CONGRATULATIONS
Leah Evelyn Raegan Paulina Myla
Ayala
Issamar Miranda Aubrey
Ivan
Jace
Cristian
Camila
Paulina Noor
Judson Gabriella
Andrew Kamila
Anglers for four years. He also makes time for family, friends, and hobbies like hunting and fishing. He will attend Howard Payne University this fall to continue his academic and baseball career.
Tyler aims to major in Business Management with a minor in Exercise Sports Science.
Larissa Nicole Rosas
Larissa Nicole Rosas was born and raised in Del Rio, TX. Larissa attended Lamar Elementary School. She is the proud daughter of the Late Arnie Rosas and Ms. Beverly Gonzalez-Rosas. Her siblings include her twin sister Clarissa Rosas and brother AJ Rosas. Larissa is also the proud Granddaughter of Joe & the late Martha Rosas and Victor & the late Nohemi Gonzalez.
Larissa is a former member of 4 years with the Del Rio Youth Football & Cheer organization as a cheerleader for the Lions. She was also a member of the Del Rio Queen City Belles since her freshman year through senior year. She served as a Lieutenant her Junior year and Co-Captain for her Senior year. One of her most memorable times was when she participated with the seniors in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. What she will miss the most is the feeling of marching and performing on the field during Football halftime games.
Larissa will be attending Southwest Texas Junior College with plans to transfer to Texas State University to major in Business Administration. She hopes to one day become a successful entrepreneur.
Natalia Quintero
Throughout all my years of school I have met many friends and have been given many opportunities for memories that will last a lifetime. I started my education at Garfield Elementary and have formed friendships that have stayed close until the end.
In my high school years I was in the Queen City Belles, starting my freshman year, and have stayed in it all my four years. I have done countless routines that I have cherished and made many friends within the program. I had been named belle of the week my junior year and have been happy to say that I was the social officer my senior year.
One of my favorite memories would have to be performing in New York during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. A honorable mention would also have to be that I was the FBLA candidate for homecoming queen. I was also named Class Secretary my senior year.
My mom works for the school and owns her own business. My dad is long time employee at the radio station KWMC. My parents mean everything to me and have helped me along the way through my high school journey.
For this coming up fall, I will be attending the University of Texas in San Antonio majoring in Business Administration.
Alizandra Garcia
Alizandra, was raised in Del Rio and attended North Heights Elementary and she will be graduating from Del Rio High School.
Alizandra was a proud Del Rio Basketball Queen for 4yrs Jr. Varsity her sophomore earning award for JV player of the year 2021-2022 and Varsity Junior and Senior yr. Varsity as Point Gard and Captain her Senior year.
Alizandra’s Dad works for Julio’s as a Warehouse Supervisor and her mom as a Data Coordinator for Juvenile Probation.
Alizandra was in CTE STEM Engineering and will be attending the University of Texas A&M in College Station in the fall where she’ll majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Mariajose Ramon (MJ)
Mariajose Ramon (MJ) was born in Del Rio, Texas, moved to Saltillo, Mexico when she was seven-years old and came back her freshman year at Del Rio High School. She just recently graduated from Del Rio High School and SWTJC with a 1-year Certification in Aircraft Maintenance.
MJ was a member of the AFJROTC TX-66 Unit of Del Rio High School for all four years, where she served as the 2023-2024 Group Commander and earned several awards and achievements. She was also the 2024 Student Council Historian, a member of National Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, and a member of the Aircraft Maintenance Grow Your Own Program; where she was awarded the 2023-2024 CTE Student of the Year for the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics CTE cluster.
MJ’s father, Jorge Ramon, works as the Economic Development Director for the great city of Del Rio and her mom, Maricela Saenz, works as the Plaza del Sol Mall Manager, She also has two siblings, an incoming freshman at Del Rio High School and 7th grader.
MJ will be attending Texas A&M University at College Station and will be majoring in Engineering. She will also be joining the Corps of Cadets and commission into the United States Air Force upon graduation.
Ithalia Ytzel
Ozuna
I’m Ithalia Ytzel Ozuna, daughter of Oscar and Blanca Ozuna. My educational journey commenced at Sacred Heart Catholic School before transitioning to Dr. Lonnie Green Elementary.
