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