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On Friday, Nov. 8, Carrillo Elementary School hosted its first career fair.
There, professionals from the South San Antonio community inspired students with diverse career paths. Among them was Cheyenne Rendon, a 2012 South San Antonio High School graduate and proud member of the Appeachean Navajo Tribe. November marked National Native American Heritage Month, and South San Antonio ISD celebrated Rendon’s impactful contributions to the community.
Rendon’s deep roots within SAISD began in Pre-K at Carrillo Elementary School and continued through South San Antonio High School, where she notes, “My parents met at Dwight Middle School over 30 years ago.” Now, her son attends Carrillo, marking the Rendon family’s third generation in the district.
After graduating, Rendon’s educational journey took her …