Sebastian Patterson

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: John Wick 3

Favorite Music/Artist: Rap

Favorite Food: Hamburgers

Favorite Quote: “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” –Vince Lombardi

Sebastian is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the son of Janet and Bradley Patterson. His activities include football. Following graduation, Sebastian plans to attend college, play football, and study criminal justice. He believes the advice from Coach Lombardi and plans to work hard.

Sarah Nan Duncan

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: Selena

Favorite Music/Artist: Kacey Musgraves

Favorite Food: My Honey’s Roast & Taters

Favorite Quote: “Be the light.” – Matthew 5:14

Sarah is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Kirk and Shannon Duncan. Her activities include golf, student council, and class council. Following graduation, Sarah plans to attend Sam Houston State University, pursue a career in criminal justice, and eventually have a family. She believes, “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.”

Nicole Kohers

Alpha Omega Academy

Favorite Movie: The Parent Trap

Favorite Music/Artist: Reckless Love

Favorite Food: Honey Baked Ham

Favorite Quote: “You are who you are, so thrive in it.” -Sadie Robertson

Nicole is a senior at Alpha Omega Academy and is the daughter of Gerald and Suzette Kohers. Her activities include volleyball and softball. Following graduation, Nicole plans to attend Texas A&M University. She believes, “Every day is a chance to get better.”

Kelsey Drane

New Waverly High School

Favorite Movie: The Happiest Millionaire

Favorite Music/Artist: Any music

Favorite Food: French Fries

Favorite Quote: “I’m not so good at advice…can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” -Chandler Bing (Friends)

Kelsey is a senior at New Waverly High School and is the daughter of Jennifer and Kristopher Drane. Her activities include volleyball, wrestling, National Honor Society, Beta Club, FFA, Walker County 4-H Horse Club, New Waverly 4-H Food Club, Santa Gertrudis Breeders International, and UIL One-Act Play. Following graduation, Kelsey plans to attend Texas Tech University to major in animal science with a business concentrate, then attend veterinary school to become a large animal vet. She believes, “The past is where you learned the lesson. The future is where you apply the lesson.”

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Christian Ortiz

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: End of Watch

Favorite Music/Artist: Ed Maverick

Favorite Food: Homemade Burgers

Favorite Quote: “But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” –Sylvester Stallone

Christian is a senior at Huntsville High School. His activities include student council, Business Professionals of America, and photography. Following graduation, Christian plans to attend college and obtain a real estate license. He believes, “You can’t love anyone until you love yourself.”

Savannah Jensen

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: Secretariat

Favorite Music/Artist: Photo Finish by Chris LeDoux

Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak

Favorite Quote: “You can do anything you set your mind to.”

Savannah is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of J.o. Jensen and Becky Jensen. Her activities include welding, FFA, and rodeo. Following graduation, Savannah plans to attend college to study equine reproduction. She believes, “Hard work eventually pays off, if you don’t give up.”

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Ethan McCarty Alpha Omega Academy Favorite Movie: Black Panther Favorite Music/Artist: Circles by Post Malone Favorite Food: Fajitas Favorite Quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; It is the courage to continue that counts.” –Winston Churchill Ethan is a senior at Alpha Omega Academy and is the son of Chris and Monica McCarty. His activities include cross country, track, Interact, 4-H, and youth group leader. Following graduation, Ethan plans to attend Sam Houston State University to major in biochemistry. He believes, “Always finish what you start, and never quit.”

Kristen Harrell Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Dear John Favorite Music/Artist: Morgan Wallen Favorite Food: Cane’s! Favorite Quote: “You can still be who you are meant to be without meeting everyone’s expectation of you.” –Morgan Harper Nichols Kristen is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Everett and Nicky Harrell. Her activities include Huntsville FFA (chapter secretary), student and class council, and National Technical Honor Society. Following graduation, Kristen plans to attend Sam Houston State University and become an elementary school teacher. She believes, “It only takes a little courage to do amazing things.”

