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Contents

Superintendent’s Welcome

Board of Trustees

The Order of Exercises

Candidates for Graduation

Scholarship Recipients

Congrats HHSS Class of 2019

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HARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH 2019 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY | WWW.HCISD.ORG/GRADUATION4 5HARLINGEN CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Superintendent’s Welcome

Dr. Art CavazosHCISD Superintendent of Schools

Board of Trustees

greg powersMember

Dr. Nolan PerezPresident

eladio jaimezVice President

Gerry FleurietSecretary

Dr. Bobby munizMember

Javier De LeonMember

Dr. Belinda ReiningerMember

Dear Class of 2019 Graduates,

On behalf of the entire Harlingen CISD family, congratulations on your educational journey leading up to your high school graduation. We are super proud of your accomplishments.

Today’s commencement ceremony marks a milestone in your educational path and is a celebration of your hard work. As you journeyed from elementary to high school, your performance in school has led you to this moment in time.

I am encouraged by your energy, positivity, laughter, and commitment to completing your secondary education.

I am also grateful for your parents, family, friends, teachers, and HCISD staff for leading you in the right direction and encouraging you along the way. As you embark on the next chapter in your life, remember to always remain curious, think critically, and do what’s right. We encourage you to make HCISD proud by continuing our tradition of excellence throughout your lifetime. As you reminisce about your high school years in the future, it is my hope that you remain an advocate for your schools and the world around you by encouraging progress for the betterment of our entire community.

We are super proud to be standing alongside you today as you walk across the stage and attain your high school diploma. The Harlingen CISD family looks forward to hearing about your future success and personal growth. Congratulations on today’s remarkable achievement and remember that you will always be a part of HCISD.

Best wishes,


The Order of ExercisesHARLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY | SATURDAY MAY 25, 2019 | BOGGUS STADIUM

Marshals: A. Torres, H. Castaneda, D. Welch, M. Gillitzer, M. Silva, C. Sauceda, J. Juarez, A. Aparicio, P. Paez, H. Tijerina, J. Ortiz, L. Molano, M. Rada, J. Hernandez, C. Leal, C. Castaneda, K. Garza, N. Briones, J. Mata, M. Sanchez, R. Perez, A. Pemelton, G. Solis, A. Garza, T. Jaramillo, L. Sandoval,

T. Heatherman, J. Gloria, E. Rodriguez, M. Nelson, I. Silva, I. Gomez, A. Keith, J. Reimer, I. Gracia, E. Villarreal

Candidates for Graduation2019 Harlingen High School South Top Ten Percent candidates

Francisco Pablo Ayala Jr. Ruben Barajas Jr.William Spencer BellAsa Benjamin BrittenHunter Max ButlerAlexander Joshua CastilloJulianna Deanda CastilloMatthew Jude CavazosMichael Ryan DavilaReid Alexandra DavisJohn Barron Duncan

Madison Elaine FloresAlyssa Lorraine GonzalesMichael Anthony GonzalezSeth Daniyel GonzalezAlan Long LinGrant Richard LoweryAnell Rey McDanielBrenda Luana MiltosValeria Victoria Montero MendezIsaac Eddie MorenoRyan Nicholas Morton

Danielle Aleza MunizDestiny Michelle OlivaresCollin Wade ParrishKayla Rose PenaKristian PosadaSebastian Daniel PosadaChristopher Kevin RaynerVictor Mihai RingheanuAlyssa Nicole RiosDezmond Alexander RomeroRebekah Shulamit Russek

Dalilah Ester SanchezLucero Paloma SaucedaJared Liam Capule SotoStephanie Itzel TorresChristine Marie VegaErick Ian VelardeSarah Sofia VillarrealSandra Maria VillinesVictoria Paris WellsJohn William Yeupell

2019 Harlingen High School South candidatesMatthew Eric AbundizNerissa Ann AcevedoMiguel Angel AcostaCharles Hill Adams IIShelsy Gabriela AguiarAylin AguilarMiranda Jade AguirreRobert Edward AlamilloMatthew Anthony AlcalaNatividad Jesus Aldana Jr.Brayden Dale AlexanderLuis Angel Alicea MarreroFabian AlmendarizAlexis Leah AlvarezAlyssa Marie AlvarezAustin Jordan AndabloTrevor Wayne AndersonAngel Ali AndradeMiguel Angel AndradeAsti Dioniji AntongiorgiAdrieanna Monique AparicioAnselmo Aparicio IIIJoseph Emiliano AragusApril Marie ArispeCristel ArreolaEdgar ArreolaAlexis ArvizuCristina Lee Ann AtkinsonElise Lourdes AvalosStephanie Michelle AvalosSeth Eliu AvilaNicole Avila FloresJuan Anthony Ayala MartinezAsialynn BalboaDavid Bret BalliChrysta Nikole BanksAnthony BanuelosLeonardo Barbosa BlancoHeriberto BarcenasAlexis Nicole BarronMark Anthony Becerra Jr.Jaime Belmontes Jr.

