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SAN PERLITA ISD | TOP 5
I am JAYDEN REA QUIROGA, daughter of Edie Quiroga, and I am proud to be one of the graduates of the San Perlita class of 2026. I have been attending San Perlita since I was four years old in pre-K, and since then, I have been able to grow as a person and learn through the opportunities I have had. During my senior year of high school, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, joining volleyball and golf as well as helping as a photographer for sports such as volleyball and basketball. While doing so, I also participated in UIL, attending regionals for both Current Events and Issues as well as Accounting, and NHS. I plan to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio to study Criminology and Criminal Justice for my major and try to see if I can get a minor in photography. By doing this, I hope to be able to help people while continuing my love for photography, and I am excited to see what life has to offer me!
I am CHEYANNE GARCIA, the youngest daughter of David and Ludivina Garcia, and a proud member of the Senior class of 2026 at San Perlita ISD. I have attended San Perlita ISD since Pre-K, and over the past four years, I have participated in many things, such as Varsity Volleyball for the past two years and Varsity Basketball for three years. I am also a member of the National Honor Society, where I learned to lead and serve others in the community. I have also been a part of the San Perlita FFA chapter, being an active member for two years, where I showed market goats and held an officer position for one of those years, but most recently this year, I participated in Livestock Judging, a career development event, and competed at the State level. After High School, I plan on attending the University of Texas A&M - Kingsville and majoring in Animal Science/Pre-Vet. I love animals, and I am looking forward to the future and what opportunities may come my way.
I am HEAVEN GUTIERREZ, the second daughter of three, born to Tim and Lisa Gutierrez, and I have always taken pride in staying active and involved both academically and in extracurricular activities. Throughout high school, I was an active member of the National Honor Society and participated in multiple varsity sports, including basketball, cross country, softball, track, and volleyball, which helped shape my discipline and teamwork skills. In addition, I was heavily involved in FFA, serving as a chapter officer for two years and showing livestock animals for three years. These experiences taught me leadership and responsibility. I’ve been blessed with a great support system that pushed me to where I am today and thankful for all they do for me and
teaching life lessons I will carry forever. As I look ahead, I am excited to attend TSTC to pursue a degree in nursing, and I am truly looking forward to the opportunities and growth that the future holds.
I, VALERIE TORRES, the oldest of three, daughter of Jesus and Sonia Torres, have always been a student who has strived for more and enjoys trying new things. By doing more, I can challenge and enhance my strengths, as well as prove the commitment I have to anything I do. As I entered high school, I ran cross country all four years, became an active member of the National Honor Society my sophomore year, and took photos to show updates and promote the school. I was an FFA officer in 2024-2025. I can also proudly say that, during senior year, I had the privilege of being part of the livestock team, making it to state! Outside of school, I am part of The Legacy Boxing Gym in Harlingen, TX, where I met my coach, James Payton, who has helped me recognize I can be way more than what others say I am, and limit myself to be. To my coach, thank you for believing in me when I didn’t even believe in myself, and for being there as I tried to figure this life thing out. Thank you for making me feel like family and for giving me a safe space to just be me. Thank you for being the one to put up with me when nobody else would. Thank you for choosing me. As I move on to the next chapter, I can’t wait for what’s to come, and I am ready to overcome anything with the support system that God continues to bless me with.
I, JASMINE GISSELLE MORENO, proud daughter of Laura Lizeth Gonzales, am honored to have achieved a top five ranking in my class, and I am deeply grateful for the constant guidance, encouragement, and support provided by my mother, sister, fellow classmates, and teachers. Throughout high school, I remained committed to both academic excellence and extracurricular involvement, including three years as a member of the National Honor Society and the privilege of serving as Class President during my final two years, a role that allowed me to strengthen my leadership skills and represent my peers. My athletic journey was equally defining, as I participated in Varsity Cross Country, Volleyball, and Basketball for all four years, while also expanding my experiences through two years in Track, Softball, and FFA, which helped me grow in discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Looking forward, I plan to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where I will earn a bachelor’s degree and explore the opportunities that life has in store for me.
