December 7, 2010

News Release

TISD Students Awarded for Honoring Veterans

Photo: Left to right: James Warren, Texas Veteran’s Commission; Roberto Vazquez, 1^st place winner; Lisa Allen, Express Employment Professionals; back row: Stephen Lynch, Texas Workforce Commission; front row: Maria Araujo, 2^nd place winner; Jamesia Davis, 3^rd place winner; and Joe Hamrick, Texas Veterans Commission

Tuesday, December 7^th, representatives from The Workforce Solutions of East Texas and the Texas Veterans Commission surprised three John Tyler High School students with awards and gifts for placing in an essay writing contest.  Each year, these organizations recognize and honor military veterans through the Vet Focused Job Fair; Military Wall of Honor; and an Essay Writing Contest.

The individuals listed below have been selected as Winners of the 7^th Annual Texas Veterans Commission/Workforce Solutions East Texas-Tyler’s Veterans Essay Writing Contest, sponsored by Express Employment Professionals.

1^ST Place Winner ($150.00 prize)          Roberto Vazquez, 12^th grade

 2^nd Place Winner ($100.00 prize)          Maria Araujo, 12^th grade

3^rd Place Winner ($50.00 prize)             Jamesia Davis, 12^th grade

These students are also a part of the AVID Program (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a college readiness program that emphasizes community relations and student achievement.

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