thank all of our employees for contributing to the success of not only our students, but to our District and community as well.

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2 Page 2 Roberto J. Santos Superintendent Dear United Independent School District Parents/Guardians: It is an honor to present to you this edition of United ISD s Parent Connection. Our mission is to keep the community informed of the District s latest initiatives while highlighting the accomplishments of our students. This final edition of the Parent Connection spotlights the District s continuing growth, our summer school programs and many other activities that occurred during this past school year. I am very proud of the progress that we have made as a school district, thanks to our employees and teachers. I am also in admiration of our students, who continue to excel in academics and extra-curricular activities. It was an honor to attend last week s commencement ceremonies for all four of our high schools. I heartily congratulate our Class of 2015 graduates. Their rite of academic passage is a milestone that we, as an educational family, are very proud of. On behalf of the United ISD Board of Trustees, I would like to thank our parents and families for working with us to give our students the best possible education. Last but not least, I thank all of our employees for contributing to the success of not only our students, but to our District and community as well. In the instructional area, the District is continuing to provide United ISD students with an excellent public school education. Our teachers remain committed to preparing our students for the STAAR and End of Course assessments. Furthermore, we continue to enhance our instructional program by providing additional training to our teachers and staff members I am very pleased that Lyndon B. Johnson High School was recently designated as an Early College High School campus. Approximately 125 students have been selected for the program, which will be initiated during the school year. In the Student Support Services area, I am happy to announce that the construction of Veterans Memorial Elementary School (Elementary #27), is near completion. This campus is scheduled to open in August In addition, construction of the United South High School and United High School 9th Grade campuses has begun. Plans are also being finalized to for the construction of the Lyndon B. Johnson and J.B. Alexander 9th grade campuses. We are also on the cusp of kicking off the second phase of our bond construction program. In closing, I would like to emphasize that we will continue to set high goals in all areas of the District. I thank you for partnering with United ISD to give all of our students the topnotch education and extra-curricular programs they deserve. Best Regards, Roberto J. Santos Congratulations to Alexander High School graduate Cesar E. Guardiola selected as a Class of 2015 Gates Millennium Scholar recipient. Guardiola and 999 other students across the nation were awarded the scholarship which can be used to pursue a degree in any undergraduate major and selected graduate programs at any accredited college or university. Students were selected based on their notable academic achievements, leadership skills, and record of community service. Guardiola maintained a GPA of 4.15 and attended the Alexander Magnet School. He was also an A.P. Scholar and a member of the National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, Student Council, and the Interact Club. His record of community service includes assisting with projects at the South Texas Blood Bank, Sacred Heart Orphanage, Relay for Life, and the Doctor s Hospital Dulce Vida fair. Guardiola plans to attend Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire where he will pursue a career as a physician or surgeon. I thank my family, teachers, and counselors who have mentored me throughout the years, and I also thank God. It is an honor to be one of the chosen few. Receiving the Gates Scholarship affirms my belief that hard work and determination pay off, said Guardiola. Established in 1999 with the goal of developing Leaders for America s Future, the Gates Millennium Scholars Program is funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Each year the Gates Millennium Scholars program enables thousands of students to attend and graduate from 800 of the most selective private and public schools in the country, including Ivy League colleges, flagship state universities, and minority-serving institutions. As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others. -Bill Gates Linda Santos, an up and rising senior at J.B. Alexander High School, recently returned from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she was a finalist who participated in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Linda showcased her project, a 3D Electrical Cast used to treat those suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her project received recognition from the Naval Science Awards