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The Blanco County News wishes to congratulate the Blanco High School Class of 2011. We wish you the best in all of your endeavors. Your future is bright... make the most of it. We would also like to express our appreciation to those who helped us honor you. A very big thank you to Lisa Petri, Mr. Dustin Barton, the staff at Blanco High School, our advertisers, the parents of the graduating seniors and of course, the seniors themselves. You made it all possible. Sincerely, The Blanco County News Staff

The Johnson City Record Courier wishes to congratulate the LBJ High School Class of 2011. Graduation is a time of completion, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduates! We would also like to express our appreciation to those who helped us honor you. A very big thank you to Julie Storer, Tiffany Hubenak and the staff at LBJ High School, our advertisers, the parents of the graduating seniors and of course, the seniors themselves. We couldnt have done it without you. Sincerely, The Johnson City Record Courier Staff

BLANCO COUNTY NEWS

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Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Allen Strandtman

Grant Weaver

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BHS 2011 Scholarship List Total Scholarships = $692,860.00

Chandler Ashley.................... All Sports Booster - $1,000, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 - $500, CR Smith Endowed - $1610, Blanco United Methodist Church - $2,000 Braden Batey......................... All Sports Booster - $1,000, Trinity Lutheran Church - $600 Hillary Calzoncit.................... Ann Beckham Memorial - $250, All Sports Booster - $1,000 Austin Carrola....................... Schreiner University - $ 26,050 Grady Childress..................... All Sports Booster - $1,000, National FFA from Cargill - $1,000 Robert Day............................. Blanco EMS EMT Scholarship- $1,200 Mindy Dechert...................... National FFA from Cargill - $1,000, Texas FFA Up to $16,000, Blanco County 4-H & FFA - $1,000 Maggie Dennis...................... Yett - $10,000, ATPE - $300, Buddy Baker & Barney Rodgers Memorial, - $1000 Clint Dreyer............................ All Sports Booster - $1,000, Texas A & M Univ. Blanco County Assoc. of Former Students - $700. Payton Duvall-Freymuller.... PEC - $1,000, Capital Farm Credit - $1,000, Blanco Lions Club $500, National FFA from Toyota - $2,500, TX Hill Country Chapter, Womens Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raiser- $500, Texas FFA up to $16,000, PTO - $500, Texas Tech Presidents Silver Scholarship - $10,000, Baylor Univ. Presidents Gold $54,000, Univ. Incarnate Word Presidential -$48,000, Texas A & M Univ. Blanco Cty Assoc of Former Students - $700, Blanco County 4-H & FFA - $1,000. Ethan Evans............................ Uecker $1,000, All Sports Booster - $1,000, Blanco Masonic Lodge #216 - $1,000, PEC - $1,000, PTO - $500 Callie Faurie............................ Scharnhorst - $500, Twin Sisters Hall - $2,000 Taylor Hartmann.................... Buddy Baker & Barney Rodgers Memorial - $500 Alicia Immel........................... Schreiner Univ. Trustees - $32,000, Incarnate Word Deans $40,000, Texas A & M Univ. Blanco County Assoc. of Former Students - $700 Briar Koehl............................. All Sports Booster - $1,000, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 - $500, GVTC Foundation - $500, Buddy Baker & Barney Rodgers Memorial - $1,000, St. Marys College Madelva - $28,000, Twin Sisters Hall - $2,000, Mother Pauline Award - $32,000, St. Edwards Univ. Presidents - $32,000, Incarnate Word Deans $40,000, PTO - $500

Kylie Leachman............ Blanco County 4-H & FFA - $1,000. Shea Mangold ............. All Sports Booster - $1,000, Blanco EMS EMT Scholarship - $1,200. Erika Martinez .............. Super S $1,000, St. Ferdinands Catholic Church - $750 Travis McClinton......... All Sports Booster - $1,000 Sidney Oliver ............... GVTC Foundation - $500, Blanco Lions Club - $500 D.J. Phipps.................... Trinity Lutheran Church - $600 Joseph Romero............ Best Buy - $1,000, Legacy at Whitworth University - $36,000, Blanco Masonic Lodge #216 - $1,000, Twin Sisters Hall - $2,000, Blanco Lions Club - $500, Blanco Rodeo Association - $3,000 Chelsea San Miguel..... FCCLA - $16,000, All Sports Booster Club - $1,000 Allen Strandtman......... Provosts at SMU - $48,000, Engineering Fellows through Lyle School of Engineering $30,000, Texas A & M - $10,000 Richard E. Beckmann - $500 Tara Tredaway.............. All Sports Booster - $1,000, Univ. of Incarnate Word Deans - $40,000, McCraken Alumni Referral - $1,000. Jesse Troublefield........ Band Booster - $800 Kevin Vizcaino.............. CAMP Scholarship from St. Edwards University - $41,000 Kaitlyn Walla................ Gavin Smith - $1,000, Blanco Search & Rescue - $500, Richard E. Beckmann - $500, Blanco Masonic Lodge #216 - $1,000, PEC - $1,000, Blanco County Farm Bureau - $1,000, Buddy Baker & Barney Rodgers Memorial - $500 Grant Weaver ............... Blanco United Methodist Church - $3,000, Blanco Lions Club - $500, Buddy Baker & Barney Rodgers Memorial - $1,000, Harold & Florine Lord - $500, Texas A & M Univ. Blanco Cty Assoc of Former Students - $700 Lauren Winn................. Womens Auxiliary of the Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers - $750, St. Ferdinands Catholic Church - $750, Blanco Cty 4-H & FFA - $1,000, Blanco Rodeo Association - $3,000, San Antonio Professional Fire Fighters Assoc - $1,000 Rachel York................... Yett - $10,000, All Sports Booster - $1,000

