Abilene ISD honors top scholars at Cooper, Abilene, ATEMS

Below is the list of top graduates for the class of 2025:

Academy of Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (ATEMS) Top 9

1. Sophia Hudson
   Rice University, neuroscience
2. Dylon Gentry
   Brigham Young University, mechanical engineering
3. Max Parker
   Abilene Christian University, electrical engineering
4. Avery Simer
   Abilene Christian University, electrical engineering
5. Judah Jackson
   Rice University or Abilene Christian University, physics
6. Ava Pandey
   University of Texas, biomedical engineering
7. Kayla Elder
   Angelo State University, criminal justice and Russian
8. Henry Ferguson
   Texas A&M University, history
9. Abby Shumate
   Hardin-Simmons University, Kinesiology

Abilene High School Top 25

1. Zoe Kathryn Vann
   Baylor University, biology
2. Anna Grace Ferguson
   University of Texas, English
3. Nolan David Sullivan
   Abilene Christian University, English and chemistry
4. Zach Elliott Vann
   Baylor University, biology
5. Lianna Elise Pfrimmer
   Texas Tech University, education
6. Julia Faith Chambers
   Hardin-Simmons University, biochemistry
7. Cora Leigh Hack
   Texas A&M University, kinesiology-motor behavior
8. Cynthia Grace Darby
   Baylor University, biology
9. Skylar Keyes Young
   University of Texas, art history
10. Brenna Kate Barbarick
    Abilene Christian University, English
11. Kaitlyn Elizabeth Johnson
    Oregon State University, marine biology
12. Daniel Asher Shelburne
    Lipscomb University, business and Bible
13. Mattie Ruth Spaulding
    University of Texas, choral music education
14. Gabriella Elizabeth Trujillo
    Texas State University, chemistry
15. Stephen Riley Griffith
    Texas Tech University, biology
16. Bethany Taylor Findley
    Texas A&M University, business
17. Carrie Beth Mercer
    Millikin University, BFA musical theatre
18. Reese Kathryn Cope
    Abilene Christian University, interior design
19. Jacie Nicole Shipley
    Texas A&M University-Galveston, marine biology
20. Mason Alexandra Murray
    Baylor University, environmental law
21. Mason Reed Tidmore
    Baylor University, business management
22. Garrison Steele Scoggin
    Hardin-Simmons University, Kinesiology
23. Angela Isabella Mowery
    Texas State University, business administration
24. Allison Claire Dunn
    Hardin-Simmons University, biology
25. Caitlyn Grace Bowman
    Abilene Christian University, accounting

Cooper High School Top 25

1. Claire Smotherman
   Abilene Christian University, psychology
2. Lillian Weaver
   University of Texas-San Antonio, art history and criticism
3. Jayvee Bautista
   Angelo State University, civil engineering
4. Hailey Young
   University of North Texas, elementary education
5. Matthew Henson
   Texas Tech University, mechanical engineering
6. Samantha Joyce
   University of Texas-Tyler, nursing
7. Jayden Palacios
   Texas A&M University, mechanical engineering
8. DeAngelo Johnson
   Texas Tech University, computer science
9. Alexander Hall
   University of California-Irvine, acting
10. Trae Westin Foster
    Texas Tech University, animal science
11. Madeline Rolon
    Undecided university and major
12. Davian Sansom
    Texas Tech University, criminology
13. Amyah Walzer
    University of North Texas, public relations
14. Abigail Cathryn Nichols
    Angelo State University, fine arts
15. Micah Gonzalez
    Texas Tech University, political science and law
16. Derek Crespo
    Angelo State University, business management
17. Kevin Reyes
    Texas Tech University, forensic anthropology
18. Jay Earl Verdida
    McMurry University, accounting
19. Queen Zateia Beltran
    Flight school
20. Victoria Moreno
    University of Texas-San Antonio, biochemistry
21. JJ Caleb Brink
    University of the People, acting
22. Lauryn Willis
    High Point University, neuroscience
23. Dylan Josselet
    Texas Tech University, mechanical engineering
24. Alexis Edmonds
    University of Oklahoma, nursing
25. Kyler Wheeler
    Belmont University, music business