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Your Community Newspaper, Serving the Heart of the Rio Grande Valley VOLUME 91 NUMBER 22

New Commissioners Sworn-in Full House Crowd Celebrates New Leadership for La Feria

by MB Wright,LFN Editor

Santa Maria 2014 Grads

page 10 LA FERIA HIGH SCHOOL

Awards & Scholarship Night 6 p.m. – 7p.m.

Monday, June 2,2014 (LFHS Gym)

Graduation Dates W.B. Green Jr. High School 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 5,2014

After the votes were canvassed, three new commissioners took their seats on the La Feria City Commission at a special meeting held Tuesday, May 20. As they stepped down from their positions on the council, Lori Weaver and Angelica Baldivia wished the best to the new councilmen and thanked the community for their support throughout the last eight years of their tenure. “I have always enjoyed working with my school and city through the years. I have watched the city grow from 4000 to over 8000. God bless you all,” added Baldivia. Replacing those commissioners and filling an open spot on the council are, Olga Hinojosa Maldonado in Position 3; Julian Guevara, Jr in Position 4 and Esmeralda Lozano will sit in Position 5. Position 4 was vacant after Victor Gonzalez, Jr. made a successful bid for mayor when the previous mayor Steve Brewer left the office to unsuccessfully run for county commissioner. The elected candidates

City of La Feria Mayor Victor Gonzalez, Jr. cuts the celebration cake as newly seated commissioners (l-r) Commissioners Julian Guevara, Jr., Olga Maldonado and Esmeralda Lozano look on MBWright/LFN Photo were heavily endorsed by the mayor. “I want to thank the outging commissioners for their dedication to the community,” commented Mayor Gonzalez. Mercedes Judge Juan R. Alvarez officiated for the

swearing-in ceremony for Commissioner Maldonado and Lozano. Commissioner Guevara was sworn-in by longtime Judge Arturo Salas. As soon as the new candidates took their seats on the council for the first time, the

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meeting was adjourned to a reception in the La Feria Fire Station meeting hall. Guests were greeted with a table loaded with food and a large cake. Addressing the crowd, the mayor asked that everyone work together and move on. Also speaking to the guests and supporters, Commissioner Guevara thanked his supporters and the Mayor for a great campaign. He also told the group how he

has enjoyed working with the two other new commissioners. “I want to thank you all for your support,” Commissioner Maldonado told the reception attendees and Commissioner Lozano added, “the work starts now, keep us in your prayers.” The next meeting of the La Feria City Commission will be Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the commission meeting room located at 115 E. Commercial Avenue.

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W.B. Green Jr. High Golf Competes in First Tournament The new commissioners take their seats for the first time along with veterans, Commissioners John Betancourt and John Hernandez

Appetizers and cake were served at a reception held at the La Feria Fire Station

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Editor’s note: At the same meeting, the same reporter quoted a parent who spoke during the Open Forum. The parent felt she was misquoted, so I am printing her talk that she said was read verbatim. Again, our apologies, as we always try to be fair and accurate with our reporting. Thank you, Mary Beth Wright, LFN Editor laferianews@aol.com “Good evening. Thank you for this opportunity to address the Board and District Administrators. My name is Candace Guillen. I am a La Feria High School graduate and I currently have a sophomore enrolled at La Feria High. I am here this evening to request an amendment to the District’s mandaterequiring 125 hours of community service to graduate from La Feria High School. According to TASB, the Board is to be (I quote) “the guardians of the public trust and, through the policies they make, are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of local public education. The Board serves as the advocate for EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE for the community’s youth and puts those interests first.� (end quote) The above named mandate does not promote EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. Community service is to be praised! I agree that the District should encourage students to become more involved in their community & should be recognized for it. However, community service does not get our students into colleges & universities GPA’s do!, RANKINGS do!, SAT/ACT scores do! I suggest that the Mandate be dissolved and that recognition levels be in place for those who do participate in community service. Recognition could be a certificate for up to50 hours of service, a lapel pin for up to100 hours, and a graduation chord for those exceeding 100 hours. Should the district want to place mandates for graduation then consider TUTORING....for students exhibiting low daily work grades, low quiz/exam grades, low STAAR scores. This would benefit them towards reaching EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. What other benefits will tutoring impose? higher GPA’s, higher RANKINGS, higher SAT/ACT scores, higher STAAR scores, and an elevated District academic rating. After 10 years away from La Feria, I returned to raise my child in a district with a history of EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE and I expect that she graduate from a district that strives to achieve that. May God guide you as guardians of our student’s education! Thank you again for your time and attention!� -Candace Guillen With strong support from both sides of the fence on this issue of mandatory community service hours for LFHS graduates, board members tabled the issue and decided to bring it back on the July board meeting agenda to discuss in depth. -MBW

