Martin High School junior student athlete, Vince Hernandez is currently ranked 75th in his class with a GPA of 96.53.

Vince is a member of the Tigers football team where he plays wide receiver and running back and a shooting guard for the basketball team. He also is a member of the National Honor Society, Sergeant-At-Arms for the Class of 2026, and the Science Club. As a member of the Science Club, he volunteers in the community by picking up trash at our local parks and feeding animals at the zoo. He also volunteered with the Peanut Butter Bowl where he helped collect jars of peanut butter for the community.

Vince is a parishioner of San Luis Rey Catholic Church. He enjoys spending time with his family and girlfriend. His hobbies are playing football, basketball and weightlifting. 

Hernandez hopes on attending Texas A&M International University and plans on majoring in Criminal Justice or Political Science. He plans on becoming a firefighter when he finishes college. 

He attended Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Vince is the son of Miriam and Valeriano Hernandez. 

Nevan Lopez is a senior at Nixon High School and is also enrolled at the Business Industry and Public Service. You can find him everywhere on campus as he is actively involved in various organizations where he is leading with heart.

As President of the Interact Club, Nevan leads the way by helping our community He organized the school’s annual Cancer Walk that supported people battling cancer, cancer survivors, and those that we lost to cancer.  He also organizes many other events to benefit others in our community.  

Some of the other organizations he is involved in are Library Service Club, Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Student Council, Spanish National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science Club, and social media Officer for Class of 2025.

When he is not in school you can find Nevan helping out with events at the Webb County District Attorney’s Office.

Nevan enjoys baking, reading and playing with his cats. 

Lopez plans on attending TAMIU where he plans to get a degree in Political Science. After he earns his degree, Nevan plans on applying to the University of Texas Law School to become a lawyer.  

He attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and Middle School. Neven is the son of Fuastino and Nancy Lopez.

Alejandro Vela is a senior at Cigarroa High School and the Sabas Perez Early College High School. He is an Advanced Placement honor roll student with a 4.0 GPA and is currently ranked fourth in his class.

Alejandro is dual enrolled at Laredo College where is working on his associates degree in Engineering. His goal is to expand his knowledge and continue his education in STEM as an engineer. 

Alejandro is President of the UIL One Act Play, Vice-President of SPECA Honor Society, Parliamentarian of Student Council, a member of National Honor Society, UIL Mathematics, and UIL Prose and Poetry. His academic honors include Solid Works certified in 3D CAD Design Software and honorable mention UIL One Act Play All-Star Cast. 

Alejandro likes coming to school to further his education and thanks to the Sabas Perez Early College High School he will be graduating with his associate’s degree and is grateful for all his teachers. 

In his free time, Vela volunteers in his time with his church Alpha Omega Christian Church, as well as, assists with donations to the Salvation Army and Bethany House during Christmas. He also enjoys reading, especially the Hunger Games and watching older movies like Aliens in the Attic. Over the summer, Alejandro had the opportunity to intern with the Webb County Building and Maintenance Department. 

Alejandro hopes to attend Texas A&M University in College Station. He plans on pursuing a degree in Engineering and hopes to become an Electrical Engineer.

Vela attended Ligarde Elementary School and Cigarroa Middle School. Alejandro is the son of Heraclio and Sara Vela. 

Joel Chavana is a ninth-grade student at the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School.

Joel likes coming to school for his last period Business Information Management Class which is preparing him for his college classes next year at TAMIU. 

He is a member of Student Council and Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.  Joel loves to help out the community by playing an active role as a volunteer with the youth group for his confirmation classes and as an usher at Holy Redeemer Church. 

In his free time, Chavana helps his mother with her business and helps his siblings with their school work. 

Joel plans to go to college at Texas A&M International University or the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Chavana hopes to obtain his Bachelors and Master’s degree in the medical field. After he finishes college, his main goal is to become a doctor or registered nurse. 

Chavana attended Dovalina Elementary School and Harmony Science Academy for Middle School. Joel is the son of Juliana and Arturo Chavana.

Estid Flores Jr., is an eighth-grade student at Christen Middle School. He is a proud member of the Robotics Club and the Mighty Cubs athletic program where he is a dedicated member of the football team where he played on kickoff returns and the basketball team.

Flores enjoys riding his bike and playing cards. He especially enjoys being outdoors with nature and playing his favorite video game, Thunder Road.  

Estid is undecided where he wants to attend college, but plans to pursue a degree in Engineering. 

Flores attended Ryan Elementary School and hopes to enroll at the Sabas Perez Early College High School where he will gain knowledge in the area of Engineering.  Estid is the son of Rosalva Mora.

Jan Pablo Lara is a seventh-grade student at Lamar Middle School. He is a proud member of the Mighty Lion Band where he plays the Barton Saxophone.

Jan Pablo’s favorite part of the day is his seventh period band class.

Outside of school Juan Pablo likes playing his instrument and playing his favorite video game, Subnautica. He is also a black belt in Taekwondo and describes himself as a very chill guy.

Jan Pablo plans on majoring in Technology at Texas A&M University in College Station. After school, he hopes to become an entrepreneur.

He attended Ryan Elementary School and will be going to Nixon High School and the Trevino Magnet School to continue his education in music. Jan Pablo is the son of Yajaira Garcia Ortiz and Juan P. Lara.

Cigarroa Middle School sixth grader Christian Quezada is a proud member of the Mighty Bulldogs Band where he plays the trumpet. Quezada is also a member of the basketball and soccer teams.

In his free time, Christian enjoys walking his dog and playing games at the park, basketball, soccer, and running. He plays soccer with the Tigers Nuevo Laredo. He also helps out with chores around the house.

Christian’s educational goal is to earn a doctor’s degree or become a professional soccer player. He is undecided where he wants to go to college. Once Quezada completes his studies, he plans on becoming a Nurse or Doctor.

He attended Ligarde Elementary School and plans to attend Cigarroa High School. Christian is the son of Karla Tello and Christian Quezada.

Xiomara Miguel is an eighth-grade student at Memorial Middle School who is excelling in academics and athletics. She fights hard on the court/field but is dedicated to the classroom. Miguel is consistently on the honor roll and is currently enrolled in honors courses.

Xiomara is a member of the mighty Eagle volleyball, basketball, track, and soccer teams. In her spare time, she also likes to play softball and volleyball. 

Xiomara is still exploring her options and is undecided about where she will attend college but plans on becoming a teacher. 

Xiomara attended J.C. Martin Elementary School and plans to attend Nixon High School and enroll at an LISD Early College.