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CLASS OF

2016

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CONTENTS

Senior Memories 2-3

Many Thanks 4-5

Student Athletes 6-9

Signing Day10-11

TCU Scholars12-13

Senior Bios 14-17

Distinguished Texans 18-25

Sammy Awards 26-27

Senior Polls 28-29

Baby Pictures 30-31

Bucket List32-35

Senior Advice 36-37

Top 20 Percent 38-39

Shout Outs40-41

STAFF MEMBERS

Diego PerezStaff Writer

Latricia Ardison

Staff Writer

Ruben Diaz Jr.Staff Writer

Laura Perez IStaff Writer

Gloria GaticaStaff Writer

Jocelyn EscalonaStaff Writer

Daxjia AlfordStaff Writer

Danielle RichardsStaff Writer

Bithia DantoumdaStaff Writer

Andrew MitchellOpinion Editor

Carolina Ibarra News Editors

Vyveca WileyEditor-In-Chief

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BEST MEMORIES Memory Makers!

“Making it to state last year.”

- Salvador Fernandez

Memory Makers!

“Hands down the SHHS Lip Dub!”

- Christian Guerrero

Memory Makers!

“The riot in the courtyard.”

- Zogie Akhimien

Memory Makers!

“Freshman riot and lip dub.”

- Javier Posadas

Memory Makers!

“Lip Dub 2014”- Ruth Villagrana

Memory Makers!

“Lib Dub!”- Monica Cruz º

Memory Makers!

“Lip Dub my freshman year!”

- Katelyn Arrambidez

Memory Makers!

“The best SHHS memory was going to Georgetown with the

soccer boys. The rain didn’t stop us. I had fun with my friends

and even though we lost I still remember the good times.”

- Sonia Graciano

Memory Makers!

“The football team and games.”

- Davoncia Williams

Memory Makers!

“Going to the playoffs for football.”

- Javonte George º

Memory Makers!

“When we had the lip dub.”

- Gabriela Gauffeny

Memory Makers!

“The lip dub my sophomore year and last year’s game in

Georgetown!”- Sebastian Abrego

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BEST MEMORIES Memory Makers!

“The SHHS Lip Dub from my sophomore year was arguably my best memory here at Sam.

To see all of Sam’s student come together for such a big cause almost brought me to tears.”

- Demetric Patton

Memory Makers!

“My best memory has been all the friends I’ve made and how they play a role on my

day to day life and all those friendships that have been fortified during the years that I’ve spent in high-school. My friends are one of the most precious things that I have and one

of the things I cherish the most =)”- Mark A. Capo

Memory Makers!“Out of all the memories I have here, my favorite will have to be the lip dub! It was a chance for

all of us to get together and do something fun

and show our school spirit.”- Nikki Olivas

Memory Makers!

“During freshman year, we hd a power outage and the school was blacked out the whole day. It was fun to see the halls dark and stay inside one classroom all day. Also, the AP’s combined all

lunches together so you can already see the result in that. There were riots and fights in the court

yard. It was unforgettable and a great memory to look back at and laugh about.”

- Bathsheba Haisila

Memory Makers!

“Playing soccer for Sam Houston. ”

- Maria Chavez

Memory Makers!“My best memory will definitely have to be when we had the Lip Dub. I just can’t

explain how amazing that day was, filled will pride and excitement. It was

one of so many good memories I have made at Sam :)”

- Jennifer Cordoba

Memory Makers!

“My freshman year when we got to go to regionals in

track it made me relaize how much I love to run track.”

- Danielle Richards

Memory Makers!

“The Black out a couple of years ago and the

chair was thrown in the cafeteria”

- Martin Chu

Memory Makers!

“Joining cosmetology and fitting in with other people from this school with the same goal.”

- Liliana Batiste

Memory Makers!

“When I went to playoffs with the football team in

Odessa.”- Vyveca Wiley

Memory Makers!

“The time I ALMOST failed

math.”- Luis Camargo

Memory Makers!

“The 2012-13 roit.”- Jonathan Basurte

Memory Makers!

“The black out that happened freshmen year!”

- Taziana Miller

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“A huge thanks to Mr. Robertson for being a great teacher here at

Sam! Seriously loved my pre-cal class!” - Deziree Alegria

“Thanks to all the teachers here at Sam Houston to help all students

reach their goals, and to keep us on track to graduate and have a good future!”

- Nikki Olivas

“OMG! I want to give THANKS to all my teachers, APs and

counselors for all the things they have done for me. They help

me a lot and I want to thank to them.” -Clara Garcia

“I want to thank Mrs. Kopetsky because she is an amazing person, full of energy and

she lightens up my day whenever I see her.”

-Monica Cruz

“Thank you to Mr. Vidler and Mr. Balash for being

my favorite teachers.” - Zogie Akhimien

“Big thanks to Mr. B for turning this school to best one we can be. Also much love for coach Cruz

for making us tough.” - Christian Guerrero

“I want to really thank Mr. Benavides. He has made this school the best.I remember freshman year he was barely starting and I can really see the huge difference

he has made to this school. If it wasn’t for you this school wouldn’t have the pride and the help it has today. Thank you so much for everything you do for us.”

- Jennifer Cordoba

MANY THANKS“I’d like to give a huge thank you to Mr. B for being with the C/O 2016 for four years. Also, to all of

our counselors, AP’s and teachers who have gotten us to where we are today. Thank you to our coaches, tutors, custodians and assistants. Without you guys, we wouldn’t have had a great year. Thank you to our

seniors for making it to where we are and for pushing these past four years. Lastly, thank you to my IB teachers who have helped me these past two years. Thank you for accepting my late work.”

- Bathsheba Haisila

“I want to thank Mr. Wright,Mrs. Vidal, Ms. Hamilton, Mr. French, Mrs. Mitasky,

Ms. Carter, and Mrs. Johnson because they are the best Sam has

and I am thankful I got to have them as teachers.”-Sonia Graciano

“Thank you so much Mr. Redden!”-Cecilia Guerrero

“Thank You Mr. Hadley.” - Davoncia Williams

“Thank you Mr. French and

Mrs. Vidal, and Mrs. Johnson for everything you have

done for me.” - Danielle Richards

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“Mr. Gilmore, I can’t thank you enough for being such an amazing teacher. You have been so supportive, and understanding. Thank you for always being there not just for me, but other students as well. It was comforting to know there was always someone to go to whenever I needed something. You’re the best!”

