TODAY S SOUTH SAN South San Antonio High School Top Ten. South San Antonio Independent School District - Summer Issue. Volume 16, #10 June 2016

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1 TODAY S SOUTH SAN South San Antonio Independent School District - Summer Issue Volume 16, #10 June 2016 an Ant onio H ig S o ut hool Ester Rodriguez The University of Texas at San Antonio OF C M Echo Rhodes The University of Texas at Austin AT S HO E Araceli Garcia Valedictorian Stanford University h Sc hs 2016 South San Antonio High School Top Ten THE BO B Claudia Zamarripa Salutatorian Feik School of Pharmacy - University of the Incarnate Word Ernest Guerrero Texas Tech University Kevin Valderas The University of Texas at San Antonio Crystal Alvarez Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute April Tellez Texas A & M University Emily Jimenez University of North Texas Abigail Luna The University of Texas at Austin Search SSAISD southsanisd.net 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78242

2 Abelardo Saavedra, Ph.D. A Message from the Superintendent The South San Antonio High School senior class of 2016 graduated 496 students with over 5.2 million dollars in scholarships awarded. We have numerous graduates who will attend colleges locally, in-state and across the country. In addition, many graduates will enlist in the armed forces and others may join the workforce. Regardless of which path is chosen, our current and former students will have the knowledge and skills to be successful in this ever-changing and competitive world. Our goal at South San Antonio ISD is to provide the best education possible through our vision and core beliefs in creating a learning environment where students are empowered to create their future. With the summer break, it is important that students enjoy their time off but continue to learn. The district is providing summer school for students who are in need of recapturing credits or require additional instruction for advancement to the next grade level. We are offering summer academies for students interested in Culinary Arts, English and Language Arts, Math, Cyber/Internet Security, Creative Writing, Animal and Veterinary Science, and Anatomy. Also, many of our students are involved in the Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (PREP) offered through UTSA and we will again partner with PREP to host a rocketry camp designed for elementary students. In addition, the athletic department provides daily opportunities for student-athletes to improve their skills through weightlifting, open gym and athletic camps. There are many choices for students this summer to develop and improve their academic, athletic and extracurricular skills, but it takes a collaborative effort between the schools and families to ensure students are reaching their potential. At the end of every school year, it is important that we recognize the efforts of our district employees who are dedicated to the success of our children. We have loyal employees who place the needs of students first and foremost and work hard every day to ensure our children have every opportunity to excel. I would like to also thank our retirees who have devoted their career to children and wish continued success on their future endeavors. Finally, I want to acknowledge our Board of Trustees for their daily efforts to improve the lives of the students and staff in South San Antonio ISD. It takes a team effort to fulfill the vision of our district to make certain that every student is college and career ready. Connie Prado A Message from the Board President Another exciting school year has finally come to an end! The graduating Class of 2016 had their commencement exercise on June 10th. Class members had many academic accomplishments and we certainly expect the members of this class to continue their success. Congratulations to the Class of 2016 and may all your dreams come true. We are already making preparations for the next school year, Our budget work sessions will ensure that our schools and classrooms are ready for instruction. The public is always welcome to attend these important meetings. This summer we will also receive the student results from the STAAR and EOC tests. These test results will determine the school ratings assigned by the Texas Education Agency. Everyone has worked all year long in preparing our students for success. We, especially, would like to thank our dedicated teachers, staff and caring parents for their efforts. We have certainly faced a challenging year. However, we shall continue to remain focused on the children of our school district. For most of us, it is time to take a well-earned break. The school bells will begin to ring, once again, on August 22, Until then, we wish you a great summer! Sincerely, Connie Prado Board President Enjoy your summer vacation! Abelardo Saavedra, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools School Board Meeting Highlights During the Wednesday, April 20 board meeting, the Board unanimously approved the purchase of Focused Mathematics Interventions Level 5 and Level 8 student practice books to improve student learning of critical math TEKS. During the Wednesday, May 18 board meeting, the Board unanimously approved: The professional services of Belt Harris Pechecek, LLP for the Annual Financial Audit, with the option to renew for three (3) additional years, in one (1) year increments, with Board Approval. These services are for the purpose of understanding the information contained within financial statements to ensure the district can continue to provide a quality academic program to each child in the district. Student device purchase to support and facilitate student learning and inquiry at the secondary level to enhance digital skills: o High School 1:1 ipad Initiative - Year 2 o Middle School Instructional Technology Chromebook Initiative To award competitive sealed proposal # to Port Enterprises, LTD, for the Five Palms Elementary roof renovation in the amount of $639, utilizing capital improvement funds. The roof renovation Five Palms Elementary is necessary to provide students and teachers with a safe and conducive learning environment. For more information, visit click on school board, then Board approved minutes.

