Pulaski Class of 2021

Pulaski County High School

Class of 2021

Commencement • June 11, 2021 • 8 p.m.

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Congratulations High School & College Graduates

High School Graduates

Joseph Xi Miller

Abagail Elisabeth Norman

Madalyn Pressman

Carroll County High School Son of Anne and Ken Miller

Carroll County High School Wytheville Community College (A.A.S.) Daughter of Tabatha and Phillip Norman

Salem High School Daughter of Sean Pressman

Kennedy Thomas

Austin Tuggle

Bland High School, Honors Pulaski County High School A. Linwood Holton Governor’s School Son of Allen and Sarah Tuggle Wytheville Community College (A.A.S.) Daughter of Heather and Scott Thomas

Employee Graduates

Stephanie Shelton

Phillip Mallery

Justin Jackson

Walden University Master of Science in Nursing - FNP

New River Community College Associate Degree in Nursing

Walden University Master of Science in Nursing - FNP

Welcome

Congratulations, Class of 2021!

It is an honor to join you and your families in recognition of your accomplishments and the

Pulaski County High School

Class of 2021

celebration of your new beginning. After the challenges of your junior year, you returned to PCHS

Commencement • June 11, 2021 • 8 p.m.

with determination and will. You also arrived with

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kindness and patience as we learned together how to

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navigate the challenges of our current circumstances.

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Jennifer Bolling

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You came, you saw, you conquered. Well done, Class of 2021! You will always be remembered!

Best wishes for your future!

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Pulaski County High School Administration General Manager Vanessa Repass Graphic Design BJ Angle Production David Gravely Account Executives Vanessa Repass Christina Day

Jennifer Bolling

Ken Arnold

Bryan Ward

Becky Blevins

Megan Atkinson

Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

CTE & STEM Director

Pulaski County School Board

Special Thanks The Staff of Pulaski County High School

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Bill Benson

Dr. Paige Cash

Beckie Cox

Penny Golden

Vice Chairman

Timothy Hurst Chairman

Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Joseph Guthrie, Chairman Charles Bopp, Vice Chairman Dirk Compton

John Travis Laura Walters Timothy Kirtner, County Attorney

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Commencement Program Principal’s Greeting Mrs. Jennifer Bolling

Student Speakers TBD

* Faculty Processional “Crown Imperial,” William Walton

Special Remarks Mrs. Jennifer Bolling

* Processional “Pomp & Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Presentation of Diplomas Mrs. Jennifer Bolling Dr. Kevin Siers

* Pledge of Allegiance Miss Grace Bailey Student Council President, Class of 2021 * Introduction of Senior Ensemble Miss Juliana Paine President, Class of 2021 * “The Star Spangled Banner” Senior Ensemble

Assisted by Ms. Megan Atkinson, CTE Director Mr. Kenneth Arnold, Assistant Principal Mrs. Rebekah Blevins, Assistant Principal Mr. Bryan Ward, Assistant Principal Endeavor Program Ms. Meagan Pratt, Senior School Counselor Mrs. Chrissi Vest, Senior School Counselor Mr. Jeff McCoy, Senior Class Sponsor Closing Thoughts Mrs. Jennifer Bolling

Welcome Miss Juliana Paine President, Class of 2021

*Recessional “Pomp & Circumstance,” Edward Elgar

Introduction of Student Speakers Mrs. Jennifer Bolling

*Please stand.

Senior Class Officers President - Juliana Paine Vice President - Alex Turner Secretary - Haleigh Brown

Treasurer - Ashlyn Kirtner Historian - Robert Julian Cregger

SCA Representative - Kelsey Arnold SCA President - Grace Bailey Class Sponsor: Jeff McCoy

Junior Marshals Sneha Aggarwal Arushi Arora Hailey Allix Barnson Madison Leatha Bird Taryn Lea Blankenship Joshua Ryan Bourne Jacob Daniel Brown Emma Gene Clevinger Megan Rene Cox Carly Rae Dalton Micah ReAnn Davis Austin Wilhelm Ryan de Nijs

Hannah Ann Flinchum Grace Yvonne Frazier Amara Desirae Freeman Thomas Andrew Hanshew Caleb Seth Harriman Emma Elizabeth Hay Jordan Rebecca Hill Amanda Joy Hopper Riley Peyton Huff Amarah Laine Hyduke Kaleigh Lyn Jones Lillian Pearl Jones

