✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
VALEDICTORIAN - Julissa Rico
Activities:
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Beta Club
• Junior Chamber of Commerce
Distinctions:
• A Honor Roll
• A/B Honor Roll
I plan to attend an accredited four-year university to pursue my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and become a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse.
VALEDICTORIAN - Julissa Rico
Activities:
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Beta Club
• Junior Chamber of Commerce
Distinctions:
• A Honor Roll
• A/B Honor Roll
I plan to attend an accredited four-year university to pursue my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and become a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse.
🐾🍕BOSSY'S PIZZA PARTY
Bossy the Tiger kept her promise and rewarded Mrs. Garcia's 2nd Grade class with a pizza party on Wednesday! These students contributed the highest total amount toward the cheerleaders' fundraiser last week. Tenaha Cheerleaders want to thank everyone who donated to help them get ready for next year.
#TenahaISD #TigerPride
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
SALUTATORIAN - Jennifer Gonzalez Flores
Activities:
• National Beta Club (4 years)
• Junior Chamber of Commerce (2 years)
• CNA/PCT Training
• Dual Credit Courses
• Band
• Color Guard
• Soccer
I believe that one of my greatest accomplishments throughout high school was my commitment to working hard and growing academically.
After graduation, I plan to pursue a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. My goal is to build a meaningful healthcare career that helps patients feel supported and understood, particularly those who face language barriers.
SALUTATORIAN - Jennifer Gonzalez Flores
Activities:
• National Beta Club (4 years)
• Junior Chamber of Commerce (2 years)
• CNA/PCT Training
• Dual Credit Courses
• Band
• Color Guard
• Soccer
I believe that one of my greatest accomplishments throughout high school was my commitment to working hard and growing academically.
After graduation, I plan to pursue a degree in diagnostic medical sonography. My goal is to build a meaningful healthcare career that helps patients feel supported and understood, particularly those who face language barriers.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Jon David Wittenburg
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program (Junior and Senior Year)
Distinctions:
• Earned AWS Structural Steel Certification
My future plans are to work in the welding industry.
Jon David Wittenburg
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program (Junior and Senior Year)
Distinctions:
• Earned AWS Structural Steel Certification
My future plans are to work in the welding industry.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Cody Dewayne Williams
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program
I want to be an underwater welder for my future job.
Cody Dewayne Williams
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program
I want to be an underwater welder for my future job.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Kaleb Daniel Wagstaff
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program
Distinctions:
• Intermediate Welding Certification
• Panola Welding Contest
During my years in high school, I worked hard to balance several responsibilities while preparing for my future. I was part of the Panola College Welding Program, where I earned my intermediate welding certification while managing both high school and college classes along with a part-time job.
Balancing all of these responsibilities taught me strong time management and responsibility. I also participated in the Panola welding contest, where I was able to test my skills and gain hands-on experience. These opportunities helped me build confidence and practical skills for the future.
After graduating, I plan to go straight into the workforce and begin my career.
Kaleb Daniel Wagstaff
Activities:
• Panola College Welding Program
Distinctions:
• Intermediate Welding Certification
• Panola Welding Contest
During my years in high school, I worked hard to balance several responsibilities while preparing for my future. I was part of the Panola College Welding Program, where I earned my intermediate welding certification while managing both high school and college classes along with a part-time job.
Balancing all of these responsibilities taught me strong time management and responsibility. I also participated in the Panola welding contest, where I was able to test my skills and gain hands-on experience. These opportunities helped me build confidence and practical skills for the future.
After graduating, I plan to go straight into the workforce and begin my career.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Aranza Jasmine Santos
Activities:
• Soccer
• CNA Program
• Band
• Color Guard
• Tennis
Distinctions:
• Soccer Captain
• Soccer MVP (Junior Year)
• CNA Certification
My future plans are to go to college, and become a phlebotomist.
Interesting Fact: I like water painting, I have this knowledge about animals, and secretly like the color pink!
Aranza Jasmine Santos
Activities:
• Soccer
• CNA Program
• Band
• Color Guard
• Tennis
Distinctions:
• Soccer Captain
• Soccer MVP (Junior Year)
• CNA Certification
My future plans are to go to college, and become a phlebotomist.
Interesting Fact: I like water painting, I have this knowledge about animals, and secretly like the color pink!
📆UPCOMING EVENTS: Week of May 18th
🎉We made it to the LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL! There are tons of activities and class events, so be sure to Class Dojo, Remind, and any other communication apps your child's teachers may use.
Monday:
PCT Testing at Panola College
High School Fun Day - Bring extra clothes if playing kickball and money for Italian ice and pickles!
🐯TIGER FEST - 6pm @ SEC (with Tiger Cafe beginning at 5pm)
Wednesday:
💧Elementary Water/Game Day (WEATHER PERMITTING - safety is our primary concern).
Students will need a towel, two sets of clothes (wet/dry) and tennis shoes.
Thursday:
🏫LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Regular dismissal times
Friday:
🎓High School Graduation
7:00pm @ SEC
🪙COIN WAR WINNERS🪙
Congratulations to 2nd Grade! Their class had the highest donations in the cheerleaders' fundraiser for new spirit flags. They will get to enjoy pizza with Bossy the Tiger this week as a reward.
Thank you to everyone who participated! 🐾
Congratulations to 2nd Grade! Their class had the highest donations in the cheerleaders' fundraiser for new spirit flags. They will get to enjoy pizza with Bossy the Tiger this week as a reward.
Thank you to everyone who participated! 🐾
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Kajavion Devon'Ta Ross
Activities:
• Varsity Basketball
• Track
Distinctions:
• Regional Qualifier 4x400M Relay (Track)
I plan to work in the oil field after I graduate.
