On Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the SA国际传媒 Independent SA国际传媒 District's Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, AISD will recognize 219 Latino students, representing every middle and high school, for academic achievement and for excelling in Fine Arts, Athletics, ESL and Dual Language programs.
The district will also recognize community leaders for their contributions and support for the district's students and campuses.
Latino Community Service Award: Any individual, not currently an SA国际传媒 ISD staff member, Latino or not, who has provided public and civil service to benefit Latino students and/or families in AISD for a minimum of two consecutive years.
- Victor B. S谩enz, Ph.D., Founder and Executive Director of Project MALES and the Texas Education Consortium for Male Students of Color.
Latino Excellence in Advocacy Award: Any organization, Latino or not, which has provided outstanding support in advancing Latino academic achievement and promoting educational outcomes in AISD for a minimum of two consecutive years.
- Assistance League of SA国际传媒- Operation SA国际传媒 Bell
Latino Parent Volunteer Award: Any individual of Latino origin and parent (or family member) of a current SA国际传媒 ISD student, who has volunteered a significant amount of service in a school-specific or district-wide capacity for a minimum of two consecutive years.
- Anacleta Carbajal, PTA Vice President at Padron Elementary SA国际传媒.
The Dr. Gonzalo Garza Latino Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient is the
- Late Gustavo "Gus" Garcia (Past AISD Board President and SA国际传媒 Mayor) Award presented to Marina Garcia.
This event is free and open to the public.
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