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HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Paloma Celeste Flores
Valedictorian
-Paloma is the daughter of Carmen Lira
-Not only is Paloma the 2014 Valedictorian, she has
also been in the ECHS Top Ten for all four years.
-Looking back at her high school experience, Paloma’s
fondest memory is going to Ms. Poppe’s classroom for
morning breakfast club. Paloma and her friends would
gather to have breakfast and talk about books or local
activities. Everyone together made such a great group.
Paloma always enjoyed her mornings at ECHS.
-The most important lesson Paloma learned was how
to work with others. According to Paloma “at ECHS,
everyone had to work together and help one another.”
Paloma learned that collaboration serves as a well of
inspiration.
-Paloma has been accepted into UTPA’s prestigious
Prime Time program. As a student of this program,
Paloma will be graduating in six years, with a
Bachelor’s degree and a Doctorate in Medicine.
Stormie Ann Garza
Salutatorian
-Stormie is the daughter of Ruben and Annette Garza.
-This is the 4th year Stormie has been in the ECHS
Top Ten
-One of Stormie’s fondest memories was while taking
physics at TSTC. After physics, Stormie and her friends
would work with the professor on class assignments.
Stormie says “it was nice to work with my friend(s)
because something funny would always happen.”
Playing cards during lunch and getting caught in the
rain were also fond memories for Stormie.
-While at ECHS, Stormie learned the valuable life
lesson of how to study and cram for tests, schedule
classes, how to meet and email professors, and how to
always find time to sleep.
-After graduating, Stormie will be attending the
University of North Texas where she received the
Terry Foundation Scholarship. She plans on pursuing
a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, with a
minor in Mathematics. In the future, Stormie plans to
earn a Master’s and Doctorate.
Victoria Burbach
-Victoria is the daughter of Michael and Dawn
Burbach.
-Victoria has been in the top 10 all 4 years of high
school.
-Victoria says her fondest memory of high school is just
being at ECHS on a regular day. I loved being here,
seeing all of my friends, going to my classes, stressing
about tests, and making memories.
-As I leave ECHS, I will take with me the valuable
lessons of time-management and goal-setting. During
my 4 years here, I worked hard to finish assignments in
a timely fashion. I also set goals for myself and strived
to achieve them.
-She plans to attend UTPA and earn her degree in
Civil Engineering.
Maxene Alexsis Prado
-Maxene is the daughter of Armando and Minerva
Prado.
-She has been in the top 10 all four years of high school.
-Maxene says her fondest high school memory was
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Paloma Celeste
Flores
Stormie Ann Garza
Victoria Burbach
Maxene Alexsis
Prado
Rebecca Isabel
Sifuentes
Amber Marlissa
Ruiz
Zachary Lee McNutt
Taylor Marie
Browning
Samuel Gildardo
Saenz
Joseph Michael
Lira
when she passed the state Certified Nursing Assistant
exam.
-As she exits ECHS, she has learned that effective
use of her time is vital and that the constant support
of her family plays an important role in all of her
accomplishments.
-Maxene plans to pursue her goal of becoming a
registered nurse after high school.
Rebecca Isabel Sifuentes
-Rebecca is the daughter of Rafael and Lucia Sifuentes.
She has been a top 10 student all 4 years of high school.
-Rebecca said her fondest memory of high school was
taking Physics with her friends her junior year. They
shared great moments before class as they tried to
make sense of their homework assignment.
-She says being a student at ECHS helped her gain a
better understanding of what college is like and she is
very grateful. "The experience has helped me develop
the necessary skills to be successful in college."
-She plans on attending UTPA and complete the prerequisites to be accepted into a BSN program.
Amber Marlissa Ruiz
-Amber is the daughter of Armando and Magdalena
Ruiz.
-She has been in the top 10 all four years of high school.
-Her fondest memory of high school is having the
opportunity to attend high school with her older sister
for 2 years and participating in various clubs.
-Amber says throughout her 4 years at ECHS she was
able to learn the importance of making the most of
her time. She learned organization skills, how to study
effectively, and educational values.
-She has plans of becoming a full-time Christian
evangelizer and completing a secular education at a
local university.
Zachary Lee McNutt
-Zach is the son of William and Joni McNutt.
-He has been in the top 10 all four years of high school.
-Zachary says his fondest memory of his high school
experience was winning the Regional Robotics
Competition.
-The life lessons he has learned as he exits ECHS are:
hard work and determination are not the sole factors
that lead to success.
-Zachary plans on attending the University of North
Texas and is the recipient of the Terry Foundation
Scholarship.
Taylor Marie Browning
-Taylor is the daughter of Michael and Yvonne Browning.
She has been in the top 10 of her class for 3 years.
-Taylor says her fondest memory at ECHS was
laughing and playing with her friends on Club Fridays.
-She goes on to say the life lessons she learned at Early
College High School was to always stay organized and
manage her time wisely.
-Taylor is planning on attending UTSA.
Samuel Gildardo Saenz
-Sam is the son of Laura Saenz.
-He says his fondest memory of high school is going to
Dallas to compete in the state Robotics competition.
-The life lesson he will take with him as he leaves
ECHS is “just keep working hard.”
-He plans on finishing his undergraduate studies at
UTB and then to medical school to become a doctor.
Joseph Lira
-Joseph is the son of Jose and Lena Lira.
