College Signing Day is a celebration recognizing our scholars’ achievements as they proudly reveal the college or university they will attend this fall. Additionally, this event marks an important accomplishment for IDEA students, many of whom will be the first in their families to attend college. These students have beaten many odds, and their decision to attend and finish college marks a significant change in the trajectory of their lives.
From tearful speeches to the roar of the crowd, no event represents every family’s hopes and dreams more than College Signing Day. Though each senior is embarking on their own journey to and through college, the lessons and memories they have gained during their time with IDEA will remain with them for a lifetime.
PROGRAM
LETTER
FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT
Team & Family,
Welcome to my favorite IDEA event of the year—College Signing Day (CSD)!
College Signing Day is an IDEA tradition unlike any other. It began as IDEA’s promise to parents: “Your child will go to college.” Across the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, the Austin metro area, El Paso and Baton Rouge, CSD is an opportunity for our seniors to announce a meaningful commitment and for our schools and communities to celebrate everything that led up to this joyful and pivotal moment.
So, if you want to feel inspired, you’re in the right place.
If you want to feel hopeful about the future of our community, our country, and our world, stick around.
If you came to cheer on your own student today, don’t be surprised if you’re screaming for one you have never met.
Across IDEA’s schools, the 3,190 members of the Class of 2025 have achieved over 15,976 acceptances to colleges and universities across the country. Today we learn where everyone is headed.
While this moment is a culmination of sorts, it also represents a new start for the students who have worked so hard to get here. So many opportunities, adventures, experiences, and challenges lie ahead.
For now, this is a day for celebration. For every senior who declares their college choice on this stage, let’s also celebrate and be grateful for the teachers, counselors, principals, parents, siblings, grandparents, mentors, employers, neighbors, friends, and everyone else who has supported these students.
Class of 2025: Congratulations! You’re going to college.
Equipo y Familia,
Bienvenidos a mi evento favorito de IDEA del año: ¡College Signing Day (CSD)!
College Signing Day es una tradición de IDEA como ninguna otra. Comenzó como una promesa de IDEA a los padres: “Su hijo irá a la universidad”. Hoy, en todo el Valle del Río Grande, San Antonio, el área metropolitana de Austin El Paso y Baton Rouge, CSD es una oportunidad para que nuestros alumnos de ultimo grado anuncien un compromiso significativo y para que nuestras escuelas y comunidades celebren todo lo que condujo a este momento alegre y crucial.
Así que, si quieres sentirte inspirado, estás en el lugar correcto.
Si quieres sentirte esperanzado sobre el futuro de nuestra comunidad, nuestro país y nuestro mundo, quédate con nosotros.
Si el día de hoy, estás aquí para apoyar a tu propio estudiante, no te sorprendas si estás gritando por uno que jamás habías conocido.
En todos los campus de IDEA, los 3,190 miembros de la Clase de 2025 han logrado más de 15,976 aceptaciones en colegios y universidades de todo el país. Hoy aprendemos hacia dónde se dirige cada uno.
Si bien este momento es una especie de culminación, también representa un nuevo comienzo para los estudiantes que han trabajado tan duro para llegar aquí. Tantas oportunidades, aventuras, experiencias y desafíos por delante.
Por ahora, este es un día de celebración. Para cada estudiante de último año que declara su elección de universidad en este escenario, también celebremos y agradezcamos a los maestros, consejeros, directores, padres, hermanos, abuelos, mentores, empleadores, vecinos, amigos y todos los demás que han apoyado a estos estudiantes.
Clase 2025: ¡Felicidades! Vas a ir a la universidad.
JEFF COTTRILL, Ed.D. CEO & Superintendent IDEA Public Schools
DR. JEFF COTTRILL CEO & SUPERINTENDENT
FISHER
CODY GRINDLE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER PRESIDENT
MARTIN WINCHESTER CHIEF HUMAN ASSETS OFFICER
GONZALEZ DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
HESS
KATHLEEN ZIMMERMANN CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
GARZA
STEARNS,
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
LAYNE
MARLON SHEARS
JESSICA
COLLEEN
Ed.D.
PHILLIP
DOLORES
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
JILL DOMINGUEZ AREA SUPERINTENDENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Collin Sewell, Chair
Ed Rivera, Vice-Chair and Secretary
Erich Holmsten, Treasurer
Al Lopez, In Memoriam
Gary Lindgren
Theresa Barrera-Shaw
Nanette Cocero
Connie Miner
David Dunn
REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Alyssa L. Romero, Board Chair
Maria Antonia Chapa
Cerise R. de Garduno
Sarah Garza
Zulieda Lopez-Habbouche
Andrea Rodriguez
Bobby Saenz
CJ Sanchez
Jesus (Jesse) Zepeda
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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SPECIAL THANKS TO
Abel Gonzalez Instant Balloon Stands
THANKS TO OUR COLLEGE PARTNERS
SENIORS, DID YOU
KNOW?
The IDEA ALUMNI AFFAIRS TEAM is here to support you through your college journey!
