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We will miss you class of 2020!
In case you missed the live stream of graduation....
Academic Awards for 2020!
Congratuations to our Class of 2020 Scholarship Award winners!!!
Kelton Adams – Ivan Alexander Jr. Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, City of Emory Gaston Sanitation Service Scholarship - $500
Lauren Armstrong – Baylor University Scholarships - $64,000, Order of the Eastern Star Quinlan Chapter - $500
Hunter Barth – Mars Hill Lodge No. 1440 of Emory Scholarship - $1,000, Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000
Anthony Bomar – Texas A & M University Regents’ Scholarship - $24,000, Lake Country Neighbors Barry Stephens Memorial Scholarship - $2,500, Point Ladies Civic Club Scholarship - $500
Jeanette Camacho – Rains County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship - $2,500, By-Line Surveying $500
Dalton Carroll – Apache Band Scholarship - $5,600, Vincient Taylor Memorial Scholarship for Music Leadership - $1,500
Makayla Chastain – Wildcat Band Booster Scholarship - $750, City National Bank Scholarship - $750, Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 of Rains County Texas Scholarship - $500, Miss Annie Mae Schrimsher Memorial Scholarship - $500, Commercial Bank of Texas Scholarship - $300
Maria Chavez – Lake Country Neighbors Scholarship - $1,500, Emory Lions Club Scholarship - $1,000, City National Bank Scholarship - $750, City of Emory Gaston Sanitation Service Scholarship - $500
Garrett Cummings – Oklahoma Baptist University Academic Grant Scholarship - $11,000
Erin Emig – Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000, Rains Alumni Scholarship - $500
Colton Gable – United States Navy - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Alyssa Harvey – Texas A & M University Commerce Honors College - $7,425, Texas A & M University Commerce Presidential Scholarship - $2,750, Emory Lions Club Scholarship - $1,000, Austin Bank Scholarship - $500, Texas A & M University Commerce Honors College Book Scholarship - $400, Commercial Bank of Texas Scholarship - $300, Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 156 of Rains County Texas - $250
Josh Henson – University of North Texas Excellence Scholarship - $6,000, Texas Grant Scholarship - $5,000, Federal Work Study Scholarship - $4,470, Texas Public Education Grant Scholarship - $4,010, The Emerald Eagle Award - $1,000
Catrin Hoffman – Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000, Rains Alumni Scholarship - $500, Nicholls State University Softball Scholarship
Jadzia Howard-Gaston – Point Ladies Civic Club Scholarship - $500
Jesse Jarrett – Dakota Barker Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, Lake Country Neighbors Scholarship - $1,500
Ashley Jennings – Baylor University Scholarships - $64,000, Mary Hardin-Baylor Scholarships - $40,000, Texas A & M University Scholarships - $7,000, Lake Country Neighbors Scholarship - $1,500, Emory Lions Club Scholarship $1,000, Women’s Service Club Scholarship $1,000, 2020 Howard Emig Memorial Scholarship - $1,000, FFA Booster Club - $1,000, Dustin Wright Memorial Scholarship - $500, Rains Alumni Scholarship - $500, 2020 Rains County Fair Scholarship - $500, 2020 Rains County 4-H Scholarship - $500, Commercial Bank of Texas Scholarship - $300, Showtime International/National Collegiate Dance Auditions - $100, Texas A & M University Commerce Honors College
Chevy Jones – United States Army - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Joselin Juandiego – Kay Chastain Memorial Scholarship - $500
Alexis Kearney – Dakota Barker Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, Dustin Wright Memorial Scholarship - $500
Brye Kelley – Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000, A.C. McMillan Memorial Scholarship - $500
Cooper Krantz – Mars Hill Lodge No. 1440 of Emory Scholarship - $1,000
Bryce Manning – United States Army - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Presley McAree – Dakota Barker Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000, Texas A & M University Commerce Athletic Scholarship
Kaitlin McIntyre – Wildcat Band Booster Scholarship - $1,500
David Mendez – United States Marines - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Skyler Monroe – Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000
Jasmine Mott – Texas A & M University Commerce Softball Scholarship - $40,000, Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000
Mason Nugent – United States Army - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Robert Palin Jr. – United States Army - (Hazelwood Act and GI Bill) $180,000
Matthew Short – Trinity Valley Community College Music Scholarship - $2,200
Jaylee Sims – Dakota Barker Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000
Adam Steele – Rabb Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 156 of Rains County National High School Oratorical Contest - $200
Aubrey Stone – Abilene Christian University A.B. Barrett Award for Academic Excellence - $60,000, Lake Country Neighbors Scholarship - $1,500, Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000, Rains Alumni Scholarship - $500
Antonio Villegas – Rains Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - $1,000
Shelby Wayne – Kay Chastain Memorial Scholarship - $500
A HUGE THANK YOU to our local Businesses, Companies and families that provided Scholarshipis to our Class of 2020!!
