CSD IDEA Rio Grande Valley 2 Program 2023

IDEA RIO GRANDE VALLEY DONNA, PHARR, QUEST, TOROS, WESLACO, WESLACO PIKE

FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • McALLEN CONVENTION CENTER 700 CONVENTION CENTER BLVD., McALLEN, TX 78501

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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 Welcome Student Remarks Senior Reveals Scholarship Presentations

Give Me 5 Al & Judy Lopez Scholarship Fund

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LETTER FROM THE

SUPERINTENDENT Today is what IDEA Public Schools is all about—and we are so glad you are part of it.

Hoy es el día de lo que se trata IDEA Public Schools, y estamos muy contentos de que usted sea parte de ello.

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.

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.

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.

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 COLLEGE SIGNING DAY | 3

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEADERSHIP

COLLIN SEWELL

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JESSICA HESS

CHIEF OF STAFF TO SUPERINTENDENT

LAYNE FISHER

MARTIN WINCHESTER

CODY GRINDLE

LEANNE HERNANDEZ

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

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SUPERINTENDENT

ALEJANDRA LOYA

CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE CHIEF OF STAFF

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

DR. JEFF COTTRILL

CHIEF HUMAN ASSETS OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DOLORES GONZALEZ CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

DR. ERNESTO CANTU AREA SUPERINTENDENT

PHILLIP GARZA CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER

ROLANDO POSADA

SPECIAL ADVISORY TO CEO

JILL DOMINGUEZ

AREA SUPERINTENDENT

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP

JILL DOMINGUEZ AREA SUPERINTENDENT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Collin Sewell, Chair Ed Rivera, Vice-Chair and Treasurer Ryan Vaughan, Secretary Reba Cardenas McNair David Earl

Erich Holmsten Michael Adams Gary Lindgren Theresa Barrera-Shaw Nanette Cocero

REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS RIO GRANDE VALLEY

Cerise R. de Garduno Sarah Garza Zulieda Lopez-Habbouche Andrea Rodriguez

Alyssa L. Romero Bobby Saenz CJ Sanchez Jesus (Jesse) Zepeda

IN MEMORIAM

AL LOPEZ COLLEGE SIGNING DAY | 5

F O S S A CL

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SENIORS, DID YOU KNOW?

The IDEA ALUMNI AFFAIRS TEAM is here to support you through your college journey!

IDEA PARENTS!

¡PADRES DE IDEA!

Stay informed with IDEA ALUMNI AFFAIRS TEAM:

Manténgase informado sobre el EQUIPO ADMINISTRATIVO DE EXALUMNOS:

• Alumni College Success 1:1 Coaching • Upcoming College Campus Events • Upcoming Financial Aid Deadlines • Semester Registration Deadlines • Scholarship Opportunities • College to Career Exploration

• Éxito de Ex Alumnos Universitario 1:1 • Entrenamiento Próximos Eventos del Campus Universitario • Próximos Plazos de Ayuda Financiera • Plazos de Inscripción Semestral • Oportunidades de Becas • Exploración de la Universidad a la Carrera

AND MORE!

¡Y MAS!

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS COLLEGE FOR ALL $35,000

TO & THROUGH COLLEGE SPONSOR $10,000

PENNANT SPONSOR $5,000

SCHOLARSHIP GAP SPONSOR $2,500

Dr. Richard Reddick & Family

Alejandra Vela Marin

SPECIAL THANKS TO Law Offices of Abel Gonzalez Alejandro Dominguez Instant Balloon Stands 8 | COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

THANKS TO OUR COLLEGE PARTNERS

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CONGRATULATIONS IDEA DONNA! Class of 2023, Happy College Signing Day! The day so many of you have anticipated is finally upon us and I couldn’t be happier that the time so many of us eagerly await has arrived!

Today as you announce the universities and colleges that each of you are committing to, we will not only be hearing names but the thousands of hours you spent studying and working on assignments, we will be listening to the voices of your tenacity and grit, we will be listening to the culmination of so much hard work, both seen and unseen.

