They fought for our country, and Navasota High School students are fighting for their recognition. These students have received national attention for their work on a U.S. veterans project – specifically, veterans of the Korean War. They conducted extensive research; they also had access to Ancestry Classroom (a genealogical tool used to track family history and ancestry).
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, Tracy Stone, was incredibly impressed by the tribute project to these American heroes. “We are so proud of our students, of Mrs. Watkins for her exceptional leadership, and of the values of respect, service, and scholarship that define Navasota ISD. Most importantly, we honor our country and those who have served and continue to serve our great nation with courage and sacrifice.”
The following students were recognized for their participation in the Silent Heroes of the Cold War: Honoring Korean War Veterans project:
Sabrina Burnett, Valentin Castaneda, Luis Cruz, Bailey Ingram, Lane Law, Evan Magallon, Gabrielle McClellan, Caleb Pimentel, Ava Stankiewicz, and Cade Zaragoza.
Navasota High School teacher Mrs. Heather Watkins gave guidance to all the students over the course of the project. The students also honored Sergeant Mark Butler, a local police officer within Navasota ISD, for making a deep impact and creating a sense of safety in everyone he met.
”When the high school faced threats, his presence was appreciated at pep rallies and in the halls, giving all passing by him a confident sense of safety. He always had a smile on his face and most times also an energy drink,” recalled one student.
Sergeant Butler led a police interaction training at Navasota High School in 2022 – promoting the roles police officers and citizens play in keeping the peace in their communities.
