The Hanks Male Varsity Color Guard presented the Colors for the Region 19 Border Conference on educating students with special needs on Feb 2. 

They were treated to a wonderful, life changing experience by the guest speaker, 23 year old Patrick Henry Hughes. Mr. Hughes was born without eyes or the total use of his limbs.  In spite of his disabilities, he graduated from college and is an accomplished musician and singer.  Each cadet also received an autographed book written by Patrick.    

Upcoming Hanks JROTC events:

For the first time in the history of Hanks High School Army JROTC, the Precision Air Rifle Team, Excalibur Rifles, qualified for and is invited to compete in the Army JROTC Service Championship on Feb. 9-11, held in Anniston, Alabama. 

Cadet LTC Angel U. Ortega, Cadet Captain Alfonso Cedillo, Cadet Captain Angel G. Ortega Cadet Second Lieutenant Cassandra Cruz, and Cadet First Sergeant Jessica Rodriguez all qualified for this prestigious event; they are coached by SFC(Ret) John Colleng.  The team is motivated to succeed and looks forward to representing Hanks High School, Ysleta School District, and the City of El Paso.