During the May meeting of the Midway ISD Board of Trustees, students and staff were honored for their exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions that have positively impacted the district and its community.
Recognitions included:
FCCLA
Sponsor: Alice Emmert
The Midway High School FCCLA students being recognized tonight competed through Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, a national student organization focused on leadership development, career preparation, and service learning. Students advanced through regional and state-level competition in events designed to strengthen communication, career readiness, and leadership skills.
Recognized Students:
- Melanie Jimenez
- Madelyn Sousa
- Vivian Baker
- Kole Shirey
- Victoria Pratt
- Adiel Tarango
Culinary Arts State Competition
Sponsor: Tonya Lee
These students competed at the state level in Culinary Arts competition, showcasing advanced culinary preparation, teamwork, presentation, and industry-level kitchen skills through timed competitive events.
Recognized Students:
- Ulissa Rojas
- Javier Solis
- Peyton Schneider
BPA
Sponsors: Kyle Rogers, Jamie Beavers, Jennifer Kolb, Justin Davis, Leann Schneider
Midway High School BPA students are being recognized for outstanding achievement through Business Professionals of America, a national organization that prepares students for careers in business, finance, technology, health administration, and leadership. Students competed in rigorous academic and professional events at the state level.
Recognized Students:
- Miela DeLue
- Marcus Morgan
- Juliana Riojas
- Alex Shuetz
- Anna Ho
- Sarah Whitaker Delgado
- Lilianna Leverington
- Sam Trakselis
- Chloe Delue
HOSA
Sponsors: Sharlet Bond, Tara Stepanski, Azul Purcell, Liberty Adair
Midway High School HOSA students are being recognized for their success in Health Occupations Students of America competition. HOSA prepares future healthcare professionals through competitive events focused on medical knowledge, leadership, teamwork, and career readiness in health science fields.
Recognized Students:
- Zoe Betancis
- Brandi Dixon
- Sidra Fathima
- Nandini Kadakia
- Pari Sharma
- Laiba Ullah
- Jessica Phan
- Liam Rama
FFA State Competition Teams
Midway FFA students competed at the Texas FFA State Career Development Events, where students demonstrate technical knowledge and real-world agricultural skills through hands-on and written competitions. Midway students earned multiple top-three finishes across the state.
Range – 1st Place Team
- Hank Barkley
- Ethan Blanc
- Davis Rutherford
- Greyson Haynes
Homesite – 1st Place Team
- Kaylie Wardell
- Maddy Ortiz
- Grayson Bracken
- Noah Griffin
Entomology – 1st Place Team
- Aparna Ancha
- Lina Riojas
- Sal Pizzino
- Pierce McLendon
Wildlife – 2nd Place Team
- Greyson Haynes
- Ethan Blanc
- Bo Biggs
- Paisley Inglis
Poultry – 2nd Place Team
- Grant Gebhard
- Paxton Jones
- Tatum Wheeler
- Tenleigh Kindred
Nursery Landscape – 2nd Place Team
- Jeremiah Ocampos
- Quan Nguyen
- Vala Jenkins
- Evelyn Whitley
Milk Quality – 3rd Place Team
- Jonas Blanc
- Henry Haynes
- Nadia Pizzino
- Beau Sipple
Floriculture – 3rd Place Team
- Anyssa Pena
- Mariah Wallace
- Lili Biddy
- Emmanuel Maxey
Dairy Cattle – 3rd Place Team
- Madison Stanford
- Mileena Ocasio
- Prestley Ashley
- Austin Lewallen
Veterinary Science – 3rd Place Team
- Eden Smith
- Chloe LaPoint
- Collin Hess
- Cason Ingram
Forage – 2nd Place Team
- Greyson Haynes
- Pierce McLendon
- Sal Pizzino
- Noah Griffin
Cotton – 1st Place Team
- Anyssa Pena
- Madison Grygar
- Lillian Arrendondo
- Abigail Whitten
High School VASE Art
Sponsors: Kim Abercrombie & John Storm
These Midway High School students are being recognized for success in the Visual Arts Scholastic Event, commonly known as VASE. VASE is the official UIL art competition for Texas high school students and celebrates original student artwork evaluated through a rigorous adjudication process focused on creativity, technical skill, and artistic understanding.
Recognized Students:
- Maia Diaz
- Adam Eubank
- Eleanor Goodman
- Alyssah Griffin
- Walter Holsapple
- Lyla Murry
- Damita “DeeDee” Narongkachavana
- Emily Nguyen
- Jeremiah Ocampos
- Elise Snider
Middle School Junior VASE Art
Sponsors: Cambelle Starnes & Adriana Crespo
These middle school students are being recognized for achievement in Junior VASE, a statewide visual arts event designed to encourage artistic growth and creative expression among middle school students.
Midway Middle School:
- Katie Osborne
River Valley Middle School
- Jaelyn Licea
- Adeleigh Pierce
Yearbook
Sponsor: Jamie Beavers
These students are being recognized for excellence in scholastic journalism and yearbook production. Through photography, design, writing, and publication management, yearbook students help document the student experience and preserve Midway history.
Recognized Students:
- Quintin Carter
- Cade Tullis
National Merit Finalists
Sponsor: Cindy Cates
These students have earned recognition as National Merit Finalists, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors. Finalists are selected based on exceptional PSAT performance, academic achievement, leadership, and school involvement.
Recognized Students:
- Zoe Betancis
- Kennedy Williams
- Lily Lu
UIL State Golf
Senior Paityn Carter represented Midway High School at the UIL Class 6A State Golf Tournament, earning a Top 10 finish in one of the most competitive classifications in Texas. After narrowly missing a state berth last season, Paityn returned this year with determination and resilience, advancing to the state tournament and finishing 10th overall among the state’s top golfers. Her accomplishment reflects years of dedication, consistency, and excellence both on and off the course. Congratulations to Paityn Carter on an outstanding senior season and state tournament finish.
UIL State Track & Field
Midway High School student-athletes Keaton Washington and Maddie Valoria represented Midway ISD at the UIL State Track & Field Championships, competing against some of the top athletes in Texas Class 6A competition.
Keaton Washington — 400 Meter Dash
Madalann Viloria — High Jump
Competing at the UIL State Track & Field Meet represents the highest level of achievement in Texas high school athletics and reflects the dedication, discipline, and hard work these student-athletes demonstrated throughout the season.
