Zapata Border Patrol Station Honors Outstanding Youth Achievements

Strategic Insights -

The Zapata Border Patrol Station has been awarding exceptional high school seniors as part of the Youth of the Month program, a collaboration with community partners that has recognized top students for 36 years in Laredo and 20 years in Zapata, Texas. This year, two outstanding students were honored with the award: Brianna Alaniz, a member of the Zapata High School Student Council and National Honor Society, who plans to attend college to pursue a degree in physical therapy, and Carlos Garcia, a member of the Zapata High School Marching band and Student Council, who aims to major in computer science with an emphasis on data systems or cyber security at The University of Texas in San Antonio.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brianna Alaniz, a senior at Zapata High School, was awarded the Youth of the Month honor for October, recognizing her involvement in the Student Council and National Honor Society, and her plans to attend college for physical therapy and kinesiology.
  • Carlos Garcia, a senior at Zapata High School, received the Youth of the Month award for November, acknowledging his membership in the Marching band and Student Council, and his intention to major in computer science with an emphasis on data systems or cyber security at The University of Texas in San Antonio.
  • The Youth of the Month program has been a collaborative effort between the Zapata Border Patrol Station and community partners for 36 years in Laredo and 20 years in Zapata, Texas, recognizing outstanding high school seniors.
  • The Border Patrol Youth of the Month program has been underway for decades, highlighting the dedication of community partners and the agency's efforts to support and recognize local youth achievements.
  • Both honorees demonstrated academic excellence and extracurricular involvement, showcasing the talents and aspirations of Laredo's youth.
  • The recognition ceremony was held on December 16 at Zapata High School, bringing together Border Patrol agents and community partners to celebrate outstanding student achievements.

Statistics:

  • 36 years: the duration of the Youth of the Month program in Laredo, Texas
  • 20 years: the duration of the Youth of the Month program in Zapata, Texas
  • 2: the number of Youth of the Month honorees recognized in October and November, Brianna Alaniz and Carlos Garcia, respectively
  • 2: the number of degrees Brianna plans to pursue, physical therapy and kinesiology
  • 1: the institution to which Carlos plans to attend, The University of Texas in San Antonio
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection: the unified border agency responsible for the comprehensive management, control, and protection of the nation's borders

Sources:

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection:

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