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.