Program and the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Linda had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mick Ebeling, an American film, television and commercial executive producer, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Ebeling is the founder and CEO of The Ebeling Group, (TEG), a production company based in Venice Beach, California, Not Impossible Labs and the nonprofit The Not Impossible Foundation. Mr. Ebeling encouraged Linda to submit her work to Not Impossible Labs so that they may collaborate to further her project. Linda also had the honor of personally meeting Edward Michael Fincke, an American astronaut, who currently holds the American record for the most time in space. Linda encourages all students to get involved and participate in their school s science fairs, so that they, too, may experience an opportunity of a lifetime. Pictured from left to right: Linda Marie Santos and Edward Michael Fincke. Pictured from left to right: Linda Marie Santos and Mick Ebeling, Founder and CEO of The Ebeling Group, (TEG) Not Impossible Labs and the nonprofit The Not Impossible Foundation. Page 3

3 Elementary School Summer Schedule and Sites: *Hosting Campus Grade Level Weekly Schedule Start Date: End Date: School Hours: Kinder - 5th Monday-Thursday June 8th July 2nd 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Centeno Elementary* Perez Elementary* Roosevelt Elementary* Arndt Elementary/ Prada Elementary* Muller Elementary/ Fasken Elementary* Salinas Elementary/ Ruiz Elementary* Clark Elementary/ Gutierrez Elementary* De Llano Elementary/ Borchers Elementary* Cuellar Elementary/ Killam Elementary* Col. Santos Benavides Elementary & Trautmann Elementary/ Malakoff Elementary* Juarez-Lincoln Elementary/ Kennedy-Zapata Elementary* A few selected United ISD campuses will open their doors to students for two short weeks before the start of next school year This unique opportunity is due to the United ISD s Jumpstart Summer Enrichment Program, planned to give rising 6th and 9th graders a jump-start on their upcoming school year. This opportunity has proven to be very successful in addressing the pre-middle school and pre-high school jitters. The intent is to help these students close their learning gap, allow them to make an easier transition to the middle school and/or high school campus by meeting teachers and becoming accustomed to their instructional schedule. Students attending the program are selected based on their state assessment scores. The 10-day regimen is designed to sharpen the student s reading & math skills for upcoming STAAR tests. United ISD Jumpstart is scheduled to operate from August 3rd through August 14th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and the sites are: A. Gonzalez Middle, Los Obispos Middle, Salvador Garcia Middle, Clark Middle, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle, and Lyndon B. Johnson High School. The Program s curriculum includes courses in English/Reading, English/Writing, Biology, Algebra I and High School 101. Zaffirini Elementary* Bonnie Garcia Elementary* Newman Elementary/ Nye Elementary* Finley Elementary/ Kazen Elementary* United ISD continuosly works to help enhance the education of students. Summer school is a program established by the District to provide eligible students in elementary, middle, and high schools the opportunity to remediate courses in order to obtain credit and/or meet promotional requirements. The District s Summer School Program is specifically designed for students individual needs. At the elementary level, kindergarten thru 5th students are eligible if they have not met promotional requirements and/or are Limited English Proficient. This year, fifteen elementary campuses will be host sites. The middle school program offers courses to students who have failed two or three core academic courses. Additionally, 5th and 8th grade students who did not pass the Reading or Math section of the STAAR exams, will be offered summer accelerated instruction prior to the summer retesting dates. Middle schools will offer a total of five summer school sites. At the high school level, eligible high school students will have the opportunity to take up to two classes to earn course credit. Accelerated instruction for students who fail an End-of Course Assessment or STAAR test will also be available at each high school host site. This year J.B. Alexander High School and Lyndon B. Johnson High School will be host sites. The District expects over 8,000 students to participate in its summer program. The program not only helps students experience educational success but also offers fun in education, great meals, and superior staff to ensure the progress of all students. Courses such as Math, Reading, Science, and accelerated instruction for STAAR help the United ISD Summer School Program reach success by building greater minds. Middle School Summer Schedule and Sites: *Hosting Campus Grade Level Weekly Schedule Start Date: End Date: School Hours: 6th - 8th Monday-Thursday