2021 HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES VALEDICTORIAN Kate Elizabeth Woodard has been named the Valedictorian for the 2021 graduating class of Texas High School. She is the daughter of Dr. Joanna Pridgen and Dr. Russell Woodard. Kate is a National Merit Scholar, Texas Scholar, Distinguished Achievement Program graduate and Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate. She was selected to the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society and Student Television Network Honor Society. Kate received Academic Awards in European History AP, Physics I DC, English III AP, World Geography Pre-AP, English I and II Pre-AP, Biology I Pre-AP, Audio Visual Production DC, Engineering Design & Presentation, World History AP, Latin II and Band III DC. She earned the Heart of the Tiger Award in Chemistry I Pre-AP and Chemistry II AP, received Maxima Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam and earned Summa Cum Laude on the National Latin II Exam. Kate was chosen to the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program. As a member of TigerVision, she served as an Editor, Executive Producer and Website Manager. Kate received an Excellence in Best Set Design and Art Direction for “Gifted” from Student Television Network and an Honorable Mention from National Public Radio Student Podcast for “Shakespeare vs. Reality.” She was an active member of the Texas Tigers Marching Band, playing First Bass Drum and Snare Drum. Kate was a two-year member of the All-Region UIL Concert Band, received a Superior Ranking in Solo & Ensemble and was named to the Symphonic Band. She was also a member of the Calculus Club. Kate enjoys riding horses with her family, long walks and reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy books. She was offered scholarships from Oklahoma State University, University of Alabama, University of New Mexico, University of Oklahoma and University of Texas-Dallas. Kate accepted the National Merit Scholar Scholarship, National Merit Recognition Scholarship and the President’s Endowed Scholarship from Texas A&M University-College Station, where she will attend, majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

SALUTATORIAN Jenna Alyse Woodard has been named the Salutatorian for the 2021 graduating class of Texas High School. She is the daughter of Dr. Joanna Pridgen and Dr. Russell Woodard. Jenna is a National Merit Scholar, Texas Scholar, Distinguished Achievement Program graduate and Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate. She was selected to National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. Jenna received Academic Awards in Engineering Design & Presentation, Latin I Pre-AP, Percussion Ensemble I and III, Business Information Management I DC, World Geography Pre-AP, English II Pre-AP, Pre-Calculus DC, Engineering Design & Problem Solving, AP Physics C: Mechanics and US Government & Politics AP. She also earned the Heart of a Tiger Award in Band I, Chemistry I Pre-AP and Band IV DC. Jenna earned Summa Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam for both Introduction to Latin and Latin I. She earned the Award of Excellence in Science, was chosen to the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program and the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Program. Jenna completed two Independent Research Projects on music and music education in order to create a product that benefits her peers and members of the community. She was a four-year member of the Texas High Marching Band, serving as a Percussionist and Section Leader for the THS Drumline and playing Snare Drum during marching season. Jenna earned All-Region Band honors during the past three years, qualified for State Solo & Ensemble for the past four years and was named a Texas Music Educators Association Texas Music Scholar during her junior and senior years. She was actively involved in TigerVision, serving as a member of the Production Team for the short film, “Gifted,” which won Best Art Direction/Set Design during the Student Television Network Short Film Competition. As a Team Member for podcasting, Jenna earned a National Public Radio Student Podcast Challenge Honorable Mention. She enjoys riding horses, going on walks with her canine friends and reading. Jenna was offered scholarships from Oklahoma State University, University of Alabama, University of New Mexico, University of Oklahoma and University of Texas-Dallas. She accepted the Northeast Texas Air Force Association Essay Scholarship, Texas High Band Scholarship along with the National Merit Scholar Scholarship, National Merit Recognition Scholarship and the President’s Endowed Scholarship from Texas A&M University-College Station, where she will attend, majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES Damon Rhett Young, the son of Mike Nathaniel Joseph Morriss, the son Young and the late Kristian Robertson, graduated of Angela and Steve Morriss, graduated fourth. third. He is an AP Scholar with Distinction, Texas He is an AP Scholar with Honors, Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Nathan was selected to Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Honor Society and National Honor Society. Rhett was selected and served as Vice-President for He received the Award of Excellence in Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Mathematics and Academic Awards in Art Design President of National Honor Society. Additionally, DC, Algebra II Pre-AP, Human Geography AP, he was selected to Quill & Scroll International Chemistry I Pre-AP, BIM DC, US History DC, Honorary Society for High School Journalists and Accounting II DC, US Government DC and Physics I AP. the National Scholastic Press Association Honor Nathan was a four-year member of the Roll. TigerSharks Swim Team as well as a Club Swimmer. Rhett received Academic Awards for Highest He served as a Varsity State Alternate for two years, Average in AP Calculus AB, AP Physics C: Regional Finalist for three years and received, for two consecutive years, the Total Commitment Award Mechanics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, English IV DC and completed an Independent for not missing a single 6:00 a.m. practice. Research Project. Nathan was selected to Texas Boys State and was an active member of Student As a four-year member of the THS Tigers Varsity Tennis Team, he earned titles Council, serving as a Freshman Delegate to the State Convention, Sophomore Vice for District Mixed Doubles Champion, District Runner-Up for Mixed Doubles and President, Junior Co-Vice President and Senior Secretary. Through his involvement in District Boys Doubles Champion. Rhett was named Regional Qualifier for Mixed THS Leadership, he has committed 1,100 total volunteer hours to various charitable Doubles in 2018 and 2019 and brought home Third Place in Regionals during his organizations. Nathan served as Vice President of the Calculus Club and was named Tiger senior year. Times Newspaper Staff Writer of the Year. He served as Student Body Treasurer for Student Council, Energy & Environment He is an Eagle Scout with Palms and is a graduate of Leadership Texarkana Today’s Chairman for THS Leadership, Sports Editor for the Tiger Yearbook and Secretary for Youth Tomorrow’s Leaders. Nathan is a Youth Small Group Leader at Williams Memorial the Calculus Club. United Methodist Church. He enjoys fitness and the outdoors. Nathan was offered scholarships from Oklahoma State University, Southern Rhett enjoys hunting and spending quality time with family and friends. Methodist University and Texas A&M University-College Station. He was offered scholarships from Texas Christian University, University of He accepted the Boy Scouts of America-Trails End Scholarship, Dusty Waldrep Mississippi, Auburn University, University of Georgia, University of and Leadership Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship, TASSP Teens Serving Texas Scholarship, Clemson University. Friends of West Bowie County Scholarship, Marvin E. Brewster Scholarship and Burger Rhett accepted the National Honor Society Scholarship, John P. Littmann King Scholarship. Service Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship and a scholarship from University of Nathan will attend Rice University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Oklahoma, where he will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Medicine.

