Senior Scenes
Austin Anderson
By Taylor Robeson
Austin Anderson is the son of Leah and Myrick Anderson and the brother of Sabryn Anderson.
During Austin’s school years he has been most successful in participating in multiple sports.
“I participate in football, basketball, and track,” Anderson said.
Participating in all these sports has made Anderson successful throughout his high school years. The most memorable moment for Anderson is the feeling of winning his sports game. Anderson couldn’t ask for anything more except wanting to be remembered for playing sports for his school.
Anderson's career in sports doesn't just stop here, after high school big plans are being made.
“I want to continue my successful path and go play college football,” Anderson said.
While school can be long, reaching the last period of the day is a high point for Anderson.
“Welding class is one of my favorites. Not only does it teach me new things, but I am able to end off on a good note,” Anderson said.
Being a senior, Anderson has experienced and has been successful in a lot of activities. As his memory will continue to live on he wants to spread his words to underclassmen.
“Just do your work and you’ll do good!” Anderson said.
Natalie Knight
By Taylor Robeson
Natalie Knight is the daughter of Erica Martinez and John Knight. She is also the sister of Dylan Knight.
While in high school Knight wanted to make sure she was involved in as many activities as she could be, so she devoted her time to Sapphires. Being on Sapphires for four years Knight was a social officer sophomore year, and dance officer, junior through senior year.
“My proudest moment in high school was staying committed to Sapphires and Keeping up my grades up throughout high school,” Knight said.
High school created many opportunities and good memories for Knight, but she is most thankful for the friends she made.
"What I like most about Needville is this is where I met some of the closest people in my life. It gave me a way to find myself and my best friends” Knight said.
Knight had many other favorite aspects of school such as her favorite teacher, Mr. Shrecks.
“Mr Shrecks class was also my favorite because Algebra two was my favorite class, and he taught with all the stories he told,” Knight said.
Though Knight’s years in school aren’t over yet she still has plans for her future.
“After I graduate I plan to attend College at WCJC and then transfer to the University of Houston” Knight said.
High school had created many opportunities for Knight to be successful and learn, so she would like to share her words to underclassmen.
“I want the underclassmen to have the courage to do what they want without hesitation,” Knight said.
Melissa Flores
By Xavi Perez
Melissa Flores was born on January 3. She is the daughter of Remedios Ramirez, also sister to Vanessa, Brandy, Aaron, and Giovanni Flores. She goes as Mel/Meli because her family gave her a short nickname.
Flores’s greatest influence is her mom.
“I know what my mom went through so she tells me what is the right thing to do and to not make the wrong choice.” Flores said.
Her most memorable moment was her sophomore B lunch.
“It was fun with my friends.” Flores said.
Flores participated in Pals,vice president 23-24, FCCLA,went to state, Spanish club, Sapphires, and theater. Outside of school she was part of her church.
Flores is proud of coming to school everyday even though it was hard, also for stepping out of her shell.
“I was proud of being more out there, I was shy at first but now I'm doing my thing.” Flores said.
“I would like to be remembered as that girl who had red hair and also as a nice girl.” Flores said.
Flores has a teacher to thank, Mrs.Everest.
“I had her freshman through senior year, she always makes class fun.” Flores said.
Her plans after high school is going to WCJC for dental hygiene.
Flores would like to leave the underclassmen with some words of advice.
“High School is fun if you make it, get involved with something also please wear deodorant.” Flores said.
Ivy Anaid Flores
By Sofia Garcia
Ivy Flores is the daughter of Diana Medllin and Eli Flores, and the sister to Eli, Joel, Emma, and Ivan Flores.
Her mom has always been the most influential person in her life, the one she looks up to and her hero.
“She has always been there for me as a mom and best friend. She is the most hardworking, caring, helpful, trusting person I know,” Flores said.
Flores is a part of many student clubs and organizations. These include FCCLA, Student Council, TAFE, and Spanish Club. Not only is she a member of the Spanish club, but the president of this club. While taking part in FCCLA competition, she was proudly able to advance to State. This was one of her two proudest high school moments, the other being when she got runner up for the annual gingerbread house competition in Culinary.
Culinary is not only a class she participates and has fun in, however it is one of her favorites to learn in.
“Chef Pugh gives us a lot of creative freedom and we get to experiment in the kitchen,” Flores said.
Her favorite teacher she has throughout the years is Ms Rhodes.
“She treats students as her equal and is very passionate about what she teaches,” Flores said.
Flores likes how the high school is so active in the community, and wants to be remembered as someone that can always be counted on.
“A person that always made her friends laugh, most of all trying to make everyone around me happy,” Flores said.
Flores wants to leave the underclassmen with some words of advice.
“Enjoy your high school time, because when you least expect it these four years are gone. After that you are officially an adult,” Flores said.
