Program Booklet - Ector County Independent School District

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Board of Trustees present
Awards for Excellence
Ector County Independent School District
Odessa, Texas
April 30, 2013
6:30 p.m.
Welcome………………………………………………………H.T. Sánchez, Ed.D.
Interim Superintendent of Schools
Master of Ceremonies……………………………………………….Mike Adkins
Director of Communications
Invocation…………………………………………………………...Ray Beaty D.C.
President, Board of Trustees
Dinner Served (6:35 p.m.)……………………………Satin Strings Performance
Permian High School
Awards for Excellence Presentation…………………………………….....ECISD
Board of Trustees,
Superintendent’s Leadership Team
& Sponsors
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Favorite Teachers
of the Awards for Excellence Recipients
Aaron Cox
Aaron Hawley
Angela Love-Jackson
Ann Kennedy
SGT Antonio Rodriguez
Beckie Ervin
Cheryl Cunningham
Chris Soto
Chyreé LeMaster
Corlyce Bar th
Cynthia Moore
David Wallace
Donna Prima
Elizabeth Cleveland
Janis May
Jared Despain
Jelene Ballard
John Carroll
Karen Har t
Karen Wilson
Kathleen Mahoney
Katie Nisbet
Laree Morris
Maricela Armendariz
Marissa Warren
Michael Flax
Nora Triepke
Norma Zapata
Paula Olivares
Ramón Rivera
Raymond Hayes
Robyn Lisenbee
Shari Riley
Stephen Brant
Tamura Owen
Todd Berridge
MSG William E. James
2013 Awards for Excellence
Sponsors
Atkins, Hollmann,
Jones, Peacock,
Lewis & Lyon
Saulsbury
Family
Foundation
Thank You !
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Excellence
This is the 26th anniversary of the Awards for
Excellence. It began in 1988 as a vehicle to recognize
outstanding students in their academic areas of study.
Students who receive these awards demonstrate
that excellence is not only a goal to be attained but an
attitude that exudes commitment. It is through this
attitude that goals are truly realized and multiplied.
Individual excellence benefits both self and society,
perpetuates the growth of our democracy and insures
the continued yield of its fruits. As others before them, this
year‟s 36 students charted a course to do their best.
Along the way, the standards they set serve as daily
examples for their peers.
This very special award honors students for their
accomplishments in 18 categories. One student from
each high school is honored in each category and a
total of 36 students will be recognized. Award winners
were selected by a consensus of teachers from each
particular category for academic standing, consistent
outstanding performance over a period of years,
participation and commitment to excellence within the
activities of the discipline and long-range goals of the
students.
Award for Excellence in Ar t
Jose Luis is the son of Robert Jamison
and Gracie Palomino.
He received Best of Show Senior Portfolio
at ECISD High School Art Exhibit.
Jose Luis loves drawing because it helps
him with whatever he does.
He plans to attend UTPB and become
an art teacher.
Jose Luis selected Beckie Ervin as his
favorite teacher. He says, “She has
taught me how to find my artistic
abilities. She pushed me to further my
skills and to try new things I have never
experienced and with that, my skills
continue to grow.”
Jose Luis Quintela
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Ar t
Arissa is the daughter of Tony and Paz
Acosta.
Her hobbies are drawing, daydreaming
and making everything come to life.
She plans to attend Odessa College
and would like to continue on to film
school t o become a direct or,
storyboard artist or screenwriter.
Arissa selected Laree Morris as her
favorite teacher. She says, “Mrs. Morris is
unlike any other art teacher I‟ve had.
She is aware of my capabilities and is
persistent that I use them to the fullest.
Her pushing me, made me more
confident and detailed about my
paintings and paper doodles.”
Arissa Acosta
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Band
Selena is the daughter of Arnold and
Julieta Martinez.
She is president of Students in
Philanthropy, lieutenant of band
woodwinds and a member of National
Honor Society.
Selena is a Texas Music Scholar, has
participated in American High School
Honors Performance Series in New York,
member of All-Region and Area band.
Her hobbies are painting her nails,
reading and watching movies.
Selena plans to attend Texas Tech
University and become a lawyer.
She selected Norma Zapata as her
favorite teacher. Selena says, “Even
though she wasn‟t my teacher but was
my sister‟s, she was still one of the
kindest women to ever come into my
life. She has a genuine heart and always
has her students‟ best interest in mind.
And she is stunning!”
