On Saturday, May 12, the district honored and recognized three community volunteers for their work and 137 middle and high school students for their academic achievements and contributions to their community. Success has many faces, and we will saw that as these students came forward to receive their awards. Some were honored for being outstanding leaders, others are new to this country and have shown remarkable progress in adapting to our country and culture; and still others have distinguished themselves as scholars, community volunteers, or both. Each one of these students personifies the shining Latino stars in AISD. We are proud of each and every one of you!
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| Congratulations from the President of the Board of Trustees! |
Community volunteers honored at the event were:
- Latino Parent Volunteer Award: Haydeé Rodríguez, a parent and volunteer at Sanchez Elementary;
- Latino Community Service Award: Al López, who has served Reagan High School in a variety of capacities; and
- Latino Excellence in Advocacy Award: Latinitas, Inc. and Executive Director Laura Donnelly González.
Among the students honored were the Highest Ranking Latino Seniors at each High School. They are:
- Jordan Garcia-Belman, Akins
- Claudia Iriondo, Anderson
- Alejandro Gutierrez, Austin
- Brooke Evans, Bowie
- Neyda De Leon, Crockett
- Jesse Hernandez, Eastside Memorial at the Johnston Campus
- Maria Isabel Arrellaga, Garza
- Kevin Diaz, LBJ
- Thalia Sandoval, Lanier
- David Freed, LASA
- Marcos Villarreal, McCallum
- Cindy Aguirre, Reagan
- Claudia Bustamante, Travis
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| Left to right: Olivia Hernandez, Dr. Ramona Trevino, Dr. Paul Cruz, District 5 Trustee Mark Williams, District 3 Trustee Christine Brister, District 6 Trustee Lori Moya, and District 4 Trustee Vincent Torres |
Congratulations to these and other outstanding Latino students for their achievement!
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| Music by the Bedicheck Mariachi Del Sur! |