Cristobal Isaac Benavides IVDavid Jacob BenitezAlbert Lewis Bergendahl Jr.Joe Anthony BrownMariah Desiree BrownMallory Anne BrownellFrancisca Juanita CalderasMarcial Campos Jr.Ruben Aaron Campos LopezNatasha Raylynne CanalesAliza Ashley CantuAnali Noleen CantuBenjamin Cantu Jr.Brandon Gaige CantuDeidre Desiree CantuIsaiah Henry CantuJose Angel Cantu Kaitlyn Denee CantuKayla Nicole CantuMaria Laura CantuIsaac Thomas CasasKayla Leann CasasDaisy Skaylie CastellanosNoah Matthew CastilloSamuel Antonio CastilloAmado Castro Jr.Brenda Guadalupe Castro AlbarranJeremiah Tomas CavazosSabrina Rebecca Leonor CavazosAlicia Nicole CerdaDaniel Lee Cerrillo Jr.Nancy Guadalupe CespedesAnthony James ChairezKaylha Nicolle ChapaAnahi ChavarriaWendy Lydia ChavezAbigail Ann ChrismanMark Elijah ColmenaresLogan ColungaIsabella Lynette Connell

Ashley Nicole ContrerasMichelle Drue CornwellKaitlin Jade CoronadoAllen CortezCristian Daniel CortezDestiny Nicole CortezJeremiah Sebastian CortezJoseph CortezMelanie CortezRyan Andrew CortezCatalina Beatriz CruzCristobal CruzStar Brenett CruzAlex Imanol Cruz RichardDana Abigail CuellarJovana CuevasMarisa Ysidra DavilaSamuel James DavilaFidel De La Cruz Jr.Leila De La CruzSamuel De La CruzHector Dela Fuente Jr.Selena Lee De La FuenteJudith De La GarzaDavid De LeonAngel Steve De SantosDerrick Vince DelgadoJonathan Aaron DelgadoLuis Felipe DelgadoJesus Dena Jr.Priscilla Abigail DerasEsteban DiazCatherine Marie DominguezIliana Nicole DonesKyle Andrew DoranEdio Jose DosalJohn Grady Dove IIINitai Sundara DuranSergio Alberto Duran Jr.Salvador Elizarraraz Jr.Adrian Thomas EspindolaNayeli Espinoza

Sofia EspinozaThiers Augusto Cezar EuzebioMykel Blake FearsJames Adrian FloresJessie Imanol FloresMelanie Faith FloresJozlin Voncille FlowersAmy Ann FriasHunter Douglas FullertonPerla Guadalupe GallegosMaya Arely GamboaEdwin Herminio GamezArmando Rene GarciaArturo GarciaArturo Jaxon GarciaBrandon Ronaldo GarciaCarlos Enrique GarciaDestiny Angelique GarciaEmanii Amber Garcia-BeaverJacob Christian GarciaJanice GarciaJessica Jaine GarciaRaven Alyxa GarciaSandra GarciaSarah Nicole GarciaXavier Angel Poli GarciaSebastian Nicholas Garrett-HerreraAlise Nicole GarzaAngel Eduardo GarzaAmanda Rae GarzaCarlie Marie GarzaDesiree GarzaDiana Rose GarzaJoseph Martin GarzaMaria Dolores GarzaSantiago Garza Jr.Victoria Monique GarzaAlaina Izabella GaytanDeandra Ashley GaytanMarlina Taylor GloriaAshley Diamante Gomez

Processional ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Harlingen High School South Band

Presentation of Colors ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Harlingen High School South AFJROTC

National Anthem ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ Harlingen High School South Choir

Moment of Silence ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Anell Rey McDaniel President, Class of 2019

Welcome to Parents .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Anell Rey McDaniel President, Class of 2019

Introduction of Platform Guests ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Alicia NoyolaChief Academic Officer, HCISD

Congratulatory Address ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Nolan PerezPresident, Board of Trustees

Introduction of Honor Graduates ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Mr. Fernando Reyes, Principal

Salutatory Address .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Christine Marie Vega

Valedictory Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Hunter Max Butler

Lifetime Perfect Attendance .............................................................................................. Julianna Deanda Castillo, Georgina Hiraani Guerra, and Ryan Dat Nguyen

Presentation of the Class for Certification ..................................................................................................................................................................... Mr. Fernando Reyes, Principal

Certification of Class ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Art J. CavazosSuperintendent of Schools, HCISD

Presentation of Diplomas by Board of Trustees .................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Nolan Perez, President Mr. Eladio Jaimez, Vice President, Mrs. Gerry Fleuriet, Secretary, Dr. Bobby Muniz, Member,

Mr. Javier De Leon, Member, Dr. Belinda Reininger, Member, Mr. Greg Powers, Member