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Invitation for Bids City of La Feria Advertisement and Invitation for Bids The City of La Feria will receive bids for Unit 2 Drainage Improvements - North of Tio Cano area to Santa Rosa until Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas (City Hall). The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 115 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria, Texas (City Hall). Bids are invited for several items and quantities of work as follows: 1. Crossing of the La Feria Irrigation District Main Canal including but not limited to Coffer Dams for drain ditch and canal, by-passing of drainage as required, open cutting La Feria Main Canal & installing on a gravel bed as required a 128 foot long 54 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint drain pipe line, installing two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas and site clean-up. 2. High Canal Road Crossing includes but is not limited to temporary Coffer Dam and by-passing of drainage flow as required, salvaging existing 78 inch drain pipe installing by open cut72 feet of 54 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint pipe on a gravel bed as required, installing two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas, and repair of High Canal Road. 3. Field Road Crossing includes but is not limited to temporary Coffer Dams and by-passing of drainage flow as required, salvaging existing 24 inch culvert pipe, installing by open cut 48 feet of 48 inch reinforced concrete rubber gasket joint drains pipe on gravel bedding as required, two 6 inch thick reinforced concrete canastas, and repair of Field Road. 4. Regrading and reshaping of approximately 8,440 feet of the existing drain ditch removing approximately 16,263 cubic yards of soil. 5. Preparing a storm water pollution prevention plan for approval including filing a permit. 6. Preparing a Traffic Control plan for approval by the Engineer 7. Brush Disposal Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications are on file at SWG Engineering, LLC, 611 Bill Summers Intl., Blvd., Weslaco, TX 78596, (956) 968-2194. Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $100.00 with SWG Engineering, LLC, for each set of documents obtained. The deposit will be refunded if the documents and drawings are returned in good condition within 10 days following the bid opening.

Mercedes Lions Club

Bike Raffle

A bid bond in the amount of five percent of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of La Feria or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond. A pre-bid conference will be held at the City of La Feria City Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2014, at 2:00 PM. The City of La Feria Section 3 Policy seeks to ensure that to the greatest extent feasible, training, employment and contracting opportunities created by the City ‘s receipt of federal housing and community development funds are made available to “Section 3 Residents” and “Section 3 Businesses”. The awarded construction contractor will be responsible for meeting the requirements of this policy. The City’s Section 3 Policy is included in the bid documents. Attention is called to the fact that not less than, the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the U.S. Department of Labor and contained in the contract documents, must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex age or national origin. The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. The City of La Feria reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding. Bids may be held by the City of La Feria for sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the bidders’ qualifications prior to the contract award. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, qualified Bidder who submitted a complete bid proposal on or before the time and date, and at the place stated in the bid advertisement. Approved: 5/15/2014 Sunny K. Philip, City Manager All contractors/subcontractors that are debarred, suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this project.

The Mercedes Lions Club will raffle a bike in August to raise money to provide eyeglasses for students in the Mercedes school district referred to them by the school nurses. The red 18-speed, 26 inch mountain bike can be seen at Bill Bunton Auto Supply, and tickets can be obtained there as well as from any member of Mercedes Lions Club for a five dollar donation.

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La Feria Independent School District DesĂĄyuno Y Comida Gratis para ninos y jĂłvenes 18 aĂąos y menor. NiĂąos de la Comunidad (18 aĂąos y menor)

BBQ & U Hello Everyone,

2014 Lugar: W.B. Green Jr High Cafetería (9 de junio – 27 de julio)

Desåyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes) Comida: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (lunes - viernes) Lugar:

Letter to the Editor

Noemi Dominguez Elementary Cafeteria (9 –27 de junio) 1 – 10 de julio (cerrado el 4 de

Julio) Desåyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes)

Desayuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. lunes –

jueves Comida: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (lunes - viernes)

