For each day during the week of April 16, Texas A&M University-Kingsville recognized all students for their excellence around Javelina Nation with Javelina Championship Week.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t used to getting recognized for anything, right. I\u2019ll do the things I do for, simply, my family. So to be recognized, the applause, it feels weird but it\u2019s good,\u201d said Javon Walker, chemical engineer and mathematics major.<\/p>\n
For the annual celebration week, students were able to pick up buttons. Each button represents how the student may have completed inspirational things in their respected field. Monday was community service, to recognize an individual has participated in community service on or off campus. Tuesday was academics, for students who were on the president\u2019s list, dean\u2019s list and honor roll. Wednesday was Research and Creative Activity, for those who completed research or participated in a research symposium and for those who may have participated in music recitals, art exhibits, journalist contributions, etc. Thursday was for leadership students who take officer positions in their organizations and Friday was for student workers, those who work on campus.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, April 18, a reception was given at the Memorial Student Union Ballrooms for all the nominators and those who were awarded the MVP and All Star awards.<\/p>\n
Amanda Ortega\u2019s sister received an All Star certificate and showed her support toward her sister, Valerie.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re recognizing the hard work you\u2019re putting in to school, not just your academics but also what you give back to the community. To know that someone out there is noticing your work, seeing that you\u2019re putting your grind in everything. Being recognized by your peers and professors – that means a lot,\u201d Ortega said.<\/p>\n
Freshman of the Year was given to Katrina Sacurom. Outstanding Future Professional was given to Plaserae Johnson. The Unsung Hero award was given to Delanie Vidales. First Generation Champion award was given to Javon Walker. The Non-traditional Student Champion was given to Lita Ramirez. Javelina Legacy Champion was awarded to Robert Longoria and Student Worker of the Year was given to Patricia Luera.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything I get here is important to me. I\u2019m here for track also so it\u2019s hard to be a student athlete and getting an award like this, you know, it\u2019s like a medal for me,\u201d said Francisco Javier Lopez-Lopez, kinesiology major. \u201cLike I\u2019m running in a meet, and I just won.\u201d<\/p>\n
Overall the students were glad to represent with the Javelina Championship Week<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just very grateful that I\u2019m able to represent the first-generation champion. This shows that the first-generation students that come after me that you can accomplish whatever you do just through hard work,\u201d Walker said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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