The Laredo Sector Border Patrol has once again highlighted the academic prowess of young minds in the Laredo area with its latest round of Youth of the Month honorees for October. Yesterday, during a ceremony hosted at United South High School, 11 high school students were recognized for their scholastic achievement. The patrol's commitment to celebrate academic dedication stands unwavering, having consistently acknowledged students in this long-standing program now in its 38th year. Each of the 11 honorees was selected for their standout academic records and unwavering commitment to their education according to a release by Customs and Border Protection.
During the event, Marcus Sauceda, Patrol Agent in Charge from Freer Station, took the stage to offer some words on the gravity of the Youth of the Month award. To truly celebrate the students for their hard work, Sauceda emphasized the consistent dedication they have shown to rapidly improve both academically and as members of the community. In his speech, Sauceda emphasized the importance of the Youth of the Month award and the strong commitment to academics required to achieve such a prestigious recognition, as per the same press release.
Congratulatory sentiments were widespread as the community gathered, and the program took a moment to not just acknowledge the past, but to keenly inspire the future as well. Community leaders joined families in congratulating the 11 students who, competing amongst their peers, emerged to receive this recognition.