TSI UPDATES!
ACT for June 2nd has been cancelled!
FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST!
Attention New & Returning High School Students:
Welcome! All students who will be attending
Rains ISD next school year need to enroll annually. The online portal is open May 4-June 10.
Class schedules/rosters will only be available to students who have completed the enrollment process. We want to help you with the process to make it as easy as possible.
Give us a call if you have any questions. Patti Wilson is the High School campus registrar, and her number is 903-473-2222, ext. 1404.
Please note: Online enrollment cannot be done using the Skyward Family Access app, because it's not compatible. It must be done on a computer or through the Internet browser on a compatible device. You can access a computer for enrollment at any campus office.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
If you are enrolling a returning student (which must be completed EVERY year for EVERY child), log on to your school account here: Skyward Family Access. Make sure to choose “Returning Student” for a shorter enrollment process. It usually takes about 20 minutes to complete.
You will use the Skyward Family Access login assigned to you by the district. This is the same account used to check your child’s grades, attendance, and other services. Need help with your username or password? Call Patti Wilson 903-473-2222, ext. 1404.
NEW STUDENTS:
If you are enrolling a new student to Rains ISD, create your Skyward Family Access account here.
The items below are necessary to enroll a new student in Rains ISD. If you have trouble uploading these documents, bring them by the campus office, and copies will be made.
The parent or legal guardian must upload or bring to the campus:
*Birth certificate (ages 4-11 must be original or certified copy)
*Social security card
*Immunization record (shots are up-to-date)
*Driver’s license of parent/guardian who is enrolling student
*Proof of residency in Rains County (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
*Final report card, withdrawal form, or high school transcript from previous school year
Senior Celebration Weekly Highlights
Paying for college Information....
BUILD YOU COLLEGE LIST $500 SCHOLARSHIP!
About the Scholarship
When it comes to college, it’s never too early to explore, research, and dream. And you’re not alone: We’re here to help guide you through that journey.
Students in the class of 2021 who build a college list with six or more colleges on our college planning site, BigFuture™, can earn a chance at a $500 scholarship.
The College Board will award 100 Build scholarships every month from January through July 2020.
For students in the class of 2020, The Build Your College List scholarship closed on July 31, 2019. (CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
PRACTICE FOR THE SAT $1000 SCHOLARSHIP!
About the Scholarship
A little practice goes a long way. With Official SAT Practice, focus on exactly what you need to work on most as you prepare for the SAT.
Students in the class of 2021 who use free Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy® can earn a chance at a $1,000 scholarship.
The College Board will award 150 Practice scholarships every month from January through October 2020.
For students in the class of 2020, The Practice for the SAT scholarship closed on October 31, 2019. (CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Did you know?
SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES BY TEXAS COLLEGE/UNIVERSITIES
June Scholarship opportunities!
July Scholarship opportunities!
SELF CARE TOOLS WHILE AT HOME!
It's NEVER too early to start working on improving test scores!!!
TSIA PRACTICE!
*Free download of printable test questions:
*Free Reading Section review: http://sites.austincc.edu/tsiprep/reading-review/
*Free Writing Section review: http://sites.austincc.edu/tsiprep/writing-review/
*Free Math Section review:
http://sites.austincc.edu/tsiprep/math-review/
*Free practice tests:
http://www.testprepreview.com/texas-success-initiative.htm
Click on the picture to the right for more information about TSIA.
ACT STUDY TOOLS
SAT STUDY TOOLS
In case you missed it!
CLASS OF 2024 interested in Texas A&M!
Looking ahead to 2020-2021
As we put the wraps on this admission cycle, here are some important things you need to know about the upcoming school year:
Application Opening Date – August 1
The ApplyTexas and Coalition applications will be available beginning August 1 for students applying for the spring and fall 2021 semesters.
While the application opening date has been pushed back a month, our application deadlines remain the same.
