Celebrating Class of 2020: Congratulations Hunter Sample!

June 8, 2020 - Hunter Sample graduated from Timpson High School Class of 2020 with Honors. Hunter has been very involved both academically and socially in all aspects of his high school career.

His accomplishments include: Varsity Football for all 4 years including making the 4th round of playoffs his Sophomore year; Varsity Football Honorable Mention his Senior year; Golf 2 years; Track 1 year; Baseball 1 year; Basketball 1 year; Band 1 year; FFA for 4 years including FFA Officer for 3 years serving as First Vice President, Sentinel and Reporter; FCCLA 4 years; Youth Advisory Council (YAC) 2 years; Jr. Chamber of Commerce 1 year; Class President 1 year; Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Market Lamb participant 1 year; Shelby County Livestock Show participant 2 years including receiving Grand Champion Market Lamb in 2018; UIL Accounting; Dairy Cattle Judging; and Forestry Judging.

Hunter also had 24 college credits from Panola College including certifications in OSHA, Fork Lift Operation, CPR and EMT. Studies include a multitude of Agriculture classes, EMT, General Business, and many other subjects. He currently works at Wal-Mart and plans on attending Panola College in the fall to pursue a degree in business or agriculture.

Hunter was awarded several scholarships in 2020 including the Clint & Clay Donnan Memorial Scholarship, Deep East Texas Electrical, Shelby County Go Texan, Bone Hill Foundation, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce, and the De'Undria Jackson Memorial Scholarships.

Hunters parents are Jason and Deanne Sample of Center, grandparents are David and Sandi Sample, Debbie Samford and Don Lovell of Center and great-grandparents Ura Lovell and Adell Livingston of Center.

We are very proud of Hunter and his accomplishments and wish him the best for his future. Congrats Hunter!