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Tatiana Alegria

Aaron Ayres Brownewell

Kody Calder

Robert Day

Ryan Feagans

Campbell Fuchs

Justin Gamez

Timothy Hardin

Kaitlyn Hesskew

Tanner James

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Anita Johnson

Osvaldo Lizaola

Wesley Monceaux

Derek Flores

Zachary Rogalski

Tanner Sanchez

Albert Solis

Phillip Stovall

Thomas Williams

Gage Yawn

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Ashley Alexander

Chandler Ashley
Parents: Mike & Donna Ashley Activities, Honors, Awards: Pantherette Dance Team Captain (11-12th grade); Blanco Varsity Softball (10-12); Volleyball (9-11); Basketball (9-10); NHS Vice President (12th); Leo Club VP (11th); UIL Spelling, Literary Criticism, Plant Identification, Calculator, One Act Play Plans After Graduation: Attend The University of Texas at Austin

Braden Batey
Parents: Mark & Paula Batey Activities, Honors, Awards: I have played basketball for 3 years, and have been on the Varsity Golf team for 3 years. This year the golf team has done very well! We won the Kerrville Tournament, and also won District; this is a first for the Blanco golf team. I enjoy playing golf, sports, & hanging out with friends. Plans After Graduation: I plan to go to Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. I will be studying business and following my passion for golf.

Kaitlyn Brecka
Parent Names: Deana Graham and Mike Brecka Activities, Honors, Awards: Speech and Debate freshman year, passing all of my TAKS tests to graduate, A/B Honor Roll Plans After Graduation: Attend ACC for 2 years and become an Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Tiffany Brockway

Parents: Troy & Dana Alexander Plans After Graduation: Attend San Antonio College, followed by UTSA. I plan to major in Business and Hotel Management.

Parent Names: Chanta and Robert Brockway Plans After Graduation: Attend Art Institute of Austin for Animation Graphic Design.

Ecce Bradfute
Parents: Eugene & Rhonda Bradfute Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, LEO Club, FFA, FCCLA, and Student Council; UIL academic competition and Speech and Debate Team; 3-time regional qualifier in extemporaneous speaking, 1st place in district for persuasive speaking; lettered in football, powerlifting, and track; 2nd Team All-District Linebacker, Boys Track MVP, regional qualifier in 110 & 300 hurdles (hold school record), and 4x400 relay; State Champion Environmental & Natural Resources Team, 1st place Individual. Plans After Graduation: I will attend Abilene Christian University, where I plan to major in Finance. At ACU, I will be in the Honors College. I want to go to Texas A&M University for a masters degree, and go to law school.

Hillary Calzoncit
Parent Names: Julie West and Jesse Calzoncit Activities, Honors, Awards: Played softball and was a cheerleader all 4 years; National Honor Society officer, LEO Club, Student Council and Lucky Leaf 4H. I have received the All-Sports Booster Club Scholarship, the Ann Beckham Scholarship, and the Woodmen of the World Scholarship. Plans After Graduation: Attend the University of Texas at San Antonio and major in Kinesiology and minor in Business Administration. After receiving my bachelors, I plan to apply for Physical Therapy school.

Austin Steele Carrola

Parent: Ernest Carrola Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity Football 2 years (sophomore & senior), State Semi-Finalists and awarded third place sophomore year, made playoffs senior year. Varsity Basketball 4 years, BiDistrict Champs freshman year, awarded MVP senior year. Varsity Tennis All 4 years, two-time Singles District Champ and runnerup, Mix Doubles District Champ, four-time Regional Qualifier, third place Singles winner at Regionals, Regional Champion Mixed Doubles, State Champion in Mixed Doubles, and 3-time MVP. Plans After Graduation: Attend Schreiner University, major in Business, and continue playing tennis in the NCAA at Schreiner.

Charles Childress
Parents: Charles & Alice Childress Activities, Honors, Awards: National FFA scholarship, Booster Club scholarship, Class President, NHS member, Young Life, Texas A&M Corpus Christi scholarship, Texas FFA Degree, placed 9th in State Entomology, placed 6th in State Range, District Champs baseball, 2nd Team All District Pitcher Plans After Graduation: Attend Texas A&M at Galveston and major in Marine Biology.

Teresa Collins
Parents: Kerry & Julie Collins

Activities, Honors, Awards: FCCLA Vice President of History, volleyball three years; Young Life three years, LEO Club two years, Student Council, FCCLA four years, A Honor Roll, Family and Community Service, Yearbook staff, Panther News staff

Plans After Graduation: Attend the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. Major in Rehabilitative Science.

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Riki Nicole Cole

Parents: Richard & Tracy Cole Activities, Honors, Awards: Volleyball three years, basketball three years, track and field two years, UIL Spelling, UIL Prose Interpretation, FCCLA, STAR event State Qualifier, Yearbook, Family and Community Services, AB Honor Roll Plans After Graduation: To attend Paul Mitchell the School of San Antonio and obtain my Cosmetology certification.

Mindy Dechert
Parents: Michael & Joycelynn Dechert Activities, Honors, Awards: FFA member four years, Hill District FFA President 09-10, FFA Chapter Reporter 10-11, NHS member 0911, FCCLA member 09-10, Student Council President 10-11, Varsity softball 2009, volleyball 07-09, A Honor Roll 07-11 Plans After Graduation: Attend Sam Houston State University and pursue a degree in Ag Education.

Clint Dreyer
Parents: Alan & Paula Dreyer Activities, Honors, Awards: AllDistrict 1st Team Pitcher (Jr. & Sr. years); All-Academic All District Baseball (Sr. year); FFA Lone Star Degree; Honor Roll 4 years; National Society of High School Scholars; National Career & Technical Education Award (Jr. year), U.S. Achievement Academy; Young Life; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; McAllen Medical Center Hospital Volunteer; Relay for Life; LEO Club; FCCLA Plans After Graduation: Attend Texas A&M University; hopefully become a Physical Therapist.

