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am very thankful that I get to this experience beauti ful opportunity.” ful opportunity.” senior Franziska’s escorts will be Quashus Anderson, Williams, Evan Lott.and Diante Prieto the is Ayzlen Sophomore Class Prin in Prieto involved is . feel makes me “It nervous to be nominated like to be I don’t because I’m but people, in front of something to do excited Prieto said different,” escorts Prietos senior cess. Prietocess. the daughter is and Bejavano Banesa of Prieto. Alexis homes and businesses destroyed. Due to the warning to the out that put was in before Louisiana people of the several the flood, to load able families were their valuables some up into their cars and escape Mother before the floods a tragic was Nature It hit. - - Working together...Lifting up…Creating hope…one Student at a time. up…Creating hope…one Student together...Lifting Working - -

- The Talon The Vol. 7 Vol. more Ayzlen Prieto, and Prieto, Ayzlen more Freshman Karisa Min The 2016 Homecom The 2016 ing Court will be Senior Junior Jasmine Alonzo, student exchange foreign Franziska Sopho Weiser, jarez. Jasmine Alonzo the is the is Queen. She Senior Alonso Joe daughter of and Maricruz DeLeon. in Alonzo involved is softball, FCA, basketball, and student council. certainly was “It an said chosen,” being honor Alonzo. escorts senior Alonzo’s will be Eric Granillo, and Longoria, Richard Raymon Aranda. Franziska the Junior is Princess. Class Wieser Hanne the daughteris of Her Wieser. and Jurgen parents arehost Carey and McConal. Leslie part is the Wieser of and plans Media Talon runningon track in the spring. very excited feel “I the junior being about Wi said princess,” class By Paulina CarrilloBy eser. “We have no home no have “We eser. coming in Germany I so On August 11, 2016 a 2016 On August 11, place in took flood severe many leaving Louisiana and families homeless many essentials without their everyday for needed consisted The flood living. than inches more 20 of lives rain, 13 a totalof of and 40,000 lost were By Sirena Minjarez By Page 2 September 8, 2016 The Talon I’m Just Sayin’... by Nikki Wilson, Journalism Advisor/ Newspaper Editor Responsibility. In a little pain (sometimes a today’s culture, the word lot of pain) to make any is something too many of progress. The only way we us run from. We see it as can ever build the muscle it a burden, a weight that we takes to carry responsibili- shouldn’t have to carry. ty is to take the plunge and Our intention is to stay sign up for some! Scary? light and free with no ties Yes. Necessary to growth? to anyone or anything. Absolutely. There are several problems Third, if not me, then with that. who? If more and more of First, giving away us continue to avoid taking responsibility also gives responsibilities, then inevi- away power. Responsibility tably, important things will literally means the ability not get done. And is that to respond. It’s perhaps an not already true? More and unfortunate commentary more, we see mothers and on our society that too fathers who think nothing many of us grow up with a of living a life a part from negative perception of the their children. We then see word. We see responsibil- children who care nothing ity as “stuff we have to for taking ownership of do but don’t want to do” their grades at school, their not as an opportunity to behavior in the classroom. grow, to make a difference, It’s always someone else’s or to have some power. fault. How then, in the The word implies that the future, will we have a pro- bearer of that responsibili- ductive world where cities ty has a certain power and/ run well, medical needs or skill. To happily give are met, and families are Old Faces New Places that away means that we’re whole? It starts with each By Gazmynn Rodriguez One of Davilas goals this Brown will deal with stu- math,” said Wilkins. giving some of our power of us. It starts with the year is to do her best in dents who have a problem Mary Heryford is the away. little things. If you open This year at SISD, we her new position and to handling their business in new testing coordinator Second, responsibility it, close it. If you break it, had several teachers move have a great year. school. and instructional technol- is a kind of weight, and fix it. Basically, if you….. to