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Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B1 GRADUATION 2015 GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

pHoto By Henington’S greenville High School Class of 2015 — Jacob Conrad adel, Jose d aguilar, andrew Michael aiken, Cecilia aracely alba, Sarah emmalyn aly, Jordan lee anderson, Marcus drake trevion anderson, Shaquille de_Marquise anderson, tavaris o’Mon anderson, Jordan alfred andrews, eric arellano, rosario Monserrat arellano, robert Woodrow atherton, Faith luwanna Bailey, Kalynn rené Bailey, Keenan dwayne Beachem, daisy Benítez, Jonathan Blankinship, Marco Blas, Michael Joseph Bousquet, Savanah Michelle Bowers, dakota Kirk Brown, derek Matthew Brown, Joshua Brown, Marissa Janay Brown, Zavier deion Brown, Mason thomas Burk, patricia ann Burns, aaron roger Bynum-lively, Juan antonio Calderon Suaréz,Cameron deondre Canady, Jennifer elizabeth Cardenas, alondra Carmona, rosalba Castillo, Heber Castro, Bryan a. Chacon, rachel diana Chamberlain, taylor Heather Champ, devon Marcus Charrier, Shelby louise Clements, Brendan tyler Coleman, austin dean Cooper, Kayla Brooke Cormany, Stephanie Corona, ashley roxanne Cowgill, Kevin Caleb Croley, Jose guadalupe Cruz, Floretta laShan davis, Cheyenne Jade dawson, emily nicole dawson, Caleb Michael de Wit, Bethany paige degarso, Jonathon Keith degarso, Jasmin deleon, Maria C. deleon, Kathryn alane dewberry, andrew Macgregor Holman duncan, Michael luke dyer, ethan Michael eaton, donnalee nicole edgington, Cody eldridge, José armando enríquez, Marco antonio escalante, aleida escobar Flores, Benito escobar Jr., audrey elizabeth espino, daisy reneé espinoza, destiny Marie espinoza, liseth espinoza, Vanessa Figueroa, donesha Fletcher, Christina Marie Flores, Jacob Fort, anthony garcia, Carlos antonio garcia, Bailey noel giles, alondra gonzalez, Cesar Valentin gonzalez, raul gonzalez, angela Hope gravitt, louis raymond guerrero, Kahle Harper, lanie ann Harrington, James Megiuel Harvey, John lorenzo Helms, Sherri Hernandez, Shelby Breann Higginbotham, Savannah Jo Himes, Brayden Kenneth Holley, Shane travis Hollon, ashley lynn Hoskins, ekera d’ ondra Hughes, theodore J. Hughes, MacKenzie del Hurst, Jacob Heath Jarvis, reagan dre’nae Jeffery, Hunter gavin Jennings, Hali diann Johnson, Kylie elise Kaufman, Morgan taylor Kilgore, Hailey Brooke Kizer, Christopher travis Koger, evan daniel lambert, Catera tyree lane, yosselin leon Vega, Jose g. lerma, Maria guadalupe lopez, Wendy itzel lopez, taylor lowery, logan Chance lucas, Christopher M. luna, nelson espinoza luna Jr., Steven Jordan Mack, Brady Kyle Mahand, phillip glenn Malone, José Mancia, Marquise dejuan Mapps, adriana Maqueda, Michayla Karyn Martin, Breanna Martinez, Justin lee Martinez, Kevin a. Martinez ulloa, Jefferey May, Stephani Bridget McCarthy, Jonathan phillip McClellen, emily Hope Mcgee, lauren elizabeth McManus, ernan Medrano, raymund Meek, Blanca lucero Mendoza rico, david Salomon Mendoza, Jessica Berenice Mendoza rojas, nancy nayeli Mendoza, ramon Mendoza, dillon drake Minick, ta’Montre t. Mitchell, gracie Marie Molina, Jordan lee Molina, eliud osvaldo Montero, gustavo adolfo Mora Vazquez, anna Jane Morgan, Kalli grace Moyer, Brady aaron Mulkey, Bryan lee nava, Christopher northcutt, terry o’Brien, John William olivarez, gorge luís ordonez, ana l. oropeza, rosa angelica ortega, daniel ortiz, Morgan noel osborne, emiterio osorio, lorena otero, david V. paulin, Karina C. paulin, Jose Juan pena, Josie Mayra perez, octavion J. phelps, Charlye Marcella-Jean pickens, giovani pimentel, Michael pimentel, asael neftali pineda, raven Misean pippen, thomas earl pitts Jr., Jasmine J’nese polk. tracy Stefany Quintanilla, isaac ramirez, daisy Chavez ramos, Jonathan Joe rea, Heath tyler redmond, gavin reyes, gerardo C. reyes, rachel rice, Jaden richards, Shaquille riley, Billy Joe rios, Crystal noemi rios, Joseph daniel adrien rios, Carlos M. rivas, Cynthia rivera, elizabeth a. roach, dequinton robinson, elizabeth alexandra robles, Vanessa Marie rodriguez, yesenia J. rodriguez, Jose Miguel rodriquez, Jakob ross, alyssa Michelle ruprecht, demarius Keonte’ russell, Josmar eliseo Salgado, Juana gutierrez Sanchez, Kenner Salvador Sanchez, dakota Sandman, petra irene Santos, grant S. Shipp, Sarah Margaret Shook, tanner Simpkins, Colton laverl Smith, Mason S. Smith, thomas James Smith, Christopher Von Sparger, destinee emann Stevenson, Caitlyn Marie Strube, armando Suarez, ykeen desmond Swing, Mariah Cheyenne tapley, Juwan Malik taylor, Jordan alexander thompson, Jose leonardo torres iii, Shaley renee’ treat, adriana nicole tucker, Becca tumlison, Jacob d.l. turner, ruben ugalde rojo, Miguel angel uresti, Jessica ivette urestí-Borja, lysette adriana Vega, Justin paul Wade, Makeda dashay Walker, noah tyler Warren, ronald david Weaks ii, Stormy nicole Wells, John Marc Wensel, Chandra Wilder, infiniti Ja’Chelle Williams, Quenton rashad Williams, russell James Williams, Cassie rae Wilson, Cordell Quentin Wilson, d’erren d Wilson, Jessika Michelle Wilson, nicole Susan Wood, ali nicole youtz, Jaime alexander Zelaya-avila and tristin elijah Zuber. Lions graduate on June 5 from Cotton Ford Stadium

Commencement for the 2015 programs and senior year. During her award. McManus has also been graduating class of Greenville the Independent He was recently named a years at GHS, selected as a cheerleader at High School was at 8 p.m., June S t u d y National Merit Finalist and McManus has GHS for the past four years, 5, at the Cotton Ford Stadium. Mentorship pro- Scholar and plans to attend participated in serving on the varsity squad for Valedictorian of the class is gram. Baylor University which award- the National the last two years. Cody M. Eldridge, son of Mark He has been a ed him their Regent’s Gold Honor Society, Her honors include being and Sharon Eldridge and grand- Superintendent’s Scholarship and Distinguished Peer Assistance selected as a Rotary Club son of Billy and Maylene Scholar for the Math Scholar award. Eldridge Leadership pro- Student of the Month and being Eldridge, Elaine Cates and the past four years Cody Eldridge plans to major in mathematics gram and the Lauren McManus recognized as a Superintendent’s late Ted Cates. and was named a and neuroscience with plans to I n d e p e n d e n t Scholar for all four years. She While at GHS, Eldridge served Rotary Club become a neuroscience medical S t u d y was recently named Most Likely as president of the National Student of the Month. Eldridge researcher. Mentorship program. to Succeed and Outstanding Honor Society, the Spanish Club was recently named Friendliest Salutatorian of the class is She was a member of the Senior. and the Foreign Language Boy, Most Courteous Boy, and Lauren E. McManus, daughter Spanish Club and the Foreign McManus has been accepted Association. He also was Most Likely to Succeed. He was of Jerry and Angie McManus, Language Honors Society. She to the Honors College at Texas involved as a class officer and a also named an Outstanding and sister of Linzy Garrett and also served as class treasurer Tech University where she will member of the Foreign Senior by faculty members. Rebecca Nassar. She is the her senior year. major in nutritional science Language Honor Society. Eldridge also played varsity granddaughter of Gene and McManus also participated in before attending medical school Eldridge also participated in the baseball for three years and was Linda Devers, Doris McManus, golf and volleyball, earning the to pursue a career as a pediatric Peer Assistance and Leadership starting third baseman his and the late Fred McManus. Defensive Player of the Year endocrinologist. Look inside for graduation information on the schools listed below Bland High School Community High School Leonard High School page C4 page C6 page C1

