Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is celebrating the top-performing students of the 2023 graduating class. The annual Scholars’ Gala on Thursday, April 27, honored the District’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians, students who have achieved their high school’s highest academic honor.
Superintendent Toni Williams attended the program and acknowledged the accomplishments of this year's top graduates. “It was an honor to speak with the 2023 MSCS Valedictorians and Salutatorians. These students have achieved academic excellence and we are all so proud!”
Williams encouraged the students to stay on their path to success. “As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, continue to shine bright and DREAM BIG!”
Take a look at this video highlighting inspirational quotes shared by our scholars.
Here is a list of MSCS’ 2023 Valedictorians and Salutatorians:
Avon Lenox High School
Valedictorian - Brandon Moore
Salutatorian Caleb Johnson
Bolton High School
Valedictorian - Ashley Reyes
Salutatorian - Yuliana Roman
Booker T. Washington High School
Valedictorian - Ermya Bonds
Salutatorian - Tondaeisha White
Central High School
Valedictorian - Christopher Key
Salutatorian - Trinity Hayes
Cordova High School
Valedictorian - Ashton Ramirez
Salutatorian - Zoey Carruth
Craigmont High School
Valedictorian - Mariza Castaneda Sanchez
Salutatorian - Chevion Macklin
Douglass High School
Valedictorian - Alyssa Young
Salutatorian - Michael Sanni-Obasusi
Germantown High School
Valedictorian - Melinda "Mindy" Sathongnhoth
Salutatorian - Manan Patel
Hamilton High School
Valedictorian - Rachel Bonner
Salutatorian - Carmen Castillo
Hollis F. Price Middle College School
Valedictorian - MeKayla Matthews
Salutatorian - Kennedy Jones
Kingsbury High School
Valedictorian - Petra Rayo Jimenez
Salutatorian - Kierra Thrill
Kirby High School
Valedictorian - Journee Caston
Salutatorian - Marlon Martinez-Puerto
Manassas High School
Valedictorian - Airiel Whitely
Salutatorian - Mya Robbins
Melrose High School
Valedictorian - Amira Saines
Salutatorian - Diana Martinez
Memphis East T-STEM Academy
Valedictorian - Gracie Brigance
Salutatorian - Jaila Kimbro
Memphis Virtual School
Valedictorian - Miranda Barringer
Salutatorian - Haley Alexander
Middle College High School
Valedictorian - Laniah Bowdery
Salutatorian - Taylor Henderson
Mitchell High School
Valedictorian - Aakyah Boddie
Salutatorian - Javonteah Curtis
Oakhaven High School
Valedictorian - Gregory Martin
Salutatorian - Brittany Barreto
Overton High School
Valedictorian - Kamiya Mitchell
Salutatorian - Olivia Atkins
Raleigh-Egypt High School
Valedictorian - Maria Arredondo
Salutatorian - Karla Pacheco
Ridgeway High School
Valedictorian - Jayla Dokes
Salutatorian - Alexia Cole
Sheffield High School
Valedictorian - Pedro Alvarez
Salutatorian - Xavier Guinn
Southwind High School
Valedictorian - Bogan Danielle
Salutatorian - Yacely Velasquez
Trezevant High School
Valedictorian - Harmoni Lane
Salutatorian - Christopher Coburn
Westwood High School
Valedictorian - Justice Morris
Salutatorian - Takera Bland
White Station High School
Valedictorian - Ray Wu
Salutatorian - Arya Rajeshh
Whitehaven High School
Valedictorian - Cayla Long
Salutatorian - Taylor Hunter
Wooddale High School
Valedictorian - Allen Mitchell
Salutatorian - Airiel Norman
Kudos to these seniors for striving to be the best in their class. We wish them continued success in their endeavors.