Katy ISD Announces Class of 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
- ncookclark
- May 9, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: May 10, 2023
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
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
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!