Payton Duvall-Freymuller
Parent Name: Kristi Duvall Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, LEO Club, pep rally music coordinator, Young Life, FFA Range Evaluation, Ag Issues, Sr. Creed Speaking, Sr. Quiz, and Prepared Public Speaking; 4th Overall SALE Public Speaking Contest, Lone Star FFA Degree, 6th Team State Range, Outstanding Leadership Award, top 10% of class Plans After Graduation: Attend Texas A&M University and major in Biological and Agricultural Engineering.

Ethan Evans

Parent Name: Roger Evans Activities, Honors, Awards: I have been 2nd Team All-District Catcher freshman year and I have been 1st All-District Catcher sophomore, junior, and senior years. I have been Honorable Mention All-State Middle Linebacker. I have been on a few Ag competition teams. I love to spend time with friends and family. Plans After Graduation: I plan on playing college baseball for Schreiner University. I am going to major in Business and minor in Accounting.

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Kristen Enriquez
Parent Names: Jose Enriquez and Lupe Alegria Plans After Graduation: Attend community college and become a nurse (RN).

Jose Guillermo Nunez Flores

Parents: Jose & Anna Nunez Activities, Honors, Awards: My biggest achievement is being the first person in my family to graduate from high school, and the first to try to set the bar higher by attempting to go to college. Plans After Graduation: Go to UTSA or Texas State.

Callie Faurie
Parents: Debbie & Jeff Faurie Activities, Honors, Awards: AB Honor Roll, LEO Club, Habitat for Humanity, National Honor Society, Relay for Life, basketball, track , cheerleading, co-captain JV cheerleading, Pride, 212 award winner Physics, Twin Sisters Hall Scholarship recipient - $2000. Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Northeast Lakeview College in San Antonio for 2 years. After graduating from Northeast Lakeview College, I plan to transfer to Texas A&M Corpus Christi and graduate with a degree in Education.

Gavin Garrow
Parents: Richelle & Grady Garrow Activities, Honors, Awards: Honor Roll; Football 2nd Team AllDistrict (junior), 1st Team AllDistrict Running Back and Defensive Back, 2nd Team All-Area Defensive Back (senior); Lacrosse 1st Team All-State Mid-fielder Plans After Graduation: Attending Sam Houston State University and play lacrosse. After college, become a Geography teacher and coach football.

Kyle Garrow

2011 SENIORS

Parents: Grady & Richelle Garrow Activities, Honors, Awards: Football Two-time 1st Team AllDistrict Safety, 2nd Team AllDistrict Runningback, 2nd Team All-District Receiver; Track went to Regionals for the 4x200, 4x400 and 100m; Baseball; Honor Roll Plans After Graduation: Major in Nursing. Work for a few years and then go to medical school to be a doctor.

Warren Gibbins
Parents: Beverly & Dale Gibbins Activities, Honors, Awards: Band Two State Ensembles Plans After Graduation: Attending Virginia Tech for Geology.

Clayton Green
Parent: Rodney Green Activities, Honors, Awards: Basketball 4 years, varsity 3 years, baseball, 2nd Team All-District Basketball, Creative Writing Plans After Graduation: Sheet metal school

Jordan Scott Handberry

Parent: Deana Kipp Plans After Graduation: I will attend Blinn College in Brenham for two years and then transfer. My major is going to be Kinesiology.

Taylor Christian Hartmann

Parents: Larry & Tricia Hartmann Activities, Honors, Awards: Blanco FFA, Texas FFA Lone Star Degree, Student Council, NHS, UIL Regional Qualifier, and LEO Club. Plans After Graduation: Blinn College Bryan; transfer to Texas A&M University and major in Political Science.

Carolina Hernandez

Parents: Angel and Aurelia Hernandez Activities, Honors, Awards: I made it through high school and am the first one in my family to graduate. I participated in FCCLA. Plans After Graduation: Go to college at Hill Country University, then transfer to Texas Tech.

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Kyle Nevin Holmes

Parents: Pat Bindseil & Robert Holmes Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity football three years; Athletics four years; Track three years Plans After Graduation: I want to go to school to be an x-ray tech and live life with my woman.

Ariel Huether
Activities, Honors, Awards: Volleyball (9 & 10), basketball manager (9 & 10), Young Life (all 4 years), yearbook (12), FCCLA (all 4 years), FCS (12), Prom comm. (11th), A/B Honor Roll Plans After Graduation: Attend Blinn College in Brenham, TX, then to Sam Houston to get a nursing degree.

Alicia Immel
Parents: Troy & Sandi Immel Activities, Honors, Awards: FCCLA V.P. of STAR events soph. year, Pres. junior & senior years, 1st at Region and 4th at State in Applied Technology freshman year; LEO Club Publicist; Athletics; NHS Historian; Spanish Club; Varsity Mascot sophomore & junior years; volunteer at Pioneer Museum and Blanco Library; worked at Rileys, Rockin R, Osos, Land Cut, and Chess Club Caf; Asst. Drum Major; band homecoming nominee Plans After Graduation: I plan to receive a double degree in Biomedical and Forensic Science at Texas A&M University and then go to medical school to receive my M.D. Ph.D. in Immunology.

Christopher Isidro
Parent: Diana Isidro Activities, Honors, Awards: FFAShop, freshman-sophomore year Plans After Graduation: Work over the summer, then go to Texas Bible Institute in September for Audio Production.

Amber Emmalee Kerlin

Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still. ~ Chinese Proverb

Parents: Nancy & Randall Handberry Activities, Honors, Awards: FCCLA, LEO Club, Homecoming Queen nominee, Athletics 3 years, and Varsity track Plans After Graduation: Plans after graduation include moving to Austin and attending Austin Community College to become more educated in the field of sonography and live with the love of my life.

