Tenaha Graduating Class of 2018 Senior Biographies

May 24, 2018 - Tenaha graduating class of 2018 senior biographies.

Ariday HernandezTenaha ISD Valedictorian Ariday Hernandez

Ariday Hernandez is the daughter of Gregorio and Maria Hernandez. High school extracurricular activities include soccer, tennis, cross country, BETA, JCC, and band. Honors and awards include Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest qualifier, 2 years; Outstanding Woodwind, 3 years; and the soccer team captain, 1 year. Upon graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. Ariday plans to pursue a career in occupational therapy.

Tavoris GilesTenaha ISD Salutatorian Tavoris Giles

Tavoris Giles Jr. is the son of Lanieca Williams and Tavoris Giles. His extracurricular activities during high school include football, basketball, baseball, BETA, FFA, and JCC. Honors and awards include State Finalist, 1 year, football; All-State Linebacker, 1 year, football; District Defensive MVP, 1 year, football; District 2nd Team Linebacker, 1 year, football; TSWA All-State Linebacker, football; 2017 Padilla Poll Coaches All-State Defensive Player of the Year, football; 2017 District First Team Tight End, football; Regional Finalists, 2 years, basketball; 2nd Team Catcher, 1 year, baseball; BETA Pledge Captain, 1 year; Voted by high school student body: Most Likely to Succeed; Best Dressed; and Beauty and Brains. After graduating high school his plans are to attend the University of Houston. He is going to pursue a career in kinesiology.

Elizabeth HernandezThird Ranking Student Elizabeth Hernandez

Elizabeth Hernandez is the daughter of Raul and Angelica Hernandez. High school extracurricular activities include soccer, cross country, BETA, and JCC. Honors and awards include three time Regional Qualifier in cross country and All A Honor Roll, 2 years. After graduating high school Elizabeth plans include attending Panola Junior College and pursuing a career in occupational therapy.


The below students are listed in alphabetical order:

Christian Ashton is the son of Carla Ashton. High school extracurricular activities include football, baseball, and track. Honors and awards include State Finalist, football; All State linebacker, 2 years, football; and All District linebacker, 3 year, football. He will be graduating high school with a certification in welding from Panola Junior College. His plans after graduation are to attend Panola Junior College and pursue a career in welding.

Maria Balladares is the daughter of Jose Balladares and Maglori Lopez. After graduating high school her plans are to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career as a massage therapist.

Janiya Brock is the daughter of the late Katina Brock. Upon graduating high school her plans are to attend Prairie View College. She would like to pursue a career in nursing.

Shawn Cheshire is the son of Vicki Benson. His extracurricular activities include playing football. Honors and awards include All District Offensive Lineman, 1 year, football; and State Finalist, 1 year, football. He will be graduating with a certification in welding from Panola Junior College. Shawn is going to pursue a career in welding.

Sydney Diane Cheshire is the granddaughter of Kathy and Mitchell Holloway. Her extracurricular activities include soccer, tennis, cross country track and BETA. Her plans after graduation are to attend Angelina College. Her plans are to pursue a career as a sonogram technician.

TyMaryon Davis is the daughter of Annette Bratchett and Nicholas Davis. Her extracurricular activities include basketball, track, tennis, Tiger Dolls and band. She will be graduating high school with a certification in Medical Billing & Coding. Upon graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. Her plans are to pursue a career in nursing.

Bianca Davison is the daughter of Garry and Mistie Davison. Her extracurricular activities include basketball, track, BETA, robotics, and cheerleading. Honors and awards include First Team All District, 2 years, basketball; District Co-MVP, 1 year, basketball; TABC All-Region, 3 years, basketball; Regional Finalist, 3 years, basketball; State Qualifier, robotics, 3 years; BETA Secretary, 1 year; Regional Qualifier, track, 1 year; Regional Finalist, track, 1 year; Area Qualifier, track, 2 years. After graduating high school Bianca plans to attend East Texas Baptist University. Her plans are to pursue a career in chemistry.

