2025
PASADENA ISD
Letter from the Superintendent
Pasadena ISD would like to congratulate our Vanguard Community Service Award recipients on this noteworthy achievement. Your actions embody the characteristics of our Portrait of a Graduate.
Students budget their time to make a difference for those in need no matter the cause. We want to applaud these leaders for uplifting their communities.
This year’s Vanguard Class collectively volunteered more than 12,000 hours of their time. Whether they aided the homeless, tutored kids in after-school programs, volunteered with faith-based organizations, or participated in blood drives, they stepped up for the greater good.
On behalf of our Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees, district administration, and campus leaders, we want to thank you for your service and for being a role model to your peers and underclassmen.
Congratulations, honorees!
Sincerely,
Superintendent
PASADENA ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Casey Phelan President
Kenny Fernandez Vice-President
Crystal Dávila ............................................................................................................................................................... Secretary
Paola Gonzalez Assistant Secretary
Marshall Kendrick Member
PASADENA ISD ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Toni Lopez Superintendent
Dr. Troy McCarley ................................................................................................................... Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Tamika Alford-Stephens............................................................................................... Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kevin Fornof Associate Superintendent
Dr. Sandra Garcia Huhn ....................................................................................................................... General Counsel
Dr. Alyta Harrell ...................................................................................................................
Dr. Darla Massey-Jones
Associate Superintendent
Associate Superintendent
Dr. Bobbye McCain Associate Superintendent
Dr. Melissa McCalla ............................................................................................................. Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Jeremy Richardson
Mr. Joe Saavedra
Associate Superintendent
Associate Superintendent
Dr. DeeAnn Powell ............................................................................................................ Superintendent Emeritus
2025 VANGUARD COMMITTEE
Nelda Sullivan ............................................................................................................................................................... Member Art Del Barrio
Gustavo Treviño
Lori Grande Graphic Design Specialist
Rob Smith Multimedia Specialist Olivia Bell
Davis
Kourtney Jones
Communication Specialist Colton Hinson
Munoz
Rachael Sigener
Communication Clerk
Dolly Markel Counselor, Pasadena Memorial High School
Joshua Castro Counselor, Sam Rayburn High School
Michelle Malveaux Counselor, South Houston High School
2025 VANGUARD HONOREES
J. Frank Dobie High School
Diana Bahena-Rodriguez
Gisele Y. Morgan
Rebecca Santana
Lionel Thomas
Khristian Zamora
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
Alexandra de León
Melanie Mireles
Julianna Itzel Ontiveros
Yuliana Y. Sandoval
Jennifer Rose Torres
Pasadena High School
Natalia Almontes
Carlos Demian Cordova Rodriguez
Jasmin Ruiz
Priyanna Treviño
Diana Trujillo
Pasadena Memorial High School
Tiffany Cole
Jeremiah Nicholas Isom
Joslyn Cierra Jauregui
Nina Ngan Le
Aaliyah Robles
Sam Rayburn High School
Edwin Osorio
Bella Mae Rocha
Daniela Rodriguez
Jahir Hernandez Rodríguez
Stephanie Ann Torres
South Houston High School
Ghisell Agurto
Deborah Getu
Thanh Truc Huynh
Kelly Kamleshkumar Patel
Chelsea Robertson
J. FRANK DOBIE HIGH SCHOOL
"Volunteering has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and discover something I love."
DIANA BAHENARODRIGUEZ
Volunteer Experience: A Teague Elementary
Future Plans: A Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education
GISELE Y. MORGAN
"Volunteering has significantly contributed to my personal growth by allowing me to open up more and not be afraid to meet new people."
Volunteer Experience:
A Family, Career and Community Leaders of America President
A South Belt Baseball Concessions
A Dixie Baseball Concessions
Future Plans:
A Attend Texas Southern University
A Major in Business Administration and Accounting
"Through
supporting elementary schoolage students, I developed patience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the importance of nurturing young minds."
REBECCA SANTANA
Volunteer Experience:
A Camp Allen
A Precinct 2 Events
A National Honor Society
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College
A Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
LIONEL THOMAS
"Through volunteering, I've developed a greater appreciation for collaboration and resilience, shaping me into a more compassionate and proactive member of my community."
Volunteer Experience:
A McDonald's Texas Invitational
A Taste of the Town
A Evening of Cuisine
Future Plans: A Attend Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center
"Volunteering has helped me grow into a better, kinder, and more responsible person."
KHRISTIAN ZAMORA
Volunteer Experience: A Sagemont Community Center
Future Plans:
A Pursue a Career in Auto Mechanics
A Work as an Artist
DR. KIRK LEWIS CAREER & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
"Volunteering has greatly impacted my view on community involvement and the true impact that people can have on one another."
ALEXANDRA DE LEÓN
Volunteer Experience:
A Texas Children's Hospital
A HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
A National Honor Society
A Student Council
A Tomorrow Club
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Pennsylvania
A Major in Nursing
MELANIE MIRELES
"Working alongside others in my community has taught me that when we unite our efforts, we can overcome obstacles and achieve great things together."
