Matt Rosas is the son of Lance and Angel Rosas. He has been a part of athletics all four years of high school, making varsity all four years in Baseball, two years in Basketball, and two years in Powerlifting. After high schoo,l Matt will be attending West Texas A and M University to earn a Bachelors in Graphic Design.
Omar Ramirez is the son of Omar Ramirez and Monica Herrera. He has been active in Academic UIL, OAP, Band, and National Honor Society. He was Drum Captain for the band all years. For community service, Omar has participated in Mission Meridian for the past 3 year, and helped the haunted house for the 2 years it operated. After Graduation, Omar Ramirez intends to attend MCC to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). My favorite memory of high school is too hard to choose. Tons of unforgettable moments with different people.
Mallory Paruszewski is the daughter of Jim and Becky Paruszewski. She participated in Varsity
Cross Country, JV and Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Track all four years, advancing to state her
Junior and Senior year in Cross Country and Regional Track her Junior year. She played Varsity
Softball her Freshman year and was a Varsity Cheerleader 10th through 12th grades. Mallory
was a member of FFA her Freshman and Sophomore years, then transferred to 4-H her Junior and
Senior years. Mallory was a Varsity Cheer Captain and a Varsity Basketball Captain her Senior
year. After graduation, Mallory plans to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva,
Oklahoma to pursue a degree in Business Management/Marketing. While working towards her
degree, she will also run Track and Cross Country at NWOSU as well as cheering. Mallory’s
favorite memory of high school is placing 9th at the Regional Cross Country meet as an individual and advancing to state.
News from Meridian Yellowjacket Athletics
UIL has published guidelines for us to begin Summer Workouts on June 8th. MISD coaches will meet next week to develop a solid plan! Workout times will post by the end of next week!! #RTS
Exciting times! Thanks @uiltexas for your guidance!
Band instrument return--Tuesday, May 26, at 5:00pm at the back Band Hall door. All instruments need to be returned for summer maintenance. Thanks.
Come grab lunch and breakfast for today and Monday at MES from 11:00-1:00 today.
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!!!
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.
MES PK and Kinder Round Up Information
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
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.
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!
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.
