Cy-Fair ISD photographer retires after 33-year career in the district

In addition to athletic events, Durrenberger said his most memorable events to photograph were the district anniversary celebrations.

During his time in the district the photographer also had the opportunity to meet and photograph celebrities, including former President George W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Hakeem Olajuwon, Craig Biggio, Andre Johnson, Sharon Robinson, Calvin Murphy and the Harlem Globetrotters.

Durrenberger said his photography aspirations date back to his youth. He went on to study photography at East Texas State University.

“During a summer high school mission trip to Durango, Colorado, I took some landscape photos and have loved landscape photography ever since,” he said. “I have always been visually oriented.”

Ever since the early 1960s, Durrenberger said his family has had connections to CFISD. His uncle Ronnie Truitt, who served as a principal in the district, encouraged him to apply for a photography position.

In retirement, Durrenberger said he looks forward to traveling and sleeping in but will miss working in CFISD.

“I am going to miss the people in the district the most,” he said. “The district is my second family.”