Lake Travis High School’s Class of 2010 will change the world as they explore and shape their future with their education as a foundation for success.

Educators and speakers at LTHS’ commencement June 3 at Shoreline Christian Center pointed to the senior class’ impact not only on the school but also in the community.

“Graduating Class of 2010, you rock the house,” said Lou Anthony, Lake Travis ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. “Find your joy. Face your fears. Don’t be scared. All of us at LTHS will be watching you shine on.”
More than 400 graduates crossed the stage and accepted their diplomas after hearing words of wisdom and humor from their peers and mentors.
Student Council President Parker Eudy waxed nostalgic on savoring his golden childhood days and being comfortable about who he was, whether imagining he was a dinosaur or Power Ranger.
A playground tumble offered an allegory on adolescence ending abruptly.
“I slipped from the monkey bars onto the cold ground and consequently fell from the playground of innocence, the children’s Garden of Eden, into tired civilization,” Eudy said. “… never stop returning to your waterwells of childhood bliss and joy in both fantasy and in practice. These early memories can be the most rewarding sources of wisdom for they teach us to, in the words of St. John of the Cross, ‘Live where life lives.’”
LTHS 2010 Valedictorian Matthew Pojman, who attended district schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, recognized the friends and educators who supported this year’s class in all their school years.
“I could not imagine that any other school district or staff could be nearly as amazing and enriching,” Pojman said.
Salutatorian Chase Lambert humbly realized that while he has achieved much, his efforts have mostly benefited only him.
“I’m more useless than BP is at stopping the oil spill,” Lambert said jokingly.
He realized that his and his classmates’ day in the sun would come, but it would take some effort to get there or to the next closest star which is 4.2 light years away from Earth.
“Don’t worry about that, time doesn’t fly when you travel at the speed of light,” Lambert said.
A snapshot of their final high school year captured quite a few of the students’ achievements.
Principal Kim Brents recounted class highlights that included the seniors’ Powder Puff football win to follow their victory the year before, which is a rare feat at LTHS.
Brents beamed when she described how seniors Erin Carnes, Anna Reed and Monica Simmons coordinated and helped teach environmental science lessons such as water and energy conservation and recycling to Bee Cave Elementary School fourth-graders, which earned them a Gold Award from Girl Scouts of America.
The proud principal also singled out senior Alyssa Hamilton whose nonprofit organization provides birthday parties for underprivileged children.
“There is greatness sitting behind me,” Brents said of the graduates on stage.
She credited the school’s sense of community that sets it apart from others.
“In good times and bad, we all come together. The students sitting behind me and the people in front join forces time and time again … ,” she said.
School Board President Jason Buddin encouraged graduates to be bold.
“Stepping out of your comfort zone will make you stronger,” Buddin said. “Don’t be afraid to step beyond your personal and perceived abilities. Remember, there is a first time for everything.”
Urging them to see the world, he welcomed them to keep Lake Travis in their lives.
“Know that we would love to have you back home one day. You will forever be a part of the legacy of Lake Travis,” he said.