They're No. 1: Megan Davis, Meadow Heights High School valedictorian

Megan Davis

School: Meadow Heights High School

Hometown: Patton, Mo.

Parents: Perry and Susan Davis

Post-graduation plans: Attend the University of Missouri in Columbia, be involved in the Honors College and study abroad (multiple times!).

High school activities: Beta Club, volleyball, choir, Pep Club

Honors: DAR Good Citizen Award, HOBY Leadership Award, Missouri Outstanding Citizenship Award, "Glory of Missouri" Knowledge Award, Elks Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award

Favorite high school memory: My favorite memories are of the everyday things -- laughing in the hallway and telling stories around the cafeteria table at lunch.

Favorite teacher and why: Mrs. Wunderlich, my junior high social studies teacher, because she cares about her students (and everyone else) so much.

Role model: Amelia Earhart. I've always been inspired by her courage and ambition.

Summer plans: Just to enjoy being with my family and friends ... and spend a lot of time outside.

What will you miss about high school? Definitely my goofy friends and being so close to my classmates.

Advice to incoming seniors: Be yourself! Always follow your heart, and don't worry about being cool.

How will you make the world a better place? Community service! I love volunteering, and I am pursuing a life that is even more service-oriented.

What your prop says about you: I love God more than anything in the whole world. I want to be a girl after his own heart.