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Edinburg, Texas – The State Board of Education (SBOE) has selected Monte Cristo Elementary School first-grader Crystal Pacheco as this year’s recipient of the Student Heroes award.
The award recognizes Texas public school students in prekindergarten through high school who do outstanding works of service to benefit their fellow students, schools, and their communities. One student from each of the 15 SBOE districts is recognized for this award.
In December, Crystal wrote a letter to Santa Claus, asking for a ball, food and a blanket. She asked for a ball, so that she could share the toy with her brothers. Crystal’s teacher and principal shared her story on social media, which went viral on the Internet; at its highest point reaching more than 71 million people worldwide in a single day.
The outpouring of support from around to Crystal’s letter prompted the school’s staff to hold a blanket drive that raised more than 1,700 blankets.
The State Board of Education will present the Student Heroes award to Crystal at 9 a.m. Friday during a special awards ceremony in the library.
WHAT: Crystal Pacheco receives state Student Heroes award
WHEN: 9 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2018
WHERE: Monte Cristo Elementary School Library, 4010 N. Doolittle Rd., Edinburg, TX
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