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          College Signing Day (CSD) is a tradition unlike any other. It began more than two decades ago as IDEA’s promise to parents: “Your child will go to college.” Today, across the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and the Austin metro area, 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 Texas campuses, the 1,966 members of the Class of 2023 have achieved over 9,000 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 2023: Congratulations! You’re going to college.
          estamos muy contentos de que usted sea parte de ello.
          
    College Signing Day (CSD) es una tradición como ninguna otra. Comenzó hace más de dos décadas como la promesa de IDEA a los padres: “Su hijo irá a la universidad”. Hoy, en todo el Valle del Río Grande, San Antonio y el área metropolitana de Austin, CSD es una oportunidad para que nuestros alumnos de último año anuncien una decisión significativa que han tomado y para que nuestras comunidades celebren todo lo que llevo a este momento alegre y crucial.
          Así que, si quieres sentirte inspirado, estás en el lugar correcto.
          Si quieres sentirte ilusionado sobre el futuro de nuestra comunidad, nuestro país y nuestro mundo, quédate aquí.
          Si vinieron a animar a sus propios estudiantes el día de hoy, no te sorprendas si estás gritando por uno que jamás has conocido.
          A través de todos los campus de IDEA en Texas, los 1,966 miembros de la Clase de 2023 han logrado más de 9,000 aceptaciones en colegios y universidades de todo el país. Hoy, conoceremos hacia dónde se dirigen todos.
          Si bien este momento es una culminación de clases, también representa un nuevo comienzo para los estudiantes que han trabajado muy duro para llegar aquí. Quedan muchas oportunidades, aventuras, experiencias y, sí, desafíos, están por venir.
          Por ahora, sin embargo, este es un día de celebración. Por cada estudiante de último año que declara su elección de universidad en este escenario, también celebremos y estemos agradecidos por los maestros, consejeros, directores, padres, hermanos, abuelos, mentores, empleados, vecinos, amigos y todos los demás que han apoyado a estos estudiantes.
          Clase de 2023: ¡Felicitaciones! Vas a ir a la universidad.
          JEFF COTTRILL, Ed.D. Superintendent IDEA Public Schools
          
          
    
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA MISSION!
          
    To the IDEA Mission Class of 2023:
          You have been relentless in your pursuit of a high-quality high school education. You have allowed nothing to stand in your way of achieving this goal – and today, you see the fruits of your labor. I couldn’t be prouder!
          You, my dearest scholars, are prepared for the rigors of college and life thereafter. Over 50% of you have been admitted to a Tier 1/2 university and over 30% of you are expected to matriculate in one of those top universities. In fact, this is the greatest number of students IDEA Mission has sent off to those top tier universities in one year! Additionally, a significant number of you have been at IDEA Mission since Kindergarten. You have seen the changes at our school, and we have seen the changes in you. On behalf of all the adults that have worked at IDEA Mission, congratulations!
          In addition to the numerous academic accomplishments, I thank your class for being caring and compassionate young adults who have been true advocates of a more socially just society. Many of you have been brave and articulate in defending your beliefs. We are so grateful for your advocacy because we know that the independence of spirit your group has shown in exploring new roles, advancing your ideas, and honing your communication skills has positioned all of you to be leaders in your colleges as well as in this increasingly demanding world.
          
    Enjoy the excitement and celebration today as you announce your new alma mater!
          Christina Cavazos-Escamilla Principal, IDEA Mission College Preparatory
          
          
    
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA NORTH MISSION!
          Warrior Class of ‘23,
          