another campus to teach Coach Humphries is “I’m looking forward ogy specialist. She is look- it’s not surprising that the then you. Take care of your there. weaker among us some- things. Take care of your also the new Athletic to having fewer students ing forward to being able Our new principal at times cringe at the thought people. And in doing so, Director. than what we’ve have had to help more people. Seagraves High School of carrying extra weight. you’ll do your part to take “I am enjoying a in the past,” said Brown. “My new position al- is former Junior High Like any kind of weight care of the world. new challenge,” said Mr. David Fratto is the lows me to interact with principal, Josh Goen. The training, though, it takes Humphries. “After being new special education more teachers,” said Mary. secretary for High School a classroom teacher for teacher for both Junior The elementary’s new is former Junior High sec- eighteen years, it brings a High and High School. He full time P.E. teacher is retary, Michelle Davila. new level of excitement.” will also be teaching Driv- Randy Ter r y. This year, we have added Humphries also said ers Ed. “I truly love kids and a vice principal to High that his new position is a “I am looking forward the ability to help them School, which will be much more visible posi- to helping the students the succeed at things that may Coach Jamie Humphries. tion. He is looking for- best I can to make them be difficult for them,” said In Junior High, former ward to getting the oppor- successful,” said Fratto. Ter r y. vice principal at the El- tunity to work with great Fratto is also looking Terry began 10 years ementary, Glenn Thomp- people and to improve forward to the challenges ago teaching only Pre-K son, is the principal. There academically and athleti- that will be coming his through a grant and now, are many teachers with cally. way. he loves it and will be new positions. “I am building on the The new Algebra 1, a full time teacher/ P.E. “I am excited about the accomplishments of last Honors Algebra 1, Honors instructor. opportunity to work with year and the challenge of Pre-calculus, and assistant “I love that I have a many new and familiar getting the most out of our track coach is Mrs. Kim chance to be a positive faces,” said Goen. “My staff and students,” said Wilkins. influence on the younger number one goal is to set Mr. Thompson. His goal She is looking forward generation,” said Terry. the staff and students of this year is to increase the to working with high Steve Heryford will Seagraves High School up participants in the UIL school students since she now be teaching 7th grade for success.” competition. only worked with fourth science and will remain Goen is loving his new The new ISS instruc- graders in the past. the head football coach.. position and planning on tor will be Coach Eu- “One of my goals is to SISD hopes to have a accomplishing his goals. gene Brown. Brown will create a positive learning great year. “I am excited to see our remain the varsity boys environment that encour- kiddos.” said Mrs. Davila. basketball head coach. ages students to learn Page 3 September 8, 2016 The Talon

SHS & SJH Welcome New Teachers Chapters By Toni Polyak, By Paulina Carrillo State for her bachelor’s Marion has taught at Smyer, Tahoka, Friend- Gaines County Library - Seagraves Branch degree in English and Plains Middle School for ship, Jayton, Whiteface, Seagraves ISD has a minor in History. She the past 10 years and be- Roosevelt, and Amherst. Chapter 1: Summer Read- Home Without It!…Sep- many new faces on each also received her master’s fore that, taught at Denver Sessums teaches eighth ing Madness!... It was an- tember is National Library campus this year. High degree in education with City for 5 years. grade U.S History, coach- other successful Summer Sign-up Month. The Ameri- school has added four an english specializa- Marion has two chil- es 7-12th grade P.E, and is Reading Program this year! can Library Association and teachers, and Junior High tion from Sul Ross State dren - Callie who is a the head coach. The Seminole and Sea- libraries across the country graves libraries combined encourages parents that has added three. University. Since college, freshman at WT and His wife, Sharla teaches at had 851 readers sign up! a library