Angel Ramirez

Meet Angel Ramirez, Burbank High School Class of 2020 valedictorian. Angel, a talented artist and part of Burbank’s International Baccalaureate Program, plans to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio this fall to study architecture. 

“Angel is one of the top in all of my classes for his artistic talent,” said Ronald Muniz, Angel’s IB art teacher. “He is definitely his own person and not a follower in any way.”

Angel’s passion for the visual arts runs deep and Muniz says he was an integral part of a large mural that was painted at SAISD’s Cooper Learning Center last year. 

“The mural represents Burbank’s history, and Angel was a really big part of that process,” said Muniz. “It was a collaborative effort, but Angel did the majority of the work on the field portion of the mural.”

In addition to his artistic talent, Angel participated in cross country and track during his time in high school, working hard to decrease his one mile lap time from 9:50 minutes to 5:50 minutes. When not creating art, running, or focusing on his academics, Angel enjoys exercising and playing video games during his free time. 

Angel is a lifelong SAISD student, attending Brewer Elementary School, Storm Elementary School, and Lowell Middle school before finishing his SAISD educational career at Burbank. He has three younger sisters who also all attend SAISD schools. Angel’s mother, Liliana Ruiz, says she and her family are so happy and proud of all of Angel’s accomplishments.

“He is very responsible, has put forth a lot effort and has always been very dedicated to his schooling,” she said. “Everything he has achieved is a result of his perseverance. We have full trust in God and in him, that all his dreams will become a reality. He has a big heart with good intentions; we love him and will forever support his endeavors.”

Art teacher Muniz says that he feels that Angel will be successful in any visual art type of field, including architecture. 

“If he finds his passion, he is going to be focused and drive toward whatever goal he sets his mind to,” he said. “I am going to miss him and glad he is getting this recognition as valedictorian.”