Spring 2021:
Application Opening: August 1, 2020
Application Deadline: October 15, 2020
Fall 2021:
Application Opening: August 1, 2020
Application Deadline: December 1, 2020
Additional Documents Deadline: December 15, 2020
SAT/ACT Score ARE Required
Students must have valid SAT/ACT scores on file by the deadline to complete their file and be considered for admission. We understand many test dates have been rescheduled; however, since the fall 2021 deadline is not until December 15, students should have time to take at least one of the tests. We will accept all SAT and ACT scores sent to us directly from the testing agency regardless if tests were taken online or in-person.
As a quick reminder, the following are required to have a complete admission file:
-Application
-Application Fee
-Essay
-Official SAT or ACT Scores
-Self-Reported Academic Record
Two Ways to Be Admitted to Texas A&M
Beginning with applicants for the Spring 2021 admission cycle, automatic academic admission will no longer be an option. Students will either be admitted via the Top 10% (Texas residents only) or through Holistic Review. Any student who does not qualify for Top 10% will have their complete file reviewed for admission consideration. This includes both academic and non-academic factors.
Texas A&M does not offer in-person interviews as part of the admission process. Therefore, it’s critical that your students take time to fill out the application completely and write an informative essay that tells their story. While resumes are accepted, please encourage students to follow the formatting of the application to ensure they’re reporting all necessary information.
Texas Together Updates
We anticipate other minor changes for the admission cycle and will be sharing those at the Texas Together Counselor Updates. Please make your plans to join us. Details about the updates will be posted on the Admissions website at admissions.tamu.edu/counselors.
DUAL CREDIT UPDATES
STAAR EOC UPDATES!
What does this mean for you? If you are currently taking English I, English II, Biology, US History, and Algebra I for the first time and you successfully complete the course (pass for the YEAR), then you will not be required to take the EOC exam for the course. If you do not successfully complete the course (pass for the YEAR), then you will be required to take the EOC exam next year.
What if you are supposed to retake an EOC exam that you were not previously successful on? You are still required to take and pass that EOC exam in order to graduate.
SAT VS ACT
These 2 test are extremely important for the College Bound student. It is recommended that you take at least one or both your JUNIOR year, then you can perfect your score by taking them several times your SENIOR year. Colleges typically accept both. You will need to research your college choices for their score requirements for acceptance.
**FREE study tools for ACT and SAT test are located at the bottom of this newletter!**
SENIORS 2020 , YOU WERE BORN TO WIN!
Class of 2020 Senior Celebration....
Chevy Jones
Today we celebrate Chevy Jones.
He has volunteered for the Rains ISD Special Olympics meet and has several tennis awards. Chevy has been involved in band for 5 years and tennis for 3 years. Chevy has joined the Army as a Avionic mechanic for a 6 year contract and plans to make a career in the military.
We are so very proud of our #Rainsclassof2020 #loveourseniors
Johny Knighton
SENIOR CELEBRATION!!!
Today we celebrate Jonathan (Jonny) Knighton
Jonny has played football all 4 years of High School with 2 years of Varsity. He earned 2nd Team All-District in Football his Senior Year. He participated in Powerlifting for 2 years and made it to Regionals this year. Jonny is also a 4 year Tennis player and 2 years in Track. He is an A Honor Roll student. He has given blood all 4 years, worked at Good Samaritan and is a Leader in his youth group at Point Church of Christ. Jonny also sang with the church youth group at Senior Suites & Rehab, helped serve communion to shut-ins and helped with Vacation Bible School.
Jonny plans on joining the Navy. He also wants to attend college and become a coach and teacher!
Ashley Jennings
Senior Celebration!
Today we celebrate Ashley Jennings.
Ashley has been very busy during her time at RHS! Some of her accomplishments include FFA Vice-President, Yearbook Co-Editor and National Honor Society's Parliamentarian, She also earned all A's every year for the last 4 years and went to state for FFA Dairy Judging two years. Some of her community involvement includes helping with Vacation Bible School at Emory Baptist Church every year, Rains County Fair Helper with numerous events and FFA Lone Star Degree.
Ashley has been a member of FFA for 4 years. Played golf for 3 years. A National Honor Society member for 2 years. Helped design and edit the RHS yearbook for 2 years. She has also been a 4-H member for the last ten years. Her biggest love is dance! Ashley has been a dancer at Sulphur Springs Centre for Dance for the last 15 years and have been on the competition dance team for 8 years.
Ashley has already been accepted to Texas A&M-College Station. She plans on pursing a degree in psychology. Once she is done with her degree she plans on becoming Psychologist and own her own practice.
