Scott Tankersley knows a thing or two about taking athletic programs to the next level. At Caprock, he won seven state championships with the girls wrestling team. As a Bushland baseball pitching coach, the team reached the state tournament in three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012. The first-year varsity Bushland softball coach led the Lady Falcons to the Region I-3A semifinals.

Overall, Adams finished with 12 triples, nine home runs, 48 RBI and 60 runs scored during Bushland's campaign. However, it was her clutch moments and competitive attitude on the team is that made her so valuable, Tankersley said.Tankersley called her many things: fiercely competitive, a perfectionist, tenacious, loyal and a leader.

Tatem Pendergraft stepped onto the diamond this past spring ready to give maximum effort on each and every play. In her first varsity season on the Amarillo High softball team, the sophomore exceeded expectations at the plate, in the circle and defensively at shortstop on the way to earning Amarillo Globe-News Softball Newcomer of the Year honors.

What better way to enjoy the heat of the summer than with a stylized 50s beach shoot? The era of the 1950s was filled with elements of class, fun, color, and style. Stars such as Marlyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Elizabeth Taylor defined the era with pincurls, glamorous makeup and bold fashion. After being pitched the idea of a stylized shoot, I knew that a nostalgic, throwback to the iconic 50s would be a blast to put on. 

My calendar has been day-to-day booked and leaves little wiggle room for serendipity to invite me into something fun and unexpected. However, I was fortunate enough to hop in my car to take some photos at the 91st Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion in my hometown this weekend.