World Scholars

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Husain, Yasmine

Yasmine Husain | Mission 
Valedictorian 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Neuroscience 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Valdez, Felipe Alfredo

Felipe Valdez | Pharr
Salutatorian 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Abu, Reuben

Reuben Abu | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude
Distinguished
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
AP Exam
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior of Alvarez, Abigail

Abigail Alvarez | Mission
Magna Cum Laude
Distinguished
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared  
Major: Undeclared  

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Alvarez, Leopoldo

Leopoldo Alvarez | Edinburg 
Distinguished
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Amezaga Herrera, Blanc Antonio Andres

Antonio Amezaga Herrera Blanc
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Science  

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Arredondo-Hernandez, Thaily Adamary

Thaily Arredondo Hernandez | Weslaco 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Exam | 12+ College Hours 
University: Undeclared  
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Arredondo,  Sofia Del Carmen

Sofia Arredondo | Edcouch 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Arteaga, Michael

Michael Arteaga | Donna
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
12+ College Hours | AP Exam Credits 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Ayala, Esteban Diego

Esteban Ayala | McAllen 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Ayala-Garza, Ana Rebeca

Ana Ayala-Garza | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours + AP Exam Credits
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Walaa Ayoubi | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared  

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Azuara, Jaret Osmel

Jaret Azuara | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Bueno, Sergio Sebastian

Sergio Bueno | San Benito 
Distinguished
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Bustos Elida Aleyda

Elida Bustos | San Juan 
Distinguished
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Cano, John Christopher

John Cano | Elsa 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Casas, Miriam Danielle Alici

Miriam Casas | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
University: Undeclared
Major: Undeclared

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Castro, Deany Alexis

Deany Castro | Brownsville 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
University: Baylor University 
Major: Anthropology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Castro Fatima

Fatima Castro | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
Texas A&M University 
Major: Environmental Design 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Castro-Romero, Paloma Sheccid

Paloma Castro-Romero | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Economics 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Cerda, Itzmaray

Itzmaray Cerda | Pharr 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Major: Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Charles Gonzalez, Maria Fernanda

Maria Charles Gonzalez | Mission
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
National Honor Society
IB Exam
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Chaverry, Paola Yanneth

Paola Chaverry | McAllen 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
AP + IB Exam Credits 
Kick-Off Mentor
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Contreras, David Homero

David Contreras | Mission 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Cortez, Antonio

Antonio Cortez | McAllen 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Dentistry

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Cortez Jr., Jorge Alberto

Jorge Cortez | Harlingen 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior De Leon, Javan Obadiah

Javan De Leon | Weslaco 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
University: Tarrant County College 
Major: Aviation Maintenance Technology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Del Rio, Michael Ryan

Michael Del Rio | Mission 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Del Toro, Vanessa Magaly

Vanessa Del Toro | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ College Hours | IB Exam Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Marketing 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Delgado, Daniela

Daniela Delgado | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Dominguez, Carlos Antonio

Carlos Dominguez | Mercedes 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Escamilla, Jennifer Vanessa

Jennifer Escamilla | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Esquivel, Yadira

Yadira Esquivel | Alamo 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared  

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Fernandez, Alejandro Isaac

Alejandro Fernandez | McAllen 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
University of Permian Basin 
Major: Petroleum Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Flores, Juan Ezequiel

Juan Flores | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Flores Sabina Marie

Sabina Flores | McAllen 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ College Hours 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Francis, Nima

Nima Francis | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Political Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Galindo Godinez, Carlos Andree

Carlos Galindo Godinez | Mission 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: English 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Garcia Martinez Abdair

Abdair Garcia Martinez | San Benito 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Garcia, Sarahi

Sarahi Garcia | Mission
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Garza, Kaleb Nicholas

Kaleb Garza | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
AP Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Garza, Omar Alexander

Omar Garza | McAllen 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Geraldo, Peter Daniel

Peter Geraldo | La Feria 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gomez, Daniela Alexandra

