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October Students of the Month

Arianna R. by Arianna R.

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.

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Fall Mercado and Carnival

Ariana Espinoza by Ariana Espinoza

Leo’s club, #CARTERCARES and Junior class officers are organizing a Mercado and carnival for students as part of their good life celebration.

Junior class officer, Mariana Castillo, says that they wanted to make good life more enjoyable and more fun and open to others. 

“We decided to just put it all together for all the grades and clubs to come together and provide them with a fundraising opportunity,” Castillo said.

Secretary, Samantha Cabrera, also thinks that this event will help clubs.

“The clubs benefit from this event in ways in such that the profits earned will go back to them which will eventually help them,” Cabrera said. 

Castillo says that the clubs can sell a snack and they can have a free activity so everybody can enjoy it.

“Its basically like this big fall festival, we took inspiration from previous events we’ve had here,” Castillo said. 

Social Chair, Valerie Segovia, says that it’s a great way for everyone in the school to bond.

“Its also a great way to celebrate our Hispanic culture. I think it’s something that’s never been done before, so I think its really cool that we are doing it,” Segovia said. 

The mercado and carnival will be held on Friday, November 14 during eigth and ninth period. Make sure to bring your money.

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Class Shirts Mean More Than You Thought

Samantha Cabrera by Samantha Cabrera

Class Shirts

Class shirts are an essential part of the high school experience. It’s a symbol that represents the whole grade and provides unity.

Joshua Nguyen, the Freshman Class President, thinks that class shirts are vital because they help symbolize the school and everyone else.

“Wearing the class shirts really helps unite everyone because since we are part of one team, it helps stick everyone together,” Nguyen said.

Isabela Cantu, a freshman, said she liked this year’s new class shirts because they were basic but cute. On the other hand, Junior Daniela Flores had a different take on this year’s class hoodie.

“Personally, I would have done it in a different color, and that’s what I have been hearing in the hallways. However, I believe it is a wonderful idea that we are getting hoodies since they are unique. They give students a feeling of identity,” said Flores.

Valerie Segovia said that despite numerous disagreements over the color and design, all of the Junior Class Officers talked it out and settled on one. She is ecstatic since this is the first time she has seen Jimmy selling hoodies.

“These hoodies will be a fond memory to look back to when we’re older, I can’t wait to make it my TV hoodie at home,” said Segovia.

Juan Salvador Hernandez, the third senior, said he feels a little aroused by their class shirt. Maybe it could have been done better, but what’s done is done, and however it came out, whether it was better than the one last year or worse than the year before it, it came out okay.

“Class shirts are a symbol to the whole class, it describes the unity and distinguishes who we are and represent,” said Salvador.

Ruby Hernandez, the Senior Class President, said that deciding on the class shirt design this year was a struggle. After showing the final design to the class, they did receive some negative feedback. Regardless, they considered all suggestions and came up with something that appealed to the majority of the class.

“I love the design for our class shirt. It’s almost a goodbye to our childhood because it references the kid’s show SpongeBob. It also adds personalization of everyone in our class with the written out names on the back,” said Hernandez.

Hernandez also said that class shirts leave a mark on students because they are not just clothing but a memento of our time in high school and all of the memories that come with that school year.