Boles High School Cooper High School Lone Oak High School page B8 page B6 page B7

Caddo Mills High School Cumby High School Phoenix Charter School page B4 page C1 page B11

Campbell High School Farmersville High School Quinlan Ford High School page B3 page C2 page C5 Rains High School Celeste High School Fannindel High School page C4 page C3 page B5

Commerce High School Greenville Christian School Wolfe City High School page B2 page B9 page B10 CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B2 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 COMMERCE HIGH SCHOOL

Commerce Class of 2015 — teá danielle adair, Marissa erin alsip, Sara angel arce, Kaitlynn paige Baxter, Cody Waid Benson, Keyera Michelle Bloodsoe, andres Santiago Cadena, Mauricio eduardo Cadena, Jose natividad Castañeda, luis Fernando Castaneda, Jonathan allen Clark, grace elizabeth Cook, Brittany nicole daniels, Clifford ray davis, da’Marcus Mendez denson, Forrest duane dickson, darrean desean dugan, Shaun douglas eborn, Samuel lawrence elwell, Jacob daniel Fairweather, Medley adriely Figueroa, Jobanet Flores, Brian eduardo galicia, Javier antonio gamboa, Katlin renee gant, edi Santiago garcia, dustin ryan gilliland, Kristina lynn gorsuch, Mason Kyle Harper, tyler Shane Head, gerardo Hernandez, Jeffrey allen Hilsdon, Jillian Kathleen Hobbs, robert elliott Jackson, tracy aaron Jones, Hannah Janae Kanaman, Sahil Kumar, Kevan Scott lawrence, Cody Michael ledbetter, Kayleigh taylor little, amelia grace Martin, Hunter Boyd Martin, luis Fernando Martinez, paige Kylie Maxwell, tristen ozell Mcgowen, Jonathan Salinas Mendoza, Kristen Julia Merritt, Jennifer Mojica, daniel Wayne robert Coomer-neel, Chryzena reed nelson, Kaitlyn renee nicholson, Brandon lee pierce, Harley Brooke pope, Keaton Chock potts, travis lee powers, Kayla Machelle ramsey, Whitney Michelle rector, darien Michael redd, Campbell Christine reid, laura elizabeth reyna, Jackson lloyd richardson, patrick lee richardson, lesley rodriguez, nathan alin Scarcelli, Zarius d’lance Sharp, rachael Chelsea Sheehan, Christyan allan Sherwood, telford Simeter Sorim, alexis la’ren denae Spruell, Sarah J’nelle Stogner-dickinson, payton John Swinson, Carly Brooke Szafran, Jessie lee Van, Salma alejandra Velez, Michael dale Virgin, tori Jean Waldrip, gearion Charles Walker, Madison lynn Wenrick, dallas aaron Williams, Jaystin Shakur Wilson, Malachi alexander Wisdom, tabatha Brooke Wooten, Jerry lawrence Wyatt, abigail paisley young, damesha rachelle young.

Commerce Tigers graduate on June 5 COMMERCE — The VALEDICTORIAN — JACOB FAIRWEATHER Commerce High School Class of 2015 received their diplomas June 5 in the Field House at Texas A&M University- Commerce at 8 p.m. Jacob Fairweather, son of Stacey and Danny Fairweather, was named valedictori- an. Fairweather has been an active member in the CHS band and academ- ic UIL. He is an ATSSB All-Region trumpet player and a regional qualifier in calculator applications. He has served in the National Honor Society for two years. Fairweather plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin major- ing in chemistry and later attending medical school. Amelia Martin, daughter of Jennifer SALUTATORIAN — AMELIA MARTIN and Andrew Martin, was named salutatori- an. She has been a very active member of the CHS band and art pro- grams. Martin is an ATSSB All-State flutist and this year had a sculpture qualify for the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event con- test. She currently serves in many service organizations, such as the National Honor Society, of which she is president, and the Rotary Interact Club. Martin looks forward to attending Texas A&M University- Commerce as a member of the Honors College. Her major will be music education. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B3 GRADUATION 2015 QUINLAN FORD HIGH SCHOOL

pHoto By Henington’S Quinlan Ford Class of 2015 — Jenna ackenback, ruby acosta, Bettye adams, gregory adams, Westen akin, Senia alfaro, Jeb armstrong, adriela arredondo, Jessica Baker, leticia Balderas, Jackie Barrow, Melvin Benitez, Cheyenne Bittle, ryan Blasingame, Mary Bowen, Hector Bravo, lindsey Bremer, Samantha Brown, Casandra Castaneda, angel Castilleja, Fabiola Ceballos, emily Chavez, William Clem, tamera Clemons, Haley Compton, Jonathan Cortez Bosquez, amber Cotton, Mary Covington, Colton Crawford, dustin daniel, Brady davis, Keiri dehuma, Jialene delgado, Justin devine, destiny dunman, Sean dupree, adrienne eastin, gavin ellis, Katrina eudy, Megan Ferguson, leona Ferkovich, Scott Fitzgerald, troy Foley, Cheyenne Foley, Kassle Ford, Breanna Freestone, daniel gailley, Christian garcia, Madison gardner, Mackenzie garland, Forrest gibbons, abigail gonzalez, Makayla gray, draven guevara, aaron Hackenson, toby Haley, Justin Hatfield, Joshua Havener, ashley Hawkins, Carley Hawkins, Brittany Hawkins, austin Hawthorne, Hannah Henson, austin Hernandez, Sergio Herreros, Chealsea Hickey, alyssa Hill, Katelynn Hill, tyler Hobbs, Brittany Holley, nolverto Huerta, garrett Jernigan, pablo Jimenez, arianna Jones, John Kizer, destiny Kyles, dillon lahr, J landaverde, robert lane, dusti lawhorn, Joely lindsey, lexie lindsey, david lorenz, Bryanna loss, Chasity luna, Mark lynch, Shelby-Marie Macdonald, ashley Marrone, anna Martinez, Justice Mathern, dakota McBride, Justin McCloskey, Kourtney McCloud, Molly Mcdonald, Johnathan Mcguire, Kayly McKeown, erin Miller, ellen Miller, devan Miller, trevor Minor, Hailey Moody, Fred Morris, Kelci Mosley, Karla Munoz, Jared Myers, Christopher neal, allen nelson, Kaylyn o’Bryant, trey oliver, Veronica olvera, Julie ortega, gustavo ortega, Hernandez Felipe ortiz, Michael page, Mitchell peters, Kyle phillips, James phillips, Munoz Jose pineda, dakotah pitts, Cameron price, Carlos prieto, Christian pritchett, Skye puckett, dustin ramey, dalton rath, Mckenna raulston, Heaven reeves, taner renfro, Jocelyn reyes, laramie robinette, angel rodgers, Carlye rosenthal, Michael ross, Kayla roton, Vanessa rowan, andrea rozoto, angelina ruiz, Shae rutter, Marielena Saavedra, Jesus Sanchez, Miguel Serrano, Corey Shannon, isaac Simmons, Shelby Simons, Sera Simons, david Sleeper, Bradley Slocum, Shelbie Smith, Jonathan Smith, Kera Smith, trevor Smith, Sadie Smith, Harryman Chase Smith, nathan Solis, raul Solis, Makayla Sport, Jeremy Squillante, trevar Stanford, Kevin Stanley, Breanna Starnes, Jareth Stephens, Sheyanne Stewart, James Stone, Bradlee Strickland, adriana Stricklin, dylan Stroud, Jessica Susunaga, emilee taggert, trevor taylor, Mark thompson, Melody timmons, Charity timmons, Jessica tovar, Kelly truss, Chilsea Vazquez, erica Vellinga, elizabeth Vicars, Matthew Walls, Marianna Walls, ariel Warren, James West, tyron Whiteside, Mikayla Wiegand, Chandler Wigley, Charles Willman, Kevin Wilson and Zachary Wright. Quinlan Ford High School seniors graduate June 6 in Sunnyvale QUINLAN — Zachary FHS Student Council for Wright,valedictorian, and four years, serving as VALEDICTORIAN — ZACHARY WRIGHT SALUTATORIAN — MICHAEL ROSS Michael Xavier Ross, salu- treasurer and co-presi- tatorian, will be at the dent. He also was a two- front of the 2015 Quinlan year member of the Ford High School Class at National Honor Society commencement on June 6 and served as a Junior at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Advisory Board member Church of Sunnyvale. for Alliance Bank in Son of Norman and Greenville. Tonya Wright, Zachary’s Wright plans to attend siblings include Jenna Southern Methodist Wright, Randi Hamlett University on the and Ryan Wright. He has Founder’s and Discovery attended Quinlan schools since third grade. Wright Scholarship with a major took part in the free dual- in computer science. credit program offered at Michael is the son of FHS as well as college Gary and Sue Holt, and his advanced placement test- siblings are Christopher ing. He has been named an and Alexis Ross. AP Scholar. Ross began school in the During high school, Quinlan Independent Wright was a three-year School District in the letterman in baseball and eighth grade. He has been cross country and a two- a decorated member of the year letterman in basket- Ford High School Choir for ball. In basketball, he was four years, and he made selected to the All-District the All-Region Choir his defensive team his senior senior year. He was a year. In baseball, he member of the National earned honorable mention Honor Society for two Student Council all four Michael took part in College on May 15, 2015, Tech University as a junior All-District honors his years, serving as vice years of high school. He Quinlan ISD’s free dual- with an associate’s degree. with plans to major in junior and senior years. president his senior year. also earned his varsity let- credit program and gradu- Ross will attend Texas geology. He was a member of the He has served the FHS ter in cross country. ated from Paris Junior CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B4 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 CADDO MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

