South Texas Distinguished Scholars

South Texas Distinguished Scholars awards ceremony
• 18 students recognized at award gala
• Award judges see hope for future in scholars
• Judges for the 2001 Caller-Times/Channel 6 South Texas Distinguished Scholars Program

  Science scholarship winners

• Science scholar doesn't want it easy
• Scholar is driven by a curious nature

  General academic winners

• Scholar sets standard others are measured by
• Senior says books come first in busy schedule

  Career and technology winners

• Scholar will take chances to meet his goals
• Success for senior comes with hard work

  Achiever category winners

• Teen fights cancer while becoming a scholar
• Life's many obstacles are no match for Saenz

  Communications winners

• Meeting new people drives senior to excel
• Scholar uses his writing as a way to open up

  Student athlete winners

• Calallen offensive tackle is no pushover
• For athlete, classes always come in first

  Performing and fine arts winners

• Following her heart led to senior's success
• Acting has always come naturally for scholar