Kyle Thompson is a previous <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Branches</strong> poetry winner. A 2008 graduate of Elysian Fields High School, Kyle is majoring in business because he plans to own one. He plays guitar and works at Home Depot. His parents are Don and Toni Thompson. Luke Rhodes is a 2010 graduate of Bridge City High School who plans to major in sports medicine. Baseball, football and basketball are his hobbies. Luke is the son of Shane and Denna McCorkle and lives in <strong>Orange</strong>. Mikaela Brown, first place winner in the 3-D art category of <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Branches</strong> last year, was home schooled and received her high school diploma in 2008. She lives in Kountze and is the daughter of John and Kristi Brown. A nursing major, Mikaela enjoys photography, guitar, piano, singing, hunting and fishing. Monica Goats lives in <strong>Orange</strong> and is a 2008 graduate of Vidor Christian Academy. Her parents are Ross and Erica Goats. She is majoring in liberal arts and interested in graphic design and architecture. “One day I want to have my own architectural business,” she said. Monica’s hobbies include oil painting, sewing and photography. Samantha Freeman is a previous award winner for her art. She won best in show in 2010 and a gold medal in 2008 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program. The recipient of art scholarships in 2008 from both the Museum of Western Art Academy in Kerrville and the Glassell School of Art in Houston, Samantha is majoring in education and plans to teach art. Her other interests are reading and gaming. She is the daughter of Michael and Jo Lynn Davis. Sandra Quaid Stark Latiolais, a Phi Theta Kappa member, is a 1980 graduate of Bridge City High School who still lives in Bridge City. She is the daughter of Clara and John Fults, wife of Les Latiolais. and mother of Alayna, 26; Colton, 21; and Zach, 10. A career in teaching (early childhood through 12 th grade) lies ahead for Sandra, whose goals include earning a master’s degree in education. Sandra currently works at <strong>Lamar</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>College</strong>-<strong>Orange</strong>. She enjoys poetry, short stories, singing, guitar and acting. “Writing is my passion,” she said. Stephanie Charrier a 2002 <strong>Orange</strong>field High School graduate who lives in Lumberton, is a nursing major. She is the daughter of Violet Odom and Darrell Charrier. Tiffany Seigrist received a liberal arts degree at LSC-O in Fall 2010 and plans to become a teacher. A 1991 graduate of Vidor Christian Academy, she still lives in Vidor. She and her husband Phil Seigrist are parents of Landon, 17; Brailee, 14; and Dallon, 11. Tifinie Parry is a self-employed photographer and business-management major with career plans in entrepreneurship. Winner of the Beaumont Camera Club’s 2009 art show, she enjoys spending time with family. She is the daughter of Kenny and Kathy Smith, wife of Jason Parry, and mother of Hannah, Katherine and Bryn. She was graduated from Buna High School in 1994 and lives in <strong>Orange</strong>. 44
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