Congratulations to Aaron Masias and Alvaro Bazán, the first-place team, and Leslie Torres and Valeria Camacho, the second-place team! Both teams have earned a spot at the 2025 CX State Tournament, set for March 21-22 for Conferences 4A, 5A, and 6A.

A special shoutout to Coach Claudia Camarillo for her dedication and leadership, and to UIL Coordinator Ivan Silva for his continued support in guiding our students to success.

Way to represent, RedWolves! 🔴🐺 #RedWolfPride #StateBound #CXDebate

Ivan Silva serves as the advisor for RedGold News Student Publications, where he mentors student journalists and oversees all aspects of the publication. In addition to his work with RGN, Silva teaches Dual Enrollment courses in Speech Communication and Interpersonal Communication, helping students bridge the gap between high school and college-level academics.

He is also an adjunct instructor at South Texas College (STC), where he brings his expertise in communication studies into higher education classrooms. On campus, Silva is actively involved as the UIL Coordinator and UIL Journalism Coach, guiding students to success in academic competitions at the district, regional, and state levels.

Through his combined roles as Journalism Advisor, RGN Advisor, and educator, Silva is dedicated to fostering student voice, leadership, and excellence in communication, both in print and beyond.