FeaturesJuly 2, 2015

Editor's note: Saxony Lutheran High School selected six valedictorians for the Class of 2015. We featured four of these distinguished graduates in previous issues. Name: Abigail Louise Breite School: Saxony Lutheran High School Parents' names: Douglas and Christine Breite...

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Abigail Breite, 2015 Saxony Lutheran High School co-valedictorian. (Glenn Landberg)
Abigail Breite, 2015 Saxony Lutheran High School co-valedictorian. (Glenn Landberg)

Editor's note: Saxony Lutheran High School selected six valedictorians for the Class of 2015. We featured four of these distinguished graduates in previous issues.

Name: Abigail Louise Breite

School: Saxony Lutheran High School

Parents' names: Douglas and Christine Breite

What extracurricular activities were you involved in? Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences?

Joshua Vogel, Saxony Lutheran High School valedictorian. (Fred Lynch)
Joshua Vogel, Saxony Lutheran High School valedictorian. (Fred Lynch)

I have learned leadership and communication skills through being a Small Group Ministry leader. I have learned team-building skills from cross country, softball and choir. I have learned service above self through National Honor Society.

Who is your role model, and why?

My older brother, Sam, because he always stands up for what is right and works hard in everything he does.

What is your favorite high-school memory?

Taking a field trip with my anatomy class to a cadaver lab in St. Louis

What are your plans for after graduation? Where do you plan to attend school, and have you decided your major? If so, tell us why you chose that path: I am going to attend Murray State University, and I plan to major in nursing. I want to be a blessing to as many people as possible.

What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

Don't stress over the little things.

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In just three words, describe your high-school experience: Blessed by God!

Name: Joshua Vogel

School: Saxony Lutheran High School

Parents' names: Mark and Magdalene Vogel

What extracurricular activities were you involved in? Can you tell us a little bit about your experiences?

Cross country, track, band, scholar bowl, student council, newspaper, National Honor Society, Spanish club, drama, Small Group Ministry.

Who is your role model, and why?

My older brother, Zachary, has always been a big influence in my life. He's a hard worker, good student and friendly person. Also, we're a lot alike.

What is your favorite high-school memory?

Cross country carbo-loads and music trips.

What are your plans for after graduation? Where do you plan to attend school, and have you decided your major? If so, tell us why you chose that path: I plan to attend Missouri State University and double major in economics and finance. This degree program opens up a lot of career opportunities, such as business, government or law.

What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

High school goes by quickly, so enjoy it and take advantage of opportunities. Also, remember that everything you do from day one counts, so start off working hard.

In just three words, describe your high-school experience: Fun, busy, unforgettable.

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