card is the most Becky Jefferson is she has lived in Austin, Tanner who is a volunteer the Elementary and he has new to the High School 553,268 pages were read, important school supply of California, Arkansas, and fireman with the West 5 kids, including sopho- all. At the Gaines County li- campus. Jefferson is from and 18,415 books were West . Carlisle Fire Department. more Tanner Sessums. checked out! Readers from braries, children nine years Shallowater, Tx. She Before moving to “I came to Seagraves “The people are very all ages participated, and of age and older may have studied at Wayland Bap- Seagraves, Floyd taught ISD for two specific welcoming at Seagraves. many accomplished their their own card. Parental tist University and has a in Muleshoe. She has also reasons. One, Seagraves I have always respected goals and continued read- permission is necessary. Bachelor’s Degree in His- worked for the University ISD’s focus is all about this district and wanted ing! We hope the parents Having one’s own card is a tory and English. She has of Arkansas Fort Smith what is best for their stu- to become part of its rich and teachers of these step towards responsibility youths see an improve- and an open door to read- taught in Morton, Anton, and an assistant at Sul dents, and I wanted to get tradition,” said Sessums. “ ment in their reading ing! Sign your child up to- Lubbock High, and Shal- Ross during her graduate back to a district that not Armando Minjarez is lowater. skills. The SRP is all about day! work. only believes the students’ also new to the Junior ‘reading for fun’ but it also At Seagraves, she “I became a teacher needs do come first, but High campus. Minjarez is serves to improve reading Chapter 6: Not Just Your teaches U.S History and after working at the uni- acts on these beliefs,” said from Hart, Tx. He studied and comprehension skills. Ordinary Waffle…. Sept 6-12 is National Waffle Economics. Jefferson likes versity level and realizing Marion. at Wayland Baptist Uni- Congratulations to all who the small town of Sea- participated in this pro- Week. The word ‘waffle’ that many students needed “Second, SISD is full of versity and got a degree in first made the appearance graves and she likes the assistance with literacy people that are full of in- Kinesiology. He has taught gram! We are very proud community support for the of you! in the English language in and writing before they tegrity and when you can in Hart ISD for 4 years, approximately 1725. That school. “I love kids, and get to college. I believe work with such people, my Seagraves ISD for 4 years, Chapter 2: A Fresh Start… being derived from the watching them learn to be that people should be will- chances of success, as a Bovina ISD for a year, and School is officially in ses- Dutch wafel, which itself adults,” said Jefferson. ing to dive in when they teacher, multiplies expo- was recently at Kermit sion and how exciting can derives from the Middle Corbin Brooks is the see help is needed, so I nentially.” said Marion. ISD for 4 years. it be! New clothes, back- Dutch word wafele. And new head cross country became a teacher,” said “The first time I Minjarez teaches eighth packs, and teachers! Seeing this could be preceded by old friends you may have the French word walfre, and softball coach for the Floyd. walked the halls here at grade math, and is an lady eagles. He is from not seen over the summer. coming from the root word “Seagraves has great the high school, I was assistant football coach. Learning new things! Foot- walfa which means honey- Coleman, Tx. Brooks stud- students, an excellent overwhelmed with a deep He has a wife, Jordana ied at WT and majored ball and band! FFA and One comb or cake. And if you school, and a very involv- feeling of being HOME,” Minjarez, and three kids: Act Play! Feeling proud really want to research the in Sports and Exercise ing community. Every- said Marion. Karisa, Kandise, and that you are in an upper origin of the waffle, look at Science. He last taught at one is very friendly and “Leaving Plains ISD Zadee. grade, or even just starting the word ‘oublie’ from the Brownfield High School. helpful,” said Floyd. “I was the hardest thing I’ve “My high school coach out in school, all of these early Middle Ages. These Brooks teaches IPC and am very excited to be an ever