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Ahlyvia Murphy downtown walking with Valerie Montoya. Photo by Valerie Montoya
For senior Ahlyvia Murphy, Flour Bluff High School has been more than a place of learning—it’s been a space to express creativity, build meaningful relationships, and grow into the person she is today. Known for her vibrant personality, love for art, and involvement across campus, Ahlyvia is a student who brings energy and positivity wherever she goes.
“I feel like I’m pretty good grade-wise, but what’s made it even better is how well I’ve gotten to know my teachers,” Murphy said. “It’s more than just them giving me work—it’s about connecting with them and having people who genuinely support you.”
That spirit of connection is something Murphy pours into everything she does. As president of the National Art Honor Society and a member of the Thespian Society, she stays active in the creative culture of Flour Bluff. From painting faces at the Fall Festival to organizing caricature booths at Trunk-or-Treat events, she finds joy in bringing smiles to others.
“Those events are always really fun,” she said. “It’s not just about painting faces—it’s about connecting with people, hearing their stories, and being part of something meaningful for them.”
Her school spirit doesn’t stop with leadership roles. Murphy is the type of student who shows up—whether it’s participating in spirit weeks, attending dances, or decorating posters to welcome students back for the year.
Harper Shank and Ahlyvia Murphy wait outside of their friend, Valerie's door to celebrate her birthday. Photo by: Harper Shank
“I like to participate in everything I can,” she said. “Just being active and involved makes school more enjoyable.”
On the opening night of Annie Jr. the tech friends, Ahlyvia Murphy and Franklin Short take a photo together in the Tech booth. Photo by: Ahlyvia Murphy
When she’s not at school, you’ll likely find Murphy exploring Corpus Christi’s local art scene, going to the beach, or roller skating. She's a fan of community events like the Art Walk, where she often sees classmates and enjoys seeing what they create outside of class.
Her love for music also runs deep—highlighted by a recent trip to see Bone Thugs-N-Harmony perform live at the Concrete Street Amphitheater.
In the classroom, she gravitates toward the arts and sciences. While art is a clear favorite, one unexpected highlight from high school was her aquatics class.
“I had a lot of fun in aquatics,” she said. “The field trips, learning how to take care of tanks, and just being in that environment—it was really cool.”
Murphy credits many of her teachers for inspiring her love of learning and encouraging her to go beyond the assignments. Among them, she highlights Mrs. Lichtenberger, Mrs. Lovin, and Mrs. Webb from the art department, as well as Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Harris.
“They made me love the subject more than if I was just doing the work,” Murphy said.
“Bonding with them made learning way more meaningful.”
After graduation, Murphy plans to attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. While she hasn’t selected a major yet, she knows she wants it to involve art—and possibly add a part-time job to her schedule.
Being a student at Flour Bluff has taught her valuable lessons in time management, stress management, and staying organized. It’s helped her build the confidence to face what comes next.
“It’s helped my ability to make a schedule and stick to it, and just not get too stressed out,” she said.
Outside of her busy school life, Murphy enjoys spending time with her many cats, some of which include Tippy Tail, Cubby, Midnight, and a particularly memorable one named Fat Boy.
Ahlyvia Murphy, Harper Shank, & Dehlyla Palacios-Landa in the HEB parking lot. Photo by: Ahlyvia Murphy
She also draws inspiration from unexpected places. One quote that stuck with her came from the game God of War: Ragnarok, during an emotional reunion scene between two siblings.
Ahlyvia Murphy and Valerie Montoya at Red Rabbit venue.
Photo by: Random Concert Attendee
Photo by: Random Concert Attendee
“One of them says, ‘I didn’t abandon you. I mourned you. I thought you were dead,’” she shared. “It hit me really hard—like, wow, that’s deep.”
As a first-hand witness to what connection and communication can accomplish, Murphy hopes her legacy at Flour Bluff will be remembered as one of positivity and involvement. Her advice to future Hornets is simple but powerful:
“Communicate with your teachers,” she said. “People think school is harder than it really is, but if you stay on top of your work and talk to your teachers, you’ll be fine. It’s really not that bad.”
With her creativity, leadership, and genuine care for others, Murphy has not only left her mark on Flour Bluff High School—she’s helped make it a little brighter for everyone around her.
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