Welcome to LISD's Student of the Month for high school and middle school students for the 2024-2025 school year.
This recognition program is designed to recognize a worthy student for their exemplary academic efforts, community service, citizenship, athletics, or volunteer service.
December 2024 Recipients
Sofia Madrigal
Sofia Madrigal is an 11th-grade student at the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School. She is an honor roll student and is ranked second in her class and takes dual enrollment courses at Texas A&M International University.
At school, Sofia is actively involved in Robotics, UIL Academics, and the National Honor Society. Madrigal is the secretary and art captain of the GECHS Robotics Club. She is also the vice president of the Ro-baddies, one of the club’s robotics teams. Additionally, she is an active member of the UIL Science team and National Honor Society, where she supports her school and community.
Outside of school, Sofia competes in the First in Texas FTC Robotics competitions and mentors the Cigarroa Middle School robotics team. Her favorite part of the day is afterschool when she gets to go to her Robotics club and work with her teammates to prepare for competition.
In her free time, Sofia likes to crochets, draws, and practices her piano skills. Madrigal also likes to express herself through writing and making gifts for her friends and family.
After high school, Sofia plans on attending the University of Houston. Her goal is to earn a degree and career that involves mathematics, physics, or engineering. This way she can continue pursuing her passions in math, robotics, and helping others through her knowledge.
Sofia attended J.Z. Leyendecker Elementary School and Harmony Science Academy. She is the daughter of Mauricio Madrigal and Maria Ramirez.
Azul Villeda
Azul Villeda is a 11th grade student at Cigarroa High School and is ranked 24th in her class. Villeda is also a student at the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts where she enjoys pursuing her passion of being an artist.
Azul is actively involved in the National Honor Society and Junior Achievement Program at Cigarroa High School. Villeda is also a member of the VMT Strings and she participates with the Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra. She has been a member of the Region Orchestra for three consecutive years.
Villeda has participated in the LIFE Arts Show and has exhibited and sold her art. She will be participating in this year’s Bird Show Festival. Her favorite part of the school day is going to art class where she learns new techniques and experiment with new art mediums.
She attends St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Her hobbies include martial arts, painting, art, puzzle solving, and reading.
Villeda plans on going to Texas A&M International University and major in Business and minor in Art. Azul hopes to fulfil her dream of becoming at artist and owning her own tattoo shop.
She attended Daiches Elementary School and Cigarroa Middle School. Azul is the daughter of Lucina Parra and Bonfilio Villeda.
Alessa De La Garza
Alessa De La Garza is a senior at Nixon High School where she is an outstanding student-athlete.
Alessa is a member of the National Honor Society, the girls cross country and track team. She is also a member of the NHS Future Farmers of America where she is able to raise her rabbit that she will show at the LIFE Fair.
She has even earned community service hours by helping her aunt set up her classroom at Milton Elementary School. Alessa’s hobbies includes watching Netflix, hanging out with her friends, and shopping.
Alessa plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station. She hopes to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
She attended Ryan Elementary School and Lamar Middle School. Alessa is the daughter of Vanessa Uribe and Carlos De La Garza.
Denise Delgado
Denise Delgado is a junior at Martin High School. She is also enrolled at the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School.
Denise is a member of the MHS National Honor Society. In her free time, Delgado enjoys drawing and sewing.
She likes to volunteer at her church, because she feels that it is important to give back to her community and church.
Denise plans on attending Texas A&M University at College Station. Delgado want to get a degree in animal science in order to pursue her goal of being a veterinarian. He hopes to open up her own veterinary clinic.
Denise is the daughter of Martha and Jesus Delgado.
Makenzie Moreno
Makenzie Moreno is a sixth-grade student at Memorial Middle School. Makenzie is an honor roll who excels academically and continues to stand out inside and outside the classroom.
Moreno’s teachers describe her as a hard worker who is always willing to learn and always tries her best in the classroom. She plans to join the volleyball team next year.
Makenzie’s favorite part of the school day is when she get to do equations in her math class. Her hobbies include playing volleyball and drawing.
Makenzie is still undecided about her future, but plans to attend TAMIU.
She attended Nye Elementary School and will be attending Martin High School. Rodolfo and Joann Moreno are the proud parent of Makenzie Moreno.
Nicolas Liendo
Nicolas Liendo is a sixth grader who attends L. J. Christen Middle School. He is actively involved with UIL Impromptu Speaking.
Nicolas’s hobbies include playing basketball, football, and boxing. He also attends Templo El Buen Pastor Church.
Liendo plans to attend University of Texas San Antonio and to receive a degree in Business or Engineering.
He attended Leyendecker Elementary School and plans on attending Martin High School and one of the Early College High Schools. Nicolas is the son of Sonia and Nicolas Liendo.
Jesus Rodriguez
Jesus Rodriguez is an eighth-grade student-athlete at Lamar Middle School. He is a member of the Mighty Lion football team where he played offensive tackle and defensive tackle.
Jesus’s favorite part of the school day is going to art class and being able to express himself through his drawings. He will be attending Nixon High School and has already applied to the BIPS Program.
Jesus would like to attend TAMIU and earn a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice with plans to become a Police Officer.
In his spare time, Jesus enjoys playing video games, playing catch with his brother and playing with his pet Chihuahua. He also like to collect Funko Pops, Legos and action figures.
He attended Farias and Milton Elementary School. Jesus is the son of Rosa Jaramillo and the late Lalo Rodriguez.
Pedro Rodriguez
Cigarroa Middle School eighth grader Pedro Rodriguez has a positive attitude and treats his teachers and peers with respect and kindness. Pedro leads with heart by setting a great example to those around him and is a great representative of Bulldog Pride.
Rodriguez favorite part of the school day is his math class. Pedro enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. He also volunteers his time by cleaning up his neighborhood.
Pedro plans to attend Laredo College and Texas A&M International University. Rodriguez would like to earn a certificate in welding and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. In the future, he would like to open his own welding business.
He attended Ligarde Elementary School and will attend Cigarroa High School. Pedro is the son of Eva Hinojosa and Pedro Rodriguez.