Selena Mar tinez
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Band
Andrew is the son of Frank and Dieanna
Gonzales.
He serves as co-captain of band, a
percussion section leader and member
of the Center Snare-Drum Line. He has
also served as percussion section
assistant. Andrew has received All-Area
and All-Region awards and multiple
Rating 1 awards for band. His honors
include Honor Band of America,
Percussion Ensemble Outstanding
Student, First Chair Percussion
Symphonic Band, Honor Camper,
Outstanding Band Student, Optimist
Club Outstanding Drum Line Student,
First Chair Percussion Symphonic Band
and Honor Percussion Ensemble. He is a
member of National Honor Society, and
a two-time recipient of the Kimberly
Dawn Turner Memorial Scholarship.
He plans to attend West Texas A&M
University and double major in music
and engineering. Andrew says he wants
to utilize the two fields to create
innovations in music education,
production, performances and
recording.
Andrew Gonzales
Permian High School
Andrew selected John Carroll as his
favorite teacher. He says, “I‟ve worked
with him for so long and he has pushed
me harder than anyone to achieve my
goals. If it weren‟t for him, I‟d not be
where I am today in my life.”
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Business, Finance & Marketing
Ruby is the daughter of Steve LeMay
and Alma Smith.
She is a member of marching and
concert band, color guard and serves
as librarian for band.
Her hobbies are playing the clarinet and
tennis.
Ruby plans to attend UTPB and become
an elementary special education
teacher.
She selected David Wallace as her
favorite teacher. Ruby says, “Mr.
Wallace is my co-op teacher, I chose
him because he taught me about real
life and things like taxes and buying a
car. I will use what I learned from him
the rest of my life. He also helped me
start my career.”
Ruby Kohr
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Business, Finance & Marketing
Hailey is the daughter of Chris Ferguson
and Michelle McCollum.
She is chapter president for Business
Professionals of America and a member
of Junior Leadership Odessa.
Hailey has received several of Optimist
Club awards.
Her hobbies are shopping and traveling.
Hailey plans to attend undergraduate
school at Angelo State University and
Baylor for pre-med. Her career goals
are to become a pediatric surgeon for
trauma and open a pediatrics center.
She selected Ann Kennedy as her
favorite teacher. Hailey says, “Mrs.
Kennedy has taught me many life
lessons, anywhere from money and how
to save it, to helping me determine
what I want to do in life and how to get
there. She has always pushed me to my
f ull p ot e nt ial kn ow ing I co u ld
accomplish anything I set my mind to. I
will never forget her and all of the
important things she has taught me.”
Hailey Woolbright
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Computer & Multimedia Technology
Juan is the son of Juan and Maria
Morales.
He is a member of the soccer team,
Business Professionals of America and
West Texas Association for Bilingual
Educators. Juan is an AP Scholar, BPA
State Qualifier and has placed First in
BPA Regional Conference for personal
computer servicing.
His hobbies are writing computer code
and playing soccer.
Juan plans to attend UT Austin and
become a software developer. He says
he would like to work for a major
technology giant and innovate the
personal computer and consumer
electronics industry.
He selected Maricela Armendariz as his
favorite teacher. Juan says, “I selected
Mrs. Armendariz as my favorite teacher
because of the support and caring
attitude she provided throughout my
middle school years. Her work ethic and
drive to help others achieve their goals
pushed me to pursue what I really
wanted and not what others wanted for
me.”
Juan Morales
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Computer & Multimedia Technology
Tyler Thompson is the son of Randy and
Candy Thompson.
He is a member of varsity basketball and
track teams, Student Senate Executive
Board, Honor Society, Senior Board, Texas
Scholars, Odessa Symphony Guild, serves
as president of Business Professionals of
America and is a graduate of Junior
Leadership Odessa. Tyler is also a member
of his church‟s worship and tech team,
was voted as “Most Unique” of his senior
class, selected as Young Texan, winner of
Texting While Driving video contest,
Permian Basin Fair and Expo video contest
winner, national qualifier in Fine Arts and
won the Texas State Championship for
Video Production in BPA. He has won
several cash and scholarship prizes for
graphic design projects.
His hobbies are water and snow skiing,
movies, playing basketball and hanging
out with friends.
Tyler says if being the new host of Man vs
Food doesn‟t work out, he plans to attend
Texas Tech and major in exercise and
sports science, and continuing on to the
DPT program to pursue a degree in
physical therapy.
