At the top: Valedictorian Grant Eudy, Notre Dame Regional High School

Parents: Kyle and Debra Eudy

What is your most notable academic achievement? Becoming a National Merit Finalist my senior year.

What is your favorite school activity and why? Track and field. I love the fellowship and friendships I've developed through the sport, and I love the thrill of competition.

What is your favorite high school memory? Going to track and field state last year in high jump and receiving all-state honors.

Describe your favorite cafeteria food: Pork steak with butter bread and mashed potatoes and gravy

What's your school mascot? The bulldog

If you could have a personal mascot, what would it be? Probably the (el) chupacabra because I feel it doesn't get the respect it deserves as a big-time cryptid.

Complete this sentence: Without me, my teachers are likely to ... get more done in class.

Who is your favorite teacher and how did he inspire you to learn? Mr. Edwards, my Spanish 2 teacher. He's a fun-loving, funny guy who embraces his inner nerdiness and creates an atmosphere in his classroom that makes learning fun and easy.

Where do you plan to go to college and what will you study? I'm going to St. Louis University to major in biochemistry before entering into the medical program.

What is the biggest challenge facing your generation? Laziness

How do you hope to address it? I work as hard as I can -- and plan to continue doing so -- in all that I do.

Sum up your high school experience in six words: Dedication, drive, friendships, fun, spirituality, memories.