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Briar Tylyn Koehl

Parents: Lonnie & Janis Koehl Activities, Honors, Awards: CX Debate State Qualifier, Debate Team Captain, UIL Academics Literary Criticism, Ready Writing, Headline Writing, Editorial Writing all regional qualifiers, One Act Play (cast member 10-12th grade), One Act Play district all-star cast (12th grade), JV cheerleader captain (9th grade), Varsity cheerleader (1012th), Varsity cheerleader cocaptain (12th), class officer 10th secretary, Student Council class rep (9-11th), LEO Club (9-12th), LEO Club secretary (12th), NHS (1012th), NHS secretary (12th), 20102011 yearbook editor, Citizenship Award (11th), Art 1 & 2 subject award and Perfect Attendance award (11-12th), Twin Sisters Hall Club Scholarship, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 Scholarship, GVTC Foundation Scholarship, Buddy Baker and Barney Rodgers Memorial Scholarship, Blanco PTO Scholarship, Blanco AllSports Booster Club Scholarship, University of the Incarnate Word Deans Scholarship, St. Edwards University Presidents Scholar Award, Saint Marys College, Notre Dame-Madeleva Scholarship, Saint Marys College Mother Pauline Award Plans After Graduation: Attend Saint Marys College in Notre Dame, Indiana to major in Studio Art, Art History.

Brooks Lane
Parents: Glen & Kellye Lane Activities, Honors, Awards: Tennis 2nd place District Boys Doubles (2009), 3rd round Regional Qualifier, Mason Tournament Quarterfinals-Boys Doubles; 2nd place District Boys Doubles (2010), 1st round Regional Qualifier; Mason Tournament Semis-Singles (2011). Plans After Graduation: Blinn Junior College in Brenham for 2 years, then transfer to Sam Houston University. Bachelors degree in Criminology/Psychology; Police Training Academy; work my way up to the DEA.

Kylie Leachman
Parents: Kassandra Leachman Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, FCCLA, LEO Club, Young Life, volleyball, FFA; FFA Judging teams Jr. Chapter Conducting, Sr. Chapter Conducting, Ag Issues, Plant ID, Range Judging, Meat Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Livestock Evaluation; Lone Star FFA Degree, Outstanding Judge Award, Beef Cattle Production Award; FFA Officer Greenhand Sentinal Chapter Sentinel Plans After Graduation: Attend Blinn Junior College to get basics out of the way, then transfer somewhere and major in Ag Economics.

Shea Mangold
Parents: Romney & Janet Mangold Activities, Honors, Awards: This year I received the Booster Club scholarship worth $1000 and also received an EMS scholarship, which pays the whole tuition for EMT school, which I am attending every Sunday. I participated in Spanish Club, Project Graduation, Booster Club, and played baseball. I received 1st Team All-District junior and senior year in baseball. Plans After Graduation: I plan to play college baseball, finish EMT school, attend fire academy, and later become a firefighter.

Erika Martinez

Parents: Carmen Galvan Activities, Honors, Awards: Spanish Club President jr. and sr. years, AB Honor Roll throughout high school, volleyball freshman and sophomore years, softball, freshman and sophomore years, lettered in Speech and Debate, Young Life member 4 years, LEO Club 1 year, and FCCLA 1 year. Plans After Graduation: Attend the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, major in Communication Arts, and will be a cheerleader at the University of Incarnate Word !!!

William Travis McClinton

Parents: Randy & Laura McClinton Activities, Honors, Awards: Football 4 years (varsity 3 years), All-State sophomore TE, AllDistrict three years (sophomoresenior) TE and DE; baseball 4 years (varsity 3 years); basketball 2 years; track 3 years (varsity 2 years); Young Life 4 years; Class Vice President; Student Council Vice President; LEO Club 3 years; NHS 3 years; Student Council 4 years; UIL 2 years Plans After Graduation: Attend college in Sherman, TX. Play college football in the Fall. Major in Education and become a coach

Sidney Oliver
Parents: Richard & Amy Oliver Activities, Honors, Awards: Homecoming Queen, JV and varsity cheerleader, FCCLA state qualifier, varsity member of the first golf team, Student Council Class Representative, National Honor Society, Yearbook staff, and AB Honor Roll Plans After Graduation: Attend Blinn College in Brenham; minor in Business/Management and major in Speech Therapy.

Duane Phipps
Parents: Kim & Brad Phipps Plans After Graduation: Im going to the University of the Incarnate Word and getting a degree in Criminal Justice.

Kevin Arthur Reyes

The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me. ~ Ayn Rand

2011 SENIORS

Parents: Arturo & Sandra Reyes Activities, Honors, Awards: 2nd place district comp. Ap. 2009, 2nd place district comp. Ap. 2010, Incarnate Word Deans Scholarship Plans After Graduation: Attend ACC for 2 years, then transfer to UT Austin.

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Joseph Trey Romero

Parents: Choppy & Sylvia Romero Activities, Honors, Awards: Top 4 Academics; National Honor Society 4 years; Student Council Member 3 years; Spanish Club Vice President; Lincoln Douglas Debate Team 2 years; Four year Cross Country Letterman; Three year Track Letterman; LEO Club 4 years; Relay for Life Youth Leadership Chair 4 years; National Forensics League; Scholarships $36,000 Whitworth University, $3,000 Blanco Rodeo Association Scholarship, $2,000 Twin Sisters Hall Scholarship, $1,000 Best Buy Scholarship, $500 Blanco Lions Club Scholarship, and $500 Blanco Masonic Lodge Scholarship Plans After Graduation: Attend Whitworth University in Spokane, WA to study Business with a predental track. My goal is to become an orthodontist.