pHoto By Henington’S Caddo Mills Class of 2015 — From left, bottom row, Courtney McSpadden, amber Stone, teresa Foxes graduate at A&M-Commerce Whitney, Blayre Hamlet, Katelyn Mcabee, Harley lemon, natalie gonzales, Seth McMackin, CADDO MILLS — The Caddo Courtney Morrison, gabby ocanas; second row, nicole rich, Brooke graham, Jordan Zolnai, Mills Class of 2015 receive their VALEDICTORIAN — CHAURNICE COFER diplomas June 6 at 10 a.m. in the Jessica Spoonmore, allison Baker, Kristina Hernandez, Hannah lee, phoenix Farmer, Clara price, Field House of Texas A&M Hailey Barrow.; third row, Mary ratcliff, Kara Cooper, alexandra lemond, ashley Hudson, Kaitlyn University-Commerce. parker, Haleigh ivy, Savannah Willie, alexis romo, rylee ipsen, Brandie Webb; fourth row, ethan Chaurnice Cofer has been named valedictorian with a GPA ragan, Michael Cotton, Chad Cherry, Saxton White, Hallie Smith, Madison Wilcox, Sarah Wilburn, of 95.9. Jordan Mize, Victoria nicholson; fifth row, david isham, thomas Kielty, Chaurnice Cofer, Makyla She is the daughter of Stacey Cofer and Christian Nesbitt of Bain, daniel resendiz, troy Woodson, Jessie Moore, Mario garcia, richard Cotlage, Samantha Dallas. She plans to attend rosenbalm; sixth row, tyler Knapp, Wesley Kellett, daniel Wilner, Kyle thompson, Hunter rice, Abilene Christian University — Cameron Black, Jacob Jagodzinski, Wade Foster, Joseph Mendez; seventh row, Johnathon she was awarded their Presidential Scholarship — and lopez, logan Butler, Corey o’grady, ean Haubenstricker, Shawn littlefield, Clayton Florio, Bryce will major in accounting and Jones, austin green; and eighth row, Zach green, James underwood, aaron West, Kolten minor in Spanish. Fitzgerald, Jessie Bryant rubio, reed randolph, Kaegan drews, Zach Spurgin and trevor Martin. During her high school career Cofer participated in FCCLA, numerous UIL events, volley- ball, was a member of the Foxette Drill Team where she was given the All-American dancer award, and was an Alliance Bank Junior Advisory Board member. Upon college graduation Cofer plans to have earned a master’s degree in accounting and become a tax SALUTATORIAN — NICOLE RICH accountant or an auditor for KPMG. Nicole Rich has been named salutatorian. She is the daughter of LaShawna and Keith Rich of Caddo Mills. Rich is the recipient of the President’s Gold Scholarship from Baylor University where she plans to study biology. During her high school years Rich participated in Beta Club, numerous UIL events, was a regional UIL qualifier, member of CX Debate, FCCLA, yearbook, the Mighty Fox Band, and was a three-time officer in the Foxette Drill Team where she was given the All-American Dancer award. Rich looks forward to a career in optometry. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B5 GRADUATION 2015 FANNINDEL HIGH SCHOOL

Fannindel Class of 2015 — From left, front row, Sabershia King, lakeyia adams, Courtney earles, Kimberly ragains, Chelsey gonzales, tynaelen Braxton and back row, Harley Fouse, Chris day, Victor Cralley, Wesley Kant, robert erwin and paul Moody. not pictured is Justin Smith.

Fannindel commencement June 5 VICTOR CRALLEY WESLEY KANT

LADONIA — Commencement for the Fannindel Class of 2015 was June 5 at 8 p.m. in the H.L. Milton Sports Complex. Victor Cralley, son of John and Julia Ryder, is the 2015 valedictorian; he graduates with a four-year average of 96.04. Cralley has participated in football, baseball, robotics, Beta, and UIL academics. He feels these activities have taught him lessons in responsibility, respect, and the value of teamwork. In the fall Cralley will enroll at the University of Houston and major in computer science. Wesley Kant is the 2015 salutatorian and graduated with a four-year average of 92.59. Kant’s plans include attending the Art Institute of Dallas with a major in media arts and design. He plans to develop video games. He is the son of Brad Kant and Crystal Smith. Kant is a Beta member, was on the yearbook staff, and partici- pated in UIL academics. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B6 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 COOPER HIGH SCHOOL

Cooper Class of 2015 — Kimberly diane alvarez, taylor raeann anderson, tommy lee anderson, Brooklynn Chyanne Bain, Jordan nicole Beeler, Kailey tana Blakley, Brandan Blake Blevins, Sabra Su anna Blevins, Megan rochelle Boudewijn, Kera June Bridges, Zachary dale Bryan, Jack William Cain, Christian James Chambers, dakota Jo Cline, david Wesley Colvin Jr., deaujura deniece Conley, travis William darden, Jeffery Shane davidson, evan donald dwyer, Kaylene Marie eang, Colby Wade early, ira deshong Franklin iii, alessia Janelle gaffney, McKayla Janel Harmon, Maisie rose Hester, garrett Wayne Holley, danielle rashaun Hollins, garrett ryan Huddleston, Brett Barrett Huff, Brice Baron Huff, danielle renee Huff, Jason Clay ingram, Zachery lee Jester, Scottie logan Johnson, todd albert Kleiboer, logan ray lair, Kolton Clay leatherwood, Brittani adele lull, Zoë Maria Mandell, Jacob lee Martello, angela erlene Martin, raven danielle Maxwell, Jadon andrew Mcgraw, enrique antonio Mendoza,Casey Jordan Mims, daryan Justine Moore, amy Morales, Madison rose oats, Florencio ortiz ortega, ashley danyelle palmer, tanner Brice phifer, Micalyn de guzman rowe, Shelby ann Scholta, Colton Wayne Scott, Keytrick octavia Shanklin, Skyler Blake Sharpton, Cody Wayne Smith, Kelcie Brianne Stager, Skyler alexis Strickland, Colton Zeberiah Strode, Haley Brianna Strode, devin Jason Stutler, Christopher thomas turner, John Calvin Vaughn, Bailey Catherine Walker, dally russell Warner, dominic amondre Wilkins, Casey Hunter Williams, Hadley allen Worden, alena Jane Wright, ty Colton young. Kleiboer, Rowe top two in 2015 graduating class TODD KLEIBOER MICALYN ROWE COOPER — The Cooper High Micalyn Rowe, daughter of major, officer, and section leader for School Class of 2015 graduated June Michael and Carolyn Rowe, was the Cooper Mighty Maroon Band. 5 at 7 p.m. in the high school gymna- named salutatorian. Following graduation, Rowe’s sium. She has a younger brother, Gabe, plans include attending Texas A&M Todd Kleiboer was named vale- who is also a student at Cooper High University-Commerce to major in dictorian. School. biology with a specialization for During high school he has excelled During high school Rowe has pre-med and marching in the in all academic areas. He competed been a class officer, student council TAMU-C Lion Pride Marching Band. in UIL-current events and advanced member and officer, NHS member Following graduation from to region and state. and officer, Spanish NHS member TAMU-C, she plans to attend Texas Kleiboer’s plans include attending and officer, basketball and softball A&M University-College Station for Texas A&M University-Commerce varsity player, cross country and medical school to become a pediatri- and studying journalism. track varsity runner, and drum cian. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B7 GRADUATION 2015 LONE OAK HIGH SCHOOL

