Class of 2025 – 91直播 91直播 creates exceptional learning experiences that inspire all students, empower their dreams and prepare them for the future! Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:29:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 /wp-content/files/2018/02/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.jpg Class of 2025 – 91直播 32 32 Class of 2025 earns over $60 million in scholarships /district-news/class-of-2025-earns-over-60-million-in-scholarships/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:23:50 +0000 /?p=190957 Class of 2025 earns over $60 million in scholarships

91直播鈥檚 Class of 2025 is rolling in millions. Millions in scholarship dollars, that is.

The more than 4,100 91直播 seniors who walked across the stage this month are officially done with high school and on to the next stage of their lives. For many, that means college, and this group is well-prepared. In fact, the Class of 2025 has earned more than $60.9 million in college scholarships so far. Martin High School grads

That number speaks to how impressive these students are.

Like the district鈥檚 Gates Scholars: John Nguyen and Evelyn Rosales from Arlington Collegiate High School and Abner Mejia-Lopez from Sam Houston High School.

鈥淥ur district has three students who received the highly selective ,鈥 said Meggan Horne, 91直播 guidance and counseling specialist. 鈥淟ess than 1% of applicants actually win this scholarship.鈥

Or the 15 other Sam Houston grads who earned full scholarships to Texas Christian University.

Or Venture High School鈥檚 Aaron Gray with nearly $50,000 to go to Texas State.

Then there鈥檚 Lamar grad Jovani Sanchez who pulled in over $1 million in scholarships by himself.

And he wasn鈥檛 the only one. Martin High School鈥檚 Bryan Chan did that, too. Plus, he picked up the Amazon Future Engineers scholarship to go along with his full ride to Duke University.

There are also 92 student athletes who netted $5.6 million in scholarships to 70 different colleges.

And that鈥檚 just a few examples. Class of 2025 earns over $60 million in scholarships

But one thing all of these scholarship winners had in common was significant support from their school counselors.

"Our counselors work tirelessly every year to help our students gain the financial means to pursue their post-secondary dreams,鈥 said Meggan Horne.

Thanks to those counselors and the students鈥 hard work, those post-secondary dreams are now real life.

As they head off into that life, Traci Thomas-Bragg, 91直播鈥檚 director of postsecondary partnerships, wants to give the graduates one last reminder. Thomas-Bragg led the team that coordinated 91直播鈥檚 graduation ceremonies.

鈥淚 would admonish graduates to remember,听鈥榊our education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.鈥"听

Congrats Class of 2025!听

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Twins graduate early from Venture High School /district-news/twins-graduate-early-from-venture-high-school/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:16:58 +0000 /?p=190705 Twins graduate early from Venture High School

Early graduation helps sisters chase dreams

Graduating from high school is always a proud moment 鈥 but for twin sisters Caila and Cristian Owens, the moment came a little earlier than expected.

The two walked the stage together last week at 91直播鈥檚 Dr. Marcelo Center for Visual and Performing Arts, celebrating not only their graduation from Venture High School, but their decision to take control of their futures.

Venture, the district鈥檚 non-traditional campus, offers a unique model built around flexibility, self-paced learning and personal support. For students like Caila and Cristian, it created the opportunity to accelerate their education 鈥 and their dreams.

鈥淭he benefit of me graduating early is being able to get a head start on college, giving me more time to plan things out for myself,鈥 Caila said. 鈥淚 sought out the opportunity to graduate early because of wanting to get a jump on the rest of my life. Venture has always helped me with everything, and for that, I know I will be very successful.鈥

After graduation, Caila will attend her dream college 鈥 鈥 where she plans to become a NICU nurse.

鈥淚 am very thankful that Venture has already made some of my dreams possible,鈥 she said.

Cristian will also head to Clark Atlanta University and says early graduation made a real impact on her life.

鈥淕raduating early has been amazing,鈥 she said.听鈥淚 will get an early start with college and planning my life out successfully. I sought out the opportunity to graduate earlier because I had a goal to get into my dream college. I accomplished my goal, and now I鈥檓 entering a new chapter thanks to Venture High School.鈥

Both sisters credit Venture not just with helping them graduate early, but with helping them believe in what鈥檚 possible. The support they听received gave them the confidence and momentum to pursue their dreams on their own timeline.

Venture Principal Greg Meeks said the Owens sisters represent what鈥檚 possible when students are given the tools, space and encouragement to succeed.

鈥淭he twins began their original high school career with us at Venture,鈥 he said. 鈥淏oth completed four to five years of school in the span of three years. They are the visual representation that if you open creativity, styles of learning and flexibility, students can strive while not being tied down to the normal walls and parameters in education.鈥

Venture鈥檚 flexible, student-centered approach 鈥 including the ability to move faster or slower through 85 different classes 鈥 helps students truly take ownership of their education.

