Signing Celebration

Wednesday February 3rd, 2016

Saginaw High School

Media Guide

BaseballLuke Brinkley – Oklahoma Wesleyan

Cross Country Ashley Caldwell – UT Tyler

FootballNate Hanna – West Texas A&M

Flaubert Honang – West Texas A&MJohn Polston – Oklahoma Panhandle

StateEmillio Rogers – Miles College

Aaron Tshienda – West Texas A&M

Women’s SoccerVeronica Santos – Mountain View

College

TrackAlize Tarver – McMurry University

Volleyball Justice Vega – Cisco College

Luke Brinkley

Baseball

College: Oklahoma Wesleyan

Mascot / Colors: Eagles / Blue and Red

Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Division: NAIA Division I

Conference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Conference Members: Bethany, Bethel, Friends, Kansas Wesleyan, McPherson, Oklahoma Wesleyan, Ottawa, Saint Mary, Southwestern (Kansas), Sterling, and Tabor

Intended College Major: Biology

Parents: Carolyn and Gary Brinkley

Siblings: Maddie Frost

High School Coaches: Kent Dudley, Koby Page, and David Vega

Select Team / Coaches: F.A.S.T. 45s / Blaine Brewer

Academic Awards:Baseball

2015 Academic All-DistrictFootball

2015 Academic All State 2nd Team 2015 Academic All-District

“Don’t’ let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game”

- Babe Ruth Asheigh Caldwell Cross Country / Track

College: University of Texas at Tyler

Mascot / Colors: Blue and Orange

Location: Tyler, Texas

Division: NCAA Div. III

Conference: American Southwest Conference

Conference Members: UT Dallas, Hardin-Simmons, Ozarks, Mary Hardin-Baylor, UT Tyler, Howard Payne, East Texas Baptist, LeTourneau, Louisiana College, Concordia University, and McMurryIntended College Major: Nursing

Parents: Michael Caldwell (dad), Danielle Caldwell (mom) Siblings: Austin Caldwell (19)

Grandparents: Buddy Thompson (Maternal Grandfather), Larry and Sonja Caldwell (Paternal Grandparents)

High School Coaches: Gary Brown, Sarah Thomas, Jason Crawford

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: Junior Varsity Team Captain2015 MVP for the Chisholm Trail Track Meet 2016 Track Team Captain

Organizations: Student Council

“Practice like you’ve never won.Perform like you’ve never lost”

Nate Hanna

Football

College: West Texas A&M

Mascot / Colors: Buffalos / Maroon and White

Location: Canyon, Texas

Division: NCAA II

Conference: Lone Star

Conference Members: Angelo State, Cameron, Eastern New Mexico, Midwestern State, Tarleton, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas

A&M Kingsville, Texas Women’s, West Texas A&MIntended College Major: Criminal Justice

Parents: Mike and Kala Hanna

Siblings: Micah Hanna (20)

High School Coaches: Mike Peters (head coach) and A.J Gutierrez (position coach)

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: 2013 – All District Honorable Mention2014 – 2nd Team All District2015 – 1st Team All District

Blue-Grey All American Bowl

“Doubt is only removed by action, if you’re not working then that’s where

doubt comes in.” - Conor McGregor

Flaubert Honang

Football

College: West Texas A&M

Mascot / Colors: Buffalos / Maroon and White

Location: Canyon, Texas

Division: NCAA II

Conference: Lone Star

Conference Members: Angelo State, Cameron, Eastern New Mexico, Midwestern State, Tarleton, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas A&M Kingsville, Texas Womens, West Texas A&MIntended College Major: Mechanical Engineering

Parents: Florence Honang (mom)

Siblings: Paul (25), Turielle (23), Pedahel (20), and Nell (12) Honang

High School Coaches: Mike Peters (head coach), Mark Springer (position coach)

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: 2013-2015 Football 3 year letter winner2014 Second Team All-District Safety2015 1st Team All District Safety 1st Team All State Safety2016 Varsity Soccer letter winner

“I don’t know what my future holds, but I do know who holds my future”.