Jane Elizabeth Rounds, daughter of Nicolai Khalel Ang, the son of Marjorie Becky and Jason Rounds, graduated fifth. and Travis Simpler, graduated sixth. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Graduate and Distinguished Achievement Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Jane was selected to National Program graduate. Nicolai was selected to Mu Honor Society, Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, National Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll and Mu National Honor Society. Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, serving as He received Academic Awards in AP Calculus BC, an Officer for two years. AP English III, US History DC, AP Psychology, She received an Academic Award in Leadership, Algebra II Honors, AP World History, AICE General was a member and officer for Rosebud Junior Papers, French I, Geometry Honors, AP Environmental Garden Club and served as Copy Editor and Science and Orchestra I, II & III. Editor-In-Chief for the Tiger Yearbook. Jane was Nicolai was a member of the THS Symphonic chosen as Class President each year at Texas High Band, earning All-Region Orchestra Principal and through her involvement in THS Leadership and Student Council earned more than 1,000 community service hours. Violinist, Regional UIL Solo & Ensemble Superior She was a four-year member of the Lady Tigers Soccer Team, serving as Captain Rating on Viola and an Excellence Rating on String Quartet. He was also twice awarded and Freshman Team MVP. Jane was named District Sophomore of the Year, Second Team the District Level Solo & Ensemble Superior Rating on Viola, District Superior Rating All-District during her junior year, First Team All-District during her senior year and to on Cello Duet and was named All-District Orchestra Third Chair Violinist. the THSCA First Team Texas Girls Soccer Academic All-State Team. Nicolai enjoys cooking, baking, drawing, playing viola and music composition. As a four-year member of the Texas High Varsity Tigers Tennis Team, she earned He was offered a scholarship from Rochester Institute of Technology. the District Spring Tennis Championship title for four years and the Regional Doubles Nicolai will attend University of Texas-Austin, majoring in Biomedical Quarterfinalists for two years. Jane was a member of THS Team Tennis, where they were Engineering. named District Champions, Regional Quarterfinalist, Regional Semi-Finalists and Area Qualifiers. She also received the John Watson Award. Jane was offered scholarships from University of Oklahoma and University of Mississippi. She accepted the Jared Scott Beach Memorial Scholarship and a scholarship from University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, where she will attend, majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL TOP TEN GRADUATES Catherine Joanne Rounds, the Evelyn Grace Patterson, daughter daughter of Becky and Jason Rounds, graduated of Katherine Weber and Ty Patterson, graduated seventh. eighth. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Program graduate. Cate was selected to Mu Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Quill Program graduate. Evelyn was selected to Quill & & Scroll International Honorary Society for High Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists and National Scholastic Press School Journalists, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Association Honor Roll. She was Public Relations Officer for National Honor Society and served as Honor Society, National Honor Society, International Vice President for two years for the International Thespian Society and National Scholastic Press Thespian Society. Association Honor Roll. Cate received the Award of Excellence in She was a four-year member of the Texas Theatre Arts, an Academic Achievement Award HighSteppers, serving as Junior and Senior in One-Act Play and Eye of the Tiger Award in US Government and Politics AP. Lieutenant. Evelyn is a three-year award recipient As a four-year member of Tiger Theatre Company, she was a two-time National of Highest HighStepper GPA and received the Best Technique Award during her Qualifier for International Thespian Society, was a four-year member for UIL One-Act senior year. Play and earned District All-Star Cast Honorable Mention. Cate held the highest GPA She was actively involved in THS Leadership, Student Council and Texas in the company and earned the highest ranking as an International Honor Thespian. High Publications, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Tiger Yearbook. She was a three-year member of the Tiger Times newspaper staff, serving as Co-Editor-in-Chief, Culture Editor and Staff Writer. Cate received five Best in Texas Evelyn is a Registered Yoga Instructor, with a 200 hour certification, and Awards from the Texas Association of Journalism Educators and four Interscholastic enjoys travelling. League Press Conference Awards. She was offered scholarships from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, She was selected to perform with an ensemble at the annual New York Pops University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Mississippi and University of concert at Carnegie Hall and has participated for four years performing with multiple Oklahoma. Tony-Award winning Broadway performers. Cate has been selected for three years to be part of The Performing Arts Project at Wake Forest University. Evelyn will attend the University of California-Berkeley, majoring in Business. Her passion is musical theatre and the performing arts. Cate was offered scholarships from Illinois State University, Indiana University, Long Island University-Post, Missouri State University, Southeast Missouri State University, Texas Christian University, Texas State University, University of Arizona, University of Evansville, Viterbo University and Western Connecticut University. She accepted The John Thomas Scholarship and a scholarship offer from University of Northern Colorado, where she will attend, majoring in Musical Theatre.

