2021 Delta High School Valedictorian Emily Landewee

__Emily Landewee from Delta High School in Delta__

__Parents:__ Carl and Jennifer Landewee

__Post-graduation plans:__ “I plan to go to Southern Illinois University to major in diagnostic medical sonography and healthcare management.”

__High school activities:__ cross country, track and field, softball, Future Farmers of America Club, National Honor Society, executive student council and Art Club.

Delta's Emily Landewee holds up her valedictorian medal at the high school in May.Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian

__Favorite high school experience:__ “I'll go with cross country and going to state with my team.”

__Biggest role model:__ “She’s gonna be mad if I don’t say her, so I’m gonna say my mom. Well, she was my teacher for first grade. She taught me throughout the years and helped me with everything.”

__Advice to underclassmen:__ “Follow your heart and take your brain with you.”

Delta's valedictorian Emily Landewee poses for a photo at the high school in May.Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian

__Three words to describe your entire high school experience:__ exciting, exhausting, exhilarating