TAMIU Honors Emerging Student Leaders, University Life, Student-Athlete Awards Recipients

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) recently recognized students, programs, faculty advisors, and administrators for their contributions of leadership, service, and time with a series of award events celebrating these accomplishments.

University Life Awards celebrate student leaders and organizations at TAMIU. In addition to announcing the State Senator Judith Zaffirini Scholarship and Leadership Award recipient, numerous students and organizations were recognized for outstanding achievements with awards in various categories selected by TAMIU faculty and staff. 

The Emerging Leaders Celebration recognizes students who participated in various leadership programs at TAMIU throughout the past year. Students were honored for their hard work and dedication towards improving not only themselves, but also their communities, whether at TAMIU, in Laredo, or the world.

2024 Student-Athlete Awards recognize outstanding on field and in-classroom accomplishments by TAMIU Dustdevil student-athletes.

TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz said all the Award recipients help affirm the exceptional learning experience and opportunities the University provides.

“These students on the field, off the field, in the classroom, and in our community have all engaged fully in the exceptional life of the University and in being active participants in the sense of belonging and giving that the University  upholds and values.  We’re enormously proud of their contributions and their choice to grow here and truly Go Beyond,” Dr. Arenaz said. 

University Life Awards Recipients:

Campus Activities Board

Rookie of the Year- Addison Cavazos

Most Valuable Cabbie- Daniela Vigil 

Student Government Association

Project of the Year- President’s Council

Project of the Year- Student Health Referendum

Event of the Year- TELLUS App Launch Party

Event of the Year- Student Organization Appreciation Week

SGA Committee of the Year- SGA L.O.V.E. Committee

Greek Association -

Chapter Status (Bronze)- Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Chapter Status (Bronze)- Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Chapter Status (Silver)- Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.

Chapter Status (Silver)- Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

Chapter Status (Silver)- Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Chapter Status (Silver)- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Chapter of the Year- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

New Member of the Year- Addison Cavazos, Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Executive Board Member of the Year- Margot Wheeler, Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.

Community Builder of the Year- Ryan Martinez, Alpha Psi Lambda National, Inc.

Chapter Advisor of the Year- Mariana Rodriguez, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Chapter President of the Year- Kayla Solis, Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Greek of the Year- Gabriela Romero, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Greek of the Year- Mario Sanchez, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

Student Employee of the Year: Priscilla Villarreal, Graduate School

Rising Alumni in Philanthropy: Rotceh Vazquez Camacho

David T. Newman Changemaker: Carolina Ramirez, Student Government Association

Changemaking Organization of the Year: Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Student Organization (Silver): SGA L.O.V.E. Committee

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Student Organization (Gold): Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Student Organization (Gold): Sigma Delta Lambda Sorority, Inc.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Student Organization (Gold): Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award Student Organization (Gold): Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Outstanding Community Service Award: Student Nurses’ Association

Senator Judith Zaffirini Scholarship and Leadership Award: Anasofia del Prado, Student Government Association

Freshmen Excellence Award: Augusta Martinez, University Honors and Undergraduate Research Program

Sophomore of the Year Award:  Rodolfo Rendon, Student Government Association

Leader of the Year Award: Josceline Morales, TAMIU Peer Mentor

Graduate Student of the Year: Barbara Perez, MA Biology

Honors Student of the Year: Josceline Morales, Oscar M. Laurel Scholar

Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Dr. Virginia Berndt, TAMIU Fashion Society

Student Organization of the Year: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

TAMIU Wall of Fame: Dr. Peter F. Haruna, Professor, Public Administration

TAMIU Wall of Fame: Tracie Vogel, former Associate Athletics Director

TAMIU Wall of Fame: Elena Cano, Campus Activities Board

TAMIU Wall of Fame: Ronaldo Arias, A.R.S.S.B. Dean’s Student Advisory Council

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Anasofia del Prado, Greek Council

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Belmaris Veliz, Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Emily “Emrys” Garcia, SGA L.O.V.E. Committee

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Mark Trujillo, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Raul Reyna, Student Success Mentor

Vice President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the University Community: Rene Marroquin, Jr., TAMIU Rec Sports.

