a member of the Ired- her favorite place to eat, especially ell FFA for 4 years, 2 of those years as with friends! She loves Monster ener- DAMIEN MUSICK an officer. After high school, Bryton gy drinks, and the logo. She has a will be leaving for the Army. He has Monster sign in her room. Her favor- Damien Musick is the son of Mark already enlisted for 6 years. He will ite color is turquoise, her whole room and Melanie Musick. He likes to play be training as a Satellite Communi- is blue! After graduating, she plans video games and watch anime. He cation Systems Operator-Maintain- on pursuing a dental career. will do work when asked and he has er. fun with his family. His favorite food is pizza and his favorite drink is Dr. Pepper. His favorite colors are neon colors with black. His favorite snack is Cheese-Its. He loves to eat at Pas- “My wish for you is that tafina. His plan after graduation is to work at Saint - Gobain Abrasives, Inc. this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your “The direction in worries stay small and which education starts that you never need to a man will determine carry more than his future.” you can hold.” IRENE GRAJALES – Plato Irene Grajales is the daughter of – Rascal Flatts Susie Grajales and Thomas Gutier-

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Hunter Guzman is the son of Mi- NO BIO AVAILABLE NO BIO AVAILABLE chelle Fox and Eusabio Guzman; and the stepson of Tracy Teague. He participated in football 1-4. Track 1-2. Golf 1. FFA 1-4. After graduation, Hunter plans to join the work force.

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doris granados

Doris Granados is the daughter of Yanet Granados and Alvaro Grana- dos. She participated in basketball 1-4, cross country 1-4, track 1-2, tennis 1, golf 1. First team all-district basketball 3-4. Regional Qualifier cross country 1-4 and State Qualifier 4. Band 1-2. Student council 1-4. Na- tional Honor Society 2-3. Yearbook Staff. Cheerleader 3. Homecoming Queen 4. HQ Nominee 4. Football Sweetheart 3. UIL 1-3. FFA 1-4. After graduation, Doris plans to attend the University of Texas at Arlington and pursue a degree in esmeralda sanchez vance trotter psychology. Esmeralda Sanchez’ guardians are NO BIO AVAILABLE Blas and Yissette Lerma. She partici- pated in FFA 4 and photography for the yearbook, homecoming, and football. After graduation, she plans to attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville to pursue a career in Criminal Justice to become a po- lice officer and work up to hopefully become a detective in the field of Crime Scene Investigation.

“The future belongs to yolanda olvera those who believe in the connor walker Yolanda Olvera is the daughter of Graciela Chavez and Jose Luis Ol- beauty of their dreams.” vera. She participated in basketball Connor Walker is the son of Mike 1-4, track 1-2, cheerleader. STUCCO, – Eleanor Roosevelt Collard. He participated in football NHS, FCCLA. After graduation, she 2. After graduation, Connor plans to plans to attend college and pursue attend the fire academy to pursue a career in International Business. becoming a fireman.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson.

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Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 19 an officer in FFA, she showed heifers tant to Coach Kelly in track. She and currently has a lamb. She is was also a member of FCCLA. Af- planning on attending MCC for her ter graduation she plans to go to basics and then transfer to Tarleton MCC for nursing school and also to for her nursing degree. look into becoming a teacher.

