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.