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Updated: May 17, 2024 @ 9:36 am
Reeltown seniors stand before the crowd as the class of 2024 top 10 including valedictorian Jake Hornsby (left), salutatorian Raylee Newman, Ellie Kate Kilpatrick, Jackie Dorn, Kendal Cleveland, Aniyah Murphy, Sandrea Coleman (not pictured), Jayvian Kendrick, Madilyn Hill (not pictured) and Elijah Morris.
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Reeltown seniors stand before the crowd as the class of 2024 top 10 including valedictorian Jake Hornsby (left), salutatorian Raylee Newman, Ellie Kate Kilpatrick, Jackie Dorn, Kendal Cleveland, Aniyah Murphy, Sandrea Coleman (not pictured), Jayvian Kendrick, Madilyn Hill (not pictured) and Elijah Morris.
While severe weather prevented the Reeltown High School Senior Award Day last Friday, the program went on Monday despite the rain.
Principal Audrey Stockdale reminded the seniors their time at Reeltown is coming to an end, but to remember this is an exciting time as they are beginning a new chapter in life.
“I have watched many of you guys grow up from little first grade boys and girls into the young men and women we see before us today,” Stockdale said. “Today it’s time to celebrate you guys.”
Stockdale announced the top 10 students academically as Elijah Morris, Madilyn Hill, Jayvian Kendrick, Sandrea Coleman, Aniyah Murphy, Kendal Cleveland, Jackie Dorn, Ellie Kate Kilpatrick, salutatorian Raylee Newman and valedictorian Jake Hornsby.
Christian Traylor was awarded a scholarship from Alabama State University and Huntingdon College. Adam Burton received the Benjamin and Roberta Russell Foundation scholarship.
Xavier Thomas was awarded the BTW 115 Consistory scholarship, a Talladega College scholarship and a University of Alabama at Birmingham scholarship.
Kendal Cleveland received the Carolyn C. Brown Memorial scholarship, Jackson Foundation scholarship, Lake Martin Chamber of Commerce scholarship, Sherry Downing Memorial scholarship, a Southern Union State Community College scholarship, Tri-States scholarship and a University of Montevallo scholarship.
Zachary Riley was awarded a Central Alabama Community College scholarship and Tyrese Fallin received a Columbus State University scholarship. Raylee Newman was awarded the Dixie Girls Softball scholarship, Elks Lodge scholarship, Joe H. and Mary Johnson scholarship, Lake Martin Realtor Association scholarship, NWTF scholarship, Tri-States scholarship and a University of West Alabama scholarship.
Blake Smith and Arthur Woods were both awarded scholarships to Huntingdon. Grayci Hadden received a Joe H. and Mary Johnson scholarship and a University of West Alabama scholarship. Aniyah Murphy was awarded a Kiwanis Club of Tallahassee scholarship and the inaugural Tonja Jennings scholarship.
Bethany Kilpatrick received a Kiwanis Club of Tallassee scholarship and three scholarships from Southeastern University. Natalie Spain was awarded the Mildred W. Blount Educational Foundation scholarship, the Rev. Dr. A.W. Watkins Foundation scholarship and a University of West Alabama scholarship.
Ellie Kate Kilpatrick received the Miss Reeltown scholarship and Jake Hornsby was awarded the Neptune Technology Group scholarship. Jayvian Kendrick and Sandra Coleman were awarded scholarships to Shorter University.
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Jackie Dorn received a scholarship to Southeastern University and University of West Alabama. Kaylie McGough was awarded a scholarship to Southern Union State Community College and Janyla Stewart received a scholarship to Trenholm State Community College. Leeandra Hooks received a scholarship to University of West Alabama.
During the ceremony, honor roll students were announced. Kendal Cleveland, Grayci Hadden, Jake Hornsby and Raylee Newman will graduate with A honor roll. The following will graduate with AB honor roll: Madilynn Bonifay, Adam Burton, Jackie Dorn, Tyrese Fallin, Leeandra Hooks, Bethany Kilpatrick, Ellie Kate Kilpatrick, Tamiya Macon, Elijah Morris, Aniyah Murphy, Blake Smith, Natalie Spain, Xavier Thomas, Christian Traylor and Wuendy Trejo.
