Midway High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Midway ISD proudly announces the top academic honors for the Class of 2025. Esther Kim has been named Valedictorian, and Avery Boekweg has been named Salutatorian of Midway High School.

Esther Kim, daughter of Seung Kim and Young Lee of Waco, is the 2025 Valedictorian of Midway High School. A Presidential Scholars Program candidate and recipient of the Congressional Award Bronze Certificate, National Spanish Exam Silver Medalist, National Merit Commended Scholar. Esther has earned a perfect ACT score and multiple AP honors. She leads as NHS President and Student Council Senior Class President, while also serving as Concertmaster for the Waco Symphony Youth Orchestra. Esther will attend Princeton University to major in chemical and biological engineering.

Avery Boekweg, daughter of Candice and Ezra Boekweg of McGregor, is the 2025 Salutatorian of Midway High School. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a recipient of the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce Student of the Year award, and active in both Student Council and National Honor Society, where she serves as Vice President. Avery’s commitment extends to community service with Mission Waco and the Spirit of Midway volunteer program. She will attend the University of Texas at Austin to study biology.

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