Congratulations to the ENHS UIL Academic Team for capturing the Regional Championship title. Four of the teams received first place finishes: Number Sense, Math, Literary Criticism, and Social Studies. Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this competition! Good Luck at STATE!!

Our ENHS principal, Mr. Ramiro Guerra, has been named Secondary Principal of the Year at the HEB Excellence in Education Awards!  The ENHS staff, students, and community are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Brenda Hernandez, ENHS teacher of the year, who was recently chosen as a finalist in the District Teacher of the Year selection. Way to go Mrs. Hernandez!

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Last week AP testing ran very smoothly.  All tests were started on time and using all tests. This week’s schedule looks like this.  These tests will take place in the library.  AP Economics will take place in ROTC building.

May 14                 AP Biology, AP Music Theory

                             AP Physics (p.m.)

May 15                 AP Government, AP French Language

May 16                 AP English Language, AP Statistics

May 17                 AP Economics, AP World History

May 18                 AP Human Geo, AP Spanish Lit

The PLATO lab will continue to be open on Saturday for Credit Recovery.  If you have questions, please contact your counselor or Mrs. Moran at ext. 6803.

Congratulations to the ENHS UIL Academic Team for capturing the Regional Championship title. Four of the teams received first place finishes: Number Sense, Math, Literary Criticism, and Social Studies. Congratulations to all students and staff involved in this competition! Way to go Cougars!!

19 Criminal Justice students have successfully passed the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch test. These students have all worked hard for the last six months to achieve these certificates. Great Job Mrs. Murillo and her students!

Six ENHS students have recently taken and passed the Microsoft Certification test.  Congratulations to these students and Mrs. Patch.

 Nine students passed the CNA Nursing State Certification. Congratulations to these students and Mrs. Flores.

Students interested in attending University of Texas at Austin, should be aware that the University has determined that it will admit all eligible 2013 summer/fall applicants who rank within the top 8% of their graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review.

We are making an attempt to keep the library a quiet place for learning and studying. Please help us lower the noise volume in the library.

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Need Homework Help?? Come by the library during lunch period or after school. Student tutors (UTPA) are available to help students.

The Lady Cougars defeated the Mc High Lady Bulldogs in a one game series.  Next round of the playoffs will take place this weekend against San Antonio Holmes.

The following is the schedule for the ENHS series with SA Holmes.

 Best of 3 series to be played at Texas A&M-Kingsville

                Game 1:               Friday at 7:00 p.m.  Edinburg home team

                Game 2:               Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Holmes home team

                Game 3:               30 minutes after completion of Game 2 (if necessary).  Flip determines home team

The advancement of the One Act Play brings our total to 8 teams representing ENHS at Regionals this weekend in San Antonio. Way to go! This year, we have a good chance to claim the Regional Championship Title as we have 4 teams currently seated at the top of the region: Number Sense, Math, Literary Criticism, and Social Studies. Furthermore, Current events stands 3 points away from 1st. We are extremely proud of our UIL Academic teams!!

The UIL One Act Play competed in the zone competition in Brownsville on Saturday with another outstanding performance. The play is now advancing to Regionals in San Antonio! Individual honors were earned as well. Best Actor: Daniel Best Actress: Lynette All Star Cast: David Honorable Mention: Frank Congratulations to the whole cast and crew and the sponsors, Mr. Castijella, Ms. Torres, and Ms. Cruz.

Congratulations to Mariachi Oro for the outstanding performance Saturday at the competition in San Diego, Texas. They earned a Division I rating and in the 5-A division they brought home the trophy in every category: Best Trumpets, Violins, Armonia, Vocals, Showmanship, and Best in Class. Way to go!

The ENHS guard has medaled for the 5th consecutive year as the ladies placed 3rd, on Saturday, at the TECA State Colorguard Championships in San Antonio. Congratulations to the Ladies and Jessica Savino, sponsor.

Juan Mendoza won a bronze medal in the Skills USA Employability Technical Information Contest held at the Skills USA Skills and Leadership Contest.

The ENHS Grupo Folklorico Ritmo Dorado competed at the 3er Concurso de Baile "Mr. Folklorico" in Dallas, TX on Friday, March 9-Sun, March 11, and placed in every category, winning the high school division:

1st place cuadro, Boda Hidalguense-(entire team)

2nd place cuadro, Consagracion del Poder-DanzaTarahumara- (entire team)

1st place small ensemble, Popurri Nuevo Leon-Elizette Davila 1, Andrea Elizarraraz 11, Dalinda Ramos 11, Abril Silva 12, Edgar Cantu 12, Ivan Ramirez 11, Armando Sanchez 12, Mario Trevino 12.