lone oak Class of 2015 — First row, Jordan Barnes, Bailey Frausto, Bailey Barrett, taylor Hawkins, Caylee Melton, ashley Voegele, Spencer Cross, paula Stover, taylor Hill, paige nikles, erica eacret, diana terry; second Ross, Hernandez lead Lone row, rebekah davidson, Jessica lynn Whitefield, eli gammage, ashlee arnwine, Francisco davila, alexandrea glenn-Kennard, Brandon Clemins, Kelsey gathright, Kaylee isenburg; third row, danielle lane, deedee McCroskey, Monica Williams, Monica neivandt, esteban rodriguez, logan Johnson, desmen gallardo, ashlie Oak’s class of 2015 Freeman, Hannah ragsdale, McKayla dickey; fourth row, Chandler Woodlee, devin Shaw, dane gallagher, Colton Hooten, Joshua dudley, ryan Campbell, Jacob lemieux, Jacques lemieux, Brett Flournoy; fifth row, LONE OAK VALEDICTORIAN — SALUTATORIAN — CHRISTOPHER Johnny Berry, Benjamin Standifer, Bandr gari, alexa Wallen, Chelsea Hughes, dane gossett, garrett Flournoy, — Graduation Chris Hernandez; sixth row, paul davenport, tristan Christmas, trystan Hooten, Jonah Carson, nate damron, for the Lone SARA ROSS HERNANDEZ Oak Class of lane phillips, Brett loeffler, Kevin Smith; seventh row, Sara ross, austin Hall, Jacob William rial, dylan Safi, 2015 was May Brett Burns, Chris Setterstrom, Bryan Copeland, Matthew Scott; and eighth row, Jett adams, trever Hempill, 23 at 11:30 a.m. austin Jones, Jaleel Bailey, ian Floyd, Kyle Stogner, andrew nichols and Scott McCartney. not pictured are in the Charles Coones, logan Saunders and Brandon Washington. F e r g u s o n Auditorium at Texas A&M University- Commerce. Sara Ross was named valedictorian with a GPA of 100. Sara is the daughter of Linda and Robert Ross. Throughout high school she participat- Manuel Hernandez. ed in various organizations, including A distinguished graduate, he was a Beta Club, UIL academics and music, member of National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Tech Club, National Beta Club, Student Council, robotics, Student Council and served as Tech Club, UIL academics, the Lone Oak drum major of the Lone Oak Marching football team, the Lone Oak band, and Band. was accepted as a National Hispanic Ross has a full scholarship to Rice Recognition Scholar his senior year. University where she plans to major in After graduating from high school biological sciences or ecology. with a GPA of 97.56, Hernandez has been Christopher Hernandez was named accepted into Texas A&M University- Lone Oak High School’s salutatorian. Commerce as a Leo Scholar and plans to Christopher is the son of Marisela and major in computer sciences. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B8 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 BOLES HIGH SCHOOL

pHoto By Henington’S Boles Class of 2015 —From left to right, back row, andrea rozoto, patrick lynn, Cameron Walker, Chris Sumrall, Keegan Willson, Bailey isom, Jordan perez, Joshua Monroe, Marcus edgett, and Cade Smith; middle row, tyler Stevens, James Hall, trixie Brockway, amanda Soto, Mariah Helmberger, Kassi Carmichael, erik Hinojos, Jayce gibson, and Kramer Morgan; and front row, Colleen Zimmerman, Kelsey diaz, Katelyn robinson, tessa Farley, avery Christensen, tyler Hopkins, demonica Staten, Brandy Conley, and Haley Snody.

Christensen headed to UT, Farley to Sam Houston State QUINLAN — The Boles Class team, Beta Club, wreath-laying ceremony at the University of for the past 13 years. Throughout of 2015 graduated June 5 at 7 p.m. Boles High Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Texas in the fall high school she has been active in the Boyd gym. School Marching Arlington National Cemetery. (Hook ‘Em in band and athletics. She joined Avery Christensen was named Band, and was During his junior year he was Horns) majoring Beta and Spanish Club as a soph- valedictorian and Tessa Farley, freshman class the Spanish Club treasurer, in biology and omore and was drum major her salutatorian. p r e s i d e n t . member of the Beta Club, PALS , b u s i n e s s . junior and senior years. Farley Christensen states he has had During his soph- varsity football team, varsity C h r i s t e n s e n also had the honor of attending the privilege of being a student omore year he track team, and was junior class received the Bluebonnet Girls State going at Boles Independent School was the treasur- Avery Christensen president. That summer he was P r e s i d e n t i a l Tessa Farley into her senior year. District since the sixth grade. In er for the selected to attend Texas Boys Scholarship from After graduation Farley plans his words, “The support and Spanish Club, member of the State in Austin. As a senior he the University of to attend Sam Houston State encouragement that I have Boles varsity football team, track was the president of the Beta Texas, and the 2015 Horatio University and pursue a degree received from the teachers, team, Beta Club, Boles High Club, treasurer of the Spanish Alger Texas Scholar Award. He in music education and then coaches and administration at School Marching Band, and was Club, team captain of the varsity has plans to attend medical plans to be a high school band Boles have allowed me to take sophomore class president. He football team, member of the school with the goal of becoming director. advantage of so many wonderful was selected to attend the varsity basketball team, varsity an orthopedic surgeon. She would like to thank all of opportunities that would not International Peace Symposium, track team, and PALS. He par- He gives a big thanks to his the teachers, parents, band have been possible at any other sponsored by the Rotary Club, ticipated in the dual-credit pro- counselor, Mrs. Yosten, for help- directors, and coaches who school. Throughout my high which was held at SMU. He also gram at Boles his junior and ing him with scholarships and helped her get here — especially school years I have been involved had the honor of being selected senior years and because of aca- appreciating his sense of humor, her mom and dad for all the in many organizations and was to attend and participate in the demic achievements he was his coaches for teaching him years they spent cheering her on fortunate to be selected to par- Government in Action Youth selected to be a member of the that in order to succeed you must and always putting her dreams ticipate in various activities out- Tour in Washington, D.C., which honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, first learn to fail, his teachers for before everything — and Mr. G, side of school.” was sponsored by Farmers the National Society of High their inspiration, and his family her first band director, for his In his freshman year he was a Electric Cooperative. One of the School Scholars, and was award- for their love. unwavering faith in her poten- member of the varsity football highlights of the trip was being ed Academic All-State-first team. Farley said she has had the tial. “I couldn’t have done it with- team, basketball team, track chosen to participate in the He will be attending The privilege of attending Boles ISD out you all.” CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B9 GRADUATION 2015 GREENVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

GREENVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLASS OF 2015 — From left, third row, noah Moody, austin Bratton, Morgan SHELBY HAUSER NOAH MODDY Henry, pretei lemo; second row, Joe Henderson, Shelby Hauser, Michael lutz; and first row, Kacie Brown, Kylie Wittmer, Meaghan Brown and Jessica evans. GCS students graduate in May

Greenville Christian School’s Class of University to study elementary educa- 2015 received their diplomas May 15 at 7 tion. p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Noah Austin Moody was named saluta- Shelby Madison Hauser was named torian with an overall numeric average valedictorian with an overall numeric of 101.4. average of 101.8. He is the son of Leland and Betty She is the daughter of Don and Julie Moody of Greenville. He intends to pur- Hauser of Greenville. In the fall she sue a degree in finance at Texas A&M plans to attend East Texas Baptist University-College Station. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B10 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 WOLFE CITY HIGH SCHOOL

LINDSEY WILLIS Wolfe City Class of 2015 — From left, top row, Chasem alexander Creed, oscar eduardo Medina, adam Jeremiah escobedo, david Christian palstring, Chase Stephen reed, Wyatt Franklin george, Koby layne Wilkinson, Zachary Scott Simons, Brandon levi Fisk; middle row, Hannah nichole tucker, Hunter Kyle Bostick, Heather Michelle grandfield, garrett Jackson trumble, Colton lee Quirl, Jared Michael Jenkins, Shelby denise dillon, andre Jamal Brown, luke rowden Brown; and bottom row, danielle Faye Mitschele, Brittney-ann nicole Belleville, dalton riley Blassingame, laura elizabeth Fenter, lindsey nicole Willis, Wesley James McCrary, Madison Kaye gardner, Megan Hope reamy, and Madison Cheyenne Skinner. not pictured is trenton edwin rohret. Willis, Fenter top Wolfe City class of 2015 WOLFE CITY — Commencement for the Willis plans to attend Texas A&M credit classes at Paris Junior College. Laura’s Wolfe City Class of 2015 was June 5 at 8 p.m. University-Commerce in the fall where she proudest accomplishment in high school was in the high school gymnasium. will continue her education. Throughout becoming president of Beta Club, as well as At the head of the class was Lindsey Nicole high school, she has taken 33 college credit participating in theater along with her Willis who was named valedictorian. hours through Paris Junior College and schooling. She thanks her parents, Paul and LAURA FENTER Daughter of Michael and Dawn Willis, she worked hard to achieve all A’s in her classes. Shannon Taylor, and Jason Fenter for push- was born Sept. 6, 1996, in Rowlett. She has If given the opportunity, she would love to be ing her to succeed in whatever she does from the very beginning. Fenter also is thankful one younger brother, Landon Willis, who is able to study abroad during college, and any for her grandfather, Jerry Taylor, for being currently a junior at Wolfe City High School. country would be awesome to see. Though an example of how to live a good Christian Willis has participated in numerous extra- her major is undecided, Willis plans to pur- life. curricular activities throughout high school. sue a career in the medical field, possibly as She will be attending Texas A&M She is currently the vice president of Beta a dental hygienist or becoming a nurse. Her University-Commerce, where she received a Club and will be attending the national con- favorite quote is “Live, laugh, love,” because full tuition scholarship for the Honors vention with the club in June in Nashville, she believes in living life to the fullest and Program. Fenter plans to utilize the scholar- Tenn. She is also a member of Future filling it with laughter and love. ship by earning a master’s degree in account- Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Laura Elizabeth Fenter was named saluta- ing. Christian Athletes, Gifted and Talented, and torian of the 2015 class. Her biggest goal in life is to be a good yearbook. She attends the First Baptist She has maintained an almost perfect GPA, example to her younger brothers, Ryan, 16, Church of Wolfe City. along with boosts from weighted and dual- and Jacob, 13. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 B11 GRADUATION 2015 PHOENIX CHARTER SCHOOL

phoenix Charter School 2015 — de’andre anderson, Brett aughtry, Bryan Calvert, Wesley Castaneda, Colten Cerasuolo, nathan gay, John Holt, Cody Hopkins, tommy Jenkins, Jr., amber Jones, alexia Kelley, tyler Killian, Savanna luchsinger, ashley Mcginn, Jaisha Mcinnis, tanner prestien, Hedy Smith, destiny Starr, amber torres and Hailey treat. not pictured are Benjamin aguiler, Joshua Champion, nathan Christensen, Jacob daniels, david ehlers, Brandon gonzales, Stephen Hamilton, tammarah Hudson, logan potter and roger Walker.

Phoenix seniors graduate WESLEY CASTANEDA TOMMY JENKINS JR. Seniors at Phoenix Charter ence. School in Greenville graduated Tommy Allen Jenkins Jr., son of May 30 at Ridgecrest Baptist Tommy Jenkins Sr. and Melisa Church at 10 a.m. Pocrnich, John McNeely and Wesley Najeeb Castaneda, son Jonett McNeely, was named salu- of Ruben and Cleotilde Castaneda, tatorian. of Greenville, was named valedic- As a senior he received the Best torian. Actor Award. He has performed Castaneda has played violin both lead and supporting roles in throughout high school and has several One Act plays, as well as been active in soccer and PALS. competing in Destination He will be attending the Imagination. University of North Texas in Tommy will attend Paris Junior Denton to major in political sci- College to major in theatre. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

B12 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 C1 GRADUATION 2015

leonard Class of 2015 — First row, natalie LEONARD HIGH SCHOOL dills, nayla gomez, Mason Sargent, Chyenne Baker, Brittyn rushing, Kirbie Stratton, Caroline Broadway, Jaycie Sutton; second row, Hailey parks, allison Hernandez, Julie Kennedy, amber Wood, Jordan Wimmer, dakota thacker, espie nash; third row, Brian phelan, Mariah Fender, Kaylea Sanderson, amber greer, Sarah Wilkinson, Kelsey Barber, amy grier, Coltin nolen; fourth row, daniel Buckaloo, Winston Sieg, Kimmy Blackburn, riley Barrett, Breanna Bryson, aspen diseker, Brandon navarro; fifth row, abbey Watson, elizabeth Kuykendall, Brent Hicks, Cully Kidwell, rebecca Hanson, Starla Mcgill, derek taylor, Kara ochoa, Joshlyn Williston; sixth row, Jordan ader, Cason riley, Chasity Cummings, paige Watson, Hayden Womack, Jose rubio, Whittney pemberton, Justin Baker; seventh row, Blake Cummings, Mason Bua, Scottie Stanley, preston Bean, robert Martin, William Magedson, alexa Booher; eighth row, dylan pelton, Shawnee Hetherington, Bradley Winkler, dylan Monck, dario Facundo, James Kuykendall, Kennedy long, Kristen Miles; and ninth row, Jonathan St. george, Michael Brian, nik McCain, Bo daniels, tommy terk, tanner pevehouse, tikisha Ball, tristan Farber.; not pictured are lonnie Chandler, dakota Farley, Brahian Hernandez, dylan Johnson, Juan Martinez, Samantha Munoz, Vincent rodriguez, Kihma Silva and austin Wigley. Baker, Rushing graduate val, sal of 2015 Leonard High School class LEONARD — The seniors of Baker excelled like to thank her parents, grand- high school. She partner practicing for tourna- the Leonard Class of 2015 in both academ- parents, all of her teachers and played four ments. received their diplomas June 5 ics and athletics. her coaches for helping her years of varsity She loves being involved in at 8 p.m. at Tiger Field. She has partici- grow into who she is today. “It v o l l e y b a l l , academic activities. She has Chyenne Baker, daughter of pated in volley- truly takes a village to raise a receiving a num- been a member of the Beta Club Heath and Janelle Baker, is this ball, basketball child, and I am thankful for each ber of different for four years, taking part in year’s valedictorian with a and cheerlead- and every person who has had a awards, includ- highway trash pickups and grade point average of 5.54 on a ing for four part in my life.” ing MVP all four Halloween booths for children, and went to the State Beta six-point scale. She graduated years, earning Chyenne Baker Baker is the recipient of the years and serv- Brittyn Rushing with distinguished honors. Academic All- Regent’s Scholarship, Academic ing as captain Convention where she came in She has been taking advanced District for three Excellence Scholarship, Top 10 for two years. She has also been second place in the acrylic mathematics, science, history, years in each and Academic All- Percent Scholarship, and oth- a member of the varsity track painting competition. She was English and foreign language State her senior year. She was ers. Her plans are to work on a team, going to regionals all four also involved in student govern- ment for four years and served classes during her high school captain of the cheerleading double major in biomedical sci- years in a variety of different as class treasurer her senior years, including dual-credit squad and was an All-American ence and nutrition with a minor events, including long jump, year. courses, receiving a 4.0 grade nominee for three years, and in business at Texas A&M high jump,100-meter dash, 200- Through all of the extracur- average. Baker has been part of she was nominated for University-Commerce. meter dash and all three relays. ricular activities, Rushing has the Student Council and Beta Homecoming Queen in the fall Brittyn Rushing, daughter of She advanced to state her soph- managed to take all honors Club for four years, and was of 2014. Jerry and Terisa Rushing, is omore, junior and senior years. classes, including a few dual- elected as an officer of both. She She has been a volunteer in salutatorian. She began her This year the girls’ team won credit courses. She plans to was on the yearbook staff for her community for the past four scholastic journey at Leonard the Conference 3A women’s attend The University of Texas three years, serving as editor- years, especially in the outdoor Elementary School in kinder- track and field championship, at Austin to work on a master’s in-chief for two years — two of classroom, basketball program, garten and finished this year as rewarding their hard work. degree in biology and then those years the yearbook Cystic Fibrosis and Down a senior at Leonard High School. When not busy with track and spend the next seven years received the National Award of Syndrome Foundations and food She has been involved in volleyball, Rushing is on the studying to become an ortho- Excellence. and clothing drives. She would many different activities during tennis court with her doubles’ dontist. CUMBY HIGH SCHOOL

