Teen of the Week
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 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'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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
Favorites:
Food - Spaghetti
Book - Mortal Instruments Series
Movie - Edward Scissorhands
Town in Texas - San Antonio
Alexandra Saldivar
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
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
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
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
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
Favorites:
Food - Pancakes with potato bacon and cheese omelet
Book - 1984
Movie - Sherlock Holmes
Town in Texas - Houston
Vacation Spot - Munich, Germany
Dana Vital
Favorites:
Food - Salmon stuffed with crab & rice
Book - Inkheart series
Movie - Wreck-It-Ralph
Town in Texas - Laredo
Vacation Spot - Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorites:
Food - Steak
Book - Harry Potter
Movie - A League of their Own
Town in Texas - San Antonio
Vacation Spot - Universal Studios in 0rlando, Florida
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 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'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 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 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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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
Favorites:
Food - Spaghetti
Book - Mortal Instruments Series
Movie - Edward Scissorhands
Town in Texas - San Antonio
Alexandra Saldivar
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
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
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
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
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
Favorites:
Food - Pancakes with potato bacon and cheese omelet
Book - 1984
Movie - Sherlock Holmes
Town in Texas - Houston
Vacation Spot - Munich, Germany
Dana Vital
Favorites:
Food - Salmon stuffed with crab & rice
Book - Inkheart series
Movie - Wreck-It-Ralph
Town in Texas - Laredo
Vacation Spot - Las Vegas, Nevada
Favorites:
Food - Steak
Book - Harry Potter
Movie - A League of their Own
Town in Texas - San Antonio
Vacation Spot - Universal Studios in 0rlando, Florida