Graduates top 10

Valedictorian

Sophia De La Rosa

Sophia will be attending the University of Texas at Arlington where she will major in Developmental Psychology. During her time at CHS, she has served in band as the Section Leader for Front Ensemble from 10-12th grade and participated in the Area Marching Band in 2021, and the UIL Solo and Ensemble State 2022 & 2023. Sophia was also inducted into the National Honor Society.

To the Class of 2023: “Life’s only just begun, keep striving to be the best version of yourself you can be.”

To future CHS graduates: “Mistakes are what make us interesting. Don’t be afraid of failure and just go for it.”

William Ondrusek

William will be attending Texas A&M University where he will major in General Engineering. During his time at CHS, he participated in Varsity Football (2020-22) and was awarded 1st Team Academic in All State Football 2022. William is also an avid fisherman, and his team qualified in the Texas High School Bass Association Fishing State in 2021 and Regional Qualifier in 2020 and 2022.

To the Class of 2023: “I couldn’t have asked for a better class of people to graduate with. The class of 2023 is truly remarkable and one that CHS will remember for a long time.”

To future CHS graduates: “Make your mark while you can. These 4 years of high school really fly by, so don’t waste any opportunity to do something great.”

Salutatorian # 3

Natalie Hamlin

Natalie will be attending Texas A&M University where she will major in Business Administration. During her time at CHS, she was highly involved in the Student Council where she served her senior year as President. Natalie was named Vice President of Scholarship for the National Honor Society for 2022-23 and was a member of the NHS since her sophomore year. Natalie achieved UIL Academics. She was part of the Varsity Cheer Team during her time at CHS and was named Captain her junior and senior year.

To the Class of 2023: “Everything you lose is a step you take. Do not be afraid of failure because if you never bleed, you're never going to grow.“

To future CHS graduates: “Get involved, go to that game, make the memories, and enjoy all of your 4 years because they will be over sooner than you would think.”

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Stephanie Zagrean

Stephanie will be attending Texas A&M University where she will major in Business Administration. During her time at CHS, she was Treasurer in the Student Council during her senior year.

To the Class of 2023: “It’s finally over.”

To future CHS graduates: “Have fun and do your best.”

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Carolyn Zelkovich

Carolyn will be attending the University of Central Arkansas where she will major in Psychology. During her time at CHS, Carolyn served as President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Student Council, and Editor of the yearbook her sophomore through senior year. She is a Presidential Service Award recipient, National Rural and Small Town College Board Scholar, and recognized for UIL Academics her sophomore through senior year. Carolyn also participated in Varsity Track her freshman and sophomore years.

To the Class of 2023: “It’s been a long four years, but hey, we survived The Great War.”

To future CHS graduates: “Do all of the things and make all of the memories; they mean a lot more in the long run than grades.”

# 6

Mirai Stewart

Mirai will be attending Texas A&M University where she will major in Psychology. During her time at CHS, Mirai served as Student Council D.A.S.H. Committee Chair in 2022-23. She is a National Honor Society Officer and participated in Varsity Tennis her junior and senior year.

To the Class of 2023: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

To future CHS graduates: “Academics are important, but don’t forget that there is a life outside of school.”

# 7

Leah Gardner

Leah will be attending Ouachita Baptist University, where she will major in Accounting. During her time at CHS, Leah was an active member in Fine Arts and Athletics. She was the French Horn Section Leader in 2020-22 and Volleyball Team Captain in 2021-22. In 2022 she was recognized as District 13-5A Hitter of the Year. Leah is a National Honor Society 100 Service Hour recipient, Academic All-District in 2019-2022.

To the Class of 2023: “It is absolutely still possible to make a difference.”

- Michelle Obama

To future CHS graduates: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” - B.B King

# 8

Sarah Smith

Sarah will be attending East Texas Baptist University, where she will major in Criminal Justice and Chemistry. During her time at CHS, Sarah participated in Varsity Softball in 2019-2023, and she is an Academic All-District recipient in 2020-23. She's also a National Honor Society Member.

To the Class of 2023: “Thank you all for some of the best years of my life and for always keeping things interesting.”

To future CHS graduates: “Just have fun, and don’t stress too much over school and grades because, in the end, the best memories you have are the ones spent with your friends.”

# 9

Daisy Deleon

Daisy will be attending the University of Texas at Austin, where she will major in Biology. During her time at CHS, Daisy participated in the Student Council as part of the Community Service Committee during her senior year. Daisy was a member of the Tennis Team throughout her time in high school.

To the Class of 2023: “We made it!"

To future CHS graduates: “Don't take everything too seriously and enjoy your life.”

# 10

Landon Phillips

Landon will be attending the University of Dallas, where he will major in Political Science. Landon was inducted into the National Honor Society his senior year and served as an Officer for Student Council. Landon has been a member of Phi Theta Kappa since 2023. He is a three-year Varsity Baseball player who was recognized as All-District Third Baseman in 2021, a Golden Glove award in 2021, and an All-District pitcher in 2022.

To the Class of 2023: ”You and I were created by God to be so much more than normal.… Following the crowd is not a winning approach to life. In the end, it’s a loser’s game because we never become who God created us to be by trying to be like everybody else.”- Tim Tebow

To future CHS graduates: “Outliers are those who have been given opportunities and have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them." -

Malcolm Gladwell