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JimmyCarter Students Excel at Centex Invitational Journalism Meet

by Ivan Silva

Jimmy Carter Students Excel at Centex Invitational Journalism Meet

Students from Jimmy Carter Early College High School achieved top results at the Centex Invitational Meet, a virtual journalism competition hosted by the Texas Association of Journalism Educators (TAJE) and the Interscholastic League Press Conference (ILPC). Participants competed in categories including News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, Headline Writing, and Copy Editing.

Jimmy Carter students placed in multiple categories:
News Writing
• 1st place: Marianna Rodriguez
• 5th place: Luz Morado
• 7th place: Aylin Camero
• 8th place: Roberto Salinas
• 9th place: Karyme Martinez
• 10th place: Guadalupe Gomez-Ornelas
Feature Writing
• 1st place: Luz Morado
• 3rd place: Marianna Rodriguez
• 4th place: Angel Trevino
• 7th place: Leonardo Guerrero
• 8th place: Roberto Salinas
Editorial Writing
• 1st place: Leonardo Guerrero
• 2nd place: Marianna Rodriguez
• 6th place: Estrella Sanchez
• 8th place: Guadalupe Gomez-Ornelas
Headline Writing
• 4th place: Guadalupe Gomez-Ornelas
• 7th place: Estrella Sanchez
• 8th place: Angel Trevino
Copy Editing
• 5th place: Roberto Salinas
• 7th place: Aylin Camero
• 8th place: Marianna Rodriguez
• 9th place: Estrella Sanchez
• 10th place: Leonardo Guerrero

The Centex Invitational Meet allowed students to demonstrate their skills in a competitive environment, showcasing the strength of Jimmy Carter’s journalism program.
“With over 100 competitors in our division and more than 3,000 students participating statewide, this is a significant accomplishment for our team. It’s a testament to the hard work they put in every day,” coach Ivan Silva said.
The results reflect the students’ commitment to excellence.
“When I saw the results, I was floored. Out of 50 opportunities to place, our team earned 23,” coach Luis Alaniz said. “Whether at invitational meets or UIL district, regional, or state competitions, the team has continued to make a name for itself. Jimmy Carter Early College, this little school on the Texas-Mexico border, is making waves.”