2014 Exemplary Migrant
Student Ceremony recognizes EPISD Standouts
The Migrant
Student Graduation Enhancement Program held its annual Migrant Student Recognition Ceremony on
March 31 at the Etter Harbin Alumni Center on the campus of The University of
Texas at Austin. The program provides
courses and services to help migrant students earn high school credits without
limitations of time or distance. The
graduation program meets the needs of migrant students who face unique
challenges and unavoidable educational circumstances when they migrate
throughout the state and sometimes throughout the country.
Eagle Pass Independent
School District students Alfonso Ainslie and Yoseline Sandoval (EPHS), and
Karla Santos and Ashley Franco (WINN) were
among the 40 migrant students who were honored at the for their exemplary
achievements during the university’s annual Migrant Student Recognition
Ceremony, which was attended by 350 guests, including migrant students from 25
high schools and 17 Texas school districts. More than 750 Texas migrant
students are completing their high school graduation requirements this year
through the program, which is administered by the Distance Education Center
within the university’s Division of Continuing & Extended Education.
It is an honor to
congratulate these students for their extraordinary accomplishments in both
their personal and academic lives. The
sacrifices and determination they have given to achieve in academics,
extracurricular activities and community service demonstrates perseverance and
dedication. By receiving this
recognition as exemplary migrant students they have earned a place amongst
Texas Best and brightest young scholars.
It should be noted that
Alfonso Ainslie, Ashley Franco and Yoseline Sandoval also received runner up
recognition for their artistic abilities in this year’s Creative award
category. Where students we encouraged
to showcase creative talents and skills.
Since the Migrant
Student Graduation Program was started in 1987, it has enrolled nearly 16,000
students. With funding from the Texas Education Agency and special project
grants from the Microsoft Corporation and the Beaumont Foundation of America,
the program provides tools, services and courses to help migrant students.