鈥淭he benefits of Venture are many,鈥 Meeks said. "Flexibility, ability to go faster, ability to slow down in struggle subjects and the ability to move to your next step of life with a successful hard-earned high school diploma.鈥

Venture graduates an average of 240 to 310 students each year and many of those 鈥 like the Owens twins 鈥 walk the stage early, ready to begin their next journey.

鈥淚f it were not for Venture, I may not have been able to even graduate on time, but now I am ready to get an early start on college,鈥 Cristian said. 鈥淭hank you so much, Venture High School!鈥

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Martin HS grad wins Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship /district-news/martin-hs-grad-wins-amazon-future-engineer-scholarship-and-internship/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:53:37 +0000 /?p=190541 Martin HS grad wins Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship, Brian Chan

5th year in a row Martin students have earned scholarship

Bryan Chan sees camping out for basketball tickets in his future.

The Martin High School STEM Academy 2025 graduate is heading to to study electrical and computer engineering 鈥 and to become an avid Blue Devil basketball fan. His future school is known for its that camps out in line to get tickets for basketball games. 听

While Chan doesn鈥檛 have any of those coveted basketball tickets yet, he got something even more desirable last week. And it came in the mail 鈥 in an Amazon box.Martin HS grad wins Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship and Internship

Chan opened that box last week in front of several of his Martin teachers and administrators. Inside was a certificate declaring Chan the recipient of an scholarship and internship. There was a nice Amazon hoodie in the box, too.

The highly-competitive scholarship offers up to $40,000 at the school of the recipient鈥檚 choice along with an internship at Amazon.

鈥淭he internship is the big deal,鈥 said Martin STEM teacher James Hovey. 鈥淎fter freshman year, they pay you over the summer more than $10,000 a month, plus they pay you housing.鈥

Hovey is himself a big deal at Martin and a big reason that Martin students have won this Amazon scholarship in each of the last five years.

鈥淟ook at Mr. Hovey over there,鈥 Chan said after opening the box. 鈥淗e鈥檚 been my teacher for four years and he鈥檚 just really motivated me to get to where I am today. I couldn鈥檛 have done it without him.鈥

Chan is grateful for the support he received at Martin and for what this Amazon opportunity means.

鈥淚鈥檝e just been like, wow, I really do have the opportunity to intern in Seattle, meet all these new people and work for Amazon,鈥 he said, now wearing the new hoodie. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the best head start I could have in my life.鈥

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First-ever Bowie P-TECH senior class graduating twice /district-news/first-ever-bowie-p-tech-senior-class-graduating-twice/ Sat, 31 May 2025 14:30:08 +0000 /?p=190493

P-TECH seniors earned associate degrees, too

The Bowie High School P-TECH seniors have done a lot of walking lately.

The first-ever senior class is set to walk across the stage at Bowie鈥檚 graduation on Tuesday. But for most of these students, the walk across the stage at Globe Life Field won鈥檛 be their first. Many walked last week, too, at the graduation.

That鈥檚 right. They graduated with their associate degrees before they鈥檇 even received their high school diplomas.

One of the grads is Roselin Reju, Bowie鈥檚 2025 valedictorian.Bowie HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Reju and her P-TECH classmates were the first cohort in the program when they started at Bowie four years ago. 鈥 Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools 鈥 give students the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time.

One of four P-TECHs in 91直播, Bowie鈥檚 program is the only one focused on health sciences. Students can select from four fields of study, including pharmacy technician, central sterile processing, health information systems or ophthalmology. And a close partnership with allows for work-based, real-world opportunities for the students.

鈥淭he P-TECH is particularly important because it exposes students to real-life situations as well as allowing them to connect what they learn in the classroom to what they want to be in the health care field,鈥 said P-TECH chemistry teacher Minh Dang.

The health sciences P-TECH is the reason Reju chose to go to Bowie.

鈥淚 feel like it helps in the long run that we鈥檙e able to take these early classes and get college credit,鈥 Reju said.

Reju didn鈥檛 just obtain her associate degree while at Bowie, she also earned her pharmacy technician certification through classes at the 91直播 Career and Technical Center, which allows her to work at any pharmacy in Texas right after high school.

The pharmacy experience has helped Reju clarify what she wants to do after graduation.

鈥淏y being able to experience working as a pharmacist, I realized that it wasn鈥檛 the job for me,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 actually want to be a doctor, which I wouldn鈥檛 have known if it wasn't for P-TECH giving me that chance.鈥

Fellow graduate Juan Guzman also credits his real-world experiences through Bowie P-TECH with setting him on the career path he wants.

