Sharyland ISD Graduation Edition 2019 CAMPUS CHRONICLE “Recognizing Excellence In Education”
Progress Times - Section B - May 31, 2019
Superintendent’s farewell to SISD Class of 2019 Congratulations Sharyland ISD Graduates of 2019! Through your academic achievement, each of you has proven that you are ready for the next big steps of your journey. Whether you have chosen to attend college or technical school, volunteer for military service, or enter the workforce, I am confident that the lessons you carry with you will provide a strong foundation for success. The education that you received at Sharyland ISD goes beyond the required lessons you learned in each class. Your education and experiences at Sharyland ISD have exposed you to some of the many possibilities available to you, helped you envision the role you will play in your community, and encouraged you to dream big. I hope you will use those experiences to your advantage as you continue to make choices about the next phase of your life. As you navigate the future uncertainties and decisions that inevitably await you, remember to draw upon the core values and morals you have developed from your family, teachers, coaches and community. You will undoubtedly make mistakes and occasionally fall. But if your choices are founded on this strong value system, I know that you will get up and decide to do better each time. On behalf of the Sharyland ISD Board of Trustees and the staff at Sharyland ISD, we wish you the best in the next stage of your life. Please know that the support we provide doesn’t stop once you graduate. We look forward to seeing your future successes and will be there to support you along the way.
Dr. Maria M. Vidaurri
Superintendent of Schools
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SHARYLAND PIONEER HIGH SCHO OL
SHARYLAND ADVANCED ACADEMIC ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
For information on Sharyland ISD’s Class of 2019 go to: SHS See page 2B
SPHS See page 8B
SA3 See page 14B
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Sharyland High School Graduates to Receive Diplomas June 2
Lori Ann Garza SHS Principal
Sharyland High School is proud to announce that the 2019 commencement exercises will be held June 2, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, TX. The ceremony will honor 393 graduates. The Rattler Band will perform “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduates enter the arena. After the processional, SHS Principal and Mistress of Ceremony Lori Ann Garza will introduce the third-ranking student, Diego A. Lopez-Bernal, who will give the invocation. Following the presentation of colors on behalf of the Sharyland
ISD JROTC, SHS Choir seniors Angeline Chavana, Sabrina Del Angel, Tomas Galvan, Sarahi Gonzalez, Karolina Guerrero, Andrea Mata and Naomi Pinera will join the Rattler Band as they perform the National Anthem. Honor student Brittney Garza will lead everyone in the Pledge to the US Flag, and Honor Student Aydee Hinojosa will lead everyone in the Pledge to the Texas Flag. Principal Garza will then give the official welcome, acknowledging the graduates, their friends and family, honored guests, faculty and staff.
Salutatorian Fernanda Guerra will give the salutatory address, followed by the valedictory address by Valedictorian Jihu Bae. Student Body President Arianna Gutierrez and Senior Class Presiden Javier Lopez will then address the graduating class and all attendees, reflecting on their and their peer’s experiences of the past four years. After Superintendent Dr. Maria M. Vidaurri certifies all the graduates, School Board President Melissa Smith will present the diplomas to the graduating students. The ceremony will end with the signing of the Sharyland
“Alma Mater,” which will be led by honor students Ricardo Cuellar, Daniela K. Hernandez, Vivian K. Quinlan, Aida L. Esparza, and Kennet Shahin. The Sharyland Class of 2019 will then proceed out of the arena as the band plays “Pomp and Circumstance.” Livestream of the commencement exercises will be available at the following link. https://sharylandisd.org/parents/graduation. The event will continue to be available indefinitely on our district YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ sharylandschools.
Sharyland High School Top 3’s Journey into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Principal Lori Ann Garza is proud to announce the Sharyland Class of 2019 Top
Three students: Jihu Bae, Fernanda Guerra, Diego A. Lopez-Bernal. Throughout
high school, these students have excelled academically and in their extracurricular
Jihue Bae
Fernanda Guerra
Diego Lopez-Bernal
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activities. Their experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses proved to be a tremendous help when the time came to decide on a career path Valedictorian Jihu Bae plans to return to her home country of Korea to study biomedical engineering as a pre-med student. She took electives in the Health Science cluster and the Pharmacy Technician program. “Taking almost all the available STEM classes, I have delved deeper into the various scientific and mathematical concepts through hands-on experiments and self-conducted project,” Jihu
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said. “These real-life applications of classroom knowledge made me realize that STEM field is what I am truly passionate about.” Salutatorian Fernanda Guerra will be attending the University of Texas at Austin as a mechanical or aerospace engineering student. “Taking STEM classes has helped me realize that I have a true passion for science and math,” Fernanda said. “Before high school, I would have never thought about majoring in Engineering. However, after four years of taking challenging STEM courses and truly enjoying them, I know that k chose the right major.” Third-highest ranking
student, Diego Lopez, will be heading to Rice University with a full ride and plans to major in mechanical engineering and minor in energy and water sustainability and physics. “Taking STEM classes has opened my eyes to the world of engineering and applied mathematics,” Diego said. “Specially through AP physics. I have been able to see and experience how physics principles and calculus govern the physical world.” As well-rounded scholars, Jihu, Fernanda, and Diego will surely succeed and prosper in their respective fields.
Farewell ‘19 Seniors
The top ten seniors of Sharyland High School were honored during the Super Achievers Banquet on Monday, May 6th at The Club at Cimarron. This banquet honors the top ten seniors who excelled in their academic courses and earned the Highest GPA in their class of 393 students. The students were not only joined by their parents but also by their mentors, Sharyland ISD board of trustees, and central administrative staff. SHS and SA3 administration and counselors were all there to celebrate and honor these students. After dinner was served, the presentation started. Each student received a plaque and a chromebook. After all the honor students received their award and addressed the audience, Salutatorian Fernanda Guerra gave the farewell Address. “Let us reflect on our past endeavors and mistakes, and choose to follow a path of wisdom and good choices, regardless of what has been or what is to be,” Fernanda said. “May we enjoy the remainder of this night in the presence of love and good company.” The evening ended with the closing remarks from Superintendent, Dr. Vidaurri who congratulated the students for all their achivements.
Jihue Bae
Valedictorian
Ricardo Cuellar 6th Ranking
Fernanda Guerra Diego Lopez-Bernal Salutatorian
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Daniela Hernandez
Vivian Quinlan
Jihu Bae, daughter of Jaechul Bae and Mikyoung Cho, plans to go back to her home country in Korea to study medicine. She hopes to complete medical school and become a successful pediatrician in Korea. Jihu Bae’s mentor is her former English I teacher, Wendy Pray, who pushed her beyond her limits and gave her the confidence to thrive in a new country. Fernanda Guerra, daughter of Gaby and Sergio Guerra, plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and graduate with her bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Her mentor is English IV teacher, Estela Salinas. “She is one of the kindest, most dedicated, and passionate people I know,” Fernanda said. “She has taught me invaluable lessons, both about school and life, and although she may sometimes be hard on us, I know that it is because she loves us and wants us to succeed.” Diego Alec Lopez-Bernal, son of Gloria and Donato Lopez, plans to attend Rice University to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor in Energy and Water Sustainability and Physics. “I plan to work alongside brilliant engineers to solve the world’s energy sustainability and resource problems as well as pursue philanthropic work in infrastructure/sanitation and global health in 3rd world countries,” Diego said. “I would also like to work for Tesla and innovate electric vehicles and transportation systems.” His mentor is his
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Physics teacher, Angie Culberson, who taught him about being an honorable, kind and respectable person. Brittney Garza, daughter of Alvaro and Anna Garza, plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin where she is going to focus on the medical field. Her areas of concentration in high school were science and mathematics. Her mentor is former SHS Band Director, Neil Nelson. “He taught me a lesson that I will never forget and will always carry with me,” Brittney said. “At the end of the day, it’s not about what others think, it’s all about how much you’ve grown and all that you have achieved along the way. In the words of Mr. Nelson, ‘It’s all about the product.’” Aydee Hinojosa, daughter of Jose and Aydee Hinojosa, plans to attend UTRGV to major in biomedical science with the goal to one day attend medical school and become a successful pediatrician. Her academic areas of concentration were STEM and Health Science courses. Her mentor, basketball coach Stanley Asumnu, has impacted her life both academically and through the introduction of basketball. “The more that I learned about basketball from coach Stan, the more that my fiery embers of passion grew,” Aydee said. “As I got a little older and started to think more about my future, though, I realized that the very passion that I had for playing basketball, he had for coaching it.”
