CHS Valedictorian to attend Texas A&M

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By Jacob Stock

The Cuero Record

 

The amount of hard work and obstacles faced to obtain the ultimate goal can be extremely rewarding once everything is in the rear-view mirror.  

Over the past four years, Cuero High School senior, and now graduate, Brodde Stanford has been on a mission to achieve the highest academic rank in his class. As countless hours of studying, learning, and participating in extracurricular activities have all come and gone, the accumulation aspect of things has helped Stanford achieve a goal he has been working towards for years: being dubbed as the CHS class of 2022 valedictorian. 

“It’s crazy how fast everything went by,” noted Stanford. “It’s also kind of a relief to know that I am finally valedictorian and got what I wanted.”

The relief warrants many positives to look back on. As for academics, the last two years have been the toughest.

“The one thing for sure is the consistent stress of the college classes and meeting the deadlines. Mainly the stress of meeting those deadlines [was the toughest],” stated Stanford. 

As graduation takes its time to marinate over the summer, the next transit for Stanford will be attending one of the largest universities in the country, tradition-rich Texas A&M. Brodde’s mother, Michelle Stanford, who has played an integral role throughout his valedictorian journey also attended Texas A&M.

“My mom went to A&M, and I have always wanted to go after going to some of the football games and stuff [on campus],” said Stanford. 

While attending A&M, Stanford will be pursuing a degree in computer engineering. “I have always wanted to do coding and building computers, that kind of aspect. I did some coding classes in school,” said Stanford.

The coding classes have helped guide him to develop a basic understanding of programming earning certifications with Java and Python. 

Stanford will also be joining the oldest student organization on campus in College Station, the Corps of Cadets. Originally created in 1876, the ‘Keepers of the Spirit’ play a vital role in the traditions of A&M.

“It’s kind of like an ROTC program,” added Stanford. “Kind of resembles a military lifestyle.” 

Reflecting on his time at CHS, Stanford was a member of the Fightin’ Gobbler band all four years. He also competed all four years on the UIL Science Team, becoming a two-time regional qualifier. 

 

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