    
    A huge congratulations to each of you, your families, friends and staff who have supported you to this monumental day. Today you have a chance to celebrate the past 12+ years and commit to your future! It has been 7 years in the making since you all helped start our campus at 2706 N. Holland and I’m incredibly proud of all the accomplishments from the past years I have been able to see you work towards. You all have made an impact, not only on me, but the rest of Warrior Nation. I can not think of a better class to proudly wear the G.O.A.T.’s number (#23) for the rest of your lives. We are proud of you! I am proud of each of you!
          As North Mission’s founding class in the North Mission area, the Class of 2023, you have continued the standard for what is expected with academics, athletics and extra-curriculars. I have also seen you all grow in the face of adversity more than any other senior class I have witnessed in my 17 years in education. As Rocky said in the Rocky movies “It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” The quote reminds me of your class’s progress in the face of adversity over the years. You have been without a teacher multiple times in your 7 year career at Warrior Nation, but you haven’t given up, nor have you demanded anything less than excellence from yourselves or your school. Thank you for displaying how to overcome adversity and being examples of inner change throughout the past 7 years!
          I thank you all for teaching me along the way, too. Although some of you have given me grey hair throughout your middle school years, I look at the grey hair with pride daily and am reminded of how much I have appreciated growing older with each of you as I have witnessed growth and maturity, while also teaching you in the classroom at times, too. It has been an honor and privilege to be your principal over the past 7 years and I cannot wait to hear from you all in the future to see how you will positively impact the world around us as you begin the next chapter in your life. Thank you for continuing traditions, starting new traditions and being yourselves over the past 7 years.
          While you celebrate today, be sure to acknowledge your family, friends and mentors that have been influential in your educational life thus far. It has taken a village to help each of you arrive at your decision for the next chapter. As you begin thinking about the future, think about ways or people who can help you overcome obstacles and commit to those support networks. There will be challenges, but if there is one thing the class of ’23 has taught me, it’s that challenges are meant to be overcome.
          While you relish in your celebration of announcing your destination for college, begin setting your focus on graduating college in 2027. For now, enjoy your day and remember to always be Humble, Hungry and (People) Smart.
          Warrior Strong,
          
          Dave Wagner
          
          Principal, IDEA North Mission College Preparatory
          
          
    
    
              
              
            
            CLASS OF 2023
          Mckenna Acevedo
          Isaias Aguirre - Mar
          
    Jorge Emilio Arevalo de Leon
          Angel Berrones
          Ramon C. Buentello IV
          Angela Daniela Callejas
          Cielo Cantu
          
    
    Diego Cantu
          Jose G Cantu
          Jose L. Cantu Jr.
          Valeria A. Cantu Campos
          Maria De Los Angeles Casas
          Daniel Chapa Castrejon
          Amarely Colunga
          Daniel Cuevas
          Melanie Erysel De La Garza
          Daniela Elejarza
          Eric Fernandez
          Abdiel Fernandez-Esquivel
          Emiliano Flores-Rendon
          Camila Garcia
          Moses Garcia
          Cesar Garcia Quintero
          Irma Gloria Garcia Vazquez
          Heidi Garduno
          Alondra Garza
          Dylan Garza
          Cristobal Flores Gonzalez Jr.
          Frida Sofia Gonzalez
          Lisset Gonzalez
          Rafael Gonzalez
          Daniela Gracia Garcia
          Giselle Guerrero
          Alexis Hernandez
          Alex Hernandez Iglesias
          Daniel Honea
          
