North East ISD is proud to celebrate the Summa Cum Laude students at MacArthur High School. These ceremonies honor the incredible accomplishments of the dedicated students who are graduating from high school with grade point averages above 100. These young men and women mastered every academic test we placed before them and exceeded the highest standards, but they wouldn’t be here without the teachers who inspired them.
Reeve Brown is one of MacArthur’s exceptional Summa candidates. Tonight, he will honor his Coach, Joshua Corby.
Reeve Brown honoring Coach Joshua Corby
Jimmy Johnson once said, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” Joshua Corby, the teacher who has impacted my life the most, has been the “extraordinary and little extra” in my life in his role as my offensive line coach for 3 years. Something he always says is, “My job is to coach you, but while I do that, I am going to make you into better men.” He inspires me to work hard to achieve my goals on and off the field and to give 100% every day. Coach Corby has offered life lessons and sets an example of living with good morals every day. Without him, I would not be the leader and person that I am today.
Cloe Gonzales is honoring her principal Mr. Joaquin Hernandez.
Cloe Gonzales honoring Mr. Joaquin Hernandez
I first encountered Principal Joaquin Hernandez when I was ten years old. I remember approaching him and jokingly saying, “Maybe I will go to the next school you decide to instruct at.” He has been my principal ever since. Mr. Hernandez has high expectations for everyone who crosses his way because he recognizes their full potential. He has motivated me, pushed me, and given me a sense of security. I have learned that the impossible can be done daily. I am proud to say Mr. Hernandez is more than an educator to me, he is family.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
MacArthur's Summa celebration will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023
Click here to view testimonials from the rest of MacArthur's Summa candidates.