- Elizabeth Henningsen

“Thank you Mr. B for being the best principal and for caring

about us. And thank you Dorah for being there for me through

every little thing.” - Katelyn Arrambidez

“Thank you Mr. Tran! I know you no longer teach here at Sam Houston, but I appreciate all the knowledge and life lessons you

have taught me.”-Marcus Jones

“I want to thank Mrs. Carter and Ms. Bauer for always being there to pick me up when I fell. For always encouraging me to do better and aim for higher. I wouldn’t have made it through

my senior year without them. Thank you sooo very much.” - Maria Chavez

“Thank you to Mrs. Johnson my yearbook teacher for putting up with me all four high school years. I learned a lot from her and I really appreciate her.”

- Sebastian Abrego

MANY THANKS

“I want to thank my cosmetology instructors, LaShawndra

Jackson and Cheryl West. If it wasn’t for y’all pushing me

this far not ever letting me fall I wouldn’t be a licensed

cosmetologist. Y’all have been a big part in my life these two

years. I can’t wait what the future holds for me with this

license thank you for everything!- Jennifer Cordoba

“Hadley my favorite teacher of all time. Even though I get on your nerves I thank you for

always teaching me the right things in class and taking time out with me to actually work with

me. As a student I will always remember you love you Hads.”

- Jacqueline Cunningham

“Mrs. Pfleger thank you for always supporting me and helping me, also because

I love you.”-Cintya Guerrero

“I want to thank Ms. Click, Mr. Vidler, Ms. Clardy, Mr. Balash, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Gilmore, Mr. Burke, Ms. Moore, Mr. Suttie, Ms. Whitaker, Ms. Carter, and Mr. Tran for being some of the best educators of my school career and opening so many doors for

me to be successful!” - Cameron Law

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STUDENT ATHLETES SANTI SANTIAGO

What made you want to play your sport? “Growing up, my pops, we would play football everyday and it was a way for me to release anger and get into college.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Victor Cruz, I love his footwork.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport? “I grew up playing so, I felt like it was something I need to do.”

KABIEN BARRONWhat made you want to play that sport? “I started playing football when I was six and I just never stopped.”

Who in your sport inspires you?

“My brothers because they started playing football.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“Because I love it.”

ERIC WARDWhat made you want to play that sport? “My parents put me in it when I was little and I’ve loved playing it ever since.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My inspiration to play football isn’t really any player. I just hope to one day be able to change the game like no one has before.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“My passion to play the game usually comes from the team around me, seeing everyone around you being successful is a much better feeling than an individual award.”

SIRAAJ BILALWhat made you want to play that sport? “It started when I was little and I first found out I could hit someone without getting in trouble and I could go somewhere in my life.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“It was my older cousin, he inspired me because he was a ranked player, but he got injured.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“My mom because she saw how great I was becom-ing as a player and a person and she drove me to keep playing.”

OLAJUWON HARRISWhat made you want to play that sport? “The challenge and competi-tiveness of the sport.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“I inspire myself.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“Wanting to be the best at everything and wanting to be the best at everything and wanting to make something of myself is where I get my passion from.”

NOAH NEWHOUSEWhat made you want to play that sport? “When I was little I played every sport and it didn’t take long to figure out that I liked football the best, so I stuck it out.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My biggest inspiration for me playing football would be my family because they always believe in me and are supportive.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“My teammates give me passion for the game working hard next to them everyday helps and seeing their love for the game makes me raise intensity also.”

PEYTTON PICKETTWhat made you want to play that sport? “Just seeing how fun it was and my parents and just the drive to succeed and become the best.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My parents.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“The drive to succeed.”

LEVIS SAMPSONWhat made you want to play that sport? “I’ve been playing it my whole life.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My cousin inspired me from

watching him when I was younger.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“It’s life.”

TATO SIPILIWhat made you want to play that sport? “My cousin forced me to play and I turned out good.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Me, I don’t need an ispria-

tion, in me and I am good at football.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“My cousions.”

DEVIN CAYWOOD

What made you want to play that sport? “I started playing golf at eight years old and I just fell in love with it.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Jordan Spieth.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“My dad introduced me into it, got me hooked.”

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STUDENT ATHLETES LAJUANE COOPER

What made you want to play that sport? “I been playing it since I was three years old and I’ve just always loved it.”

Who in your sport inspires you? “My dad because he just loved it and he introduced it to me at a young age and it made me loved it.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Making my momma happy. Getting her to a better place where she doesn’t have to struggle anymore.”

DEVONTE GEORGEWhat made you want to play that sport? “The teamwork, all the coaches making me get better and i like football.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Devin Hester because of all the excitment he brung to the game and putting his team on his back.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“Because we’re always the underdog and no one expects us to win.”

BRAYLON WILSONWhat made you want to play that sport? “I love the contact the, the chance to hit to hit and pos-sibly hurt the person in front of me.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My idol was Ray Lewis. He had a big impact in my football career.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“I always had a passion for it.”

MARCOS ORTIZWhat made you want to play that sport? “Watching the sport and just pretty much contact. I love contact.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“The Dallas Cowboys be-

cause I would always watch them with my grandpa and my grandpa said he played in college, so I would say my grandpa.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport? “It would be that it makes my mom proud that I’m do-ing something with my life instead of standing out and doing other bad things.”

DEONDRE LEONARDWhat made you want to play that sport? “I wanted to play football because it was my way to get into college.”

Who in your sport inspires you? “My family inspires me to play. It makes them happy, so it makes me happy.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“The people around me give me the passion to play because I feel like I have to be the better athlete, so I play hard.”

JAVONTE GEORGEWhat made you want to play that sport? “I’ve been playing football since I was in the seventh grade, so I knew that I would play in high school.”

Who in your sport inspires you? “My uncle, he was like a top safety, so I thought it would run in the genes.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Teammates. They make me feel part of a big family and they support you in everything you do.”

BERNARD LEWISWhat made you want to play that sport? “My grandmother.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My uncle inspires me to play.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“The passion is the love for it.”

CECIL ROBERSON

What made you want to play that sport? “I realized that It’ll pay for my college education. I just put all my time and dedication into it.”

Who in your sport inspires you? “My parents inspired me. My coaches and Ray Lewis because I didn’t want to see my mom have to pay for my college.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Seeing what ny mom goes through and just the fact that I don’t want to have to have my kids go through it.”

DANIELCONTRERAZWhat made you want to play that sport? “I’ve been playing it since I was a kid.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My dad because even thoughhe doesn’t do that great, he still tries to get better and he plays for fun.”

What gave you the passion to play this sport?“Just being out there and feeling that great shock of hitting the ball.”

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STUDENT ATHLETES KLARISSA HERNANDEZ

What made you want to play your sport? “Watching my brother play soccer and my dad pushing me thru it.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Mya Abjei.”What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Determination and pushing myself beyond my limits.”

