People gathered around a small magnolia tree Thursday at Guy M. Sconzo Early College High School to honor the life of a former student, Zion Branch, who died last month when a truck drove into the bakery where she worked.
“A magnolia tree symbolizes strength, perseverance, dignity, and everlasting love,” says the school’s social media post about the evening tree dedication ceremony in Humble.
Branch graduated in May 2025 with her high school diploma and an associate degree. The 19-year-old was at the front counter of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Atascocita on June 30 when a truck crashed into the business, striking and killing her…