Top of Class: Rohe succeeds despite challenging classes
After looking at a list of qualities self-described by Katherine Rohe, one might think she would have a time hard in school let alone be a valedictorian. “I don’t handle…
Top of Class: Corrow finishes high school with a B
As senior Alexandra Corrow walked into the College and Career room for the valedictorians and salutatorian celebration she introduced herself as the girl who got one B. Corrow was a…
Top of Class: Hughes acts, sings, studies
Since she entered the halls of Boone back in 2011, Amanda Grace Hughes has had her eyes on the prize. With the dream to graduate as valedictorian and attend a…
Top of Class: Collins stays well rounded despite schedule
Balancing school, extracurricular activities, social time and relaxation time, all while maintaining a 4.0 for four years, sounds like an exhausting task. Senior Claire Collins would agree, but she managed…
Top of Class: McCray ends with 4.0, almost AA
Senior Ashley McCray did not enter her freshman year with the intent of being valedictorian but that is exactly how she is finishing her high school career. “It was not…
Top of class: 10 hours of homework won’t stop Dang
Senior Huong Dang’s drive to become a valedictorian sprouted from one simple goal, to be “part of the top academic group at Boone.” While being a valedictorian was always a…
Top of Class: Hutsell balances academics, social life
Balancing perfect grades and an active social life is a feat that is not often accomplished. Graduating as one of Boone’s valedictorians, senior Lauren Hutsell proved it could be done.…
Gordon achieves West Point commission
For senior Grayson Gordon, getting into his desired college was not just a relief, but rather a life-long dream come true. On April 16, U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Winter Garden,…
Top of Class: Shinner has perfect GPA
According to senior Matthew Shinner, discipline and determination are what it takes to become a valedictorian. Shinner is the top valedictorian with a weighted 5.14 GPA. “ my drive to…
Ugly sweaters get students into the holiday spirit
BY ABBY TIPPING, guest writer One thing the holidays are known for is ugly Christmas sweaters. Today, students and teachers are encouraged to wear their ugly sweaters to school, as…