-Joseph has been in the top 10 all four years of high
school.
-He plans to complete an Associates in Wind Energy at
TSTC and pursue a career in that field.
Congratulations to all of
our top 10 seniors!
Stormie garza
aaliyah gonzales
Salutatorian
Paloma flores
Valedictorian
Class President
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HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH
Tristan Barrera
Valedictorian
I plan to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and
possibly major in chemical engineering. Afterwards, I
would like to get a job at a corporation. Alternatively,
I would like to major in engineering and minor in
law. I plan to go to law school after undergraduate
school. Once I finish law school, I would try to help
the government as much as I could, as I believe that
you need to know about more than just law and
government to truly do anything right in government.
Ashley Nicole Peters
Salutatorian
After graduating from high school, I plan to attend
Texas A&M University in College Station and obtain
a degree in Business Administration through the
Mays Business School. After graduating college
with a Master’s degree, I hope to secure a fulfilling,
lucrative career and become a contributing member
of society doing something I love. I believe that my
choice of major is well suited to my character. By doing
something I love and am passionate about, I know
I will be successful and also have time for the other
things in life I love as well such as family, friends, and
volunteering. I hope to find that my career brings me
joy by helping others. Through my dedication and
strong-willed determination, I know there are no limits
to what I can pursue and achieve.
Guillermo Tamez
After graduation, I will be attending Texas A&M
University at College Station. I plan to major
in biomedical engineering. After receiving my
undergraduate degree I plan to attend medical school
and hopefully one day receive my doctorate. I hope to
help make a better world and help others through the
use of the skills I will learn in my time at college.
Adelina Cecilia Ramirez
I aspire to make a difference in the medical field by
working with 21st century lifesaving technologies.
My goal is to impact the lives of suffering people as a
professional in the field of biomedical engineering. I look
forward to collaborating with medical professionals,
hopefully even working with patients, as I become
involved in projects such as developing prosthetics,
improving medical imagery equipment, and other such
undertakings. My plan is to help create or improve new
and exciting medical technologies that will not only
impress, but drastically change the world for the better.
I will begin achieving this lifetime goal at Texas A&M
University in College Station this coming fall. In order
to succeed in such an endeavor, I understand I will
need to be an outstanding undergraduate and continue
such excellence into graduate school. I also want to
stay close to family, volunteer as much as possible in
my community, and personally stay healthy and active
physically, musically, and socially.
Sabrina Celis
I will be attending the McCombs School of Business
at the University of Texas in Austin. I aspire to be the
President of an organization on campus that gives
back to the community, be involved in the Hispanic
Business Student Association, study abroad, and intern
in the world-renowned Disney Internship Program.
After working a few years in the private sector, I plan to
2014
TOP
TEN
Katherine Morgan
Allen
Tristan Barrera
Ashley Nicole
Peters
Guillermo Tamez
Adelina Cecilia
Ramirez
Sabrina Celis
Roberto Arias III
Jeffrey Guevara
Mitzi Dianne
Chavez
Angelica Danielle
Sanchez
Teodoro Alexander
Mendez
go back to Austin and earn an MBA at UT. I also hope
to get accepted into the Jon Brumley Texas Venture
Labs program. My ambition is to become a CEO for
a major corporation.
four years are largely in part because of my parents. All
of their disciplinary actions on me and their continuous
motivation are the main reason why I am where I am
today. I love you Mom and Dad!
Katherine Morgan Allen
This coming fall, I will be attending the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor, where I will be pursuing a major
in Mathematics and a minor in Education. With this
education, I plan to become an educator that will not
only develop minds, but will help to develop a better
future for America. With all this in mind, I also plan
to continue to serve my community, grow as a leader,
and follow God’s will. I am absolutely grateful for all
the hard work and love my family has put into me to
become the individual I am today. I will strive to be a
better me every day as a way to honor them and their
investment in me.
Jeffrey Allen Guevara
After graduation, I plan on attending the University
of Minnesota and pursuing my dream of becoming
an aerospace engineer. Someday I hope to contribute
to the development and design of the modern
world’s most innovative flight technology. All that I
have been able to accomplish up to this point in my
education has been due to the drive, commitment, and
encouragement of my teachers at Harlingen South,
and my family; primarily my parents, John and Joanne
Guevara and my sister Jacquelyn. Thanks Mom and
Dad. You have made me the person I am today.
Roberto Arias III
This coming fall, I will be attending Texas A&M
University Kingsville where I will pursue my goal of
becoming a mechanical engineer. With math being
my favorite subject and the fascination of building
things in mind, I hope to have a fun time pursuing
the engineering degree. My dream of becoming an
engineer has seemed distant at some points throughout
my high school life, but knowing that I have the parents
and grades to back me up, I know I can achieve
anything. The achievements I’ve received these past
Mitzi Dianne Chavez
In the fall of 2014, I plan to attend either the University
of Texas at Austin or Schreiners University. While
attending one of these schools, I plan to major in
Biology and minor in Accounting. After these four
years, I will attend graduate school to receive a Doctor
of Pharmacy degree. After completing this schooling,
my dream is to open my own pharmacy in the valley
where I can give back and serve my community. I
know I have a long, tedious road ahead of me, but with
the support of my family and close friends, I believe I
can accomplish these goals. I have to thank my mother,
father and sister for being my support system whenever
I needed it and for pushing me to do my best.
