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TEEN OF THE WEEK: VICTORIA RAMIREZ

Parents: Bert Ramirez and Linda Cantu

Educational or Future Plans: I have recently been accepted to Texas State University and will be attending in the fall of 2017. I plan to attend Texas State’s, St. David’s School of Nursing receive my Bachelors degree of Science in Nursing, then continue my education and become a Nurse Practitioner.

Clubs and Officer Positions: HOSA member and officer at large

Accomplishments/Honors: I am currently ranked within the top 12% of my class and will graduate in May with a total of 34 college credits. I cheered on the varsity squad my freshman year, became CPR certified as I completed the Health Science Tech course and was inducted into National Honor Society my junior year.

TEEN OF THE WEEK: ERICA BREEANN GARCIA

Parents : Alfredo and Victoria Garcia

Education or future plans: I plan on attending Texas A&M University-College Station where I plan on majoring in Biology, then continuing my education in Nuclear Medicine/Radiology.

Clubs/Organizations : ● National Honor Society ● PALS ● TAFE

TEEN OF THE WEEK: GRACIELA CORTEZ

Parents: Marco Cortez and Herminia Cortez

Educational or Future Plans: My future plan is to attend two years of college to earn an associate's degree to be a Physical Therapist assistant. After earning my associate’s degree I plan to find a job as a Physical Therapist assistant and attend a 4- year university to earn a bachelor’s degree to become a Physical Therapist.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Alice Sports Medicine Co- Captain

Accomplishments/ Honors: 3- year varsity letterman for football training, 2- year varsity letterman for baseball training

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ERASMO TREJO-AGUILAR

Parents: Erasmo Aguilar Jr , Loretta and Michael Nunez

Educational or Future Plans: I have been accepted to Texas A&M Engineering program and I intend to become a mechanical engineer and relocate to Houston.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Alice FFA, Secretary of Alice FFA, Gear Up Ambassador, Wool Judging Team and Magic Club

Accomplishments/Honors: Nation Honor Society Member, Varsity Track and Power lifting, Top 10% of my class and made it to State in Wool Judging

TEEN OF THE WEEK - BENJAMIN VALERIO

Parents - Mr. and Mrs. Ruben and Linda Valerio

Educational or future plans: After high school I plan to go to Texas A&M University Kingsville (in which I have been accepted to already) to study for a degree in Mechanical Engineering

Clubs and officer positions: Trumpet Section leader for the Alice High School marching band , Member of the Alice High school Honors Band, Member of the Alice High School Mariachi band, Member of the National Honor Society, President of the Alice High school Robotics Club, Captain altar server at St. Josephs Catholic Church, and Captain of the Alice High School Varsity Soccer team

Accomplishments/Honors: Freshman year going to the State Marching contest in San Antonio Texas; Playing a stellar concert Band performance in Carnegie Hall in New York; Being inducted into the National Honor Society and Being Accepted to Texas A&M University Kingsville

TEEN OF THE WEEK: Marcella Chapa

Parents: Marco Chapa and Patricia Vidal Chapa

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to go to school for music performance. But would like to further my career and study music education at either Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I hope to one day have the opportunity to inspire young people to further their interest for music, just like my former flute teacher Ms. Yamaguchi did back in the sixth grade.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Throughout the years I have had my fair share of activities that I am still active or took an active role in. I am currently involved in the Interact Club, National Honors Society, Alice High School Marching and Honors Band, and the UIL Math Team. I have previously worked in Junior Class, Prom Crew, and Environmental Club.

Accomplishments/Honors: All-State District Band qualifier (3 years), All-State Region Band qualifier (3 years), All-State Area qualifier (1 year), Flute Section Leader (1 year), Received a Division 1 in Solo & Ensemble (3 years), National Honors Society Inductee (10th). I am honored to say that I qualified for State Finals in History Fair last year in Austin, placing seventh in the state for a group performance about Women's Suffrage. For this accomplishment, I received a Board of Recognition Award for Distinguished Achievement.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Kaylyn Luna

Parents: Yvette and Gene Luna

Educational or Future Plans: to attend Texas A&M University College Station under the Visualization program to become a multimedia animator/ artist and pursue my dream of working for Pixar Animation Studio

Clubs and Officer Positions: Theatre Arts, NHS, AFJROTC

Accomplishments/ Honors: member of the first group performance ever to advance to state finals for National History Fair in AHS history

TEEN OF THE WEEK: MIA LOPEZ

Parents: Monica and the late Michael Lopez

Educational or Future Plans: Attend Texas Tech University to receive my Veterinary Technician certification.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Alice FFA Vice President, Honors Band flute, Pals, National Honor Society, Vacation Bible School Crew Leader, LINKS Retreat staff member, Edge staff member, Lifeteen staff member, F.L.A.M.E. staff member, Circle of Grace staff member, 10 year Altar Server.

Accomplishments/Honors: Performed at Carnegie Hall with the Alice Honors Band, FFA Creed Speaking, FFA Radio Broadcasting team, Area qualifying FFA Ag Issues Team, FFA Livestock Judging Team (3 years), Texas FFA voting delegate, Texas FFA State Officer candidate, Alice FFA Treasurer (Junior Year), Alice FFA Vice President (Senior Team), CPR certification, Altar serving leader (red cord), Altar serving 10 years (purple cord), Received a 1 in Solo and Ensemble with a solo (2 years) and a flute quartet, Stock show 1st place and Reserve Division Champion

TEEN OF THE WEEK: AUSTIN PEREZ

Parents: Mrs. Sara A. Perez & Mr. Juan F. Perez

Educational or Future Plans: A Professional Kicker for the NFL and study Sports Development

Clubs and Officer Positions: Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, and Band

Accomplishments/Honors: Offensive Player of the Year (OPY) for soccer in 2016, Varsity Soccer & Football

TEEN OF THE WEEK: ADRIAN CANTU

Parents: Marion Deleon- Cantu and Adrian Cantu

Educational or Future Plans: I intend to pursue a college degree of any sorts, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or even Doctorate’s, depending on the current situation or choices I’d be influenced by. I’ve applied to multiple colleges, to name a few; UT Austin, Texas A&M University, and Texas State. And plan to major in Agriculture Business & Management, or even a Liberal Arts degree. The way I see it, nothing is set in stone and if my mind may decide on another choice in the near future then must follow in its direction. I’m out to find the perfect job for me, one that I could go to everyday without ever actually feeling at work.

Clubs and Officer Positions: As of this school year, the only club I actively participate in is Debate. In the spur of the moment, I joined the organization, and turns out it wasn’t a bad idea. In general, one could describe what we do as “controlled arguing”. I find much comfort in being able to logically argue my point in a controlled environment. Otherwise, one would argue with no purpose because too often the “debate” leads to anger and frustration. In this event, only the even-tempered competitors who stay right minded can actually win.

Prior to Debate, however, I was involved with Academic Decathlon for the 2015-2016 school year. This club is truly the one which taught me the most about being honest with myself, never letting ego stand in the way, and about the world that surrounds our isolated lives. It involves studying and prepping seven guides for the objective events, and practicing or rehearsing for 3 other subjective events- ten events in all. You study every day, seven days a week, for seven months of the school year- holiday breaks included. Extreme amounts of discipline, time, and energy are put into practices so that you may out score and beat every competitor possible.

Accomplishments/Honors: For Academic Decathlon, I was regional champion, and helped the team in winning a State Championship for the first time in its 18 year long program. It was the first time in the nation’s history that a Title 1 school had accomplished such a thing. The State Senate, C.C. Caller Times newspaper, and local School Board recognized us for our academic achievements. Let's just say it was a big deal. More recently I was awarded the Corpus Christi Caller Times Distinguished Scholar Award, under the Achiever category. Of 260 applicants, only 40 were selected. So it was rather surprising when I was called into the office to be told that I had been selected. The newspaper displayed a rather affectionate article of my individual experience in it’s newspaper. And for this achievement, once again, I was recognized by the local School Board.

TEEN OF THE WEEK: ISAAC HERNANDEZ

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hernandez

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to enroll in a nursing program to become an RN, then later specialize in pediatrics, and and pursue my career in working at a children's hospital.

Clubs and Officer Positions: HOSA, NHS, PALS, Football, Baseball, Track

Accomplishments/Honors: ● Captain of the Alice High School Football Team ● Ranked number 11 in my Senior Class ● 3 year letterman ● 2x All-Academic All District ● 2 Year NHS member ● 3x Coyote Scholar (Top 20)

TEEN OF THE WEEK: DANIELA FLORES

Parents: Ruben and Melissa Flores

Educational or Future plans: My future plans are to go to college, either The University of Texas at Austin or Corpus Christi Texas A&M. I will pursue my BSN in Nursing, (Bachelor of Science.)

Clubs/Officer positions: I am currently in two clubs, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) & National Honors Society (NHS). I've been a member in HOSA for two years, and I was inducted my sophomore year into NHS and I am now currently the Secretary of NHS.

Accomplishments/Honors: Regional qualifier for history fair. State qualifier for history fair. Microsoft Certified. Advanced to state for marching band in 2013-2014. CPR Certified through the American Heart Association. Coyote Scholar (2 years.)

TEEN OF THE WEEK: RENE YZAGUIRRE III

Parents: Edna and Rene Yzaguirre Jr.

Educational or future plans: I plan to study Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University College Station or Texas A&M University Kingsville.

Clubs/Officer Positions: -UIL Math Team -Livestock Judging

Accomplishments/Honors: -National Honor Society Inductee (11th) -Coyote Scholar (9th) (11th)

TEEN OF THE WEEK: MIKAELA MARTINEZ

Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Armando Martinez

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend The University of Texas at Austin in the fall to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech Therapist.

