THE FARMVILLE HERALD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
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Trimble, Snoddy get top honors BUCKINGHAM
The valedictorian and salutatorian are the graduates with the highest and second highest grade point averages in the senior class. The Buckingham County High School class of 2021 valedictorian is Olivia Trimble and the salutatorian is Wesley Snoddy.
years. She enjoys exploring, kayaking, painting and working with different art forms. In the fall, Trimble will attend the University of Virginia where she plans to study neuroscience.
SALUTATORIAN
VALEDICTORIAN Olivia Trimble is the daughter of Sarah and Frank Trimble from Buckingham County. While attending BCHS, Trimble was also a student at the Governor’s School of Southside Virginia in the STEM program. She served as president of
Olivia Trimble
the student council and was a member of the National Honor Society, Beta, and Students Against Destructive Decisions. Trimble also competed on the soccer and volleyball teams for three
Wesley Snoddy is the son of Major Joe Snoddy, U.S. Marine Corp, and Suzanne Jones Snoddy and the grandson of Brady and Cynthia Jones, Robert H. (Bobby) Snoddy, Jr. and Duffy Heron. Wesley Snoddy grew up moving all around the United States as a U.S. Marine Corps “Brat.” He has called Mis-
Wesley Snoddy
sissippi, California, North Carolina and Virginia home. Upon his arrival at Buckingham County High School his sophomore year, Snoddy succeeded academically and received many academ-
ic awards including being nominated as the Boys’ State representative. Extra-curricular activities included membership of National Honor Society, Beta, student council association, senior class treasurer and Mulberry Grove Baptist Church. Success in athletics was found in varsity football and varsity soccer. Snoddy had the honor of being named as varsity soccer captain for the two seasons he played and will continue playing for his love of the game. In the fall, Snoddy will attend Virginia Tech and plans to major in human nutrition, foods and exercise.
Finchum, Gass lead class of 2021 CUMBERLAND
The valedictorian and salutatorian are the graduates with the highest and second highest grade point averages in the senior class. The Cumberland County High School class of 2021 valedictorian is Angela Finchum and the salutatorian is Heavenly Gass.
VALEDICTORIAN Angela Finchum is the daughter of Sheila Lewis of Cumberland and David Finchum of Georgia. She has been a member of the soccer team, volleyball team, SGA, drama
Angela Finchum
club, forensics team, and National Honor Society. Upon
graduation from CHS, Angela will attend Randolph Macon College and major in psychology. Finchum has a GPA of 4.68 and has been enrolled in multiple dual enrollment and honors courses. Along with her Cumberland diploma, she will graduate with an associate’s degree from Southside Virginia Community College. Finchum is a highly motivated and diligent student that CHS is proud to call a member of “Duke Nation” and the “CHS Family.”
Heavenly Gass
SALUTATORIAN Heavenly Gass is the daugh-
ter of Barbara Giles and Phillip Gass. Upon graduation from CHS, she plans to take a year off before enrolling into a four-year institution. Gass has a GPA of 4.47 and has been enrolled in multiple dual enrollment and honors courses. Along with her Cumberland diploma, she will graduate with an associate’s degree from Southside Virginia Community College. Gass is a highly motivated and focused student that CHS is proud to call a member of “Duke Nation” and the “CHS Family.
Edwards, Kinne are top in class of Eagles PRINCE EDWARD
Prince Edward County Public Schools recently announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2021. The valedictorian and salutatorian are the graduates with the highest and second highest grade point averages in the senior class.
VALEDICTORIAN This year’s valedictorian is Benedict Edwards “Ben.” Ben is the son of Heather and Wade Edwards of Farmville. During his time at PECHS, Ben participated in cross country, golf, SCA, homecoming committee, model UN, swim team, basketball, soccer, Future Business
Benedict Edwards
Leaders of America (FBLA), morning news, National Honor Society, marching band, concert band, Tri-M, pep band, student government and YoungLife.
He earned third and fifth place in the state competition for FBLA, was most improved in golf and swimming, was named brass captain, soccer captain, MLK poetry winner, Boys State representative, freshman, junior, and senior class president, and cross country state runner-up. Edwards is looking forward to attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall.
SALUTATORIAN This year’s salutatorian is Mattison Kinne “Matt.” Matt is the son of Jenn and Jeff Kinne of Farmville.
Mattison Kinne
While at PECPS, Matt participated in Future Business Leaders of America, debate team, National Honor Society, and YoungLife. He attended the Governor’s School of
Southside Virginia as part of the STEM cohort and made the honor roll. Kinne has earned an associate’s degree from Southside Virginia Community College. He played baseball, where he was a four-year varsity starter and team captain. Kinne was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship, was Future Business Leaders of America president and a three-time regional competition champion. He was debate club regional representative of the year runner up and state tournament participant. Kinne will attend Hamilton College in the fall.