Eighth graders from both school districts as well as Webb C.I.S.D. were honored for their hard work and commitment to their academics. The ceremony took place at the United Day School Cafetorium where students were presented with a certificate from the Laredo Police Department and a trophy. Among those present were school and district administration, parents and other family members, the Laredo Police Department, KGNS and our Friends of the Family sponsors including Family Chevrolet and the Laredo Medical Center. Entertainment was provided by students dancing, singing, and refreshments were provided after the ceremony.

Among the students honored were as follows:
Antonio Gonzalez Middle School - Michelle Lara
Bruni Middle School - Victoria Davila
Cigarroa Middle School - Jacqueline M. Jimenez
Clark Middle School - Philip M. Connor
L.J. Christen Middle School - Tania Posada
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School - Fabiola Fernandez
Los Obispos Middle School - Mariana Pantoja
Mary Help of Christians - Natalie Notzon
Memorial Middle School - Bruno Gutierrez
Salvador Garcia Middle School - Victor Saldivar
St. Augustine School - Jeong Wook Na
Trautmann Middle School - Adrain Diaz
United Middle School - Diana Michelle Hernandez
United Day School - Carolina Ramos
United South Middle School - Gracia Rojas
Washington Middle School - Nydia Pena.