Buckholts 8th Graders Promoted To HS Freshmen

Thursday evening, Buckholts Junior High held a graduation ceremony for eight students who will enter High School in the next school year.

Graduating from Junior High, front row (L-R) were Eusebio Castillo-Luciano, Fabian Baez, Ivan Baez, Kassandra Benavidez and back row (L-R) Sallie J. Wiggins, Reynaldo J. Vega, Aubree L. Ralston and Elizabeth J. Pratt.

JH Graduation photos here - - > >   Buckholts JH Graduation 2019

BISD Student Awards 2019

Buckholts ISD held an all schools award ceremony Thursday, May 30th. Teachers presented achievement and recognition certificates for Pre-K through High School.

The show kicked off with Pre-Kindergarten awards.

The ceremony ended on a somber note with the High School awards.

Awards photos here - - > >   BISD Student Awards 2019

BISD May Fete 2019

Buckholts schools held their annual May Fete celebration honoring this year's High School graduates, Thursday May 23, in the Buckholts Cafetorium. Kicking off the celebration was Milam County Judge Steve Young.

Steve Young (center), Milam County Judge, present Juniors
Kenneth Shelton & Elizabeth Trdy with scholarship checks
for their 2nd place win in the inaugural Milam County HS
Moot Court competition held in April. The Moot Court
competition was implemented by Judge Young. 

After Judge Young's presentation, the Elementary School Dukes and Duchesses Court was presented.

Kimberlee Owen & Jimmy Hernandez were crowned May Fete
Queen & King for 2019.

After the King & Queen were crowned and the Court recessed, a
dance contest between the elementary and middle schools ensued.

May Fete photos here - - > >  BISD May Fete 2019

Buckholts HS Sports Banquet 2019

The annual Buckholts High School Sports Banquet was held Tuesday, May 21, 2019. After a super meal of spaghetti and trimmings provided by Ginnos Italian Restaurant in Cameron, the Athletic Department awarded the Board of Trustees with custom polo shirts.

Board President Adam Losoya accepts his shirt
from Coach Michelle Mach.

Then the athletic teams and coaches were recognized.

2018-19 Football Team with Coach Justin Lookingbill and
 AD/Head Coach James Shelton

Individual football honors went to:

          Omar Robles - Most Improved Player

          Kenneth Shelton - Defensive MVP

          Luis Torres - Offensive MVP

          Caleb Lopez - Newcomer of the Year

          Eric Salomon - Most Valuable Player

Additionally, selected by the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association to the 2018-2019 All Region Football Teams were:

         Kenneth Shelton - 2nd Team Region 4 - Offense

         Luis Torres - 1st Team Region 4 - Offense

         Eric Salomon - 1st Team Defense & 2nd Team Offense - Region 4 

The High School Volleyball Team of 2018-19 with Head Coach
Michelle Mach and Coach Luis Sierra.

Individual volleyball recognition went to:

          Whitney Evans - Most Improved Player

          Carley Lorenz - Newcomer of the Year

          Elizabeth Trdy - Offensive MVP

          Natalie Avila - Defensive MVP

          Julissa Cardona - Most Valuable Player

The 2018-19 Boys Basketball Team with Coach Shelton.

Receiving individual awards for Boys Basketball were:

          Jacob Cazares - Most Improved Player

          Zachry Hafly - Newcomer of the Year

          Eric Salomon - Offensive MVP

          Chris Lopez - Defensive MVP

          Caleb Lopez - Most Valuable Player

Head Coach Luis Sierra and Coach Michelle Mach
with the 2018-19 Girls Basketball Team.

Accepting individual awards in Girls Basketball were:

          Meykala Moore - Most Improved Player

          Elizabeth Trdy & Ashlynne Kessler - Newcomer of the Year

          Hailey Cazares - Offense MVP

          Marissa Labrada - Defensive MVP

          Julissa Cardona - Most Valuable Player plus Julissa was named to the 2018-19 2nd
                                         Team All Region Basketball by the Texas Six-Man Coaches
                                         Association.