Kajavion Devon'Ta Ross
Activities:
• Varsity Basketball
• Track
Distinctions:
• Regional Qualifier 4x400M Relay (Track)
I plan to work in the oil field after I graduate.
🐾PAWS'itive Office Referrals🐾
This week we are proud to recognize two students at Tenaha Elementary:
Mateo Jaime - "Eager"
Mateo was recognized for his Tiger Spirit and willingness to participate in events.
Liam Jones - "Respectful"
Liam was recognized for always being helpful and a great PAWS member (student leadership team).
#Tenaha Elementary #TigerPride
This week we are proud to recognize two students at Tenaha Elementary:
Mateo Jaime - "Eager"
Mateo was recognized for his Tiger Spirit and willingness to participate in events.
Liam Jones - "Respectful"
Liam was recognized for always being helpful and a great PAWS member (student leadership team).
#Tenaha Elementary #TigerPride
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Karen Reyna
Activities:
• Integrated Athletics
• Band
• School Work Program
Karen Reyna
Activities:
• Integrated Athletics
• Band
• School Work Program
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Luis Adrian Ramirez
Activities:
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Band
• Tennis
• Track
• Beta Club
• Junior Chamber of Commerce
Distinctions:
My biggest accomplishment out of my 4 years in high school was being the 2025 State Cross Country Champion.
Future Plans: Become an electrical engineer and run in college to compete at the biggest level.
Interesting Fact: I like to run a lot, and I love eating chicken and rice.
Luis Adrian Ramirez
Activities:
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Band
• Tennis
• Track
• Beta Club
• Junior Chamber of Commerce
Distinctions:
My biggest accomplishment out of my 4 years in high school was being the 2025 State Cross Country Champion.
Future Plans: Become an electrical engineer and run in college to compete at the biggest level.
Interesting Fact: I like to run a lot, and I love eating chicken and rice.
🐾TIGER CAFE🐾
📆 Monday, May 18th (with Tiger Fest)
⏰ 5:00-6:30pm or until sold out
📍 TISD Cafeteria
💲 $10/plate
Menu:
• Fried Fish or Chicken Strips
• French Fries
• Tartar Sauce
• Tea
📆 Monday, May 18th (with Tiger Fest)
⏰ 5:00-6:30pm or until sold out
📍 TISD Cafeteria
💲 $10/plate
Menu:
• Fried Fish or Chicken Strips
• French Fries
• Tartar Sauce
• Tea
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Alyssa Kaylynn Packwood
Activities:
CNA Program
A Tenaha native, Alyssa has completed all years here from K-12. She has worked hard at the nursing hall through the CNA Program.
Alyssa Kaylynn Packwood
Activities:
CNA Program
A Tenaha native, Alyssa has completed all years here from K-12. She has worked hard at the nursing hall through the CNA Program.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Fernanda Montero-Yanez
Activities:
• Soccer (3 years)
• Band (4 years)
Distinctions:
• State Qualifier in Band all 4 years
Going to State in Band all 4 years were the best memories.
My future plan is to be a police detective. It’s been my dream since 8th grade.
Fernanda Montero-Yanez
Activities:
• Soccer (3 years)
• Band (4 years)
Distinctions:
• State Qualifier in Band all 4 years
Going to State in Band all 4 years were the best memories.
My future plan is to be a police detective. It’s been my dream since 8th grade.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Madison Suzanne McCarty
I transferred to Tenaha in the middle of the year, and I previously attended school in Joaquin. While in Joaquin, I participated in softball and golf. My golf team won district in 2025.
My future plans are to attend Panola College and get my associates in occupational nursing and become an occupational therapist assistant.
Madison Suzanne McCarty
I transferred to Tenaha in the middle of the year, and I previously attended school in Joaquin. While in Joaquin, I participated in softball and golf. My golf team won district in 2025.
My future plans are to attend Panola College and get my associates in occupational nursing and become an occupational therapist assistant.
🏀SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP🏀
Incoming 1st-9th grade boys & girls
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28
9:00AM-10:30AM
$40 per athlete
Sign up forms will be sent home Monday, May 18th
#TenahaAthletics #TigerPride #BestNeverRest
Incoming 1st-9th grade boys & girls
Tuesday, May 26 - Thursday, May 28
9:00AM-10:30AM
$40 per athlete
Sign up forms will be sent home Monday, May 18th
#TenahaAthletics #TigerPride #BestNeverRest
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Jataivius Daronte Malone
Activities
• Football
• Basketball
• Track
Distinctions:
• 1st team Wide Receiver (Football)
• 2nd team Defensive Back (Football)
• 1st team All District (Basketball)
• Regional Qualifier 4x200 and 4x400 (Track)
After graduation, I plan to work in the oil field.
Jataivius Daronte Malone
Activities
• Football
• Basketball
• Track
Distinctions:
• 1st team Wide Receiver (Football)
• 2nd team Defensive Back (Football)
• 1st team All District (Basketball)
• Regional Qualifier 4x200 and 4x400 (Track)
After graduation, I plan to work in the oil field.
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Jhostyn Chistoper Lopez
Activities
• Welding (2 years)
• Soccer (4 years)
• Band
Distinctions:
• Mastered tig welding
• 2nd in the state for Cross Country
• 1st place medal for band
I aced my Reading STAAR test.
Jhostyn Chistoper Lopez
Activities
• Welding (2 years)
• Soccer (4 years)
• Band
Distinctions:
• Mastered tig welding
• 2nd in the state for Cross Country
• 1st place medal for band
I aced my Reading STAAR test.
