On Friday, November 4, Lake Travis High School parent Mindy West was serving as a volunteer in the concession stand at Cavalier Stadium when she suffered a major medical emergency. Ms. West was subsequently airlifted from the stadium for further treatment.

Prior to emergency medical services arriving at the stadium, Lake Travis High School athletic trainer Larissa Pexton administered CPR to Ms. West. First responders and medical personnel strongly believe Ms. Pexton’s timely, decisive, and heroic efforts proved to be critical to Ms. West and her stabilization.

Lake Travis Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Mike Prather presented Ms. Pexton with a certificate of appreciation during the November 16 meeting of the Lake Travis school board. Ms. West's family—many of whom were in attendance—expressed their heartfelt gratitude for Ms. Pexton, first responders, and District staff for their efforts.

The Lake Travis ISD family extends its deepest condolences to the West family for their loss.

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School board recognizes high school athletic trainer for heroic efforts

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