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PHARR, Texas – Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD announced its 2022 Spirit of PSJA Student Profiles representing each of the district’s high schools. The students were recognized during a regular PSJA ISD School Board Meeting held Monday, April 11, 2022.
First launched in 2014, the Spirit of PSJA Student Profiles is a district-level award program that recognizes Seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, and community service. To be selected, students are nominated by faculty or staff and go through a blind selection process where district judges selected the top nominations.
To be considered for district-level recognition, students must: be current 12th-grade PSJA students; be participating in Dual/Concurrent-Enrollment courses; have completed at least 12 college credit hours and must demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to higher education.
In addition to being recognized at the district-level, these students will be awarded the 3rd Annual PSJA Superintendent Scholarship of $750 to be used in support of their post-secondary education.
“We commend these students for representing their campus and peers with their commitment to their education, leadership, and involvement,” said PSJA Superintendent Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo. “Thank you for exemplifying the Spirit of PSJA, our district’s leadership definition, in everything you do.”
The 2021-2022 Spirit of PSJA Student Profiles are as follows:
Natalia Cavazos, PSJA Early College High School
- Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from South Texas College
- Plans to Attend: Texas A&M University
Elijah Hernandez, PSJA North Early College High School
- Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from South Texas College
- Plans to Attend: Vanderbilt University
Ana Alvarez, PSJA Memorial Early College High School
- Associate Degree in Mathematics from South Texas College
- Plans to Attend: University of Texas at Austin
Zarina Garza, PSJA Southwest Early College High School
- Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from South Texas College
- Plans to Attend: Sam Houston State University
Samuel Rebollo Quiñones, PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM Early College High School
- Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from South Texas College
- Plans to Attend: Texas A&M University College Station
Josue Cedillo, PSJA Collegiate High School Program
- Plans to Attend: University of Texas at Austin
- Major: Biology
