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The Rio Grande Herald-Thursday, August 25, 2005, Page 2
Study Club honors 10 high school students with annual AIM banquet
The annual AIM Banquet
sponsored by the Florence J. Scott
Study Club recognized ten
outstanding high school students
who have Achieved Inspirational
Merit.
The event was held at Che's
Restaurant and had the dual
purpose of observing Federation
Day by the Study Club, a member
of Texas Federation of Women's
Clubs/GFWC.
Study Club President Lori Perez
welcomed the students and their
guests, and a delicious meal was
served. AIM Committee Chair
Kathy Falcon presented certificates
to the following ten students:
Rigoberto Alanis, Jr., Steila
Benavidez, Lino Cantu, Dhilendy
Garcia, Jennilee Garza. Florinda
Gonzalez, J. M. Longoria 111,
Victor Alvarez, Audrey Ramey,
and Tony Urbina.
Rigoberto Alanis, Jr., a senior at
Rio Grande City High School, is
the son of Rigoberto and Maria G.
Alanis. He held the offices of
Vice-president of the National
Honor Society and was Treasurer
of the EMT Club. A Rattler Honor
Roll student, Rigoberto earned the
algebra I medal as a freshman. His
plans are to attend the University of
Texas Pan American, then go on to
medical school to become a
physician. with a surgery
specialization.
Stella Benavidez, a Rio Grande
City High School senior, is the
daughter of Maria L. and Jose A.
Benavidez. She plans to major in
Pre-Med at the University of Texas
Pan American and go on to medical
school. She participated in varsity
volleyball, softball, cross-country,
and swimming, as well as
basketball. Offices held include
President of the Health
Occupational Students of America,
Senior Class Treasurer, Girls'
Athletics Vice-president, EMT
Club Secretary, Huddle Leader for
FCA, and Praise and Worship
Leader for the "SNL" Youth
Group. Honors earned include
Anatomy and Physiology
Department Medal, Outstanding
Achievement ir English 11, and
Daughters of the American
Revolution Good Citizen Award.
Stella says, "I owe all of my
success and my ; ise to God, who
has given me the strength to come
this far. and who, I know, will
continue to push me to the end."
Lino Cantu. a Rio Grande City
High School senior, is the son of
Amalia Cantu. A four year
member of the Migrant Club, he
served as Historian and as Vice-
president. He was Vice-president
of the Future Leaders of America
Club and served as Secretarv in the
Pan American Student Forum
(PASF), which won state awards in
2004 and 2005. He earned the rank
of Platoon Sergeant and Sergeant
First Class in JROTC, which he
served as Company Executive
Officer and S-6 Officer. Lino
earned academic awards, as well as
recognition for his community
service, while holding a part-time
job. His plans include majoring in
biology at Texas A&M
International University toward a
career as a Physician's Assistant.
He says, "As a volunteer at the
hospital, I have learned to
appreciate the healing power of
medicine, and, as a result, upon my
graduation and licensing, I would
like to live in Africa for a period of
years and help the less fortunate. 1
realize I will probably never be a
wealthy man, but I hope to leave
my mark on humanity, as a man
that gave to the world without
expecting something back."
Dhilendy Garcia, a senior at Rio
Grande City High School, is the
daughter of Felipe Garcia and Nora
Garcia. Active in JROTC. she
served as the Battalion Commander
in 2004-05, when they earned the
honor of participating in the Cherry
Blossom Parade in Washington,
D.C. in April. While there, they
met with Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison and Congressman Lloyd
Doggett. They toured the
Pentagon, the White House. Mount
Vernon, the Washington Monu-
ment, the reflecting pool, the
Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam
Wall, the Smithsonian Natural
History Museum, the National
Museum of the American Indian,
the National Basilica. and
Arlington National Cemetery. In
2003-04, Dhilendy served as S-2
Intelligence/Safety Officer, and the
previous year she served as S-l
Administrative/Personnel Assistant.
Honors received included the Order
of the Purple Heart medal and the
Congressional Award, awarded by
a congressman from Virginia. She
will major in nursing at the
University of Texas Pan American,
"so that I can help children with
terminal diseases."
Jennilee Garza, a Rio Grande
City High School senior, is the
daughter of Rosa Garza and
Ricardo Garza. She earned All-
State Concert Band honors with her
clarinet in 2005 after serving as
Vice-president and Drum Major of
the RGCHS Marching Band. An
"A" honor roll student in the top
ten percent of her class, she was
also secretary of the National
Honor Society. She was also active
in the Student Council and the
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participant, Jennilee has plans to
attend the University of Texas at
Austin and then law school there.