    Gerardo Huerta
          Ever Ibarra-Barbosa
          Carolina Lomas Quintero
          Grecia A. Luna- Avila
          Jose Emilio Martinez
          Kimberly Martinez
          Alexander Mohammad
          Gabriel Monsivias
          Adamaris Morales
          Yarely Montes- Garcia
          Isaiah Emir Morales
          Reyli Isarel Morales
          Victor Eduardo Munoz Vera
          Hailey Nunez
          Danna Olivares
          Martha Rubi Orozco
          Mariana Ortiz
          Perla JanethPena
          Alyson Perez
          Daniela Perez De Leon
          Dariela Perez-Cortez
          Danna Ramirez
          Sergio Ramirez
          Ana Sofia Raudy
          Karen Reyna
          Jose Rios
          Karely Giselle Rios
          Gerardo Rocha
          Mariana Rodarte
          Damian Rodriguez
          Gael Rodriguez
          Vida Rodriguez-Vergel
          Andry Rubio
          Bethani Ruiz
          Lita Ruiz
          Frida Salazar
          Lorenzo Salinas
          Jeriel Sanchez
          Savannah Sanchez
          Karen Santes
          Evelyn Soto Flores
          Haley Alessandra Tavarez
          Fatima Tovar
          Karyme Trevino
          Angel Urbina
          Anna Vargas
          Gerardo Vega
          Edwin Vela
          Luz Elena Vela
          Gael Velasquez
          Melanie Vela Rodriguez
          Danna Vera
          Naholi Vera Rodriguez
          Fatima Yanez Rodriguez
          Gabriel Zavaleta
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA RIVERVIEW!
          Dear Class of 2023,
          As Unstoppable Rockets at IDEA Riverview College Prep, you have demonstrated throughout the years what it means to be a ROCKET. You definitely are Respectful, Optimistic, Courageous, Kind, Empathetic, and Tenacious. These characteristics helped you complete your coursework on time and excel in many other areas, such as Athletics, Dance, Art, AP Classes, and Dual Enrollment classes, to mention a few.
          When I think of the class of 2023, three words come to mind, Determination, Respect and Happiness. It has been a pleasure to be surrounded by you. We all want to express our gratitude for always showing us your kind spirit and making every interaction positive and meaningful. You all are beautiful human beings who deserve a bright future full of love and joy.
          I want to thank you for accompanying me during my journey as principal. You helped me every day to become a better school leader. It was great hearing your ideas and feedback, even when it was not easy and you advocated for your right to have a special College Signing Day like the generations before you. Riverview College Prep has been improving every year to serve all of you better.
          Dear class of 2023, please know that at IDEA Riverview everyone is incredibly proud of you. YOU are the group of students who by 11th grade, had already met the AP Scholars goal. The class of 2023 surpassed the goal of 50% acceptance to a Tier 1 or Tier 2 University with an 80%. Nothing stopped you from achieving these remarkable outcomes.
          
    I recognized that there were language, academic, and emotional gaps when you first arrived at IDEA Riverview. These gaps continued for several years. However, you are living proof that with determination, respect, happiness, and hard work, nothing will stop you from achieving your goals and surpassing expectations. You all went through difficult times, but you always leaned on each other, reached out to adults for support, and respectfully advocated for yourself. These very same lessons will now apply to your College life.
          Su familia de IDEA Riverview, siempre estará aquí para ofrecerles apoyo y cariño. We are confident that you will soon give us the excellent news that you graduated from College. So, don’t forget to send me your College Graduation Pictures. Why? Because I want to continue feeling proud and bragging about all your accomplishments.
          Now that you are flying out of Riverview’s space, you have the knowledge and experience you need to succeed in College and beyond.
          Always remember, YOU are a Rocket, and you are Unstoppable!
          
    Adriana Ramos Principal, IDEA Riverview College Preparatory
          
          Sofia Acevedo
          Sofia Alvarado
          Arturo Alvarez
          Mia Alvarez
          Keren Arguelles
          Grecia Arreola Martinez
          Gustavo Baez
          Ximena Barajas
          Samantha Bardales
          Sebastian Barrios Polanco
          Marc Benavides
          Elim Benitez
          Jacqueline Cantu
          Karla Cantu
          Daniela Cardenas
          Regina Cardiel
          Albert Carrizales
          Carlos Carsi
          Itzel Casas
          Katherine Castillo
          Dana Cepeda
          Keira Chavez
          Santiago Conde
          Roman Cortez
          Regina De La Garza
          Emiliano Dominguez
          Jose Duarte-Hernandez
          