He selected Tamura Owen as his favorite
teacher. Tyler says, “She was the first
teacher I had ever had that actually
made learning fun for me. Every day that I
walked into her classroom was like a new
adventure that I was embarking on. She
made me want to come to school and
learn something new every day. I would
not be where I am today without Mrs.
Owen.”
Tyler Thompson
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in English
Richard is the son of Veronica and Robert
Rodriguez.
He is head drum major of the OHS marching
band,
National
Honor
Society
communications secretary, member of
Senior
Board, Broncho
Polo, Junior
Leadership Teen Volunteer Program at
Medical Center Hospital and is enrolled in
the International Baccalaureate program.
Richard is a two-time Optimist Club Award
recipient for Latin, All-Region band member
and received Superior Rating at Solo and
Ensemble Contest.
His hobbies are playing piano, tennis,
reading, watching television (The Office!)
and keeping up with current events.
Richard plans to attend Southern Methodist
University and become a dentist with his own
practice. Other goals are to develop an app
for the Apple app store and live a healthy
life with a great family.
He selected Jelene Ballard as his favorite
teacher. Richards says, “Mrs. Ballard gave
me the tools I needed in order to appreciate
literature to its greatest extent. Her English
class was definitely one of the most
challenging classes I‟ve had in high school,
but it was that rigor that made me more
advanced and skilled than other students.
Without her, I don‟t think I would have ever
been able to enjoy literature as much as I do
now.”
Richard Rodriguez
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in English
Tim is the son of Mary Hanson.
He served as vice-president of Junior
National Honor Society, is a member of
Phi Theta Kappa and Satin Strings.
Tim is recipient of the Junior American
Legion Award, he received Permian‟s
Highest Score in AP History Exam in 20102011 and scored a “1” at Orchestra
State Solo-Ensemble. Tim has also
placed in the UIL Number Sense,
Mathematics and Social Studies
Competition.
His hobbies are reading classic literature,
philosophy, history, comic books, writing
and playing the violin.
He plans to attend either Vanderbilt
University or Texas Tech University. His
career plans are to receive a bachelor‟s
degree in E nglish, emphasizing
language and literature and continue
into graduate school and become a
writer.
Tim selected Janis May as his favorite
teacher. He says, “Mrs. Janis May is
compassionate, caring, persevering
both in her professional and personal
life. She not only labors to bestow
knowledge upon her students, but also
works to learn from them. I am fortunate
to work with a teacher whose ultimate
goal is to bring out the best in others.”
Tim Hanson
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Foreign Language
Kami is the daughter of Peggy Box.
She is a member of National Honor Society and
Solamente orchestra where she served as
historian her senior year. She was also a
member of the Harp Ensemble, Ector Junior
High advanced orchestra and Milam Magnet
Elementary orchestra.
Kami is an All-City orchestra member from 2005
to 2009, All-City orchestra concert master 2008
and 2009 and member of All-Region orchestra
2008 to 2012. She received the Odessa High
School Orchestra Muscianship Award 2011,
Outstanding Junior Award 2011-2012, UIL Solo
and Ensemble Division 1 Solo 2007-2013 and UIL
Solo and Ensemble Division 1 Ensemble 20092013.
Her hobbies are music and reading, and she
promises to write a book one day.
She plans to attend the University of North Texas
and would be happy to perform in a band, as
a solo artist or in a symphony. Her career goal is
to create an album or two, a book or two and
a never-ending stream of playing gigs.
Kami selected Kathleen Mahoney as her
favorite teacher. She says, “Madame Mahoney
is a fabulous teacher and a great person. She
has been given a pretty difficult task; nurturing
in someone a love for the French language,
whose natural talents lie elsewhere. ...
Obviously, there‟s something special going on
here. Normally, students take two years of
foreign language, and I have happily stuck
around for twice as long, not because of some
sort of degree obligation, but because I enjoy
it. And why? Because for me, Madame
Mahoney, makes it fun and interesting and has
consistently done so for me since my 10th
grade year. Madame Mahoney is my favorite
teacher because she engages, instructs,
inspires and manages to do it all for a kid who is
more of a musician than a linguist.”
Kami Kashelle Box
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Foreign Language
Mabel is the daughter of Esteban and
Maria Meraz.
She is enrolled in AP Spanish and
Spanish Literature and is treasurer of
Apostolic Assembly.