Aubrey Morgan Long Kimberly Brooke Lyons Erica Sydney McMahan Caleb Fisher Midkiff Julian Coy Miller Briannah Ashlynn Mills Andersen Bryan Moore Bay Carlton Moore Campbell James Moore Zane Alexander Morris Madison Elizabeth Neel Molly Lorraine Porter Madeline Grace Price

Gwendolyn Faith Puckett Erin McKenzie Russell Carter Scott Seagle Skyy D’Meer Semones Logan Paul Shelor Molly Rhae Singleton Chelsea Danielle Smith Olivia Grace Smith Gracie William Sutphin Angela Michelle Vest Elly Grace White Meredith Olivia Williams

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Bridgett M. Akers

Evan T. Akers

Kacey L. Alley

Makaylyn C. Alley

Darius S. Anderson

Kelsey M. Arnold

Kyle E. Arnold

Parker M. Arnold

Madison E. Aulabaugh

Madelyn K. Aust

Grace A. Bailey

Joel W. Bailey

Andrew T. L. Barker

Cameron G. Barnes

Cameron M. Bennett

Yanka N. Bethancourt

William L. Bishop

Lucas A. Bopp

Makenzie E. Bowden

Tyra K. Bowers

Jesse D. Boyd

Haleigh G. Brown

Khalia J. Brown

Madison G. Brunner

Andrew J. Bryson

Pulaski County Senior Class of 2021 7 Departmental Honors English These seniors have completed a minimum of four English courses and maintained a GPA value of “A” in each course. English honorees are wearing a solid white cord.

Business & Marketing These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing solid black cords. To achieve this honor they completed the program and maintained an “A” in the course.

Math These seniors have completed a minimum of four Math courses during high school and earned a GPA value of “A” in each course.

Math honorees are wearing a solid gold cord.

Foreign Language These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing red, white and royal blue cords. To achieve this honor they maintained an “A” in all levels of the language offered.

Science These seniors have completed a minimum of four Science courses and maintained a GPA value of an “A” in each course. Science honorees are wearing a solid bronze cord.

Social Studies These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing royal blue, royal blue and white cord. To achieve this honor they maintained a GPA value of an “A” in a minimum of four (4) Social Studies courses.

Fine Arts These seniors have completed a minimum of four fine arts courses and earned an “A” in the fine arts courses. These honorees are wearing a solid pink cord.

Health & Physical Education These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing solid silver cords. To achieve this honor they maintained an “A” in a minimum of four health & physical education, personal fitness or athletic training courses.

Band, Music (Choral) and Theater Arts For outstanding contributions to Theatre Arts, these students have earned a minimum of 20 points equivalent to 10 hours per point, working on shows in Theatre Arts programs. They will be wearing blue and gold cords at graduation signifying induction to the International Thespian Society.

Honor Thespians have earned more than 100 points or more than 1,000 hours in four years in Theater Arts.

Family & Consumer Science These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing braided red and white cords. To achieve this honor they maintained a 3.5 minimum GPA in the completer subject; they were enrolled in the program completer and /or an internship; they obtained the industry credential.

Agricultural Education These seniors are distinguished among their classmates by wearing solid forest green cords. To achieve this honor they maintained a 3.0 GPA in minimum of three consecutive years of agriculture courses.

Health & Medical Sciences These seniors have taken the three Health and Medical Sciences courses or two Pharmacy Technician courses and earned a GPA minimum of 3.5 in the courses. These honorees are recognized with a red, red, and white cord.

Trade & Industry Education These seniors completed the departmental program and earned a GPA minimum of 3.5 in the completed program. These honorees are recognized with a black, black and gold cord and/or a pewter medallion.

Organizational Recognition FFA These seniors have distinguished themselves during the past four years in FFA. They will be wearing solid forest green cords for graduation Southwest Virginia Governor’s School Seniors who attend the Southwest Virginia Governor’s School are wearing gold cords or recognize their achievements.

The National Honor Society The senior class has many National Honor Society members. National Honor Society

members are distinguished among their classmates by wearing blue and white stoles with The National Honor Society Emblem.

These students have achieved a GPA of 3.6 or above, were recommended by faculty members and are active participants in community service and volunteer organizations.

STEM Academy Engineering Students will receive a pewter medallion indicating their achievements.

