A total of 19 graduating seniors across Spring ISD each received $1,000 scholarships to help pursue their educational and career goals, thanks to the Spring ISD Career and Technology Education Advisory Board and community supporters.

For the second year in a row, the CTE Advisory Board announced its scholarship winners online because of the ongoing pandemic. This year’s theme, “2021: With CTE, Our Future is Clear,” represents the dedicated focus of students despite this year’s challenges.

“Our CTE programs have outstanding support from our business partners,” said CTE Director Cynthia Williams. “They put in the work to ensure our students are exposed to industry skills and standards while in school. Furthermore, they stepped up and supported our students with scholarships to help them continue their career journey beyond our doors.”

The district’s CTE program offers students a wide variety of pathways to explore, develop their interests and achieve industry certifications to help them be successful in college and careers.

“CTE programs give our students a competitive advantage in life by providing early access to the skills and experiences needed to be an asset in the workforce and community,” Williams said. “We are proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and this event gives us a chance to showcase and support them as they continue their path to success.”

Some of the pathways offered include Engineering and Health Sciences, Oil and Gas, Construction Management, and Auto Technology – all industries that seek well-trained people for high-paying jobs. Many of this year’s scholarship recipients credited their CTE experience for shaping their interests and goals. Below is the complete list of 2021 CTE $1,000 scholarship winners:

• Ayantae Cunningham, Westfield High School, plans to major in biology at Bryn Mawr College. Her scholarship sponsor is Ann Courtright.
• Azucena Nieto Nieto, Westfield High School, plans to major in pre-pharmacy at University of Houston. Her scholarship sponsor is Spring ISD Career & Technology Education Advisory Board.
• Carol Hernandez, Westfield High School, plans to major in education at the University of Houston. Her scholarship sponsor is Donna Lewis.
• Evan Barnes, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, plans to major in electrical engineering at Houston Baptist University. His scholarship sponsor is CenterPoint CARES Foundation.
• Isaiah Baines, Spring High School, plans to major in aerospace engineering at University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship sponsor is Austin Hayward.
• John Tran, Westfield High School, plans to major in environmental engineering at University of Texas at Austin. His scholarship sponsor is the CTE Advisory Board.
• Joseph Correa, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, plans to major in computer science/ computer technology at Lone Star College, Sam Houston State University, University of Houston or Texas Tech. His scholarship sponsor is CTE Program Specialists.
• Joshua Curda, Spring High School, plans to major in aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University. His scholarship sponsor is CTE Academy Specialists.
• Kamryn Dennis, Westfield High School, plans to major in psychology at Prairie View A&M University. Her scholarship sponsor is CTE Counselors.
• Kiarra Sellers, Dekaney High School, plans to major in engineering and American Sign Language (ASL)/ minor in music at University of Texas at Austin. Her scholarship sponsor is the CTE Advisory Board.
• Marina Morales, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, plans to major in nurse anesthesia (CRNA) at Baylor University. Her scholarship sponsor is in Memoriam of Betty Jones, R.N. and Phylicia Hill.
• Nancy Aguado, Westfield High School, plans to major in chemistry at University of Texas at Austin. Her scholarship sponsor is the CTE Advisory Board.
• Nathan Quijano, Westfield High School, plans to major in chemical engineering at Northeastern University. His scholarship sponsor is CenterPoint CARES Foundation.
• Naturi Gant, Spring High School, plans to major in biochemistry (Pre-PA track) at University of Texas at Austin. Her scholarship sponsor is Seth Sharr.
• Rachel Johnson, Spring High School, plans to major in politics at Texas Southern University. Her scholarship sponsor is Chase Jones.
• Rayvn Hollins, Dekaney High School, plans to major in speech pathology (Linguistics) and International Business at Boston University. Her scholarship sponsor is Michael and Cynthia Williams.
• Sarah Martin, Westfield High School, plans to major in psychology at University of Texas at Austin. Her scholarship sponsor is Sherry Dunlap.
• Steven Comayagua, Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, plans to major in computer science or computer engineering at University of Houston. His scholarship sponsor is CenterPoint CARES Foundation.
• Tiara Ware-Miller, Spring High School, plans to major in criminal justice at Texas Southern University. Her scholarship sponsor is Bentley & Associates.