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| National Honor Society officers.... National Honor Society Officers installed last Wednesday evening are (bottom photo, L to R): Desirae Brewster, Historian; Eric Enriguez, President; Alexis Navarrette, Vice-President; Jovanna Hinojos, Secretary; and Emiley McCoy, Treasurer. |
- Eagle Elementary held an awards ceremony last Wednesday to hand out various certificates and awards to deserving students in K thru 5th grades. The following is a list of the awards and recipients:
Perfect Attendance: 3rd grader, Rafael Rodriguez, 4th grader Matthew Acosta, and 5th grader Brandon Carrillo.
Citizenship Awards: Pre-K - Gracie Alvarado, Emilio Tarango, Geydy Santos, Nathaniel Yglecias; Kindergarten - Destiny Rivera, April Watley, Austin DeLaO, Arley Zamudio, Sophia Navarrette, Sydney Navarrette; 1st Grade - Arturo Gonzales, Makayla Torres, David Corralez, K’Dee Romero, Ashley Guillen, Levi Jones; 2nd Grade - Jacqualine Santa Cruz, Catherine Ojeda, J.C. Vega, Mariah Morales, Felicity Mendez, Briana Tarango; 3rd Grade - Sahil Daminawalla, Marrissa Mendoza, James King, Marlen Ceniceros; 4th Grade - Karinna Brown, Adrian Tarango, Mirella Sambra, Ismael Garcia, Nathalie Martinez, Manav Patel; 5th Grade - Carlos Guerrero, Yenniz Trevizo, Sam Rivera, Karinna Tamirez, Brandon Carrillo, Samantha Barrioz.
A Honor Roll: 1st Grade - Daniel Arrazate, Giovanni Segura, Makayla Torres; 2nd Grade - Nathaniel Arrazate, Shawn Brown, Tomas Espinoza, Jacqualine Santa Cruz, Justice Santa Cruz, John C. Vega; 3rd Grade - Renee Rivera, Tabitha Carrillo, Calise Cottrell, Jasmine Ortega.
A/B Honor Roll: 1st Grade - Jazmine Franco, Tim Peterson, Rachael Saenz, Jocelyn Santos, Kristianne Virdell, Larky Brakeall, David Corralez, Ryan Corralez, Stephanie Estrada, Octavio Frausto, Feliz Lopez, Vivianna Sanchez, William Brakeall, Marissa DePalma, Steven Marta, Jacob Tarango; 2nd Grade - Lucas Martinez, Ruby Ontiveros, Anthony Corrales, Justin Grado, Crystal Baeza, Kimberly Virdell, Alyssa Gomez; 3rd Grade - Matthew DePalma, Marcella Martinez, Rafael Rodriquez, Isaiah Ytuarte,Jose Baeza, Ivan Molina Amanda Ramirez, Celeste Ramirez, Alexis Tarango, Roman Rocha; 4th Grade - Fabian Baeza, Karinna Brown, Jeremy Virdell, Michael Robinson, Camille Uranga, Luna Urias, Crystal Valdez; 5th Grade - Karinna Ramirez, Yenniz Trevizo.
President’s Education Award: 4th Grade Award For Excellence - Crystal Valez, Fabian Baeza; 4th Grade Award For Achievement - Mireya Payan, Hillary Flores, Nathalie Martinez, Andrea Rodarte, Brianna Vidana; 5th Grade Award For Excellence - Carlos Guerrero, Yennis Trevizo, Kevin Seyffert; 5th Grade Award For Achievement - Brandi Granillo, Joseph Flores, Joshua Pantoja, Karina Ramirez, Brandon Carrillo, Briana Sanchez, Hannah Villalobos, Eric Ytuarte.
Accelerated Reader’s Top 2 per Grade Level: Kindergarten - Tristan Salinas, Francisca Baca; 1st Grade - Giovanni Segura, K’Dee Romer; 2nd Grade - Jacqueline Santa Cruz, Shawn Brown; 3rd Grade - Amanda Ramirez, Tabitha Carrillo; 4th Grade - Crystal Valdez, Luna Urias; 5th Grade - Kevin Seyffert, Carlos Guerrero.
Presidential Fitness: 1st Year - Renee Rivera, 5th Grade 1st Year - Sam Rivera; National Fitness Certificates - 3rd Grade - Jose “Jr” Baeza, Isaiah Yuarte, Sahil Damniwalla, Damien Tarango, Amanda Ramirez; 4th Grade - Noah Garcia, Josh Yuarte, Fabian Baeza, Alondra Guillen, Hillary Florez, Cami Uranga, Luna Urias; 5th Grade - Sammy Quintana, Daniel Garcia, Eric Yuarte, Luis Urias, Kianna Fierro, Karina Ramirez, Justine Quintana.