June 8th July 2nd 8:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. United Middle/ Clark Middle * Los Obispos Middle* High School Summer Schedule and Sites: *Hosting Campus Program Weekly Schedule Start Date: End Date: Student-Day Schedule (and/or) TAKS/EOC Monday-Thursday June 8th July 2nd 8:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. (AM) TAKS/EOC Monday-Thursday June 8th July 2nd 12:45 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. (PM) United High & Cherish/ J.B. Alexander High* STEP Academy/ United South Middle* United South Middle* Antonio Gonzalez Middle* United South High/ Lyndon B. Johnson High* Washington Middle/Trautmann Middle 6th grade campus* Salvador Garcia Middle/ Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle* Lyndon B. Johnson High 9th grade campus LBJHS & USHS class of 2018* Page 4 All programs include breakfast, lunch, and shuttle bus services. Page 5

4 United ISD is proud to have hosted two special events for our STAR Athletes the Special Olympics for Young Athletes and the Special Olympics for Area 21 Spring Games. At the Young Athletes program, over 245 of United ISD s youngest superstar athletes, ranging in ages from two to seven, competed in games such as basketball dunking and tricycle racing. In addition, over 500 District students participated at the Area 21 games. On hand to lend support were several United ISD administrators, staff, employees, and student volunteers. These programs are committed to providing year-round sport training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for special needs children and adults. The competitions give them opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with other families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community. UISD to Upgrade All Campus Marquees United ISD is currently in the initial phase of a three year plan to replace antiquated school marquees with electronic marquees creating more effective messaging is an easily and obtainable goal since several messages can rotate in sequence and can be switched out/edited with a single keyboard. The new marquees enable each campus to display a multitude of messages, including test dates, holidays, student accomplishments, campaigns, bulletins, and district events. The upgrade to electronic marquees further enhances the district s ability to share important information with students, parents, and the community. The process of installing the new equipment at our campuses began many months ago, and it is projected that 18 UISD campuses will have their new marquees by the end of An additional 16 campuses should have their electronic marquees in operational order by the end of the 2016 school year, said Eduardo Zuñiga, Associate Superintendent Student Support Services. Funds for the marquee project are from the District s general fund. Online Registration for ALL United ISD Students Gone are the days of long registration lines and extensive paper form packets. United ISD takes a step forward in offering our parents a more efficient way to start a new school year. Online registration is available for current students who will be returning to United ISD this coming school year ( ). Registration online can be accessed through the Tyler Parent Portal by parents and guardians. Page 6 Parents/guardians of current students must have access to the Parent Portal Account in order to view, enter and submit the forms electronically. This summer, several sites will be available for assistance. A valid and current address is required to register for parent portal. Once you are registered, all credentials to access the parent portal will be provided to you. Quick tip: Once logged into the system, look for the Update Online Registration link on the left side of your screen. The window for online registration has been extended through July 31st. Please remember that online registration must be completed in order for your children to receive a class schedule, teacher assignment and/or uniform voucher for school year (for qualifying students). ON-LINE REGISTRATION SITES: June 15th - July 2nd from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Antonio Gonzalez Middle, Lyndon B. Johnson and J.B. Alexander High School School Year Uniform Donation Sites are: 1) United ISD Central 201 Lindenwood Drive 2) United ISD Bill Johnson Student Activity Complex 5208 Santa Claudia Lane 3) United ISD Curriculum and 4410 State Highway 359 4) The Imaginarium of South 5300 San Dario (inside Mall Del Norte) 5) Sames 6221 San Dario Ave. 6) Chick-fil-A at 1916 Bob Bullock Lp. Donations will be accepted throughout the summer. Page 7