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Students will receive blue and teal cords in-

dicating their achievement.

National Technical Honor Society These seniors will receive purple and silver cords indicating their achievements.

Students must attain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), and be enrolled in a career/technical education program or major.

Color Guard Award Students will receive a Color Guard pin indicating their achievement.

Honor Graduates Honors Distinction To graduate with the distinction of “Honors” a student must have achieved a GPA of 3.6 to 3.79. Students will receive a BLUE tassel and medallion indicating their achievement.

High Honors Distinction To graduate with the distinction of “High Honors” a student must have achieved a GPA of 3.8 to 3.99.

Students will receive a SILVER tassel and medallion indicating their achievement.

Highest Honors Distinction To graduate with the distinction of “Highest Honors” a student must have achieved a GPA of 4.0 or above. Students will receive a GOLD tassel and MEDALLION indicating their achievement.

NRCC Phi Theta Kappa Students will receive a GOLD stole indicating their achievement.

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Chance J. Bugg

Hannah R. Burchett

Andrew T. Burkes

Skylar G. Burton

Zachary A. Camacho

Corvin C. Carter

Emma L. Cash

Allyson M. Castle

Wesley G. Caudell

Cara L. Chandler

Kylie C. Chrisley

Grace A. Cole

Jonathan W. Cole

Logan A. Coleman

Taylor S. Collins

Conner G. Compton

Parker C. Covey

Sadie E. Covey

Molly B. Cox

Jacob T. Crabtree

Corie M. Craig

Robert J. Cregger

Addie G. Crigger

Audrey G. Crisp

Zoe R. Cruff

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Virginia Dept. of Education Diploma Seals The Governor’s Seal The Governor’s Seal shall be awarded to students who complete the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of “B” or better, and successfully complete college-level coursework that will earn the student at least nine transferable college credits in Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge or dual enrollment courses.

The Board of Education Seal The Board of Education Seal shall be awarded to students who complete the requirements for a Standard Diploma or Advanced Studies Diploma with an average grade of “A.”

The Career and Technical Education Seal Career and Technical Education Seal shall be awarded to students who: (1) earn a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma and complete a prescribed sequence of courses in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that they choose and maintain a “B” or better average in those courses; or (2) pass an examination or an occupational competency assessment in a career and technical education concentration or specialization that confers a certification or occupational competency credential from a recognized industry, trade or professional association; or (3) acquire a professional license in that career and technical education field from the commonwealth of Virginia. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements.

The Excellence in Civics Education Seal The Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal Advanced Mathematics and Technology Seal shall be awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma, and: (1) satisfy all of the mathematics requirement for the Advanced Studies Diploma (four units of credit, including Algebra II; two verified units of credit) with a “B” average or better; and (2) either (a) pass an examination in a career and technical education field that confers certification from a recognized industry, trade or professional association; (b) acquire a professional license in a career and technical education field from the commonwealth of Virginia; or (c) pass an examination approved by the board that confers college-level credit in a technology or computer science area. The Board of Education shall approve all professional licenses and examinations used to satisfy these requirements.

The Governor’s STEM Academy Seal The Governor’s STEM Academy Seal shall be awarded to students who maintain a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average and recommendation from the Academy program area teacher and successfully complete the necessary dual enrollment placement test; complete dual enrollment credit courses and earn a “C” or better in the course; achieve passing scores on the highest level attained on the English and mathematics Standards of Learning tests; complete courses within a specific pathway in the STEM Engineering and Technology, Architecture and Construction, and Production Career Clusters; achieve one or more of an industry certification, at least nine transferable college credits or an associate degree; and complete school/community service and a Senior Project, and adhere to the student code of conduct and attendance policies.

Excellence in Civics Education Seal shall be awarded to students who earn either a Modified Standard, Standard or Advanced Studies Diploma; and (1) complete Virginia and United States history and Virginia and United States government courses with a grade of “B” or higher; (2) have good attendance and no disciplinary infractions as determined by local school board policies; and (3) complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service or extracurricular activities. Activities that would satisfy the requirements of clause (3) of this subdivision include (a) volunteering for a charitable or religious organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate; (b) participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or similar youth organizations; (c) participating in JROTC; (d) participating in political campaigns or government internships or Boys State, Girls State or Model General Assembly; or (e) participating in school-sponsored extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. Any student who enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed to have met this community service requirement.

