QUINLAN FORD
HIGH SCHOOL
Whitlock, Alexia
Yanez, Monserratt Young, Hudson Zetino Gutierrez, Angel
2026 Quinlan Ford High School
Quinlan Ford High School is honored to announce Audrey Nicole Good as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026. A student at QISD since the seventh grade, Audrey has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to both academic excellence and campus leadership.
The daughter of Joseph Good and Mike and Kimberly Jones, Audrey’ s high school career is defined by her versatile involvement. She served as the 1st Lieutenant of the International Award-Winning Blue Belle Drill Team, Vice President of the National Honor Society, and was a dedicated four-year member of the Varsity Wind Ensemble. Her leadership extended to her roles as a Student Council member and Student Ambassador.
Audrey’ s academic achievements are equally distinguished. In addition to being named QISD Student of the Year at the annual Lake Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Awards Banquet, she is graduating high school having already earned her Associate Degree from Paris Junior College, where she was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Beyond the halls of Ford High School, Audrey spends her time serving others. She is originally from Georgia and when returning to her home, she volunteers at the Campus Club in Macon, Georgia, where she tutors at-risk third graders in mathematics. This passion for service will follow her to Mercer University this fall. Bolstered by over $ 93,500 in scholarships, Audrey plans to major in Nursing. Her ultimate goal is to obtain a Doctorate in Nursing Practice( DNP) and serve her community as a Nurse Practitioner.
Chelsea Hunter Named Quinlan Ford High School 2026 Salutatorian
Quinlan Ford High School is proud to announce Chelsea Hunter as the Salutatorian for the Class of 2026. A dedicated student at QISD for the past seven years, Chelsea has distinguished herself through a rigorous academic schedule and extensive involvement in campus life.
Chelsea is the daughter of Angela and William Hunter and the sister of Abigail Hunter. Throughout her time at Ford High School, she has been a visible leader and active participant in numerous organizations, including the FHS Ambassadors, Student Council, the National Honor Society, and the History Club. She also showcased her school spirit and dedication as a four year member and officer of the International Award-Winning Blue Belle Drill Team. Outside of her school commitments, Chelsea has pursued a passion for dance at the Center Stage Dance Project.
Academically, Chelsea has gone above and beyond the standard high school curriculum. As a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program at Paris Junior College, she will graduate high school having completed approximately 62 college credit hours.
Chelsea’ s hard work has culminated in an extraordinary scholarship package totaling $ 239,000 over four years. This fall, she will attend Southern Methodist University( SMU) in Dallas, where she plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.
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