3 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2016 South San Antonio High School H O M E O F T H E B O B CATS Geni Hassan Abdi Yulissa Abrego Ramirez Justin Andrew Acosta + Briana S. Aguero + Gabriella Janel Aguilar Rebecca Pearl Aguinaga Anthony Frank Alaniz Kayla Marizza Alexxis Alaquinez Alex Albiso Jacob Andrew Alcorta Zachery Austin Alcorta Celeste Nicole Alfaro Curtis Hunter Allen + Abby Ann Alonzo Alyssa Nicole Alvarado Andrew Radar Alvarado, Jr. Alberto Alvarez III Crystal Alvarez + Karina De Los Angels Alvarez Kimberly Alvarez Rafael F. Alvarez, Jr. + Elvia Karen Alvarez Hernandez Idelfonsa Alvarez Solis Alexis Marie Amador Edrick Adrian Andrade Enrique Andrade, Jr. Albert Noah Araiza Ashley Armendariz Diana Fernanda Armijo Moreno Ariel Nichole Arredondo Salyne Lillianna Arredondo Alexis Maxine Arrellano Vannessa Valerie Avendano Mario Rosalio Avila, Jr. Risa Loren Avila Sabrina Chantel Avila Aaron Andrew Balboa Javier Ballesteros III Lizzandra Barberena Victor Barbosa De Oliveira Campos Romeo Barboza, Jr. Paloma Barratachea Sierra Lynn Barrientes Miranda Elise Barrientos + Alexis Leeann Beltran Destiny Marie Bernal Brayam Omar Bocanegra De La Cruz Kristjan Lee Bredvad Paul Houston Brooks III + Deesire Bresyanna Buentello + Ronald Miles Butler Brittney Enithina Cabrera Victor Manuel Cabrera, Jr. Alexis Nichole Caldera Antonio Alvino Calderon Airam Campos George Matthew Cantu James Christian-Tyler Cantu Nicolas Giovanni Cantu Joseph Anthony Cape + Eduardo Capetillo Natalia Luz Carmond Brianna Carraman Emilio M. Carranco Jeremy Jacob William Carrasco Adrian Rene Carreon Jerry Michael Carrillo Gabriel Santana Casares Josephine Casas Destiny Renee Casillas Esmeralda Castano Gerald Paul Castellano Nathan Castellanos James Ray Castilleja Ruben Anthony Castillo III Destiny Noami Castillo-Pina Isaac A. Castro Aaron Alexander Cavazos Reymundo Enrique Cazares Eliud Gabriel Ceniceros Jonathan Ceniceros Alexis Cervantes Ernesto Alexzander Cervantes III Rudy Cervantes, Jr. Sanjuana Chairez Chihuahua Jose Luis Charles Torres Anner Francisco Chavarria Soza Francisco Chavez Jr Michael Anthony Chavez Andrew Chavez-Jacobo Tonis Alberto Chicas Guevara, Jr. Ryan Matthew Coderre Jay Edward Compean + Rolando Contreras Mata, Jr. Angelo Demitrio Coronado Sarah Lynn Cortez Stephanie Cortez Steven L Cortez Andrea Jasmine Covarrubia Jonathan Andrew Crouch Amanda Marie Cruz Mark Allen Cruz Victor Alexander Cruz Anastashia Marie Cuellar Omar L Cuellar, Jr. Alexis Renee Davila Samantha Juliet De La Fuente Cynthia Annette De La Garza Jeremy Rudolf Vazquez De La Garza John Manuel De La Garza Ashley Kristine De La O Amber Lee De Leon Sarah Elizabeth De Luna Frank DeLeon, Jr. Julia P De Leon Jesus Delgadillo, Jr. Lazaro Delgado Torres Cesar Osvaldo Diaz Gallegos, Jr. Graciela Jazmin Diaz Tonche Anthony Clay Dickerson Adriana Carolina Dominguez Angelica Maria Dominguez + Daniella Lynn Dominguez Giancarlo Dominguez Mikaela Esmarie Duron Sebastien Enriquez Bianca Liliana Escalante Jesse Brandon Escamilla

