Valedictorian: Mikaela Blissett, 18

Scott County Central High School valedictorian

Birth date: Dec. 30, 1995

Birthplace: Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau

Future plans: To attend Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, play basketball and get a master's in sports management.

Extracurricular/volunteer activities/clubs: Basketball; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA); yearbook staff; cadet teaching; Beta Club; student council; and history club.

Dream job: Athletic director of a major college or athletic agent

Mentor: My mom, Mrs. Kim Kesler and coach Semona Penrod

What are some of the accomplishments your class has made throughout the years? We are closer than we used to be.

What are some of your best -- or worst -- memories of your class in the past 12 years? The best memories I have were eighth-grade playday. Spending time with all my friends, playing basketball with the Bravettes and getting to know everyone.