Ruth Ruiz
Parents: Miguel & Cande Ruiz Activities, Honors, Awards: FCCLA, Spanish Club, Debate, and Prom committee. Plans After Graduation: Go to school to be a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Chelsea San Miguel

Parents: Tammy & Bernie San Miguel Activities, Honors, Awards: FCCLA 4 years, Region V President and Vice President of Programs; track cross-country, and basketball; cheerleader JV captain, 1 year Varsity; National Honor Society; Class Officer Jr. Sr. Secretary; Student Council Officer; LEO Club member; STAR Event (Applied Technology 1st in Region, 4th in State Plans After Graduation: Texas State University majoring in Family Consumer Sciences.

Marina Alicia Sanchez

Parents: Gus & Sylvia Sanchez Plans After Graduation: Attend a 2 year college and become a Dental Hygienist.

Rosemary Sanchez

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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will ~Vince Lombardi

Parents: Gilberto & Gracie Rodarte Activities, Honors, Awards: Ive attended Blanco schools since I was in Pre-K. I participated in FCCLA and I had perfect attendance from freshman through junior year. Plans After Graduation: Attend a two year college to become a Dental Hygienist.

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William Stults
Parents: John & Wanda Stults Plans After Graduation: Attend Wagner College.

Allen Strandtman
Parents: Brian & Yvonne Strandtman Activities, Honors, Awards: BHS Valedictorian, Top 4 Academic Award all 4 years, 3-time CX Debate State Qualifier, Informative Speaking State Qualifier, Varsity golf as a freshman, NHS President, LEO Club member, Young Life member and song leader, Honorable Mention All-Star Cast One Act Play at district as a sophomore, 1 of 20 students in southern states selected to attend the Lott Leadership Institute at Ole Miss in the summer of 2010 Plans After Graduation: Attend Southern Methodist University to study Engineering and then go to graduate school.

William Torre
Parents: Willie & Renee Torre Activities, Honors, Awards: Band and Drumline (06-11), Basketball (07-09); Best Drumline Award Judson Rocket Review, UIL Area Solo & Ensemble (06-07), Best Drumline Award (07-08); Judson Rocket Review, UIL Area Solo & Ensemble (08-09); UIL Area Solo & Ensemble, UIL State Solo & Ensemble, UIL Sweepstakes (0910); The Directors Award for Band award, ATSSB All-Region Band 1st Chair Concert, UIL Area Solo & Ensemble, UIL State Solo & Ensemble, John Philip Sousa Band Award (10-11). Plans After Graduation: Joining the Marine Corps and go to college for music to be a Percussionist.

Elaine Tamez
Parents: Cheryl & Steve Tamez Activities, Honors, Awards: My artwork went to a State Competition and received top-notch ratings. I also played golf for four years and was one of the three founding players. Plans After Graduation: I plan to graduate from Texas State University, then attend a culinary arts school so I can have the knowledge and skills to own and operate my own baking business.

Rhiannon Touch

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Parent: Kristen Barchus Activities, Honors, Awards: Involved in FCS (Family & Community Services), Yearbook, and The Panther News; A Honor Roll; basketball sophomore year; Young Life two years Plans After Graduation: Attend Blinn University at Bryan, and transfer to UTSA to complete my Bachelors degree in Science.

Jesse Troublefield
Parents: Danny & Michelle Troublefield Activities, Honors, Awards: I participated in Band and One Act Play throughout high school. I performed in O.A.P. from freshman to junior year. Ive participated in band from 5th grade to senior year. In 8th grade, I went to State with a high school ensemble on trombone. Then my junior year, I was invited to participate in a percussion ensemble and made it to State that year. Then we repeated going to State my senior year, too. I also achieved Assistant Drum Major my senior year. Plans After Graduation: I plan on studying Sound Recording Technology at Texas State University. I also will keep an open ear and an open mind in pursuing music as my future.

Kaitlyn Nicole Walla

Tara Tredaway
Parents: Cathleen and Kevin Tredaway Activities, Honors, Awards: Leo Club, Young Life, Student Council, Varsity volleyball since sophomore year, varsity track senior year, varsity soccer as a sophomore. AllDistrict Setter junior and senior year, Heart Award for volleyball as a junior, MVP for volleyball as a senior. Regional Qualifier in 400 for track senior year. Plans After Graduation: My plan after graduation is to go to Incarnate Word and play volleyball. I also plan to study either pharmacy or study to become a volleyball coach.

Ariel Uballe
Parents: Roxanne Neuendorff & Herman Uballe Activities, Honors, Awards: I participated in FCCLA, FCS, and Project Graduation. I attend school and sports functions and have been on the A/B Honor Roll. I have attended BISD for 13 years. Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend nursing school and pursue my goal to be a nurse.

Kevin Vizcaino
Parents: Alfonso & Maria Vizcaino Activities, Honors, Awards: Sophomore year football we went to State Semi-Finals, played tennis sophomore and junior years, received 2nd place at District and went to Regionals for tennis junior year. Senior year I, along with my Current Events team, received 1st place in District and qualified for Regionals in UIL. Received a scholarship from St. Edwards. Plans After Graduation: Attending St. Edwards University in Austin to major in Business Administration.