She states, "As I head off to
college, I would really like to thank
my extremely supportive family for
always having faith in me and my
dreams. Thanks also go out to all.
of m/ teachcrs throughout the
years, for inspiring me to always
strive for the best, and instilling
great knowledge in me, as well.
Thank you."
Florinda Marlett Gonzalez,
daughter of Isidoro Milton and
Florinda Gonzalez, was honored as
a junior at Rio Grande City High
School, where she has achieved
perfect attendance for her three
years of high school. This talented
student was Vice-president of the
Drama Club and participates in
U.I.L. Spelling, Science, and Ready
Writing, for which she won the
third place trophy. Honors
received include National Honor
Roll recognition, the Ail-American
Scholar Award, Algebra 2
recognition, the Rattler Honor Roll
award, and "A" honor roll for
sophomore and junior years. She
earned both the English and French
medals her freshman year and the
chemistry medal her sophomore
year. Florinda's future plans
include attending Baylor University
to prepare for a career in health
care.
Jose "J.M." Longoria 111, son of
Jose M. Longoria, Jr. and Alicia G.
Longoria, was also honored as a
junior at Rio Grande City High
School. J.M. is a member of the
mighty Rattler Band and was Jazz
Band Section Leader. He has
served on the Student Council,
participated in U.I.L. Poetry, and
been active in Odyssey of the
Mind. In 2004-05. he served as
Junior Class Vice-president. He
has earned the Rattler Honor
Award and numerous highest
average awards, including Biology.
English II, Geometry. Algebra II,
American History, World
Geography, and Spanish I. He was
named first chair in the All-Region
Band, of which he is a three year
member. He was named "Best
Marcher" at the TAMUK. Band
Camp, and has also been
recognized as "Most Musi-
cal/Dedicated." He has narrowed
his university choices to Columbia,
Rice, or the University of Texas in
Austin to major in Visual Arts or
communications in order to work
for a company, designing logos and
advertisements.
Victor Alvarez, son of Yolanda
Morado, was honored as a junior at
McAllen High School, where he
has been on the "A" Honor Roll for
two years. He is a member of the
National Honor Society at Mclligh,
where he served as Vice-President
of the Art Club. Victor attended
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Students Honored at A.I.M. Banquet
Ten outstanding high school students who have Achieved Inspirational Merit were honored at the annual
AIM Banquet sponsored by the Florence J. Scott Study Club, a member of Texas Federation of Women's
Clubs/GFWC. Pictured are honorees Stella Benavidez, Dhilendy Garcia. Audrey Ramey, Florinda
Gonzalez, Lino Cantu. Rigoberto Alanis, Tony Urbina III, and J. M. Longoria III. Not pictured are
Jennilee Garza and Victor Alvarez
the Lorenzo de Zavala Institute at
Georgetown in 2004, where he was
elected governor from among 252
delegates from four states. He
presided for two days over the
Student Congress. A literacy
magazine dedicated a book to him
for the largest number of poems
published. He also developed a
series of Christmas and note cards.
He develops art work and logos for
businesses and is working with a
local artist on several projects. In
his third year of art study, he
already earns enough to pay for his
supplies and is saving for college,
where he plans to study Computer
Graphic Engineering.
Audrey Ann Ramey, a Rio
Grande City High School senior, is
the daughter of Gilbert Ramey and
Thelma Ramey. She served as
Captain of the highly acclaimed
Rattler softball team and was
Captain of the Rattler Varsity
Cheerleaders, who competed at
national competitions. She was
named UCS All-Star Cheerleader
and NCA Ail-American
Cheerleader. A National Honor
Society member, she also served on
the Yearbook Staff. Audrey earned
recognition as a Rattler Scholar,
Texas Scholar, Tech Prep Scholar,
and was on the Rattler Honor Roll.
Future plans include majoring in
business at the University of Texas
at Austin and then earning a
master's degree in Health
Administration. She states, "My
years in Rio Urande City have been
the most fulfilling years. I feel I
am well-prepared for the endeavors
in life, and I owe all my success to
my parents arid to God."