had to do because I inspired me to become a things are wonderful! At- were often associated with Environmental Science. Eagle,” left my students. For many teacher/coach.” said Min- titude plays a large part in communion biscuits. The how you perceive what is history of this simple hon- Brooks became a teacher Denise Marion is new years, Plains ISD was a jarez. to shape minds and to also going on. Keep a positive eycomb delicacy is exten- to the High School and close-knit family but like Minjarez moved back to outlook! Life is too short sive, and may not interest be able to coach. “I want Junior High. She teaches all families, people move Seagraves to be closer to to make a difference for for negativity! Be kind and most consumers. However eighth grade English and on and so your family his family. “I like that it’s keep an open mind! That’s look into the versatility of the girls’ athletic program Freshman ELA. She is changes. I am very excited a small community,” said a motto that is true! this tasty treat! and I want them to be- originally from Seminole about building these types Minjarez. Chapter 3: Great Reads… The luscious breakfast orb come successful on and but has lives in Plains for of relationships here at Seagraves High School We have many great books has many versions. There off the field,” said Brooks. the past eight years. SISD,” said Marion. and Junior High are very Kandace Floyd is also at the Seagraves Library. is the Brussels, Flemish, Marion attended sev- Todd Sessums is new to happy to include these We like to think we compli- American, Pandan, Hong new to the High School eral colleges: Howard the Junior High campus. teaches to the SISD fam- ment the wonderful book Kong, Scandinavian and campus. She teaches Eng- Payne University, South Sessums was born and ily. The Talon wishes selections at the schools. Italian waffle. Some can lish IV, English I honors, Plains College, Texas Tech raised in Lubbock, Tx. He every single new teacher a Let us find something for be described as Potato, English II honors, and University, and finished at studied at Wayland Baptist great year! you to read this year. Many Stroopwafel, Liege, Gallete, Dual Credit English. Lubbock Christian Uni- University and got a de- of our books are AR ap- Crepes, Hotdog Waffle or Floyd grew up in Ab- versity. She has a degree gree in History/Education. proved. We will work with Waffle on a Stick. you and the teachers to ernathy, Tx. She attended in Interdisciplinary Stud- He has taught in many Waffles may be filled with Texas Tech and Texas find what is in your reading ies. places including Plains, interest. Please come by syrup or jam, or topped and let us help. with ice cream. You may serve it with peanut butter For those who aren’t in and jelly, different kinds of school, we have the per- jam or cinnamon and sug- fect book for you as well! ar. Some are drenched with cream or topped with sour Chapter 4: Celebrate Sep- cream. Different varieties tember…Many causes and of fruit and whipped cream A Student Soars celebrations are recog- are a common topping as nized this month. Here are well. Waffles and Chicken just a few to ponder: AKC is a new popular treat. Try From Germany to America Responsible Dog Owner- a Waffle Taco, filled with ship Month, Baby Safety eggs and sausage, or taco Wieser says that the Month, Be Kind to Edi- meat. A Veggie Taco, Italian hardest part about being tors and Writers Month, Taco and simply a plain old at Seagraves High School Eat Chicken Month, Child- taco with nothing added is that she cannot find her hood Cancer Awareness are options as well. The list Month, Fall Hat Month, goes on! way around the school and Happy Cat Month, Interna- to her classes. tional Women’s Friendship Celebrate the mighty waf- Wieser mentions that Month, Mold Awareness fle anyway you choose. But one way the Seagraves Month, National Coupon do celebrate! school system is different Month, National Head Lice Chapter 7: “Education’s from her home school Prevention Month, Nation- purpose is to replace an is that the schools in al Honey Month, National Rice Month, National Skin empty mind with an open Germany have longer one.” ~ Malcom S. Forbes classes and the breaks are Care Awareness Month, Whole Grains Month. longer as well. “Education is the move- Franziska finds Chapter 5: Don’t Leave ment from darkness to light.” ~Allan Bloom speaking and writing English challenging to her. “It can be stressful at times,” said Wieser. Franziska finds the US school system dress code By Brooke Garza are Carey and Leslie weird, because at her home McConal. school there is no dress This year at Seagraves Franziska is a junior.