HISD Celebrated Second Annual Academics College Signing Day
Style Magazine Newswire | 6/12/2020, 7:35 a.m.
The HISD UIL Academics Department hosted its second annual Academic College Signing Day for the district’s top University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academics, Music, One Act Play, or Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) students
With the district closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s signing day was virtually. HISD Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan made remarks followed by brief videos of students announcing their names, high schools, scholarships received, and their prospective college or military enlistment plans.
During the virtual event, 21 students from 12 high schools made commitments to prestigious higher education institutions such as Harvard and Rice universities.
HISD Director of Athletics and UIL Activities Andre’ Walker and HISD UIL Programs Manager Don Hernandez were also on hand to congratulate students on their choices.
