MWISD applauds outstanding students

The State Qualifying FFA teams proudly display their well-earned recognitions at the Mineral Wells ISD School Board meeting, May 12. Many other teams were also honored, from powerlifting and track and field, to SkillsUSA, FFA, BBQ and Academic All-State. Ann Powers photo
Ann Powers
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MINERAL WELLS—Trustees saluted nearly 50 of Mineral Wells ISD’s best and brightest at their regular board meeting, May 12.

“We are proud to recognize an outstanding group of students who have represented Mineral Wells ISD at the state level in various UIL and academic competitions this year,” Communications Director Karyn Bullock said before introducing the high achievers. “Their dedication, skill and hard work have brought pride to our district across a wide range of disciplines.”

Students and teams presented include:

SkillsUSA State Qualifiers
These students showcased their career and technical skills through hands-on competition. They rebuilt cylinder heads for their projects.

  • Bryan Juarez-Ramos
  • Kevin Martinez
  • Christopher Garcia
  • Angel Rico Jimenez
  • Joshua Wiesner
  • Tyler Lockhart
  • Zander Carr

BBQ State Competition
Student pitmasters grilled their way to the top at the state BBQ contest with over 100 teams throughout Texas.

Charred Perfection team

  • Josaline Rubio
  • Nate Acosta
  • Zoe Corrales Rodriguez
  • Kayla Jeter

Bold and Beefy team

  • Kimberly Slaughter
  • Jonathan Walls
  • Michael Borjon
  • Gabriel Borjon

FFA State Qualifiers
FFA teams applied agricultural knowledge and critical thinking to earn top spots in multiple events at regionals and qualified for state held at Texas A&M University.

Vet Tech team

  • Sarah Cook
  • Audrey Smith
  • Kassie Chriestenson
  • Kaydin Hobbs

Poultry Judging team

  • Garrison Facteau
  • Addy Stutts
  • Canon Ramsay
  • Callie Roach

Nursery Landscape team

This group also ranked top 25 in the state.

  • Jenny Alexander
  • Hudson Hobbs
  • Colby Johnson
  • Kayla Jeter

Forage Evaluation team

These students achieved 42nd overall.

  • Case Johnson
  • Kaden Waggoner
  • Lane Pennington
  • Tate Dow

Track State Qualifier
While representing Ram Nation in track and field, Javawn McKinney placed eighth in the state discus with a throw of 157 feet and four inches.

Powerlifting State Qualifiers
Strength, discipline and determination led these athletes to state, according to district officials.

  • Deandra Hinojosa: second place at regionals, squat 335, bench press 235, dead lift 345, total 935 pounds, placed 18th in state.
  • Shannon Rogers: fourth place at regionals, squat 525, bench press 380, dead lift 495, total 1,400 pounds, placed 18th at state.

TABC Basketball Academic All-State
Kahlea Samples maintained a GPA 92 or above in the classroom and excelled on the court as well.

Kahlea Samples is a TABC Basketball Academic All-State honoree for excelling in the classroom and on the court. Photo courtesy of Mineral Wells ISD

THSCA Softball Academic All-State These senior Rams are recognized for academic excellence with an overall GPA of 92 or above, athletic abilities and good moral character.

  • Brogsia Burks
  • Tatum McMinn
  • Hailey McWhorter

THSCA Baseball Academic All-State Honorable Mention
These seniors also have an overall GPA of 92 or above, excel in sports and have sound moral character.

  • Curry Couch
  • Owen Gadd

THSCA Soccer Academic All-State Honors
Earned GPA of 92 or above.

  • Dale Flores
  • Jonathan Rosas
  • Korbin Williams
  • Gabriel Rodriguez

 

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