Head of the Class 2009

Throckmorton: Landon Garrett Cook

2009-06-05T17:20:05Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 4.0
Parents: Neal and Karlyn Cook]]> Future plans: Abilene Christian University

Throckmorton: Cati Timmons

2009-06-05T17:22:54Z

Rank: Salutatorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 4.759
Parents: Chris & Christine Timmons]]> Future plans: I plan on attending Angelo State University & pursue a career in the medical field.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? I will remember my class being so close. We all went to Kindergarten at Throckmorton so we have been really close our whole lives.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Be yourself! Never try to be someone that you are not. Do not worry about what other people think. Have fun and do your best because grades do mean a lot when you are trying to get into a good college.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I hope to introduce them to my family and tell them what great success I have incountered in the medical field.

Trent: Christian Wallis

2009-06-05T17:23:38Z

Rank: Valedictorian

Trent: Ashley Majors

2009-06-05T17:24:05Z

Rank: Salutatorian

Westbrook: Schelli White

2009-06-05T17:24:33Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 3.902
Parents: Steve and Jackie White]]> Future plans: Attend South Plains College then transfer to Tarleton State University to become a high school math teacher.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? All of the inside jokes with friends.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Stay focused on things that matter, get involved and have fun.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? Hopefully, that I have accomplished all of the goals I have set for myself, and that I have a very happy life!

Westbrook: Laremi M. King

2009-06-05T17:25:12Z

Rank: Salutatorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 3.373
Parents: Debra King and Larry Mayes]]> Future plans: I plan to go to San Angelo State University to study to become a RN.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? I'm going to remember all the wonderful memories I have made with all my friends and some of my teachers these past years.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Work as hard as you can so you can reach your goal. Never slack off one bit because it can hurt your grades in a major way. Staying on top of your grades should be the number one thing you should be thinking about as you move forward in these next few years. Also always remember to have fun in whatever you do!!
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I would like to tell them that I am finally the RN a have always wanted to be and that my career is the best thing that has ever happened to me.

Winters: Julie England

2009-06-05T17:25:44Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 103.759
Parents: Lanny and Mandie England]]> Future plans: I plan to attend Texas A&M University and major in Biochemistry.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? I will remember all the silly inside jokes with my friends and times when we laughed until we cried at nothing in particular.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Work hard, have fun, and always have love and forgiveness for everyone.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I will have to tell them so many things I probably won't be able to think of them all, but I'm pretty sure there will be lots of hugs and smiles involved.

Winters: Sonia Armendariz

2009-06-05T17:26:28Z

Rank: Salutatorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 101.409
Parents: Juan and Teresa Armendariz
]]> Future plans: I plan to attend Angelo State University and major in chemistry.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? Going to all the Friday night football games and having a blast.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Always try your hardest in anything you do. Also, don't let the mistakes you make bring you down.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I will have to tell my classmates that I am a pharmacist in a mid-size town and that I enjoy what I do.

Woodson: Brianna Thomas

2009-06-05T17:26:56Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 95
Parents: Gordon and Rhonda Thomas]]> Future plans: attend University of Texas at Austin to major in business marketing, obtain a double minor in journalism and design, and go in to fashion magazine editing
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? I will always cherish FCCLA trips, Homecoming, proms, and just the feeling of one big family that Woodson offers.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Be yourself: Don't let what others say cut you down, and don't let what others do affect your own decisions.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I hope to have graduated from UT, lived and worked in NYC for a few years, then have moved back to Texas to get married and start a family.

Woodson: Kirstie DaShae Clark

2009-06-05T17:27:31Z

Rank: Salutatorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 96.54
Parents: Terri and Ricky Clark]]> Future plans: I plan to attend CJC in Abilene and get a degree in nursing.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? that would probable have to be all of our plays we did for Theater Arts, because although we hated them most of the time, they were actually pretty fun when it came down to it, and it was hilarious watching my friends act:)
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? STAY out of drama as much as possible! I know high school is full of drama, but it is so pointless. And also, live every moment as if it were your last! It might seem like high school is taking forever right now, but when you become a senior, it will seem like it has passed by in a blur. So live every moment, do all you can while you are in high school, and most importantly, have fun:)
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I really dont know! I plan to have my BSN then. But i really dont know what else! I'm just taking life as it goes, and wherever God leads me is where I will be:)

Wylie: Marian Regan

2009-06-05T17:28:11Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 100.67
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Regan]]> Future plans: Attend Angelo State University majoring in biology and fulfilling the premed requirements, complete medical school and become a doctor (speciality undecided)
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? The teachers, of course. they have made such an impact on my life with their lessons, jokes, and support. I never got a chance to thank them all individually, but they each deserve a thousand thanks.

Wylie: Josh Light

2009-06-05T17:28:46Z

Rank: Salutatorian

Zephyr: Ethan Fisher

2009-06-05T17:29:13Z

Rank: Valedictorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 3.75
Parents: Bill and Kim Fisher]]> Future plans: Undecided
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? Friends
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Ignore almost everyone
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? Good times

Zephyr: Cheyenne Cook

2009-06-05T17:30:02Z

Rank: Salutatorian
Grade Average or Grade Point Average: 3.0
Parents: Walter and Lisa Cook]]> School activities/honors: FFA, FFA President, FFA Sweetheart, 4-H, Livestock Judging, One Act Play, UIL, FCCLA, Class Vice President, Class President, voted "Most Likely to Succeeed," heartland Mall Teen Board.
Future plans: Get my bachelor's degree in wildlife management with a minor in biology from Tarelton State University.
What was the funniest thing, or thing you will remember most, about high school? My classmate Taylor driving lawn mower to school.
What advice do you have for underclassmen to survive high school? Enjoy every moment and make the best of it. Also, never forget to just be yourself.
What will you tell your classmates at your 10-year high school reunion? I will tell them how my life as been for the past ten years.

Brownwood: Rachel Taylor

2009-06-05T17:38:26Z

Rank: Salutatorian