BRITTNEY HORN

What made you want to play your sport? “My couciler, coaches wife told me to give it a try.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My coach.”What gave you the passion to play this sport?“ It was an escape for everything.”

ELVIN ONDILBA

What made you want to play your sport? “It was fun. Got to meet a lot of people that I’ve never met before, now we’re like bestfriends.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“Matt Anderson.”What gave you the passion to play this sport? “I guess I just wanted to learn this sport, started playing, as I played became something I love.”

TANIA PORTILLO

What made you want to play your sport? “Be able to work with everyone and to be able to play the game.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My teammates and my coach.”What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Im really competitive and I like being able to work with the people I like.”

SUNSHINE RODRIGUEZ

What made you want to play your sport? “My sister was in it so it kinda convinced me to it.”

Who in your sport inspires you?“My coach.”What gave you the passion to play this sport? “Actually just kinda getting to it, getting more involved into it.”

ELIZABETH HENNINGSEN

What made you want to play your sport? “I enjoy playing it.”

Who in your sport inspires you? “No one honestly.”What gave you the passion to play this sport? “When i play volleyball I forget about anything else focus on the game nothing else.”

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STUDENT ATHLETES

Congratulations Class of 2016!

#SAMSIDE #SAMPRIDE

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By Vyveca Wiley Editor-in-Chief

On National Signing Day, athletes all around the country take a step closer to launching their sports careers into a profession. This year 11 SHHS student athletes took that step and officially accepted offers to play sports for various colleges Wednesday, Feb. 3. “I’ve always dreamed of signing to a college one day ever since I started playing football,” senior Eric Ward said. “It makes me really happy to see that I’ve made my family proud. They’ve come up here to show all their support.” For some SHHS athletes being accepted into college means a better life and a gateway to more opportunities not only for

them, but also for their families. Others saw Signing Day as a reward for all their hard work and support from their families the last four years. “Today means a lot for me and my family. My mom has always wanted me to go to college and I have to so it’s a big day,” senior Kabien Barron said. “I committed to Tyler Jr. College. It’s a nice school. I think it’s the best school for me to continue to be a successful young man.” This opportunity not only helps these Texans with their sports careers, it also gives them the chance to better their education. Most of the signed athletes plan to study business and sports management, while others choose to study biotechnology, computer science, and engineering. “I plan to study business and minor in international business and entrepreneurship

because my family has a barbecue business and I plan on taking over the business one day and helping them out,” senior Reginald Stubblefield said. These athletes also hope to grow as individuals. Gaining an education as well as knowledge and wisdom is something they hope to do to better their lives for themselves and for their future families. “By being all the way in Illinois I hope to grow into who I’m becoming as a man and as a person.” senior Noah Newhouse said. “Obviously gain a great education that will be able to provide for my family in the future and hopefully getting to play a little football while I’m there.”

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TATO SIPILI

“ I get to play for another two years and my family is jealous because I’m the first one doing

something with my life.”

NOAH NEWHOUSE

“Dedication and hard work that myself and my family have done and signing up for a college was

the reward of all that.”

MYA ADJEI

“Just being able to graduate and have a spot in the college level

means a lot.”

11 TEXANS PLEGDE THEIR

COMMITMENT ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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PEYTTON PICKETT

“All the work I put in and all the work my family help on, it

means a lot and without them this wouldn’ t be possible.”

ERIC WARD

“It means a lot to me. I always dreamed about signing to a

college and it makes me very happy to see I made my family proud.”

BERNARD LEWIS

“Signing up for these colleges means a better life and moreopportunities for my family.”

REGINALD STUBBLEFIELD

“Success, acomplishment,

greatness. It’s just a new journey and it’s very exciting.”

CECIL ROBERSON“It’s a big deal, knowing I’m

going to another school for four years and I don’t have to pay out of pocket. It helps my mom and

lets me know she’s happy on that end.”

SIRAAJ BILAL

“I’m the first in my family to get an athletic scholorship and it’s a very good opportunity for me.”

KABIEN BARRON

“It means a lot to me and my family. My mom always wanted

me to go to college and I have to.”

LAJUANE COOPER

“It was a big day and I’m very excited. I’m glad I made my

family happy.”

11 TEXANS PLEGDE THEIR

COMMITMENT ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY

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TCU SCHOLARS EMBRACE OPPORTUNITY

By Vyveca WileyEditor-in-Chief

Many tears were shed in the Little Theater from students and staff as five seniors were awarded the Texas Christian University (TCU) Community Scholars scholarship March 22. David Aguwa, Sonia Graciano, Elizabeth Hennington, Brittany Horn, and Cameron Law were granted $250,000 each to cover four years of undergraduate studies at TCU. A total of $1.25 million in scholarship money. “I want to congratulate the students who got this prestigious award. It’s an opportuni-ty for them to change their entire life. Thank you to the community scholars for providing this great opportunity,” superintendent Mar-celo Cavazos said. “We know that education

is the key to everyone’s success. This is a unique opportunity. I’m very proud of all the students who have earned this great scholar-ship.”As the students entered the theater they were greeted with clapping and loud cheers from their peers and teachers and the tears began to flow. One student scholar was especially emo-tional as she walked into the theater bawling.Hennington’s face was full of exhilaration as she walked to the front of the theater to accept her award. “This scholarship means the world. I don’t have to pay for college and I get to go to the college of my dreams. I’m going to be close to home,” Hennington said. “It’s amazing. There are no words to accurately describe how I’m feeling right now.”Hennington said she always wanted to attend

TCU. The idea of a full ride scholarship to the “school of her dreams” was unreal.She felt it couldn’t hurt to apply for the scholarship. She worked on her essays for weeks receiving constant revisions from her teachers. The process was so straining and far out that when it became time for the interviews, almost a month ago, it became more real. During the waiting period she applied for other scholarships, but she was nervous about getting this one because there were hundreds of people who applied. “I remember when they first told us about the scholarship they brought in the top 15 percent into the Little Theater. I was like wow this is amazing,” Hennington said. “I’ve been dreaming of TCU for forever. A lot of people have. It’s a great school so I just took a chance.”