Kayla Chastain
SENIOR CELEBRATION!!!
Today we celebrate Makayla Chastain!
Makayla s accomplishments while at RHS include A Honor Roll all four year,
National Honors Society member for three years and elected Secretary for Senior Year.
She has been a Varsity Band member all four years. The band was awarded sweepstakes her senior year (meaning not only did the band get superior ratings in marching band, they also got superior ratings in concert band as well). Makayla was a State qualifier junior year for Solo & Ensemble. Color Guard Captain junior and senior year. She was in Choir junior year. Makayla was also on Varsity Track sophomore, junior, and senior year- three time area qualifier and one time regional qualifier! She is a Nine times Blood Donor and one time Plasma Donor. She also volunteered to help with Special Olympics for three years.
She was also on the Fishing Team freshman year. Her future Future Plans will start at University of Texas at Tyler where she has been accepted and will be attending Fall 2020. Her goal is to graduate in 2024 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Jason Knighton
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Jason Knighton. Jason has played football all 4 years of High School with 2 years of varsity play. He also was on the Varsity Track team 9th and Senior year. He has donated Blood at the Carter Bloog drive, worked at Good Samaritans and also helped with Special Olympics. Jason is a leader at his church's youth group, Point Church of Christ. He also sang with the youth group at the Senior Suites and Rehab. Jason has also volunteered his time and handed out gift bags at Christmas and Grandparents Day! Jason plans on attending college and continue his education.
Aubrey Stone
Today we celebrate Aubrey Stone.
Aubrey’s accomplishments while at RHS include being a CheerHawaii Recipient 2 years in a row. She also was awarded the Outstanding Female of the Year in powerlifting and made it to Regionals in Powerlifting three years in a row. Aubrey received Most Spirited in Varsity Cheer and Academic All-District in Varsity Softball. She is also an All-State Cheerleader. She has been an all A Honor Roll student during her time at RHS!
Aubrey is a Student Council marketer member for 2 years. National Honor Society Vice President and a member for 2 years. She played JV/Varsity Softball ( JV 1 year, Varsity 1 year) and a cheerleader all 4 years. JV Cheer: 2 years, Varsity Cheer: 2 years, Captain.
Aubrey volunteered for the Rains Special Olympics meet all 4 years!! Her future Plans include attending Abilene Christian University. Aubrey received an academic scholarship and will pursue a career in Pediatric Nursing.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Cameron Taylor
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Cameron Taylor. He has been on the fishing team all 4 years at RHS and 2 years qualified for regionals. He maintains good grades while holding down a job. Cameron has been on the work program for 2 years and works 25-30 week. He handles his own finances and bank account! Cameron loves to hunt and fish. His future plans include attending a junior college to complete basics and then pursue career as a game warden!
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Hunter Barth
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Hunter Barth.
Hunter has been a varsity golf member for the last 2 years and this year the team won District. He is a 1 year Cross Country runner and an area and regional qualifier. He has volunteered for the Rains ISD Special Olympics for the last 4 years. He also has helped with the Rains Booster Concession Stand, Back to School Fair, worked as a Good Samaritan bell ringer during the holidays and Texas Best Choice Animal Shelter. He is a Blood Donor with Carter Blood Care. Hunter is a 2 year National Honor Society member, served as a Student Council member for the last 2 years and was a Yearbook staff member for 3 years. He played basketball for 3 years, football for 1 year, was on the Rains Fishing team for 1 year and was also on the track team. Hunter's future plans are to attend Tyler Junior College to get his basics and then continue his education at a University.
Joselin Juandiago
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Joselin Juandiego.
Joselin is the Vice President of the Rains High School FCCLA,organization and a member for 3 years. She also volunteers at the RISD's Child Development Center and the student helper at Rains Intermediate for Mrs. Wallace's 5th grade class. She has earned All A's her senior year and has been an A & B student while at RHS. Joselin has volunteered for the Rains ISD's Special Olympics meet for 3 years. She has been in the Spanish club since freshman year, choir for freshman and sophomore year and on the yearbook staff for sophomore and junior year and in Student Council all 4 years. Joselin plans to continue working at her current job to save up enough money to get through college with the help of scholarships and with the money from working hard!
Maria Chavez
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Maria Guadalupe Chavez Garcia.
