On the evenings of April 8 and 9, 2024, the Victoria ISD Board of Trustees proudly honored outstanding students from across the district. Among those recognized were the top achievers from fifth through seniors.
Selection for these prestigious awards is a testament to each student's academic prowess and exemplary conduct. Eligibility criteria for grades six through twelve include enrollment in at least one honors, gifted and talented, pre-advanced placement, advanced placement, or dual-credit class.
This year marked another significant milestone as students were once again distinguished with the esteemed 'Growing in Genius' award. This special accolade continues to spotlight individuals who not only excel academically but also exemplify the character traits outlined in our Portrait of a Graduate initiative.
The list of honored students is organized alphabetically by school and last name, with distinctions made for grade levels in middle and high schools.
Elementary
Aloe Elementary
Blake Baker, Molly Rother, Elina Salazar, Preston Schilhab, Ellora Solis
Growing in Genius
Alaina Amaro, Joselyn Lopez, Mikayla McConnell
Chandler Elementary
Chev Bondoc, Liana Carrera, Olivia Hybner, Lenae Jimenez, Anden Kelly
Growing in Genius
Rachel Bartlett, Lillian Guardiola, Emma Salazar
Crain Elementary
Heidi Campos, Emerson Canalas, Emmanuel Cardona, Giselle Martinez, Cesar Ramos Jr.
Growing in Genius
Dulse Andrade, Kailee Rocha, Sophia Rosales
DeLeon Elementary
Lily Janecek, Kara Nelson, Jase Reeve, Alana Reyes, Jessie Wang
Growing in Genius
Harliegh Allen, Cullen Boucher, Aaliyah Padierna
Dudley Elementary
Cody Cavazos, Casen Fanelli, Maddison Jeanis, Jaylynn Reyna, Kyler Sanchez
Growing in Genius
Jose Miguel Godinez, Jordan Sanchez, Jasmyn Vazquez
Hopkins Elementary
Karmalita Alvarez, Jaylee Flores, Brayden Ryan, Marco Silva, Erica Taylor
Growing in Genius
Damien Duenez, Mary Nuells, Benjamin Thompson
Mission Valley Elementary
Joseph Holt, Paige Tate, Taryn Thibodeaux
Growing in Genius
Madison Tschoepe, Reagan Vinson
O’Connor ACE Elementary
Amaya Alvarez, Esai Briseno, Erian Cano, Zylah Darilek, Christopher Martinez, Athena Perez
Growing in Genius
April Bruckner, Jordan Martinez, Jacob Mosley
Rowland Elementary
Kyler Balderas, Levi Costello, Drake Dennis, Taylor Grahmann, Olivia Williams
Growing in Genius
Princeton Gaskin, Mariah Marin, Adelise Pena
Schorlemmer Elementary
Brennan Banda, Dominic Caleoni, Luke Lopez, Gibson Parsons, Koy Shelton
Growing in Genius
Bentley Ellison, Lucian Ruiz, Abrar Taha
Shields Elementary
Aeris Amador, Hunter Crump, Faith Erreguin, Alexandra Rojas, Waylan Vandygriff
Growing in Genius
Abigail Garcia, Ava Hallmark, Annalee Medina
Smith STEM Academy
Ja'Zyah Herron, Zulqamayn Hossain, Bryce Louks, Natalia Rangel, Dakota Zimmer
Growing in Genius
Aaralyn Basquez, Gunnar Bracewell, Sarah Gibson
Torres Elementary
Brynn Bernard, Owen Carpenter, Patrick Castro, Corbin Myers, Adysan Trujillo
Growing in Genius
Aaron Galarza, Avery Longoria, Aylin Reyes
Vickers Elementary
Brantley Hubbard, Sota Kami, Lila Olson, Malory Robertson, Lacey Vincik
Growing in Genius
Laylah Cooke, Vicente Gonzalez, Hadley Rodriguez
Middle School
Cade Middle School
SIXTH GRADE
Landon Neubauer, Caleb Rinald, Surbhi Singhal, Riley Svetlik, Leah Zuniga
Growing in Genius
Layla Dornburg, Karson Wilkerson
SEVENTH GRADE
Myla Kane, Tyler Parks, Beau Tomas, Dylan Young, Bryce Zeplin
Growing In Genius
Hartly Gaebler, Landon Logan
EIGHTH GRADE
Princess Bonuz, Anderson Davig, Casey Dry, Mitchell Steves, Tyler Williams
Growing In Genius
Brett Ballard, Delainey Coleman
Howell Middle School
SIXTH GRADE