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TCU SCHOLARS EMBRACE OPPORTUNITY

Right before students were told they earned the scholarship, they were brought into the school social worker’s office. They were told that if they didn’t receive the scholarship that it shouldn’t discourage them from anything.Some students cried thinking they didn’t receive the scholarship. “They said things happen for better or worse. They weren’t saying no or yes, but it sounded like a no to us. They made it seem as if we didn’t get it. They played us pretty good. We’re just really glad it didn’t turn out that way in the end,” Law said. “Right now, I’m just feeling relieved.” The students went through a nine-part ap-plication process for the scholarship, which included completing the TCU Freshman Application and essay, the TCU Community Scholars application and essay, an activities

resume, official SAT or ACT scores, and teacher and counselor evaluations. Teachers like Mercedes Bolsterli and Keith Gray helped students like Aguwa. Friends helped motivate and push him forward throughout the process.The College & Career Center and Counsel-ing Office helped Graciano and Law as they applied. “Forever. It seemed like we waited forever to find out if we’d won or not,” Hennington said. “We were sort of stalking Mrs. Carter, like, is she wearing purple? What is she wearing today?” Each of these students have different push factors that made them apply for the scholar-ship. Graciano had a huge personal push. She dreams of a better life and future. Not only is she the first to go to college in her family,

but she is the first to graduate from high school. “I knew that this was a great opportunity and I wanted to do it big being the first to achieve higher education in my family. What’s bigger than TCU?” Graciano said. “I didn’t fill out any other scholarships while waiting. I was trying to be confident and put all my eggs in one basket.” Though the students have until May 1 to commit TCU most signed that day.David Aguwa plans to major in Computer Engineering, Sonia Graciano plans to major in Psychology, Elizabeth Hennington plans to major in Biology, Brittany Horn plans to major in Pre-Med, Cameron Law plans to major in Economics.

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[email protected]

“It was a relief that my parents didn’t need to pay for my college, and that I knew my education of

taken care of.” - Brittany Horn

“It seemed so far and as the process kept going it became more

real. Now, I just can’t believe it. It’s amazing.”

- Elizabeth Henningsen

“I’m so happy! I’m trying to keep it together. This scholarship means

a better education, a better life, and a better future.”

- Sonia Graciano

“I’m really thankful for this opportunity. This means everything

to both me and my family.” - Cameron Law

“My family has all gone to college, but I will be the first to get a full ride scholarship. This scholarship is huge

and so is this school.” - David Aguwa

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SENIOR BIOS

Jacqueline CunninghamInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: InstagramI can’t stop saying: Oh my finger nuggetI can’t stop listening to: Skin Tight by Niykee HeatonI can’t stop watching: EmpireI can never remember: Where I put my thingsI can’t live without: My friends and family. I love them all.

Cintya GuerreroInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: SnapchatI can’t stop saying: YikeesI can’t stop listening to: Chris BrownI can’t stop watching: EmpireI can never remember: My dance clothesI can’t live without: Food

Jasmine MataInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: Snapchat I can’t stop saying: BroI can’t stop listening to: Speaker Knock-erzI can’t stop watching: 11.12.23I can never remember: Something I can’t remember right now I can’t live without: Emmanual Talavera

Jacob WhiteInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: FacebookI can’t stop saying: I don’t careI can’t stop listening to: Kanye WestI can’t stop watching: EmpireI can never remember: To careI can’t live without: Messing up everything

Zogie AkhimienInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: BruhI can’t stop listening to: Travis ScottI can’t stop watching: Walking DeadI can never remember: My homeworkI can’t live without: Air

Esther GoulievInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: InstagramI can’t stop saying: Ha...BYEI can’t stop listening to: Selena GomezI can’t stop watching: FriendsI can never remember: To do my home-workI can’t live without: Food

Monica CruzInstagram or Twitter: Instagram Favorite app: SnapchatI can’t stop saying: WowI can’t stop listening to: The WeekndI can’t stop watching: The Walking DeadI can never remember: People’s namesI can’t live without: My phone

Sonia GracianoInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: DuuuudeI can’t stop listening to: Work From HomeI can’t stop watching: Criminal MindsI can never remember: How to spell “tomorrow” I can’t live without: My phone

Katelyn ArrambidezInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: BetI can’t stop listening to: You Got Me by G-EazyI can’t stop watching: Gossip GirlI can never remember: NoneI can’t live without: Music

Taziana MillerInstagram or Twitter: NoneFavorite app: MusicI can’t stop saying: Just something lightI can’t stop listening to: Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1I can’t stop watching: WentworthI can never remember: My teacher’s namesI can’t live without: My phone

Marcus JonesInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: YouTubeI can’t stop saying: Bro/BruhI can’t stop listening to: Work by RihannaI can’t stop watching: Black MassI can never remember: Nothing, I remember almost everythingI can’t live without: Food and Gym

Cecilia GuerreroInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: VineI can’t stop saying: bruhI can’t stop listening to: T-Shirt by Destiny’s ChildI can’t stop watching: Best of Me Pt. 2 by Mya and Jay-ZI can never remember: My IDI can’t live without: Weights

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SENIOR BIOS

Cinthia GuierrezInstagram or Twitter: neitherFavorite app: TumblrI can’t stop saying: LeviOsaI can’t stop listening to: Ride by Twenty One PilotsI can’t stop watching: FriendsI can never remember: My classmates namesI can’t live without: Life Long Friends

Hillary ArreguinInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: Instagram/tumblrI can’t stop saying: Bro/dudeI can’t stop listening to: KodalineI can’t stop watching: Bob’s BurgersI can never remember: My homeworkI can’t live without: Food and- sleep

Jakera WillimsInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: On GodI can’t stop listening to: Might Trap HouseI can’t stop watching: LHHATLI can never remember: NoneI can’t live without: My phone

Demetric PattonInstagram or Twitter: I don’t have eitherFavorite app: KikI can’t stop saying: I don’t have any sayingI can’t stop listening to: Father Stretch My handsI can’t stop watching: The walking DeadI can never remember: My friend’s nameI can’t live without: Music

Vyveca WileyInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: Eve by GlowI can’t stop saying: Whatevzz and TBHI can’t stop listening to: ANTII can’t stop watching: Lucifer and Broad CityI can never remember: To bring important thingsI can’t live without: Air

Andrea NajeraInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: InstagramI can’t stop saying: That was due today?!I can’t stop listening to: SpotifyI can’t stop watching: Snapshat StoriesI can never remember: My homeworkI can’t live without: Ice cream

Jasmine CisnerosInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: SnapchatI can’t stop saying: Its LitI can’t stop listening to: The weekndI can’t stop watching: The flashI can never remember: To do homeworkI can’t live without: Music

Mohamed MohamedInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: YoutubeI can’t stop saying: LOLI can’t stop listening to: Country musicI can’t stop watching: Sports channelsI can never remember: HomeworkI can’t live without: My phone

Martin ChuInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: I love youI can’t stop listening to: Enrique IglesiasI can’t stop watching: Walking DeadI can never remember: My homeworkI can’t live without: Social Media

Maria ChavezInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: SnapchatI can’t stop saying: NegativeI can’t stop listening to: Kevin GatesI can’t stop watching: Make up TutorialsI can never remember: Important thingsI can’t live without: My phone

