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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.
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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.