Roll Call of Graduates ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Dr. Valerie Paredes, Head Counselor Mrs. Veronica Castrillo, Counselor

Assisted by .......................................................................................................................... Assistant Principals: Mrs. Nelda Alonzo, Mrs. Dalia Moore, and Mr. Robert Saenz

Presentation of Class Banner ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Class Officers of 2019

Alma Mater ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Senior Class

Recessional ......................................................................................................................................................................................... “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day

Harlingen High School South Band ............................................................................................................................................................................. Directed by Mr. Shane Shinsato


Candidates for Graduation2019 Harlingen High School South candidates

Felix Xavier GomezLarry James Gomez Jr.Valeria Andrea GomezNicole GoneKrystal Ann GonzalesAllisa Yvette GonzalezAlyssa Lee GonzalezIsaias GonzalezJanae Christine GonzalezJulio Gonzalez Jr.Ramiro Valenzuela Gonzalez Jr.Yacqueline Gonzalez DuranAngelina Julisa GranadosRicardo GranadosMadison Taylor GrantMarcus Isaiah GreenArmando Guajardo Jr.Carlos Daniel GuajardoGeorgina Hiraani GuerraJacklyn Guerrero TenorioJailine GuerreroJenny GuerreroSusana Guerrero TenorioJaqueline GuillenDamien Justin Gutierrez Jr.Gia Nadine GutierrezVanessa Renee GutierrezAndres Guzman IVJazmyn Illeanna GuzmanJustin Caleb GuzmanChase Von HarrellJared Thomas HauverRyan Thomas HearnIsela Abigail HenriquezAlexis Nicole HernandezAndrew HernandezAries Angelique HernandezJesus Orlando HernandezJose Antonio HernandezJoseph HernandezMariah Nicole HernandezServando Hernandez MelendezStefani Hernandez-ZavalaBriahna Alyssa HerreraJesus HerreraAlorah Dena HitchcockJose Luis HollomanRachel Leann HoodVictoria Marie HuertaRyan Marshall HughesBrandon Demarkes IbarraAngel Eduardo IsidroAaron Christopher JohnsonAna Jaqueline Juarez CobosDomingo Antonio Juarez CobosJose Arturo JuarezIvan Juarez Ferra

Jose Lara Jr.Alexis LedesmaGabriel Porfirio LeijaRojé Antonio LennonChristian LermaJose Ezequiel Lerma-EstradaJoel Johan LizcanoEric Longoria Jr.Jennifer Alyssa LongoriaEric Rolando Lopez Jr.Hannah Eve LopezKennedy Hope LopezLesliann Kim LopezMichael LopezNoah Alexander LopezNoel Barrera LopezPablo Lopez IIIZoe Jolene LopezSamantha Marie LucioMarco Alfonso LugoJonathan David MaisonetAlejandro MaldonadoElijah Salvador MaldonadoHeriberto MaldonadoJorge J. MaldonadoMadelynn Chenee MaldonadoCaitlyn Rae MaleyTracie Renee MaleyBrianna Nicole MaloneJoseph Lee MancinoAlessandra Marie MartinezArmando Martinez Jr.Bianca Lynn MartinezCaleb Anthony MartinezHector Martinez Jr.Javier MartinezLuis Fabian MartinezRebekah Renae MartinezSabrina Lee MartinezSariah Marie MartinezSerena Eleanor MartinezAriana Isabel Martinez CastañedaZimri Josabad Martinez SanchezHunter Riley MasseyAdalberto MatamorosVictoria Isabel MedinaRobert Rey MejiaAngel MendozaDolores Mya MendozaRosa Maria MendozaAlexandra Monica MenjivarBrandon Lee MezaDylan Thomas MinerPedro MirandaValerie MolinaAustin Montalvo

Gustavo Alexander Montano Jr.Ernesto Junior MontezJour’Daine Berlin MooreIram Zaid Morales Jr.Monica Marie MoralesLorena Morales BarbosaAdiani Naileha MorenoFernando MorenoHailey Nicole MorenoJazlyn MorenoKaren Monserat MorenoErie Ely Moreno LopezJoana Guadalupe Moreno ReyesHayley Ariana MorinKaelin Elizabeth MorrisAres Rave MosleyAdrian MunguiaNicholas Anthony MunizRyan Dat NguyenSteven Thien NguyenKenya de Jesus Nieves PerezZacharias William NoeRebecca Ann OchoaBrandon OlivarezKatrina Lynn OlivarezCristian Cesar OlveraAdela Rosalva OrnelasJohn August Orso Jr.Maria Elida OrtegaRaven Dominique OrtegaAngel Emmanuel Ortega LealElivia Evangelista OrtizZadop OsorioAndrew Uriah OttThomas Wade OwensJenna Korrene PachecoShakira Arlet PachecoCarlos Jesus PadronVictor Manuel PalaciosLauren Marie ParraRamiro Pecina IIIDaniel Pena IIIEsmeralda Judith PenaNayeli Anahi PenaZachrey Caleb PenaAbbygail Marie PerezAlex Cristian PerezAnika PerezCeejay PerezGabriel Elias PerezSarah Jael PerezLandry Scott PerkinsAndrea Marael PimentelDavid Alexander PinePayton Hannah PonceChelsea Karime Ponce MorinJosue Alejandro Preciado Ortega

