honor graduates at graduation

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Honor Graduates

rod

#1 Ella Rod - GPA: 5.834

Ella will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Bio-Chemistry. Her most memorable moment in high school was running down to the beach with her volleyball team the night before playing in the Corpus Christi tournament.

"No such thing as a life that is better than yours." -J.

#committedtonewexperiences

dorotik

#3 Bridget Dorotik - GPA: 5.717

Bridget will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Business. Her most memorable moment was making it to round 4 of playoffs her junior season of high school varsity softball.

"Being FEARLESS isn't being 100% not fearful, it's being terrified but you jump anyway." -Taylor Swift

#committedtoTexasA&MUniversity

becerra

#5 Maria Becerra - GPA: 5.577

Maria will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Her most memorable moment in high school was being a senior who was extremely supported by amazing teachers and counselors. She was motivated to accomplish her biggest dreams.

"Nothing in life is impossible as long as you take the first step." -Audrey Hepburn

#committedtoinspire&succeed

lyford

#7 Elijah Lyford - GPA: 5.471

Eli will be attending Sam Houston State University to pursue a degree in Nursing. His most memorable moment in high school was going to state in F.C.C.L.A. as well as spending time with friends on the tennis courts.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:5-6

#committedtobeingme

dornak

#9 Skylar Dornak - GPA: 5.389

Skylar will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Her most memorable moment in high school was tumbling in front of the crowds under the Friday night lights and the senior night football game.

"I am ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face me." -Dwight Schrute

#committedtoinnovation

jung

#11 Reed Jung - GPA: 5.335

Reed will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Construction Science. His most memorable moment in high school was being a co-star of the Barstool Birdball TikTok.

"I may be a senior, but I stay fresh man."

#committedtothecut

logan

#13 Logan Jansky - GPA: 5.329

Logan will be attending Wharton County Junior College and Sam Houston State University to pursue a degree in Kinesiology and Education to become a teacher and coach. His most memorable moment in high school was when the police showed up and busted the senior prank, but didn't even care that they were there.

"Life is hard, it's even harder if you are stupid."

#committedtohardwork

dylan

#15 Dylan Cook - GPA: 5.190

Dylan will be attending Wharton County Junior College and Texas State University to pursue a degree in Athletic Training. His most memorable moment in high school was when he won all of his races at the regional swim meet and qualified for state.

"Remember, your focus determines your reality." -Qui Con Jinn

#committedtoadventure

mikalya

#17 Mikayla Bustamante - GPA: 5.152

Mikayla will be attending Wharton County Junior College and then Sam Houston State University to pursue a degree in Biology. Her most memorable moment in high school was getting her CNA license and Phlebotomy certification.

"It's not that serious."

#committedtolivinglifetothefullest

allison

#19 Allison Evans - GPA: 5.117

Allison will be attending the University of Houston to pursue a degree in Business Marketing. Her most memorable moments in high school were the times she spent with her friends.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind!" -Dr. Seuss

#committedtobetteringmyself

claire

#21 Claire Crowell - GPA: 5.098

Claire will be attending the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in Communications in hopes of going to law school. Her most memorable moment in high school was crashing one of her friends cars as a fifteen year old in the Sonic drive thru.

"Time is precious. Waste it wisely."

#committedtoTyler

casen

#23 Casen Braden - GPA: 5.061

Casen will be attending the Mays School of Business at Texas A&M University. His favorite memorable moment in high school was when he got a buzz cut with all of his friends.

"Life is a beach and I'm just playing in the sand." -Tunechi

#committedtothebit

emorie

#25 Emorie Dornak - GPA: 5.014

Emorie will be attending Texas Tech University to pursue a degree in Ag Education. Her most memorable moment in high school was becoming a national champion in the Ag Issues Forum.

"Just talk! They're just words." -Aaron Wilson

#committedtobeingme

hannah

#27 Hannah Purnell - GPA: 4.981

Hannah will be attending Wharton County Junior College and then either Texas State University or University of Texas to pursue a degree in Technical Theater. Her most memorable moment was her first day as a junior at E.C.H.S.

"I am a stranger in a strange land, and I love it!"

#committedtosuccess

tori

#29 Tori Biskup - GPA: 4.965

Tori will be attending Wharton County Junior College to pursue a degree in Art. She then plans to transfer to Texas State University to pursue a degree in Teaching. Her long term goal is to be an art teacher. Her most memorable moment in high school was when she was out an entire month because she had a tumor. It had teeth and hair in it.

"Life goes on, so don't worry and be happy!"