–Tim Tebow John Polston Football

College: Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Mascot / Colors: Aggies / Red and Navy Blue

Location: Goodwell, Oklahoma

Division: NCAA II

Conference: Independent

Intended College Major: Business

Parents: Ronnie (dad) and Andrea Polston Laura Polston (mom)

Siblings: Brittany Shannon (28)

High School Coaches: Mike Peters (head coach) and Shawn Sparks (position coach)

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: 2014 and 2015 Second Team All-District4 year Letter winner in Football2 year Letter winner in Track1 year Letter winner in Basketball

Academic Awards:2015 Academic All-District and All State

“No pressure, no diamonds”- R.G. III

Emelio Rogers

Football

College: Miles College

Mascot / Colors: Golden Bears / Purple and Gold

Location: Fairfield, Alabama

Division: NCAA II

Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Conference Members: Albany State, Benedict, Clark Atlanta, Fort Valley State,

Kentucky State, Lane, Miles, Moorehouse, Stillman, and TuskegeeIntended College Major: Business Management

Parents: Titus and Lizettia Rogers

Siblings: Josh Malone (19)

High School Coaches: Mike Peters (head coach) and Jaime Carter (position coach)

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: Football – 3 year letter winner

2015 1st Team All-District Defensive Player of the YearWrestling – 4 year letter winner

2014 1st Team All-District 2nd place at Regionals, 2 time state qualifier 2015 Currently ranked #4 in the stateTrack – 3 year letter winner

Organizations: Technical Theater

Additional Comments: Emillio hopes to own his own pastry shop some day.

“Be like water”. -Bruce Lee

Veronica Santos

Women’s Soccer

College: Mountain View College

Mascot / Colors: Lions / Blue and Gold

Location: Dallas, Texas

Division: NJCAA Div. I

Conference: Metro Athletic Conference

Conference Members: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, Mountain View, North Lake, and Richland

Intended College Major: Athletic Training

Parents: Damarys Tonn (mom) Daniel Santos (dad)

Siblings: Christian Santos (16)

High School Coaches: Heather Wilson, Jennifer Wiese

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: 2 year Letter Winner in Track4 year Letter Winner in Soccer2014 2nd Team All-District2015 1st Team All-DistrictSoccer Team MVP 2014 & 2015

“Soccer doesn’t take talent. It takes passion and dedication”.

Alize Tarver

Track

College Logo

College: McMurry UniversityMascot / Colors: War Hawks / Maroon and WhiteLocation: Abilene, TXDivision: NCAA IIConference: Lone Star ConferenceConference Members: Texas A&M Commerce, Angelo State, Midwestern State, West Texas A&M, Tarleton State, Eastern New Mexico, McMurry, and Texas A&M Kingsville

Intended College Major: Secondary EducationParents: Patrick and Kimeree TarverSiblings: Maleek (19), Aaliyah (16), Mikkel (14), Ashley (13), and Jayden (1)High School Coach: Jason CrawfordClub/Select Coaches: NTX Bolts / Kimeree TarverAshley HankinsAthletic Awards / Accomplishments: 4 year letter winner in track; 1 year in basketball2013 Track District Champions6-5A Regional Qualifier 2014 & 2015Track Captain 2015-20162015 AAU Track and Field MVP2015 AAU Basketball MVP2015 Wendy’s Heisman High School Winner Academic Awards:2013-2016 A&B Honor Roll2013 Letters to Literature State Finalist2015 Academic All-DistrictOrganizations: 2013-2016 Posse Captain Member of Fellow of Christian Students

“We have to hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, and lose in order to gain because most of life lessons are

taught through pain, ”

Aaron Tshienda

Football

College: West Texas A&M

Mascot / Colors: Buffalos / Maroon and White

Location: Canyon, Texas

Division: NCAA II

Conference: Lone Star

Conference Members: Angelo State, Cameron, Eastern New Mexico, Midwestern State, Tarleton, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas A&M Kingsville, Texas Womens, West Texas A&MIntended College Major: Pre-Med or Sports Broadcasting

Parents: Willy and Bijou Tshienda

Siblings: Yohann (16), Tesya (13) and Mercy (12)

High School Coaches: Mike Peters (head football coach) and Koby Page (position coach); Brent Craft (head basketball coach) and Mitchell Rose (varsity assistant)

Athletic Awards / Accomplishments: Football

2014 – All-District Honorable Mention2015 – 1st Team All-District

Academic AwardsA&B Honor Roll

“Only you know what you’re capable of”.