Judy NgoInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: Neko AtsumeI can’t stop saying: BuddyI can’t stop listening to: La Gloria Eres TuI can’t stop watching: Pitch Perfect 2I can never remember: My ageI can’t live without: Tacos

Saul GaucinInstagram or Twitter: NeitherFavorite app: Power AmpI can’t stop saying: S**t I forgotI can’t stop listening to: Can’t Stop by Red Hot Chili PeppersI can’t stop watching: I don’t watch much TVI can never remember: The music I playI can’t live without: My dog

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SENIOR BIOSJavier Posadas

Instagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: SnapchatI can’t stop saying: idkI can’t stop listening to: Kevin GatesI can’t stop watching: Naruto & Vampire Diaries I can never remember: What I have to do throughout the day.I can’t live without: Food and Gym

Ericka AguilarInstagram or Twitter: TwitterFavorite app: TwitterI can’t stop saying: Smile guysI can’t stop listening to: Country musicI can’t stop watching: Greys AnatomyI can never forget: The year I had sup-port of my friends on my pregnancy.I can’t live without: My son.

Dear Texan, what’s your senior

biography?

Christian GuerreroInstagram or Twitter: InstagramFavorite app: Candy CrushI can’t stop saying: ...I can’t stop listening to: Come Here by StackztootrillI can’t stop watching: MoviesI can never remember: Last namesI can’t live without: My mom

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SENIOR BIOSName:

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GABRIELLE STEADMAN“She is a hard worker and has been involved in Key Club and other school activities. She is always ready to help and is a genuinely nice person.” - Math teacher Beverly Self

KAREN JAIMES“She has grit! She’s committed to excellence in every aspect of her life: academics, sports, career.”

- Math teacher Beverly Click“Active in Wrestling!” - Women’s Wrestling coach Amy McNease

“Karen has worked hard to secure a future for herself. She is self motivated. When other students complain about how they’re going to pay for college, Karen applies relentlessly for scholarships and has completely financed her college education by doing what other students fail to do. She writes es-says, she communicates constantly with her college admissions officer, she seeks the help of coun-selors when she doesn’t understand or has questions. She’s confident, intelligent, and responsible.” - Counselor Cynthia Carter

CAMERON LAW“Richard Greene Scholar, National Merit Scholar, TCU Community Scholar and a polite and personable young man who represents our school honorably and well.” - Teacher Unkown

“He is an outstanding student and person.” - Counselor Marketa Whitaker

“Exemplary in every way: intelligence, conscientiousness, and kindness.”- English teacher Beverly Click

DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

BRITANIE ABSTON“Britanie is always reliable and ready to help. She has been a leader in ROTC.” - Math teacher Beverly Self

ZAINAB HAMEED“Zainab always tries her hardest and does her best. She has been involved with Drama and other activities and is a real joy to be around.” - Math teacher Beverly Self

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

PAOLA ALONSO“She has gone above and beyond leading the AVID group (over 600 members) and she helped found the Texan Dreamers a group to support undocumented students.” - AVID teacher Courtney Dean

VYVECA WILEY“Vyveca has been involved in all kinds of activities in her 4 years at Sam: debate, drama, newspaper, etc. She is a good student and an excellent role model. She helps others be the best they can be , and she is fun to be around.” - Math teacher Beverly Self

“Vyveca Wiley has represented Sam Houston with outstanding qualities such as integrity, honor, commitment, diversity, and high standards in all of the organizations that she repre-sents. She has been active in Debate, the 4-H Rotary Speech Competition, the Yearbook and Newspaper and the Texans on Stage Theatre. She has been asked by numerous representa-tives to emcee events for events based on her outstanding talent as a speaker and performer. In addition, Vyveca will contribute to society in the future in a very positive way! She is a true beauty with brains and a ‘never stop attitude.’” -Theather teacher Carol Lea Grogan

GERMAN VALBEZ“German is extremely intelligent and always works hard. He is kind and helpful and a good role model to the other kids.” - Math teacher Beverly Self

MIYAH FLOK“Miyah is a great leader, knows what she wants for her future, and is an asset to Sam Hous-ton” - Reading teacher Marissa Wright-Williams

MARA RUISESPARZA“Mara is one of the most hard-working seniors, I have ever met. She is smart, creative, athletic, funny, and has an amazing gift of working with children. I have loved watching her interact with her PALees. Her smile lights up the room, I look forward to seeing where her future will take her. ” -Speech teacher Rebecca Pfleger

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

SADE WOODWARD“active at school.....hard worker” - Math teacher Beverly Self

JUDY NGO“Judy works very hard to be successful. She is involved in Color Guard, Mariachi, and Orchestra. She volunteers her time to assist teachers and fellow students with anything they need. Judy has a fun personality and naturally draws people towards her. Despite numer-ous odds against her, Judy has been accepted into the college of music at West Texas A&M, and will major in music education in the fall.” - Orchestra teacher Kristi Tollefson

“Judy. Remember that name: One that is destined for greatness in some artistic venture.” -English teacher Beverly Click

ELIZABETH HENNINGSEN“Elizabeth is an amazing student and an incredible person. In addition to leading the SHHS Volleyball team and being ranked in the top 12 of the senior class, Liz is a TCU Community Scholar and plays club Volleyball. Ms. Henningsen is always willing to help and exemplifies the ideal Sam Houston Texan.” - World history teacher Justin Gilmore

RAUL LOPEZ“As captain of the UIL Computer Science team, Raul exhibited strong leadership skills by progressively improving not only himself but the entire team to become competitive at a higher level.” -Thechnology teacher Victor Avila

EDER MARTINEZ“He fits the description, but he is very humble.” -English teacher Shedonna Martin

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

ALEXIS VASQUEZ“all around terrific young man” - Teacher Unknown

CHASITY JOHNSON“works hard.....kind” - TeacherUnknown

“Excellent leadership qualities in a wrestler; very responsible; hard worker!; Active in Wres-tling; Junior High Mentor; Very Responsible; Helps younger wrestlers!” -Womans wrestling coach Amy McNease

CELESTE CASTANON“Active in wrestling; positive encouragement of younger athletes” -Womans wrestling coach Amy McNease

KADERRA HILTS“Great innovator in TexanTV. Great student leader. ” - Audio visual teacher David Pellerin

DEVIN EDWARDS“Devin is a kind and gentle leader in the classroom. He has enriched his classmates and me over the past two years in French. ” - French teacher Mary Harms

TRAM TRAN“Tram may be a quiet classmate, but underneath that silent façade is a woman who has fortitude and grace. She exudes beauty--internally and externally.” -English teacher Beverly Click