    Darianna Escobedo
          Maria Figueroa Castanon
          Daniel Flores San Miguel
          Lindsey Gallegos
          Gael Galvan
          Jaime Gaona
          Luis Garcia
          Patrick Garcia
          Sofia Garcia De Leon
          Jessica Gomez Rangel
          Diego Gonzalez
          Jimena Gonzalez
          Deissy Gonzalez Escalante
          Gerardo Guerrero
          Vivianna Guerrero
          Daniela Gutierrez
          Efren Gutierrez
          Jose Gutierrez
          Marian Gutierrez-Salazar
          Paulina King Benitez
          Graciela Lara
          Eduardo Legorreta
          Isabella Llamas
          Erick Llanas
          Cristel Lopez
          Rafael Lopez Izaguirre
          Angela Lozano
          Roberto Lozoya
          Jolette Maldonado
          Valeria Maravilla Gonzalez
          Javier Martinez
          Marvin Martinez
          Cristian Mejia Diaz
          Mia Moreno
          Kamila Muniz
          Mia Munoz
          Jesus Munoz Mireles
          Sofia Munoz Mireles
          Maria Navar
          Triana Navarro
          Alessandra Olvera
          Valeria Olvera
          Marina Palafox
          Carlos Pliego
          Karen Pliego
          Alexia Polanco Rodriguez
          Jesus Ramos
          Mia J. Ramos
          Mia C. Ramos
          Barbara Camila Reina
          Zaydali Rios
          Pedro Rivera
          Alex Rodriguez
          Leopoldo Ruiz
          Rafael Ruiz
          Rosendo Salas
          Sabrina Salinas
          Abel Sanchez
          Elfego Sanchez
          Dana Serna
          Maria Silva
          Yeiri Silva Perez
          Bryan Sosa
          Antonio Soto Ortega
          
    Ricardo Urbina
          Joshua Valencia
          Fernando Vega
          Bryan Zamora Lopez
          Daniela Zuniga
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA SAN BENITO!
          Dear IDEA San Benito Class of 2023,
          I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of you! You have surpassed expectations and finished strong. Today is a celebration of your accomplishments as one journey ends and a new one begins.
          As a graduate of IDEA San Benito, you are joining a fierce group of Dragon alumni. As you take on the world ahead of you, remember the lessons and values you learned during your years at IDEA San Benito. I hope that as you join new college communities, you remember the connections and positive relationships you forged at IDEA to help you build new support systems with your peers and professors. When you are working to find new solutions to both your own obstacles and the problems facing our society, draw on the innovation and problem-solving strategies your teachers taught you. At times when you feel stuck, rely on your growth mindset, to persevere and to never give up.
          Lastly, be brave and take risks; new opportunities will come your way as you take the next step in your life. Enjoy the adventures to come and know that your Dragon family is cheering you on and will always be here to continue to support you. You are ready and prepared for the rigor and challenges coming your way. Everything you need, you already have inside you – so go out there and set the world on fire!
          Once a Dragon, Always a Dragons!
          Forever in your corner,
          
    Carrie Sauceda
          
          Principal, IDEA San Benito College Preparatory
          
          
    
              
              
            
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          Natalia Aguilera
          Alex Xavier Alcala
          Andrea Alexandra Alvarez
          Vanessa Nayeli Amaya
          Albert Alexis Aparicio
          Sofia Belen Arreguin
          Jina Laisha Baena
          Jesus Cardenas
          Perla Cantu
          Loorayne Beatriz Castro Sosa
          Lynette Louise Cuellar
          Adrian Del Angel
          Angel Alejandro De La Fuente
          Anahi Delgado Ibarra
          Felipe Santiago Dominguez
          Karla Marie Ellorimo
          Bridget Arliet Flores
          Jose Angel Flores
          Sofia Theresa Flores
          Nena Rowan Forbess
          Karol Lynn Gamez
          Bernardo Garcia
          Albert James Gonzales
          Bianey Gonzalez
          Paige Hailey Grayson
          Jenee Jo Guerrero
          Brianna Nicole Hernandez
          Frida Lorena Hernandez
          Lilliana Hernandez
          Michael Ashton Hernandez
          Juan Guillermo Ingram Gonzalez
          Juan Alejandro Linan
          Jaret Lobaton Ramirez
          Bridgette Elizabeth Longoria
          Tristan Boyd Lopez
          Joe Lozoya
          Crystal Anabel Manis Barrintos
          Juan Carlos Marquez
          Andres Martinez
          Javier Martinez
          Katelyn Jayleen Martinez
          Manuel Rolando Martinez
          Sebastian Medrano
          Thaily Medrano
          Genesis Galilea Morales
          Daniel Gregorio Moreno
          Ariana Lizbeth Nieto
          Kayla Arrlett Perez
          Kihanna Angelie Perez Gonzalez
          Edward Pina
          Annie Josaphine Proenza
          