MaryGrace Elizabeth McAfee, Charlotte Norma Jeanne Hueter, daughter of Melinda & Erubiel Basurto and Chip daughter of Charlotte and Dr. John Hueter, Jr., McAfee, graduated ninth. graduated tenth. She is an AP Scholar with Honor, Texas She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Program graduate. Charli was selected to Mu Alpha MaryGrace was selected to National Honor Society Theta Mathematics Honor Society and National Honor and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. Society. She received the Award of Excellence in She received the Award of Excellence in English, Social Studies, an Academic Award in Spanish III is a NASA Junior Aerospace Scholar, participated Pre-AP and the Heart of the Tiger Award in AP in The Perry Initiative for Women in Engineering & US History and AP European History. Medicine and completed an Independent Research MaryGrace was active in the DECA program Project on “Energy Drinks, Caffeine and Hydration.” where she served as a local Officer, was a District Charli was a member of UIL Writing, Lady Finalist in Tourism & Hospitality and a Regional Tigers Varsity Golf Team, Varsity Cheer Team, Varsity and State Finalist in Team Entrepreneurship. Tennis Team, Varsity Color Guard, and Rosebud Junior Garden Club. She served as She was a three-year member of the THS Cheer Team, serving as Game Day Chairman for the American Red Cross Blood Drive, Treasurer for the Guitar Club and Leader and Senior Squad Leader for the Varsity Team. was Class Vice President. MaryGrace was a member of the UIL Social Studies Academic Team, Calculus Charli received the Girls Scout Gold and Silver Awards for her service and volunteer Club, Student Council and AP Ambassadors. She served as Vice President for the THS efforts. She is an Acolyte for Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a published author for a Political Society, Historian for the History Club and ran one year of Cross Country & collection titled, “Dream Catchers” and volunteers with Angels for the Aged. Charli Track. enjoys participating in 5K charity events, musical composition and writing. MaryGrace enjoys dancing, cheering, history and the great outdoors. She was offered scholarships from New York University-Shanghai, University of She was offered scholarships from Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist Central Arkansas, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Southern Methodist University. University, and University of Central Arkansas. Charli accepted the St. James Day School Martha Bell Head of School Scholarship, MaryGrace accepted the Donaghey Honors Scholarship from University of Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society Scholarship, Texarkana Council of Garden Arkansas-Little Rock, where she will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Medicine and Clubs Scholarship, Charles & Norma Sorsby Belonie Scholarship, John & Lenora serving as a member of the UALR Dance Team. Winkelmann Hueter Estate Scholarship and a scholarship from University of Texas- Austin, where she will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Medicine. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Whitney Briana Ankton is the Cayli Lynn Clack is the daughter of daughter of Barbara and Winfred Ankton. She Carissa and John Clack. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Achievement Program graduate. Cayli was selected to graduate. Whitney was selected to Mu Alpha National Honor Society, Quill & Scroll International Theta Mathematics Honor Society, National Honor Honorary Society for High School Journalists and Society, Quill & Scroll International Honorary National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll. Society for High School Journalists and National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll. She She was actively involved in Rosebud Junior was also awarded her Associate’s Degree from Garden Club, serving as Vice President and Social Texarkana College. Media Chairman. As a member of Student Council, Whitney received Academic Awards in Art Cayli was Co-Director for Pride & Patriotism, and on Design DC and Economics, was elected to represent the Tiger Yearbook Team, she was Editor-In-Chief THS at the National Youth Leadership Forum for and Student Life Editor. Medicine, received the Girls Learn International Cayli was a member of the Tiger Varsity Tennis Club Instagram Award and was a speaker for Fearlessly Girl. Team who earned several District Championship titles. Additionally, she won assorted She was a member of the Lady Tigers Varsity Track & Cross Country Team, titles in Girls Singles. earning Academic All-State Honorable Mention and placing Fifth and Sixth in the She enjoys running, working out, cooking, baking, photography, painting and District Meet. singing. Whitney was a member of the Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheer Teams and was actively involved in Rosebud Junior Garden Club, Girls International, HOSA Future Cayli was offered an Academic Scholarship from University of Oklahoma. Health Professionals, THS Orchestra, Tiger Yearbook and Business Professionals of She accepted the THS VIPS Scholarship, Ellene Johnson Rosebud Scholarship America where she earned Second Place in the Virtual Business Challenge. and an Academic Scholarship to Baylor University, where she will attend, majoring in She enjoys knitting, playing the piano and sewing. Biology. Whitney was offered scholarships from Oklahoma Christian University, Abilene Christian University, Texarkana College, University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix University, Houston Baptist University, Seton Hall University, Vanguard University, Cornerstone University, McMurry University, Holy Names University and Henderson State University. She accepted the Presidential Scholarship from Lincoln University, where she will attend, majoring in Nursing.

Zane Carter Dodson is the son of Lia Alyse Graham is the daughter of Suzetta and Chad Dodson. He is a Texas Scholar, Russell Graham and Alicia & Derek Taylor. She Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Zane was selected to National Honor Society and graduate. Lia was selected to Quill & Scroll Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. International Honorary Society for High School He was a member of the Tigers Varsity Journalists, National Honor Society, International Basketball Team and the Texas Tigers Varsity Thespian Society, American Sign Language Honor Football Team where he was named First Team Society and National Scholastic Press Association Academic All-State and received District Honor Roll. Honorable Mention for Football Wide-Receiver. She received the Heart of a Tiger Award in As a member of the Tigers Varsity Baseball Team, Technical Theatre II. Zane was named to the Second Team Academic Lia served as President of the Tiger Theatre All-State and received a D2 Baseball Scholarship company Troupe 2526, was Founder & President of from Cameron University. He was actively involved in Student Council and THS Leadership, serving as the Guitar Club, Vice President of History Club and was selected to be a Texas State Senior Class Treasurer. Zane enjoyed being a volunteer for the “Adopt An Athlete” Thespian Officer. She was Co-Editor for Academics & Organizations for the Tiger program and during his freshman year, designed and constructed a foot bridge on Yearbook and a member of Rosebud Junior Garden Club. the Charles Gardner Trail at Wright Patman Lake for the local Corps of Engineers Lisa is a member of Wake Village First Baptist Church where she is a Youth to use as an outdoor classroom for students and families. Band Leader. She enjoys playing the guitar, ukulele and piano, songwriting, poetry Zane was a member of the Order of the Arrow for Boy Scouts of America and painting. where he earned his Eagle Scout designation in 2018. He enjoys STICKS Travel Lia accepted the Lisa Petty Memorial Scholarship, Virginia Pittman Eiland Baseball, football, basketball, baseball, fishing and hunting. Scholarship, Jared Scott Beach Memorial Scholarship and the Excellence Scholarship Zane was offered scholarships to Cameron University, Louisiana State and Dean’s Award from University of North Texas, where she will attend, majoring in University, University of Alabama, University of Central Arkansas and University Education & Mass Communications. of Oklahoma. He accepted the Farmers Bank Hometown Rivalry Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship and an Academic Scholarship from Baylor University, where he will attend, majoring in General Business & Pre-Dentistry. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES Briannah Grace Hall is the daughter Graci Rose Henard is the daughter of of Marti and David Hall. She is a Texas Scholar, Joy and Jeff Henard. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Achievement Program graduate. Graci was selected Briannah was selected to National Honor Society, to Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists, and National Honor Society. High School Journalists, International Thespian She received the Heart of a Tiger Award in Society and National Scholastic Press Association College Algebra and Psychology DC. Honor Roll. She was a four-year member of the Texas Graci is a four-year member of the Lady HighSteppers. Tigers Golf Team. She has earned eight Individual Briannah enjoys dancing, reading, hanging out Championships, including one for the Jay Brewer with friends and spending time with family. Memorial Lady Tiger Classic. Graci is a two-time She received scholarship offers from University Regional Qualifier, District Champion and District of Central Arkansas and . Champion Runner-up. She also was a member of the Briannah accepted the Presidential Scholarship from Texas A&M University- Tiger Times Newspaper Staff, THS Bible Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Texarkana, where she will attend, majoring in Biology. Graci is a member of Beech Street Baptist Church where she serves as a Worship

