Lewisville ISD
Lewisville Independent School District
2026 Senior Spotlight
Seniors from Flower Mound High School (FMHS), Hebron High School (HHS), Lewisville High School (LHS), Marcus High School (MHS) and The Colony High School (TCHS) will soon graduate and take their place as part of each school's long line of pride, tradition, character, excellence and achievement. Get to know the Lewisville ISD Class of 2026; a look back at their accomplishments and a preview of their dreams for the future.
Candidates for Graduation
We are proud to celebrate 4,081 district-wide candidates for graduation, including 858 from Flower Mound High School, 957 from Hebron High School, 1,063 from Lewisville High School, 776 from Marcus High School and 427 from The Colony High School.
Hear from our Seniors
As the Lewisville ISD Class of 2026 prepare for graduation, we want you to hear the many ways our seniors have made their mark across our district:
Top of the Class
Class of 2026 VALEDICTORIANS
Flower Mound High School's Sohan Kathari
Bluebonnet Elementary | Shadow Ridge Middle School
Carnegie Mellon University
I plan to major in Computer Science with a minor in Math. After completing my bachelor’s degree, I plan to continue my education and go into the field of AI research. In my sophomore year, I joined the FMHS Speech and Debate team. Competing in speech and debate competitions for the past three years has been incredibly rewarding for me, both through competitive success and the public speaking skills I have developed that I will undoubtedly use in my future. Most importantly, the activity has shown me that not everything in life can be prepared for, and sometimes, you just have to wing it.
Hebron High School's Matthew Holloway
Castle Hills Elementary | Killian Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I will be attending the Canfield Business Honors Program as a McCombs Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin. I will be initially majoring in Business Honors and, as of now, plan on going down the Investment Banking track. In high school, playing football while taking advanced classes enabled me to get the best of character and player development while receiving the strongest possible foundation for my college future. I am incredibly thankful for my coaches, teammates, teachers, and peers for supporting me while balancing both.
Lewisville High School's Gia Bao Nguyen
Parkway Elementary | Hedrick Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I will be attending the University of Texas at Austin and majoring in Biology, on a pre-med track. The best decision I made around my time in LISD was building relationships—with my friends, my teachers, and even my family. It wasn’t until later in my journey here at LISD that I truly opened myself up to connecting more deeply with others, but by doing so, I formed irreplaceable bonds and met some of the greatest people I could ever ask to have in my corner.
Marcus High School's Venkatesan Giridhar
Prairie Trail Elementary School | Lamar Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in physics and eventually become a professor and researcher. The best choice I made for my education and future was prioritizing my mental health by getting enough sleep each night and avoiding overworking myself. Maintaining a healthy balance allowed me to stay focused, motivated, and productive without burning out.
The Colony High School's Cali Helterbrand
College Street Elementary School | DeLay Middle School
Texas A&M University
I plan on majoring in biochemistry on a pre-law track. I want to go to law school and become a medical malpractice attorney! The best decision I made for my education during my time in LISD was choosing to take advantage of the AP courses offered. Not only did I get to take the exams to earn college credits, but I also met dedicated peers who were eager to learn and encouraged me to get involved in organizations around school. I met some of my best friends in those classrooms and wouldn’t go back to change a thing.
Class of 2026 SALUTATORIANS
Flower Mound High School's Niket Surabhi
Bluebonnet Elementary School | Shadow Ridge Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering and hope to become a chief or lead engineer at some company. The best choice I made for my education and future was taking AP Physics I and II in my junior year. I met many friends and a teacher who made being in his class enjoyable. But most importantly, it was the first time I truly saw a strong connection between math and the real world, and it is the reason I am even on the path of Mechanical Engineering.
Hebron High School's Ethan Shea
Castle Hills Elementary | Killian Middle School
Harvard College
I hope to study Molecular & Cellular Biology or Chemical & Physical Biology on the pre-med track to become a physician. The best choices I made at Hebron were the classes I chose to take, despite knowing that they would be challenging. The people that I connected with in these classes provided me with support, academically and personally, that I will forever be grateful for. These courses also introduced me to my favorite teachers, Mr. Ryan Woodward and Mrs. Kerri Boyd, with whom I’ve been privileged to build lasting, supportive relationships.