[caption id="attachment_184261" align="alignright" width="500"]dental clinic jobs - P-TECH at Bowie High School students earned jobs at a local dentist office Bowie P-TECH seniors Ivana Joby and Juan Guzman worked part-time jobs at the dental office of Dr. Moody Alexander.[/caption]

Guzman was one of two seniors who got to work as a sterilization technician in a local dental office. The paid internship allowed him to practice what he learned in the classroom in a real healthcare setting and see how everything really works.

Guzman worked two shifts a week, five to six hours a day, sterilizing and stocking equipment and setting up things for patients.

鈥淚t is really fast paced,鈥 Guzman said. 鈥淵ou need to keep up with things. It鈥檚 been pretty great.鈥

It鈥檚 exactly why he wanted to join the P-TECH program at Bowie.

鈥淭his was to gain experience in the medical field and hopefully have a shot at college,鈥 said Guzman, who plans to focus on nursing in college.

鈥淚t shows that I prepared, that I'm ready, that I'm determined,鈥 Guzman said about his P-TECH experience. 鈥淚'm glad that it was an opportunity that we all were able to have.鈥

Congratulations to everyone in the first-ever Bowie P-TECH graduating class!

Need details about any of 91直播鈥檚 2025 graduations? Visit our graduation webpage here.

 

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Arlington High 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/arlington-high-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Fri, 30 May 2025 20:52:08 +0000 /?p=190488 Arlington High 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Arlington High valedictorian Mirabel Lynch

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Arlington High School鈥檚 valedictorian Mirabel Lynch.

NAME:听Mirabel Lynch
COLLEGE:听
INTENDED MAJOR:听Biology
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
Take everything as it comes, and try not to stress over little things.
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
I will miss only having a few responsibilities, instead of the many that will come with moving out.
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I鈥檓 most excited to have a fresh start with more freedom and opportunities, and attending college with my good friends.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
My dad inspires me the most because he is levelheaded, caring and always tries to make the best out of things.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
The senior clap-out because it marked the end of high school and it was exciting knowing that we would all meet once more in our robes for the last time at our graduation ceremony.
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Lamar HS grad earns over $1 million in scholarships /district-news/lamar-hs-grad-earns-over-1-million-in-scholarships/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:30:13 +0000 /?p=190440 Lamar HS grad earns over $1 million in scholarships

Sanchez known for his quiet determination听

In the crowded halls of Lamar High School, one senior stands out 鈥 not for being the loudest or most outspoken, but for the quiet determination that has carried him to an extraordinary milestone. Jovani Sanchez, a student in the AVID program at Lamar, has earned more than $1 million in scholarships and grants, setting him on a path to become a first-generation college student and future accountant.

It鈥檚 a story of faith, family and focus.

Born into a hardworking Mexican American family, Sanchez has always understood the value of education. He is quick to credit his parents鈥 sacrifices as his greatest motivation.

鈥淢y biggest motivation is my parents,鈥 Sanchez said. 鈥淚鈥檝e seen how hard they work and how much they鈥檝e sacrificed for me. Every scholarship I applied for was to take that pressure off of them and to show them that their love and support was enough, and that I鈥檝e done my part, too.鈥

Sanchez鈥檚 college journey will begin this fall at , where he plans to major in accounting. His goal? To earn his CPA and eventually carve out a career in either auditing or entrepreneurship. But more than any job title, he wants a future that honors his roots.

鈥淲hatever path I choose, I want it to reflect where I come from and what I鈥檝e grown into,鈥 he explained. 鈥淓verything I do is through and for God and for my family.鈥

Sanchez鈥檚 AVID teacher, Sarah Chrystie at Lamar, describes him as 鈥渙ne of a kind.鈥

鈥淗e embodies what it means to be an AVID student,鈥 she said. 鈥淛ovani is always competing against the best version of himself. Even though he鈥檚 more reserved, he鈥檚 a strong leader in our class and in our program. He asks questions, seeks growth and never settles. It鈥檚 been a blessing to work with him.鈥

This year, Sanchez was named a T3 Scholar for TCU and was one of three Dell Scholarship finalists at Lamar High School, an incredible honor that reflects his tenacity and drive.

Beyond the accolades, however, is a student who understands the power of purpose. For Sanchez, the journey isn鈥檛 just personal, it鈥檚 cultural and communal.