CONGRATULATIONS IDEA EDINBURG!
Class of 2025,
Today is more than just a milestone, it’s a celebration of your dreams, your hard work, and your unstoppable spirit. On this College Signing Day, you will stand in front of your family, your friends, and the entire IDEA community to announce where your journey will take you next. You’ve worked for this, you’ve earned this, and now it’s here!
I could not be prouder to share that 100% of you have been accepted to a four-year college or university, with 78% gaining acceptance into Tier I/II schools. Among you, we have a QuestBridge Scholar heading to Brown University on a full-ride, our first-ever acceptance to West Point Academy, a Dell Scholar finalist, and a Hispanic Scholarship Fund finalist.
Class of 2025, you have left a legacy that will echo through the halls of Edinburg College Prep for years to come. You’ve shown what passion, perseverance, and belief in yourself can achieve. You have lifted each other up, defied expectations, and proved that anything is possible. Congratulations!
Kind Regards,
Ramiro Gomez Jr., M.Ed. Executive Principal, IDEA Edinburg
CLASS OF 2025
Stacy Acosta
Ernesto Acuna
Laura Aguilera
Briana Alcoser
Karla Alfaro
Lesly Alvarez
Evelyn Alvarez
Sinai Arambula
Alexander Atkinson
Edwin Avila
Denise Bautista
Hellen Bello
Vivian Bishop
Saburi Bright
Daniela Calderon
Mayren Cantu
Eugenio Cardenas
Allison Castillo
Christian Castillo
Alondra Colin
Hector Cruz
Galilea Davila
Patrick De Leon
Moises Elizondo
Brianna Estrada
Jeronimo Flores
Israel Galindo
Yuraima Gallardo-Zarate
Gael Gama
Diego Garcia
Alina Garcia
Kimberly Gonzalez
Isabella Herrera
Analia Hershberger
Jaime Hinojosa
Britza Hinojosa
Janitta Ibarra
Joseph Lara
John Martinez
Bernardo Martinez Rodriguez
Miles Morales
Ittzel Ortiz
Maria Ortuno Urban
Rafael Oyervides
Giovani Pacheco
Jose Palacios
Paulo Parra
Maya Peña
Jesus Perez
Samara Ponce Perez
Nelson Quintero
Sebastian Ramos Bellido
Ruby Ramos
Jasmine Rangel
America Reyes
Rose Reyes
Eleazar Reyes
Samuel Rivera
Marco Robledo
Leah Rodriguez
Viviana Rodriguez Cepeda
Ana Rodriguez-Hernandez
Isla Rojas
Joscelyn Ruiz
Mayra Salazar
Brandon Salinas
Alexis Salinas
Savannah Samano
Fabian Solis
Lisseth Torres
Alejandro Trujillo
Leah Valdez
Daniela Vega
Danna Victorino
Joel Villafuerte
Jennifer Villanueva
Lilia Vincent
Freddrikk Young
Sarinna Zamarripa
Samantha Zepeda
CONGRATULATIONS IDEA QUEST!
Dear Graduates of 2025,
Congratulations! Today, you stand on the threshold of a new chapter, one that is filled with infinite possibilities, challenges, and exciting opportunities. Your journey has been anything but ordinary. You’ve faced obstacles, pushed through uncertainties, and yet, you’ve persevered. You are a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of adaptation.
As you move forward, remember that the path ahead will not always be linear. There will be moments of triumph and setbacks, but each experience, whether good or bad, will shape you into the person you are becoming. The path may not always be easy, but every step you take brings you closer to your future. Don’t shy away from challenges, and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way—there is power in collaboration, and you’re never alone in this journey.
Stay curious. Keep learning. Don’t be afraid to explore new passions and chase bold dreams. Most importantly, be kind to yourself and to others. The relationships you build and the way you contribute to the world will be your true legacy. The world is vast, and your potential is limitless.
The future is yours to create—don’t be afraid to take risks, ask questions, and make a difference. As you step into this next phase, know that you are ready. Your hard work has prepared you for what lies ahead.
Don’t ever forget, we are here to continue to support you even from afar because once a BLAZER, ALWAYS a BLAZER. Continue to carry the spirit of resilience, innovation, and excellence with you wherever you go. Congratulations and we can’t wait to celebrate this day with you. You’ve worked hard, and now, the world awaits you. Continue to blaze your trail with pride!
With pride and excitement for all that you will achieve,
Congratulations once again!