5 The United ISD Board of Trustees and District leaders recognized the outstanding contributions of this year s retirees and district-wide employees with an Appreciation Banquet and Awards Ceremony on April 16, The list of honorees ranged from classroom teachers of all grades, disciplines, custodians, bus drivers, and administrators. The evening s program began with the recognition of this year s retirees, as administrators congratulated retirees and presented each with a plaque commemorating their years of service to the District. Also announced were the names of United ISD s District-Wide Employees of the Year for Each winner received a special congratulatory plaque for his or her outstanding service as a teacher, paraprofessional, or auxiliary staff member. Musical performances by the United South High School Mariachi Imperial Del Sur under the Direction of Mr. Roberto Ortiz complemented the festive mood of the gathering. Special thanks to the Lyndon B. Johnson Culinary Arts Class under the direction of George Buckley for preparing a delightful dessert that complemented the banquet meal. Honorees, your contributions to the students of United ISD are the tools of their success. The greatest reward for those of us who work in the education field, knows with great certainty, that many of our students will carry on and make valuable contributions to our local and world community. What the retirees and special employees have accomplished serves to inspire the youngest members of the United ISD family, who look to them with so much admiration and respect. Once again, we congratulate everyone for his or her fine work, said Roberto J. Santos, United ISD Superintendent. The United ISD s District-Wide Award Winners for Elementary Teacher of the Year Andrea Pawelek Ruiz Elementary School Elementary Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year Laura Villalobos A. Gutierrez Elementary School Elementary Paraprofessional Staff Member/Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year Jose Macias Kennedy-Zapata Elementary Secondary Teacher of the Year Aida Duran Washington Middle School Secondary Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year Zelideh Lopez Lyndon B. Johnson High School Secondary Paraprofessional Staff Member/Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year Griselda Landa Lyndon B. Johnson High School District-wide Department Paraprofessional Staff Member/ Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year Enriqueta Queta Lopez Lead Custodian at Central Office Employees from United ISD were honored for their years of service at this year s banquet held at the LIFE Downs Pavilion featuring a western motif and spirited atmosphere. Multiple employees were in attendance dressed in their finest western attire. Schools in attendance were vying for the honor of receiving a trophy for the Best Decorated Table, as well as, Best Dressed Awards District employees having 10 to 35 years of service, were each awarded anniversary commemorative pins. Superintendent Roberto J. Santos acknowledged the honored employees, thanking them for their many contributions on behalf of our students. Mr. Santos also shared his belief that every employee at United ISD serves as an essential component in bettering the lives of our students. Page 8 Page 9

6 United ISD Hosts Second Annual League of Legends Awards United Independent School District s second annual League of Alumni Legends Awards banquet and awards ceremony was held on April 9, 2015 at the Paseo Real Reception Hall. The gala was held as a tribute to United ISD alumni who have achieved great success and made outstanding contributions to their professions and communities. The newest roster of 25 extraordinary alumni from United, Alexander, United South and Lyndon B. Johnson High Schools were honored by United ISD Trustees, Superintendent Roberto J. Santos, and family members. Each honoree received an engraved award to commemorate their induction into the League of United ISD Legends. The newly inducted Legends returned to their respective alma maters the follow day. They were greeted by cheering students and staff at rallies held in their honor. Honorees also took time to visit students in classroom settings to offer advice and talk about their career paths. Special thanks to the J.B. Alexander Culinary Arts Class for preparing a delightful dessert that complemented the banquet meal. We also wish to thank Page 10 the United High School and Lyndon B. Johnson High School combined JROTC Colorguard, the Alexander High School Choir and the United Middle School Orchestra for their contributions to the festivities. Finalists for the League of United ISD Legends Award are selected from amongst nomination forms submitted by peers, friends and families. Recipients of the award are selected by committee(s) who is charged with reviewing each finalist s history of career advancement, service to community, and humanitarian deeds League of Legends UNITED HIGH SCHOOL Paulina H. Mazurek (1999) Leticia Menchaca (1981) Marco A. Montemayor(1993) Dr. Mateo Reyes, M.D. (1988) Lt. Col. Joanna Saenz McPherson, D.D.S./M.S. (1992) Jacob S. Salamon (2004) Rev. Msgr. Alejandro Salazar (1982) David G. Sanchez (1976) Edward Teniente (2003) Dr. Matthew David VerMilyea, Ph. D. (1998) UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Alfonso Calderon (1996) Enrique Martinez (1995) Dr. Derly Hinojosa, M.D. (2000) Dr. Rebecca A. Rodriguez, D.V.M. (2000) Pete Solis, Jr. (1999) J. B. ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL Dr. David Andres Gonzalez, Ph. D. (2003) Dr. Antonio E. Mancera, M.D. (1998) Dr. Laura Leticia Mendiola, M.D. (1999) Angela M. Molina (1996) Ann Peña (1998) Selinda Sanchez (2009) LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL United ISD set to Launch Early College High School Program during 2015 On April 6, 2015, the Texas Education Agency (T.E.A.) approved United ISD s application to launch its first Early College High School Program (E.C.H.S.), with Laredo Community College at the Lyndon B. Johnson High School campus. This early college high school will be established as a school within a school. This early college model allows students to graduate from high school with up to 60 hours of transferable college credit or an Associate s Degree. The goal of early college high school is to provide students with rigorous curriculum that will prepare them to succeed at the college and university level. During its first year, the early college program will enroll 125 9th graders. Each year the United Early College High School will add 125 students. The United Early College High School will save students and their families time and money by combining high school and college level courses at the Lyndon B. Johnson campus, said Dr. Alicia Carrillo, Director of United ISD s Career/Technology Department. Yesenia Sandoval, Dean of United Early College High School added that Students enrolled in the program will have an exclusive opportunity to experience college and high school life simultaneously, and also have greater advantages compared to their classmates after graduation. Students enrolled in the United Early College High School Program will earn college hours, gain new personal experiences, and obtain additional academic preparedness for success at the university of their choice. United ISD inaugurará Programa de Cursos de Colegio en Preparatoria durante el ciclo escolar El 6 de abril de 2015, la Agencia de Educación de Texas (Texas Education Agency T.E.A.) aprobó la solicitud de United ISD de iniciar el primer Programa de Cursos de Colegio en Preparatoria (Early College High School Program E.C.H.S.) con Laredo Community College en el plantel de la escuela preparatoria Lyndon B. Johnson. Este programa será establecido como una escuela dentro de otra escuela. Este programa de cursos de colegio en preparatoria permite a los estudiantes graduar de preparatoria con hasta 60 horas de crédito de colegio transferible o con un título técnico. El objetivo del programa de cursos de colegio en preparatoria es brindar a los estudiantes un plan de estudios riguroso que los preparará para sobresalir a nivel colegio o universidad. Durante su primer año, el programa de cursos de colegio en preparatoria tendrá una capacidad de inscripción de 125 estudiantes de 9no grado. Cada ciclo escolar, el programa de Cursos de Colegio United en Preparatoria añadirá 125 estudiantes. El Programa de Cursos de Colegio United en Preparatoria ahorrará a estudiantes y familias tiempo y dinero al combinar cursos de preparatoria con cursos de colegio en el plantel de la preparatoria Lyndon B. Johnson, explicó la Dra. Alicia Carrillo, Directora del Departamento de Profesiones /Tecnología de United ISD Yesenia Sandoval, Decano del Programa Cursos de Colegio United en Preparatoria agregó que Los estudiantes inscritos en este programa tendrán la oportunidad exclusiva de experimentar la vida de colegio y la vida de preparatoria de manera simultánea y también de tener mayores ventajas después de graduar en comparación con los estudiantes de preparatoria. Los alumnos inscritos en el Programa Cursos de Colegio United en Preparatoria obtendrán horas de crédito de colegio, nuevas experiencias personales y una preparación académica adicional para sobresalir en la universidad de su elección. Jorge A. Aguilar (2007) Staff Sgt. Rogelio Ramirez (2008) Rocio C. Ramirez (2008) Karina C. Villalba (2007) Page 11

7 United High School Class of 2015 Partners for Scholars Recipients Misael A. Aguilera Alexa Avila Isabel C. Benavides Manuel B. Bravo Alissa F. Cadena Barbara Cavazos Georgina J. Covarrubias Christopher J. Garcia Natalia Gomez Cynthia M. Hernandez Trisha L. Lozano Keyyan L. Lugo Jose G. Martinez Ruth M. Martinez Joseph A. Monahan Esmeralda Rodriguez Felipe De Jesus Rodriguez Aimee E. Ruiz Miguel A. Saenz Leticia Serna Valeria Trevino Casey Zamarripa J. B. Alexander High School Class of 2015 Partners for Scholars Recipients Travis Allen Juan De Arrigunaga Lillian Flores-Beltran Anna Garcia Mario F. Garcia, Jr. Hector Gonzalez Julie Gonzalez Paola Hernandez Victor Padilla Christina Perez Rebecca Perez Gabriela Reyes Jacqueline Rosas Robert Saldana Edward Trevino, Jr. Mauricio Valdez-Vela Charles Wallerstein Conner Wilkinson Osiel Zuñiga artners SCHOLARS United South High School Class of 2015 Partners for Scholars Recipients Page 12 Thank you United ISD Yulissa A. Almaguar Alice Almanza Evelyn Alvarez Xochitl G. Cervantes Brenda