鈥淚鈥檓 proud of my Mexican background,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 carry more than my own goals; I carry my family鈥檚 dreams, too. I want to show other students, especially those with Mexican heritage, that we can do this. That we鈥檙e capable. That we belong in these spaces, too.鈥

Sanchez鈥檚 story is more than an academic success, it鈥檚 a testament to what鈥檚 possible when resilience meets opportunity. As he prepares to take his next steps at TCU, he does so with humility, hope and a heart full of gratitude.

鈥淚鈥檓 still growing, and there鈥檚 still so much to learn,鈥 he said. 鈥淏ut I know who I鈥檓 doing this for.鈥

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Arlington High salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/arlington-high-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Fri, 30 May 2025 13:30:52 +0000 /?p=190427 Arlington High salutatorian shares memories and advice

Arlington High salutatorian Kelcy Orr

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Arlington High School鈥檚 salutatorian Kelcy Orr.

NAME: Kelcy Orr
SCHOOL: Arlington High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Biology and history

鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?

My one piece of advice would be to be as open as possible to any experiences you can be a part of and say yes to as many things as possible during your four years because they will become some of the fondest memories you will look back on once you graduate. Getting involved with multiple things has allowed me to be friends with all kinds of people and learn so many life lessons that I will carry forward with me to college.

鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?

I will miss the routine of high school and getting to see my friends, teachers and coaches every single day in class and during practice after school. They have made high school so enjoyable and I will miss getting to hang out with them and spend time together.

鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?

I am most excited to move in at TCU and begin meeting so many new people through orientation, Frog Camp and the first week of classes on campus. I鈥檓 also super excited to begin diving deeper into two majors that I love and learning everything I can academically while also becoming involved in the many things TCU has to offer.

鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?

My mom is my biggest inspiration and also my biggest cheerleader in every aspect of my life. She is always doing things for others without expecting a thank you in return and is incredibly patient and kind to everyone she meets, which is something I strive to be. She is my role model and she inspires me everyday to achieve my goals and continue to better myself both academically and as a person in general.

鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?

My favorite high school memory was joining the golf team as a senior because it felt like I had known the team my entire life after they had welcomed me with open arms and so much love. I loved getting to spend my afternoons golfing and talking with some of my best friends every day, laughing and eating ice cream after a long tournament day, and learning to become a better golf player thanks to my awesome coaches who worked with me everyday.听

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Arlington High grad plans to start his own company /district-news/arlington-high-grad-plans-to-start-his-own-company/ Thu, 29 May 2025 16:50:41 +0000 /?p=190432 Arlington High grad plans to start his own company

Alex Martinez picks up job skills in high school

Alex Martinez is graduating from Arlington High School next week, and he knows exactly where he鈥檚 going.

That鈥檚 because he鈥檚 been working on his future for years through 91直播鈥檚 career and technical education (CTE) program. He鈥檚 already well on his way to achieving his goals thanks to the skills and experiences he gained while still in high school.

鈥淚 currently have a position secured with a major electrical contractor in the DFW area,鈥 Martinez said. 鈥淭his company is a strong fit for my values and goals, and I鈥檓 confident that I can contribute meaningfully to its mission. I am committed to providing the highest level of professional service and look forward to continuing to grow my customer service and relationship-building skills."

Martinez plans to use this experience to propel him to his ultimate goal 鈥 to own his own electrical contractor company.

听鈥淢y goal is to be at the top of electrical contractors in the DFW,鈥 Martinez said. 鈥淚 want my company to stand for a strong work ethic and operational excellence.鈥

Martinez is well on his way to his goal. He is graduating from high school a year early and is already working toward his journeyman鈥檚 license. But he didn鈥檛 just gain technical skills at Arlington High. He also developed the discipline and drive needed to thrive in his field 鈥 hallmarks of a high-quality CTE program.

鈥淎lex is one of the hardest workers I have ever had the honor of teaching,鈥 said Christopher Grimaldo, Arlington High鈥檚 construction teacher. 鈥淗is work ethic is second to none, and his ability to adapt is exactly what we aim to build in all our students. Alex is the epitome of what an Arlington student is: smart, kind-hearted, passionate, determined and loyal. I am extremely proud of Alex and all his accomplishments.鈥Alex Martinez and Christopher Grimaldo

Through Grimaldo鈥檚 hands-on construction classes and student leadership opportunities in the school鈥檚 construction club, students gain real-world experience and career-ready skills. From tool safety to time management, and from teamwork to leadership, these programs ensure students are ready for both the workforce and higher education.

鈥淚t鈥檚 fun,鈥 said Martinez. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really hands-on.鈥

That hands-on learning approach is what sets CTE apart. Students don鈥檛 just study concepts, they apply them.