The Seal of Biliteracy The Seal of Biliteracy shall be awarded to students who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language, and meet additional criteria established by the Board of Education – foreign language means a language other than English, and includes American Sign Language; who earn a Board of Education-approved diploma; pass all required End-of-Course Assessments in English reading and writing at the proficient or higher level; and be proficient at he intermediate-mid level or higher in one or more languages other than English, as demonstrated through an assessment from a list to be approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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Andrew T. Dalton

Chelsie H. Dalton

Morgen S. Dalton,

Stephen Dalton

Andrew C. Davis

Kellen T. Davis

Chance S. Day

Gavin C. DeHart

Grayson J. Deu

Benjamin E. Deweese

Summer A. Dibeler

Chase P. Dotson

Dakota R. Draper

Kenzie R. Dunford

Nicholas Cooper Dunnigan

Jordan A. Dye

Breanna N. Fitzwater,

Ily M. Fleenor

Zachary A. Foster

Brady R. Fowler

Damion X. Fowlkes

Zachary C. Fox

Freeman, Anna M.

Anna J. Fricker

Ethan K. Gallimore

HATS OFF

to Our Graduates Dear PCHS Class of 2021, The time has come to close the book on your public school education, say goodbye to the few remnants of childhood, and embark on a new journey replete with competing senses of uncertainty and adventure. The coming weeks will be your time to shine and it bears noting that you have all earned your day in the spotlight like no other group in history.

I am incredibly sorry that your final two years of high school were impacted so significantly by the Covid pandemic. It is certainly not fair that you were deprived of many opportunities long considered defining moments of the high school experience.

However, I would like to sincerely thank you for the courage, class, and leadership that was displayed to our entire community by turning these unusual circumstances into an incredible year filled with happy memories, thrilling victories, and meaningful friendships that will last a lifetime.

Please know that you will forever hold a special place in the history of Pulaski County High School. There will never be another group who will have to overcome the same obstacles as did the Class of 2021. You are likely the new point of reference against which all future graduating classes will be measured. The bar has been set high and PCHS is a better school because you were here. Congratulations Seniors! May your journey be long, your heart content, and your spirit echo through generations.

Sincerely, Dr. Kevin W. Siers, Superintendent Pulaski County Public Schools

We are extremely proud and wish each of you a lifetime of happiness and success!

Pulaski County School Board Members Mr. Timothy Hurst • Mr. Bill Benson • Dr. Paige Cash Ms. Beckie Cox • Ms. Penny Golden Dr. Kevin Siers, Superintendent Pulaski County School Board Staff

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Talitha F. Gallimore

Tiffany C. Gallimore

William M. Gee

Luke S. Graham

Gage E. Gregory

Malachi Z. Gulsby

Hannah E. Hall

Jacob C. Hall

Kaitlyn B. Hancock

Kelsey L. Hancock

Natalie G. Hardymon

David N. Hayes

Robert J. Hedge

Austin R. Hite

Kayla B. Horne

James E. Horton-Gramby

Aaron T. Howard

Rachel D. Hudson

Jozie L. Huff

David A. Hunley

Jackson R. Hurst

William G. Jarrells

Isaiah W. Johnson

Emma N. Jones

Zachary N. Jones

Seniors of the Month

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Jan. 2021

Grace Bailey

David Hayes

Alexanne Turner

Andrew Davis

Feb. 2021

March 2021

April 2021

May 2021

Curtis Rollins

Corie Craig

Khalia Brown

James Kress

Pulaski County Board of Supervisors Investing in Education.

Investing in our Future.

Investing in You! On behalf of the Pulaski County Board of Supervisors and the fine citizens of Pulaski County, we wish to congratulate our graduating Seniors for reaching this honorable milestone. We know that it has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication to get where you are today, and we want to encourage each of you to continue to pursue your dreams with passion.

Whether you head off to college, serve in the military, start your own business, or enter the workforce, we pray a blessing of health, happiness, and continued success over you and your future. But we trust, that no matter where life’s journey takes you, Pulaski County will always be your home.

