KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
May 6, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
As the 2023-2024 academic year quickly comes to an end, Katy ISD announces the valedictorians and salutatorians from their nine high schools. Katy ISD gears up for commencement ceremonies later this month.
Katy ISD 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians. All pictures provided by KISD.
Graduation Ceremonies Begin May 15
Katy ISD’s spring commencement season kicks off at Legacy Stadium on May 15th.
With the highest GPA this year being an impressive 4.8923, these talented students lead the class of 2024 onward to chase their adventures and dreams.
Cinco Ranch High School
Alina Dang – Valedictorian
Yujin Cha– Salutatorian
Left to right: Alina Dang and Yujin Cha
Validictorian- Alina Dang
GPA: 4.8923
Salutatorian- Yujin Cha
GPA: 4.8485
Jordan High School
Jade Jie Kamoun – Valedictorian
Sophie Ruoqing Zeng– Salutatorian
Left to right: Jade Jie Kamoun and Sophie Ruoqing Zeng
Validictorian- Jade Jie Kamoun
GPA: 4.8594
Salutatorian- Sophie Ruoqing Zeng
GPA: 4.8594
Katy High School
Harraz Bin Hizam – Valedictorian
Krish V. Parikh– Salutatorian
Left to right: Harraz Bin Hizam and Krish V. Parikh
Validictorian- Harraz Bin Hizam
GPA: 4.8382
Salutatorian- Krish V. Parikh
GPA: 4.8276
Mayde Creek High School
John Jaeyeon Lee – Valedictorian
Natalie Ann Baxter– Salutatorian
Left to right: John Jaeyeon Lee and Natalie Ann Baxter
Validictorian- John Jaeyeon Lee
GPA: 4.7544
Salutatorian- Natalie Ann Baxter
GPA: 4.6792
Morton Ranch High School
Rose Judith Villasana – Valedictorian
Alina Malikian– Salutatorian
Left to right: Rose Judith Villasana and Alina Malikian
Validictorian- Rose Judith Villasana
GPA: 4.7636
Salutatorian- Validictorian- Alina Malikian
GPA: 4.7321
Paetow High School
Isabella Marie Fresneda-Bolivar – Valedictorian
Francisco Tezan Howard– Salutatorian
Left to right: Isabella Marie Fresneda-Bolivar and Francisco Tezan Howard
Validictorian- Isabella Marie Fresneda-Bolivar
GPA: 4.7049
Salutatorian- Validictorian- Francisco Tezan Howard
GPA: 4.6833
Seven Lakes High School
Aidan Zhong Han Lai – Valedictorian
Aayush Kishor Ishware– Salutatorian
Left to right: Aidan Zhong Han Lai and Aayush Kishor Ishware
Valedictorian- Aidan Zhong Han Lai
GPA: 4.8676
Salutatorian- Aayush Kishor Ishware
GPA: 4.8676
Taylor High School
Henry Xiang-Hao Liu – Valedictorian
Genna Min-Ji Kang– Salutatorian
Left to right: Henry Xiang-Hao Liu and Genna Min-Ji Kang
Valedictorian- Henry Xiang-Hao Liu
GPA: 4.8594
Salutatorian- Genna Min-Ji Kang
GPA: 4.8413
Tompkins High School
Aishah AlBatool Shahid – Valedictorian
Sanika Misra– Salutatorian
Left to right: Aishah AlBatool Shahid and Sanika Misra
Valedictorian- Aishah AlBatool Shahid
GPA: 4.8649
Salutatorian- Sanika Misra
GPA: 4.8615
Commencement Schedule:
All ceremonies will be held Legacy Stadium.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. - Jordan High School
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Paetow High School
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Katy High School
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Taylor High School
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Mayde Creek High School
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Cinco Ranch High School
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Morton Ranch High School
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Seven Lakes High School
Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8 p.m.- Tompkins High School
Katy ISD is currently building their 10th high school, Freeman High School that is located at Hockley Road and Longenbaugh. The Golden Eagles will welcome students this August, but won't graduate students for a few years.
Congratulations to all Katy ISD graduating seniors from Katy Magazine!