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Recognizing Cadet LieutenantCommander Nia HoppstaedterBTy Scott Outlawhe Smithson Valley HS NJROTC Unit is finishing an outstanding year in which it completed itsAnnual Area Manager Inspection with a grade of OUTSTANDING and was once again named a DISTINGUISHED UNIT with ACADEMIC HONORS. This year’s successes can be attributed in large part due to the outstanding leadership of the Ranger Company Commanding Officer, Cadet Lieutenant Commander Nia Hoppstaedter, who has done a remarkable job leading and inspiring this program to an unprecedented level of achievement.Nia, a resident of Bulverde, enrolled at Smithson Valley HS in her sophomore year after her family’s move from Germany. In fact Nia is a German citizen who had lived her entire life in Germany until she moved to Bulverde and entered Smithson Valley HS in 2021. Nia joined NJROTC at the encouragement of her family and she quickly made many new friends and NJROTC soon became her second home. Nia thrived in the NJROTC program and on the competition teams where she was a key contributor on the Academic, Physical Fitness, and Drill teams her sophomore year. Nia earned her first major leadership role in her junior year as the Team Commander ofCelebrating7YearsProfessionalProfessionalIrrigation & LandscapingIrrigation & LandscapingFamily Owned & Operated Business15 Years Experience Our Services:Lena Bohlen, Vice President Mortgage LendingSam PedrazaAVP, Lobby ManagerGretchen SingletonCommercial Loan Assistant• Irrigation Design• Irrigation Installation forResidential & Commercial • Maintenance & Repairs• Landscape Installations• Sod Installation$400 off new• System Checkssprinkler systemJuliann HeyeTellerSandra JohnsonTeller12-month finance programinstallations! * Exclusions apply.Free consultations!18966 Forty-Six Parkway, Spring Branch, TX 78070(830) 980-6950 www.sagecapitalbank.com210-791-6788Extra $25 off service calls when you mention this ad.www.benitezirrigation.comJune 2024www.bsbhighlights.com7the Unarmed Drill Team. It was in this role that she displayed her talents as a young leader and mentor leading them to an impressive performance at the State Drill Meet. Nia was named the Commanding Officer for her senior year and she has once again displayed her impressive leadership skills by leading and inspiring the Ranger Company to an impressive performance at the State Drill Meet and earning a spot at the Navy NJROTC National Drill Meet.Nia will graduate from Smithson Valley High School this year and intends to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. We wish Nia continued success as she begins the pursuit of her hopes and dreams.Serving Spring Branch & Surrounding AreasWe Are Committed To Helping Texas Businesses & Families Prosper.• Personal Banking• Business Banking• Commercial Lending • Mortgage Lending• Interim ConstructionJohn SconiersBranch PresidentKim Acker, Vice President Real Estate Lending