<![CDATA[Pete's Pride]]> <![CDATA[Pete's Pride]]> /Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_h3m00hjofwdbcf55dj0ex0mi_d4c9080c-6fc6-4de1-8db0-953074fc19a1_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:26 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Modoc Nation Sends Grads Off at HOT Coliseum June 4]]> By Larry Breen

Larry Breen
Valedictorian Michael Kerley and salutatorian Morgan Snider prepare to walk into their graduation.

After the Pre-Program Music and Processional by Organist Carl Shamburger, senior class president Shamika Bradshaw gave the welcome and sang the National Anthem before Student Council President Christina Martin led the Pledges of Allegiance, and principal Sam Sexton introduced Morgan Snider and Michael Kerley for their three-minute Salutatory and Valedictory Addresses, respectively, and Sexton returned to recognize the Top Ten Percent and present the entire class to superintendent Dr. Sharon M. Shields for certification. Afterward, teacher Natasha Garcia read the 148 class names alphabetically for the members to receive diplomas from the attending school board of trustees members and shake hands with Sexton and Shields before closing remarks by Sexton and the school song, accompanied by Shamburger before his recessional and a congratulatory line of faculty and staff members on the way outside for the usual round of family/friend photos and some final fun with classmates before the Modocs scattered to their respective futures. The class motto was “We’re the best that’s ever been; we’re the class of 2010,” while the class flower was the red rose and class color blue. “There’s no thrill in easy sailing when the skies are clear and blue; there’s no joy in merely doing things which anyone can do. But there is some satisfaction that is mighty sweet to take when you reach a destination that you never thought you’d make.” (George William Curtis) Congratulations, Class of 2010! Do your best in whatever you choose in life, and keep in touch. MAC Grants were awarded to Alexandra Aguilar, Faith Arnold, Efren Avila, Jr., Jessica Berry, Shameka Bradshaw, Brandon Burgess, Erica Carrillo, Carla Castro, Stevie Cline, Amanda Colwell, Jose Davila, Maria Davila, Clarivel De La Cruz, Gloria Diaz, Lucero Escobedo, Marquita Glover, Erika Gonzalez, Brenda Hernandez, Caleb Hobbs, Darius Kelley, Ambrey Kemp, Michelle Kiss, Christina Martin, Cecilia Martinez, Sykouya McGowan, Tony Montoya, Lupe Morales, Brittany Norwood, Garrett Nunley, Liliana Reza, Rafael Reza, Ugo Sanchez, Kathleen Schroeder, Jeimy Torres, Ruby Tovar, Roberto Vega, CJ Willis, Josh Zumbuehl, and Peter Zuniga. Other awards went to Shameka Bradshaw ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship), Travis Carver ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $9000 annual McMurry University Presidential Scholarship, Texas Equalization Grant, “Be On Time” Grant, $500 Eagle Scout Troop 497 Scholarship), Amber Donahoo (Career Programs Scholarship), Erika Gonzalez (Sam Houston State Clarinet Scholarship), Brenda Hernandez ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, LULAC Scholarship, Mary Hardin-Baylor Honor Scholarship), William Huneke (Baylor President’s Gold Scholarship), Christina Martin (Alex Reed Memorial Scholarship, $876 annual MCC Music Scholarship, $500 HOT Fair & Rodeo Scholarship, $325 US Bowling Congress), Cecilia Martinez ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, LULAC Scholarship, HOT Fair & Rodeo, Ronald McDonald House Scholarship), Jonathon Mesta ($500 Bellmead Lions Club), Lupe Morales (Bellmead Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Scholarship), Rebecca Nesbitt ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship), Yuliana Roman ($1000 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, $500 Bellmead Lions Club Scholarship, Fosgard-Olson Scholarship, LULAC), Kathleen Schroeder (West Texas A&M University Scholarship), and Jeimy Torres ($500 Bellmead Lions Club, MCC Foundation, LULAC Scholarship, Kiwanis Club of Waco). ]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:03:41 GMT