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When Kingsland School ushered in its first high school students earlier this year, physical education teacher Elias Montemayor found a new set of challenges. High school students just don’t jump into a P.E. class with the enthusiasm of their younger counterparts. “They don’t like to exercise,” he said in a matter-of-fact tone. Montemayor has served…
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Being the head coach of one high school sports program is challenging enough. But, for Roy Kiser, three is the magic number. After all, he has three sons — Derek, Drew, and Luke — who all play or played basketball for him at Burnet High School. He also coaches three sports: basketball, golf, and cross…
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Last year, Llano High School Principal Jenifer Neatherlin held a signing day for every senior who had decided where they wanted to attend college. Signing days are typically held for high school student-athletes to sign their national letters of intent to play for a specific university. But, at Llano, the only qualification for a senior…
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A reason why Burnet High School front desk clerk Sunya Denton was voted Locals Love Us favorite school administrator by The Picayune Magazine readers and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners probably comes down to how she treats the most important people on campus: the students. “I love them all like they’re mine,” she said.…
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Ashley Ellis' colleagues agree with The Picayune Magazine readers and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners, who selected the Marble Falls Middle School staff member as their Locals Love Us favorite receptionist. Ellis is in her third year in the middle school office. “She’s kind and considerate and listens to people,” principal secretary Susan Beck…
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When someone walks into Kingsland School with a question or looking for their student, they usually find Heather Darilek waiting to assist. If a student comes wandering into the office with a minor injury or just in need of a smile, Darilek is there for them. “I’m the registrar, nurse, receptionist, whatever they need,” she…
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AquaBoom celebrated 50 years in 2019, and you don't stick around for five decades without doing something right. The Picayune Magazine readers and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners agree. They voted the Fourth of July celebration in Kingsland their Locals Love Us favorite community event. And it truly is a community event, according to…
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When people in Marble Falls say, "Meet me at the park," you almost always know which one. To most residents, "The Park" is Johnson Park. Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Charles Watkins knows why. “It’s become part of the lifestyle of Marble Falls,” he said. Enjoying that lifestyle are The Picayune Magazine readers…
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As the city of Burnet’s administrative services and airport manager, Adrienne Feild landed in a career that fits her. “I love helping people,” she said. “I think that’s what’s been so great about every job I have had since I moved here: I’ve been able to help people.” Her helping nature is why The Picayune…
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If you spot Martelle Luedecke wandering around without her camera, please check on her. Luedecke often travels around the Highland Lakes with her Canon camera slung around her neck, if she doesn’t have it pulled up to her face to snap a shot. And if there’s a Burnet sporting event, she’s probably there taking photos…