Christian Ortiz Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: End of Watch Favorite Music/Artist: Ed Maverick Favorite Food: Homemade Burgers Favorite Quote: “But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” –Sylvester Stallone Christian is a senior at Huntsville High School. His activities include student council, Business Professionals of America, and photography. Following graduation, Christian plans to attend college and obtain a real estate license. He believes, “You can’t love anyone until you love yourself.”

Savannah Jensen Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Secretariat Favorite Music/Artist: Photo Finish by Chris LeDoux Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak Favorite Quote: “You can do anything you set your mind to.” Savannah is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of J.o. Jensen and Becky Jensen. Her activities include welding, FFA, and rodeo. Following graduation, Savannah plans to attend college to study equine reproduction. She believes, “Hard work eventually pays off, if you don’t give up.”

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April Nicole Douget

Madisonville High School

Favorite Movie: Young Guns

Favorite Music/Artist: Zach Williams

Favorite Food: Cheeseburger

Favorite Quote: “If God is for you, who can be against you?”

April is a recent graduate of Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Tammy and Joel Douget. Her activities included 4-H and FFA. April plans to attend Lone Star Community College and to pursue a career as a labor and delivery nurse.

Bradley Rice

Home School

Favorite Movie: The Martian

Favorite Music/Artist: Need to Breathe

Favorite Food: Burger

Favorite Quote: “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die.” from Princess Bride

Bradley is a home school graduate and is the son of Elicia Rice. His activities include animation, drawing, singing, music, and acting at local community theaters. He plans to pursue a degree in animation, one day work for Pixar, and own a dog (since his mom never let him have one!). Brad believes, “If we show the love of Jesus throughout the world, society and the human race as a whole will be greater and will prosper.”

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April Nicole Douget

Madisonville High School

Favorite Movie: Young Guns

Favorite Music/Artist: Zach Williams

Favorite Food: Cheeseburger

Favorite Quote: “If God is for you, who can be against you?”

April is a recent graduate of Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Tammy and Joel Douget. Her activities included 4-H and FFA. April plans to attend Lone Star Community College and to pursue a career as a labor and delivery nurse.

Bradley Rice

Home School

Favorite Movie: The Martian

Favorite Music/Artist: Need to Breathe

Favorite Food: Burger

Favorite Quote: “My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father; prepare to die.” from Princess Bride

Bradley is a home school graduate and is the son of Elicia Rice. His activities include animation, drawing, singing, music, and acting at local community theaters. He plans to pursue a degree in animation, one day work for Pixar, and own a dog (since his mom never let him have one!). Brad believes, “If we show the love of Jesus throughout the world, society and the human race as a whole will be greater and will prosper.”

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Catie Hagaman

Madisonville High School

Favorite Movie: God’s Not Dead & The Last Song

Favorite Music/Artist: Christian & Country

Favorite Food: Chik-fil-A chicken

Favorite Quote: “I will praise the Lord who counsels me—even at night, my conscience instructs me. I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalms 16:7-8

Catie is a senior at Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Caryn Hagaman and Kasey Hagaman. Her activities include senior class officer, Beta Club Chaplain, student council, FCA, FFA, cheerleading, Prosperity Junior Bank Board, Salvation Army Bell Ringer, and Food for Families Food Drive. Following graduation, Catie plans to go to Lone Star College to study digital photography, then begin work as a wedding/event planner. She believes, “If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.”

Karis Jones

Home School

Favorite Movie: High School Musical

Favorite Music/Artist: Riley Clemmons

Favorite Food: Poppyseed Chicken

Favorite Quote: “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” II Corinthians 4:18

Karis is a senior at home school student and is the daughter of David and Jennifer Jones. Her activities include Youth Council at Fellowship of Huntsville, National Society of High School Scholars, a teacher for Mother’s Morning Out, and teaching piano. Following graduation, Karis plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University to study hospitality administration. She believes, “I can do nothing without Christ.”

