<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0A3ygR_1GrmxZhN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0A3ygR_1GrmxZhN00" width="1440" height="1440" ><figcaption>Courtesy of LHISD Communications Department</figcaption></figure>Editor’s Note: This article was published as part of a partnership between The Liberty Hill Independent and Liberty Hill Independent School District.As Liberty Hill High School celebrates homecoming this week, the familiar traditions of mums, overalls, the parade, and the community pep rally bring generations of Panthers together.But beyond the excitement of Friday night lights are the stories of alumni who have chosen to make Liberty Hill home again. From classrooms and campus leadership to the school board and even the construction site of a new elementary school, we chatted with six graduates who are leaving their own mark on the community where their stories began.THE ALUMNI: Their Stories Continue HereCLASS OF 2009Brandon Canady, LHISD Board of Trustees Brandon graduated from LHHS in 2009 and now serves the community as a member of the LHISD School Board. He spent all 13 years of school in LHISD, where he met his wife, Jessica, during his senior year. “Liberty Hill is where my wife and I grew up. We've always loved this town and chose to come back here to start and raise our family.” Brandon fondly recalls his time at the old Panther Stadium and taking long road trips across the state for FFA competitions. CLASS OF 2022 Montgomery Garza (Formerly Montgomery Madison), Kindergarten Teacher | Lariat Trails Elementary Montgomery is a 2022 graduate of LHHS and attended Liberty Hill schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. She is currently in her first year as a kindergarten teacher at Lariat Trails Elementary. After college and their wedding, Montgomery and her husband returned to Liberty Hill, where he opened a business with his father, and she joined LHISD. “My husband and I actually met in Liberty Hill back when we were in junior high, so this community has always held a special place in our hearts.” For Montgomery, it's special to serve the same community that helped shape who she and her husband are today. She also believes Liberty Hill is one of the best districts to teach in. Her favorite high school memories are wrapped up in four years on the cheer squad: singing on the bus, pep rallies, the annual big sister reveal, and weekly team dinners. CLASS OF 1993Jennifer Hurley (Formerly Jennifer Whitted), Third-Grade Teacher | Liberty Hill ElementaryJennifer graduated from Liberty Hill in 1993 and now serves as a third-grade teacher at Liberty Hill Elementary, where she once attended school herself. After graduating from high school, she returned to Liberty Hill for student teaching and knew she wanted to raise her family here. She has been on staff for many years, and all three of her children are now graduates of LHHS. Her graduating class had fewer than 50 students, allowing her to form special relationships with many of her teachers. She remembers winning an elementary school award when Principal Louine Noble gave her a handful of quarters to walk to Allman's Grocery and pick out a candy bar. Later, a high school teacher accompanied Jennifer and a small group of classmates on her first flight to New Mexico for a Future Homemakers of America conference. “I have so many great memories; we really did have strong, caring teachers.”CLASS OF 2025 Garrett Lindgren, Construction Science Student | Texas A&amp;M UniversityGarrett graduated from LHHS in 2025 and is currently a student at Texas A&amp;M University, where he is studying construction science. At a university-hosted career fair, he met with the team at Bartlett Cocke, the company building the new Saddleback Elementary in Santa Rita Ranch, just steps from Garrett's childhood home. He earned an internship and was able to live at home this past summer while gaining construction experience and helping give back to the community. One of Garrett's favorite high school memories is playing kickball in PE his senior year with his football teammates. “It was one of those simple moments that made senior year special, and looking back, I really appreciate the time I got to spend with those guys before we all moved on to the next chapter of our lives.”CLASS OF 2018Kylie Lundy (Formerly Kylie Spearman), Teacher | Liberty Hill Middle SchoolKylie is a 2018 graduate of LHHS and attended school in Liberty Hill from kindergarten through 12th grade. She loved her time in high school, traveling with friends through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and being a library aide.After graduating from college and working out of state, Kylie moved back to Liberty Hill to teach at Liberty Hill Middle School. “I missed my family and the community I built here. I couldn't find the same support and encouragement from any other community. They say it takes a village, and my village is definitely in Liberty Hill.” CLASS OF 1999Joyce Milam (Formerly Joyce Mogford), Principal | Bill Burden ElementaryJoyce serves as principal of Bill Burden Elementary and is a 1999 graduate of Liberty Hill High School. She returned to Liberty Hill to be near family. “Both my husband's family and my parents still lived in Liberty Hill, and we knew we wanted to stay close to them. Family is everything to us!” Joyce's time in high school was full of wonderful memories, especially as a member of the basketball team. Her freshman year, the varsity basketball team made it to state. She still remembers traveling to Corpus Christi for regional tournaments and staying in a hotel right on the beach.For these Liberty Hill High School alumni, homecoming is more than a chance to reconnect with old friends and celebrate school traditions. It is a reminder of the community that helped shape who they are and the pride they carry in giving back to the place they once called home. Whether serving in classrooms, leading campuses, supporting the district or helping build its future, these graduates continue to make a difference in Liberty Hill. Once a Panther, always a Panther.</div></body>

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Editor’s Note: This article was published as part of a partnership between The Liberty Hill Independent and Liberty Hill Independent School District. As Liberty Hill High School celebrates homecoming this week, the familiar traditions of mums, overalls, the parade, and the community pep rally bring generations of Panthers together.

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