As the school year nears its end, four standout Duncanville High School seniors are preparing to take center stage with exciting college announcements. These students—Madison Mbugua, Adrianna Fonseca, Giselle Moreno, and Preston Lee—represent the very best of Duncanville ISD’s academic excellence, leadership, and Panther pride. Each of them is not only college-bound but heading to their next chapter with accolades, full scholarships, and inspiring stories to share.
MADISON MBUGUA
Top Schools: Michigan, Yale, University of Notre Dame
Ranked second in her class with a flawless 4.0 GPA, Madison Mbugua will be pursuing an Applied Mathematics major in college. With a superscore SAT of 1380 and ten Advanced Placement classes under her belt, Madison has demonstrated a remarkable balance of academic discipline and extracurricular involvement. She is a decorated AP Scholar and a DECA and YAG State Finalist, all while excelling on both her club and varsity soccer teams.
A leader in several school organizations, including Panther’s Impact, Student Council and DECA (where she serves as Vice President), Madison has also devoted time to helping peers navigate the college admission process and supporting her family. She attended the Panther’s Impact Summer College Tour where she fell in love with Michigan, Yale, and University of Notre Dame. Her deep commitment to service, education, and leadership make her a powerful representation of what it means to #LEADwithIMPACT.
ADRIANNA FONSECA
Top Schools: University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, Rice
Adrianna Fonseca has set the bar high with a 4.0 GPA and dual enrollment at Dallas College through Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy, where she is also on track to graduate with an Associate of Science degree. A valedictorian candidate, Adrianna has accumulated over 200 hours of community service while maintaining leadership positions across numerous organizations, including DECA (Vice President), HOSA (President), and the National Art Honor Society (President) and being a State Finalist in Youth and Government. She attend Panther’s Impact College Tours where she fell in love with University of Pennsylvania, Columbia, and Rice.
In addition to being an active volunteer at Children’s Health Hospital, the SPCA, and Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Adrianna is also co-CEO of her own boutique and a real estate assistant. Her internship at UT Southwestern Medical Center exposed her to careers in healthcare—a field she’s passionate about exploring further. Adrianna is a true example of a well-rounded student prepared to thrive in both higher education and beyond.
GISELLE MORENO
Top Schools: Committed to Princeton
Giselle Moreno’s journey to the Ivy League is nothing short of extraordinary. Recently accepted to Princeton University on a full scholarship through the highly competitive QuestBridge Program, Giselle is set to major in Government and Economics with aspirations of becoming an attorney. Her decision to attend Princeton was easy but it help that she visited it twice on the Panther’s Impact College Tours.
Currently ranked number 5 in her class, Giselle serves as the State Attorney General for YMCA’s Texas Youth and Government program and is in her second term as a State Secretariat officer for Model United Nations. She while maintains leadership positions across numerous organizations, including DECA (President) and Youth and Government (Vice-President). She interned for U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett and is a student advisor to State Senator Royce West. As a first-generation Mexican American college student, Giselle’s passion and persistence have paved a path to one of the world’s most prestigious universities, making her an inspiration to her peers and community alike.
PRESTON LEE
Top Schools: Columbia, Stanford, Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, University of North Carolina
Ranked 15th in his class, Preston Lee is the definition of a student leader. As the 78th Youth Governor of Texas, Preston leads his YMCA Youth and Government chapter and represents Texas nationally on the YMCA Youth Governors Association Council. He also serves as Senior Class President, Band President, Youth and Government President and Vice President of DECA operations, where he competed as an International Finalist.
Preston’s list of accomplishments includes Rotary Youth Leadership Award recognition, a Dallas County Commissioners Court Resolution, and leadership roles in the Interact Club, National Honor Society, and more. Whether he’s organizing legislative debates, mentoring student leaders, or performing with the Duncanville Wind Ensemble, Preston embodies academic excellence with integrity and passion.
For any student, gaining acceptance into an Ivy League university is a monumental achievement—one that reflects years of discipline, resilience, and dedication. Institutions like Princeton, Yale, Columbia, and UPenn are among the most selective in the nation, with acceptance rates often below 4%. To earn a spot at such schools requires not only top academic credentials, but also leadership, service, and a compelling personal story. But all for students give credit to the Panther’s Impact College and Career Readiness Program and their Pathways to College Class with giving them the insight and the exposure to achieve their dreams. Big Thank You! to Mr. Cain, Ms. Limon and Mr. Harrell for running those programs.
These Panthers are prepared to make their mark on the world—and they’re doing it in true Duncanville fashion: with purpose, perseverance, and pride. Stay tuned for their official college announcements at “Decision Day” on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Duncanville High School, as they take the next bold steps in their incredible journeys.