YISD volunteers honored for outstanding achievement
More than 750 school volunteers and staff celebrated their hard work and dedication at YISD’s annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on April 21. The event honored and recognized volunteers and staff for their generosity and hard work at their individual campuses throughout the year. More than 4,000 YISD volunteers have logged more than 273,000 volunteer hours so far this school year, resulting in a savings of more than $2 million in labor costs to the district. Awards presented at the luncheon included:
Outstanding Premier Volunteer:
Maribel Alvarado, Rio Bravo MS
Outstanding Rookie of the Year:
Rebecca Martinez, Ysleta ES
Outstanding Staff Leader of the Year:
Cynthia Corrales, Dolphin Terrace ES
Years of Service Awards:
30 years–
Luz Nunez, Lancaster ES
25 years –
Sandra Gonzalez, LeBarron Park ES
Estela Lopez, Presa ES
20 years –
Kathleen Hernandez, Desert View MS
Maria Ornelas, Edgemere ES
Christina Velasquez, Hanks HS
Top Achievement Volunteer Hour Awards:
Kristin Pacheco, Eastwood Heights ES
Emma Baeza, Eastwood Heights ES
Natalyn Chavez, Bel Air MS
Lorenza Anaya, Hacienda Heights ES
Eileen Montelongo, Dolphin Terrace ES
Maribel Alvarado, Rio Bravo MS
Margaret Chaffino, Scotsdale ES
Top Ten School Awards:
Eastwood Heights Elementary
Cedar Grove Elementary
Dolphin Terrace Elementary
Pasodale Elementary
Rio Bravo Middle
Parkland Middle
Camino Real Middle
Eastwood High
Del Valle High
Parkland High