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Photo Gallery: Honoring Borderland Seniors

tavyn trujillo — Tavyn Trujillo, Hatch Valley High School

CHRISTINE IBANEZ PIC — Christine Ibanez, Bel Air High School

rafael carrillo pic — Rafael Carrillo, Santa Teresa High School

JACOB FLORES PIC — Jacob Flores, Canutillo High School

salas pic — Lauren Salas, Eastwood High School

valenzuela pic — Aaron Valenzuela, Mountain View High School

mikaela senior pic — Mikaela Espinoza, Riverside High School

Clarissa socorro pic — Clarissa Yamaguchi, Socorro High School

cyan lozano — Cyan Lozano, Canutillo High School

juan norez pic — Juan Norez, Montwood High School

DANTE RAYE PIC — Dante Raye, Ysleta High School

natalie murillo pic — Natalie Murillo, Del Valle High School

AARON GONZALEZ PIC — Aaron Gonzalez, Hanks High School

dolores clay pic — Dolores Clay, Jefferson High School

michael nowell pic — Michael Nowell, Americas High School

isabella hernandez pic — Isabella Hernandez, Gadsden High School

candace ramirez pic — Candice Ramirez, Canutillo High School

genesis de la cruz pic — Genesis De La Cruz, Americas High School

brianna pic — Briana Nichole Balderrama, Canutillo High School

anthony romero pic — Anthony Romero, Parkland High School

rueben flores — Ruben Flores, Pebble Hills High School

julie romero pic — Julie Romero, Canutillo High School

jaime matta pic — Jaime Matta III, Eastwood High School: Varsity Track and Field, STUCO officer, NHS, FBLA, Voted most likely to make your day! He will be attending UTEP in the Fall, majoring in Business Administration

leah bel air pic — Leeah Realyvasquez, Bel Air High School

damian franklin pic — Darryn Bryce Clark, Franklin High School

alexia chapin pic — Alexia Morales, Chapin High School; will play softball at UTEP next season

andrea andress pic — Andrea D. Bazan, Andress High School

hannah perez pic — Hannah Perez, Chapin High School

mariano pic — Mariano Crespin, Canutillo High School: My Son Mariano Crespin is a Senior this Year coming from Las Vegas, Nevada where he's been in the 915 since 7th Grade with Canutillo Bi-District, and has played Football as his Passion to a 2019-2020 District n Bi Championship Football player Thank you, Mom Diana n Brother Andres

athena soto pic — Athena Soto, Andress High School

evan martinez pic — Evan “Rufus “Martinez, Hanks High School

Isaac Jaramillo pic — Isaac Jaramillo, Ysleta High School

jalen promeesse pic — Jalen Promesse, Ysleta High School

kennadi trevion pic — Kennadi Trevino, Jefferson Silva Health Magnet

melody borjas pic — Melody Borjas, Anthony High School

gabriel valenzuela pic — Gabriel Valenzuela, Andress High School

FERNIE GALLARDO PIC — Fernie Gallardo Jr. Attends Cathedral High School and is a member of The National Jr Honor Society. He played Basketball all four years at Cathedral and lettered under the legendary Coach Harper. He also served as the School's track manager and will be pursuing a sports medicine degree at Texas Tech University where he is scheduled to start in the Fall.

tatyana colon pic 1 — Tatyana Colon is a senior at Chapin High School. She has played all 4 year on the Volleyball team and 3 years on Varsity. Her team made it as Area Champions this school year. She plans to study Kinesiology and continue her education to become a Physical Therapist. She was inspired to become a physical therapist during her junior year after her season ending injury with a torn ACL. She has committed and signed to play Volleyball at Sul Ross State University.

