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Staff members and volunteers praise military unit’s role at SOCORRO ISD
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Summary
School staff and volunteers told SOCORRO ISD audiences that a local military unit consistently volunteers on campus, serving as role models for military-connected students, supporting discipline and sparking student interest in military careers. The remarks were presented; no formal action was recorded.
Staff members and volunteers at a SOCORRO ISD presentation praised a local military unit for regularly volunteering on campus and supporting students, saying the unit’s presence helps with classroom activities, discipline and student transitions.
A staff member said, "They're super engaged," and described volunteers taking part in "Warrior Wednesdays, playing games with the students, engaging in the classroom, participating in our larger events." The staff member added that the unit is quick to respond when called on to volunteer and that "They have boots on ground."
Another staff member said the volunteers provide role models for students, particularly those from military families. "We have our military students who that is the life they live," the staff member said, adding that having adults on campus who understand students' experiences can "help them cope with all of the changes and get to know the community and the culture of the campus."
A presenter who volunteers with the program said the soldiers’ presence "makes them curious," prompting students to ask about military roles and potentially influencing their career choices: "And then that could influence them to go with this career path." The presenter also described a personal motivation for returning to campus: "I love coming here every chance I get, really. I love it. ... I feel like I can do that best here."
School staff framed the partnership as broadly beneficial to both students and staff, saying visible volunteer engagement helps build relationships and allows volunteers to share experiences with "these scholars." One staff member formally thanked the unit: "To our military partners in education, thank you for showing up for our Aztecs consistently. You truly embody what it means to be an Aztec warrior and align with our empire mission."
The remarks in the transcript were presented as a positive report about the volunteer partnership; the transcript does not record any formal motions, votes or policy decisions tied to the presentation.