Clubs and Officer Positions: AHS Varsity Cheerleader (4 years), AHS Cheer Captain, AHS Honors band (4 years), AHS Marching Band (4 years), Flute Section Leader (2 years), National Honors Society Member (3 years), National Honors Society Parliamentarian, AHS Swim Team (4 years)

Accomplishments/Honors: I am a four year Coyote Scholar, and currently ranked number three in my class. I was also a member of the AHS marching band which qualified for state in 2014, and was a Region band qualifier my freshman and sophomore year. I was also privileged to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2014 with the Alice High School Honors Band. I have been selected as an All-American cheerleader for four consecutive years, and was offered to join the National Cheer Association Staff. I am a four year TISSCA qualifier, and a four year regional qualifier in swimming. Last year, I was the bronze medalist at the Regional swim meet in the 100 yard freestyle.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ISAAC RAMIREZ

Parents: Charlotte and Gilbert Hernandez, Abel and Tabatha Ramirez

Education or Future Plans: I plan to go to the University of Texas at Austin to receive my bachelor's in computer engineering.

Accomplishments/Honors: Preforming at Carnegie hall, First chair in the Honors Band, Coyote Scholar (11th), Advanced to Region Band (3 Years), Calallen Marching band Grand Champions(12th), Advanced to state marching competition(9th)

TEEN OF THE WEEK - REYGAN ALFARO

Parents: Rey Alfaro and Norma Alfaro

Educational or Future Plans: My educational plans include going into a 4-year university to earn a degree in physical therapy and become a sports physical therapist

Clubs and Officer Positions: Alice Sports Medicine Captain, FFA member, and a member of Dr. Noyola's Contemporary Media class

Accomplishments/Honors: 4-year varsity letterman for football training, 2-year varsity letterman for basketball and baseball training

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Aaren Perez

Parents: Cheto and JoAnn Perez

  • Educational or Future Plans: I would like to graduate with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with the help of Texas A&M University in College Station, which in turn, lead to a great job. I would also plan to pursue my swimming career outside of high school.
  • Clubs and Officer Positions: National Honor Society, Yearbook, Swim Captain.
  • Accomplishments/Honors: Coyote Scholar (10th, 11th), National Honor Society Inductee, MVP Swimming (9th, 10th, 11th), Coyote Heart in Track (10th), All District All Regional Track & Swimming Honorable Mention & All Academic.
TEEN OF THE WEEK - MIRANDA GONZALEZ

Parents: Ruben and Ercilia Gonzalez

Educational or Future Plans: At this point in time, I plan to attend a university and major in political science with a minor in criminal justice. After obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I plan to attend law school and become a criminal defense lawyer.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Throughout my high school years I was involved in many organizations. These clubs include Spanish Club, the Junior Police Academy, Tennis, Track, National Honor Society, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, Junior Class, and PALS. I am currently an active member in Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Symphonic Band, Color Guard, and PALS. For the past three-years I have held the position of Color Guard squad leader. I’m also an active member at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. I have been an altar server at the OLG parish of 10 years now, assisted with the CCD program for the past two years, assisted in the production of the LINKS retreat for the past three years, and have helped with the EDGE and Lifeteen program for the high school students and middle school students.

Accomplishment/Honors: I advanced to state in the Crime Scene event for SKILLS USA in 2015. I’m a 10 year altar server at Our Lady of Guadalupe, and I have been a group leader for the past two years. My freshmen year I was part of the state-qualifying AHS Marching Band. This was also the year that the AHS band became the 2013-2014 Area-G Champions. I’m a two-year member of the high school’s National Honor Society program. At this point in time I’m currently a 3-year Coyote Scholar, and I hope to become a 4 year coyote scholar this year.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - GABRIELA CEJA

Parents: Jesus and Teresa Ceja

Future Plans: I wish to attend the University of Texas after high school. My future career goal is to become a physical therapist.

Clubs and Awards: NHS member, FFA President (2015-2017), Coyote Scholar (freshman, sophomore, and junior year), band member (2013-2015 freshman and sophomore year), track freshman to senior year (varsity junior year), cross country (senior year), National Hispanic Scholar, alter server

TEEN OF THE WEEK - SARAH MUNOZ

Parents: Santos A. Perez and the late Marcos Munoz Sr.

Educational or future plans: My future plans are to attend The University of Texas at Austin to study psychology and business. I hope to one day open my own practice in the field of psychology.

Clubs and Officer Positions: I have been a member of the Varsity theater team and Drama Club all four years of high school. I am currently involved in Senior Class, Interact Club, FFA, HOSA, Environmental Club, National Honor Society, and International Thespian Society. I have previously worked in Junior Class, Prom Crew, Choir, and One Act Play. I have also previously served as Arts Administrator for Drama Club.

Accomplishments/Honors: I am honored to have qualified for State Finals in History Fair, receiving seventh place in the state for a group performance, for which I received a Board Of Recognition Award for Distinguished Achievement. Other honors include being a three-year Coyote Scholar and being inducted into the National Honor Society.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ELIZABETH GUTIERREZ

Parents: Ernest and Sylvia Gutierrez

Educational or Future plans: Attend UTSA or Texas A&M University - College Station as a pre-med student majoring in biology

Clubs and Officer Positions: FFA, HOSA, Interact club, and NHS

Accomplishments/Honors: Academic Octathlon State Champion (2 years), Regional Champion History Fair (2 years), State Qualifier History Fair (2 years), Coyote Scholar (3 years), Former Member of Alice High School State Qualifying Marching Band

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Esai Cordova

Parents: Juan Rivadeneyra and Lynette Rivadeneyra, and Eli Cordova and Molly Cordova

Educational or Future Plans: Attend University of Texas at Austin, studying Graphic Design and animation.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Drama Club President, Historian of National Honor Society, Business Professionals of America Secretary, Band, Video Games Club

Accomplishments/ Honors: Honorable Mention All-Star Cast (2 Years), Advancing Play Zone (2 years), Regional Business Professionals of America Champion (3 years) Business Professionals of America State Qualifier (3 Years), Regional Champion History Fair, Coyote Scholar (2 years) Super Smash Bros Tournament Champion

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Abimael Chapa

Parents: Andreana and Jesse M. Chapa

Educational/Future Plans: I plan on graduating from a university with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Past graduation I look to continuing for a graduate degree in this field.

Clubs/Officer Positions: • Video Game Club Member • Marching and Symphonic Band Member • Jazz Band Member • Altar Server • UIL Math Team • National Honor Society Member

Accomplishments/Honors: • Coyote Scholar (10th, 11th) • Area Marching Band Champions (9th) Area Qualifier (11th) • UIL Symphonic Band Sweepstakes (9th, 10th, 11th) • National Honor Society Inductee (10th) • History Fair Regional Qualifier (11th) • History Fair State Qualifier (11th) • 10 Year Altar Server Award

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Trevor Carmona

Parents: Lizette and Johnny Carmona

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2017. After that, I plan to attend the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in hopes to become a cardiothoracic surgeon at the UCLA Medical Center.

Clubs and Officer Positions: I am a two year member of the National Honor Society. I am also an active member of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). Also, I am a four year member of the Alice High School Honors Band and Marching Band. I was involved in theatre and the drama club my freshman and sophomore year, and I served as the Drama Club and Thespian President/Vice-President my sophomore year. Finally, I have been a two year member of the Alice High School Powerlifting team.

Accomplishments/Honors: I am a four year Coyote Scholar. I have been the highest- ranked boy in the class of 2017 for three years and I hope to keep that position through my senior year of high school. I had the pleasure of being a part of the state-qualifying AHS band my freshman year, and I was an All-District band qualifier my junior year. I have been a two-year National History Fair Regional Qualifier and State Alternate. Lastly, I became CPR certified through the Health Science program at Alice High School.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Ryley Priddy

Parents: Andy and Missy Priddy

Education/Future Plans: Even though my future is not completely planned yet, I plan to go to a university and obtain a degree in either law or engineering. Then, I plan to work towards a graduate degree.

Club/Officer Positions: ● Colorguard Squad Leader ● Varsity Tennis Captain ● National Honor Society Member ● Symphonic Band member ● St. Elizabeth Altar Server ● Academic Octathlon ● Academic Decathlon ● UIL Math Team ● ACTS Retreat Team

Accomplishments/Honors: ● AP Scholar Award ● National Hispanic Scholar ● Coyote Scholar (9th, 10th, 11th) ● Academic Octathlon State Champions (9th, 10th) ● Area Marching Band Champions (9th) and area qualifier (10th) ● UIL Sweepstakes in Marching Band (9th, 10th, 11th) and Symphonic Band (10th, 11th) ● National Honor Society Inductee (10th) ● History Fair Regional Qualifier (9th, 10th, 11th) ● Red Cross Altar Server Award (9th) ● 8 Year Altar Server Award ● 3rd and 4th place in JV District Tennis Doubles and other awards in freshman, JV, and Varsity tournaments

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Larissa Luna

Parents: Mari and Adan Gonzalez, and Zeke Jr. and Melissa Luna

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to receive my Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and then continue my education and become a Nurse Practitioner.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Vice President of National Honors Society, 3 year Section Leader in the Alice High School Marching Band, Secretary of the Hoppin’ 4H Club, Captain of Lady Coyote Varsity Soccer Team, HOSA

Accomplishments and Honors: Coyote Scholar (3 years), Region Band Qualifier (3 years), Regional History Fair Qualifier (3 years), History Fair State Qualifier, All-Academic Soccer Team (2 years), Varsity Soccer MVP, Rotary Youth Leadership Award recipient, State Certified Nursing Aide

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Michael Torres

Parents: Betty Torres and Hector Villarreal

Educational or Future Plans: My plan is to study pharmacy. First, I plan to enroll in the Pre-­Pharmacy Program at Texas A&M University - Kingsville, then, God willing, be accepted to the University of Texas at Austin to obtain a PhD from the College of Pharmacy.

Clubs and Officer Positions: President of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Vice President of Interact Club, Drum Major, National Honors Society and UIL Math.