2024 Emerging Leaders Celebration:

The following leadership programs were honored:

• Freshman Leadership Organization
• Social Change Leadership Series Ambassadors
• TAMIU Orientation Leaders
• TAMIU Trailblazers Ambassadors
• Recruitment and School Relations Student Success Ambassadors
• Recruitment and School Relations Student Success Mentors
• Academic Center for Excellence Student Mentors
• Academic Center for Excellence Student Tutors
• Resident Advisors
• Student Philanthropy Council
• TAMIU Honor Council
• Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
• International Leadership Fellows
• TAMIU Trailblazer

Freshman Leadership Organization:

Armando Aguilar, Ahlee Cano, Ruben Dominguez, Alejandra Flores, Kristyne Garcia, Vanessa Garza, Francisco Noriega Garza, Cassandra Gomez, Avner Gonzalez, Deyanira Hernandez, Emily Hernandez, Hector Ibarra, Juan Francisco Segovia Jr., Phatima Martinez, and Jorge Medrano.

Also, Osiel Mendez, Nathalie Moreno, Evelyn Aryana Pantoja, Mia Rodriguez, Paulina Salazar Salas, Christopher Sarmiento, Mia Trujillo, Katheryn Velasquez, Valeria Villarreal, Mariela Zaragoza, Adriana Anderson, Uvaldo Leon, Cristina Grana Gedrange, Sherlyn Espinoza, Eduardo Cadena, and Cassandra Gomez.

The Social Change Leadership Series Ambassadors:

Edna Calleja, Jesus Galaviz, Erik Garcia, Alejandro Garza, Ariana Garza, Marylyn Guerrero, Deyanira Hernandez, Celeste Herrera, Alicia Huerta, Fernanda Medina, Melanie Mora Trevino, Lidise Moreno, Carolina Ramirez, Jose Alberto Rios, Gariela Romero, and Preston Salazar. 

2023-2024 Orientation Leaders 

Alejandro Banda, Elena Cano, Evelyn Contreras, Rafael Contreras, Anasofia Del Prado, Alfredo Duncan, Alicia Huerta, Rene Marroquín, Abigaely Perez, Carolina Ramirez, Rodolfo Rendon, Raul Reyna, Gabriela Romero, Preston Salazar, and Belmaris Veliz.

TAMIU Trailblazers Ambassadors

Julie De La Cruz, Raquel Flores, Perla Hernandez, Valeria Herrera, Juliette Higareda, abnd Jesus Muniz.

Student Success Mentors and Ambassadors

Marlene Cabrera, Ashanty Escarcega, Linda Flores, Juliette Frausto Hernandez, Kayla Garza, Carlos Juarez, Maryjanne Martinez, Aaron Ramon, Rodolfo Rendon de Hoyos, Raul Reyna, Eduardo Rodriguez, Giselle Vazquez, Alejandra Vazquez, and Valeria Vazquez Garza.

Peer Mentors

Monica Cabello, Aureo Trevino Vela, Tanya Ramirez and Julio Yanez . 

ACE Tutors

Alejandra Terrazas, Alexa Lilian Barberena, Alondra Peralta, Ashley Pena, Austin Garcia, Cristina Carrillo, Delilah Martinez, Marco Ortiz, Olufemi Arowolo (Graduate Student),Victoria Villarreal,

Yadira Ovando, Yelenis Pino Del Barrio,Perla Hernandez, Hannia Zamudio, and Chantal Gonzalez.

Resident Advisors

Amanda Onuorah, Ana Toscano, Daniela Sanchez, Elena Cano, Julio Alaniz, Ryan Martinez, Tracy Aguilera, and Usman Sotomi. 

Student Philanthropy Council

Abril Garcia, Andrea Trejo Rios, Angela Sanchez, Arturo Sanchez, Azucena Lira, Bryan Trevino, Camila Medina, Christina Gallegos, Daniela Moreno, Daniela Sanchez, Gerardo Hernandez, Isareli Contreras, Joany Minor, Jorge Gutierrez Luna, Jose Flores, Juan Montemayor, Kamila Mata, Lizeth Gonzalez, Maria Hinojosa, Mario Gutierrez, Ronaldo Arias, Rosie Garcia, Rotceh Vazquez Camacho, Sebastián Aguilar, Sergio Reyes, Sophia Reyes, and Yelenis Pino. 

2023-2024 TAMIU Honor Council

Anasofia Del Prado, Carolina Rizzi, Emily “Emrys” Garcia, Esmeralda L. Rojas, Frida Michelle Flores, Jannie Easton, Jesus Conrad Galaviz, Johanna Guerra, Rocio Berumen, Ximena Rios Pulido, and Yazid Carriles Arriaga.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award

Aimee Guerrero, Aisha Colchado, Alicia Guzman, Alicia Huerta, Anya Uvalle, Arely Izaguirre, Ashley Pena, Austin Garcia, Cristina Salazar, Cynthia Ramirez, Delilah Martinez, Denisse Yanez,

Fatima Garza, Fernanda Lomeli, Frida Michelle Flores, Giselle Fernandez, Gladys Reyes, Isabel Luisa Guzman, Isamary Martínez, Jasmine Pina, Jessica Ramirez, Jesus Galaviz and Kaithlyn Garza.

