LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for December.  The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo.

On Dec. 13, the 11 honorees for December were announced during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosted by Cigarroa High School. Border Patrol Agent and Master of Ceremony Clarissa Moncivais began the commemoration by honoring 11 recipients at several high schools across Laredo. Guest speakers, Dr. Carmen A. Pompa and Patrol Agent in Charge Adam Ruiz, spoke about the significance of the Youth-of-the-Month award and the unwavering academic dedication necessary to win such a scholastic award.

This is the 38th year for the Laredo Sector Youth of the Month Program.  Congratulations to all the honorees.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.