Savannah Elise PuenteJoshua Giovanni QuinteroNailea Edith QuirogaEmilio QuirozKarina Ann RamirezValery Aztrid Ramirez-CarrilloAlexandria Renee Ramirez-OrtegaStarlett Rose RamonClarissa Jordin RamosAlyssa Renae RangelMiranda Marie RangelMychal Daniel RangelAustin Alexander ReadFatima Reguera-RodriguezLauren Olivia ResendizCarlos Reyes Jr.Katlynn Maricella RiosAngel Eduardo RiveraOscar Eduardo RiveraGerman Steven RoblesZena Monique RochaAlissa Marie RodriguezAshley Alexandra RodriguezBrianna Marie RodriguezCedric RodriguezDionicio Charles RodriguezElizabet Anaeli RodriguezJacob Anthony RodriguezJulianne RodriguezMelba Rose RodriguezTeresa Marie RodriguezZoe Franchesca RodriguezAngel Geovany RojasJonathan Eduardo RojasCatarina Natalia RomeroVictoria Lorraine RomoStephanie Lizette RosalesRosalinda RosasBrianna Leigh RuelasCarlos Ignacio RuizJeremy Isaiah RuizEden Love SaenzJeremy Alexander SaenzJose Luis Salazar Jr.Brianna SaldanaJoann E. SaldanaClaudia Marie SalinasJorge Andres SalinasJose Daniel Salinas Jr.Alondra SanchezDamian Santos SanchezDaniel Sanchez Jr.Gabriel Evan SanchezIvan Rene SanchezKayla Michelle SanchezMia Rachel Sanchez

Santos Isaac SanchezSusan Alexandra SanchezVictor Manuel SanchezRoman Misael Sanchez RosalesJuan Ramon Santellano Jr.Melissa SantillanLuis Antonio Sauceda Jr.Joel Hayden SchrimsherJulian Xavier SernaMakayla Mariah SernaShelby McKayla SilvaKaleb Eric SolisRichard Daniel SolisChristian Adrian SuarezBrian Jossue Suazo-RiveraDanielle Isabella SylvesterBreealyn Coe ThompsonAaliyah Ebony ThreadgillBreyer Austin Tice

Ben TorresIsabel Monica TorresSalma Suhey TorresZachary Michael TorresDawn Colerah TravisAlondra TrejoCassidy Nichole Trevino Nicholas Lionel Trevino Rafael Guadalupe TrevinoSilvia Nallely TrevinoTobias TrevinoCayllie Danielle UrbinaChloe Lee ValderramaDianey ValdezIsaiah John ValdezJesus Alejandro Valle Jr.Francisco Alexis Vargas JassoGeorge Alexander VargasJanae Alexandra Vargas

Senayda VasquezTitus Jaron VasquezCassandra Nicole VelaBrian Lee Velasquez Jr.Erasmo G. Velasquez IIIPedro Velasquez Jr.Abigail VelazquezConstantino VelezSaul VelezArmando Vera IIILorynn Katherine VeraZamaya VidalSamuel Moses VillafrancaChristian Alberto VillarrealIsrael David VillarrealLilian Rose VillarrealMonica VillarrealRusbel Villarreal GarzaAyleen Villasana

Sebastien Anthoni VillelaDavid Anthony VinsonJames Michael Wade IINathan Wes WatkinsKristan Denae WhitisRyan James WolfDeandra Lee YanezLuis Alberto YanezRobert Edward YbarraIsaac Daniel ZallarMia Rae ZamaniegoCesar Zamarripa Jr.Pedro Jose Zamora Jr.Luke ZamoranoHaley Ashley ZayasAlexis Marie Zuniga

Candidates for Graduation2019 Harlingen High School South candidates

College and University Scholarship RecipientsMatthew Abundiz

United States Marine Corps Scholarship

Aylin Aguilar Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez Scholarship

Miranda AguirreOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Achieve ScholarshipLady Hawk Volleyball Booster Club Scholarship

Brayden Alexander United States Army

Luis Alicea Marrero United States Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship

Trevor Anderson United States Army

Joseph Aragus Our Lady of the Lake University Achievement Scholarship

Francisco Ayala Texas State University National Hispanic ScholarshipTexas A&M University National Hispanic ScholarHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Ruben Barajas Texas State University Distinguished ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Achieve GrantTexas Lutheran University Academic ScholarshipHouston Baptist University Academic Scholarship The University of Texas at San Antonio Distinguished Presidential Scholarship