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

ASHLEY ALCALA“Active in Wrestling; Team Co-Captain; Junior High Mentor!” -Womens wrestling coach Amy McNease

KAITLYN ELERSON“What a dedicated scholar! She is always prepared, always ready to achieve excellence, not afraid to put in extra effort, and has a vision for her future. She took advanced academics throughout her junior and high school years, and she participated in student government and choir. ” - English teacher Beverly Click

AZALIA GOMEZ“Active in Wrestling; Junior High Mentor” -Womens wrestling coach Amy McNease

“Amazing leadership, positive attitude, determination, motivated in my class! Great role model and exemplary student! ” - ASL teacher Bethany Davis

TERESITA MERINO“Active in Wrestling; Junior High Mentor!” - Womens wrestling coach Amy McNease

TAN TA“He is extremely respectful, diligent in his work and volunteers at the Arlington Missions.” -Spanish teacher Rebecca Nisttahuz

CECIL ROBERSON“Cecil is an exceptional athlete, AND he knows that his academic skills are just as important as his athletic skills. He exemplifies all-around student athlete.” -English teacher Beverly Click

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

SANDRA MARTINEZ“President of orchestra and nhs. Leader of mariachi Tejano de Sam Houston. IB student. Very positive, uplifting person.” - Orchestra teacher Kristi Tollefson

MARVIN JAQUEZ“This student is excellent and has integrity. He is cool, calm and collected. He always works hard and has a terrific self-motivating inner initiative. He demonstrates positive lead-ership everyday by the way he handles himself. He goes above and beyond and often asks if he can help out in some sort. He has ideas and isn’t afraid to suggest them. This mild man-nered young gentleman is well deserving of being recognized as a ‘Distinguished Texan’. ” - Science teacher Michelle DeWinne

AYA AL-JUBOORI“She always tries her best and a great role model to her class!” - ASL teacher Bethany Davis

ANDREA RAMIREZ“Andrea radiates positivity! Wherever she goes a smile goes, too, and that would be into AP classes and the wrestling mat. She has represented Sam for multiple years on the wrestling team, and her excellent character is a model for all.”- English teacher Beverly Click

IRIS ARAGONEZ“Active in Sam Houston Women’s Wrestling; Great role model!” - Womans wrestling coach Amy McNease

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

ISAAC HERNANDEZ“Isaac is an exceptional students and an excellent trumpeteer in the band and mariachi” -Math teacher Jennifer Kopetsky

BATHSHEBA HAISILLA“Her magnanimous personality will help to shape her future.” -English teacher Beverly Click

DHALIA HERNANDEZ“Her character is forever on display in her compassion for others.” -English teacher Beverly click

ESTHER GOULIEV“She’s a woman who knows what she wants in life and is unabashed in obtaining it.” -English teacher Beverly Click

ANGEL GOMEZ“While he has matured and grown into quite a young man, he has never outgrown kindness and warmth of spirit.” -English teacher Beverly Click

KAYLEE NICOSIA“She never settles. She is not happy unless she has given her all in every aspect of her life. She desires to be a public servant, and society will be the benefactor.” -English teacher Bev-erly Click

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DISTINGUISHED SENIORS

ZAKYRA HALLMAN“Nothing will get in this young woman’s way of achieving her goals in life. Obstacles be-come mere hurdles that she will either jump over or walk around, but never stop her.” -English teacher Beverly Click

TIANA LE“Bottled sunshine! That describes Tiana. She is the epitome of what a beautiful soul looks like.” - English teacher Beverly Click

IBTISAM HUSSEIN“She will fight to right injustice wherever she sees it. Look at world. Ebbie is coming!” - English teacher Beverly Click

FAITH MCKNIGHT“Faith is that person in the room who is always smiling and willing to help in any way. She lights up a room with her presence.”- English teacher Beverly Click

ADOLPHO OLIVA“Consistent in excellence describes this student. He’s responsible, ready, and respectful--a true Texan!” -English teacher Beverly Click

NOEL PESINA“Quiet, but persistent, Noel sets his sights on a goal and pushes toward it. He will accom-plish whatever he desires in life because he sticks with it.” -English teacher Beverly Click

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SAMMY AWARDS

MOST TALENTEDMichelle Molina

INTERNET FAMOUSSebastian Abrego

MOST SCHOOL SPIRITChristian Gonzalez

CLASS CLOWN - FUNNIESTFrancisco Soto

NICEST PERSON EVERDominique “Nikki” Olivas

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEEDKlarissa Hernandez

TEACHERS’ FAVORITEBrittany Horn

BEST DRESSED GIRLMarytere Ponce

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SAMMY AWARDS

CUTEST COUPLEMya Ajei

Reginald Stubblefield

MOST POPULAR GIRLBathsheba Haisila

MOST ATHLETIC GIRLMya Adjei

SMARTEST GUYTrue Do

MOST ATHLETIC GUYReginald Stubblefield

MOST POPULAR GUYJakoby Barlow

SMARTEST GIRLElizabeth Henningsen

BEST DRESSED GUYEder Martinez

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SENIOR POLLSMost membrable

SHHS year?

What would you change about SHHS?

What has changed the most about

SHHS?School spirit 87.5%

Population 8.3%

Senior 25%

Junior 29.2%

Sophomore29.2%

Freshman16.7%

Who is your favorite female

artist?

Most annoying 2015-16 song?

Activities 8.3%

Arrival 29.2%

Food 62.5%

Niki Minaj 8.3%

Lady Gaga 12.5%

Rihanna 37.5%

Beyoncé 41.7%

Hello 16.7%

Other 20.8%

Hot line bling 20.8%

Hit the Quan 25%

See you again 16.7%

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Most Influential Sport?

SENIOR POLLS

Soccer 66.7%

Football 29.2%

Track 4.1%

Who won the 2016 shade battle?

Drake 87.5%

Meek Mill 12.5%

Most influential person of 2015-16?

Most annoying phrase of 2015-16?

Most cliche pick up line?

Deez Nutz! 41.7%

Thats what she said

Dang Daniel 20.8%

What are those? 20.8%

Netflix and Chill? 70.8%

Wanna make my hotline bling? 29.2%

Other 12.5%

Kylie Jenner 25%

Beyoncé 25%

Kanye West 37.5%

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“BACK IN THE DAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG...” SENIOR BABY PHOTOS!

Maria Chavez Sade Woodard

Demetric Patton

Martin Chu Andrea Najera

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“BACK IN THE DAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG...” SENIOR BABY PHOTOS!

Liliana Batiste Jennifer Cordoba

Cecilia Guerrero

Taziana Miller Issac Stigger

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MY BUCKET LIST

Abdulai JawaraBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Build a restaurant.- Open my own business.- Build a house.

