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Area's top high school graduates
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Valedictorian
Name: Thomas Quintana II
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Thomas and La Zann Quintana
School plan to attend: University of Oklahoma
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Triple majoring in mechanical engineering, mathematics and Spanish
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” painted on the wall of the Argyle Weight Room.
Favorite high school memory: Being part of a very successful and highly competitive academic team all four years as I watch my academic labor come to fruition.
Salutatorian
Name: Kristen Gill
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Dr. Cindy and the late Rev. Phillip Gill
School plan to attend: Trinity University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Chemistry (want to be a developmental pediatrician)
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:Several of my teachers said “Eliminate the wrong choices.” I took that to mean not just on a test, but in all of life.
Favorite high school memory: My favorite memory from high school was competing as the only girl from my school at the State UIL Academic Meet my junior year. Since I was the only girl, I was allowed to bring my best friend. It was awesome!
Valedictorian
Name: Tiffany Sumrall
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Robyn Leslie and Brad Sumrall
School plan to attend: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Economics
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: My mom gave me the best advice- “You can achieve anything you set your mind to, just don’t give up.”
Favorite high school memory: I loved everything about Academic Decathlon especially the field trips, competing in region and state and the crazy food fight.
Salutatorian
Name: Diana Carilu Rodriguez
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Jesus and Lourdes Rodriguez
School plan to attend: Texas A & M at College Station
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biomedical Sciences
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:Mr. Lortz mentioned to me at the end of my freshman year to not let any negative comments get in the way of my goals. He also urged me to never lose my enthusiasm for learning.
Favorite high school memory: The whole week of Spirit Week this year with all of the senior girls. I had a lot of fun at Sammie Carmichael’s house making shirts and dressing up each day to show our school spirit.
Valedictorian
Name: Matthew Hooper
Age: 18
Parent’s names: John and Terri Hooper
School plan to attend: Texas A&M University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Business Administration
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Mr. Fred Mueller because he was always willing to help and he set a good example for his students because he genuinely loves his job.
Favorite high school memory: Every weekend my family made the journey down to College Station to watch Fightin’ Texas Aggie football. Days in Aggieland always pushed me to do my best and achieve my goal of attending Texas A&M.
Valedictorian
Name: Gwendwr Meredith
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Gordon and Valerie Meredith
School plan to attend: Indiana University (Bloomington)
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Double majoring in Anthropology and Biology
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: Mrs. Seeley, the English IV AP teacher had always seemed like an impossibly hard teacher. It was not until I was her teacher’s aide my junior year that I realized that she was a good teacher that taught her students. This taught me to not judge people solely on what others’ opinions are.
Favorite high school memory:going to school early in order to research potential colleges on the computer in the library. Whenever I got sick of high school, I could just look around for some place to spend the next four years. It was exciting to daydream about my future if only for a moment.
Valedictorian
Name: William Trietsch
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Ralph and Michelle Trietsch
School plan to attend: Texas A&M University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Civil Engineering
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: Mr. Mueller, because he always has a good attitude and loves to teach.
Favorite high school memory: The alarm clock pep rally sophomore year. Then having marching band rehearsal followed by a football game in Wichita Falls and the following day going to a marching band competition.
Salutatorian
Name: Simone Carter
(Carter completed high school in December)
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Steve Carter and Marlys Lamar
School plan to attend: not available
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: not available
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:not available
Favorite high school memory: not available
Valedictorian
Name: Eric Beal II
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Cindy and Bill Greenleaf and Eric and Sherry Beal
School plan to attend: Baylor University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biology
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Mrs. Juren, she has a very nurturing spirit.
Favorite high school memory: Winning Prom king and having my girlfriend Kara Eickelkraut, win Prom queen.
Valedictorian
Name: Gina Bishop
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Rodney and Beth Bishop
School plan to attend: University of Oklahoma
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Aeronautical Engineering
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My director, Eleshia Crotwell, my junior English teacher Mrs. Zangoei, all of my friends.
Favorite high school memory: We took Cats to state thespian festival my junior year of high school, and performing The Wizard of Oz for the first graders in the district sophomore year.
Valedictorian
Name: Summer Brown
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Sara and Buster Brown
School plan to attend: Texas A & M
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biomedical Sciences
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Soccer coach and best friend Kelly Watson.
