Eagle Pass ISD Board of Trustees Recognize Students for Academic and Athletic Achievements
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.
The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized students for their accomplishments in athletics, academics, leadership and music during its Tuesday, November 10 meeting.
Board President Jorge Barrera called for the recognitions, highlighting students from Eagle Pass High School and C.C. Winn High School whose achievements brought recognition to their campuses and the district.
Eagle Pass High School sophomore Camila Davila received recognition for advancing to regional cross-country competition following her sixth-place finish at the District 30-6A meet on October 14. She completed the 5,000-meter district race in 21 minutes, 44.4 seconds.
Her postseason accomplishments included a 105th-place finish at the UIL Region IV championship on October 26 with a time of 21 minutes, 9 seconds. She also placed second in the varsity Class 5A-6A girls race at the Eagle Pass ISD Invitational.
Trustees also recognized Eagle Pass High School junior Alex Alvarez as the individual District 30-6A cross-country champion. His first-place district finish, with a time of 16 minutes, 30.8 seconds, helped secure the Eagles’ team championship.
The Eagle Pass High School boys cross-country team received separate recognition for capturing the District 30-6A title and advancing to regional competition.
Alvarez’s postseason achievements also included his third consecutive appearance at the state championship. He finished 43rd among 152 runners in the Class 6A boys race on November 6 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, recording a time of 15 minutes, 51.4 seconds.
Academic achievement and student leadership also received attention during the meeting.
The C.C. Winn High School National Honor Society received recognition for earning the National Honor Society Chapter of Distinction designation. The honor recognized the chapter for meeting all essential standards and excelling in student governance and leadership development.
Trustees also honored 14 C.C. Winn High School students who received the College Board’s School Recognition Award for their academic accomplishments.
The C.C. Winn High School Marching Band and Color Guard received recognition for advancing to the UIL Class 5A State Marching Band Championship.
The recognitions celebrated student achievement across several areas and highlighted the dedication students brought to their classrooms, teams and extracurricular programs.