鈥淭he best way to learn in construction is through repetition,鈥 Grimaldo said. 鈥淪tudents also develop leadership, flexibility and problem-solving 鈥 skills that are vital in any industry.鈥

Martinez served as a board member for Arlington High鈥檚 construction management team, helping organize events and coordinating with business sponsors. That role sharpened his communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

鈥淚鈥檝e worked on communicating effectively and solving problems,鈥 Martinez said. 鈥淭hese are things I鈥檒l carry with me throughout my career.鈥

Martinez is grateful for the education and opportunities he received during his high school career and appreciates the leadership and direction his teachers provided.

鈥淚 would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mr. Grimaldo for his guidance and support throughout my high school journey,鈥 Martinez said. 鈥淗is passion for teaching the construction trade and dedication to his students have inspired me to work hard and stay focused on my goals. I truly appreciate the impact he has made on my education and future.鈥

Martinez and his peers are proof that CTE in 91直播 doesn鈥檛 just prepare students for a job 鈥 it prepares them for lifelong success in whatever field they want to pursue.

鈥淗aving a robust CTE program in 91直播 allows students and families to experience a vast menu of courses and gain job-ready skills that can lead to a positive income stream as soon as they graduate high school,鈥 said Susan Patterson, 91直播鈥檚 CTE director.

To learn more about 91直播鈥檚 CTE programs, click here.

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ACCHS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /student-news/graduation/class-of-2025/acchs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Thu, 29 May 2025 13:30:25 +0000 /?p=190391 ACCHS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

ACCHS valedictorian Joshua Torres

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Arlington College and Career High School鈥檚 valedictorian Joshua Torres.

NAME:听Joshua Torres
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR:听Radiologic technology
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?听
Don't look back on moments and regret them; rather, look back at them with fulfillment and positive sentiment. Also, don't slack off, please.
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
The routine that is set for you, as well as the people, and especially my very close friends. Something else I will miss is, of course, the way we start to mold into our best versions of ourselves. This is a very special part of being a teenager in high school, a very unique and special thing to experience.
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
To continue my education and also to expand my horizons.听
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
My mother, for her ability to maintain mental resilience and endure whatever is thrown in her path.听
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
Senior sunrise and my friends' anticipation听of starting our senior year.听
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Seguin HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/seguin-hs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Wed, 28 May 2025 17:00:54 +0000 /?p=190368 Bao Nguyen, Seguin HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Seguin valedictorian Bao Nguyen

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Seguin High School鈥檚 valedictorian Bao Nguyen.

NAME: Bao Nguyen
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Computer Science
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
To any future freshman, don鈥檛 be afraid to take risks. Be yourself and do what suits you. Don鈥檛 be afraid to be different and make sure that you enjoy your high school life.
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
The biggest thing that I would miss about high school is the people. The people you surround yourself with are what really create your high school experience. They gave me a reason to come to school and are the best part of the high school experience.
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I am most excited about pursuing a future career and meeting new people.听
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
The thing that inspires me most are my parents. I want them to have a relaxing future and I want to be able to provide for them.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory would probably be the days I spend in the library talking to my friends. Always having people to talk to is really refreshing and is something I will always be grateful for.
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Seguin HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/seguin-hs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Wed, 28 May 2025 15:30:40 +0000 /?p=190364 Seguin HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

Seguin salutatorian Audrey Sia

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Seguin High School鈥檚 salutatorian Audrey Sia.

NAME:听Audrey Sia
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Mechanical engineering
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
You don鈥檛 have to be everything everywhere all at once. High school offers an overwhelming selection of options compared to middle school, both socially and academically. Find one good thing in your life and stick with it. One close friend is all you need. One speciality is all you have time for. Of course, I only learned this by exploring my options. Once you find something or someone that you feel sustainable 鈥 in the sense that you can support it for an indefinite period of time 鈥 then focus on it!
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school 听
Having my entire network of friends close by. Our days of spontaneous meet-ups during lunch will be over soon. What do you mean we鈥檙e all dispersing to different locations across the country?听
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?听
Having time to myself. I鈥檝e basically played Tetris with my schedule these last four years. I can鈥檛 wait to have the freedom to be bored again.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
My dear friend, Christina Tran. We met as confused middle schoolers and have grown into (mostly!) capable individuals. We started off braiding each other鈥檚 hair under our desks in Algebra 1. Now, I stand by her side at Lockheed Martin for our internships. We鈥檝e both come so far. It鈥檚 Christina鈥檚 natural tendency to uplift others and unashamedly express herself that makes her such a positive influence to me. Her constant progression 鈥 academically and especially personally 鈥 often inspired me to continue pushing forward. I want to live and laugh as freely as she does. Christina is one of the main reasons why I鈥檒l keep fighting to become the best version of myself.听
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
I鈥檒l cherish those moments in orchestra when we truly synchronized as a group. Being a part of something bigger than myself is an exhilarating feeling. Although I can google the music we played, I鈥檒l never experience playing with my viola section again.听
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Sam Houston HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/sam-houston-hs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:00:11 +0000 /?p=190349 Sam Houston HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Sam Houston valedictorian Alexis De La Torre

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School鈥檚 valedictorian Alexis De La Torre.

