05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 08:53
WASHINGTON- Rep. Roy offers his congratulations to the thirty-six stellar high school students across Texas' 21st congressional district who achieved the Exceptional Senior Award (ESA). The award is in its seventh year of existence.
ESA winners have consistently displayed high levels of character, leadership, integrity, and diligence. These virtues are evident through their philanthropic activities, academic success, and reputations among peers and teachers.
"I am proud of all that the incredible young men and women of Texas' 21st Congressional District have achieved," Rep. Roy said. "Texans have reason to be optimistic about our great state's destiny with them as our future leaders."
Rep. Roy is deeply grateful to the families of these exceptional seniors for their love and support throughout their educational journeys. He would also like to thank the faculty of schools across his district who recommended these individuals for the ESA.
The Exceptional Senior Award winners, Class of 2026:
Ms. Cassandra Alt, Comfort High School
Ms. Taylor Balsam, Alamo Heights High School
Mr. Eric Barnard, Hill Country College Preparatory High School
Mr. Jack Bowers, Tivy High School of Kerrville
Ms. Ingrid Braden, Boerne Champion High School
Ms. Kynadi Britt, Memorial Early College High School
Mr. Garrett Burdin, Crestmont Christian Preparatory School
Ms. Abigail Carpenter, Ingram Tom Moore High School
Ms. Elle Chalmers, Geneva School of Boerne
Mr. Miller Cochran, Dripping Springs High School
Mr. Holland Cook, Medina Secondary School
Ms. Allie Davis, Boerne Area Christian Homeschoolers
Ms. Jordin Donaldson, Wimberley High School
Ms. Natalie Drichta, Davenport High School
Ms. Mary Freeman, Bandera High School
Mr. Chase Galvan, Boerne High School
Mr. Nathaniel Garcia, St. Anthony Catholic High School
Ms. Gabriella Goossens, Canyon High School of New Braunfels
Ms. Kaidyn Halbgewachs, LBJ High School of Johnson City
Ms. Madelyn Hall, Hill Country Homeschool Association
Mr. Justin Karnes, Blanco High School
Ms. Megan LaMoy, Saint Mary's Hall of SA
Mr. Noah Ledbetter, Regents School of Austin
Mr. Owen Moede, Cornerstone Christian School
Ms. Bianca Navarro, Leakey School
Ms. Ziya Patel, New Braunfels High School
Mr. Javan Penniman, New Braunfels Christian Academy
Mr. Eli Rogers, Gloria Deo Academy
Ms. Jordyn Russell, The Christian School at Castle Hills
Ms. Melanie Suda, Our Lady of the Hills College Prep
Ms. Ellison Tatsch, Fredericksburg High School
Ms. Addison Vasquez, Incarnate Word High School of SA
Ms. Evelyn Wahrmund, Canyon Lake High School
Mr. Gabriel Williams, Heritage School of Fredericksburg
Ms. Mari Williams, Harper High School
Ms. Summer Williams, Smithson Valley High School