Burbank High School
Class of 2020

Angel Ramirez, University of Texas at San Antonio - Valedictorian

Marisol Isabel Cortez, Bates College- Salutatorian

Claudia Denise Lopez Benavides, Texas A&M San Antonio - #3

Rudylee Deng Sanchez, University of The Incarnate Word - #4

Rossell Bagobe, Texas A&M San Antonio - #5

Rheanne Leah Mora, University Of North Texas - #6

Harley Renee Garcia, University of Texas at San Antonio - #7

Lauren Jade Govea, University of Texas at Austin - #8

Ivan Alberto Perez, Texas A&M College Station - #9

Jazmin Pinon, University of Texas at Austin - #10

Graduates

Melina Aguilar, Texas A&M San Antonio
Ashley Alcorta, San Antonio College
Mosses Alfaro, Palo Alto College
Valentino Alonso, Palo Alto College
Ernesto Ryan Alonso, San Antonio College
Cecilia Yasmin Alvarado, San Antonio College
Michelle Alvarez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Breanna Marie Andrade, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Mercedes Serenity Andrade, St. Philips College
Martha Selina Jesenia Jazmin Angeles Angeles, St. Philips College
Edward Nathan Anzaldua, Palo Alto College
Cameron Ray Aragon, Palo Alto College
Nicolas Alejandro Aranda Hernandez, University of The Incarnate Word
Valerie Te, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Reynaldo Araujo Barbosa, The University of Texas at Austin
Ethan Nolan-Ray Arceo, St. Philips College
Jaelin Anjanette Arispe, Palo Alto College
Rene Fabian Avalos, St. Philips College
Emily Abigail Avina, University of Texas at San Antonio
Rossell Bagobe, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Jacqueline Estelle Baldazo, Our Lady of The Lake University
Angel Rene Barrera, U.S. Army
Savannah Nichole Barrios, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Alejandra Lizeth Beltran, San Antonio College
Claudia Denise Lopez Benavides, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Bryhanna Rynelle Benavides, San Antonio College
Zavier Lee Buentello, St. Philips College
Justin Michael Caldera, St. Philips College
Damaris Lizbeth Campa, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Gennifer Niccole Canales, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Daniel Cantu, St. Philips College
Alexandra Carolina Cantu, University of The Incarnate Word
Jazmyn Lizette Carranza, University of Texas At San Antonio
Melanie Ann Carrillo, University of Texas At San Antonio
Luis Miguel Casillas
Manuel Luis Cassiano, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Vincent Maximus Castanon, Palo Alto College
Jakob Alexander Castellano
Richard Joshua Castillo, St. Philips College
Marlen Cerda, Palo Alto College
Neyda Cervantes, San Antonio College
Bryan Scott Cervantes, St. Philips College
Estella Rose Chavez, Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Samuel Colin, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Alondra Idaly Contreras, Palo Alto College
Sergio Yovany Contreras, University of The Incarnate Word
Samaria Coronado Flores, San Antonio College
Marisol Isabel Cortez, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Alexandria Cruz, University of The Incarnate Word
Jonathan Abdiel Cruz, Palo Alto College
Aileen Cuevas, University of North Texas
Manuel Jr De Leon, University of the Incarnate Word
Justin Jay De Leon, Workforce
Nicholas Isaiah De Luna, Palo Alto College
John Michael Diaz, St. Philips College
Jesua Natanael Diaz, San Antonio College
Katherine Nicole Diaz, Palo Alto College
Anvy Dolores Dominguez, Palo Alto College
Christopher Lee Duron, Rockford University
Felicity Ann Edwards, Palo Alto College
Eddna Amairany Elias Ramirez, Palo Alto College
Daisy Marie Escobar-Tirado, Palo Alto College
Bobby Jay Estrada, University of Texas at San Antonio
Adrian Matthew Favella, St. Philips College
Ernest Anthony Favella, San Antonio College
Sadie Marie Ferguson, San Antonio College
Troy Anthony Flores, San Antonio College
Jose Fidencio Flores, San Antonio College
Christian James Flores, Louisiana State University
Angelica Nicole Flores, San Antonio College
Jose Armando Flores Limon, Palo Alto College
Ashley Ruby Fuentes, Palo Alto College
Edgar Fuentes, St. Philip's College
Damian Anthony Luis Galan, San Antonio College
Carlos Tadeo Gama, Workforce
Phoenix Gandara Valderas, St. Philip’s College
Zachariah Garcia, Our Lady of the Lake University
David Anthony Garcia, Workforce
Laurin Ashleigh Garcia, U.S. Navy
Christian Bramasco Garcia, Palo Alto College
Jade Marie Garcia, San Antonio College
Devyn Michael Garcia, Palo Alto College
