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A Special Section to The Lebanon Democrat and Mt. Juliet News

Dear Readers, Each year, we are proud of each and every student who graduates from a Wilson County area high school. We know theyve all received an outstanding education that prepares them for the next step in their lives. Among this group are always two in each class who distinguish themselves academically, and they are the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. The Lebanon Democrat has partnered with a number of area businesses and legislators to salute these outstanding men and women for their academic accomplishment. Without their support, The 2012 Pinnacle Bank Wilson County Valedictorian and Salutatorian Legislative Luncheon, sponsored by D.T. McCall & Sons, would not be possible. We would like to thank Pinnacle Bank, DT McCall & Sons, and the other advertisers in this special section for their support of this years luncheon and these outstanding students. Additionally, wed like to thank State Sen. Mae Beavers, State Rep. Mark Pody, and State Rep. Linda Elam for their support of this luncheon and their efforts to obtain State Resolutions recognizing the honored students. Finally we have to thank Patti Saliba in Sen. Beavers office for her extraordinary assistance in gathering the biographical information contained in this special section. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to this years Valedictorians and Salutatorians and look forward to reporting on their successes for many years to come. Regards, Joseph H. Adams, Publisher Lebanon Publishing Company

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Emily Sherrill
Valedictorian Friendship Christian

Adrian Ricketts
Salutatorian Friendship Christian
Parents: Tony and Jan Ricketts University: Lipscomb University Clubs/Activities: National Honor Society, Class Secretary, Student Council, Captain of the Tennis Team, FCA, Key Club, Spanish Club. Community Service: Wilson County Teen Court, Maple Hill Church of Christ Youth Group, Missions Class. Most influential person in life: My mother, Jan Ricketts Most important thing learned in high school: If one puts God first, all other success will follow.

Parents: Barry and Kimberly Sherrill University: Lipscomb University Clubs/Activities: National Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Drama Department. Community Service: Honduras Mission Trip, Hispanic tutoring at church, summer work camps with College Hills Church of Christ. Most influential person in life: My parents. Most important thing learned in high school: The lessons learned from homework are secondary to the lessons learned elsewhere.

CONGRATULATIONS!
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Congratulations to all the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of 2012!

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Congratulations to the 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

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Valedictorian Heritage Christian Academy

Parents: Don and Dena White University: Tennessee Tech University Clubs/Activities: National Homeschool Honor Society, MTHEA Makos Swim Team Community Service: Five years involvement with Young Marines, office work with Baptist Global Response, volunteer at Hermitage Library, and 50 hours of community service per year. Most influential person in life: My dad. Most important thing learned in high school: To work hard but still have time to have fun.

Mitchell White

Salutatorian Heritage Christian Academy

Parents: Jay and Colleen Fridell University: Middle Tennessee State University. Clubs/Activities: Boy Scout Troop 150, Nashville Youth Hockey League, Nashville Flyers Hockey AA, Lifeguard - YMCA. Community Service: Church activities, Scouting, Walk for Life. Most influential people in my life: Mom and Dad Most important thing Ive learned in high school: The most important thing Ive learned in high school is to always work to expand your horizons and pursue knowledge everywhere because being versatile in life and at work will always open doors for more opportunities.

Nicholas Fridell

Mayor Craighead, the City Council and City of Lebanon Staff

Would like to congratulate all of the 2012 Valedictorians and Salutatorians!
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Valedictorian Lebanon High School

Parents: Kim and Charles Hicks University: Undecided Clubs/Activities: Model United Nations, Mariposa Club, Beta Club, National Honor Society, Cross Country/Track Community Service: Volunteering for local food bank, hosting benefit concerts for charity around the Nashville area. Most influential person in life: My grandfather. Most important thing learned in high school: There is a distinct difference between mere schooling and actual education, but the decision is solely up to the individuals mindset.

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Nathaniel Midgett
Valedictorian Lebanon High School
Parents: Jenenia Midgett and Dan Midgett University: Undecided between Rice University, Auburn University or University of Kentucky Clubs/Activities: BETA Club, National Honor Society, Drama, Choir, Cross Country. Community Service: More than 400 hours with Boy Scouts of America and more than 50 hours with BETA Club. Most influential person in life: My father. Most important thing learned in high school: It doesnt matter how hard it is or what trials you are going through, if you push forward with everything you can give, you will succeed.

Sydney Trentham
Salutatorian Lebanon High School
Parents: Barbara and Brent Trentham University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Clubs/Activities: Student government, BETA Club, National Honor Society. Community Service: More than 100 hours of service, CABA World Series, Canned food drive, Josephs Storehouse and more. Most influential person in life: My father. Most important thing learned in high school: How to manage my time so that I can get done everything I need to do.

Congratulations to Wilson County Valedictorians and Salutatorians of 2012 and all of our graduates.

May God bless you in your future endeavors. Senator Mae Beavers

Mark Pody
TN State Representative

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Robert Carver Hibbett

Valedictorian Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Parents: Robert Nieland Hibbett and Kelly Suzanne Hibbett University: Tennessee Technological University Clubs/Activities: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society, Football, Quizbusters. Community Service: Mt. Juliet Library, Mt. Juliet Help Center, Feed the Children, Long Hunter State Park, Eagle Scout projects. Most influential person in life: Jesus, my Lord and Savior. Most important thing learned in high school: Only Christ can keep your steps firm and your path level.

