SVHS Student Awards

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1/31/2012 Smithson Valley Senior Taylor Lathrop was recently selected to the 2012 Texas Music Educators Association 4A All State Band on Bass Trombone, achieving first chair in the state through a rigorous personal audition process. Taylor is the first student from the Smithson Valley High School Band in 10 years to make All-State, a true honor exemplifying his talent, hard work, and dedication. Taylor is a National Merit Semi-Finalist, and a member of the Smithson Valley National Honor Society. With the Ranger Band, Taylor serves as Trombone Section Leader and is a three-year member of the Wind Ensemble. He is the son of Leigh and Cathy Lathrop of San Antonio. Upon graduation, Taylor will be attending Baylor University.
1/31/2012 Congratulations to the cross country team on their recent recognitions. All comal team. Paublo Lopez and Brandon Knight. All comal team. Taylor Hawes, Anna Cozart and Comal Runner of the year: Devin Clark. Coach of the year: Jonathan Jarrett. San Antonio Area 4 A team: Taylor Hawes. San Anotnio Area Super Team Anna Cozart and Devin Clark. San Antonio Area Runner of the year: Devin Clark
12/7/2011 Smithson Valley High senior Ethan Perry spent an average of 60 plays per game on the field for the Rangers’ football team this season. He averaged only two punts per game during Smithson Valley’s bi-district championship season that fell short in the area round against four-time defending Class 4A state champion Lake Travis. But those two punts per game for Perry, who also lined up at fullback, halfback, tight end and wide receiver when the Rangers were on offense this season, earned him the right to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 7 in the Alamodome. The game will be televised nationally on NBC. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. More than a dozen members of the U.S. Army, as well as the Smithson Valley band, cheerleaders and hundreds of students filled the school’s theater as Perry was officially invited to play on the team. “It’s a great honor,” said Perry, who averaged 43.8 yards per punt this season and will head to Texas Christian University next fall to continue his athletic and academic careers. “I put so much time and effort into football and to be able to end my career and represent Smithson Valley in the Army All-American Bowl is really mind boggling.” Darryl Perry remembers taking his son Ethan to the game several years ago. “Back when Ethan was a freshman we went to the Army All-American Bowl and I remember we got there early and were watching the punters warm up,” Darryl Perry said. “Never in our wildest dreams did we think he would be one of those players down on the field one day and now he is. I’m very proud to see him get this special opportunity.” Only 90 players nationwide, and only one punter per team, were chosen. Players will be divided into east versus west. “It’s an extreme honor to be selected to play,” said Stephen Chavez, Army All-American Bowl representative. “There will be so much talent surrounding Ethan. He will be able to talk to and learn from other players and build friendships that last through college and beyond.” More than one-third of the players who have competed in the Army All-American Bowl have gone on to play in the National Football League, including Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson and former Texas Longhorn great and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young. In addition, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, a Heisman Trophy finalist this season, and Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher, who was featured in the Academy Award winning movie The Blind Side, also played in the Army All-American Bowl. “You start talking about the top 90 high school players in the country, and then you narrow it down to two punters, that’s pretty special,” said Smithson Valley head coach Larry Hill. “Ethan deserves this not only for what he’s done on the field but the way he’s carried himself off the field. I have no doubt he’ll excel at TCU and after that will continue to be an excellent young man in whatever he decides to do in the future.”
12/7/2011 The SVFFA Ag. Sales team placed second at the 84th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Oct. 19-22. Members of the team are Sara Cross, Kirsten Mauthe, Bridget O'Brien and Taylor Walker. The team is coached by Cody Cook. Bridget O'Brien took the 1st place top high point individual and Taylor Walker too 4th place. Both received a $1,000 scholarship. Thirty-six other states were represented and competed in the Ag. Sales competition.
11/16/2011 Cross Country girls Anna Cozart and Devin Clark turned in the best performances at the state meet ever by a Smithson Valley girl. Anna was 11th and Devin finished 3rd!