Published: June 10, 2009

Pakistan Chronicle Report

Houston, Texas: Mayde Creek High School (MCHS), a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas and is part of the Katy Independent School District, has produced several stars since its inception in 1984. One of them has been this year. Alsha Khan (18), daughter of Tariq Nehal Khan and Nasrin Khan, is the 2009 Senior Class Salutatorian from MCHS with a GPA of 4.7368.
People may ask: What is a Salutatorian? Just as information; Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, was ranked Salutatorian at Whitney Young High School, Illinois, Class of 1981).
This is actually an academic title given, in the United States and Canada, to the second highest graduate of the entire graduating class of an educational institution.
This honor is traditionally based on grades along with grade point average (GPA), but consideration is also sometimes often given to other factors such as extracurricular activities.
The title comes from the Salutatorian's traditional roles as the first speakers at a graduation ceremony, delivering the salutatory.
The General themes of a salutatory are usually always of growth, outlook toward the future, and thankfulness.
Alsha Khan has received Baylor Presidential Gold Scholarship ($44,000) and the Top Ten Percent Scholarship ($51000). She has been excellent at all Math and Science subjects and is the President of Math/Science Academy, She is also Vice President of Muslim Student Union and Treasurer of the Key Club.
Alsha's success lies in proper goal setting, have an appropriate game plan and dedication to achieve the goals and be part of both the studies and the society around her through volunteering. She is an active member of the mosque and immensely assists her dad with newspaper Publication (Pakistan Chronicle).
Alsha Khan is moving forward in life with Biology as her Major in Pre-Med college studies at the University of Texas, with clear vision to become a Surgeon.
"My motto in life is what I have learnt from Messenger Muhammad (PBUH) that seek education from cradle to grave. I am indebted especially to my parents and then to my relatives and friends, who have always encouraged me to excel. It is indeed a happy feeling that all the hard work has paid off". said a grateful Alisha Khan.

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