The City of La Feria will be hosting their 4th. Annual SMOKIN Heroes’ Bar BQ Cook Off on Friday, July 4th. As the cook off chairperson, I’m in search for volunteer judges for the event. The judging times are listed below, should you or someone you know have a preferred time to donate, please let me know. The maximum time needed for judging is two to two & half hours. You may judge in more than one time frame. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

Comida: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30a.m. lunes

–jueves Lugar: Sam Houston Cafeteria (9 de junio – 2 de julio) Desåyuno: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (lunes – viernes) Comida: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (lunes - viernes) Alumnos acudiendo a la academia de verano o programa de recreacion: EstarÊmos ofreciendo Desåyuno y Comida. El coordinador del programa de verano anunciarå el horario. l Fecha y horario es subjeto a cambios si es necesario. l El primer platillo es gratuito. l Para mas informacion, llame al: 956-797-8570 The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA

The perk for being a judge is that you will make new friends and enjoy lots of great tasting Bar BQ...!! Criteria for being a judge: 1. Must LOVE GOOD BAR BQ 2. Must be over 18 years of age 3. You do not have to reside in the City of La Feria 4. It can be someone you know or recommend 5. Can not be an elected official for the city or county 6. Can not be married to an elected official of the city or county 7. Can not be related or associated with any Cook Off Team member 8. Must be able and willing to commit to the two and a half hours for judging 9. DID I MENTION YOU HAVE TO LOVE BAR BQ....!!!! I look forward to hearing back from you, your friend or family members. With your help we’ll make this years Cook Off a great event. Sincerely Ben Guerrero Bar BQ Cook Off Chairperson 956-797-2261 bguerrero@cityoflaferia.com

Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program. intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Revised 5/15/14

La Feria Independent School District SUMMER SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MEAL SCHEDULE Community Children (age 18 and younger) 2014 Place: W.B Green Junior High Cafeteria Dates: June 9 – June 27, 2014 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday)

Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 (Monday – Thursday)

Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday)

Lunch: 11:00 – 11:30 (Monday –

Thursday) Place: Noemi Dominguez Elementary Cafeteria: Dates: June 9– June 27, 2014 July 1 – 10, 2014 (closed July 4, 2014) Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday)

Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:00 (Monday – Thursday)

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Lunch: 11:00 – 11:30 (Monday – Thursday)

Place: Sam Houston Cafeteria Dates: June 9 – July 2, 2014 Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Monday – Friday) Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday) Students Attending Summer Academic or Recreation Programs: Breakfast & Lunch meals will be provided. The school program coordinator will announce time schedule for the meals. l Dates and times schedule is subject to change if warranted. l All first meals are at no charge. l For more information call: Child Nutrition Services at 797-8570 The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Revised: 5/15/2014

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Annual Campaign against heat-related illnesses launched ‘Water. Rest. Shade.’ and acclimatization are critical in preventing heat illness and fatalities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced the launch of its annual Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers. For the fourth consecutive year, OSHA’s campaign aims to raise awareness and educate workers and employers about the dangers of working in hot weather and provide resources and guidance to address these hazards. Workers at particular risk are those in outdoor industries, such as agriculture, construction, landscaping and transportation. “Heat-related illnesses can be fatal, and employers are responsible for keeping workers safe,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. “Employers

can take a few easy steps to save lives, including scheduling frequent water breaks, providing shade and allowing ample time to rest.” Thousands of employees become sick each year and many die from working in the heat. In 2012, there were 31 heat-related worker deaths and 4,120 heatrelated worker illnesses. Labor-intensive activities in hot weather can raise body temperatures beyond the level that normally can be cooled by sweating. Heat illness initially may manifest as heat rash or heat cramps, but can quickly escalate to heat exhaustion and then heat stroke if simple preventative measures are not followed. Heat illness disproportionately affects those who have not built up

a tolerance to heat (acclimatization), and it is especially dangerous for new and temporary workers. “Acclimatization is a physical change that the body undergoes to build tolerance to heat, and it is a critical part of preventing heat illnesses and fatalities,” said Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. “Over the past three years, lack of acclimatization was the cause in 74 percent of heat-related citations issued. Employers have a responsibility to provide workplaces that are safe from recognized hazards, including outdoor heat.” Last year, OSHA issued 11 heat-related citations. In some of these cases, the employer and staffing agency were cited be-

cause they involved temporary workers. In preparation for the summer season, OSHA has developed heat illness educational materials in English and Spanish, as well as a curriculum to be used for workplace training,

also available in both English and Spanish. Additionally, a Web page provides information and resources on heat illness – including how to prevent it and what to do in case of an

