Chairperson: Kathy Williams, Childress County Members: Nancy Chambliss, Gaines County Tanya Kiehne, Reeves County Darren Pruski, Bee County
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Caitlyn Nicole Gilleland
Caitlyn is the 18 year old daughter of Torrie and Matt Gilleland. Her mom, Torrie, is a PT in Hale County for the last 24 years and her dad, Matt, is the manager of Agro Distribution LLC. She has two sisters, Lauren who is 21 and attending Texas A&M and Michaela who is 14 and an 8 th grader at Estacado Junior High.Caitlyn is a 2008 graduate of Plainview High School. She is ranked 4 th in her class of 280 with a 4.0 GPA. During her high school years she has participated in Varsity Volleyball and Varsity Basketball for 4 years. She is also a member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Hale County State Bank Junior Board of Directors, Junior American Cancer Society where she held the office of treasurer, LEO Club where she held the office of president and FCCLA where she held the office of president.
Her honors during her high school career included National Honor Roll, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, National Merit Award for Science, Who’s Who in Business, Who’s Who in Information Technology. In volleyball she received 1 st team All-District honors in 2004 & 2006 and in 2007 she received Honorary All-District due to an ACL knee injury that kept her from playing her Senior season. In basketball she received 2 nd team All-District honors in 2005 & 2006. In 2007 she received district Co-defensive player and TABC All-Region team. In 2008, she missed playing the first of her season and came back about mid-December and received 1 st team All-District, TABC All-Region, MVP of the Region I tournament, TABC All-State, TABC Academic All-State, TGCA Academic All-State, Texas Basketball Magazine All-State and was named to the 4A-5A TABC All-Star team that played in San Antonio at the first of May.
Caitlyn plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall to major in Kinesiology and minor in psychology. She will begin her college career with 27 credit hours that were obtained in high school. After graduation from A&M she plans to attend physical therapy school. She wants to help other that have sustained injuries such as herself.
Justin Pollok
Justin is the 20 year old son of Angie Ross of Brady, TX and Kevin Pollok of San Antonio, TX. Angie is a Program Technician in the McCulloch County FSA office in Brady, TX. He has an older sister, Kayce, who works for the Houston Chronicle in Houston, TX.Justin is currently enrolled at Texas A&M University where he is a senior Economics major. He will graduate in December 2008. He is an active member in the Economics Society and the Regents’ Scholars Program Student Organization. He has participated in HOSTS – “Helping One Student To Succeed” – where he helps middle school students with math skills. He also volunteers in The Big Event which is the largest one-day, student-run, community service project in the nation. He also participates in many intramural sports including basketball, football, softball, soccer, and track. Justin currently works on campus at the West Campus Library Computer Lab where he assists students with all computer related issues including software, hardware, wireless, and printing. Justin is also the recipient of the Texas A&M University Regents’ Scholarship.
Justin is a 2005 graduate of Brady High School. He was active in sports, UIL, band, student council, FCA, Youth Alive, Interact, and many community service projects. He was All-District in cross country and a 2-time Regional Qualifier in track. He was Academic All-District in basketball, cross country, track, and golf.
Kendra Heritage
Kendra is the 18 year old daughter of Cullene and Kenneth Heritage of Imperial. Cullene is the CED of Pecos-Terrell/Brewster-Presidio-Jeff Davis Counties. Kenneth is a rancher in Pecos County. Kendra has an older brother Jake. Kendra is an active member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Fort Stockton.Kendra is a 2008 graduate of Buena Vista High in Imperial. In high school she was actively involved in cheerleading, volleyball, basketball manager, a shot put thrower, UIL Scholastics, National Honor Society, serving as secretary, One Act Play, FFA serving as Vice President, and the Gear up Tutoring Program. She served as President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Class of 2008. In addition to all other activities, Kendra is a 10 year member of 4-H holding numerous offices and participating in many projects at the county, district and state level. Kendra received the Gold Star Award. She has participated in several community service projects, her favorite being collecting “Comfort Critters” which are stuffed animals that are carried in the trunks of the town police cars in case of an incident involving a child; the officer has something to give the child to comfort them.
