Sophomore Erik Bermudez is showing his Christmas spirit by dressing up in an ugly sweater for his orchestra concert.

Janelle A. Gonzalez is a 10th grader at Jimmy Carter Early College High School and a member of the RedGoldNews. She enjoys exploring photography, especially using a real camera rather than just her phone. Janelle is involved in AV, AP courses ,dual enrollment, UIL, and is a La Joya High School cheerleader - fulfilling a long-time dream inspired by attending her first high school game as a third grader. Outside of school, she enjoys reading and baking. Janelle hopes to become a physician assistant and believes that the RedGoldNews will help her see people from different perspectives.