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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
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
CLASS OF 2023
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
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
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
COLL E GE B O UND FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT CLASS OF 2023
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
CLASS OF 2023
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
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
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
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT CLASS
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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