Accomplishments/Honors: UIL State Marching Band Qualifier (9th Grade), New York City Carnegie Hall Soloist (9th Grade), Honors Band (4 years), All­-State District Band Soloist (4 years), All­-State Region Band Soloist (3 years), All-­State Area Band Soloist (1 year), Received a Division 1 in Solo & Ensemble (3 years), Coyote Scholar/Top 20 (3 years), Drum Major (2 years), Microsoft Office Specialist

TEEN OF THE WEEK - Autumn Flores

Parents: David and Delfi Flores

Educational or Future Plans: Attend University of Texas at Austin, studying computer science or computer engineering

Clubs and Officer Positions: President of National Honor Society, Math UIL, Academic Octathlon and Decathlon

Accomplishments/Honors: State Champion Academic Octathlon (2 years), State Champion Academic Decathlon, Team Captain Octathlon (10th grade), Regional Champion History Fair (2 years), State Qualifier History Fair (2 years), Coyote Scholar (3 years), Most Valuable Brain Award, Patriot’s Pen Essay Winner

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ELENA KAMAUNU

Parents : Doris Quijas (Mother) and Aaron Kamaunu (Father)

Education and Future Plans : I plan to become a music education major and minor in music performance. I hope to help the future generation grow creatively in the fine arts and show them the joy in what I love, music. After I become a Band Director and work for a while, I hope to play my instrument for a living and hope to travel the world, experiencing new things. Then once it is time to retire, I will hope to go back to places I loved visiting and go again with the money I have saved over the years.

Accomplishments : ● TMEA District level on Bb Clarinet- 4 years ● TMEA Region level on Bb Clarinet- 3 years ● TMEA Area level on Bb Clarinet- 1 year ● National History Fair Day- State level- 1 year ● President of the Alice Interact Club ● Member of the National Honors Society

TEEN OF THE WEEK: D’Andre Evans

Parents: Tiffany Phenix, Clyde Evans

Educational/Future Plans: Go to college, Graduate from college and become a CRNA (certified nurse of anesthesia)

Clubs: NHS, HOSA, Varsity Basketball

Accomplishments/Honors: NHS inductee, District Honorable Mention sophomore and junior year, 1st team all district and all-academic team senior year

TEEN OF THE WEEK: JUSTIN RODRIUGEZ

Parents : Lisa and Travis Miller

Educational or Future Plans : Going to Schreiner University to attain my Exercise Science degree and play collegiate soccer

Accomplishments/Honors : 2015-2016 Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Recipient, State Qualifier for Swimming, Presidents Cup State Champion w/ Dynamo team, Varsity Soccer Captain 2016-2017 season

Clubs : National Honor Society, Varsity Soccer Team, and Houston Dynamo Coastal Bend Academy soccer team

TEEN OF THE WEEK: JOSE SANCHEZ

Parents: Carolina Figueroa & Jose Sanchez

Educational or Future plans: To attend Texas A&M University Kingsville and obtain a degree in Biomedical Science, then extend my education and attend pharmacy school to receive a degree in pharmacy, and pursue a career as a Pharmacist.

Clubs: HOSA club, DECA club, Peer tutoring

Accomplishments/Honors: 29 credit hours to be obtained upon high school graduation, 2017 Junior Citizen of the year nominee, Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award

TEEN OF THE WEEK: CYNDY OLIVARES

Parents: Josefina C. Olivares & Roman Olivares Jr.

Educational or Future Plans: I plan on attending Coastal Bend College for two years, then transferring to Texas A&M in Corpus Christi and enrolling into the anesthesiology program.

Clubs and Officer Positions: 4 year Sports Medicine student; G.E.M.S. club president 2015-2016; 2 year Choir Student; Senior Class Secretary

Accomplishments/ Honors: History Fair Regionals; 3 year letterman

TEEN OF THE WEEK - MIKAELA NUNEZ

Parents: Monica Perez and Caesar Nunez

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend UT in the fall where I will study psychology. I then plan to attend law school.

Clubs and Officer Positions: o Band o Strutters/Drill Team (Was Lieutenant Major my junior year) o Student Council o NHS o Junior Class (Was Treasurer my junior year) o Business Professionals of America o Skills USA o Interact Club

Accomplishments/Honors o National Honor Society o State Qualifier for Business Professionals of America

TEEN OF THE WEEK: ALYSSA GUERRA

Parents: Mother - Eliana Trevino-Rodriguez, Father -Ruben Guerra, Step-father - Juan Rodriguez Jr.

Educational or Future Plans: Attend Texas State University and study Radiation Therapy

Clubs and Officer Positions: Varsity Volleyball and Powerlifting

Accomplishments/Honors: 2 year powerlifting lettermen, 15 dual credit hours, and ranked in the top 20% of my class

TEEN OF THE WEEK - LIANDRA WINFREY

Mother: Anissa Benavides

Educational or Future Plans: I’m going to Texas A&M Kingsville and have been accepted into their music program, majoring in music education with a minor in mathematics. After college I would like to be teaching at an elementary and slowly work my way up to high school.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Parliamentarian for student council, NHS, T.A.F.E, Interact club

Accomplishments and Honors: Once received gold in Solo and Ensemble, Accepted into Kingsville music program and NHS Member

TEEN OF THE WEEK - LIANA L. CADENA

Parents: Nydia Cantu & Orlando Cadena

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) in San Antonio, Texas.

Clubs and Officers Positions: TAFE president, Skills USA treasurer, Colorguard captain, President of Brush Country 4-H

Accomplishments/Honors: UIL State Marching Band Qualifier(2014), Skills USA State Qualifier(2016 & 2017), TAFE State Qualifier(2016 & 2017) FCCLA State Qualifier (2016) and Serve Safe Certified

TEEN OF THE WEEK - BRENDA RIOJAS

Parents: Ruben and Belinda Riojas

Educational and Future Plans: I will be studying Early Childhood Education at Texas A&M University Kingsville and also be cheering on their All-Girl Cheerleading Squad. In the future I plan to teach elementary school children.

Clubs and Officer Positions: I am a part of the AHS Cheerleading Program, Alice High School Band Program, the National Honors Society (NHS) and the St. Joseph CCD program. In the AHS Cheer program, I was a four-year cheerleader, in which I had the opportunity to be the Junior Varsity Co-Captain my sophomore year and experienced two years on the Varsity team. In the band program, I was a four-year member in both, marching and concert season. I was also chosen to be the clarinet section leader, my senior season. In the National Honors Society, I was inducted at the end of my sophomore year, and by the end of my junior year, I was voted by my peers to be the NHS Treasure. I am also a 12 year CCD student at the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Accomplishes and Honors: At my four years of attending Alice High School, I had several accomplishments first being with the Alice High School Marching band being a part of the winning UIL Area G Marching Band Championship in 2013, which allowed us to march at the State Championship Competition. In 2013 I was awarded “Most Improved Cheerleader” by my cheer coaches. I also was awarded two-year NCA and UCA All-American Cheerleader nominee and a UCA Pin-It-Forward Recipient. I was also able to accomplish 21 hours of college credit. I accomplished my long term goal of going one full school year with straight A’s and perfect attendance, which has led me to be in the top 10% of my class.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - JOSE ZAMORA

Parents: Jorge & Leticia Zamora

Educational or future plans: I plan on attending Texas A&M Galveston in the fall and then transferring to College Station a year later. I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering.

Clubs and Officer positions: ● Band ● Baseball ● NHS

Accomplishments/Honors ● Two time Octathlon State Champion, ● State Marching band competition contestant (2014) ● Honors band ● Two year Baseball Varsity letter ● Twenty Four college credit hours

TEEN OF THE WEEK - KYRA CARR

Parents: William Carr and Donna Carr

Educational or future plans: I plan to attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi to earn my BSN, and become a registered nurse.

Clubs and officer positions: NHS, Interact club, athletics, FFA

Accomplishments/Honors: All academic athlete, placed 2nd in area talent show

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ANDRES BARRIOS

Parents: Art and Margie Barrios

My educational plans are to attend Texas A&M Kingsville and major in Kinesiology with a minor in Special Education. I was awarded the Presidential Scholarship for 4 years and I will have the opportunity to play football at TAMUK.

I have completed 32 college hours from Coastal Bend College and will be receiving a Marketable skills certificate in Welding from the college. I am a member of the National Honor Society for 2 years, Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 2 years, PALS mentor program, and Altar Server for St. Joseph Catholic church. As a two year Varsity Quarterback, I was named All District first team and Academic All-State this year. I was awarded the Dave Campbell Magazine Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week for Week 11.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - GLORIA VIVANCO

Parents: Jose Vivanco, Graciela Vivanco

Educational or Future plans: Become a licensed cosmetologist, and a registered medical assistant

Clubs and office positions: National Honor Society

Accomplishments/Honors: Becoming a licensed cosmetologist by the time I graduate

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ALYSSA LARA

Parents: Jesus and Rebekah Lopez

Educational/Future Plans: After high school, I plan on going to school to become a Radiology Associate.

Accomplishments/Honors: • JCDA president for 2 years • Varsity softball 2 years • Our Lady of Guadalupe Jamaica queen • Lady Coyote Powerlifter • Varsity Football student Athletic Trainer

TEEN OF THE WEEK - JOSEPH RAMOS

Parents: Rita & Robert Ramos Sr.

Educational or Future Plans: I plan on attending the University of Texas San Antonio, to study kinesiology and one day become the head coach of a successful high school football team and create my own legacy.

Clubs and Officer Positions: I am a member of PALS, I am a member of NHS. I am on the Varsity baseball team and I am also a member of the Alice FFA.

Accomplishments/Honors: I got inducted into the NHS my sophomore year and have been a member for the past 2 years. I was a 3 year letterman for football. I also threw shot put on varsity for the track and field team and I am currently on Varsity for the baseball team. I was Academic All-State this year for my football team along with 5 other players.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - CHRISTIANA VILLEGAS

Parents: Mr. & Mrs. Alex and Christina Villegas

Education/Future Plans: I want to study elementary education at Texas A&M San Antonio.