Brittney Garza
Aydee Hinojosa
Aida Esparza
Kennet Shahin
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Ricardo Cuellar, son of Eduardo and Alicia Cuellar plans to attend UTRGV to study intricacies of mechanics and machinery to be able to become a mechanical engineer. His area of academic concentration were STEM and Fine Arts. His mentor is Band Director Frank Salinas. “I aspire to be someone like him when I go out into the world – one who puts others in front of themselves, one who so loves what they do that it’s exciting to wake up in the morning for work, one who cannot bear the thought of failing anyone around them,” Ricardo said. Daniela Kalid Hernandez, daughter of Gilberto and Maria Hernandez, plans to major in Chemistry at the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Austin with the intent to pursue medicine, with the ultimate goal of becoming a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon at MD Anderson. Daniela’s mentor is Spanish Teacher Martha Vargas. “Through her warm advice and unwavering support, Mrs. Vargas has inspired me to not half-heartedly extend myself in any of my pursuits, but be entirely invested in what I love do to as she has done and continues to do every day by offering not only the service of education, but her entire heart to her students,” Daniela said. Vivian Quinlan, daughter of Joseph and Karol Quinlan, plans to earn her undergraduate degree at UT Austin, majoring in Biology, continue with medical schooland later specialize in
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psychiatry. Her mentor is English III teacher, Julissa Sanchez. “As Mrs. Sanchez encouraged me to explore and connect varying concepts and perspectives together, I discovered the power of balance within compassion, resiliency, and individual aspirations,” Vivian said. “Through this, Mrs. Sanchez provided me with the necessary tools to construct a bridge between my academics, extracurriculars, and values.” Aida Esparza, daughter of Marcos and Fernanda Esparza plans to attend Texas A&M at Kingsville to study Civil and Architectural Engineering. Her academic area of concentration were STEM classes. Aida’s mentor is her 1st grade teacher from Martinez Elementary, Carolina Ruiz. “Because of her strict yet homey classroom environment, I began to like school, allowing me to live on a studious and focused path,” Aida said. “She has always given me a word of encouragement whether about academics, athletics, or faith. Mrs. Ruiz has inspired me as an educator and as family.” Kennet Shahin, son of Edna Nadolph and Monir Shahin, plans to Attend UT Austin and study Petroleum Engineering. His academic area of concentration was STEM course. His mentor is his Calculus teacher. “Mr. Nava has taught me many lessons in life, not just calculus,” Kennet said. “He often gave me and my peers different words of wisdom that helped me deal with both math and life problems.”
Javier Lopez Gonzalez Senior Class President As we started this journey on our first day of high school, I could not help but be scared and nervous of all the challenges that were yet to come. I was eager to see which classmates I would have in each class and always had something to look forward to. Whether it was time for football with all my friends or biology with those I had only just met, it was always great being alongside all of you. Every faculty member has taught me valuable lessons in academics and social conventions, as everyone comes from different backgrounds. Aside from faculty, my amazing classmates have also taught me directly and indirectly as well and I have grown into a better person from all their stories and experiences. I have truly been blessed with the honor of being the senior class president for the Sharyland High School class of 2019, for as president I’ve been able to help and inspire my classmates just as much as I also have been helped and
inspired by them. This next fall I will be attending Texas A&M University at College Station where I will continue my education. I will be studying Mechanical Engineering at one of the highest ranked engineering schools in the nation, and I cannot wait to be an Aggie. I have chosen to attend Texas A&M for many reasons such as their many traditions and their brand-new state-ofthe-art engineering facility, Zachry. At A&M I feel right at home. Everywhere you go, you will find an Aggie willing to help you with anything you may need, no matter how hard the task may be because at A&M, “there’s a spirit that can ne’er be told.” In a near future, I hope to be able to help the society of engineers with future research on how to make cheaper and more accessible resources for all, as well as helping the environment by discovering greener ways to make the earth more sustainable. Gig ‘em!
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Sharyland High School 2019 Senior Graduates Abrego, Andres
Adame, Julian
Alanis Alvarez Josue Erasmo
Alfaro, Daniel Josias
Almanza, Diego Andres
Alvarez Rodriguez, Maria Fernanda
Alvarez, Ariana Marie
Alvarez, Ivan Alberto
Anda, Anapaulina
Anguiano Ramos, Emiliano
Arjona-Saenz, Anapaula
Armenta Casillas, Ana Sofia
Arrieta Gonzalez, Brisa Anahi
Avila Flores, Lesly Paulina
Avila Gonzalez, Jessica Andrea
Bada Fialdini, Natalia
Bae, Jihu
Barrera, Camila
Bautista Arreola, Ana Sofia
Bazarte, Dylan
Becerril Ullivarri, Emilliano
Bergh, Penelope Lynn
Bhimdiwala Najera, Santiago
Bistrain Estrada, Fernanda
Botello, Alexis Damian
Bradley, Brian Reece Michael
Briseno Jimenez, Kevin Arnoldo
Cabrera, Ivan
Cadena III, Heriberto Alfonso
Cajero, Aaron
Calderon, Zederik Andres
Camacho, Felipe
Campos, Isabel
Canales Rosales, Jesus Eduardo
Cantu, Ayleen Carolina
Cantu, Juan Carlos
Cantu, Marbella Saby
Cantu, Marco
Cantu, Mauro
Cantu, Miranda Paola
Cantu-Alanis, Loraima
Cardenas, Fernando Jose
Carrasco III, Hector Luis
Carrillo, Britney
Casanova Trevino, Camila
Castaneda Jr., Eduardo
Castaneda, Brandon
Castello, Alejandro
Castillo Macal, David Andres
Castillo, Abigail Alisse
Castillo, Alicia Lizey
Castillo, Daphny Gizel
Castillo, Javier Cuauhtemoc
Cavazos, Elektra Monique
Cazares Jr., Jorge Alejandro
Chapa, Emiliano
Chavana, Angeline Monserrath
Chavez, Analhia
Cho Jung, Sua
Churio, Yamil Armel
Cid, Carlos
Contreras, Nelly
Cooper, Gavin Thomas
Cruz, Gildardo Andres
Cuarenta, Anel
Cuellar, Ricardo Alejandro
Curiel, Brigitte Marie
Danini Rios, Pedro Augusto
Danini Rios, Valeria Denisse
Daugherty, Jay Brandon
Davila Villagran, Ruben
Davis Jr., Michael Yale
Davis, Cesar Alejandro
De Coss Camet, Ana Carolina
De Jesus Adorno, Daribel Yanelis
