Bowie High valedictorian Wesley Bui
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 valedictorian Wesley Bui.
NAME: Wesley Bui
SCHOOL: James Bowie High School
COLLEGE: Southern Methodist University
INTENDED MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering
〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
You should always do your best and push yourself into new experiences before those opportunities disappear. Don’t be afraid to use the four years of high school given to you.
〉What will you miss most about high school?
I’ll miss being able to spend so much time with friends and teachers through both my learning environment and extracurricular activities.
〉What are you most excited about after graduation?
I’m excited to experience life as a college student as I’ll be in much more control of what I do with my schedule.
〉Who inspires you the most and why?
I’d say both of my parents inspire me as they always tried their best to support me, so I always tried my best to create success to support them.
〉What’s your favorite high school memory?
My favorite memory was when I walked around the school dancing to classes in a pink inflatable shark costume for my AP Psychology project.