Clubs and Officer Positions: Skills USA Chapter President, Texas Association of Future Educators Chapter Vice-President, FCCLA Chapter President 2016, Culinary Arts Year III Student, PALS, FFA Chapter Member, Honors Band Member, National Honor Society Member, GEAR UP Ambassador

Accomplishments/Honors: ● TAFE State Qualifier 2017, 2016 ● Area 10 Grand Champion UIL Marching Band Area 10; 2016, 2013 ● Coyote Scholar 2014, 2015 ● FCCLA State Qualifier 2016

TEEN OF THE WEEK - SAMANTHA ESPINOZA

Parents: Gerardo Espinoza and Christine Espinoza

Educational or Future Plans: My future plans are to receive a Bachelor Of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University and continue on to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner or a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Clubs and Officer Positions: 4 year Honor Band member, Drumline Section Leader for the Alice High School Marching Band, National Honor Society member, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) member, and Corpus Christi Wind Symphony performer.

Accomplishments/Honors: I am a four year member of the Alice High School Marching Band which qualified for State in 2014. I am also a four year member of the Alice High School Concert Band which was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City also in 2014. Also, I was a District History Fair Qualifier in 2016. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association, and I have been certified as a Nursing Assistant as well this past year. I am also ranked in the top 10% of my class, ranked at number 26. Lastly, during the summer of 2016, I attended a System Blue Camp for drumline and received an award for Most Outstanding Performer.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - CAMERON GELISTA

Parents: Sam Gelista and Lisa Gelista

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi in the fall of 2017. I plan to major in Communications with a minor in Dance.

Clubs and Officer Positions: HOSA, TRIO, and Journalism

Accomplishments/Honors: I received the Outstanding TRIO Participation Award for 2017, The Ballet Standout Scholarship from NUVO Dance Convention, and I’m going to graduate high school with 21 college hours.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - JILLIAN VILLARREAL

Parents: Trisha and Jesse Villarreal

Educational Plans/Future: I will be graduating with the highest diploma at AHS known as Distinguished. I plan on attending Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to obtain a degree in health science. In the future. I want to pursue a career as an NICU Nurse. I want to have the opportunity to help make sure the babies of the future are nursed to health and are able to bring joy to the world. I think every family, and every mother deserves the joy of their infant being happy and healthy, and that is what I want to help them with.

Clubs and Officer Positions: I am in the Alice High School Honors Band playing trumpet, and was also the trumpet section leader for the AHS Marching Band. I was also a part of the Alice High School Swim Team and was a 4 year letterman. I participated in District, and Regionals, and medaled in both competitions. I am also a member of the National Honor Society and have completed over eighty hours in my time being in the organization.

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ORLANDO MENDOZA

Parents: Orlando Mendoza and Carmen Mendoza

Educational and Future plans: I plan to study Music Education at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi and go to the University of Texas at Austin for my masters in Music performance for trombone.

Clubs and officer positions: Honors Band (2 years)

Accomplishments/ Honors: All-District Band (4 years), All-Region Band (3 years), Area (2 years)

TEEN OF THE WEEK - ALEAH EDWARDS

Parent : Pixie Edwards

Educational/Future Plans: I plan to attend Texas A&M-Kingsville and pursue a degree in Communication Disorders and become a Speech Language Pathologist.

Clubs: PALS- Junior and Senior year

Accomplishments/Honors: 4-year letterman Varsity Soccer, All Academic- Soccer (3 years), First Team All District Midfielder (Junior year), Team Captain (Senior year)

TEEN OF THE WEEK - REGAN BELTRAN

Parents Mrs & Mr. Aris Beltran III

Educational or Future Plans: I plan to attend college at Texas A&M Corpus Christi in the fall to get my major in business, and my minors in dance and entrepreneurship. I then plan to open my own dance studio.

Clubs and Officer Positions: ● 3 year Band Member (Flute) ● 4 year Southern Pride Strutter ● South Texas Youth Congress member ● Jr class ● NHS member ● Pals

Accomplishments/ Honors: ● State Marching Band competition contestant (2014) ● Lieutenant Colonel of the Strutters (2015-2016) ● Colonel of the Strutters(2016-2017) ● Jr. citizen of the year nominee

TEEN OF THE WEEK - MANUEL MUNOZ

Parents: Daniel and Joanna Munoz

Educational/Future plans: I plan to attend Sam Houston State University at Huntsville, Texas to study forensic chemistry.

Club/Officer Positions: Thespian society, Drama club, Boy scouts of America, Life teen at Our Lady of Guadalupe

Accomplishments/Honors: Order of the Arrow in Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout rank, Junior Citizen of the year nominee, & top 10% of class

Teen of the Week

a month ago


Stacey Hinojosa

Parents: Marie Lopez and Julio Hinojosa

Stacey plans to attend The Arts Institutes of San Antonio and earn a 4 year bachelor's degree in Culinary. She has always enjoyed cooking, and at The Art Institutes they have hands on experience in the kitchen; along with an actual job on campus that will pay her for cooking.

Stacey has been in tennis all four years of high school, this year Stacey has taken 3rd place twice, and 1st place consolation. Stacey enjoys being in Student Council as well. This year is her first year in the Spanish Club and it has been quite an experience. Art Club brings Stacey much joy and students take pride in their work, in some eyes others might not see what Art Club members see but art comes in many forms. Stacey has been a member of the National Honor Society since sophomore year. This year is her final year and will receive a white collar.

In tennis, Stacey has received 3rd place twice and 1st place consolation and fought hard to earn these medals. Although she may have not of gotten 1st or 2nd in pros, Stacey was grateful to even receive a medal. Stacey also received an award for the National Honor Society for most hours out of the whole organization.

Favorites:

Food: The best place to eat Chinese food is the one and only Pandas, sadly it closed recently.

Book: Fault in our Stars, I’ll admit I love sad books it just has that reality feeling how hard life really is for some people and how they can get through things.

Movie: If I Stay, I love the storyline and especially the soundtrack.

Town: San Antonio, there is so much life and energy all over town.

Vacation Spot: Lake Mathis, I love going camping, being outdoors when the sun rises and watching it when it falls, especially enjoying the fresh air.

 

Ben Salinas
Parents: Ben and Cassandra Salinas
 

Ben plans to attend either Texas State or the University of the Incarnate Word to study political science and pre-law. After graduating, Ben plans on attending law school to further his education and prepare for a future career as a politician.

 

Ben is a member of the AHS National Honor Society, Yearbook, International Thespian Society, and holds the position of Arts Administrator of the Drama Club.

 

Ben's accomplishments and honors include receiving a Division I on his solo & ensemble performance freshman and sophomore year. During his sophomore year, Ben was inducted into the National Honor Society and the following year was inducted into the International Thespian Society. During Ben's junior year of high school at the One Act Play (OAP) competition, he received an award for being the “best techie” from AHS school’s OAP team.

 

Favorites:

Food: Pizza

Book: Hardball by Chris Mathews

Movie: Star Wars saga

Town in Texas: Austin

Vacation Spot: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tiffany Renee Ramon
Parents: Lee and Nelda Ramon
 

Tiffany's future plans include attending college at Texas A&M University Kingsville for a bachelor degree in elementary education and eventually obtain a master's degree.

 

Tiffany is a member of the Alice High School Band and is a Clarinet player, a NHS Member, Student Council Parliamentarian, Yearbook, and

PALS Program.

 

Tiffany's accomplishments and honors include 4 year All‐Region Band, Clarinet Section Leader, 2013‐2014 State Marching Competition, 2 year NHS Member, 3 year Student Council Officer, 2014 Carnegie Hall Performance and a 3 year Southern Pride Strutter.

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken Alfredo

Book: The One by Kierra Cass

Movie: The Notebook

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

Franchesca Franki

Parents: Greg & Gaynell Franki

 

Franchesca plans on studying nutrition at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  

 

Franchesca is a member of the Spanish club, National Honor Society and Varsity golf and her accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar. 

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken quesadillas

Book: She’s Come Undone

Movie: Toy Story

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: anywhere by the water

 

Paige Divine Beltran
Parents: Pete & Cynthia Beltran
 
Paige plans on attending Lamar University in the Fall of 2016 to major in ASL (American Sign Language).
 

Paige is a two year member of the National Honor Society and is currently NHS Historian. She is a four year band member and Drumline section leader. Paige is a member of Interact Club, and past member of Junior Class and Prom Crew along with PALS, boys soccer training, and Environmental Club.

 Favorites:

Food: King crab with garlic butter

Book: Sarah’s Key

Movie: Urban Cowboy

Town in Texas: Gruene

Vacation Spot: San Fernando, California

Kathryn Colvin
Parents: Richard and Velma Colvin
 

 

Kathryn plans on attending Texas A&M University in College Station in the Fall of 2016 to study Political Science. After earning her degree, Kathryn hopes to be attending law school and following in the family footsteps to become a United States attorney.

 

Kathryn is a former member of Student Council and Environmental Club, and was inducted into National Honor Society at the end of her sophomore year. She was a member of the AHS marching band for freshman and sophomore years, and was a Drum

Major junior and senior years. Kathryn has also been a flute player in the Honors Band since she was a freshman.

 

Kathryn's accomplishments and honors include being named a Coyote Scholar in 2013 and a National History Day State Qualifier in 2014. In the 2013-2014 school year, Kathryn had the privilege of being a part of the state qualifying AHS marching band that competed in the preliminary competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. That same school year, Kathryn had the honor of performing at the most prestigious concert hall in the world, Carnegie Hall, with the AHS Honors band on May 23, 2014.

 

Favorites:

Food: Fettuccine Alfredo

Book: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Movie: Hairspray

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

 
 

Jayme Rayne Reyna

Parents: Reynaldo Reyna and Loa Dorsett

 

Jayme plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Biology to work towards her ultimate goal of attending and graduating from medical school.

 

Jayme is a two-year member of the National Honor Society at Alice High School and is the 2015-2016 Treasurer of the club. She is also an active member of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). In addition, Jayme has been a member of the Alice High

School Honors Band and Marching Band for four years. She also played volleyball and soccer as a freshman and sophomore.

 

Jayme's accomplishments and honors include being a four-year Coyote Scholar. She has also received numerous awards through band including being a part of the state-qualifying AHS Marching Band, being an All-District, All-Region, and Area Qualifier as an individual player, and performing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City with the AHS Honors Band. In addition, Jayme is a State Qualifier through HOSA and two-year National History Day Regional Qualifier. Jayme is also CNA and CPR Certified through the Health Science Program at Alice High School and Coastal Bend College.