Leila Atkinson, Katarina Filipovic, Bryton Guerra, Kayla Lingle, Ana Santiago
Growing In Genius
Aaliyah Meece, Brayden Witherspoon
SEVENTH GRADE
Tyler Jarisch, Sophia Martinez-Osorio, Jackson Nguyen, Zayleigh Rodriguez, Jayson Salinas
Growing In Genius
Sebastian Costello, Andrew Liu, Jackson Parker
EIGHTH GRADE
Isabella Bosquez, Kaylee Clewis, Kent Cloud, Taylor Roundtree-Trevino, Lilly West
Growing In Genius
Giuliana Fuentes, Elijah Posey, Arabella Smith
STEM Middle School
SIXTH GRADE
Willow Balli, Kayla Hilliard, Barrett Novak, Axton Salazar, Lizeth Zubieta
Growing In Genius
Jaylon Davis, Averi Rodriguez, Edwin Rojas
SEVENTH GRADE
Cadence Lyston, Camdyn Mansfield, Skylin Trujillo, Ansley Turner, Alana Ybanez
Growing In Genius
James Alaniz, Cynthia Kirchner, Sophia Perez
EIGHTH GRADE
Jorge Martinez, Delfina Morales, Nathalia Moreno, Jaylee Salinas, Carlos Vazquez
Growing In Genius
Kariina Marin, Natalie Saenz, Destry Wier
Patti Welder Middle School
SIXTH GRADE
Brandon Acuna Hernandez, Maison Cantu, Adah Gonzales, Lena Svetlik, Karolyna Vallejo
Growing In Genius
Zabrina Coronado, Roque Hinojosa, Emma Ordonez
SEVENTH GRADE
Kenley Arangua, Nathan Chavarria, Miabella Fernandez, Kayleigh Foster, Josiah Garcia, Paxton Schmidt
Growing In Genius
Erica Caminorreal, Andrew Chavarria, Jocelyn Saavedra
EIGHTH GRADE
London Bashaw, Justin Espinoza, Marley Jenkins, Peyton Marbach, Zavian Rosas
Growing In Genius
Judah Gonzales, Jaziel Romo, Keira Seran
High School
Victoria East High School
NINTH GRADE
Emmi Adrean, Zoe Cloud, Alexander Craig, Kylie Gantt, Kolten King, Kendal Koch, Katelyn Mitchell, Akshitha Muddam, Brendie Tapp, Travis Zimmer
Growing In Genius
Greenlee Briggs, Amoni Brown, Broday Lingle, Ella Shannon, Nestor Leon Villalpando
TENTH GRADE
Madison Atkinson, Taasneem Ishra, Kason Kolle, Leo Li, Ramon Salinas, Noah Shepard, Addison Temple, Taylor Yogi, Meixin Wang, Eliana West
Growing In Genius
Lucas Glaeske, Jade McIntosh, Alexandria Rosengrant, Adalyn Samora, Christopher Villafranco
ELEVENTH GRADE
Lucas Allen, Mia De Los Santos, Stephen Diebel, Aaron Ehsan, Collin Flessner, Shiloh Fort, Avery Harriman, Hoang Le, Aidan Valdez, Mikaelyn Viado
Growing In Genius
Joshua Gaytan, Lizeth Hernandez, Tobee Lao, Daelen Morales, Dylan Yzaguirre
TWELFTH GRADE
Isabela Benson, Arianna Castillo, Milica Filipovic, Katelyn Kahanek, Kristine Koch, Allyson Schmidt, Kyndal Stimson, Hiral Vazir, Lily White, Penny Williams
Growing In Genius
Charlize Barroso, Madison Hiller, Faith Luck, Xavier Salazar, Jack Yoast
Victoria West High School
NINTH GRADE
Sawyer Beatty, Miles Chandler, Jacob Cohen, Benjamin Hamiliton, Emily Heinold, Ava Hernandez, Skyler Kyle, Rami Shamma, William Tally, Tenley Thibodeaux
Growing In Genius
Jazmin Aumada, Gavin Davis, Blair Holly, Graham Livesay, Brock Salas
TENTH GRADE
Jiya Bhatia, Hailee Brewer, Allison Cooper, Jacob Dentler, Austin Harvey, Alexis Kincaid, Hailey King, Glory Palmer, Lucas Rosas, Marina Vrana
Growing In Genius
Coen Cantu, Ambree Romanowski, Emmery Sanders, Deacon Vasquez, Alee'a Waeckerlin
ELEVENTH GRADE
Ellie Adrean, Cora Borden, Daniel Choi, Analisa Guterrez, Ava Hamilton, Callie Kern, Afnaan Nusayr, Bareera Saif, Sarah Schoener, Ajay Shamma
Growing In Genius
Jocelyn Gainer, Anthony Garcia, Micaela Ramos, Madeline Vigil
TWELFTH GRADE
Makena Beatty, Nathaniel Blackshear, Taha Haris, Sarah Heinold, Osvaldo Ledezma Lerma, Nathan Mersino, Grace Palmer, Braden Parks, Grace Weiler, Wyatt Zimmermann
Growing In Genius
Chandler Aley, Harlo Fields, Tyler Gantt, Alessandra Sanchez, Wyatt Tomas, Jessica Yanez
VISD Success Academy
Growing In Genius
Osmar Lambarria, Kaleena McMurtrey , Matthew Santiago Nunez , Zaidee Kierce Vasquez