Mark BecerraHarlingen High School South Boys Basketball Scholarship

William Bell Vanderbilt University Opportunity ScholarshipNew College of Florida ScholarshipThe University of Texas at Austin Presidential ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipThe University of the South Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipStetson University Academic ScholarshipArizona Tuition AwardLoyola University Maryland ScholarshipTrinity University ScholarsThe University of Tennessee Distinguished Scholar Award

William Bell (cont.)Harlingen City Council PTA Scholarship Texas PTA ScholarshipHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Asa Britten Abilene Christian University ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement Scholarship

Mallory Brownell Texas Tech University Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Award The University of Mississippi Academic Merit Scholarship

Hunter Butler Texas A&M University Aggie Merit ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarVela Middle School Zoila Villarreal Alumni Scholarship

Kaitlyn Denee CantuSt. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Provost Scholarship


College and University Scholarship RecipientsKayla Cantu

Hardin-Simmons University Scholarship

Alexander Castillo Texas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Excellence Scholarship

Samuel Castillo University of Houston Academic Scholarship

Julianna Castillo Vela Middle School Zoila Villarreal Alumni Scholarship Texas A&M University College Board Recognition ScholarshipHoly Names University ScholarshipBaylor University Academic ScholarshipTexas Tech University Presidential ‘] ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Presidential ScholarUniversity of South Carolina National Hispanic ScholarThe University of Arizona National Scholar Tuition AwardUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln National Hispanic Chancellor’s ScholarshipThe University of Oklahoma National Merit ScholarshipThe University of Iowa Provost ScholarshipThe University of Iowa Advantage Iowa AwardUniversity of Kentucky National Hispanic Scholar Patterson ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Amado Castro Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez Scholarship

Jeremiah Cavazos The King’s College Presidential ScholarshipTexas State University Distinguished ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Achieve Scholarship

Matthew Cavazos WINGS ScholarshipHarlingen City Council PTA ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarTexas Tech University Presidential Scholarship Texas PTA ScholarshipHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Kaylha Chapa Financial Literacy Ambassadors Scholarship

Mark Colmenares LIU Brooklyn Acting for Theater, Film and Television Scholarship

Isabella Connell Harlingen Educational Support Association Scholarship

Isabella Connell (cont.)Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipWilliam H. and Ethel J. Staats Educational Endowment Fund Texas Lutheran University Presidential ScholarshipHouston Baptist University Academic Scholarship St. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipSouthwestern University McKenzie Scholar AwardSt. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Achieve ScholarshipThe Horatio Alger Association ScholarshipHESA Scholarship

Cristian Cortez Harlingen High School South Football Booster Club ScholarshipTexas Lutheran University Academic Excellence ScholarshipKnights of Columbus Council No. 2785 Martin Segura Scholarship

Ryan Cortez Texas Lutheran University Academic Excellence ScholarshipHouston Baptist University Academic Scholarship

Dana Cuellar Harlingen Affordable Housing Corporation ScholarshipSunburst Rotary Club of HarlingenTexas NAHRO Scholarship

Jovana Cuevas Harlingen High School South Lady Hawk Basketball Scholarship

Marisa Davila St. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas State University Scholarship Texas A&M University College Board Recognition Scholarship

Reid Davis Baylor University Academic ScholarshipOral Roberts University Golden Eagle ScholarshipGreen Mountain College ScholarshipIllinois Wesleyan ScholarshipUniversity of Kentucky Patterson ScholarshipUniversity of Arkansas Tuition AwardHoward Payne University Academic ScholarshipUniversity of Tennessee Volunteer ScholarshipUMW Out of State GrantEastern Nazarene College ScholarshipThe University of Arizona Honors College Tuition Award Texas PTA Scholarship

Luis Delgado United States Army Scholarship

Iliana Dones Our Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarship

Edio Dosal United States Navy Scholarship

John Duncan DePaul University Theatre School ScholarshipChapman University Presidential ScholarUniversity of Southern California Presidential ScholarSavannah College of Art and Design Loyola University Scholarship University of Miami Scholarship

Salvador Elizarraraz Harlingen Area Educational Foundation Scholarship

Adrian Espindola Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Dean’s ScholarshipLone Star Pacesetters Tri Club Scholarship

Thiers Euzebio Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Scholarship

Madison Flores Crockett Elementary PTA ScholarshipThe University of Texas at San Antonio Distinguished Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Scholarship Texas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Excellence ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Louis C. Draper Endowed Scholar

College and University Scholarship RecipientsMadison Flores (cont.)