Her hobbies are volunteering at Noel
Elementary, tutoring and music.
She plans to attend UTPB and major in
petroleum engineering.
Mabel selected Ramón Rivera as her
favorite teacher. She says, “(He) was
one of the teachers that helped me in
every single moment when I didn‟t
understand anything. I just want to say
„Gracias Rivera por ayudarme (thank
you for helping me). God bless you.‟”
Mabel Meraz
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Health Science
Deisy is the daughter of Oscar and Zolla
Becerra.
She is a member of Broncho Polo Club
and Honor Roll.
Her hobbies are spending time with
family and going to school.
Deisy plans to attend UTPB and become
a neonatal nurse.
She selected Donna Prima as her
favorite teacher. Deisy says, “I like the
way she is patient with teaching every
one of her students. The way she helps
out all of us to succeed and be able to
graduate.”
Deisy Becerra
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Health Science
Sarai is the daughter of Rafael and
Gladys Nuñez.
She is a member of National Honor
Society, Texas Scholars and Latin Club
vice-president.
She loves to sing in her church choir,
and likes helping people through
volunteering.
Sarai plans to attend UTPB and become
a physician or physician‟s assistant.
She selected Paula Olivares as her
favorite teacher. Sarai says, “I feel that
she helped me be more prepared for
the real world. I remember her telling
me that school is important for a
successful life. Mrs. Olivares loved to tell
us that reading books is the best way to
expand our knowledge. I can still
remember her reading to us. Mrs.
Olivares is and always will be one of the
most important role models in my life.”
Sarai Nuñez
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Hospitality, Fashion Design & Education
Veronica is the daughter of Isaac
Serrato and Veronica Barragan.
She is a member of National Honor
Society, FCCLA 2011-2012, Broncho
Polo, recipient of an Optimist Club
Award and placed Gold Level at
regional and state in leadership
enhancement opportunity.
Her hobbies are
reading books.
photography
and
Veronica plans to attend Texas Tech
and major in business. She aspires to
own a clothing store and photography
studio.
She selected Cynthia Moore as her
favorite teacher. She says, “Ms. Moore
cares about her students. She pushes us
to do our best and to not give up. She is
a fun teacher and helps us when we ask
her to. Ms. Moore is a great person and I
admire all the volunteering she does to
help people in need.”
Veronica Lizeth Serrato
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Hospitality, Fashion Design & Education
Courtney is the daughter of Jason and
Angela Parker.
She is recipient of an Optimist Club
Award.
Her hobbies are reading, writing and
spending time with close friends.
She plans to attend Odessa College
and UTPB to complete an early
education teaching certification.
Courtney selected Cheryl Cunningham
as her favorite teacher. She says, “She
has always been there to give me my
much needed push toward teaching.
She has given me insight into the career
of my choosing. I wish I could be more
grateful to her, but I don’t believe that is
possible.”
Cour tney Parker
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Industrial Technology & Agriculture
Sean is the daughter of Robert and Irene Perry.
She is president of Odessa FFA Chapter 20112013, president of the Horticulture Club 20112013, a member of Texas Master Gardeners,
president of church Bible Study class 2012,
Regional Youth Church Representative 20112013 and Rotary International Exchange
Student in Lima, Peru for summer 2012.
Sean is recipient of Optimist Club Awards for
Outstanding Student in harp 2011-2012 and
horticulture 2012-2013 and ECISD Advanced
Technical Center Award for Outstanding
Student 2012-2013. She is a member of Harp
TMEA All-State 2010-2011, placed First in City
Poetry Recitation Contest 2010 and is a
participant in state competition. She placed
Fourth in District FFA Creed Speaking 2011, Third
in Area FFA floriculture 2012, and First and
Second in the Jack Hendrix Piano Competition
2110-2013.
She has been accepted to Texas A&M, North
Texas, University of New Mexico, Brigham Young
University and New Mexico State and is
planning to attend NMSU or Texas A&M.
Sean Perry
Odessa High School
Sean‟s career goals are to study range science,
obtain a graduate degree and specialize in
native species. She would like to work as a
restoration ecologist and work on private or
public land, restore and preserve arid to semiarid range land and conduct research in the
field of restoration ecology and range science.
She selected Nora Triepke as her favorite
teacher. Sean says, “Ms. Triepke helped me
become a better and more outspoken person.
Working on poetry recitation with her helped Sponsored By
me to not only speak in front of people, but
also to be able to express my emotions and
thoughts to others.”