Maria is a 4 year Student Council and Spanish Club member. This year she has served as the President of the Spanish Club. Maria is a 3 year FCCLA member and is also the Treasurer. She is a 2 year National Honor Society member. Other organizations that Maria has been a part of is the Book Club and Art Club. She has also been involved in the Spanish UIL competition. In 9th grade she ran cross country. For the last 2 years she has been volunteering at the Rains ISD's Child Development Center and working with the small children 5 hours a week. She has also been a helper in Mrs. Klump's 2nd grade classroom at Rains Elementary. Maria is also involved with the St. John the evangelist Catholic Church Faith formation teacher aid, choir and youth group. She has been a volunteer for the Special Olympics for 3 years. She has made all A’s senior year and A&B during the other years. Maria's future plans are to attend college at Tyler Junior College's dental assistant school while still working at her current job to help her parents out. Once she completes that program she plans on continuing her training to become an orthodontist assistant.
Lorena Perez
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Lorena Perez.
Lorena is a 3 year Spanish Club. she has been involved in the Book Club for 4 years and 2 years of Student Council. She also participated in Spanish UIL for 2 years. Lorena has been a part of FCCLA and also has volunteered 5 hours a week at the Child Development Center for 2 years. This year she served as the FCCLA President. During her Senior year she volunteered with the nurses at several of the campuses since her future plans involve the medical field. This year has been able to maintain all A’s while maintaining a job at El Manna. She has worked at El Manna for the last 3 years. Future plans include starting at Tyler Junior College where she will complete her basics and then continue her education pursing a career in nursing. Lorena plans on keeping her current job to be able to help pay for school and help her family.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Jeanette Camacho
SENIOR CELEBRATION!!
Today we celebrate Jeanette Camacho.
Jeanette has earned A/B Honor roll all 4 years. She has volunteered for Special Olympics at Rains ISD for 3 years and also volunteered at the Child Development Center junior year for 5 hours a week. This year she worked as the student helper at the Elementary Campus for Ms Johnson's 1st grade class. Jeanette was on the varsity cross country team freshman year, National Honors Society for two years, 4 year student council member and 4 year Spanish club member and Vice President for the current year. She competed in the Spanish UIL for 3 years, FCCLA member for 2 years and this year she was selected as the secretary. Outside of school she is the president of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church youth group for 3 years now. Jeanette's plans for the future will be attending Tyler Junior College were she will work to become an ultrasound technician and also hold down a part-time job to help with expenses.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Dalton Carroll
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Dalton Carroll. During his 4 years attending Rains High School., Dalton has earned A honor roll all 4 years, he has been a member of the Wildcat band for 4 years, He has been Drum Captain for 3 years. Dalton has made State solo and ensemble all four years, all area band for 2 years and a member of FFA for 4 years. Nextt year, he will be attending TJC on a music scholarship to earn a music degree and will be apart of the Apache Band on a scholarshipt!
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Erin Emig
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Erin Emig.
Erin has played softball and basketball all 4 years at RHS. She has been Academic All-District-Honorable Mention in softball for the last 3 years. She was also selected for the Academic All District-Honorable Mention in Basketball. Erin has been a member of the National Honor Society for 2 years and a 4-H member for the last 5 years. She has volunteered at the Rains ISD's Special Olympics. the Intermediate's Field Day and the Softball mini camp for the last 2 years. She has also worked the Elementary School's Book Fair and worked twice a year at the Fair Grounds for the last 5 years. Erin plans to attend Tyler Junior college and pursue a career in Sonography.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Devin Jacks
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Devin Jacks.
Devin is a 3 year Letterman in football. He was voted Newcomer of the Year his Sophomore year for Offense. He was also awarded 2nd team All-District his Junior year for Offense and 2nd Team All-District his Senior year for Defense. Devin was on the power lifting team for 2 years. After High School Devin intends to finish his basics at Paris Junior College and transfer to Parker University to become a Chiropractor!
Collyn Burns
Today we celebrate Collyn Burns!
Collyn has earned the Greenhand Degree in FFA. He has been a volunteer at Good Samaritans for 4 years. He also has helped with Vacation Bible school and plays the drums at church on Sundays. He has been a member of FFA for the last 4 years. Collyn has been a part of the Wildcat Varsity Band since 8th grade. He has helped lead the marching band to straight 1's. The band advanced to Area competition this year. He is also plays in the concert band which also scored 1's in their performance and sight reading. The band made Sweepstakes for the first time in school history Collyn and the other percussion members made it to state with the percussion ensemble this year. He is an essential employee for Brookshire's Grocery Company during Covid-19 and has been working many long and hard hours since all this started in March. His future plans include gaining his certifications to be a diesel technician/mechanic.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Madisen Dechant
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Madisen DeChant.
