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are so glad you are part of it.

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.

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COLLIN SEWELL DR. JEFF COTTRILL ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SUPERINTENDENT LEANNE HERNANDEZ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LAYNE FISHER JESSICA HESS ALEJANDRA LOYA CODY GRINDLE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER & EXECUTIVE CHIEF OF STAFF CHIEF OF STAFF TO SUPERINTENDENT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER DOLORES GONZALEZ DR. ERNESTO CANTU CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER AREA SUPERINTENDENT PHILLIP GARZA ROLANDO POSADA CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER SPECIAL ADVISORY TO CEO JILL DOMINGUEZ AREA SUPERINTENDENT MARTIN WINCHESTER CHIEF HUMAN ASSETS OFFICER

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

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SENIORS, DID YOU KNOW?

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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!

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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

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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!

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

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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!!

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

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

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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,

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

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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,

Edriana Alvarado

Brayan Alvarado Hernandez

Justin Arguelles

Damion Bauer

Cristian Bonilla

Ranndy Camacho

Deven Camacho

Itzel Cantu

Jonathan Cavazos

Gabriela Cespedes

Dayanara Cruz

Hailey De Hoyos

Angel De Leon

Devyn Desiga

Grace Downing

Emily Duran

Stephen Elliott

Yuridia Espinosa

Jocelyn Estrada

Ismael Flores

Andres Franco Rivera

Joanna Gaona

Aaron Garcia

Giselle Garcia

Adam Garza

Mia Garza

Kaleb Gonzales

Xavier Gonzalez

Jaime Gonzalez

Jose Guzman

Eduardo Hernandez

Karol Hernandez

Mia Hernandez

Jared Hinojosa

Samantha Juarez

Luis Lerma

Juan Lozoya

Bailey Luna

Dwane Marin

Carmen Martinez

Melany Martinez

Esteven Mata

Janell Mendoza

Jazmin Mendoza

Pablo Mendoza

Jose Molina

Timothy Monroy

Javed Montes

Isaias Moreno

Jiovanni Munoz

Nayeli Nunez

Anyango Ochieng

Delylah Ontiveros

Miguel Palos Ramos

Klarissa Pena

Hailey Perez

Yvonne Pina

Marcos Pineda

Evelyn Quintana

Gael Ramirez

Francisco Rangel

Paola Rangel

Sheyla Rangel

Hector Reyes

Mia Reyna

Diego Reyna Salazar

Alyssha Rios

Sebastian Rivas

Mariana Rodriguez

Crystal Rojas

Nathaniel Rosales

Caleb Saenz

Mariel Salazar

Daniel Salinas

Ryan Sanchez

Alina Sarinana

Antonio Saucedo

Maria Elizabeth Saucedo

Diamante Serrano

Isabella Trevino

Nadia Trevino

Miranda Vargas

Jesse Vasquez

Erika Vazquez

Ashley Vazquez Tijerina

Kayla Zapata

Alexandra Zavala

Leonardo Zeron

Gerardo Zuniga

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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,

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

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