Mitchell Arlitt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ron Arlitt of Port O’Connor
Mitchell graduated as an Honor Student and received the Texas Academic Scholarship. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of American.
He plans to attend Victoria College and pursue a career in the Dental field.
Kaleigh Diaz, daughter of Karie Skalak and the late Robert Diaz Grandparents Susan Skalak, Tommy Sr. & Dorrissa Skalak; Aunt’s Kacie & April Skalak; Uncle Thomas Skalak Jr.; Uncle Doug & Aunt Alicia Skalak.
Kaleigh jump-starated her future by attending Hope High School and graduating a year early. Kaleigh’s favorite subject in school was U.S. History. She loves learning new things, hanging out with her friends and helping her teachers.
Kaleigh will be attending college in the Fall to become a Teacher and Coach.
Jacob Diaz, son of Karie Skalak and the late Robert Diaz Grandparents Susan Skalak, Tommy Sr. & Dorrissa Skalak; Aunt’s Kacie & April Skalak; Uncle Thomas Skalak Jr.; Uncle Doug & Aunt Alicia Skalak.
Jacob Diaz, a Port O’Connor native will attend college in the Fall to pursue his dream career of Game Design and Animation. Jacob is a Texas Scholar and was commended for donating blood at every blood drive throughout his high school career. His favorite subjects in school were Biology and Food Science. He will miss seeing his friends everyday but is looking forward to his future.
Gavin Gosnell is a 2019 graduate of Calhoun High School. Gavin lives in Port O’Connor with his dad Curtis and his sister Avery.
He has enlisted in the United States Army with plans to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Chase Andrew Weaver graduated from The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing in Galveston on April 26, 2019. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He is currently working at San Antonio Methodist in the Emergency Department.
Chase’s proud parents are Brad & Erin Weaver of Port Lavaca, grandparents are Jerry & the late Nina Weaver of Seadrift and Richard & Nancy O’Donnell of Port Lavaca. Congratulations Chase!
We are so proud of you and love you so much!
Lee Jordan of Seadrift receives his Basic Peace Officer Certificate during the Victoria College Law Enforcement Academy’s graduation ceremony on May 16 at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.
Marshall Arlitt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ron Arlitt of Port O’Connor
Marshall graduated as an Honor Student and received the Texas Academic Scholarship. He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of American.
He plans to attend Blinn College and pursue a career in the Nutrition field.
Krislyn Key, of Seadrift, graduated as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2019 for Calhoun High School. She is the daughter of Brianne & Dennis Key of Seadrift and the granddaughter of Brenda Lovett of Port O’Connor and Bobby & Ethelene Key of Seadrift. In addition to excelling in academics Krislyn also played Volleyball, threw discus in track, was a member of Anchor Club, and a member of the National Honor Society.
Krislyn will attend Texas State University in San Marcos in the fall where she has been invited to participate in their Honors College. She plans to major in Biology and apply to medical school after receiving her bachelors degree. Krislyn hopes to ultimately become a Pediatrician. Congratulations to this bright young lady and good luck to her in the future.
WM Donnie Heath with Miss Cierra Harper of Seadrift, winner of Seadrift Masonic Lodge #1098 2019 Scholarship Fund Award.