Sincerely, Jonathan D. Sweet, ICMA-CM County Administrator

COUGAR PRIDE

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Anna M. Kapalin

Susannah J. Kapalka

Alexis J. Keener

Gavin M. Kenley

Brandon C. Kessenger

Haley G. King

Lacey N. King

Ashlyn Kirtner

Samuel S. Kolb

James H. Kress

Addisen B. Lawson

Daemon L. Leonard

Kyrin A. Lewis

Daniel R. Linkous

Ryan P. Luu

Jacob B. Lytton

Simon N. Lytton

Maggie M. Manning

Bryce C. Martin

Jayden D. Martin

Lucy E. Martin

Presley Martin

Noah A. McCarty

Shauna R. McCoy

Jaden G. McGuire

Local Scholarships to be Awarded • Bobby And Martha Jackson Scholarship: Kelsi Pack • Vickie Houck Memorial Scholarship Funded By The Friends of Peak Creek, Inc: Shelley Whitaker • Lee Cook Memorial Scholarship: Alex Turner • Bryan Lee And Mary Lynn Akers Memorial Scholarship: Jozie Huff & Alyran Meadows • Cameron Fitzwater Memorial Scholarship: Kelsey Arnold, Molly Cox, Noah McCarty, Lauren Viers • Edgar P. And Pauline Bunts Scholarship: Cameron Bennett, Elizabeth Peterson, Greta Peterson, Chayton Rollins • Michael T Edwards PCHS Pride Scholarship: Allyson Castle • Critzer Elementarty PTO Scholarship: Anna Freeman • Dublin Elementary TO Scholarship: Andrew Davis & Chase Dotson • Pulaski Panther Scholarship By PES PTO: Emma Cash • Riverlawn Elementary PTO Memorial Scholarship: Kendall Morrell & Kerrigan Quesenberry • Janis Carter Scholarship Snowville Elementary: Brooklyn Porter • Judith M. Barr Scholarship Snowville Elementary: Cameron Bennett • Pulaski County High School Pto Scholarship: Parker Covey • Richard Lineberry Scholarship: Julian Cregger & Kerrigan Quesenberry • Chris Stevens Memorial Scholarship: Jesse Boyd & Ashlyn Kirtner • Deborah Linkous Memorial Scholarship-Belspring United Methodist Church: Lucy Martin, Jesse Shane, Kaedan Swecker, Makenzie Wyrick • Thomas Brown Memorial Scholarship, Funded By The T.G. Howard Community Center: Grace Bailey • Ellavester Howard Memorial Scholarship, Funded By The T.G. Howard Community Center: Kendall Morrell

• Mary Montgomery Memorial Scholarship, Funded By The T.G. Howard Community Center: Karlee Newberry • Joseph Reed Memorial Scholarship, Funded By The T.G. Howard Community Center: Ericka Snell • Matthew Shrewsbury Memorial Scholarship: Jesse Shane • Shawn Callis Memorial Scholarship: Austin Hite & Kayla Horne • Patricia “Patti” Wright Schillig Scholarship: Kahlia Brown & Janie Kapalka • Margaret E. Brewer Scholarship: David Hayes • b’nai b’rith Achievement Award Nominees: Kelsey Arnold & Chase Dotson • Count Pulaski Chapter/Daughters Of The American Revolution (DAR): Madelyn Aust • PEO Chapter AB Scholarship-$1,000: Grace Bailey • Dorothy Collins/PEO Chapter H Scholarship: Molly Cox • PEO Star Scholarship: Grace Bailey • Shelor Toyota Motor Mile Scholarship: Grace Bailey • NRCC Educational Foundation Endowed Scholarships: Andrew Davis, Dakota Draper, Kenzie Dunford, Anna Freeman, James HortonGramby, Jozie Huff, Lacey King, Daniel Linkous, Ryan Luu, Cade Muse, Layne Suthers, Hailey Warden, Nathaniel Webb, Ryan Whitaker, Layton Yates • Pulaski County Proud Scholarship: Brooklyn Porter • Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship: Lucy Martin • Pulaski County Education Association (PCEA): Anna Freeman • SOAR Scholarship: Skylar Burton, Allyson Castle, Andrew Davis, Damion Fowlkes, Anna Freeman, Jozie Huff, Alyran Meadows, Anna Newcomb, Kelsi Pack, RJ Phillips, Jeremiah Williams, Makenzie Wyrick • Community Foundation Scholarship- Jo Ann Slate Smith Scholarship:

Grace Bailey & Noah McCarty • Community Foundation Scholarship- Auxillary of Radford Hospital/ CNRVMC Scholarship: Molly Cox • Community Foundation Scholarship- Benjamin Eiss Memorial Scholarship: Ashlyn Kirtner • Early Childhood Education: Student of the Year Scholarship: Khalia Brown • NRCC ACCE Students: Parker Arnold, Madison Aulabaugh, Madelyn Aust, William Bishop, Lucas Bopp, Jesse Boyd, Madison Brunner, Chance Bugg, Hannah Burchett, Skylar Burton, Zachary Camacho, Wesley Caudell, Logan Coleman, Parker Covey, Corie Craig, Robert Cregger, Addie Crigger, Audrey Crisp, Kellen Davis, Gavin Dehart, Benjamin Deweese, Summer Dibeler, Nicholas Dunnigan, Jordan Dye, Breanna Fitzwater, Damion Fowlkes, Zachary Fox, Anna Fricker, Jacob Hall, Kaitlyn Hancock, Aaron Howard,Rachel Hudson, David Hunley, William Jarrells, Emma Jones, Brandon Kessinger, Samuel Kolb, James Kress, Addisen Lawson, Landon Linkous, Jacob Lytton, Maggie Manning, Lucy Martin, Jaden Mcguire, William Montgomery, Wesley Montgomery, Anna Newcomb, Alex Parmelee, Ellie Perry, Raymond Phillips, Andrew Reece, Samantha Reese, Clay Remington, Emmerson Scott, Anastazia Semones, Jesse Shane, Kristal Smith, Ericka Snell, Nakenzi Stables, Serenity Stire, Christopher Stowers, Justin Tabor, Austin Tuggle, Jacob Turman, Ashtyn Warner, Andrew Webb, Elizabeth Webb, Gabriel Webb, Madison Webb, Makenzie Wyrick • Lead Through Service Scholarship: Funded Through The Cares Act And

By The PC Board Of S: Ashlyn Kirtner • Lead Through Service Scholarship: Funded Through The Cares Act And

By The PC Board Of Supervisors, The County Administrator, The Assistant County Administrator, and County Employees: Alex Turner

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Alyran R. Meadows

Delayne K. Merritt

Wesley L. Montgomery

William L. Montgomery

Destiny N. Moran

Kendall R. Morell

Jonathan C. Muse

Brandon W. Musick

Karlee V. Newberry

Kaylee M. Newby

Anna E. Newcomb

Aubrey N. O’Dell

Kelsi D. Pack

Juliana V. Paine

Alexander M. Parmelee

Dylan R. Patterson

Mollie L. Perdue

Alexis V. Perkins

Wesley D. Perkins

Elizabeth L. Peterson

Greta E. Peterson

Clayton G. Phillips

Raymond J. Phillips

Christopher G. Polcha

Brooklyn D. Porter

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Jayda N. Powell

Travis A. Puckett

Kerrigan B. Quesenberry

Arianna N. Ratliff

Andrew T. Reece

Samantha K. Reese

Clay M. Remington

Christopher L. Robertson

Zuriel A. Robinson

Curtis J. Rollins

Ashley A. Roope

Isaiah I. Salaam

Bryton D. Sayers

Caroline G. Sayers

James C. Scarberry

Emmerson Scott

Hunter C. Seagle

Joshua C. Seagraves

Anastazia N. Semones

Kaylee E. Shaffer

Jesse A. Shane

Caleb A. Shepherd

Randall C. Shirah

Jacob C. Short

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Kristal L. Smith

Ericka R. Snell

Vivian B. Solomon

Jonathan D. Spence

Nakenzi B. Stables

Tori A. Stayrook

Benjamin K. Stike

Serenity L. Stire

Christopher E. Stowers

Isaac E. Surber

Cody L. Suthers

Kaedan A. Swecker

Justin T. Tabor

Zoey B. Talbert

Kaleb L. Tangtong

Hunter S. Thompson

Austin R. Tuggle

Jacob A. Turman

Alexanne B. Turner

Emily L. Utt

Chris E. Vazquez

Lucinda Velasquez-Vicente

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Lauren E. Viers

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Hailey K. Warden

Ashtyn E. Warner

Mackenzie R. Watkins

Andrew N. Webb

Elizabeth D. Webb

Gabriel H. Webb

Madison G. Webb

Nathaniel M. Webb

Ryan E. Whitaker

Shelley F. Whitaker

Dominic B. Williams

Jeremiah C. Williams

Madison O. Woolwine

Makenzie H. Wyrick

Layton W. Yates

Not Pictured:

