 The Milam SECME program has thrived since the 2002-2003 school year, under Norberto Fernandez and Andres Vega, when the school placed second and third at many competitions.The school peaked in achievement during the 2004-2005 school year, when it received numerous gold, silver and bronze awards.The school has placed anywhere from first to fifth in the national SECME mousetrap car champion, under the leadership of the sponsor of that competition, Andres Vega.