Emily Seiler - Leopold High School co-valedictorian

School: Leopold High School

Parents: Stan and Carol Ann Seiler

Hometown: Leopold, Missouri

Post-graduation plans: I am going to attend Saint Louis University in the fall, majoring in investigative and medical science on the pre-med track.

High-school activities: Varsity volleyball and softball, robotics club, pep club, business club and others.

Favorite high-school experience: Running for state Beta Club president.

Biggest role model: My parents, because they have had to work really hard in their lives. Nothing has come easy to them, and they've set a good example and foundation for me and my brother.

Advice to underclassmen: To get involved and to not have any reservations about making friends, because that's where all your memories are going to come from.

Three words for the entire high-school experience: Growth, memories, perseverance.