Angelica Danielle Sanchez
This Fall, I plan to attend the University of Texas at
Austin's College of Natural Sciences where I plan
on Majoring in either Biology or Chemistry. After
completing my four years there, I plan on transferring
to the University of Texas Pan-American's two year
Physician’s Assistant program and completing my
college work there. After working for a few years, I
hope to own my own clinic one day, and if all goes
well, go back to school and obtain a doctoral degree
as a Physician. I could not have gotten as far as I have
without the help of my wonderful family. I would like
to thank my mother Angel Paxton, my father Felix
Sanchez, my sister Brittany Sanchez, and my brother
Jacob Sanchez. I love you so much and thank you for
your motivation and pushing me to be Number nine
in the class. You are the reason for all of my other
successes and those yet to come!
Teodoro Mendez
Senior Statement: After my graduation, I will be
attending Texas A&M University at College Station
to begin working towards a degree in biochemistry. I
really don't know what I will pursue afterwards, but I
definitely plan on discovering what I love to do there
and will do my best to be successful in whatever it is. Of
course, having fun along the way won't hurt!
Ashley peters
Santiago Arellano
Salutatorian
Class President
Tristan Barrera
Valedictorian
Graduation Class of 2014
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Juan Antonio Maldonado II
Valedictorian
“After graduation, I plan to major
in Chemical Engineering at the
University of Texas at Austin. I
plan to pursue internships during
the summer and seek opportunities
to study abroad. I also want to gain
a certificate from the McCombs
School of Business. After college,
and perhaps after my first job or
so, I am interested in returning to
school and earning an MBA. For
now though, I am going to take it
one step at a time.”
Donaldo Daniel Almazan
Salutatorian
“After graduation, I plan to study at
Rice University and earn a B.S.E.
in Chemical Engineering. My
career goal is to work in the area
of energy technology research.”
Samar Reda Dawy
“After graduation, I plan to attend
Southwestern University to earn
my Bachelor’s degree in Biology
and attend dental school to
become a dentist.”
Quentin James Hale
"After graduation, I plan to attend
the University of Texas at Austin
and earn a degree in Physics.
I also plan to continue on to
graduate school and earn a Ph. D.
in Astrophysics.”
Melanie Sue Hernandez
“After graduation, I plan to attend
the McCombs School of Business
at the University of Texas in Austin
to earn my Master’s degree in
Business Administration. I hope
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Juan Antonio
Maldonado II
Donaldo Daniel
Almazan
Samar Reda Dawy
Quentin James Hale
Melanie Sue
Hernandez
Seton Augusta Uhlhorn
Micaela Loya
Alyssa Leigh Anglin
Clara Katherine Duffy
Jared Gonzales
to pursue my dream of becoming
an entrepreneur and having my
own dance school. I want to have
a fulfilling job that can make a
positive impact in others’ lives.
Life is too short to not be doing
what makes us happy and I know
that teaching younger kids the art
of dance and sharing my passion
with them will make all things
worth it.”
Seton Augusta Uhlhorn
“After graduation, I plan on
attending the McCombs School
of Business at the University of
Texas at Austin and majoring
in Plan II-Honors and Business
Administration.”
Micaela Loya
“After graduation, I plan to
attend the University of Texas
at Brownsville and major in
Engineering with a minor in Math
or Science. I also plan to do well
academically, have a job, continue
to volunteer in community service
and hope to pursue an internship
in my major.”
Alyssa Leigh Anglin
“After graduation, I plan to attend
Our Lady of the Lake University
in San Antonio, Texas where I
will major in Communication
Disorders
and
minor
in
Journalism.”
Clara Katherine Duffy
“After graduation, I plan to attend
the University of Texas at Austin.
I will be a student in the Liberal
Arts Honors Program and will
pursue a dual degree in Liberal
Arts and Journalism.”
Jared Gonzales
“After graduation, I plan to attend
Texas Tech University where I
will double major in Physics and
Mathematics. I am also looking
forward to meeting new friends
and making new memories,
while remaining in contact with
old friends and building on past
experiences.”
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Andrea Rose Mosqueda
Valedictorian
Andrea Rose Mosqueda is the daughter of Alberto
and Rosalinda Mosqueda. Andrea has been named
an Advanced Placement honors scholar, a National
Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, KRGV’s
Student of the Week, United States Border Patrol’s Head
of the Class award recipient, and a 2013 Masterminds
Quarterfinalist. Andrea, who earned a High Five letter
jacket for placing at the top five percent of her class since
her freshman year, has served as the yearbook editor.
In addition, she has served as secretary for the Student
Council, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society,
Speech Club, and Leo Club. She has also served as the
National Honor Society committee chairperson. Andrea
plans to attend Yale University and major in English.
After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree, she plans to move
to New York City to become an editor at a publishing
company. She plans to pursue her postgraduate studies
at Columbia University in New York, where she hopes
to obtain her PhD in Literary Theory with an emphasis
in post-modernism.