Cumby Class of 2015 — gabriella rene aguilar, Cody garland anderson, Cohner lee Colfax, Michaela Hope Comer, alexandra Marissa duck, Jimmy Carroll evans, thomas Henry Fitch, Hunter Joseph Farris, nicholas edward lloyd Folse, Victoria lynn garrett, Holly diane george, Kaylee renaye giles, Karson Jewel goggans, Michelle dinese good, Hope Marie greaves, dakota r. Herrmann, lucas ray Hill, raygan nicole Jensen, Courtney nichole Johnson, Jack Wesley Jones, payton MaKenzie Mitchell, landon ray nabers, gracie lynn rose nance, Zachary Jordan norsworthy, taylor Shea petty, amber paige phipps, Matthew alexander Sawyer, Brianna nicole Stone, Victoria alexis Valentine, Jamie Clayton Webb, eric donovan Wilson, ty dakota Woodruff, and Justin Charles yonker.

Cumby seniors graduate May 29 KARSON GOGGANS VICTORIA GARRETT

CUMBY — The Cumby Oklahoma, winning multiple an with a GPA of 3.65. Class of 2015 graduated May titles. She is also an active She has been a part of Beta 29 at 7 p.m. in the Ferguson Beta Club member, class Club for two years, UIL for Building on the Texas A&M president, FCA leader, and a one year, and placed third in University-Commerce cam- member of the Hopkins district for ready writing. pus. County Leadership She has also participated in Karson Goggans, daughter Committee. MDA, Relay for Life, and of Jennifer Bratton and Kris Goggans plans on attend- Shattered Dreams. Goggans, is valedictorian, ing Texas Tech University Garrett plans to attend graduating with a 3.70 grade and enrolling in the pre-law Lake Forest College in Illinois point average. program. to pursue a career in psychol- She has been a part of a Victoria Lynn Garrett, ogy and nursing in order to series of rodeo associations daughter of William and become a psychiatric nurse. across the state of Texas and Janice Garrett, is salutatori- CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

C2 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 CAMPBELL HIGH SCHOOL

pHoto By Henington’S Campbell Class of 2015 — From left, front row, Megan Varden, Kaitlyn Shahankary, Shawn Hartline, Mariah davis, ariel Moore, Sarah taylor, ignacio Vazquez, adara gifford; second row, andrea rico, Chloe Bishop, dylan langley, andrew daugherty, Blake King, daniel Mothersell, Morgan rayshell, raymond Synodis, James almaguer; and third row, Cody Calton, timothy toland, dallas degarso, logan Sullivan, Colby gore, Bailey Ferguson, Jacob Camp, Brian Curiel, lucas evenson and nick Barker. Sullivan, Toland lead Campbell graduates LOGAN SULLIVAN TIMOTHY TOLAND Commencement for the of the National Honor Society He has attended Campbell Campbell Class of 2015 is June 6 three years and was president schools beginning with kinder- at 3 p.m. at Glenfield gymnasium. and vice president. garten. Logan Sullivan, son of Tim and He competed in UIL-accounting He has served as Student Mindy Sullivan, has been named and was a regional qualifier three Council vice president and presi- valedictorian. years in a row. Sullivan has been dent of the National Honor He entered Campbell schools a member of the National Society Society his senior year, and was in the eighth grade. Sullivan par- for Future Physicians of America the FCCLA voting delegate for ticipated in the Theatre Club this and the Wreath and Laurel state officers his senior year. past year; was in the Spanish Future Leaders organization. Toland has received multiple UIL Club five years, serving as trea- Sullivan plans to enter the pre- awards and considers being surer, secretary, vice president, med program at Austin College accepted to University of North and president; was in the Chess and then move on to a medical Texas as an accomplishment. Club one year and served as school to become a neurosur- Toland’s plans include earning president; was on the Student geon. a degree in electrical engineering Council five years, holding offic- Timothy Toland, son of at UNT and he looks forward to a es of secretary, treasurer, presi- Wednesday and Chris Toland of future with a good home and dent (twice); and was a member Campbell, is salutatorian. steady job. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 C3 GRADUATION 2015 CELESTE HIGH SCHOOL

Celeste Class of 2015 — From left, back row, trenton daugherty, levi Babers, Michael gatliff, lane Kysiak, randy owen, Michael lorance, dalton Benson, Conrad Whytus, Marquis Vankirk; third row, alex Cloud, Coleton Montgomery, travis gilreath, Hannah uptergrove, Marco Santos, emily Shaw, Micah McCaslin, traylon phillips, Marcus Butler, leona Sewell; second row, nathan Butcher, Kayleigh Forbes, Mackenzie parks, Kassie Hammack, Caroline Cairns, laynee abbott, Mia Burns, Breanna linton, paige Stark; and front row: Cody evans, alyssa dillingham, Katelynn Clark, Hannah Moore, abby Collida (valedictorian), devon Jackson (salutatorian), anne rouleau, Michala Moree, Holly gatliff and Briana Heuber. not pictured are Kaleigh Fitzgerald and Clayton Mackey. Collida, Jackson ABBY COLLIDA DEVON JACKSON headline 2015 class

CELESTE — Corps lieutenant, and Commencement for the was a Beta Club officer 2015 graduating class of this year. She loves to Celeste High School was sing, ride four-wheelers, at 8 p.m., May 29, in the and spend time with her high school gymnasium. family. The class was led by Collida is headed to Abby Collida, valedicto- Texas A&M University- rian, and Devon Jackson, College Station in the salutatorian. fall to pursue a degree in Abby Collida is the agricultural education. daughter of JoAnna and Devon Jackson is the Steve Collida. She has daughter of Genna and been involved in FFA for Joel Jackson. She has seven years and has been involved in the FFA served as a chapter offi- for four years and has cer all four years of high served as a chapter offi- school. Collida has cer every year. shown chickens for five Jackson has shown years, Ag mechanics for chickens for four years three years, and lambs at the Hunt County Fair for three years. and won Reserve Throughout the past Champion once. She has four years of high school, been involved in Celeste she has participated in FFA’s chapter conduct- leadership and career ing team for four years, development events, advancing to area each such as Ag advocacy and time. Apart from FFA, horse judging. She quali- Jackson is successful in fied for the state FFA tal- basketball, cross coun- ent contest this past try, tennis and softball. summer. She served as She is also co-captain for the Area V FFA the drill team. Devon has Association reporter for been involved in FCA the past year. and Beta Club for four Aside from being heav- years. ily involved in FFA, In her spare time, she Collida enjoys spending enjoys hunting, fishing, time at church and play- and hanging out with ing in the youth bell her friends and family. choir. She is also involved She is going to Texas in FCA and cross coun- A&M University-College try, was the powerlifting Station in the fall to manager and Drum study poultry science. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

