Martinsville ISD

Congratulations to former baseball coach Cole Reneau as he graduated last Friday from the 65th class of Texas Game Warden academy. He and his wife, Claire, will be moving to West Texas for his first assignment. We wish them the best in their new adventures! #PirateNationTX

REMINDER: The graduation ceremony for the Martinsville High School Class of 2023 will begin at 7:00 PM tonight. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight and recognizing our seniors for their accomplishments! #PirateNationTX

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Kaden Yates What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Dropping a drive shaft on my head. What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Martinsville FFA What are your plans after graduation? I plan to pursue a career as a mechanic. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? Mr. Byrd, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Cauthen, Mrs. Roni, Mrs. Hays, my aunt, my mother, and Kayley

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Ronny Worsham What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Getting out! What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Martinsville FFA What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Angelina College in the fall and pursue a degree in Welding Technology. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My parents and myself

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Emma Wilburn What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? My most memorable moment was during junior year when we went to the lake in Aquatic Science. What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? FFA, Student Council What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Angelina College and earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank my parents and my best friend Emilee.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Ashton Watts What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Going to state in Radio Broadcasting What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Varsity Softball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Varsity Cross Country, FFA, NHS, and Student Council What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Panola College and major in occupational therapy while also competing on their rodeo team. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank my family for supporting me in everything I have ever decided to do. I would especially like to thank my mom, Mrs. Roni, and God.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Tyler VanTassel What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Baseball What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend college and specialize in VT Plumbing and Drain. Afterwards, I plan to work at my dad's company.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Austin Stamps What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? After school theater practice What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? I have been involved in UIL Academics and Theatre. What are your plans after graduation? I will be attending Panola College and then transferring to Stephen F. Austin State University. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank Mrs. Adams for helping me with Algebra class.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Caleb Sentner What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Laughing What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Baseball and FFA What are your plans after graduation? I plan to pursue a degree in Business. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? Myself

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Thomas Roderick What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Being in the Ag shop What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Basketball and FFA What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Angelina College for Welding and Fabrication. I also plan to work in a fabrication shop while attending college. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank my grandpa and family. My grandpa is the one that has sparked my interest in working with my hands!

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Layce Randall What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Getting to be a part of the basketball and cheer team What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Basketball (4 yrs), Cheer (5 yrs), FFA (5 yrs), NHS (3 yrs) What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and major in Education. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My parents

TOMORROW - Martinsville ISD will be collecting student devices for end of year check-in tomorrow, Wednesday May 16, 2023. Please make sure that your student(s) return their district-owned devices along with their chargers if the devices are not already on campus. Devices will be assessed for damage during check-in as well. #PirateNationTX

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Dustin Randall What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? The Fort Worth Ag Mech trip What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? FFA (4 yrs), Basketball (4 yrs), UIL Academics (3 yrs) What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Angelina College and then transfer to SFA to pursue a degree in Accounting. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My mom, dad, and all my grandparents

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Joshua Pleasant What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Building a canoe and showing it at the Pineywoods Fair What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Basketball and Baseball What are your plans after graduation? I plan to pursue a career as an electrician. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? Mrs. Roni, my teachers, my parents, and myself

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Garrett Philbrick What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? FFA and Baseball What are your plans after graduation? I plan to attend Angelina College and obtain a degree in Welding Technologies. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My parents

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight JJ Mendez What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Making it to Regionals in basketball my senior year! What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Basketball (4 yrs), Track (3 yrs), Cross Country (3 yrs), Tennis (2 yrs), FFA (4 yrs) What are you plans after graduation? I plan to work for Juan Mendez Concrete. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank my entire family, especially my dad, and Daniel Davis.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Shannon Locke What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? The FCCLA trips to Waco and Dallas. What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? FCCLA (4 yrs), FFA (2 yrs), Student Council (3 yrs), and National Honor Society (3 yrs) What are you plans after graduation? I plan to attend Stephen F. Austin State University and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages with a Linguistics concentration. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My parents, friends, Mrs. Roni, and teachers, especially Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Nichols, Mrs. Moody and Ms. Rostro.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight AliceAnn Kressin What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Winning Homecoming and Prom Queen! What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? Varsity basketball, FCCLA, National Honor Society What are you plans after graduation? I plan to complete the Paramedic Program at Panola College and earn an Associates of Applied Science degree. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? My family and teachers

Attention Seniors and guests! Mark your calendars for our 2023 Academic Award and Scholarship Banquet.

Martinsville ISD’s 2023 Senior Spotlight Audrey Kirk What has been your most memorable moment during high school at Martinsville ISD? Helping host events with the NHS has been the most memorable experience for me. What clubs/sports/activities have you been involved in? I have been involved in the National Honor Society, FFA, and Student Council What are you plans after graduation? I plan to attend Blinn College and major in Business Management. Who in your life would you like to thank for helping you get this far? I would like to thank my family, friends, and teachers.