On Saturday, May 11, the district honored and recognized more than 120 middle and high school Latino students for their academic achievements and contributions to their community. Some students 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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The honorable Gus Garcia, former school board trustee, city council member, and mayor of Austin was the keynote speaker. He shared his story with the families and students at the event, and encouraged them to follow the call of the community to volunteer service.
Univision 62 News Anchor Gustavo Monsante served as master of ceremonies and offered lively commentary throughout the event. Thanks to Mr. Monsante and to Univision for their suppport!
Also honored at the event were these outstanding Latino volunteers and organizations:
Latino Parent Volunteer Award: Hilda Villalobos-Alvarez, a parent and volunteer at Ortega Elementary;
Latino Community Service Award: Joe J. Trevino, the founder of Eastside Memorial High School's Club Anthem, which brings volunteer professonals into the school to support reading; and
Latino Excellence in Advocacy Award: The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, which opens doors to higher education for Latino students.
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Among the students honored were the Highest Ranking Latino Seniors at each or our high schools. They are:
Nathanial Buescher, Akins
Elizabeth Kravitz, Anderson
Laura Herrera, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Fernando Argudo, Austin
Reina Trejo, Bowie
Elizabeth Padilla, Crockett
Juan Carlos Martinez-Esqueda, Eastside Memorial
Bronte Bejarano, Garza
Melissa Montalvo, LBJ
Doris Vallejo, Lanier
Sofia Dyer, LASA
Violet Acevedo, McCallum
Maricarmen Quiroz, Reagan
Alfredo Serrato, Travis
Congratulations to these and other outstanding Latino students for their achievement!
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The honorable Gus Garcia, former school board trustee, city council member, and mayor of Austin was the keynote speaker. He shared his story with the families and students at the event, and encouraged them to follow the call of the community to volunteer service.
Univision 62 News Anchor Gustavo Monsante served as master of ceremonies and offered lively commentary throughout the event. Thanks to Mr. Monsante and to Univision for their suppport!
Also honored at the event were these outstanding Latino volunteers and organizations:
Latino Parent Volunteer Award: Hilda Villalobos-Alvarez, a parent and volunteer at Ortega Elementary;
Latino Community Service Award: Joe J. Trevino, the founder of Eastside Memorial High School's Club Anthem, which brings volunteer professonals into the school to support reading; and
Latino Excellence in Advocacy Award: The Hispanic Scholarship Consortium, which opens doors to higher education for Latino students.
Among the students honored were the Highest Ranking Latino Seniors at each or our high schools. They are:
Nathanial Buescher, Akins
Elizabeth Kravitz, Anderson
Laura Herrera, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders
Fernando Argudo, Austin
Reina Trejo, Bowie
Elizabeth Padilla, Crockett
Juan Carlos Martinez-Esqueda, Eastside Memorial
Bronte Bejarano, Garza
Melissa Montalvo, LBJ
Doris Vallejo, Lanier
Sofia Dyer, LASA
Violet Acevedo, McCallum
Maricarmen Quiroz, Reagan
Alfredo Serrato, Travis
Congratulations to these and other outstanding Latino students for their achievement!
