KISD Students Honored for Excellence on AP Exams

Killeen ISD is celebrating 76 students who earned recognition for top marks on their AP exams taken last spring.  

The students were recognized by the College Board for college-level achievement demonstrated by their performance on multiple AP exams taken in May 2024. 

“AP courses can be challenging. A significant level of commitment is required to excel in them,” Jennifer Roden, KISD’s director of Advanced Academics, said. “These students didn’t just meet expectations; they exceeded them. Their achievements reflect their hard work and the strong support they receive from their teachers, their family and the community.” 

The College Board recognizes students each year in four progressively prestigious categories: AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction and National AP Scholar.   

“Our goal is to ensure that students are not only prepared for the future but that they thrive in rigorous academic environments,” Roden said. “The success of these students is a reminder that perseverance and the right support can lead to extraordinary outcomes. We're thrilled to see them recognized on a national scale.” 

The following KISD students received scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams, qualifying them as an AP Scholar

  • Phylicia Adams, Chaparral High School 
  • Julissa Cato, Chaparral High School 
  • Madeline Dano, Chaparral High School 
  • Trevor Gosney, Chaparral High School 
  • Dasani Henriquez, Chaparral High School 
  • Erica Violet Mikulec-Dalzell, Chaparral High School 
  • Joshua Newson, Chaparral High School 
  • Emillio Nieves, Chaparral High School 
  • Derek Ortiz Mercado, Chaparral High School 
  • Levi Robinson, Chaparral High School 
  • Timothy Shepherd, Chaparral High School 
  • Caidyn Wood, Chaparral High School 
  • Tylor Hickman, Early College High School 
  • Rachel Mitchell, Early College High School 
  • Diego Orta, Early College High School 
  • Alexandra Reyes Gumbs, Early College High School 
  • Eli Salmeron, Early College High School 
  • Zinay Vargas, Early College High School 
  • Dangeleigh Dombkowski, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Antwan Edwards, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Iris Gabino, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Brianni Gaines, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Anabella Gutierrez, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Jack Jones, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Juyoung Kim, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Shelby Martin, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Ashton Reed, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Steven Vega, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Jaivonni Cervantes, Killeen High School 
  • Natasha Cruz, Killeen High School 
  • Miya Dellerman, Killeen High School 
  • Mackenna Dempsey, Killeen High School 
  • Israel Finnen, Killeen High School 
  • Kelvin Gibson, Killeen High School 
  • Cora Melcher, Killeen High School 
  • Gimena Melgarejo, Killeen High School 
  • Haley Stokoe, Killeen High School 
  • Max Widacki, Killeen High School 
  • Desirae Robinson, Harker Heights High School 
  • Addison Schoel, Harker Heights High School 
  • Hannah Shin, Harker Heights High School 
  • Mackenzie Ueki, Harker Heights High School 
  • Sol Hernandez, Harker Heights High School 
  • Brooklyn Grannis, Harker Heights High School 
  • Makayla Braggs, Harker Heights High School 
  • Aniayah Joseph, Harker Heights High School 
  • Diane Alexis Natividad, Harker Heights High School 
  • Grace Cui, Harker Heights High School 
  • James Sporluck, Harker Heights High School 
  • Andrea Munguia, Robert M. Shoemaker High School 

The following KISD students received an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams qualifying them as an AP Scholar with Honor

  • Victoria Alvarez Benitez, Early College High School 
  • Lynnae Bentley, C. E. Ellison High School 
  • Karah Jackson, Robert M. Shoemaker High School 
  • Mercedes Anderson, Harker Heights High School 
  • Isa Marie Lizama, Harker Heights High School 
  • Norah Fearon, Killeen High School 
  • Julie Natividad, Killeen High School 
  • Hugo Velazquez, Killeen High School 

 
The following KISD students received an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams qualifying them as an AP Scholar with Distinction

  • Amara Wiltzius, Chaparral High School 
  • Derek Garlach, Harker Heights High School 
  • Sarah Gill, Harker Heights High School 
  • Serenity Howery, Harker Heights High School 
  • Alexander Kim, Harker Heights High School 
  • Hanah Kim, Harker Heights High School 
  • June Lee, Harker Heights High School 
  • Wonkuk Lee, Harker Heights High School 
  • Kelly McGuire, Harker Heights High School 
  • Victoria McKinney, Harker Heights High School 
  • Miguel Rocha, Harker Heights High School 
  • Andre Tayes, Harker Heights High School 
  • Vincent Yang, Harker Heights High School 
  • Emma McKinney, Robert M. Shoemaker High School 
  • Kiley Campbell, Killeen High School 
  • Emily Parsons, Killeen High School 
  • Geovani Ramirez Guereca, Killeen High School 
  • Y Ngoc Nguyen, C. E. Ellison High School 
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