jacee ainsworth caitlyn bishop rodrigo coronado thomas dale

Jacee Ainsworth is the daugh- Caitlyn Bishop has been active in Rodrigo Coronado was a member Thomas Dale participated in band ter of Wendy Southern and Cody multiple activities at Valley Mills. of the track, cross country, and all four years of his high school ca- Ainsworth. She has participated in She has been a member of student tennis teams. After graduation, he reer. He helped the Valley Mills Eagle PALS 4, Yearbook 3, Outdoor Club council, the volleyball team, and will attend McLennan Community Band win the UIL State AA Marching mackenzee burton sofia castillo 1-4. She is a member of FCCLA the softball team. After gradua- College. Band Championship in 2018. 3-4 and served as Secretary 4. She tion, she plans to attend McLennan Sofia Castillo has participated is also a member of FFA 3-4 and Community College. Mackenzee Burton is the daugh- served as Treasurer 4. After gradua- ter of Casey Burton, Lacey and in band all four years of her high tion she plans on attending MCC to Chris Swearingin. Showing pigs and school career. She helped the pursue a degree in nursing. spending time with friends and fam- Valley Mills Eagle Band win the UIL ily. Attending Tarleton State Universi- State AA Marching Band Cham- ty Honors Program, to pursue a de- pionship in 2018. gree in Nursing.

stephanie cruz elijah degrate sidney bradley Stephanie Cruz rebollar is the Elijah Degrate played many sports daughter of Miguel Cruz and Mar- while a student at Valley Mills Sidney Bradley is the daughter bella Rebollar. She participated jennifer aleman of Rachel and Jackie Pierce. She in FCCLA her junior and senior year. High School. He was a member of participated in band, FCCLA, year- She enjoys abstract painting. After the baseball, football, and track Jennifer Aleman is the Class of 2020 book, and PALS. She has been teams; and he received many cooper buxkemper graduation, Stephanie plans to at- Valedictorian and has always placed recognized for All Academic 3 con- caden collins tend MCC and pursue a degree in awards for his performance on a high priority on her academic per- secutive years, and is an AB honor Linguistics and Foreign Language. the field. After graduation, he will formance. She participated in cross roll student. Sidney volunteered at Cooper Buxkemper is the son of Caden Collins has been a very Jason and Lori Buxkemper. He attend Murray State University. country and track and was known The VM First Baptist Church for mu- active student at Valley Mills. participated in baseball 4 years 1st for her outstanding ability in art. After sic camp and VBS, and has been a In addition to participating in graduation, she plans to attend Mc- part of other projects in our commu- team all district designated hitter FFA competitions, he was also a Lennan Community College. nity. She will be attending MCC to my freshman year and 1st team all study Cosmetology and Esthetics, district pitcher my sophomore and member of the golf, track, and and plans to major in Business Man- junior year. Ffa 3 years. BBQ team baseball teams. After gradua- agement. senior year. Football and basketball tion, he will attend Tarleton State manager/filmer. Hobbies consist of University. hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends. After high school he plans to attend MCC. His major is undecided.

ilamae daily cameron diaz Ilamae Daily is the granddaughter of Ray Daily. She participated in Cameron Diaz participated in band, theater, and debate anna amaro Band, Theatre, One Act Play, Ac- ademic UIL, and Student Council during his time at Valley Mills High Anna Marie Amaro is the daughter 9th-12th grade and has received School. He was a member of of Oscar and Sherry Amaro. She has kaylee burt several awards in each category. the 2018 UIL State AA Marching enjoyed art, theatre and participat- ty commander She has been a member of the Na- Band Champion Valley Mills High ing in the Uil one act play. Anna has Kaylee Lillian Burt is the daughter of tional Honors Society for two years School Band, and he was also and now holds the title of President. been a member of Bosque County James and Brandy Burt. Kaylee has Ty Commander is the son of Rog- selected as Best Performer in the 4H since 2016 and served as re- attended Valley Mills since pre-K. yvette carrera er and Betty Price. Ty played foot- In her free time she likes to read and create art of all different forms. After 2020 AA Region 3 District 17 One porter for the Valley Mills 4H for the She has been involved in cross ball and baseball. After gradua- country, track and was manager of graduation Ilamae plans to attend Act Play Competition. After grad- 2019-2020 school year. She plans to Yvette Carrera is the daughter of tion Ty plans to attend TSTC and study Visual Arts at McLennan Com- the basketball team since freshman Sylvia Velasquez. She participated Mclennan Community College and uation, he will attend McLennan pursue a degree in Hvac. munity College this fall. year. She’s a member and has been in basketball and was the assis- pursue a degree in Biology. Community College.

