Valedictorian: Vikas Rudrappa, 18

Central High School valedictorian

Birthday: March 12, 1996

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Future plans: I am attending the University of Oklahoma for chemical engineering

Extracurricular activities: Cross country, tennis, piano, orchestra

Dream job: Biomedical engineer or cardiologist

Mentor: Steve Schaffner

What are some of your class' accomplishments throughout the years? Our class has witnessed several changes to Cape Central, from the new stadium, auditorium and extra wing to new school organizations and the retirement of some of our favorite teachers. In addition, just this year, our football team made it to state semifinals and the tennis team won districts.

What are some of your best memories or worse of your class in the past 12 years? During my 13 years in Cape public schools, the best memories that stand out are the times with the friends I have grown up with and the support and guidance I have received from everyone of my teachers -- from my elementary school Explore teacher, Leslie Wright-Essner, to my high school cross country coach, Mark Hahn.