    Kayla Ramirez
          Marcus Ramirez
          Jonathan Isaac Ramos
          Rowyn Alora Randolph
          Alyzza Nicole Rendon
          Caleb Alejandro Reyes
          Dominic Seth Reyna
          Mishael Reyna
          Luz Maria Rios Rodriguez
          Esai Daniel Rodriguez
          Yesenia Rodriguez
          Isaiah Andre Rosenbaum
          Ramiro Ruiz
          Samantha A Saldana
          Hector Salinas
          Angel Marissa Sanchez
          Irving Yael Sanchez
          Sofia Mariel Schroeder
          Isaac Silva
          Jonathan Andrew Silva
          Karissa Araceli Solis
          Fatima Jacquelin Sosa
          David Diego Sotelo
          Jabneel Ain Torres
          Jairo Adiel Torres
          Maliqhi Xabier Torres
          Javier Damian Torres Hernandez
          
    Carlos Alan Trevino
          Evan Jay Van Cise
          Paula Brisheida Vicedas
          Priscila Guadalupe Villarreal
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA SAN JUAN!
          Mighty Saints Class of 2023,
          Congratulations! You are officially our eleventh graduating class, but my first seniors as principal of IDEA San Juan College Preparatory, and I could not be more proud of you and all of the work you have put in to make it to this point. Many of you started your journey to college as Kinder students or even sixth graders, bright and optimistic about what the next several years of your lives would bring.
          I am thrilled to share that the Class of 2023 has submitted over 690 college applications, received 313 college acceptances. In addition, over 60% of you have been accepted to selective and highly selective universities and you have helped our school achieve state and national rankings. You are truly an amazing group of young people!
          
    It is evident that the statistics surrounding our demographics, especially when one considers our community, are not your reality. You did not let that be your story. Others’ expectations of you were not your own, and you proved to everyone that when you set goals without boundaries, there is no limit to your success. I know you will take the lessons learned from within the walls of our school and from the people that care about you deeply, and use them to carry you through your journey outside of IDEA San Juan CP.
          A college degree will change your life trajectory forever. Remember, you made it through a pandemic with all the challenges it brought. But you are here! You are big dreamers with amazing goals and incredible opportunities in front of you. Seize those opportunities and keep dreaming!
          Above all, remember that you are leaders. You have proven, time and again, that you hold the leadership qualities necessary to achieve your goals. The path will not always be laid out for you, and you will have to create your own way at times. This is difficult, but I am beyond confident that if anyone can do it, it’s the Saints Class of 2023.
          
    So, keep moving forward and don’t lose sight of your dreams. Remember these words by Barack Obama: “Don’t let anyone tell you want you can’t do. Follow your dreams and persist.”
          You already make us proud. I, along with everyone who was a part of your beautiful journey, stand behind you. We believe in you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish in your lives!
          Your biggest fan,
          Maricela Gaona Principal, IDEA San Juan College Preparatory
          
          Azul Alejandro
          
    Edgar Blanco
          Lilybell Bruce
          Steve Calderon
          Alexa Campos
          Michelle Campos
          Serenity Cantu
          Nestor Cardenas
          Natalie Cedillo
          Kimberley Chavez
          Xavier Cienfuegos
          Nathaniel Cortinas
          Jamie Davila
          Dafne De Leon
          Karla Delgado Zamora
          Jennifer Elizondo
          Karla Escobedo
          Hector Espericueta-Jimenez
          
