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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.

 

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


 

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

 

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

 

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





 

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

 

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

 

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


 

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


 

Tompkins High School


Sanjana Perungulam – Valedictorian