Ashdown High School 2026 Honor Graduates
Valedictorian—Leah Linnett
Leah Linnett is the daughter of Susannah Morris Linnett and Daniel Linnett.
Leah participated in Band, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Beta Club, SkillsUSA, and Math Club.
She plans to attend Texas A&M University–Texarkana and major in Business while working toward eventually taking over and operating Silvermoon on Broad Events.
Leah received the TAMUT Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship, TAMUT Business Excellence Scholarship, JoAnn Biggs Scholarship, Jalen Lewis Memorial Scholarship, Bobbie Jo Cowling Bowman Memorial Scholarship, and Ashdown Rotary Scholarship.
Salutatorian—Caroline Silva
Caroline Silva is the daughter of Amy and Brent Silva.
Caroline participated in SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, Beta Club, and Math Club.
She plans to attend the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to pursue Dental Hygiene.
Caroline received scholarships from the Ashdown Alumni Association, Little River County Farm Bureau, Paul Hale Memorial, and Alvin Lee Henderson Memorial.
Colton Rowe
Colton Rowe is the son of Stephanie and Dusty Rowe.
Colton participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, Ashdown Baseball, Ashdown Football, Targets, Math Club, and Yearbook.
He plans to attend Arkansas Tech University and major in Mechanical Engineering.
Colton received the ATU Level 4 Scholarship, Ben Birtcher Memorial Scholarship, Fred Jester Sr. Memorial Scholarship, and JoAnn Biggs Scholarship.
Janeth Rubio
Janeth Rubio is the daughter of Andres Rubio and Irma Alvarado.
Janeth participated in FBLA, SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, and Beta Club.
She plans to attend Texas A&M University–Texarkana and major in Nursing with plans to become a Pediatric Registered Nurse.
Janeth received the Ashdown National Honor Society Scholarship, Jim and Paula Mounts Scholarship, and Soaring Eagle Scholarship.
Halleigh Jo Williams
Halleigh Jo Williams is the daughter of Katie and Michael Williams.
Halleigh participated in FFA, volleyball, Student Council, Beta Club, and National Honor Society.
She plans to attend Southern Arkansas University and pursue a degree in Nursing.
Halleigh received the SAU Success Scholarship, Kaygen’s Kindness Scholarship, Bubba Hatridge Scholarship, Ashdown Alumni Association Scholarship, and Nathan Huddleston Scholarship.Mia Barnes
Mia Barnes
Mia Barnes is the daughter of Margaret and Travis Barnes.
Mia participated in SkillsUSA, National Honor Society, and Beta Club.
She plans to attend Ouachita Baptist University and major in Music.
Mia received the Dean’s Scholarship, Music Scholarship, and Band Scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University, along with the PPMB Alumni Scholarship, King Medical Clinic Scholarship, and Courtney Jewel Memorial Scholarship.
LaDainian “LJ” Britt
LaDainian “LJ” Britt is the son of Cynthia and Fred Britt.
LJ participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, Class Officer leadership, PPYC, Yearbook, Cheer, and Math Club.
He plans to attend Texas A&M University–Texarkana and pursue a degree in Nursing.
LJ received the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, Brian Matthews Scholarship, Pam Castleman Memorial Scholarship, Wesley Strange Memorial Scholarship, TAMUT Soaring Eagle Scholarship, and TAMUT Cheer Scholarship.
Maggie Lawrence
Maggie Lawrence is the daughter of Denise Lawrence.
Maggie participated in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Math Club, and SkillsUSA.
She plans to attend Henderson State University and pursue a degree in Education.
Maggie received the Leilana Warren Memorial Scholarship, Murphy Cauthron Memorial Scholarship, Henderson Academic Scholarship, Henderson Band Scholarship, and Arkansas Academic Scholarship.
Kinley Smedley
Kinley Smedley is the daughter of Britany and David Smedley.
Kinley participated in National Honor Society and Beta Club during high school.
She plans to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Kinley received the Archie and Mary Sue Mills Memorial Scholarship and the Cecil and Beth Bowman Memorial Scholarship.
VonDerrick Hamilton
VonDerrick Hamilton is the son of VonDerrick Hamilton and Sandra Smith.
VonDerrick was involved in FBLA.
He plans to attend trade school after graduation.
VonDerrick received the Coca-Cola Scholarship.
