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Sam Shannon left lasting mark on THS
Deacon Johnston, Special Projects Editor
September 23, 2025
Deacon Johnston
Sam Shannon, Class of 1970

Sam Shannon is quietly one of the most influential people in Tomball. During desegregation, he would be one of the two first Black men to attend Tomball ISD schools and the first Black member of the Cougar football team. He graduated in 1970.

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Deacon Johnston
Deacon Johnston, Special Projects Editor
Hello! My name is Deacon Johnston and I am the Special Projects Editor this year. I am a senior at THS! Some facts about me are that I love the Houston Rockets, music, and film. This is my first year in Newspaper class and I’m so excited to bring you unique and original projects. Thank you!
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