Leader. She was offered a scholarship from Oklahoma Christian University. Graci accepted the Holly Norton Scholarship, Jay Brewer Memorial Golf Scholarship along with a Golf Athletic Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Christian Leadership Scholarship and Christian Service Scholarship from Dallas Baptist University, where she will attend, majoring in English and serving as a member of the Lady Patriots Golf Team.

Johanna Leonora Hueter is the Zane Ethan Johnston is the son of daughter of Charlotte and Dr. John Hueter, Jr. Jaclyn Canada and Brittney & James Johnston. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy He is a National Merit Commended Scholar, Texas graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and graduate. Johnni was selected to National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Society. Zane was selected to National Honor Society and She participated in The Perry Initiative for International Thespian Society. Women in Engineering & Medicine and completed He was actively involved in Tiger Theatre Independent Research Projects on Nutrition, Pain Company and member of the THS Choir. Medications and Mental Health. He was offered scholarships from University Johnni was a member of UIL Poetry, Lady Tigers Varsity Golf Team and Varsity Cheer Team. of Oklahoma, Texas Christian University, She served as Committee Chair for American Red Cross Blood Drives, President for Missouri State University, Long Island University, Rosebud Junior Garden Club and Secretary for Guitar Club. As an active member in Columbia College Chicago, University of Houston, Oklahoma City University, Student Council, Johnni was chosen as Class Parliamentarian, Class Treasurer and University of Cincinnati and Southern Arkansas University. Class Secretary. Zane will attend Southeast Missouri State University, majoring in Acting & She received the Girls Scout Gold and Silver Awards for her service and Fine Arts. volunteer efforts. Johnni is an Acolyte for Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a published author for a collection titled, “Dream Catchers” and volunteers with Angels for the Aged. Johnni enjoys participating in 5K charity events. She was offered scholarships from University of Central Arkansas, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and University of Texas-Austin. Johnni accepted the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society Scholarship, Texarkana Council of Garden Clubs Scholarship, Charles & Norma Sorsby Belonie Scholarship, John & Lenora Winkelmann Hueter Estate Scholarship and the Raise Me Scholarship from Southern Methodist University, where she will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Medicine.

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Jalena Bernice McDermott is the Emily Nicole Meunier is the daughter daughter of Jamie Thompkins and Levi McDermott. of Stephanie Hawkins and Jeremy & Nancy She is a Texas Scholar, Texas Music Educators Meunier. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Association Music Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Emily was selected to National Program graduate. Jalena was selected to National Honor Society. Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics She received Academic Awards in Music Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society, History, Lifespan Development DC and a Heart of serving as President. a Tiger Award in Chemistry II AP. She received Academic Awards in Physics I DC, Emily was a member of the THS Lady Tigers Band IV DC and Brass Ensemble I and II. Volleyball Team earning the Best Setter Award. Jalena was a member of the Texas High Marching She enjoys art, running, volleyball, soccer and Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard, Varsity Winter Guard working out. and the Calculus Club. Emily received a scholarship offer from She enjoys doing puzzles, listening to podcasts, University of New Mexico. reading, roller skating, hammocking and being outdoors. She accepted an Academic Scholarship from University of Central Arkansas, Jalena was offered scholarships from University of Texas-Dallas, Texas State where she will attend, majoring in Psychology. University, Texas Tech University and . She accepted the Beauty Outlet Mall Scholarship, Texas High Band Booster Club Scholarship, Dell Honors Scholarship and an Academic Scholarship to University of Texas-Austin, where she will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Medicine.

Mackenzie Waide Parker is the Madisyn Alexis Points is the daughter daughter of Stephanie and Thomas Parker. She of LaMeasha and John Points. She is a Texas is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. graduate. Mackenzie was selected to National Madisyn was selected to National Honor Society Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. Honor Society. She also earned her Associate’s She was a member of the Texas Tigers Degree from Texarkana College. Marching Band, serving as Section Leader. Mackenzie was a member of Rosebud Junior Madisyn is a 14-year Dance Student and Garden Club and a member of the Lady Tigers Assistant Teacher with Judith McCarty School of Varsity Golf Team who were named District Dance. She is a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Champions for four consecutive years. Church where volunteers with the youth group and Vacation Bible School. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church, serving on the Leadership Team. Madisyn loves listing to and playing music, enjoys cooking and baking and Mackenzie enjoys travelling, spending time at the lake, mission trips and playing golf. loves spending time with family and friends. She was offered scholarships from Ouachita Baptist University, Southern She accepted the Marten “Buster” Griffin Memorial Scholarship, Texas High Arkansas University and the Arkansas Governor’s Scholarship. Band Booster Club Scholarship, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Beta Mackenzie accepted an Academic Scholarship from Texas A&M University- Rho Chapter Scholarship along with the Schedler Honors College Scholarship and Texarkana, where she will attend, majoring in Nursing. University Scholarship from University of Central Arkansas, where she will attend, majoring in Health Sciences & Pre-Physical Therapy.

