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Student Government Association selling Brisket Plate Tickets for Nicolas Peña

The Del Rio SGA is participating in the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce Brisket Plate Fundraiser for Nicolas "Nicky" Peña.

Nicolas is 4 years years old.

On his third birthday, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

He has undergone extensive treatments.

A fundraiser is being held in his honor to assist the family in the expenses that have incurred as a result of his lengthy treatments.

Nicolas is the son of Viviano and Sabrina Peña and he has the Best Big Brother Alex who has been by his side at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the family to help defer the expenses they have incurred.

The plate sale will be Saturday, September 11, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in front of the Ramada Inn.

Tickets are $6.00 and include a Brisket Sandwich, Chips and a Soda.

More Roping Photos

Del Rio registration

Students in Del Rio wait in line to register on Wednesday, Aug. 11, during a special one-day registration on the Del Rio campus. Registration continues through Aug. 20 at all SWTJC sites.

Modern Art

Students in Joyce Terry's Art History II class produce their own works of Modern Art.
Gift Card Recipient

Jackie Nieto presents Jaime Gallego-Hisada a $100 gift card. Gallegos-Hisada was one of 40 students to take the MAPP test.
KENS-5 Visit

Journalism students Tiffany Williams & Karen Lafuente visit with former SWTJC Del Rio student Gary Cooper, now a production assistant at KENS-5 TV in San Antonio. More KENS 5 Photos

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SWTJC Fantasy Football League Draft This Friday

The 2010 SWTJC Fantasy Football League Draft sponsored by the Student Activities Board will be held this Friday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 403.

The league will consist of between 8 and 16 teams and will run through the end of the NFL Regular Season.

Any SWTJC students, faculty and staff are invited to join.

A $50 gift card will be awarded to the winner.

Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr.
President’s Welcome
On behalf of the faculty, administration and staff at Southwest Texas Junior college, I want to welcome you to the beginning of the 2010 fall semester.

Whether you are a returning student, or are enrolling with us for the first time, we are proud to have you as part of the SWTJC family.

This institution has been serving the higher education needs of our 11-county service area for over sixty years. We have an outstanding faculty and staff dedicated to helping each and every one of our students succeed.

My door is always open and I invite you to come see me anytime with your questions or concerns.

Thank you for choosing Southwest Texas Junior College.

Have a great fall semester.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ismael Sosa, Jr.
President