Alan Flores is the son of Roberto and Ana Flores. Extracurricular activities include cross country, track, tennis, band, and soccer. Honors and awards include Regional Qualifier in cross country for 2 years. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. He will pursue a career in industrial technology.

Matthew Flournoy is the son of Kenneth and Cheryl Flournoy. His extracurricular activities include football and the fishing team. Honors and awards include Second Team All District Left Guard, 2 years, football; First Team all District Left Tackle, football; and Second Team All State, football. Matthew will be graduating high school with a certification in welding. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. He plans to pursue a career as a welding inspector.

Cody Lane Foshee is the son of Jennifer Hass and Ronnie Foshee. Extracurricular activities include football, basketball and baseball. Honors and awards include State Finalist, football, 1 year; Honorable Mention, football, 1 year; Honorable Mention, baseball, 1 year; and 2nd Team All District, 2 years, basketball. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. Cody would like to pursue a career in the nursing field.

Lucas Fox is the son of Stacey and Amanda Fox. His extracurricular activities include the Tenaha High School Fishing Team. Upon graduation Lucas plans to pursue a career in the oil field. 

JaChristopher Gardner is the grandson of Mary McCollister, and son of Katoria Giles. His extracurricular activities include football, basketball and track. Honor and awards include All State basketball, two years; All Region basketball, three years; All State Football, two years; and Track State Finalist, 2 years. Upon graduating high school he plans to attend Trinity Valley Community College. He is going to pursue a career in kinesiology.

LaDarrius Garrett is the son of Tony and Sonya Garrett. Extracurricular activities include football, basketball, band, BETA and JCC. Awards and honors include State Finalists, 1 year, football; State Semi-Finalist, 1 year, football; Quarter Finalists, 2 years, football; Regional Finalist, 4 years, basketball; First Team All District Running Back, football; First Team All County Running Back, football; and Regional Qualifier, 1 year, track; and voted by his classmates as Teacher’s Pet and Most Competitive. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Prairie View A & M University. LaDarrius plans to pursue a career in accounting.

Cadettric Gray is the son of Nikki Gray. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. Cadettric’s plans are to pursue a career in construction.

Antawon Harris is the son of Jessie Lee and Lulu Cooks. His extracurricular activities include football. Awards and honors include Honorable Mention Football, 2 years. After graduating high school he plans to attend Panola Junior College. He is going to pursue a career in occupational therapy or physical therapy.

Hernan Hernandez is the son of Margarito Hernandez and Sofi Perez. Extracurricular activities include football, soccer, tennis, BETA , band, and JCC. Honors and awards include State Qualifier, solo and ensemble, 2 years, band; State Qualifier, football, 1 year; and New Summer Field All Tournament, soccer, 1 year. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. Hernan plans to pursue a career in nursing.

Ruben Hernandez is the son of Leonel Hernandez and Juana Aguilar. Extracurricular activities include football, soccer, band, robotics and BETA. Honors and awards include Robotics 1st Place, area competition; Robotics 1st Place, Region VII competition; State Solo and Ensemble Qualifier, 3 years, band; 2016 State Soloist , band; Honorable Mention, 1 year, football; 2017 State Qualifier in football; Outstanding Sophomore, band; and Outstanding Brass, 2 years, band. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. His plans are to pursue a career in nursing.

Zayda Hernandez is the daughter of Juan and Catalina Hernandez. Extracurricular activities include soccer, cross country, band and track. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career as a dental assistant.

Altus Craig Horn is the son of Craig and Alicia Horn and Kim Carpenter. Extracurricular activities include football, basketball and baseball. Awards and honors include 2016 and 2017 Built Ford Tough Player of the Week; 2017 Built Ford Tough Player of the Year; 2015 District MVP, football; 2016-2017 Co-District MVP, football; 2016 and 2017 All State, football; 2014 All District Wide Receiver; 2014 District Newcomer of the Year; and 2017 Dairy Queen Player of the Week. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Howard Payne University. His plans are to pursue a career in nursing. 