 

Favorites:

Food- Breakfast foods

Book- The Hunger Games Trilogy

Movie- Just Friends

Town in Texas- Austin, Texas

Vacation Spot- Venice, Italy

Rudy Rodriguez

Parents: Rudy and Melinda Rodriguez

 

Rudy plans on attending The University of Texas at Austin to major in Business or Biology in Fall of 2016.

 

Rudy is the Environmental Club President, Operation Graduation Club President, Senior Class Vice President, and Interact Club Vice President. He is also a 2 year member of National Honor Society, HOSA member, Marching and Honors Band member, and past Student Council member and officer.

 

Rudy's accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar, State Marching Band Qualifier, History Fair State Qualifier- 3 years, Carnegie Hall Performer, CPR certified, and being a National Honor Society inductee.

 

Favorites:

Food: Alfredo Chicken Tortellini

Book: The Great Gatsby 

Movie: Harry Potter Series

Town in Texas: Austin

Vacation Spot: New York

Levi R. Lopez

Parents: Fourth son of Luis and Linda Lopez

 

Levi plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Marketing.

 

Levi is a member of the National Honor Society, Football, BPA, UIL, St. Joseph Altar Server, Knights of Columbus Squire and Prom Crew.

 

Levi's accomplishments and honors include Varsity Football captain, 2 year football letterman, George Draper Award, 4 years Top 20 scholar, Academic All-State Team 2015-2016, BPA 3 year Region Champion and State Qualifier in Small Business Management, Junior Class Treasurer, Senior Homecoming Duke, Freshman Peer Mediator, member of National Society of High School Scholars, St. Joseph 10 year altar server, 2 year Night of Champions Top Fundraiser, Team Captain of Coyote Wars Champion, 2 years Coyote Wars Champion, BPA officer, and Texas A&M Terry Foundation Scholarship nominee.

 

• Favorites:

• Food: Chicken Fried Steak from the Alice Country Club,

• Book: Harry Potter Series

• Movie: Major League

• Town in Texas: Austin, Texas

• Vacation Spot: San Francisco, California

Ysenia Idalia Montemayor

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Montemayor

 

Ysenia will be attending Texas State University in San Marcos in the fall of 2016 pursuing a degree in rehabilitation therapy. She plans to become a Pediatric Physical Therapist and help children recover as soon as possible.

 

Ysenia is a 3 year varsity soccer player, 4 year member of the Alice High School Color Guard and held a captain position junior and senior year, a 2 year NHS Member and was appointed Parliamentarian senior year by her fellow officers. Ysenia is a flute player in the symphonic band and a member of the PALS Program, TAFE, and FFA. She is a 2 year ACTS Team member and teaches CCD at St. Joseph Catholic Church and assists with CCD at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

 

Ysenia's accomplishments and honors include being a 4 year coyote scholar. She received the All-Academic Award for Varsity Soccer and

straight 1’s at Band Solo and Ensemble.

 

Favorites:

Food: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Book: Harry Potter Series

Movie: Selena

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Mia Andrea Arenas
Parents: Melissa Arenas
 

Mia will be attending Texas State University in Fall 2016 with plans to major in Elementary Education and minor in Special Education. Her plan for the future is to earn a Bachelor’s Degree and become a Kindergarten Teacher.

 

Mia is involved in various clubs and organizations both in and out of school including Band, TAFE and Yearbook. She is the Secretary of the Alice High School Chapter of National Honor Society, a 3 year Girls Soccer Trainer, a member of the PALS program for 2 years and was the Student Council Secretary for 2 years. For the 2014-2015 year, Mia taught 6th grade Religious Education and currently teaches 4th grade Religious Education at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where she is also involved in the Youth Ministries including Vacation Bible School as a Crew Leader and in the Edge Ministry as a team member. Mia is a 2-year team member for the Teen FLAME Retreat and also a Co-Director for this year’s Teen FLAME Retreat.

 

Mia's accomplishments and honors include receiving the Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for 2015-2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church along with being chosen to be a CoDirector for the Teen FLAME Retreat. Mia has been in the Alice High School Honors Band for 4 years. Mia is ranked in the top 10% of her Senior Class. She is a State Qualifier for the 2016 TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit Competition and is honored to be chosen as a Teen of the Week. 

Favorites:

• Food: Chicken Strips

• Book: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

• Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

• Town in Texas: San Marcos

• Vacation Spot: New York, NY

Conor Dane Andersen
Parents: Kris & Rebecca Andersen
 
Conor plans to be an Air Force SERE Instructor. He is a member of the JROTC and is JROTC Corps Commander.
 
Conor's accomplishments and honors include leading the JROTC unit to receive Exceeds Standards on unit inspection, 3 National JROTC awards, 3 1/2 years commanding color guards, 2 years of drill team and 2 years JROTC staff.
 

Favorites:

Food: BBQ

Book: Fearless by Eric Blehm

Movie: Act of Valor

Town TX: San Antonio because of it's history

Vacation spot: Santa Fe, New Mexico

 
 
Joslin Benavidez
Parents: Mariano & Amalia Ramos
 
 
Joslin plans to graduate from Alice High School with her Class of 2016. She then plans to attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to attend the College of Nursing in Health Science for a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and become a registered nurse. She may even pursue a Master's degree in Nursing. 
 
Joslin is a member of the National Honor Society, FCCLA, and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). She is the 2015-2016 HOSA treasurer.
 
Joslin's accomplishments and honors include becoming a CNA, and she is also CPR certified. Last year, Joslin was a state qualifier in HOSA competition and has not yet competed this year. Joslin received a certificate of recognition with the Close Up Foundation's Washington and NY program. Finally, with thanks to Mrs. Celina Garcia, Joslin is certified in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
 

Favorites:

Food: Italina

Book: Choose to Love: A Poem about Life, Love & Choices by Kevin Wanzer

Movie: Descendants

Town TX: Orange Grove

Vacation spot: New York City

Christian Kocian
Parents: Dorothy Kocian and Michael Jasper
 

 

Christian plans on going to college for a bachelors and master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in natural sciences or engineering.

 

Christian is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish club.

 

Christian's accomplishments and honors include having received coyote scholar every year in high school, he has made it to State 3 times in

National History Day, is a member of National honor society, and has become the number 1 ranked boy in tennis.

 

Favorites:

Food: BBQ ribs

Book: Great Gatsby

Movie: lnterstellar

Town TX: Corpus Christi

Vacation spot: lbiza Spain

Marlina Gonzalez-Canales

Parents: Servando III and Marissa Canales

 

Marlina plans to attend college in the fall of 2016 and major in a science related field. After getting her bachelor’s degree, Marlina will begin her journey on becoming an orthodontist. After completing orthodontics school, she would like to work for a small, private owned company and then someday open her own business.

 

Marlina is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, T.A.F.E., and Drama Club.

 

Marlina's accomplishments and honors include induction to the National Honor Society Junior year, Historian for Student Council (2014-2015). Marlina also went to the State competition for National History Day in 2015 and she was a State Qualifier for T.A.F.E. in 2014.

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken Casserole

Book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Movie: Midnight Madness

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: Orlando, Florida

Valerie Leanne Chapa
Parents: Roel Chapa and Annalisa Munoz
 
 
Valerie plans to attend a four year theater academy in New York City.
 
Valerie is a member of the AHS Band (Trumpet Section Leader), National Honor Society, Drama Club Vice-President, PALS, Altar Server and F.L.A.M.E. Retreat staff member.
 
Valerie's accomplishments and honors include induction into the International Thespian Society (2015), History Fair State Qualifier (2015), "Most Outstanding Volunteer" for Vacation Bible school, and voted Best Supporting Actress (Drama Club, 2015). 
 

Favorites:

Food: Sushi

Book: Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie de Paola.

Movie: The Warriors

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

Lauren Victoria Garcia
Parents: Victor and Pamela Garcia
 

Lauren plans to study at Texas Tech University and receive a major in Kinesiology and further her studies in that field to become a physical

therapist for young children.

 

Lauren is a member of NHS, FCCLA, Lady Coyote Volleyball, PALS, ACTS Team Member, Wedding Lace Model, TAFE, and St. Elizabeth Altar Server.

 

Lauren's accomplishments and honors include Top 20 Scholar, Varsity Volleyball Letter (2 years), NHD State Qualifier, and AHS Cheer JV Co-Captain(Sophomore Year).

 

Favorites:

Food: My Grandma's Lasagna

Book: The Fault in Our Stars

Movie: Pitch Perfect

Town in Texas: George West

Vacation Spot: Durango, Colorado

Dustin Troy Money
Parents: Maria Paz Money & Rick Money
 

Dustin has narrowed down what he intends to study in college to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related majors, namelybiochemical engineering or maybe even something physics, just out of interest. As for colleges, he is still undecided but has looked into those here in Texas as well as several out of state schools. Dustin hopes to be accepted into one within a reasonable financial range.

 

ln addition to being in the Academic Octathlon/Decathlon Program all four years, Dustin is also a member of the AHS National Honor Society, as well as aVarsity Swimmer, National FFA Organization animal exhibitor (showing steers, lambs, and goats) in the Jim

Wells County Fair since the 5th grade, and a UIL Social Studies Team competitor.

 

Dustin's accomplishments and honors include Regional and State Octathlon Team champions 2013, placed 9th as a team at Decathlon State meet2014, placed 9th individually at Social studies UIL State meet 2014 and 3rd as a team, placed 2nd as a team at Decathlon State meet 2015, and placed3rd as a team at Social Studies UIL State meet 2015.

 

Favorites:

Food: Pancit palabok (rice noodles in a shrimp sauce) with lumpia (fried spring rolls)

Book: "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Julius Verne

Movie: "The Grand Budapest Hotel" or any other films directed by Wes Anderson

Town in Texas: Balmorhea

Vacation Spot: Boracay (lsland), Philippines

Serena Solano

Parents: Miguel and Maricela Solano
 
Serena plans to graduate college with a master's degree in business. She also plans to become a certified Pastry Chef with the hopes of one day being able to open her own bakery.
 