Lewisville High School's Brooke Johnke
Vickery Elementary School | Hedrick Middle School
University of Texas at Arlington
I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering. I hope to have a meaningful career in the aerospace industry. In high school, I made sure to surround myself with people and classmates who made me a better person. By following their examples and expecting more out of myself, I held myself to a higher standard both inside and outside of school.
Marcus High School's Veda Ganesan
Heritage Elementary School | Briarhill Middle School
Cornell University, Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
I am majoring in Applied Economics and Management as a Meinig Family National Scholar. In the future, I hope to work in venture capital, become a CEO/CFO, and chair the Federal Reserve. Founding DFW Gen Green was the best choice I made during my time in LISD: my nonprofit led environmental projects supported by the school board, facilities teams, and district superintendent who didn't brush off a high schooler’s grandiose ideas. I presented to the board, refined models with the district CFO, and surveyed LISD stakeholders. LISD provided me with a valuable opportunity to understand what it means to lead with impact and represent your community.
The Colony High School's Chloe Park
B.B. Owen Elementary, Rockbrook Elementary | Griffin Middle School
Dartmouth College
I am majoring in Biology to become a Dermatologist. The best choice I made during my time in LISD was joining Academic Decathlon my junior year! The endless studying was a struggle, but it challenged me in so many ways. AcDec helped me grow more confident in my public speaking, taught me to manage my time better, and most importantly gave me the chance to make amazing friendships and memories!
Flower Mound High School Top 3-10
3. Abhay Kasuganti | Mckamy Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
Mechanical Engineering. I plan to be a robotics engineer.
4. Aditya Panangat | McKamy Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in Computer Science and to minor in Philosophy of Law. I hope to pursue a career building ethical and sustainable technology and influence U.S. technology policy.
5. Pravith Munipalle | Wellington Elementary, McKamy Middle School
The University of California, Berkeley
Economic & Molecular and Cell Biology - Wanting to go into pharma and biotech public market investing.
6. Noah Kang | Old Settlers Elementary, McKamy Middle School
The University of California, Berkeley
Environmental Science; unsure, want to combine something with zoology and art
7. Rishi Koppisetty | Bluebonnet Elementary, Shadow Ridge Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
Neuroscience with Polymathic Scholars Honors on the pre-med track
8. Sanjana Gokul | Bluebonnet Elementary, Shadow Ridge Middle School
University of Texas at Dallas
I am majoring in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. I want to be a physician.
9. Hannah Chung | Old Settlers Elementary, McKamy Middle School
University of Rochester
Medical Anthropology and Psychology on Pre-PA track
10. Aman Kamasani | Liberty Elementary, McKamy Middle School
University of Michigan
Business, and I plan to pursue a career in finance.
Hebron High School Top 3-10
3. Sophia Mathew | Castle Hills Elementary, Killian Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I am majoring in biology and plan to pursue a career in medicine.
4. Sara Gasca | Castle Hills Elementary, Killian Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I’m majoring in biochemistry and hope to go into biotech research with a focus on sustainability.
5. Callie Clay | Castle Hills Elementary, Killian Middle School
Texas A&M
I will major in Mays Business Honors, and I plan to start my career in professional services and then combine my passion for business and law to become an entrepreneur.
6. Henry Liu | Coyote Ridge Elementary, Killian Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
Public Health, Pre-Med
7. Sejal Thakur | Independence Elementary, Arbor Creek Middle School
University of Pennsylvania
Engineering
8. Esther Park
University of Pennsylvania
I plan to double major in neuroscience and nutrition science on the premed track
9. Harishankar Anoop
Georgia Institute of Technology
I’m majoring in Mechanical Engineering in the honors college, and plan to work in robotics, aerospace, or automotive engineering.
10. Edwin Chung | Hebron Valley Elementary, Killian Middle School
Rice University
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Lewisville High School Top 3-10
3. Heeyeon Kim
Texas A&M
I will be majoring biology on a pre-vet track
4. Augusta Udabor | Degan Elementary, Huffines Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I’m majoring in Business with a focus on finance, and I hope to minor in data science as well. In the future, I hope to go to law school to become an intellectual property attorney.
