Celebrating College Board National Recognitions

We are extremely proud to let you know we have 130 students who received a total of 162 College Board National Recognitions – up from 48 students and 66 recognitions last year. To qualify for these awards students must have: 

• Taken the Fall 2024 PSAT/NMSQT and score in the top 10% of test takers from their school OR 

• Earn a score of 3 or better on 2 or more distinct AP exams in the 8^th, 9^th, or 10^th grade AND 

• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.3 (B+) or higher by the time of submission 

These are academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students with universities across the country, helping them stand out during the admissions process.

Here is the full list of recipients:

New Tech Odessa 

Sophia Bao, School Recognition 

Alexandra Crissinger, School Recognition 

Isabella Galindo Alvidrez, School Recognition 

Javier Hernandez, School Recognition  

Joseph Herrera, School Recognition 

Denize Querikiol, School Recognition 

Shruthi Rajaprakash, School Recognition 

Kole Rivas, School Recognition 

Benjamin Wills, School Recognition 

Aryssa Salazar, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Esteban Zubia, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Austin Harris, School Recognition Award (JR)

Elizabeth Oyebanji, School Recognition Award (JR)

Felix Ruiz Osorio, School Recognition Award (JR)

Antonio Apodaca, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

 

Odessa Collegiate Academy 

Joaquin Carrasco, First-Generation Recognition 

Betanya Hailu, School Recognition 

Siena Pangan, School Recognition 

Nikola Weems, School Recognition  

Luis Perea, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Nathaniel Salinas, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

 Emilia Sanchez, School Recognition Award (JR)

Joseph Davis, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

 

STEM Academy 

Madeleine Couch, School Recognition Award 

Thomas Harlow, School Recognition Award 

Julia Caldwell, School Recognition Award 

Katie-Lynn Poindexter, School Recognition Award 

 

 OCTECHS 

Adelyn Payan, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Josselyn Perez, School Recognition Award (JR)

Jonathan Skiles, School Recognition Award & First-Generation Award (JR)

  

Odessa High School 

Martilina Aguilar, School Recognition 

Angelica Altamirano Gomez, School Recognition 

Frederick Avila, School Recognition 

Daniel Carlos, School Recognition 

Vanessa Chavez, School Recognition 

Chaturya Gangireddy, School Recognition 

Tatiana Gonzales, School Recognition 

Savion Juarez, School Recognition 

Jennedy Kidd, School Recognition 

Mia Lerma, School Recognition 

Bonifacio Leyva, School Recognition 

Isaiah Munoz, School Recognition 

Adiel Nunez, School Recognition 

Fabian Porras, School Recognition 

Irene Ramirez Bonilla, School Recognition 

Jacob Ramirez, School Recognition 

Rudy Salcido, School Recognition 

Nevaeh Scott, School Recognition 

Shijay Sivakumar, School Recognition 

Diego Terrazas, School Recognition 

Mathew Torres, School Recognition 

Ricardo Valderaz, School Recognition 

Leslie Vazquez, School Recognition 

Samantha Velazco Salcido, School Recognition 

Ernesto Almance, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Bianey Aranda, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Alberto Castro, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Krystina Espino, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Marely Gabaldon, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Daniel Hernandez, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Miguel Loya Rivera, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Andralyn Yardley, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

 

Odessa High School 

Kyndall Blair, School Recognition Award (JR)

Andrew Brem, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Ricardo Cabrera Rivera, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ruby Carrasco, School Recognition Award (JR)

Sophia Carrasco, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Pablo Castro, School Recognition Award (JR)

Kevin Chacon, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ariela Flores, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Talia Granados, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ellie Mourning, School Recognition Award (JR)

Jeremiah Ortiz, School Recognition Award (JR)

Isaiah Rivera, School Recognition Award (JR)

Emmanuel Terrazas Silva, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ashley Velez, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Adrian Zubia, School Recognition Award (JR)

Giselle Castor, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

Anthony Hoppins, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR) 

Aidan Ooppapan, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR) 

Allison Padilla Alba, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR) 

Zefenaiyah Williams, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR) 

 

 Permian High School 

Vaysia Apatang Blas, School Recognition Award 

Dominika Barajas, School Recognition Award 

Braddock Bird, School Recognition Award 

Alan Boites, School Recognition Award 

Rebecca Castillo, School Recognition Award 

Valerie Cervantes, School Recognition Award 

Yalitza Esparza, School Recognition Award 

Mariano Franco, School Recognition Award 

Rachel Herrera, School Recognition Award 

Gavin Hinojos, School Recognition Award 

Haeley Kirk, School Recognition Award 

Haylee Lancaster, School Recognition Award 

Bryon Lopez, School Recognition Award 

Alessandra Molinar, School Recognition Award 

Alberto Ocanas, School Recognition Award 

Madison Ortiz, School Recognition Award 

Cristian Velasco, School Recognition Award 

Itzy Vera, School Recognition Award 

Miranda Villa, School Recognition Award 

Barrett Weaver, School Recognition Award 

Abigail Wells, School Recognition Award 

Lillian Windham, School Recognition Award 

Alexander Bava, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Katelyn Dickerson, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Angela Greer, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Yaelin Herrera, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Jacob Knight, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Miriam Moreno Saoui, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (moved away) 

David Ornelas, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

Arely Salas Rodriguez, School Recognition & First-Generation Award 

 Emma Aguirre, School Recognition Award (JR)

Carolina Arteaga Vivas, School Recognition Award (JR)

Corbin Beam, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ivy Christian, School Recognition Award (JR)

Carlos Espinoza, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Jaslynn Espinoza, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Julian Molina, School Recognition Award (JR)

Andrea Olisea, School Recognition Award (JR) 

Serena Poland, School Recognition Award (JR)

Hunter Rickman, School Recognition Award (JR)

Ayesha Hayley Segumpan, School Recognition Award (JR)

Andrea Segura, School Recognition Award (JR)

Baylee Shephard, School Recognition Award 

Angel Diaz, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

Ava Hall, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

Cereniti Lozano, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)

Caysey Register, School Recognition & First-Generation Award (JR)