Jaqueline Medina is a ninth-grade student at Martin High School and is a distinguished member of the school’s Mariachi group, Los Tigers Del Sur.

Jaqueline is a remarkable student, showcasing her exceptional leadership skills as the JV Section Leader in the Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur. Her favorite part of the day is when she gets to attend Mariachi rehearsals so she can practice her craft. 

Beyond her musical talents, Jaqueline is recognized for her academic excellence and her remarkable leadership, which is evidenced by her receiving the Laredo ISD ACE Award.

In her free time, Jaqueline likes to draw, listen to music and hang out with her friends.

Jaqueline is the daughter of Brenda and Antonio Medina.

Yeikol Chapa is the Valedictorian for the Nixon High School Class of 2024.  Chapa will graduate with an overall GPA of 107.45. She is also a student at the Business, Industry, and Public Services (BIPS) Early College Academy at Nixon High School.

Yeikol’s favorite part of the school day is when she gets to go to her criminal justice class because she gets to learn about the different things going on in the world.

Yeikol’s academic accolades include National Hispanic College Board Recognition, CTE Award, Border Patrol Youth of the Month, the M.B. Lamar Medal Recipient, and the prestigious Terry Foundation scholarship recipient.  

Chapa is also a standout athlete where she was Captain of the tennis team. She was selected La Estrella Deporte and received the Triple A Award.  

Yeikol is involved in various organizations at school. She is the President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of the Criminal Justice Club, a member of Spanish National Honor Society, UIL Academics, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. 

Outside of school Chapa is busy being a private tutor with Clever Minds STEM Tutoring Center, working as a team member at Academy Sports and Outdoors, and volunteering with National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, 911 City of Laredo, Laredo Tennis Association, and Prime Sports Camps at the Laredo Country Club.

During her free time, Yeikol enjoys playing video games, going to the gym, and reading,

This fall Yeikol will be attending University of Texas at Austin on a four-year scholarship. She will be majoring in biomedical engineering with aspirations of going to medical school to become a surgeon or orthopedic surgeon.

Yeikol the daughter of Damaris Rivera and Salvador Chapa. She attended Ryan Elementary School and Lamar Middle School 

Mareily Coto Rivera is a ninth-grade student at Cigarroa High School. She is part of the school’s P-TECH Program. 

Mareily likes coming to school because she like learning new things from each of her classes.  Her favorite part of the school day is her fifth block where she gets to attend her P-Tech classes.

She is an active member of the Mariachi Azteca and Orchestra.

Mareily plans on attending TAMIU or University of Texas at Austin. Coto Rivera hopes to purse a master’s degree in the construction or medical field. She hopes to work in the Construction Management or Medical field. 

When she is not busy with her schoolwork, Mareily enjoys skating and learning French. 

She attended D.D. Hachar Elementary School and Cigarroa Middle School. Mareily is the daughter of Evelyn Rivera and Hugo Coto.

Isabella Mendoza is a 10th grade student at Garcia Early College High and is ranked 18 in her class. She is dual-enrolled at TAMIU and is currently taking college credit courses in Psychology and Music Theory.

Isabella is an active student on campus and in our community. She is President of the Art Club, and part of the Superintendents Student Advisory Council, Student Council, National Honor Society, UIL Ready Writing, and the school newspaper, The Phoenix Quarterly.

Isabella volunteers at her church, Our Lady of Guadalupe. One her biggest passions is being an Alter Server. This year, she was named the church youth group leader. In her free time, Mendoza likes to read the Bible and loves performing to worship songs which allow her to bring glory to God first. 

Isabella plan on attending St. Mary’s University or the University of Houston to pursue her degree in Political Science. She hopes to attend law school so she can come back to Laredo and serve her community as a Lawyer.

She attended Farias Elementary School and Cigarroa Middle School. Isabella is the daughter of Isela and Jesus Mendoza.

Christen Middle School sixth grader Jayleen Turrubiartes is a GT student who works hard to keep good grades. 

Jayleen is part of the Mighty Christen Middle School Mariachi and Band programs. She proudly represents these programs by playing the trumpet. Turrubiartes is also a member of Junior Honors Society, the cheer squad, and basketball team. 

Jayleen’s favorite part of the school day is her math class because she learns so much.

She is also the running back for the Wildcats a city league football team. In her free time Jayleen likes to paint, play volleyball, and play football with her stepdad.

Jayleen main goal for her future is to attend TAMIU. She hopes to become a soldier in the United States Army or attend medical school so she can be a pediatrician to help children in need.

Turrubiartes attended Macdonell Elementary School and she plans on going to Nixon High School. Jayleen is the proud daughter of Maria Berdare and Mike Cruz.

Adan Garcia Faz is a sixth-grade student at Lamar Middle School. She is a proud member of the school’s Orchestra where he plays the violin. 

His favorite part of the school day is when he gets to go to his math class. 

In his free time Adan volunteers at his church and enjoys playing basketball.

His main goal is to graduate from TAMIU and own his own company.

He attended Daiches Elementary School and plans to attend Nixon High School.

Cynthia Molina is an eighth-grade honors and gifted and talented student at Cigarroa Middle School.

Cynthia is Captain of the school’s Robotics Team, and a member of Junior FFA, Algebra Program, National Junior Honor Society. She enjoys coming to school because she likes to learn new things in her algebra classes.

Medina’s goal is to attend Texas A&M University to major in Business. Once she completes her studies, Cynthia plans to own her own business.

Medina enjoys spending time tending to her horses, goats, and many other animals at her family’s ranch. As a member of the National Honor Society, Cynthia volunteers at the Pet Shelter and the South Texas Food Bank. 

She attended Zachry Elementary School and plans to go to Nixon High School and the BIPS Early College Academy. Cynthia is the daughter of Irving and Nancy Lozano.

Memorial Middle School eighth grader Jonathan Torres is an exceptional student who is both a leader and a role model to his peers. 

He has maintained excellent attendance and grades. His favorite part of the school day is when he attends his math class and gets to play soccer with his classmates.

Jonathan additionally devotes a lot of time to extracurricular activities as he participates in the Mighty Eagle Soccer team. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his cousins practicing and perfecting his soccer skills. 

Jonathan hopes to get a scholarship and play soccer for Texas A&M International University while he works on getting his bachelor's degree.