Chip Roy

05/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2026 08:53

Rep. Roy congratulates exceptional high school seniors in the district

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

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