AJ Rivas

If you want to be a lion...you must train with lions.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

After visiting both West Point and the Air Force Academy in Colorado, "Big Rivas" made his choice of which appointment to accept. He reports at the end of June to begin his journey of challenges and opportunities. We are proud of him!!

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

The Partyman was recently welcomed to the United States Military Academy at West Point class of 2029. Proud of him and the challenging journey he will embark on soon.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

The boys recently competed at the UIL 5-A State Championship in Robotics and came back with 3rd place. Proud of them.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

A great JROTC summer camp this year. Camp included rockwall climbing, drown-proofing, STEM lessons, leadership training, D&C, and more. Proud of my boys holding and performing the role of 1SG very well. The HoneyBadger received the Cadet of the Cycle award.

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Another fantastic attendance at this year's Carry The Load event. Both my boys came along with a few cadets.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Finished a great year with Vanguard HS JROTC. Recently had our military ball and our robotics teams did great at the JROTC World's competition. Proud of my boys and all our cadets.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

@MISDVanguardHS Mrs Baker in the mix with 91022J and 91022B at the UIL Robotics State Championship. She rocks!

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A short clip of our 3rd segment around 6 a.m. as we proceed to finish the 14.5 miles with approx 10 miles completed at this moment.

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

A wonderful morning start at 2 a.m. for Coyle MS JROTC cadets taking part in the national "Carry The Load" event honoring fallen service members and first responders. We completed 3 segments totaling over 14 miles finishing at 7 a.m. Proud of them. #TheGISDEffect #BeTheLight

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Proud of the HoneyBadger for placing 2nd in the district middle school spelling bee!!

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Proud of my son for bringing home some hardware from the district academic decathlon a short time ago!!

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Proud of my first year LCC/JROTC Cadets for marching in the city Christmas parade. They sounded great while representing Coyle Tech. @Coyle_Cougars @ISUPopsx2

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Proud of my LCC / JROTC cadets competing against each other in a game of Drill & Ceremonies 'knockout' today. I tried to throw them off by giving incorrect commands but they were focused and not easily tricked. #CoyleTech #bethelight @Coyle_Cougars @ISUPopsx2

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

What an eventful week. Football game for Alejandro....catalog photo shoot for Aolani....taekwondo training for next month's black belt test for Antonio.....voting in the election....and it's only Tuesday

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Proud of the HoneyBadger and his VEX Robotics team for placing 10th overall out of 540 teams from around the world at the Virtual VEX Robotics World Championship this weekend!! (images below are from tournaments this year)

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Lani doing her virtual Taekwondo with one of her older brothers assisting. She's on her way!!

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Governor Greg Abbott has waived STAAR testing requirements for 2019-20. Details: https://t.co/DKZJMWTTpH

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

Super proud of the @KA_Knights CyberKnights Team A for their awesome performance today at the Texas State Regional Championship earning a spot to the upcoming World Championships!! Thank you Coaches, Families, and GISD Leadership @rlopez42 for your unwavering support!

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

@Coyle_Cougars #CMSbelieve A few shots of my 8th Graders during a recent basketball tournament as well as their last home game of the season. Proud of my Cougars on and off the court!!

[AJ Rivas @Coach_AJRivas]

A few shots of my 8th Grade students during their respective football games these past couple of weeks. Proud of their effort. @Coyle_Cougars