Star Students: January 2019

Garrett Moss

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: The Sandlot

Favorite Music/Artist: George Strait

Favorite Food: Trout

Favorite Quote: “Losing feels worse than winning feels good.” ~Vin Scully

Garrett is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the son of Brenda Moss and Kirk Moss. His activities include football, baseball, and HHS fishing team. Following graduation, Garrett plans to attend Sam Houston State University to study physics, then Texas A&M University to study engineering. He believes, “If you don’t succeed at first, try again.”

Amya Taylor

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: The Lion King

Favorite Music/Artist: Unknown by Jacob Banks

Favorite Food: Seafood

Favorite Quote: “Love who you are, because there’s no one like you.”

Amya is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of Angelia Taylor. Her activities include band, HOSA, and CNA. Following graduation, Amya plans to become an ER nurse. She believes, “Live your life the way you want it to be.”

Jillian Casburn

Huntsville High School

Favorite Movie: I Can Only Imagine

Favorite Music/Artist: Hillsong United; Mercy Me

Favorite Food: Potatoes

Favorite Quote: “When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” ~Psalms 61:2

Jillian is a senior at Huntsville High School and is the daughter of DJ Casburn and Rachel Casburn. Her activities include cheerleading, National English Honor Society President, Class Council Co-Vice President, NTHS Secretary, and SBC Student Ministry. Following graduation, Jillian plans to attend college and pursue a career working with teens or children. She believes, “Don’t give up on the person you’re becoming.”

Tyler Baker

Conroe High School

Favorite Movie: Riddick

Favorite Music/Artist: essence

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Quote: “Let’s get this bread, hustlers.”

Tyler is a senior at Conroe High School and is the son of Ricky Trice and Angela Trice. His activities include working in Photoshop, reading, and hanging out. Following graduation, Tyler plans to go to college or enlist in the Navy. He believes, “Don’t lose sleep over the small things.”

Leslie Sanchez

Conroe High School

Favorite Movie: Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Favorite Music/Artist: Banda MS

Favorite Food: Tacos

Favorite Quote: “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” ~Carol Burnett

Leslie is a senior at Conroe High School and is the daughter of Maria V. Carrillo. She stays busy working outside of school. Following graduation, Leslie plans to open her own hair salon. She believes, “Don’t judge anyone; what they do is not your business.”

Erica McIntush

Alpha Omega Academy

Favorite Movie: A Walk to Remember

Favorite Music/Artist: Ben Rector

Favorite Food: Steak and French Fries

Favorite Quote: “It’s not what the world holds for you; it’s what you bring to it.” ~L.M. Montgomery

Erica is a senior at Alpha Omega Academy and is the daughter of Eric and Karen McIntush. Her activities include student council, Interact, basketball, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Honor Society. Following graduation, Erica plans to pursue a degree in either interior design or architecture. Her philosophy echoes that of Plato, “Wise men speak because they have something to say; a fool speaks because he has to say something.”