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SENIOR 2 SENIOR

grandparents taught me that I had the ability to
do or create anything by myself. Canyon ISD
One more couple I need to mention is my Cosmetology
adopted grandparents, Tim and Mrs. Wyatt.
Growing up, my family moved around Haircuts, color,
the Texas Panhandle a lot. While living in
Childress, my neighbors, Tim and Renae Wyatt, nails, facials and
took my whole family in and were always
the sweetest more...
people to
us. When
my parents
had to work, (806) 677-2760
my brother
and I would 50% off for
walk across
the street to senior citizens
their house,
and they and military!
would treat us like their own grandkids. We
had a tradition that, every time we came over,
Tim always had a treat or toy in his pocket for
me and my brothers; we just had to ask what
it was. Even while my parents were in the
hospital waiting on the birth of my youngest
brother, Tim and Mrs. Wyatt let my brother and
me stay with them. Although these two people
are not related to me by blood, I have always
thought of them as family. They showed me
what true kindness is. Even though my family
no longer lives in Childress, Mrs. Wyatt always my life. Without these grandparents, I would not have
reaches out to ask how we are. the connections and experiences I have been gifted
with today. I am so grateful for what they have taught
All three of these couples have had a me, and I am so blessed to be able to call them my
tremendous influence on my life. Each of them grandparents.
has taught me something I can use throughout

Article Submitted by
Kaitlyn Tucker CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

Kaitlyn will graduate from Canyon High School with honors. She plans to pursue
a career in the medical field at the University of Arkansas. She cheered all four
years of high school, held a leadership role in the Honor Choir, was a member of
the Student Council, served as President of the Health Student Association, was a
member of National Honor Society, was a Superintendent Scholar all four years,
served as Secretary of her senior class, and served on a few more student committees.

She enjoys volunteering with organizations such as local food pantries, Special
Olympics, and the local Leo Club. She has worked as a marketing assistant and event
promoter for the local pro sports teams, Amarillo Venom and Amarillo Bombers.
She is currently working as an intern at the IVRS Wellness Center.

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