Top 5 left to right: Jasmine Gisselle Moreno, Valerie Torres, Jayden Rea Quiroga, Cheyanne Dee Garcia, Heaven Riley Gutierrez
JOHN NICKOLAS ADAME
HEAVEN RILEY GUTIERREZ
JASMINE GISSELLE MORENO
JENNIFER LENAE SERRATO
SAN PERLITA ISD CLASS OF 2026
JOSEPH RAY CHAVEZ
EILEEN HERNANDEZ
OMAR ANTONIO MUNOZ
VALERIE TORRES
RYAN JAYDEN CINTRON
BRIAN LOZANO
AMY MARGERITE POORMAN
LEEROY VILLARREAL
LEIGH NEVAEH CONTRERAS
ELIZABETH MALDONADO
JAYDEN REA QUIROGA
DUSTIN MICHAEL ZALLAR
CHEYANNE DEE GARCIA
HAILEY MARIBEL MONTEZ
KRISTAH ANAI RODRIGUEZ
SAN PERLITA ISD 2026 GRADUATING CLASS
Front row, left to right: Eileen Hernandez, Hailey Maribel Montez, Elizabeth Maldonado, Jasmine Gisselle Moreno, Valerie Torres, Jayden Rea Quiroga, Cheyanne Dee Garcia, Heaven Riley Gutierrez, John Nickolas Adame, Dustin Michael Zallar, Brian Lozano
Back row, left to right: Omar Antonio Munoz, Amy Poorman, Kristah Ana Rodriguez, Ryan Jayden Cintron, Joseph Ray Chavez, Leigh Nevaeh Contreras, Jennifer Lenae Serrato, Leeroy Villarreal
Phoenyx Gabryella Martinez - Valedictorian
Phoenyx Gabryella Martinez is the daughter of David Martinez and Sylvia Lopez. Will be attending Texas A&M University to obtain a degree in Animal Science.
Abram Josiah Gonzalez
Abram Josiah Gonzalez is the son of Jose and Tammy Gonzalez. Will be attending TSTC to obtain a degree in Physical Therapy.
Lasara High School Class of 2026
TOP 5
JonCarlo Isidoro Rodriguez - Salutatorian
JonCarlo Isidoro Rodriguez is the son of Isidoro and Rosie Rodriguez. Will be attending UTRGV to obtain a degree in Pre-Med.
Rolan Guerra
Rolan Guerra is the son of Estevan and Maria Guerra. Enlisting in the US Air Force.
Jake Ryan Trevino
Jake Ryan Trevino is the son of Timoteo and Veronica Trevino. Will be attending UTRGV to obtain a degree in Computer Science.
Brayden
Ricky
Lasara High School
JonCarlo Isidoro RodriguezCoastal Bend College
Jared QuinteroTexas Southmost College
Gustavo YbarraTexas Southmost College
Lasara High School Class of 2026 GRADUATES
Brandon Cantu
Abram Gonzalez
Gavino Gutierrez
Eduardo Cruz Salas
Jaden Grimaldo
Jesse Hernandez
Rolan Guerra
Lasara High School Class of 2026 GRADUATES
Phoenyx Martinez
Yaslin Hernandez
Dustin Mendoza
Bailee Nieto
Mia Luna
John Molina
Darian Nieto
Lasara High School Class of 2026 GRADUATES
Queyty Rincones
Ayden Rodriguez
Jake Trevino
Jaclyn Rodriguez
JonCarlo Rodriguez
Jovani Vazquez
(Not Pictured) Alyzeah Tamez
LASARA ISD LASARA ISD
Lasara Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year
Secondary Teacher of the Year Jonathan Kidd
Rookie of the Year: Rene Zamora
Elementary Teacher of the Year
Rosemarie Buchanan
Support Staff of the Year Irma Najera
Lyford High School CLASS OF 2026 TOP TEN
MARIO ALBERTO CASTILLO
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Valedictorian
Mario is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mario and Yesica Castillo. He is the Lyford High School
Valedictorian of the graduating class of 2026 and will attend Baylor University. Mario will major in Neuroscience and pursue a career as a Neurosurgeon.
SAWYER
MILES BUSSE
Salutatorian
Sawyer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lara and Ryan Busse. He is the Salutatorian of the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend Texas A&M College Station. Sawyer will major in Engineering and pursue a career as an engineer and be a small business owner.
COOPER
LYNN
JOHNSON
Cooper is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Travis and Sarah Johnson. He ranks third in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend Texas
A&M College Station. Cooper will major in Agribusiness with a minor in Crop Science and join the family business as a fifth-generation farmer.
GABRIEL JOSIAH GONZALEZ
Gabriel is the son of Ms. Irma Cisneros and Mr. Margil Gonzalez Jr. He ranks fourth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend Texas A&M College Station. Gabriel will major in Animal Science/Agribusiness and pursue a career as a Veterinarian.
CLARYCE ANN PERRY
Claryce is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Melissa Perry. She ranks fifth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend Texas A&M College Station. Claryce will major in Animal Science and pursue a career as an Animal Nutritionist.