NAME: Alexis De La Torre
SCHOOL: Sam Houston High school
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering听

鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?

Learn how to prioritize events, assignments and sleep. It鈥檇 be great if you could always get enough of each, but the reality is some days will require sacrifice. So learn to pick and choose. Organize yourself and be ready for anything and everything.

鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?

The times I spent laughing with all my friends when someone told an inside joke. Watching our teachers鈥 puzzled faces only made us laugh harder. Those jokes were built over our four years of high school, and I鈥檓 really going to miss the people who shared them with me.

鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?

I鈥檓 excited for the opportunity to study abroad, especially the chance to travel around Europe. I鈥檓 really hoping I get to watch FC Barcelona play live; that would be a dream come true.

鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?

Abner Mejia Lopez is a close friend with whom I鈥檝e had a friendly competition throughout high school. He inspires me with the confidence and determination he showed while pursuing prestigious scholarships and competitions. Through careful planning and dedication, he reached those goals on his own. He has a deep knowledge of history, chemistry and writing, and I often turn to him when I need something proofread or have questions. I hope to follow his example. Pursuing knowledge and aiming for the most prestigious accomplishments.

鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?

My favorite memory is Senior Sunset, being chased with buckets filled with water and having them dumped on us was a great experience. We were able to have fun again like kids without phones and just being ourselves.

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Sam Houston HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/sam-houston-hs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Tue, 27 May 2025 13:30:25 +0000 /?p=190340 Sam Houston HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

Sam Houston salutatorian Abner Mejia Lopez

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Sam Houston High School鈥檚 salutatorian Abner Mejia Lopez.

NAME: Abner Mejia Lopez
SCHOOL: Sam Houston High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Biochemistry

鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
Stay organized from the very start. Use calendars, planners or reminder apps to track your assignments, responsibilities and events. It will help you stay on top of both school and life. They will keep you from falling apart.
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
I will miss my friends the most. The moments I spent with friends brought color to my life and made experiencing high school worthwhile. I鈥檝e gotten to continue friendships from elementary school and have made many more friends throughout high school. I will treasure each one of them and will miss them most when I leave high school.
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I am most excited about taking college classes to know what the big words in sci-fi movies mean.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
The valedictorian, Alexis De La Torre, inspires me the most. We鈥檝e kept a friendship and friendly rivalry throughout high school. He鈥檚 inspired me to keep on going and push myself further academically and sometimes athletically, too. He鈥檚 inspired me to keep going and has been a source of guidance and someone to fall back on when I鈥檝e needed help.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory is from senior sunset. It was an afternoon filled with tons of fun, which I got to spend with most of my friends. We dumped large buckets of cold water onto everyone and sprayed each other with water guns. By the time the sun set, everyone was wet.
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Martin HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/martin-hs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Fri, 23 May 2025 17:30:39 +0000 /?p=190316 Martin HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Martin valedictorian Soptorshi Rai

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Martin High School鈥檚 valedictorian Soptorshi Rai.

NAME: Soptorshi Rai
SCHOOL: Martin High School
COLLEGE: (Caltech)
INTENDED MAJOR: Computer Science

鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?

Make sure that high school is a balance of work hard play hard. Plan ahead to meet your goals but leave time to enjoy high school.

鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?

I will miss playing intense board games with my friends.

鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I鈥檓 excited about moving into college and having new experiences in a new state with new people.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?听
My mom. She left everything she knows behind so that my sister and I can have a better life. This has shown me that any goal is achievable if the right amount of effort is given.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
There are so many great memories. One of them was when I went to Florida for FBLA Nationals and I got to go to Universal Studios with my friends.
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Martin HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/martin-hs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Fri, 23 May 2025 13:30:52 +0000 /?p=190311 Martin HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

Martin salutatorian Kimia Forouzesh

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Martin High School鈥檚 salutatorian Kimia Forouzesh.

