Valedictorian 2024: Kiely Pearl Woodfin

Zalma High School

Parents: Keith Woodfin and Theresa Sipos

Post-graduation plans: Pursue a career in the medical field, attending Southeast Missouri State University.

High school activities: Student Council (two-year officer), FCCLA (four-year officer), Senior Beta (two-year officer), FBLA (officer), FCA, volleyball (two-year captain; all conference; all district honorable mention; leadership, defense and serving awards), cheerleading (captain; outstanding leadership award), yearbook staff (editor), class officer (president, vice president and secretary/treasurer).

Biggest role model: My older sister, Cassie. She is so emotionally strong, financially stable and works hard toward her goals.

Advice to underclassmen: Open a savings account as soon as possible. Also, pick up your Bible.

Three words to describe high school: Interactive, transformational and an adventure.