Irving ISD is proud to announce the top graduates from each of our high schools. Learn who each school’s valedictorian and salutatorian are, their future plans and an interesting fact about each one below.
Irving High School
Karen Valladares Villatoro – Valedictorian
College: University of Chicago
Major: Business/Marketing
Fun fact: I am terrified of bees.
Jostin Ponce Ferrufino – Salutatorian
College: UT Arlington
Major: Engineering
Fun fact: When I was a kid, I wanted to be a detective.
MacArthur High School
Mary Amy Nicole Gaviola Sumabon – Valedictorian
College: Duquesne University
Major: Dual Major in Biomedical Engineering and Nursing
Fun fact: I really love reading. I can, and have read, 20 books in 1 week.
Paola Imelda Romero – Salutatorian
College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun fact: I love to rock climb!
Nimitz High School
Aleida Escobar – Valedictorian
College: Stanford University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Fun fact: I have been playing soccer for 14 years.
Harrison Nguyen – Salutatorian
College: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Computer Science
Fun fact: I have been coding for two years.
Singley Academy
Ryan Garza – Valedictorian
College: Johns Hopkins University
Major: Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: I am an actor.
Isaiah Ebenezer Benny – Salutatorian
College: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Statistics and Data Science
Fun Fact: I am left handed.
All Irving ISD high school ceremonies will take place Thursday, June 8, at Globe Life Field in Arlington. To view the schedule for the ceremonies, visit IrvingISD.net/Graduation.
Congratulations, graduates. We are proud of your success and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