ANDREA ARMENDARIZ — Andrea Armendariz, Eastwood High School 4 year trooperettes, senior captain Student council (4yrs) Over 400 hours community service hours. Accepted to UTEP to study child psychology

alexandria pic — Alexandra Vigil, Franklin High School

giselle pic — Giselle Montford, Montwood High School Former Emerald Dancer will attend Utep this fall studying business and administration after college Giselle would like to work for a major fashion brand in NYC.

derek saldivar pic — Derek Saldivar is a Senior at Americas and played Varsity football since his sophomore year. He was all district, all city, played in the All star game and was in track as well. He plans to attend Utep and study physical therapy.

kennedy varela pic — Kennedy Varela, Franklin High School

jason saldivar pic — Jason Saldivar, Americas High School: All District, All City District Champs, Bi- District Champs

fabian yanez pic — Fabian Santino Yanez, Bel Air High School: Highlander Varsity Football Class of 2020 Were proud of you. God bless you from Yanez and Montelongo Family.

rebecca chavez pic — Rebekah Chavez, Eastwood High School: Varsity Wrestling and varsity softball. She was also a cheerleader for the Troopers. Wrestling El Paso Times All City Team. Texas 5A Girls State Champ

patriece brito pic 1 — Patriece Brito, El Paso Christian Home school: She was apart of the Young Marines for 2 years, this will be her second year in the Navy (a delayed program) and she loves to read.

nathan ortegon pic — Nathan Ortegon, Hanks High School

jacob mendoza pic — Jacob Matthew Mendoza, Riverside High School: Jacob is a three year varsity football letterman for Riverside Rangers. He's played football since he was six years. I LOVE MY SON. GO RANGERS!!! Your BIGGEST FAN, your friend dad and father Javier Mendoza

adrian torres pic — Adrian Torres, Riverside High School: Torres is a Varsity Basketball player for the Mighty Rangers!

seleste torres pic — Seleste Torres, Riverside High School: Student Council Vice President, Varsity Cheerleader & Volleyball Player.

shelby ballard pic — Shelby Ballard, Parkland High School: Shelby goes to Parkland High School and is a dual sports athlete. She hasn't made her final decision on which college she will be attending but she will be playing volleyball. Very proud of all her accomplishments!! Delores Kelly Proud grandmother

ashley rios pic — Ashley Rios, Jefferson Silva Health Magnet: Ashley is a Senior at Silva Health Magnet High School. She is captain of the Silverettes dance team, in the pharmacy program at Silva, a member of the national honor society, a state qualifier for HOSA and plans to attend Texas A&M commerce to major in allied health to pursue her dream of being a doctor.

jacob cruz pic — Jacob Cruz, Fabens High School: Jacob is senior at Fabens High school, with a passion for running long distance. He is a member of the Cross Country team. Since his sophomore year on the varsity team; the Wildcats have placed 2nd at district for 3 years and been Regional Qualifiers. Jacob is also a member of the Fabens Wildcats Track Team, 2019 El Paso 1/2 Marathon - 2nd place winner for 15-19 age group.

jazmine barrios pic — Jazmine Barrios, Andress High School

clarissa lerma pic — Clarissa Lerma, Canutillo High School

JOSHUA LOPEZ PIC — Joshua Lopez, Ysleta High School: Joshua attends Ysleta High School, where he’s been on the varsity football team and track team. He was named to the 2nd Team All District team for football. He made it to regionals with the relay team last year for Track. He is in the top ten percent of his class. He plans to attend college to study engineering though he hasn’t decided where he’s going. He’s been accepted to UTEP, NMSU, UTSA, St. Mary’s University and Our Lady of the Lake.

ISAAC FLORES PIC — Isaac Flores, Parkland High School: Was part of the Parkland High basketball team, 1st team all district his senior year. He helped his team to win the District and Bi- District championships for their school in the 2018-2019 school year. He also was a lifeguard and a referee at the YMCA in helping local youth develop the fundamentals of basketball until the YMCA was closed down due to the pandemic. He will continue his education at EPCC and pursue his career in law enforcement.

LAUREN WEST PIC 1 — Lauren West, Eastwood High School: Lauren West, a senior at Eastwood High School is a 3 year letterman on the volleyball team. She was a member of the team that made it to playoffs 3 consecutive years and and won Bi- District twice. She was named Most Outstanding Libero in District 2-5A her Junior year and was First Team All District 2-5A her Senior year. She will be attending UTEP in the Fall where she plans to pursue a career in nursing.

