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Top Seniors Honored at 2023 La Grange Academic Banquet

By Photos By Andy Behlen
Hannah Bellue was the keynote speaker at the Academic Recognition Banquet. Bellue, a 2011 graduate of La Grange High School, went on to study law at Texas A&M School of Law and is now a partner at the law offices of Schovajsa, Mayer and Klesel LLP in La Grange.
Ellee Sodolak (right) plans to study business but she has not yet settled on a college. Her mother is Mendee Sodolak. She picked Tracey Faske (left) as her favorite teacher.
Rachel Matocha (right) plans to study veterinary science at Texas A&M University. Her parents are Vincent and Mary Matocha. She picked Carlos Guevara as her favorite teacher.
Campbell Youens (right) plans to attend the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. Her parents are Kiesha and Mark Youens. She picked Sarah Carey (left) as her favorite teacher.
Anna Follin (right) plans to study journalism and public relations at The University of Texas at Austin. Her parents are Mary and Henrik Follin. She picked Casey Lewis-Wagner (left) as her favorite teacher.
Drew Harbers (right) plans to study cyber security at Texas State Technical College. His parents are Brad and Cindy Harbers. He picked Rusty Cauthern as his favorite teacher. Cauthern was ill on the day of the banquet; La Grange High School Principal John Pineda (left) stood in for Cauthern at the event.
Madison Fritz (right) plans to study biology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her parents are Amy and Erik Fritz. She picked Nina Ostrander (left) as her favorite teacher.
Kylee Kelly (right) plans to study pre-law at the University of Texas at Austin. Her parents are Dawn and Dan Kelly. She picked Laurie Stork (left) as her favorite teacher.
Lana Cheatham (right) plans to study communications at Texas A&M Universtiy. Her parents are Linda and Craig Cheatham. She picked Lucy Carr (left) as her favorite teacher.
Keslyn Davis (right) plans to study marketing at Texas A&M Mays School of Business. Her parents are Mark and Mindy Davis. She picked Katy Williams (left) as her favorite teacher.
Jade Ackerman (right) plans to study psychology at Texas State University. Her parents are Monica Ackerman and Rodney Curry. Ackerman picked Kim Landis (left) as her favorite teacher.
Lauren Bull (right) plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. Her parents are Sara and Tom Bull. She selected Charles Griste (left) as her favorite teacher.
Charles Herbrich (right) plans to study diesel technologies at Texas State Technical College. His parents are James and Shannon Herbrich. He picked Kristine Naiser (left) as his favorite teacher.
Landon Little (right) plans to study financial advising at Baylor University. His parents are Chris and Becky Little. He picked William McGonagle (left) as his favorite teacher.
Emma Ehler (right) plans to study physical therapy at Texas A&M University. Her parents are Dave and Heidi Ehler. She picked Angie Eichler (left) as her favorite teacher.
Garrett Harris (right) plans to study engineering at Texas A&M University. His parents are Jerry and Melissa Harris. He picked Heather Muesse (left) as his favorite teacher.
Anna Eichler (right) plans to study forensic science at Texas A&M University. Her parents are Angie and Bobby Eichler. She picked Michelle Caughman (left) as her favorite teacher.

La Grange I.S.D. recognized graduating seniors in the top 12 percent of the class at the annual Academic Recognition Banquet last Wednesday, April 26.

The banquet took place at Casino Hall in La Grange. Hannah Bellue, a 2011 graduate of La Grange High School, was the keynote speaker. Bellue attended Texas A&M University and later Texas A&M School of Law. Bellue now practices law and is a partner at the law offices of Schovajsa, Mayer and Klesel LLP in La Grange. She spoke about the challenges and rewards that came with her education. She encouraged the students to think of their life journey as akin to writing a story. Every story, she said, has a main character with a background, they go on a quest, they face antagonists and risks, and then they take part in some sort of transformation.

Each of the students selected a teacher who inspired them the most in school. Fayette County Attorney and District Attorney Peggy Supak served as the master of ceremonies. She introduced the honorees and the teachers that each student selected.

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