The 2024-25 school year has ended, and 801 graduates received diplomas. I am incredibly proud of the accomplishments of these students!
The Elmore County High senior class of 105 students was awarded over $1.9 million in scholarships. Six graduates will enter military service, and 60 students are college-bound. Kayden Edwards received the Girl’s Overall Joe Sewell Award. The Valedictorian was Robbie Grace Bolton, and the Salutatorian was Kayden Edwards.
The Holtville High senior class of 109 students earned approximately $4.3 million in scholarships. Four graduates will enter military service, and 47 students will pursue post-secondary education. Twelve students received sports scholarships to play at the college level, and 58 students will enter the workforce and/or a specialty school. Joe Sewell Award recipients were Colt Wesson, Boy’s Academic Award; Victoria Bullock, Girls’ Church, Community, & Character Award; and Ethan Pruitt, Boy’s Church, Community, and Character Award. Co-Valedictorians were Michelle Burleson and Sydney Burleson, and the Salutatorian was Victoria Bullock.
Stanhope Elmore High’s senior class of 234 students was awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships. Twelve graduates will enter military service, 118 students are college-bound, and 11 students will attend technical schools. Joe Sewell Award recipients were Colby Beyer, Boy’s Overall Award; Zoie Holmes, Girl’s Leadership Award; and Jackson Stallworth, Boy’s Athletic Award. The Valedictorian was Colby Allen, and the Salutatorian was Colby Beyer.
The 248 students in Wetumpka High School’s senior class have earned over $6.1 million in scholarships. Thirteen students will enter military service, 151 students will attend college, and 31 students will enter the workforce. Joe Sewell Award recipients were Clenangelo Peake, Boy’s Leadership Award; Johnna Beth Sims, Girl’s Academic Award; and Lily Davenport, Girl’s Athletic Award. The Valedictorian was Sydney Lane Skipper, and the Salutatorian was Price Thomas Goggans.
The EDGE, Elmore County’s virtual school, graduated 105 seniors. Haleigha Wells was Student of the Year for Electrical Skills USA, and Alexa Martin has secured a workforce job in medical sciences. The Valedictorian was Heather Lambert, and the Salutatorian was Emma Gilliand.
Our students have taken advantage of a wide variety of course offerings, including Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and/or Career-Technical Education courses, and are well prepared to enter college or the workforce. They have collectively earned scholarship offers totaling over $13.5 million! Congratulations to our graduates, and we wish you well in your new endeavors!
The end of each school year provides an opportunity to “look behind and plan ahead.” We will reflect and fine-tune to offer our students optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve their maximum potential in the upcoming school year!
Richard Dennis is the Superintendent of Education for Elmore County Schools. He is a 1983 graduate of Holtville High School. He served 21 years as a high school principal at Holtville High, Wetumpka High and most recently, Prattville High. He and wife, Leslie (also an educator) have three sons and a daughter.