Volunteer Experience:
A Pasadena Animal Shelter
A Asbury Pumpkin Patch
A Pasadena Rodeo
Future Plans:
A Attend Texas A&M
A Major in Animal Science
"Volunteering has helped expand my personal growth and opened my eyes to my community because it has given me opportunities to help out and meet new people."
JULIANNA ITZEL
ONTIVEROS
Volunteer Experience:
A Jessup Elementary Library
A Pasadena Rodeo
A Student Council
A National Honor Society
Future Plans:
A Pursue a Career in Dental Hygiene
"Volunteering has helped me develop my inner confidence, and I truly feel that if it wasn't for my experiences with helping others, I wouldn't be where I am today."
YULIANA Y. SANDOVAL
Volunteer Experience: A Donation Box for Animal Shelter
A National Honor Society
A McDonald's Texas Invitational
A Front Cover Magazine Photography
A Robotics Competition
A AV Photography
Future Plans: A Audio Visual Career
"Following this journey has opened many doors for me, where I have met astonishing people that I'm proud to call friends—friends that remind me that our efforts to change our community are not in vain."
JENNIFER ROSE TORRES
Volunteer Experience:
A VEX Robotics
A City of Pasadena
A Church
A Photography for CTHS
Future Plans: A Earn a Master's in Architecture
PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL
"Volunteering built a better version of myself through challenging what felt comfortable for me and making me comfortable with the uncomfortable."
NATALIA ALMONTES
Volunteer Experience:
A National Hispanic Honor Society
A National Honor Society
A Health Occupations Students of America
A Business Professionals of America
A Student Council
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Texas
A Earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology
A Graduate Med. School to Become a Medical Physician
"By giving my time, I’ve seen the significant impact that even one hour can have on someone’s life, offering insight into the struggles and triumphs across various social backgrounds."
CARLOS DEMIAN CORDOVA RODRIGUEZ
Volunteer Experience:
A Pasadena Police Dept.
A Pasadena ISD
A Health Occupations Students of America
A Future Farmers of America
A Spanish Club
A Mu Alpha Theta
A Abogada Solis
A SDC Multiservices
A De Zavala MS
A National Honor Society
A UIL Athletics
A Environmental Youth Council
A Rey Jesus Christian Church
Future Plans:
A Attend Harvard University
"Overall, volunteering has allowed me to deepen my understanding of the importance of staying connected with my community."
JASMIN RUIZ
Volunteer Experience:
A Student Council
A Business Professionals of America
A Health Occupations Students of America
A Communities in Schools
A National Hispanic Honor Society
A Student Leadership Community
A Youth Advisory Committee
Future Plans:
A Attend Sam Houston State University
A Earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
A Become a Police Officer
"I believe a community needs someone responsible and willing to be involved in everything, and that is exactly what I can provide. I am determined and dedicated to achieving the goals I set for myself."
PRIYANNA TREVIÑO
Volunteer Experience:
A Future Farmers of America
A Dual Credit Ambassador
A Sports Team Management
A Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Concessions
Future Plans:
A Attend Tarleton State University
"This journey not only shaped my skills but also enriched my understanding of teamwork and community engagement."
DIANA TRUJILLO
Volunteer Experience:
A Red Bluff Elementary
A Communities in Schools
Future Plans:
A Attend Lamar University
A Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
PASADENA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
TIFFANY COLE
"Volunteering has significantly impacted my personal growth by teaching me the value of empathy, teamwork, and selflessness."
Volunteer Experience:
A PISD Intermediate Cheer
A Teacher Assistance
A City of Pasadena Light
Parade
A Faculty Crawfish Boil
A City of Pasadena
Hurricane & Safety Exhibit
A Maverick Cheer Alliance
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College
A Study Sonography to Become an Ultrasound Technician
"Being able to volunteer not only my time but my knowledge to the youth and seeing them grow is an indescribable feeling."
JEREMIAH NICHOLAS ISOM
Volunteer Experience:
A Deer Park Pony Baseball League
A Pasadena ISD Festivals
A Jensen Elementary Paint-a-Tile Night
A Maverick Football
A Maverick Baseball
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College
A Major in Physical Therapy or Sports Medicine
"Volunteering has impacted my personal growth by helping others when needed and being more vocal when I talk tomy elders."
JOSLYN CIERRA JAUREGUI
Volunteer Experience: A Cheerleading Program at PMHS
Future Plans: A Attend San Jacinto College A Study Sonography
"Volunteering has broadened my perspective on community involvement, allowing me to engage with diverse groups and positively impact others through various service projects."
