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Madison Wilhelm – Valedictorian

Natalie Parra – Salutatorian

 

Hampton City Schools announces top students in the Class of 2022 at Kecoughtan High School

 

Madison Wilhelm – Valedictorian

 

Madison’s activities include swim team, Youth in Government Club, Rho Kappa, Student Leadership Team at church, swim instructor at the YMCA, volunteer at Bluebird Gap Farm, National Honor Society, National French Honor Society, and Math Honor Society.

 

Madison added that at the end of the day, she loves watching the Office and going to the beach.

 

She was accepted to Liberty University, Baylor University, and Lipscomb University. She will attend Liberty University and double major in global studies and business. Madison is not sure of future plans but is interested in possibly working for a nonprofit organization.

 

Fondest high school memory:

“My fondest high school memory is going to team dinners before swim meets.”

 

A tradition at your school you will miss:

“(I will miss) going to the homecoming game and dance each year.”

 

An achievement you are most proud of:

“I am proud of being selected to debate in the Virginia Supreme Court with the Youth in Government Club.”

 

I am proud to be an HCS graduate because:

“HCS has given me a lot of opportunities through the advanced classes, gifted programs, and extracurriculars it offers. They have a lot in place for those who want to be involved.”

 

If you could thank a teacher who had the greatest impact on you, who would it be and why?

“I would thank all the teachers and school counselors who helped me throughout the years, especially those who challenged me to go above and beyond.”

 

Natalie Parra – Salutatorian

 

Natalie’s activities include Youth in Government Club, Model General Assembly, Conference on National Affairs, Model Judiciary Program, serving as a Riverside Regional Medical Center volunteer and junior ambassador, Rho Kappa History Honor Society, National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, French Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Math Honor Society, political director of March For Our Lives Virginia, field hockey, dance, Hi-Y Council, and working at Little E’s convenience store.

 

Natalie added that she loves dogs more than anything else, especially her two babies Lucy and Daisy.

 

She was accepted to the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. She will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall to major in neuroscience. She plans to conduct research or clinical work in degenerative diseases after college.

 

Fondest high school memory:

“One of my fondest high school memories is eating pizza in the hallway of the Marriott Hotel at 11 p.m.”

 

A tradition at your school you will miss:

“I will miss hearing ‘where everyday greatness is the expectation’ every morning.”

 

An achievement you are most proud of:

“I am proud of being selected as a distinguished delegate at the Conference of National Affairs.”

 

I am proud to be an HCS graduate because:

“HCS has brought me closer to those around me and provided me with more opportunities than I would ever be able to take advantage of.”

 

If you could thank a teacher who had the greatest impact on you, who would it be and why?

“Mark Mingee has had the greatest impact on my life. He has provided me with the opportunities of Model General Assembly (MGA) and Conference on National Affairs (CONA), both of which have changed my life forever. MGA has taught me how to use my voice to make an impact, while also bringing me closer to my Youth in Government family. CONA has connected me with people across the country, opening my eyes to issues across the nation. I have always felt most comfortable in Mingee’s classroom, able to explore my interests. The opportunities and connection I have created with Mingee and the opportunities provided to me have shaped who I am today.”