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Moises Luna Tubbs - Valedictorian

Khamnulin Douangdara – Salutatorian

Hampton City Schools announces top students in the Class of 2021 at Phoebus High School

Moises Luna Tubbs - Valedictorian

Luna Tubbs’ activities include varsity football, varsity soccer, varsity wrestling, 500+ hours of volunteering, National Honor Society, English Honor Society, and National Society of High School Scholars.

He was accepted to the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Louisiana State University, University of Miami, UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Florida, Florida State University, West Virginia University, Oregon State University, the College of William & Mary, and Old Dominion University. Luna Tubbs will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall and majoring in biology. He says after college graduation he plans to play professional football in the NFL or continue his education through medical school. Either way, he just wants to make “mama” proud and buy her a pink car.

Fondest high school memory:
“When I transferred, the football team lined up during summer practice and indivudally welcomed me to the team. I love them like family.”

A tradition at your school you will miss:
“(I will miss) Mr. Harris’ legendary morning announcements.”

An achievement you are most proud of:
“(I am most proud of) receiving a full scholarship to the University of Virginia.”

I am proud to be an HCS graduate because:
“(I am proud to be an HCS graduate because) I am able to represent diversity and resilience in a community of excellence.”

If you could thank a teacher who had the greatest impact on you, who would it be and why?
“Mr. Johnson is definitely the coolest teacher I have ever had. He’s funny, respectful, extremely intelligent, and absolutely cares about all of his students. He made school enjoyable and never failed to put a smile on my face.”

Khamnulin Douangdara – Salutatorian

Douandara’s activities include soccer and robotics.

He was accepted to George Mason University and Old Dominion University. He will attend Old Dominion University in the fall and major in computer engineering. He plans to pursue a career in engineering after college graduation.

Fondest high school memory:
“(My fondest high school memory is) my friend Kenneth Ferguson doing magic tricks and fooling the whole class, except for me, of course.”

A tradition at your school you will miss:
“(I will miss) not walking through the flag poles because there is a superstition that you will fail if you do.”

An achievement you are most proud of:
“(The achievement I am most proud of) is becoming the salutatorian.”

I am proud to be an HCS graduate because:
“(I am proud to be an HCS graduate because) HCS provide many opportunities and pathways for students to choose from with the academies.”

If you could thank a teacher who had the greatest impact on you, who would it be and why?
“The best teacher is my father because he has always been there for me since day one and he has helped shape me into who I am today.”