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Wade Emerson, 56, and his wife, Pam Rankin Emerson, have two children: Cassie (Tyler) McDaniel and Kylie (Garrett) Simmons. Emerson is a 1986 graduate of Wills Point High School and is employed as an electrician and in concrete construction.

Kyle Ward, 32, and his wife, Sariana Lovelady, have two children: Landon Ward and Remy Ward. Ward graduated from high school before attending trade school for one year.

Cavin Travis, 58, and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Chandler and Mason. Travis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Development and a Master’s of Science degree in Agricultural Education at Texas A&M University.

Kristy Petersen, 38, is the mother of two children: Kadyn and Kason. She is a college graduate and owns multiple businesses.

Todd Kempton, 55, and his wife, Kenna, have two children: Brittney Kempton and Brayden Kempton. Kempton is a graduate of Harding University with a degree in management, marketing, Bible, and TJC-Radiology.

Cheyanne Estrada and her husband, Steven, have three children: Ava, Avery, and Aubrey. Estrada is a high school and college graduate and is currently a hair stylist and a salon owner.

Wes Hightower and his wife, Stacey, have two children: Damon Hightower and Emily Craven. Hightower is a 1980 graduate of Van High School and a 1985 graduate of Stephen F.

Zach Masterson, 48, and his wife, Amanda, have two children: Luke and Emma. Masterson has a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and currently works as the Federal/Special Program Administrator for Edgewood ISD.

Kimbra Pettiet, 64, is widowed and the mother of two children: Kelly Williamson and Lena’ Pettiet. She is a registered nurse ADN and is retired.

Tammy Huff, 50, and her husband, David, have three children: Abigail Perry, Noah Huff, and Levi Huff. Huff is a college graduate and is a Van ISD teacher.