The Class of 2023 continues to add to the Flagship legacy by earning over 300 college acceptances with 100% of you being accepted to a 4-year university and at least half of you being accepted into a Tier I or Tier II university.

What an incredible accomplishment.

As you transition into this new chapter of your lives, remember all of the steps you took that led you to this path and how you might be able to use those skills as you continue on. Your smiles, presence, ideas, and vibrant energy will be missed in our hallways, but we know you will do great things and that our halls will always be ready to welcome you with open arms.

Congratulations!

Amanda Canales Principal, IDEA Donna College Preparatory

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CLASS OF 2023

 Rachel Ailed Acosta  Eric Alvarez  Ashley Elizeth Amaya  Amy Ayala Samuel Bravo Matthew Canamar  Leeya Marie Cantu  Diego Alonso Casiano  Elisa Castillo Nathan Adam Castillo  Bryan Anthony Cavazos  Ileana Cavazos  Saul Emilio Isai Cervantes  Alexandra Michelle Chapa Ramirez Gael Chavez Salinas Roberto Coronado  Jodi Cruz  Ashlyn De Leon Zoe Renee De Leon  Diego Escobedo  Alberto Eliseo Flores  Maria Fernanda Garcia  Narda Irelda Garcia Rebecca Garcia  Roberto Garcia  Jose Leonel Garcia-Lopez  Daisy Gonzalez  Daniela Gonzalez Javier Omar Gracia Kylee Sariah Hernandez  Leslie Hernandez  Eli Hinojosa  Miriam Lizeth Limon  Adrian Alexander Lopez  Britney Alene Lorenzo  Jose Luis Maldonado  Vivian Nicole Martinez

Jacquelyn Andrea Melgoza Jessica Andrea Melgoza  Jacob Mendez  Jose Miranda Villalobos  Aleyna Leann Molina  Ana Gabriela Munoz Torres  Eva Abygail Olivares Victoria Montzerrattee Olvera Emily Pecina-Garcia  Jacquelin Nissi Pena  Brianna Jo Ramirez  Daphne Janelle Ramirez  Valeria Ramirez  Camille Rangel  Ashley Judith Reyna  Brayan Rodriguez Preciado  Angel Alexis Rodriguez  Madison Janelle Rodriguez  Dariana Rosales  Estefania Ruelas  Keylah Joleen Salazar Samantha Saldana Nathaniel Michael Salinas  Porter Lennox Salinas  Mariela Guadalupe Sanchez  Sergio Eli Sanchez  Christian Torres Morado  Jose Antonio Torres  Katherine Trevino  Alethse Dayanara Urtado  Alexis Valdez  Kimberly Casandra Vazquez De La Rosa  Chloe Nicole Velasquez  Bernice Villa  Daniel Villegas

 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA PHARR! To the Fantastic Alpha Lion Class of 2023, Mis amores, can you believe it? We’ve made it to this very important door to your future – y esta puerta va abrir tantas oportunidades para ustedes. Oportunidades que les va cambiar la vida, que les va mejorar el camino, oportunidades que les va ensenar un mundo muy bonito. Congratulations, mighty Alpha Lion Class of 2023! You’ve made it to your College Signing Day! YAY! I am so proud of you, mis leoncitos, because I know that you have worked so hard through what has for so many years to get here. You survived the COVID years, you’ve made it through so many AP classes, and you’ve shown just how strongly your Lion’s heart beats inside of you. Lion Class of 2023, you have shown that a Lion’s heart beats truly, loudly, and purely regardless of the circumstances, and that success is earned through hard work and dedication. Han ensenado a todo el mundo que si tienen ganas, todo es posible, y que siempren los Leones salgan victoriosos.

