Samuel Clemens High School

This year, the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) chapter at Samuel Clemens High School had 14 students qualify for State competition. We are proud to announce that Ty’shae Brown, Kris Pena, and Evelyn Rainer advanced to National competition, the highest honor in TAFE. Way to Go Buffs! #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Plays in the Black Box are simply the best. You are so close to the action that you feel like you are actually living in the moment. Special shout out to Christina Nunn who directed the play and all of our actors. Love the opportunities our students are given in Fine Arts. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

VASE STATE QUALIFIERS 17 Clemens students are moving on to state. 1000 pieces went to Region VASE and only 84 total pieces are moving on which means our students made up 20% of the students making state. 👏🏽 Big shout out to all of our 2-D and 3-D students that submitted work. We are proud of you. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

TX-82nd Military Ball Kings Court Love seeing our Buffs supporting one another. Shout out to our instructors for leading the way. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🏀🏆AREA CHAMPIONS🏆🏀 Boys Basketball comes back victorious in the second round of the playoffs after defeating Brownsville Hanna 64-52. Regional Semis up next. Stay tuned for details. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Another one bites the dust.💨 This is the 10th school record broken this year. Congratulations to Cyelan Whitley for breaking the discus record. Congratulations to our Boys T&F team on another 1st place finish.🥇 #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Boys Basketball Round ✌🏽 🆚 Brownsville Hanna 🕖 7p 📍CC Moody Calling all road warriors. Come out and support your favorite team. Come early, be loud, represent the Gold and Royal Blue. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🎭SUPERIOR🎭 JV Theatre group competed in a OAP Festival at East Central over the weekend and received a superior rating. As a result the following 5 students also received individual awards 👏🏽🎉 Cason Holley - Best Performer Roman Alanis - All Star Cast Chloe Mattox - Honorable Mention Our Ensemble - Honorable Mention Outstanding Tech - Juliet Cockerham (Lights) #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Our Softball team finishes the Border Olympics 6-0 and a second place finish due to points. Way to represent the Gold and Royal Blue. Congratulations to All Tournament Selections: Celestina Daniels Sophia Valencia Erika Padron Leah Wilkerson #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🎉CLEMENS TEACHER OF THE YEAR🎉 Mrs. Rachel Johnson is a dedicated 'Champion' for students who brings excellence to the classroom and joy to the hallways. From her instruction to her participation in many school events, she is a constant source of positivity. We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Johnson for her commitment to our students and our school culture. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🏆🎳REGIONAL BOUND🎳🏆

Huge congratulations to our bowling team on qualifying for Regionals. The final match was decided by a mere 2 pins after 10 singe games and 4 bakers games. Clutch!!

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More from the Texas Elite Showcase! Congratulations to Hayden Pompa for placing 5th in class and Braylee Wise for placing 6th in her class!! Gabriella Shimonek, Madelyn Newton, and KJ Ruiz also had strong showings and continue to grow. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Congratulations to our Dance Teams. Our JV Stars were OVERALL GRAND CHAMPIONS and our Varsity Belles were 1st Runner Up OVERALL GRAND CHAMPIONS! 💛Let's Go Buffs💙 Varsity Belles - Select Small Team 🥈1st RUNNER UP OVERALL GRAND CHAMPIONS Hip Hop 🥇 Jazz Ensemble 🥇 Contemporary 🥈 Pom 🥈 Specialty Awards: High Point Award for Jazz Ensemble Outstanding Artistry Award for Contemporary Outstanding Technique, Choreography, Execution, and Performance Quality - Contemporary Outstanding Technique, Choreography, and Execution - Hip Hop Outstanding Performance Quality - Pom Junior Varsity Stars - Medium Team 🏆OVERALL GRAND CHAMPIONS! Hip Hop🥇 Jazz 🥇 Pom 🥈 Specialtiy Awards: Outstanding Choreography - Jazz Outstanding Execution - Jazz

Congratulations to Bella Shimonek for placing 8th at the SA Stock Show & Rodeo with her Spot. Learn more about FFA during FFA week beginning February 23rd. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

EXCELLENCE STARTS WITH GRATITUDE Traveling awards never fails. Colleagues recognizing, acknowledging, and extending the great work of others warms the heart. Buffalo Herd Award - Tara Garcia and Darilyn Perez Heart of a Buffalo - Dan Dolce Positivity Powerhouse - Jessica Grant Rookie Rockstar - Derrick Swint Champions for Clemens! #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🚨3 NEW SCHOOL SWIM RECORDS🚨 Lyla Micklos - 200 yd Freestyle Brylee Valle - 100 yd Breaststroke Lyla Micklos, Brooke Bashara, Eliana Chacon, and Brylee Valle - 200 yd freestyle relay. Congratulations!! #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

Another 1 bites the dust.... but it's actually 2. Congrats to Sean Gonzalez on setting 2 new school records in the 800m and 1600m runs. Let's go!! #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

🏆GRAND CHAMPION🏆 Hayden Pompa does it again. This time being named Chester White Breed Champion. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙

STATE WRESTLING UPDATE Congrats to Rykardo Villafuerte on winning his fist round consolation match to continue his season. Second round at 6p. #GoBuffs #Champions 💛🏆💙