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emergency – for workers and employers. The page is available at: http://www.osha.gov/ SLTC/heatillness/index.html. OSHA also has released a free application

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Rabb Road Closing for Street Improvement The City of La Feria is in the process of making paving improvements to Rabb Road from Business Highway 83 north to Expressway 83 as part of the Rabb Road Drainage Improvement Project. The start of construction on this part of the project is Tuesday, May 27, 2014. We anticipate that Rabb Road will be closed to through traffic from May 27 to mid or late July 2014. However, residents of the area will have access to their property. If you have any questions, please call 956-797-2261.

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In developing its inaugural national campaign in 2011, federal OSHA worked closely with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration and adapted materials from that state’s successful campaign. Additionally, OSHA is partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to incorporate worker safety precautions when heat alerts are issued across the nation. NOAA also will include pertinent worker safety information on its heat watch Web page at http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/ heat.php.

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Benefits include: retirement program; vacation pay; sick leave pay; health insurance (100% City paid premium); life insurance (100% City paid premium); uniforms provided. Applications can be picked up at La Feria City Hall or can be downloaded from the City of La Feria Web Site at: www.cityoflaferia.com For additional information, call (956) 797-2261. The position is open until filled. The City of La Feria has an adopted Section 3 Policy which seeks to ensure that to the greatest extent feasible, training, employment and contracting opportunities created by the City’s receipt of federal housing and community development funds are made available to “Section 3 Residents” and “Section 3 Businesses”. A copy of this policy is available at City Hall during normal business hours. The City of La Feria is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disabilities.

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GOLF CAMP Come out and support our High School golf program. Camp students will be taught the basic skills of golf by our current boys and girls high school and Jr. High golf athletes. All participants will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible for door prizes to be given away at the end of camp. AGE: Any 6 – 13 year old’s DATE: Saturday, June 14, 2014 TIME: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM FEE: $20 per child, 2 or more siblings $15 each Includes t-shirt, snacks and lunch. REGISTRATION: 4 – 6 PM High School Gym Wednesday May 28th Thursday May 29th Wednesday June 4th PLACE: Aloe King Golf Course, Mercedes

PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS July 7 - July 16 2 weeks, 6 lessons Mon, Tues & Wed 7pm – 7:30pm $30 per child

GUARD START July 7 – August 1 4 weeks, 16 classes - Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 11am – 12pm  Ages: 11-15 $65 per person *fee includes t-shirt

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June 7th – September 7th Friday 7-9:30pm $250 Saturday 10:30am-1pm $250 Sunday 7-9pm $200 Also available: Saturday, Sept 13, 20 Sunday, Sept 14, 21 Call for reservations

may 28, 2014 • LA FERIA NEWS • 9

feature story by Bill Keltner

Courtesy Texas Parks & Wildlife

Citizens Forum Hears the Latest on the River ‘Progress, but Alerts Remain in Place’ It was a generally optimistic message about the river that the guests at the annual USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Citizens Forum heard from guest speakers on the program. This year’s report was presented at the Texas A & M Research and Extention Center in Weslaco. The two main concerns of attendees and the staff were water control in the lower Rio Grande Valley and the progress on the levee rehabilitation projects before the arrival of the summer hurricane season. Leslie Grijalva, Environmental Protection Specialist, USIBWC Texas Clean Rivers Program, gave a reassuring, but cautious analysis of the various troubles along the river from Falcon Dam to the mouth of the Rio Grande. The speaker described what happens to the data continuously collected from the TCEQ (Texas Continuous Water Quality monitoring stations.) They feed information about industrial waste, bacteria, agricultural pollutants, municipal water discharges, surface water with its fecal matter, and mercury in fish. “We have all of that at tolerable limits, but added that the current data does not show increasing impairment in the lower stretches of the river.” She next addressed the recent mysterious fish kill that occurred in the Rio Salado some 8 to 90 kilometers upstream on the Mexican side. “As of this date, the USIBWC has not received any adverse reports downstream--no colors,

