State 4A shot put champion and Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) track and field standout, Guillermo Galvan, has accepted a scholarship to attend the University of Houston. Galvan signed his letter of intent, accepting the scholarship, this morning. Galvan qualified for the state track and field meet in both the shot put and discus events.
Picture, seated from left to right are: Larry Howell, coach; Guillermo Galvan; Yadira Galvan, mother. On the back row from left to right are: Kathryn Howell, VMHS assistant athletic coordinator; Juan Galvan, father; Pedro Gutierrez, grandfather; Eddie Galvan, brother; Joe Sanchez, Mission CISD athletic director; Simon Mendoza, assistant track and field coach; Alejandro Galvan, brother; David Gilpin, athletic coordinator/head football coach; Edric Pacheco, assistant track and field coach; David Longoria, head track and field coach.
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