Zania Hubbard is the daughter of Lynett Cartwright and Detoris Hubbard. Extracurricular activities include FFA for two years. She will be graduating high school with a certification as a Certified Nurse Aide. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career in the medical field.

Colton Hutto is the son of Cindy and Chad Hutto. Extracurricular activities include the fishing team. He will be graduating high school with a certification in Welding. He is going to pursue a career in welding.

Bailey Lampley is the son of Larry Paul and Cheyenne Lampley. Extracurricular activities include the fishing team. His plans after graduation are to pursue a career as a railroad engineer.

Chase Lilly is the son of Robert and Heather Lilly. Extracurricular activities include football, four years. He will graduate high school with a certification in welding through Panola Junior College. His plans are to pursue a career in welding.

Holly Elizabeth Linebarger is the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Linebarger. Extracurricular activities include FFA, four years. She will be graduating with a certification as a Certified Nurse Aide. After graduating high school her plans are to attend Panola Junior College. Her plans are to pursue a career in the medical field.

Joselin Lopez is the daughter of Jose and Isabel Ovozco. Extracurricular activities include soccer and track. She will be graduating high school with a certification in Medical Billing and Coding. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career in health and nursing field.

Josie Martinez is the daughter of Martin and Marcie Olalde. Her plans after graduating high school are to attend Panola Junior College. Josie plans to pursue a career in occupational therapy. 

Crystal McDonald is the daughter of Jason and Michelle McDonald. Extracurricular activities include soccer and BETA. She will be graduating with a certification as a Certified Nurse Aide. Her plans are to pursue a career in nursing.

Miguel Mendoza is the son of Miguel Mendoza and Marisol Segura. Extracurricular activities include football, baseball, cross country, BETA, band and soccer. Honors and awards include JV District Champion, 1 year, cross country; State Finalist, football; and State Solo and Ensemble, 2 years, band. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Panola Junior College. He is going to pursue a career in general business.

Selena Mendoza is the daughter of Manuel Mendoza and Daria Sanchez. Extracurricular activities include soccer, track, cross country, band and Tiger Dolls. Honors and awards include cross country Regional Qualifier, two years. She will be graduating high school with a certification in Medical Billing and Coding. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career as an occupational therapist assistant.

Ariel Patterson is the daughter of Tim and Rhonda Patterson. Extracurricular activities include FFA and high school mascot. After graduating high school her plans are to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career in cosmetology.

Caniya Reed is the daughter of Chiquita and Keitha Reed. Extracurricular activities include basketball, band and Tiger Dolls. She will be graduating high school with a certification as a Certified Nurse Aide. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career in nursing.

Alex Rodriguez is the son of Maria Escalante and Jesus Flores. Extracurricular activities include soccer, cross country, and band. Honors and awards include District Champs in cross country. After graduating high school he plans to attend Panola Junior College. His plans are to pursue a career in computer technology.

Arlicia Roland is the daughter of Aaron and Catrice Roland. Extracurricular activities include basketball, tennis, cheerleading, band, BETA, and JCC. Honors and Awards include MVP, 3 years, basketball; Offensive Player of the Year, 1 year, basketball; TABC All-Region Team, basketball, 4 years; Regional Qualifier, 3 years, track; Girls’ Doubles District Champ, 1 year, tennis; Regional Qualifier, 3 years, tennis; Regional Quarter Finalists, 1 year, tennis; Drum Major, 1 year, band; JCC Vice President, 1 year; Class President, 3 years; Most Athletic, 3 years; Class Clown, 4 years; Most School Spirit, 2 years; Most Competitive, 2 years; and 2017 Homecoming Queen. After graduating high school her plans are to attend Stephen F. Austin State University. Arlicia is going to pursue a career in nursing.