james hernandez pic — James Hernández, Eastlake High School: James is a senior at Eastlake High School and it breaks my heart to see him not be able to enjoy his senior year to the fullest. James leaves to Texas A&M this summer to pursue his degree in communications and to be an Air Force Cadet in the Aggie Corps of Cadets program. He has been involved in band all four years of high school as a low brass player and drum major, and James has an audition with the Texas A&M Band this coming May. He has dedicated a large portion of his time to being the Editor-in-Chief of his school’s yearbook, an active member of National Honor Society, UIL Academic programs, and of course his studies where he ranks among the top 20 in his class. As a mother it is heartbreaking to see him preparing to leave without being able to experience and appreciate all of his senior year festivities. Our family is very proud of him and would like to do as much as possible to celebrate him and his accomplished years of high school. Love you James!!! -Maria Hernandez

giovanni pic 1 — Giovanni M. Bermudez, Parkland High School: Giovanni has been in choir and track and field. He has dedicated himself to ROTC throughout his 4 years in high school. Giovanni is now signed on with the NAVY and is due to leave for basic training late June to serve our country. We are so very proud of our son in all his accomplishments and pray God guide him in the next part of his journey. GO MATADORS!

JESSICA AMEZAGA PIC — Jessica Amezaga, Burges High School: Jessica is a 4 year letterman in basketball and the Class of 2020 from Burges High School. She is a recipient of the Flo Hyman Award for her accomplishments on and off the court. She has made All District and El Paso Times All City. She is a member of National Honor Society, works with her little charges in the CDL class at Burges. She recently signed to play basketball and study nursing at Concordia University in Austin.

CHRISTIAN CASTENEDA PIC 1 — Matt Garcia & Chris Castaneda, Eastwood High School: Seniors 2020 Cousins - Chris Castaneda and Matt Garcia Go Troop!

anthony romero pic — Anthony Romero, Pebble Hills High School: Anthony as a member of the varsity football team, played in the 2019 greater El Paso high school All-Star game and received All-City honorable mention first team honors. Anthony held a 3.8 EPA and will be attending Western New Mexico University (silver City)in the fall on a football scholarship. We are very excited for him and proud of his accomplishments. Anthony is excellent athlete and an even better young man with a kindest of souls. He's a great role model for his younger brother, sister, cousins and other young athletes.

brandon gonzalez pic — Branden Gonzalez, Ysleta High School: Tribe of 2020, All District 1st Team Offensive Guard.

briana lucero pic — Briana Lucero, Eastlake High School

rose varela pic — Heavyn Rose Varela, Franklin High School

grissel neveraz pic — Grissel Nevarez, Americas High School

destiny rodriguez pic — Destiny Rodriguez, Socorro High School: Senior from Socorro High School. Destiny attends Socorro Early College. She is also in the Socorro Health Profession and in Sports Medicine. She is saddened that she won't get to celebrate with all her friends. And enjoy her last Senior year.

cameron jackson pic — Cameron Jackson, Eastlake High School: Cameron is a senior at Eastlake High School. He will continue his education and athletic career at Ottawa University.

ERIC NOREZ PIC — Eric Norez, Socorro High School: Eric was on the football team and captain of the wrestling team. He along with his fellow classmates. They were supposed to graduate May 29 from Socorro high school not only was he graduating high school but also from El Paso community college. We are so very proud of him Eric Norez class of 2020 - Mom

sophia villanueva pic — Sophia Villanueva, El Paso High School: Top 10% Class Rank #17 GPA 4.26 Member of NHS, FCA, was member of Soccer team, part of the wrestling team, High Q, Academic Decathlon, Copy Editor of the yearbook

jazlin pacheco pic — Jazlen Pacheco, Franklin High School: Jazlen is a four year varsity soccer player. We are so proud of our girl

fernanda nunez pic — Ilissa Fernanda Nuñez/ Franklin High School Class of 2020

isaac martinez pic — Isaak Martinez, San Elizario High School

peter velarde pic — Peter Velarde Jr., Americas High School: 2 year varsity starter MLB, headed to Western New Mexico

GABRIEL SPANOLLI PIC — Gabriel Spalloni, Franklin High School: Gabriel Spalloni will graduate from Franklin High School this May. In fall, he is attending UTEP to pursue a Multi-Media-Audio and Visual degree. He would like people to remember him as honest, funny, and artistic. His favorite baseball memory was Sophomore year, JV team, beginning of season tournament in the away dugout. As the players waited between games, they reenacted the whole Nacho Libre movie and laughed so hard. To quote Nacho Libre, “It was best. I love it!” In ten years, at 28, he plans to have a nice home, work full time, have at least three dogs, and be in a relationship with a lovely lady. His advice to underclassmen, " Don’t take the moments for granted."