Kendra will begin attending Texas A & M this summer pursing a degree in Animal Science. Having a love for both animals and kids she is looking at the possibility of becoming a County Extension Agent or FFA adviser. She wants to pursue a degree and career that involves agriculture and youth and to keep the youth of America aware of agriculture. Kendra would like to give back to the youth the benefits she received, she wants to be an active participant in her community, lead by example, volunteer, and help and assist others because of what she has received.
Marli Street
Marli Street is the eighteen year old daughter of Janie and Matt Street. Marli was born and raised in Pampa, TX. Marli has one brother and three sisters. She is the granddaughter of M.C. and Lillian Street, and Mary and Ralph Britten. Marli is currently a senior at Pampa High School, attended Pampa Middle School, and was a Stephen F. Austin Lion. She is going to attend Texas Tech University upon graduation from high school pursuing a degree in Public Relations with intentions of becoming a criminal lawyer. She is an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Life Teen Youth Group. Marli played tennis for Pampa High School for two years, ran track for one year, was a senior captain for the PHS Cheerleading squad, of which she was a member for two years. Marli was a part of the advisory board for D-FY-IT for two years and takes part in SADD. She is Student Body Parliamentarian, PHS Choir Officer, and performed in the PHS musicals, Beauty and the Beast and Cinderella. Marli mentored at Wilson Elementary last fall, and is continuing to mentor throughout the spring semester. She has participated in volunteer work with Special Olympics, assisting with basketball and track. She currently works at the First Presbyterian Church Nursery, and B and B Pharmacy. She has also worked at Texas Rose Steakhouse. A few of Marli’s interests include reading the latest Nicholas Sparks’ romance novel or a heated argumentative book by John Grisham. She also enjoys listening and dancing to country western music, and spending time with family and friends.
Wolfgang Schwertner
I am Wolfgang Bernard Schwertner, most call me Wolf. Age and weight aren’t important, right? Because it is character that defines us. I am attending high school and college part time as a dual-credit student. I have accumulated twenty-tree credit hours at Texas A&M University Kingsville. This coming fall, I will head off to Texas State Technical College in Sweetwater, TX to study wind turbine technology. I can’t wait; through my research that seems like my dream job. My latest interest has been the Zeitgeist documentary. I have made it a hobby to dissect, research, and promote this treasure of enlightenment. I would suggest everyone to watch this movie as it affects every American. Music has been a part of my life. I have studied concert piano, played bassoon three years in symphonic band, and I taught myself guitar. I lift weights to keep fit, and stretch to stay limber. I like to play football, paintball, and soccer outside with my friends, and video games like Call of Duty 4. Chess and Magic: the Gathering are also great critical thinking games I enjoy. 4-H allowed me to raise blue ribbon poultry projects for four years. I even baked a division winning carrot cake in the food show this year. I am a certified life guard and Red Cross swim instructor.FANTASCOE $750 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Randa Shubet
Randa Shurbet is the daughter of Mendy and Scott Taylor of Floydada. Mendy is a PT in the Floyd County FSA office. Scott works at the Overhead Door Company in Lubbock. Randa has one younger sister, Rylee, who is currently a freshman at Floydada High School.Randa will be attending Texas Tech University next year, pursuing a major in pre-nursing. She will be a 2008 graduate of Floydada High School, and is currently taking college classes. She will be graduating with 30 college hours. Randa is in various school programs such as varsity golf, One Act Play, and National Honor Society. Through the National Honor Society, Randa has been a part of many different community service activities. Some include Toys for Tots and the Children’s Miracle Network. Through her church, the First United Methodist Church, Randa participated in a mission trip to Mexico, where she built houses for families who could not afford them. Randa is the Floyd County Cover Girl, and through this, has participated in many community projects.
Randa is very anxious to graduate so she can pursue her nursing career.
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