SWTX honors service, excellence at Dean’s Breakfast
President Hector Gonzales recognized 12 retirees for nine to 27 years of service. Honorees: Kirk Palermo, nine years; Alfredo Hernandez, 10 years; Josephine Mendez, 10 years; Dale Gear, 11 years; Yolanda Yvette Mirelez, 13 years; Cynthia Martinez, 17 years; Teresa H. Zamarripa, 17 years; Rosa M. Rodriguez, 17 years; Richard Davis Jr., 20 years; Hector Rivera, 22 years; Juanita Reed, 26 years; and Dr. Mark Underwood, 27 years.
Outstanding awards
Outstanding Faculty Member: Albert Ybarra, presented by Frank Luna and Isabel Alvarez.
Faculty Association Teaching Excellence Award: Lorie Compton-Betty, presented by Veronica Williams.
Outstanding Staff — Professional: Amanda Santos, presented by Dr. Randa Schell.
Outstanding Staff — Paraprofessional: Aracely Ruiz, 34 years of service, presented by April Ruhmann.
NISOD Excellence Awards: Dr. Onesimo Martinez II, associate psychology professor, and Lucas Limbrick, diesel technology instructor. Both will receive medals May 24 at the national conference in Austin.
Service pins
More than 40 employees received service pins for five to 45 years.
45 years
Amanda Hadley
30 years
Connie Buchanan
Aracely Ruiz
25 years
Jo Ann Sanchez
Margot Mata
20 years
Victor Lopez
Derek Veazey
Concepcion Silva
Subburaj Kannan
15 years
Vanessa Uriegas
Xaviera Haynes
Gabriela Davis
10 years
Alyssa Gonzales
Frankie Pannell
Armando Mondragon
Janna E. Calk
Jose Zavala
Martin R. Garcia
Marisa Hinojosa
Maria E. Martinez
Rebekah Garza
5 years
Dana Garza
Leopoldo Aviles IV
Daniel Dickson
Michelle Martinez Vera
David Alonso Sanchez
Gerardo Luna
Ricardo Perez
Antonio Flores Jr.
Antonio V. Ruiz Jr.
Christina Maldonado Crowley
Alyssa Gomez
Donald McBlain
Jose Luis Ayala
Laura Bustillos
Lizet Medrano
Leaders emphasized SWTX’s family atmosphere and student commitment during graduation reminders.