Five Seniors Named
Basketball Academic All-State


by: Bobby McDonald

Almost anyone in Hopkins County knows that if you want to see some "fierce" basketball competition, you attend a game at one of the rural schools throughought the county. Well, basketball isn't the only thing that is competitive. Grades, as we all know, are just as important and five senior basketball players from Hopkins County have been named to the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Academic All-Stars. Three players from North Hopkins, one from Miller Grove, and another one from Cumby, were named to the designation. In order to attain the designation, players must maintain a grade-point average of 90 or above for seven high school semesters (yes, that includes four seasons of basketball games and practice) and they must be voted  to the All-District designation, either first or second team, in their respective district. Then, they must have taken the ACT or SAT test and scored a high score on that test, in preparation for college.

Jake Cockrum
North Hopkins High School


Elizabeth McPherson
North Hopkins High School

 

Mary Ugalde
Cumby High School

 

James Weaver
Miller Grove High School

 

Katie Williams
North Hopkins High School

 

Jake Cockrum, the son of Terry and Jenny Cockrum and a senior at North Hopkins High School, participates in a number of sports including basketball and softball, and thinks that he possibly may pursue a career as a coach, following graduation.  Elizabeth McPherson, a senior at North Hopkins High School, excells in both sports and academically and plans to further her education, with her eyes set on a teaching degree.

James Weaver, valedictorian of the Miller Grove Graduating Class of 2006, has served as pitcher on the Miller Grove Baseball Team for 2006, and is the son of Ernie and Vicky Weaver of Miller Grove. And, Mary Ugalde, of Cumby High School, is the salutatorian of her graduating class and is the daughter of Arsenio and Dula Ugalde. She has lettered all four years in basketball and volleyball and was recently named Lady Trojan Athlete of the Year at the annual Sports Banquet.

Katie Williams, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Williams and a senior at North Hopkins High School, is the valedictorian at North Hopkins High School, as well as receiving All-State honors in basketball. She has also excelled in cross country, tack, and volleyball, as well as serving as a leader during her four years of high school. She plans a career in religion and ministry.

 

Congratulations
Academic All-Stars!

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