Marleny Sanchez
Salutatorian
Marleny Sanchez is the daughter of Arturo and Maria
Laura Sanchez. She earned a High Five letter jacket
for placing at the top five percent of her class since her
freshman year. She is the president of the Mu Alpha
Theta Mathematics Honor Society, serves as Student
Council historian, and is the reporter for the Health
Occupation Students of America organization. As a
HOSA member, she has competed with the Creative
Problem Solving Team for the past two years, advancing
to area and state competition. Marleny earned the
300 volunteer hour pin from Valley Baptist Medical
Center in Harlingen. She placed third at the American
Mathematics competition and earned the Top Academic
Achiever award from the Upward Bound Math and
Science Program at Brownsville. Marleny plans to
attend the University of Texas-Pan American to earn a
Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She plans on becoming
a medical doctor and specialize in cardiovascular
medicine.
Jacqueline Renee Vela
Third Ranking Student
Jacqueline Renee Vela is the daughter of Salvador, Jr.
and Patricia Vela. She earned a High Five letter jacket
Graduation Class of 2014
for placing at the top five percent of her class since her
freshman year. Jacqueline was head cheerleader of the
varsity cheerleading squad; she was named a Universal
Cheerleader Association All-American Cheerleader,
affording her the opportunity to travel to London for the
New Year’s Day Parade. As a member of the Business
Professionals of America Chapter 8, she advanced to
state competition in Houston, where she placed fourth
in Advanced Office Systems and Procedures, second
in Banking and Finance (Open Event) and second in
Presentation Management Team. She placed fourth at the
Health Occupation Students of America Competition in
McAllen in the Extemporaneous Health Poster contest
event; for the past two years, she advanced to state,
earning second in the Extemporaneous Health Poster
contest. She is a member of the San Benito High School
Mighty Greyhound Marching Band, having participated
in the concert band and on the uniform crew; she earned
a Division I at Solo and Ensemble Competition. She has
served as the National Honor Society Secretary, Mu
Alpha Theta Treasurer, Health Occupation Students of
America Vice-President, Student Council Vice President,
and Business Professionals of America secretary. She
is also a member of Masterminds, Decathlon, Peers
Accepting Leadership Skills (PALS) Organization. She
plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and
major in Biology and pursue medical school in hopes of
becoming an anesthesiologist.
Kathy Garcia
Fourth Ranking Student
Kathy Garcia is the daughter of Rogerio and Herminia
Garcia. She earned a High Five letter jacket for placing
at the top five percent of her class since her freshman
year. She is a member of the San Benito High School
Mighty Greyhound Marching Band. As a member of
the drumline section, she and her bandmates received
second place at the indoor drumline championships and
were named Grand Champions at the Roma Gladiator
Percussion competition for two years in a row. She
serves as the front ensemble section leader. She plans on
attending the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a
degree in computer science or marketing.
Jonathan Alan Castaño
Fifth Ranking Student
Jonathan Alan Castaño is the son of Alonso and Virgina
Castaño. A High Five honoree for placing in the top five
percent of his class since his freshman year, he serves
as Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society VicePresident, Health Occupation Students of America
Historian, and Student Council Parliamentarian. He
has earned the following awards: fifth in Creative
Problem Solving as a junior and third in Creative
Problem Solving his senior year, advancing to state. He
also placed sixth in University Interscholastic League
science and advanced to area competition. Jonathan is
a senior altar server at his parish. He plans to attend the
University of Texas Pan American and earn a Bachelor’s
degree in Business (International) Administration.
Jackie Vasquez
Sixth Ranking Student
Jackie Vasquez is the daughter of Jose Vasquez and
Nancy Vasquez. She earned a High Five letter jacket
for placing at the top five percent of her class since her
freshman year. She is certified in Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation and First Aid and has obtained a Medical
Office Assistant certificate and is certified in Microsoft.
She is a Texas Scholar and a Tech Prep Scholar. She
has served as the Health Occupation Students of
America secretary and as a member of the Leo Club,
National Technical Honor Society and Mu Alpha
Theta. She has also volunteered for beach clean-ups,
Trash Bash, canned food drives, and Special Olympics
events. She plans on attending the University of TexasPan American and major in kinesiology and minor in
psychology and eventually hopes to obtain her master’s
degree in occupational therapy.
Cristina Mendez
Seventh Ranking Student
Cristina Mendez is the daughter of Baldomero and
Leticia Mendez. She earned a High Five letter jacket
for placing at the top five percent of her class since her
freshman year. She earned a Division I (Superior) rating
at this year’s Choir Solo and Ensemble competition.
She serves as the Vice-President of the Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America Club, librarian
for the San Benito High School choir, and secretary for
the Estudiantina. She plans to attend the University of
Texas-Pan American and earn a Bachelor’s degree with
a major in English and become a high school teacher in
the Rio Grande Valley.
Ingrid Yanida Ledbetter
Eighth Ranking Student
Ingrid Yanida Ledbetter is the daughter of Kenneth and
May 2014
Ingrid Ledbetter. She earned a High Five letter jacket
for placing at the top five percent of her class since her
freshman year. She has recorded a perfect attendance
record throughout high school. Ingrid has served as the
drum major for the San Benito High School Mighty
Greyhound Marching Band and advanced to state
and area as a (clarinet) section leader. She advanced
to state competition as a Health Occupation Students
of America in the occupational area of Emergency
Medical Technician. She received second runner-up
honors after competing in the Miss San Benito and
Miss Cameron County pageants. She has also served
as a HOSA Club reporter, Vice President of National
Technical Honor Society, Historian of the National
Honor Society, Treasurer of the Leo Club, and Chaplain
of Student Council. Ingrid plans to attend the University
of Texas at Brownsville to pursue a degree in Health and
Medicine and become a Physician Assistant.