Alyssa Renee Garcia, San Antonio College
Harley Renee Garcia, University of Texas At San Antonio
Esperanza Garza, Palo Alto College
Jesus Antonio Garza, San Antonio College
Noah Jeremiah Garza, University of Texas at San Antonio
Amaris Rose Garza, University of Texas at San Antonio
James Paul Luke Wood Gaytan, San Antonio College
Brian Gomez, St. Philip’s College
Sierra Apolonia Gonzales, St. Philip’s College
Jeremy Anthony Gonzalez, Workforce
Maximiliano Gonzalez Anguiano, St. Philip’s College
Jose Juan Gonzalez Lopez, Palo Alto College
Lauren Jade Govea, University of Texas at Austin
Emely De La Paz Granados Conejo, Palo Alto College
Angel Christopher Guajardo, Palo Alto College
Isaiah Jacon Guajardo, St. Philip’s College
Landrew Joseph Guerrero, University of Texas at San Antonio
Maddison Mckenzie Gutierrez, University of Houston- Victoria
Jacob Harley Guzman, St. Philip’s College
Elizabeth Hernandez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Jesse Hernandez, St. Philip’s College
Clarissa Alejandra Hernandez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Alexandria Loraine Hernandez, University of the Incarnate Word
Abraham Nahum Hernandez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Fernando Hernandez, St. Philip’s College
Jordan Taylor Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Alexis Elizabeth Hernandez Colin, Texas State University
Norma Leticia Hernandez Pachecano, Palo Alto College
Adrian Alizae Herrera, Palo Alto College
Sheyla Araceli Herrera, Palo Alto College
Janeth Herrera Ontiveros, San Antonio College
Jorge Herrera Vega, Palo Alto College
Brianna Celeste Huerta, North Lake College
Christopher Huerta, St. Philip’s College
Jose Luis Ibarra, Workforce
John Phillip Iruegas, St. Philip’s College
Noah Jason Jones, Northwest Vista College
Brisa Celina Juarez, San Antonio College
Joe Adam Klein, St. Philip’s College
Marissa Lynn Klein, St. Philip’s College
Enrique Tobias Korrodi, Sterling College
Juan Jose Lamas, University of Texas at San Antonio
Juan Antonio Leija, Workforce
Alexander Rene Leos, Northwest Vista College
Aliyah Jazmin Lerma
Jacob Bryan Lizcano
Melissa Marie Lopez, Palo Alto
Tomas Antonio Lopez-Rodriguez, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Aaliyah Nicole Manzano
Ashley Lisseth Mar, University of the Incarnate Word
Melissa Martinez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Zenon Martinez, St Philip’s College
Noel Andrew Martinez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Gilbert Anthony Martinez, San Antonio College
Juan Carlos Martinez, Palo Alto College
Nathan Cedric Martinez, St Philip’s College
Marissa Danielle Martinez, San Antonio College
Melanie Eunises Martinez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Dennis Jostino Martinez, St Philip’s College
Brianna Nicole Martinez, San Antonio College
Ana Karen Martinez Vera, University of Texas at Tyler
Julio M. Mata, Workforce
Rosanna Marie Mata, Galan College of Nursing
Roman Angel Medina, St Philip’s College
Marilyn Monae Medina, University of Houston-Victoria
Lauren Nicole Medina, Palo Alto College
Laura Nayelly Mendez, San Antonio College
Felicity Jean Mendiola, Palo Alto College
Amanda Marie Mendoza, University of the Incarnate Word
Lorenzo N Mendoza, Our Lady of the Lake University
Jesse Meza Hernandez, Palo Alto College
Janell Marie Molina, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Jose Leonardo Montejano Pimentel, St Philip’s College
Rheanne Leah Mora, University of North Texas
Edith Morales, University of The Incarnate Word
Fernando Morales, University of The Incarnate Word
Lizet Morales, Palo Alto College
Naylea Morales Cuevas, Palo Alto College
Gilberto Lucas Morin, San Antonio College
Nevaeh Moreno Gallegos, San Antonio College
Melissa Abigail Morquecho Luna, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Alyssa Muniz, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Isaiah Andrew Muniz, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Abigail Marie Muniz, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Amy Munoz, Workforce
George Cain Munoz, Palo Alto College
Alan Narvaez, St. Philips College
Charles Enriquez Navarro, University of The Incarnate Word
Anastasia Marie Navarro, San Antonio College
Jenissa Ann Ochoa, Palo Alto College
Michael Anthony P Ojeda, Palo Alto College
Erick Samuel Orellana Lopez, Palo Alto College
Amber Lynn Orta, University of The Incarnate Word
Danielle Marie Ortega, San Antonio College
Samantha Nicole Ortega, St. Philips College