Ellie Kate Kilpatrick was recognized with a Girls State certificate and Jake Hornsby with Boys State certificate. Hornsby was also recognized with the HOBY leadership certificate.
Seniors were recognized with WorkKeys based on their ACT scores. In the bronze category were Arthur Woods, Garbrielle Williams, Adam Ward, Levi Waites, Wuendy Trejo, Tania Trejo, Christian Traylor, Xavier Thomas, Janyla Stewart, Carder Spain, Mariah Smitherman, Ocie Scarbrough Smith, Tyrone Randolph, Aniyah Murphy, Jayvian Kendrick, Katelynn Hurley, Jacob Hornsby, Leeandra Hooks, Madilyn Hill, Andrew Glass, Tyrese Fallin, Sandrea Coleman and Adam Burton. In the silver category were Madilynn Bonifay, Zachary Webb, Frank Tew, Natalie Spain, Blake Smith, Raylee Newman, Jessica Lawler, Demoni Holloway, Jackie Dorn and Heather Browning. In the gold category were Kendal Cleveland, Grayci Hadden, Jake Hornsby, Elijah Morris and Austin Tapley.
The graduating Beta club members include Grayci Hadden, Raylee Newman, Adam Burton, Jackie Dorn, Tyrese Fallin, Jake Hornsby, Jayvian Kendrick, Bethany Kilpatrick, Ellie Kate Kilpatrick, Tamiya Macon, Aniyah Murphy, Blake Smith, Natalie Spain, Xavier Thomas, Tania Trejo and Arthur Woods. The Beta volunteerism and club administration award went to Aniyah Murphy and Tania Trejo. For their regular blood donation, Abby Cole, Jake Griffth, Katelynn Hurley and Levi Waites were presented with the cord of courage.
The math department awarded Jake Hornsby for having the highest academic average from grades ninth through 12th. The Professor Frog award went to Jake Hornsby and Natalie Spain for their passion for math. Natalie Spain was also awarded the Team Works certificate for her service hours.
The following seniors received their Career and Technology Education cord: Chase Bowins, Kendal Cleveland, Abby Cole, Sandrea Coleman, Za’niya Collins, Jackie Dorn, Tyrese Fallin, Andrew Glass, Jake Griffth, Grayci Hadden, Trent Harris, Madilyn Hill, Demoni Holloway, Jacob Hornsby, Katelynn Hurley, Bethany Kilpatrick, Kaylie McGough, Elijah Morris, Aniyah Murphy, Raylee Newman, Zachary Riley, Mariah Smitherman, Natalie Spain, Kamon Tew, Xavier Thomas, Christian Traylor, Tania Trejo, Wuendy Trejo, Zachary Webb, Garbrielle Williams and Arthur Woods.
Athletic director Matt Johnson announced Blake Smith, Arthur Woods and Jake Hornsby as the recipients for the Coca-Cola scholarships. The following students also received their senior pins: Adam Burton, Kendal Cleveland, Abby Cole, Jackie Dorn, Tyrese Fallin, Grayci Hadden, Leeandra Hooks, Jacob Hornsby, Jake Hornsby, Jayvian Kendrick, Raylee Newman, Zachary Riley, Blake Smith, Kamon Tew, Xavier Thomas, Levi Waites, Adam Ward and Arthur Woods.
As selected by the RHS faculty, the sportsmanship award went to Arthur Woods, the school spirit award went to Jackie Dorn, the leadership award went to Aniyah Murphy, all-around girl award went to Bethany Kilpatrick and all-around boy award went to Jake Hornsby.
The following seniors then received their band cord: Bethany Kilpatrick, Raylee Newman, Natalie Spain and Grayci Hadden.
Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.
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