The El Paso, Texas, cohort of high school seniors from the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has made its mark on a national level, with several students earning accolades from the QuestBridge National College Match program and the National Merit Scholarship Program. El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk expressed his pride in a statement, "These recognitions reflect the exceptional dedication, resilience, and academic excellence of our students," as reported by El Paso ISD News.
Celebrations are for the National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists from EPISD, as they've been recognized for their superior outcomes on the PSAT/NMSQT, a testing ground for the nation's peak academic performers. Among those honored are Coronado High's Geoffrey Sias and Jacob Teng, and Franklin High's Fernando Marranzini and Hamed Ahmad. The final round of awards will be announced later this spring. These students have managed not only meet but also to exceed high expectations, signaling a bright future for their academic endeavors.
QuestBridge, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between bright, low-income students and premier higher education institutions, has highlighted several EPISD students. Katie Torres of El Paso High School has been matched with the University of Notre Dame, and her fellow student, Gabriel Carrasco, with Colorado College. Meanwhile, Trager Simpson looks forward to attending Stanford University, and David Flores has been paired with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), both hailing from Transmountain Early College High School. EPISD Chief Academic Officer Al Garcia emphasized the collective effort in the statement, “The student’s achievements are a testament not only to their hard work but also to the support they receive from their families, teachers, and staff across the district,” as unveiled by El Paso ISD News.
