Katy ISD Honors Top Seniors of Class of 2026
- May 7
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
May 7, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy ISD celebrated it’s top seniors at the district’s annual Student Awards of Excellence night. Dozens of students were recognized for outstanding academics, leadership, and dedication throughout this school year.
Student honorees were chosen by campus leaders and celebrated at the annual Student Awards of Excellence event. These top seniors represent outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and dedication.
“These students represent the highest level of excellence across the District,” says Katy ISD Board President Lance Redmon. “We’re here not only to honor their accomplishments, but also to acknowledge the parents, educators and staff whose steadfast support has guided them along the way.”
Students were recognized for outstanding achievement in individual subject areas, overall academic performance and their commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom.
“In a District of our size and caliber, being selected for an Award of Excellence is an outstanding accomplishment,” says Katy ISD Superintendent Ken Gregorski. “The students we recognize this evening have not only achieved academic success, but have also distinguished themselves through extracurricular activities, volunteer efforts and other meaningful pursuits.”
Cinco Ranch High School
Mariah Ovieldo Melone- English & Journalism
Ian Wento Gafford- Science
Syed Aymanul Haque- Social Studies
Aryan Abijeet Chawan- Mathematics
Justin Lee Sapp- Career & Technical Education
Sebastain Fereda Gova- Foreign Language
Ryan Steele Gover- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Sophie Sesslar Reuber- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Lucille May Ebben- Performing & Fine Arts- Orchestra
Addison Marie Pressley- Performing & Fine Arts- Theatre
Kirsten Mary Thomas- At-Large
Nathan Paul Olivier- At-Large
Miller Career and Technology
Esther Oyindamola Olajide- Architectural Design
Olivia Grace Garcia- Education
Joselynn Marie and Craig Herrera- Emergency Medical Technician
Jansen Lucienne Roberts- Manufacturing Engineering
Raines Academy
Jathen Christian Gonzalez- At-Large
Jordan High School
Fayne Wang- English & Journalism
Alejandra Diaz Gutierrez- Science
Syon Kaustuv- Social Studies
Jay Sahni- Mathematics
Arthur Whittle- Career & Technical Education
Erika Lara Diaz- Foreign Language
Isabella Rae Veis- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Abigail Eugate- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
George Rhoades- Performing & Fine Arts- Technical Theatre
Victoria Vicuna Olivares- Performing & Fine Arts- Theatre
Caleb Albers- At-Large
Grace Dong- At-Large
Katy High School
Daniela Gonzalez-Landino
Kolapo Daramola- Science
Claire Starcke- Social Studies
Alexander Holmes- Mathematics
Delaney Bishop- Career & Technical Education
Angela Valdez- Foreign Language
Brennan Keepers- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Eva Poppe- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Zoe Guess- Performing & Fine Arts- Choir
Erika Ashmore- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Madeline Catena- At-Large
Wenxuan Wei- At-Large
Mayde Creek High School
Hamsa Ismail- English & Journalism
Viet Do- Science
Claudia Klander- Social Studies
Orlando Brslik-Lumicao- Mathematics
Salma Valencia- Career & Technical Education
Steven Martinez Escobar- Foreign Language
Janeczka Albacite- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Alyssa Murray- Preforming & Fine Arts- Choir
Leanna Kisuuli- Performing & Fine Arts- Choir
Marylynn Rojero- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Midori Osawa- At-Large
Nam Do- At-Large
Morton Ranch High School
Elissa Turner- English & Journalism
Allison Willingham- Science
Soleil Lopez- Social Studies
Grace Boniface- Mathematics
Aaliyah Khan- Career & Technical Education
Maazia Siddiqui- Foreign Language
Isaac Hall- Performing & Fine Arts- Choir, Theatre, and Orchestra
Natalie Sandoval- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Ariandna Cordero- Performing & Fine Arts- Theatre
Jaylee Hyle- Performing & Fine Arts- Visual Arts
Ayrian Walker- At-Large
Keegan Grau- At-Large
Paetow High School
Alexander Garrahan- English & Journalism
Darshini Vinay- Science
Jade Songer- Social Studies
Eloka Okeke- Mathematics
Minh Nguyen- Career & Technical Education
Andrea Sosa- Foreign Language
Kayla Land- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Jaselene Galdamez- Performing & Fine Arts- Choir
Taliyah Dyson- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Sofia Marquez Altimari- Performing & Fine Arts- Theatre
Natalie Rodriguez- At-Large
Samuel Wright- At-Large
Seven Lakes High School
Arjun Desikan- English & Journalism
Brian Lu- Science
Varvara Fomicheva- Social Studies
Samir Gandhi- Mathematics
Anand Kaushik- Foreign Language
Holden Smith- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Jacob Gunn- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Brooke Vorst- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Grace Ayoub- Performing & Fine Arts- Theatre
Aarushi Thatola- At-Large
Eric Zhang- At-Large
Taylor High School
Noelle McMahon- English & Journalism
Abhishree Gupta- Science
Fifi Pramitha- Social Studies
Adita Adya- Mathematics
Collin Cade- Career & Technical Education
Sierra Wheat- Foreign Language
Avery Tallinger- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Amelia Frances Delatorre- Performing & Fine Arts- Dance
Jeffrey Liu- Performing & Fine Arts- Orchestra
Savannah Robinson- Performing & Fine Arts- Orchestra
Austin Stiles- At-Large
Naomi Spiers- At-Large
Tompkins High School
Grace Ding- English & Journalism
Grace Ziqiao Wang- Science
Racheet Bedi- Social Studies
Timothy Lee Chau- Mathematics
John Paul Vittorio Culotta- Career & Technical Education
Nishita Sakarepalle- Foreign Language
Jeana Ku Jeong- Performing & Fine Arts- Art
Meghan Harley Carlson- Performing & Fine Arts- Band
Than Thant Tun- Performing & Fine Arts- Choir
Arjun Reddy Chandupatla- Performing & Fine Arts- Orchestra
Elvin Jialiang Li- At-Large
Madelyn Noor Qayyum- At-Large
Graduations start next week. Here’s everything you need to know to celebrate the Class of 2026!
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