20 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune spencer eccleston jaci faulknor moni ca gaona sergio gonzalez chase hammond emily hedges

Spencer Eccleston was a standout Jaci Faulknor participated in soft- Monica Gaona is daughter of Este- Sergio Gonzalez was active in ath- Chase Hammond is the son of Tra- Emily Hedges has participated athlete at Valley Mills. In addition ball during her time at Valley Mills ban and Amada Gaona. Monica letics as a member of the track cy and Courtney Hammond. He in volleyball and softball and has to being a member of the tennis High School. After graduation, she participated in cross country 10-12 team, and he also participated in earned his letterman in Debate been a member of student coun- and track and field 9-12. She was team, he thrilled fans and inspired will attend McLennan Community UIL academics on the math and and was on the A/B Honor roll his cil during her high school career. teammates on the football team. College. a member of FCCLA her junior science teams. After graduation, he Junior year. He enjoys computers, After graduation, she will attend Spencer was also a member of the and senior year. She enjoys the will attend McLennan Community reading, listening to music, and National Honor Society. After grad- outdoors and spending time with College. traveling. After graduation Chase Sam Houston State University. uation, he will attend Sam Houston her family. After graduation Mon- plans to attend McLennan Commu- State University. ica plans to attend McLennan nity College and pursue a degree in Community College and get an Network Administration and Cyber associates degree in nursing. Security.

taylor fouts

Taylor Fouts, in addition to partic- hailey graves ipating in debate, she was an ex- alex hedrick jose enriquez ceptional athlete during her high Hailey Graves is the daughter of school career. She played on the Brian and Denise Graves. She has Alex Hedrick is known for his love Jose Luis Enriquez Jr. is the son of volleyball, basketball, and softball participated in basketball , volley- valerie harris of the stage, and he has partic- Jose and Clemencia Enriquez. teams. After graduation, she will at- Oscar Gaona ball, cross country, tennis, softball, ipated in theater and One Act He was a member of FFA, Ag me- tend Cedar Valley College. and track. She has also received the Valerie Harris has been an active Play during his high school ca- chanics and Spanish Club. He en- Oscar Gaona is the son of Gabri- all academic award all four years participant in the arts community reer. He also continues to act in joys fishing, hunting, backroad- ela Sarinana. He participated in of highschool and has been a part at Valley Mills High School. She has productions at the Waco Civic participated in band all four years, ing and eating at Whataburger. football, track and field, tennis, of art, the yearbook staff, student Theater. Alex has also been a council, homecoming court, and including the 2018 UIL State AA After graduation, he plans on and powerlifting. He works hard member of the school’s track at everything he does and enjoys prom committee. Hailey plans on Marching Band Champion Valley making a career in welding. Mills Eagle Band. She has acted in team and cheer squad. After being a rolle model to his siblings. attending Coastal Bend College in Beeville Texas to continue her ca- theater and been selected as Best graduation, he will attend Mc- After graduation he plans on at- reer in basketball and to pursue a Actress/Best Performer and All Star Lennan Community College. tending college to become a degree in education. Cast on multiple levels of compe- chiropractor. tition. Valerie also participated on the debate team, winning numer- ous matches. After graduation, she will attend McLennan Community College.

albert franco

Albert Franco participated in cross country, football, track, tennis, and baseball during his high school ca- reer at Valley Mills High School. preston eoff

Preston Eoff is the son of Shannon and Lisa Eoff. He participated in “Success is the ability andrew hedrick chance gunter varsity football, varsity track, and to go from one failure to kyle gibson Andrew Hedrick has participat- varsity tennis. He has received Chance Gunter is the son of Jarrod academic awards since fresh- another with no loss of Kyle Gibson participated in foot- and Shawn Gunter. He participated ed in football, cross country, and man year. He plans on attending enthusiasm” ball and baseball during his time in freshman football FFA BBQ team track during his time at Valley Sam Houston State University and at Valley Mills High School. After and the debate team. Plans for af- ara hayatina Mills High School. After gradua- majoring in Construction Man- – Winston Churchill graduation, Kyle will join the Unit- ter graduation are attending the fire tion, he will attend McLennan agement. ed States Marines. academy. NO BIO AVAILABLE Community College.

