Valedictorian & Salutatorian

The Valedictorian of the Class of 2018 is Daniel Guerra. During his time at Central, Daniel was part of the JROTC Corps of Cadets, Student Council, Academic Team, and the Lacrosse Team. He served as the Brigade Commander for the 2017-2018 school year and was the team captain for the JLAB Academic Team his junior year and the Orienteering Team both his junior and senior year. Outside of JROTC, Daniel was a member of Student Council for all four years, two spent as Class President and one as an Executive member. As a member of the Academic Team, he placed 1st in Advanced Mathematics and 2nd in Calculator Applications at the TAPPS State Academic Meet this year, and recently he was named a National Merit Scholar. As a member of the Lacrosse Team, he started as a Long Stick Midfielder and was named All District Defenseman in 2017 and Academic All American in 2018. During the summers, Daniel conducted research on Type II Diabetes for three summers at UT Health San Antonio and coached a city-wide debate team for the National Hispanic Institute, which won 2nd place in state in 2016 and 1st place in state in 2017. Daniel will attend Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and plans to study Mathematics and Chemistry on a Pre-Medical Track this fall.

Andy most recently served as the Executive President of the Student Council, was a member of the National Honor Society, Ambassador Program, Big Brother Program, and Lacrosse Team (sophomore/junior). In the fall, Andy will attend Texas A&M University and plans to study Biology and eventually plans to pursue a career in medicine. Andy says, “My experience at Central Catholic has enabled me to gain a newfound perspective on the purpose of my life. Central Catholic has provided me both the faith and educational background to be able to confront any challenge that may lie ahead. More importantly, however, Central Catholic has taught me the value in pursuing aspirations honestly and then subsequently using my success to make a positive impact on others.