St. Edward’s University Dean’s Excellence ScholarshipHarlingen Insurance Professionals Scholarship

Amy Frias Los Vecinos Tenant Scholarship

Maria Garza University of Houston Academic ScholarshipSouthwestern University Ruter Scholar AwardSarah Lawrence College ScholarshipDePaul University Scholarship

Victoria Garza United States Army

Alaina Gaytan Sugar Growers Federal Credit Union ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Excellence Scholarship

Alyssa Gonzales University of Houston Academic Excellence ScholarshipTexas State University Distinguished Scholarship

Krystal Gonzales Huston-Tillotson Athletic Softball Scholarship

Alyssa Gonzalez Our Lady of the Lake University Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Michael Gonzalez Financial Literacy Ambassadors Scholarship St. Mary’s University Madeleine Scholarship

Ramiro Gonzalez Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipKnights of Columbus Weslaco Council #3098 Financial Literacy Ambassadors ScholarshipChick-fil-A Scholarship Harlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Santa Maria ScholarshipSouthwestern University AwardSouthwestern University Grant

Seth Gonzalez Texas A&M University Opportunity Award ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement Scholarship

Georgina Guerra Harlingen High School South Southern Stars Backers ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Bordeaux Scholarship University of Houston Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Presidential ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Jaqueline Guillen Our Lady of the Lake University Achievement Scholarship

Vanessa Gutierrez Harlingen High School South Southern Stars Backers Scholarship

Isela Henriquez Harlingen Affordable Housing Corporation Scholarship

Mariah Hernandez Harlingen High School South Southern Stars Backers Scholarship

Briahna Herrera University of the Incarnate Word Provost Scholarship

Jose Holloman United States Army

Rachel Hood Financial Literacy Ambassadors ScholarshipHouston Baptist University Founders ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarStephen F. Austin Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Scholarship

Gabriel Leija The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Scholar

Roje Lennon Knox College Academic ScholarshipSeton Hall University ScholarshipCoe College Williston Jones Full-Tuition Diversity Leadership ScholarshipCentral College ScholarshipWabash Scarlet ScholarThe University of Arizona Tuition AwardTrinity University Merit ScholarshipOttawa University Scholarship

Jose Lerma EstradaOur Lady of the Lake University Achievement Scholarship

Eric Lopez Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University ScholarshipThe University of Texas at San Antonio Distinguished Presidential ScholarshipThe University of Texas at San Antonio Student Property Deposit ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Scholarship Selden Leavell UTRGV Scholarship The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Migrant Scholarship

Noel Lopez Abilene Christian University Scholarship

Grant Lowery Harlingen High School South Boys Basketball Scholarship

Madelynn Maldonado University of Incarnate Word Dean’s Scholarship

Tracie Maley Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarTexas State University Distinguished ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Armando Martinez Harlingen High School South Diamond Club Booster/Hawk Community Ambassador Scholarship

Ariana Martinez Pan American Round Table of San BenitoOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic Scholarship

Bianca Martinez St. Mary’s University Academic Scholarship

Luis Martinez Our Lady of the Lake University Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Anell Rey McDaniel WINGS ScholarshipFinancial Literacy Ambassadors ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Dean’s Excellence ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipTexas Tech University Scholastic Achievement ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Presidential ScholarshipUniversity of North Texas Excellence Scholarship


College and University Scholarship RecipientsAnell Rey McDaniel (cont.)

Southwestern University Ruter Scholar AwardSouthwestern University Grant

Brenda Miltos Stuart Place Elementary PTA Scholarship William H. and Ethel J. Staats Educational Endowment Fund Harlingen Family Dentistry Healthcare Field ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarThe University of Texas at Austin Presidential Scholarship

Valeria Montero Treasure Hills Elementary PTA Scholarship Our Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Dean’s Excellence ScholarshipTrinity University Trustee’s ScholarshipTexas Tech University Presidential ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Scholar

Isaac Moreno Stuart Place Elementary PTA Scholarship Lamar University Mirabeau/Southeast Texas Legends ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarTexas A&M University College Board Recognition Scholarship

Hayley Morin Abilene Christian University Scholarship Harlingen Area Educational Foundation Superintendent’s Scholarship

Kaelin Morris Harlingen High School South FFA Booster Club Scholarship

Danielle Muniz Harlingen High School South Southern Stars Backers Scholarship

Nicholas Muniz Harlingen South Diamond Club Boosters/ Hawk Community Ambassador Scholarship

Destiny Olivares Harlingen High School South Lady Hawk Basketball Scholarship

Cristian Olvera United States Army

Andrew Ott Kansas State University Recognition Award

Carlos Padron Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Excellence Scholarship

Kayla Pena Harlingen High School South Southern Stars Backers ScholarshipBaylor University Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipThe King’s College Presidential Scholarship

Sarah Perez Texas State University Distinguished ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Dean’s Excellence Scholarship

David Pine Austin College Academic Honors CollegeAustin College GrantHardin-Simmons President’s ScholarshipTexas Wesleyan University ScholarshipLenoir Rhyne University Scholars ProgramLetourneau University Founders ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarship Houston Baptist University Academic Scholarship St. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Excellence ScholarshipTexas Lutheran University Academic Excellence ScholarshipTexas Lutheran University GrantUniversity of the Incarnate Word Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word Grant

