Labeled as “generation pandemic,” 2021 graduates have experienced something that will fundamentally change them and have a transformative effect on their perceptions and behaviors. Our Ascender students have faced obstacles unknown to other generations with strength and courage and determination. We admire their perseverance and resiliency. We hope they harness the power of these characteristics. We believe in them and want them to know that their Ascender familia will always be here for them. We hope they will join the CTN Alumni Association, so we can continue to share in their successes.

Over 25 CTN students graduated from CTN colleges across the state. SAC had eight graduates: Areli Garcia, Leilani Ramirez, Itzel Hernandez, Isela Mendez, Leilani Perez, Jessica Beveridge, Madalynn Morales, and Kristina Ballard. STC had a total of 15 graduates: four from  Pecan campus: Alexis Cantu, Computer Science; Gilbert Saenz, Visual Arts; Esmeralda Hidrogo, Elementary Education; Anselmo Reyna, Elementary Education; four from Mid-Valley campus:  Carolina Munoz, Secondary Education; Roxanna Coronado, Criminal Justice; Brianna Lugo Luna, Interdisciplinary Studies; Sherlyn Palomares, Elementary Education; and seven from Starr campus: Ashley Arevalo, Associate of Arts in Teaching; Jarelly Gomez, Criminal Justice; Anahy Garcia, Criminal Justice; Itzayanna Lopez, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Ed; Julio Corro, Kinesiology; Vanessa Morin, Criminal Justice; Janette Gomez, Elementary Education. PAC had four graduates including Gabby Alcala, who will attend St. Mary’s University.   

We also celebrate those students receiving their Bachelors or Masters degree including Farah Guerrero -Master of Science, Industrial Management, UT at Tyler; Abraham Salinas-Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, UTRGV; Shelia Villarral-Bachelor of Organizational Leadership, STC; Eulogio Torres-Bachelor’s in Bilingual Education EC-6, UTRGV; and Diana Gorostieta-Bachelors of Marketing, Texas State.