Hallie Stevens

Madisonville High School

Favorite Movie: Twister

Favorite Music/Artist: Teddy Swims / Sundance Head

Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes

Favorite Quote: “Don’t take criticism from people you would never go to for advice.”

Hallie is a senior at Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Jon and Rebecca Stevens. Following graduation, Hallie plans to attend Sam Houston State University to study kinesiology and applied exercise physiology. She believes, “No matter how hard the road seems, it always takes you somewhere amazing.”

Cade Edney

New Waverly High School

Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman

Favorite Music/Artist: Boyce Avenue

Favorite Food: Chik-fil-A

Favorite Quote: “So what now? Continue on and hope I don’t make a fatal mistake.”

Cade is a senior at New Waverly High School and is the son of Kevin and Anitra Edney. His activities include UIL Academics- state qualifier in Number Sense, Computer Science, CalculatorApplications; UIL Band Solo State Qualifier for Piano and Marimba; Drum Major 2018-2019, 2019-2020; One Act Play – received All-StarCast award 2020; and Beta and NHS member. Following graduation, Cade will attend Washington University in Illinois to study applied mathematics, then pursue a career in software development. His philosophy is “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” (Wayne Gretzky as quoted by Michael Scott in The Office).

Madilynn Caperton

Maddisonville High School

Favorite Movie: Lion King

Favorite Music/Artist: Lauren Daigle

Favorite Food: Crawfish

Favorite Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Kevin Durant

Madi is a senior at Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Chadd and Marci Caperton. Madi ran Varsity Track and Cross Country all 4 years of High School. Her activities include Vice President of FFA, Vice President of 4-H Lamb and Goat Club, Vice President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Jr. Bank Board, Beta Club, FCA, MCFA Fair Ambassador, Texas Livestock Ambassador, and a Teen leader in her youth group at FBC Madisonville. Following graduation, Madi will attend Texas

A&M University to major in health and kinesiology, then pursue a

career in physical therapy. She believes, “It is better to try and fail

than to not try at all.

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Katelyn Klawinsky

New Waverly High School

Favorite Movie: Overcomer

Favorite Music/Artist: Christian

Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese

Favorite Quote: “Do not be anxious about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done.”- Philippians 4:6

Katelyn is a senior at New Waverly High School and is the daughter of Leigh Klawinsky. Her activities include 4-H, FFA (Sam Houston District 1st Vice President), Beta Club, National Honor Society, 2019 Walker County Fair Queen, and Miss Congeniality. She enjoys public speaking and managing her cow/calf operation. Following graduation, Katelyn plans to attend Texas A&M University to study AgriBusiness.

Chris Lopez

Conroe High School

Favorite Movie: Fast Five

Favorite Music/Artist: Hip-Hop, Country, Mexican

Favorite Food: Tacos / Chinese Food

Favorite Quote: “Everyone wants you to forget you’re going to die. If they convince you, you’ll waste your time doing what they want you to do.”

Chris is a senior at Conroe High School and is the son of Pascual Lopez and Irma Lopez. His activities include playing sports with friends. Following graduation, Chris plans to help in his dad’s business and travel the world. He believes, “Keep going; don’t leave your potential untapped.”

Christopher Macias

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious

Favorite Music/Artist: Luke Bryan

Favorite Food: Cane’s

Favorite Quote: “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.”

Christopher is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the son of Patricia Macias Fisher and Scott Fisher. His activities include varsity soccer, Science Club, Flag Men, German Club, Recycling Club, Mu Alpha Theta, and Interact Club. He is also active in the church youth group. Following graduation, Christopher plans to attend Sam Houston State University to major in General Business and to join the Army Reserve.

