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Oakwood’s Caleb Lashuay grateful for opportunity to learn
By Dani Tietz dani@sjodaily.com Oakwood’s Caleb Lashuay knows the gift he’s been given. A Class of 2020 Valedictorian, Lashuay entered high school with his sights set on getting straight A’s not because he wanted to prove something, but rather because he was just appreciative of the opportunity to learn. “I […]
Teachers help propel Oakwood’s Anniston Brant to Valedictorian
Some teachers wait a lifetime to see if they’ve made an impact on students. But Oakwood High School’s Anniston Brant knows that she will be a Class of 2020 Valedictorian because of what teachers have done for her. “I truly believe that my love for learning came from my teachers,” […]
Alyssa Romito’s strength in learning helps her reach Valedictorian
Each graduate walks towards their diploma with their strengths. Oakwood’s Alyssa Romito strength is learning. “I realized at a young age that I was very good at learning,” Romito said. “This caused me to want to learn everything that I possibly could. The opportunity to learn is very special to […]
Oakwood’s Marci Wilt overcomes disappointment to earn Salutatorian
The road to success never looks the same for everyone. Oakwood High School’s Marci Wilt found that out at a young age. “My goal from the beginning of high school was to be one of our class’ Valedictorians,” Wilt said. “However, I had some bumps along the road at home […]
Oakwood Valedictorian Madeline Woods found love of learning through reading
Her sights were set on becoming Oakwood’s Class of 2020 Valedictorian; on the road to get there, Madeline Woods was just focused on getting the best grades she could. “I was always worried about college and the possibility of going into debt, so I wanted to make sure my grades […]
Luke White’s story includes earning 2020 Oakwood Valedictorian honors
Oakwood’s Luke White has a story to tell. Whether that story begins with the moment he stepped into Oakwood High School or at the moment the Class of 2020 Valedictorian walks across the graduation stage or when he begins his next experience at Columbia College Chicago, White is making the […]
Oakwood’s Aubrey Wells had sights set on success on way to becoming Valedictorian
When Aubrey Wells walks across the stage at Oakwood this weekend, she will have accomplished her goals. One of seven Valedictorians in the Class of 2020, Wells had her sights set on reaching the top of her class as she came into her freshman year. “I have a love to […]
Riley Walker valued hard work on way to becoming Oakwood Valedictorian
Oakwood High School’s Riley Walker knows one thing: you need to appreciate what hard work can do for you. One of seven Valedictorians in Oakwood’s Class of 2020, Walker had his sights set on prioritizing his grades and working hard on the football field as he went into his freshman […]
Oakwood to host virtual graduation ceremony, graduates get to include family members
A virtual graduation ceremony is not what school districts throughout the United States want to do for the Class of 2020, but all have surrendered to the fact that it will be the only way to celebrate graduates. “We want them to honor them as they should be, like the […]