Zeferino Compean
2020 Cesar Perez Starr County Scholarship Recipient
Rio Grande City High School
College to Attend: The University of Texas at Austin
Zeferino was the 18th-ranked student out of a class of 428 at Rio Grande City High School. He was a Student Council member for four years and reached the rank of President.
His academic awards include All-State Oratory Speaker and Outstanding Male Participant at the National Hispanic Institute. He participated in the Starr County Youth Fair for two years, where he was also a scholarship recipient. His community service includes more than 100 hours with the Knights of Columbus Columbian Squires for two years, where he reached the level of Chief Squire; and Immaculate Conception Church, where he has served as an usher. He also volunteered with the RGC Hope for Paws for two years.
Zeferino participated on the Rattlers’ football program for four years, and earned First Team All-District honors as a junior. He was also named First Team Academic All-State. He also took part in basketball, golf, powerlifting, and, track and field.
Zeferino plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in business. He hopes to become a business attorney.
He is the son of Elma Nydia Compean.