De La Fuente Jr., Juan Carlos
De La Garza, Sabbastien Lee
De La Torre Jericho, Ana Paula
De Leon Castillo, Ross Andrea
De Leon, Jacquelyn Itzel
Deandar, Heaven Dafne
Del Angel, Sabrina
Divino, Leann Jhaed Torre
Dominguez Gonzalez, Diego
Dominguez, Daniel
Enciso, Ana Victoria
Escalera, Juan Daniel
Esparza, Aida Lorena
Espinoza, Iliana Gabriela
Estevan, Mariana Berenice
Fernandez, Mauro
Flores Guajardo, Paulina
Flores, Anasofia
Flores, Jesus Leonardo
Fuenlabrada, Susana
Galvan, Alayza Reney
Galvan, Cielo
Galvan, Tomas Mateo
Garcia Capetillo, Carlos Alberto
Garcia Lunar, Abril Esmeralda
Garcia, America Lizbeth
Garcia, Andrea
Garcia, Carlos
Garcia, Daniella
Garcia, Eternity Denee
Garcia, Julian Ariel
Garcia, Oscar
Garcia, Ximena
Garza - Guerra, Javier
Garza III, Jose Angel
Garza Jr., Raul Antonio
Garza Jr., Tomas Gamaliel
Garza, Abiel Hector
Garza, Brittney Ann
Garza, Genesis Alondra
Garza, Gilberto Patricio
Garza, Karla Del Pilar
Garza, Karla Irene
Garza, Laura
Garza, Marcos
Garza, Ociel Omar
Garza, Valeria Georgina
Garza-Saldana, Erick Eduardo
Garza-Saldana, Hugo Horacio
Garza-Villanueva, Paulina
Glogovsky-pinan, Iza Nicole
Golez, Joseph E
Gomez Jr., Jose Luis
Gomez, Emilio
Gomez, Eugenia
Gomez, Genesis Galilea
Gomez, Juan Francisco
Gomez, Laura Isabel
Gomez, Natalia
Gomez-Corona, Martha Patricia
Gonzales, Thalia Jacqueline
Gonzalez Gonzalez, Sebastian
Gonzalez Jr., Daniel
Gonzalez Rivera, Marissa
Gonzalez Villarreal, Roberta
Gonzalez, Alberto
Gonzalez, Brianna
Gonzalez, Gilda Elena
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Sharyland High School 2019 Senior Graduates Gonzalez, Itzhel
Gonzalez, Karen Mariana
Gonzalez, Lizbeth Neftali
Gonzalez, Sarahi Itati
Gracia Jr., Claudio Francisco
Granados-Espinoza, Annelle
Griffith, Carson Rhys
Grimaldo Castillo, Jesus Misael
Grimaldo, Carolina Magaly
Guerra Ramirez De Alba, Fernanda
Guerrero Cespedes, Ana Gabriela
Guerrero Gutierrez, Ulises Alejandro
Guerrero, Andrea Ianelli
Guerrero, Karolina
Guerrero, Samantha
Gutierrez, Arianna Victoria
Gutierrez, Carlos Daniel
Gutierrez, Daryella
Guzman, Arianna Adamaris
Hale Jr., Orlando Jesus
Heredia, Eduardo Diego
Heredia, Isai Elian
Hernandez de la Garza, Miguel
Hernandez Trujillo, Carlos Manuel
Hernandez, Alejandra Rubi
Hernandez, Daniela Kalid
Hernandez, Miguel
Hernandez, Nataly
Hernandez, Ruben Andres
Herrera Gonzalez, Maria Romina
Herrera, Guido
Hinojosa Garcia, Yulissa
Hinojosa, Aydee
Hinojosa, Estefania
Hinojosa, Nicole
Huesca, Ximena
Hwang, Jong Min
Ibarra Reyes, Ana Cristina
Jarvis, Marcela Isabel
Jimenez Jr., Victor Hugo
Jimenez, Gaddiel Jared
Jimenez, Megan
Johnson, David Paul
Juarez Torres, Evelyn Michel
Juarez, Christian
Juarez, Julissa Oksana
Kongolo, Christian Robert
Kumar, Shivani
Leal-Garza, Alondra Michele
Lee, Jun Min
Limon, Stephen Antonio
Lopez Gonzalez, Javier Eduardo
Lopez Hernandez, Jose Eduardo
Lopez Jr., Luis Ernesto
Lopez Robles, Juan Gabriel
Lopez, Carlos Gustavo
Lopez, Denise Alejandra
Lopez, Manuel
Lopez-Bernal, Diego Alec
Lopez-Cortez, Alvar Eduardo
Loredo, Marcela
Lozano Jr., Fernando Cesar
Lozano Jr., Rolando
Lozano, Alan Milton
Lozano-Elizondo, Britany
Luna, David Alexander
Magallan, Ethan Adan
Mancha Rosas, Enrique
Mangelson, Lillian Elise
Manriquez, Clarissa Elida
Manzur, Camila Cayetana
Marcos, Andrea Belen
Marin Elizondo, Sebastian Edhuer
Marshall, Elizabeth
Martinez Del Angel, Alberto
Martinez Lopez, Marissa Fernandez
Martinez, Dana
Martinez, Gabriel
Martinez, Gabriella Renee
Martinez, Renata
Martinez, Yahaira Monserratt
Martinez-Flores, Diana
Marvin, Gillian Ashley
Mascorro, Diego
Mata, Andrea Denisse
Medina Jr., Ruben
Medina Mendez, Mariana
Medina-Montemayor, Alejandro
Mejia Gomez, Karime Nallely
Mendez, Katrina Marie
Mendez, Mariela
Mercado, Gabriela Inmaculada
Merle, Mario
Mesias Tamez, Thierry Omar
Meza, Odett Naomi
Mieles, Tanisha Nerida
Mireles Soto, Brandon Alberto
Montalvo Jr., Amando Luis
Montalvo, Daniel Jordan
Morales, Jorge Arturo
Morales, Vanessa Eileen
Morales-Garza, Angel
Moreno, Alan
Moreno, Daniela
Moron, Alejandro
Mosqueda, Jennifer Yamileth
Nava, Cristina Denise
Nunez, Elysia Jaiden
Ochoa, Emily Alexis
Ortiz, Carolina
Ortiz, Diego Adrian
Padron, Jocelyn Nicole
Pascual Maceda, David Eduardo
Paz Aviles, Carlos
Pena Calderon, Omar Alberto
Pena Ramirez, Estefania
Pena, Aneli Ines
Pena, Taylor Ann
Perales IV, Rafael
Perez Flores, Diana Maria
Perez, Marco Antonio
Perez, Merricka Celeste
Perez, Sky Diane
Pina, Kasandra Emily
Pinera, Jocelyn Monserrath
Pinera, Naomi Yocelyn
Plantilla-Inocando, Ethan Jaim
Ponce, Janelle
Pruneda Jr., Servando
Quinlan, Vivian Kristina
Quintal Torres, Francisco Eduardo
Ramirez Rodriguez, Amalia Sofia
Ramirez Santos, Samantha
Ramirez, Aileen Isabella
Ramirez, Ivanna
Ramirez, Marian
Ramirez-Canales, Maria Aurora
Ramos, Ivan
Regalado, Gage Jacob
Rendon, Lesley
Reyna, Mauricio
Rhyne, Jared Paul
Rios Trevino, Nicholas Kassem
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Rattler Scholarship Ceremony presents 100 scholarships
Young Entrepreneurship Challenge BPA students competed at the BBVA inaugural Young Entrepreneur of the RGV Challenge. They came out victorious, winning 1st and 2nd Place. Top photo: Ulises Guerrero and Anel Cuarenta earned 1st Place and a $1000 Award. Bottom photo: Sua Cho, Viri Zuniga, and Camila Barrera earned 2nd Place and a $500 award.
100 Sharyland High School seniors were recognized last week in a special ceremony last week. On Wednesday, May 22, The Sharyland High School held a Rattler Scholarship Ceremony in honor of the seniors in the SHS graduating class of 2019. “We have a class of nearly 390 seniors, 220 of those who have already enrolled to start college in the fall, and 100 scholarships to recognize tonight,” SHS Principal Lori Ann Garza said. “We have a great group of students who are beautiful with great personalities, humble and they work hard to understand and persevere to get to where they want to be.” The scholarships ranged from local scholarships from local organizations such as the Mission Lions Club, SHS Club Scholarships and university scholarships from universities such as The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, rice University and more. Scholarship amounts ranged from $50 to full ride university scholarships for students. We celebrate students for being here and getting to where they’re at,” Garza said. “We also recognize the parents and teachers for supporting these kids and the sponsors who provided scholarships to students.”
Students at Sharyland High School’s class of 2019 were recognized with scholarships for all their hard work in school Wednesday, May 22, 2019.
