Valedictorian: Mackenzie Chapman, 18

Chaffee High School valedictorian

Birth date: Feb. 17, 1996

Birthplace: Cape Girardeau

Future plans: I plan to attend Murray State and major in either forensic chemistry or international business.

Extracurricular activities: Pep Club for three years, having been voted Chaffee High School Spirit Leader for one year; Team Spirit for four years; Smokebusters for four years; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America for two years; and Varsity Club for four years. I have been a member of Future Business Leaders of America for four years, serving as vice president for one year, president for one year and district president for one year; Beta Club for three years, serving as secretary for one year; student council for two years, serving as vice president for one year and president for one year; French Club for three years, serving as secretary for three years; and also am the senior class president.

I really enjoy volunteering through FBLA through events such as our Senior Citizens' Thanksgiving Dinner and Helping Hands during Christmastime.

I've played second base on the softball team for four years. My freshman year, I received Rookie of the Year. During my junior and senior years, I received the Most Dedicated award. I have also been a member of the academic all-state softball team for four years.

Dream Job: My dream job would probably be the CEO of the Walt Disney Co. or FBLA. FBLA and Disney are a huge part of my life, and I would love to be the face of either company.

Mentor: My mentor would have to be Mrs. Jeanette Wachter. She has helped me so much throughout my four years at Chaffee High School, even though she was a teacher for two years during my high school career, she will always be a role model and mentor for me. 

What are some of the accomplishments your class has made throughout the years? I think that our class has really matured since the first day of freshman year. It is rather crazy how grown-up we have become in four short years. 

What are some of your best or worst memories of your class in the past 12 years? My favorite memory of our class is winning the Powderpuff football game this year. It was just a class bonding experience and everyone was just so happy to be part of the game!