Valedictorian Mt. Juliet Christian Academy

Parents: Phil and Mitzi Lundy University: Union University Clubs/Activities: Student Council President, Vice President and representative, FCA, Varsity Baseball, Band. Community Service: Campaign Volunteer for Robert Fields, Youth Leadership Wilson, Youth Choir Trip to Chicago and St. Louis, Music Camp Sound Engineer, Upward Basketball, and several others. Most influential person in life: My father. Most important thing learned in high school: God revealed to me His calling in my life, show me that my faith has relevance in all areas of life and bringing me into His ministry.

Phil Lundy

Kenneth Aaron Brown

Salutatorian Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Parents: Nancy and Michael Brown University: Undecided Clubs/Activities: Varsity football Community Service: Eagle Scout, more than 200 hours of community service. Most influential person in life: Coach Mark Harrison Most important thing learned in high school: Do everything to the best of your ability, regardless of your level of natural talent. Hard work can help you reach any goal.

Salutatorian Mt. Juliet Christian Academy

Parents: Aaron Knott and Jennifer Pollock University: University of Kentucky Clubs/Activities: FCA Community Service: Wherry Housing, Rutland Place, Feed the Children, Long Hunter State Park cleanup. Most influential person in life: My grandfather. Most important thing learned in high school: Maintaining healthy relationships with my peers is equally as important as anything else in school.

Zach Pollock

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Forrest Goodwin
Valedictorian Mt. Juliet High School
Parents: Todd Goodwin and Chancie Goodwin University: Harvard University Clubs/Activities: BETA Club, basketball, National Honor Society, Youth in Government, F.E.S.T. Community Service: Little League volunteer, Summer and Fall camp coach for Mt. Juliet Baseball Camp. Most influential person in life: Josh Wixon, an older friend. Most important thing learned in high school: Nothing in life is guaranteed. You reap what you sow.

Salutatorian Mt. Juliet High School

Parents: Paige and Tim Mullen University: Undecided, but likely University of Tennessee, Knoxville Clubs/Activities: National Honor Society, BETA Club, Youth in Government. Community Service: Second Harvest Food Bank, Tutoring, Vandy Special Olympics, 5K Runs. Most influential person in life: Parents and Mike Hurley. Most important thing learned in high school: A hard work ethic will make you successful in nearly everything you strive to accomplish.

Alec Mullen

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Attention Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Family Members!

Recognize Your Graduate!

Heres your opportunity to congratulate your special high school graduate in The Lebanon Democrat and Mt. Juliet News Graduation Section. On Wednesday, May 30th in the Mt. Juliet News and Thursday, May 31st* in The Lebanon Democrat we will be printing all the high school seniors photos from Friendship Christian, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Mt Juliet Christian, Watertown and Wilson Central! You can place a congratulatory ad in this section for only $15.
Please bring photo and text to the offices of The Lebanon Democrat at 402 N. Cumberland, Lebanon, TN. The deadline is Friday, May 18th by 4 p.m. Way To Go Julie!
We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa.
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Valedictorian Watertown High School

Hailey Speck

Kelsey Morgan Bayse

Parents: Briand and Meredith Bayse University: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Clubs/Activities: Future Business Leaders of America, FCLA, BETA Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Staff. Community Service: Youth Leadership Wilson Class of 2011, Weekly Nursery Worker, Round Lick Baptist Youth Group, Mission Trip 2007, March of Dimes, Josephs Storehouse, Wilson County Christmas for All. Most influential person in life: My Parents. Most important thing learned in high school: The most important thing I have learned in high school is to be yourself and work for your goals. Do not let others represent who you have to be and do not come down to meet their standards. Also, in order to succeed you have to begin thinking about your future long before the time comes. Plan what you want for your life and start working for that today.

Salutatorian Watertown High School

Parents: Traci Sparkman and Matt Speck University: Cumberland University Clubs/Activities: BETA Club, National Honor Society, Basketball, FCA. Community Service: Youth Fair Board. Most influential person in life: My mom. Most important thing learned in high school: I have learned how to deal with adversity through my experience with melanoma.

Valedictorians & Salutatorians Class of 2012 We are proud of you!

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Valedictorian Wilson Central High School

Parents: Mary & Paige Belcher University: Vanderbilt University Clubs/Activities: Science National Honor Society, BETA Club, Friends of Rachel Club. Community Service: Hands on Nashville and more than 50 hours of service. Most influential person in life: Grandmother, dad, and John Steinbeck. Most important thing learned in high school: I have learned the importance of thinking for yourself.

Perry Belcher

Alina Sarai Gal-Chis

Salutatorian Wilson Central High School
Parents: Rodic and Cosmin Gal-Chis University: Undecided Clubs/Activities: Health Occupations Students of America, FCA, Spanish Club, Science National Honor Society. Community Service: Church Mission Trips, Romanian Baptist Youth Association mission trips, blood drive worker, Cumberland Pediatric Office volunteer, FCA special events volunteer, Vacation Bible School childrens teacher. Most influential person in life: After Jesus, my parents. Most important thing learned in high school: Do your best in order to succeed, but remember that the greatest success you could have is to impact someones life for the better.

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Congratulations to all Wilson County Valedictorians and Salutatorians. We are proud of you!

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