The National Honor Society chapter at Jimmy Carter Early College High School successfully closed out their drive to collect food and care items for the local animal shelter. As a nonprofit, Yaqui does a lot with very little, and the community’s support is essential.

Events like this drive are important to create awareness for the need that exists in our community to protect and save domesticated animals from ending up on the streets and at facilities that will end their life.

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.