Genoa Central High School Top Ten 2023
Faith Baker—VALEDICTORIAN
Favorite high school memory?
After I lost my dad, all of my friends and teachers really came together for me and assured me everything was going to be okay, and that was very helpful, and it meant a lot to me.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Ditmore
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend the University of North Texas in Denton and double major in mathematics and studio art with the intent to become a high school teacher.
Maggie Thomas—SALUTATORIAN (TIE)
Favorite high school memory?
Attending all the games to support my friends and then making it a point to always go out afterwards.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Melodie Smith
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend UAHT in the fall and graduate in December. Then I plan to transfer to UA Fayettevile to pursue a degree in biology (pre-med).
Harrison Vann—SALUTATORIAN (TIE)
Favorite high school memory?
Winning “Best in Show” at the art show my sophomore year.
Most impactful teachers?
Coach Chasteen and Mrs. McVay
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend Southern Arkansas University to pursue a career in the medical field.
Lydia Whitehead—Graduating 4th
Favorite high school memory?
Making All-State in both the 100 meter hurdles and the 4x100 meter relay my senior year.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Ditmore
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend UA Cossatot in the fall and pursue my associates degree as an occupational therapy assistant and then go on to get my doctorate from Arkansas State Univeristy in occupational therapy.
Gracie Fowler—Graduating 5th
Favorite high school memory?
Making it to state for softball my senior year.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Ditmore
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend National Park College in the fall to play softball and pursue a degree to become a pharmacist.
Ella Columbus—Graduating 6th
Favorite high school memory?
My favorite memory is going to a bonfire after prom and hanging out with all my friends, especially Lane Lynd.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. McVay
Plans after graduation?
I plan to move to Dallas and attend cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell.
Lauren Cook—Graduating 7th
Favorite high school memory?
Attending Senior Prom and getting to spend time with all my close friends one last time before graduating.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Ditmore
Plans after graduation?
I plan to enroll at UA Fayetteville in the fall as a biology major and then continuing my education to become a dentist.
Darren (DJ) Black—Graduating 8th
Favorite high school memory?
Narrowly beating Centerpoint High School to win the Regional Quiz Bowl tournament last year.
Most impactful teacher?
Mr. Jordan
Plans after graduation?
I am going to UA Fayetteville in the fall to pursue an undergraduate history degree, and then going to law school.
Dovie Nottingham—Graduating 9th
Favorite high school memory?
The first day of school senior breakfast was my favorite memory. I enjoyed getting to spend the first day hanging out with all my classmates before starting our senior year.
Most impactful teacher?
Mr. Jordan
Plans after graduation?
I am attending the University of Central Arkansas in the fall as a double major in business and interior design.
Brianna Harvey—Graduating 10th
Favorite high school memory?
As a freshman I got to move up to the senior high track team and compete at a higher level.
Most impactful teacher?
Mrs. Ditmore
Plans after graduation?
I plan to attend UAHT in the fall and pursue a degree in medical sonography.