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Reagan Elizabeth Potts is the Maria Josefina Rangel is the daughter daughter of Hollan and Chris Potts. She is a Texas of Dr. Luz Mary Rincon and Ramiro Rangel. Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and She is a Texas Scholar, Distinguished Achievement Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Program graduate and member of the ACT Hall of Reagan was selected to National Honor Society, Fame. Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for Maria was a member of THS Publications where High School Journalists, National Scholastic Press she received Honorable Mention for Feature Story Association Honor Roll, Phi Theta Kappa Honor and Honorable Mention for Personal Column from Society and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor the Texas Association of Journalism Educators. Society, serving as Treasurer. As a community volunteer, she has dedicated She was a four-year member of the Texas Tigers her efforts to the Latino County Committee for the Varsity Tennis Team who were named Team Tennis City of Texarkana Census 2020, Texarkana Literacy District Champions, Bi-District Champions, Area Council, Habitat for Humanity and Restore, City Champions, Regional Semi-Finalist and Regional of Texarkana Homeless Coalition, Randy Sams Finalists. Reagan also earned Mixed Doubles Homeless Shelter, Mission Texarkana and Salvation Army. District Championship, Girls Doubles District Championship and Mixed Doubles Maria accepted the Academic Excellence Scholarship, Provost Service Learning District Runner-Up. Scholarship and James H. & Minnie M. Edmonds Scholarship from the University of She served as Student Council Class Representative for four years and was Houston, where she will attend, majoring in Biology & Pre-Pharmacy. Student Life Editor for the Tiger Yearbook. Reagan was a member of THS Leadership, Rosebud Junior Garden Club and Calculus Club. She was named to the THS Homecoming Court, is a graduate of Leadership Texarkana’s Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Leader, a member of First Baptist Church and has committed hundreds of volunteer hours to working on Tiger-related volunteer needs, as well as community-wide volunteer efforts. Reagan was offered scholarships from University of Mississippi, University of Oklahoma, University of Alabama and Texarkana College. She accepted the First-Year Advantage Scholarship from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, where she will attend, majoring in Biology.

Hollan Elizabeth Reed is the Lily Kate Sewell is the daughter of daughter of Dana M. and Greg Reed. She is a Texas Shelby Sewell. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Achievement Program graduate. Lily was selected Hollan was selected to National Honor Society, for National Honor Society, Quill & Scroll Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Quill International Honorary Society for High School & Scroll International Honorary Society for High Journalists, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor School Journalists and National Scholastic Press Society, International Thespian Society and Association Honor Roll. National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll. As a member of THS Publications, she served Additionally, she earned a Bilingual Performance as Editor for the Tiger yearbook and as a Staff Acknowledgment. Photographer through the Commercial Photography Program. Hollan received an Lily was a member of the Texas HighSteppers, Student Council, THS Honorable Mention from Columbia Scholastic Press Association for Sports Feature Publications, Calculus Club, and Rosebud Junior Garden Club. Photo, two Interscholastic League Press Conference Honorable Mentions for Academic She was offered a scholarship from University of Central Arkansas. Spread and Sports Feature Photo and Third Place for Team Portfolio from Association Lily accepted the Texas HighSteppers Scholarship, William J. Pedigo, Jr. of Texas Photography Instructors. Memorial Service Scholarship, Holly Norton Scholarship along with the Tiger She was selected as a Student Council Representative and during her freshman Network and Founder’s Scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University, where year was a member of the Texas Tigers Tennis Team. she will attend, majoring in Nursing. Hollan will attend Texas A&M University-College Station, majoring in Business & Accounting.

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Macy Adriana Sloan is the daughter is the daughter of Peyton Jean Sims of Chrystal and Andre Sloan. She is a Texas Hollie and Jack Sims. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Achievement Program graduate. Peyton was Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. selected to Quill & Scroll International Honorary Macy was selected to National Honor Society, Society for High School Journalists, National Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll, Art Honor Tri-M Music Honor Society. Society and National Honor Society, serving as Public Relations Officer. She was also awarded her She received the Award of Excellence in Associate’s Degree from Texarkana College. Speech & Debate and Academic Awards in Peyton received the Award of Excellence in Computer Science I, Geometry Pre-AP and Journalism, served as President of the Art Club Debate I & II. Macy was also the recipient of where she was named Sophomore Art Student of the the Heart of the Tiger Award in US History AP Year. She was a member of Rosebud Junior Garden and Band IV. Club and Editor-In-Chief for the Tiger Times Newspaper. As a THS Staff Photographer, Peyton was named the Junior and Senior Photographer of the Year and was twice As an active member in Speech & Debate, she received the National Speech & recognized as a Texas Imagemaker (a Top 10 Student Photographer in Texas) receiving Debate Association Honor Distinction, earned Fourth Place at District UIL Student 46 top photography awards. She was a member of Library Club, Student Council and Congress and Fifth Place in District UIL Persuasive Speaking. the Lady Tigers Varsity Golf Team. Macy is a Texas Music Education Association Scholar, has been named Peyton enjoys writing, painting, journaling, photography and working with Pre- three times as a Division I Soloist for UIL Solo & Ensemble and two times to the School children at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church. She was offered scholarships from Loyola University, Texarkana College, Pratt All-Region Symphonic Band. University and University of North Texas. She was the 2017 Tri-State Dressage Society Training Level Champion and the Peyton accepted the Johnny Green Sports Writer Scholarship, Red River Credit 2018 Tri-State Dressage Society First Level Reserve Champion. Union Scholarship, Connie Penny Publications Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship, Macy accepted the Texas High Band Booster Club Scholarship. She will attend Holly Norton Scholarship and the Greater Texarkana Young Professionals Scholarship. University of Texas-Austin, majoring in Neuroscience. She will attend University of Texas, majoring in Journalism.