Ashley AlcalaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Jump out of a plane.- Go to a Metallica concert.- Graduate college.- Have my dream wedding.- Win the lottery.

Tiana LeBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go on a hot air ballon ride.- Have a job where I can have the money to spend on myself comfortably.- Travel to Europe and Asia.- Get married.- Make my college years the best years.

Cecilia GuerreroBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Visit the Dead sea.- Meet Mindy Kaling- Get free Six flags Season passes.

Christian GuerreroBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Attend UNT and I want to study abroad in Europe.- Meet new friends.- Get a master’s and earn the title of a Marine.

Sonia GracianoBefore I turn 30 I would like to...-Travel to as many places as I can.- Meet anyone famous- Go skydiving. - Reach success.

Vanessa MayorgaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go skydiving.- Travel the world.- Learn a new language.- Graduate college.- Have a family.

Zogie AkhimienBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Travel to the moon - Meet Nick young- I want to become a millionare

Francisco HernandezBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Finish my career.- Finish college.- Enjoy life.- Get a master’s degree.-Buy my mom a new house.

Monica CruzBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go to Spain.- Meet Justin Bieber- Travel the world with my friends.

Jakoby BarlowBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Travel to South Africa to visit Argentina and Brazil.- Buy a luxury car.- Obtain my masters degree- Find a boo.- Obtain my doctorate.

Javier PosadasBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Traval to Dubai.- I want my bank account to hit six figures

Marina RodriguezBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Have graduauted from college.- Visit Greece.- Go to as many concerts and music festivals as posible.- Be more adventurous.- Continue to enjoy life as much as possible.

Brandon MoodyBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Play college basketball.- Have 1,000 YouTube subscribers.- Own a German Shepard. - Play for the NBA.

Cindy FloresBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Travel to many countries.- Go skydiving.- Go skiing.- Get a career.- Go on a cruise.

Bathsheba HailsilaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go skydiving.- Own my own fancy house.- Visit Paris.

Katelyn ArrambidezBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Visit San Luis.- Meet G-Eazy and Hoodie Allen.- Finish cosmetology and open my own business.

Kaylee NicosiaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Graduate college.- Have a family.- Get married.- Buy a new car.- Buy my own house.

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MY BUCKET LIST

Demarco WashingtonBefore I turn 30 I would like to... - Jump out of an airplane. - Win a major lottery.- Travel to another country.- Play professional basketball.- Live life to the fullest.

Taziana MillerBefore I turn 30 I would like to...-Go to New York.-Meet Lauryn Hill.-Be be one of the best lawyers in the state.

Kabien BarronBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Make a million dollars.-Have a beautiful wife.-Be set for life.

Kelvin MosotiBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Have my own house.- Have my own money.- Have at least two luxury cars.

Jaylen EdwardsBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Live well.- Have a good looking woman.- Have a son.

J’Quorion PetersonBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Have a million dollars.- Have a wife.- Visit at least four countries.

Emyra BurtonBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go skydiving.- Go to Washington.- Go to a different country.- Learn at least four languages.- Still be alive.

Marcus JonesBefore I turn 30 I would like to...-Go to Hawaii and the Moon.-Meet Jimi Hendrix.-Have a successful career.

Kaderra HiltsBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Graduate college.- Fall in love.- Become a Delta.- Visit an ocean.- Eat a whole pizza.

Martin PalmaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Get a good job.- Give back to my parents.- Buy a house.- Start a family.- Graduate from UTI.

Marc HernandezBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Travel the world.- Build a car.- Have a nice house.- Own my own car shop.

Jazmine Mata- Visit New Mexico.- I would like to meet Bruce Willis.- Graduate college.

Karen JaimesBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go sky diving.- Go water rafting.- Travel to Columbia.- Go cliff diving.- Train a horse.

Noah NewhouseBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Get degree in Business- Start my own business.- Get married.- Travel to Canada and France.

Jasmine CisnerosBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Graduate college.- Travel to Canada.-Go on a plane- Become a nurse.- Have a happy family.

Cinthya BonillaBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Graduate high school.- Graduate from UTA.- Get my dream job in architecture.- Win the lottery.

Dezmond WilridgeBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- Go sky diving.- Traval to all seven continents.- Go scuba diving.- Have a monkey as a pet.-Meet a world leader

Ricardo TrujiloBefore I turn 30 I would like to...- I would like to visit a dif-ferent country.- I would like to meet a famous actorI would like to be married- Have a career- Have a home.

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MY BUCKET LISTEsther Gouliev

Before I turn 30 I would like to...- Travel to Japan.- Meet Jim Carrey.- Have a successful career.- Live in a nice house.- Marry the love of my life.

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bucket list?

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WORDS OF WISDOM

“Stay focused on yourself and don’t worry about what others think be-cause at the end

of the day you are the one supporting

yourself.”

- Jasmine Mata

“DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT SLACK ON

SCHOOL WORK! Always keep a straight head never let no one tell you that

you can’t do it because if you believe you can succeed

(corny I know right), but seriously guys this is like the best thing I could leave you

with because I believe in you, you can do it. Anything is possible with a mindset.”

- Jacqueline Cunningham

“Make sure you have fun in high school. It’s too

short to waste and it goes by fast. A

lot of times I think “I wish I would’ve

done this, or do that.”

- Marcus Jones

“Enjoy and make the best of high school. Don’t be that

kid who doesn’t participate in school activities. Party, party, party, but still keep up with

your school work. Don’t procrastinate.”

- Javier Posadas

“High school is going to be what you make of it. If you go into it with the mindset

that it’s going to be horrible and boring then that’s

how it will be. But if you get involved with all of the

different things that go on at Sam it’s so much more fun! You have to be here anyways

so why not make the best of it?”

- Elizabeth Henningsen

“My advice is to stop procrastinating and get your

work done ahead of time. It will take some weight off your shoulders and make you less stressful. I wish

someone had told me to join extracurricular activities and

more after school clubs. I missed out on so much.”

- Monica Cruz

“To not skip and get to class I tell that to my

underclassmen from cheer.”

- Cintya Guerrero

“Do as much as you can in high school. You won’t get

a chance to relive your high school career, unless you

fail. But we don’t want to do that.” - Vyveca Wiley

“Be sure to make the college and career center your

best friend!”

- Demetric Patton

“Ball with the same people you ate off a plate with.”

- Davoncia Williams

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WORDS OF WISDOM

“Do what you want and what feels right. The only

way you’ll be happy or reach success in your high school

years is to ignore others. Also don’t procrastinate,

it’s awful and more stressing than actually doing your work on time.”