Kristian Posada Our Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarTexas A&M University College Board Recognition ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement Scholarship

Sebastian Posada Texas State University Achievement ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Scholar

Christopher Rayner Stuart Place Elementary PTA Scholarship St. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement Scholarship

Austin Read Kansas State University Heritage ScholarshipTexas State University Distinguished Scholarship Texas A&M University Dr. Arthur & Dell B Miller Scholarship

Lauren Resendiz Texas Christian University GrantOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University GrantTexas State University Distinguished Scholarship University of the Incarnate Word Presidential ScholarshipCameron County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Carlos Reyes United States Army

Victor Ringheanu Calvary Christian School Alumni Scholarship Baylor University Academic ScholarshipGeorge Washington University Academic ScholarshipNational Honor Society National Semifinalist Scholarship

Alyssa Rios Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipTexas A&M University Regents’ ScholarshipLady Hawk Volleyball Booster Club Scholarship

Oscar Rivera Harlingen Affordable Housing Corporation ScholarshipHousing Alliance of Valley Employees Scholarship Los Vecinos Tenant Scholarship

Alissa Rodriguez Texas State University Star Scholars Excellence Award

Gabriela RodriguezUnited States Army

College and University Scholarship RecipientsMelba Rodriguez

Our Lady of the Lake University Dean’s Merit ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic Scholarship

Teresa Rodriguez Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipWilliam H. and Ethel J. Staats Educational Endowment Fund IBC Bank Fred W. Rusteberg ScholarshipHarlingen Lions Club ScholarshipLillian Lamon Memorial ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Achieve ScholarshipTexas A&M University Regents’ ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarship

Zoe Rodriguez Texas A&M University-Kingsville Scholarship

Catarina Romero Our Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Academic ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Provost ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Scholarship

Brianna Ruelas Harlingen High School South Cheerleader Scholarship

Rebekah Russek Texas Society of Professional Engineers RGV Chapter ScholarshipFar Horizons Scholarship Raul Tijerina, Jr. FoundationWilliam H. and Ethel J. Staats Educational Endowment Fund Harlingen Lions Club ScholarshipThe University of Texas at Austin Presidential ScholarshipTexas A&M University Opportunity Award ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipTexas A&M University College Board Recognition ScholarshipUniversity of Houston Academic Excellence ScholarshipTexas Tech University Presidential ScholarshipTexas State University Achievement Scholarship

Rebekah Russek (cont.)Texas State University Engineering ScholarshipUniversity of South Carolina National Hispanic ScholarThe University of Arizona National Scholar Tuition AwardArizona State University National Scholar AwardUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln George Beadle ScholarshipUniversity of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit AwardThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarTexas Student Housing Scholarship

Brianna Saldana Harlingen High School Southern Stars Backers Scholarship

Claudia Salinas Our Lady of the Lake University Moye Heritage Scholarship

Jorge Salinas Houston Baptist University Academic Scholarship

Delilah Sanchez Alfonso Villarreal Dominguez ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarUniversity of Houston-Victoria Guarantee ScholarshipTexas A&M University President’s Achievement ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Mia Sanchez Treasure Hills Elementary PTA Scholarship

Melissa Santillan Our Lady of the Lake Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Lucero Sauceda Treasure Hills Elementary PTA Scholarship Shell Fitness ScholarshipHarlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate ScholarshipUniversity of Oregon Summit ScholarshipTexas A&M University College Board Recognition ScholarshipNational Hispanic Scholar Colorado State University Presidential ScholarshipHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Luis Sauceda The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Trull Foundation Scholarship

Luis Sauceda (cont.)The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Trull Foundation Scholarship

Richard Solis Our Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarship

Jared Soto University of Kentucky Patterson ScholarshipUniversity of Chicago National Hispanic ScholarArizona State University National Scholar AwardUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor’s Scholarship

Danielle Sylvester Houston Baptist University President’s ScholarshipTexas A&M University Corpus Christi Achieve ScholarshipBaylor University Deans’ Gold ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Excellence ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Presidential Excellence Scholarship

Breyer Tice Texas State University Distinguished Scholarship

Stephanie Torres University of Houston Academic Scholarship

Alondra Trejo Harlingen Area Educational Foundation Superintendent’s Scholarship

Chloe Valderrama Our Lady of the Lake University Achievement Scholarship

Isaiah Valdez Texas State School of Music String (cello) ScholarshipThe University of Texas at San Antonio Music Scholarship

Christine Vega The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Presidential Scholarship Baylor University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University Aggie Merit Scholarship

Cassandra Vela Harlingen High School South Cheerleader Scholarship

Erick Velarde Baylor University Academic Scholarship


Miranda Jade AguirreFabian Almendariz

Francisco Pablo AyalaWilliam Spencer Bell

Mallory Anne BrownellHunter Max Butler

Alexander Joshua CastilloJulianna Deanda CastilloMatthew Jude CavazosCristian Daniel CortezReid Alexandra DavisIliana Nicole Dones

