Upper School News

List of 3 news stories.

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  Upper School Latin and Spanish Awards

  5/15/2025
  Congratulations to these outstanding Upper School Students for receiving special honors for Latin and Spanish!
  
  Spanish Awards:
  

  Spanish 2
  Honorable Mention:
  Joshua Amasowomwan
  Olivia Dobson
  Charlie LaFarelle
  Sophia Trevino
  Ayman Rahman
  Grace Walker
  
  Bronze:
  Mark Chebli
  Charlotte Cox
  Christian Villaroman
  
  Silver:
  Andrea Olowookere
  Tonni Sanni
  
  Gold:
  Mariana Fernandes
  
  Spanish 3
  Honorable Mention:
  Ava Overby
  Hazel Wallace
  Jordan Klatt
  
  Silver:
  Sebastian Gonzales
  
  Spanish 4
  Honorable Mention:
  Miguel Pereira
  
  Silver:
  Cameron Iang
  
  

  Spanish 5

  Honorable Mention:
  Sofia Gil

  
  Latin Awards:

  • Tripp Arnold received a Magna Cum Laude Award for the National Latin Exam.
  • Max Merritt received both a Magna Cum Laude Award for the National Latin Exam and a Magna Cum Laude Award for the National Latin Reading Comprehension Exam.
  • Kate Cooper received both a Silver Maxima Cum Laude Award, along with a silver medal, for the National Latin Exam and a Gold Summa Cum Laude Award, along with a gold medal, for the National Latin Reading Comprehension Exam.
  • Maddie McBrayer received a Cum Laude Award for the National Latin Exam.

• Celebrating Seniors

  5/8/2025
  Tim Jones and Sarah Kramer
  On May 23, the 35th graduating class of Trinity will cross the stage at our new venue, the Barbara and George H.W. Bush Convention Center. We are looking forward to celebrating these 44 young people who are prepared to achieve great things in college and beyond.

  
  

  Seniors’ Last Day of School / Commitment Day, May 9

  As a celebratory last day of school, seniors will begin the day with breakfast and an invitation to join the Trinity School Alumni Association. Throughout the day, we will prioritize some time for the things they loved throughout their time in school: Arts and Crafts, a special chapel with their first grade buddies, and some dedicated time to play their favorite PE games. 

  
  

  We will also conduct their commitment ceremony, highlighting our 44 seniors attending 22 different colleges across 10 states and two countries.

  
  

  The day continues with a family lunch, a parade and a “clap out.” Seeing our youngest students cheering on their older classmates is a beautiful testament to this place and these accomplishments. 

   

  Leading up to commitment day, seniors had applied to 115 different colleges. Of the applications sent to colleges across three countries and 37 states, seniors received 214 acceptances to 93 different colleges. As of this writing, the class has earned $5.88 million in merit-based scholarship offers. 

  
  

  Senior Dinner, May 17

  When our seniors and their families gather at Midland Country Club on May 17, faculty and staff will share testimonials, a Trinity tradition in which students select the person who will speak on their behalf. Without question, our seniors have developed meaningful relationships with all of us who teach and learn at Trinity. 

  
  

  Baccalaureate, May 22

  Seniors and their families will convene at First Presbyterian Church for a special service to both honor and bless the class of 2025. Following the conclusion of Baccalaureate, families will receive their seating assignments for Commencement.

  
  

  Commencement, May 23

  Commencement will celebrate the collective accomplishments of our students. Valedictorian Georgia Molina and Salutatorian Alexandra Anguiano will address their classmates, Mr. Kleinbeck will share a message with the graduates, and seniors earning awards will be recognized.  

  
  

  We applaud the many achievements of this class, and look forward to highlighting them throughout these special events.

  
  

  Valedictorian / Salutatorian Announcement

  
  

  Trinity School of Midland is proud to announce this year’s valedictorian and salutatorian, two young women of impact who will contribute positively to their chosen college communities.  

   

  Georgia Grace Molina - Valedictorian 

  
  

  A student at Trinity since 2018, Georgia “Gigi” Molina has earned the Dr. Premila Singh Johnson Valedictorian Prize. She is the daughter of Rodolfo and JoDee Molina.

  
  

  At Trinity, Gigi has been an active participant in volleyball and tennis, serving as team captain for volleyball this year. She was honored annually as a Trustee Scholar and graduates with the Challenge Scholar designation. Gigi, the beneficiary of the George and Margaret Farrell Scholarship for her integrity, leadership, courage and work ethic, was awarded summa cum laude for the National Latin Exam and earned a Junior Achievement certificate for her entrepreneurial studies. She has been recognized multiple times in athletics for all-district and all-state, both academically and athletically. Last summer, she was part of the General Tommy Franks Midland Young Leaders Challenge, continuing to build on her leadership skills with the Pfluger Student Leadership Conference. 

  
  

  Passionate about business, Gigi founded her own scrunchie business before her freshman year and has forged ahead with her studies through her two-year intensive study integrating science, business and the beauty industry.  

  
  

  Outside Trinity, Gigi earned a certificate of excellence from Partnership Youth Therapy for her reimagined therapy room. A four-year volunteer for the Midland Symphony League Belle Ball, Gigi also shared her time with High Sky Children’s Ranch and helped coach youth tennis campers. She worked part-time at the Racquet Club during her summer breaks.   

  
  

  Gigi’s college application process culminated with acceptances to Baylor University, Georgetown University, University of Florida, The University of Oklahoma, Southern Methodist University, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and University of Virginia. This fall, she will attend Texas A&M University in its business honors program.

  
  

  “Business, with an emphasis on marketing, greatly appeals to me because it focuses on interacting with people, creative ideating, and teamwork,” said Gigi. 

  
  

  Alexandra Nila Anguiano - Salutatorian 

  
  

  Alexandra “Alex” Anguiano, this year’s salutatorian, began her Trinity education as a freshman. The daughter of Natalia Duenas and J Anguiano, Alex is older sister to rising freshman, Jay Anguiano.

  
  

  Like Gigi, Alex is a four-year Trustee Scholar and graduates as a Challenge Scholar, a designation for students committed to rigor and scholarship. Alex has also been recognized with a Farrell Scholarship as well as a Williams Family Scholarship for students who portray outstanding character, leadership and service. As a sophomore, she earned the Rhonda Griffith Durham Award for exemplifying Trinity’s mission.  

  
  

  Alex is known at Trinity as an avid swimmer, an admission ambassador, and the Charger mascot. In the pool, Alex competed in TAPPS regionals and state every year. She also served as the captain in her junior and senior years. Synthesizing swimming with her academic passions of math and computer science, Alex completed an in-depth, two-year research project on how swimmers could improve their records through targeted training. 

  
  

  Outside school, Alex is also part of City of Midland swimming. She has been a leader within her club for 11 years, earning spots on the second-highest team for the past three years and mentoring younger swimmers, officiating meets, and working as a lifeguard. She is a four-year Midland Belles volunteer for the Symphony League and a passionate artist (crochet especially). 

   

  With acceptances from Colorado School of Mines, Harvey Mudd College, University of Maine, The University of Texas at Austin, UT Dallas, UT El Paso, and University of Washington, Alex plans to study electrical engineering and math. She has chosen Colorado School of Mines as her next educational home. 

  
  

  "I’ve always loved figuring out how things work and creating solutions from scratch, so electrical engineering and math feel like the perfect fit,” said Alex. “They challenge me, excite me, and let me bring ideas to life.”
  
  
  
  
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  Miguel Wins at State Track

  5/8/2025
  Congratulations, Miguel, on being the state champion in the 100 meters and 2nd place in the 200 meters!