Student Biographies
Faith Cruz
June 21, 2024
Health Careers High School Faith competes in the Academic Decathlon during the school year. Faith also participated in several church activities such as religious education aid and food sale. She is a camp counselor for UTSA Camp Durango and tour guide for student orientation.
Eliza Brinkmann
June 21, 2024
Advanced Learning Academy As a member of the JV mariachi, Eliza stays busy with practice, competitions, and performances. Eliza also participates in tech theater and volunteers by assisting in any way at campus events.
Juliet Arriaga
June 21, 2024
Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School Juliet spends her time as a member of the Leadership council, National French Honor Society, S2S, and HOSA. She serves as the President of the National Junior Honor Society and also plays Tennis and Volleyball.
Neerja Bathla
June 21, 2024
Keystone School Neerja spends her time between sports and other extracurricular activities. She plays volleyball and is a member of the Medical, Science Bowl, World Language French, Quiz Bowl, and Diversity and Equity Inclusion clubs. Neerja volunteers with NCL and Texas Indo-Physician Society Junior Volunteer Program.
Abigail Windscheffel
June 28, 2023
Incarnate Word High School Abigail is a member of the Texas Children’s Service choir where she is a sectional leader. She is on Honor Roll, a member of Varsity Swim and theater at school. Outside of school, Abigail is a member of Girls Inc, Eureka STEM and Young Women’s secretary at the Church of Jesus […]
Klarisse Velazquez
June 28, 2023
Northside Health Careers High School Klarisse spends her free time volunteering for Camp Camp, the Feral Cat Coalition and the San Antonio Food Bank. At school, Klarisse is a proud member of HOSA, the Latin Club, and Student Council in addition to running track and field and serving as section leader of clarinets in band.
Jocelyn Tamez
June 28, 2023
Judson Early College Academy Presently, Jocelyn is very active. Her initiatives include class treasurer and Matachines Dancer. Jocelyn is also a member of the Health Professions Club, Student Council, Key Club, Spanish Club and UIL. She looks forward to gaining knowledge from the program to help her on her journey of obtaining a degree in […]
Audrey Samora
June 28, 2023
Young Women’s Leadership Academy Audrey serves as her class treasurer at YWLA and historian of the Interact Club as part of community service. Moreover, she is an associate with the Math Honor Society, plays soccer and runs track, interns at both Doseum and Women’s Mental Health Services, and teaches a weekly class on Mental Health.
Noelia Plantenga
June 28, 2023
Harlan High School In addition to her academics, Noelia is in the 3D Print Club, Book Club, Creative Writing Club and Science Club. She is a Regional French Contest competitor and in orchestra. Noelia is also apart of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Academy of Water Influencers.
Gabriella Perdikis
June 28, 2023
Providence High School Gabriella is active at Providence High School, where she serves as a student ambassador, and is on the Varsity swim team. Outside of school, Gabriella is a JV volunteer at the Witte Museum and is a Girl Scout Senior, where she is a Silver Award Recipient.