odors or wildlife affected.” she said. “Based on that,” she continued, “there is no indication of any significant or immediate threat to Rio Grande residents. It is believed by many that the Mexican Pemex facility is responsible--but they deny it.” The five-year Texas A & M report shows continued concern about chemical pollution by toluene and benzene, and the recent low oxygen count. “We still don’t know the reason, but we are wrestling with the problem.” The program continued with a report by Ramon F. Navarro, Civil Engineer USIBWC about the Lower Rio Grande Valley Rehabilitation Projects in Hidalgo and Cameron Counties. He defined the already finished levee construction projects and a few more that will be

completed in 2015. Navarro reported that 250 miles of levee construction projects have already been completed earlier than the contracts called for. There are three more stretches that will be finished by the end of this year, or by early 2015. He added that the FEMA system does not own or operate the levee system, but regularly inspects to make sure that the levees are up to accreditation. The levee system must meet a 1% annual chance of a major flood. The well-attended program concluded with questions from the audience concerning their annual water woes--some that can only be resolved by more participation by the U.S Government and their Mexican counterparts. Arrangements are being made for the agenda and location of the next Valley meeting of the United States International Boundary and Water Commission. The public will be notified and invited.

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SANTA MARIA HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2014

“DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE...TOGETHER COUGARS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE� TSTC/UTPB dual enrollment:

TSTC/UTPB Dual Enrollment:

Dinorah Torres, Medical, 6 hrs Karina Beltran, Criminal Justice, 6 hrs Jose Carreon Jr., Biomedical, 12 hrs Susana Fuentes, Criminal Justice, 6 hrs Alan Gonzalez, Computer Science, 6 hrs Samantha Molina, Criminal Justice, 6 hrs Vanessa Rivera, Medical, 12 hrs Jose M. Saldivar, Engineering, 18 hrs Alondra Villafuerte, Criminal Justice, 18 hrs Joseph Aleman, Human Science, 12 hrs Viviana Cantu, Bilingual Education, 15 hrs Arturo Hinojosa Jr., Engineering, 15 hrs Carlos Acosta, Criminal Justice, 18 hrs Aislinn Hinojosa, Human Science, 18 hrs Josue Hinojosa, Human Science, 18 hrs Marco Aleman, Kinesiology, 21 hrs Stephanie Garcia, Business Marketing, 21 hrs Mario Montero, Engineering, 24 hrs Grasiela Gutierrez, Dental Hygenist, 21 hrs

32 Seniors Class of 2012 100% College Accepted 37 Seniors Class of 2013 100% College Accepted

32 Seniors

Class of 2014 Marco Aleman Valedictorian

100% College Accepted

Stephanie Alondra Garcia Salutatorian

Carlos Acosta

Joseph Matthew Aleman

Karina Beltran

Justin Ryan Cantu

Viviana Cantu

Jose Carreon Jr.

Alexander Chavez

Jessica Flores

Aileen Fuentes

Susana Fuentes

Ernesto Garcia

Isai Garcia

Alan Gonzalez

Grasiela Gutierrez

Dayana Hernandez

Aislinn Hinojosa

Arturo Hinojosa, Jr.

Josue Hinojosa

Julie Jimenez

Brianna Lopez

Citlalit Salinas Medeguin

Samantha Elizabeth Molina

Mario Montero

Richard Isidro Morales

Jesus Candelario Rivera

Vanessa Rivera

Jose Manuel Saldivar

Dinorah Jaqueline Torres

Jose Torres

Alondra Villafuerte

Congratulations to the Class of 2014 and Staff from Santa Maria ISD Board of Trustees Maria J. Chavez . . Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Jose F. Gonzales ........... Board Member

Mrs. Melissa Aleman ........ Board President

Mr. Adolfo Hinojosa . ........... Board Member

Mrs. Belinda Lugo .... Board Vice President

Mr. Leonardo Martinez ........ Board Member

Mr. Noe Aleman ................ Board Secretary

Mr. Miguel Zavala . ............... Board Member

SMHS 32 SENIORS IN CAREER PATHWAYS: Medical: 6

Engineering: 4

Business Marketing: 1

Kinesiology: 1

Biology: 1

Computer Science: 2

Cosmetology: 1

Automotive: 2

Criminal Justice: 6

Transportation: 1

Biomedical: 1

Bilingual Education: 1

Human Science: 3

Dental Hygiene: 2

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