Alyssa Nicole Galvan
Ninth Ranking Student
Alyssa Nicole Galvan is the daughter of Martin
Montemayor, Jr. and Vanessa Montemayor. She has
been selected as a Debutante of the Lower Valley
Cotillion and has served as a Varsity Cheerleader.
She belongs to the National Technical Honor Society
and the National Honor Society. She is the Business
Professionals of America Vice-President and the Health
Occupation Students of America Student Council
representative. She plans on attending Texas A&M in
Corpus Christi to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in nursing
and become a registered nurse. She wants to enroll in
graduate school at the University of Texas Pan American
to obtain a doctorate degree as a family health nurse
practitioner.
John Rodriguez
Tenth Ranking Student
John Rodriguez is the son of Naftali and Filiberta
Rodriguez. He participated in the Health Science
Technology Program and earned a certificate as a
Medical Office Assistant. He is a member of the Health
Occupation Students of America student organization,
Leo Club, and Mu Alpha Theta Club. He served as a
drum major with the San Benito High School Mighty
Greyhound Marching Band for two years. He plans to
attend the University of Texas at Austin and obtain a
Bachelor’s degree in biology and apply to Dell Medical
School to specialize in pediatrics and pulmonology.
Andrea Rose Mosqueda
Valedictorian
Marleny Sanchez
Salutatorian
Jacqueline Renee Vela
Third Ranking Student
Kathy Garcia
Fourth Ranking Student
Jonathan Alan Castaño
Fifth Ranking Student
Jackie Vasquez
Sixth Ranking Student
Cristina Mendez
Seventh Ranking Student
Ingrid Yanida Ledbetter
Eighth Ranking Student
Alyssa Nicole Galvan
Ninth Ranking Student
John Rodriguez
Tenth Ranking Student
San Benito High
School announces
Superintendent’s
High-Five Honorees
Berta Cabaza Middle School seventh grader Polo David Stein, son of
Phillip Stein and Adriana Pedraza, received a remarkable achievement
score on the Academic College Test (ACT) that has qualified him to
attend the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) Academy for Summer
Studies.
The Duke TIP Academy for Summer Studies offers an exceptional
academic and social experience for those students who are among the
top 5 percent of academically talented students in their grade level.
Having strong intellectual abilities and scoring at or above the 95th
percentile on a recent grade-level test affords students the opportunity
to be recruited for the Duke TIP Academy. The summer programs are
designed to motivate and challenge gifted students in a unique learning
environment.
Stein consistently makes the Berta Cabaza Middle school Principal’s
Honor Roll on the BCMS Longhorns seventh grade interdisciplinary
team. Stein is involved in many extracurricular activities, including
soccer, basketball, Varsity choir, and the Afterschool Program’s chess
team. When it comes to his recreational time, Stein enjoys spending time
playing video games, reading adventure stories and practicing chess.
A total of 14 San Benito High School
seniors were named to the prestigious
Superintendent’s High-Five list for being
in the top five percent of their class every
semester since their freshman year. Class
of 2014 honorees include, front from left,
Kathy Garcia, Marleny Sanchez, Amber
Flores, Ingrid Yanida Ledbetter, Arisbeth
Camacho; middle, Jackie Vasquez, Cristina
Mendez, Andrea Rose Mosqueda, Ireland
Castillo; and back, Jacqueline Renee Vela,
Justin Ortiz, Luis Moreno, Jonathan Castaño
and Jacqueline Hurtado.
2014 National Technical Honor Society 2014 Health Science Technology Program
San Benito High School students honored at
a recent National Technical Honor Society
Spring induction ceremony, include seated
from left, Amber Flores, Ireland Castillo,
Lori Calderon, Loni Rae Gonzalez, Edgar
Guerrero, Francisco Hernandez, Maya
Rasmussen, Ana Maria Rodriguez, Jason
Serna, Sarah Vasquez, Yareslly Zuniga;
standing from left, Joshua Abundiz,
Karen Barrios, Ariana Garcia, Catalina
Hernandez, Jacqueline Hurtado, Melissa
Jimenez, Isaias Garcia, Miguel Rodriguez,
Natalia Medina, Natalie Martinez, Daniel
Ruiz, Gerardo Segundo, Dana Sifuentes,
Jackie Vasquez and Adriana Zuniga.
Not shown are Marilyn Ramirez, Briana
Stephens and Carina Villagomez. NTHS
sponsors include Paul Hernandez, Jaclyn
Chirinos and Roland Garcia.
San Benito High School’s Health Science
Technology Program proudly congratulates the
2014 student graduates for having successfully
completed their program studies in the
areas of Medical Office Assistant, Medical
Assistant, Insurance and Coding Specialist,
and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.
