They're No. 1: Justin Stotts, Zalma High School valedictorian

Justin Stotts

School: Zalma High School

Hometown: Zalma, Mo.

Parents: Larry and Missy Stotts

Post-graduation plans: Attend Three Rivers College for a construction technology degree.

High school activities: Basketball, Beta, FCCLA, choir, yearbook, student council, CTA

Honors: All-conference, all-district, all-regional in basketball; BA all-star, Optimism Leadership Award

GPA: 10.59

Favorite high school memory: Just hanging out with my class

Favorite teacher and why: "Ms. T." I got away with pretty much anything in her class.

Role model: My grandfather, Tom Pape

Summer plans: Working for Robertson Contractors Inc. building bridges

What will you miss about High School? My classmates, teachers, friends and basketball.

Advice to incoming seniors: Have fun because it doesn't last long, but stay focused on your future goals.

What your prop says about you: I spent a lot of time not only studying and keeping my grades up but in the gym working on my basketball skills.