Friends of IB McAllen

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the Omega Class of 2026 on your IB pinning! This is a significant milestone, and you should be very proud of yourselves.
On behalf of everyone at FOIB, a big congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Thanks to the Pinning Committee and 1st Vice President Esperanza Soto Flores for organizing this wonderful event.

Each year, the pinning committee hosts an essay contest. This year, we had the privilege of reading some outstanding essays, and three winners were selected. Congratulations to the winners of this year's IB Essay Contest!

🥇Isa Mendez
🥇Anthony Ha
🥉Carolina Ruiz

06/02/2026

Thank you to all our parents and partners who make Friends of IB Possible! Congratulations to the class of 2026! Omegas you have made us proud.

TITANIUM
FRIENDS OF IB

GOLD
Jennifer Almonte, M.D.
- Obstetries & Gynecology-
Necta
Efrain Davila Lopez
Dr. Danielle Jimenez Flores
Barba Law & Consulting
Omar & Carla Rodriguez
Adolfo & Guadalupe Stivalet
SILVER
Juan Pablo Gomez, MDPA
Mayra F. Lopez
Anya Rockwell
BRONZE
Diana Franz
Alejandra de Lopez
Veronica Ghavidel
Renee Tamez
Chelsea Alamilla
Megan Braden
Mark & Karina Chapa
FAMILY
Patricia S Garza
Anthony Ha
Jessica Lynn-Macrae
NRM- Natasha R. Martinez
Rossana Ordonez-Acosta
Cora Salinas

FOIB BOARD MEMBERS
Edgar Ruiz, President
Espy Flores, First VP llene Peralez, Treasurer
Karina Chapa, Secretary
Lino Ochoa, VP Membership
Norma Flores-Ruiz, VP Marketing
Jessica Lynn Macre, VP Hospitality
Sarah Hong, VP Ways & Means

05/27/2026

Congratulations!

The Bezos Scholars Program is proud to announce Lamar Academy student Vrinda Patel and school librar...

05/22/2026

Beautiful dinner celebration of our Top 10 Warriors at Rowe HS! Thank you for recognizing their talents and dedication in such a thoughtful way 🎉

05/20/2026

Our FOIB immediate past president, Mrs. Norma Flores Ruiz, and IB parent, Mrs. Paulina Asensio Mohamed, joined this week’s Lamar Library Podcast! They shared inspiring insights and valuable takeaways. Thanks to both ladies for opening up about parent life and inspiring the way forward!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE ALERT — Behind the IB Journey: Parent Perspectives from Lamar Academy

In Episode 8 of the Lamar Library Podcast, we sit down with two amazing IB moms from Lamar Academy to talk about the journey of supporting students through the IB program and the college application process. 🎓

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lpra0SVAYytE92vnBhZ5X?si=pV9OhFsASqakaep8L94pOg

05/20/2026

Senior Walk! Class of 2026! 🎓💜🩵💚💛

05/20/2026

Congratulations to all our IB students who were honored at last night's special board meeting!