She has been a Rains Wildcat Band member playing the flute since 8th grade. She was in FCCLA her senior year She was also a volunteer 5 hours a week at the Rains Child Development Center her junior year and a classroom helper at the Elementary Campus with Mrs. Hurley's kindergarten class her Senior year. She has help with the Celebrate Recovery for many years and also worked VBS at Emory Baptist. Madisen plans for the future include attending Oklahoma State University and pursue a double major in early childhood education and psychology and minor in American Sign Language.
Cooper Krantz
SENIOR CELEBRATION!!
Today we celebrate Cooper Krantz!
Cooper is a 2 year member of National Honor Society. He has participated in Band and the High School Robotics. He received a 1 for sight seeing at UIL Band Competition and has been recognized for all A Honor Roll at the academic banquet. Also, Cooper helped his team build a Robot for the Robotics team. Next year, Cooper plans to attend Texas A&M Commerce to pursue a bachelors degree in Game Design.
Vyctoria Runyon
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Vyctoria Runyon.
Vyctoria is new to Rains High School this year. She moved to Emory from Kentucky to finish out her High school career at RHS!
She plans to attend Ashworth College to pursue a Vet Tech certification and a career working with animals in a Veterinarian clinic.
Payton Gowin
SENIOR CELEBRATION!!
Today we celebrate Payton Gowin.
Payton went to Rains until her 8th grade year. After 8th grade she moved to Westwood in Palestine Texas. She participated in many FFA classes in Westwood before moving back to Rains her Senior year. She participated in CDE and LDE competitions in FFA. Payton is now setting up her classes at TJC to start her nursing degree and will begin in the fall of 2020. She also is working a full time job.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Matthew Short
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Matthew Short.
Matthew has been in the Rains High School band for 4 years. He plays the clarinet and piano. Matthew plans to attend Trinity Valley Community College in Athens for music. He has been accepted into the band program at TVCC with a scholarship.
Katelynn Griffith-Palin
SENIOR CELEBRATION
Today we celebrate Katelynn Kat Griffith (Palin).
Katelynn played varsity softball, Debate and participated in informative speech 9th grade year. 10th grade year she was part of the musical. During 11th grade, Kat was in the Art Club and this year was the Art Club President. She started the Cosmetology program 9th grade year and will finish the pogram this year. Her goal is to have her Cosmetology license soon. After High School, Kat plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Early Childhood education.
Robert Palin Jr.
SENIOR CELEBRATION.
Today we celebrate Robert Palin Jr..
Robert was SENIOR CELEBRATION
Robert was involved in Ag and FFA throughout his High School career at RHS. He was also a member of the Art Club Senior year. Robert has joined the United States Army and will leave for bootcamp in July. He also plans to get his certifications to become a mechanic.
Dustin Rhodes
Today we celebrate Dustin Rhodes.
Dustin plans on going straight to the workforce after High School. He said he is ready to start making money!
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Jaden Kneberg
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebebrate Jaden Kneberg.
Jaden has been a part of VASE and won a medal. Her plans after High School are to buy land and a build house where she can raise a family.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
David Mendez
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate David Mendez.
David ran Cross Country all 4 years and track the first three years. He was on the fishing team freshman year. He has always had a job and worked while in High School. David was a member of FFA junior and senior year. He recieved awards for showing goats and senior year he was awareded a Senior showmanship buckle. Senior year he was also given a plaque for record bookkeeping. He has always been willing to volunteer in the Concession stand during football games and at Good Samaritan unloading food. He also helped at farm day for special needs kids as a Guardian. David is a food enthusiast. He loves making food and especially trying new things. David worked at El Manna this year and has learned to make new dishes and trying new things.
David enlisted in the U.S. Marines to better his future and to go experience the world. He is looking forward to traveling to different countries and expeiencing the different cultures. After his time in the miltiary, he plans on earning his certification as a mechanic and maybe one day have a little mechanic shop!
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Aryanne Peckumn
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Aryanne Peckumn.