Softball has been my passion for over 11 years, culminating in four years as a varsity letterman. Throughout my softball career, I’ve garnered numerous accolades, including two-time Miss 400, three-time team MVP, Newcomer of the District, and selection to the 1st Team All-District as a shortstop and pitcher. Additionally, I had the honor of being crowned Miss Queen City 2022-2023. This fall, I’ll be pursuing my academic and athletic ambitions at Western Texas College on a scholarship. Majoring in Agriculture and Pre-Veterinary Medicine, my aim is to become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
I’m thrilled about this next chapter and eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities it brings!
Lisa Garcia
High school has been a transformative journey, shaping me into who I am today. After the COVID-19 pandemic, getting back into the rhythm of in-person coursework and extracurriculars was challenging. However, I entered my sophomore year excited for what would lie ahead.
I had the opportunity to join organizations like the Del Rio High School Dance Company team, the National Honor Society, the National Technical Honor Society, and the Future Business Leaders of America. My academics and experience in these organizations helped me grow into a person with passion and optimism for the future. I am grateful for my time at Del Rio High School because it prepared me for the next chapter of my academic journey. Moreover, I am immensely grateful for the support and encouragement my family has provided me throughout my academics and in every aspect of my life. I am profoundly appreciative of my family: My parents Lisa Veronica and Alfonso Garcia, my brother Alfonso Garcia, who graduated from Texas A&M in College Station, and my sister Veronica Garcia, who is attending The University of Texas at Austin. Their love and support has been the foundation of my journey.
This Fall, I will be attending Texas A&M in College Station, where I will be majoring in Economics with a focus on corporate law. I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead and plan for a valuable college career.
Class of 2024
Embrace the journey for today's graduation! It is just the beginning of tomorrow's extraordinary adventure! LOVE Y'ALL!
Val Verde County Judge LEWIS G. OWENS
Alan Dobbins
High school is filled with great memories and moments shared between our classmates, peers, and instructors.
Out of my 4 years of attending Del Rio High School, my favorite memory is when our basketball team beat the rival, Eagle Pass, to make it to the state playoffs. A basketball season filled with ups and downs, as the final games of the regular season approached, adversity dawned upon us. We were told we couldn’t, however our team prospered and fought hard to win and have a chance at the state championship.
Other than the memories, I have earned many accomplishments. Honored by the district for multiple sports, district champ, defensive MVP, and first team, my favorite is being named All-State Academic. To be recognized amongst the students in the state is truly a blessing.
As for my future endeavors, I will be attending Angelo State University, where I will be studying business management in hopes to become an entrepreneur and start a business. At ASU, I will be playing football at the wide receiver position as well.
Del Rio High has blessed me with many memories, accomplishments and set me up for my future.
Del Rio High School Class of 2024
Congratulations on your monumental achievement. Your graduation is only the beginning of greater things coming your way!
THE STORM OF STORMS Ramble On by Ken Herrera
It’s been 165 years since the last large solar event that captivated the curiosity of many people around the world. This past May, we were able to witness a similar storm but on a smaller scale.
In September 1859, a large solar storm occurred just a few months before the sun reached its solar maximum in 1860. This storm came to be known as The Carrington Event, named after an amateur skywatcher in England.
What took place was a coronal mass ejection (CME), a burst of magnetized plasma from the suns upper atmosphere. This CME traveled over 90 million miles in a matter of 17.6 hours towards Earth, thus creating an unprecedented geomagnetic disturbance called an Electromagnetic Pulse.
According to NASA spaceflight, it usually takes CMEs a few days to reach the Earth’s atmosphere.
The Carrington Event reportedly wreaked havoc on the technology of its time. Telegraph lines and machines were disabled. Telegraph operators reported being shocked touching their equipment. And for many people around the world,
witnessed the Aurora Borealis or the northern lights for the first time.
Sunspot activity rises and falls on an 11 years cycle, and we’re currently approaching the next solar maximum in 2025.
You may be asking yourself why this matters. It matters due to the fact that everything we do on a daily basis revolves around power. The television we watch, our cellphones that we constantly use to communicate with family and friends. All information we receive via the internet. From the pumps that bring water to our homes and gasoline to the filling station.
Banking information and transactions will disrupted and delayed. Everything we do daily, from the computers we use at work to air travel and the electronic instruments installed on the planes.
It will all screech to a halt.
It’s not a matter ofIF this occur. It’s a matter of WHEN it will occur. How long will it take to repair all of the electric infrastructure. Government has no clue. Be prepared and #QUESTIONEVERYTHING
