Congratulations Waco City Academy Graduates

Last updated on June 04, 2025 at 08:00 AM

The Waco City Academy graduates participated in a 10-week class and learned about civic engagement and local government. Sessions included an interactive, behind-the-scenes look into city government with hands-on activities and presentations. From public safety, utilities, zoos, and more, graduates learned about everything that makes our City special.

City Academy graduates holding their certificates with City Council

Back row: Waco City Council — Isabel Lozano (District 2), Andrea Barefield (District 1), Josh Borderud (District 3), Darius Ewing (District 4), Mayor Jim Holmes, George Chase (District 5)
Middle row: Thomas Unger, Julie Sweet, Jacob Sowder, Ian Camacho, Richard Simcik, Liya Scott, Sarah-Jane Menefee, Vanessa Martinez, Angela Jackson, Carlos Perez
Front row: Triza Mongare, Melody Villanueva, Mary King, Imelda Martinez, Arielle Gonzales, Autumn Furnish
Not pictured: Jonathan Mebane

Graduates

  • Ian Camacho
  • Autumn Furnish
  • Arielle Gonzales
  • Angela Jackson
  • Mary King
  • Imelda Martinez
  • Vanessa Martinez
  • Jonathan Mebane
  • Sarah-Jane Menefee
  • Triza Mongare
  • Carlos Perez
  • Liya Scott
  • Richard Simcik
  • Jacob Sowder
  • Julie Sweet
  • Thomas Unger
  • Melody Villanueva

If you're interested in participating, the application for the 2026 class of Waco City Academy will be available in January.

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