4 Stephanie Escobedo Antonio Esparza Vianca Marie Espinoza Robert Esquivel III Rubiann Esquivel Steven Austin Esquivel Saul Ernesto Estevez Contreras Guadalupe Alejandro Estrada + Raquel Lynn Estrada Christopher Gabriel Farias, Jr. Onassis Ruby Figueroa-Gutierrez Andre Flores April Victoria Flores Gisel Flores Jeremy Michael Flores Juan Manuel Flores, Jr. Karla Nallely Flores Ramon Flores, Jr. Joseph Brenton Foster Tania Sofia Fuentes Aaron Sebastein Gaitan Seth Abraham Gaitan Francisco Eduardo Galaviz + April Renee Galindo Kassandra Galindo Ortega Scarlett Alexandra Gamez Fernando Emillio Garanzuay II Elijah Michael Garay Alexis Legacy Garcia Araceli Alicia Garcia + Edward Garcia IV Gilbert Davila Garcia, Jr. Hector Lee Garcia + Jasmine Gabrielle Garcia Jasmine Guadalupe Garcia + Emmanuel Garcia Urbano Michael Allean Garcia Ashley Garza Christiana Lyn Garza Jasmine Garza Joseph Mathew Garza Juan Gilberto Garza Richard Andrew Garza Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2016 Ryan Lee Garza Brandon Kyle Garza Luna Daniel Gauna Alyssa Brianna Gomez Devan Manuel C. Gomez Eddie Gomez, Jr. Isaias L. Gomez IV Jacob Ryan Gomez Matthew Anthony Gomez Claudia Marie Gonzales Sarah Marie Gonzales Arturo Gonzalez Brandon Anthony Gonzalez Erika Gonzalez Oscar Gonzalez, Jr. Eunice Govea Leal Amber Skye Granado Danielle Payton Grieshaber Jonathan Michael Griffith Laisha Jaylin Guajardo Cerda Marina Guadalupe Guardado Hernandez + Ernest Guerrero, Jr. + Mallory Misty Guerrero Christopher Felix Guillen Isaiah Michael Gutierrez Elisha Isaiah Hardeman Preston Nygel Harrison Benito Alfonso Hernandez, Jr. Carlos Enrique Hernandez Christopher Joel Hernandez Elizabeth Hernandez Fatima Esmeralda Hernandez Lemus Joe Anthony Hernandez Joe Louis Hernandez, Jr. Luis Fernando Hernandez II Nathan Paul Hernandez Nubia Hernandez Robert Hernandez, Jr. Roland G. Hernandez Ryan Anthony Hernandez Edgar Herrera Enrique Isaac Herrera Monique Ann Herrera Susie Herrera Yezzett Viridian Herrera Canisa Leandro Hinojosa Caleb Quinten Howard Eddie Huerta Michelle Lee Ann Hughes Citlaly Yaizet Ibarra Jose Daniel Tiger Ibarra Juan Daniel Ibarra Tristin Alexander Ibarra Jonathon Isaiah Idrogo Victoria Ireta Naya Jordan Jaimes Destinee Raeven Jimenez Emily Rayne Jimenez + Erica Ann Jimenez + Juliana Lizett Juarez + Nadia Leann Juarez Samuel David Juarez Aylin Deann Kovar Vivian Monique Kovar Jennifer Michelle Lee Landin Daniel Lee Landreth, Jr. Breana Danae Leal Alexis Marie Ledesma Romeo Armando Leija, Jr. Oscar Limon Mendez Alvaro Santiago Lira Fabian Anthony Longoria Frank Alexander Longoria Abigail Celeste Lopez Amber Christine Lopez Arrianna Izabella Lopez Elijah Israel Lopez Jonathan Albert Lopez Jose Angel Lopez, Jr. Katherine Nicole Lopez Matthew Samuel Lopez Valerie Lopez Jhosselyne Lopez Cedillo Carlos David Lopez Lopez Storm Alexander Lozano South San Antonio High School H O M E O F T H E B O B CATS

