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El Paso Teacher and Student to Honor Soldier in France This Summer

KVIA••Rosemary Garcia
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Paula Perales, a social studies teacher at Eastwood Knolls International School, and her student, Danity Martinez, have been selected for a prestigious program that will take them to Washington, D.C., and Normandy, France, this June. They are one of 15 pairs chosen nationwide for the 2026 Albert H. Small Normandy Institute, the only representatives from Texas and the Southwest. Their project focuses on Pvt. Jose Isabel Alvarado, a soldier from Smeltertown whose remains were never returned to El Paso. The duo will present a eulogy for Alvarado while exploring significant historical sites, emphasizing the importance of honoring military sacrifices. The program covers all expenses related to the trip.

Key Details: • Trip scheduled for June 2026 • Focus on Pvt. Jose Isabel Alvarado, buried in Normandy • Participants will visit historical sites in D.C. and Normandy • Program covers all travel and course expenses

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Washington, D.C.Danity MartinezPaula PeralesEastwood Knolls International SchoolJose Isabel AlvaradoSmeltertownNormandyAlbert H. Small Normandy Institute

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