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Thousands of high schoolers will be graduating in a few weeks and many will be going on to college in the fall, a decision that may have been difficult to make. When pondering their futures, high schoolers may wonder whether college is necessary and a smart choice for success.

Jake Smart
plans to attend tech school to master a trade, and eventually own his own business. Jake is the son of Shannon and Julie Smart. Jake was in FFA and would like to be remembered as the Jack of all trades. His favorite memory is bringing fart spray to school for two weeks before anyone knew he was the one that had it and what it was.
Abbey Beck
is the daughter of Angela Stokes and Jeff Beck. Her future plans include going to AState and getting a nursing degree (BSN). She was in the pep club, science club, National Honor Society, G.T. and ACE Leadership. She was on the honor roll and in the Renaissance program. Her favorite school memory is all of the homecomings where the school gathered together and felt like a family. Abbey would like to be remembered as a friendly face that was there for anyone.
Attending Ouachita Baptist University and majoring in medical science to hopefully become a lab technician is what
Madison Wolfenbarger has planned for the future. She is the daughter of Jeff and Summer Wolfenbarger. Madison played softball and basketball. She was in science club and HOSA. She volunteered at the Rector Food Pantry, Make-A-Wish, NOLA mission trip and Guatemala mission trip. She was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the honor roll. Her favorite school memory is getting to play basketball and softball with her best friends. Madison would like to be remembered as kind and friendly, someone who was dependable and trustworthy.
Attending the University of Arkansas to major in Computer Engineering is what
has planned for the future. He is the son of Brian Linam and Brea Linam.

Shawn-Hudson Seegraves,
son of Paul and Heather Seegraves, plans to follow in the steps of his father and become a coach. Graduating from college and getting a degree in physical education, becoming a coach and living the American dream are his future plans. Shawn-Hudson was active in tennis (ninth – 12th), basketball (ninth – 12th), and baseball (ninth – 12th). He was a four-year member of FFA, FBLA, Beta and PACE and was in the art club during his junior year. His favorite memory is winning the singles and team state championship in tennis. He would like to be remembered as someone who anyone could get along with.

Kelsey Lynn Wilson,
the daughter of Kevin and Bridgett Wilson, is graduating early and plans to continue her education. She plans to become a registered nurse and while going to school to earn her real estate license. Kelsey played softball (ninth – 12th), and was in FBLA and FFA (ninth – 12th). Her favorite memory was when FBLA went to Six Flags and Mr. Seegraves hit a truck at Caseys with the bus. Being remembered as a person who accomplished so much in a short period of time and was able to graduate a year early is how
Dustin Redden,
the son of Jessica Holifield, plans to work at Piggott Community Hospital when he graduates. He participated in bowling, basketball and track in grades nine through eleven. Winning a game of Farkle in Mrs. Swann’s class and making Kaiden so mad that his face was as red as a tomato is Dustin’s favorite school memory. A funny guy that just liked to laugh and have a good time is how he would like to be remembered.

McKenzie Champion
is the daughter of Amanda Champion and Jerimy Crow. Her future plans include becoming rich with her bestie Kate. McKenzie was in 4-H, FFA, science club, art club and choir. She volunteered as a concession stand worker and at the Rector Food Pantry. Her honors and awards include: All A honor roll, member of National Honor Society, she won the 2022 rabbit showmanship at the Clay County Fair, had a first place painting at the 2022 Clay County Fair, became certified in cow-calf operations and she says the greatest award is being Mrs. Amber’s daughter. Her favorite school memory is when Leah won homecoming maid. McKenzie would like to be remembered as someone who was kind to all.
