Katy ISD Announces Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

May 9, 2023

By Natalie Cook Clark

As the 2022-2023 academic year quickly comes to an end, Katy ISD announces the valedictorians and salutatorians from their eight high schools with graduating classes. The fastest growing independent school district in Texas gears up for commencement ceremonies later this month.

Katy ISD 2023 Valedictorians.

Graduation Ceremonies Begin May 18

Katy ISD’s spring commencement season kicks off at Legacy Stadium on May 18th.

With the highest GPA this year being an impressive 4.8955, these talented students lead the class of 2023 onward to chase their adventures and dreams. Some to pursue career paths that take them to universities across the nation.

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Cinco Ranch High School

Haley Lucy Saxman – Valedictorian

• College/University: University of Pennsylvania

• Major: Business

• GPA: 4.8852

Juliana Yili Zhou– Salutatorian

• College/University: Rice University

• Major: Computer Science

• GPA: 4.8615

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Jordan High School

Piyush Ankush Hole – Valedictorian

• College/University: Texas A&M University

• Major: Computer Science

• GPA: 4.8657

Evan Jin – Salutatorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Computer Science Honors & Business Honors

• GPA: 4.8636

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Katy High School

Hudson Andrew Rhodes – Valedictorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Biology

• GPA: 4.7925

Rohan Bala Srinivas – Salutatorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Biomedical Engineering

• GPA: 4.7692

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Mayde Creek High School

Sodais Kader Ghulam– Valedictorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Computer Science

• GPA: 4.8361

Jasmine Vishun Benau – Salutatorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Finance

• GPA: 4.8281

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Morton Ranch High School

Logan John Pedersen – Valedictorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin – after serving two-year mission

• Major: Chemical Engineering

• GPA: 4.8302

Alex Faith Heiliger – Salutatorian

• College/University: University of Houston

• Major: Psychology

• GPA: 4.7143

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Paetow High School

Mohammad Mutaz Yaghi – Valedictorian

• College/University: University of Pennsylvania

• Major: Dual degree in Business and International Studies

• GPA: 4.7069

Fatima Noor Shaikh- Salutatorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Biology & College of Natural Science

• GPA: 4.7031

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Seven Lakes High School

Akash Joseph – Valedictorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering

• GPA: 4.8955

Aayushi Ajay Gandhi – Salutatorian

• College/University: Stanford University

• Major: Human Biology

• GPA: 4.8889

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Taylor High School

Melissa Deng Huang – Valedictorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Computer Science

• GPA: 4.8615

Minkyu “Mike” Lim– Salutatorian

• College/University: The University of Texas at Austin

• Major: Business

• GPA: 4.8333

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Tompkins High School

Sanjana Perungulam – Valedictorian

• College/University: University of Rochester

• Major: Medical Studies at Rochester Early Scholars Program – Concentration in Cell and Developmental Biology

• GPA: 4.8857

Alex Hai Shi – Salutatorian

• College/University: Cornell University

• Major: Economics and Sociology

• GPA: 4.8676

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Commencement Schedule:

All ceremonies will be held Legacy Stadium.

• Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8 p.m. - Paetow High School

• Friday, May 19, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Katy High School

• Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Taylor High School

• Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Mayde Creek High School

• Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Cinco Ranch High School

• Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Morton Ranch High School

• Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Seven Lakes High School

• Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Tompkins High School

• Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8 p.m.- Jordan High School

This is the first year for Jordan High School to have a graduating class. Another Katy ISD high school was approved in the 2021 Bond Package. High School #10 is scheduled to welcome students August 2024 at Katy Hockley Road and Longenbaugh.

Congratulations to all Katy ISD graduating seniors from Katy Magazine!

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