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Nathan Johnson and Lucas Winetrout Named as Concordia’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2026

The Concordia Lutheran High School Class of 2026’s Valedictorian is Nathan Johnson, and the Salutatorian is Lucas Winetrout.

What does it take to earn these titles? A lot of time spent studying, taking upper-level CAPP, AP, and DC classes, and earning A’s. These students have dedicated their time using their God-given talents to give back to this school through sports, organizations, and volunteering.

 

Valedictorian: Nathan Johnson

Achievements, Awards and Activities:

  • 4-year Member of The Football Program 
  • 4-year Academic Letter
  • 3-year Member of the Track Program
  • Student Council Member
  • GPA: 4.6346
  • AP Courses taken over 4 years and College Credits:
    • 12 AP Classes and 3 Dual Credit Courses
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Excellence in Math Award
  • Excellence in Science Award

What are your future plans? (college, major, future career, etc.)

Attending Texas A&M and studying Engineering.

Favorite Memory:

My favorite memory was hanging out in Mrs. Rommel's room during study hall and playing hacky sack.

 

Salutatorian: Lucas Winetrout:

Achievements, Awards and Activities:

  • 3-year All-State Tenor 1 Choir Member
  • STEM Club Founder & President
  • Messenger Team
  • Hampshire College Summer Study in Mathematics Camp
  • Peer Tutoring Leadership Team
  • GPA: 4.5833
  • Crusader of the Year in both 9th and 10th grade
  • AP Courses taken over 4 years and College Credits:
    • 13 AP Classes and 2 Dual Credit Courses
  • Excellence in LOTE Award
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • National Merit Commended Scholar

What are your future plans? (college, major, future career, etc.)

Attending UT Austin: Plan II Honors Program and Mathematics Major.

Favorite Memory:

I loved singing Life Could Be a Dream (Sh-Boom) in a quartet for the talent show my senior year. It sounded so good, we won, and we had so much fun.

 

Both Nathan and Lucas are have continuously embedded themselves into Concordia over their past 4 years, truly making the most of their time throughout their high school careers. We are going to miss them, as Concordia has been blessed to have their talents and leadership, and can't wait to see what they will continue to accomplish in the near future!