Lyford High School
Lyford High School CLASS OF 2026 TOP TEN
SOFIA CHAVEZ
Sofia is the daughter of Ms. Maria Zapata and Mr. Steve Chavez. She ranks sixth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend The University of Texas San Antonio. Sofia will major in Political Science and pursue a career as a Foreign Service Officer.
GREGORY
EZRA PALMER
Gregory is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chase and Elizabeth Palmer. He ranks seventh in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend West Texas A&M University. Gregory will major in Kinesiology and pursue a career in Physical Therapy.
TYLER MATTHEW KLOSTERMANN
Tyler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cristi and Matt Klostermann. He ranks eighth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend Texas
A&M College Station. Tyler will major in Plant and Environmental Science and pursue a career as an Agronomist.
AIDEN MATTHEW RUBALCABA
Aiden is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor and Amanda Rubalcaba. He ranks ninth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend The University of Texas at Austin. Aiden will major in Kinesiology & Health and minor in Exercise Science and pursue a career as a Physical Therapist
JOSHUA MEDARDO CASAREZ
Joshua is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth and Medardo Casarez Jr. He ranks tenth in the Lyford High School graduating class of 2026 and will attend The University of Texas San Antonio. Joshua will major in Biology and pursue a career as an Orthodontist.
Lyford High School
Yanira Ahumada
Mikayla Brown
Joshua Casarez
Giovanni Chavarria
Alma Almaguer
Dax Burden
Mario Castillo
Dalilah Chavez
Melissa Almaguer
Brooklynn Burns
Alexa Castro
Sofia Chavez
Henry Anderson
Sawyer Busse
Alexia Castro
Kailee Chinn
Alexander Balchac
Samantha Campos
Alison Cavazos
Arriana Conley
Emily Barron
Aracely Cantu
Alyssa Cavazos
Aiden Cortez
Leandra Benavidez
Gerald Cantu
Alexandra Cepeda
Alisa Cortez
Hector Cortez
Keaton Fohn
Diamond Garza
Abrigaely Gonzalez
Michael Guerrero
Isabella Davila
Leland Cantu
Diego Gomez
Gabriel Gonzalez
Michelle Gutierrez
Jennifer De La Cruz
Brianna Garcia
Leeandra Gomez
Jesus Gonzalez
Daniella Hernandez
Dakota De La Garza
Danae Garcia
Aleena Gonzales
Justin Gonzalez
Matthew Hernandez
Kassandra Dorado
Erick Garcia
Caitlin Gonzales
Gabriel Guajardo
Miley Hernandez
Adrian Flores
Andrew Garza
Jae Gonzales
Lizette Guajardo
Raul Hinojosa
Gabriella Flores
Ava Garza
Lesley Gonzales
Caroline Guerra
Daisha Jaime
Lyford High School CLASS OF 2026
Cheyenne Jansen
Hector Lima
Alyssa Mendez
Madelin Morales
Diego Padilla
Cooper Johnson
Jonathan Loera
Kristopher Mendez
Christopher Moreno
Anahi Padron
Jaylon Klostermann
Carolyn Loredo
Margarita Mendoza
Gabriela Moreno
Gregory Palmer
Tyler Klostermann
Emma Lozoya
Michael Mesa
Darien Navarro
David Perales
Seyla Larraga
Kassidy Luna
Michelle Mesa
Irene Olivarez
Andres Peralez
Harley Leija
Efrain Martinez
Halley Moore
John Olvera
Claryce Perry
Aden Lerma
Malanie Martinez
Joselyn Morales
Abeni Padilla
Courtney Price
Lyford High School CLASS OF 2026
Armando Pruneda
Reann Rivera
Ashley Saldina
Desirae Sandoval
Nicholas Torres
Carlos Quintero
Ava Rodriguez
Kacey Salinas
Javier Sepeda
Deveric Trevino
Diego Ramos
Adalyn Romo
Peter Salinas
Gael Silva
John Trevino
Jolinna Reyes
Jonathan Rosas
Andre Sanchez
Jasmine Tamez
Caleb Vargas
Gabriella Reyna
Aiden Rubalcaba
Codie Sanchez
Arianna Tarango
Jake Vela
Justin Reyna
Marisol Saenz
John Sanchez
Brayan Torres
Anthony Rivera
Yocelyn Salazar
Sophia Sanchez
Emily Torres
Lyford High School
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Gabriela P. Ahumada
Fameliza Garza
Valerie M. Torres
Aleshka Alvarez
Agapito Hernandez
Victoria A. Trevino
Antonio Camacho Jr.