C4 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015

pHoto By Henington’S BLAND HIGH SCHOOL Bland Class of 2015 — First row, amber Holdridge, allison James, Christopher Kennedy, Cameron turner, thomas Sourber, Morgen gann, Bailey robichaux, Harley lynn, taylor Miles; second row, ariel Hogan, Heather tate, Claire Massey, Christopher Brown, Chase averette, Julia Sourber, arlene Jimenez; third row, Chelsea Medcalf, Charla nalls, Summer Kinnard, Flor pintor, Carlie Wendland, Madalynn Holland, rafael leija, Jessica Hammond, Krystal Saunders, gabriela landaverde, daisy Frias; and fourth row, Brandon grob, dillon Singleton, ashley aguilar, Brad pelky, Caleb Seay, dustin Smith, Mason Bergman, Zachary Cook, Sharon Cuellar Mejia, and Chance Hanson. Sourber valedictorian, Robichaux salutatorian of Bland 2015 class MERIT —The Bland High member of the encouragement and competition. Bailey Elizabeth athletics all four years in high School Class of 2015 graduated Beta Club begin- Sourber will attend Texas Robichaux, saluta- school as a member of the varsi- June 4 at 8 p.m. in the high ning her fresh- Woman’s University in Denton torian, is the ty softball and varsity basketball school gymnasium. man year and as part of their honors college daughter of teams. She has also participated Julia Sourber, valedictorian, is was a class offi- and will major in nursing. Once Edward and in many school organizations the daughter of Doug and Karen cer three of her she earns her degree, she hopes C o l l e e n including Beta Club and Student Sourber. four years. She to go overseas to help the less Robichaux. Council, in which she served as She enrolled in Bland her credits her suc- fortunate with their medical and Her parents and president her senior year. freshman year of high school cess to God, then spiritual needs. She finds inspi- her brother, Robichaux will be attending after being home-schooled most her parents, Julia Sourber ration in the verse, “Now faith is Dakota Villa, have Bailey Robichaux Texas Woman’s University this of her life. After entering Bland teachers and being sure of what we hope for supported and fall where she was awarded the she became involved in cross peers, who helped her every step and certain of what we do not loved her through all her ven- Presidential Scholarship and country and tennis. She was a of the way through prayer, see.” — Hebrews 11.1 tures. She has participated in will pursue a degree in nursing.

Rains Class of 2015 —ryan akin, lauren alexander, Javier amador, John anderson, RAINS HIGH SCHOOL anthony Barrios Martinez, Mitchell Baxter, dhruv Bhatt, travis Bow, Morgan Breaux, Jordan Briggs, Charlotte Brown, robert Brown, Shelby Bryant, darynn Carte Hawkins, Jose Chavez garcia, John Clark, paydon Coffman, Cheyenne davis, Hannah dickens, Christopher dowdy, ashley durnil, Cortney eenigenburg, luis elenes, timothy eubanks, Hannah Fincik, emmaly Fisher, georgia France, regina g a r c i a , Chelsea garner, rebecca geary, Kelsie gowin, trevor gowin, nicholas grell, austin griffin, Blake griffin, Cole griffin, Sandra guerrero, rachel guffey, genny Hall, Mason Hamilton, Hannah Harrigan, Hannah Harris, Bailey Hawkins, Megan Hazelwood, Miguel Hernandez, Monica Hernandez, Madison Holden, ty Holland, Kourtney Honea, Vanessa Hopes-Jackson, dilan House, emily House, Caleb Jaeger, leisa Jenkins, Courtney Johnson, laura Johnson, Christina Jones, ethan Jones, Rains High School class of 2015 graduates at Wildcat Stadium Jacob Kellogg, Sierra Kelsey, Skylar lawrence, Hailey lawson, Chloe lennon, alexandra EMORY — Rains High School Class of at district. She has partici- to attend Baylor Law lombas, Caden luckett, Hunter luckett, preston 2015 graduated June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at pated in a variety of other School and pursue a career Wildcat Stadium. clubs and activities as an attorney. lusk, Cody Malkerson, alexis Maxwell, Shay Leading the class were Lauren including student council, She is the daughter of Mcaaree, Jena McCall, Hunter McCauley, Megan Alexander, valedictorian, and Dhruv Crusaders for Christ, Phillip and Cherry Mcdaniel, Mckenna Melton, ariel Miller, Bhatt, salutatorian. Spanish Club, East Texas Alexander of Emory. dakota Miller, tiffany Miller, trevor Miller, Alexander’s cumulative GPA is 104.75, Twisters Competitive Bhatt’s cumulative GPA which is the highest in Rains High School Cheerleading, and is 102.52. Throughout his Chanel Moffitt, amanda Moore, ty nichols, history. She is a two-time state qualifier Believers’ Baptist Youth Lauren Alexander high school career he has Dhruv Bhatt Mariela pacheco, Christian page, Bryce and state bronze medalist in UIL Lincoln- Group. She loves to travel been active in The Math pajak, Matthew phillips, gabriel rabb, Haylie Douglas Debate. In addition to competing and has participated as a national youth and Science Club, Spanish Club, and NHS. reber, Joseph richardson, dustin roach, Sarah at the regional level in debate during all correspondent at the Washington He has also competed in Model United routon, Cody rumph, payton rutherford, Brian four years, she was elected as sophomore, Journalism and Media Conference in Nations and was a three-time regional and junior and senior class president, NHS Washington, D.C.; Sigma Christian state qualifier in Academic UIL. Sauers, Justin Shearer, graciela Silva, Clay parliamentarian, yearbook editor, varsity Leadership Camp in Powderhorn, Colo.; Bhatt has been awarded a full scholar- Smith, Matthew Smith, Markell cheerleading co-captain, Teen Court and the RYLA Leadership Conference. ship in the Honor Program at Texas A&M Spigner, Brianna Stevens, taylor Stevenson, defense attorney, and Model United Alexander will be attending Southern University-Commerce where he plans to Jonathan thomas, Bryce Valdez, Melissa Nations head delegate. Alexander played Methodist University as a pre-law student major in biology. Upon completing his Walter, Kailee Wedeking, Fischer Wells, alexa on the varsity golf team at the regional majoring in business. She received SMU’s undergraduate degree, he intends to fur- level and acted in the RHS One Act Play Hunt Leadership Scholarship totaling ther his education by studying pharmacy. White, gabrielle Wilcox, Chelsea Wilson, david productions “Rhinoceros” and “Shadow $150,772 over four years and will compete He is the son of Jifar and Urvi Bhatt of Winfield, and Zachary Zuniga. Box,” receiving an All-Star Actress Award on the Mock Trial Court Team. She hopes Emory. CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 C5 GRADUATION 2015 FARMERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Farmersville Class of 2015 — Haylee Brianne Adams, Cole Andrew Anderson, Betsy Y Arceo, Kelsey Renee Archer, Zachary Ray Baker, Natalie Elaine Biddle, Joshua Quincy Blue, Kyle Edward Boden, Cassidy Gail Bray, Austin Sterling Brown, Kaitlyn Elizabeth Brown, Nathan Alen Bruring, Sara Margaret Bynum, Jennifer Michelle Callaway, Caitlyn Jaqueta Cantu, Ashley Marie Carpenter, Jaelon Laray Clark, Tristin Katherin Clark, Bayli Caitlynn Cline, Jordan Taylor Conley, Jose Antonio Cruz, Kaela Elizabeth Curry, Seth Hunter Davidson, Dylan Patrick Devine, Kendall James DuMais, Alexandra Paige Duncan, Guillermo Efrain Duran, Chelsey Kimberly Edge, Kiley Breonna Edwards, Brandon Tate Ellis, Rene Espinoza, Hunter James Exum, Kaylyn Alexis Farmers, Alejandra Eloina Ferretiz, Linda Edith Ferretiz, Jacob Buchanan Fisher, Russell Edward Fisher, Diana Galvan, Jasmine Nichole Gonzalez, Angela Marie Govea, Annalissa Hope Greer, Garrett Ashton Hall, Delaney Lee Harp, Grace Marie Harrison, Rachell Nicole Hembree, Clifford Spike Hibbitts, Clayton Lewis Hill, Craig Robert Holbrook, Lindsey Nicole Howell, Jordan Ashleigh Jackson, Ryan Lindsey Jackson, Kalon Bernard Johnson, Amari Alexandria Jones, Austin Taylor Ray Jones, Keondra Chantal Jones, Tarik Javon Jones, Jacob Anthony Justice, Joshua Aaron Justice, Kaitlyn Leah Adelle Kelley, Nathaniel Taylor Kelsey, Danielle Renee Keys, Darius Jwan Keys, Alaina Jean Kirchen, Joshua Anthony Laube, Andrew Xavier Lee, Chassidy Ravon Lee, Jay Benjamin Lokey, Terry Renee Long, Ryan Austin Manor, Kayla Lorelle McCarns, Cody Lee McMahon, Jessica Marie Meguire, Ashley Lauren Mercer, Jose Guadalupe Merino, Austin James Miller, Devon Austin Miller, Savannah Luv Mills, Jazmin Marie Montelongo, Jordan Elizabeth Newman, Chandler Glenn Norman, Xavier Alexander Nunez, Michael Ray O’Day, Haley Ryan Page, Payton Leann Pendleton, Darrin Leshon Pennington, William Franklin Perez, Briana Kristen Poplin, Christian David Ramon, Kyle Douglas Ravsten, Vanessa Reyes, Rodolfo Ricko, Veronica Rodriguez, Krystal Rose, Matthew Alexander Rose, Juda Jr. Ruvalcaba, Fernando Salas, Jimena Del Carmen Sanchez, Jordan Danell Sisco, Colby Ty Steward, Janaisha Shonte Taplin, Kaitlyn Breanne Thompson, Austin Matthew Timbrel, Alberto Ugarte, Jose Enrique Vazquez, Grant Vinakalns, William Robert Roy Watkins, Sarah Anne Wendt, Virginia Madison Whitmer, Karl Albert Wieser, and Rebekah Lynn Young Harrison, Callaway top 2015 class for Farmersville High FARMERSVILLE — new people and learning new knockdown, drag-out fight to power to influence people for calling for her life. She plans to Commencement for the things. stay on that path. the better and hopes she can help others know her love of Farmersville High School Class She says the best advice she Harrison says she will miss make a difference through her Christ and will help those in of 2015 was May 28 at 7 p.m. at has received is from her sister, her church when she leaves for film efforts. need escape poverty and abuse. the Plano Center. Rachel, and that is that life hap- college. Jennifer Michelle Callaway, Callaway looks forward to Grace Marie Harrison, daugh- pens and you can’t let life’s Her plans are to attend Austin daughter of Wayne and Doris attending the University of ter of Phil and Mary Harrison, obstacles knock you off your College where she will study Callaway, was named salutato- Mary Hardin-Baylor to double was named valedictorian. own path. You have to find films and physics. rian. major in Christian ministry and She is looking forward to join- what’s important to you in life, She has always loved movies She looks forward to growing English. She said she will miss ing new organizations, meeting hold on to it and get ready for a and believes they have the her faith and pursuing God’s her family and friends

