Forty-five Los Fresnos High School graduating seniors have earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Texas Southmost College.
Forty-one students walked the stage during Spring Commencement for Texas Southmost College at the Jacob Brown Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The other four obtained their degree in December 2024.
The students earned the degree through the Dual Enrollment program, a no-cost opportunity to enroll in college-level course work that satisfies both high school graduation and college credit requirements. The students completed 60 college credit hours to obtain the Associate’s Degree.
“This remarkable cohort of Los Fresnos High School students—the largest to date to earn associate degrees—stands as a powerful testament to the dedication, ambition, and perseverance of our students. Their achievements not only reflect the strength of our academic community but also pave the way for future Falcons,” said Celina Grienier, Director for Advanced Academics.
Participation in the Dual Enrollment program is open to all Los Fresnos United and Los Fresnos High School students once they have met college placement eligibility criteria through the TSIA2 assessment. Students may contact their assigned counselor or a College and Career Center staff member for more information or to begin the process.
“The College and Career Center at Los Fresnos High School works with every student to enhance their path to college and career readiness. Dual Enrollment is an option that allows students to get a head start on college at no cost, with the added benefit of enhancing their postsecondary transition,” said Laura Gomez Trevino, Higher Education Coordinator.
Upon successful completion of dual enrollment course work, students may apply earned college credits towards an Associate’s Degree at TSC or may transfer their credit to other colleges or universities.
LFCISD Dual Enrollment courses include a mix of core course requirements and elective courses in specified areas of study. The majority are taught by adjunct instructors, which are LFCISD teachers who also meet the requirements to teach courses at the college level. All courses are taught on-campus and students do not need to travel for any coursework.
“The College and Career Center will assist students research the transferability of their credits to their chosen higher education institution, but they are generally accepted by most public schools within the state of Texas,” said Gomez Trevino.
The students who obtained their Associate’s Degree are as follows:
Spring Semester 2025:
Brisa Alaniz
Meagan Argullin
Ignacio Barragan
Fatima Cantu
Lysett Castro
Alejandra Coronado
Iris Delgado
Katherine Farrar
Jessenia Garcia
Melissa Garcia
Sophia Garcia
Trey Garcia
Carlos Gomez
Sanayah Gutierrez
Zoe Hinojosa
Sophie Iracheta
Samantha Juarez
Clarissa Lozano
Areanna Marin
Yazmeen Martinez
Sinhue Medina
Reynaldo Montes
Aubrey Moreno
Austin Nava
Roberto Nieto, Jr.
Noemi Pacheco
Ximena Pena
Alexis Perez
Jamileth Perez
Jonathan Quintero
Marcus Ramirez
Mia Ramirez
Angela Reynolds
Daniel Rincon
David Rincon
Aleck Rodriguez
Allyson Sanchez
Madison Strader
Juan Tienda
Tamara Uribe
Nathan Vasquez
Fall Semester 2024
Ava Cantu
Sebastian Chavez
Ivana Cortez
Melissa Ramirez