Daniel Mendez, son of Dan and Kerra Mendez of Bandera, graduated from Cornell University last month with a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy and a concentration in planetary science. in Ithaca NY. Daniel Mendez is a 2015 graduate of Bandera High School. His parents in reflecting on their son’s accomplishments thanked all of his teachers and faculty at Bandera High for the encouragement, support and guidance they provided during his high school career. They identified teachers like Roslyn Houghton and Emily Huber, who taught him how to see things from multiple perspectives and to argue his findings in clear, factual ways. Mendez’ teacher Dan ...