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2014-15 AP Scholars Spadia - McAllen Independent School District
SUNDAY, JANUARY NOVEMBER 2014 SUNDAY, 31,9,2016 SERVING THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY SINCE 1909 Letters home Putting a human face on immigration McAllen ISD students setting records on college-level AP exams! Long-lost correspondence fr World War II brin families together. Page 1D | ValleyLif Commentary: Differences between politicians, immigrants are stark. Page 9B | SundayFocus Prop 1 likely back ‘sooner • 17.5% increase in national academic honor titles earned by our students (up from 108 to 127 in just 1 year) Proposition 1 campaign signs stand Tuesday at Ben Milam Elementary School in McAllen. The proposition was defeated at the polls. • 25.2% increase in students taking AP exams Controversial hospital district tax rate (up from 1,480 to 1,854 in just 1 year) cap ticket vote because vo believe pro officials. to be reduced from Those pr 75 cents to 25 cents surances t reduce the tax rate ca BY JACOB FISCHLER 25 cents b STAFF WRITER district beg But the Depending on who you ask, which, Hidalgo County’s ProposiMore McAllen ISD students than ever before are earning college de tion 1 failed Tuesday because campaign credit through the Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars program. pitals, faile its supporters didn’t promote 51.8 percen becauseacademic straight- exams Students did exceedingly well itonenough, college-level • 23.5% increase in number of tests taken (up from 2,581 to 3,189 in just 1 year) Delcia Lopez | dlopez@ themonitor. com that they took in May. As a result, they earned a district record 127 national titles and the corresponding college credit hours, a huge boon for their college education timeline and for their family’s planned college expenses. Obama immigration action could be beneficial for Texas See AP Scholar photos inside The AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through AP courses and exams with the AP Scholar Awards. These awards are academic distinctions that students may cite among their credentials on applications, resumés and so on. Most colleges in the U.S. grant credit for AP scores. McAllen ISD had 82 AP Scholars, 22 AP Scholars with Honor, and 22 AP Scholars with Distinction. One of the AP Scholars with Distinction was also named a National AP Scholar, giving the district 127 AP Scholar titles. Not only are McAllen ISD students recording high marks on AP exams, but more students than ever are testing. There was a massive 25.2% increase in the number of students taking BY JULIÁN AGUILAR exams from 2014 to 2015 (1,480 students in 2014, 1,854 in 2015). The total number THEAP TEXAS TRIBUNE of AP exams taken increased by a whopping 23.5% (2,581 exams in 2014, 3,189 in 2015). EL PASO — With the midterm elections behind him, President Barack Obama he was readyfor students with AP credit include becoming academically prepared for Thesaid advantages to take executive action college rigor, standing out during the college-admissions process and earning college credit to prevent many undocuwhich saves time mented immigrants from and money. Most colleges in the U.S. grant credit for AP scores. being deported, which analysts said could benefit Texas’ agricultural, construction and service Obama industries. “For the Texas economy, executive action could be a boon,” There are three categories for AP Scholars. They are: AP Scholar See IMMIGRATION | 5A Valley stands to gain from Mexico’s energy reform On Dan Students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. AP Scholar with Honor Students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. AP Scholar with Distinction Students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. National AP Scholar BY STEVE CLARK STAFF WRITER Edinburg festival draws new gen BY LO T he Students who receive an average score of at least in 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher in on eight or more of these exams auditori As the rh hall, coupl In addition the college credit hours earned, students also earned money that went directly Mexico recentlytoinstituted sweeping “One, tw energy through fundamental intoreform their pockets. This comes as a result of their scores on the national exams. Thanks to pause.” changes to its constitudistrict’s APIP Grant (Advanced Placement Incentive Program), students are awarded MY monitor tionthe that will, among news.com other things, for-of 3, $100 for allow a score 4 or 5 on Math, Science or English AP exams. Students produced 389 eign investment in oil MY mon Read scores thata $38,900 was paid out to students. In 2014, McAllen ISD students andqualifying gas exploration and soprevious Learn mo earned for $32,300 production the firstthrough chapterthis in grant. The two-year total is $71,200. the cultur time since 1938, when this story. history of the country nationalThe APIP program provides grants to eligible entities to enable them to increase the ized