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During a recent Webb County Commissioner’s Court meeting, students enrolled in the Business Magnet Program of United South High School’s (U.S.H.S.), Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology were presented with Certificates of Achievement. The certificates signified completion of a nine-week internship in various county departments. The supervised internship challenged students to apply knowledge and skills learned in their Practicum in Business Management course, which teaches the legal, financial, managerial, and ethical aspects of business. “Our students had a great time learning, and collaborating with all the employees at Webb County,” said Claudia Saenz, U.S.H.S. teacher. “The internship allowed students to implement personal and interpersonal skills. This kind of experience helps to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and prepares students for a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. I am confident that the skills and experiences they acquired during these past nine weeks will accompany them throughout their academic and personal lives,” Saenz continued. Borchers Elementary School hosted a “Relay Recess” event at their campus. The event is a unique fundraiser for the American Cancer Society that includes education, fundraising, and physical activity. Pictured are fifth grade students Miranda Vela and Mika Sanchez, competing in a relay activity as other students look on. Also pictured above is Luis Rodriguez, HEB administrator, who spoke to students about the importance of eating nutritious foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Page 8 Your Source for information and current events in United ISD United South High School Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology Pictured left to right: back row, Mr. Michael Soto, U.S.H.S. Teacher; Francisco Vasquez; and Christopher Esparza. Front row; Ms. Claudia Saenz, U.S.H.S. Teacher; Melecio Villarreal; Delilah Gomez; Hugo Garza; Andrea Martinez; Israel Lopez; and Jocelyn Gaytan. Girl Scout Troop #9102 Working on Bronze “Energy Awareness” Award Girl Scout Troop #9102 recently planted trees at Trautmann Elementary School to help beautify the campus and to work towards their bronze “energy awareness” award. In addition to earning badges, the group of 5th graders worked on various community projects. Pictured: Girl Scout Troop #9102 standing in front of one of the trees they planted. Troop members are: Sydney Lara, Irma Garcia, Amanda Flores, Victoria Padron, Sabrina Peña, Elyssa Esparza, Aryana Hernandez, Regina Alvarez, and Jocelyn Flores. Troop leader is Raquel Esparza.
Page 9 Your Source for information and current events in United ISD UISD Seniors Sign Scholarships Rainy Castañeda from United South signed her national letter of intent for the University of the Incarnate Word. Pictured left to right: Coach Juan A. Salazar; Suzie Castañeda, Mother; Jessie Castañeda, Father; David Canales, United South High School Principal; Rainy Castañeda; Priscilla Muñoz, United South High School Magnet Dean; Coach Judy Cantu; and Coach Sergio Salinas. United High School seniors Karina Garcia and Ana Martinez signed scholarships to play soccer at TAMIU. The longtime friends were exhilarated on the occasion of signing their individual letters of intent on the same day. “I’m so excited, I’ve wanted to do this for so many years. I had outside offers but I wanted to stay close to home. I thank my parents and coach Vera for all their support and inspiration,” said Karina, who plans to study psychology at TAMIU. Ana Maria said she was excited about the scholarship and expressed determination to help take the TAMIU soccer team to the next level. “I feel so much passion for what I do as a goalie and I think that playing for TAMIU is going to be awesome. I want to thank my parents and coach Vera for always believing in me,” said Ana, who wants to study Physical Therapy and Biology. Pictured left to right: UHS Soccer Coach Jerry Vera (standing), looks on as Karina Garcia and Ana Martinez sign their TAMIU scholarships. Seated: Fernando Garcia and Luz Garcia, Parents; Karina Garcia; Ana Martinez and her Parents Ana Cristina Martinez and Manuel Martinez. Leopoldo Hernandez, a United High School student, signed on for a golf scholarship at TAMIU. This fine student graduated in the top five percent of his senior class and has been playing golf since he was three years of age. “I want to thank my parents and God. I also want to thank coach Julian Palacios for spending a lot of time coaching me day in and day out, no matter what the weather. I am the first in my family to play collegiate sports and that makes it extra special for me. I’m excited about the opportunity to play at the next level,” said Hernandez. Hernandez plans to study mechanical engineering. 3 Lyndon B. Johnson High School recently held a scholarship signing ceremony for senior students Rudy Ramirez and Nicolas Madrigal. Ramirez, pictured left, was accepted to Wiley University in Marshall, Texas. He received a full academic scholarship and will play on the University’s soccer team. Madrigal, pictured right, was accepted to Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. He also received a full academic scholarship and will be playing for the University’s football team. At the scholarship signing event, from left to right, were: LBJ Head Soccer Coach, Eduardo Javier Silva; Ramirez, LBJ Principal, Maggie Martinez; Madrigal; and LBJ Head Football Coach, Oscar Villaseñor. Brian Swain a student from Alexander High School has agreed to play for Hampton University in Virginia. Hampton is a D I school and is in the MEAC conference. Swain is also ranked ninth in the state of Texas in all time passing yards and was selected all district three years in a row. Swain also added MVP to his resume his senior year. Pictured left to right: Leopoldo Hernandez Jr., Father; Leopoldo Hernandez; and Sarah Hernandez, Mother.
