JACKSON -- Amanda Allmon, a senior at Jackson High School, has been chosen by the faculty of Jackson High School as the Student of the Year for the Jackson Noon Optimist Club.
She received a $100 savings bond.
Allmon is vice president of the student body, vice president of the student council, a member of National Honor Society, Outstanding Athlete Award recipient, four-year letter winner in softball, state qualifier in speech and debate, and a member of scholastic honor roll.
After graduation, Allmon plans to attend college and become a physician. She is the daughter of Roger and Linda Allmon of Jackson.
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