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Jaguar Royalty Program

Jaguar Royalty

  • The Jaguar Royalty program recognizes students who embody the Spirit of the Jaguar while striving for the highest academic achievement, campus involvement, and community service. They demonstrate the A&M-SA values in their daily actions and serve as ambassadors to the University at various A&M-SA-sponsored events throughout the year. 
  • Members of the A&M-San Antonio Royal Court hold very prestigious positions. As ambassadors and stewards of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the Royal Court represents the University at various events throughout the year, including Fiesta.
  • The Royal Court is well-rounded, exhibits leadership skills, and works well in a team setting. As an elected representative of the University, the position of the Royal Court comes with high esteem and responsibility. Therefore, we expect the Royal Court to be a cheerful voice and professional representative for the University.

Class Royalty

  • Class Royalty creates a sense of class pride and is a part of Texas A&M University-San Antonio Royal Court. The Royal Court recognizes students who embody the Spirit of the Jaguar while striving for the highest academic achievement, campus involvement, and community service. They will demonstrate the A&M-SA values in their daily actions and serve as ambassadors to the University at various A&M-SA-sponsored events throughout the year. 
  • The full Jaguar Royal Court includes A&M- SA Royals, Senior Class Royal(s), Junior Class Royal(s), Sophomore Class Royal(s), and Freshman Class Royal(s).
  • The members of the A&M-San Antonio Royal Court hold very prestigious positions. As ambassadors and stewards of Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the Royal Court represents the University at various events throughout the year, including Fiesta.
  • The Royal Court is well-rounded, exhibits leadership skills, and works well in a team setting. As an elected representative of the University, the position of the Royal Court comes with high esteem and responsibility. Therefore, we expect the Royal Court to be a cheerful voice and professional representative for the University.

Eligibility and Requirements

Senior Class Royal(s)

  • Maintain a 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
  • Must have completed 90 or more credit hours
  • Completed 12 credit hours at A&M-SA
  • Commit to a one-year term from the last programming day before reading days (May) through the previous programming day (May)
    • Must be classified as a Senior during this one-year term
  • Enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate hours and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
  • Will be required to adhere to the dress code outlined for event appearances.

Junior Class Royal(s)

  • Maintain a 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
  • Must have completed 60 to 89 credit hours
  • Completed 12 credit hours at A&M-SA.
  • Commit to a one-year term from the last programming day before reading days (May) through the previous programming day (May)
    • Must be classified as a Junior during this one-year term
  • Enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate hours and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
  • Will be required to adhere to the dress code outlined for event appearances.

Sophomore Class Royal(s)

  • Maintain a 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
  • Must have completed 30 to 59 credit hours
  • Completed 12 credit hours at A&M-SA
  • Commit to a one-year term from the last programming day before reading days (May) through the previous programming day (May)
    • Must be classified as a Sophomore during this one-year term
  • Enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate hours and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
  • Will be required to adhere to the dress code outlined for event appearances.

Freshmen Class Royal(s)

  • Maintain a 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
  • Must have completed 0 to 29 credit hours
  • Commit to a one-year term from the Fall to Spring semester
    • Must be classified as a Freshmen during this one-year term
  • Enrolled in at least six (6) undergraduate hours and be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
  • Will be required to adhere to the dress code outlined for event appearances.

Class Royals Selection Process:

  • Submit the Application with a Resume, Headshot, and Video Essay
  • The Student Life department checks grades & conduct
  • Candidates will meet with the Student Life department to go over the following steps, interview process, and campaigning procedures (in-person, virtual, and email)
  • Campaigning for two (2) weeks
  • Voting takes place for three days
  • Crowning Ceremony

Former Royals

2010
Mr. - Steven Wiatrek
Ms. - Melissa Sanchez

2011
Mr. - Antonio Gomez
Ms. - Stefanie Gower

2012
Mr. - Justin Garcia
Ms. - Josephine Martinez

2012 - 2013
Mr. - Armando Prado
Ms. - Jenna Marie Mata, Mary Laredo

2013 - 2014
Mr. - Felipe Lopez
Ms. - Kassandra Ramon

2014 - 2015
Mr. - Christian Mac Donald
Ms. - Savannah Villanueva

2015 - 2016
Mr. - Yamell A. Valencia
Ms. - Shelby A. Benzoni

 

2016 - 2017
Mr. - William Manning
Ms. - Cindy Silva

2017 - 2018
Mr. - Greg Gonzalez
Ms. - C. Arce

2018 - 2019
Mr. - Isaac Castro
Ms. - Elisha Bedford

2019- 2020
Mr. - Zachary Franckowiak
Fall 2019 Ms. - Alyssa Alvarado
Spring 2020 Ms. - Karina Salmon

2020- 2021
Mr. - David Galvan
Ms. - Karina Salmon

2021- 2022
Mr. - Fayaz Lal
Ms. - Angela Diaz

2022- 2023
Mr. - Joe Kamuntu
Ms. - Lanie Perez

 

2023- 2024
Freshman Royal- Jenifer Garcia
Sophomore Royal- Valeria Sumaya
Junior Royal- Minahil Farhan
Senior Royal- Aleah Montes
Jaguar Royals- Fatima Tovar & Brandan Salazar