March Female Student of the Month

            The March Female Student of the Month is Kimberly Parker. Kimberly is the eighteen-year-old daughter of Kelly and Greg Parker.

            Kimberly has been a leader among her peers at FHS. As a member of Link Crew, Kimberly serves as a mentor to incoming freshmen, assisting them in making a smooth transition into high school. She also serves as Vice President of the National Honor Society and is a student athletic trainer.

            For her efforts in the classroom, Kimberly has earned recognition numerous times. She received the Outstanding Student of the Year award for Pre-AP English I, Introduction to Business, AP United States History, and Pre-AP Chemistry. Kimberly was also recognized for perfect attendance and being on the A Honor Roll.

            Kimberly is very active in her church. She is a member of its praise team and has volunteered with Vacation Bible School and Summer Daycare/Camp. Kimberly has also had the opportunity to participate in mission trips to Vermont and New Mexico. As a member of the VAL-U Class at FHS, Kimberly has participated in the Rainbow Room Project and Please and Thank You Week. In addition, she has volunteered for yard work, car washes, and trash pick-up projects in her neighborhood.

            Kimberly is currently employed with FISD through the High School Co-Op Program as an Elementary Library Aide.

            Upon graduation in June, Kimberly plans to pursue a degree in mathematics with the hopes of becoming a high school math teacher. She is currently considering attending Tarleton State University, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, or Texas A&M in Kingsville.

March Male Student of the Month

            The March Male Student of the Month is Ernesto Antonio Arenal. Ernesto is the eighteen-year-old son of Sherrilynn and Ernesto Arenal.

            Ernesto has been a standout among fellow cadets in the FHS ROTC program, assisting the unit in being recognized three consecutive years as a recipient of the Distinguished Unit Award.  Ernesto was recognized for the United States Achievement Academy and received the 2007 National Award for English. Ernesto is also serving as the ROTC Corps Commander.

            Ernesto has also been very active in FHS athletics. He has represented the school as a member of the Varsity football team and the JV baseball team. As a member of the varsity power lifting team, he earned numerous medals.

            Despite the demands of his academic and extracurricular activities, Ernesto still finds time to be active in his community. He has volunteered for highway clean-up projects, Adopt-A-Vet programs, and house clean-up efforts. He also attended an ACTS Retreat through his church.

            Ernesto is also employed at Smith Dairy Queen.

            Upon graduation in June, Ernesto is considering attending college at Palo Alto College, the University of Texas in San Antonio, the University of Houston, or the University of Texas in Austin. He will pursue a career in nuclear medicine.