June 27, 2024 - During the weeks leading up to graduation ceremonies, Comal ISD hosted signing days for graduating seniors choosing to pursue their passions in music, theater, art and trades such as construction, HVAC and cosmetology during decision and signing days.
Among the Class of 2024, students made the commitment to pursue a career in fine arts at the collegiate level, specifically in acting, music, photography, writing and art. Additionally, students committed to pursuing careers in fields of study that began with Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at their high schools.
Each of Comal ISD’s high school campuses recognized these students for their achievements including Canyon High School, Canyon Lake High School, Davenport High School, Hill Country College Preparatory High School, Memorial Early College High School, Pieper High School and Smithson Valley High School.
Fine Arts
- Kaimana Blackwood, DHS, Asian Studies with minor in theater and dance, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Ian Callies, CHS, technical direction, Steven F. Austin State University
- Heavyn Carter, SVHS, theater, University of Texas at Austin
- Adrien De Barros Conti, DHS, music therapy, Sam Houston State University
- Morgan Busanet, CHS, theatre with business minor, Texas A&M University
- Elisa Flores, CHS, music education, Texas Lutheran University
- Destiny Gonzalez, DHS, art, San Antonio College
- Laurel Hagelgans, CHS, music education with a vocal emphasis, Texas Lutheran University
- Garrison T Herbert, CHS, musical theatre, Colorado Mesa University
- Ren Hirtle, CHS, technical theatre and design, University of Northern Colorado
- Emma Howell, SVHS, dance, McClennan Community College
- Katelyn Huffman, CHS, theatre with psychology minor, University of Incarnate Word
- Erik Hullinger, HCCPHS, art, Chicago Institute of Art
- Noah Kinsfather, CHS, English education with art education minor, Texas State University
- Jessy Ludwig, SVHS, orchestra, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
- Trinity Melcher, CHS, music education, Texas Tech University Talkington School of Music in the Flute Studio
- Erin Newman, CHS, theatre education, University of Arkansas
- Gracelyn Phelps, DHS, music
- Alejandro Quintanilla, DHS, music education, Texas Lutheran University
- Mahlia J. Rivera, CHS, psychology with music minor, University of Oklahoma
- Hailey Rodriguez, SVHS, choral music, Brigham Young University, Idaho
- Richie Ryburn, CHS, theatre and film, Texas State University
- Jules Sanchez, CHS, theatre, Texas State University
- Itzel Schuessler, SVHS, musical theater, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York (AMDA)
- Averly Stevens, CHS, digital animation, Texas A&M University
- Victoria Williams, SVHS, musical theater, The Manhattan School of Music
- Hattie Wuchter, CHS, music education, Texas Lutheran University
Career and Technical Education
- Abbey Alcoser, SVHS, communications, Texas Tech University
- Peyton Badtke, DHS, animal sciences, Texas Tech University
- Sydney Bell, SVHS, criminal justice, Sam Houston State University
- Rachel Carter, SVHS, graphic design, Texas Tech University
- Victoria Clark, SVHS, nursing, Texas State University
- Rylee Cummings, DHS, marine biology and business, Texas State University
- Savanna Dean, SVHS, business for photography, Liberty University
- Carleigh Dickson, SVHS, health science/pre-med, Baylor University
- Kadyn Galles, DHS, pre-med, Texas State University
- Garrett Gifford, DHS, engineering, Northeast Lakeview
- Emily Ingram, SVHS, landscape architecture, Texas A&M University
- Olivia Ingram, SVHS, ag communications and journalism, Texas A&M University
- Ryan Johnson, DHS, aviation sciences, professional flight program at Purdue University
- Katherine Long, DHS, forensic science, Texas A&M University
- Ali Lopez, CHS, Universal Technical Institute
- Diego Martinez, DHS, construction management, Northeast Lakeview
- Dakota Maspero, DHS, exercise and sport science, Texas State University
- Lindsey Molina, CHS, nursing, Northeast Lakeview College
- Camden Myers, CHS, Western Welding Academy
- Thomas Pavliska, CHS, Western Welding Academy
- Ella Pinkham, DHS, animal science, Texas Tech University
- Addie Pozzi, SVHS, education, Texas State University
- Kayla Rackley, SVHS, communications, Tarleton State University
- Morgan Skinner, DHS, nursing, Ohio University
- Ady Sublett, SVHS, education, University of Arkansas
Career
- Tyler Covell, DHS, welder with Ranch Armor, obtained two OSHA certifications through construction and agriculture pathways.
- Celia Moore, DHS, jailor with the Comal County Sheriff’s Department
- Amalia Whitmer, DHS, electrician internship with local company
Photo Descriptions
-Camden Myers and Thomas Pavliska from Canyon High School plan to attend Western Welding Academy to continue learning the trade they began in high school.
-Canyon High School students who plan to pursue the arts participated in the campus' annual Fine Arts Signing Day.
-Davenport High School hosted a signing day for students planning to pursue arts and trades post-graduation.
-Canyon High School student Ali Lopez will continue studying at Universal Technical Institute.
-Smithson Valley High School students with plans to pursue a career or technical field post-graduation participated in a signing day.
-Smithson Valley High School students with plans to pursue the arts participated in a signing day.