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18 Under 18 Nomination Form
The 2027 18 Under 18 Nomination Form is Now Available!
The 18 Under 18 program recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of Mesquite ISD’s diverse programs, including fine arts, athletics, Career and Technical Education, and student leadership, and who embody the district’s commitment to Excellence Always. Honorees are nominated by educators and endorsed by campus leadership, reflecting both their individual accomplishments and their meaningful contributions to their school community.
2026 18 Under 18
Jessica Agbadiba, 18
Mesquite High School | Business
Arianna Badillo, 17
Poteet High School | Softball
Jeremiah Bio, 18
West Mesquite High School | Football
Chloe Chavez, 18
North Mesquite High School | Photojournalism
Sara Cisneros
West Mesquite High School | Health Science
Sebastian Felix Mota
Vroonland Vanguard High School | Automotive Technology
Tamia Franklin, 18
Mesquite High School | Dance
Madelyn Guevara, 17
John Horn High School | ROTC
Marcell Jackson, 18
Vroonland Vanguard High School | Firefighting
Myranda Licea, 18
North Mesquite High School | Student Council
Luis Martinez, 17
Mesquite High School | Debate
Betty Nguyen, 18
John Horn High School | Theatre
Adison Robbins, 17
West Mesquite High School | Track and Field
Judith Ronces, 18
North Mesquite High School | Band
Nicole Tovar, 18
North Mesquite High School | Law Enforcement
Karalynn van Heyst, 18
Poteet High School | Diving
Noah Vasquez, 18
Mesquite High School | Choir
Amarian Walker, 18
Mesquite High School | Emerging Leaders
2025 Inaugural 18 Under 18
Alejandro Rivas
Vroonland Vanguard High School | JROTC
Mia Morales
North Mesquite High School | Teaching and Training
Neftali Salas
Vroonland Vanguard High School | Construction Technology
Alexis Enriquez
Vroonland Vanguard High School | Graphic Design
Emma Hasbun
West Mesquite High School | Culinary
Mili Huerta
West Mesquite High School | Orchestra
Isaias Fabian
North Mesquite High School | Band
Alan Diaz
North Mesquite High School | Veterinary Science
Faith Buckley
Poteet High School | Drill Team
Joy Ikwumere
Vroonland Vanguard High School | Dental Assistant
Ryan Gilmore
Mesquite High School | Visual Art
Josue Moreno
Mesquite High School | Soccer
Aayden Washington
Horn High School | Theatre
Elizer Escobedo
Mesquite High School | Business Management
Cylie Jackson
Poteet High School | KEOM
Dayana Rangel
Poteet High School | Speech & Debate
Grace Raymond
Horn High School | Certified Nursing Program
Abdulsalam Alli
Horn High School | Emerging Leaders