Alexis Vandeven - Leopold High School co-valedictorian

School: Leopold High School

Parents: Edward and Lori Vandeven

Hometown: Leopold, Missouri

Post-graduation plans: I plan to attend Maryville University in St. Louis in the fall to study interior design.

High-school activities: Softball, volleyball, Beta Club, robotics club and more.

Favorite high-school experience: Probably pitching my first no-hitter that ended up being a perfect game. It was (during) my senior year.

Biggest role model: My mom and dad, just because they have always taught me right from wrong.

Advice to underclassmen: To be passionate about something, to always give 100 percent.

Three words for the entire high-school experience: Always push yourself.