Favorite high school memory: Soccer Playoffs 2009
Valedictorian
Name: Jesse Coffey III
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Amy and Allen Coffey
School plan to attend: University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Engineering
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Coach Bryan Kegans
Favorite high school memory: going to state semi-finals in football
Valedictorian
Name: Shellie Herr
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Kathie and Tim Herr
School plan to attend: University of Texas - Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Pharmacy
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Debbie Grindle and Donna Juren
Favorite high school memory: Playing soccer for Marc Cox and working with the life skills students in PALS.
Valedictorian
Name: Bradley Kottman
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Margaret and Marvin Kottman
School plan to attend: Brown University- Providence, Rhode Island
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Business/Economics
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My baseball coach, Johnny Kinzy
Favorite high school memory: Winning District 5-4A this year for baseball.
Valedictorian
Name: Daniel Pickett
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Doug Pickett, Huguette Tran
School plan to attend: Southern Methodist University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biology
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: My Uncle Thomas
Favorite high school memory: Attending the UIL All-State Diving Championship
Valedictorian
Name: Andrew Otto
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Dr. Russell and Mrs. Annette Otto
School plan to attend: Stephen F. Austin State University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biology/ Pre-Med
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:6 people have influenced me and helped me a lot – Stephanie Taylor-Whitlow, Greg Coleman, Candace Zangoei, Donna Juren, Steven Shade and Keely Baker.
Favorite high school memory: The day I discovered that anything I wanted to do, I can do if I work hard enough and dedicate myself.
Valedictorian
Name: Jessie Miguel
Age: 19
Parent’s names: Amabilia and Francisco
School plan to attend: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Pharmacy
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My sisters Jackie and Amy
Favorite high school memory: Finishing my final test
Valedictorian
Name: Teodoro de Assis Soares
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Angela Assis Nascimento and Claudio Nascimento
School plan to attend: Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Ethics, Politics and Economics
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: Kim Carver- 11th grade English teacher. She was instrumental in my intellectual development, and, more than a teacher, she was a friend.
Favorite high school memory: My friends. I have formed many wonderful friendships with amazing people. Additionally, the teachers, counselors and administrators, many of whom I have grown close to.
Valedictorian
Name: Sophia Tanner
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Harold and Sharon Tanner
School plan to attend: Trinity University- San Antonio
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: N/A
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: Michelle Brians
Favorite high school memory: People in the orchestra room.
Valedictorian
Name: Kelly Watson
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Melanie and Gary Watson
School plan to attend: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Business Honors Program
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My best friend Summer Brown, she has been like a sister to me.
Favorite high school memory: Playing on the golf team and going to regionals every year.
Valedictorian
Name: Kelby Wenger
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Julie and Bill Wenger
School plan to attend: Texas State University in San Marcos
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: 1 degree in Business and 1 degree in History
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My history teacher of 2 years, Mrs. Moffitt has been a huge influence in helping me understand the world around me.
Favorite high school memory: Making 2nd chair in the Texas All State Choir my senior year was an amazing experience that stands out as my favorite memory in high school.
Salutatorian
Name: Elyse Diamond
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Penny and Kevin Diamond
School plan to attend: Texas Tech University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Math
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My varsity soccer coach Marc Cox has been with me all four years.
Favorite high school memory: Making it to the playoffs for the first time in school history.
Salutatorian
Name: Kimberly Hyde
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Molly and Al Hyde
School plan to attend: Texas Christian University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biology
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: Debbie Grindle. From my first day at Guyer through the entire college application process, she has truly made me feel comfortable and important.
Favorite high school memory: When I finished my last test in Mrs. Paula Robinson’s AP Chemistry class, it was one of the best feelings in all of High School.
Salutatorian
Name: Samuel Alspach
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Steve and Susan Alspach
School plan to attend: Texas A&M University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue:Biomedical Engineering
Most influential throughout high school other than parents: My soccer coach, Cody Schroeder
Favorite high school memory:Playing at Texas Stadium for football playoffs.
Valedictorian
Name: Alyssa McCormack
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Cecelia and Kelly McCormack
School plan to attend: Concordia University, Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Communications
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Jason Fanning. As my youth minister and friend, he has taught me a lot about life and God.
Favorite high school memory: All of the amazing friends that I have made over the years are by far my favorite part about high school!
