The most academically and well-rounded seniors came together May 30 to be recognized for their outstanding performance throughout their high school career. Classmates and family gathered in the auditorium for the second annual Senior Academic Awards Ceremony. Students garnering awards and scholarships were called to the stage to be honored for outstanding achievements.

Some of the students recognized include:

Caitlin Gipson received awards for Top 10 percent and Honor Graduate, DAP Scholarship, UIL Scholar, Shining the Way, English IV, Practicum in Education, Student Council Leadership, Texas Association of Student Council, Outstanding Student Council Member, Texas Association of Student Council, Outstanding Student Council Award, Texas Association of Student Council, and Student Council Member of the Year. Scholarships were given to Gipson from Texas Christian University, Texas State University, University of North Texas, University of Oklahoma, and Baylor University for over $80,000. Along with these outstanding awards, she also received local scholarships from WISD.

Casey Shewmake was all smiles as Mr. Williams congratulated her accomplishments. She was awarded with the Honor Grad, PAL, Volleyball All-District, and Volleyball TGCA Academic All-District Scholarships. She also got the UNT Excellence Scholarship and Hall of Honors Scholarship.

Senior Aaron Hunt exchanges a congratulatory handshake from Principal Mike Williams. He was recognized as an honor graduate and received awards for architecture.

JJ Rosales joins the rest of his peers with an award at the ceremony for his high school performance. He was awarded for his dedication to Theatre with the International Thespian Society Award.

Salutatorian Desiree Cruz was honored for many achievements, among them: UIL achievements in computer science, Top 10, honor graduate and scholarships.