De'Marius Parks is the grandson of Jean Carter. Athletically, he participated in Football, 1-2,
Basketball, 1-4, Baseball, 1-2, and Track Field, 1-4. Academically, De'Marius was active in UIL
OAP 1-4, and received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast 1-3. In addition, he was awarded 1st
team All-District in Basketball, 4, and qualified for the Regional Track Meet 1-3. He had
big plans for his track career when it was unfortunately stopped short by the Coronavirus
pandemic. After graduation, De' Marius plans to pursue a career in Architecture, as well as
continue to compete as an athlete on a collegiate level.
JH/HS- Items from your PE or Athletic Lockers can be picked up Tuesday, May 26, from 11-1 at the Field House.
MES Teachers will be lining up to say their summer "good-byes" at the final packet pick up on 5/26 from 11am-1pm. Bring the kids, drive thru for your final packets with summer activities and awards, grab a lunch, & say good-bye to your teachers! We hope to see you all Tuesday!
More Remote Learning........Super Proud of our Remote Learning Teachers!!!
MES PK and Kinder Round Up Information
Hector Neri is the son of Hector and Benita Neri. In Academic UIL, he participated in Headline Writing 3. He also participated in band 1-4, Solo and Ensemble his Senior Year. He was in UIL One Act play 2 years.
After graduation, Hector plans to attend Texas State Technical College and pursue a career in Electrical Power and Control.
More glimpses of Remote Learning, take 2.......
Priscilla Najar is the daughter of Stephen Najar and Melanie Santillan. Priscilla was on the Tennis team for 3 years. She was also an Athletic Trainer her
Sophomore and Senior years. Priscilla joined yearbook as a Senior and often took pictures at various sporting events. After graduation Priscilla plans on going to Southwestern Adventist University in Keene and pursue a degree in Criminal
Justice. My favorite high school memory is dancing around and falling down a hill with Jada before a football game.
"Official Associate Teacher of Remote Learning Studies" certificates were handed out at MES today and here are a few "Remote Learning " pics we have already received.
Send your pics to remoteswarm@meridianisd.org
Tierney Lei McLennan is the daughter of Cassandra McLennan, Granddaughter of Felicia Bell , Missy McLennan, Chris Allen and Robbie Allen, and the Great-Granddaughter of Joe Allen, Sandra Crawford, and Russell Crawford. Tierney has participated in the Meridian Band of Gold for seven years. She was a Section Leader for 3 years, Uniform Captain 3 years, and a member of the Jazz Band for 3 years. Tierney has received numerous honors including making the Centex Honor Band for 3 years, earning the 2017 Outstanding Musician, 2018 Outstanding Jazz Musician, 2019 Temple Jazz Fest’s Outstanding Musician Solo and Ensemble, and qualifying for State Ensemble in 2020. Her hobbies include watching Anime and Korean Dramas, listening to Kpop, and hanging out with family. After graduation Tierney plans to go to Tarleton State University majoring in
Nursing
Library Books Update - If you receive a statement in your packet this week regarding missing library books, please try and find these books and return them this week. All classrooms, lockers, and desks have been cleaned and any books found were already checked back in. Thank you!
Summer LaFountain
Daughter of Annette LaFountain. Summer is an early graduate. After graduation, Summer plans to attend Vista College to become a Dental Assistant.
Her 1 favorite memory of high school is getting to spend quality time with her closest friends and create new opportunities.
Kenadee Kuykendall
Kenadee is the daughter of Rickey and Kristy Kuykendall. Kenadee played softball and basketball for 3 years she has been in FFA for 4 years. Kenadee was voted most accident prone and class clown. After high school Kenadee plans to attend Clarendon College to be on the Livestock Judging Team. After her two years at Clarendon, Kenadee will attend Tarleton State University to become an Agricultural Science Teacher. Kenadee's favorite high school memory is having fun with the kickin' chickens.
Zade Kendall
Zade is the son of Gerry and Jill Kendall. He participated in Football 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1 & 4, Tennis 3-4, Golf 2-4, Academic UIL 1-4, and UIL OAP 3-4. He was a member of FCA and served as it's President for two years, a member of Student Council and served as it's Vice President. A member of the National Honor Society for 3 years and served as it's President. Zade was also involved in local events such as Mission Meridian, a church event that spanned all of spring break in which students and local members of Meridian volunteered their time to renovate homes and bring people closer to Christ. Zade was named, “Class Clown”,”Most Likely to Succeed”, and “Having the Most School Spirit”. After graduation, Zade plans to attend Tarleton State University and pursue a degree in Criminal Justice. “My favorite school memory was when we won my one and only playoff game my freshman year in football. The energy and excitement was overwhelming and my school spirit was off the charts. A memory I will forever cherish as a Meridian Yellowjacket."
5th Grade Students & Parents,
To accommodate current pre-screening requirements, we are moving the 5th Grade Bridge Ceremony to Sat., June 27 beginning at 10:00 am at Yellowjacket Stadium. We are hopeful to not have restrictions on the number of guests. More information to come.
Nick Hinson
Nick is the son of Allison Crawford and nephew of Laverne Davenport. During high school, Nick participated in band, athletics, and theater.
Congratulations to Delani Edwards! She is the recipient of the $1,000 NHS scholarship!
BAND INSTRUMENT RETURNS
May 19th and 20th will be the return dates for all band instruments. You will drop them off to Mrs. White at the back door of the band hall during school work drop-off/pick-up times. 11-1 on both days and 5-6:30 pm on the 19th. If you can’t make those dates or times, email twhite@meridianisd.org to set up an alternate plan.
All instruments will need to be turned in that week so they can be sent off for summer cleaning and repairs. Failure to return instruments will incur a school fine.
MES PK and Kinder Round Up Information