You have succeeded so beautifully and so amazingly well, I can’t be anything but super mega proud of you! You have not only met, but you have exceeded so, so many goals. To name a few: You have exceeded the 30% AP Scholar goal, and have done so for many years. 100% of you were accepted to a college of your choice, opening up the doors for big opportunities. We have numerous championships and playoffs under our belts in track, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. You have upheld our tradition of having 100% of you accepted into Tier 1/Tier 2 colleges, fulfilling a promise that we set out every year when we say “College For All”. Felicidades, corazones! I am so proud of you!

Este clase de 2023 es uno de lo mas unidos que he visto, y alegra mi corazon ver que ustedes van a ir juntos para empezar este camino al futuro. Ustedes son como una familia, grande y bonito y lleno de amor. Por favor, mis amores, quedansen con ese amor en sus almas y llevanselo a donde el camino se va.

Today, the spirits of your friends, your families, your teachers, leaders, and the entire Pharr Lion community are lifting you up and helping you continue to reach towards the light of opportunity that surrounds each of you. We know that you will continue to succeed, to shine brightly, and to show the world that you are filled with the beating of the heart of a mighty Alpha Lion! And you know I can’t end this speech without reminding you of my four favorite words, and making sure you continue to live your life by them… “Con ganas, Si Ganas!” GOOOOOOOOO LIONS! Con Ganas,

Fernando Salinas 12 | COLLEGE Principal, SIGNING IDEA Pharr DAY College Preparatory

CLASS OF 2023

 Fernanda Yarazet Aguilera  Aracely Danilla Alejandre  Genesis Magaly Aleman  Claudia Daniela Alvarez  Leonoardo Gabriel Americano-Cardoza  Yuritzi Yatzel Arizpe  Manuel Beattie Emiliano Benavides  Fernando Javier Benavides  Jesus Emiliano Benavides  Darilynn Korina Bernal Garza  Wesly Alexandra Cabrieles  Braulio Camacho  Dayra Shantel Campos  Diego Cantu  Samuel Isai Carlos  Christian Alejandro Castillo  Pablo Castro  Danna Paola Cavazos  Dariana Sugey Chairez  Heily Michelle Chavez  Adrian Cortez  Eduardo Gael Cortez  Carolina Cotera-Leal  Raul Tadeo Davila  Angela Arlae Diaz Guzman  Cristian Dominguez-Rivera  Rodolfo Yamil Elizondo-Alcala  Estefania Nicole Espejo  Dania Julieta Espinosa  Emma Victoria Esquivel-Herrera  Luis Adrian Galvan  Thomas Aquiles Garza  Kevin Lee Gomez  Ammy Guarneros  Fernanda Guerra-Jimenez  Emilio Guzman-Perales  Alan Omar Hernandez Elizondo  Diego Hernandez-Casas  Maria Fernanda Jasso-Hernandez  Briza Leyva-Regalet  Keyla Jaylee Limones  Daniela Guadalupe Loera-Zumaya  Beatriz Aseret Lopez  Diego Ivan Lopez-Velez  Ana Ximena Loya Santiago

 Cassandra Lozano Perea  Karla Jaylene Lozano  Esmeralda Martinez  Marco Antonio Martine  Pedro Martinez Maddox Mina  Vanessa Moreno  Sebastian Enrique Munoz  David Alfredo Nunez  Valentin Olvera  Regina Ortiz-Snell  Jeira Lizeth Pacheco  Melanie Nicole Palomares  Maria Fernanda Paz  Alberto Perez  Brandon Alexis Perez  Luis Manuel Perez  Eduardo Yasser Perez-Nieto  Amethyst Pina  Rafael Ramos  Edelmiro Reyes-Reyes  Efee Rodriguez  Francisco Govanni Rodriguez  Roberto Alejandro Rodriguez  Valerie Rodriguez  Pablo-Mortimer Romero  Irantzu Salazar  Michelle Sanchez  Sheiry Simental  Gerardo Tamez Benavides  Andrik Ivan Tapia  Sandra Guadalupe Tienda-Lopez  Miguel Tolentino Guzman  Sebastian Torres  Brandon Tovar  Daniela Denise Trevino  Breanna Jadelyn Urbina  Valeria Urbina  Daniella Alejandra Varela  Sebastian Vargas-Beltran  Melissa Yatana Velazquez  Angel Villa  Jonathan Rafael Villegas

 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA QUEST! To the Mighty Trailblazing Class of 2023, Congratulations on one of your many accomplishments!