    Jose Estrada
          Saray Flores
          Francisco Fuentes
          Noe Galindo
          Kenia Gaona
          Kristopher Gaona Carrillo
          Angeluriel Garcia
          Bryan Garcia
          Josue Garcia
          Marco Garcia
          Ryan Garcia
          Francisco Garcia-Berrones
          Keon Garza
          Lyssa Garza
          Karely Garza-Cantu
          Angel Hernandez
          Oscar Hernandez Montiel
          Alan Ibarra
          Dayana Ibarra
          Christian Leal
          Leonardo Lopez
          Dana Martinez
          Edson Martinez Castillo
          Jason Martinez-Barrientos
          Robie Martinez-Diaz
          Isaac Montanez
          Aletzy Montelongo
          Ivan Montiel
          Aileen Morales
          Arleen Morales
          Alondra Munoz
          Yahir Ornelas
          Abraham Ortiz
          Gabrielle Padua-Vargas
          Tony Perez
          Mandy Pina
          Ilse Pineda Gracia
          Erika Pineda-Horta
          Adan Quintanilla
          Regino Ramirez
          Juan Reyes
          Naxely Reyes
          Victoria Reyes
          Andrea Rios-Roque
          Olivia Rivas
          Lizbeth Rodriguez
          Joelie Salinas
          Andrew Sanchez
          Jael Sanchez-Escalante
          Fernando Serna
          Mariela Tamez-Elizondo
          Eduardo Torres
          Joaquin Torres
          Nicolas Uresti
          Priscilla Valle
          Eliza Vargas
          Areli Vazquez
          Faviola Vidales-Ramirez
          Nereida Ybanez
          Jaqueline Ybarra
          Laisha Zavala
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            CONGRATULATIONS IDEA SPORTS PARK!
          Class of 2023,
          People who know what they are doing know the rules, and they know what is possible and what is impossible. You do not. And you should not. The rules on what is possible and impossible were made by people who had not tested the bounds of the possible by going beyond them. And you, the class of 2023, have proven the possible by going beyond the boundaries. Together, the class of 2023 have submitted over 500 applications, with 76% being highly selective and with 100% 4-Year acceptances. With this said, collectively you have earned over 11 million dollars in scholarships! Truly Amazing!
          Three years ago, you joined IDEA Sports Park blind. A year where we opened during the pandemic, online and where you were unsure what college was and how you were going to get there. Now we sit here today celebrating your resilience and dedication to your education. I remember when we conducted the Karate event, and had you name your fear and had you break through the barrier holding you back. I recalled reading your boards. Some stated to learn English, to get accepted into college and even some just to graduate. Now look around you! YOU MADE IT. I hope this gives you a small sense of pride and will encourage you to break through another barrier as you matriculate to college. And if by chance you get discouraged, look to your left and right. Reach out for help because we are in this together.
          I leave you with this, life will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated but rejoice in the complications and it will not be anything like what you think it’s going to be like, but surprises are good for you. Do not be frightened. You got this, just like you did three years ago. I will always believe in you. Siempre e creido en ustedes. Si Se Puede!
          My Stingrays.... Rays up!
          Your Proud Principal,
          Rebecca Jeffries
          
          
    Principal, IDEA Sports Park College Preparatory
          
          
    
              
              
            
            CLASS OF 2023
          Fabiola Alvarez
          Brandon Ausucua
          Rafael Avina
          Igor Campos-Martinez
          Stephanie Cardona
          Sara Casas
          Alan Castillo
          Ricardo Davila
          Itzel Delgado Salas
          Maria Fernanda Esquivel
          Andres Figueroa
          David Garcia
          Even Humberto Gonzalez
          Joselyne Gonzalez
          Rosario Gonzalez
          Yesenia Gonzalez
          Raymond Gracia
          Adelina Hernandez
          Areli Jimenez
          Elias Jimenez
          Jatziry Longoria
          Alexa Lopez
          Camila Lozano Banda
          Edgar Lozano Banda
          Paola Lucio
          Yshua Matu Rodriguez
          Angie Medrano
          Alexa Michel
          Alan Murillo Compean
          Estephanie Nunez
          Daniela Orta
          Martha Paez
          Carlos Pena
          Gia Pena
          Alexa Perez
          Emily Perez
          Mariela Ramirez
          Gabriela Ramirez Venegas
          Illene Ramos
          Daniel Recio
          Schareene Romero Rivera
          
    
    Joshua Sanchez
          Siomara Sanchez
          Esequiel Serrano Flores
          Erasmo Suarez
          Joaquin Trevino
          Frida Yepez
           FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT