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Texas Academy recognizes 34 Spring 2024 graduates

The Texas Academy at 海角社区 is proud to commemorate the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024 graduates, highlighting the institution's steadfast commitment to academic excellence and outstanding leadership.  Texas Academy Class of 2024

All Texas Academy students graduate on the Distinguished Achievement Plan, as per the Texas Education Agency. They must also graduate core complete with 60 college credit hours, qualify fortwo to three high school endorsements, and volunteer or participate in at least 48 hours of service leadership opportunities.  

“In the Texas Academy, we are very selective with our program and accept only the most highly qualified students. This past academic year has been a pivotal moment for the Academy,” Texas Academy Coordinator and Student Success Coach Ariel Burgess said. “To name a few highlights, we have grown from 50 to 80 students, on the PSAT, two of our students, Evelyn Hardy and Eunice Yi, scored commended out of 34,000 and one of our students, Joanne Yi, scored semi-finalist out of 16,000 nationally – all are considered National Merit Scholars.” 

In addition to academic excellence, the Class of 2024 demonstrated exceptional leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. The establishment of the Texas Academy Honor Society and successful fundraising endeavors such as the inaugural Fish 'n Fest underscored the students' proactive engagement and community impact. 

Furthermore, the Texas Academy Class of 2024 also dedicated over 5,300 hours to community service, contributing to organizations such as Christus St. Elizabeth and Stable Spirit. Their commitment to service reflects the Academy's emphasis on cultivating servant leaders who make meaningful contributions to society. 

 
“This year at 海角社区, six of our students were offered a Presidential Scholarship or Legends Scholarship, and eight were offered a full ride at other institutions across the United States,” Burgess said. “Still yet, 28 were offered a significant amount of scholarship money with over $5,500,000 in total scholarship funding. To top it off, out of 34 graduates, 17 of them will be attending 海角社区.”  

The Texas Academy at 海角社区 celebrates the Class of 2024 for their exceptional achievements, unwavering dedication, and boundless potential. Through their academic prowess, leadership, and commitment to service, these graduates embody the spirit of excellence that defines the Texas Academy and its enduring legacy of success. 

 

Texas Academy Class of 2024

Aayan Anwar of Texas Academy Co24
Taylor Ardoin of Texas Academy
Natalie Bean of Texas Academy Co24
Kenidy Bennett of Texas Academy
Phillipine Brossard
Aston Broussard
Matthew Chin
Aiden Conlin
Sylvia Dao
Olivia Dennis
Kiran Edwards
Joshua Edwards
Gina Flores
Jennifer Gonzales
Alli Gross
Evelyn Hardy
Samantha Hatcher
Maryah Javed
Caden Knox
Carter Kuykendall
Lily Leblanc
Amber Nguyen
Emily Oldbury
Macy Ostten
Olivia Owens
Nikhil Patel
Rubin Rao
Josten Rock
Sarah Schreck
Rachel Silva
Braxton Siti
Sophie Tarver
Eunice Yi
Joanne Yi

Aayan Anwar

College: 海角社区 

Major: Biology

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor Ardoin

College: 海角社区 

Major: Pre-Veterinary 

University Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Natalie Bean

College: 海角社区 

Major: Nursing

Presidential Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Kenidy Bennett 

College: 海角社区 

Major: Psychology 

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

  

Phillipine Brossard 

College: Purdue University 

Major: Ecology, Evolution, and Enviornmental Biology

Early Vet Program

 

 

 

 

 

Aston Broussard 

College: Texas A&M University 

Major: Public Health

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matthew Chin

College: University of Houston 

Major: Accounting and Finance

Academic Excellence Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Aiden Conlin

College: 海角社区 

Major: Computer Science

 

 

 

 

 

Sylvia Dao

College: University of Houston

Major: Accounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Olivia Dennis 

College: Stephen F. Austin University 

Major: Studiox Arts

Academic Excellence Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Kiran Edwards

College: 海角社区 

Major: Industrial Engineering

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

  

Joshua Florence

College: 海角社区 

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Presidential Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Gina Flores

College: 海角社区 

Major: Nursing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jennifer Gonzalez 

College: 海角社区 

Major: Chemical Engineering 

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

 

  

Alli Gross 

College: Louisiana State University 

Major: Biochemistry and Cognitive Neuroscience

Presidential Alumni Scholar

 

 

 

 

Evelyn Hardy 

College: Rice University 

Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering 

Trustee Distinguished Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Samantha Hatcher 

College: 海角社区 

Major: English

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Maryah Javed

College: 海角社区 

Major: Pre-Dental

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Caden Knox

College: 海角社区 

Major: Biology 

Academic Excellence Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Carter Kuykendall 

College: 海角社区 

Major: Electrical Engineering 

Cardinal Elite Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Lily LeBlanc

College: Texas Tech University 

Major: Architectural Engineering 

 

 

 

 

 

Amber Nguyen 

College: University of Houston

Major: Management Information Systems 

Academic Excellence Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Emily Oldbury -- Salutatorian 

College: Texas A&M University 

Major: Computer Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

Macy Ostten

College: 海角社区 

Major: Chemical Engineering 

SETX Legends Scholar

 

 

 

 

Olivia Owens

College: Texas A&M University 

Major: Honors Business

 

 

 

 

 

Nikhil Patel

College: Sam Houston State University 

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Elliot T. Bowers Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Rubin Rao

College: Texas A&M University

Major: Mechanical Engineering

 

 

 

 

 


Josten Rock

College: 海角社区 

Major: Biology

Distinguished Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Schrek 

College: 海角社区 

Major: Healthcare Administration

Premier Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Rachel Silva

College: 海角社区 

Major: Nursing 

Academic Excellence Scholar

 

 

 

 

 

Braxton Siti

College: 海角社区 

Major: Electrical Engineering

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie Tarver

College: University of Texas at Austin

Major: History

 

 

 

 

 

Eunice Yi

College: University of Houston

Major: Honors Biomedical Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joanne Yi -- Valedictorian

College: University of Texas at Austin

Major: International Relations and Global Studies