2023 Graduation Information
Class of 2023 — we are proud of you! Congratulations on the tremendous accomplishment of graduating. Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2023 will be held at the University of North Texas. To see all Lewisville ISD (LISD) graduation dates, details and FAQs, please visit LISD.net/graduation.

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Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2023 Top 10 graduates. 

1. Alex Xu 

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
University of Texas at Austin

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
Computer science

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
David Pike (AP Calculus AB/BC) impacted me the most. He made learning about complex math subjects a fun and engaging experience, and through his classes, I feel like I have developed my passion for learning.

What are your favorite memories of school?
All the fantastic and memorable experiences I have shared with my friends, both in academic/extracurricular settings such as DECA, Orchestra, and UIL Math/Science, and in casual settings outside of school.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope history remembers the Class of 2023 as a diverse, multi-talented generation who is always ready to take on challenges, push through hard times, and find success in the future.

2. Rahul Ramesh

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
Michigan State University

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan on majoring in biology on the pre-med track to eventually enter the healthcare field.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
David Pike, my calculus teacher, had a great impact on my mentality towards learning in the years I had him. He’s a great teacher that helped make such a difficult subject interesting and palatable, and always showed a genuine passion towards teaching that I now apply to my learning.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memories of school are attending DECA competitions. The community we’ve built at Marcus DECA and the competitive atmosphere are unrivaled, and I had some of the most fun I’ve ever had at state and international competitions for DECA.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope history remembers us for our positivity and resilience. As we enter a complex, constantly changing world, we’ve always kept a positive attitude and strived for greatness in and out of the classroom.

3. Raquel Susko

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
Texas A&M University

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
Engineering

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
Kayla Handlan, Physics C. When grades and GPAs matter so much, it can be easy to prioritize points over learning and curiosity. Through Friday films and interesting discussions, Ms. Handlan reminded me that there is so much more to know than what’s on a test. The world is a place of phenomena, which can never be fully understood or appreciated by simply studying a curriculum. Ms. Handlan reignited my curiosity, and brought purpose and enjoyment to learning.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memory of school was a cross country travel trip to Arkansas. Although elbows had to be thrown simply to get a spot on the line, everyone on the team pushed through to the finish line and most of us ended with a personal record! We spent the entire bus ride home in a state of runners high, which led to many unforgettable goofy memories.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
The Class of 2023 is resilient. No change or disturbance could keep us down, not even a pandemic. With every challenge we came back stronger, and such persistent determination will continue as we go beyond high school and leave our marks on the world.

4. Gabrielle Gilberti

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
I plan to attend George Washington University

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan to pursue a degree in political science alongside a minor in math. Although I am unsure about where my exact career path will take me, I hope to work in the government and non-profit sector, focusing on public policy and advocacy.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
The teacher who has impacted me the most is Mrs. Carrey Petkoff, AP Government. She taught me to make connections with the world around me and always made me feel like my voice, both inside and outside of the classroom, mattered. I always felt like I could come to her with questions and I never felt like what I had to say fell short in value.

What are your favorite memories of school?
The bus jolted as the wheels struggled over the dirt road and all the cross country runners in the bus turned their heads for a glimpse out the window. In all its glory, standing is a field spotted with cows, was a small red barn. My favorite memory from high school was the time I spent in that barn with my Marcus cross country family, at our running clinic in College Station, Texas.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
"All our eyes were glued to the far corner of the classroom’s ceiling. A man sporting an LISD polo was fastening the screws onto a new video camera: a camera intended to bring virtual students into our in-person class. It was an experiment in hybrid learning, a new approach born of “unusual circumstances”. The class of 2023 was an experiment. We allowed change not to inhibit but to promote our success, through resilience and creativity.