5 Florence Marie Lucio Paul Steven Luebke Juan Diego Lugo Olvera Cassadie Lei Lani Nechole Luhiau Abigail Marie Luna + Esmeralda Diamante Luna Julissa Luna Viviana Esthefania Luna Martinez Jacob Allen Macias Jason Lee Macias Samuel C. Macias, Jr. + Alejandro Madrid Esmeralda Elena Maldonado Munoz + Javier Eliezer Maltos Mojica, Jr. Austin Ledezma Mann Jimmy Ray Mann III Joshua Andrew Mansolo Rebekah Aracely Mares Alexis Inez Marquez George Michael Martin Abel Martinez III Alan Martinez Anjelica Alysse Martinez Antonio Martinez + Arlette Andre Martinez Brianna Alejandra Martinez Cesar Martinez, Jr. + Christopher Ray Martinez, Jr. Claudia Ivette Martinez Marin Diamond Dominquee Martinez Elijah Eduardo Martinez Fernando Martinez, Jr. Lorenzo Alexander Martinez Luis Alfonso Martinez, Jr. Matthew Xavier Martinez, Jr. Max Xavier Martinez Michael Anthony H. Martinez Miranda Denise Martinez Shayla Victoria Martinez Castaneda Joanna Martinez Gutierrez Kevin Scott Martinez Quevedo Elizabeth Mata Courtney McHazlett + Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2016 Brianne Alexis Medina Irving Alan Medina Cruz Nickohlas Joe Medina Raven Alexsiandria S. Medina Brandon Eric Melchor Kristen Clara Menchaca John Paul Mendoza Melissa Mendoza Matthew Grant Meyer Isabel Meza Jerry Miranda, Jr. Martin Guadalupe Miranda Alexa Patricia Molina Arthur Evander Molina Keishaily Montañez Juan Valentin Baeza Montoya Enedelia Monzon Martinez Ally Nicole Morales Ameris Diane Morales Brittani Robyn Dezerae Morales Isaac Giovanni Morales Christopher Rufus Moreno Edson Lee Moreno Dominguez Giselle Muñiz Cassandra Rose Muñoz + Christine Mari Muñoz + Hector R. Muro, Jr. Humberto Agustin Neavez Christopher Javier Niño Giovanni Niño Sisto Angel Nuñez Daviana Delijah Ochoa Robert Oliva, Jr. + Brenda Renee Olivares Joe Daniel Olivares, Jr. Samuel Anthony Ramirez Olivarri Victor Olmos Antonio Orta III Devon Tristan Ortega Miranda Lynn Ortega Stephen Christopher Ortiz Saul Omar Ortiz Hernandez South San Antonio High School H O M E O F T H E B O B CATS Crystal Otero Perez Brandon Cross Paredes Brandon Joshua Peña Yasmin Monique Peña Adolfo Perez, Jr. Christopher Perez Daniel David Perez Emilo Jose Perez, Jr. Isis Brianna Perez Jacqueline Nicole Perez Kimmy Perez Peter Perez + Pedro Jose Peterson IV Nicholas Stephen Phillips Marco Antonio Pichardo Kevin Lee Pilat Jacob Lee Ponce Alejandro Antonio Preciado Bethany Lynn Prouty Yulissa Quemada Valeria Quinones Faith Arden Rainey Chris Ramirez Edith-Carolina Ramirez Marissa Desirae Ramirez Matthew Joseph Ramirez Nina Nichole Ramirez Raquel Lin Ramirez Santos Ramirez Diego Alexandro Ramirez Carrillo Jazmine Nicole Ramos Jennifer Ceballos Rangel Jose Nicholas Reding Celeste Mercedise Rendon Mario Fabian Renteria Margarita Trejo Retana Adolph T Reyes, Jr. III Arturo Abdiel Reyes Garcia Sarahi Reyes Steven Reyes, Jr. Echo Gabrielle Rhodes + Rodolfo Rincon, Jr. + Mateo Sebastian Rios

