Eighth graders from across Laredo were recognized today for their work in and out of the classroom.
The Eighth Grader of the Month ceremony was held earlier Wednesday morning at Saint Augustine Middle School.
The students being honored are among the top in their class, participate in extra curricular activities, and even volunteer in the community. Follwing is the list of students honored along with the school that they attend.

Antonio Gonzalez Middle - Edward Cordova
Bruni Middle - Jacob Chapa
Cigarroa Middle - Emily Guerrero
Clark Middle - Maddie Jo Simms
Lamar Middle - Kristina L. Gonzalez
Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle - Sarah Orta
Los Obispos Middle - Mariela Gonzalez
L.J.Christen Middle - Belen Gutierrez
Mary Help of Christians - Alexis San Miguel
Memorial Middle - Cynthia C. Chapa
Salvador Garcia Middle - Jonathan B. Gutierrez
St. Augustine School - Rosina Silva
Trautmann Middle - Leah Teniente
United Day - Carolyn Notzon
United Middle - Nicole Soo Wong
United South Middle - Fabiola Flores
George Washington Middle - Karolina Camacho

Eighth Grader of the Month is made possible by the Laredo Police Department and the Friends of the Family which includes: Laredo Medical Center, Family Chevrolet, Dr. Efrain Moreno and KGNS-TV.