5. Gabriel Paiz Chicas | Lakeland Elementary, DeLay Middle School
Harvard University
Applied Mathematics: Computer Science Specialization or Mechanical Engineering. If I decide on Applied Mathematics I would try to get a position at a firm at Wall Street at a Quantitative Researcher, Developer, or Trader. Then after some time come to Austin Texas and get a job at Apple as a Machine Learning Engineer, Applied Scientist, Data Scientist, or Software Engineer. If I take this career path I will try to retire by 30 years old and spend the rest of my days pursuing passions and raising a family. If I do Mechanical Engineering I will likely try to get a job in the Aerospace or Robotics field. Afterwards, I will go to Apple and be some type of product design/ systems engineer.
6. Sergio Garcia | Valley Ridge Elementary, Huffines Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in mechanical engineering. As far as my career, I hope to work in the engineering field for a good amount of time and eventually transition to bigger projects beyond just engineering.
7. Donovan Smith | Rockbrook Elementary
University of Southern California
I plan on majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Political Science. In my early career I plan on being a genetic engineer for hereditary cancer research. My secondary career will land me a senate seat, spot in the governor’s mansion, thus catapulting me to the White House.
8. Ebenez Thomas | Hebron Valley Elementary, Valley Ridge Elementary, Huffines Middle School
University of Texas at Dallas
I plan on majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My Career plan is to be successful and use my success to help others in need.
9. Zymraan Khan | Parkway Elementary, Hedrick Middle School
Texas A&M
Engineering
10. Sophia Wong | Degan Elementary, Huffines Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in Psychology, pursuing undergrad and grad school. I hope to become a Pediatric Behavioral Specialist.
Marcus High School Top 3-10
3. Jack Lynch | Timber Creek Elementary, Lamar Middle School
Purdue
Mechanical Engineering
4. Siddharth Prem | Prairie Trail Elementary, Lamar Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in Biology, with aspiration of earning my PhD conducting microbiological research.
5. Aneesh | Prairie Trail Elementary, Lamar Middle School
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
I plan to major in electrical engineering. I aspire to be a humanitarian engineer that creates inventions for underprivileged communities.
6. Ethan Roberson | Briarhill Middle School
UT Austin McCombs School of Business
I plan on majoring in International Business and Statecraft, and I want to pursue a career in consulting, diplomacy, or management.
7. Joshua Bullock | Heritage Elementary, Briarhill Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I play to major in Aerospace Engineering and my career plan is to build and design rockets that go to space or supersonic planes.
8. Zain Keshwani | Briarhill Middle School
University of Texas at Dallas
Computer Science; I hope to get a job as a software engineer!
9. Mihika Thatte | Lamar Middle School
University of Texas at Dallas
I plan to major in neuroscience. My career goal is to attend medical school and specialize in anesthesiology.
10. Myah Besaw | Flower Mound Elementary, Downing Middle School
Texas A&M
I plan to double major in communications and biomedical sciences with a minor in Spanish.
The Colony High School Top 3-10
3. Alayna Samnani | Independence Elementary, Killian Middle School
The University of Texas At Austin
I plan to major in Biology on the pre-med pathway! I hope to continue my education toward becoming an MD!
4. Maura Casey | Morningside Elementary, Griffin Middle School
The University of Tulsa
I plan to major in accounting and persue forensic accounting.
5. Scott Sterenberg
Emory University
Philosophy on a pre-law track
6. Kailena Preston | Independence Elementary, Killian Middle School
Xavier University of Louisiana
Biochemistry, I plan to pursue my PharmD degree to become a clinical compounding pharmacist.
7. Jahsaeel Sauceda | Peters Colony Elementary, Griffin Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
I plan to major in mechanical engineering and pursue a career in energy or electronics.
8. Ethan Diep | Morningside Elementary, Griffin Middle School
The University of Texas at Austin
Majoring in Architecture and working toward earning my professional license in the future.
9. Namrata Akkiraju | Forest Vista Elementary, Forestwood Middle School
University of Texas at Dallas
I am majoring in Neuroscience and I plan to become a doctor so I will be doing the premed track.
10. Renusri Busa | Griffin Middle School
University of Texas at Austin
I’m majoring in business and want to go into the finance field.
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