Valedictorian
Name: Meleena Loseke
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Brent and Paula Loseke
School plan to attend: Trinity University, San Antonio
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biochemistry
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:Mrs. Jeannene Abney, Mrs. Karen Gossett, Mrs. Roxanne Muncy, Mr. Scott Thompson and Mr. Michael Thompson (my theater directors) and my calculus teacher Mr. Mark “Coach” Kiraly. In truth, every single person I’ve encountered has influenced me in some shape of form.
Favorite high school memory: Traveling to state UIL One-Act Play Competition my sophomore year. We performed one of the coolest, most traumatic plays ever- Marat/ Sade (a condensed title.) The school even held a parade for us! From auditions to the bus ride back home from Austin, it was an amazing experience. However, many other such experiences preceded and followed that specific one.
Valedictorian
Name: Austin Greenhaw
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Roy Greenhaw and Jana Greenhaw
School plan to attend: Trinity University, San Antonio
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biology/ Pre-Med
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My Latin teacher Mr. McGee has been very influential to me because he not only treated me like a student but also like a friend. He’s most likely the smartest man I know, and hopefully some of his genius was transferred to me.
Favorite high school memory: Performing in the One Act Play State festival in Austin my sophomore year.
Valedictorian
Name: Michelle Pennington
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Kurt and Dena Pennington
School plan to attend: Baylor University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Psychology
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My Spanish teacher and Drill Team Director Mrs. Cassie Mayer (May May)
Favorite high school memory: The time that I spent with the Strutters during preparing for Spring Show my senior year.
Salutatorian
Name: Lindsay Cole
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Christine Cole and Elliott Cole
School plan to attend: Texas Christian University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Modern Dance
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:All of my teachers and my friends.
Favorite high school memory: Going on the cruise during my sophomore year with the band.
Salutatorian
Name: Harrison Lindley
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Michael and Tonja Lindley
School plan to attend: Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Genetics
Most influential throughout high school other than parents:My Latin teacher Mr. Vincent McGee has influenced me intellectually from my freshman to sophomore year.
Favorite high school memory: Going to UIL State with One-Act Play in the 4A division during my sophomore year. Being half-naked and soggy in a tub sticks out in the forefront of my memory.
Valedictorian
Name: Jenna Chamberlain
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Alan and Linda Chamberlain
School plan to attend: Oklahoma Baptist University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Early Childhood Education
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:“Love God, love man, and do whatever else you want,” Coach Dhati Lewis
Favorite high school memory: playing volleyball and running track with my best friends, and summer mission trips to Monterrey, Mexico, making new best friends
Salutatorian
Name: Amy Pihl
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Greg and Diane Pihl
School plan to attend: UNT
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: International Studies
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:My brother Michael told me to not procrastinate. Get everything done on time and not the night before.
Favorite high school memory: Doing funny videos as group projects with my friends.
Valedictorian
Name: Victor Cristales
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Hector and Lilian Cristales
School plan to attend: University of North Texas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Business Management/Administration
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: To be honest my best advice has come from the Bible and the lessons taught to me through God and passed down from my parents. In striving for perfection I have understood that although perfection is impossible, doing my best to be perfect helped me achieve my goals thus far.
Favorite high school memory: My favorite memory would have to be my cross country trip to state freshman year. Although I was an alternate, I was able to stay up as late as I wanted and goof off with my fellow alternates. I will never forget that!
Salutatorian
Name: Macy Park
Age: 17
Parent’s names: Donna and Jason Park
School plan to attend: University of North Texas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Japanese Language and Literature
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: “There are things in life you can’t control; you’ll have to learn to accept them, and that’s hard. That’s really hard,” Carol Turner, high school band director.
Favorite high school memory: I’ll never forget our Jazz band trip to Lubbock. It was my first year in the Jazz band and it opened my eyes to a new and wonderful genre of music.
Valedictorian
Name: Collin Weston
Age: 18
Parent’s names: John and Barbara Weston
School plan to attend: College of Charleston
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Physics
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: “Always give everything 100 percent. Never settle with being mediocre,” Joe Turner, band director.
Favorite high school memory: Competing in the Sunfish World Championships in Ontario, Canada. It was an honor to sail against such skilled sailors, including Olympic Gold Medalist Paul Foerster. I placed 52nd out of 72 boats overall and seventh out of the juniors.