Brogan Winston

Home School

Favorite Movie: Glory Road

Favorite Music/Artist: All genres

Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese or French Fries

Favorite Quote: “For what it’s worth: It’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Brogan is a senior Home School student and is the daughter of Jeremy and Denise Winston. Her activities include soccer, 4-H, and volunteering. Following graduation, Brogan will be attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University on a soccer scholarship and will be studying Health and Fitness Management. She believes, “If all else fails—eenie, meenie, miney, mo.”

Sonijah Fox

Conroe High School

Favorite Movie: Friday

Favorite Music/Artist: Roddy Ricch / Summer Walker

Favorite Food: Stewed Chicken

Favorite Quote: “Success is not an accident; success is actually a choice.” – Stephen Curry

Sonijah is a senior at Conroe High School and is the daughter of Michelle and Sherwin Fox. Her activities include basketball. Following graduation, she plans to attend college to study business. She believes, “Just keep going, because it could always be worse”

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Lauren Ward Madisonville High School Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite Music/Artist: Kelsey Ballarini Favorite Food: Chicken Quesadillas Favorite Quote: “Keep searching for the colors when everything turns gray.” – Christy Ann Martine Lauren is a senior at Madisonville High School and is the daughter of Buddy and Liz Ward. Her activities include showing pigs in County Fair, FCCLA, Beta Club, and working part-time at Nettles Country. Following graduation, Lauren plans to attend Sam Houston State University to major in business management.	Taylor Holly Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: The Notebook Favorite Music/Artist: Lauren Daigle Favorite Food: Italian Favorite Quote: “But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength.” – 2 Timothy 4:17 Taylor is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Mark and JoAnne Holly. Her activities include volleyball, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, French Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, German Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Art Honor Society. Following graduation, Taylor plans to attend Sam Houston State University and pursue a career as a physician’s assistant. She believes, “Commit to do whatever it takes to succeed.”
Brandon Cruz Conroe High School Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3 Favorite Music/Artist: Acoustic Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers Favorite Quote: “If you’re not going all the way, why go at all?” – Joe Namath Brandon is a senior at ConroeHigh School and is the son of IrisRichardson and Mario Perdomo. His activities include Audio/Video Production and JROTC. Following graduation, Brandon plans to enter the military and attend college. His philosophy is to conduct himself as a Christian.	Osvaldo Cruz Conroe High School Favorite Movie: Infinity War Favorite Music/Artist: Wiz Kahlifa Favorite Food: Posole Favorite Quote: “Work hard for what you want.” Osvaldo is a senior at Conroe High School and is the son of Adela Martinez and Eleuterio Cruz. His activities include playing soccer, listening to music and working out. Following graduation, Osvaldo plans to own a Nissan SkylineGTR R34 and have his own irrigation company. He believes, “Never let your young life go by.”
Alexis Moreno Trinity High School Favorite Movie: The Breakfast Club Favorite Music/Artist: Recent hits /  Kina Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Quote: “I’d rather die of passion than of boredom.” Alexis is a senior at Trinity High School and is the daughter of Jeney Moreno and Noe Moreno. Her activities include Beta Club, UIL Academics, and student council. Following graduation, Alexis plans to attend either Sam Houston StateUniversity or Stephen F. Austin State University, then pursue a career as a high school math teacher. She believes, “There’s a lot of negative energy in the world and nothing is perfect, but I plan to be a positive vibe and as close to perfect as I can be.”