SARAH RODERICK PIC — Sarah Roderick, Coronado High School

giana garcia pic — Giana Garcia, Irvin High School: Giana was on the softball team for the Rockets

gaby ambriz pic — Gaby Ambriz, Pebble Hills High School:

adeline enriquez pic — I would like to share a picture of my goddaughter Adeline Enriquez who will be graduating from Chaparral H.S. this year. We are so proud of her and love her, from Nina, Uncle, Josh, Brisa, and Camila

BRIAN GONZALEZ PIC — Brian Gonzalez, Montwood High School: I am a proud father of an "exceptional" boy - Brian Gonzalez. He is from Montwood High and Rams Early College. Recently found out that he is Valedictorian. He already got his Associate of Arts from EPCC with a GPA of 4.0. He currently has a 103 GPA while at Montwood. He wants to get his Masters in Electrical Engineering at UTEP. Not only are his academics exemplary, but his attendance as well - perfect attendance since kindergarten!

michael truang pic — Michael Truong, Northwest Early College High School

briana betancis pic — Briana Betancis is a graduating senior at Eastwood High School. She is the Head Athletic Trainer, a member of Student Council, the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. She will be entering the CAP Program, attending The University of Texas at El Paso and then The University of Texas at Austin.

victoria martinez pic — Victoria Martinez, Eastwood High School: Aside from being on the track team, Victoria is also part of the journalism staff and helps with student council activities. In addition, she also is heavily involved in her church youth group and sings on the worship team.

alexa correnal pic — Alexa Coronel, Canutillo High School: Three years in Flight Dance Company, will be attending San Marcos University in the Fall.

natalie moreno pic — Natalie Moreno, Del Valle High School

brandon aranda pic — Brandon Aranda, Del Valle High School

leonardo chavez pic — Leonardo Chavez, Irvin High School

herberto ramirez pic — Heriberto Ramirez, Eastlake High School

karina garcia pic — Kariina Garcia, Montwoood High School

ELISA GUILLEN PIC — This is Elisa Guillen. She is a senior at Chapin High School and will be graduating top 10% of her class. She’s a member of the varsity orchestra, STUCO, NHS Vice President, and was active in track and cross country for two years. She plans to attend Texas A&M University in College Station and double major in Environmental Geosciences and Nursing. She also plans to be a part of Texas A&M’s Corps of Cadets. Gig ‘em!

PABLO ROSAS PIC — Pablo Rosas from Socorro High School He is in Mariachi Los Gavilanes planning to attend Texas State School of Music

arturo leyba pic — Antonio Leyba III, Del Valle High School: Played 3 years on the varsity baseball team. Plans to attend New Mexico State University

stephanie alvarado pic — Stephanie Alvarado, Eastwood High School. Student Council Officer, FBLA Officer, National Honor Society. Go Troop!

myles rey pic — Myles Rey, Riverside High School: Myles is the Section Drumline Leader for the Riverside High School Ranger Band. He was recruited as an 8th grader to participate in the marching band. His loyalty for 5 years with the RHS marching band and jazz band has earned him to become one of the best drummers in El Paso. He will be attending UTEP in the Fall and looks forward in majoring in Marketing.

jamin campoya pic — Jasmin Campoya, Eastlake High School: Jasmin is one of the Drum Major’s of the Falcon marching band, she got a scholarship in music to attend UTEP and will be majoring in Multimedia Journalism and minor in music. She will be joining the UTEP Miner Band in the fall.

PETER MOLINAR PIC — Peter Molinar is a Senior at Tornillo High School. He is in the top 10% of his class, is the Quaddrummer in the Tornillo Marching Band and is the Varsity Tennis Captain. He was accepted to attend Texas A & M Universityand will be majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

By Adrian Ochoa

April 30, 2020 5:46 PM

Published April 9, 2020 7:57 PM

The current coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on the plans for high school seniors in the Borderland.

However, ABC-7 is sharing with our viewers photos of some of the seniors from the class of 2020.

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