¨I ISD, we have a foreign code for the students. didn’t realize how kind the “One thing I like about exchange student. people were in America.” Frnziska Wieser is from America is that everyone said Wieser. here is friendly and Berlin, Germany. She is Wieser decided to the daughter of Jürgen and helpful,” said Wieser. “On apply to become a foreign my first day everyone was Hanne Wieser. She has exchange student because one brother named, Peter so kind to help me around she wanted to learn about and get to her classes.” Wieser. cultures and learn to speak Franziska’s host parents better English. Page 4 September 8, 2016 The Talon Elementary Welcomes New Teachers The Talon

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Townli Gonzales. Sharla Sessums, Cheryl McKinzie, Jana Scott, Crystal Villereal, & Kami Wilbanks By Zharia Childers graves public workers, the police department and the By Caleb Martinez and to be a teacher. from a long line of edu- she was looking for a for- Seagraves, Texas had its Gaines County Sheriff’s Gabriela Valles “I decided to come to cators in her family. She ward thinking district that first annual music fest on Seagraves because of the knew early on that she diploid strong morals and department. Seagraves Elementary July 23, 2016. The event amazing comments I’ve wanted to become a values. There was also multiple has seven new teachers was hosted by Steven heard about Seagraves teacher. “The teachers are donations to help spon- that are ready start the Suniga and many other ISD,” said Gonzales. “I “My passion is working positive, hardworking, and sor this event such as, year with a bang. sponsors. love how positive everyone with children, building a truly invest in what’s right Seagraves Chamber of Crystal Villarreal is a The music fest is about is at Seagraves and how relationship with each one for children,” said Scott. Commerce, Celebrate Sea- new 1st grade teacher. She displaying a variety of mu- the students come first.” of my students, and always Scott is excited to be graves, Espinoza services, was a former teacher at sic artist and bands. “The Sharla Sessums is a new pushing them to do their working in such a God Lowes Market and many Shallowater ISD.She re- goal is to bring different 4th and 5th grade reading best,” said Wilbanks. centered progressive dis- others. cently married and moved styles and genres of music teacher. She is originally Wilbanks has heard trict. The Seagraves Chamber to the area with her hus- with intentions of unit- from Whiteface, Texas. a plethora of wonderful The new dyslexia teach- set up the booths and were band Billy, step-daughter ing our community and Sessums taught at things about Seagraves er is Cheryl McKinzie. direct contact for booth Ashlee, and son Evan. surrounding areas,” said Whiteface Junior High for and the people who love McKinzie is from rental. “I found that Seagraves Suniga. “I plan on keeping 4 years, Amherst Junior and support their commu- Texico, New Mexico and There was also a 3 on 3 is welcoming and has the music fest going and High for 2 years, Jayton nity. currently lives in Plains, basketball tournament held positive atmosphere,” said making it an annual thing Elementary for 4 years, “The people here are Texas. the same day. There were Villarreal. each summer.” and Plains Junior High for amazing! Everyone looks She has taught at Eunice about 5 teams all together. Villarreal attended Way- “The idea came to me 6 years. out for one another and ISD, Tatum ISD, Texico Three from Seagraves and land Baptist University one day as I was listening Sessums is married to treats you like family,” ISD, Crosbyton ISD, two from Seminole. and received her BSIS de- to music. As visions began Head Baseball Coach, said Wilbanks. Plains ISD, and Andrews The winning team gree. She also attended the to pop up in my head I Todd Sessums. She has Jana Scott is a 5th grade ISD. received $70 and second University of the South- then contacted Anthony 5 children that she loves teacher