Student Biographies
Angelica Fernandez
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Lora Tally Watts MacArthur High School Angelica has received the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and is president of the NJHS. She has participated in PREP, been identified in the Duke University Talent Search for her SAT scores and received the MVP award in basketball and track.
Rebecca Dawes
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Reto Asmis Homeschool Rebecca is a member of the National Homeschool Honor Society, co-founder and vice president of the Congressional Award Club and participant of the track and cross country field teams. She also volunteers at University Hospital and Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries. Rebecca was awarded first place in the 2015 Alamo […]
Jeffrey Childers
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Lance McMahon Robert E. Lee High School Jeffrey was an active participant in the NJHS, student council, academic UIL, school newspaper, Spanish club and Junior PALS. He currently is a STEM Ambassador and a member of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library.
Morganne Blaylock
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Brian Wickes Ronald Reagan High School Morganne is the vice president of the freshman class, a participant of science UIL and debate club and volunteers as a math tutor and in the church youth group. She has also held positions of leadership in the Spanish Honor Society and Spanish club.
Sergio Arambula
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Charles Mathias Luther Burbank High School Sergio, president of the marching band, won a place on district-wide and region-wide honor bands, the wind ensemble and scholastic math team. He has also been selected to be part of the Burbank International Baccalaureate Program. Sergio was awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship. We congratulate him for […]
Jessica Anthony
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Reto Asmis Young Women’s Leadership Academy Jessica is a member of the NJHS and the Student Council. She has also been a participant of the PREP, the Diabetes Expo, Rock N Roll Marathon and an active volunteer at city and school health fairs. Jessica was awarded second place in the 2014 Alamo Regional […]
Vanessa Alvarado
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Stevens Memorial High School Vanessa is a participant of UIL and enrolled in AP courses at her high school. She is described as self-motivated, passionate about her work and an exemplary student. One teacher writes, “She is a joy to have in class.”
Christina Zhu
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Senlin Li, PhD Ronald Reagan High School Christina has been awarded an Engineering Scholarship to St. Mary’s University following her completion of three years at UTSA’s Pre-Engineering Program. She is a member of HOSA and UIL Academics. She plays the piano and volunteers as a Junior Docent at the Institute for Texan Cultures which […]
Adam I. Wenzlaff
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Steven R. Bailey, MD Tom C. Clark High School Adam is Class President and plays key roles in the Student Council and Young Men’s Service League. He is a member of the Latin and Chess club, Science Bowl & Certamen Team, is a Junior Docent in the Institute for Texan Cultures and has participated in […]
Iman Wallace
May 13, 2021
Mentor: Alina Maloyan, PhD Fox Tech High School Iman is a member of the Medical Sciences Magnet Program. After a school field trip to UTHSCSA, she became very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. She also enjoys singing in her church choir, dancing and volunteering in the San Antonio Library Free Tutoring Program […]