Saulsbury
Family Foundation
Award for Excellence in Industrial Technology & Agriculture
Danielle is the daughter of Daniel and
Nora Lucero.
She is a member of the Texas High
School Rodeo Association, FFA and
serves as chapter secretary. Danielle is
also a member of Senior Board and
serves as treasurer.
Danielle is recipient of the Optimist Club
Award for Animal Production, she is a
three-time contest qualifier in goat tying
and breakaway roping for Texas High
School Rodeo Association and is a
Permian High School Hall of Fame
nominee.
Her hobbies are trail riding and working
with animals.
She plans to attend Sul Ross State
University
and study pre-veterinary
medicine. Additional plans include
attending Texas A&M
for veterinary
school and opening a practice in
Gardendale.
Danielle Lucero
Permian High School
Danielle selected Robyn Lisenbee as her
favorite teacher. She says, “She has
given me many opportunities
throughout the past two years through
FFA. Mrs. Lisenbee has also been there
for me when I have needed her to help
me with other areas in school. For those
reasons and many more I have picked
her to be my favorite teacher.”
Sponsored By
Saulsbury
Family Foundation
Award for Excellence in JROTC
Jaquitia is the daughter of Lasonya
Loblack.
She is a member of choir, commander
of Color Guard, serves as JROTC‟s staff
member and has received the
Daughters of the American Revolution
Award.
Her hobbies are singing,
writing and drawing.
dancing,
Jaquitia‟s career plans are to join the
U.S. Navy and help kids in need.
She selected Master Sergeant William
James as her favorite teacher. Jaquitia
says, “He has taught me to ask
questions. He also taught me you can‟t
always count on people. I can count on
him to teach me something new every
day. He showed me if you can follow
instructions, you can do anything.”
Jaquitia Fields
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in JROTC
Julia is the daughter of Patricia and the
late Andrew Gonzales.
She is a battalion commander for JROTC
for 2012-2013.
Her hobbies are playing sports, being
active and spends most of her time at
school, JROTC and work.
Julia plans to attend Odessa College
and become a physical therapist.
She selected Sergeant Ant onio
Rodriguez as her favorite teacher. She
says, “When I first joined JROTC, I really
didn‟t know what I had gotten into, but
the surrounding of people motivating
you to be a better citizen is what made
me fall in love with the program. With
the great support of Sgt. Rodriguez, he
helped me accomplish many things and
has taught me a lot of skills that will help
me out in life and that‟s why I chose him
as my favorite teacher.”
Julia Gonzales
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Journalism
Elisabeth is the daughter of Stuart and
Jennifer Ulate and Joel Scheible.
She is editor in chief for the school
yearbook, photographer for the school
newspaper, member of the debate
team and Vacation Bible School
teacher/leader.
Elisabeth is recipient of the Optimist Club
Award for yearbook and student
council, and received the Charlotte Hill
Leadership Award.
Her hobbies are photography, reading,
painting and using Photoshop.
She plans to attend Lubbock Christian
University and become a youth pastor
or psychologist.
Elisabeth selected Raymond Hayes as
her favorite teacher. She says,
“Raymond Hayes has an incredible
heart for his students. He never let me
think a negative thought in his presence.
He has an interesting sense of humor
that I always understood. Mr. Hayes was
always there for me whenever I needed
him, and he still is. He was a great
advisor, and is an amazing friend to me.
I learned so many valuable things from
him, and I will use most of them for the
rest of my life.”
Elisabeth Scheible
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Journalism
Bailey is the daughter of Kelly Clary.
She is the assistant editor of the school
newspaper and recipient of the Gloria
Shields Journalism Workshop Funkadelic
Excellence Award in specialized writing.
Bailey also placed fifth in news writing
and fourth in editorial at the Texas Tech
Invitational, first in editorial writing at the
Permian High School Invitational and
second in newswriting at the Monahans
Invitational.
Her hobbies are reading and writing
different types of stories.
Bailey was accepted to Angelo State
University and plans to become a
psychiatrist and also follow her dream to
become a published author.
She selected Michael Flax as her
favorite teacher. Bailey says, “When I
walked into Journalism my sophomore
year, I already knew I loved writing, but
Mr. Flax took my writing skills and
molded them to where I am today.
Without him I wouldn‟t be receiving this
award or be near as talented as I‟ve
been told I am.”
