Joanna Castillo, Yankarlo Muñoz, Jose Garcia Escobedo, and Melissa Villanueva are the Jimmy Carter ECHS students recognized as Students of the Month for October. These students are recognized as Students of the Month for each grade level. Recognizing Student of the Month allows students to receive credit for their actions and character. Castillo and Muñoz expressed shock and confusion at this recognition as it was unexpected.
Mr. Silva, the junior class sponsor, said that grade-level teachers get to know each student, and their interactions with their peers and other adults are indicators of personality, ethics, and what Carter considers PRIDE.
Joanna Castillo is an A-honor roll student who puts in a lot of effort and manages her grades. She currently participates in various organizations and activities, including TAFE, Leo Club, and UIL, and is a member of the student council office for the freshman. Castillo adds that she is TSI complete and is looking forward to enrolling in dual enrollment courses.
“It’s been hard keeping up with my classes, but I still managed to do it,” Castillo said. “I will continue to try my hardest the most I can.”
Sophomore Yankarlo Muñoz has expressed his gratitude and appreciation for this recognition. He conveys the opportunities Jimmy Carter has to offer and how one can have a great time.
“I’m quiet, and I do my work, and I’m respectful,” Muñoz said. “I’ve been focusing on school more, and I really appreciate being Student of the Month.”
Munoz also got the A&B Honor Roll for the 1st Six Weeks and Student of the Month. He has expressed to continue to show great effort after this recognition.
Jose Garcia Escobedo, a junior “outgoing guy,” stated his satisfaction with improving his grades and performing better in class due to new friendships. Garcia conveyed that while the semester didn’t start well, it has improved.
“I improved in most of my classes since I was failing them, so I started passing them all,” Garcia said. He hopes to pass all his classes and be able to finalize the STAAR.
Melissa Villanueva participates in organizations at school, such as NHS and TAFE. She expressed the small and close setting of the school has helped her concentrate and improve her academic performance.
“My parents have always encouraged me to push myself to be the best version I can,”
Villanueva said. She is looking forward to graduating and gaining an associate’s degree by the end of the school year. Being a senior, she wants to make the most of her final year.