Mallory Michelle Wallace is the Ashlyn Cassidy Winters is the daughter of Holly and Eric Winters. She is daughter of Christy and Todd Wallace. She is a a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Ashlyn was selected to and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. National Honor Society. Mallory was selected to National Honor Society and She was a member of the TigerSharks Swim Team being named as an Academic Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. All-American. Ashlyn was also a member of the She received the Heart of the Tiger Award for TEACH TISD program. She enjoys teaching swim, cruising the Spanish and Government. back roads, interior design and hanging out with Mallory served on the Freshman Cheer Team and family. Ashlyn accepted the Eagle Scholarship from was a three-year member of the Texas HighSteppers, Texas A&M University-Texarkana, where she will attend, majoring in General serving as Social Officer President. Additionally, she was actively involved in Student Studies. Council and Rosebud Junior Garden Club. Mallory is a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church and is involved in their BSSM Youth Group. She enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with friends. Mallory was offered a scholarship from University of Central Arkansas. She accepted the Red Lick Education Foundation Scholarship along with the Legacy Scholarship, Tiger Network Leadership Scholarship and the Founder’s Scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University, where she will attend, majoring in Nursing.

2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL SUMMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Mikayla Catherine Zverina is the Mary Claire Wright is the daughter daughter of Casey and Bryan Zverina. She is a of Mendy and Trey Wright. She is a Texas Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Mary Claire was selected to National Honor Mikayla was selected to National Honor Society, Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Quill Society, Quill & Scroll International Honorary & Scroll International Honorary Society for High Society for High School Journalists, International School Journalists, Tri-M Music Honor Society and Thespian Society and National Scholastic Press National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll. Association Honor Roll. She was a Color Guard, member of the Texas She was a member of the Texas HighSteppers, Tigers Marching Band and served on the Tiger Times serving as Junior Lieutenant and Captain. Mary Claire received the Best Dancer Newspaper Team. Award and was part of the team who brought home the Large Team National Mikayla is a Lifeguard, involved in Dance, Girl Scouts and a member of her Championship. church’s Youth Group. She served as the Managing Editor and Academics & Organizations Editor She was offered scholarships from University of Central Arkansas and Texas for the Tiger Yearbook. As a member of Student Council, Mary Claire was elected Tech University. as Senior Class Vice President, Junior Class Vice President and Co-Chairman for Mikayla accepted the Red Lick Education Foundation Scholarship and an DASH. She was also a member of Rosebud Junior Garden Club and THS Leadership. Academic Scholarship from Texas State University, where she will attending majoring Mary Claire accepted the Razorback Connections Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship and will attend University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, majoring in in Biology & Pre-Medicine. Communication Sciences & Disorders. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Britney Ariana Ankton is the daughter of Fezeka Aviwe Barnes is the daughter of Charissa Barbara and Winfred Ankton. She is a Texas Scholar, Barnes Johnson and Michael Johnson. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Britney was selected Achievement Program graduate. Fezeka was selected to to National Honor Society and was also awarded her Quill & Scroll International Honorary Society for High Associate’s Degree from Texarkana College. Additionally, School Journalists, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor she received the Award of Excellence in Visual Arts. Society and National Honor Society. Britney accepted a scholarship from Lincoln University She accepted the Beauty Outlet Mall Scholarship, Jean of Missouri, where she will attend, majoring in Civil James Memorial Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship, Engineering. Watty Myers Scholarship, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society Scholarship and the Founder’s Scholarship from Howard University, where she will attend, majoring in Business & Marketing.

Connor Sky Corbett is the son of Shelia Noah Allen Corbit is the son of Dana and Josh and Stephen Corbett. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Corbit. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Achievement Program graduate. He was selected to Noah was selected to National Honor Society. Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, Tri-M He will attend Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Music Honor Society and National Honor Society. majoring in Education. Connor accepted the Spirit of Northwestern Band Scholarship, Demon Heat Colorguard Scholarship, Varnado Scholarship, Outstanding Student Scholarship, NSU Award and President’s Honor Scholarship from Northwestern State University, where he will attend, majoring in Music Education Instrumental K-12.

Benjamin Bradley DePriest is son of Valerie MacKenzie Glenn Dobbins is the daughter and Bryan DePriest. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross of Robin and Kenny Dobbins. She is a Texas Scholar, Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Ben was selected Achievement Program graduate. MacKenzie was selected to National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta to National Honor Society. Mathematics Honor Society. She will be attending University of Central Arkansas, He accepted the Hubbard McDuffie Scholarship, majoring in Psychology. THS VIPS Scholarship along with the Tiger Network Leadership Scholarship, Tiger Baseball Scholarship and the Dean’s Scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University, where he will attend, majoring in Finance and serving as a member of the Tigers Baseball Team.

Jackson Boyad Doss is the son of Amy Doss Christopher Michael Gilliland is the son of and James Doss. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Aimee and Michael Gilliland. He is a Texas Scholar, Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Program graduate. Jackson was selected to Mu Alpha Achievement Program graduate, Theta Mathematics Honor Society and National Honor Christopher will be attending University of Texas- Society. Dallas, majoring in Computer Science. He accepted the Jared Scott Beach Memorial Scholarship and the Blue & Gold Scholarship from Southern Arkansas University, where he will attend, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Tatum Rylee Haugh is the daughter of Jade Blaine Elizabeth Dale Johnson is the daughter & Clay Evans and Bradley & Brooke Haugh. She is a of Cyndie and Johnnie Johnson. She is a Texas Scholar, Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Achievement Program graduate. Tatum was selected to National Honor Society, Quill Blain accepted the Dean’s Scholarship from Texarkana & Scroll International Honor Society for High School College, where she will attend, majoring in Graphic Journalists, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society Design. and International Thespian Society. She accepted a scholarship from University of Central Arkansas, where she will attend, majoring in Biology. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Thomas Geiger Johnson is the son of Jami Katarina Elizabeth Jordan is the daughter of Johnson and Tom Johnson. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Elizabeth and Jason Jordan. She is a Texas Scholar, Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Distinguished Achievement Program graduate and REACH Achievement Program graduate. Thomas was selected graduate. Katarina was selected to the Tri-Music Honor to National Honor Society. Society. He will attend Texas A&M University-Texarkana, She accepted the REACH Scholarship and will serve her majoring in Biology. country as a member of the U.S. Air Force.