Tony T. Urbina III. son of Jhune
and Ruby Urbina, was honored as a
junior at Rio Grande City High
School, where he was already
serving as President of the Student
Council. A member of the
Marching and Concert Bands at
RGCHS, Tony is a three year All-
Stater with his trumpet. He has
been trumpet section leader in the
Concert Band, and he also plays
with the Varsity Mariachi and Jazz
Ensemble. He was named first
chair in the All-Region Orchestra,
for which he was selected his
sophomore and junior years. He is
active in the CFC Youth Group and
choir at Immaculate Conception
Church, and he has been active in
numerous community service
projects, such as highway cleanups,
Retama visitations, and canned
food drives. An Advanced
Placement Program participant,
Tony has earned Rattler Honor Roll
status and is a member of the
National Honor Roll. He
participates in U.I.L. Science and
has earned recognition in several
subjects, including English II,
Spanish, Chemistry PAP, and
Geometry P AP. He plans to major
in Biology at the University of
Texas at Austin for a career as an
ophthalmologist. He says, "I want
to give my full gratitude to my
parents for their unyielding support
throughout my high school years. I
especially want to give God my
thanks for guiding me every day,
lighting every step of my way."
The evening included an
explanation of the goals and
purposes of the Texas Federation of
Women's Clubs and General
Federation of Women's Clubs by
Federal ion Liaison Tissa Peterson,
so that the young people and their
guests could learn of the activities
and achievements of federated
clubs such as the Florence J. Scott
Study Club.
3 Starr natives graduate in
TAMUK summer ceremony
It's been a long hot summer, but
it is over for 283 graduates,
including three Starr County
natives, who marched across the
stage at the Steinke Physical
Education Center on the campus of
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
at 4 p.m. on Friday. Aug. 5 to
receive their degrees.
Gene Stallings, celebrated
football coach and newest member
of The Texas A&M University
System Board of Regents, was the
keynote speaker.
Bachelor's degrees were awarded
to 157 students and master's degrees
were given to 122 students. Four
students received doctoral degrees.
Eduardo Villarreal of Rio
Grande Citv was awarded a
Bachelor of Arts degree. Noe
Arcadio Benitez of Roma
received a Master of Music degree.
Vanessa Irasu Moreno of
Roma was awarded a Master of
Science degree.
When they entered the university.
239 of the graduates were from
Texas, one was from another state
and 43 were from other countries.
Bexar County had the highest
number of graduates with 68,
followed by Kleberg with 39.
Nueces with 27. Jim Wells with 14
and Hidalgo with 12. Fifty two
percent of the graduates were
female. Minority students made up
60 percent of the class.
The average age of bachelor's
graduates was 27 years old. The
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Married on August 12, 1945 • 60 years ago in Indiana
Came to the Valley a few years after
they were married to began farming
and have been farming ever since -
even now.
Very involved with the St. John United
Methodist Church in Rio Grande City
where they have lived since Dec. of
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1955.
"We can't believe how many times a
,day we remember things my parents
taught us when we were growing up.
Mother described in great detail how
through a turn using a constant point of reference. Dad taught us how to sing
and practiced the *do-re-mi...* exercises as we rode home from a day at the farm.
There were literally hundreds of these little life-enhancing instructions that we '
retrieve every day of our life. So, Mother and Dad, thank you and we love you.*
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Daughter Linda LaGrange, and husband, Wayne Bingham, son David and wife -
Lucy LaGrange, daughter Druanne & husband Tom Duck, grandchildren Can,
Murphy, Randy & Holly LaGrange, Jennifer & John Davenport, *
Caitlyn & Cameron, Great-Grand Children, Taylor, Grayson & Reilly.
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average age of a student receiving a
master's degree was 29 and the
average age of students receiving a
doctorate was 35. The youngest
graduate was 19 with the oldest
student at 60.
Of the 157 bachelor's graduates.
52 entered the university as fit
time freshmen and 105 entered as
transfer students.
Three of the graduates were
university employees and 43 were
from Texas A&M University-
Kingsville System Center-San
Antonio.
The College of Arts and .Sciences
had the most bachelors' graduates
with 61 It was followed by the
College ol Education with 32, the
College of Business Administration
with 31, the Frank H. Dotterweich
College of Engineering with 26 and
the College of Agriculture and
Human Sciences with 7.
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the price we pay for the right
to hear the music of our own
opinions.
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Roberts, Kenneth. Rio Grande Herald (Rio Grande City, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 25, 2005, newspaper, August 25, 2005; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth196335/m1/2/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rio Grande City Public Library.