Elk Express– Senior Edition 2017
Volume 12
Issue 5
Fernando Jacquez– Valedictorian Class of 2017 Fernando plans to a end West Texas A&M University and major in Mechanical Engineering. His
hobbies are hanging out with friends and playing sports. His favorite memory at SHS is Friday foot‐
ball games. His favorite quote is “I ain’t here for a long me, I’m here for a good me.” ‐ George
Strait.
Bret Barnard– Salutatorian Class of 2017 Bret plans to a end Oklahoma State University and major in Ag Business. His hobbies are hun ng,
shoo ng, golfing, hanging out with friends, and traveling. His favorite memory at SHS is doing
stats for the basketball team. His favorite quote is “It’s been real, it’s been fun, but it hasn't been
real fun.”
Alexander Aldavaz Alexander plans to get his diesel mechanics degree and trucking degree. His hobbies
are working on car audio systems. His favorite memory at SHS is being in Coach
Keener’s PE class. His favorite quote is “Sabes que? I got this!” ‐ George Lopez
Francisco Barajas Frankie plans to a end West Texas A&M University and major in Business. His hobbies are
sleeping, watching Ne lix, listening to music and hanging out with Fernando and Jaime. His
favorite memory is his Junior prom date with Mrs. Cassi Hudson. His favorite quote is “The
two lowest grades will be dropped at the end of the semester.” Larry Adams
Marina Barajas Marina plans to work this summer and then a end college. Her hobbies are listening to
music, hanging out with friends, cruising, and working. Her favorite memory at SHS is al‐
ways chilling in the office with Marisol. Her favorite quote is, “I am saved by his amazing
grace.” Ephesians 2:8
Gage Brooks Gage plans to a end Bethany University and major in Pharmacy and play football. His hob‐
bies are homework and more homework. His favorite memory at SHS is swa ng wasps daily
in Mr. Garza’s. His favorite quote is “My fake plants died because I didn't pretend to water
them.”
Zorro Daniels Zorro plans to aƩend school at Oklahoma City Community College. His hobby is hanging out
with friends. His favorite memory at SHS is Friday night football games. His favorite quote is
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. –Wayne Gretzky” - Michael ScoƩ
Julio Duran Julio plans to aƩend Wayland BapƟst University and major in Sports Medicine and RehabilitaƟon, while also running track. His hobbies are spending Ɵme with his family and friends, playing
sports and video games, watching Neƞlix and sleeping. His favorite quote is “Never give up because good things take Ɵme.”
Brandon Flores Brandon plans to go to college to become a state trooper. His hobbies are racing. His favorite
quote is “Trust gets you killed, love gets you hurt, and being real gets you hated.” -Tupac
Nancy Garay Nancy plans to aƩend West Texas A&M University and study to become an Registered Nurse. Her
hobby is reading. Her favorite memory at SHS is going to state her sophomore year. Her favorite
quote is “Everyday may not be good, but there is something good in everyday.”
Kobi Garza Kobi plans to go to college to be a mechanic . His hobby is art. His favorite memory at SHS is playing football.
Nicolle Griffin Nicolle plans to aƩend WTAMU online classes from Italy and major in accounƟng. Her hobbies are
doing puzzles , playing with dogs and traveling. Her favorite memory at SHS is playing basketball
and parƟcipaƟng in UIL. Her favorite quote is “Do what you feel in your heart to be right for you’ll
be criƟcized anyway.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Parker Hanna Parker plans to aƩend West Texas A & M to play football while majoring in mechanical engineering. His
hobbies are playing football and basketball and hanging out with friends. His favorite memory at SHS is
going to the regional tournament in basketball his junior year. His favorite quote is “Some people want it
to happen, some wish it could happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan
Esperanza Hernandez Esperanza plans on graduaƟng college, making money, and moving away. Her hobby is skateboarding. Her favorite memory at SHS is having Saturday school every Saturday. Her favorite
quote is “Remember even a good king can bleed.” -300
Jaime Jacquez Jaime plans to move to Amarillo to work while a ending Amarillo College. His hobbies are ea ng McDonalds, sleep overs with the boys, and listening to music. His favorite memory at SHS is his whole junior year of ag with the Horsford Boys. His favorite quote is “Follow your dreams, but also follow me on Instagram.” VintageJaime80 Kimberly Loya Kimberly is undecided on where she wants to go to college. Her hobbies are drawing, listening to music and traveling. Her favorite memory at SHS is pep rallies and football games. Her favorite quote is “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” ‐ Bruce lee Juan Machado Juan plans to become a cartoonist and be able to provide a sustainable income for his family. His hobbies are listening to music, making music, art and talking to others. His favorite memory at SHS is all of his art classes. His favorite quote is “The happier I am, the harder it gets to see.” #Asians Kyfar Isela On veros Kyfar plans to own/manage her own food business with her mother. Her hobbies are to spend and cherish every minute with her daughter, explore new places, hike, and admire nature. Her favorite memory at SHS is “One me Zorro yelled blue and white at the wrong me at the pep rally and Daniela and I laughed so hard we got him in trouble.” Her favorite quote is “I’m sorry that people are so jealous of me, but I can’t help that I'm so popular.” ‐ Gretchen Wieners Daniela Reyes Daniela plans to a end Amarillo College to study to become a dental hygienist, and succeed at life. Her hobbies are working and ge ng to have some family me. Her favorite memory at SHS is when a small fire started while welding during Ag Agus na, Zorro and I ran off passing the fire ex nguisher. Her favorite quote is “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, ”plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Johnny Rivas Johnny plans to a end Amarillo College and study diesel mechanics and to con nue his career further un l he gets life situated. His hobbies are hanging out with his friends, listening to music , relaxing and helping his dad. His favorite memory at SHS is that he is going to graduate finally and Coach Keeners P.E. class. His favorite quote is “If you can’t handle being talked about, lied on and not liked then you're not ready to be successful.” Cole Smith Cole plans to become a cowboy. His hobbies are hanging out with friends, riding horses, stock shows and rodeos. His favorite memory at SHS is his senior year. Levi Springer Levi plans to a end Eastern New Mexico University at Roswell and major in Veterinary Tech. His hobbies are singing, walking his dogs and stock shows. His favorite memory at SHS is ge ng to sing the na onal anthem at the basketball games. His favorite quote is “Life is like a box of choco‐
lates you never know what your gonna get.” ‐ Forrest Gump Jerry Spurlock Jerry plans to pursue graphics and anima on and game design. His hobbies are gaming, car‐
pentry, video edi ng, helping his grandfather and friends and listening to music. His favorite
memory is being in coach keeners class. His favorite quote is “never correct a dumb person for
they will scorn your, correct a smart man for they will appreciate you.”
