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June 4, 2010

Nederland’s Wilson makes a splash as head of the class

Darragh Doiron The Port Arthur News

NEDERLAND — Engineering or pre-med are two career options Patrick Wilson is eying. This summer, the Nederland High School valedictorian is likely to stay wet, in a transition from record-breaking swimmer to teammate on the Baylor University rowing crewe.

Before he gets to classes, Wilson, son of Pat and Lisa Wilson, will be a lifeguard at Doornbos Park.

“My parents pushed me a little,” Wilson said about the attitude that got him to the top of the class. “I’ve always worked to be the best. I realize that when you put forth the effort, you get good results.”

Cheree Bolser is a swim coach for Wilson and has supported him through breaking two school records.

“He’s the best. He’s self-motivated and disciplined. He’s a hard worker. He’s a good leader,” she said.

This valedictorian may be undecided on a career, but he said he does have a goal to be a “rich guy” and “someone people look up to,” he said.

Wilson, 18, is also a runner, who happened to badly damage his arm tumbling as a Golden Guardian. He used his phone to take a picture of the crooked arm, which is now propelling him in the pool just fine.

His activities have included Mid-County Kindness, Challenger Baseball and First Baptist Youth Camp. His grade point average is 4.0.

Brandon Michael Laird, the school’s salutatorian, is the son of Michael G. and Cynthia Laird. His grade point average is 4.0 and he plans to study music education at Lamar University. His activities have included National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, All-Region band, All-State band and All-State solo and ensemble. He plays French horn and has been involved in church youth and orchestra, Habitat for Humanity, Mission Arlington, Beaumont Youth Symphony and Horn Society of Southeast Texas. He says he would like to become a band director.

ddoiron@panews.com.

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The Central Middle School Band capped off a successful year by competing in the Solo and Ensemble Contest on May 5th. Forty-eight students brought home 66 medals.  Band members who won honors are: Danny Abdullah, Syrina Akbari, Abigail Albright, Max Barclay, Joel Bardwell, Jordan Bardwell, Brandon Baumgardner, Anthony Bennett, James Brindza, Cullen Cessna, Vanessa Daigle, Collin Elliott ,Dyan Emerson, Cyle Hubbard, Colin Jackson, Jennifer Jones, Jordan Jones, Jase Keel, Jessica Koons, Marissa Licatino, Todd Luke, Kade McCorvy, Jordan Mitchell, Kelby Myers, Mason Ouzts, Sara Pierce, Kayla Prestridge, Daniela Rodriguez, Noah Ross, Shae Sanders, Chandler Smith, Brian Speight, Erin Stilley, Arriana Torres and Tommy Truong Central's Band Directors are Joe Vargas and Michelle Melancon. On May 15th, the Band will hold its final performances of the year. They will play in Central's auditorium at 9 AM. Later that evening, they will be part of the Nederland ISD Band Pageant at the Performing Arts Center.  

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