4 HBAA Law School Student Scholars to Watch

About HBAA

HBAA (The Hispanic Bar Association of Austin) is "an organization of Latino lawyers who volunteer their time and energy towards the betterment of the Hispanic community in central Texas." It is an affiliate of the Mexican-American Bar Association of Texas as well as the Hispanic National Bar Association. Prior to being founded as HBAA in 1995, the organization was the Capital Area Mexican-American Lawyers (CAMAL). The organization is made up of members of the legal profession, which includes law students, local attorneys, government officials, law professors, legislators, judges, and lobbyists. Other members of the legal profession are also welcomed to join the organization. HBAA's mission statement is:

"To foster and encourage the involvement and interest of the Hispanic-American legal professional community in civic, professional, social, educational, charitable, governmental, and non-partisan political issues with a goal toward the betterment and enhancement of all members of the organization and the Austin area Hispanic community."

The Scholars 

The following are four law school students awarded scholarships by HBAA Foundation. Additionally, the HBAA Foundation awarded scholarships to 3 undergraduate students.

Lucie Arvallo

Lucie is in her third year of law school at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout her law school experience, Lucie has succeeded academically and has proved her hard work in order to achieve her goals. In addition to her hard academic work, she has volunteered with her university to help feed the homeless at the St. Mary's Wellness Resource Outreach center.

Trevor Vega 

Trevor is in his third year of law school at the University of Texas School of Law, where he has proved to be an outstanding student. His first year he finished in the top 25% of his class, and he continued that trend by finishing his second year with a high GPA. In the summer, Trevor volunteered with Woolson Real Estate, helping families that still needed assistance after the horrible effects of Hurricane Harvey by cleaning yards and providing families with clothes and other items.

Nathan Salazar

Nathan is in his third year of law school at the Michigan State College of Law, where he has been working diligently to earn high marks. In the last school year, Nathan mentored and assisted a high school student regarding his college applications at Sidney Lanier High School in San Antonio, Texas.

Liz Moreno

Liz is in her third year of law school at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where she has been able to volunteer and thrive academically. During the spring semester, she volunteered once a week at Talcott Elementary by reading to 3rd graders. On campus at the School of Law, she is participating in the Juvenile Justice Clinic, serving as a 3L representative in the Student Bar Association.

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We cannot wait to see these bright students graduate in May 2019.

Junior Texas Leadership Pipeline Program Re-Cap

In collaboration with Austin ISD, City of Austin and Austin Energy, Jr Texas Leadership Pipeline Program,a year long program,brings high school students from across the district for quarterly sessions focused on identity, college and career readiness, service, academic success and leadership.

The first session of the Junior Texas Leadership Pipeline Program was held on Saturday November 22, 2014. The focus for the first session was for the students to learn more about different colleges around the area and to start thinking about other college-related topics such as majors and financial aid.

During the session, students collaborated together to understand the meaning of leadership. Through hands-on and group activities, students discovered new ways that they could grow as leaders in their lives, classrooms and communities. Service was another concept that was focused on during the conference. As a group, students brainstormed ideas on ways that they could engage with their community.
The next conference will be held on January 10th, 2015 during HSC's Winter Summit. High school students will have a chance to network with current HSC scholars and will also have the opportunity to tour the ACC Eastview campus.  

For more information on the Jr. Texas Leadership Pipeline Program, click here.   
                                                               

 "My vision for the future: become a good person who helps others. have a great job that really makes me feel complete, and have a family." -Diana, 10th Grade

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Scholar Stories: Edilberto Alvarez

Edilberto is the recipient of the Roberto T. Chapa Sr. Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Fiesta de Independencia. He is studying Kinesiology at the University of Texas-At San Antonio. Edilberto is the first in his family to go to college. 


"HSC has helped me achieve my goals by not only providing me with financial support through scholarships, but also with the guidance they have given me in accomplishing my goal of being able to succeed in college. HSC staff have been great mentors to every single one of us scholars. Hearing their success stories and providing us with tips on how to succeed in and after college has been really helpful in pushing me to achieve my goals." 

Edilberto has not let the obstacle of being a 1st generation college student stop him in his goal of graduating in 2016. Last year, he worked multiple jobs while maintaining his schoolwork and involvement in the Psychology Club at UTSA. Edilberto shows great perseverance through his studies and HSC is proud of all of his accomplishments!

Student Stories: Daisy Aguirre

Daisy has been in the HSC Scholar program since 2012. She is a recipient of the Dr. Janis Guerrero Thompson Memorial Scholarship. She currently pursuing a degree in Bilingual Elementary Education at the The University of Texas at Austin. 


"HSC has motivated me to keep my grades up and give to the community. HSC enforces community service and has motivated me to volunteer and get experience. I have volunteered at schools, helping the students with their work. It has helped me prepare for my future as a teacher."

Daisy credits HSC for her hard-work and perseverance throughout school. "HSC requires a strong GPA in order to maintain our scholarships. I study in advance, as well as do my homework ahead of time, which has helped me be a better student." Daisy is preparing to graduate May of 2016. After graduation, Daisy hopes to become Bilingual Elementary teacher in Austin.

Scholar Stories: Tyler Angulo

Tyler is the recipient of the Hispanic Chamber Foundation Scholarship funded by the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He attends Cornell University and has been in the HSC Scholar program since 2012. Tyler calls Round Rock, TX  home.

Tyler studying abroad 
in Madrid, Spain.

"The most worthwhile support that HSC has given me is through the Leadership Conferences. They are truly what sets HSC apart from every other scholarship program out there. Not only do we actually get to meet other scholars and professionals at these conferences, but they are also packed with very useful information about college, careers, and professionalism such that I become disappointed when I cannot attend. I am much more prepared walking into my last year of college as an HSC scholar rather than simply a graduate of my university."

Tyler is passionate about his involvement in Yamatai, a Japanese taiko drumming group at Cornell. As a freshman, he held leadership positions in the organization and will be serving as Music Director for his upcoming senior year. "I am happiest when leading groups, when creating something truly astonishing and magical, when  working with like-minded individuals, and when working mostly with the creative side of the brain."

Tyler plans to graduate May 2015 with a degree in Human Biology, and Health and Society. He hopes to find a career that merges his talents and interests. Tyler eventually plans pursue a post-secondary degree.