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 21 Track, Band, and Academic U.I.L. career. He was a member of the 1-4, and OAP 2,3,4. She was a mem- 2018 UIL State AA Marching Band ber of Student council and National Champion Valley Mills High School Honor Society. She enjoys painting, Band. He also assisted with blood drawing, and making jewelry. After drives and participated in UIL aca- graduation, Ragain plans to attend demics. After high school, he will at- McLennan Community College to tend Texas State Technical College. purse a degree in Business.

gracee hilburn chris jones braydyn mccutcheon COPPER NIX

Gracee Hilburn is the daughter of Christian Jones is the son of Kim and Braydyn McCutcheon is well known Copper Nix is the son of Eric Nix Ernest and Christy Hilburn. She par- David Lynch. During his high school at Valley Mills for his positive attitude and Donna Estes. He competed in ticipated in cross country, basket- career he participated in baseball, and wide circle of friends. Teachers baseball and golf for 4 years, bas- cross country, theatre productions, ball, golf, and softball, all 4 years. and classmates alike count on him ketball for 3 years, One Act Play She was a member of FFA for 3 years and numerous band events. He was to be upbeat and pleasant. for 4 years, Band for 5 years, State and was a part of the National Hon- the Drumline Captain for the Valley ors Society. She enjoys playing any Mills State winning Marching Band. dalton martin Qualifier for baseball and golf, sport outside. Also she has loved jessica johnson He plays guitar, ukulele, piano, and and State Championship in band many relationships she has built with drums in his free time. His role mod- Dalton Martin is the son of Cory and in 2018. Copper plans to attend Jennifer Martin. He participated in teachers, coaches, and classmates Jessica Lauren Johnson is the els in life have been his Mom (Kim McLennan Community College to football 1-4 where he played in the over the years. After graduation, daughter of David and Robyn John- Lynch), his Dad (David Lynch), and participate in the Fire Academy linebacker position, track 1-4 run- Gracee plans to attend Coffeyville son and granddaughter or Charles his Grandpa (Bob Wilkerson). After to become a Firefighter. ning 300 &110 hurdles, and baseball Community College in Coffeyville, and Donna Boyd. In high school, she graduation, Christian will be starting 2-4. He enjoys working outdoors and Kansas on a golf scholarship. There has been involved in several clubs/ his career in the U.S. Army and will working on his truck. He plans on at- she will study Pre-Med while playng activities (PALS, French club, HOSA, be a military police officer. tending Hill Community College to golf for the Ravens. Thank you VMHS FCCLA), varsity sports (volleyball, be in their EMT program. for a great senior year. softball, track), and select softball while taking dual credit and being a member of the National Honor So- ciety. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing at either Tarleton or Sam Houston.

tyler mckain

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weston klemcke Raydon Ontiveros is the son of Hector Ontiveros and Dana and Weston Klemcke is the son of Lana Patrick Peter. He participated avery huffman austin mathews Klemcke and brother to Colson in band 1-4. He enjoys drawing, Klemcke. He is active in Football, Austin Mathews is the son of Randy and hanging out with family and Avery Huffman has participated in Baseball,Track & Field, Rodeo, FFA and Diana Mathews. Austin was a friends. After graduation, he is track, basketball, and softball; and Officer and BBQ cook-off team. He member of FCCLA, FCA, and Pals. she has been a member of the attending TSTC for Automotive will be attending Tarleton-Waco in Austin participated in Basketball yearbook staff during her time as a Technology. alex jones the fall. His plan is to then continue and Football for 4 years at Valley student at Valley Mills High School. his studies in Agricultural Sciences Mills and earned a handful of all After graduation, she will attend Mc- Alexander Jones has played base- in Stephenville and to play for the district awards. Austin plans on Lennan Community College. Tarleton Texans football team as a ball and track and has participat- attending MCC to get an asso- CORY MCNAIR ed in theater and band during his walk-on. ciates in respiratory therapy and time at Valley Mills High School. He then attend Texas Tech to earn his Cory McNair has been a member helped the band win the 2019 UIL masters. Austin enjoyed every mo- of the baseball, basketball, and State AA Marching Band Champi- ment he spent at Valley Mills with onship. After graduation, he will at- his favorite friends, coaches, and football teams at Valley Mills High tend Tyler Junior College. teachers that helped change the School, as well as the National course of his life. Austin’s dream Honor Society. After graduation, after graduation is to see all of his he will attend Angelo State Uni- former Eagles succeed in life. versity.