Bailey Truitt
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Math
Carlos is the son of Octavio Villarroel
and Elizabeth Diaz.
He is a member of National Honor
Society, Senior Board, UIL math and
science teams. Carlos has placed
second in UIL physics.
Carlos plans to attend Rice University
and major in physics with future plans to
attend graduate school and become a
research physicist.
He selected Stephen Brant as his
favorite teacher. Carlos says, “Mr. Brant
was the one who made me realize how
much I love physics. His class taught me
how genuinely exciting it was to be able
to solve a physics problem, especially
challenging ones. He was the one who
told me that I could easily be a physics
major and inspired me to do so.”
Carlos Villarroel
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Math
Taewhan is the son of Junglim Lee and
Juill Ko.
He is a member of Texas Scholars,
National Honor Society, Senior Board
and Zanimatorz.
Taewhan is in the Top Ten of his class,
state qualifier in VASE art competition
and placed first, second and third in the
Invitational UIL Math Competition.
His hobbies are video gaming and
relaxing.
Taewhan plans to attend UT Austin or
Massachusetts Institution of Technology,
where his acceptance is pending. He
aspires to become a programmer and
become rich.
He selected Jared Despain as his
favorite teacher. Taewhan says, “Mr.
Despain has taught me the uses for high
math and shown the fun side of learning
math. His class has challenged me and I
enjoyed that in calculus. In some cases,
he made games that taught math in
the subject we were learning and those
were enjoyable days. Every day in the
class has been fun.”
Taewhan Ko
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Orchestra
Damon is the son of Shane and Stacy
Myers.
He is the president of Odessa High
School orchestra, staff writer for the
school newspaper and team leader for
OHS robotics.
Damon is a National Merit Scholar,
recipient of the Optimist Club Award for
physics and math, and had the privilege
of attending the International Science
and Engineering Fair in 2012.
His hobbies are playing video games,
computer programming and playing
the cello.
He plans to attend Northeastern
University with aspirations to open a
business to engineer new computing
devices and their respective operating
systems.
Damon selected Corlyce Barth as his
favorite teacher. He says, “I selected her
as my favorite teacher for her amazing
gift to make the most complicated of
calculus problems understandable to
each of her students, as well as her
prevailing attitude that motivates
everyone to „get a life‟.”
Damon Myers
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Orchestra
Elisabeth is the daughter of Brandon
and Magdeline Cook.
She is president of Permian Symphony
and Satin Strings, editor of the school
newspaper, member of the National
Junior Honor Society and serves as a
teacher‟s aide at St. Elizabeth‟s Church.
Elisabeth is recipient of an Octathlon
award, Optimist Club Award for
yearbook and orchestra, and was
named as Orchestra‟s Sweetheart her
senior year.
Her hobbies are reading, writing books,
watching old movies and playing music.
She has been accepted into the music
program at University of the Incarnate
Word and plans to major in music
therapy. Elisabeth says she would like to
become a music therapist and work
with children who are mentally and
physically disabled.
Elisabeth selected Todd Berridge as her
favorite teacher. She says, “When I was
in third grade at this small, private
Catholic school, a group called Satin
Strings came to visit us. After being part
of that performance, I knew I wanted to
be in that group when I got to high
school. Six years later, I was at an
audition for Satin Strings and have been
with them ever since. Mr. Berridge
fulfilled my every expectation I had both
in a director and leader of Satin Strings.
He has upheld the status of the Permian
orchestra, and I couldn‟t have been in a
better place these past three years.”
Elisabeth Hand
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Science
Emily Ann is the daughter of Randy and
Suzy Pack.
She is a member of varsity cross country
and track, National Honor Society,
treasurer of Senior Board, served as copresident of Junior Board and a
member of Grace Christian Fellowship
Youth Group.
Emily is National Merit Commended
Scholar and is recipient of the Optimist
Award in biology.
Her hobbies
running.
are
art, reading and
Emily has been accepted to UT and
plans to study chemical engineering.
She selected Karen Wilson as her
favorite teacher. Emily says, “She is an
excellent teacher who is passionate and
knowledgeable about biology. She has
taught me a lot, and I respect her as a
person and as a teacher.”
Emily Ann Pack
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Science
Paige is the daughter of Bo and Bonnie
Phillips.
She is a member of senate, Students in
Philanthropy, Texas Scholars, National
Honor Society, Crossroads Fellowship
Youth Leadership Team and serves as
the Black Cats-Bonfire Engineer
Coordinator.