#committedtocreativity

russell

#2 Morgan Russell GPA: 5.728

Morgan will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Business. Her most memorable moment in high school was going to round 4 with the softball team and getting to play at Texas A&M.

"Turn out the lights, the party's over." -Willie Nelson

#committedtonaps

bodungen

#4 Kate Bodungen - GPA 5.662

Kate will be attending the University of Texas to pursue a pre-med degree in hopes of going to medical school to become a Dermatologist. Her most memorable moment in high school was when the volleyball team went five sets against Bellville and the student section was going crazy.

"Let's make it a movie." -Aric Twardowski

#committedtomytoplessbug

ritz

#6 Kennedy Ritz - GPA: 5.502

Kennedy will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Biology. Her most memorable moment in high school was cheering and winning round 2 of the playoffs at Baylor University.

"I have to be successful because I like expensive things."

#committedtomakingmemories

anna rod

#8 Anna Rod - GPA: 5.458

Anna will be attending University of Mississippi to pursue a Pre-Med degree in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Dermatologist. Her most memorable moment in

high school was cheering under Friday night lights with her girls for her best friends.

"For I know the plans I have for you; declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

#committedtochanginglives

konnor

#10 Konnor Ewing - GPA: 5.352

Konnor will be attending Louisiana State University to pursue a degree in Human Resource Management. His most memorable moment in high school was making food review TikToks.

"Revolutions don't come wrapped in a cute ribbon. You want to bring down power structures? You want to get in the face of people who are peddling corroded ideals? You need a uniform that screams authenticity." -Frank Gallagher

#committedtothebit

zane

#12 Zane Garner - GPA: 5.334

Zane will be swimming for and attending the University of Texas Permian Basin to pursue a degree in Exercise Science. His most memorable moment in high school was going to state as a senior in swim and placing second.

"If a man does not have sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can get lost in the sauce." -Gucci Mane

#committedtosuccess

annette

#14 Annette Arivizu - GPA: 5.298

Annette will be attending the University of North Texas to pursue a degree in Bio-Chemistry. Her most memorable moment in high school was earning her cosmetology license.

"One has to make sacrifices to make their dreams a reality."

#committedtolife

seth

#16 Seth Mallory - GPA: 5.188

Seth will be attending Wharton County Junior College and the University of Texas to pursue a degree in Aeronautics Engineering. His most memorable moment in high school was when he was a sophomore. He challenged the senior alto sax soloist to win the solo. After they both played behind closed curtains, band members voted and he ended up losing by three votes. He learned that there is still room for improvement even at the top.

"Every story has its beginning and its end. Every story has its own outline, synopsis, contents, prologue and epilogue. And there is no book which if you read it again, would not reveal new details you didn't notice before. Every story has its beginning and its end. Almost every...." -Everlasting Summer, 2014

#committedtoinnovation

hal

#18 Hal Erwin - GPA: 5.141

Hal will be attending Texas A&M University. His most memorable moment in high school was May 14, 2023. IYKYK.

" If you follow all of the rules, you will never have any fun."

#committedtonothing

mason

#20 Mason Sabrsula - GPA: 5.112

Mason will be attending Wharton County Junior College and later a university to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy or Forensics. His most memorable moment in high school was when he started his senior year knowing that this was his last year at E.C.H.S.

"I an endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13

#committedtoalwayspersevering

camille

#22 Camille Gonzales - GPA: 5.066

Camille will be attending Wharton County Junior College and University of Texas San Antonio to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Her most memorable moment in high school was going to Galveston to compete in the culinary competition.

"I might not be able to decide whether the path is easy or not but; whether I tread the path is entirely up to me." -Hua Cheng

#committedtocooking

kynleigh

#24 Kynleigh Korenek - GPA: 5.050

Kynleigh will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Allied Health to fulfill her aspiration of becoming a Labor & Delivery Nurse. Her most memorable moment in high school was when she found out she was in the top ten percent of her class.

"I lived, I passed, now I'm out!"

#committedtolivinglifetothefullest

diana

#26 Diana Mejia - GPA: 4.995

Diana will continue playing soccer at Arlington Baptist University, and then maybe professionally. She plans to study Physical Therapy. Her most memorable moment in high school was being a part of the seniors that helped get the soccer team to playoffs for the first time in school history.

"Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." -Alex Morgan

#committedtochange

ashley

#28 Ashley Fisher - GPA: 4.967

Ashley will be attending Texas A&M University to pursue a degree in Special Education. Her most memorable moment in high school was being part of the first softball team in 22 years to go to the fourth round of playoffs.

"When life shuts a door, open it back up."

#committedtohavingfun