Top Ten by GPA - BHS Class of 2021
The Top Ten by GPA from L.D. Bell High School's Class of 2021 were recognized at the May 24 Board Meeting. You can learn more about these amazing students below:
1. Morgan Buckner
- GPA: 5.2987931
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Honor, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar - Commended, Orchestra, Rec Soccer
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Shady Brook Elementary, Central Junior High
- Plans to attend: Trinity University (San Antonio) to study Neuroscience
2. Lauren Tietjen
- GPA: 5.25150943
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Basketball, Class Council, Academic All-State
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Donna Park Elementary, Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: University of Texas at Arlington to study Biology with focus on forensics
3. Trinity Wagner
- GPA: 5.2512807
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, UIL Scholar, Academic All-State, Swim, Band, Academic Quiz League, Women Empowerment Club, Martial Arts, Chick-fil-a Leader Academy
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Bedford Heights Elementary, Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: Trinity University to study Engineering Science (focus on computer engineering)
4. Neel Patel
- GPA: 5.198667
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, UIL Scholar, National Merit Scholar - Finalist
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Hurst Hills Elementary, Hurst Junior High
- Plans to attend: Southern Methodist University to study Biological Sciences
5. Tienanh Tran
- GPA: 5.1749322
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Honor, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, Asian Pacific Islanders Club President
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: University of Texas at Austin to study Psychology
6. Helena Glowacki
- GPA: 5.17488136
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Distinction, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Band, Full Orchestra, Women Empowerment Club, Quiz League, Computer Science Club
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Bedford Heights Elementary, Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: University of Toronto to study Computer Science
7. Taryn Riddle
- GPA: 5.16950909
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Distinction, Future Medical Professionals, Junior World Affairs Council, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Texas Music Educators Award, National Merit Scholar - Finalist, Varsity Symphony Orchestra, HEB Model United Nations, Youth International Summit Model UN, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, Junior World Affairs Council, Cross Country and Track
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Shady Brook Elementary, Central Junior High
- Plans to attend: Harvard University to study Economics & South Asian Studies
8. Avery Hodges
- GPA: 5.16003846
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: AP Scholar with Distinctions, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Varsity Golf, Class Council
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Bedford Heights Elementary, Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: Duke University to study Economics
9. Manab Sthapit
- GPA: 5.15496552
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Varsity Baseball
- Previous HEB ISD schools: Shady Oaks Elementary, Bedford Junior High
- Plans to attend: University of Texas at Dallas to study computer science
10. Daniel Ghaly
- GPA: 5.15233898
- Academic Honors & Extracurricular Activities include: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, AP Scholar with Honor, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Band (Sax SL and Woodwind Captain)
- Previous HEB ISD schools: River Trails Elementary, Hurst Junior High
- Plans to attend: UT Austin to study Biology