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Harlingen High School

 

Anthony White

 

Son of Modock and Christine White

Attended: Calvary Christian and Gutierrez Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: Top 10%, Team of the Decade in Track, District Champion Football, District Champion Track, Regional Qualifier 100 m, 400m and 800m Relays, Who’s Who among American High School Students, and Honor Society Convocation 200

PTSA involvement includes: Parliamentarian, Vice-President of membership 2 years, Ice cream social, Madri Gras volunteer, Thanksgiving baskets, Recycling Projects, and Barbeque Fundraiser

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include:  Football 2 years, Track 4 years, Basketball, Cross Country 2 years FCA 4 years and Media Tech 2 years

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: 4:12 ministries, Valley Praise, Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, House Building in Mexico, Youth Leadership Harlingen, and Graffiti Clean-up

Anthony is currently participating in the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC where he is earning college hours for college courses he will complete before he graduates.

He is undecided on the college he will attend but plans to major in Business.

 

Cutter Gaillard Ulhorn

 

Son of Tudor and Katherine Ulhorn

Attended St.Alban’s Episcopal Day School and Memorial Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: Currently ranked #1 in his senior class, Top 10% 4 years, UIL Team Captain, AP Scholar, Perfect 5 on AP English Language and Composition, AP US History, AP World History, Received 21st Century Leadership Award from Wells College ($40,000), Placed First in UIL District Literary Criticism, Qualifier for 4th round of Annual Masterminds TV Competition

PTSA involvement includes: 1st Vice President, Literary Reflections Representative, Harlingen Proud Graffiti cleanup, Mardi Gras decorations and elections, Ronald McDonald House Wing Decorator

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include:  Tennis 2 years, Swimming 2 years, Student Council 4 years, National Honor Society 3 years, Science Club 3 years, Media Tech Club 2 years, Drama Club 2 years, and Flag runner/Cheerleading escort 3 years

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: Eagle Scout, Harlingen Library Board, St. Alban’s Episcopal church youth group, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Acolyte, Starburst Program Essex, England, Relay for Life, Red Cross Blood Drive, and HHS Beautification Committee

Cutter is considering Texas A & M, University of Texas, Trinity and Southwestern and plans to pursue a degree in English, Pre-Law or Political Science.


Harlingen High School South

Victoria Celis

 

Daughter of Arnold and Mary Celis

Attended Long Elementary and Coakley Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: Top 10% 4 years, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Sophomore Recipient, Bluebonnet Girls State Junior Recipient, UCA All Star 3 years, PTSA Reflections contest winner in Choreography, Freshman & Junior Varsity District Pole Vaulting Champion, Miss Tip of Texas Jr. Teen, Lower Valley Cotillion Club, “Head of the Class” Award, Homecoming Representative 4 years, Homecoming Princess 2009, and Miss Harlingen 2009

PTSA involvement includes Sunny Glen Christmas events, Angel Tree at the mall, Carwash at Valley Baptist Gym, Clothing drive for Loaves and Fishes, Reflections contest, and Masquerade Court 3 years

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include: President of the Superintendent’s  Student Advisory Board, Student Council President, Student Council Vice-President, NTHS, NHS, Key Club Secretary, FBLA, Varsity Track, Varsity Cheerleader Co-Captain, Varsity Cheerleader Captain, Freshman Cheerleading Captain, Junior Class Secretary, Sophomore Class Secretary,  Web Committee, Youth Leadership Harlingen Steering committee, Harlingen Public Library Board, and Gymnast/Dancer at Palm Valley Gymnastics and Dance studio

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, THE Fun Festival, Feast of Sharing, Cheerleading clinic, Lamar Elementary Tutor, La Joya Christmas event, and Public Library program

Victoria is currently participating in the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC where she is completing classes that can earn her college credit before she graduates high school.

She plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin and Majoring in Pharmacy.

 

Michael Steven Rodriguez

 

Son of Roel and Kelly Rodriguez

Attended Treasure Hills Elementary and Coakley Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: NTHS, Junior Class Homecoming Representative, Junior Homecoming Prince, Honor Roll, JV Basketball Captain, and Certificate of Appreciation at Autism Awareness Day PTSA involvement includes: Student of the month committee chairman, PTSA membership award, Honorable Mention for PTSA Reflections Essay, City Council Representative, School registration, Harlingen Humane Society, PTSA BBQ, and PTSA Masquerade Court

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include: FBLA 3 years, NTHS 3 years, FCA 3 years, Interact Club, Student Council 2 years, Harlingen Youth Leadership, JV Track 2 years, JV Basketball 2 years, Varsity Basketball 2 years, and Flag Crew

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: ACTS Retreat, Vacation Bible School (St. Anthony’s), ACTS Team Member, St. Anthony’s Youth Group, THE student council volunteer, Kilo Classic Tournament, St. Anthony’s Fall Festival, and Harlingen Youth Leadership Steering Committee

Michael is currently enrolled in the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC where he will earn college credit for courses taken before he graduated high school.