“Live all of your life.

Understand it, see it, AJ PARKER “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. appreciate it. Alexander Parker has participat- Live the life you have imagined.” ed in numerous UIL academic ragain hyde And have fun.” ethan kruger – Henry David Thoreau competitions throughout high Ragain Hyde is the daughter of Cur- – Joss Whedon school. After graduation, he will tis and Renee Hyde. She participat- Ethan Kruger has participated in attend Texas State Technical Col- ed in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, band all four years of his high school lege.

22 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune time at Valley Mills. After gradu- pated in track, basketball, and foot- ation, she will attend McLennan ball. After graduation, he will attend Community College. McLennan Community College.

CASSANDRA PICON LEAH RAMIREZ BRIANNA SANSOM DYLAN SUMPTER

Cassandra Picon is known for her dry Leah Ramirez’ activities at Valley Brianna Sansom is the daughter of Dylan Sumpter is the son of Jessie sense of humor and down-to-earth Mills High School include softball, Jason and Amanda Sansom. She and Ginny Sumpter. He was active attitude. After graduation, she will JAVIEON SIMMONS FCCLA, One Act Play, and band. CRYSTELA ROSTRO was the drum major for the Valley in basketball his 9th and 10th grades. attend Texas State Technical Col- She helped the band win the 2018 Mills Eagles Marching Band and per- His OAP team advanced to area lege. UIL AA State Marching Band Cham- Javieon Simmons played football formed in the One Act Play. She is in 10th and 11th grades. His base- pionship. After graduation, she will Crystela Rostro is the Daughter of as a Valley Mills High School stu- Kristina and Rene Rostro. She has also the Vice President of National ball team was regional quarterfinal attend McLennan Community Col- Honors Society. Brianna plans on dent. He was also known for his lege. been an Eagle her entire life! She champs his 9th and 10th grades. has participated in FCCLA as the attending McLennan Community intelligence and quick humor. Then his 11th grade year his team President and as a member of NHS. College to get her bachelors in bi- advanced to the state semifinals. His ology. Her future goal is to be a Pe- Crystela has also been a part of the 12th grade baseball and golf teams diatrician. Valley Mills Band as Vice President! were cut short due to covid-19. He She has gone to state twice with her enjoys outdoors, video games and band and placed 2nd and 1st! She hanging out with friends. After grad- has been an A, B honor roll student uation, Dylan plans on attending all four years of high school! She has McLennan Community College Fire also received Academic patch- Academy. es for a GPA over 3.2! After high school, Crystela will be attending The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and she plans on majoring in Biology and become a Pediatric Physician Assistant. ROBERT PRUETT

