Alumni Spotlight
TAMIU ACP Student Named Outstanding Intern by TACA
The Texas Alternative Certification Association (TACA) announced Ronnie Castro, '02, '05 the 2008 TACA Intern of the Year: 8–12.
Castro's entry was submitted among others from throughout the state's alternative certification programs. He was selected on his:
- Teaching performance in the classroom
- Contributions and participation in school or districts committees
- Positive working relationships with parents, peers and the community
- Unique contributions to the school
- Leadership responsibilities
This is his second year as a teacher at United Independent School District’s Lyndon B. Johnson High School. He teaches senior English.
“I am optimistic about my future as a professional public school educator, and I plan to strive harder in the next few years to become a better teacher than I am today. It has been a rewarding experience to work with young and energetic high school students and turn them on to the real world possibilities that a higher education" said Castro.
Alumni Activities
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Do you have ideas for AutMus? Join the Alumni Association for a planning meeting, for the best concert in Laredo, taking place on April 22 at 6:00 pm at TAMIU in the Student Center -202. AutMus Fest 2008 is scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Former members of TAMIU’s Men’s Soccer Team hit the field against the current team
on Friday,
April 4th,at 8:00pm.The game is free and open to the public. Come support us!
For More Information:
Coach Arias
956-326-2893 carias@tamiu.edu
Juan G. Garcia Jr., ’05, ’07
956-326-2267 jgarcia@tamiu.edu
Volunteer Opportunity
Graduation is almost here once again and it’s time for the Alumni Association’s Bi-Annual Fundraiser. Volunteer help is greatly appreciated with the Graduation Rose Sale on Thursday, May, 8th and/ or Friday May 9th. To assist with the fundraiser, E-mail:
Gloria.Madrigal@Mercy.Net or call Gloria Madrigal (’98, ‘04) at (956)251-5788.
