Elvia G. Hernandez Bio

Education & Background

Born in El Paso, Texas, the 2nd child of 5 daughters

Attended pre-school at the age of 2½

At Mesita Elementary in 1952, participated in a pilot program immersing English-speaking students into Spanish-only classes

Graduate of El Paso High School (1964) — involved in Spur Staff, National Honor Society, Pre-Med, and served as Program Manager

Earned a B.A. Degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

Lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas

Career Highlights

Health & Physical Education Teacher, Austin High School (1970–1973)
Scheduler, Boise Cascade Container, Dallas (1973–1976)
Buyer of Ladies’ Lingerie and Infants/Toddlers, Aaronson Bros. Stores (1976-1981)
Manufacturer’s Representative for Lingerie (1981–1994)
Broker Associate, The Real Estate Power Houses
Member of the President’s Club
Recognized as a Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Widely respected for her commitment to excellence and community service

Golf Achievements

Women’s Club Champion, Coronado Country Club (1968)
El Paso Women’s City Golf Champion – 1971 & 1972
21-time Women’s Club Champion, El Paso Country Club — including a record 19 consecutive titles
Inducted into the El Paso Golf Hall of Fame (1997)

El Paso High School Involvement

Active member of the EPHS Class of 1964 alumni group
Co-chair of the Tiger Friends & Exes Tile Project (2011–2018)
Key leader in the El Paso High Centennial Celebration (2016)
Contributor to the El Paso High School Museum & historic preservation efforts

Sandy Aaronson truly embodies the Tiger Spirit — a champion on and off the course, a leader in her profession, and a devoted El Pasoan dedicated to preserving the legacy of her alma mater.

Sandra “Sandy” Aaronson

Class of 1964