featuresJune 5, 2009
Meet the valedictorians of the class of 2009
Whitney Woodall is the 2009 valedictorian for Eagle Ridge. (Elizabeth Dodd)
Whitney Woodall is the 2009 valedictorian for Eagle Ridge. (Elizabeth Dodd)

School: Eagle Ridge Christian School

Hometown: Cape Girardeau

Parents: William and Tammy Woodall

Post-graduation plans: I will be attending Southeast Missouri State University in the fall. My major is undecided at the moment; I am considering going into nursing.

High school activities: National Honor Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters. I was the statistician for the basketball teams for two and a half years.

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Honors: American Legion Certificate of School Award and ACSI Superior Creative Writing Award.

GPA: 3.5

Favorite high school memory: My favorite high school memory was when the boys and girls basketball teams won the state championship this past season. I'm glad I got to share in all the excitement with my all of my wonderful friends.

Summer plans: This summer, I plan on getting my first job after I turn 18 next month. I also hope to audition for the ninth season of "American Idol" sometime in the next month or two.

What will you miss about high school? The thing I will miss the most about high school is getting to see all of my wonderful friends and amazing teachers every day. They are all truly magnificent people.

Explain your prop: The prop I am using is my stat book. As I have already mentioned, I had the privilege of being the statistician for the boys and girls basketball teams at Eagle Ridge for two and half years. That is why I chose this prop.

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