LAREDO, Texas - Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the honorees of the Youth of the Month program.

The program is designed to honor and incentivize academic excellence throughout Laredo.

On April 30, Laredo Sector Border Patrol and community program partners honored the 11 seniors selected from Laredo area high schools with the distinguished Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month award.

Laredo Sector Border Patrol thanks guest speaker, Patrol-Agent-In-Charge Samuel Quintanilla, who spoke about the significance of the Youth of the Month award and the academic dedication necessary to win such a highly sought scholastic award.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation's borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.