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Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Alejandro Rivera is well on the way to the next chapter of his education. Rivera, a Lyndon B. Johnson high school senior, received a soccer scholarship to Laredo Community College (LCC). LBJ soccer coach Eduardo Silva described Rivera as a great student and athlete who has a bright future ahead of
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Kazen Elementary hosted their 5th Annual Mother’s Day Neon Zumbathon for all school moms. Sessions were held throughout the day in according to students P.E. Schedule. Moms enjoyed Zumba with their child in an all blackout neon dance party. Zumba included well-known local Instructors, Laura Sanchez and Sonia Lara. A photo
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Alexander High School Army JROTC cadets along with Sgt. Joseph Garcia and Sgt. Conrado Martinez retired nine U.S. flags during its first Flag Retirement Ceremony, on April 28, 2016 at Alexander High School. More than 70 people attended the ceremony where the flags were burned, in the correct and time-honored tradition. U.S.
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-The United ISD Employees of The Year banquet was held at the LIFE Downs Pavilion on May 3, 2016. Recognition categories included “Teacher of the Year,” “Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year,” and Paraprofessional/Auxiliary Staff Member of the Year” at the elementary, secondary, and department levels. “District-Wide Employees of the Year” received
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-McDonald’s recently presented six United ISD elementary schools with monetary donations for participating in the 5th annual Mc Teacher’s Night, which was held on Tuesday, April 5 at McDonald’s restaurant locations throughout the city. The popular fundraising program gives educators, students, parents, and friends an opportunity to earn money for their campuses
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Five Lyndon B. Johnson High School students will represent Laredo, Texas and their alma mater at Sul Ross University in Alpine, Texas to play Division 3 tennis. The student athletes signed letters of intent at a ceremony held at L.B.J.H.S. along side their teammates, peers, coach, and families. The honorees are
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, Four United I.S.D. students were among those celebrated as Youths of the Month for May 2016. The monthly program recognizes high school students who excel in academics and volunteer to help our community. Teachers and counselors nominate students for the recognition. Host for the May 2016 ceremony and luncheon was Martin High School. Youth of The Month is sponsored in part by the U.S. Border Patrol, The Senate of Texas, United States Congress,
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to Alexander High School (AHS), senior Mariana “Manas” Avina, who signed a soccer scholarship with Texas A&M International University. Manas has been a soccer star since the age of five and is the first local athlete to be awarded a full soccer scholarship to continue playing locally. Avina played soccer
Courtesy Alex Meyer, (Laredo, Texas)-Recently, the United South High School Spanish Theater Club debuted a stage performance of a comedy written by the club’s members. Se Vende Una Mula was met with abundant laughs from spectators that included fellow students and USHS teachers and staff. Student Director Debir Vazquez stated that the cast members and
Courtesy Carmen Rendon, (Laredo, Texas)-Congratulations to United South’s Winter Guard for earning 2nd place at the Texas Education Color Guard Association State Competition. The Team competed against 14 schools and scored an 83.47 and they are under the direction of Griselda Dozal. It has been an extreme season for the Panther Winter Guard, as they