Sharyland High School 2019 Senior Graduates Rivera, Jacqueline
Rodriguez Ancer Jr. Luis Alfonso
Rodriguez Torres, Carlos
Rodriguez Villanueva, Kristian Marisol
Rodriguez, Francisco Xavier
Rodriguez, Jasmine Marie
Rodriguez, Jose Andres
Rodriguez, Maria Jose
Romero, Danielle Victoria
Rosales, Diana Karen
Rua Reynoso, Laura Patricia
Rubio, Andres
Ruiz Sandoval, Renato
Saavedra, Jose Jonathan
Saenz, Lauren Frances
Saenz, Macie Yvonne
Salazar, Daniela Isabel
Salazar, Joshua Yoshinobu
Saldivar Morales, Marifer
Salinas Gutierrez, Mauricio
Salinas, Eduardo
Salinas, Samuel Ezekiel
Samperio, Charlize
San Roman, Arman
Sanchez, Jessica Alessandra
Sanchez, Sebastian
Santa Ana-Gonzalez, Maximiliano
Sepulveda Valdes, Fatima Elizabeth
Shahin, Kennet
Silva, Abril Marisela
Silva, Isac
Solis, Adrian Daniel
Sosa, Edgar Ricardo
Sullivan, Caeli Mary-Cathleen
Tamez, Gabriel
Tejeda Quiroga, Martin Alejandro
Thomson, Michael Alexander
Torres De Leon, David Alejandro
Torres Zarrate, Dulce Maria
Torres, Isaac
Trevino, Brandon
Trevino, Carlos Daniel
Trevino, Franz Erland
Vaca, Alberto
Valdez Fernandez, Oscar Mauricio
Valdez, Carolina Maria
Valdez, Liza Michelle
Valdez, Regina
Valdez-Leal, Ricardo
Vargas Cruz, Vanessa
Vargas, Jesus
Vaughan, Matthew Word
Vazquez, Eduardo Alberto Quetza
Vela-Sarabia, David
Velasquez, Francisco Jose
Vera, Juan Jose
Villanueva, Nicolas Adrian
Villarreal, Deborah
Villarreal, Jose Alejandro
Villarreal, Juan Diego
Villarreal, Patricia Camila
Villarreal, Stephany
Weeden, Daniela Christine
Weigand, Jacqueline Hope
Williams, Joshua Nicolas
Zambrano, Valente Armando
Zamora, Maximus
Zamudio Soto, Gustavo
Zapata, Eduardo Antonio
Zarate-Saide, Tania Michelle
Zavala, Hector Ricardo
Zavala, Oscar Alejandro
Zecca, Valeria Amauri
Zuniga, Viridiana Annay
ALANIS, EMILIANO ARJONA, RUBEN MAURICIO CANTU, IVAN OMAR CARDENAS, BRYAN ENRIQUE CARRILLO TREVINO, WENDY DULCE CAVAZOS JR., ROBERTO CHAVEZ MARTINEZ, EMILIO CHAVEZ, FERNANDO CORTES MORALES, GILBERTO
GRADUATES NOT PICTURED
DE LA GARZA, BRAULIO DAMIAN FLORES, JONATHAN FLORES, MARLISSA GARZA GONZALEZ, AURELIO GONZALEZ, GRECIA ANAHI GONZALEZ, RICARDO CESAR HABIB, SABIHA HERNANDEZ AYALA, RUBEN LONGORIA, EDGAR ISRAEL
LOPEZ MILAN, JOSE ALBERTO MARTINEZ, DAELEN JENSEN MATA, ANGEL MAYA, MIGUEL ANGEL MORALES, DANIEL ANTONIO ORTIZ, AIDEN LUIS ROY, NOAH JOSEPH SALINAS, LINDA MARLET SANCHEZ, DAVID ALEJANDRO
VALDEZ GALVAN, MARIA FERNANDA VEGA, VANESSA VILLANUEVA, SARAH JO VILLARREAL LERMA, ERICK ARMANDO VILLARREAL, BRANDON ZAMORA, RAMESIS NILE
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Congrats to our Symphonic & Honor Bands for earning superior ratings in the UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest. Both bands received the highest possible rating from all judges & received the coveted UIL Sweepstakes Award! We are very proud of our Mighty Rattler Bands!
Sharyland FCCLA teams advance to Nationals!
Small Business Management: Marcos Garza, Ulises Guerrero, Arianna Gutierrez Win 2nd Place.
BPA Competes at the National Level, Earns 2nd Place
Six students from Sharyland High School attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2019 National Leadership Conference, in Anaheim, CA, May 1-5, 2019. These students are coached by Nancy Barboza, who teaches Money Matters and Business Law, history teacher Robert Barbosa and ELA/Journalism teacher Pat Coleman. “Each year, the National Leadership Conference offers our students the opportunity to showcase their
skills and compete against other students from across the country, and be recognized for the dedication and hard work that they have put forth through the year,” Barboza said. Sharyland High School chapter members, Arianna Gutierrez, Ulises Guerrero, Marcos Garza, Jose Cubaque, Sua Cho, and Eduardo Escamilla joined nearly 6,000 conference delegates from across the nation to compete in national level business skills competitions
and attend leadership development, workshops, general sessions, and national officer candidate campaigns and elections. The Small Business Management team placed 2nd at Nationals. In addition to having the opportunity to compete on the national stage and learn from leading business professionals, students had the opportunity to experience Anaheim, CA and the surrounding areas.
UIL Advances to State
Sharyland HS took 33 UIL members to compete at the Regional Competition in San Antonio. The UIL coordinators are Ofelia Garza and Angie Culberson. At this competition, five Rattlers advanced to state: Pavel Castillo earned 1st place and became Regional Champion in Social Studies, advancing to State for the second time; Jadon
Geathers got Top Physics and 3rd Overall and he is a member of the Regional Champion Science Team; Joseph Quinlan is Runner Up Top Biology, 2nd Place Overall, and part of the Regional Champion Science Team; Robert Freeman won Top Chemistry, 4th Place Overall, and participated in the Regional Champion Science Team; and finally, last
but not least, Breanna Reyna competed as a member of the Regional Champion Science Team. Congratulations to these hard-working students, along with their coaches, Isaac Pietrzack for Social Studies, Angie Culberson-Espinosa for Physics, Roxanna Trevino for Biology, and Ofelia Garza for Chemistry.
This year, 31 members had the opportunity to attend the State Leadership Conference at Dallas, Texas on April 4-6th. Twenty of those individuals advanced to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. Members consist of: Megan Jimenez, Alondra Leal, Loraima Cantu, Fatima Sepulveda, Patricia Villareal, Gilda Gonzalez, Max Santa Ana, Shivani Kumar, Andrea Leal, Fernando Cardenas, Samantha Martinez, Abiel Garza, Cristina Nava, Vanessa Mo-
rales, Daryella Guttierez, Dylan Bazarte, Carianna Ortiz, Ana Ibarra Reyes, Maria De La Torre, Ana Paulina Anda. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend nationals with this group of dedicated individuals who I call my friends,” Alondra Leal said. Family Career and Community Leaders of America is a national organization with family as its central focus. Within this organization members can further develop their leadership skills and
High Voltage Rattlers
make friends by competing in STAR Events. STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) are competitive events in which members are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation “I want to thank our advisors for making this possible, without their hard work and persistency, we would’ve never achieved this,” Megan Jimenez added.
The Robotics team competed at the FTC World Championship in Houston Texas on April 14-18. The High Voltage Rattlers consisted of: Javier Castillo, Javier Lopez, Oscar Garza, Cristina Nava, Daniela Alanis, Abiel Garza. Their coaches are PLTW Instructors Orlando Montalvo and Elliud Hernandez.
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Sharyland Pioneer High School’s 5th class to graduate June 2 Sharyland Pioneer High School is proud to announce that the class of 2019 commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 2 at 4 p.m. at the State Farm Arena. The Sharyland Pioneer Diamondback Band will perform “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduates enter the arena. After the processional, SPHS Principal and Master of Ceremony, James d. Heath, will introduce the third-ranking student- Kristine B. Regunan-to present the invocation. Following the invocation,
Sharyland ISD’s JROTC will conduct the presentation of colors. Then, SPHS honor students Eileen Saenz, Lauren Swafford, Sarah Underhill and Valerie Vela will lead everyone in the National Anthem. 4th and 5th ranked students Andrew Van Wagoner and Gilberto Gonzalez III, respectively, will lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge ot the Texas Flag. Principal Heath will then commence the ceremony by welcoming attendees and introducing Madison R. Sparks to give the Salutatorian address to her class-
mates. After Speaks’ speech, Michael J. Landavazo will give the Valedictorian Address followed by Senior Class President Veronica Palacios providing a message of reflection to her class. The final student speaker will be Student Council President Matthew Reyna who will give a farewell address to his class. After Superintendent Dr. Maria M. Vidaurri certifies all the graduates, School Board President Melissa Smith will distribute diplomas to the graduating students.
Lastly, the ceremony will end with closing remarks from Principal Heath, followed by Honor Students Maria F. Varela, Alan Ramirez, Andrew J. Adkins, Ryan Martinez and Madison M. Goodrich leading students in the Alma Mater. The Sharyland Pioneer High School Class of 2019 will then proceed out of the arena as the band plays a reprise of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Livestream of the commencement exercises will be available at https://sharylandisd.org/parents/ graduation.
James D. Heath SPHS Principal
Sharyland Pioneer High School’s Top 3 hope to break out into the medical field Michael James Landavazo, Valedictorian of the Sharyland Pioneer High School Class of 2019, was eager to dedicate his time in the subjects of math and science throughout high school. As the son of Nora and Brian Landavazo, Michael made sure he could learn the most and experience the most out of high school during his four years. During his sophomore year he began volunteering at C.A.M.P. University, a program for special needs adults and was heavily involved in Student Council and the National Honor Society. He was also the president of both the National Honor Society and Business Professionals of America, Senior Class Secretary, Student Council Executive Commit-
tee Member, and Captain of the Track & Field Team. With these responsibilities, Michael carried and executed within each respective group an excellent understanding of time management and the importance of teamwork. Come this fall, he plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station to major in Biomedical Sciences to fulfill his dream of becoming a pediatric oral surgeon. Madison Sparks, daughter of Kevin and Rene Sparks, developed an interest in math and science throughout high school. Besides doing volunteer work at her church with the Catholic Youth Renovation Project Madison held class officer titles, such as Freshman Class President and Class Representative for
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year. She also had the honor of being the Senior Captain for her softball team and was Saint Paul’s Youth Group Treasurer. She will be attending Texas A&M University at College Station this fall to major in business while taking the medical prerequisite courses required for entry to a physical therapy graduate program. Her goal is goal is to obtain a doctorate in physical therapy to become a physical therapist. As the daughter of Judith and Crisostomo Regunan, Kristine volunteered her time all throughout high school at the Special Olympics, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and other places while nurturing an interest in history and science.
