2021 Oak Ridge High School valedictorian Erin Grayhek

__Erin Grayhek from Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge__

__Parents:__ Robert and Sheila Grayhek

__Post-graduation plans:__ “I plan to attend Maryville University to become an occupational therapist.”

__High school activities:__ student council, National Honor Society, cross country, cheerleading, softball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America Club and Pep Club.

__Favorite high school experience:__ “The practices at cross country.”

Erin Grayhek, Oak Ridge's valedictorian, poses for a photo at the school in May.Sarah Yenesel ~ Southeast Missourian

__Biggest role model:__ “My mom cause she's really the reason that I'm here today. She's pushed me to become the best version of myself. And make sure everything I do counts.”

__Advice to underclassmen:__ “To savor every moment because you don't get this time back, and it goes really fast.”

__Three words to describe the entire high school experience:__ friendships, directional, fleeting