Salem Danielle Karr is the daughter of Molly Kathryn Laird is the daughter of Stefanie Brandi and Daniel Karr. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross and Bob Laird. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Achievement Program graduate. Salem was selected graduate. Molly was selected to Tri-M Music Honor Society to National Honor Society, International Thespian and received the Award of Excellence in Band. Society and American Sign Language Honor Society Molly accepted the Bob Ingram Memorial Scholarship She accepted the Tiger Theatre Booster Club and the THS Band Booster Scholarship. She also accepted Scholarship, Dwight Neville Memorial Scholarship the Band Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship, along with the Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship Outstanding Student Award Scholarship, President’s and the Copper Dome Scholarship from Southeast Honor Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship from Missouri State University, where she will attend, Northwestern State University, where she will attend, majoring in Theatre Design & Technology. majoring in Music Education.

Joshua Daniel Lauterbach is the son of Amy George William Lavender, III is the son of and Casey Lauterbach. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Debbie and Billy Lavender. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished graduate. Joshua was selected to National Honor Society, Mu Achievement Program graduate. He was selected to Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Tri-M Music National Honor Society. Honor Society. Trey accepted the Watty Myers Scholarship and the He accepted the Region VIII Education Service Center First Year Advantage Scholarship from University of Scholarship, THS VIPS Scholarship, Lisa Petty Band Scholarship Arkansas-Fayetteville, where he will attend, majoring in and the Texas High Band Booster Club Scholarship. Joshua also Agriculture Business. accepted the Panther Fund Academic Scholarship, Panther Fund Grant Scholarship, Florida Tech Band Award Scholarship and the Florida Teach Pep Band Award Scholarship from Florida Institute of Technology, where he will attend, majoring in Computer Engineering.

Justin Campbell LeGrand is the son of Angel Assad Malik is the son of Farahnaz Haroon and and Jerome Campbell. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Khalid Malik. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Achievement Program graduate. Justin was selected Program graduate. Assad was selected to Quill & to National Honor Society and was awarded his Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Associate’s Degree from Texarkana College. Journalists and National Honor Society. Justin accepted the THS VIPS Scholarship and the He received the Award of Excellence in Convergent Presidential Scholarship from Texas A&M University- Media. Texarkana, where he will attend, majoring in Electrical Assad will attend University of Texas-Austin, majoring & Mechanical Engineering. in Radio-Television-Film.

Steven Carter Maneth is the son of Erin and Ana Caren Moreno is the daughter of Maria Jeff Maneth. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Olvera and Jaime Moreno. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Program graduate. Carter was selected to National Achievement Program graduate. She was selected to Honor Society. National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics He accepted the Jay Brewer Memorial Golf Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship from Ana accepted the Texas High Band Booster Club Middle Tennessee State University, where he will Scholarship, Knights of Columbus Scholarship and the attend, majoring in Finance and serving as a member Northeast Texas Association of Black School Educators of the Blue Raiders Golf Team. Scholarship. She also accepted the Eagle Elite Scholarship from Texas A&M University-Texarkana, where she will attend, majoring in Early Childhood Education.

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Endsley Caroline Norman is the daughter of Alan Gerardo Olvera is the son of Veronica Moya Wendy and Kevin Norman. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot and Gerardo Olvera. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement STEM Academy graduate, Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Endlsey was selected to Mu Alpha Theta Program graduate and REACH graduate. Alan was Mathematics Honor Society, Quill & Scroll International selected to National Honor Society, where he served as Honorary Society for High School Journalists, National President, and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Honor Society, International Thespian Society and National Society, where he served as Senior Representative. Alan Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll. was also selected to the Spanish National Honor Society She accepted the THS VIPS Scholarship, Red Lick and served as President for the organization. Education Foundation Scholarship, TAPT Chalk’s VoTech He received the Award of Excellence in Foreign Scholarship and United Methodist Men Curtis Cornett Language. Scholarship. Endsley also accepted the Deans Scholarship Alan accepted the Eagle Elite Scholarship from Texas from Ouachita Baptist University, where she will attend, A&M University–Texarkana, where he will attend, majoring majoring in Nursing. in Biology.

Juana Del Carmen Olvera is the daughter Nicholas Henry Pappas is the son of Lila and of Juana Olvera and Francisco Olvera. She is a Texas Paul Pappas. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. She Program graduate. Nicholas was selected to National was selected to National Honor Society. Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Juana will attend Texarkana College, majoring in Society. Nursing. He will attend Texas A&M University-College Station, majoring in Physics.

Chloe Marie Pate is the daughter of Cynthia Caden Banks Rainwater is the son of Ashlie Anspaugh and James Pate. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross and Bubba Rainwater. He is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Chloe was selected Achievement Program graduate. Caden was selected to to Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and National Honor Society and National Scholastic Press National Honor Society. Association Honor Roll. She accepted the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Max will be attending Impact360 Institute for his GAP Society Scholarship and a scholarship from University year followed by Texas A&M University-College Station, of Central Arkansas, where she will attend, majoring in majoring in Business. Exercise Science.

Gabrielle Olivia Reed is the daughter of Bailey Michelle Reinsch is the daughter of Wendy and Mark Reed. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Jessica and Dan Snow. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Achievement Program graduate. Gabrielle was Program graduate. Bailey was selected to Mu Alpha selected to National Honor Society and Tri-M Theta Mathematics Honor Society and National Honor Music Honor Society. Society. She was also awarded her Associate’s Degree from She accepted the Presidential Scholarship from Texarkana College. Texas A&M University-Texarkana, where she will Bailey accepted the Billy Moses Scholarship, the Dr. be attending, majoring in Financial & Forensics John Nance Henry Scholarship as well as the Centurium Accounting. Scholarship and the Mazzia–Hesterly-Dunn Scholarship from Henderson State University, where she will attend, majoring in Nursing.