She served as student representative for Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and was captain of her UIL Social Studies team
this past year. She says she plans to complete her major in Health and Society and attend medical school. Currently she has
no particular medical field in mind, but says she hopes to discover her particular passion in the extensive environment that is college.
Michael J. Landavaso
Madison R. Sparks
Kristine B. Regunan
Valedictorian
Salutatorian
3rd Ranking
Farewell Class of 2019
Art Club Officers Left to Right: Angel Mireles, senior; Isabel Ibarra, Junior; Frida Madrigal, Sophomore; Sebastian Ochoa, Senior Congratulations to seniors, Adam Matuk and Gabriela Vasquez, who made it to the Special Olympics State Competition in San Antonio. This is Gabriela’s third appearance at STATE!
Veronica Palacios
Senior Class President
Congratulations class of 2019…we did it! As the year quickly came to an end, we found ourselves relishing the time we’ve made of our high school lives. Although this is merely the beginning for what is yet to come, the years we spend here are critical for not only our academic success, but for our personal success as well. As seniors, we have grown accustomed to these halls, classrooms, clubs, teams, and every other part of our daily lives at Pioneer High. Whether we’d like to admit it or not, this is our second home. We have grown under the guidance of our staff and faculty in hopes of achieving, and superseding, every expectation they have set upon us as students, and more importantly, as individuals. However, this did not come with ease, and rather took these 4 eventful years to truly conquer. Through this journey came along laughter, heartbreak, discovery, and courage – courage to excel in our classes, courage to make new friends, and courage to believe in ourselves. It is courage that inspires us all to do more and to be better. I have no doubt in my mind that this class, filled with the most talented, athletic, intellectual, and spirited students, will continue to do the most remarkable things. As we enter this next chapter of our lives, I urge the class of 2019 to remain confident, courageous, and compassionate, for it is these qualities that speak louder than words ever could. I am honored to have been a part of this journey with you all. Thank you, and once again, congratulations.
Pictured is senior, Jaron Rodriguez, with his portrait of John F. Kennedy. The assignment was to paint a historical figure with a representative color scheme that had some sort of personal meaning. Jaron shares his inspiration for the painting by stating, “My grandfather worked under JFK in the 60’s and was part of the movement to help Mexican American farm workers earn their rights and equal pay. My art teacher, Mrs. Garcia, submitted sutdents’ works for an art showcase at the “McAllen Incubator”, a local church/creative space for artists and musicians throughout the RGV. The experience was interesting and exciting, as I got multiple offers for my art work, which I would’ve never expected. I’m proud of how I’ve grown as an artist because of this event, and I’m glad that this piece, which means so much to me, was on display for the public to enjoy as well.” Several art pieces from PHS students will also be on display at the IMAS Museum until October for our fellow artists to have similar experiences just as Jaron did.
Sharyland Pioneer Execuitve Board 2018-2019
President: Matthew Reyna, Vice President: Sarah Odale, Secretary: Olivia Vasquez, Historian: Veronica Palacios, Class Representatives: David Flores and Maria Flores.
Pioneer High School FFA Officers
Haley Cotrell, Secretary (Palm Valley District) Frank Eddy, Reporter (Pioneer Chapter) Gabriella Alanis, Secretary (Area X) Lauren Brechler, Vice-President (Pioneer Chapter)
Pioneer HS FCCLA state qualifiers Brissa Valencia, Alexa Perez, Vanessa Perez, Katie Hinojosa, Yesenia Sanchez, Gabriela Lopez, Michelle Garza
Sharyland Pioneer Senior Class Officers
President: Veronica Palacios, Vice President: Carina Ramirez Secretary: Michael Landavazo, Historian: Maria Flores Class Representatives: David Flores, Madison Sparks
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SPHS TOP 10 Michael J. Landavaso
Madison R. Sparks
Kristine B. Regunan
Maria F. Varela
Alan Ramirez
Andrew J. Adkins
Valedictorian
6th Ranking
Michael James Landavazo, son of Brian and Nora Landavazo, plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station where he will be major in Biomedical Sciences. His plan is to attend dental school and then one day become a pediatric oral surgeon. Madison R. Sparks, daughter of Kevin and Rene Sparks, will be attending Texas A&M University at College Station and plans to major in business while taking medical prerequisite courses required for entry to a physical therapy graduate program. Her goal is to obtain a doctorate in physical therapy to fulfill
Salutatorian
3rd Ranking
Andrew Van Wagoner Gilberto Gonzรกlez III
8th Ranking
7th Ranking
her dream of becoming a physical therapist. Kristine B. Regunan, daughter of Crisostomo and Judith Regunan, hopes to complete her major in Health and Society and attend medical school. As of yet, she has no particular medical field in mind, but hopes to discover her particular passion in an extensive environment that is college. Andrew Van Wagoner, son of Omar and Mari Liza Van Wagoner, will major in English at UT Austin and will pursue a potential career in writing as an author while also studying to be an English professor.
4th Ranking
5th Ranking
Ryan Martinez
Madison M Goodrich
9th Ranking
Gilberto Gonzรกlez III, son of Irasema S. and Gilberto Gonzรกlez Jr., plans to attend Texas A&M to study chemical engineering. Maria F. Varela, daughter of Martha Varela, plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin. She will major in aerospace Engineering. The limitless varieties of advances in air travel and the space industry are credited to the brilliant work of aerospace engineers and other contributors, which I am driven to someday partake in. Alan Ramirez, son of Romeo and Nora Ramirez, will be attending the University of Texas at Austin to
10th Ranking
become a Biology major. With this degree he intends on pursuing a career as a physician assistant. Andrew J. Adkins, son of Elizabeth and James Adkins, will enlist in the Navy. Ryan Martinez, son of Julie Carranza and Ramiro Martinez Jr., will attend Texas State University and plans to major in accounting and eventually open up his own firm. Madison M. Goodrich, daughter of Aron and Clarissa Caceres, plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in International Relations and Global Studies with a concentration in journalism.
Sharyland Pioneer high School 2019 Senior graduateS Acedo III, Arnoldo
Acevedo, Emmanuel
Acuna, Juan Alfonso
Adkins, Andrew Jacob
Aguayo, Abigail Marie
Alanis, Diana Laura
Alaniz, Ashley Nichole
Alaniz, Gabriela
Alaniz, Martin Edelmiro
Alarcon, Ignacio
Alcoser, Julissa Alejandra
Aleman, Danielle A.