Robert Pruett is the son of Robert ALYSSA RINDORF and Katheryn Pruett. Robert was a DREW SPEER member of the football team. After Alyssa Rindorf is the daughter of Ste- graduation, Robert plans on joining Drew Speer is the son of Joey and the Marines. ven Rindorf and Clarisa Russo. She TANNER SARGENT participated in cross country fresh- Meredith Speer. He participated in cross country, track, basketball and man and sophomore year and went Tanner Sargent is the son of Lynn to state both years. She played vol- and Jennifer Sargent. He participat- baseball. He enjoys reading about leyball and basketball all four years, ed in Cross Country, Baseball, Track, history. After graduation, Drew softball for 3 years, track for 3 years, Football, and Basketball. He was plans to attend Tarleton State Uni- ERIN THIELE One Act Play for 3 years, band for 3 a member of FFA and was on the versity in Stephenville and pursue a years, FCCLA, prom committee, and Milk Quality Judging team. He also degree in education. Erin Thiele is the daughter of Ben and is a member of the National Honors served on Valley Mills High School Lou Ann Thiele. She participated in Society of High School Scholars. She Competitive Barbecue Team. After FFA Vice President, NHS, academics, loves to apply makeup. Alyssa plans graduation, Tanner plans to attend yearbook. Hobbies include photog- to attend McLennan Community FRANCES ROSTRO Schreiner University in Kerrville and raphy & crafting. She plans to attend College for 2 years and transfer to pursue a degree in Biology. He will Tarleton to get her masters degree McLennan Community College. Frances Rostro is the daughter of be a member of Schriener’s Cross in Kinesiology to become a physical Kristina and Rene Rostro. She partic- Country, Track, and Competitive therapist. ipated in color guard, sophomore Barbecue Team. year and went to state with her band and received a gold medal. She was a member of FCCLA. She JOHN PUGH enjoys painting. After graduation, Frances will attend University of NO BIO AVAILABLE Mary-Hardin Baylor and purse a de- gree in Education.

“Always be the CALLY STANLEY first-rate version of “We are all in the gut- Cally Stanley - While a student at yourself, instead of the Valley Mills, Cally was a member ter, but some of us are of the track and softball teams, BENIGNO URIBE second-rate version of the band, and FCCLA. She looking at the stars.” helped the band win the 2018 UIL Benigno Uribe - As a Valley Mills High somebody else.” YOMAYRA RODARTE – Oscar Wilde ALEX SIMMONS AA State Marching Band Cham- School student, Benny was a mem- – Judy Garland Yomayra Rodarte has participated pionship. After graduation, she ber of the tennis and track teams. in track, cross country, basketball, Alex Simmons - While a student at will attend McLennan Community After graduation, he will attend Tex- yearbook, and FCCLA during her Valley Mills High School, Alex partici- College. as State Technical College.

Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune • 23 JOSE CALLEJAS VEGA qUINCIE WHITMIRE DUSTIN ZENGERLE

Jose Vega Callejas, or Bobby, Quincie Whitmire - During her high Dustin Zengerle is the son of Todd has been a member of the track, school career at Valley Mills, Quin- and Jessica Zengerle. He was tennis, cross country, and football cie has participated in theater and born in Montana on March 27th, teams. He has served on student One Act Play and has been on the 2001. Dustin lived most of his life council, has been a member of yearbook staff. After graduation, right here in Texas. He lived in the band, and helped the band she will attend McLennan Commu- a small town called Cuero and win the 2018 UIL AA State March- nity College. one other named Valley Mills, he ing Band Championship. has also lived in China spring and waco.He also played football for four years and ran track for four “The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who years. Dustin also has two sisters. Kyra, she is eighteen, Victoria, she is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far is twelve going on thirteen in octo- ber. Dustin is now Nineteen years from shore.” – Dale Carnegie of age and is leaving on July 14th for Army basic training.