Parents: Todd & Laura Walla Activities, Honors, Awards: Top Algebra 2 student, Top English 2 Student, Top Physics Student (2010); All A Honor Roll, Leadership Award for Cheerleading at University of Texas Austin Cheer Camp, JV Cheerleader (2007), Varsity Cheerleader (2008-2010), Varsity Cheerleading Captain (2010-2011), Nation Honor Society Member, Varsity Track and Field, Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Vice President of Public Relations, Speech and Debate-Lincoln Douglas Debate, Softball Plans After Graduation: Attend Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX and obtain my Bachelors Degree in Business Administration

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Grant Weaver
Parents: John Weaver & MaryAnn Stromeyer Activities, Honors, Awards: I am the Salutatorian of the Blanco High School graduating class of 2011. I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 14 and I am the president of the largest community service club on the Blanco High School campus. I have been involved in several sporting events through Blanco Athletics for the past 4 years. Plans After Graduation: After high school, I will be attending Texas A&M University, College Station. I will be working for a degree in engineering and I will be a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.

Lauren Winn
Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Reininger, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Winn Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, Student Council, and FFA. I have participated in numerous State FFA contests and this year my team had the privilege of making it to Nationals in Land Judging, where we received 2nd place and were Reserve National Champions. I am also the current FFA Sweetheart. I have shown market goats for 8 years and have done very well. I have participated in numerous varsity sports, including softball, volleyball, powerlifting, and was a Regional Qualifier 2 years in track. Plans After Graduation: Attend Blinn College and major in something Ag related. After Blinn, I plan on moving on to A&M and graduating from there with my degree in Agriculture.

Lindsey Winn
Parents: Tom & Nicole Reininger, Ralph & Linda Winn Activities, Honors, Awards: I have participated in numerous state contests and this year my Land Judging team won 2nd place at the National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma. I also participated in high school volleyball and track. Other achievements include AB honor roll and FFA all 4 years; FCCLA for 1 year. Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend nursing school in San Antonio and spend as much time as possible with my husband before he deploys to Afghanistan.

Rachel York
Parents: Greg & Dawn York Activities, Honors, Awards: Participated in FCCLA (VP of Recreation), NHS, Student Council, volleyball, golf, and Young Life. Received Top 4 and Citizenship Awards. I was awarded the W.T. Yett Scholarship in the amount of $10,000, as well as the All-Sports Booster Club scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Voted Best AllAround by the senior class. Plans After Graduation: Going to the University of Texas at Austin to major in Education. Planning to become a high school teacher and Young Life leader.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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Class of 2011 Scholarships
Michael Banfield............... Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, Blanco County Association of Former Students of A&M $700, Connie Nagel Carpenter Medical Scholarship $500, Johnson City Womans Civic Club Scholarship $300, Ken Leevy Scholarship $3000, North Blanco County EMS-The William M. Watson and Bill Watson EMS Memorial Scholarship $5000, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000, The WT Yett Scholarship $10,000 Jacob Barbieri.................... Slater Sultemeier Family Memorial Scholarship $1000 Dylan Carter........................ County Association of Former Students of A&M $700, The W.T. Yett Scholarship $10,000 Cody Crofts........................ Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, County Association of Former Students of A&M $700, Good Character Scholarship in Honor of Perry Holt $500, Joe & Anna Crofts Memorial Scholarship $1500, The Roland W. Baird Scholarship $500 Garrett Deike....................... Blanco County Farm Bureau- Dwayne Hoppe Memorial Scholarship $1000, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000, San Angelo Scholarship $500, Slater Sultemeier Family Memorial Scholarship $1000, Tarleton Scholarship$1000 Zachary Denton................ Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $1500, Austin Board Of Realtors $2000, Blanco County Search & Rescue $500, Blanco County Youth Council $500, Community Garden Club of Johnson City Scholarship $1000, Johnson City Womans Civic Club Scholarship $300, LBJ Memorial in Memory of Slater Sultemeier $500, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000, Soaring Eagles 4H Club $500 Kayla Hall............................ Capstone Ranch $1000 Alex Houston..................... Highest Ranking Graduate 1st year tuition paid $8,417, Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, County Association of Former Students of A&M $700, Johnson City Masonic Lodge Ohlen Cox Memorial Scholarship $500, Texas A&M Grant $1500, The Sharon Fussell Family Scholarship $2000, The WT Yett Scholarship $10,000 Cory Hudson...................... Johnson City Masonic Lodge Ohlen Cox Memorial Scholarship $500 Aaron Humphrey............... Entering the United Stated Coast Guard Kayla Jernigan................... McPherson College- $19,800, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000 Jacy Johnson...................... LBJ Memorial Scholarship $500, West Texas A&M University$5000 Cesar Mesa......................... Judge AW Moursund Memorial Scholarship $750, Knights of Columbus $750, Roadrunner Scholarship $1000, The Good Shepard Catholic Church $1000 Lucas Neely........................ Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000, Texas A&M Corpus Islander Academic Scholarship $4700 Elizabeth ODay................ Blanco County Extension Education Association Scholarship $1000, Blanco County 4-H $500 Adrienne Pabon................. North Central Texas Athletic 2-year full ride $35,000 Noel Porter.......................... Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship $1000, Roanake College Scholarship 40,000yr/4 years, The Roland W. Baird Samantha Preece................ Scholarship $500 Alyssa Rush....................... Judge AW Moursund Memorial Scholarship $750 Cody Smith......................... County Association of Former Students of A&M $700 University of Mary Harden Baylor Salutatorian Scholarship $48,000 Jared Spears....................... Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $1000, Super S $1000 Lane Thurman.................... Slater Sultemeier Family Memorial Scholarship $1000, Southwest Texas Jr College Rodeo Scholarship 83500X4= $34,000 Tyler Troppy..................... Howard Payne $10,000 for 4 years= 40,000, Slater Sultemeier Family Memorial Scholarship $1000 Colin Woods...................... Johnson City Community Educational Foundation $2500, County Association of Former Students of A&M $700

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Michael Banfield
Parents: John & Valerie Banfield Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS President, Distinguished graduate, Top 10%, 75+ hours community service, Band section leader, and karate. Plans After Graduation: Attending Texas A&M University in the fall to major in Pre-medical Biology.