-Unknown Justice Vega

Volleyball

College: Cisco CollegeMascot / Colors: Wranglers / Blue and White

Location: Cisco, TexasDivision: NJCAA D1

Conference: North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference

Conference Members: Cisco, Hill, North Central Texas, Ranger, Southwest Christian, Temple and Vernon

Intended College Major: UndecidedParents: David and Selena VegaSiblings: Isaiah (20)High School Coaches: Gina Calkins (head coach), Emilee Crawford (varsity assistant); Jennifer Thomas (HMS)Club/Select Coaches: Integrity / Amanda Womack; ACE / Linda Alfaro; Eagle Mountain / Krista McCormickAthletic Awards / Accomplishments: 2012 Freshman Team MVP; 2013 JV Team MVP; 2015 Team Co-Captain, Tyler ISD All Tournament, All-District Honorable MentionAcademic Awards: 2012 Freshmen Team Scholar Athlete; 2013 Sub Varsity Academic Team; 2014 Academic All-District; 2015 Academic All-District and TCGA Academic All State, Top 10% in the class of 2016

Organizations: 2016 Class President, Student Council Historian, NHS Officer, Yearbook Editor, 5790 Rotary Club, National Hispanic Institute Alumni“"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not

be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (NIV)”

I would like to thank God, my family, friends, and Coaches for always having the patience and grace to guide me not only through my journey of the game I love so very much, but also in my life thus far. I truly wouldn't be the young lady I am today without the guidance of my loved ones the good Lord has blessed me with. I will continue to surround myself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but I promise to never forget the originals who have supported me since the very beginning. Thanks for all that y'all do. I love and appreciate all of y'all so much.

Saginaw High Alumni Currently Competing in

CollegeName Sport Class SchoolJeremy Valadez Baseball 2011 Texas A&M LaredoDominique Johnson B. Basketball 2013 Kansas Wesleyan

Cliff Lunceford Baseball 2013 Howard Payne University

Haley Moreno Cheer 2013 Oklahoma City UniversityKynedi Nalls Volleyball 2013 Indiana State UniversityWylie Reinhardt Football 2013 North TexasAdrian Buruato Baseball 2014 Clarendon CollegeJohn Fee Football 2014 Austin CollegeJaylen King Football 2014 College of the SequoiasConnor Mason Tennis 2014 East Texas Baptist UniversityArique Moss B. Basketball 2014 Kansas WesleyanBobby Suber Football 2014 Louisburg CollegeMaleek Tarver Football/Track 2013 McMurry UniversityBrandon Ventura Baseball 2014 Southwest Assemblies of GodMatthew Vess Swimming 2014 McMurry UniversityHarley Wright G. CC/Track 2014 University of Central Ok.Caleb Epps Tennis 2015 LeTourneau UniversityDomonique Garley Tennis 2015 Gonzaga UniversityChris Hammond Football 2015 Kansas Wesleyan UniversityTristen Layva B. CC/Track 2015 Cameron UniversityMckenzie Morrow Cheer 2015 Tarleton StateBrandon Sanchez B. Soccer 2015 Bethany CollegeMarkia Sanders G. CC/Track 2015 Southwest Assemblies of God Amy Vandegriff Volleyball 2015 Seton HallAshley Warner G. Soccer 2015 Concordia UniversityMorris Watson Baseball 2015 Lyon CollegeMalik Youngblood Football 2015 McMurry University