Program graduates include, front from left:
Juana Zamora Betancourt, Marisol Valladres,
Xochitl Guerrero, Maira Ibarra, Allyson
Juarez, Isela Prieto; second row: Adriana
Zuniga, Julia Landrum, Bianca Mendoza,
Ana M. Rodriguez, Ingrid Ledbetter, Maribel
Alcala, Jennifer Sanchez, Jackie Vasquez,
Catalina Hernandez, Alexandra Ramirez,
Jennifer Garza; third row: Rebekah Cardenas,
Kasandra Maltez, Luis Torres, Javier Salinas,
Benito Mireles, Krystina Ortiz, Christopher
Hernandez, Arizbeth Zavala; top row: Marcus
Ortiz, Daniel Ruiz, Edgar Andrade, Bruno
Mata, Jose F. Rodriguez, Freddy Lopez, Justin
Ortiz, Arturo Lucero, Victor Bazaldua, Manuel
Herrera, and Loni Gonzalez. Graduates not
shown are Brenda Lopez, Aaron Mejia, Ivan
Prado, John Rodriguez, and Esmeralda Valdez.
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Naucalpan Centro, Mexico
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Carmichael, California
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Brentwood, California
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Sugar Land, Texas
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Ikeja, Nigeria
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Bellaire, Texas
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Chicago, Illinois
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San Antonio, Texas
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Leon, Mexico
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Abuja, Nigeria
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Dublin, California
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Rhome, Texas
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Brownsville, Texas
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Missouri City, Texas
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Humble, Texas
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Tomball, Texas
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Beijing, China
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We are proud to congratulate Seton Uhlhorn (#6) and Clara Duffy (#9) for being ranked in the
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Top 10 Students at Early College High School.
St. Paul Academy provides a Christ-centered
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life, encourages Christian values, promotes
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Seton Uhlhorn and Clara Duffy will be attending The University of Texas at Austin in the fall.
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St. Alban’s also congratulates our other alumni who were ranked in the Top 10% at their high schools:
Austin Burns - Harlingen High School South - Texas A&M University
Will Farris - Harlingen High School - Texas A&M University
Elise Fennegan - Harlingen High School South - Wofford College
Montgomery Medley - Harlingen High School - Texas A&M University
Christine Payne - Science Academy of South Texas - Texas A & M University
Vijay Sinha - South Texas High School for Health Professions - Texas A & M University
Hunter Snell - Harlingen High School - Southwestern University
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St. Alban’s 6th Grade Class of 2014
First Row: Mr. Steve Vano, Maddie Borrego, Zach De Leon, Catherine Duncan, Austin Conner,
Sophia Pearcy
Second Row: Helen Carter, Mason Tice, Helen Wilson, Adam Elizarde, Megan Aune, Isabel Lechowit,
Monica Villarreal
St. Alban’s 6th Grade Class of 2008
High School Senior Class of 2014
First Row: Mr. Steve Vano, Clara Duffy, Liam Farley, Julian Deleon, Robert Freas-Marburger,
Hunter Snell, Johnny Schach
Second Row: Will Farris, Luis Verastegui, Christine Payne, Montgomery Medley,
John Ashton Herring, Seton Ulhorn
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8th Grade Class
Top Row, Left to Right: Margaret Cua,
Jasmine Partida, Austin Burgamy,
Caleb Garland, Devon Hahn, Art Ayala,
Grant Drabek, Nolan Perez
Middle Row, Left to Right: Moriah Tellez,
Erika Hernandez, Garrett Hamlin,
Hannah Monterrey, Kayla Broughton,
Devin Taubert, Cristian Alvarez,
Joshua Degollado, Thomas Finley
Seated, Left to Right: Madison San Miguel,
Savannah Smith, Paige Barlow,
Gabby Velazquez, Julyssa Olmeda,
Dani Rodriguez, Kayla Patterson
Valedictorian is
Rozel Tindaan
Salutatorian is
Jose Luis Almazan
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2014 GRADUATING CLASS
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RAYMONDVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL
RAYMONDVILLE
HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2014
Top 10%
Congratulates Class of 2014
Valedictorian: Roberto A.Valle Salutatorian: Natalie M. Janes 3rd: Macie E. Duran
4th: Susanna Hinojosa 5th: Maria G. Rodriguez 6th: Derrick M. Castaneda 6th: Juan P. Sauceda
8th: Aritza S. Garcia 9th: Aaron M. Lopez 10th: Denise M. Castaneda
Class of 2014
La Feria High School
Top Ten Seniors
Goodbye to Yesterday, and Hello to Tomorrow
By Jenna Castañeda
The end of another school year draws near for La Feria I.S.D., and the Class of 2014 prepares to walk the halls of La Feria High School one last time. The track runners turn in their spikes;
the baseball players hang up their bats, and the academic competitors set down their pencils as the timer sounds off. But on June 6, these students will gather altogether one last time, say their last
goodbyes to their best friends since elementary school, and say hello to the new chapter of their lives.
As our senior class sits on the field of Lion Stadium waiting for our names to be called to receive our diplomas, we’ll remember all the memories we’ve made in La Feria. We’ll look back at
dancing “La Macarena” during P.E. and laughing as we observed how silly everyone looked. Our memories continue to move on to junior high, where we began to change physically, mentally,
and emotionally, but we didn’t understand it one bit. We’ll look back and become both happy and sad with our lives trying to figure out how that could possibly be and where we encountered
our first “love” and our first heartbreak. Then we’ll remember when, in reality, where we hadn’t matured as much as we liked to believe.
