
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
Nov. 1, 2006
UNM Upward Bound Participants Honored Nationally
Local high school students lauded for Web design entry on influence of gangs
Albuquerque high school students participating in the University of New Mexico's Upward Bound Program earned prizes at national 2006 TRIO Quest activities, sponsored by the University of Washington.
TRIO programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and serve primarily low-income, underrepresented and/or first-generation students in an effort to prepare them for higher education success.
UNM Upward Bound students earned “best of contest from a new program” and “best site from a new program” medals for their Web design entry “The Influence of Gangs in Our Society.”
Honored were Gregory Soliz, Johelmy and Suleimy Figueroa and Valerie Madrid of Highland High School; Mario Espinoza of La Cueva High School; Ehron Franklin of Del Norte High School and Tamara Mangram of West Mesa High School
To view TRIO Quest award winning projects, visit http://www.triothinkquest.org .
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