Serena is a member of SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Strutters, NHS, and a member of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE). Serena is an AHS Strutter Officer (Major), and SkillsUSA President.
 
Serena's accomplishments and honors include being District Champion in Commercial Baking, State Champion in Commercial Baking, a National Participant in Commercial Baking in Louisville, Kentucky, a 2 year NHS member, a 4 year AHS Strutter (2nd year Strutter Officer), and Serena is in the top 10% of her class.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Alfredo 

Book - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Movie - Heaven is for Real

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Memphis, Tennessee

Diana Ibarra

Parents: Robert Hernandez and Irma Ibarra Hernandez
 
Diana plans to attend Full Sail University and plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in Film and Computer Animation.
 
Diana is secretary of the Drama Club and her accomplishments and honors include being a member of the International Thespian Society and a member of the Varsity Drama team for 2 years. 
 

Favorites:

Food - Spaghetti

Book - Mortal Instruments Series 

Movie - Edward Scissorhands

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Alexandra Saldivar

Parents: Maggie Saldivar & Grandparents: Robert & Ofelia Saldivar
 
Alexandra plans to attend the University of lncarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her goal is to earn a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, DPT and Major in Business Administration.
 
Alexandra has been and active member of the Alice Evening Leo Club for 6 years, Band member for 4 years, Drama Club (currently Vice-President) for 4 years, Business Professionals of America (currently Vice-President) for 3 years, One Act Play for 3 years, Color Guard for 2 years, PALS for 2 years, National Honor Society for 2 years, Brush Country 4-H (currently Secretary) for 2 years, and Student Council for 2 years.
 
Alexandra's accomplishments and honors include being inducted into the National Honor Society in the Spring of 2014 and International Thespian Society in the Spring of 2015.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden

Book - Percy Jackson & The Olympians Series by Rick Riordan

Movie - Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Caribbean Islands

EJ Alaniz

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Esby and Diana Alaniz
 
EJ hopes to attend a four year university and plans to major in Business or Biology for his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin or Texas Tech University in the Fall of 2016. EJ plans to be a business consultant or a dentist. He is interested in both the business and medical field.
 
EJ is a two year member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and is the current NHS Vice-President. He was a member of the Alice High School Marching Band and Honors Band for three years. EJ is the President of Interact Club and Vice-President of the Environmental Club. EJ is also in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Operation Graduation, and a past Junior Class/Prom Crew member.
 
EJ's accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar (Top 20), History Fair State Qualifier (Documentary Division), President of Interact Club, elected Vice-President of National Honor Society (NHS) and Environmental Club, 2014 Carnegie Hall Performer, Marching Band State Qualifier, District and Regional Qualifier for band, CPR Certified, and was the 2015 Junior Prom Prince. EJ has also had the privilege to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and the McCombs Future Executive Academy (MFEA) at The University of Texas at Austin.
 

Favorites:

Food - Sushi

Book - The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Movie - Any Tim Burton film

Town in Texas - New Braunfels

Vacation Spot - Washington D. C.

 

Allison Macias

Parents: Guardians Rosa and Matthew Macias
 
Allison plans to attend UTSA and become a Physical Therapist. After college, she would like to open up her own facility and help out people physically and mentally get back to the way they were before their accident.
 
Allison is Captain of the Cheerleading team, a two year varsity powerlifter and a member of National Honor Society and HOSA-Future Health Professionals.
 
Allison's accomplishments and honors include being awarded 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Outstanding Girl Powerlifter, 1st in the State of Texas Region 5 Division 1 Powerlifting, three time All-American Cheerleader and was asked to staff UCA Cheer Camps.
 

Favorites:

Food - Lasagna and Strawberry Cheese Cake

Book - Finding Alaska by John Green

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Anywhere on the beach

 

Allison Mrotek

Parents: Jennifer and Brian Mrotek
 
 
Allison plans to major in Geology at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
 
Allison accomplishments and honors include being a member of the Art Club and a member of the National Honor Society.
 

Favorites:

Food - Sushi

Book - Ereth's Birthday by Avi

Movie - What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Town in Texas - Austin

Vacation Spot - Grand Canyon

 

Charles Lemon

Parents: John and Edie Lemon 
 
 
Charles "Gator" Lemon plans to attend college at UT Austin and finish his novel.
 
Gator is the Challenge Team Captain, a member of the National Honor Society and Varsity Basketball.
 
Gator's accomplishments and honors include being ranked first in Class of 2016, a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and Gator was selected by Harvard University to represent South Texas at a National Science Convention.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Marsala

Book- Grendel by John Gardner

Movie - Guardians of the Galaxy

Town in Texas - Austin

Vacation Spot - Orlando, Florida

 
 

Jose Antonio Perez

Parents: Jose Antonio Perez Ortega & Giany Elena Perez Belisario
 
Jose plans to attend college and get his degree in Mechanical Engineering and specializing in Nuclear Energy and Radiation.
 
Jose is a member of Varsity Golf, Decathlon, National Honor Society, and is the Spanish Club Co-President. 
 
Jose's accomplishments and honors include Decathlon 2nd place team and 2nd place individual at the District golf tournament.
 

Favorites:

Food - Pancakes with potato bacon and cheese omelet

Book - 1984

Movie - Sherlock Holmes

Town in Texas - Houston

Vacation Spot - Munich, Germany

Dana Vital

Parents: Lucas Vital and Claudia & Gabriel Molina
 
 
Dana's goal is to attend Texas A&M University and become a Civil Engineer. After college, her main goal is to travel.
 
Dana is the Student Council President of 2015 - 2016. She was awarded the 2014 - 2015 Fighting Heart Award in Varsity Tennis.
 

Favorites:

Food - Salmon stuffed with crab & rice

Book - Inkheart series

Movie - Wreck-It-Ralph

Town in Texas - Laredo

Vacation Spot - Las Vegas, Nevada

 
 
 
 
MEAGAN DELAYNE BLAIR
Parents: Jimmy and Elizabeth Blair
 
Meagan plans to attend a university and major in either business management or political science. She would like to travel more of the world and experience other cultures.
 
Meagan is the 2015 - 2016 President of the Alice High School chapter of the National Honor Society. This is her second year in National Honor Society. She has been in the high school Drama club all four years and has been on the Varsity Drama Team for three years. She is a member of the Alice High School chapter of the International Thespian Society, inducted Spring 2014. 
 
Meagan is very proud of being inducted into the International Thespian Society.
 

Favorites:

Food - Steak

Book - Harry Potter

Movie - League of their Own

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Universal Studios in 0rlando, Florida

 


Stacey Hinojosa

Parents: Marie Lopez and Julio Hinojosa

Stacey plans to attend The Arts Institutes of San Antonio and earn a 4 year bachelor's degree in Culinary. She has always enjoyed cooking, and at The Art Institutes they have hands on experience in the kitchen; along with an actual job on campus that will pay her for cooking.

Stacey has been in tennis all four years of high school, this year Stacey has taken 3rd place twice, and 1st place consolation. Stacey enjoys being in Student Council as well. This year is her first year in the Spanish Club and it has been quite an experience. Art Club brings Stacey much joy and students take pride in their work, in some eyes others might not see what Art Club members see but art comes in many forms. Stacey has been a member of the National Honor Society since sophomore year. This year is her final year and will receive a white collar.

In tennis, Stacey has received 3rd place twice and 1st place consolation and fought hard to earn these medals. Although she may have not of gotten 1st or 2nd in pros, Stacey was grateful to even receive a medal. Stacey also received an award for the National Honor Society for most hours out of the whole organization.

Favorites:

Food: The best place to eat Chinese food is the one and only Pandas, sadly it closed recently.

Book: Fault in our Stars, I’ll admit I love sad books it just has that reality feeling how hard life really is for some people and how they can get through things.

Movie: If I Stay, I love the storyline and especially the soundtrack.

Town: San Antonio, there is so much life and energy all over town.

Vacation Spot: Lake Mathis, I love going camping, being outdoors when the sun rises and watching it when it falls, especially enjoying the fresh air.

 

Ben Salinas
Parents: Ben and Cassandra Salinas
 

Ben plans to attend either Texas State or the University of the Incarnate Word to study political science and pre-law. After graduating, Ben plans on attending law school to further his education and prepare for a future career as a politician.

 

Ben is a member of the AHS National Honor Society, Yearbook, International Thespian Society, and holds the position of Arts Administrator of the Drama Club.

 

Ben's accomplishments and honors include receiving a Division I on his solo & ensemble performance freshman and sophomore year. During his sophomore year, Ben was inducted into the National Honor Society and the following year was inducted into the International Thespian Society. During Ben's junior year of high school at the One Act Play (OAP) competition, he received an award for being the “best techie” from AHS school’s OAP team.

 

Favorites:

Food: Pizza

Book: Hardball by Chris Mathews

Movie: Star Wars saga

Town in Texas: Austin

Vacation Spot: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tiffany Renee Ramon
Parents: Lee and Nelda Ramon
 

Tiffany's future plans include attending college at Texas A&M University Kingsville for a bachelor degree in elementary education and eventually obtain a master's degree.

 

Tiffany is a member of the Alice High School Band and is a Clarinet player, a NHS Member, Student Council Parliamentarian, Yearbook, and

PALS Program.

 

Tiffany's accomplishments and honors include 4 year All‐Region Band, Clarinet Section Leader, 2013‐2014 State Marching Competition, 2 year NHS Member, 3 year Student Council Officer, 2014 Carnegie Hall Performance and a 3 year Southern Pride Strutter.

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken Alfredo

Book: The One by Kierra Cass

Movie: The Notebook

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

Franchesca Franki

Parents: Greg & Gaynell Franki

 

Franchesca plans on studying nutrition at the University of Texas at San Antonio.  

 

Franchesca is a member of the Spanish club, National Honor Society and Varsity golf and her accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar. 