Mary Arrezola Principal, IDEA Quest College Prepatory
CLASS OF 2025
Briseidy Acosta
Viviana Aguilar
Zayra Alanis
Victoria Alarcon
Luis Alvarez
Madellin Archer
Juan Arratia
Sebastian Avalos
Jacob Avila
Diego Balleza
Damian Bolanos
Edy Cantu
Anthony Capetillo
Mario Carmona
Steven Castaneda-Trevino
Heidi Castro Yerena
Kearra Cervania
Sebastian Chapa
Silvan Chapa
Carlos De Leon
Sabrynah Diaz
Nalani Fernandez
Marilyn Flores
Sophia Flores
Andros Garcia
Daniel Garcia
Joshua Garcia
Mariana Garcia
Shanice Garza
Yeyetzi Geronimo
Sylvia Gonzales
Alberto Gonzalez
Angel Gonzalez
Brianna Gonzalez
Donna Grimaldo
Erin Guajardo
Aleena Harris
Carlos Hernandez
Jair Jimenez
Giana Lopez Ruiz
Brandon Lopez
Jakqueline Lopez
Adile Luna
Eric Maninang
Axel Martinez
Natalie Martinez
Adrian Medina
Brandon Mercado
Isabella Mercado
Isaac Mireles
Eluojo Okonji
Oliver Ortega
Martin Ortiz
Lesly Otero
Jaycob Perez
Jayden Perez
Paula Perez
Randy Perkins
Ashley Ponce
Sebastian Quitanilla
Daniel Radilla
Ismael Ramirez
Jan Ravelo Rodriguez
Esteban Reyes
Aaliyah Rincon
Deseree Robledo
Ashley Rodea
Rhianna Rodriguez
Randall Salazar
Brooke Silva
Curtis Somado
Andres Trevino
Erick Vallejo
Salvador Vela
Annabelle Writer
Janae York
CONGRATULATIONS IDEA WESLACO!
Amazing graduates,
Today marks a momentous occasion, one where our hearts swell with immense pride and admiration for each of you. As you stand on the brink of a new chapter, know that your journey here has been nothing short of awe-inspiring.
You have woven a tapestry of resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit throughout our school’s halls. Your unwavering commitment to growth and excellence has left an indelible mark on our community.
In every challenge, you’ve exhibited grace and fortitude, embodying the very essence of courage. As you traverse new horizons, remember the bonds forged here and carry forward the values of empathy, integrity, and tenacity.
Your dreams are the compass guiding you forward, and we stand behind you, believing in your ability to illuminate the world with your brilliance.
Congratulations, graduates! Your journey has just begun.
With heartfelt admiration,
Dr. Abigail Molina Principal, IDEA Weslaco College Preparatory
CLASS OF 2025
Angelique Aldaba
Yanellie Alvarado
Harley Aranda
Zuleyka Arguelles
David Avila
Christopher Barco
Josseline Beltran
Fidel Bonilla
Diamond Bowie
Peter Buffa
Ruby Cameron
Denisse Cantu
Vanessa Cantu
Danyiell Cardenas
Andrea Castillo Martinez
Javier Cavazos
Francis Cedillo
Lynnette Coronado
Brianna Coronado
Jewel Covarrubias
Valeria Covarrubias
Amy Diaz
Elijah Enriquez
DeAndraLee Enriquez
Jeremiah Fraire
Isis Garcia
Melanie Garcia
Alexandra Garcia
Ariel Garcia
Daniel Garcia
Georgianna Garza
Asia Garza
Yzabelle Gonzalez
Lesly Gutierrez
Dylan Gutierrez
Asiel Guzman
Juan Hernandez
Zoey Jimenez
Alondra Landeros
Dariana Lazaro Rojas
Aissa Lerma
Lucio Lopez
Sebastian Macias
Mirka Maldonado
Marco Martinez
Anthony Martinez
Ricardo Martinez-Mata
Jose Melgoza
Manuel Mena
Oscar Mendoza
Jasmin Miranda
Amara Monroy
Leah Moreno
Jennifer Moreno
Romeo Muñoz
Mia Muzquiz
Jazmine Obregon
Lizbeth Orozco
Hailey Ortega
Abdiel Pichal
Karla Pichales
Emilio Pinales
Layla Ramirez
Angelina Reyes
Emily Rodriguez
Isabella Rodriguez
Priscilla Rodriguez
Emma Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez Reynosa
Issac Romero
Zaylin Romero Rodriguez
Monserrat Ruiz
Georgina Ruiz
Francisco Salgado
Josue Sarmiento
Deisy Trejo
Ximena Vargas
Mia Ybarra
Lynzie Zapata
Kymberli Zuniga
CONGRATULATIONS IDEA BROWNSVILLE!
Dear Class of 2025,
Congratulations! Today marks an extraordinary milestone in your journey— College Signing Day 2025! This moment is a celebration of your hard work, resilience, and dedication to your education and future aspirations. Each of you has worked tirelessly to reach this point, and we are proud of the bright futures ahead of you.
Your decision to further your education is a testament to your commitment to growth, knowledge, and excellence. Your path is uniquely yours, and it is one that will lead to great success.
As you embark on this next chapter of your lives, remember to embrace challenges, remain curious, and continue to strive for success. The world needs your passion, creativity, and leadership. Never forget the values and lessons you have learned here and always carry with you the pride of being a graduate of IDEA College Prep Brownsville.
Go Bobcats!
Marco Lopez Principal, IDEA Brownsville College Preparatory
