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Socorro Student Achieves Milestone with Associate Degree from EPCC

KVIA••Rosemary Garcia
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Ruben Escajeda, a senior at Socorro Early College High School, has made history by becoming the 3,000th student in the Socorro Independent School District (SISD) to earn an associate degree through a partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC). He received his degree in multidisciplinary studies in December 2025, while maintaining a 4.0 GPA and ranking in the top 5 percent of his class. Ruben is actively involved in school activities, including sports and mentoring freshmen. He plans to pursue further studies in nursing at the University of Texas at San Antonio after graduating in June.

Key Details: • Ruben Escajeda is the 3,000th SISD student to earn an associate degree. • He graduated with a 4.0 GPA and ranks in the top 5 percent of his class. • Ruben will graduate from Socorro High School in June 2026. • He plans to continue his education at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Socorro Independent School DistrictEl Paso Community CollegeRuben EscajedaSocorro Early College High SchoolErica O. MonarrezUniversity of Texas at San Antonio

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