°¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Public Schools is proud to announce that four students from the Rio Grande Valley have been selected for the This program is a national initiative that nurtures young mathematicians, offering support from as early as third grade through the end of high school.
Over the course of 10 years, these students receive more than $100,000 in support and resources tailored to their strengths and interests in mathematics. This journey is designed to foster their talents, paving the way for academic and professional success.ÌýÌý
After a rigorous selection process, the following four °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ students are among 61 students nationwide selected as National Math Stars Awardees this year from over 1,300 applications:ÌýÌý
- Anthony Burton, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Edinburg Academy
- Sebastian Valdez, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Benito AcademyÌýÌý
- Alyson Gonzalez, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Juan AcademyÌýÌý
- Jayson Dimas, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Juan AcademyÌýÌý
In addition, 25 °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ students were also selected as National Math Stars Finalists:ÌýÌý
- Breana Sandoval – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ North Mission AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Alicia Fuentes – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ RiverviewÌýÌýÌý
- Eduardo Villegas – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Rio Grande City AcademyÌýÌý
- Rebekah Rocha – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Los Encinos AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Emilio Campos – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ MissionÌýÌýÌý
- Jamey Salinas – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Rio Grande City AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Ivan Chavez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Tres Lagos AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Daniel Gutierrez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Rio Grande City AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Valeria Bernal – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Tres Lagos AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Arleth Castillo-Cobos – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ MissionÌýÌýÌý
- Anthony Burton – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Edinburg AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Duke-Alexander Okonkwo – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ McAllen AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Rylee Martinez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Tres Lagos AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Alyson Gonzalez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Juan AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Joham Pérez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Pharr AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Yersson Dominick Teniente Bernal – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Benito AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Sebastian Valdez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Benito AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Lucia Betancourt – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Pharr AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Greta Regina Hernandez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Donna AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Arely Cantu – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ North Mission AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Anabella Coronel – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Brownsville AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Santiago Jimenez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ RiverviewÌýÌýÌý
- Joshua Castorena – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Juan AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Juan Rodriguez – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Alamo AcademyÌýÌýÌý
- Jayson Dimas – °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ San Juan Academy
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This marks the first year that students from °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ Public Schools participate in this program, and we are proud to be the third most represented school district in the program.Ìý
The National Math Stars Program plays a vital role in igniting students’ passion for mathematics and providing them with the tools and support needed to overcome barriers and excel in math and science. The program offers math mentorship, family advising, community gatherings, and substantial funding to ensure these young mathematicians reach their full potential.Ìý
We are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements and their dedication to mathematics. Their success is a testament to our commitment to preparing every student for success in college and beyond.Ìý Let’s celebrate the hard work of our students and we wish them the best of luck as they continue their journey with the National Math Stars Program.ÌýÌý