Darby Grace Robertson is the daughter of Kathy and Drew Robertson. She is a Texas Scholar, Ross Perot STEM Academy graduate and Distinguished Achievement Program graduate. Darby was selected to National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and International Thespian Society. She accepted the Achievement Scholarship from Harding University, where she will attend, majoring in Psychology & Criminal Justice. 2021 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL CUM LAUDE GRADUATES

Adrienne Suzanne Armstrong Eliana Amelida Browning is Heaven Lee Chavez is the is the daughter of Judy Carroll the daughter of Jessica Miners daughter of Anna Chavez. She will and Keith Armstrong. She will and Kenneth Browning. She will be attending Texarkana College, be attending Louisiana Tech be attending University of Central majoring in General Studies. University, majoring in Nursing. Florida, majoring in Pre-Law.

Elizabeth Anne Marie Compton Luz Maria Cordova is the Rode Yamile Cruz Puente is is the daughter of Elizabeth daughter of Reyna Sanchez and the daughter of Rosa Maria Puente Compton. She will be attending Jose Cordova. She received the and Guillermo Cruz. She will be University of Mexico, majoring Award of Excellence in Foreign attending Texarkana College, in Biology. Language. Luz will be attending majoring in Accounting. Texarkana College, majoring in Dental Hygiene.

Logan Edward Diggs is the son Zachary Eugene Doty is the son Joseph Thomas Du Preeis the of Helen and Roland Diggs. He will of Carrie and Timothy Paslay. He son of Vikki and Kevin Du Pree. attend Rhodes College, majoring in received the Award of Excellence in He will attend Texas A&M Business and serving as a member Broadcast Journalism. Zach will be University-Texarkana, majoring in of the Lynx Swimming & Diving attending Texas A&M University- Mechanical Engineering. Team. Texarkana, majoring in Mass Communications.

Abigail Marie Elliott is the Lauren Lalique Patrice George Giselle Montserratte Gonzalez Perez daughter of Jesalyn Elliott and is the daughter of Kandice George is the daughter of Leticia Perez Ronnie Elliott. She will be attending and Darius Richmond. She will and Abraham Gonzalez. She Texarkana College, majoring in be attending Southern Arkansas will be attending Texarkana Education. University, majoring in Nursing. College, majoring in Business Administration.

Iris Guadalupe Gonzalez is Mallory Kay Hackworth is the Korie Nicole Hamilton is the the daughter of Josefina and daughter of Jennifer and Matthew daughter of Nikki Hamilton and Agustin Gonzalez. She received the Hackworth. She will attend Cory Hamilton. She received the Award of Excellence in Career & University of Central Arkansas, Award of Excellence in Leadership. Technology. Iris will be attending majoring in Biology. Korie will be attending Louisiana Texarkana College, majoring in Tech University, majoring in Dental Hygiene. Psychology.

Perla Elizabeth Hernandez is Emilee Gwen Herrington is the Cierra Ashanti Hunter is the the daughter of Evarista Sandate daughter of Christina Herrington. daughter of Kayla Hill-Washington. and Evelio Hernandez. She will She will be attending Texas A&M She will be attending University of be attending Texarkana College, University-Texarkana, majoring in Arkansas-Fayetteville, majoring in majoring in Political Science. Computer Science. Nursing.

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Anabeth Grace Icenhower is Mollie Beth Johnson is the Alexander Lewis Jones is the the daughter of Kristen and Dustin daughter of Rhonda and Tony daughter of Amy and Jamie Jones. Icenhower. She will be attending Johnson. She will be attending She will be attending Texarkana Texarkana College, majoring in , majoring College, majoring in Computer Biology. in Elementary Education and Networking. serving as a member of the Lady Mustangs Softball Team.

Giovanni Gabriel Labrada is Lainey Elizabeth Leible is the Lena Simone Lenoir is the the son of Sendy and Juan Labrada. daughter of Heather and Josha Leible. daughter of Regina and Latunji He will be attending University of She will be attending Texas A&M Lenoir. She will attend Spelman Texas-Dallas, majoring in Computer University-Texarkana, majoring in College, majoring in Health Science. Kinesiology with an emphasis in Science. Occupational Therapy.

Hope Renee McDonald is Emma Katherine McMillen Jonathan Thomas Naples the daughter of Janan and Scott is the daughter of Lacy McMillen is the son of Cheryl and Keith McDonald. She will be attending and Steve McMillen. She will be Naples. He will be attending Texas Henderson State University, majoring attending Colorado State University, State University, majoring in Pre- in Music. majoring in Psychology. Law.

Mariza Raquel Paez is the Cort Brooks Rainwater is the William Camden Robertson daughter of Jessica Paez and son of Ashlie and Bubba Rainwater. is the son of Misty & Kenny Brown Larry Paez. She will be attending He will be attending University and Scott Robertson. He will be LeTourneau University, majoring in of Central Arkansas, majoring in attending Kentucky Wesleyan Kinesiology. Exercise Science & Physical Therapy. College, majoring in Business Finance and serving as a member of the Panthers Golf Team.

Christian Zayne Rogers is the Kaili Xin-Yue Schroepfer is Sophie Leigh Spakes is the son of Edwin Rogers. He will be the daughter of Kathy and Ken daughter of Jodi and Todd Spakes. attending University of Houston, Schroepfer. She will be attending She will be attending Southern majoring in Political Science. Texas Woman’s University, majoring Arkansas University, majoring in in Dental Hygiene and serving as a Wildlife/Conservation Biology. member of the Pioneers Cheer Stunt Team.

Ashlyn Desha Stiger is the Jacob Matthew Thompsonis the Morgan Grace Williams is daughter of Britteney Stiger. She will son of Melissa Thompson and the daughter of Tiffany and Chris be attending Langston University, Donnie Thompson. He will be Williams. She will be attending majoring in Physical Therapy and attending Texarkana College, Texarkana College, majoring in serving as a member of the Lady majoring in General Studies. Business Administration. Lions Volleyball Team.

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