NAME: Kimia Forouzesh
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: 听Computer Science
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
听Establish good habits early, foster strong relationships with your teachers and develop effective time management skills.听
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
All of the communities I've been a part of over my four years, including my tennis teammates, my chamber choir singers and my computer science couch group.听
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I鈥檓 most excited about experiencing the freedom of college 鈥 leaving my hometown, meeting new people and immersing myself in new environments and perspectives.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most听and听why?
My parents. They immigrated to this country at a young age with no resources, yet they built an entire life from scratch. They made immense sacrifices so that my brother and I could lead high-achieving, fulfilling lives.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
Going to perform听in London and New York with my choir and getting to sing in some of the most beautiful buildings alongside lifelong friends and people I deeply love.听
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Lamar HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/lamar-hs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Thu, 22 May 2025 17:30:00 +0000 /?p=190269 Lamar HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Lamar valedictorian听

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Lamar High School鈥檚 valedictorian Daniel Wehr.

NAME: Daniel Wehr
SCHOOL: Lamar High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Accounting

鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?听

Get involved with extracurriculars that help you get connected and give you experience in your interests.

鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?

Being surrounded by familiar friends and teachers who have supported me since day one.

鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?

Moving into a dorm and having the freedom to do whatever I want.

鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?

Each and every one of my Key Club officers. They have made it possible to revive a club with declining membership and have worked relentlessly towards creating a legacy for the future of Key Club at Lamar.

鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?

Stopping at Bucee鈥檚 on the way to Austin and back when competing in Accounting UIL State.

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Lamar HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/lamar-hs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Thu, 22 May 2025 13:30:42 +0000 /?p=190270 Lamar HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

Lamar salutatorian Max Burger

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Lamar High School鈥檚 salutatorian Max Burger.

NAME:听Max Burger
COLLEGE:听
INTENDED MAJOR:听Kinesiology
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?听
No matter how rough things get, don't get discouraged. Everything will turn out okay in the end.听
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
All the people that I have been around for over 12 years of my life.听
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?听
Being able to focus on academic topics that interest me.听
鈱猈ho inspires you the most听and听why?听
Coach Stephens, my calculus teacher, has shown me the importance of punctuality and that if you put your mind to something it is possible (even calculus).听
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?听
Everyone shouting my name and crowding around me after I placed second at the district cross country meet.
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Bowie HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/bowie-hs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Wed, 21 May 2025 17:30:29 +0000 /?p=190237 Bowie HS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

Bowie valedictorian Roselin Reju

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Bowie High School鈥檚 valedictorian Roselin Reju.

NAME: Roselin Reju
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Public health
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
The biggest advice I could give a freshman is to take every aspect of high school seriously. Whether it鈥檚 your classes, extracurriculars or relationships, each part is a building block for your future. Be present, stay committed and know that the little things really do add up.
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
I鈥檒l miss the friends and the teachers who have supported and encouraged me over these past four years. Every memory 鈥 big or small 鈥 holds a special place in my heart, and it鈥檚 those people who made this journey so meaningful.
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I鈥檓 most excited to start my new chapter in Austin! I鈥檓 looking forward to learning, growing and taking my next big steps toward my career and education. It feels like the beginning of something I鈥檝e worked so hard for.
鈱猈ho inspires you the most and why?
The person who inspires me the most is my aunt. She鈥檚 also a Bowie graduate and one of the most driven women I know. She faces every challenge with strength and grace, and I admire how she sees obstacles as opportunities to grow. I hope to live with that same mindset.
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory is probably spending time with my friends during and between classes. As amazing as high school has been, it鈥檚 the people I鈥檝e surrounded myself with who made it truly unforgettable. They turned ordinary days into moments I鈥檒l always cherish.
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Bowie HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/bowie-hs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Wed, 21 May 2025 13:30:35 +0000 /?p=190233 Bowie HS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

Bowie salutatorian Dylan Nguyen

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Bowie High School鈥檚 salutatorian Dylan Nguyen.

NAME: Dylan Nguyen
SCHOOL: Bowie High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR: Mechanical engineering
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
Work hard and don鈥檛 slack off from the beginning. Even when things seem easy, don鈥檛 take your blessings for granted and continue to develop.听
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
I will miss seeing my friends everyday. They have made a great impact on my life, and I can鈥檛 wait to see everyone鈥檚 achievements.听
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I am most excited for the new opportunities in college and for what is to come.听
鈱猈ho inspires you the most听and听why?
My mom inspires me the most because she is the most hardworking and dedicated person I鈥檝e ever met. From teaching me everything I know, to keeping me in check, she has endless love and dedication for me and my family.听
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
My favorite memory in high school was the solar eclipse when everyone went onto the football field to watch and hang around. It was a great bonding experience and will live on as a core memory.听
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ACHS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice /district-news/achs-2025-valedictorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Tue, 20 May 2025 17:30:53 +0000 /?p=190206 ACHS 2025 valedictorian shares memories and advice

ACHS valedictorian Evelyn Rosales

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Arlington Collegiate High School鈥檚 valedictorian Evelyn Rosales.