Jacob Hunter Barbieri

Parent Names: Cynthia & Nick Barbieri Activities, Honors, Awards: 10th grade Art Gold Seal winner, 10th grade State Vase winner, varsity tennis - 10-11th grade, varsity baseball - 12th grade, Senior Class President Plans After Graduation: Go to Blinn College in Bryan, TX, then transfer to A&M as a History major.

Laramie Blackwell
Parents: Kim Knox & Denver Blackwell Activities, Honors, Awards: Baseball three 1st Team AllDistricts, Football 2nd Team AllState and All-District, Track Regional qualifier Plans After Graduation: College at Concordia.

Lauren Burney-Solis
Parents: Ann & Allen Burney Activities, honors, awards: Varsity Volleyball 10th-11th. Varsity Track 9th 10th. H.O.S.A. Historian 9th, 10th, 11th Plans after graduation: Go to C.T.C then to Texas State to get my anthropology degree. Will also get my R.N.

Jose Ignacio Coronilla

Parents: Francisco & Adela Coronilla Activities, Honors, Awards: I play basketball and baseball (9th & 10th grade) Plans After Graduation: Maybe try to go to ACC or just get a job.

Flemmie Alexandria Houston

Parents: Penny & David Houston Plans After Graduation: I plan to attend Texas A&M University. My major is Biomedical Engineering and I would like to attend medical school to specialize in Neurology.

Aaron Humphrey
Parents: Bobby & Lauri Humphrey Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, varsity baseball, All-District Honorable Mention Catcher, 2nd Team All-District Catcher, varsity football, 1st Team AllDistrict Tight End, 2nd team AllDistrict Defensive End, Student Health Advisory Committee, Eagle ExcellenceSpanish II PAP, Student Council Reporter, FCA, varsity track Plans After Graduation: Im starting my career by enlisting in the U.S. Coast Guard, where I plan to become an Aviation Survival Technician.

Jacy Johnson
Parents: Mary Ann & Joe Johnson Activities, Honors, Awards: Breed Champion British Steer 2010 Blanco County Stock Show; 4th place Simbrah Steer 2011 Houston Livestock Show; 6th place Area Livestock Judging, 1st place in district, and state qualifying team. Plans After Graduation: I will be going to West Texas A&M University.

Kristopher McDonald
Parents: Allen & Mercedes McDonald Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity baseball, football, basketball, and track; Student Council Plans After Graduation: Attending the University of North Texas.

Cesar Mesa

Parents: Jose & Gloria Mesa Activities, honors, awards: Marching Band Area Qualifier 2008 & 2010. National Honor Society, Junior Varsity Toughest Workout 2007 Plans after graduation: Attending The University of Texas at San Antonio and work on a Bachelor of Science of Mechanical Engineering

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Kayla Jernigan
Parents: Missy & Beaver Jernigan Activities, Honors, Awards: Freshman: basketball 1st Team All-District, Newcomer, Offensive Player, Bi-district finalists; softball Regional quarterfinalists; Class Favorite; Student Council Rep. Sophomore: basketball 2nd Team All-District, MVP; softball 2nd Team All-District, Area finalists; tennis Regional quarterfinalists (mixed doubles); Most Outstanding Female Athlete; Student Council Rep.; Relay for Life; Homecoming Duchess. Junior: basketball MVP (district and JC), All-Region Team, Bi-district finalists; softball 1st Team All-District, Bi-district finalists, Defensive Player; Eagle Heart Award; Class Favorite; Class President; Student Council Treasurer; Homecoming Duchess; Relay for Life; Yearbook; Prom committee. Senior: basketball MVP (district and JC), All-Region Team, Area finalists, 1st Team AllState Academic, holds 3-point record with 180, most points scored in one season; softball semifinalist, 1st Team All-District, AllAcademic, Defensive Player; Most Outstanding Female Athlete; Homecoming Queen; Prom Queen; Class Favorite; Class Friendliest; Miss LBJ; Student Council Secretary. Plans After Graduation: Attending McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, where I will be playing Division II Basketball; majoring in Physical Education.

Noel Porter
Parents:Travis & Denise Porter Activities, Honors, Awards: GPA: 3.8548, Distinguished Class Rank: 5/ 39, National Honor Society 2009 2010; 2010 2011, Teen Leadership Team / Capstone Ranch 2007-2008, Eagle Excellence Award 2008, 2009, 2010; Future Farmers of America Vice-President 2010-2011, President 2009-2010, Student Council Representative 2008-2009, Livestock Judging Team: State: 2009-2010, Regional: 2008-2009, Wildlife Judging Team: 2007-2008, Reserve Champion Rabbits Blanco County 2010; Student Council Junior Class Representative 20092010, FFA Representative: 20082009; Johnson City Fighting Eagles Band 2010 Outstanding Band Student 2010, Band Leadership Team Captain 2010. University Interscholastic One Act Play 2009-2010: Judges Merit Award, 2010-2011 / Honorable Mention: All Star; UIL Academics: Current Events Team 2008: 5th in District ; Science Team 2011: 6th in District; First Baptist Church: Youth Leader; Eagles in Service 20072011; Youth Community Assistance Program - Johnson City; Blanco County Livestock Association; Relay for Life 2008, 2010 Plans After Graduation: Attending Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, where I plan to major in Computer Science and minor in Christian Studies. Long term goals, I want to be a programmer for a software company, or work for a soft/ hardware company such as Apple. I would also like to be a youth minister or counselor in a small church. It is my ultimate goal to expand on the talents given me and work toward the glory of God.

