CELESTE
HIGH SCHOOL
Rodriguez , Sophia Sanchez , Jahdai Scott , Zachery Shalom , Tyler Shelton , Raina Ventura , Abraham Walker , Mason
West , Taylea
Salutatorian : Koby Brown Koby Brown will graduate as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2024 . He has excelled in a variety of advanced honors and dual credit courses , consistently prioritizing his academics while being actively involved in a number of extracurricular activities . He is currently serving as the president of student organizations such as FFA , Beta , and the Senior class , as well as serving as an officer for FCA . Koby has also demonstrated his dedication to activities outside of school , participating in events like showing broilers at the Hunt County Fair since the 3rd grade and excelling in Livestock judging competitions at both the area and state levels . Koby has shown a passion for sports throughout his high school career . He has been a member of the basketball team for four years , earning recognition as 1st Team All District and receiving academic honors the past two years . He has also competed in cross country at the regional level , played baseball , participated in track , and discovered a newfound interest in golf . Koby has been successful in golf , becoming the consecutive District 13-2A champion and competing at the regional and state levels . He aims to continue his success in upcoming tournaments and is open to pursuing golf at the collegiate level if the opportunity arises . After graduation , Koby plans to attend a four-year university in Texas , where he intends to major in agribusiness / engineering .
Valedictorian : Luke Beadles
In a few short months , Luke Beadles will be calling Lubbock , Texas home . He will be majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering at Texas Tech University . As valedictorian of Celeste High School , Luke is a dedicated individual who remains committed to both his academics and extracurricular activities . Along with being an Honor student and taking dual credit classes through Paris Junior College , Luke is also a NASA Texas High School Aerospace Scholar and has earned his Texas FFA Lone Star Degree . Throughout high school , he has developed his leadership skills by attending several leadership conferences and serving as an officer for FFA , BETA and for his class . Luke has been involved in academic UIL and FFA contests . After qualifying for state in Prepared Public Speaking for two years , placing 3rd and 4th , he hopes to return to the state contest this spring and secure a victory . He has participated in basketball , cross-country , track , and golf . His servant ’ s heart is obvious in the volunteer work he has done for the school and the community . No doubt , Luke will continue to have a positive impact on the world around him .
42 HERALD-BANNER | GRADUATION 2024