coming all the way McKinzie and her place received $50. Each west where she received Francis, a Seagraves na- dearly. She attended from Germany. husband Shane have two team paid $10 per player. her MBA degree. tive and R&B singer,” Texas Tech University “I am originally from children and three grand- The tournament was put The reason Villar- explained Suniga. “Then, and received a degree in Germany but was adopted children. together by Manuel Min- real became a teacher is I then contacted several Elementary Education and by an American family,” She graduated from jarez. “I plan on hosting because she enjoys be- others and began to formu- specializes in ELA. said Scott. Eastern New Mexico Uni- the 3 on 3 tournament each ing able to instill a love late ideas. It then became a Sessums loved teaching Scott has taught at An- versity and got a Bachelor year. I enjoyed watching of learning in others and shared vision.” from a young age and she drews ISD, Seminole ISD, of Science degree in El- the teams compete and I foster self-growth. There were several citi- wanted to foster the love Canyon ISD, Hereford ementary Education/Sped. think they enjoyed playing “I have been blessed to zens and organizations that in others. ISD, and Lubbock Cooper “I love kids!” said McK- each other. I would like to be a part of the great staff helped put the music fest “Teaching just fits,” said ISD. inzie. “I want to make a thank Steven Suniga for at the elementary,” said together. The Mayor, Brace Sessums. “The people here Scott is married to Shon difference in their future. I having a dream and put- Villarreal. Huse, Seagraves Chamber have been so nice and wel- Scott who is a pastor in teach kids that learn differ- ting on the Music Fest,” Townlii Gonzales is a of Commerce, City of Sea- coming. They are willing Andrews, Texas. They will ently than others because said Minjarez. new 3rd grade teacher. She to help in any way and the be married for 25 years I think all kids can learn is from Silverton, Texas students are so smart.” next July. She received and be successful.” but now lives in Plains, Kami Wilbanks is a her Bachelors from A&M McKinzie has heard Texas. new 4th and 5th grade University and received that Seagraves has a good Before Seagraves she teacher. her Masters from Lamar reputation of becoming taught at Denver City ISD Wilbanks is from Lub- University. one of the top schools. and Plains ISD. bock, Texas and has taught Scott was a teaching as- That is why she decided to Gonzales is married at Floydada ISD. She has sistant for a while but she join Seagraves ISD. and has a daughter named two children Abby Wil- felt the desire to change “I like that Seagraves Luxx who will be one in banks and Brett Wilbanks. children’s’ lives positively. ISD is family and kid ori- October. Gonzales attend- She obtained her Bach- “Growing up teachers ented. Seagraves ISD does ed Tarleton State Univer- elors in Business Manage- were an integral part of what is best for students,” sity for Interdisciplinary ment and went through my success and I wanted said McKinzie. studies. Region 4 and Region 17 to to play it forward,” said Seagraves Elementary Gonzales loves learning obtain her certification in Scott. is ready to have a mag- and being an advocate for Education. Scott decided to come nificent year. We want to children. Ever since she Wilbanks comes to Seagraves ISD because welcome all the new teach- was a little girl she wanted Page 5 September 8, 2016 The Talon 2016-2017 Varsity Cheerleaders

Standing (left to right): Abeni Garcia, Brooke Garza, Melissa Longoria (mascot), Samantha Rodriguez, Cami Harper Kneeling: Emegail Juacuinde, Karisa Minjarez Sitting: Paulina Carrillo, Zharia Childers Not Pictured: Froilan Beltran & Caleb Martinez

