Congratulation to LISD Student of the Month Yeikol Chapa from Nixon High School.
Chapa is the Valedictorian for the Nixon High School Class of 2024. Chapa will graduate with an overall GPA of 107.45. She is also a student at the Business, Industry, and Public Services (BIPS) Early College Academy at Nixon High School.
Yeikol’s favorite part of the school day is when she gets to go to her criminal justice class because she gets to learn about the different things going on in the world.
Yeikol’s academic accolades include National Hispanic College Board Recognition, CTE Award, Border Patrol Youth of the Month, the M.B. Lamar Medal Recipient, and the prestigious Terry Foundation scholarship recipient.
Chapa is also a standout athlete where she was Captain of the tennis team. She was selected La Estrella Deporte and received the Triple A Award.
Yeikol is involved in various organizations at school. She is the President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of the Criminal Justice Club, a member of Spanish National Honor Society, UIL Academics, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.
Outside of school Chapa is busy being a private tutor with Clever Minds STEM Tutoring Center, working as a team member at Academy Sports and Outdoors, and volunteering with National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, 911 City of Laredo, Laredo Tennis Association, and Prime Sports Camps at the Laredo Country Club.
During her free time, Yeikol enjoys playing video games, going to the gym, and reading,
This fall Yeikol will be attending University of Texas at Austin on a four-year scholarship. She will be majoring in biomedical engineering with aspirations of going to medical school to become a surgeon or orthopedic surgeon.
Yeikol the daughter of Damaris Rivera and Salvador Chapa. She attended Ryan Elementary School and Lamar Middle School.
Congratulations to our Mustang Teacher Mrs. Maritza Gomez who received the Texas Educator of the Year Award from Summit K-12. Mrs. Gomez has once again received this recognition for being among the top teachers in the state! Thank you for representing LISD, & Nixon. Go Mustangs!
Nixon High School senior girls’ Track/Field Shot Put athlete Katelyn Reese signed her NLI to continue her academic and Shot-Put career at Mount Marty University in South Dakota. She will major in Education and Kinesiology.
Congratulations to Jose Quintana and Yeikol Chapa of Nixon High School who have the prestigious honor of being named 2024 Terry Scholars by the Terry Foundation. The two Nixon seniors earned admission to two of the biggest universities in Texas and will be attending college on a full-ride scholarship for up to eight semesters from the Terry Foundation.
The Laredo Independent School District held a day of remembrance to honor all fallen war heroes, Prisoners of War (POW), and Missing in Action (MIA). Nixon High School JROTC Cadets participated in a Roll Call of all fallen American Heroes, POW, and MIA, followed by the playing of patriotic music by the Memorial Middle School Band and “TAPS” by retired Trevino Magnet School Instructor Roberto “Bobby” Lopez. The Combine Law Enforcement Honor Guard conducted a 21 Gun Salute. LISD Board Vice-President Rudy Morales, LISD Board Parliamentarian Goyo Lopez, and LISD Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Rios placed a wreath in memory of the fallen soldiers.
Fine Arts students from the Mustang Team demonstrated their musical talents during the Fine Arts Showcase at the LISD PAC Auditorium. The student sang and danced as their parents, family members, and principals cheered them on.
Nixon High School senior track and field athlete Rylie Gaona signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) with Southwestern College. Gaona will continue her academic and track career at Southwestern College in Winfield Kansas. Rylie will be majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Mustang Team Fine Arts Extravaganza is today Wednesday, May 15th at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Support our amazing students! Admission is free.
The Laredo ISD Job Fair is today! Join us from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex.
To view job opportunities, visit our website at www.laredoisd.org. Let's lead the way together!
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Don't forget! The Laredo ISD Job Fair is Monday, May 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex.
To view job opportunities, visit our website at www.laredoisd.org. Let's lead the way together!
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Come Support the Nixon Swim Team! Just mention Nixon Swim Team before you pay! Thank you for your support!
Nixon High School student-athletes Louie Garza, Gustavo Hernandez, and Stephanie Villalobos singed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) this afternoon.
Senior softball player Stephanie Villalobos has committed to play softball and will continue her academic and softball career at Cisco Community College in Cisco, Texas. Villalobos plans on majoring in Kinesiology.
Senior baseball player Louie Garza has committed to play baseball and will continue his academic and baseball career at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. Garza plans on majoring in Health Science and Athletic Training.
Senior baseball player Gustavo Hernandez has committed to play baseball and will continue his academic and baseball career at New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia. Hernandez plans on majoring in Business Administration.
Come support the Nixon Cheerleaders at Chipotle Saturday May 4.
Just in time for the weekend and family gatherings. Please come support the Nixon Swim Team.
Nixon High School senior girls’ basketball player Abigail Esparza has committed to play basketball at Elgin Community College. She signed her National Letter of Intent this morning to continue her academic and basketball career at Elgin Community College in Elgin Illinois. Abigail plans to major in nursing.
REMINDER: Mark your calendars! LISD is excited to announce our high school graduation ceremonies! Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2024 and their incredible achievements.
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Congratulations to LISD April Student of the Month Abigail Diaz of Nixon High School. Diaz is a 9th grade student at Nixon High School and the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications.
At school, her favorite class is Spanish where she gets to learn something new every day. Abigail is a proud member of the Golden Spurs and the track and field team.
During her free time, Abigail enjoys volunteering at her church, San Martin De Porres.
She also has a passion for dancing. At VMT, Abigail is able to hone her craft in contemporary dancing. Diaz is also a student at the Laredo School of Contemporary Dance where she gets to enjoy tap, hip hop, jazz and pom.
Abigail’s main goal is to attend TAMIU and get her degree in the medical field. She hopes to pursue a career as a Radiologist.
She attended Tarver Elementary School and Lamar Middle School Abigail is the daughter of Jorge and Rebecca Diaz.
Congratulations!!
Please join us at Raising Canes for the Swim Team Fundraiser.
Whataburger Time!! Please come help support the Nixon HS Swim team at Whataburger 221 W. Delmar.
