Meet the 2024/25 CITGO Distinguished Scholars
CITGO Distinguished Scholars
The 2024/25 Distinguished Scholars Program was created to assist students planning to continue their education at a two-or four-year university. Forty scholarships were awarded to select class of 2025graduates from the Alief, Houston, and Spring Branch Independent School Districts (ISD). These Distinguished Scholars are being recognized not only for their academics but also for their excellence in one of the following categories: Beating the Odds, Career & Technical Education, Communications, Performing & Fine Arts, S.T.E.M., Service & Leadership, Spirit, or Student Athletics.
CONGRATS TO THE FEATURED CITGO DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Name: Gael Alberto Samano Mekler
School: Sterling High School
About:
Born in Cancun, Mexico, Gael is a star student and an active member of the Soaring Society of America. He has a passion for aviation and has achieved his commercial drone certification. He is currently working toward his private pilot's license while maintaining excellent marks. After coming to the U.S. at the age of seven with only basic English, Gael now speaks three languages and eagerly awaits the day he receives his commercial pilot's license. He hopes to earn a degree in Aeronautical Science and to work with major commercial airlines.
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CITGO believes in being an active member in the communities where we operate. In fact, our commitment to making a positive impact has always been a hallmark of CITGO operations. For more than 100 years, we have demonstrated this commitment through our established social and development programs, just like the Distinguished Scholars initiative.