Paige has been a nominee for the
Permian Hall of Fame and has been in
the Top Ten of her class for three years.
Her hobbies are spending time with
friends and family.
Paige plans to attend Texas Tech
University and earn a doctorate in
physical therapy, and would like to
open a practice.
She selected Karen Hart as her favorite
teacher. Paige says, “I chose Mrs. Hart
as my favorite teacher because she is
more than a good teacher, but also a
great person. She knows how to make
class fun and easy to understand.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Hart is a
teacher you can go to when you have
a good or bad day, and she is willing to
listen and talk. Any student that has her
as a teacher and mentor is lucky.”
Paige Phillips
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Social Studies
Alyssa is the daughter of Johnny and
Melanie Carter.
She is a member of National Honor
Society, Odessa High School Chorale, All
-District Golf Team 2012, and was
named winner of Region 18 Citizen Bee
2012.
Her hobbies are playing golf, dancing
and drag racing.
Alyssa plans to attend Lubbock Christian
University.
She selected Katie Nisbet as her favorite
teacher. Alyssa says, “She continually
goes above and beyond to help her
students succeed. She is extremely
relatable and easy to learn from. It‟s
very evident that her students are
important to her, both in her class and
as our National Honor Society sponsor.”
Alyssa Carter
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Social Studies
Jorrion is the son of Earnest Wilson and Paula
Wilburn.
He is a member of the football, basketball
and track teams, president of Black Magic
choir, member of National Honor Society,
Texas Scholars, First Priority, Fellowship of
Christian Athletes and church choir. He is
Church Youth President, member of the
church usher board and junior superintendent
at St. James Baptist Church. Jorrion is also a
member of Rising Intellect and Self Esteem
(R.I.SE.) and Boys and Girls Club. He received
All-District in 2011 and 2012 for football and
basketball, was district champion in track in
2010 and 2012, and he is recipient of an
Optimist Club Award, Young Texan Award,
Thespian Award and received a Student
Council award. Jorrion is currently in the Top
Ten of his graduating class.
Jorrion‟s hobbies are collecting watches and
playing golf.
He was accepted into Harvard University and
plans to become a lawyer and branch out
into politics and eventually run for a political
office.
Jorrion selected Angela Love-Jackson as his
favorite teacher. He says, “Mrs. Angela LoveJackson is my favorite teacher because of
her divine charisma. She portrays a
superlative example of an educator. She is
able to relate and connect to her students on
a level most teachers aren't. Mrs. LoveJackson is able to successfully combine
humor and education. Not only is she
charismatic, but caring. She has never passed
up an opportunity in the hallway to ask me
how I‟m doing or check on the things going
on in my life whether it be athletics, choir or
education. Mrs. Love-Jackson is not only my
favorite teacher because of what she does,
but because of who God has created her to
be.”
Jorrion Wilson
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Award for Excellence in Speech
Courtney Martin is the daughter of Gary
and Rebekah Martin.
She has served as treasurer, secretary,
and co-president of debate and as
secretary and co-vice president of
theatre. Courtney has received awards
in Duo, Duet Acting, Oratory, Student
Congress and Public Forum. She
received First in Impromptu, Top Speaker
in Public Forum, qualified nationally in
Dramatic Interpretation and received
the Academic All-American National
Forensics League Award.
Her hobbies are reading, writing fiction,
swimming and analyzing movies.
Courtney plans to attend the University
of North Texas Honors College and
become a high school history teacher.
She also says she wants to eventually
have a family and become an ancient
Egyptologist when she retires.
She selected Aaron Cox as her favorite
teacher. Courtney says, “Mr. Cox has
made me grow so much over the past
few years. I have much better grammar,
posture, speaking skills as well as
confidence because of him. He‟s an
excellent teacher, and I can honestly
say that I want to be like him when I
grow up and become a high school
teacher.”
Cour tney Mar tin
Odessa High School
Sponsored By
Atkins, Hollmann,
Jones, Peacock,
Lewis & Lyon
Award for Excellence in Speech
Anthony is the son of Richard Vickery
and Michelle Martinez.
He is the student leader in Black Magic
choir, Senior Student Leader for varsity
gymnastics and Worship Leader at
Westminister Presbyterian.
Anthony is recipient of the Optimist Club
Award for gymnastics and Black Magic.
He qualified for state on pommel horse
including a team qualification and was
second alternate for Area choir.
