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Continued from Page 11G He is vice president of Interact and placed third in the regional Optimist Club Speech Contest. He placed first in the Model United Nations contests for two years. “I’m going to the University of Florida to pursue a medical degree,” he said. “I turned this in three days late, halfway filled out, it’s either senioritis or...,” he said. • Kimberly Franklin of Crawfordville is the daughter of Keith and Georgia Franklin. Her favorite teacher was Lori Sandgren. Franklin was junior and senior class president and captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. She was on the Homecoming Court in 2008 and Prom Court in 2009. She had the highest GPA for cheerleaders for three years and lifted weights on the weightlifting team. Her painting/artwork received a third place at the North Florida Fair and she has been on the Model U.N. team for three years. She was a member of the National Honor Society and treasurer of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. “I plan to go to Florida State University and triple major in Pre-Law, Political Science and Business,” she said. “Then I want to go to law school and hopefully become a lawyer.” Her parting shot: “Trust in God, shoot for the stars and follow your dreams.” • Scott Kelly of Crawfordville is the son of Steve and Renee Kelly. His favorite teacher is cross country Coach Paul Hoover. Kelly had the highest GPA in American History Honors and was an usher for the 2007-2008 graduation. He was on the varsity cross country team for four years and was captain of the 2008-2009 squad. “I plan to attend Tallahassee Community College for two years then move on to either FSU or the University of Florida to pursue a career in Physical Therapy, or become famous playing drums,” he said. His parting shot: Friends and music equal life. • Hannah Lovestrand of Crawfordville is the daughter of Erik and Terri Lovestrand. Her favorite teacher was Mike Smith. She played varsity softball for four years and was first team All-District. She also played three years of volleyball with two years of varsity play. Lovestrand played one season of varsity soccer and varsity golf. “I plan to play softball at Chipola College, get a degree in Biology and go to Medschool and become an anesthesiologist.” • Holly Thomas of Crawfordville is the daughter of Ralph and Cynthia Thomas. She listed Susan Solburg as her favorite teacher. She was president of Dramatis
2009 Graduation Section
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Principal Mike Crouch and Superintendent David Miller with the 2009 WHS Honor Court. Valedictorian Amanda McCullers, Salutatorian Lauren Gentry, Susan Hudson, Rance McBratney, Joshua Lee Golden, Julian Egler, Travis Thompson, Kimberly Franklin, Scott Kelly, Hannah Lovestrand, Holly Thomas and Bridget Anne Burke. Personae and received excellent and superior ratings in three years of state drama competitions. She received a first place in the National 5 Freedoms video contest and held a job during her senior and junior years working at the Seineyard and Hollister Clothing Company. Her GPA was the highest in English 3 Honors, Drama I and Television Production. “I plan to attend the University of Central Florida’s Honors College in the Fall 2009 to major in theatre with a minor in math education. I also plan to take film classes,” she said. “I’ve worked hard and I’m so excited to move on,” she said. “It has been a great four years.” • Bridget Anne Burke of St. Marks is the daughter of Shelle Cooper Guastella and Salvador Guastella. Her favorite teacher is Krista Millender. She played soccer for three years and won the spirit award, coaches choice award and indomitable spirit award. She was a band section leader and field captain. She was an officer in Dramatis Personae and Lauren, was a character in three dramatic plays. We are so proud of you and the many accomplishments you have achieved She also received a superior rating for drama at districts and went to the state throughout your school career. Your achievements in earning Salutatorian, competition. National Merit Scholar and admittance to Auburn are great and well “I plan to attend the University of Florida deserved! War Eagle! and receive a degree in Zoology and eventuWe love you! ally Marine Biology,” she said. “I hope to Mom, Lissa, Ninny, Diddy, Uncle Buddy, Aunt Linda, become a leading scientist on whales and work in the arctic studying whales.” Rachel, Bryan, Samantha, Landon and Maddie “Live life everyday, be yourself and be happy.”
Congratulations Lauren