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HS Cross Country BR: Karisa Minjarez, Breana Fleming, Johnathan Felming, Haven Burrola, Abigail Negrete, Kaylee Mueller FR: Londyn Hernandez, Sara Maddox, Miranda Fleming By Sirena Minjarez ticipants get up bright and be really competitive and be a great aspect” said early in the mornings and pass people overtime,” Hernandez. She is feeling “Get stronger! Get bet- they are pushed to their said sophomore Abigail great about the motivation ter! Win!” Assistant Cross limits to find a way to Negrete. that Coach Wilson and Country Coach Tami push through these limits. “I love the excitement Coach Brooks has given Wilson has big goals for “I love to build athletes that I get before I run and her thus far. “Improving her runners. every morning when they the relief and pride I have my two mile time would Cross Country kicks off wake up and work their to be in cross country.” be a great goal for myself” the season on September tails off in practices.” said Said sophomore Londyn said Negrete. “It is a dif- 10, 2016. Wilson is assist- Brooks Hernandez. ficult task to improve your ing, new coach Corbin The motivation that “The work I have put in time during cross country Brooks with the Cross Coach Brook’s has for the every morning is one of season, you’re having to Country team this year. cross country is out of the the best part.” said Flem- put in tons of miles before This is the first year for water. The workouts that ing or after school each week, Coach Brooks to be the he puts together are tough. Accomplishing a goal stay healthy, and stay head Cross Country coach, “He is making us do hard can be one of the most dif- committed to yourself and and Coach Wilson’s fourth work and I believe that ficult parts of cross coun- your team.” year that she has coached it will be good for us in try. Qualifying for the re- When you combine all Scores & Stats Cross Country out of the the long run.” said senior gional meet is a reachable of these elements great eight years she has been Seagraves vs Stanton Jonathan Fleming. goal Senior Cross Country things will happen and here. Coach Brook’s moti- runner Jonathan Fleming. success will follow. The Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Coach Brooks says vates the cross country It being Fleming’s senior Seagraves cross country some of the goals that he Stanton 0 0 0 0 0 team by pushing the entire year he is going to stride teams will travel to Plains wants is to “establish work Seagraves 9 15 13 7 44 team to do their best at his way to his goal in cross for their first meet of the ethic and to become suc- everything they do. country. season on September 10, Wilkins- 4/8 passes for 83 yds, 8 runs for 148 yds & 2 cessful men and women in “It is not as fast-paced “Making the top 10 or come out and support TD every aspect of life.” as other sports and can possibly top five would these student athletes. D Rodriguez- 2/3 passes for 77 yds & 1 TD, 2 runs for Cross Country par- 10 yds, 3 tk, 1 int Anderson- 3 runs for 52 yds & 1 TD, 1 rec for 53 yds & 1 TD, 6 tk Q Williams- 6 runs for 38 yds & 1 TD, 5 tk, 2 ast R Longoria- 6 runs for 37 yds & 1 TD, 2 rec for 20 yds & 1-2pt, 1 tk, 1 int Aranda- 4 runs for 20 yds, 8 tk, 3 ast A Williams- 8 runs for 3 yds, 2 tk, 1 int Sessums, 2 rec for 76 yds & 2-2pt, 2 ast Hernandez- 8 tk, 2 ast Simental- 6 tk, 1 ast Nicolas- 6 tk, 1 FF D Longoria- 3 tk, 1 ast F Miranda- 3 tk, 2 ast, 1 sck Gonzalez- 2 tk, 1 ast Lott- 2 tk, 3 ast Soto- 2 tk Rosas- 2 tk, 2 ast Pinon- 2 tk, 1 FF Blanco- 1 tk, 2 ast Casas- 1 tk Seagraves vs Floydada

JH Cross Country BR: Kadence Esparza, Zimrie Goen, Kaylee FIerro, Jacob Amequita, Gabriela Espinoza, Lexi Garza, Alexis James Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final FR: Annabel Rosas, Brianna Rodriguez, Brooklyn James, Emma Lopez, Daniela Rascon, Karissa Bueno, Kandise Minjarez Floydada 7 7 0 0 14 State FFA Officers Seagraves 7 7 0 14 28 On August 31st the State FFA Officer traveling team visited with Seagraves HS students about personal branding. Wilkins- 5/10 passes for 64 yds & 1 TD, 16 runs for 67 Students learned the importance of establishing a positive brand of yourself. yds, 4 tk, 1 FF Rodriguez- 4/5 passes for 51 yds, 2 runs for -3 yds, 1 tk A Williams- 3 rund for 58 yds & 1 TD, 1 tk Q Williams- 7 tuns for 48 yds & 2 TD, 1 rec, 7 tk Aranda- 6 runs for 48 yds & 2 TD, 1 rec for 7 yds, 11 tk, 1 ast Anderson- 3 runs for 6 yds, 7 tk, 2 kick ret for 17 yds, 1 punt ret for 5 yds, 1 FR R Longoria- 1 run for -8 yds, 2 red for 29 yds & 1 TD, 8 tk, 1 ast Lott- 5 rec for 47 yds, 2 FF, 5 tk, 3 ast Sessums- 3 rec for 33 yds, 3 tk, 1 ast Pinon- 12 tk, 2 ast, 1 sk, 1 FR Hernandez- 10 tk, 2 ast, 1 FF, 1 FR Nicolas- 7 tk, 1 ast Granillo- 6 tk, 3 ast Blanco- 5 tk, 1 FF Rosas- 4 tk, 2 ast Miranda- 3 tk, 1 ast Simental- 2 tk Casas- 2 tk, 1 kick ret for 11 yds D Longoria- 1 tk Conde- 2/2 PAT