The valedictorian, salutatorian and giftorian are the graduates with the highest, second highest and third highest grade point averages in the senior class.

Valedictorian

The valedictorian is Morgan Taylor Lindsay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lindsay of Farmville; Morgan will be entering Randolph-Macon College this fall. She graduates summa cum laude and is a member of the Cum Laude Society, an international organization that recognizes academic excellence by inducting the top 20 percent of the senior class. Morgan is a member of the English, History, Math, Science, and Spanish Honor Societies and has earned the Silver Service Award which recognizes more than 100 hours of service in the community and the Friends of Fuqua Award, which recognizes students who have performed more than 15 hours of service to the school. She is the recipient of the Glenn Math Award. Her school activities include serving as president and treasurer for Youth for Christ, assistant editor of the school newspaper; assistant yearbook editor, vice president and treasurer of Reader’s Club, and member of Model General Assembly, Model U.N. and varsity cheerleading. Morgan’s hobbies include working as a summer camp counselor, being a member of Concord Baptist Church, spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting and hand lettering. “Over the years, Fuqua has provided me with teachers who care about my growth and success, both in and out of the classroom, and an academic environment that encourages students to get involved and take part in conversation. As I prepare for graduation, the words of one of my teachers has been at the forefront of my mind ‘non scholae sed vitae,’ ‘not for school, but for life.’ He has taught us time and time again that there is something worth learning in every situation, and that putting in the effort to go beyond your “good enough” will take you far in life. This advice has served me well in high school, and I’m happy and excited to be bringing the same mindset with me to Randolph-Macon College in the fall, where I will pursue my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience.’”

Salutatorian

Jamie Rose Carkenord is the daughter of Mr. David Carkenord and Ms. Diane Stubbins of Farmville. Jamie will attend the College of William & Mary in the fall. She graduates summa cum laude and is a member of the Cum Laude Society. Jamie is a member of the English, History, Math, Science, Spanish, and Art Honor Societies and the recipient of the Wall English Award. Jamie’s school activities include serving as president of the Reader’s Club, editor-in-chief of the yearbook, treasurer of SCA, and member of the SODA club, Model U.N. and Model General Assembly. Her hobbies include dance for the past 14 years, and art and theater. “Fuqua is an environment where everyone has multiple roles. I’ve become more well-rounded and I’ve learned to value all the different kinds of skills that people bring to the table. I am grateful that I have learned to work with and appreciate others, a skill that will be beneficial to me wherever I may go in professional life.”

Giftorian

Claire Virginia Watson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Watson of Farmville, and will attend the University of Virginia in the fall. She graduates summa cum laude and is a member of the Cum Laude Society. Claire is a member of the English, History, Math, Science, Spanish and Art Honor Societies. She has earned the Silver Service and Friends of Fuqua Awards. Her school activities include International Club, SODA Club, Model General Assembly delegate, senior, bill patron, CONA delegate, Youth for Christ, SCA, class president and varsity cheerleading captain. Her hobbies include 14 years of dance, EMBERZ competition team, YoungLife, volunteering at The Woodlands, serving as 4-H camp counselor, and traveling to Mexico, Spain, France, England, Italy and Holland. “Right from the start, Fuqua School accepted me as one of its own. Fuqua has fostered my ideas and goals while simultaneously allowing me to discover the potential I possess as an individual. Fuqua School has taught me how to be my own person – and a respectful one at that. As I leave the only place I’ve ever called home, I will be furthering my education at the University of Virginia. On grounds, I wish to pursue students in fields of youth development and education. My goal is to one day be the next ‘Mr. Melton.’”