Almanza, Emma
Almanza, Manuel
Alonzo, Alexia
Alva-Nino, Valeria
Alvarez, Pablo
Amaya Garcia, Jose
Andrade, Balerio
Antonio, Josue
Avila Higareda, Julieta
Balderas Campos, Daniel
Barrera, Pablo
Barrett, Parker Brandon
Barrientos Padilla, Juan
Barroso, Dalila
Bazan, Raymundo
Benavides, Diego
Billman, Joshua
Botello, Daniel
Bravo, Jonas
Brechler, Lauren
Brown, Andrew
Burrows, Coy Lee
Cabarcas Yepez, Harold
Cabrales, Xiomara
Cajero, Roel
Calvillo, Olivia
Calzada, Ricardo
Cantu, Anacette
Cantu, Charles
Cantu, Emmylu
Cantu, Klarissa
Cardona, Leslie
Cardoza, Anthony
Carrera, Emiliano
Castaneda, Jenifer
Castillo, Gerardo
Castillo, Mia
Cavazos, Abigail
Cavazos, Ashley
Cavazos, Christina
Cerda, Alma
Chacon, Manuel
Chandler, Taggart
Cisneros Malcara, Joel
Cisneros, Gabriela
Corona, Ayssa
Coronado, Caitlyn
Coronado, Daizy
Cottrell, Haley
Cuellar, Armando
Cuevas, Aaron
De La Cerda, Aimee
De La Garza, Moises
De La Garza, Nydia
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Sharyland Pioneer high School 2019 Senior graduateS De La Rosa, Gabriel
De La Rosa, Jacob
De La Rosa, Roberto
De Leon, Abel
De Leon, Andria
De Ochoa, Jazlyn
Dominguez Valdovinos, Jose
Dowling, Amber
Drane, Michael
Eddy, Frank
Elizondo, Aaliyah
Elizondo, Ricardo
Escobedo, Xavier
Espindola, Joana
FLores, Christina
Flores, Daniel
Flores, David
Flores, Katherine
Flores, Maria De Los Angeles
Flores, Maria
Francisco, Eddie
Galaviz, Alondra
Galvan, Alejandra
Galvan, Brendon Levi
Galvan, Isaac
Galvan, Zachary
Garcia Chavez, Yuvia
Garcia, Alejandra
Garcia, Alexis
Garcia, Daniel
Garcia, Daniella
Garcia, Diana
Garcia, Jasmin
Garcia, Joe
Garcia, Miguel
Garcia, Osiel
Garcia, Romeo
Garcia, Valery
Garza Almaguer, Reynaldo
Garza Galvan, Yanelly
Garza, Daniel
Garza, Dennise
Garza, Elva Itzel
Garza, Elva
Garza, Felipe
Garza, Joel
Garza, Linsey
Garza, Marcos
Garza, Roberto
Garza, Samantha
Garza-Gaytan, Saul
Garza-Hernandez, Michelle
Goldammer, Jonn
Gomez, Rocio
Gonzalez Luera, Carlos
Gonzalez, Abigail
Gonzalez, Anakaren
Gonzalez, Angela
Gonzalez, Gilberto
Gonzalez, Martin
Goodrich, Madison
Gracia, Alejandro
Grosso Flores, Juan Carlos
Guerra, Henry
Guerrero, Emily
Guerrero, Zaiyana
Gutierrez, Jose
Gutierrez, Kassandra
Gutierrez, Nitzia
Hadden, Audrey
Hemphill, Layla
Hernandez, Alondra
Hernandez, Axel
Hernandez, Obed
Hernandez, Victor
Hernandez, Yahaira
Herrera, Jae
Hill, Gabriel
Hinojosa, Kathryn
Huerta, Marcel
Ibarra, Alonso
Isip, Jason
Jaime, Sofhia
Jaimez, Yajahira
Jerez Martell, Mya
Jimenez, Emily
Jones, Naomi
Landavazo, Michael
Leal Palacios, Frida
Leal, Jacqueline
Leal, Jasmine
Leal, Lauren
Liscano, Juan
Longoria, Anahis
Lopez, Andres
Lopez, Ariana
Lopez, Darek
Lopez, Gabriela
Lopez, Jeremiah
Lopez, Miriam
Lucio, Anthony
Lugo, Jonathan
Luna, Ashley
Luna, Rolando
Mares, Andrew
Martinez Garcia, Natalia
Martinez Tovar, Ana
Martinez, Alicia
Martinez, Danielle
Martinez, Dominikue
Martinez, Emilly
Martinez, Leann
Martinez, Ryan
Martinez, Tiffany
Mata, Mathew
Medrano, Gustavo
Mendez, Alejandra
Mendoza, Ivan
Merrill, Hunter
Mills, Zeta
Mireles, Ashley
Miyake, Taira
Moncivais, Jacqueline
Monjaras, Clarissa
Montemayor, Claudia
Morales, Casey
Morales, Julio Cesar
Morales, Nicholas James
Munoz, Brianna
Munoz, Juan
Navarro, Diondre
Nieto Diaz, Gustavo
Nixon, Valerie
Ocanas Olalde, Liliana
Ochoa, Sebastian
Odale, Sarah
Olivarez, Caren
Olmos Landero, Arely
Olvera, Helaina
Ortiz, Christopher
Oyuela, Kaylyn
Palacios, Veronica
Palma, Rio
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Sharyland Pioneer high School 2019 Senior graduateS Peacock, Lester
Pedraza Flores, Alberto
Pena, Carlos
Pena, Jolee
Pena, Ryan
Pena, Vanessa
Pena-Gonzalez, Daniel
Perea, Ana
Perez De La Garza, Diego
Perez De-Alba, Jose
Perez, Dalilah
Perez, Jose De Jesus
Perez, Julian
Perez, Juliette
Perez, Sujeis
Perez, Yazmin
Perez-Lara, Alexa
Perez-Lara, Vanessa
Pinera, Elijah
Pinera, Isaiah
Pinon, Liberty
Ponce, Luis
Proctor, Yoletzi
Quintanilla, Ebenee
Ramirez, Alan
Ramirez, Andrea
Ramirez, Carina
Ramirez, Elian
Ramirez, Stefan
Ramones, Aaron
Rangel, Angela
Raya, Amairany
Regunan, Kristine
Resendez, Lyra
Resio, Angel
Reyes, Jesus
Reyes, Rigoberto
Reyna, Daisy
Reyna, Matthew
Rico Garcia, Dafne
Rios, Eduardo
Rivas, Rebecca
Rivera, Jennifer
Rivera, Juan
Rodriguez Garcia, Luis
Rodriguez, Andrea
Rodriguez, Brandon
Rodriguez, Cecilia
Rodriguez, Cythina
Rodriguez, Isaiah
Rodriguez, Jaron
Rodriguez, Joann
Rodriguez, Jose
Rodriguez, Marc
Roman, Alejandra
Rosa, Kathryn
Rosales Herrada, Katia
Rosales, Carlos
Rosales, Gerardo
Rossow, David
Salazar, Miguel
Salazr, Marcos
Saldana, Hector
Salinas, Daniella
Salinas, Joshua
Samudia, Lauren
Sanchez, Abigail
Sanchez, Arianna
Sanchez, Caitlin
Sanchez, Elijah
Sanchez, Rosa
Sanchez, Sebastian
Sanchez, Vanessa
Sanchez, Yesenia
Sandoval, Mariah
Saucedo Luera, Paola
Sepulveda, Alberto
Serna, Diego
Silva, Emilio
Snyman, Quincy
Soberanis, Wilbreth
Solis, Cristian Diego
Soliz, Leslie
Soto, Alicia
Sparks, Madison
Stiles, Bradley
Suarez, Jared
Sustaita, Isabel
Swafford, Lauren
Taber, Margaret
Tamayo, Stephanie
Tapia, Arturo
Tijerina, Analy
Torres, Andres
Torres, Miranda
Tovar, Gabriel
Tovias, Pedro
Tovias, Stephanie
Trevino, Danyelle
Tyrrell, Amanda
Underhill, Sarah
Urrea, Nicole
Valdez, Samantha
Valdivia, Fabio
Valdovinos Palacios, Jose
Valencia, Brissa
Valladares, Aaron
Valverde, Cynthia
Van Wagoner, Andrew
Varela, Maria Fernanda
Vargas, Christopher
Vargas, Diego
Vasquez, Gabriela
Vasquez, Olivia
Vasquez, Rodolfo
Vega Marquez, Santiago
Vela, Valerie
Velasquez, Omar
Velazquez, Ana Paulina
Velazquez, Omar
Vicente, James
Villafranco-Vela, Jonathan
Villalobos Gallardo, Jennifer
Villanueva, Pedro
White, Brandon
Wong, Samantha
Zamora, Anthony
Zapata, Cesar
Zapata, Nicolas
Zarate, Jessica
AGUIRRE, CHLOE MARIE ALANIS, DIANA ALVARADO, OSCAR AVENDANO, DEVAN BAZAN, DUSTIN BENTZ, CRISTIAN BURUATO, JULISSA CAMACHO, MARIANO CARMONA-REYNA, LUIS
GRADUATES NOT PICTURED
CASTILLO, JUVEL CHAPA, ALY CRUZ, JASMINE DELGADO, JAVIER ESCOBAR HERNANDEZ, CARLOS GARCIA, ALEAHA GARCIA, AXEL GARZA CORONADO, SANTIAGO GONZALEZ, ELIJAH
GONZALEZ,ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ, JESUS LOPEZ REGIS, LUIS ANGEL LOPEZ-LOZANO, JUAN LOZANO, ISRAEL MARTINEZ, MARCO MENDOZA, CARLOS MIRELES, ANGEL MONTOYA, MIGUEL
NINO, SAMANTHA OLIVAREZ, CAREN PARRA, DULCE PEREZ SERNA, ALEXIS REYES, DAMIAN REYES, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, EILEEN SANCHEZ, ROBERTO
SUEDAN, ANDREW TAYLOR, MYA VASQUEZ, MARIELENA VAZQUEZ MARROQUIN, ANGEL VILLAFRANCO-VELA, JONATHAN VILLARREAL, ALMA ZUMAYA, MELISSA
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Sweepstakes Honors Band Sweepstakes Symphonic Band Congratulations to the Symphonic Band (Mr. Aguilar-Director) , Honors Band (Mr. Sanchez-Director), and the Wind Ensemble (Mr. Salinas-Director) that earned Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation Contest
Sharyland Pioneer Diamondback UIL Academics Team did an amazing job at the UTSA Regional Competition. State qualifiers competed at the University of Texas-Austin May 3-4, 2019. The results are as follows: Accounting – Ms. Laura Maldonado Leonardo Ibarra, Senior 2nd Place Individual State Qualifier Ryan Martinez, Senior 3rd Place Individual State Qualifier Mariah Sandoval, Senior 5th Place Individual State Alternate Alan Ramirez, Senior 8th Place 2nd Place Team Calculator Applications – Mrs. Juana Salas Bryan Lee, Junior 1st Place Individual State Qualifier Victoria Chan, Junior Mariela Mendoza Juan Angel Luera, Junior 3rd Place Team
2nd Place - Accounting Team
Computer Applications – Mrs. Monica Campbell Klarissa Cantu, Senior 2nd Place Individual State Qualifier Current Events – Mr. Chris Carrizales Gabriel Cade Hill, Senior 2nd Place Kristine Regunan, Senior 6th Place Jasmine Regunan, Sophomore 8th Place Michael Drane, Senior 1st Place Team State Qualifiers
Bryan Lee
Klarissa Cantu
Joseph Gaytan
