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Our Alumni Spotlight for July 2022 is 2004 Abernathy High School Valedictorian, Jason S. White.
Jason is now a Forensic Scientist V (Biology/DNA) with the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory in Lubbock. His job duties include analyzing evidence submitted by law enforcement for the presence of possible biological materials such as blood or skin cells. He then performs DNA analysis on those materials and compare the DNA profiles that I obtain to DNA profiles from known standards (usually buccal swabs). By doing these comparisons he can determine if a particular individual is or is not a potential contributor to evidentiary DNA profiles. He issues laboratory reports which can then be used in a court setting, and he is occasionally called to testify to his results. He also performs other duties such as training new analysts, validating new equipment and methods, and giving presentations to law enforcement agencies, SANE nurses, and school groups.
We'd like to congratulate our Abernathy Antelope, Jason White!

Tony Vecchio, Denver entrepreneur, is this month’s Abernathy ISD Alumni Spotlight. Vecchio owned and operated a successful catering company for over 10 years, then transitioned to another industry. His retro and spunky business, Fifty Two 80's A Totally Awesome Shop, is recognized as one of the nations top vintage stores, and has been featured in the Denver Post.

“I would never change growing up in Abernathy for anything in the world, “ Vecchio says. “Going through the Abernathy School System from elementary through high school taught me many things. I'm most fond of the camaraderie and the individual connections with our teachers and coaches throughout the years. These are the types of connections I try to have with my customers and clients today. I'm proud today to say...Old AHS to you we'll be true. Go Lopes!”
Thank you, Tony!

Dr. Jeffrey Hannel is the very first Antelope featured in our Alumni Spotlight Series. Abernathy ISD is dedicated to providing a challenging environment for students to become prepared, confident, and well-rounded men and women of integrity, and it's an honor when students share how this mission has helped prepare them for life beyond the classroom. Thank you Dr. Hannel!