He is applying at Texas State University and The University of Texas at San Antonio and plans to major in Physical Therapy.

Harlingen High School

 

Ashley Garland

 

Daughter of Dan and Sue Garland

Attended Travis Elementary, Calvary Christian School and Jeannette McKee Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include
: NHS, A/B Honor Roll, Lower Valley Cotillion Member, Chosen to play Tinkerbell in the Peter Pan Ballet, NHS Homecoming Representative, Cards for Christ Homecoming Representative, and Junior Class Homecoming Princess.

Extra Curricular Activities/School Club
: Palm Valley Dance Company, Level 8 competitive gymnast, Senior Company Dance member, Varsity Cheerleader, FCA member, Cards for Christ, and Media Technology Club secretary


Civic, Church and Volunteer organizations: Children’s Church leader, Mission trips to Mexico and Missouri, Christian Family Camp, Private gymnastics and dance lessons, Ronald McDonald House, and Bridges Church Youth Group


Ashley is currently participating in the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC where she is taking classes that will earn her college credit before she graduates from high school.

She has applied at Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Texas Tech and plans to major in Dance.


 

Diana Brandon

 

Daughter of Dan Brandon and Kathleen Golden

Attended Stuart Place Elementary and Gutierrez Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include:
Top 10%, All-State Diver, Swimming Homecoming Representative,  Scored a 3 on AP English III, and a 2 on AP Calculus AB exam

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Diving, Varsity Golf, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Cards for Christ, Science Club, Chess Club and National Honor Society

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: FUMC Youth Group,
Student Leadership Team, Youth Council, Middle school swim/dive coach, HAT beginner swimming coach

Diana plans on attending University of Minnesota and Major in Mechanical Engineering.



Harlingen High School South

Timothy Charles Forman

 

Son of Michael and Traci Forman

Attended:  St. Alban’s Episcopal Day School and Coakley Middle School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: Ranked within the Top 5 students of his class for the past 4 years, All A honor roll, AP Scholar designated by the College Board for AP test scores, Award for Outstanding Academic Accomplishment in – Pre-AP Calculus, Pre-AP Physics, AP English III, AP European History, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP English I, Pre-AP Biology and Spanish I, National Society of High School Scholars, and Brown University Summer Leadership Program in Environmental Studies, Treasurer NHS, National Honor Roll, 2nd Place Team Rose-Saldivar Invitational Golf Tournament, 1st Place Boys Double, 3rd Place Boys Doubles STTCA, 3rd Place Boys Doubles District 31-5A, and 3rd Place Mixed Doubles District 31-5A

PTSA Involvement: PTSA student officer as Corresponding Secretary and Vice President of membership, Homecoming Representative, Humane Society and Tailgate BBQ volunteer, Salvation Army Christmas Project, Masquerade Court, Student Relay for Life Team, and Sunny Glen Children’s Home Christmas Party

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include: Varsity Tennis, FCA, South Texas Professional Golf Association Junior Competitor, NHS, NTHS, UTSA, and Interact Club Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: City of Harlingen Summer Tennis Program, SPI Father’s Day Golf Tournament, Sea Turtle Volunteer, Youth Leadership Harlingen, Harlingen Proud, VBMC volunteer, and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Acolyte

He currently is part of the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC and will be applying to Texas A & M College Station and The University of North Carolina and plan on pursuing a degree in engineering, pharmacy or veterinary medicine.


Shannon McGinley

 

Daughter of Craig and Sharon McGinley

Attended: St. Alban’s Episcopal Day school and Calvary Christian School

Scholastic, Academic Honors, Recognitions and Achievements include: Varsity Cheerleader Co-Captain, UCA All American Cheerleader, Lower Rio Grande Valley Cotillion Club, Texas Association Teachers of Dance Individual Jazz Dancer Award, Fall Festival Invitational Ice Skating Competition 1st place Artistic, 2nd place Compulsory, 3rd place Freestyle, Spring Texas Invitational Ice Skating Competition 1st Place in Compulsory, Freestyle and Artistic, Honor Roll

PTSA involvement includes: Homecoming Representative, Texas PTA Individual Membership Achievement Award, Texas PTA Individual Hero Award, Humane Society, Letters to Soldiers, Relay for Life, Salvation Army Christmas Tree Angel, Sunny Glen Christmas Shopping and Party

Extra-Curricular Activities and School Clubs include: Varsity Cheerleader, FBLA, Key Club, Hawks for Christ, Leo Club, Ecology Club and Freshmen Cheerleader

Civic, Church and Volunteer Organizations include: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Acolyte, Harlingen Youth Leadership, Feast of Sharing, Key Club Beach Cleanup, Rio Grande Valley Ice Center Volunteer Skating Instructor

Shannon is currently employed by McMillian School of dance and cares for a hospice patient 24 hours a week.  She participates in the dual enrollment program between HCISD and TSTC taking college level courses.  She plans on attending Texas A & M in Corpus Christi and majoring in Nursing.
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