2018 Winters High School Graduates ing time with my girlfriend, fishing, hunting, and working out. Most influenced by & why: I would have to say my Mom influenced me the most because she was my mom and my dad. She was the one who gave me everything I needed and she was the one that taught me right from wrong. She taught me how to respect others and how you are supposed to treat others. She taught me how to work for something you want in life and to never give up on your dreams. Most memorable moment: My most memorable moment is when I got a chance to play football with the varsity boys my freshman year. I was the only freshman that played on varsity football and received All-State Linebacker honors. I would never have thought that I would earn something like that in my entire life. Then, I remember meeting a girl, Monique, and I have been with her ever since my 8th grade year. Future plans: I plan on playing college football and making an impact on my family. I would like to earn a degree so I can coach someday. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself with a successful job and a loving family, having a big home with two kids and a wife.
Mason Edward Donica Parents: Lance Donica and Nicia Ruth Grandparents: Beverly Donica and the late Larry Donica; Kevin Sires and Nancy Sires. Activities, Honors & Achievements: Varsity Basketball 1-4; Varsity Tennis 2-4, 3rd place District 4, 2 Gold Medals 3, 5A Tournament 3rd place 3; Varsity Golf 2-4, Regional Qualifier 3-4; Varsity Track 3; UIL Spelling 4, UIL Headline Writing 4, UIL Ready Writing 4; Robotics 3-4, State Team Qualifier 3 Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, golf, basketball, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Music is my passion and riding my motorcycle is my free inspiration. Most influenced by & why: I am most influenced by my Dad because he has all the qualities I could ever want in life. Over the years, he has been a great role model to me and I will be perfectly content in life if I grow to be half the man that he is now. Most memorable moment: My most memorable moment in high school would have to be at the Regional golf tournament my junior year. I was the
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only one to advance from Winters so it was just me and coach for two days. On the second day, I attempted a Happy Gilmore shot (for those who do not know what that is, a Happy Gilmore shot is when you get a run start at driving the ball from the t-box). The first attempt failed miserably. I lined up for a Happy Gilmore on the next hole, which was a 564-yard par 5. Coach lowered his head because he was slightly embarrassed but I managed to hit an amazing shot that was about 360 yards down the fairway. I finished the hole with a birdie and coach said, “I will never doubt you again.” Those words meant a lot to me and now I never doubt my own capabilities. Future plans: I plan to attend South Plains College, majoring in Commercial Music with a live sound certificate. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In 10 years, I see myself touring with a band, or my own band, across the nation performing for big events and opening for even bigger names in the music industry. I picture myself doing what I love and making a career out of it to support my future family and myself.
Josiah Fernandez Parents: Joe & Dalia Fernandez Grandparents: Yolanda Fernandez & the late Jose Fernandez; Enrique Arredondo & the Late Benina Arredondo Activities: Band 4, Track 4 Hobbies: I enjoy hanging out with family and friend, love spending time cruising and going out of town, And spending time walking my dog Most influenced by & why: I look up to my Dad because he has shown me a lot about life and hard work and he has always been there for me. Without him, I wouldn’t know how to do anything about supporting my life and making a living. Most memorable moment: One of the best nights I could remember is hanging out with my friends and going back into town. We put a song on in the car and out of nowhere we all knew the song and we all were singing it having a good time. It was the best because it was a song from Selina Gomez—it was a great night to remember. Future plans: I plan to join the Army for engineering and stay in for at least five years. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself with a happy, healthy family living in a good home. I would like to still be working and making
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good money. Who knows, maybe I will still be in the Army or be working the oil field or becoming an engineer.
Jose Ivan Garcia Parents: Jose and Victoria Garcia Grandparents: Olga and the late Epifanio Reyna; the late Celia Lopez Garcia Activities, Honors & Achievements:Varsity Football 2-4, Second Team All-District Safety 3, Academic All-District 1-4, First Team Academic AllState 4, Team Captain 3-4; Varsity Basketball 3-4; Varsity Track 2-3, Mile Relay Area Qualifier 3; Varsity Baseball 2-3; Pride of West Texas Marching Band 1-3; National Honor Society 3-4, Community Service Chairman 4; FCCLA 4, Treasurer 4, State FCCLA Entrepreneurship Event 4; Student Council 4; Glacier King Candidate 1; Class Officer 3-4; Top Ten % 1-4; Senior Class Best Dressed 4; Homecoming King 4; Prom King 4 Hobbies: In my spare time, I cherish spending quality time with my family, friends, and girlfriend. I enjoy aggravating my mother and sisters, as well as working with my father. I like to cruise, fish, and shoot guns with my friends. I also like playing Xbox and listening to music. I love laughing with my girlfriend about all things that are not funny as well as taking weird selfies with her and going on dates. I enjoy eating and being on my phone, as well as barbecuing and driving. Most influenced by & why: I am most influenced by my parents because they have been there to teach me everything that I need to know in life. My father is my idol. He is the toughest person that I know because of all the challenges he has had to face throughout his life. He has taught me so much growing up in order for me to become a great person. My mother is always giving me life advice and tries to give me the best. My life would be so lost if I did not have my mother there to help me through my tough times. Both my parents are always telling me that they want me to live a better life than they had. This is why I love my parents so much and look up to them. Most memorable moment: My most memorable moment in high was during my junior year. It was during the season opener football game. We were playing the San Saba Armadillos. The scoreboard was going back and forth during the game. We were losing in the fourth quarter 12-18, but on the last drive, we decided to play up-tempo offense. We decided to go no huddle. We started at about
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