Nicolas I. Lopez
Omar Vasquez Jr.
Mercedes L. De Leon
Mia M. Mendez
Rolando Vasquez Jr.
Lydia E. De Los Santos
Evangelina Ochoa
Carlos T. Vela
Alazay Garcia
Karina M. Ochoa
Martin Vera Jr.
Class of 2026 RAYMONDVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Jason A. Garcia
Ignacio Galindo III
Kylie A. Garcia
Desinae L. Galvan
Savannah M. Garcia
Ethan S. Galvan
Jose A. Gamez Jr. Gabriel O. Garcia
Jasmine Garcia
McKenzie M. Demmon Michael J. Fint
Peyton K. Florence
Vicente De La Paz Jon D. De Leon Gabino De Los Santos
Luis A. Chavarria Gloria C. Cruz Jacob C. Cruz
Franco R. Castillo Virginia M. Castillo Haley N. Castro
Ayden R. Alfaro Nathan J. Bella Luis O. Castaneda
Class of 2026 RAYMONDVILLE
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Jocelyn L. Hernandez
Adaleigh M. Knight
Noe I. Lopez Jr.
Jose A. Hernandez Jr.
Hart L. Leija
Rebecca L. Lopez
Matthew Hernandez
Amayla J. Licea
Aly R. Martinez
Sophia R. Hernandez
David L. Lopez
Passion Herrera
Eliana Lopez
Maeqan J. Kafka
Emily C. Lopez
Ricardo C. Garza
Kaylee R. Gomez
Adrian A. Gonzales
Joel T. Gonzalez
Avery T. Garza
Litzy Y. Gutierrez Castro
Jacob A. Garza
Leon Guzman Jr.
Marcos Garza Jr.
RAYMONDVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026
Delilah R. Rivera
Romeo Rodriguez
Aaron I. Rodriguez
Angela J. Romo
Alexis R. Rodriguez
Victoria E. Rosas
Alyssa L. Rodriguez Jesus R. Rodriguez Jr. Mikaela D. Rodriguez
Romeo A. Mendez Stacy L. Mesa
Jose D. Quintero
Madeline E. Mota
Emily R. Ramos
Agustin A. Najera
Noel Reta
Juan J. Orozco Jr.
Fabian Reyes
Andrea M. Paz
Melysa J. Rivas
Randi I. Pedraza
Lillian M. Martinez Darien L. Mata Jaden M. Mendez
RAYMONDVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026
Jonmiles Salazar Jonathan D. Saldivar
Lauren B. Salinas
Heighly A. Villalobos Diamond J. Villarreal
Liliana Vargas
Rolando Villasana Jr.
Mariella A. Vasquez
Diego D. Villegas
Philip M. Vasquez
Jaime R. Villegas
Edwardo M. Vazquez
Alyssa R. Sanchez
Homero Tovar
Dulce E. Vargas
Shyanne K. Serrato
Matthew Trevino
Jaime E. Vargas
Keifer A. Smith
Leilah F. Uribe
Michael J. Soto
Jose I. Valdez III
Jadelyn E. Tagle
Janette C. Valdovinos
RAYMONDVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Class of 2026
THE RAYMONDVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CONGRATULATES THE RAYMONDVILLE ECHS AND ROAA CLASS OF 2026
Raymondville ISD Board of Trustees
John L. Solis, III -President • Javier “Rollie” Longoria - Vice President
Christie Ambriz - Secretary • Veronica “Roni” Munguia -Assistant Secretary
Daniel Garcia - Trustee • Jaime Villarreal - Trustee
Lettie T. Guzman - Trustee
Raymondville ISD Central Administration
David Longoria - Chief Financial Officer • Stetson Roane - Superintendent of Schools
Jose R. Valdez - Deputy Superintendent • Frank Garcia - Special Programs Director
Dr. Reynaldo Flores - Special Education Director • Dr. Sandra Nieto - Curriculum & Instruction Director
David Flores-Technology Director
Raymondville Early College High School Administration
Jesus Amaya - Principal • Dr. Elizabeth Arredondo - Assistant Principal
Monica Guerra - Counselor • Sandy Andaverde - Counselor
Raymondville Options Academic Academy
Frank Garcia - Principal • Lorraine Burns - Counselor
Jennoey M. Zambrano
Esther D. Zamorano
Traeshaun J. Washington
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your next chapter is just beginning, and we invite you to start it strong by opening an account with Valley Federal Credit Union.
A special congratulations goes out to Jolene Herrera, our amazing intern, who we are proud to award a VFCU scholarship. We’re incredibly proud of you and all you’ve accomplished.
