More than 1,500 PISD seniors graduated over the weekend in three separate ceremonies at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. We caught up with the valedictorians and salutatorians from each PISD high school to see what they have planned for the future.
Valedictorian – Hendrickson High SchoolName: Katy Herrick
College: New York University
Expected Major: Computer Science and Economics
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Out of college, for sure.
What will you miss most about high school? My friends. I’ve gotten very close to them.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Have fun!
Salutatorian – Hendrickson High School
Name: Jenna Weiss
College: Texas A&M University
Expected Major: Civil Engineering
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Working for a large community-serving company of civil engineers.
What will you miss most about high school? The small community. You get to know everyone here.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Always try your best.
Valedictorian – Connally High SchoolName: Edward James Butt
College: University of Texas
Expected Major: Biology
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? If I’m not already a neurosurgeon, working towards being one.
What will you miss most about high school? All of the good experiences with friends.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Do whatever makes you happy.
Salutatorian – Connally High SchoolName: Chi Vu
College: University of Texas
Expected Major: Biology
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Working as an optometrist in a private practice.
What will you miss most about high school? All of the different kinds of people I’ve met. You can’t really get that in some places.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Try to learn about yourself. Once you’ve figured that out, be yourself.
Valedictorian – Pflugerville High School Name: Benjamin Laird
College: University of Texas
Expected Major: Mechanical Engineering
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Hopefully done with schooling, working in an engineering firm, maybe with a family.
What will you miss most about high school? All of my friends and teachers there. I’ve made a lot of nice relationships with people there, and I’m going to miss not seeing a lot of them.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Pay attention in class and get your work done, but still have fun.
Salutatorian – Pflugerville High School
Name: Whitney Orji
College: Rice University
Expected Major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Where do you think you’ll be in 10 years? Hopefully working as a pediatrician or interning to become a pediatrician.
What will you miss most about high school? Some of the friends I’ve made because they’re awesome people.
Any words of wisdom for future graduates? Always work hard.
PHS Top 10 in Rank Order:
Benjamin Laird
Whitney Orji
Rachel Heath
Emily Sim
Diem-Nhi Tran
Mitchelle Flores
Hadyn Craft
Shane Johnson
Spencer Bolanos
Lorraine Woo
HHS Top 10 in Rank Order:
Katherine Herrick
Jenna Weiss
Sarah Torok
Garrett Hoover
Katelyn Patterson
Jimmy Vu
Brandon Karm
An-Binh Phung
Anisa Ruiz
Madisen Leon
CHS Top 10 in Rank Order:
Edward Butt
Chi Vu
Mashfee Khan
Stephanie Lim
Natalie Casper
Amescua Eduardo Maristany
Elizabeth Raymond
Caitlyn Kallus
Lauren Morganti
Nathan Pham
Posted: 6/5/12 1:32 p.m.