6 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2016 South San Antonio High School H O M E O F T H E B O B CATS Roman Rivas Asia Marie Rayos Rivera Darlene Angel Rivera Rogelio Rivera Alyssa Danielle Rivera-Carpio Francisco Xavier Rivera Franco Danshea Artis Robinson Selena Robles Martinez Daniel Valentin Rocha Luz Victoria Rocha Pamela Nicole Rocha Patrick Nicholas Rocha Victoria Lee Rocha + Adam Israel Rodriguez + Arnold Edward Rodriguez Carla Marisol Rodriguez Maldonado + Celia Roxan Rodriguez Chant Devon Rodriguez Ester Abigail Rodriguez + Isaac Michael Rodriguez Jasmine Marie Rodriguez Julian Ray Rodriguez Kelsey Joleen Rodriguez + Kimberly Rodriguez Manuel Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Pedro Antonio Rodriguez, Jr. Robert Lee Rodriguez Samuel Gustavo Rodriguez, Jr. Simon Rodriguez III Jose Armando Rodriguez Perez, Jr. Esmeralda Romero Tony Joe Rosas + Claudia Veronica Rubio Clarissa Amber Ruiz + Gabriel Ruiz Kayla Bobbie Ruiz Homero Ruvalcaba Villarreal Frank Saenz III Edward Matthew Salas Michelle Oneida Salas Angelica Maria Salazar Celeste Noemi Salazar Ruben Salazar III Victoria Salazar Marchan Juan Ambrocio Salazar-Sanchez Amado Jesus Sanchez James Andrew Sanchez Jose Manuel Alejandro Sanchez Pineda Jovonne Danielle Sanchez Lendi Amayrani Sanchez Cruz + Sara Nicole Rose Sanchez Serena Rocksann Sanchez Tabitha Star Sanchez Saul Sandoval Juan Santos Arantxa Saucedo + Khaibet Saucedo Destiny Nichole Segovia Rodolfo Sierra III David Silva Martinez Justin Lee Silva Frank Alexander Solis Jaret Ethan Solis Jesus Antonio Solis, Jr. Yasmine Nicole Sonora Norma Ann Sosa Selena Soto Kirsten Reve Story + Jannette Talamantes Taylor Dane Talamantes Alitcha Deangela Talamantez Kayla Danielle Taylor April Tellez + Mari Lynn Terga Mathew Z Tijerina Lilianna Yesenia Tinsley Vincent Tobias Jacylle Desiree Torres Kline Luis Torres Nancy Guadalupe Torres James Alexander Torrez Abigail Celine Trevino Cynthia Marie-Elizabeth Trevino Victor Manuel Trevino, Jr. Antonio Tristan III Briana Gabrielle Tristan Autumn Rose Trujillo Elijah Theodis Uribe Faith Elise Uriegas Javier Urrieta Kevin David Da Silva Valderas + Bryan Valdez Clarissa Valdez Gerardo Valenzuela Guy Anthony Vargas, Jr. Isaiah Nathaniel Vargas Ruben Vargas III Juan Jesus Vazquez Zacarias Nancy G Vazquez Madeline Olivia Vega Margaret Vega + Brianna Marie Velasquez Ramiro Velasquez, Jr. Carolina Anahi Verastigue Cindy Marie Vidales Felipe Neri Villa Laura Lisa Villanueva Martin Villanueva, Jr. Brandon Matthew Villareal + Brandon Anthony Lee Villarreal Lourdes Mariana Villarreal Rayven Kaytlin Villarreal Daniel Villegas Adriana Edith Viramontes Romero Brittany Lauren Ward Alleah Jen nae Williams Darius Allen Williams Evangelica Rose Ximenez Yessenia Ybarra Claudia Alejandra Zamarripa + Jonathan Angel Zamarripa Omar Sebastian Zarate Carrillo Blanca Esthela Zavala Ortegon Eddie Zertuche + Denotes Top 10% of the Senior Class of This is a duplicate list of the 2016 SSAHS Commencement Program.

