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Senior, Ryan Garza, O’ConnorHigh School Varsity TrackShe Gives The Best HugsBy Claire Conkwright, age 8Ilove my mom. She is the best mom you could ask for. My mom is a dentist, not a kid dentist; a grown-up dentist.My mom is 36 years old. She has brown, long, straight hair and pretty brown eyes. My mom is very respectful and tall. Her real name is Tracie. My mom always has her hair in a bun. She loves sleeping in on the weekends. She doesn’t wake up until 9:00! We look at houses on my mom’s tablet for my grandma. She takes me to fun places like Cold Stone. She plays Mario Kart and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze with me. We go outside when we can.I love my mom because she makes the best cookies. They’re crunchy and smooth in the middle. She can keep secrets. She takes good care of me by tucking me in bed. She gives the best hugs. I love my mommy so much.Looking To Celebrate Your High School GradBEy Tracy Petersleven years of soccer, Ryan Garza’s running skills took off, literally. He made the big switch to trackduring his 8th grade year. Running track all four years (two years varsity) at O’Connor High School, Garza is graduating soon and savoring every track practice, every competition. Not only that, but he has also played football all four years, played viola in the orchestra, and involved in the SASO club (Scholars and Athletes Serving Others). One of the best perks of track for Garza has been building a mini family, cheering for each other, and meeting people at various events. Garza established lasting friendships and memories that he will hold onto for life.With self-discipline instilled early in his life, Garza has kept a record of his personal running times to better himself each year, and it has paid off. Garza has raced in multiple 200-meter and 400-meter relay team sprints with improvement in each. A high interest in computer software, Garza will attend UTSAPhoto By Celia S. Hermesch Photography & Digital Artin the Alamo Promise Program to study computer science, software development. His high school years will always hold a special place in his heart, but Garza is ready and motivated to start his new chapter!HLooking For Dads To Recognizeighlights Publications wants to recognize fathers of all ages. How many of you have everwanted to let your dad know how much you appreciate him? Well, why not make it public and show them how much you care? We are giving you the perfect opportunity to do so.Highlights Publications is doing a special section to honor Dads in the June edition. It will be a great keepsake for you and for him. He will be totally surprised and it will make a great gift from the heart. Tell us why your dad is special to you and keep at 150 to 200 words max.We will be selecting one father to receive a $50. Please send your submissions with contact information and photo via email to contest@highlightspub.com. Deadline for Father’s Day articles is May 10 2023.The Class of 2023 will always be remembered for rising to the occasion with poise,them so amazing to info@highlightspub. com. To make our next issue, please send in by May 10, 2023. Please keep at no more than 160 words and not less than 100 words. In the subject line, please put high school grad.Be sure to include their name, what high school they attend, their plans for after graduation along with any awards, scholarships they might have received. We love sharing “good news” and what’s better than celebrating the Class of 2023? They deserve it!Crafts - continued from page 9card stock that is roughly six inches in diameter. Have the child paint a popsicle stick green, and then attach that to the back of the round card stock. The child then glues small fuzzy pom poms to the card stock surrounding the picture to makea flower. If desired, attach a magnet to the back of the flower so it can be secured to the refrigerator.Crafts are a great gift option for young children looking to give something special to Mom on Mother’s Day.determination, and grace.Highlights Publications would liketo congratulate our seniors and their accomplishments. Is there a special graduate in your life?Is there a senior whom you’d like to recognize? We want to know all about him or her.Simply send us a photo of your grad along with a write-up telling us what makesLicense #RMP – 18953“We Treat You Like Family” Est 1992 - Family Owned Commercial & Residential PlumbingCall San Antonio Plumbing for YOUR plumbing needs today!210-714-2965 12682 Old FM 1560, #103 Helotes, TX 78023 (Across from the Courthouse)www.saplumbing.netOptimist - continued from page 5Mom, you’ve always been there for meand I am so grateful.Thank you for all you’ve help me tobecome. Thank you for giving me your heart and your smile. May I wear them as bravely as you have.God bless you, Mom. I love you. Happy Mother’s Day!–Sonny.My mother died on April 6, 2018 at age 97 with my brother and me at her bedside. We pray to her daily, for surely she was anangel on earth.Sonny Melendrezis an award-winningmotivational speaker,Hall of Fame radio/TV host and author,based in San Antonio.For more of his enthusiastic brand of inspiration and speaking information, visit www.SonnyMelendrez.com and listen to his podcast.10www.heloteshighlights.comMay 20231-year guaranteeon all repairs! Financing Available