Tuesday, March 22, 2022

WHS SENIOR WINS NASDME COMPETITION


 Eagle Pass ISD and Migrant Director, Timoteo Chaires, are proud to announce that WHS Senior Stephanie Ferguson has been named the 2022 Albert Lee Wright, Jr., Memorial Scholarship competition sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education. 

The purpose of this scholarship is to honor a migrant farmworker student who has overcome barriers presented by mobility, has performed well academically, and who has provided service to his/her community. Stephanie application perfectly presented the committee with a convincing case of her perseverance to acheive her academic and life goals, thus earning her the title and $3000 prize. 


Stephanie will be featured at the  2022 National Migrant Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas at the Marriott Rivercenter where she will present her amazing scholarship essay!

Congratulations Stephanie! Your future is looking BRIGHT!