Templeton High School names Eagle of the Year, Musician of the Year
Walker Craven.
Walker Craven named Eagle of the Year
– Earlier this week at Templeton High School’s Evening for the Stars Walker Craven was honored with one of the highest honors bestowed on a THS student – Eagle of the Year.
The following are the words shared by Principal Jessica Lloyd as she announced this year’s recipient:
“The Eagle of the Year award is a longstanding tradition at Templeton High School. The student who will be receiving this award has been nominated and agreed upon by the Templeton High School staff. This is a student who takes pride in their high school and was involved in every way possible.
This student genuinely cares about others and takes the time to get to know and represent their entire student body and staff. This award-winner has the ability to strike up a meaningful conversation with peers and adults and has a gift for genuinely listening and engaging. This student can frequently be seen investing in our younger students, mentoring and coaching them along the way…intentionally building up our future leaders.
This senior is funny, honest, respectful, and genuinely kind-hearted. He has shown tremendous leadership abilities through various classes, clubs, and programs he has participated in. When this student is dedicated to something, he gives one hundred percent.
This student has an exceptional Grade Point Average. He leads by example and is inquisitive, resourceful, and genuinely kind-hearted. He has been in the Leadership class, most recently serving as the ASB President. He is also a valued member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA), where he served as the FFA President. He was also a tremendous athlete, participating in football and track and field. He will now go on to serve our country as he has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy, the acceptance rate of which is 10.8%.
To say we are proud of this student is an understatement. This resilient, motivated, and hardworking senior is a leader among leaders throughout the student body. This is a well-rounded student and a remarkable young man we have all been fortunate to know. This year’s Eagle of the Year is… Walker Craven.”
Craven was also named this year’s salutatorian.
Cohen Wallace and Band Director David Landers.
Cohen Wallace named Musician of the Year
Cohen Wallace was named Musician of the Year at Wednesday’s Evening for the Stars Awards Presentation by Band Director David Landers.
The following is what Landers shared about the top musical student of the year.
“Cohen Wallace is one of the finest musicians to ever grace this campus. His skill and comfort with making music is apparent in every rehearsal, no matter the setting. Cohen has played Oboe for 7 years and has developed a strong command of the instrument. This year he was the anchor of the front row of Concert Band, confidently sightreading and performing in a way that elevated the entire band. When he was absent, we all noticed.
Last year, Cohen took a giant leap from oboe in Concert Band to baritone saxophone in Jazz Band. Every concert he played both with confidence and style. Learning the saxophone was seamless and appeared effortless, although I know there was significant effort on his part, even though he never let it show.
This year I was thrilled to finally get to hear Cohen sing as he commanded the stage as Sky in the THS production of Mamma Mia. If you missed that outstanding performance, you’ll have another opportunity to hear Cohen sing at this year’s graduation where Cohen will sing the Star Spangled Banner in a vocal trio with his brothers William and Dexter.”
