Bowie High salutatorian Alex Vu
It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Bowie High School salutatorian Alex Vu.
NAME: Alex Vu
SCHOOL: James Bowie High School
COLLEGE: University of Texas at Arlington
INTENDED MAJOR: Computer Science
〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
Absolutely stay on top of your work. Procrastinating will be your downfall and it’s important to not fall behind in your classes, it will come back to bite you!
〉What will you miss most about high school
I will miss being able to see all my friends every day, as they gave me countless memories filled with laughter that I will never forget. Although we may split ways after high school, I’m sure everyone will achieve amazing things.
〉What are you most excited about after graduation?
I’m most excited about the amount of free time I will have, as I feel like I invested a lot of my time into my classes in high school. I can’t wait to get a moment’s rest, even if for just a moment.
〉Who inspires you the most and why?
My parents inspire me the most because of how patient they are with me. They’re able to give me the best advice they can while still respecting my wishes. I also admire them for being able to persevere against many hardships and still remain standing tall.
〉What’s your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory was definitely Prom 2026. It was an amazing experience being able to watch everyone enjoy the moment after a long and tedious two years of fundraising money as a class officer. It truly felt like a moment of delayed gratification after working so hard towards the goal of fundraising for prom since fall of 2024.