Daniela Gomez | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Business 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gonzalez, Antoni Joel

Antoni Gonzalez | Mission 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
Northwest Vista College 
Major: Video Editing/Photoshop 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gonzalez Davila, SofiaIsabelle

Sofia Gonzalez Davila | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | IB Exam Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: International Business 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gonzalez Jysela Alejandra

Jysela Gonzalez | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen/Air Force
Major: Computer Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gonzalez, Larah Vanessa

Larah Gonzalez | Edinburg
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M University 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Guerrero, Alexis

Alexis Guerrero | Weslaco 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Guerrero, Briana Alejandra

Briana Guerrero | Mercedes 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Gutierrez Jr., Edilberto

Edilberto Gutierrez, Jr. | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Guzman, David Lee

David Guzman | Mission 
Distinguished 
Culinary Institute of America 
Major: Associates of Baking and Pastry Art

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Hauer, Gunner Sebastian

Gunner Hauer | San Juan 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Hernandez Guzman, Ailyn Kate

Ailyn Hernandez Guzman | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished
IB Diploma Candidate
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi 
Major: Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Herrera, Samantha Guadalupe

Samantha Herrera | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
Graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared  

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Herrera, Zachary Allen Casey

Zachary Herrera | La Feria 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas at San Antonio 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Hinojosa, Mariafernanda

Mariafernanda Hinojosa | Hidalgo 
Cum Laude
Distinguished 
AP Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Accounting 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Hughbanks, Lizeth Ruby

Lizeth Hughbanks | McAllen
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Ibarra, Amaya Susana

Susana Ibarra Amaya | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP + IB Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Major: Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Jasso, Mariah Jeanette

Mariah Jasso | Weslaco 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Social Work 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Juarez, Matt Ezekiel

Matt Juarez | San Benito 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Kidder, Marco Isaac

Marco Kidder | Alton 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Information Systems 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Larraga, Ivy Mariam

Ivy Larraga | Pharr 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Business Management 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Leal Emily Bryana

Emily Leal | Donna 
Distinguished 
South Texas College 
Major: Nursing 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Loera, Abraham

Abraham Loera | Weslaco 
Distinguished 
IB Exam Credits
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Lopez, Juan Carlos

Juan Lopez | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Lozoya, Elizabeth

Elizabeth Lozoya | Weslaco 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Texas State University 
Major: Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Lucio, Jolene Abigail

Jolene Lucio | San Benito 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Ruben Luna | McAllen 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: History 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Manzano, Maria Fernanda

Maria Manzano | McAllen 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
South Texas College 
Major: Social Work 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Martinez, Alejandro Rae

Alejandro Martinez | Donna 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | AP Exam Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
United State Air Force 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Martinez, Leonardo Fabian

Leonardo Martinez | Edinburg 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Mata, Victoria Alexandria

Victoria Mata | Alamo 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Meade, Ramon

Ramon Meade | McAllen 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished
AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Criminal Justice 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Mejia, Adrian

Adrian Mejia | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Mena, Savannah Jade

Savannah Mena | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Mendez, Gianna Mauren

Gianna Mendez | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
Kick-Off Mentor 
Texas State University 
Major: Biochemistry 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Mendoza, Angelica

Angelica Mendoza | Weslaco 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Meza, Nataly Victoria

Nataly Meza | Elsa 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | IB Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Montes, Miranda MinaIsbell

Mina Montes Miranda | McAllen 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Graphic Design 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Moran, III Rafael

Rafael Moran, III | McAllen 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits 
Graduating with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Finance

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Moreno Jalixa Aliyah

Jalixa Moreno | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Environmental Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Morgan, Glen Anthony

Glen Morgan | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Criminal Justice 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Nguyen Courtney Thithien

Courtney Nguyen | Pharr 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Nino, Diego Manuel

Diego Nino | Harlingen 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Nunez Ramon Eduardo

Ramon Nunez | Hidalgo 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Pena, Angelina

Angelina Pena | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | AP Exam Credits
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Nutritional Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Pena, Moses Alexander

