Making the Grade

She's one of the top high school pitchers in the nation, and her GPA is hitting it out of the park. Alvin High School senior Jodie Aguirre is Making the Grade.

As a freshman, Adaora Nwokeji walked in the door wooing everyone. She was the only freshman on varsity last season. Now, she's a leader and one of the top girls' high school basketball players in the state. She also runs track.

Frank Brown is an excellent student-athlete from a single parent home with special skills, talents and confidence – qualities that he proudly displays on the football field, as a member of the track team, and in the Sterling High School classrooms.

Cy Woods senior soccer player Michelle Easley's hardwork is paying off on the field and in the classroom.

Pasadena Memorial junior archer Avery Speaks has a story to tell.

Kalissa is not just winning in the pool, she’s also winning in the classroom.

Morton Ranch High School senior swimmer Frederica Kizek is well-liked by teachers, coaches, peers, and teammates. She is an All-American swimmer who puts in the work and has made the necessary sacrifices to be one of the best.

Today, Bailee Marsh is a full-fledged star student-athlete at Lamar Consolidated High School who picked volleyball as a youngster and got really good at it.

Kingwood Park High School senior Andie Unwin has been one of the top volleyball players and swimmers in the state.

Their likenesses hang proudly on the wall of the Jersey Village High School gym.

She owns a 4.1 GPA, is number two in her class, loves math and science, and she's a three-sport star who happens to have a nice jump shot.