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Alexandra Rios, center, was one of 35 SAISD educators who will be receiving a grant from the SAISD Foundation. Rios, a science teacher at Edison HS, will use the grant to provide a five-day college trip for 20 students to the University of Southern California. She was surprised with the news on May 22.

Principal Joseph Zatarain posed with one of his students during Cooper Academy's annual barbecue for graduating students on May 19. Students in the credit recovery program will graduate June 11.

JT Brackenridge ES students took part in a Community Garden Day on May 19, planting flowers, trees and plants to help beautify the school. Home Depot and the Girls Scouts donated to the effort.

Dads tripped the light fantastic with their daughters on May 18 at the Kelly ES Father-Daughter, Mother-Son Dance, which was held to encourage bonding between parents and their children.

Interim Superintendent Dr. Sylvester Perez handed out certificates, alongside trustees, during the annual Academic Achievement Reception on May 16 to recognize members of the Class of 2012 for a variety of academic achievements.

Brackenridge HS senior softball player Gabrielle Esparza signs to play at Northwood University. Sharing this milestone with her are her mother, grandparents, Principal Moises Ortiz and Coach Robyn Murken.

Serving as tours guides for the SA Build Green Home Tour  were Jefferson HS Architecture Magnet students. The event featured energy- and water-efficient homes in the Southtown area.

Maverick ES students learn about the work of the SAPD Bomb Squad and Canine Unit during Career Week observances at their school.

Lanier HS ROTC cadets meet state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte at the unveiling of the Faces With Names project honoring the lives of Bexar County residents killed in Vietnam.

Azael Preciado, a Lanier HS architecture student beat out some 6,000 entries citywide to win Best of Show in the 2012 VIA Youth Art Contest: “Next Stop Design S. A.”  His design will now be featured on VIA buses across the city. 

Maverick ES 3rd-graders try on costumes representing professions that they might want to someday pursue. The dress-for-success opportunity was part of Career Week observances.

Young Women’s Leadership Academy Advisory Committee Chairperson Jimmie Ruth Evans presented a white rose to an inductee during the school’s White Rose Induction ceremony on May 15.