Siblings Flavia and Fabio Salima Marcano wrap themselves in the flag they traveled with from Venezuela to the United States with their parents in 2017.

Flavia and Fabio Salima Marcano stand outside Woodland Hills Elementary school on the first day of school in the United States. Flavia was starting 5th grade and Fabio was starting 2nd. They did some online instruction to learn English, but picked up much more of the language just being with their new friends Photo submitted by Daniela Marcano Latuff.

Fabio Salima Marcano celebrates his last birthday in Venezuela with his grandma, grandpa, aunt and uncle. The family made sure to move after the kids’ birthdays, so they could spend those days with friends and family. Photo submitted by Daniela Marcano Latuff.

Fabio and Flavia Salima Marcano take a selfie with their parents in the Fort Lauderdale airport before the family’s flight to Houston in August 2017. The family had just escaped Venezuela to seek political asylum in the U.S. In that moment, the children thought they were visiting the United State for a vacation. Photo submitted by Daniela Marcano Latuff.

Flavia and Fabio Salima Marcano pose with the Venezuelan flag their family brought with them when they sought political asylum in the United States in 2017. Millions have fled the country in the last decade to escape economic hardship and political repression.

Senior Krisslyn Boyles serves a ball during a home match this season. She is a two-year team captain.

During a game against West Fork, senior Krisslyn Boyles celebrates a point with her team. During the match on Oct. 14, Boyles recorded her 1,000-career dig for Kingwood Park.

Dance teacher Cyndi Vaughn was appreciative of the ROTC students who participated in her father’s burial service, which included Master Sgt. Anthony Bullock, senior Douglas Graves, junior Isaiah Montes, junior Araya Wolfe and senior Noe Ortega. Clarence Vaughn was a Sergeant in the Marines. He was buried at Houston National Cemetery on Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Vaughn.

Marine veteran Clarence Vaughn celebrates his retirement on his last day of work at the Post Office. His colleagues threw him a party after 46 years in the job. Photo submitted by Cyndi Vaughn.

Sophomore Elijah Vasquez stands with Cyndi Vaughn after the funeral of her father. Vasquez played “Taps” at the service for Marine veteran Clarence Vaughn. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Vaughn.

Marine veteran Clarence Vaughn carries the flag with a platoon of men. He was a Sergeant in the Marines and worked with these men on the ship they were stationed on. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Vaughn.

Marine veteran Clarence Vaughn. Photo courtesy of Cyndi Vaughn.

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Senior Chris Lora’s vehicle was part of a three-car accident on North Park before school on Oct. 24. His car was totated, but Lora walked away with no injuries. Photo submitted by Chris Lora.

Senior Chris Lora pushes through a gap in the Pasadena defense on Oct. 24. The Panthers won 41-7 on Senior Night. Lora scored one touchdown.

Senior running back Chris Lora is escorted on the field by his mom and grandparents prior to the Senior Night game at Turner Stadium on Oct. 24. Lora was in a three-car accident earlier in the day.

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