Sam Houston valedictorian Michael Okunrotifa
It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91Ö±²¥ high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School valedictorian Michael Okunrotifa.
NAME: Michael Okunrotifa
SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Electrical Engineering
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〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?Ìý
One piece of advice I would give is to embarrass yourself in a responsible manner. It makes you more memorable as a person.
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〉What will you miss most about high school?
I will miss the exacting and repetitive routine of high school.ÌýÌýLife is easier when you’re told what to do, and not left to figure it out yourself like I will have to do in college.
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〉What are you most excited about after graduation?
I am most excited to hopefully step out of my social circle this summer. I want to go have fun in any way and shape that I possibly can.
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〉Who inspires you the mostÌýandÌýwhy?
I am most inspired by my mother. She has embodied the definition of hard work and sacrifice. For that, I am very grateful to be her child.
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〉What’s your favorite high school memory?
Graduating.