Moses Pena | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
Neumont College of Computer Science
Major: Software Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Perez, Jaber Elisa

Elisa Perez Jaber | Mission 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Quintanilla, Brenda Lee

Brenda Quintanilla | Alton 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Psychology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Ramirez, Ana Karen

Ana Ramirez | Alton 
Distinguished
Kick-Off Mentor
South Texas College 
Major: Criminal Justice 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Resendez, Miguel Angel

Miguel Resendez | Hidalgo 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
Texas A&M University at San Antonio 
Major: Marketing 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Abraham Michael

Abraham Rodriguez | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor 
The University of Texas at Austin 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Antonio

Antonio Rodriguez | Mission 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
Tecnologico de Monterrey 
Major: Medicine 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Cristian

Cristian Rodriguez | Harlingen 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits 
Texas State Technical College 
Major: Digital Media Design 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Daniel

Daniel Rodriguez | Mission 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
Graduating with an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering 
Texas A&M University/Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen
Major: General Engineering/Chemical Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Joel Alejandro

Joel Rodriguez | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rodriguez, Violeta Ruby

Violeta Rodriguez | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Rojas, Marissa May

Marissa Rojas | San Benito 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Psychology 
 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Roman, Stephanie Julissa

Stephanie Roman | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
National Honor Society
St. Edward's University 
Major: Business Management 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Salazar, Winter Raven

Winter Salazar | Donna 
Distinguished 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Salgado Bollas, Gustavo Axel

Gustavo Salgado Bollas | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Civil Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Salinas III, Reynaldo

Reynaldo Salinas, III | San Juan 
Distinguished 
IB Exam Credits
Kick-Off Mentor
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Saycocie, Dorilee

Dorilee Saycocie | Mission 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | AP Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Marketing 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Seong, Jane

Jane Seong | McAllen 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
National Honor Society
Texas A&M University 
Major: General Studies 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Sepulveda, Ariel D

Ariel Sepulveda | Pharr 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits | IB Exam Credits 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Slavin, Madison Ann

Madison Slavin | Weslaco 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor 
St. Edward's University 
Major: Biochemistry with Pre-Dental Focus 

Leila Teniente | McAllen 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Business Management 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Thomas, Emmy

Emmy Thomas | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biomedical Sciences 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Tijerina, Ayleen

Ayleen Tijerina | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credits
National Honor Society
Volunteer Hours
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Criminal Justice 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Trevino, Rogelio Ivan

Rogelio Trevino | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Computer Science 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Turruviates, Sheila Yadira

Sheila Turruviates | Mission 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
AP Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Uriostegui, Haytari

Haytari Uriostegui | Weslaco 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Culinary Arts 
 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Vasquez, Ashley Nicole

Ashley Vasquez | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Vela, Markus Lethaniel

Markus Vela | Edinburg 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate 
Texas A&M University - Kingsville 
Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Vela Marquess Nathaniel

Marquess Vela | Edinburg 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credit Hours 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Nursing 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Villalon, Joaquin Eduardo

Joaquin Villalon | San Benito 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
12+ Dual Credit Hours 
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Business 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Villarreal, Paola

Paola Villarreal | Mission 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credit Hours 
National Honor Society
Kick-Off Mentor
St. Edward's University 
Major: International Business 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Villicana, Martin

Martin Villicana | Pharr 
Magna Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Exam Credits 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Finance 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Zavala, Mario Andres

Mario Zavala | Hidalgo 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Diploma Candidate | 12+ Dual Credit Hours
National Honor Society
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Biology 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Zermeno, Maria Del Carmen

Maria Zermeno | Edinburg 
Summa Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
IB Exam Credits | 12+ Dual Credit Hours 
University: Undeclared 
Major: Undeclared 

Portrait photo of World Scholars senior Zuniga Contreras, Gabriela

Gabriela Zuniga Contreras | Edinburg 
Cum Laude 
Distinguished 
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 
Major: Undeclared 

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