Naturalization Ceremony

Patriots raise their right hand as they take the Oath of Allegiance during their naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Jose Dolores Martinez from Donna raises his right hand as he takes the Oath of Allegiance during his naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Alejandro Cambranis shakes hands with District Judge Micaela Alvarez after becoming a US citizen during a naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Ruba Barakay raises her right hand as she takes the Oath of Allegiance during her naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Faustin Boleli recites the Pledge of Allegiance during the naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Pedro Martinez holds an American flag and his naturalization certificate after becoming an American citizen Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Mikayla Danugino, right, takes a photo of her husband Gene, left, after becoming US citizens during the naturalization ceremony Friday Jan. 10, 2014 at the McAllen Convention Center. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com