Was the 800 meter regional champion while competing for WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL....... Finished sixth at the Class 5A State Championships......Best time for 400 meters is 48.9 seconds..... Best time for 600 meters is 1:21.00........Best time for 800 meters is 1:54.00........Was the district champion at 800 meters three times.......Regional champ at 800 meters in 2002........District champ at 400 meters in 2001 and 2002......Named Rio Grande Valley Runner of the Year in 2002......Qualified for the state championships.

Born October 12, 1983.........Son of Jose and Maria Alvarado.........Has two brohters, Leo and Ruben, and a sister, Laura......Majoring in Nursing at UTPA.