Our memories continue to fill our minds as we reach our freshman year, where the excitement to finally be high school students and make new friends hit us hard. We continue remembering
and enter our sophomore year where we were STILL considered underclassmen even though we were SO much more mature than the freshman. Then, there was junior year where we were
finally considered upperclassmen and knew the ins and outs of the high school like the back of our hands. Junior year is also where we were stressed beyond belief. That was the year of college
entrance exams and AP exams where we learned that sometimes it is okay to go home and cry.
Lastly, comes our long awaited senior year where we rule the school. We’re so busy trying to slow down on growing up that we don’t even realize how quickly the year has flown by. We
enjoy our last months while they last. We spend extra time with family and friends. We say “I love you” more often and truly mean it a little more each time because we don’t know how many
we have left.
Finally, it’s our graduation night where our entrance exams have been taken, our final transcripts are about to be sent, and our college acceptances have been made. The football games,
parties, and memories with friends remain at the back of our minds, but more importantly, at the bottom of our hearts. When they call out our names, we’ll walk to receive our diplomas, and we
can’t help but smile because we know we’ve made it. All our hard work has paid off, and all our mistakes have shaped us into who we are now. High school taught us that there is always going to
be ups and downs and that you’ll always have to find a way through them and not be afraid of failure. There will always room for growth, so we will keep moving forward. We’ll keep opening
new doors and experiencing new things. So let us always be curious because curiosity leads people down new paths.
Andrea Guerrero
Valedictorian
Northwestern University
Chemical Engineering
Julie A. King
Salutatorian
TAMUK - Kingsville
Pharmacy
Ricardo Ibarra Jr.
University of Texas - Austin
Chemical Engineering
Daniella de la Rosa
University of Texas - Austin
Speech Communication
Disorders
Angelica Isais
University of Texas - Austin
Psychology
Jenna Castandea
University of Texas - Austin
Biochemistry (Pre-Med)
Isaura Cervantes
University of Texas - Pan American
Business Administration
Samantha Lopez
University of Texas - Brownsville
Civil Engineering
Julie A. King
University of Texas - Pan American
Nursing
Julie A. King
University of Texas - San Antonio
Kinesiology / Pre-Physical Therapy
Top 10
Lyford HS
2014
Graduation Class of 2014
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Class of 2014
TOP TEN
Lyford HS Top 10 Bio in order from 1-10
Lino Raul Guajardo, son of Melecio and Dianira Rodriguez of Lyford, is
ranked third in the graduating class of 2014. Lino plans to attend Texas
State University in San Marcos, Texas, where he plans to major in mathematics and minor in Business Administration. Lino’s future plans are to
apply to law school.
Edgar Guzman, son of Jose and Carmela Guzman of Sebastian, is ranked
fourth in the graduating class of 2014. Edgar plans to attend the University
of Texas at Austin, and will major in Science and minor in Mathematics.
He plans to obtain his masters and then pursue a career as a scientist with
the U.S. Government or private entity. He also plans to pursue his PhD in
the future.
VALEDICTORIAN
Corey John Pohlmeyer, son of Terry and Kady Pohlmeyer of Lyford, is valedictorian of the graduating class of 2014. Corey will be attending Texas
State University in San Marcos, Texas. He will be double majoring in Geography and Political Science, and plans to obtain a Doctorate in one of those
subjects in hopes of becoming a professor or a political aid/advisor.
Kasandra Iliana Hinojosa, daughter of Jay and Thelma Hinojosa of Lyford,
is ranked fifth in the graduating class of 2014. Kasandra plans to attend
Texas A&M University in College Station, and plans to major in Animal
Science and minor in Business.
Daniel Montes, son of Flor Montes and Daniel Montes of Sebastian, is
ranked sixth in the graduating class of 2014. Daniel plans to attend the
University of Texas at San Antonio in the fall of 2014, where he will major
in Architecture and minor in Civil Engineering.
SALUTATORIAN
Justin Kyle Rocha, son of Alison and Jud Savage and Rey Rocha of Lyford,
is salutatorian of the graduating class of 2014. Justin plans to attend Texas
A&M University at College Station to earn a degree in Nutritional Science Micaela Danielle De La Rosa, daughter of Ruben and Rhonda De La Rosa
of Lyford, is ranked seventh in the graduating class of 2014. Micaela plans
and then apply to a medical school.
to attend Texas A&M University in College Station and major in Mechanical
Engineering and minor in Electrical Engineering.
Sabrina Piper, daughter of Paul James and Debra Chylon Piper of Lyford, is
ranked eighth in the graduating class of 2014. Sabrina plans to attend Texas
State University in San Marcos, where she will major in Business Administration and minor in Fashion Merchandise.
Holly Garza
Nathan Perez
Christian Flores
Audrey Sledge
Hernan Aparicio
Magdalena
Marroquin
Katarina
Zamarripa
Juliana Garcia
Victoria Castaneda
Casey Obregon
Henry Michael Bannwarth, son of Henry and Nora Bannwarth of Lyford, is
ranked ninth in the graduating class of 2014 After graduation, Henry plans
to attend New York University and major in Computer Science. His future
plans are to pursue a career as a computer technician.
Travis Andrew Ramos, son of Carlos J. and Miranda M. Ramos of Lyford,
is ranked tenth in the graduating class of 2014 Travis plans to attend Texas
State University in San Marcos, Texas, where he will pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Travis then plans to pursue a Master’s degree after completion
of his undergraduate studies and contribute to his hometown by concentrating on Sports Injuries and Physical Therapy in the Rio Grande Valley.
SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL
SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2014
CLASS OF 2014
Jacqueline J.
Aguilar
Mariah N.
Alaniz
Nivea L.
Almanzan
Jose F.
Badillo Jr.
Hiram E.
Barrera
Adrian
Canales
Juan E.
Cantu
Humberto
Castaneda Jr.
Jacklynn
Moreno
Linda L.
Moreno
Kayla N.
Munoz
Casey R.
Obregon
Juan
Olivarez III
Omar
Palomares Jr.
Daniel
Pecina
Clarissa R.
Perez
Victoria G.
Castaneda
Amerika A.
Castillo
Marco A.
Castillo Jr.
Stephanie C.
Cerda-Gonzalez
Marcos
Contreras Jr.
Samantha N.
Costilla
Courtney R.
Danish
Joe. A.
Diaz
Lincoln
Perez
Marco A.
Perez
Michael M.
Perez Jr.
Monico A.
Perez Jr.
Nathan R.
Perez
Christine
Prado
Faith M.
Pretre
Raymundo
Ramirez
Marc A.
Dominguez
Ana B.
Florencio
Brandon
Flores
Cristian D.
Flores
David A,
Flores
Richard R.
Gallegos
Arnoldo
Galvan Jr.
Edward J.
Galvan
Yancy L.
Ramos
Zoe N.
Ramos
Nicolas L.
Resendez
Roque
Reta
Lucy N.
Reyes
Kimberly N.
Rickford
Andres
Rodriguez
Elizabeth
Rodriguez
Juliana D.
Garcia
Orlando
Garcia
Holly M.
Garza
James N.
Garza
John A.
Garza
Priscilla
Gonzalez
Daniel
Jalomo Jr.
Ashley M.
Manriquez
Ivan
Salazar
Juan
Saldana Jr.
Jaime
Sanchez Jr.
Miguel E.
Sanchez
Audrey M.
Sledge
Justin R.
Sustaita
Alicia
Torres
Jonathan E.
Torres
Magdalena
Marroquin
Lorea Gudalupe
Martinez Jr.
Alex F.
Martinez
Ricardo
Melendez
Christopher
Mendoza
Marky
Mendoza
Rafael
Mendoza Jr.
Silvia S.
Torres
Amanda
Treto Jimenez
Annallely M.
Vargas
Vivan C.
Vela
Yaressy
Yanez
Miriam
Ybanez
Katarina I.
Zamarripa
Congratulations,
Class of 2014
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
Our valedictorian this year is Amanda Gomez.
Amanda is the daughter of Cindy Bourbois and
Jorge Gomez of McAllen, Texas. Amanda has
demonstrated outstanding leadership at South
Texas Academy for Medical Professions through
a variety of school organizations including: National Honor Society, National Technical Honor
Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Health Occupation Students of America. She has been
recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar,
Questbridge Finalist, Gates Millenium Scholar
Finalist and AP Scholar with Honor. She has also
served in her community by volunteering 300
plus hours at Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance,
Habitat for Humanity, and as a tutor. Amanda
will attend Texas A&M in College Station and
major in Psychology.
Our salutatorian this year is Requerio Ayala.
Requerio is the son of Gracie Guerrero and
Jaime Ayala of Mission, Texas. While a student
at South Texas Academy for Medical Professions, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership through the following: National Honor
Society, National Technical Honor Society,
National Spanish Honor Society, VIVA Peer Tutors, Kick-Off Mentors, New Scholar Academy
Mentors, and Health Occupation Students of
America. Requerio has been recognized as a
Texas State HOSA Champion and as a fouryear Honor Roll student. He has served his
community as a volunteer at Mission Nursing
Home and the Mission Housing Authority. Requerio will attend Texas A&M- Corpus Christi
and major in Mathematics.
6 Ryan Villafuerte 7 Araceli Zamorano
San Benito
The University of Texas
at Brownsville
Political Science
10
Medical Academy’s Top 10 Percent
San Benito
The University of Texas
at Brownsville
Nursing
Carol Carbajal
Brownsville
The University of Texas
at Dallas
Psychology
11
8
Kelsey Sullivan
Harlingen
Texas A&M University –
Nutrition Science and
Middle Eastern Studies
Julio Sanchez
Alamo
The University of Texas
at San Antonio
Biology/Pre-Dentistry
12
9
Carol Gonzalez
Brownsville
Texas A&M University –
Mechanical Engineering
Dina Balladares
Sebastian
The University of Texas
at Brownsville
Pre-Med
Our mission is to educate future medical professionals in the health sciences through the
integration of rigorous academic, medical and technological education.
3
Makenna Dutter
Harlingen
Texas A&M University
Biology
4
Paul Figueroa
Harlingen
The University of TexasPan American – Pre-Med
Part of South Texas Independent School District
5
Sarah Adan
Harlingen
University of California,
Riverside – Biology
South Texas Academy for Medical Professions
151 S. Helen Moore Rd., San Benito
Moving to Brownsville in the fall of 2015
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Commencement ceremony to be held on Friday, June 6, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Col. Philip J. Yeckel Memorial Auditorium, Marine Military Academy, in Harlingen, Texas.
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