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During a recent Webb County Commissioner’s<br />
Court meeting, students enrolled in<br />
the Business Magnet Program of <strong>United</strong> South<br />
High <strong>School</strong>’s (U.S.H.S.), Academy of Global<br />
Business and Advanced Technology were presented<br />
with Certificates of Achievement. The<br />
certificates signified completion of a nine-week<br />
internship in various county departments. The<br />
supervised internship challenged students to<br />
apply knowledge and skills learned in their<br />
Practicum in Business Management course,<br />
which teaches the legal, financial, managerial,<br />
and ethical aspects of business. “Our students<br />
had a great time learning, and collaborating<br />
with all the employees at Webb County,” said<br />
Claudia Saenz, U.S.H.S. teacher. “The internship<br />
allowed students to implement personal<br />
and interpersonal skills. This kind of experience<br />
helps to strengthen individual performance<br />
in the workplace and prepares students<br />
for a successful transition to the workforce or<br />
postsecondary education. I am confident that<br />
the skills and experiences they acquired during<br />
these past nine weeks will accompany them<br />
throughout their academic and personal lives,”<br />
Saenz continued.<br />
Borchers Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong> hosted a “Relay<br />
Recess” event at their<br />
campus. The event is<br />
a unique fundraiser for<br />
the American Cancer<br />
Society that includes<br />
education, fundraising,<br />
and physical activity.<br />
Pictured are fifth grade<br />
students Miranda Vela<br />
and Mika Sanchez,<br />
competing in a relay<br />
activity as other students<br />
look on. Also pictured<br />
above is Luis Rodriguez,<br />
HEB administrator, who<br />
spoke to students about<br />
the importance of eating<br />
nutritious foods and<br />
maintaining a healthy<br />
lifestyle.<br />
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Your Source for information and current events in <strong>United</strong> ISD<br />
<strong>United</strong> South High <strong>School</strong> Academy of<br />
Global Business and Advanced Technology<br />
Pictured left to right: back row, Mr. Michael Soto, U.S.H.S. Teacher; Francisco Vasquez; and Christopher<br />
Esparza. Front row; Ms. Claudia Saenz, U.S.H.S. Teacher; Melecio Villarreal; Delilah Gomez; Hugo<br />
Garza; Andrea Martinez; Israel Lopez; and Jocelyn Gaytan.<br />
Girl Scout Troop #9102 Working on<br />
Bronze “Energy Awareness” Award<br />
Girl Scout Troop #9102 recently planted trees at Trautmann<br />
Elementary <strong>School</strong> to help beautify the campus and to work<br />
towards their bronze “energy awareness” award. In addition<br />
to earning badges, the group of 5th graders worked on<br />
various community projects.<br />
Pictured: Girl Scout Troop #9102 standing in front of one of the trees they planted.<br />
Troop members are: Sydney Lara, Irma Garcia, Amanda Flores, Victoria Padron,<br />
Sabrina Peña, Elyssa Esparza, Aryana Hernandez, Regina Alvarez, and Jocelyn<br />
Flores. Troop leader is Raquel Esparza.
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