John Barron DuncanAdrian Thomas Espindola

Thiers Augusto Cezar EuzebioMadison Elaine FloresMaya Arely GamboaMaria Dolores Garza

Alyssa Lorraine GonzalesSeth Daniyel Gonzalez

Georgina Hiraani Guerra

Briahna Alyssa HerreraAlorah Dena Hitchcock

Rachel Leann HoodAlan Long Lin

Eric Rolando LopezAnell Rey McDanielBrenda Luana MiltosIsaac Eddie Moreno

Kayla Rose PenaSarah Jael PerezKristian Posada

Sebastian Daniel PosadaChristopher Kevin Rayner

Lauren Olivia ResendizVictor Mihai Ringheanu

Alyssa Nicole RiosFatima Reguera-Rodriguez

Teresa Marie RodriguezZoe Franchesca Rodriguez

Catarina Natalia RomeroBrianna Leigh Ruelas

Rebekah Shulamit RussekJorge Andres SalinasMia Rachel Sanchez

Lucero Paloma SaucedaJared Liam Soto

Danielle Isabella SylvesterStephanie Itzel TorresDawn Colerah TravisIsaiah John Valdez

Christine Marie VegaErick Ian Velarde

Kaitlyn Denee VelasquezAbigail Velazquez

Christian Alberto VillarrealLilian Rose VillarrealSandra Maria VillinesJames Michael Wade

Victoria Paris WellsJohn William Yeupell

National Honor Society

Anell Rey McDaniel, President Julianna Deanda Castillo, Vice-President

Brenda Luana Miltos, Secretary Iliana Nicole Dones, Treasurer

Ariana Isabel Martinez, Parliamentarian Lorynn Vera, Historian

Class Officers

The students who shall be speaking at the graduation ceremony were selected based on neutral criteria to deliver messages of their own choices. The content of each speaker’s message is the private expression of the individual student

and does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the District.

CLASS SONG“Good Riddance

(Time of Your Life)”Green Day

CLASS MOTTO“And in the end, it’s not the years of your life

that mattered, it’s the life in your years.”Edward J. Stieglitz

CLASS FLOWEROrange Marigold

College and University Scholarship RecipientsErick Velarde (cont.)

Texas A&M University College Board Recognition ScholarshipUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln National Hispanic Scholar Chancellor’s ScholarshipTexas State University National Hispanic ScholarshipBoston University National Hispanic Recognition ScholarshipEastern Nazarene College ScholarshipUniversity of Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit AwardArizona State University National Scholar AwardStetson University Academic ScholarshipOral Roberts University Golden Eagle ScholarshipHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Abigail Velazquez St. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Scholarship

Erasmo Velasquez Harlingen High School South Boys Basketball Scholarship

Saul Velez 100 Catholic Men’s and Women’s Club of Harlingen ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic Scholarship

Saul Velez (cont.)St. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Academic Excellence Scholarship

Lorynn Vera 101 Catholic Men’s and Women’s Club of Harlingen ScholarshipRotary Club of Harlingen Scholarship

Christian Villarreal Harlingen High School South Speech Drama Debate ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic Scholarship

Israel VillarrealCincinnati Christian University Athletic Track ScholarshipLyon College Track ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Kingsville Tuition Grant

Lilian Villarreal Texas Lutheran University Academic ScholarshipOur Lady of the Lake University Academic ScholarshipNorwich University Presidential ScholarshipTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi Presidential ScholarshipHarlingen High School South PTSA Scholarship

Sarah Villarreal The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Scholar

Sandra Villines100 Catholic Men’s and Women’s Club of Harlingen ScholarshipSt. Mary’s University Academic ScholarshipUniversity of the Incarnate Word Presidential Scholarship

James Wade Harlingen High School South FFA Booster Club Scholarship

John Yeupell Maryville University Barat ScholarshipUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor President’s ScholarshipThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ScholarUniversity of South Carolina National Hispanic ScholarUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln Ruth Leverton ScholarshipSt. Edward’s University Dean’s Excellence ScholarshipUniversity of Kentucky National Hispanic Scholar Patterson ScholarshipThe University of Arizona National Scholar Tuition AwardUniversity of Oklahoma National Merit ScholarshipTexas A&M University College Board Recognition Scholarship

Alexis Zuniga Delta Kappa Gamma Muzeta Scholarship

For most up-to-date listing of recipients, go to www.hcisd.org/graduationTotal Scholarships Awarded to the Class of 2019

$15,133,756.00

Documents

HHSS Grads, share your photos and #HCISDProud · Javier De Leon Member Dr. Belinda Reininger Member Dear Class of 2019 Graduates, On behalf of the entire Harlingen CISD family, congratulations