As one-chapter closes, another one opens. Many of you have been waiting for this moment for a long time. The moment when you walk up to the stage and with great pride reveal the university you will matriculate to. Today we recognize and celebrate you as you prepare to embark on a new journey. It gives me great comfort to know that 100% of you will stay true to the promise of matriculating to college and graduating in 4 years.

For now, stop and embrace this moment and celebrate all of your accomplishments you earned throughout your years at IDEA. Many of you will reflect today and say, where did the time go? But as you reflect, don’t forget to recognize those who supported and guided you since you first started your journey at Quest. As you look at the road ahead, you will embark on your future journey, making decisions that will forever impact your life.

As an administrator for the past 8 years, I can say I am extremely proud of you, and I have no doubt you will make an impact in the world - I feel confident to say, you all have learned how to stand up when you fall down and know how to be resilient and work towards goals. Take honor in everything that you do and don’t hold back no matter what challenges you think you will face.

While I am hopeful for what your contributions of leadership, citizenship, passion, hard work, and dedication will bring to our communities, I wish every single one of you the best in your next chapter of education and don’t forget to enjoy your personal life.

Class of 2023- On behalf of the teachers, staff, and administration, I thank you for never giving up even when it got difficult; you embody what a TRUE Trailblazer is.

Congratulations once again and GOOOOOOO Trailblazers!!

Mary Arrezola Principal, IDEA Quest College Preparatory 14 | COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

CLASS OF 2023

 Alfonso Abrego-Gonzalez Valeria Alarcon Meagan Allen Emmanuel Alvarez  Edith Aviles Daniel Barrera  Camila Benavides Gabriela Benavides  Kimberly Canales Miguel Carmona JesusMario Casas Garcia Santana Casas Garcia  Daniel Celedon  Diego Champion Giovany Chapa  Julio Cobos Gabriela Colegio Hannah Colunga  Juan Cuellar  Martin Cuellar  Michael Cuevas  Roman De Jesus Ralph De Guzman  Aalihya Del Real Katarina Diaz Marc Diaz  Ian Estrella Jose Fernandez  Andres Flores  Emanuel Flores  Samantha Fuentes Manuel Gamez  Alyaah Garcia Kiara Gomez-Chavez Alan Gonzalez Ashley Gonzalez  Adrian Gracia Martinez  Angel Guerrero Flores Alyssia Harris Alyssa Henderson Ernesto Hernandez  Ileana Hernandez Stephen Hernandez  Miriam Hernandez Rodriguez  Jose Juarez Duran

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Christian Jung-Espinoza Hayden Klein Alfredo Leon  Mia Leoni Ayen Trisha Lim Anahi Lopez Joel Lopez Esmeralda Lopez-Maldonado  Karla Marrufo  Angelina Martins-Flynn Gustavo Montelongo  Kylie Morfin Madison Naranjo  Jeffrey Nguyen Kriseyda Olvera  Stephanie Ortega  Robin Ortega-Sanchez Ramon Ortiz  Ailyn Pena  Destiny Pena Joseph Penuela Crystal Puente Anthony Quintanilla  Delilah Ramirez Hailey Ramirez Javier Ramos  Aiden Rivas Alexa Rivera Raven Rivera  Melaina Ruiz  Ryan Salazar Andruw Salinas  Eduardo Sanchez Gisselle Sanchez Kalie Smith Karly Smith  Arianna Taule Ramos  Leonardo Torres Haity Trujillo  Steve Vargas Mia Vazquez Mendez Kayse Vega Ahliyah Wheeler  Axceley Zapata Francisco Zecca

 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA TOROS! Class of 2023, When I think of your journey, it is as varied as a favorite tamales order from Delia’s. Some of you started with us as founding 7th graders in a middle school classroom, and you have grown with Toros. Others came along the way, coming for different reasons, but staying ultimately because you believed that your dreams would be helped along here. Still others joined us for the final leg of the journey, knowing that the transition to college would make all sacrifices worth it. Your unique make-up has created a special flavor for this graduating class that stands out.