GRACE HARRISON JENNIFER CALLAWAY CYANMAGENTAYELLOWBLACK

C6 Herald-Banner Saturday, June 6, 2015 GRADUATION 2015 COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CHS graduation slated for June 8 NEVADA — The Community Class of 2015 will receive their diplomas June 8 at 7 p.m. at Sunnyvale Baptist Church. Leticia Gonzalez- Soto is valedictori- Leticia Gonzalez- an. She has been Soto with the Community School District since kindergarten, having lived in the Lavon/Nevada area her entire life. She has been involved in organi- zations such as National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, Student Council, the Science Club, Spanish Club, Lauryn Bruffett the H.E.A.R.T Club and yearbook. Thanks to the support and encour- agement of her parents, Oscar Gonzalez and Bianca Soto, she will attend Texas A&M University- Community Class of 2015 — leticia gonzalez-Soto, lauryn louise Bruffett, Bernis dakota ebarb, Myranda gabrielle Byouk, Carl edward Bunch, College Station in the fall and has plans to major in business. Jonathan Bennett Strebeck, tara Jean Coones, Connor ashton Wiser, Caitlyn Hollis Murray, Mikaila Morgan Walker; Bailee Jo allen, Madison Kathleen Lauryn Louise Bruffett is saluta- anthony, Jimmie Wayne arbogast, lauren taylor armstrong, Miranda lee Bennett, Morgan elizabeth Blackburn, dyllan James Bramlett, Cassidy torian. She was born Aug. 12, 1996, nichole Brooks, nicholas Stuart Brophy, Kelly Watts Burnett, dalton reed Burns, robert alan Campbell, Mariana lysette Cantrell, andrew Scott Carr, in Plano. She has a younger sister, Logan, and a younger brother, Ben. Julius ray Carr, raymundo Carranza Jr., Julia renee Chamberlain, Clara Makenzie Chapman, danielle robin Conway, ashton Blake Cook, Cyle lee She grew up in Plano and then dur- Cornelius, Jaclyn Summer Cortez, Vanessa alayna Cortez, Brady dean Cory, Haley Brooke Cowley, Collin nash raymond Croft, lane Mason daniel, ing high school moved to Rockwall, Justin dré deleon, Jonathon patrick dillon, daniel roman diaz, William gregory eakins, adrian richard escandon, gustavo esquivel, Cullen Matthew attending Community High School. She has always loved sports — bas- Fellows, Joshua paul Forniglia, Christopher Shane Foster, adam edward Frame, aaron Fred gay, Kyler James girouard, Morgan paul gist, alexandria ketball, softball, track, and soccer. elizabeth godwin, Jordan Bailey graham, Justin Brian graham, Cody robert grantham, adrienne renee Hall, Cole dalanie Hogan, Brandon Michael Soccer has always been her main Hollien, emily grace House, Barak isaiah-david Hughes, Mallory taylor Jones, Jackson John Kane, Moriah Faye Killgo, Foster logan lankford, amber sport. She says she has a true pas- sion for soccer and can’t wait to nichole lightsey, lizet lópez, daniel lopez, la tavion dujuan Madins, Skyler david Martindale, david lee Mcgowan-Hockett, audrey Melis, aneesa J. continue to play in college at Mulji, Sierra nicole neel, richard ortiz iii, Jorge Xavier parra, tyler John patterson, Christopher ryan peel, Madison Suzy raylynn pendill, danna Mississippi State University. She says she wants to give a “shout- Marie purkins, Seth ryan revell, MiKaela lynn riley, Baylee olivia rinks, youssef abraham rizkalla, Miguel aosel ruiz, roman guadalupe Salinas, out” to her parents, John and Victoria nicole Sanchez, tristan Wendell Sargent, evelyn asantewa Seffa, Morgan Cheyanne Sibley, Hailey lorraine Sides, Brittany Faith Sims, taylor Lynda Bruffett, for always being d’ann Smith, Zachary Wayne Smith, Blaze Coleman Sparks, Joseph tyler Stoneking, taylor Marie Stork, Shannon ray teague, Kaylee Morgan thomas, there for her and supporting her in everything she does and expressed trevor Joseph turney, owen McClellan usher, Mitzie louise Walker, Colton lynn Weaver, anthony James Wess, and Brandon Michael Woods. her love for them.