McLeod Homecoming 2021

AMANDA CLAIRE BERTRAND

Amanda Claire Bertrand is the daughter of Denise and Gerry Norris and Brian Bertrand, and the granddaughter of Cynthia Sepulvado, Jim Bertrand, and Terry and Jean Norris. Amanda’s activities at school include NHS president, cheer captain, secretary of the senior class and yearbook editor.

When not at school, you can find Amanda working at Chicken Express or hanging out with family and friends. After graduation Amanda plans to major in Biology and then go to Pharmacy school at the University of Texas at Tyler.

CARSON BURDEN

Carson Burden is the son of Terri and Clay Burden and the grandson of Carolyn Dollar and George and Sue Graham. Carson’s activities at school include playing baseball. When not at school, you can find Carson riding bulls, hanging out with Casey and Silas playing basketball, hunting, fishing and annoying his sister. After graduation, Carson plans to work in Denison and ride bulls.

BREANNA DAVIS

Breanna Davis is the daughter of Chris Davis and Regina and Adam Morgan and the granddaughter of Don and Debra Davis, Mary and Jack Hawks. Breanna’s activities at school include being a member of NHS and the president of Spanish club. She is also on the Principal’s advisory cabinet. When not at school, you can find Breanna at Starbucks, shopping, or hanging out with her boyfriend, Kobe. Breanna also enjoys baking and working in the nursery at Cass County Fitness. After graduation, Breanna plans to go to college to become a nurse and continue baking on the side.

CASEY SMITH

Casey Smith is the son of David Smith and Glenda Craft and the grandson of Gwen and Nancy Smith, Maria Craft and the late Rapheal Craft. Casey’s activities at school include basketball, baseball, track, getting kicked out of prom and being the best guitar picker Coach Venable has ever seen. When not at school, you can find Casey hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends and trading villagers. After graduation, Casey plans to attend TSTC to become a lineman.

MCKENZIE BISHOP

McKenzie Bishop is the daughter of Jason and Michelle Bishop and the granddaughter of Jean Bishop and Lottie Henderson. McKenzie’s activities at school include One-Act Play, Varsity Cheerleading, NHS, Student Council, and Spanish Club. When not at school, you can find McKenzie spending time with her family, hanging out with friends, and napping. After graduation, McKenzie plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas where she will major in Kinesiology to become a Physical Therapist.

ETHAN ARMSTRONG

Ethan Armstrong is the son of Sandy and James Armstrong and the grandson of Stan Lummus and the late Sandra Lummus, Judy Armstrong and the late Tommy Armstrong. Ethan’s activities at school include varsity basketball, varsity baseball, and learning to play the guitar. When not at school, you can find Ethan serenading his friends around the campfire, playing golf with Brandon, playing pick-up games with the boys, and creating quality content for social media. After graduation, Ethan would like to pursue his dream of becoming a musician and tour the world going from gig to gig.

KAITLYN CROSS

Kaitlyn Cross is the daughter of Brian and Britnie Cross and the granddaughter of Rusty and Kathy Cross, Kevin and Andrea Alexander. Kaitlyn’s activities at school include basketball, softball, track, and the Spanish club. When not at school, you can find Kaitlyn shopping with friends, watching Netflix, hanging out with her boyfriend, and spending time with family. After graduation, Kaitlyn would like to attend Texarkana College and pursue a nursing degree.

NOS GRYDER

Nos Gryder is the son of Charles and Jennifer Gryder and Julie Rowe and the grandson of Kenneth Rowe and Louis Gryder. Nos’s activities at school include basketball, track, cross country, and most importantly tennis. When not at school, you can find Nos hanging out with his friends, family, and girlfriend Ella. You can also find him aggravating his sister and eating at Whataburger in the middle of the night with Casey. After graduation, Nos would like to attend TSTC in Marshall to become a lineman.

JILLIAN PARKER

Jillian Parker is the daughter of Demetria Arledge and David Parker and the granddaughter of Donna and Zach Dial and Mike Parker. Jillian’s activities at school include NHS and Spanish Club. When not at school, you can find her at competition cheer practice and hanging out with family and friends. After graduation, Jillian plans to attend Louisiana Tech or LSUS to pursue a degree in Business Administration to become a financial advisor.

SILAS MCCALL MURDOCK

Silas McCall Murdock is the son of Paul and Brandi Murdock and the grandson of Jim and Kathy Murdock, Martha Murdock, Jan Nix and the late Don Nix. Silas’s activities at school include varsity basketball, baseball, and cross country. When not at school, you can find Silas at the roping pen, hanging out with Casey, Carson, Miles, Jacob, and Howard, spending time with his church youth group, or going to church. After graduation, Silas plans to spend the summer working at Sky Ranch in Colorado and then attend Texas A&M or Blinn College to pursue a degree in Business.