Along the way, you learned to choose between the weight of the future and the joy of the present. You have become role models for those who come after you, setting the standard of what it means to be a Toro. You have been in non-traditional settings, working just as hard on the floor of a weight room or hallway as you do at a desk in a classroom. You have had to be flexible, shifting quickly when Plan A is no longer working, and sometimes jumping into Plan B and C with little notice. You have become leaders, advocating for each other and also being the first to call each other out when you know you can be better.

You are, as always, the CEO of your life, and the choices you have made are a reflection of your character and commitment to creating opportunities in your future. As you now commit to the next four years of your life, I am proud to have been a small part of your journey. Never forget that your character comes first, for it is in respect and empathy that you connect with others.

It is in integrity and humility that you become worthy of the success you are creating for yourself. In discipline and work ethic you create excellence in all you do, and it is in that excellence born of character that opportunities will present themselves to you. I am more confident than ever that your future holds promise. You have always had potential, and as I see your growth over your time at Toros, I know that you will go beyond the expectations that you and your loved ones have for your future.

I believed in you yesterday.

I believe in you today. I believe who you will be tomorrow. I cannot wait to see what lies ahead for you. I cannot wait to see you show the world who you are…and wherever you go, know that you will always be part of our family at Toros. I am so very, very proud of you!

Always in your corner,

Viviane Castillo-Manzano Principal, IDEA Toros College Preparatory 16 | COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

CLASS OF 2023

 Ramiro Aguilar  Daniel Alejandro Juan Carlos Alvarez  Alexis Ivan Andino  Angela Avalos-Alcala  Regina Beas-Davila  Makayla Cano  Victor Alexander Castaneda  Jimena Cervantes  Brianna Alexis Corbitt  Mia Montserrat De Los Santos  Johanna Garcia  Javier Alejandro Garcia-Cantu  Brandon Lee Gonzalez Eliazar Gonzalez  Ashley Grimaldo Colleen Nicole Gross  Princesa Guajardo  Casandra Camila Guillen  Dafne Jacqueline Hernandez  Kayla Ariana Hernandez  Emily Guadalupe Hernandez-Mendoza  Francisco Ozziel Lopez  Ximena Yasmin Macias Olvera  Rigoberto Maldonado Alexis Julius Marquez Mia Deseret Martinez

 Ian De Jesus Meguro Ortega  Jose Guillermo Mejia-Pacheco  Ashley Marie Melendez  Ruben Omar Mireles Gonzalez  Andrik Mora  Daniel Morales Nicholas Israel Moreno  Melanie Janelle Morin Jordan Dimas Munoz  Rosa Isabel Olmeda  Angel Gabriel Ordonez Sean Michael Ortiz  Gael Eduardo Palos Adolfo Amadeo Rios  Diego Rivera  Karol Eliseo Rodriguez Garcia  Andrik Said Rodriguez Pacheco  Savannah Nicole Rodriguez  Mia Ivonne Sacriste  Jesus Alfonso Saenz Reyes  Enrique Salmeron  Diego Valdez Eric Renee Vargas  Jorge Jared Vivian Fabela  Kristhy Jahaira Zapata  Alberto Zuniga

 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA WESLACO! Dear Class of 2023, The time has finally come to celebrate your commitment to college. Your time at IDEA Weslaco has come and gone, and it is time for you to push forward to the next chapter of your lives. Since last summer, you have been meeting with your counselors, researching colleges, writing essays, and perfecting applications, all while still maintaining your classroom learning. Your path has come to this day, and now it is time for you to be honored for your college choice.