Levi W. Young

Kelsie E. Powers

Albert, Koy Steven

Duncan, Elizabeth Byrd

Hudson, Brandon Wayne

Schleich, Emma Anne

Alderman, Jazmyne Haley

Duncan, Luke Isaac

Hurst, Gabriel Ridge

Springer, Aaron Dean

Allison, Devon Lee

Dunnigan, Nicholas Cooper

Kincaid, Jade Abigail

Stover, Savan Eli

Arnold, Charles Austin

East, Grant Alexander

Linkous, Landon Stephen Ricky

Thompson, Lyrick Vyctoria Nich

Bentley, Nanci Graci

Echols, Matthew Hunter

Marker II, Troy Price

Tiedeman, Alexander Rayn

Bugg, Noah Alexander

Edwards, Emily Ann

McCloud, Ajani Elijah

Triplett, Abigail Torine

Caldwell, Kelsey Elizabeth

Fralin, Wesley Allen

Miller, Nellie Sue

Triplett, Adelynn Torine

Cecil, Nikolas Aidan

Garrett, Benjamin Austin

Nelson, Aaron William

Underwood, Chase Cole

Cresssell, Caelon Eric

Gonzalez, Nina Marie

Page, Zachery Andrew

Warden, Eli Frank

Cumbee, Amber Lynn

Graves, Shayla Nicole

Perry, Ellie Page

Wheeler, Ella Paige

David, Wenzori Brooke

Haga, Ryan David

Powers, James Cole

Williams, Kimberly Faith

Diep, Christine Han Tu

Hendricks, DeAngelo Rashawn

Quesenberry, Benjamin Alexander

Doyle, Brooklyn Paige

Hicks, Sarah Nichole

Reed, Bailie Elizabeth

Drake, Harmoni Fayth

Hudson, Bradley Wayne

Richardson, Christian Tyler

Most Valuable Cougar Nominees

Grace Bailey

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National Honor Society Class officer, three years including president and secretary Founder and President, American Red Cross Club Chair of This is 4 Us Initiative Superintendent’s Advisory Committee Student Representative, PCPS Taskforce for Reopening Schools Member of PCHS Advanced Concert Choir and Theater American Red Cross Good Samaritan Hero Award NRCC President’s List SWVGS Research Award

• Science and Technology Student Award • Volunteers Medi Home Health and Hospice, American Red Cross Blood Drives, Children’s Theater Dept productions, and Barter Theater • Student Intern at LewisGale Hospital Pulaski • Youth representative, White Fragility Book Study at Dublin United Methodist Church • She is currently leading a group study for youth at church regarding anti-racism • Daughter of Dewayne and Christine Bailey

Inducted into National Honor Society in 10th grade 9th grade, participated on the MACC all-around team 9th & 10th grade, cross country, ran in state tournament freshman year 9th-12th grade played volleyball and received All Region honorable mention for Libero her junior season • Along with high school volleyball, has played six seasons of travel volleyball: three seasons with a Pulaski team and three seasons with River Valley Juniors out of Blacksburg • Secretary of the Red Cross Club and Secretary of the National Honor Society • Received the I Dare You Youth award for leadership/character

• Participates in the Red Cross Club • Enjoys volunteering at Pulaski County library, Pulaski Christmas Store, Relay for Life, American Red Cross blood drives, intern for PCHS childcare program • Volunteers at Barter Theatre in Abingdon VA where she ushers the performances and helps in the concession area, also cleans the theatre after performances • Currently works at Calfee Park and the Draper Valley Grille • Will be attending James Madison University majoring in biophysical chemistry • Awarded the Presidential scholarship for Chemistry • Awarded the P.E.O. Dorothy Collins scholarship, the Maxine Jobst Memorial scholarship, and a Community Foundation of the New River Valley scholarship

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National Honor Society SWVGS student Fellowship of Christian Athletes Virginia Tech Pathways to Engineering scholar junior and senior years Football team all four years Basketball team for two years

• Member of track for two years • Wrestling team member two years voted team captain junior year and state qualifier • Attends Northstar Church • Volunteers at Go PC and leads community outreach day • Son of Jim and Kellie Deu

