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Shining Stars

The Shining Stars breakfast is a signature program of The Midland Education Foundation that honors the top 10 graduates from Midland High School, Legacy High School, as well as the top graduate from Early College High School & Coleman High School. We are excited to also recognize the top graduate in 2026 from Young Women's Leadership Academy. Families and staff are brought together for a morning of celebration to highlight the achievements of these MISD students. 

Additionally, MEF also recognizes outstanding educators as Honor Teachers who are chosen by the top scholars as having made a significant impact on their educational life! These teachers are recognized at Senior graduation ceremonies in the program with student written thank you notes as well as a monetary gift! 


2026 Top High School Students

Coleman High School
Josiah Herrera


Early College High School

Luther Mbakwa


Young Women's Leadership Academy
Lauren Ramos


Midland High School
Gabriela Mata

Gavin Gray

Adalise Thompson

Noah Lopez

Easton Stepan

Lorelei Parrish

Lillian Earl

Abigail Gutierrez

Edith Olivo

Milana King


Midland Lee (Legacy 2026 ) High School
Olivia Lee

Abigail Van Husen

Yuki Soda

Mary Kate Wetendorf

Madeline Rhoads

Ilyann Nagues

Hadrian Urquidi

Daniellys Marquez-Dominguez

Rachel Hoffman

Leila Luna
 

Shining Stars 2026