Top of the Class - KLEM 1410

Akron Westfield Schools

Valedictorian- Katie Johnson

Katie’s parents are Scott & Nicole Johnson. She was involved in Student Council, Softball, Volleyball, Golf, Large Group Speech, and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Katie plans on attending the University of South Dakota, majoring in Dental Hygiene.

Gehlen Catholic High School

Valedictorian Addison Arens

Addison’s parents are Jeff and Jackie Arens

Addison was involved in Cross Country, Track, Softball, Marching Band, Large Group and Individual speech, school play, Student Council, Gehlen Catholic Honor Society, Christian Leadership Team, and Gehlen Catholic Students for Life.

She will be attending the University of Iowa, majoring in Pre Pharmacy.

Gehlen Catholic High School

Valedictorian Leah Langel

Leah’s parents are Mick and Tami Langel

Leah was involved in football cheer, basketball cheer, dance team, large group speech, students for life, Christian leadership team, Gehlen Catholic Honor Society, student council, and school musicals and plays.

She will be attending the University of South Dakota, majoring in Health Sciences on the Pre-Occupational Therapy Track.

Gehlen Catholic High School

Valedictorian Cadence Gobel

Cadence’s parents are Dan and Jackie Gobel

Cadence was involved in Volleyball, Track, Speech, Drama, CLT, Honor Society, Students for Life, Student Council, Choir, Club Volleyball.

She will be attending Northwestern, majoring in Elementary Education and playing Volleyball.

Gehlen Catholic High School

Valedictorian Corra Yockey

Corra’s parents are Rob and Sharon Yockie

Corra was involved in softball, volleyball, track, Students for Life, Student Council, Christian Leadership Team, and Gehlen Catholic Honor Society.

She will be attending Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and majoring in biology for the pre-med track.

Gehlen Catholic High School

Valedictorian Sophie Ruden

Sophie’s parents are Wade and Mary Ann Ruden

Sophie was involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Band, Marching Band, Students for Life, Christian Leadership Team, Student Council Vice President.

She will be attending Briar Cliff University for Nursing and to participate on the Track and Field Team.

Hinton Community School

Valedictorian Emily Bach

Emily’s parents are Kelly and Kathy Bach

Emily was involved in Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Show Choir Band, Concert Choir, Speech Volleyball, and National Honor Society,

She will be attending the University of Iowa, majoring in Instrumental Music Education.

Kingsley Pierson

Valedictorian Brady Hirschman

He is the son of Don & Bobbi Hirschman

Brady has been involved in basketball, football, golf, band, jazz band, and FCA. he is a member of the National Honor Society and active in the Kingsley Krowners 4-H Club. Recently he attended the JSCC Central Space Design Competition in Houston, Texas. Brady has attained the highest GPA at KP since records were kept in 1980.

Next fall he plans on attending Iowa State University to double major in aerospace engineering and business administration.

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Brock Feldman

Brock’s parents are Craig & Stacey Feldman. Brock was involved with Band, Jazz Band, Pit Band, Show Choir, Track, Cross Country, Large & Small Group Speech, Football, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, and was a lifeguard at the Indoor & Outdoor Pool

Brock plans on attending Iowa State University for a degree in Architecture.

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Elijan Dougherty

Elijah’s parents are Andy and Christie Dougherty. Elijah was involved in Football, Track, National Honor Society, AWANA Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, and Student Leadership Team at Le Mars Bible Church.

Elijah plans on attending Dordt University to play football and to major in Criminal Justice.

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Payton Wright

Payton’s parents are Ryan and Tiffany Wright. While attending high school, Payton was involved in: Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Softball, Student Council, the National Honor Society (NHS), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Leadership Club, Choir, College English Club, College Calculus Club, District Learning and Instructional Impact Team (DLIIT), Adaptive P.E., tutoring, as well as coaching an 8th grade AAU volleyball team.

Payton’s plans include attending Utah State University to study biomedical engineering and business!

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Meridith Arnold

Meridith’s parents are Darrin and Jane Arnold

She was involved in: Volleyball, Basketball Statistics, Spanish Club, Calc Club, College English Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, & Leadership Club

Meridith plans on attending the University of Iowa to double major in Business Finance and Spanish, and then Law School

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Abigail Tillberg

Abigail’s parents are Marv & Laurene Tillberg.

Abigail was involved with band, marching band as a drum major, jazz band, choir, show choir pit, Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Cordas Da Camera, Solo and Small Ensemble contests, Large Grup & Individual Speech, Spanish Club, All State Orchestra , Adaptive P.E., National Honor Society, 4-H, Dance, Youth Group and Youth Band at Le Mars Bible Church, Swim Team, and Teaching Music Lessons.

Abigail will attend Northwestern for a double major in business & political science and then law school.

Le Mars Community Schools

Valedictorian Michael Meis

Michael’s parents are Dave & Linda Meis.

Michael was involved with Tennis, Cross Country, National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, FCA, Robotics, Tutoring, Band, Solo Ensemble Contest, and Symphony.

Michael will pursue engineering at Iowa State University.