2025 Honorees
Distinguished Former School Board Member
The 2025 Distinguished Former School Board Member is Mary Ann Jones.
Mary Ann served on the BCISD Board of Trustees from 2002 until 2015. As an educator for 30 years, she brought a unique student-centered, academic-focused perspective for the board. She provided valuable teaching insight to discussions and was an advocate for all staff. She was also an outstanding ambassador for the Bertram community.
During her tenure, she was instrumental in numerous initiatives that propelled the district toward student success. Under her leadership, the district received the HEB Excellence in Education Small District Award. Several new programs, including culinary, soccer, and engineering, were introduced. The board prioritized increasing pay scales and improving benefits for all staff members, including implementing a sick leave bank. School safety was a key focus during her time on the board, even before it became a national issue. The board also passed a bond to address aging facilities and install turf at Bulldog Field. Additionally, she served on the board when Keith McBurnett was hired as superintendent. Keith stated "She was an exemplary Board Member who diligently researched issues, listened to all perspectives, voted her conscience, and ultimately supported the will of the board."
Beyond her dedication to education, she has been an active community member and church member at the First United Methodist Church of Bertram, where she sings in the choir and previously served as financial secretary. She has volunteered countless hours reading to students and working one-on-one with those struggling. She is the ultimate Bulldog fan!
Distinguished Former Burnet High School Athlete
The 2025 Distinguished Former Burnet High School Athlete is Andis Goble.
Andis graduated from Burnet High School in 1999. A standout on the track, he was also a well-rounded student and leader among his peers. He was an honor roll student, captain of the varsity football team, an active member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was voted Harvest Festival King, Prom King, Mr. BHS, and "Most Likely to Go Pro."
Excelling in track, he was a five-time district champion, advancing through regionals, and placed fourth in the 200M at the state track meet. He also secured a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the AAU Junior Olympics and set the 220-meeter meet record.
He attended the University of Texas at San Antonio on a full collegiate track scholarship, where he set and maintained UTSA records in the 100, 200, and 400 meters throughout his college career. He was an eight-time Southland Conference medalist.
His commitment and dedication extended beyond athletics into his professional life. He became a Parks and Recreation Director, earned advanced firefighter certification, and served as a Fire Marshall. He also worked in ACISD's ACE after-school program, later becoming a teacher in the district. Currently, he is a Board Member for the Bertram Chamber of Commerce and volunteers mentoring local youth at Academy 4. He runs Rollo Insurance Company in Bertram, where he lives with his wife and their five children.
Distinguished Burnet High School Graduate
The 2025 Distinguished Burnet High School Graduate is Trey Felan.
Trey was a member of the 1982 graduating class. During high school, he participated in baseball all four years and served as captain his senior year. He was a member of the FFA, Key Club, FCA, was the football manager and a coronation nominee. He received several academic awards as well.
After high school, he attended the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor to play baseball. He later transferred to St. Edward's University where he was an infielder for Hilltoppers for four years. He graduated from St. Edward's in 1987 with a BBA in marketing. Not long after graduation, he was hired as the assistant baseball coach for St. Edward's. He received a Masters of Education Degree in Health, PE, and Fitness from Tarleton State University. Spanning from 1989 to 2012, he was a graduate assistant, assistant, and then Head Baseball Coach for Tarleton State University. He left college level coaching and earned certifications in various subjects and in counseling where he worked in the public school system in Forman ISD and Valley Mills ISD as a teacher and coach.
He currently lives in Stephenville with his wife and is teaching, coaching, and is a counselor at Ranger ISD. He is the sponsor of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Stephenville for many years, serving as a deacon and teaching Sunday school. He serves on committees and missions and was on the search committee that brought the first university minister to the church staff. He is a faculty advisor for Tarleton's Baptist Student Ministry and collaborates with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes region director to serve Tarleton's athletes. His ties to the Burnet community are still very prevalent, as his mom, sister, and many other family members live in the area.
Distinguished Former Burnet CISD Employee
The 2025 Distinguished Former BCISD Employee is Leona Williams.
Mrs. Williams embodies what it means to have a servant's heart. She graduated from Howard Payne College in 1945 with a temporary teaching certificate, and in 1951 earned her Teacher's Permanent Elementary Certificate. She began her teaching career in Goldthwaite and taught in various locations based on her husband's work, including Burnet from 1948-1951, and again from 1952-1954. No matter where she lived, Burnet was always home, and she returned to the community after a long teaching career.
After retirement, she became a successful real estate agent, achieving million-dollar seller status, and even worked on the census. Her passion, however, remained in teaching and working with youth. She dedicated time to Sunset Community Home, working with mentally challenged boys, forming deep and lasting connections with them. She also served as a substitute teacher in Burnet CISD for many years, only stepping away to care for her ailing husband. Later, she provided comfort for families at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, ensuring their loved ones were well cared for.
Mrs. Williams has always been an active member of the Burnet Community. As a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, she taught the "Eighty to Heaven" Sunday School class for 20 years and was deeply involved in the Baptist Women's group. A dedicated supporter of St. Jude's, she was also recognized as the Burnet Chamber Senior Honor Citizen.
Today she lives with her son in the Austin area. At 90, she learned to use the internet and drove her car until she was 98! She loves problem solving, reading, and writing letters, known for her immaculate penmanship. Mrs. Williams was unable to attend the Banquet, so her longtime friend and former co-worker, Mr. Eddie Snider, received the award on her behalf.