Aryanne was in Cross Country and Track for two years. She participated in art and theater for three years and was Senior class secretary. She was awarded the Texas Art Achievement award inn VASE. Aryanne was in 2 musicals, Fiddler on the Roof and Happen Stance. She has been awarded the Academic Excellence award. She has been an NHS member for 2 years. She has also been a 4 year member of FFA, an FFA officer Senior year and placed 6th in the Creed Speaking contest at District. Aryanne is very active in her church youth group and enjoys volunteering. She has volunteered at the Good Samaritan, donates blood to the Carter Blood drive and enjoys working at the Special Olympics meet. She has also worked at the farm and ranch day for Special needs students and helped at the Veteran's Day assemby all 4 years at RHS. Aryanne also served as a mentor to 2 freshman students this year. After High School, Aryanne plans to keep her job at City National Bank until she starts Tyler Junior college in the fall to get her basics.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Lauren Armstrong
Today we celebrate Lauren Armstrong.
Lauren has been involved in theater all 4 years of high school. She is also a member of Student Council and a 2 year member of NHS. Lauren is also a member of the High School book club. She has been working at the Emory Vet clinic throughout her senior year.
Her plans for after high school include attending Baylor University. Lauren's goal is to become a plastic surgeon.
#RHSclassof2020 #weloveourseniors
Dexter Hinh
Today we celebrate Dexter Hinh.
Dexter has made the A honor roll every grading period all 4 years of High School. He has been honored witht he title of an Honors Graduate and in the Top 10% of his graduating class. Dexter participated in the UIL Filmmaking and Model UN for the Gifted and Talented class 9th grade year. He has assisted with the Veterans Day assembly during 10th grade year and in 11th grade was on the Robotics team. Dexter plans on attending Texas A&M Commerce to study astronomy or puruse a degree in Physics.
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Makayla Mahurin
Today we celebrate Makayla Mahurin.
Makayla has been involved in the UIL Journalism and placed in this years District meet. She is a 2 year member of National Honor Society. She is a 2 year member of student council and served as the Secretrary this year. She was also in theater 9th grade year. After high school, Makayla plans to attend Tyler Junior College for her basics and then transfer to Texas A&M.
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Hailey Forester
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Hailey Forester.
Hailey loves music, photography and helping whenever she can. She is very determined to succeed, so much so, Hailey is graduating 1 year early. After high school, Hailey plans on attending Tyler Junior College for her basics and then will transfer to a University in order to start pursing a career in Vet Med.
Garrett Cummings
SENIOR CELEBRATION!
Today we celebrate Garrett Cummings.
Garret is new to Rains High School this year. Before moving to Emory, he attended Wylie High School. He was a member of FCS (Fellowship of Christian Students). He was also involved in football there as well as track and field. Garrett made 3 trips to New Orleans for mission trips as well as one to California. Next year Garret plans on attending Oklahoma Baptist University and majoring in Sports Management and Recreation. His plans are to get a job with a pro sports team in the front office.
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Caliber Rivera
SENIOR CELEBRATION
Today we celebrate Caliber Rivera.
Caliber was part of the Robotics team for 1 year and enjoys graphic design and animation. He has been an A/B honor roll student at RHS. He also was a volunteer at the Rains Special Olympics meet for 1 year. Caliber plans on attending college to major in Animation and Game Design.
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Colt Rivera
SENIOR CELEBRATION
Today we celebrate Colt Rivera.
Colt was a varsity football player for 2 years. He also was a member of the varsity track for 2 years. He was a district and area champion for 1 year in track and also a Regional finalist. He ran cross country for 2 years. Colt plans on joining the United States Navy after graduation.
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Remi Rivera
SENIOR CELEBRATION
Today we celebrate Remi Rivera.
Remi has been a Cat Pack leader for the last 2 years. He is also varsity golfer for 2 years and Captain for Senior year. He helped the golf team to a District Championship. Remi was voted class favoriate and Homecoming King. He plans on joining the United States Navy after graduation.
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Presley McAree
SENIOR CELEBRATION
Today we celebrate Presley Mcaree
Presley has played softball at RHS for 4 years. She earned the First Team All-District for softball the last 2 years and All State recipeient for 1 year. She was also a member of the 3A State Chapion Softball team last year. She has played volleyball for 4 years and earned First team All District honors for 2 years and also earned Academic All State 1 year. Pressley was awarded the Utilitiey Player of the year this year. She is also a 4 year track member. Presley has been a member of the National Honor Society for Junior and Senior year. Her plans for the future include attending Texas A&M Commerce on a softball scholarship and study nursing.
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