NINA NGAN LE
Pasadena Memorial High School
Volunteer Experience:
A Pasadena Memorial Concessions
A San Jacinto College Expo Events
A Asbury Church
A Shaver Elementary
A Việt Ngữ Minh Đúc
Houston-Synott
A Cao Dai Temple
A San Jacinto College
Open House Tour
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College
A Transfer to UT Health
A Major in Nursing
"Volunteering has inspired me to help and be more involved with work that immensely benefits myself for reflection and others."
AALIYAH ROBLES
Volunteer Experience:
A PISD Intermediate Cheer Camp
A City of Pasadena
Christmas Parade
A City of Pasadena Easter Eggxtravaganza
A City of Pasadena Senior Citizen Holiday Party
A Omega Bazaar
A Intermediate Cheer
Future Plans:
A Attend Sam Houston State University
A Major in Healthcare Administration
A Become a Pediatrician
SAM RAYBURN HIGH SCHOOL
"Engaging with diverse groups has broadened my perspective and inspired me to be a proactive catalyst for positive change within our community."
EDWIN OSORIO
Volunteer Experience: A Army JROTC
A Orchestra
Future Plans: A Enlist in Army Reserves
A Major in Neuroscience
A Earn an MD
Volunteering helped my personal growth by helping me develop my serving heart. Moreover, to look beyond social, economic, and political divisions to help those in need.
BELLA MAE ROCHA
Volunteer Experience:
A Border Perspective
A Dawn's Pet Shelter
A Good Neighbor
A RGV Food Bank
A Catholic Charities
A Border Mission
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Houston
A Major in Political Science
A Return to Double Major in Architecture and Law
"I have realized that being part of community involvement helps build relationships and leaves me with a feeling of contentment by having the opportunity to help others."
DANIELA RODRIGUEZ
Volunteer Experience:
A HCA Houston
Healthcare Southeast
A National Honor Society
A Business Professionals of America
A Sociedad Hispánica Honoraria
A Health Occupations Students of America
A Homecoming
A NYC/Boston College
Field Trip Fundraisers
A San Jacinto College
Future Plans:
A Major in Biology
A Go to Medical school
A Become a Trauma Surgeon
"I have always liked to help people, and I think it makes me a better leader and follower."
JAHIR HERNANDEZ RODRÍGUEZ
Volunteer Experience:
A San Jacinto Monument Run
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College A Major in Criminology
"Volunteering has opened my eyes to see community involvement as a responsibility to seek the issues and needs of my community and take action."
STEPHANIE ANN TORRES
Volunteer Experience:
A Park Place Elementary Summer School Program
A Sam Rayburn Cheer Squad
A New York/Boston College Tour Fundraiser
A Sam Rayburn Homecoming Prep
A Business Professionals of America
A Sociedad Hispánica Honoraria
A National Honor Society
A San Jacinto Community College
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Texas
A Major in Biology
A Go to Medical school
A Become a Anesthesiologist
SOUTH HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL
GHISELL AGURTO
"These experiences have shown me the power of service, strengthened my commitment to helping others, and inspired me to make a lasting impact in my future career."
Volunteer Experience:
A The Bridge for Kids
A Houston Humane Society
Future Plans:
A Attend Houston Christian University
A Major in Biology
A Go to Medical School
A Become a Pediatrician
"These experiences helped me understand how important it is to serve and connect with others, strengthening my desire to give back to my community in future endeavors and careers."
DEBORAH GETU
Volunteer Experience:
A Pasadena Animal Shelter
A Pasadena Strawberry Festival
A Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
A Health Occupations Students of America
A AFSP
A Jessup Elementary
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Houston or UT Austin
A Become a Physician Assistant
"All of these contrasting views of the world showed me that a good citizen has one core value: empathy, and many diverse ways to express it."
THANH TRUC HUYNH
Volunteer Experience:
A San Antonio Math Include
A Fort Bend County Public Libraries
A National Honor Society
A NJROTC
A Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy
Future Plans:
A Attend Rice University
A Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering as Class of '29 QuestBridge Match Scholar
"Seeing the positive impact we made with the kids motivated me to keep doing what I do for my community."
KELLY KAMLESHKUMAR PATEL
Volunteer Experience:
A Blood Pressure Checks
A Teddy Bear Clinics
A Family Fun Runs
A Harris County Public Library
A Health Occupations Students of America
A Girl's Day Leadership Team
A Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy
A National Honor Society
A National Technical Honor Society
Future Plans:
A Attend the University of Houston
A Major in Biology
A Attend the MD Anderson College of Health Professionals
"Volunteering has strengthened my leadership skills, deepened my empathy, and given me a greater appreciation for making a difference."
CHELSE A ROBERTSON
Volunteer Experience:
A South Houston High School Volleyball and Softball
A Girl Scouts
A Cleaning Houses for the Elderly
A Senior Center
Future Plans:
A Attend San Jacinto College
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Pasadena ISD extends heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, whose generosity elevates the Vanguard Community Service Awards, inspiring students to make a difference through volunteering.