Calicia Roland is the daughter of Aaron and Catrice Roland. Extracurricular activities include basketball, tennis, track, band, cheerleader, BETA, robotics and JCC. Honors and Awards include Second Team All District, 2 years, basketball, Honorable Mention, 1 year, basketball, Defensive MVP, 1 year, basketball, Regional Qualifier, 2 years, track, District Champ, 1 year, tennis, Regional Qualifier, 3 years, tennis, Regional Quarter Finalists, 1 year, tennis; BETA Club secretary, 2 years; BETA Club Vice President, 1 year; BETA Club Treasurer, 1 year; Class Vice President, 4 years; JCC Secretary, 1 year; voted Most Competitive by her classmates, 1 year; voted Clumsiest Girl by her classmates, 1 year; Athletic Sweetheart, 1 year; A and B Honor Roll, 3 years; and All A Honor Roll, 1 year. After graduating high school Calicia plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University. Her plans are to pursue a career in nursing.

Merlid Sandoval is the daughter of Ciro and Angelica Sandoval. Extracurricular activities include band, BETA , FFA, yearbook, and robotics. After graduating high school her plans are to attend Panola Junior College. She is going to pursue a career in criminal justice.

Narce Servin is the daughter of Jose and Filomena Servin. After graduating high school she plans to attend Panola Junior College. She plans to pursue a career in cosmetology. 

Alexis Shires is the daughter of Steven Shires and Dawn Sellers. Extracurricular activities include basketball, track, JCC, FFA, cheerleader and BETA. Honors and awards include regional qualifier, basketball; JCC Sweetheart, 2 years; class officer, secretary, 4 years; and voted Class Favorite by her classmates, 2 years. She will attend Texas Tech University after graduating high school. Her future plans are to become an optometrist. 

Jordan Thompson is the son of Ricky and Sherry Thompson and Karen Thompson. Extracurricular activities include football and power lifting. Honors and awards include First Team All District, football; First Team Running Back, football; State Qualifier, power lifting. After graduating high school his plans are to attend Texas State Technical College. He plans to pursue a career in the oil field.

Onterio Thompson is the son of Craig and Alicia Horn. Extracurricular activities include football. Honors and awards include All-State football, All- District football, and MVP in football. He will be graduating high school with a certification in welding. He is going to pursue a career in welding. 

Yailin Torres is the daughter of Julian Torres and Lucila Alvarez. Extracurricular activities include soccer. After graduating high school she plans to attend Tarrant County College in Arlington, Texas. She is going to pursue a career in criminal justice or photography.

Jordi Velazquez is the son of Jorge and Yolanda Velazquez. Extracurricular activities include soccer. After graduating high school he plans to attend Panola Junior College. He is going to pursue a career in the Oil field.

Jaden Washington is the daughter of Frank and Angel Washington. Extracurricular activities include basketball, track, JCC, cheerleader, robotics, and BETA. Honors and awards include three time Regional Qualifier in track; Second Team All District, 2 years, basketball; BETA president, 2 years; BETA Pledge Captain, 1 year; JCC Secretary, 1 year; JCC President, 1 year; 2016 Homecoming Queen; voted Class Favorite by her classmates; Miss THS; voted Most Likely to be Famous, Most Talented and Best Dressed by her classmates; and 2018 Prom Queen. After graduating high school she plans to attend Stephen F. Austin State University. She is going to pursue a career in communications.

Destini Whitehead is the daughter of Marcus and Christina Whitehead. Extracurricular activities include basketball, track and BETA. Honors and Awards include National Honor Society; Who’s Who; 2015 Defensive Player of the Year, basketball; 2016 5A MVP, basketball; All Region, 3 years, basketball; All East Texas, 4 years, basketball; All State, 2 years, basketball; 2018 2A MVP, basketball; and nominee for 2018 All American McDonald’s All Star, basketball. After graduating high school she plans to attend Sam Houston State University where she has been awarded a basketball scholarship. She is going to pursue a career in Nursing.

Martrovian Williams is the son of Farah Williams. Extracurricular activities include Band. Honors and awards include State Finalist in Solo and Ensemble in band. After graduating high school he plans to attend Panola Junior College. His future plans are to pursue a career in music.