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9th-11th Varsity Cross Country – 3-year varsity letter, state attender 2 years 9th-10th Indoor/Outdoor Track- 2-year varsity letter 9th-11th Fellowship of Christian Athletes 11th Students vs. Cancer Club 9th-12th Class Treasurer 11th-12th National Honor Society- Treasurer (12th) 9th-12th Student Council 10th-12th Advanced Concert Choir- section leader (12th) 2017 IPHC National Talent first place piano solo winner, member of first place choir winner, third place dance solo winner 2018 IPHC National Talent first place vocal/instrumental solo winner 2019 IPHC National Talent first place piano solo winner 2019 I Dare You Youth Award 2019 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Award winner and attendee of the HOBY three day seminar 2020 Graduation Marshal

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National Honor Society Red Cross Club International Thespian Society MACC Senior Editor of Yearbook Reporter for the Prowler, the school newspaper Class Historian since ninth grade Perfect Attendance for high school career PCHS player with roles in “The Other Room”, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat”, just to name a few

• Volunteers by tutoring students, with GO Pulaski, and is a mentor at Pulaski County Youth Center • Was selected to attend Boys State • Received the I Dare You Youth Leadership Award • Participated in Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts at UVA Wise • Member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at NRCC • Works at Food City • Son of Dr Matthew and Pamela McCarty

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Molly Cox

Grayson Deu

Ashlyn Kirtner

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2020-2021 Most Valuable Cougar Nominee 2017-2021 Highest Honor Roll- All A’s and one B 2021 Class 5 piano hymn contest participant 2021 Homecoming Court member 2021 Scholarship awards thus far: Lee University Dean Scholar ($20,000 over the course of 4 years), BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship ($1000), Eventzone Scholarship for the Arts winner ($1000), CFNRV Scholarship ($1000) winner 2017-2021 Valley Harvest Ministries- served as a junior counselor for Free Camp 2018-2019 Appalachian IPHC (Appalachian International Pentecostal Holiness Conference)- volunteered as a youth counselor during summer camps, helped lead praise and worship for the youth summer camps.

2014-2020 held a yearly piano/vocal concert to raise money for cancer victims.

2020-2021 Organized a band to fundraise for Covid relief 2021 Gaye Y. Whitaker memorial fund contributor – participated in virtual concert to raise money which was donated to a local cancer victim

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Reserve Your 2021 Graduation DVD TODAY! Orders can be placed at the Cougar Hut (where Cougar wear is sold) inside the gate before or after graduation You may also contact Gregg Hawks at 540-643-0382 or email ghawks@pcva.us to order a copy after the event.

Copies will be available for pickup in the PCHS main office during normal business hours by noon June 30.

Checks should be made payable to PCHS

Thank you for your support of TV Media Production

We Salute Our Seniors

Emma Cash PCHS

Wes Caudell PCHS

Jacob Crabtree PCHS

Aaron Howard PCHS

Kyrin Lewis PCHS

Kaylee Newby PCHS

Vivian Solomon PCHS

Lucinda Velasquez-Vicente PCHS

Charlotte Latin High School Nate Lambert Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Jewels Lamberger

Virginia Commonwealth University Doctorate in Education Educational Leadership Taylor Snow

University of British Columbia Master of Music- Piano Performance Campbell High School International Baccalaureate Program Joseph Stacy Jacob Neighbors Radford University Masters Education Pulaski County High School Alexandria Smith Cooper Dunnigan BS in Sports Management Chandler Dunnigan

College of Charleston BS International Business Minor: Business Language in Spanish Drew Lamberger

Randolph College Masters Fine Arts Major: Creative Writing Jeremiah Smith

Guildford College BA Sports Management Louis Lambert

University of Kentucky BA Communications Minor: International Studies Zachary Neighbors

Wake Forest University BS Chemistry John Middleton

University of Alabama (Birmingham) Masters in Construction Engineering Management Randy Dunnigan

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Rev. Will Shelton, Pastor

Cooper, You bring us so much joy! You are loving, caring and most of all you see the good in everyone! It has been an honor watching you grow into an amazing young man. Take pride in how far you have come, have faith in how far you can go, and ALWAYS enjoy the journey along the way. Keep Christ at the center of it all and the possibilities will be endless.

Dad, Mom, Chandler and Claire Pops, Gram, Chad Bee Bob “May HE grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed.”

Psalms 20:4

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