Star educators celebrated
Adrian Ravira recognized Lena Hernandez for not only being a leader in the classroom but “a leader and teacher in my church youth group,” he said. “She has helped me discover my future career aspirations and has helped me get there.”
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Anileisis Vasquez recognized Cheryl Atkinson who “influenced who I am as a person. She has taught me to always do my best and that hard work will eventually pay off.”
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Ashley Garcia recognized Melissa Currie (not pictured), a teacher she knew all four years of high school. “If it wasn’t for her, I would never have considered having history as my second option to major in; she also pushed me to do my best and to never settle for less when it came to my education.”
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Christopher Box recognized Michael Moers due to his “undying pursuit of greatness and unwavering believe that every student at Gonzales High School can become more than they realize.”
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Cristal Garcia recognized Jennifer Ervin, an educator who had a major impact on her. “Whether it’s tomorrow or in two years, I will always reach out to a teacher who I know will help me for the best,” Garcia said.
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Emily Schramm recognized Elizabeth Rothrock who “makes sure that every student is getting things done and lets all of her students know she cares.” “Mrs. Rothrock will always be a teacher I will look to as a role model for my own teaching.”
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Jacey Henrichs recognized Randall Lynn at the banquet for many reasons, including be “someone who can keep up with my amount of sarcasm.” “I am forever thankful to have met such a charismatic and hardworking person.”
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Jean Ortiz Aguilera recognized Valerie Thiry who explained to him what makes up quality writing. “I remember saying, ‘If you were reading this, how would you like this being written to you?’ and that blew my mind.”
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Justin Komoll recognized Sandra Holmes who taught him how to be a leader. “Throughout my years at GHS, I have served over 350 hours in the Anchor Club and Mrs. Holmes was there for every single one of them.”
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Kora Kolle recognized Rachel Menking who helped her grow to enjoy math, instead of fear it. “I look forward to your class every day and will always be thankful you equipped me to overcome a challenge I have faced since junior high.”
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Matthew Almaraz recognized Coach Efrain Garza, who was always there to help him when Almaraz needed it. “He has a determination to make sure every student success at whatever they do.”
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Mauricio Gonzalez recognized Jami Owens for motivating him to pursue a degree in mass communication and multimedia. “I had the opportunity to learn many wonderful skills in her graphic design class and had the opportunity to go to a yearbook workshop with her this past summer.”
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Mauricio Gonzalez recognized Jami Owens for motivating him to pursue a degree in mass communication and multimedia. “I had the opportunity to learn many wonderful skills in her graphic design class and had the opportunity to go to a yearbook workshop with her this past summer.”
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Seth Gibson recognized Susan Weber “because she was the first person to put me on the path towards an athletic career.” “Gonzales ISD was very lucky to have her and the energy she brought to gym class.”
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Vicente Reyna recognized Senior Chief Felipe Del Real (not pictured) who was someone that showed that “being a teacher can extend beyond the classroom.” “It takes a person with a special heart to be able to connect with students and share what has taken their life to amazing and extraordinary places.”
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Zachary Davis recognized Coach Kyle Alexander who taught him “the value of hard work and dedication” as well as “how to overcome adversity.”
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The Gonzales ISD Education Foundation hosted their annual banquet to recognize the top students of the 2019 class and well as their favorite teachers from their public school career. Each student selected a teacher and presented them with a framed certificate as well as a short video as to why they selected their mentor.
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