NAME:听EvelynRosales
SCHOOL:Arlington Collegiate High School
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR:听Mechanical Engineering

What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?听

I would advise incoming high school freshmen to make sure you have a good start. The beginning is just as important as the end, and building good habits and keeping up your GPA can benefit you in the long run.听

What will you miss most about high school?

I will definitely miss the staff and teachers at Arlington Collegiate High School the most. Their support has helped me stay motivated and determined to succeed throughout my academic career.听

What are you most excited about after graduation?

I am very excited to meet new people and make connections with students and professors in college.听

Who inspires you the most and why?

My mother is听my biggest inspiration because she is strong and selfless and has made many sacrifices to get me to where I am now.听

What鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?

My favorite high school memory is just sitting at lunch with all of my friends and talking and laughing about everything and anything.听

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ACHS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice /district-news/achs-2025-salutatorian-shares-memories-and-advice/ Tue, 20 May 2025 13:30:48 +0000 /?p=190200 ACHS 2025 salutatorian shares memories and advice

ACHS salutatorian Paola Meraz

It鈥檚 graduation season and we are celebrating the Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight 91直播 high schools. Meet Arlington Collegiate High School鈥檚 salutatorian Paola Meraz.

NAME:PaolaMeraz
COLLEGE:
INTENDED MAJOR:听Nursing
鈱猈hat is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
One piece of advice I would give to an incoming freshman would be to not let any first failures or challenges determine your ability to succeed. Also, get involved in your community!
鈱猈hat will you miss most about high school?
I will miss the friendships I built and the welcoming community I was a part of.听
鈱猈hat are you most excited about after graduation?
I am most excited to continue expanding my knowledge at UTA and to develop new skills and abilities for my future in nursing. I am also excited to experience new opportunities with my friends!
鈱猈ho inspires you the most听and听why?
My mom inspires me the most because despite many challenges and obstacles faced daily, she remains听strong and determined to lead a comfortable life. She doesn't let any trouble get in the way of her goals and continues to dream big.听
鈱猈hat鈥檚 your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory was every occasion听in which my friends and I treated ourselves to a sweet treat or meal after long, exhausting days.
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91直播 graduation dates are June 2-3 /district-news/arlington-isd-graduation-dates-are-june-2-3/ Thu, 15 May 2025 21:32:04 +0000 /?p=190054 91直播 graduation dates are June 2-3

Graduation is almost here!

Be sure to visit 91直播鈥檚 graduation webpage, aisd.net/graduation, for schedules, FAQs and links to the live graduation broadcasts.

All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at听 on June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School and Venture High School graduation ceremonies will be June 3 at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

Martin High School will start things off June 2 with an 8 a.m. commencement followed by Lamar High School (noon), Arlington High School (4 p.m.) and Sam Houston High School (8 p.m.).

Bowie High School kicks graduation off June 3 with an 8 a.m. ceremony, and Seguin High School closes out the Globe Life Field graduations at 11:30 a.m.

Venture starts the CVPA graduations at 3 p.m. followed by ACHS (5:30 p.m.) and ACCHS (8 p.m.).

Students who graduate in the summer of 2025 will have their ceremonies Aug. 5, 2025, at 6 p.m., at the CVPA.

Tarrant County College graduation details

Many students from 91直播鈥檚 early college high schools and P-TECH programs are also graduating from Tarrant County College on Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m., at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Family and Friends Info for 2025 TCC graduations:

      • TCC graduations will be livestreamed .

Congrats to the Class of 2025!

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91直播 2025 high school graduation dates announced /district-news/arlington-isd-2025-high-school-graduation-dates/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:26:39 +0000 /?p=185716 91直播 2025 high school graduation dates announced

Class of 2025 Graduation

91直播 seniors and their parents can officially start making their summer plans.

Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 have been finalized.

All six traditional high schools will once again have their ceremonies at June 2-3, and Arlington Collegiate High School, Arlington College and Career High School and Venture High School graduation ceremonies will be June 3 at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts.

Martin High School will start things off June 2 with an 8 a.m. commencement followed by Lamar High School (noon), Arlington High School (4 p.m.) and Sam Houston High School (8 p.m.).

Bowie High School kicks graduation off June 3 with an 8 a.m. ceremony, and Seguin High School closes out the Globe Life Field graduations at 11:30 a.m.

Venture starts the CVPA graduations at 3 p.m. followed by ACHS (5:30 p.m.) and ACCHS (8 p.m.).

Students who graduate in the summer of 2025 will have their ceremonies Aug. 5, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the CVPA.

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