Congratulations to L.D. Bell High School's "top ten" graduates by GPA for 2018:
1. Lucy Hwang, 4.75256
International Baccalaureate Student; Orchestra; Mu Alpha Theta, Officer; NHS, Officer; Model United Nations, Officer; Math Club; Plaintiff Attorney Mock Trial. Previously attended Hurst Hills Elementary and Central Jr. High. Plans to attend UT - Austin and major in Business - International Finance.
2. Samuel Ketner, 4.71766
International Baccalaureate Student; Football; CAS Club; Mu Alpha Theta; NHS; Class Council; International Club; Computer Science Club; Math Club; Hindi Club; AP Scholar with Distinction. Previously attended Donna Park Elementary and Central Jr. High. Plans to attend University of Tulsa and major in Computer Science.
3. Gillian Swann, 4.70349
International Baccalaureate Student; L.D. Bell Symphony Orchestra; L.D. Bell String Quartet; NHS, Vice President; Mu Alpha Theta, Officer; Junior World Affairs Council, Officer; Model United Nations. Previously attended Wilshire Elementary and Central Jr. High. Plans to attend Boston College and major in Psychology or Political Science.
4. Oland Carter, 4.69817
International Baccalaureate Student; Varsity Basketball, Captain; NHS, President; Mu Alpha Theta, President; Chess Club. Previously attended Bedford Heights Elementary and Bedford Jr. High. Plans to attend Rice University and major in Economics.
5. Sher Isada, 4.68108
International Baccalaureate Student; TMEA All-State Orchestra; All-Region Orchestra; All-Region Concertmaster; Varsity Orchestra, Concertmaster; Varsity Orchestra, Principal 2nd Violin; Junior World Affairs Council; WorldQuest Team; Model United Nations; Asian and Pacific Islanders Club, Treasurer; Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary; Math Club; NHS, Secretary; CAS Club. Previously attended Wilshire Elementary and Central Jr. High. Plans to attend Baylor University and major in University Scholars - Medical Humanties.
6. Janae Steggall, 4.66651
International Baccalaureate Student; Liberty Club, President; Student Council, Vice President; National Art Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; NHS; Quiz League; Citizen Bee; International Club; Junior World Affairs Council; Intern for Mayor; Intern/social media coordinator Vote Yes HEB ISD. Previously attended Ellis, AISD and Bedford Jr. High. Plans to attend UT-Austin and major in American History and Polital Science.
7. Samantha Tuapen, 4.66643
International Baccalaureate Student; NHS, Vice President; Mu Alpha Theta, Officer; Asian/Pacific Islander Club; Varsity Orchestra; Orchestra Council; Family and Community Service Club, Secretary; Student Council; Rotary Interact Club, Treasurer; Varsity Swim Team; Bell Orchestra Quartet #1; All-Region Orchestra and Recognition; Top Ranking Solo and Ensemble UIL Awards; Superintendent Scholar; Concertmaster of Orchestra; National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence. Previously attended Wilshire Elementary and Central Jr. High. Plans to attend UT - Austin and major in Computer Science.
8. Brianna Do, 4.66096
International Baccalaureate Student; Student Council; NHS; Mu Alpha Theta; Math Club; Class Council; CAS Club. Previously attended River Trails Elementary and Hurst Jr. High. Plans to attend UTA and major in Biology.
9. Natasha Pooran, 4.65649
International Baccalaureate Student; CAS Club; International Club; Mu Alpha Theta, Officer; National Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Student Council; Questbridge National College Match Finalist. Previously attended River Trails Elementary and Hurst Jr. High. Plans to attend UTA and major in Biomedical Engineering.
10. Erin Keohane, 4.65078
International Baccalaureate Student; NHS, Mu Alpha Theta; AP Scholar with Honors; 3 year Varsity Soccer, Captain; Club Soccer, Captain, 3 years; Class Council, Vice President; CAS Club; St. Michael's Catholic Church Evangelist and Youth Leader; JV Volleyball Captain; Varsity Soccer All-District Honorable Mention; Varsity Soccer First Team All-District 2016, 2017, 2018; Varsity Soccer Academic All-District 2017, 2018; United States Naval Academy "Blue Chip" Candidate. Previously attended Bedford Heights Elementary and Bedford Jr. High. Plans to attend Texas A & M or Naval Academy and major in Engineering.