Seguin valedictorian Yasmine Bouayad Agha
It’s graduation season and we’re celebrating the Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian for all eight Arlington ISD high schools. Meet Seguin High School valedictorian Yasmine Bouayad Agha.
NAME: Yasmine Bouayad Agha
SCHOOL: Juan Seguin High School
COLLEGE: The University of Texas at Austin
INTENDED MAJOR: Chemistry
〉What is one piece of advice you would give an incoming freshman?
One piece of advice I have for freshmen is to explore programs and awards outside of school for high schoolers, like research programs at colleges or anything that interests you. There are programs for STEM, politics, culture, and more that let you meet new people while also learning more academically.
〉What will you miss most about high school?
One thing I’ll miss the most about high school are my favorite teachers, Mr. McGinty and Mr. Schraam. I loved having lunch in their classrooms because they made school feel more fun and comfortable.
〉What are you most excited about graduation?
I’m most excited to wear the light blue cap and gown because light blue is actually my favorite color, and it matches my room theme and my prom dress.
〉Who inspires you the most and why?
My uncle inspires me the most because he’s a doctor, and he’s really really funny, cool, and the smartest person I know.
〉What’s your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory was making Eric Cartman out of clay in my APES class.