- Sonia Graciano

“Don’t think of high school as a year to goof off. Make sure you have your goals

planned out and ready for you to accomplish

them because it goes by faster than you think.

The last thing you want is to fail when you’ve

come so far.”-Taziana Miller

“I wish someone would have told me what a heck

of a ride high school can be and how much it means to

get your grades in and have good friends you can count

on. Work hard, but most importantly

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN SCHOOL!!!”

- Mark A. Capo

“Time in high school goes by so fast. So my advice to you is to be involved with as much as you can, and to have fun while you’re here. Get what

you need to get done in order to graduate, stay on track.”

- Nikki Olivas

“Do not waste time. Have as much fun as

possible, but at the right time, and be

productive.”

- Katelyn Arrambidez

“Do not procrastinate or fall under the influence of

serioritis. Get your priorities straight get your stuff

together.”

- Gabriela Gauffeny

“Don’t be like me and skip the whole first semester of

SR year.”

- Jakera Williams

“Be careful with the people you call

friends.”- Maria Chavez

“Focus on your goals and never give up on it till it is

achieved.”

- Liliana Batiste

“If not now, when?”

- Cecilia Guerrero

“That life might give you a challenge. Same as a goalie in soccer, but that doesn’t keep you from scoring.”

- Martin Chu

“Always strive for more.”

- Christian Guerrero

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TOP 20 PERCENTSUMMA CUM LAUDEKhang NguyenValedictorian

Tan TaSalutatorian

Gabrielle Steadman Cameron Law Esther Gouliev Ana Chavez Tiana Le Raul Lopez Jr.Patiphon Nilprapha Elizabeth HenningsenTrue Do Brittney Horn Brianna FranklinKaren Jaimes

MAGNA CUM LAUDEMelissa Flores Sonia Graciano Jennifer Tran Isaac Hernandez Huong NguyenDenisse Alvarez Garcia Sandra Mayorga Martinez Omar Diaz Daniel Nguyen Harry Duc-HuyYolanda TrujilloEric Alexander WardDavid Eze Ngozi AguwaJuanita Viridiana Morales MartinezElsy Guadalupe LopezMarina Sophia BondGerman ValdezMonica Krystel MendozaAmber Jucelly CastroMelisa Campos Coronado Klarissa Angelique Her-nandezLucero FloresAdolpho Oliva

Ariana HutchinsonLizeth A GonzalezCinthya BonillaJessica CardenasEmmanuel ChukwuemekaMorgan RutledgeAlexa PerezLinnete ArreolaMarytere PonceCeleste CastanonBrandon ColoresJudith MoralesEsmeralda GonzalezJaylen M JohnsonTriston SlateFernanda Renne YanezChioma Esther EzenaguEslandy GalvanPaola J AlonsoOrlando Rico LandinDaniel Arreguin Jr.Jennifer Everardo PeraltaEder Job Diaz MartinezJenifer Ruth GarciaMonica Jessica CruzRobert Lee Allen Jr.Alondra HerreraPhoung Tram Thuy TranMarisol Tovar-Ponce\Diamond Z MosleyKaitlyn Alexandria Diane ElersonNhat Khac TranLeonel Adonay VasquezSalvador FernandezJennifer Torres

CUM LAUDEJosephine UwaelueJaqueline Calixto CruzNhat Minh NguyenLuis Angel CamargoAdafanny Ruby SoteloGlenda Lisseth FloresCynthia I FuentesHaide Noeli Gonzalez

Reymundo De La Rosa IIIJohn Tran HuynhCinthia L GutierrezKaylee A NicosiaLyna NguyenAna Yely GaribayFrederique Andre TeranHenry BoakyeBetsy Arlene TrejoBlanca Alicia Mata CruzJakoby James BarlowJennifer QuinonesTania PortilloCruz Martin RiveraPhat Ngoc PhamAlejandro MorenoSalma Lizet FavelaChristopher A CoxJessica Darlene KolarJoshua ColeIbtisam HusseinJerianne Marie SwedbergGabriela LaraDemetric PattonDaniel SaucedoTimothy Osoro NyangosoYaritza Eli LujanGabriela GauffenyAlondra Nayeli MendozaCecil Roberson Jr.Desteny ChaparroGerardo Miguel CabreraElizabeth Flores BernalLa Sjonta Korann SmithVictoria LermaKelly M RicoLuis Fernando GuiaAnne PliegoSerena Mari RuizMark TachiriAriana CruzShelby Lee MayoIrbing Ulises SanchezValentin Ramirez Jr.Izaeyah BlackwellBianca Folgar

Shelley Cristina SalinasWendy Nallely ContrerasSierra Lavern WilliamsAlexis A Guerrero Kaderra HiltsJasmine Victoria CisnerosDavid VillamarSunshine RodriguezNoah NewhouseHau Hong HoCasey Dalon PattersonEddi Roberto GomezBianca Judith OjedaMya L AdjeiJudy Phuong NgoVanessa MayorgaVyveca Wiley

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SHOUT OUTS

ALL MY STUDENTS!

“I’d like to give a shout out to each and every one of the students that I have had the pleasure

of teaching. You are each talented and will make one heck of a mark on the world. Remember to always dream big!”

- Matt Redden, photography teacher

NATALIA SANCHEZ

“Hail to Senior Natalia Sanchez! Gone to greater heights, but never forgotten!”

- Shedonna Martin, English teacher

MARA RUIZESPARZA

“Thank you for demonstrating how to be a hardworking, respectful and responsible

team leader with your actions on and off the field. You will be missed.”

- Coach Jaime Vasquez

TEXTILE DESIGN SENIORS

Textile Design Seniors - Esther Gouliev, Ariana Hutchinson, AND Destiny Loya

“Always be my sweet you ladies. Love ya!”- Regina Ward, textile teacher

SENIOR CLASS

“¡Enhorabuena a todos los ‘Seniors’ 2016.”- Sra. Rebecca Nisttahuz

KEY CLUB OFFICERS!

To my Key Club Officers:“Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. I am so proud of you.”

- Math teacher Josh Hadley

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SHOUT OUTS

SHELBY MAYO

“You amaze me every day with your strength and determination. I love you and I am so proud of you!”

- Mrs. Mayo

CLASS OF 2016

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose!”

Dr. Seuss - Mrs. Mayo

SAM HOUSTON TEXANS!

“Thank you to the AMAZING SHHS Staff for another wonderful year! To all SHHS students,

congratulations on a very successful year! Remember...your future is in front of you! Follow

your dreams always !- Love, Sherie Lamack, RN; Cecilia Hernandez, CA;

and Kristi Cathey-Oafes, CA

SENIOR CLASS

“Congratulations C/O 2016!”- Texans Talk newspaper staff