Christofer Ortiz, Palo Alto College
Brian Anthony Ortiz, Palo Alto College
Jaali Lynn Ortiz, University of Texas at San Antonio
Julio Ortiz, St. Philips College
Kenna Monique Ortiz, Palo Alto College
Lauren Taylor Ortiz, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Guillermo Ortiz Rodriguez, St. Philips College
Jared Jose Padilla, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Xavier Jay Palomo, San Antonio College
Nicole Renee Parra, Louisiana State University
Jared Noah Patterson, San Antonio College
Javier F Pena, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Sabrina Desiree Perales, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Emiliano Perez, Palo Alto College
Ivan Alberto Perez, Texas A&M College Station
Jacob David Perez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Damaris Gabriela Perez, University of Texas At San Antonio
Emily Nicole Perez, Palo Alto College
Michael Ryan Perez, Texas A&M University College Station
Nelson Caleb Perez Silva, San Antonio College
Jose Miguel Pimentel Ramirez, St. Philips College
Jazmin Pinon, University of Texas At Austin
Sarah Ann Puertas, Palo Alto College
Esteban Gerardo Rabago, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Alejandra Ramirez, San Antonio College
Angel Ramirez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ethan Marc Ramirez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Debbie Michelle Ramon, Palo Alto College
Aliyah Mercedes Rangel, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Samuel Ray Raygoza, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Diego Everardo Reazola Moreno, University of Texas at San Antonio
Fidel Adan Regalado, St. Philips College
Alexis Marie Reyna, San Antonio College
Ian Richard Richie, University of Texas at San Antonio
Bryan Rivera, Palo Alto College
Frank James Robledo, Our Lady of the Lake University
Michael A Robles, St. Philips College
Jamsel Eduardo Rodriguez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Angelina Jaden Rodriguez, St. Mary’s University
Alexus Ree Rodriguez, San Antonio College
Rianna Renae Rodriguez, San Antonio College
Orlando R Romero, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Elijah Roque, Palo Alto College
Javier Ricardo Roque, U.s. Marine Corps
Jocelyn Alejandra Ruiz, U.s. Army
Jesus Alejandro Ruiz, Independence Community College KS
Rylie Gabrielle Ruiz, Our Lady of the Lake University
Alyssa Raelyn Ruiz, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Anastashia Keturah Saenz, University of Texas at Austin
Alyssa-Joleen Salazar, San Antonio College
Jacob James Salazar, University of The Incarnate Word
Kayla Marie Salinas, St. Philips College
Hugo Sanchez, Trinity University
Andrew Amadeo Sanchez, San Antonio College
Rudylee Deng Sanchez, University of The Incarnate Word
Emily Michelle Sanchez, Palo Alto College
Cybele Yvette Sanchez, Alamo Colleges
Rene Pedrito Santiago, San Antonio College
Anthony Gilbert Saucedo, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Ricardo Antonio Saucedo Carrizalez, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Ramon Luis Angel Selvera, U.S. Army
Mya Alexia Sifuentes, Abilene Christian University
Analinda Silva, St. Philips College
Chelsea Solis, St. Philips College
Jennifer Lee Solis, University of Texas at San Antonio
Mia Paula Tejeda Guerra, University of The Incarnate Word
Lana Rose Tellez, Palo Alto College
Joel Alexander Torres, San Antonio College
Jose Luis Torres, Texas A&M University San Antonio
John Michael Trejo, St. Philips College
Geronimo Trevino, Palo Alto College
Angelica Marie Trevino, Palo Alto College
Tristan Samuel Trevino, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Lorenzo Michael Trujillo, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Juan Carlos Salvado Urbiola, Texas A&M University San Antonio
Salvador Matthew Urbiola, San Antonio College
Branden Valdez, Palo Alto College
Juan Rodrigo Valdez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Julian Anthony Valenzuela, St. Philips College
Katie Valle, San Antonio College
Edgar Esteban Vara, St. Philips College
Alyssa Briana Villalobos, Northwest Vista College
Tommy Villarreal, Palo Alto College
Fabian Brandon Lee Villarreal, St. Philips College
Lourissa Marie Villarreal, San Antonio College
Francisco Rangel Villarreal, University of Houston Victoria 
Charles Jax Wheelock, University of Texas at San Antonio
Joshua Ray Lee Ybarra, St. Philips College
Ariana Evelyn Zapata, U.S. Army
Nathaniel John Zapata, Alamo Colleges