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Mauricio Prieto Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope Favorite Music/Artist: Jon Bellion Favorite Food: Baked Potato Favorite Quote: “Money is not the key to wealth” – Jon Bellion Mauricio is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the son of Claudia Rodriguez. His activities include National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Buzz TV. Following graduation, Mauricio plans to go to school for film at the University of Texas at Austin. He believes, “Hard work now opens doors later.”	Aleyah Walker Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Moana Favorite Music/Artist: Hip hop, R&B Favorite Food: Potatoes in any form Favorite Quote: “Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” Aleyah is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Bacari and McKildred Walker. Her activities include student council, French Club, National English Honor Society, culinary, National Technical Honor Society, and class council. Following graduation, Aleyah plans to work in pediatric medicine. She believes, “If you put your mind to it, you can do it.”
Sheianna “Faith” Simmons Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Annie (the original) Favorite Music/Artist: J. Cole Favorite Food: Chicken tenders Favorite Quote: “Let go and Let God” Faith is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Christy Simmons. Her activities include track, student council, FCCLA, culinary, National Technical Honor Society, and class council. Following graduation, Faith plans to become a chef and own her own restaurant. She believes, “Being black is powerful.”	Angeles Guardiola Conroe High School Favorite Movie: It – the Clown Favorite Music/Artist: Rap / Russ Favorite Food: I mostly like everything Favorite Quote: “You can’t beat a person who never gives up.” Angeles is a senior at Conroe High School and is the daughter of Blanca Guardiola. Her activities include drawing, reading, and writing. Following graduation, Angeles plans to pursue a career related to art. She believes, “Never give up. If you fall, get up and keep trying.”
Colyn Howard Conroe High School Favorite Movie: Think and Grow Rich (book by Bob Proctor) Favorite Music/Artist: Alternative, Indie Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Quote: “I’d rather die of passion than of boredom.” Colyn is a senior at Conroe High School and is the son of Carl Howard and Jan Ross-Howard. His activities include skills USA Engineering president, DECA officer, NASA HUNCH program, and working sales at a local car dealership. Following graduation, Colyn plans to be a real estate agent, forex trader, and/or a career in petroleum engineering. He believes, “Observe the masses and do the opposite; there lies true success.	Brandon Cruz Conroe High School Favorite Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3 Favorite Music/Artist: Acoustic Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers Favorite Quote: “If you’re not going all the way, why go at all?” – Joe Namath Brandon is a senior at ConroeHigh School and is the son of IrisRichardson and Mario Perdomo. His activities include Audio/Video Production and JROTC. Following graduation, Brandon plans to enter the military and attend college. His philosophy is to conduct himself as a Christian.

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Jordan Bowens Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Good Burger Favorite Music/Artist: Gospel, R&B Favorite Food: Chicken Spaghetti Favorite Quote: Psalms 23 Jordan is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Angela Coleman (J’kyer Coleman) and StevenBowens (Tiffany Bowens). Her activities include cheerleading, First Missionary Baptist Church Drill Team and DanceMinistry, and choir. Following graduation, Jordan plans to attend a four-year university to obtain a degree in business and finance. She believes, “Always put God first, and remember that he gave you this life because he knew you were strong enough to handle it.”

Bailey Lamb Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite Music/Artist: Country, Christian Favorite Food: Mom’s Cheese Enchiladas Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky Bailey is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Trey and Christy Lamb. Her activities includeFFA, Walker County 4-H, Huntsville Hornet MilitaryMarching Band, National Honor Society, National English HonorSociety, Spanish Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and church youth group. Following graduation, Bailey plans to attend Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in agribusiness. She believes, “God gave us a second chance by giving his Son to die on the cross, so we should live our lives in pursuit of his glory each and every day.”

Keylee Hall Huntsville High School Favorite Movie: Lilo & Stitch Favorite Music/Artist: Survivor – Destiny’s Child Favorite Food: Chinese Favorite Quote: “If not now, when? If not us, who?” – Emma Watson Keylee is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Robbie and Tim Knott. Her activities include Business Professionals of America. Following graduation, Keylee plans to become an entrepreneur. She believes, “‘Ohana’ means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”

Claye Ann Sullivan Anderson Shiro High School Favorite Movie: Chisum Favorite Music/Artist: Country / George Strait, Cody Johnson Favorite Food: Steak Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Claye is a senior at Anderson Shiro High School and is the daughter of Jeff and Carol Sullivan. Her activities include volleyball (all-state academic), high school rodeo, NationalHonor Society, student council, and 4-H. Following graduation, Claye plans to attend Sam Houston State University to major in agribusiness. She believes, “Always be humble and kind.”

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