24 • Class of 2020: Bosque County Graduation - A Special Section from The Clifton Record & the Meridian Tribune “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” cooking, singing, dance and spend and plans to attend the University – Steve Jobs time with loved ones. After graduat- of Texas at Arlington for Mechanical ing, Vianey plans to go to TSTC and Engineering. get an associates degree in Culinary Arts. After graduating college, she plans to move to Dallas and go to The Art Institute of Dallas and get an associates degree in Interior Design.

torrance crawford caleb ince

Torrance Crawford is the daugh- Caleb Ince is the son of Rachel ter of Tammi and Darrel Council. and Kevin Hinds. He participated She participated in basketball 1-4, in basketball 1, Track and field 1-4, kameron wiese Track 1-3, Cross Country 1-3, Tennis, Football 1-4, Tennis 2,3, and 4, He was active in UIL OAP 2-4, He. was 3-4, and I was a cheerleader 3-4. Kameon Wiese is the son of Kenney a member of FFA 1-4, as well as an I did Academic UIL OAP 3-4, Aca- and Cindy Wiese. He participated in inductee of the National Honor So- Basketball 1-4, Track 1-4, Tennis 1-4, demic Fair in 12th grade and got gabriel martinez ciety. He enjoys reading, swimming, active in UIL Academics 1-4, and 1st place, Mayfate 2-4, FFA horse and hanging out with friends. Af- “Twenty years from now you will be more NO BIO AVAILABLE Academic UIL OAP 2-4. He was a judging 2-4, FCA 4, and Lutefisk ter graduation, he plans to attend member of FFA and 4-H 1-4, and is disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than 1-4. She enjoys arts and crafts and Texas Tech University and pursue a a National Honor Society student, works at Bark in Clifton. After grad- bachelors degree in both nursing and Youth Leader of FCA. He en- by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail uation, Torrance plans to study and psychology. Once he finishes joys spending time with his friends. his studies, he plans to travel the architectural engineering either at After graduation, Kameron plans world and see new sites as well as away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your TSTC in Waco or ACC in Austin. Af- to attend Angelo State University in get a chance to learn various lan- San Angelo to pursue a degree in ter college, she wants to travel the guages. Secondary Education. sails. Explore, dream, discover.” world to build homes and shelters – Mark Twain for people in need.

kassidy patrick

Kassidy Patrick is the daughter of Kim and Delbert Patrick. She partici- pated in Cheer 1-4, Track 1-4, Tennis 2,3,4,Basketball 1-4, she was active in UIL OAP 2,3,4. Kassidy was also in FFA 1-4 and served as a Sentinel, ni colas lira-moreno Vice President, and President. After bennie wright high school, she would like to attend San Angelo State University and pur- Nicolas Lira-Moreno is the son Jesus Bennie Wright plans to attend TSTC Lira Grimaldo and Perla Crystal Li- sue a Bachelors Degree in Pediatric Nursing. for automotive mechanics and then ra-Moreno. He participated in Track after that further his career by study- 1-4, Cross Country 1,2,3, and Bas- ing aircraft mechanics. His hobbies ketball 1,2. He enjoys riding around are playing video games, hanging with friends and listening to music. out with friends, and working on en- After graduation, he plans on pur- gines. suing a job in welding or pipeline.

“What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies breanna ratliff within us.” Breanna Ratliff is the daughter of John and Shawna Ratliff. She partic- ipated in cross country 1-4, basket- vianey lujan ball 1-4, track and field 1-4, active – Ralph Waldo in UIL 1-3, and OAP 3-4. She was an Emerson Vianey Luján is the daughter of Ma- FFA member for three years and was ria de la Cruz and Luis Luján. Her a National Honors Society member hobbies include painting, drawing, as well. Breanna was salutatorian

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Mailei Aviles is the daughter of Ed- Jeffrey Cook is the son of Scott Cook ward and Adriana Aviles. Through- and Diedre Ashmore. Throughout out high school, she has participat- high school, Jeffrey has participat- ed in Basketball, Track & Field, Cross ed in National Honor Society and Country, Cheer, Golf, OAP, UIL, Stu- Journalism. He loves to read and dent Council, and NHS. She enjoys play games online. After gradu- physical activities and reading. After ation, Jeffrey plans on attending graduation, she plans on attending Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. He Tarleton State University in Stephen- is interested in studying mathemat- ville, Texas; she is interested in study- ics and eventually attending a four ing Neuroscience and obtaining a year university to become an elec- degree in Psychology. trical engineer.

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