5. Vaibhav Sridhar

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
University of Texas at Austin

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan on majoring in chemistry, and entering industry work as a chemist afterwards.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
The teacher that impacted me the most was Javier Dueñes, who taught Physics 1. He was an inexhaustible supporter for me in one of the most taxing times in my academic career last year during physics. He’s been a wonderful teacher and friend.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memories of school were in the small moments I got to spend with friends, old and new. Whether it was enjoying 30 minutes of lunch with people I’d met a few weeks earlier, or going to senior celebration events with friends I’ve had since elementary school, those tiny interactions are the memories I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
As a graduating year, I don’t have super high wishes for how the Class of 2023 is seen in the future. I just hope we leave a mark as a successful, kind, and driven generation, and one that never took these years for granted.

6. Patrick Price

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
University of Texas at Austin

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan to major in mathematics and start a career in that field.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
He is able to make class fun while still teaching the content, which is something that not all teachers can do.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memories of school are the trips I took with the AcDec team to competitions.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope that history remembers us as role models.

7. Jenny Sohn

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
Rice University

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan to double major in business and a second undecided.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
I couldn’t choose, so I’m going to put both. Melisande Santos (Latin) impacted me the most because she showed me what a community is supposed to feel like. David Pike (Calculus) impacted me because he provided the best learning environment and supported all the students in so many ways.

What are your favorite memories of school?
I loved going to Junior Classical League competitions and events! Everyone I met there was always extremely welcoming and friendly. I made the best inside jokes and friends through it.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope history remembers us to be genuine and supportive individuals.

8. Raksha Ramesh

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
Texas A&M University

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I’m going to major in biology and I hope to pursue a career in orthodontics.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
My junior year AP Language Arts teacher Ms. Popp impacted me the most because she not only made English engaging, but was also always very available and supportive.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memories are doing push-up competitions in all my classes. 

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope they remember us as strong and smart. 

9. Isabel Alejandro

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
University of Oklahoma

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
I plan to major in biochemistry, and I hope to be a forensic scientist someday.

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
The teacher that impacted me the most was Mrs. Brininstool, who taught me AP English and AP US History, because she showed me that learning could be fun again. She taught me both the content and how to be interested in school, which then became a very important part of my motivation to keep pushing myself.

What are your favorite memories of school?
My favorite memories of school are just getting to be with my friends. I have so many fun memories from high school, and they are all because of the people I’ve met here.

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
I hope they remember us as resilient and dedicated for pushing through our unorthodox high school experience.

10. Jianing Lin

What university/college are you attending in the fall?
University of Texas at Austin

What do you plan to major in, and what are your career plans?
Business, undecided. 

What teacher impacted you the most and how/why?
Becky Lee, French. Mlle Lee’s class was a respite and a really fun time during chaotic junior year plus Mlle Lee is the best!

In the years to come, how do you hope history remembers the Class of 2023?
That our class made it. 

National Merit Finalists

Please see LISD.net/NMSP for full information on this award, including the list of semifinalists. 

MHS Collegiate Fine Arts

Congratulations to these students continuing their fine arts education in college.

Alexa Carson | Illustration
Elizabeth Madl | Drawing and Visual Communications 
Matthew Bailey | Music Education 
Logan Stahl | Music Education 
Tate Searcy | Music Education 
Madison Morrison | Music Education 
Hayleigh Vieyra-Hackney | Music Education
Kristen Wells | Violin Performance
Jordan Thompson | Fashion Design
Micah Dooley | Theatre, Lighting Design

MHS Collegiate Athletes

Congratulations to the student-athletes who have committed or signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports.

MHS Night High School Graduates

Congratulations to these students for completing their high school education through the Night High School program at Lewisville Learning Center.

Gabriel Ashman
Alexander Collett Bishop
Daniel Schafler

MHS Graduates Serving in U.S. Military

Congratulations to these students for their commitment to serve in the U.S. Military. LISD thanks you for your service!

Audrey Leach
Christian “Van” Klein II
Katherine Gilberti
Beau Dieckman
Steven Stueck 

For inquiries about our 2023 Senior Spotlights, 
please contact LISD's Communications Department at communications@lisd.net.