LAREDO ISD freshman wins Congressional App Challenge with 'Choose Your Trivia' app

A LAREDO ISD freshman was honored for winning the Congressional App Challenge for his app "Choose Your Trivia," school speakers said during a short awards ceremony. Congressman Henry Cuellar was announced as presenting certificates of participation to students who entered the competition.

The student, identified in the transcript by his first name as Joaquin, said he created the app to give "students in general people just, entertaining, but also [an] educational way" to spend free time. "It explores three different topics such as geography, food and drink, and sports," he said.

School presenters and family members said the achievement reflected support from teachers, parents and the community. A presenter praised the freshman for helping "put LISD on the map," and a parent called the recognition "an honor" and a blessing for the student and family.

Speakers emphasized the role of LAREDO ISD's early-college environment in supporting student projects. The ceremony was brief and focused on recognition rather than policy or formal school business; no votes or formal actions were recorded in the transcript.

Organizers and parents said the event was intended to celebrate participation and learning opportunities provided by the Congressional App Challenge; follow-up details about further development or public release plans for the app were not specified in the transcript.