On May 19, Royal ISD announced the names of Royal High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian. The 2025 valedictorian is Eleanor Recinos who will attend the University of Texas as a Gates Scholar. The 2025 Salutatorian is Gabriel Velasquez, who plans to attend the University of Notre Dame.

“Please join us in celebrating these outstanding Falcons and their exciting next steps” the district said.


The district also announced plans for other members of the graduating class:

· Cristian Sosa – University of Houston

· Kimberly Pedraza – University of Texas

· Kelsey Jung – Texas State University

· Andrea Rico Gomez – Texas A&M University

· Sara Melindez – Culinary Institute Lenotre

· Tania Ramirez – Sam Houston State University

· Paola Gonzalez – University of Houston

· Victoria Gonzalez – Texas State University


“We are incredibly proud of these scholars for their dedication, resilience, and leadership,” the district said in the announcement. “The Falcon Class of 2025 is ready to soar!”