Russell Spurlock Russell plans to a end Oklahoma State University and get his Bachelor of Applied Science degree
in Ag Business. His hobbies are sports and hanging out with friends. His favorite memory at SHS is
Friday night football games. His favorite quote is “To be the man you have to beat the man.” ‐ Ric
Flair
Stephanie Vasquez Stephanie is undecided as to which college she would like to a end. She plans to study Sonography
and Pediatrics. Her hobbies are listening to music and watching Ne lix. Her favorite memory at
SHS is doing ac vi es as a whole class. Her favorite quote is “Seek God’s will in all that you do and
He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:6
RaeLeigh Willborn RaeLeigh plans to a end Clarendon College and major in Agricultural Communica ons, as well as
be a member of their judging team. Her hobbies are hanging out with friends and listening to mu‐
sic. Her favorite memory at SHS is par cipa ng in the many school ac vi es. Her favorite quote is
“It was the best of mes, It was the worst of mes.”‐ Charles Dickens
Congratulations to the Class of
2017 and good luck!
- Elk Express Staff
Astrid Valenzuela
Marina Barajas
Erika Lopez
Robert Ruiz
Levi Springer
Matthew Sandvig
Kory Punch
High School Movers & Shakers

Don’t miss a lot of school and work hard. 
Do one thing at a me and when you do, give all of your experience and a en on. There won’t be another chance to do it again. 
Don’t miss so many days because you’ll hate making up for lost me. Don’t follow the crowd and be yourself. 
Don’t be scared because a er all it’s s ll school, you do the same thing as you’ve done in the past, just learning different material. 
No ma er how hard things get, don’t give up and keep on trying. 
The vending machine isn’t always full, so make sure to eat breakfast. 
Don’t procras nate… but it’ll be okay if you do. It’s doable. 
Turn your work in on me. 
Take naps every chance you get. They are crucial. 
Just wing it. Life, Eyeliner, Everything. 
You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes. So steer yourself in any direc on you choose. 
Forget the past , embrace the present, and don’t stress about the future. 
Do not procras nate! 
Don’t let others affect the way you want to live. You be you. 
Don’t se le for “easy” classes. Take the hardest ones you can because it will pay off in the long run. 
Be nice to underclassmen. 
Always pay a en on to your teachers. 
GOOD LUCK!
SHS ReƟrees:
Coach Rutherford SHS Departers:
Mrs. Evere Mrs. Wya SHS Movers:
Ms. Jackson– moving to Life Skills Mrs. Mar n– moving to Home Ec Ms. Carrillo– moving to Migrant Program
New Faces:
Mr. Dominguez – Superintendent Regional and State Qualifiers
Kenlee McBryde: Editorials -Regionals and State
Erika Lopez, Scott Thompson, Ty McBryde, and Sherridan Powers: Current Events -Regionals
Kory Punch: LD Debate -Regionals
Colten Lanning: Headlines Alternate -Regionals
Parker Hanna: Discus – State Qualifier
Laynee Burr: 100 m hurdles – State Qualifier
Lilia Trayler, Juan Carlos Quintero, Erika Lopez, Victor Torres, and Aby Gomez: - Band State Qualifiers
Stratford High School Art Show Signing… The Stratford Art students showcased their art on April 6. Students in Art III and IV, under the direction of their teacher, Mrs. Cassi Hudson, displayed their art from this year in the Stratford High School Library. From self–portraits to abstracts, a wide variety of art pieces represented the talents of the students. Parker Hanna signing to play football at WT Gage Brooks signing to play football at Bethany Senior Trivia 5. Marina Barajas 2. “I like to write music.”____________ 6. Alexander Aldavaz 1. “I used to model for a clothing line.”____________ 7. Kyfar On veros What is something about you that no one knows? 4. Kimberly Loya 3. “I have 2 screws in my knee.”____________ 3. Parker Hanna 7. “I was referred to preview models and was quickly accepted.”____________ Answers: 6. “I like to work, and it’s easy to get on my nerves.”____________ 1. Esperanza Hernandez 5. “I cracked my head open when I was a child.”____________ 2. Johnny Rivas 4. “I have 3 ta oos.”____________