Alcovy High School has announced the names of the top ten graduates of the Class of 2024. Leading the way are valedictorian, Tania Menchaca, and salutatorian, Lenaya Turnbull. Each of the top ten graduates has exciting prospects ahead of them as they prepare for life after high school.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Top ten graduates listed in alphabetical order:
• Jhavel Allen—Jhavel plans to attend Fort Valley State University to major in veterinary science. She selected Mrs. Kelly Elder as her top teacher.
• Jaffet Arrendondo Mendoza—Jaffet has is undecided on which college to attend although he does plan to major in electrical engineering. He selected Mr. Brian Coates as his top teacher.
• Lynda Coots—Lynda plans to attend Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to major in art. She selected Mrs. Heather Hendreson as her top teacher.
• Henry Diaz—Henry plans to attend Mercer University to major in pharmacy. He selected Mr. Mack Hardwick as his top teacher.
• Jakobi Johnson—Jakobi plans to attend Kennesaw State University to major in computer science. He selected Mr. Joseph Pousada as his top teacher.
• Justin Johnson—Justin plans to attend Augusta University to obtain a doctor of nursing practitioner. He selected Mrs. Felisha Wagner as his top teacher.
• Tania Menchaca—Tania, the valedictorian, plans to attend Kennesaw State University to major in either biology or biotechnology. She selected Mrs. Laura Lambert as her top teacher.
• Joshua Moreland—Joshua plans to attend the University of West Georgia. He has not selected a major as yet. Joshua selected Mr. Charles Ardis as his top teacher.
• Lenaya Turnbull—Lenaya, the salutatorian, plans to attend Xavier University and major in Spanish and Psychology pre-medicine. She selected Mrs. Kristen Bagwell as her top teacher.
• Ella Whitehead—Ella will embark on mission work out of the country for a gap year before attending Duke University. She selected Dr. Allisa Abraham as her top teacher.