Aldine ISD Celebrates Top 10 Students From Each of its High Schools

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A Nimitz High School senior proudly displays the medal he and other Aldine ISD seniors received for being one of the Top 10 scholars at their respective high schools during the 2021-2022 school year. All of the Top 10 students were celebrated at an event on May 18.

Aldine ISD held a ceremony on Wednesday, May 18, to celebrate the Top 10 students at each high school.

The event was held in the foyer of the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

The Top 10 students were treated to ice cream and received medals to signify their standing as the top academic achievers at their respective schools.

The students also had the chance to share with the audience what college or university they would attend and what they would major in.

Chief of Staff Sheleah D. Reed delivered the welcome and congratulated the seniors for their hard work to reach Top 10 status in their respective classes.

“This is truly a special event, and I am so excited that we are once again able to gather in person to celebrate the academic accomplishments of our outstanding scholars,” Reed said. “Graduation is just a few days away. As you go along your new journey, I ask that you please keep us informed of the amazing things you do in the future so we can brag on you and share your successes with our students and community. It’s a big deal to receive the rank of Top 10. You’ve worked hard to get here. Continue to reach for the stars as you embark on your collegiate careers and never lose the work ethic that earned you this recognition today.”

Reed then introduced guest speaker Bryce Kennard, the External Affairs Manager for Comcast in Houston. Kennard is also a graduate of Eisenhower High School.

Kennard also congratulated the Top 10 scholars and told them to embrace their futures.

“Be excited. The world is waiting for you,” Kennard said. “You will face obstacles, but Dr. (Aldine ISD Superintendent LaTonya M.) Goffney and her staff have prepared you for what lies ahead.”

Kennard also shared his nuggets for success as the students move on to college.

“No., 1, master your academics, No. 2., master technology, and No. 3, give back,” Kennard said. “This is your time to shine, so take advantage of all the opportunities that await you.”

Dr. Goffney closed the ceremony with remarks directed to the Top 10 students.

“This is one of my favorite events of the year,” Dr. Goffney said. “This is a special time when we celebrate you – some of the best and brightest students in Aldine. The medal you are wearing now symbolizes your hard work and dedication. It actually reminds me of a favorite quote that has served me well when I need a bit of motivation. That quote is: “Do what you have to do until you can do what you want to do.”

She then challenged the seniors to remember that their choices today will affect their world in the future.

Dr. Goffney then presented the students with a scenario in which they each have a bank account with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening it deletes whatever part of the balance a person failed to use that day.

She continued: “Each of us has such a bank. Its name is TIME,” she said. “Every morning credits you with 86,400 seconds. Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of it you have failed to invest to good purpose – time you have wasted. It carries over no balance. It allows no overdraft. Each day it opens a new account for you. Each night it burns the remains of the day.

“If you fail to use the day’s deposits, the loss is yours,” Dr. Goffney said. “There is no going back. There is no drawing against the ‘tomorrow.’ You must live in the present on today’s deposit. I hope that you invest your time wisely so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness, and success. The clock is running. Make the most of each day.”

The Top 10 students from each high school are:

ALDINE HIGH SCHOOL 

• Andrés Castillo Jr.
• Caitlyn Michelle Bains
• Adanari Yamiled Rodríguez
• Daniel Alann Jiménez
• Maryhelen Guerrero
• Destiny Nicole Moreno
• Ramón Gerardo Rodríguez
• Jehiri Arroyo
• Daniel Hernández
• Angélica Jaimes

BLANSON CTE HIGH SCHOOL

• Alexander Güel
• Angie Nicole Miranda
• Leslie Gabriela Vera
• Leilani Díaz
• Vu Hao Minh Nguyen Phan
• Ómar Méndez-Rodríguez
• Juan Jesús Gurrusquieta
• Allen Morounfolu Dawodu
• Jester Lloyd Santos Urbina
• Martín Sáenz Jr.

CARVER HIGH SCHOOL

• Amani Turner
• Sarai Guzmán
• Pedro Maya
• Patricia Ouzenne
• Jordan Nelson
• Dancely Euceda Morales
• Emma Montiel
• Daisy Espinoza
• Sir Christon Turner
• Alessandra Wolf

DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL

• Renny Hoang
• Giang Nguyen
• Johnny Ho
• Justin Vásquez
• Amanda Escobar Villalta
• Isaiah Bradberry
• Jessica Meave
• Génesis Manzo
• Trung Nguyen
• Janet Duong

EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL 

• Huda Saeed Badat
• Christina Duong
• Stephanie Phuong Vu
• My Uyen Ngoc Van
• Alexander Baltazar
• Stephanie Luna García
• Jairo Figueroa Rojas
• Madison Nicole Cazares
• Sabrina Margarita Rebollar

HALL CENTER FOR SUCCESS

• Raquel Urdiales
• Daisy Franco
• Alexa Ávila
• Emely Franco
• Justiner Clinton
• Óscar Chagolla
• Génesis González
• Darius Thomas
• Isaac Johnson
• Delilah Gutiérrez

MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL

• Alicia Lizette Garza
• Emily Villegas García
• Miriam Betzabé Uresti
• Mayline Soto García
• Luciano Nicolás Pérez
• Aimee Kristine Mahindaratne
• Aracely Chihiro Hernández
• Ailiyah Rechelle Callaway
• Erika del Rocío Díaz
• Jasmín Elisbeth Galván

NIMITZ HIGH SCHOOL

• Havana Hanna Musieh
• Ja’Quadry Ja’Veon Limbrick
• Erika Ashley Sánchez
• Leslie Elena Sáenz Tello
• Milissa Isabel Otalora
• Benjamin Uziel Lima
• Darnell Andre Celestin Jr.
• Jordy Ceballos
• Sariah-Skyy Blue Centers
• Stefanie Sosa

VICTORY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

• Keilly Irlas Florels
• Claudia Nolasco
• Emily Muñoz
• Rita Villarreal Rodríguez
• Graciela de la Cuesta
• Britney Segovia
• Juliana Hernández
• Josué Hernández García
• Evelyn Moreno Villatoro
• Hailey Robinson