Also, Kristina E. Trevino, Leslie Puente, Litzy Veliz, Luz Vazquez, Mario Lorenzo Lopez, Melannie Cisneros, Nereyda Molina, Perla Hernandez, Priscilla Michelle Villarreal, Rick Cruz, Robert Ayala, Rocio Berumen, Rodolfo Morales, Ruby Hernandez, Samantha Mata, Stephanie Prado,Trishelle Fuentes, Valeria Aguilar, Ximena Rios, and Yelenis Pino del Barrio.

International Leadership Fellow

Michelle Espinoza, Alicia Guzman, Alejandro Garza, Juliette Higareda, Alicia Huerta, Jesus Muniz, Marylyn Guerrero, Yelenis Pino Del Barrio, and Fernanda Velasco.

TAMIU Trailblazers

Rocio Berumen, Rick Cruz, Alfredo Duncan-Perez, Julio Gracia, Dalaiza Gonzalez, Norma Gonzalez, Alicia Guzman, Ruby Hernandez, Valeria Herrera, Juliette Higareda, Alicia Huerta,

Nereyda Molina, Perla Hernandez, Yelenis Pino Del Barrio and Marcos Villagran.

Student-Athlete Awards:

Strength & Conditioning: 
Male Lifter of the Year – Isaac Gonzalez (Baseball) and Female Lifter of the Year – Angelique Morgan (Women's Basketball)
 
Baseball: 
Hitter of the Year – Abiam Medina; Pitcher of the Year – Isaac Ponce and HTR Award – Joey Coolbaugh.

Men's Basketball: 
Team MVP – John Achebe, Dustdevil Award – Esteban Roacho, and Academic Award – Olaverr Camacho.

Men's Cross Country: 
Most Valuable Runner – Josphat Langat and Most Improved Runner – Ethan Chavez.
 
Men's Golf: 
Most Valuable Player – Noah Campbell and Most Improved Player – Elvis Steen.
 
Men's Soccer: 
Best All Around – Jordan Mase, Defensive Player of the Year – Magnus Poulsen, Offensive Player of the Year – Jordan Mase, and Angel Guerrero Service Award – Efe Dai.
 
Softball:
Gold Glove Award – Kristy Alanis and Kristin Maldonado, Newcomer of the Year – Zaria Brigham, Pitcher of the Year – Kylie Goad, and Hitter of the Year – Victoria Gonzalez.
 
Spirit/Cheer: 
Leadership Award – Alexa Vela, Veteran of the Year – Victor Gonzalez, and Rookie of the Year – Chloe Norris.

Dance:
Leadership Award – Kassandra Garcia, Veteran of the Year – Maria Jassandra Garcia, and Rookie of the Year – Kiana Rendon.

Hype: 
Leadership Award – Kassandra Garcia, Showmanship Award – Victoria Garcia, and Hype Member of the Year – Jesus Arellano

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Volleyball: 
Most Valuable Player – Emma Lade, Defensive Player of the Year – Giulia Hortelan, Offensive Player of the Year – Ariana Guerra, and Dustdevil Award – Valentina Bahamon.
 
Women's Basketball: 
Service Award – Barbara Turkalj, Toughness Award – Raiana Brown, and Do Extra Award – Angelique Morgan.
 
Women's Cross Country: 
Most Valuable Runner – Beverlyne Kipchumba and Most Improved Runner – Jazlynn Villalobos.
 
Women's Golf: 
Most Valuable Player – Bailey Anderson and Most Improved Player – Kathryn Castro.
 
Women's Soccer: 
Defensive Player of the Year – Sierra Clarke, Offensive Player of the Year – Lucia Cuadra, and Best Overall – Fabiana Solano.
 
Director of Athletics Award: 
Raiana Brown – Women's Basketball,Yuliana Yapur– Women's Golf, and Jan Cabrera – Baseball.
 
President's Scholar Athlete of the Year:
Magnus Poulsen – Men's Soccer, Guilia Hortelan – Volleyball, and Emma Lade – Volleyball. 

Registration for Summer and Fall 2024 at TAMIU is now underway. View the registration schedule here: https://www.tamiu.edu/registrar/registration

To learn more about the University’s Registration processes, visit the dedicated Registration Hub at https://go.tamiu.edu/registration. 

Summer Semester II begins Monday, July 8, 2024. The first day of classes for the Fall semester is Monday, Aug. 26, 2024.  

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