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken quesadillas

Book: She’s Come Undone

Movie: Toy Story

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: anywhere by the water

 

Paige Divine Beltran
Parents: Pete & Cynthia Beltran
 
Paige plans on attending Lamar University in the Fall of 2016 to major in ASL (American Sign Language).
 

Paige is a two year member of the National Honor Society and is currently NHS Historian. She is a four year band member and Drumline section leader. Paige is a member of Interact Club, and past member of Junior Class and Prom Crew along with PALS, boys soccer training, and Environmental Club.

 Favorites:

Food: King crab with garlic butter

Book: Sarah’s Key

Movie: Urban Cowboy

Town in Texas: Gruene

Vacation Spot: San Fernando, California

Kathryn Colvin
Parents: Richard and Velma Colvin
 

 

Kathryn plans on attending Texas A&M University in College Station in the Fall of 2016 to study Political Science. After earning her degree, Kathryn hopes to be attending law school and following in the family footsteps to become a United States attorney.

 

Kathryn is a former member of Student Council and Environmental Club, and was inducted into National Honor Society at the end of her sophomore year. She was a member of the AHS marching band for freshman and sophomore years, and was a Drum

Major junior and senior years. Kathryn has also been a flute player in the Honors Band since she was a freshman.

 

Kathryn's accomplishments and honors include being named a Coyote Scholar in 2013 and a National History Day State Qualifier in 2014. In the 2013-2014 school year, Kathryn had the privilege of being a part of the state qualifying AHS marching band that competed in the preliminary competition at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. That same school year, Kathryn had the honor of performing at the most prestigious concert hall in the world, Carnegie Hall, with the AHS Honors band on May 23, 2014.

 

Favorites:

Food: Fettuccine Alfredo

Book: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Movie: Hairspray

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

 
 

Jayme Rayne Reyna

Parents: Reynaldo Reyna and Loa Dorsett

 

Jayme plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Biology to work towards her ultimate goal of attending and graduating from medical school.

 

Jayme is a two-year member of the National Honor Society at Alice High School and is the 2015-2016 Treasurer of the club. She is also an active member of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). In addition, Jayme has been a member of the Alice High

School Honors Band and Marching Band for four years. She also played volleyball and soccer as a freshman and sophomore.

 

Jayme's accomplishments and honors include being a four-year Coyote Scholar. She has also received numerous awards through band including being a part of the state-qualifying AHS Marching Band, being an All-District, All-Region, and Area Qualifier as an individual player, and performing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City with the AHS Honors Band. In addition, Jayme is a State Qualifier through HOSA and two-year National History Day Regional Qualifier. Jayme is also CNA and CPR Certified through the Health Science Program at Alice High School and Coastal Bend College.

 

Favorites:

Food- Breakfast foods

Book- The Hunger Games Trilogy

Movie- Just Friends

Town in Texas- Austin, Texas

Vacation Spot- Venice, Italy

Rudy Rodriguez

Parents: Rudy and Melinda Rodriguez

 

Rudy plans on attending The University of Texas at Austin to major in Business or Biology in Fall of 2016.

 

Rudy is the Environmental Club President, Operation Graduation Club President, Senior Class Vice President, and Interact Club Vice President. He is also a 2 year member of National Honor Society, HOSA member, Marching and Honors Band member, and past Student Council member and officer.

 

Rudy's accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar, State Marching Band Qualifier, History Fair State Qualifier- 3 years, Carnegie Hall Performer, CPR certified, and being a National Honor Society inductee.

 

Favorites:

Food: Alfredo Chicken Tortellini

Book: The Great Gatsby 

Movie: Harry Potter Series

Town in Texas: Austin

Vacation Spot: New York

Levi R. Lopez

Parents: Fourth son of Luis and Linda Lopez

 

Levi plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin and major in Marketing.

 

Levi is a member of the National Honor Society, Football, BPA, UIL, St. Joseph Altar Server, Knights of Columbus Squire and Prom Crew.

 

Levi's accomplishments and honors include Varsity Football captain, 2 year football letterman, George Draper Award, 4 years Top 20 scholar, Academic All-State Team 2015-2016, BPA 3 year Region Champion and State Qualifier in Small Business Management, Junior Class Treasurer, Senior Homecoming Duke, Freshman Peer Mediator, member of National Society of High School Scholars, St. Joseph 10 year altar server, 2 year Night of Champions Top Fundraiser, Team Captain of Coyote Wars Champion, 2 years Coyote Wars Champion, BPA officer, and Texas A&M Terry Foundation Scholarship nominee.

 

• Favorites:

• Food: Chicken Fried Steak from the Alice Country Club,

• Book: Harry Potter Series

• Movie: Major League

• Town in Texas: Austin, Texas

• Vacation Spot: San Francisco, California

Ysenia Idalia Montemayor

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Montemayor

 

Ysenia will be attending Texas State University in San Marcos in the fall of 2016 pursuing a degree in rehabilitation therapy. She plans to become a Pediatric Physical Therapist and help children recover as soon as possible.

 

Ysenia is a 3 year varsity soccer player, 4 year member of the Alice High School Color Guard and held a captain position junior and senior year, a 2 year NHS Member and was appointed Parliamentarian senior year by her fellow officers. Ysenia is a flute player in the symphonic band and a member of the PALS Program, TAFE, and FFA. She is a 2 year ACTS Team member and teaches CCD at St. Joseph Catholic Church and assists with CCD at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

 

Ysenia's accomplishments and honors include being a 4 year coyote scholar. She received the All-Academic Award for Varsity Soccer and

straight 1’s at Band Solo and Ensemble.

 

Favorites:

Food: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Book: Harry Potter Series

Movie: Selena

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Mia Andrea Arenas
Parents: Melissa Arenas
 

Mia will be attending Texas State University in Fall 2016 with plans to major in Elementary Education and minor in Special Education. Her plan for the future is to earn a Bachelor’s Degree and become a Kindergarten Teacher.

 

Mia is involved in various clubs and organizations both in and out of school including Band, TAFE and Yearbook. She is the Secretary of the Alice High School Chapter of National Honor Society, a 3 year Girls Soccer Trainer, a member of the PALS program for 2 years and was the Student Council Secretary for 2 years. For the 2014-2015 year, Mia taught 6th grade Religious Education and currently teaches 4th grade Religious Education at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church where she is also involved in the Youth Ministries including Vacation Bible School as a Crew Leader and in the Edge Ministry as a team member. Mia is a 2-year team member for the Teen FLAME Retreat and also a Co-Director for this year’s Teen FLAME Retreat.

 

Mia's accomplishments and honors include receiving the Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for 2015-2016 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church along with being chosen to be a CoDirector for the Teen FLAME Retreat. Mia has been in the Alice High School Honors Band for 4 years. Mia is ranked in the top 10% of her Senior Class. She is a State Qualifier for the 2016 TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit Competition and is honored to be chosen as a Teen of the Week. 

Favorites:

• Food: Chicken Strips

• Book: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

• Movie: The Perks of Being a Wallflower

• Town in Texas: San Marcos

• Vacation Spot: New York, NY

Conor Dane Andersen
Parents: Kris & Rebecca Andersen
 
Conor plans to be an Air Force SERE Instructor. He is a member of the JROTC and is JROTC Corps Commander.
 
Conor's accomplishments and honors include leading the JROTC unit to receive Exceeds Standards on unit inspection, 3 National JROTC awards, 3 1/2 years commanding color guards, 2 years of drill team and 2 years JROTC staff.
 

Favorites:

Food: BBQ

Book: Fearless by Eric Blehm

Movie: Act of Valor

Town TX: San Antonio because of it's history

Vacation spot: Santa Fe, New Mexico

 
 
Joslin Benavidez
Parents: Mariano & Amalia Ramos
 
 
Joslin plans to graduate from Alice High School with her Class of 2016. She then plans to attend Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to attend the College of Nursing in Health Science for a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and become a registered nurse. She may even pursue a Master's degree in Nursing. 
 
Joslin is a member of the National Honor Society, FCCLA, and Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). She is the 2015-2016 HOSA treasurer.
 
Joslin's accomplishments and honors include becoming a CNA, and she is also CPR certified. Last year, Joslin was a state qualifier in HOSA competition and has not yet competed this year. Joslin received a certificate of recognition with the Close Up Foundation's Washington and NY program. Finally, with thanks to Mrs. Celina Garcia, Joslin is certified in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
 

Favorites:

Food: Italina

Book: Choose to Love: A Poem about Life, Love & Choices by Kevin Wanzer

Movie: Descendants

Town TX: Orange Grove

Vacation spot: New York City

Christian Kocian
Parents: Dorothy Kocian and Michael Jasper
 

 

Christian plans on going to college for a bachelors and master's degree from the University of Texas at Austin in natural sciences or engineering.

 

Christian is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish club.

 

Christian's accomplishments and honors include having received coyote scholar every year in high school, he has made it to State 3 times in

National History Day, is a member of National honor society, and has become the number 1 ranked boy in tennis.

 

Favorites:

Food: BBQ ribs

Book: Great Gatsby

Movie: lnterstellar

Town TX: Corpus Christi

Vacation spot: lbiza Spain

Marlina Gonzalez-Canales

Parents: Servando III and Marissa Canales

 

Marlina plans to attend college in the fall of 2016 and major in a science related field. After getting her bachelor’s degree, Marlina will begin her journey on becoming an orthodontist. After completing orthodontics school, she would like to work for a small, private owned company and then someday open her own business.

 

Marlina is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, T.A.F.E., and Drama Club.

 

Marlina's accomplishments and honors include induction to the National Honor Society Junior year, Historian for Student Council (2014-2015). Marlina also went to the State competition for National History Day in 2015 and she was a State Qualifier for T.A.F.E. in 2014.

 

Favorites:

Food: Chicken Casserole

Book: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Movie: Midnight Madness

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: Orlando, Florida

Valerie Leanne Chapa
Parents: Roel Chapa and Annalisa Munoz
 
 
Valerie plans to attend a four year theater academy in New York City.
 
