C.C. Winn HS students Cinthia Alvarado and Salvador Villagomez have qualified for the 2013-14 University Interscholastic League State Cross-Examination Meet to be held March 10-15 at The University of Texas at Austin.

These students qualify for the state meet by placing first at the UIL Cross- Examination District Meet held at Alexander High School in Laredo, Texas on Saturday, February 1st.

“UIL debate competition motivates students and provides them with practical applications for the skills they are developing.” said Jana Riggins, UIL State Debate Director.  “This year‘s topic allowed students the opportunity to research and form their own thoughts and opinions on the real-world problems of the United States’ economic engagement with Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela.”

Through participation the UIL Academic State Meet, students qualify for Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships.  Since its inception in 1959, the TILF has provided more than $27 million to more than 18,000 students.  This year, TILF expects to award an estimated 600 new and renewed grants, valued at more than $1 million.  One hundred percent of each dollar TILF receives goes directly for scholarships, with no administrative or other expensed being deducted.