Llewellyn, Knowles are top students at Hedley

Hedley High School has announced Lora Lee Llewellyn and Dustin Bryan Knowles as its top students for the 2002 graduating class.

Llewellyn is the 2002 valedictorian. She is the daughter of Shelia Llewellyn and has attended Hedley Schools for seven years. She has been on the “A” Honor Roll throughout high school and is graduating with a 97.531 average.

Llewellyn has been active in basketball, making the All-District and All-Region teams, and has also played tennis, finishing fourth in district last year. She was a cheerleader her sophomore and junior years and was a member of the district champion UIL Science Team. She has been a member of Business Professionals of America, One Act Play, Yearbook Staff, the National Honor Society, and the school choir.

Llewellyn’s honors include being Miss HHS and being given the titles of Best Smile, Prettiest Girl, Most Scholarly, Cutest Couple, and Most Outgoing. She has been elected Senior Class President, Prom Queen, and Homecoming Queen.

Lora plans to attend West Texas A&M University and to become a social worker.

Dustin Knowles is the 2002 salutatorian and is the son of Anthony and Vicki Knowles. He has attended Hedley Schools for 13 years, spent 13 years on the “A” Honor Roll, and is graduating with a 96.048 average.

Knowles participated in football, basketball, track, golf, and tennis during his time in school. He has also been involved with UIL Number Sense, One Act Play, Business Professionals of America, FFA, Spanish Club, and the stock show.

He was a member of the Academic All-State Football Team, received the Teachers Honor Effort award, and was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Seniors.

He has been elected FFA President and Reporter and Area 4 – Region 1 President for BPA. He was a BPA National Qualifier and is a member of the National Honor Society.

Knowles plans to attend Clarendon College, then transfer to the University of Hawaii to major in Business Administration.

Hedley Junior High has announced the top students of the eighth grade class this week.

Ben Shaw, son of Randy and Rhonda Shawn, is the top boy with an average of 93.

Kyra Stevens and Julie Funderberg tied for the top girl award, both having averages of 92. Stevens is the daughter of Terry and Laura Sue Stevens, and Funderberg is the daughter of Tommy and Deanna Funderberg.