Boswell High School
Valedictorian | Elijah Walker
Elijah Walker is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at Greenfield Elementary School, Elkins Elementary School, Creekview Middle School and Boswell High School. While at Boswell, he was a member of UIL Computer Science, Theatre, Thespian Club, UIL One Act Play, National Honor Society, Gold Standard, Chess Club and Interact Club.
“The educator that had the biggest impact on me was Mr. [Thomas] Chapman. He taught me many skills that are helpful for my major, such as improving my math skills, which are integral for programming. Additionally, his personality within the classroom, with his sarcasm, helped to improve my time during his difficult physics classes. His way of teaching, by teaching me as if I was a person, rather than just a student, clicked with me and helped me to better learn physics.”
Recognitions while at Boswell include being a National Merit Scholar, a two-time UIL District Computer Science champion, a two-time AP Scholar with Distinction, and receiving Pioneer Excellence for AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Computer Science, AP Precalculus and OnRamps.
“Being the valedictorian makes me proud of myself and how far I've come, and also how well my teachers have taught me, and that the faith of my family and friends in me was not unfounded.”
Walker will attend the University of Texas at Austin to study computer science with the goal of pursuing a career in computer science.
Boswell High School
Salutatorian | Carrie Boss
Carrie Boss is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at Lake Pointe Elementary School, Creekview Middle School and Boswell High School. During her time at Boswell, she was a member of the Boswell Jazz Band, the Band of Gold Marching Band and the Boswell Wind Symphony, along with National Honor Society, Chemistry Club and the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra.
“My favorite memories of my time in EMS ISD have been the performance opportunities I had throughout high school, specifically playing at Bass Hall in a clarinet trio sophomore year and playing in the musical junior and senior year.”
Recognitions while at Boswell include receiving a National Merit Scholarship, serving as the drum major in the Band of Gold, being named to the regional band all four years, and twice serving as the vice president of National Honor Society.
“Having the title of salutatorian means that this period of my life is finally coming to an end, and luckily, in a way I can be proud of. It is a signifier that the past 13 years have been ones of growth. Also, it means I have something to brag about to my siblings for the rest of our lives.”
Boss will attend the University of North Texas to major in music education with the goal of working as an elementary music teacher.
Saginaw High School
Valedictorian | Katherine Le
Katherine Le is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at Northbrook Elementary School, Prairie Vista Middle School and Saginaw High School. During her time at Saginaw, she was a member of Texas Wesleyan Project SEED, the Asian Student Association, Mock Trial, Saginaw Color Guard, Tennis, the Visual Arts Club, Student Influencers of Alliance Texas and UIL Computer Science/Computer Apps.
“The educator that had the biggest impact on me was Ms. [Emily] Kelly because her patience and encouragement showed me that I was capable of overcoming the toughest subjects.”
Recognitions while at Saginaw include being named a Scholastic Art and Writing National Silver Medalist, Gold Key Recipient and Silver Key Recipient, winning a Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) state gold medal, receiving honorable mention at the FAA High School Talent competition, receiving honorable mention at the Midwestern State University High School Art Competition, recieving Best in Show at the EMS ISD Art Xperience, winning fourth place and sixth place respectively at the National Youth and Government competition in 2024 and 2023, being named an AP Scholar and receiving the Academic Excellence in Math award.
Le will attend Harvard University to major in biochemistry with the goal of pursuing a career in medicine and research.
Saginaw High School
Salutatorian | Jarome Fajardo
Jarome Fajardo is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at Comanche Springs Elementary School, Prairie Vista Middle School and Saginaw High School. During his time at Saginaw, he was a member of the Spirit of Saginaw Band, competed in varsity tennis and was in the National Honor Society.
“Some of my favorite memories in EMS ISD include an activity my kindergarten teacher did called "the candy corn bandit," the teacher versus student basketball game at Prairie Vista, and most of all my time in the Spirit of Saginaw Band, especially my first football games and contests.”
Recognitions while at Saginaw include being named an AP Scholar with Distinction and being named "best marcher" in the Spirit of Saginaw Band.
"Becoming the Salutatorian is a confirmation of hard work and God's help."
Fajardo will serve a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and then attend Brigham Young University to major in computer science with the goal of working as a software engineer or a game developer.
Chisholm Trail High School
Valedictorian | Elliott Seutter
Elliott Seutter is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at High Country Elementary School, Remington Point Elementary School, Ed Willkie Middle School, Marine Creek Middle School and Chisholm Trail High School. During his time at Chisholm Trail, he was a member of the Ranger Regiment Band, the jazz band, UIL Lincoln-Douglas Debate, student council, National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, the UIL Math Team, the Doo-Daht Jazz Combo and the Boy Scouts.
“EMS ISD has allowed me to create some great memories, such as my chess club and jazz combo. In elementary school, I had the idea of starting a chess club. Mrs. [Courtney] Chenault, my [Remington Point] elementary school librarian, was always very supportive and wanted to see my club succeed. With her help, we were able to create chess tournaments with over 75 participants across four grades. My other creation is my jazz combo, "The Doo-Dahts." My love of jazz music was sparked by many helpful instructors, which allowed me to create a band to make music with some of my best friends. Our performances at CTHS, community events and restaurants are some of the memories I hold dearest. Our collaboration with the CTHS Theatre Department on their production of "Clue" was my favorite memory and the culmination of my EMS ISD journey.”
Recognitions while at Chisholm Trail include receiving a National Merit Scholarship, being named an AP Scholar with Distinction, receiving the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, being named a junior and senior Chisholm Trail Trailblazer, receiving the 2023 Chisholm Trail Integrity Award, being a two time Debate and Speech Regional Qualifier, a three-time Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-Region Jazz Pianist, and a TMEA All-Region Bassoonist.
"Being Valedictorian of the Chisholm Trail High School Class of '25 is a humbling experience and an amazing honor. It is a reflection of not only the work I put in but of the amazing support of my parents, teachers and others."
Specifically, Seutter points to the AP Social Studies Department at Chisholm Trail.
"They are outstanding educators who always go the extra mile to support the learning and success of their students."
Seutter will attend Harvard University to major in physics while continuing as a musician. He plans to attend graduate school to obtain a PhD in physics and pursue full-time research.
Chisholm Trail High School
Salutatorian | Emily Santoyo
Emily Santoyo is an EMS Original, attending school in EMS ISD from Kindergarten through 12th grade at Parkview Elementary School, Creekview Middle School, Marine Creek Middle School and Chisholm Trail High School. During her time at Chisholm Trail, she was the president of National Honor Society, was on the student council, in Gold Standard, served as the secretary of La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, served as the treasurer of the Class of 2025, was in the Multicultural Club, the Key Club and competed in UIL Number Sense.
“One of the teachers that had the greatest impact on me is Mrs. [Marjorie] Ehrman. Mrs. Ehrman set high expectations for me every year I was in her class. Mrs. Ehrman treats her classroom as a family and cares for each student like her own child, which had a great impact on me.”
Recognitions while at Chisholm Trail include receiving the Top Ten award, being named an Outstanding Student in World Language, an Outstanding Student in Mathematics, completing 60 hours of community service, becoming an AP Scholar with Honor and being in the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National First-Generation Program and winning fourth-place in individual UIL Number Sense and second-place in team UIL Number Sense.
"Being Salutatorian is a huge honor, but I still haven’t wrapped my head around this level of recognition. I do know that it has proven to me that anything is possible when you put in the effort to better yourself."
Santoyo will attend the University of Texas at Austin to major in architecture with the goal of pursing a career in that field.
