Valedictorian: Jaret Kluender, 18

Perryville High School valedictorian

Birthday: April 5, 1996

Birthplace: Perryville, Missouri

Future plans: Attend Kansas State University, major in agronomy, return to the family farm and become a certified crop adviser.

Extracurricular activities: Scholar Bowl, soccer, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, PSI (Postponing Sexual Involvement), New Student Ambassador Program, Friends of Rachel, concert choir, chamber choir and youth group at First Baptist Church in Perryville. Recently was part of a group that toured seven countries singing.

Recipient of the Evelyn Hinni Language Arts Award, has earned 11 department awards and is a member of the Missouri All-State Choir.

Dream job: What I'm going into.

Mentor: My parents. I can go to them for anything.