Conway: St. Joseph

Valedictorians

• Mary Rose Siebenmorgen, 18

Parish: St. Joseph Church

Parents: Paula and Richard Siebenmorgen

College and major: Hendrix College, undecided

Goal after college: My goal after college is to find a job that I am passionate about and get to make a difference in other people’s lives. I hope to work the hardest I possibly can in order to achieve success and happiness in my career.

What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending St. Joseph was the relationships and family I made. As time went on, I developed a close relationship with my teachers as well as my classmates becoming like a second family to me.

What will you miss most about high school? I will miss the routine, being able to see my friends almost every day, as well as the comfort of knowing exactly what is coming next.

Scholarships: Hendrix College Academic Scholarship, $76,000; Hendrix Odyssey Distinction Award, $16,000; Conway Kiwanis Scholarship, $1,000

High school honors and awards: Honors English I, Algebra I, Physical Science, Geometry, Biology, Algebra II and Chemistry, All-State Soccer, All-State Bowling

• Sarah Beth Briggler, 17

Parish: St. Joseph Church

Parents: Mark and Michelle Briggler

College and major: University of Central Arkansas, pharmacy

Goal after college: My goal after college is to find a job either as a pharmacist or speech-language pathologist.

What was the best aspect of attending your high school? I feel the best aspect of attending my high school was being able to praise God and also I felt like the teachers cared about our success.

What will you miss most about high school? I will miss most seeing all of my friends and classmates.

Scholarships: UCA Achievement Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship. Dennis Jungmeyer Scholarship

High school honors and awards: Honor graduate, Heart of a Champion Award, Faulkner County Youth Leadership Institute graduate and Father Beagan Award

• Landon Bruich, 18

Parish: St. Joseph Church

Parents: Bryan and Tracey Bruich

College and major: University of Central Arkansas, pre-med

Goal after college: Medical school and eventually a radiologist

What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending St. Joseph was the close relationships I built with my teachers and with my fellow students.

What will you miss most about high school? What I will miss the most about high school is the low stress and caring environment.

Scholarships: UCA Excellence Scholarship, Arkansas Lottery Scholarship

High school honors and awards: Jim Banks Award, Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day, Arkansas Boys State, Faulkner County Youth Leadership Institute, National Honor Society