Torres honored with Jr. Citizen of the Year

Juan A. Navejar Jr.

Alice High School senior Rose Torres is a reflection of what a model student should be. She is involved in school and in her community. These are two reasons why he was named the 2017 Jr. Citizen of the Year.
“I am really honored. I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce for this honor. I have to thank my family for their support and inspiration,” Torres said. “All of my peers are worthy of the honor.”  
Torres is a member of the National Honor Society Vice-President, Interact Club President, Academic Decathlon, Academic Octathlon, UIL Debate, UIL Poetry and Prose, RYLA.
The 16 students were selected by faculty and administration at Alice High School. The candidates were  
All of the candidates met before a panel of judges who narrowed the field down to six. The six finalists were Garbiella Canales, Aryssa Cruz,         Matthew Gallegos, Aliana Gamboa, Ferrari Garcia, Hannah Hayslip, Matthew Lara, Rosa Lillich, Linden Moore, Miguel Perales, Samantha Perez, Christian Rangel, Alyssa Sauceda, Alberto Taboada, Rose Torres, Jordan Vega.
Aside the panel of judges, the six finalists met before the Chamber board for the final selection was made.
Each student had to write an essay as part of the selection process. The students are judged on their essays and extra-curricular activities.
The six finalists were Gamboa, Lara, Rangel, Taboada, Torres and Vega.
Torres’s volunteers  in various offices for more than 100 community services hours: with participation in St Joseph Church Lector, Elderly Prom, Dog 5K, Veterans Ball, Christmas card for Troops, Teacher Appreciation Week..
The 16 candidates also competed for the Lowell Hunt Memorial Scholarship presented by the Alice Echo-News Journal for their essay competition. This year’s Lowell Hunt Scholarship was awarded to Alberto Taboada.
Torres will receive a $1,000 scholarship presented by the Chamber.