The Cross Country Team of 2018-19 with Coaches Sierra & Mach

Whitney Evans received the Cross Country Girls Team MVP, and

Chris Lopez received the MVP award for the Cross Country Boys Team.

Coaches Sierra and Mach with the Boys and Girls Track Teams.

Individual honors for track:

          David Lansford - Boys Team Most Improved Player

          Zachary Hafly - Boys Team Most valuable Player

          Ashlynne Kessler - Girls Team Most Improved Player

          Julissa Cardona - Girls Team Most Valuable Player

Sherry Lopez received the Badger Fan award for 2018-19.

Hailey Cazares was named "Mrs. BHS" for 2018-19.

"Holding on" to the Mr. BHS award of 2018-19 is Juan Melendez.

All the photos from the banquet - - > >  BHS Sports Banquet 2019

Buckholts 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 2019

The first annual 3-on-3 Buckholts Basketball Tournament was held in Badger Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, May 19th. There were several area teams in the contest vying for the inaugural trophy and cash prizes.

Tournament Director James Shelton explaining the "rules"
of the competition.

With two half court games going on either end of the floor,
game psychology was paramount.

The fans and players were amazed at the Michael Jordan portrayals.

Physical and mental fitness was necessary to make it to the finals.

With their moxie and mojo (and some serious skills) Jeremy Parks,
Darrell Whitfield, Steven Buhl & Marvin Whitfield from
Rosebud-Lott were undefeated and the tournament champions.

Tournament photos here - - > > BHS 3on3 Tourney 2019

Buckholts Jr Class Fish Fry

The Junior class of Buckholts High School held a fish fry fund raiser Saturday, May 18th, at the SPJST Lodge. Lots of local folks provided, cooked and served.

"I'm sorry, Officer. I was just trying to get the Junior Class
fish fry before the creeks on the way home flooded."

I really hope Carlos didn't fall for that driver's excuse.

The secret to a good fish fry is barnyard fresh tripe
 in the bottom of the fry basket.

Why is my farm raised catfish stock falling on a weekend?

No! We are NOT! Please read the sign again.

I hate losing to myself at Tic-Tac-Toe!

If the President tweets one more time today . . . 

 Fish Fry images - - > >  Buckholts HS Juniors' Fish Fry 2019

Jr-Sr Prom 2019

The Buckholts High School Junior Class hosted the Junior-Senior Prom in Buckholts Saturday, May 4th.

After the lights dimmed, the ceremonies kicked off with the Grand March.

Next up was a dance demonstration.

Then it was time for formal prom photos.

And of course, the proverbial selfie. (Is it still a "selfie" if
more than one person is involved?)

Finally, the moment all had been waiting for, the announcement of the Prom Queen and King!

Haley Cazares and Zachary McGee were named Prom Queen & King.

Prom photos here - - > >  BHS Jr Sr Prom 2019

Buckholts HIgh School Inducts Three New National Honor Society Members

Buckholts High School held it's second annual National Honor Society induction ceremony Wednesday, May 1st.

Before the induction, new NHS officers were installed.

New NHS officers, L-R: Juan Melendez, Ashlynne Kessler,
Elizabeth Trdy and Jenna Meinardus

Rev. John Kuecker was guest speaker at the ceremony,
analyzing the aspects of "Character".

New NHS inductees (L-R) Victoria Tatum, Sara Morgan & Jason Duran
 proudly display their certificates after taking their oaths.

Ceremony photos here  - - > > BHS NHS Inductees 05-01-19

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Coming May 19th in Buckholts

Cash Prize for the winning team!

3 on 3 basketball action will be in the Buckholts gymnasium Sunday May 19th beginning at 1 PM.

Registration is now through May 13th. Cost is $50 per team. Registration info at front office at Buckholts school.

You can also register by contacting Buckholts ISD Athletic Director James Shelton:

jshelton@buckholtsisd.net     of call Coach Shelton at  254-627-0471