PSJA ISD Celebrates students awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Program

PHARR, TX – Forty-four Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) students earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs for scores on AP Exams or the PSAT/NMSQT.   

Additionally, for the first time, the academic honors recognize first-generation students, in addition to rural and small-town, Black, Indigenous, and Hispanic/or Latino students. The program opens college access for more students because many institutions use the awards for their recruitment efforts.

In addition to rigorous requirements, many of the students are enrolled in the PSJA Early College Program. The PSJA Early College Program empowers students to excel academically and take charge of their future by providing them with early access to college-level coursework and opportunities. The incredible achievements of these students are a testament to the opportunities available at PSJA ISD.  

“We are extremely proud of all the students, staff, and administration for this tremendous achievement,” said PSJA ISD Director for Advance Academics Michael Murray Carreón. “This honor reflects not only their dedication and hard work but also their commitment to academic excellence and their bright futures.”  

Eligible students must meet the following criteria to qualify:  
• Earn a GPA of B+ (equal to at least 3.3 or 87%-89%) or higher 
• PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams by the end of 10th grade. 
• Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, or a first-generation college student.  

Congratulations to the following PSJA ISD students for earning this prestigious recognition:  
Alvarez, Brianna PSJA ECHS 
Iturrubiates, Karla PSJA ECHS 
Martinez, Melanie PSJA ECHS 
Vazquez, Vannia PSJA Elvis J Ballew P-TECH 
Cantu-Garza, Johan PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Cruz, Daniel PSJA Memorial ECHS  
Cruz, Joselyn PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Islas, Celeste PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Ochoa, Jose PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Rocha, Marcela PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Solis, Leila PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Vega, Andrea PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Vera Mata, Clarissa PSJA Memorial ECHS 
Alanis, Nelly PSJA North ECHS 
Almanza, Angela PSJA North ECHS 
Badillo, Emily PSJA North ECHS 
Barrera, Wendy PSJA North ECHS 
Castro, Grace PSJA North ECHS 
Delacruz, Rodrigo PSJA North ECHS 
Montesinos, Grecia PSJA North ECHS 
Rodriguez, Nathan PSJA North ECHS 
Salazar, Andrea PSJA North ECHS 
Thorp, Emily PSJA North ECHS 
Barajas, Miranda PSJA Southwest ECHS 
Guzman, Cynthia PSJA Southwest ECHS 
Vasquez, Michel PSJA Southwest ECHS 
Vo, Hanna PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Delgado, Susana PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Fernandez, Izak PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Gonzalez, Eladio PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Jimenez, Jenel PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Losoyo, Rosa PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Martinez, Karen PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Martinez, Amanda PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Medina, Linda PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Pena, Rachel PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Rendon, Jorge PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Reyna, Aylin PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Rodriguez, Iliana PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Roman, Natalia  PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Sifuentes Rocha, Sophia  PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Villarreal, Fabiola  PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS 
Yanez, Erin  PSJA T. Jefferson T-STEM ECHS  

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