Salutatorian
Name: Kathleen Montes
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Daniel Montes and Veronica Montes
School plan to attend: University of North Texas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Music Education
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: My old band director Mr. Herbert once told me “Things always get worse before they get better.” This helped keep me positive and determined to overcome the obstacles.
Favorite high school memory: My favorite memories came from the people I sat with in Mrs. Powers’ Pre-AP Biology class. I built strong friendships with them that lasted the rest of high school. Some of the most fun I’ve had were the lectures and labs with them.
Valedictorian
Name: Brent Womble
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Don and Debbie Womble
School plan to attend: Texas Christian University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Religion
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:“To much is given, much is expected. Channel all your attributes and blessings to serve God and others. Understand your limitations but never settle your potential,” Mike Lettau, my world history teacher.
Favorite high school memory: Sitting around a campfire in Arkansas drinking root beers with Liberty students and alumni including a classmate of mine, my college-aged youth leaders and my youth pastor telling stories from the week we just finished ministering to a hundred eight-graders and enjoying God’s creation.
Salutatorian
Name: Travis Miller
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Michael and Vicki Miller
School plan to attend: Texas A&M University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biomedical Science
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:“The best thing you can do when you make a mistake is learn from it and move on,” from my dad.
Favorite high school memory: Favorite memory is going snowboarding with my family in Colorado.
Valedictorian
Name: Travis Quin
Age: 18
Parent’s names: George & Nancy Quin
School plan to attend: Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Bible Studies with a minor in music
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses himself for my sake will find it,” Jesus Christ
Favorite high school memory: Texas Music Educators Association State Convention in San Antonio, Texas
Salutatorian
Name: Kyle DeJernett
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Bob & Rachael DeJernett
School plan to attend: Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Mechanical Engineering
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: I have learned that hard work always pays off through our Pilot Point Golf Team achieving our goal of being regional qualifiers.
Favorite high school memory: I can’t choose just one, but I have had many great memories with my friends in my game room.
Valedictorian
Name: Kristin Boxell
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Jay and Laura Boxell
School plan to attend: Midwestern State University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Dental Hygiene
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: The best advice I received in high school was from my mom when I became too worried about a paper or stressed out about a test, she would tell me to pray about it and do my best. This advice helps me get through each and every day.
Favorite high school memory: My favorite memory throughout high school was traveling to Hawaii to perform at the halftime of the Hula Bowl with the National Cheerleaders Association. It was an experience I’ll never forget!
Salutatorian
Name: Nicole LeAnn Johnson
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Greg and GayLynn Johnson
School plan to attend: Texas A&M University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Biomedical Sciences
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: “Just relax and do your best and that’s all that matters,” Brent Lankford.
Favorite high school memory: My favorite memory is cheering for our basketball boys when they won state.
Valedictorian
Name: Caleb Daugherty
Age: 18
Parent’s names:
School plan to attend: UT in Austin
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Pharmacy
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: Very good question. ????
Favorite high school memory: Taking part in the ATSSB all-state band conference this past year. After all the hard work I put in on my trumpet, there couldn't have been a more rewarding experience.
Salutatorian
Name: Haleigh Michelle CeBallos
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Michael and Margaret CeBallos
School plan to attend: Texas Woman's University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Nutrition and Food Sciences
Best advice you received in high school and from whom: “Take a few minutes at the end of everyday to write down five things you are thankful for; it will make you more appreciative of everything you have,” Ms. Erin Perry, Intro. to Psychology Dual Credit
Favorite high school memory: Qualifying for state in cross country as a team in 2007 and as an individual and team in 2008. The memories made on the trips to Austin are ones I will treasure and remember for the rest of my life.
Valedictorian
Name: Zahra Merchant
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Anwar and Sakina Merchant
School plan to attend: Brown University
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Neuroscience
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:“Take full advantage of every opportunity that presents itself to you,” Cheryl Taliaferro, English teacher/ adviser
Favorite high school memory: My favorite high school memory was the trip that about ten of us took to San Francisco when I was in tenth grade.It was a great trip and allowed me to explore a different culture.
Salutatorian
Name: Camryn deWet
Age: 18
Parent’s names: Laura deWet and Naas deWet
School plan to attend: Savannah School of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia
Intended Major Planning to Pursue: Not available
Best advice you received in high school and from whom:not available
Favorite high school memory: not available
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