Cozar Heriberto Dominguez Anahi Garcia Lorena V. Gonzalez Lyanna G. Guerra Maria R. Hernandez Mayte A. Hernandez Cristian Leal Christian Palacios Karla I. Puente Alejandra E. Ramos Diana Rios Jennifer Rodriguez Katy A. Rodriguez Marisol Rodriguez Josette A. Salinas Gabriela I. Sandoval $90,000 in Partners for Scholars Scholarships Lyndon B. Johnson High School Class of 2015 Partners for Scholars Recipients Jose Aranda Jesus Barrios Abraham Benavides Elia Bermea Ayda Blanco Ashley Castillo Luis Castillo Evelyn Castro Alejandra Claudio Samantha Gamez Nick Garcia Vanessa Garcia Emililo Garza Enrique Gutierrez Melissa Hernandez Joannie Juarez Daniella Lara Victoria Lara Alejandra Macias Ramon Montes Daniella Ramirez Tania Ramirez Yazmin Reyes Edward Roldan Wilson Rosales Jose Saldana Yulissa Tiznado Olga Torres Page 13

8 Perla Sofia Canales Valedictorian United High School Parents: Luis and Silvia Canales Extracurricular Activities: Physics & Calculus Club, Secretary Band, Member UIL Mathematics, Member Robotics, Production Manager Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Member Model United Nations, Committee Member UIL Computer Science, Co-Captain National Honor Society, Member Community Service: ROTC/SAT peer tutoring Haynes Recreation Center Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center Fundraiser MADD Marathon/Relay for Life Laredo Police Department Toy Drive South Texas Food Bank Volunteer Bethany House Shelter Drives Regent Care Center Volunteer College of Choice: Columbia University in the City of New York Future Plans: I hope to obtain a Master s Degree in Biomedical Engineering and a PhD in the specialized field of biomechanics or biomaterials. Student Quote: The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do. - Sarah Ban Breathnach Guillermo Diaz Salutatorian United High School Parents: Federica and Margarita Diaz Extracurricular Activities: Cross Country - Member Robotics - Member Chess Club - Member Class of Member Computer Science UIL - Member Physics and Calculus Club - Member Community Service: National Honor Society Cross Country Toy Drive TAMIU TexPREP College of Choice: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Future Plans: I plan to pursue a degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. Student Quote: My mother said to me, If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope. Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso. - Pablo Picasso Alejandra Guadalupe Flores Valedictorian United South High School Parents: Guillermo Flores (deceased), Veronica and Arturo Tafolla Extracurricular Activities: Superintendent s Advisory Council National Honor Society Principal s Student Advisory Committee Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Class of 2015 Officers - Secretary University Interscholastic League - Academics (UIL) Vice President Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Club Business Professionals of America Laredo Young Women s Commission Model United Nations - Treasurer Community Service: Laredo Tennis Association Uni-Trade Stadium Laredo Public Library Sacred Heart Children s Home VITA Income Tax Preparer College of Choice: The University of Texas at Austin Future Plans: I plan to earn a degree in Business Honors and Accounting at McCombs School of Business. Student Quote: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. - Martin Luther King Jr. Melissa Juanelle Garza Salutatorian United South High School Parents: Valentin and Ida Garza Extracurricular Activities: Interact Club - Active Member United South Cheerleader Captain ( ) United South Cheerleader Co-Captain ( ) The Science Club - President ( ) National Honor Society - Active Member Spanish National Honor Society - Active Member Community Service: H-E-B s Feast of Sharing Assisting with PILLAR teen suicide prevention bucket brigades Assisting with multiple Relays for Life Webb 4H events Donating to orphanage Volunteer with F.F.A.S.A.A support group Volunteer at the Dr. Mateo Reyes Clinic Volunteer at Christ the King Church Park Clean-Ups (Laredo and Los Angeles, California) Address painting Accomplishments: Student Ambassador with People to People Student Ambassador Programs (conference held at The University of California in Los Angeles) Border Patrol s Youth of the Month for October The Society of Martha Washington Scholarship Recipient Two time NCA National Champions American Cheer Power National Champion ( ) All Out Cheerleading Champions ( ) College of Choice: The University of Texas at Austin Future Plans: I plan to pursue a Bachelor s Degree in biology and then plan to attend medical school after which I aspire to take a residency in surgery hopefully becoming a neurosurgeon. Student Quote: Your time is limited, so don t waste it living someone else s life. Don t be trapped by dogma which is living with the results of other people s thinking. Don t let the noise of other s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary. - Steve Jobs CLASS OF 2015 UNITED ISD CLASS OF 2015 UNITED ISD Page 14 Page 15