Jimmy Carter Early College High School senior Jaymee Gomez has been named a UTRGV Luminary Scholar, earning one of the university’s most prestigious scholarships.
The Luminary Scholarship provides full financial support for undergraduate studies at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and may extend to graduate or professional school. It is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to service.
Gomez has excelled in both academics and extracurricular activities. She recently won first place in Digital Video Production at the FBLA State Leadership Conference, showcasing her creativity and technical skills.
Beyond academics, Gomez has served as Colonel of the La Joya High School Jewelettes, shaping her leadership skills and reinforcing her commitment to hard work. Reflecting on her time with the drill team, she described how the experience instilled discipline and lifelong lessons.
“These friendships taught me as much about commitment as the routines did,” Gomez said. “While being a professional dancer isn’t what I will pursue in the future, it’s through being a part of this organization that I have been taught how to lead and command authority through mutual respect and patience. Now that I will no longer be going through routines and preparing for practices or performances, I hope to use what I have learned through dance in my life outside of high school.”
Gomez’s selection as a UTRGV Luminary Scholar ensures she can pursue higher education without financial barriers. As she prepares for this next chapter, she carries with her the leadership, resilience, and dedication lessons that have shaped her journey.
She will begin her studies at UTRGV this fall and will continue to make an impact as a scholar and leader.
