Get to Know: Tomball High School's 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

TOMBALL –  Tomball High School’s Valedictorian Isabella Alvarez and Salutatorian Anand Julapalli will lead the way during THS’ graduation ceremony. Let's get to know the two seniors.

Tomball High School will graduate its senior class on Friday, May 23 at 8 AM inside Reed Arena at Texas A&M University. For more information, one can visit the 2025 TISD Graduation webpage.

ISABELLA ALVAREZ | Tomball High School | Valedictorian

What has been the best part about attending Tomball High School?
“The best part about attending Tomball High School was getting involved in extracurriculars that allowed me to connect with people who shared my interests.”

What are your plans after you graduate from Tomball High School?
“After graduation, I plan to pursue a degree in computer science. I'm currently deciding between attending Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, or Rice University.”

What will you miss the most about high school?
“I will miss being on the same campus as my twin sister Olivia.”

What did you learn from your high school experience that you will take with you into college?
“I've learned that some people will focus on tearing you down instead of helping you grow. But real effort and success speak louder than any negative voice.”

Who would you like to thank?
“First, I want to thank God for guiding me through every challenge. I'd also like to thank my family, who were always there to support me. I'm also grateful to Mr. Guidry, Mrs. Clyde, Mrs. Harvey, Mr. Ferrell, Mr. Ware, Mrs. Zeno, and Mrs. Williams for their guidance and encouragement.”

ANAND JULAPALLI | Tomball High School | Salutatorian

What has been the best part about attending Tomball High School?
“The best part about attending Tomball High School was the experiences I gained and new friends I made by taking part in a variety of extracurricular clubs and activities.”

What are your plans after you graduate from Tomball High School?
“After graduation, I will be attending UT Austin to study and major in Computer Science.”

What will you miss the most about high school?
“I will miss the familiarity of seeing the same friends and same teachers everyday especially with the big transition of going to college in a completely different environment."

What did you learn from your high school experience that you will take with you into college?
“High school has taught me how to have an excellent work ethic and an organized work-life balance.”

Who would you like to thank?
“I would like to thank my dad for giving me the freedom to grow throughout high school, and my grandfather for always pushing me to set higher standards for myself and be the best version of myself that I can be.”

ABOUT TOMBALL ISD
Tomball ISD educates students to become responsible, productive citizens by providing innovative, individually rigorous, and personally valuable educational experiences. Founded in 1908, Tomball ISD now encompasses 83 square miles in northwest Harris County and southwest Montgomery County, and is located approximately 30 miles from downtown Houston. The district currently educates over 23,000 students across 24 campuses.