Mathematics – Mr. Jose Jaramillo Bryan Lee, Junior 3rd Place Individual State Qualifier Number Sense – Mr. Anthony Villarreal Bryan Lee, Junior 2nd Place Jordan Salinas, Freshman 4th Joshua Gaytan , Junior 7th Place Juan Antonio Luera, Junior 1st Place Team State Qualifiers Science - Mr. Carlos Solis, Mr. Manolo Kalata Juan Antonio Luera, Junior 5th Place Individual State Alternate Juan Angel Luera, Junior Ben Lugo, Sophomore Jasmine Regunan, Sophomore Juan Antonio Luera, Junior Chemistry Alternate 2nd Place Team
Current Event Team Regional Champions, State Qualifiers
Social Studies – Ms. Martha Sauceda Ethan Vasquez, Junior 2nd Place Hilem Sanchez, Junior 4th Place Kristine Regunan, Senior 5th Place Joshep Ho-Shing, Sophomore 6th Place 1st Place Team State Qualifiers Spelling and Vocabulary – Mrs. Linda Freligh Joseph Gaytan, Junior 1st Place Jacquelyn Olivarez, Junior Lauren Swafford, Senior Ivory Garza , Junior 1st Place Team State Qualifiers
2nd Place - Science Team
Spelling Regional Champions, State Qualifiers
Number Sense Regional Champions, State Qualifiers
UIL Academics One Act Advanced
Social Stuides Regional Champions, State Qualifiers
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PIONEER High School
Most Friendly Seniors Eduardo Rios & Hailey Cottrell
Most Involved Matthew Reyna & Veronica Palacios
Most likely to get Married Most Athletic Daisy Coronado & Jacob Ro- Danielle Martinez & Diego Benavidez sales (not shown)
Mr. & Miss PHS Most Helpful Matthew Reyna & Oliva Vazquez Matthew Reyna & Anacette Cantu
Senior Favorites Veronica Palacios & Moises De La Garza (not shown)
Most Humorous Maria Flores & Moises De La Garza
Most Likely to Succeed Michael Landovazo & Anacette Cantu
Most Spirited Maria Flores David Flores Emily Guerrero
Prom King & Queen Moises De La Garza and Veronica Palacios
Most likely to Change the World Naomi Jones & Andrew Van Wagoner
Most likely to become PRESIDENT Cade Hill
Homecoming Queen Olivia Vasquez daughter of Judge Keno
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Graduation is an exciting time. It’s both an ending and a beginning; it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future. Greet the future with anticipation. Dream big and work hard. Remember your roots, manners and the way home. Blessings to you all, Beto Salinas
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Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy’s Top 3 Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy seniors reflect on high school achievements
Destiny Closner Valedictorian
As graduation day approaches, graduating seniors are able to take a deep breath and soak in all that they have achieved throughout their four-life-changing-years. Destiny Closner, Nayely Cardenas, and Karla Banda Juarez inhaled a lung full when they realized they had secured their spots as the top three ranking students for Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy’s class of 2019. “I was very surprised be-
Nayely Cardenas Salutatorian
cause my goal was never to be top of my class. I just told myself to do my best and see what comes of it,” said, Valedictorian, Destiny Closner (daughter of Leonel and Melissa Closner). The unassailable diligence and dedication these ladies brought forth has driven them to the height of academic excellence leading each of them to their greatest achievement yet. “As cliche as it may sound, I became successful by trying to put in 100% of
Karla Banda Juarez 3rd Ranking
my effort into every exam, assignment, and project I ever had to do,” said Nayelly (daughter of of Juan Martin and Diana Cardenas.) “Although it was hard to manage both high school and college assignments at first, I developed a study skill that worked best for me. I would try to do as much work as possible in the afternoon and go to sleep early, so I could wake up at 5 a.m. to finish my work and study. This skill helped me excel aca-
demically and, ultimately, lead me to be the salutatorian of my class.” The experiences students have throughout their four testing years ultimately reveals their ability to overcome adversity. Our third ranking student, Karla Banda (daughter of Roberto Fernando Banda Garza and Norma Eugenio Juarez Becerra), said she learned a lot about herself including the importance of having a positive attitude throughout hardships and her passion for the business world. The words of the infamously wise Aristotle echo as these young leaders come to mind: “We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.” Destiny, Nayely, and Karla have each proven their habitual acts of excellence, and we are proud to recognize them as the top three achieving students of Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy.
Farewell Class of 2019
Goodbye my fellow seniors. As fun as it’s been, it’s time to let go. It has been an amazing past four years of excitement, fear, doubt and true joy, but it’s time to look ahead to the future. As we screen what the world will toss in our direction, I want to wish each of you good luck. May you get everything you have ever wished for, and remember, anything is possible. As kids, Dr. Seuss told us, “Today you are you. And that is truer than true. There is no one alone that is youer than you!” Thus, never lose sight of who you are because you are perfectly you; please never forget that. Should you find yourself in need of a reminder, take a step back, breath, and reminisce about the mark you left on each one of your peers. I hope that will remind you that you are everything to someone. Always remember your roots and know we are still here for you, and that will never change. Goodbye, I hope you are blessed with all the love in the world. Thank you for all that you’ve given me, Raúl Maldonado
to graduate May 31
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy is proud to announce that the 2019 commencement exercises will be held on May 31 at 6 p.m. at Palm Valley Church in Mission, TX. The ceremony will honor 99 graduates. The Sharyland High School Ivan Karr Band will perSA3 Principal form “Pomp and Circumstance” as the graduates enter the church. After the processional, SA3 Principal and Master of Ceremony, Ivan Karr, will introduce the third-ranking student, Karla Banda, to present the invocation. Following the invocation, Sharyland ISD JROTC will conduct the presentation of colors. Then, the Sharyland High School Band will perform the National Anthem, and honor students Angel Vazquez-Miranda, Lillian Iparrea; Yovana Sosa-Infante will lead everyone in the Pledge to the U.S. Flag, and honor students Kayla Rodriguez and Mariajose Garza-Rivera will lead everyone in The Pledge to the Texas Flag. Principal Karr will then commence the ceremony by welcoming attendees and introducing the guest speaker: Germán Madrazo, a Mexican businessman and cross-country skier who competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics. After Madrazo’s speech, Student Class President Raul Maldonado will impart a message on behalf of the graduating class. Salutatorian Nayely Cardenas will give the salutatory address, followed by the valedictory address by Destiny Closner. Honors student, Jessica Zheng, will then address the graduating class and all attendees, reflecting on experiences they shared over the past four years. After Superintendent Dr. Maria M. Vidaurri certifies all the graduates, School Board President Mrs. Melissa Smith will distribute diplomas to the graduating students. Lastly, The ceremony will end with closing remarks from Principal Ivan Karr, and the SA3 Class of 2019 will, then, proceed out of the church as the band plays a reprise of “Pomp and Circumstance.” Livestream of the commencement exercises will be available at the following link. https://sharylandisd.org/parents/ graduation. The event will continue to be available indefinitely on our district YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ sharylandschools.
