June 3, 2026 - Among this year’s graduates from Comal ISD, more than 70 have committed to serve in the U.S. military either through enlistment, receiving an ROTC scholarship or by appointment to a military academy.
Davenport High School graduate Karla Perez earned a prestigious four-year Army ROTC scholarship to attend Baylor University in the fall to study nursing. While a student at DHS, she served as student council president, battalion commander of the Army JROTC, was a member of the dance team and was active in the Student 2 Student organization.
“I wish to serve in the military because I am grateful for the opportunities this country has provided to me and my family,” says Perez, whose father served in the United States Army for 32 years, retiring as a sergeant major. “Military service allows me to give back to the nation that has supported us while helping protect those same opportunities for future generations.
“Serving others and contributing to something larger than myself has always been important to me, and military serve is one of the most meaningful ways I can do that.”
Perez plans to pursue nursing and further develop her leadership skills in both college and through the military. One day, she would like to give back to students as a mentor and JROTC instructor, inspiring the next generation of leaders as the DHS instructors guided and inspired her.
Below, find a list of Comal ISD students who have chosen to serve in the military.
Comal ISD Students Choosing Military Service
U.S. Air Force
- Gavin Campos, DHS
- Bryce Folsom, Comal Academy
- Cory Kimmel, SVHS
- Zebene Martine, SVHS
- Eduardo Medrano, DHS
- Tyler Oliver, CLHS
- Aden Rull, MECHS
- Jayden Szesnat, Comal Academy
- Kaitlyn Weathermon, Comal Academy
U.S. Army
- Anthony Joseph Barbieri, CHS
- Preston Vidal Escamilla, CHS
- Joshua Joachim, PHS
- Jayden Mior, CHS
- Andrew Dominic Nava, CHS
- Jasmine Rodriguez, CLHS
U.S. Army National Guard
- Bonnie Leaf Kett Hung Brumfield, CHS
- Lee Caza, CLHS
- Jonathan Cortez, CLHS
- Josiah Gonzales, DHS
- Markus Lurndel Vaughns, CHS
U.S. Army Reserves
- Jenna Liz Garza, CHS
- Clara Katelyn Hartman, CHS
- Carolina Soto, DHS
U.S. Marine Corps
- Emily Baker, SVHS
- Samuel Doull, CLHS
- Hunter Jolly, CLHS
- Caleb McHale, PHS
- Christopher Corson McKinney, CHS
- Dylan McMahan, Comal Academy
- Jordan Marquez, PHS
- Noah Christina Ortega, CHS
- Malachi Schneider, DHS
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
- Natalie Albino, CHS
- Kane Lanni, CLHS
U.S. Navy
- Hayden Bippert, DHS
- Jason Do, DHS
- Henry Doudrick, SVHS
- Thomas Frakes, SVHS
- Cody (Mason) Fries, SVHS
- Vicente Gusman, PHS
- Andres Madrid, DHS
- Mya Moffett, DHS
- Matthew Jennings Moya, CHS
- Bentley Naber, Comal Academy
- Emmanuel Perez, Comal Academy
- Luca Simmons, DHS
- Kellan Richard, SVHS
- Zoe Rushing, SVHS
- Orion Rutten, SVHS
- Zane Silvesan, SVHS
ROTC and Military Scholarships
- Joshua Atempi, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Texas State University
- Saivon Brown, DHS, 4-year U.S. Army Reserves Scholarship to Texas Tech University
- Taj Chassim, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Baylor University
- Valerie Gonzalez, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Baylor University
- Jaden Hendren, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army Reserves Scholarship to Texas Tech University
- Kenneth McClay, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Texas Tech University, currently serves in Texas National Guard
- Karla Perez, DHS, 4-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Baylor University
- Luke Ringlein, HCCPHS, 4-year uncapped Air Force ROTC scholarship to Yale University.
- Wyatt Roberts, CLHS, 4-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Texas A&M University
- Kailey Russell, CLHS, 4-year U.S. National Guard Minute Man Scholarship to Tarleton State University
- Jaden Scott, DHS, 3-year U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship to Texas State University
- Carolina Soto, DHS, 4-year U.S. Army Reserves Scholarship to Texas Tech University
- Gabriel Sweet, CLHS, 4-year U. S. Army ROTC Minuteman Scholarship to Texas A&M University
- Jake Vidrio, DHS, 4-year U.S. Army Reserves Scholarship to Texas Tech University
- Dionyso Villavicencio, CLHS, 4-year U. S. Navy ROTC Scholarship to Texas A&M University
U.S. Military Academy Appointments
U.S. Air Force Academy
- Tristan Schenk, CLHS
- Mayson Thomas, PHS, has committed to play basketball for the academy.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Joseph Ray Coronado, CHS
U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- Jace Morales, CLHS, has committed to play football for the academy.
- Marlee Beatrice Lightsey, CHS
- Zachary Jaster, SVHS
Photo descriptions
-Aden Rull from Memorial Early College High School is enlisting in the U.S. Air Force.
-Thirteen students from Canyon Lake High School chose to serve in the U.S. military as their path after high school graduation. The campus hosted a military signing day for them.
-Kenneth McClay from Davenport High School received a three-year U.S. Army ROTC scholarship to attend Texas Tech University. He currently serves in the Texas National Guard.
-Karla Perez from Davenport High School received an Army ROTC Scholarship totaling $298,256. She will attend Baylor University. She is pictured here with her family during military signing day.
-Karla Perz from Davenport High School will attend Baylor University on an Army ROTC Scholarship.