His hobbies are playing guitar, piano
and singing. He enjoys reading, writing,
space art, gymnastics, jogging and
bicycling.
He plans to attend Texas Tech and
pursue a career in coaching high school
gymnastics. Anthony also plans to minor
in music performance and continue
playing music on the side.
Anthony selected Chris Soto as his
favorite teacher. He says, “Coach Soto
helped me not only as a gymnast, but
also in finding a direction and a path
after high school. His advice and
leadership has brought ideals and
lessons I learned in gymnastics full circle,
and that has made all the difference in
my becoming a better man in my
future.”
Anthony Vickery
Permian High School
Sponsored By
Atkins, Hollmann,
Jones, Peacock,
Lewis & Lyon
Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts
Breanna is the daughter of Michael and
Maria Carrasco and Joel and Olga
Guebrara
She was president of the Crockett Junior
High choir and received the Best Actress
Award her sophomore year. Breanna is
also a recipient of an Optimist Club
Award.
Her hobbies include painting, eating,
working at PacSun, random dancing,
going to concerts, moshing at SAID
concerts and of course, acting.
Breanna plans to attend UTPB then
transfer to Angelo State University to
major in theatre and minor in
psychology. She wants to become a
psychologist and specialize in theatre
arts to help troubled children and
adolescents.
She selected Chyreé LeMaster as her
favorite teacher. She says, “Mrs.
LeMaster ALWAYS believed in me, the
second I stepped into her classroom.
She‟s taught me to be safe and make
wise choices, but the greatest lesson of
all is how she taught me to believe in
myself. At my lowest point, Lemma
always gave me that shoulder to lean
on. I am so grateful and wish I could
write out all the amazing things this
beautiful person, inside and out, has
done for me, but we‟d be here all night.
Lemma, I love you and thank you for
being my light within the storm.”
Breanna Rhea Carrasco
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Theatre Arts
Micaela is the daughter of Don King
and Denise Grenier.
She is president of acting production,
Kaleidescope Company and Kantorei
section leader.
Micaela is a member of All-State choir
and was nominated for the Permian
High School Hall of Fame.
Her hobbies are reading, writing,
theatre, Skyrim, music photography and
working at the playhouse.
Micaela plans to attend NYU and major
in music or theatre.
She selected Elizabeth Cleveland as her
favorite teacher. Micaela says, “Ms.
Cleveland has been an important
person driving me to decide what I
wanted to do with my life. She has
helped me discover myself as an
actress, as well as encouraging me in
everything I choose to take on.”
Micaela Grenier
Permian High School
Award for Excellence in Vocal Music
Sarah is the daughter of Clint and Kim
Kuhlmann.
She is a soprano section leader in the
OHS Honor Chorale and a two-year
Broncho Legacy member.
Sarah is a member of All-State choir and
National Honor Society.
Her hobbies are playing piano, learning
about music theory and art.
Sarah has been accepted to Oklahoma
City University and plans to become an
opera singer.
She selected Shari Riley and Marissa
Warren as her favorite teachers. Sarah
says, “Mrs. Riley and Mrs. Warren are two
of the most incredible people I‟ve ever
met. In addition to being absolutely
amazing directors and teachers, they
are unbelievably dedicated. I have no
idea how I was lucky enough to get the
opportunity to learn all the wonderful
things they have taught me or to share
all the life-changing experiences that I
have with them, but I am incredibly glad
that I have. I owe them so much.”
Sarah Kuhlmann
Odessa High School
Award for Excellence in Vocal Music
Kirsten is the daughter of Travis and Patti
Pankey.
She is a student leader in Black Magic,
Kantorei choir, two –year member of AllState choir, National Honor Society,
Texas Scholars, served as officer in
theatre production, was nominated into
Permian‟s Hall of Fame and received UIL
Honorable Mention Actress in One Act.
Her hobbies are singing, acting, making
music with friends, riding bikes, sewing,
petting animals and exploring old
abandoned buildings in Odessa.
Kirsten will be attending University of
North Texas and plans to pursue her
dream of singing.
She selected Aaron Hawley as her
favorite teacher. Kirsten says, “There are
many reasons that Mr. Hawley is my
favorite teacher but the main reason is
he helped me and pushed me to reach
my fullest potential while I have been
here at Permian. He has challenged me
musically and encouraged me in a very
positive manner.”
Kirsten Pankey
Permian High School