2nd place large ensemble, Fiesta Veracruzana-Illiana Cantu 9, Elizette Davila 11, Andrea Elizarraraz 11, Rebekah Flores 10, Abril Silva 12, Edgar Cantu 12, Anthony Carrillo 12, Brandon Salinas 12, Armando Sanchez 12, Miguel Sereno 10.

3rd place solo performance, Arpista Veracruzana-Elizette Davila, 11

Congratulations to all!!

Congratulations to the Cougar Math team for placing third at TMSCA State, in San Antonio. The math team competed against 27 of the best schools in Texas. Maria Fabre and Guadalupe Fabre placed second and third in math. They also placed fourth and fifth in number sense. Jose Pena and Jesus Aguirre placed 4th and 6th in math. Jose Pena also placed seventh in Number Sense. Guadalupe and Maria Fabre placed first and third overall(in all four events) in the 12th grade divisions and will be receiving approximately $1000 each in scholarships.

Congratulations to Felipe Gaitan and Ashton Cantu on having their artwork selected to compete and be exhibited at the Texas Art Eduction Association's State competition in Houston. ENHS had over 60 art students receive superior ratings/medals at the regional level this weekend - a new record for ENHS.

Congratulations to all those that performed Saturday at the UIL Solo/ens. music contest. 23 Solos received a Division I & 24 Division I ensemble medals in band and 2 Division 1's in Orchestra this weekend. Advancing to State: Yajaira Tobias, Bianca Martinez, Geronimo Garcia, Cora Elisa Espinoza,Amanda Sanchez, David Sanchez, Mac Guajardo, Martin Amaro, Nyema Liegh Gutierrez, Blake Hernandez, Kevin Hernandez, Christian Montemayor, Ryan Luna, Michael A. Casas, Tehya Garza, Joe Moreno, Aron Rios, & Ricky Cano on Solos; Andrea Elissarras on Violin. Ensembles -- Flute Trio & Clarinet Quartet. Also, Outstanding performance Mariachi....Division I.

The Golden Spurs competed in the American Dance/Drill Team Lone Star State Championship at McNeil High School. Our ENHS Golden Spurs placed in every single dance that we took! With a score of 856 - ENHS GOLDEN SPURS ARE THE STATE CHAMPIONS IN THE SMALL TEAM DIVISION!

In the Solo division: Stephanie Espino, 12th Grade - 4th Runner Up State Champion and Jeena Zamora, 10th Grade - 3rd Runner Up State Champion

In the Duet division: Stephanie Espino (Major) & Jeena Zamora (Captain) - State Champions

In the Medium Ensemble Division: State Champions

We received Sweepstakes & the Gussie Nell Davis Award for having a score of 90 & above in all our team dances.

In the Team Dance Categories:

Small Jazz Team Category - Runner Up State Champions; Small Military Team Category - State Champions; Small Open Team Category - State Champions; Small Pom Team Category - Runner Up State Champions

We Received the Runner Up for ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS (GPA of 3.5)

OTHER AWARDS THAT OUR GOLDEN SPURS RECEIVED BY THE JUDGES:

Best Overall Technique

Best Overal Presentation

Best Overall Precision

Best Overall Choreography

Congratulations to Mariachi Oro for the 5A State Championship title earned this weekend at the MASBA Mariachi Competition held in San Antonio. We are proud of students and sponsors that helped them achieve this honor. Way to go!

ENHS will have 4 TMEA All-State students this year. These students will represent the best in Texas February 8-12 at the Annual Music Educator's All-State Clinic & Convention.

Mac Guajardo placed 3rd chair in trumpet at the Area Auditions Saturday in Alice. Once Mac arrives to San Antonio, he will audition for his performing ensemble- Concert/Symphonic Band or Philharmonic/Symphony Orchestra.

ENHS Choir had 2 students that were also selected. Arianna Arango, Junior was 2nd chair in the Alto 2 section and will perform with the All-State Mixed Chorus. Lydia Flores, Junior was 6th chair in the Alto 1 section and will perform with the Women's Chorus.

These 3 join Christian Montemayor who will be performing with the All-State Jazz Band.