National Fitness: Kindergarten - Joshua Mendez, April Watley, Zerian Tarango; 1st Grade - Levi Jones, Ricky Ramirez, Jazmine Franco, Daniel Arrazate, Roman Borrego, Gavin Villanueva, Kristianne Virdell; 2nd Grade - Isaac Baeza.
Locals among degree recipients at Sul Ross commencement
A total of 244 students, 168 from the Alpine campus and 76 from Rio Grande College, were candidates for degrees during spring commencement exercises at Sul Ross State University.
Ceremonies were held Saturday, May10 in the Pete P. Gallego Center on the Alpine Campus and in the Del Rio Civic Center for RGC graduates..
Alpine campus graduates, their degrees and hometowns are listed below. Degree codes are as follows: AA-Associate of Applied Science; BA - Bachelor of Arts; BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration; BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts; BS - Bachelor of Science; Cert. - Certificate; MA - Master of Arts; MAg. - Master of Agriculture; MBA - Master of Business Administration; MEd - Master of Education; MS - Master of Science; VN - Vocational Nursing Certificate; cum laude, 3.5-3.69 grade point average; magna cum laude, 3.7-3.89; summa cum laude, 3.9-4.0.
Graduates from our community inclued: Dennis L. Davis, BA, History; Rosie T. Espudo, BA, General Studies; Melinda Lee Lerma, BA, Psychology.
Dominguez picked for UBMS Summer Institute
Samuel Dominguez, of Presidio and formerly of Van Horn, has been selected to participate in the 2008 Upward Bound Math & Science Summer Residential Institute at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dominguez is the son of Sylvia Rodriguez, formerly of Van Horn.
The Summer Institute is a federally funded program that offers a chance for 60 students to experience college life, take part in activities related to their interest in math and science, and prepare for their next year in high school.
The theme of the Summer Institute is “Knowledge for Life...Realizing Your Potential.” During the six week program, Dominguez will interact with math and science professionals, receive mentoring from university faculty and attend class for academic instruction from college professors on campus.
This program believes that in order for the United States to remain globally competitive, we must challenge and educate our youth on a level that guarantees math and science literacy to compete in the world of tomorrow. This program has received rave reviews from former students.
In addition to rigorous math and science classes, Dominguez will also attend career development workshops, cultural and educational field trips, and be exposed to scientific and research experiences. He will also be enrolled in courses such as literature, composition, foreign language classes and other courses that encourage self-expression.
Head earns Ph.D. from University of Illinois
On May 11, 2008, Timothy L. Head received his Ph. D. in Physics from the University of Illinois - Urbana. He had completed all the requirements for the degree in the fall of 2007.
Head attended Van Horn High School before graduating from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science. Head then attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a double major in Mathematics and Physics.
Head then attended the University of Illinois where he earned his Masters degree in Mathematics.
He now teaches and does research at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the son of Tim Head and Trudie Head.
Sul Ross announces summer class schedule
Sul Ross State University summer session classes begin Monday, June 2.
Summer Session I concludes Monday, July 7 with final examinations, and Summer Session II begins Tuesday, July 8.
Summer commencement will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. , in the Pete P. Gallego Center.
The Summer I academic calendar is as follows:
* Sunday, June 1: residence halls open and on-line registration ends at midnight.
* Monday, June 2: classes, late registration and schedule changes begin.
* Thursday, June 5: last day for schedule changes and late registration. Fourth class day.
* Saturday, June 7: week-end format classes begin.
* Monday, June 16: last day to register for shortened-format courses; class begins this day.
* Wednesday, June 18: mid-term.
* Friday, June 20: last day to drop a course with a “W.” Drops must be processed in the Registrar’s Office by 4 p.m.
* Monday, July 7: final examinations.
The Summer II academic calendar is as follows:
* Monday, July 7: on-line registration ends a midnight.
* Tuesday, July 8: classes, late registration and schedule changes begin.
* Friday, July 11: last day for schedule changes and late registration. Fourth class day.
* Wednesday, July 23: mid-term.
* Friday, July 25: last day to drop a course with a “W.” Drops must be processed in the Registrar’s Office by 4 p.m.
* Friday, Aug. 8: final examinations
* Saturday, Aug. 9: summer commencement, Pete P. Gallego Center, 10 a.m.