Star Students October

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.”