In your future, you will find that many challenges will come your way. Some days will be easy, while others are not.

Your life will be challenging, and lessons learned will come from mistakes you make...or just from life experience itself. Enjoy your journey through all times good or bad, for it is the struggles that make us stronger and teach us something.

I would like to thank you for your support and patience throughout this year. Your kindness is evident in how you met me where I am and reminded me of who I am. My hope is that you can give grace to others through your life seeing that this is a gift you give back to an imperfect world.

Though I will miss you on our campus, I look forward to hearing of your successes after graduation. Congratulations, WeslaCOLTS Class of 2023!

With all my heart and well wishes, Leanna Sarinana Principal, IDEA Weslaco College Preparatory

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 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

CONGRATULATIONS IDEA WESLACO PIKE! Mighty Maverick Class of 2023, To say that I’m proud of this moment would be an understatement. Throughout your time at Pike CP you’ve been challenged, motivated, and nurtured to be able to walk the stage today and name the college and university of your choice. Ultimately you have been the driver of your journey to this moment. Always remember that you’ve accomplished so much when you begin to doubt your ability to grow and be successful.

A big part of becoming a successful college student is going to be the “ganas”—the will-- to get up every morning and face the day. This year I’ve seen you get up, participate in class, be a part of extra curriculars, help at home, have a part time job, and more. You’ll need to dig deep for the “ganas” when you feel tired and have to be an adult.

You can do it and we will be here if you ever need that push or words of encouragement.

A memory I will always carry of the Class of 2023 is your sweet nature and desire to meet academic expectations.

As middle school students you were ready to make your teachers proud and in high school you continued to excel in academics. Every year you were a much-anticipated cohort. In college you’ll need to continue to have the same drive for academic excellence and respect for your professors and classmates.

Coming back home to Maverick Nation and being your proud principal has been a beautiful and blessed moment for me. My hope for you is that in a few months you step onto your college campus and feel right at home. And remember that we love you and always will.

Your Proud Principal, Janet Guerrero Principal, IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory

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CLASS OF 2023

Layla Alanis  Celeste Alvarado Gabriela Arreola  Karla Canales  Isabella Cantu Lisa Cavazos  Alexa De La Torre  Alexandra De La Torre  Carlos Diaz-Morales  Alexander Dominguez  Kayla Enriquez  Carlos Escobar  Cesar Estrada  Sofia Gallardo Karina Galnares  Dania Gaona  Ana Garces  Anthony Garces  Ismael Garcia  Leslie Garcia  Maya Garcia Omar Garcia Raemee Garcia  Edry Garza Angel Gomez  Luis Gomez  Raelene Gonzalez  Julieta Gonzalez Palacios Colton Graham  Mia Guillen-Nieto  Alejandro Gutierrez Imani Gutierrez  Brandon Hernandez  Sara Hernandez  Carolina Herrera  Ricardo Hinojosa Arlene Leos  Angel Lopez Cruz Lopez  James Marez  Ericka Marin Alvarez Juan Marquez  Andres Martinez

 Emily Martinez  Guillermo Martinez  Valentina Martinez  Eric Medina  Christian Mendez  Carlos Mendoza Merari Montoya  Giana Navarro  Nayely Nicasio  Laura Nieto  Yahir Ortiz  Jason Osorio  Brandan Perez  Leslly Quintanilla  Eileen Ramirez  Saul Ramirez  Alejandra Rangel Vargas Dwight Reeves  Jose Reyna Rios Madison Rivera  Gisselle Rodriguez  Javier Rodriguez Gonzalez  Lessley Romo Cortes  Ketzaly Roque  Stephanie Sanchez  Lindsey Silva  Liuba Silva  Monica Solano  Pablo Tamez  John Tovar  Kayla Tovar  Ricardo Trevino Mariapaula Vargas  Emily Vasquez  Nathaniel Vazquez  Joshua Vega  Arletthe Vergara  Jilliana Villarreal  Anna Webber  Michael Zamora Desiree Zuniga

 FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT

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