Cody Delanie Smith

Parents:Teryl & Delani Smith Activities, Honors, Awards: Achievements: GPA 3.917 2/39, SAT 2100, Salutatorian, Student Council member, National Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars, 1st Team Academic All-State 2010 Football, Academic All-District Football 20072010, Academic All-District Baseball 2008-2011, Student Council President, State winner in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event in Houston, accepted into an IVY League Institution (Univ. of Pennsylvania). Activities: Varsity Football (20072011) Newcomer of the Year, 1st Team All-District QB, Academic AllDistrict (2007); 2nd Team AllDistrict QB, Academic All-District, Team Captain (2008); 1st Team AllDistrict QB, Academic All-District, Team Captain (2009); 3rd Team AllState QB, Unanimous District MVP, Academic All-District, Build Ford Tough Player of the Week & Player of the Year Nominee, Team Captain (2010). Varsity Baseball (2007-2011) Academic All-District (2008); 1st Team All-District Utility Player, Academic All-District (2009); 2nd Team All-District Outfield, Academic All-District (2010); Varsity Track (2011) Area Qualifier and Regional Qualifier. Visual Arts Scholastic Events (2010-2011) Regionals, Area, State Qualifier, State Champion (Mixed Media) 2011 Plans After Graduation: Attending University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton. I will play quarterback for the football team and will major in International Business.

Adrienne Pabon
Parents: Telie & Eddy Pabon Activities, Honors, Awards: Volleyball Newcomer of the Year (freshman), 1st Team All-District, Defensive Player of the Year (sophomore), 1st Team, Offensive Player of the Year (junior), MVP, Defensive Player of the Year (senior); Athletic Award of Participation (2009-2010); Most Outstanding Female Athlete (junior); Basketball Newcomer of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year (junior), Academic All-State, Offensive Player of the Year, 1st Team All-District (senior); Track Area qualifier in triple jump, Regional qualifier in 4x200m (freshman); Softball Newcomer (sophomore), 1st Team All-District, Bi-district finalists (junior). Plans After Graduation: Studying at North Central Texas College while playing volleyball.

Lane Thurman

Parents: Brad & Lisagay Thurman Activities, Honors, Awards: PopWarner football, Jr. High basketball, 4H & FFA, 2008 Grand Champion Broilers and 2009 Reserve Champion Broilers at the Blanco County Stock Show, 2010 Texas High School Rodeo Association qualified for State finals 10, 2011 Texas High School Rodeo Association qualified for State finals (Team Roping 11), 2008 won Trailer and Truck at Team Ropers Assoc., 2011 Reserve Champion Header Region 6 THSRA

Plans After Graduation: Attend Southwest Junior College at Uvalde on a Rodeo Scholarship.

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Lucas Dale Neely

Parents: Ken & Kathleen Neely Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity Baseball Plans After Graduation: Corpus Christi A&M

Elizabeth ODay
Parents: Mike ODay & Linda Murphy Activities, Honors, Awards: Basketball Honorable Mention, Academic All-State; Softball 1st Team All-District Outfield, Academic All-District Plans After Graduation: Attend Tarleton State University

Samantha Preece
Parents: Thomas & Mary Preece Activities, Honors, Awards: VASE Regionals, Area, State, Gold Seal; Tennis MVP 2009 & 2010; Band Leadership Team; Marching Band (2005-2011) Regional qualifiers, Concert Band (2005-2011), Jazz Band (2008-2010) Regional qualifiers 2008-2010 Plans After Graduation: After graduation I will be attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi in hopes of becoming a Chiropractor.

Omar Ramirez
Parents: Margarita & Patricio Ramirez Activities, Honors, Awards: 2nd Team All-District Offensive Lineman

Alyssa Rush

No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. Helen Keller

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Parents: Kebirn & Laurie Rush Activities, Honors, Awards: NHS, Distinguished graduate, highest community service hours, Visual Arts Scholastic Event Area, Regionals, State, and Gold Seal winner, Drum Major in band the past 2 years, Karate Brown Belt Plans After Graduation: Attending Texas A&M at Galveston in fall to major in Marine Biology.

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Jacob Sisson
Parents: Terry Sisson & Shari Mullen Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity basketball 2nd Team All-District, Offensive Player of the Year, All-Academic (2010); 1st Team All-District, Defensive Player of the Year (2011). Varsity football 1st Team All-District Receiver, 1st Team All-District Punter, AllAcademic (2011).

Tyler Wayne Troppy

Parents: Kenneth & Susan Troppy Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity football, varsity track, FFA, FFA Livestock Judging, 1st Team All-Academic Football, 1st Team All-District Linebacker, Defensive Player of the Year, 8th place State Livestock Judging Team, 2010 State Qualifying Livestock Team, 1st place Area 7 Livestock Judging Team, 2010 District Champion Football Plans After Graduation: I will be playing football at Howard Payne University in Brownwood.

Ridge Weeks
Parents: Raymond & Ruby Weeks Activities, Honors, Awards: FFA, football 4 years, lettered 4 years, 1st Team All-District 2010, and there was something my junior year..., baseball 3 years, lettered all 3 years, basketball freshman and sophomore year, track freshman year, also lettered. Plans After Graduation: Go to a trade school.

Colin Woods

To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. ~E.E. Cummings

Parents: David & Phyllis Woods Activities, Honors, Awards: Varsity football Team Captain (12), Letterman (1012), All-District Honorable Mention (12), 1st Team All-District Academic; Varsity baseball Letterman (10-12); Track Letterman (10); UIL Social Studies team member 1st place at District (12); UIL Current Events team member 1st place team member award at District (9), 1st place team member award at Regionals (9), 3rd place team member award at State (9); NHS member; Student Council member; Student Council Treasurer (12); UIL One Act Play Stage Manager/Stage Crew (11); Academic Awards World Geography (9), World History (10), Math Models (11), and Exceptional Eagle (11). Plans After Graduation: To attend Texas A&M in College Station.