Advanced Learning Academy
Class of 2020
The Advanced Learning Academy, a CAST Network school, graduates 13 seniors.
All 13 Seniors of the Advanced Learning Academy Class of 2020 are college bound. The 2nd class to ever graduate from the Advanced Learning Academy includes future dancers, engineers and community leaders.
Greta Baez
Winner of the The Frida Kahlo Award for Fearlessness and Artistic Generosity
Attending Texas State University
Plans to be an animator, business owner, and skater clothes designer
Kaben Benavides – Class Valedictorian
Winner of the Bebe Neuwirth Award for Boldness and Fierce Talent
Attending Point Park University – Dance Program
Has the goal of living and working in New York City as a professional dancer
Anthony Davis
Winner of the Sherlock Holmes Award for Curiosity, Conversation and Good Natured Trickery
Attending The University of Texas at San Antonio
Plans on having a master’s degree in computer science and considering a future in criminal justice, software engineering or exploring new technologies
Carla Garcia
Winner of the Selena Quintanilla Award for Beauty Inside and Out
Deciding between Texas A&M San Antonio or San Antonio Community College
Sees herself with a bachelor’s degree in science and flourishing in her nursing career
Kevin Garcia
Winner of The Julian Castro Award for Caring and Determination
Attending Texas A&M San Antonio
A future trailblazing entrepreneur and impactful legislator
Melanie Gutierrez
Winner of The C.S. Lewis Award for Conviction, Constancy, and Steadfast Faith
Attending The University of Texas at San Antonio
Plans to rock the education world as an elementary teacher
Jonathan Guzman
Winner of the David Robinson Award for Kind-heartedness and Honesty
Attending St. Phillip’s College
Sees himself in a career he is passionate about
Brandon Muñoz
Winner of the Tim Duncan Award for Community Building and Coaching Others On and Off the Court
Attending San Antonio College
Interested in a future in engineering
Berenice Piña
Winner of the Maria Montessori Award for Courage and Trail Blazing Confidence
Attending The University of Texas at San Antonio studying Psychology
Plans to be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to help kids with autism and other related behavior issues
A.J. Rodriguez
Winner of The Adam Silver Award for Leadership, Dedication, and Strategy
Attending San Antonio College to study architecture
Has the dream of working for Alamo Architects
Paulina Rodriguez
Winner of the Michelle Obama Award for Intelligence and Grace
Attending Barnard College to study English and Human Rights
Goal of working as a journalist covering politics and elections or pursuing a graduate degree in journalism
Maya Sarate
Winner of The Leslie Knope Award for Compassion and Community Creation
Attending The University of Texas at San Antonio
Wants to become a physical therapist
Adrian Vega
Winner of The Andrew Witten Award for being an Original Community Voice
Attending San Antonio College
Plans on having his college degree, and to be in a place where he is financially successful starting a family of his own
