The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas held an educational workshop for Pasadena ISD high school girls and their parents designed to inform upcoming sophomores and seniors about the process of getting into college.

The event included student games and lectures on a variety of topics such as financial aid, college admissions and scholarships. Harris County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Judge Jo Ann Delgado gave a keynote address relaying her personal testament of becoming the first Hispanic female to be elected Justice of the Peace.

In addition, a panel discussion was held during the workshop. Consul General of Mexico Carlos Gonzalez Magallon and HWNT Houston Chairwoman Anna Marie Guzman Protz were key speakers during the discussion, in which they strongly encouraged parents to support their children's education.

"It was inspiring to see so many eager and ambitious young women looking forward to achieving their academic goals," said Yesenia Armijo- Mendez, HWNT treasurer and education co-chair.  

Pasadena ISD's Associate Superintendent of Special Programs Gloria Gallegos echoed Armijo-Mendez sentiments.

"These girls have demonstrated high potential for college and the potential needs to be harvested," Gallegos said.

Currently the HWNT Houston chapter is focusing on helping young women further their education after graduating from high school. The organization provides a number of benefits to students who are accepted into the program including access to the top-ranked academic institutions in the Houston area, campus tours, professional mentors, and invites to all HWNT events.

"Our goal is to get all of these young women into college," said HWNT parliamentarian and education co- chair Lenore Espinosa.

For more information on the HWNT Houston Chapter please visit www.hwnt.org