“We want to pique your child’s interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” said Kelly Proutt, Garrett Primary principal.

“Everybody needs a hug,” said Easley, school counselor at Dunbar Primary. “I have kids who will come up and say they need a ‘huggie’. Sometimes the most challenging students need them the most.”

Two Lufkin High School students, Talon Garcia and Sloan Moss, placed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo over Spring Break.