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PHARR, Texas – The Pharr City Commission and City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores recognized students from Vanguard Academy Picasso Elementary for earning first place in the Greenpower USA competition, a national STEM engineering program that challenges students to design, build, and race electric-powered vehicles.
As participants in Vanguard Academy’s STEM ACE after-school program, the students showcased exceptional teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills while competing against schools from across the country and proudly representing both their school and the City of Pharr on a national stage. “Throughout this journey, this team embraced challenges, worked together toward a common goal, overcame obstacles, and represented our City of Pharr, our school and our district with pride,” said Dr. Lizette Longoria, Director for 21st Century Learning for Vanguard Academy. She added that programs like ACE help spark curiosity, build confidence, and create pathways for students to discover their talents and passions.