2019 SHARYLAND ADVANCED ACADEMIC ACADEMY TOP 10
Destiny Closner Valedictorian
Nayely Cardenas Salutatorian
Karla Banda Juarez 3rd Ranking
Jessica Zheng 4th Ranking
Victoria Bazan 5th Ranking
Angel Miranda Vazquez 6th Ranking
Lillian Iparrea 7th Ranking
Yovana Sosa Infante 8th Ranking
Kayla Rodriguez 9th Ranking
Mariajose Garza-Rivera 10th Ranking
Destiny Closner is the daughter of Leonel and Melissa Closner. Destiny is recognized as the Class of 2019’s valedictorian; she achieved this accomplishment through many hours of strict dedication. After graduation, Destiny will attend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and plans to major in biology. Although she is not certain what medicine field she will pursue, her goal is to, ultimately, become a doctor Nayely Cardenas is the daughter of Juan Martin and Diana Cardenas. She was accepted to both The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the University of Texas at Austin, but she has yet to make a final decision over which University she will attend. After graduation she plans to study biology because she dreams of becoming a pediatrician. Karla Banda Juarez is the daughter of Roberto Fernando Banda Garza and Norma Eugenio Juarez Becerra. After graduation, she plans to attend Universidad Tecnológico de Monterrey where she will study International Business because she would like to become acquainted with the world around her and meet new people. Jessica Zheng is the daughter of Wen Da Ji Zheng and Qing Wang. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin in hopes to become an English teacher and later an administrator. Victoria Bazan is the daughter of Angelo and Lorene Bazan. After graduation, Victoria plans to attend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where she will major in English. Essentially, she would like to become a high school English teacher, eventually a counselor, and ultimately, she would like to be a superintendent. Angel Miranda Vazquez is the nephew of Juan F. Betancourt and Lucy Betancourt. Angel plans to pursue a bachelors degree in entrepreneurship at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and, possibly, an MBA after as he would like to be the proud owner of a successful business after college. Lillian Iparrea is the daughter of Juan and Lilian Iparrea After graduation, Lillian will continue her education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to study Biology; she has plans to transfer elsewhere after her basics and aspires to join the medical field. Yovana Sosa Infante is the daughter of Juan and Irma Sosa. Yovana will attend the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and will major in biomedical science and become a pediatrician. Kayla Rodriguez is the daughter of Salvador Rodriguez and Maricela Espinoza. Kayla has enlisted in the Marine Corps and will dedicate her life to our country immediately after she graduates from high school; she is particularly proud to know that her future as a Marine is set into motion because it is extremely competitive to become a Marine. Mariajose Garza-Rivera is the daughter of Luis Enrique Garza and Elsa Rivera. Upon graduation, Mariajose plans to attend A&M College Station where she will major in biology and, later, become a dentist.
As members of the Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Social Studies UIL team, Valedictorian Victoria Bazan and 5th ranking student Destiny Closner qualified to complete in the social studies regional UIL competition along with their teammates.
Congratulations to the Pioneer Varsity Winter Guard for earning 2nd Place in the Scholastic National A Class and the Pioneer JV Winter Guard being named the Scholastic Regional AA Class Champions at the TECA South Zone State Championships at Brownsville Rivera HS . Pioneer High School was the ONLY school that had two groups in the top 2 of their class and earn a medal.
Congratulations to Junior, Joshua Gaytan, Senior, Emmanuel Acevedo, and sophomore, Christopher Flores who have earned the highest music honor a Texas band member can receive which is being named a Texas All-State Band Member. These three students performed with the best high school musicians in the state of Texas at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
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Sharyland advanced academic academy 2019 Senior GraduateS ACOSTA , ALONDRA A
ADAME , ISMAEL A
ALCALA , ARANZA
ALEMAN , DAVID
AMEZQUITA POLO , ZAMMAYRI
ANES , DESTINY S.
BALDERAS , JOSEPH A.
BANDA JUAREZ , KARLA F
BARGAS , EVA M.
BAZAN , VICTORIA M.
BERNAL , AIRAM A
CANTU , ALIAH A
CANTU , RAMIRO A
CARDENAS , NAYELY
CASTILLO , CAREL
CAVAZOS , ALISSA B
CEPEDA , KEVIN
CHAPA , PAULINA
CISNEROS , BRANDON F.
CLOSNER , DESTINY A.
COBOS , LUIS R.
CONSTANTINO , CAROLINA
CROCKER , GRAYSON K.
CUANANG , JOSHUA MARI L
DEAN GRIMALDO , ANTHONY W.
DIAZ , CAMERON
DURON GARCIA , ISAUL
FLORES , ISAAC
GAITAN , KEILAH A
GARCIA , JACOB M.
GARCIA PATLAN, CARLOS A.
GARZA , DAVID
GARZA , EMILIANO A.
GARZA-RIVERA , MARIAJOSE
GOMEZ , YASMIN
GONZALES , JOSEPH A.
GONZALEZ , ANNA C.
GONZALEZ , KAYLA
GONZALEZ-CHAVEZ , CLAUDIA N.
GRIS , MARIANA A.
HERNANDEZ , CALEB A.
HERNANDEZ , JORGE E.
HERNANDEZ TORRES , ANDREA
HILTON , DIANA M
IPARREA , LILLIAN M.
IZAGUIRRE , ERICK A.
JACOBO , MICHELLE J.
JOHANSEN , RENEE I.
LEAL , EDGAR A.
LEAL , ESTEBAN A.
LONGORIA , SONIA
LOZANO-RAMOS , GILBERTO
MADDEN , MADELINE C.
MALDONADO , RAUL
MARTIN , JACQUELINE P.
MARTIN LOPEZ , ELIAN A
MENDOZA , DAMARIS
MENDOZA , DANIEL
MIRELES , KIMBERLY
MONROY, AXEL E.
MUNIZ, BRENDA N.
OCHOA, MARIA E.
OLIVAREZ , AARON M.
OSUNA , GABRIELA E.
PENA , ADRIAN
PEREZ , EMILIANO
PEREZ , FELICIANO
PINERO , FATIMA M.
PINTOR VEGA , EDDIE J.
RAYAS , RUBEN E.
REYES , ALEXIA
REYES ZUMARRAGA RANGEL , JULIETA
RIOS , OSCAR J.
RODRIGUEZ , GREGORY I.
RODRIGUEZ , KAYLA L.
RODRIGUEZ , MICHELLE J.
SALINAS , MAYRA A.
SALINAS MORENO , DIANA P.
SANCHEZ-JUAREZ AVILA , SOPHIA
SOSA INFANTE , YOVANA A.
SUAREZ , ARELY
TIJERINA , AYSLINN
TORRES , DAPHNE V.
TORRES, JAZLYM
TRONCOSO , LESLIE V.
VALDEZ , EDGAR A.
VAZQUEZ , SOFIA I.
VAZQUEZ MIRANDA , ANGEL R.
GRADUATES NOT PICTURED
VELAZQUEZ MAGADAN , KARLA S.
VILLARREAL , DYLAN A.
VILLARREAL , MANUEL
ZHENG , JESSICA
CANTU , JASON A CARBAJAL ARTEAGA , JULIO M GALINDO OYERVIDES , JANE K GARCIA , MONZERRATT
MARTELL , GEOVANNY MENDOZA , DIEGO VENECIA , ADAM T
2018-2019 SHARYLAND ISD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Back Row L to R: Dr. Noe Oliveira, Member; Ricky Longoria, Member; Keith Padilla, Secretary; Dr. Noel O. Garza, Assistant Secretary; Julio Cerda, Member. Front Row L to R: Jose “Pepe” Garcia, Vice-President; Dr. Maria M. Vidaurri, Sharyland ISD Superintendent; Melissa Smith, President.
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SHARYLAND ADVANCED ACADEMIC ACADEMY
Most Involved Edgar Valdez and Anna Gonzalez
Most Humorous Victoria Bazan
Senior Favorites Jacob Garcia and Sofia Vazquez
Most Beautiful Yovana Sosa
Best Style Karla Velasquez and Raul Maldonado
Most Friendly Ayslinn Tijerina and Oscar Rios
Senior Class Officers Joseph Balderas, President Raul Maldonado, and Maria Ochoa
Most Likely to Succeed Angel Vasquez and Maria jose Garza
Mr and Miss SA3 Victoria Bazan and Raul Maldonado
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