Jackson, Notre Dame top students recognized

JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL

Valedictorian: Lauren Michelle Law

Parents -- Dave and Laura Law

Clubs/Activities -- FBLA co-president, chamber choir, choir council, National Honor Society president, Peer Tutors president, Fruitland 4-H vice president, Hi-Step, Junior Rotarians

Post High School Plans -- Vanderbilt University

Greatest High School Achievement -- Being twice named to the Missouri All-State Choir and having the opportunity to perform beautiful music with the most dedicated and talented vocalists from across Missouri

Favorite Quote -- "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."

-- Aristotle

Salutatorian: Heather O'Connor

Parents -- Linda Donaldson and the late Mike O'Connor

Clubs/Activities -- Cross Country, ACES, FBLA, Track, FTA, Spanish Club, Health Careers Club

Post-high school plans -- Pre-med at Southeast Missouri State University

Greatest high school achievement -- Graduating.

NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Valedictorian: John Kiblinger

Parents -- Mark and Debbie Kiblinger.

Clubs/activities -- National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, FBLA, swim team.

Post high school plans -- University of Missouri-Rolla, majoring in mechanical engineering.

Favorite quote -- "Life is simple: You make choices and you never look back."

Salutatorian: Adam Reinagel

Parents -- Ron and Lori Reinagel

Clubs/activities -- National Honor Society, International Thespian Society, FBLA, Tri-M music honor society, student council, class president, Scholar Bowl, Peer Helpers, cross country and swim team, Blue Crew, fall play and spring musicals.

Post high school plans -- Missouri State University with a major in biology and emphasis in premed.

Greatest high school achievement -- Attending the Kairos retreat and gaining a strong faith in God.

Favorite quote -- "Live every day to the fullest."