2015 Graduates
2015 Graduates
by Michael J. Miller, Jr.
This year we are graduating 22 students which brings us to a total of 66 graduates since we began sponsoring children.
This year we had a first for us. The Valedictorian- Estefany Quinonez and Salutatorian- Pamela Mendoza are both our graduates from Border Buddies. The top photo is only a part of the graduates as they were so excited to celebrate they took off on us right after the ceremonies. In the 2nd photo is Estefany Quinonez who graduated with 99.99% index. She is now sponsored by BBM with our College Fund and will be starting classes early January. She also obtained a job as a bank teller to help support her family. So she will have a full schedule of working during the day and take 4 classes per semester at night so she can graduate in 4 yrs. as a licensed accountant in business. Pamela will be starting College in January in her pursuit of becoming a Doctor. Many of our graduates would have never graduated without the help from our sponsors in the States. Just like the last photo. Emidio Baca seen with his family is the 2nd to graduate as we graduated his older brother last year through BBM and he is now working and married. Emidio wants to continue to College and his sister seen in the photo also a sponsored child by BBM will be following in his footsteps. It seems like yesterday when we were sitting in their 6th grade graduation ceremonies and now they are moving on in becoming professionals. All of these students have been a part of the program for 7yrs. or more. Each sponsored child can walk away knowing they can reach their dreams, accomplish what God has instore for them, and plan for the future in making change one person at a time. Lord willing they will reflect on these times when they get older and appreciate what they received and also pass this onto their children and grandchildren. What a joy every year to see the growth in each student.