Rep. Roy congratulates exceptional high school seniors in the district

May 18, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON— Rep. Roy offers his congratulations to the thirty-six stellar high school students across Texas’ 21 st 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