its energy industry. Mexican President participation of low-income students in both pre-AP and AP courses and tests. Watch The vid Enrique Peña Nieto Danzón c U.S. Department championed the re- of Education makes 3-year competitive awards to state educational action. forms — whichlocal also affect electric agencies or national nonprofit educational entities with agencies, educational utilities — as a way for the country to expertise in providing advanced placement services. See ENERGY | 5A We appreciate our School Board of Trustees! School Board Recognition Month January 2016 McAllen ISD is on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter by texting “followWWW.BERTOGDEN.COM McAllenISD” to 40404. MISSION - McALLEN EDINBURG - HAR McAllen High Mariachis qualify for state finals The McAllen High School Mariachi Oro has qualified for the State Mariachi Finals for 2016. In the Area Competition held in early January in San Antonio, the group received straight Division 1 Superior Ratings from all three judges and advanced to the state finals for the third consecutive year. In 2014 and 2015, the McAllen High Mariachi Oro won state championships. The state competition will be February 5-7 at Our Lady of The Lake University in San Antonio. “I am exceedingly proud of each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication over the last few months in preparation for this.” Mariachi Oro Director Alex Treviño said. Group members are Destiny Negrete, Miguel Maciel, Cristian Contreras, Analee Rodríguez, Brianna Ramos, Kamryn Ramírez, Alex Treviño, Katherine Pérez, Alan Maciel, Lindsey Garza, Saúl Ruiz, Neri Fuentes, Christopher Echavarría, Mía Treviño, Perla Alonzo and Darrel Fuentes. At a national event last fall, the Mariachi Oro earned second place in the High School category which included all classifications. Student Kamryn Ramirez became the Vocal Grand Champion and was crowned with the conference’s most coveted distinction as Best in the U.S. Mariachi Vocalist. Student Katherine Perez was awarded first place in the High School Division vocal finalists. Congratulations District Science Fair Winners! Carlos Lopez Cathey Middle School Eliya Zay Nicol Garza Elementary McAllen ISD Superintendent earns RGV Bilingual Ed Award McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. James Ponce received the 2016 Distinguished Bilingual Educator Honoree Award this month at the Rio Grande Valley-Texas Association for Bilingual Education (RGV-TABE) Conference. “This award is given every year to individuals whose hard work and dedication have produced positive change in the field of bilingual education,” RGV-TABE President Karina Chapa wrote in a congratulatory letter. “Honorees, like you, are also individuals with a proven trajectory of supporting and celebrating linguistically diverse children and their families, thus opening doors and building dreams for them and their communities.” In recent years, McAllen ISD has expanded its dual language program to encompass all 20 of its elementary schools. In Middle School, students are given the opportunity to receive Spanish classes tied to high school credit. In high school, students may take more advanced Spanish courses, study French or American Sign Language. At McAllen ISD, we celebrate bilingualism and biliteracy! SPECIAL NOTE: Dr. Ponce (top, seated) receives a standing ovation from the McAllen ISD Board of Trustees at its meeting January 11 in McAllen. The ovation was in recognition of his earning the Distinguished Bilingual Educator Honoree Award. January is also School Board Recognition Month in Texas. The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees includes Conrado Alvarado (President), Larry Esparza (Vice President), Tony Forina (Secretary), Johnathan Ball (Trustee), Sam Saldivar Jr. (Trustee), Marco Saurez (Trustee) and Daniel Vela (Trustee). We appreciate our School Board of Trustees! School Board Recognition Month January 2016 McAllen ISD is on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter by texting “follow McAllenISD” to 40404. McAllen ISD 2014-15 Advanced Placement Scholars Madison H. Abbott AP Scholar with Distinction McHi Andrea M. Argenal AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Laiba Asif AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Mandira Banik AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Octaviano Bermea Jr. AP Scholar with Distinction Achieve ECHS Estefania Carrillo AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Benjamin Chen AP Scholar with Distinction National AP Scholar Memorial HS Victoria Cuello AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Roberto T. Diaz AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Maryam Elizondo AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Cedar Garcia AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Juan H. Linares AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Erin M. McGilvray AP Scholar with Distinction McHi Thuy Tien T. Nguyen AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Daniel A. Peña AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Luis A. Quintanilla AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Alejandro Rodriguez AP Scholar with Distinction Lamar Academy Mauricio Ruiz AP Scholar with Distinction Rowe HS Ana I. Sariol AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Francesca L. Shuffer AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Karina C. Villarreal AP Scholar with Distinction McHi Lillianne M. Villarreal AP Scholar with Distinction Memorial HS Paul A. Abrams AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS Abraham Arenas AP Scholar with Honor McHi Victoria E. Billman AP Scholar with Honor McHi Mary Grace K. Chiu AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS Virginia Contreras AP Scholar with Honor McHi Ivan A. Davis AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Benjamin C. Garza AP Scholar with Honor McHi Joshua A. Godinez AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Tanvi Gupta AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Roman D. Hernandez AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Brian C. Holmes AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Hye Won Kang AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Zachary D. Lucio AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS David F. Marchese AP Scholar with Honor McHi Estibaliz Matulewicz AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Matthew D. Medina AP Scholar with Honor McHi Alexa P. Rendon AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS Norely Rodriguez AP Scholar with Honor McHi Joseph M. Schmidt AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS Brandon S. Tiu AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Catalina Alvarez AP Scholar Rowe HS Alexandra Arevalo AP Scholar McHi Taylor N. Armstrong AP Scholar Rowe HS Jordan J. Arriaga AP Scholar Memorial HS Patricio Barredo Cepeda AP Scholar McHi Danielle E. Benavides AP Scholar Memorial HS Nancy Benet AP Scholar Memorial HS Julia E. Billman AP Scholar McHi Paul Bonilla AP Scholar Memorial HS Daniela Briones AP Scholar Memorial HS Paige M. Buell AP Scholar McHi Alec M. Calvillo AP Scholar Rowe HS Johnmarc M. Candelaria AP Scholar Rowe HS Fernando Castillo AP Scholar Memorial HS Frida C. Castro AP Scholar McHi Giani C. Bruno AP Scholar Rowe HS Amanda Garza AP Scholar with Honor Memorial HS Amaris M. Lopez AP Scholar with Honor Rowe HS McAllen ISD 2014-15 Advanced Placement Scholars Gabriel J. Cervera AP Scholar Rowe HS Caleb R. Cleveland AP Scholar Memorial HS Vanessa M. Cruz AP Scholar Rowe HS Roberto De La Rosa Jr. AP Scholar Memorial HS Erika L. De Leon AP Scholar Memorial HS Mark De Leon AP Scholar Memorial HS Eduardo Favata AP Scholar McHi Erick Figueroa AP Scholar Rowe HS Carlo R. Flores AP Scholar Memorial HS Frederick G. Forthuber AP Scholar McHi Anasofia I. Garcia AP Scholar Memorial HS Javier Garcia AP Scholar Rowe HS Immanuel A. Garcia AP Scholar McHi Rumaldo D. Garza AP Scholar Rowe HS Gabriela Garza AP Scholar McHi Ruben Garza Jr. AP Scholar Rowe HS Carlos E. Gonzalez AP Scholar Rowe HS Andrea S. Gonzalez AP Scholar Rowe HS Celeste Gracia AP Scholar Rowe HS Jorge Guajardo AP Scholar Rowe HS Jessica Graham AP Scholar Rowe HS Javier Guerra AP Scholar Memorial HS Michael M. Guerrra AP Scholar McHi Dorin O. Huq AP Scholar Memorial HS Hasbanny Irisson AP Scholar Memorial HS Mario A. Jimenez AP Scholar Memorial HS Valeria M. Juarez AP Scholar Rowe HS Karina L. Juarez AP Scholar Rowe HS Harold D. Julia AP Scholar Memorial HS Anthony W. Kovash AP Scholar Rowe HS Angelica Lopez AP Scholar Memorial HS Christopher Lopez AP Scholar McHi Briza Maldonado AP Scholar Memorial HS Valeria A. Maluenda AP Scholar Memorial HS Daniel A. Marquez AP Scholar Rowe HS Jose R. Montoya AP Scholar Memorial HS Kinda D. Nahas AP Scholar Memorial HS Alejandra C. Nitsch AP Scholar Memorial HS Juan M. Olivares AP Scholar Achieve ECHS Hector A. Ortiz Hernandez AP Scholar Achieve ECHS Yuria Paez AP Scholar Memorial HS John S. Peña AP Scholar Memorial HS Edward J. Pequeño AP Scholar Memorial HS Alex J. Rabinovich AP Scholar Memorial HS Imelda L. Reimer AP Scholar Memorial HS Christopher D. Rock AP Scholar Memorial HS Alondra Ruiz AP Scholar McHi Cristian L. Salinas AP Scholar Memorial HS Erica N. Salinas AP Scholar Memorial HS Armand A. Sanchez AP Scholar Memorial HS Marc V. Sanchez AP Scholar Rowe HS Andrea Sandoval Flores AP Scholar McHi Daniel Segovia AP Scholar Rowe HS Jeanne S. Son AP Scholar McHi Yessenia I. Sosa AP Scholar Rowe HS Taylor Stutz AP Scholar Memorial HS Adityamohan Tantravahi AP Scholar McHi San Juanita V. Torres AP Scholar Rowe HS Patrick M. Valadez AP Scholar McHi Juan Vasquez AP Scholar Rowe HS Victor Villagran AP Scholar Rowe HS Juan J. Villarreal AP Scholar Memorial HS Maria P. Zermeno AP Scholar McHi Michelle A. Zambrano AP Scholar McHi Gladys Pedraza AP Scholar Memorial HS Julia Ruiz AP Scholar McHi IB Scholars & National Hispanic Scholars Coming Soon!
