Renaissance Awards presented for outstanding achievements

Diboll students were celebrated Monday evening in front of a full capacity audience of family, friends and well-wisher's at the 18th Annual Renaissance Academic Banquet held at the Lottie and Arthur Temple Civic Center in Diboll.

Students were honored for their hard work in academics, class electives and numerous UIL activities. Amongst the winner's were Yesenia Herrera as Student of the Year, Heather Bergman as Teacher of the Year, Sabrina Fisher garnered Parent of the Year honors, and finally Linda Cordell was given a Ted Moore "Champion for Children" Award.

Sponsors for the event included Sonic of Diboll, DEMCO, Diboll PTSA, Billie Lamb, Diboll Volunteer Fire Department, Dr. Ken Handley, Chad Morgan Insurance, Wilkerson Tax Service, Cassels and Reynolds, CCP, The Center for Sight, Cellular One/Mobile Destination, Johnny and Fran McClain and The Pilot Club of Diboll.

Also, Huntington Insurance, J. E. Kingham Construction Company, East Texas Tupperware, Indoor Mini-Golf, Diboll Housing Authority, Diboll Booster Club and Jerry and Mary Benson.

Visitors and guests were welcomed by Daniel Lopez and a prayer was led by Carlos Moreno.

Following a delicious meal, Jan Wilkerson introduced award presenters, who in turn, presented the prestigious awards. Due to limited space, pictures of the event and winners will be run over the next few weeks. Congratulations, all.