Valerie is a member of the AHS Band (Trumpet Section Leader), National Honor Society, Drama Club Vice-President, PALS, Altar Server and F.L.A.M.E. Retreat staff member.
 
Valerie's accomplishments and honors include induction into the International Thespian Society (2015), History Fair State Qualifier (2015), "Most Outstanding Volunteer" for Vacation Bible school, and voted Best Supporting Actress (Drama Club, 2015). 
 

Favorites:

Food: Sushi

Book: Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tomie de Paola.

Movie: The Warriors

Town in Texas: San Antonio

Vacation Spot: New York City

Lauren Victoria Garcia
Parents: Victor and Pamela Garcia
 

Lauren plans to study at Texas Tech University and receive a major in Kinesiology and further her studies in that field to become a physical

therapist for young children.

 

Lauren is a member of NHS, FCCLA, Lady Coyote Volleyball, PALS, ACTS Team Member, Wedding Lace Model, TAFE, and St. Elizabeth Altar Server.

 

Lauren's accomplishments and honors include Top 20 Scholar, Varsity Volleyball Letter (2 years), NHD State Qualifier, and AHS Cheer JV Co-Captain(Sophomore Year).

 

Favorites:

Food: My Grandma's Lasagna

Book: The Fault in Our Stars

Movie: Pitch Perfect

Town in Texas: George West

Vacation Spot: Durango, Colorado

Dustin Troy Money
Parents: Maria Paz Money & Rick Money
 

Dustin has narrowed down what he intends to study in college to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related majors, namelybiochemical engineering or maybe even something physics, just out of interest. As for colleges, he is still undecided but has looked into those here in Texas as well as several out of state schools. Dustin hopes to be accepted into one within a reasonable financial range.

 

ln addition to being in the Academic Octathlon/Decathlon Program all four years, Dustin is also a member of the AHS National Honor Society, as well as aVarsity Swimmer, National FFA Organization animal exhibitor (showing steers, lambs, and goats) in the Jim

Wells County Fair since the 5th grade, and a UIL Social Studies Team competitor.

 

Dustin's accomplishments and honors include Regional and State Octathlon Team champions 2013, placed 9th as a team at Decathlon State meet2014, placed 9th individually at Social studies UIL State meet 2014 and 3rd as a team, placed 2nd as a team at Decathlon State meet 2015, and placed3rd as a team at Social Studies UIL State meet 2015.

 

Favorites:

Food: Pancit palabok (rice noodles in a shrimp sauce) with lumpia (fried spring rolls)

Book: "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Julius Verne

Movie: "The Grand Budapest Hotel" or any other films directed by Wes Anderson

Town in Texas: Balmorhea

Vacation Spot: Boracay (lsland), Philippines

Serena Solano

Parents: Miguel and Maricela Solano
 
Serena plans to graduate college with a master's degree in business. She also plans to become a certified Pastry Chef with the hopes of one day being able to open her own bakery.
 
Serena is a member of SkillsUSA, FCCLA, Strutters, NHS, and a member of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE). Serena is an AHS Strutter Officer (Major), and SkillsUSA President.
 
Serena's accomplishments and honors include being District Champion in Commercial Baking, State Champion in Commercial Baking, a National Participant in Commercial Baking in Louisville, Kentucky, a 2 year NHS member, a 4 year AHS Strutter (2nd year Strutter Officer), and Serena is in the top 10% of her class.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Alfredo 

Book - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Movie - Heaven is for Real

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Memphis, Tennessee

Diana Ibarra

Parents: Robert Hernandez and Irma Ibarra Hernandez
 
Diana plans to attend Full Sail University and plans to obtain a bachelor's degree in Film and Computer Animation.
 
Diana is secretary of the Drama Club and her accomplishments and honors include being a member of the International Thespian Society and a member of the Varsity Drama team for 2 years. 
 

Favorites:

Food - Spaghetti

Book - Mortal Instruments Series 

Movie - Edward Scissorhands

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Alexandra Saldivar

Parents: Maggie Saldivar & Grandparents: Robert & Ofelia Saldivar
 
Alexandra plans to attend the University of lncarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. Her goal is to earn a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, DPT and Major in Business Administration.
 
Alexandra has been and active member of the Alice Evening Leo Club for 6 years, Band member for 4 years, Drama Club (currently Vice-President) for 4 years, Business Professionals of America (currently Vice-President) for 3 years, One Act Play for 3 years, Color Guard for 2 years, PALS for 2 years, National Honor Society for 2 years, Brush Country 4-H (currently Secretary) for 2 years, and Student Council for 2 years.
 
Alexandra's accomplishments and honors include being inducted into the National Honor Society in the Spring of 2014 and International Thespian Society in the Spring of 2015.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Alfredo from Olive Garden

Book - Percy Jackson & The Olympians Series by Rick Riordan

Movie - Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Caribbean Islands

EJ Alaniz

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Esby and Diana Alaniz
 
EJ hopes to attend a four year university and plans to major in Business or Biology for his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin or Texas Tech University in the Fall of 2016. EJ plans to be a business consultant or a dentist. He is interested in both the business and medical field.
 
EJ is a two year member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and is the current NHS Vice-President. He was a member of the Alice High School Marching Band and Honors Band for three years. EJ is the President of Interact Club and Vice-President of the Environmental Club. EJ is also in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, Operation Graduation, and a past Junior Class/Prom Crew member.
 
EJ's accomplishments and honors include being a Coyote Scholar (Top 20), History Fair State Qualifier (Documentary Division), President of Interact Club, elected Vice-President of National Honor Society (NHS) and Environmental Club, 2014 Carnegie Hall Performer, Marching Band State Qualifier, District and Regional Qualifier for band, CPR Certified, and was the 2015 Junior Prom Prince. EJ has also had the privilege to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and the McCombs Future Executive Academy (MFEA) at The University of Texas at Austin.
 

Favorites:

Food - Sushi

Book - The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Movie - Any Tim Burton film

Town in Texas - New Braunfels

Vacation Spot - Washington D. C.

 

Allison Macias

Parents: Guardians Rosa and Matthew Macias
 
Allison plans to attend UTSA and become a Physical Therapist. After college, she would like to open up her own facility and help out people physically and mentally get back to the way they were before their accident.
 
Allison is Captain of the Cheerleading team, a two year varsity powerlifter and a member of National Honor Society and HOSA-Future Health Professionals.
 
Allison's accomplishments and honors include being awarded 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Outstanding Girl Powerlifter, 1st in the State of Texas Region 5 Division 1 Powerlifting, three time All-American Cheerleader and was asked to staff UCA Cheer Camps.
 

Favorites:

Food - Lasagna and Strawberry Cheese Cake

Book - Finding Alaska by John Green

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Anywhere on the beach

 

Allison Mrotek

Parents: Jennifer and Brian Mrotek
 
 
Allison plans to major in Geology at Texas A&M-Kingsville.
 
Allison accomplishments and honors include being a member of the Art Club and a member of the National Honor Society.
 

Favorites:

Food - Sushi

Book - Ereth's Birthday by Avi

Movie - What's Eating Gilbert Grape

Town in Texas - Austin

Vacation Spot - Grand Canyon

 

Charles Lemon

Parents: John and Edie Lemon 
 
 
Charles "Gator" Lemon plans to attend college at UT Austin and finish his novel.
 
Gator is the Challenge Team Captain, a member of the National Honor Society and Varsity Basketball.
 
Gator's accomplishments and honors include being ranked first in Class of 2016, a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, an AP Scholar with Distinction, and Gator was selected by Harvard University to represent South Texas at a National Science Convention.
 

Favorites:

Food - Chicken Marsala

Book- Grendel by John Gardner

Movie - Guardians of the Galaxy

Town in Texas - Austin

Vacation Spot - Orlando, Florida

 
 

Jose Antonio Perez

Parents: Jose Antonio Perez Ortega & Giany Elena Perez Belisario
 
Jose plans to attend college and get his degree in Mechanical Engineering and specializing in Nuclear Energy and Radiation.
 
Jose is a member of Varsity Golf, Decathlon, National Honor Society, and is the Spanish Club Co-President. 
 
Jose's accomplishments and honors include Decathlon 2nd place team and 2nd place individual at the District golf tournament.
 

Favorites:

Food - Pancakes with potato bacon and cheese omelet

Book - 1984

Movie - Sherlock Holmes

Town in Texas - Houston

Vacation Spot - Munich, Germany

Dana Vital

Parents: Lucas Vital and Claudia & Gabriel Molina
 
 
Dana's goal is to attend Texas A&M University and become a Civil Engineer. After college, her main goal is to travel.
 
Dana is the Student Council President of 2015 - 2016. She was awarded the 2014 - 2015 Fighting Heart Award in Varsity Tennis.
 

Favorites:

Food - Salmon stuffed with crab & rice

Book - Inkheart series

Movie - Wreck-It-Ralph

Town in Texas - Laredo

Vacation Spot - Las Vegas, Nevada

 
 
 
 
MEAGAN DELAYNE BLAIR
Parents: Jimmy and Elizabeth Blair
 
Meagan plans to attend a university and major in either business management or political science. She would like to travel more of the world and experience other cultures.
 
Meagan is the 2015 - 2016 President of the Alice High School chapter of the National Honor Society. This is her second year in National Honor Society. She has been in the high school Drama club all four years and has been on the Varsity Drama Team for three years. She is a member of the Alice High School chapter of the International Thespian Society, inducted Spring 2014. 
 
Meagan is very proud of being inducted into the International Thespian Society.
 

Favorites:

Food - Steak

Book - Harry Potter

Movie - League of their Own

Town in Texas - San Antonio

Vacation Spot - Universal Studios in 0rlando, Florida

 

Graduation Portal

a month ago


The Institute of Public School Initiatives has produced videos providing parents and students information about the new graduation requirements. 
 
One video is for parents of the 8th grade students informing them about incoming changes and requirements for their children during the first phase of HB 5 implementation.
 
Another Video is geared toward informing 8th grade students about the five endorsement options. 

Operation Graduation 2017
Operation Graduation 2015