Three Socorro Independent School District students are moving on to the next chapter of their educational and athletic journeys after signing letters of intent in March. They will continue their higher education and play their sports at the college or university of their choice.
Americas High School
Jayde Gone is an attacking midfielder on the girls’ soccer team. She signed on to attend the University of Texas at El Paso. The four-year varsity letterman is a three-time district playoff qualifier.
"I am very excited to continue my athletic and academic career at the University of Texas at El Paso,” Gone said. “It took a lot of hard work and dedication to be able to reach this goal. The best advice I can give is to never give up on your dreams despite of what others may criticize you for."
Samara Renae Lopez is a forward and defender on the girls’ soccer team. She signed on to attend Texas A&M University in San Antonio. The four-year varsity letterman is also the team captain and a three-time district playoff qualifier.
"I am extremely excited to continue my athletic career at the collegiate level,” Lopez said.
Jayde Gone and Samara Renae Lopez signing event photos
Socorro High School
Destiny Gonzalez, who is a forward on the girls’ basketball team, signed her letter of intent with Minnesota North College, Vermilion Campus, where she plans to study criminal justice. Destiny is a three-year varsity letterman in basketball and a four-year varsity letterman in track and field. She is on the A/B honor roll and has had perfect attendance all four years of high school.
“I got here with the support of my family, friends and coaches, so I am very blessed,” Gonzalez said. “I am nervous to be so far away from home, but I am excited to continue to play the sport I grew up loving.”
Destiny Gonzalez signing event photos
Published April 19, 2023
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