7 SSAHS Class of 2016 Commencement Ceremony O n Friday, June 10, nearly 500 South San Antonio HS seniors received their diplomas at the Freeman Coliseum during a ceremony that celebrated and honored their hard work and dedication to their education. Their four-year journey now complete, they can reflect on the personal growth and skills they secured to be lifelong learners and productive citizens in their communities. The ceremony was live-streamed for the first time this year so that even more friends and family could witness this important milestone. Top Students recognized at the South Sansational Awards O n Thursday, May 26, South San Antonio ISD held its 20th Annual South Sansational Awards recognizing top 5th and 8th grade students. Students were recognized for the following categories: Super Citizen, Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Outstanding Overall. In addition, SSAHS s top two seniors were recognized as recipients of the Top Cat award. The emcee for the night was District Teacher of the Year Mary Ann Ochoa. School Board President Connie Prado, Secretary Angelina Osteguin, and Trustee Trinidad T. Mata gave out awards at the ceremony. Search SSAISD southsanisd.net 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78242

8 Questions, Concerns? For more information call. (All numbers are area code 210) Schools Armstrong ES Athens ES Benavidez ES Carrillo ES Five Palms ES Hutchins ES Kindred ES Madla ES Palo Alto ES Price ES Dwight MS Kazen MS Shepard MS Zamora MS Career Ed. Center Alternative School South San Antonio High School Athletics Bilingual/ ESL Program Child Nutrition Services Communications Curriculum Early Reading Federal Programs Health Services Hearing Officer Human Resources Maintenance Migrant Program Payroll Police Department Pupil Services Purchasing Records Management Special Education Student Assessment Technology Transportation Warehouse * * * * * ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS PERMIT NO Departments PRICE ES STUDENT WINS HONORABLE MENTION IN WORLDWIDE COMPETITION SSAHS STUDENT HAS PERFECT K 12 ATTENDANCE R S epresentatives from the Mexican Consulate visited Price ES to recognize 4th grader Salvador Vazquez Pulido in his classroom. Salvador won Honorable Mention in the Annual Children s Drawing contest This is My Mexico that the Government of Mexico promotes through its 50 consulates and embassies worldwide. There were thousands of entries into the competition from around the world. Salvador s drawing is included in a calendar and will be exhibited at the Museo Caracol in the Galeria de Historia in Chapultepec, Mexico City. outh San Antonio HS senior Elijah Garay has not missed a day of school from kindergarten through grade 12. An amazing accomplishment from such a humble and intelligent young man. Elijah will be taking summer courses after graduation in June to get a head start in college and looks forward to a career as a doctor. FIVE PALMS ES TEACHER SELECTED AS SAAABE 2016 BILINGUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR F ive Palms ES Teacher, Ms. Delia Sanchez, has been chosen as the San Antonio Area Association for Bilingual Education (SAAABE) 2016 Bilingual Teacher of the Year. In a letter to Ms. Sanchez, SAAABE states: Your outstanding contributions to the field of Bilingual Education are a testament to the commitment teachers display on a daily basis for all our students. It is an honor for us to salute individuals who have devoted their careers to the education of our future leaders. On behalf of the board, we congratulate you. DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR Mary Ann Ochoa honored at KENS 5 ExCEL Awards Search SSAISD southsanisd.net 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78242