Gordonsville High School 2017 Top Ten Seniors

March 20, 2017

Hannah Oniea Bingham is the valedictorian of the 2017 graduating class of Gordonsville High School. She is the daughter of Stephanie Stinson and Mickie Bingham of Carthage. The granddaughter of Terry and the late Onie Crawford, and Sam and Lynda Frye She is a member of Carthage First Freewill. Hannah has been involved in the Beta Club for 6 years the HOSA, Art, FFA, Interact, and FCA, SADD, Spanish, Science & Math, STEM clubs, HS Clinical Intership Program and National Beta Club. Her Honors include 2014 certificate of Academic Excellence for Art 1, Health Science, Geometry, World History and for 9^th grade student, 2015 Tennessee HOSA State Leadership Conference, Awarded the Chapter FFA Degree for GHS FFA Chapter, 2015 certificate of Academic Excellence for English &, American Government, Core Math 3, Biology 1, Medical Therapeutics, Spanish 1, and 10^th grade student. The 2016-2017 HOSA State of Tennessee Secretary/Treasurer, 2016 certificate of Academic Excellence for Trigonometry, Spanish 2, Statistics, Rehabilitation Careers, Chemistry and 11^th grade student, Senior Superlative Award for “Ivy League Bound”. She frequently volunteers with the Kidz Central, Smith Co. backpack program & Church. Hannah plans to attend Tennessee Tech University in the fall and major in cellular and molecular Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine. After I obtain my bachelor’s degree, I plan to attend East Tennessee State University: James H. Quillen College of Medicine upon graduation I hope to become a Pediatrician and own my own practice in rural Tennessee.

Joshua Sheldon Murphy is the Salutatorian of the 2017 graduating class of Gordonsville High School. He is the son of Chris Murphy of Gordonsville and Michelle Murphy of Gallatin. The grandson of Doris Murphy & the late John Randell and Brenda Jones Farley and the late Lonnie Jones. He is a member of Union Hill Church. Josh has been involved in the FCA, STEM, Interact, Theatre Arts, FBLA, Outdoor, Student Council, Blue & White, SADD, Spanish, Book, Beta Clubs, and Senior Beta Club President. His Honors include Class President 9^th, 11^th & 12^th grade years and Vice President 10^th grade. He was chosen for Smith County Youth Leadership Boys State, he served as Honor Guard for the 2016 graduating class, Junior Class Homecoming representative. He received many highest average subject award honors throughout high school along with the Adam Hearn Academic Award and Senior Superlative Award for “Ivy League Bound”. He frequently volunteers with his church youth group and VBS, Nashville homeless shelter, 30-hours with Famine, Hearts on Fire, winter without and helping local elderly. Josh was chosen to be a council member of the Presbyterian Youth state group. John plans to attend Tennessee Tech University in the fall and major in Education with a possible minor in Engineering.

Lindsey McKenna Payne ranks 3^rd in the 2017 graduating class. She is the daughter of Mark and Kellie Payne of Brush Creek. The granddaughter of Larry & Lana Kinslow and Sarah & he late R.L. Payne. She is attends Church. Lindsey has been involved in the FCA, Beta, HOSA, Interact, Book Club, FBLA, STEM, Spanish Clubs, 4-H Club President for 2 years, Vice-President for 2 years, a Band member for 4 years, first chair flute/Piccolo for 3 of those years. Homecoming Representative for Stem Club junior year, and HOSA for senior year. She frequently volunteers with 4-H teen leader for junior camp, Ronald McDonald House, Jordan Hackett Foundation, Chad’s Run, Jamie Evitts Memorial Benefit, Dirty Bird Challenge, and Nashville Rescue Mission. Lindsey plans to attend The University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall and major in Biology or Pre-Med. After graduating she would like to attend Medical School at John Hopkins School of Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Meharry Medical College or Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to study in one of the cardiovascular, pediatrics, dentistry, or obstetrics gynecology fields.

James Andrew Smith ranks 4^th in the 2017 graduating class. He is the son of Bobby & Bobbie Smith of Hickman. The grandson of June Woodard, the late Stanley Woodard. He is a member of Chestnut Mound Missionary Baptist Church. Andy has been involved in the Tiger TV for 3 years the FCA, Spanish, Theatre Arts, Beta Club. His honors include Tennessee Boys State Delegate, 6 years Blue Honors. He frequently volunteers with the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, New Middleton Fall Festival, Kidz Central Event, Ronald McDonald House Bikes or Bust Program and Nashville Rescue Mission. Andy plans to attend Union University in the fall and major in film studies in hopes to work on professionally made movies.

Heather Renee Stadelman ranks 5^th in the 2017 graduating class. She is the daughter of Tim and Valeria Stadelman of Gordsonville. The granddaughter of Lorraine Stadelman and Deborah Richmond. Heather has been involved in the Beta Club and Art Club. Her Honors include Algebra 1 award, Core Math 2 Award, and 13 years as a dancer of Carthage Dance studio. Heather plans to attend Tennessee Tech University in the fall and major in Basic Business and minor in Mathematics and Art.

Chelsi Danielle Vaden ranks 6^th in the 2017 graduating class. She is the daughter of Travis and Jerri Lin Vaden of Hickman. The granddaughter of Jimmy & Janice Perrigo, the late James & Joyce Vaden, Jerry & Molly Stewart. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Gordonsville. Chelsi has been involved in the Beta, HOSA, Spanish, FCA, FFA, Science & Math and Blue & White Clubs, member of 147 Million orphans foundation. Her Honors include GHS Homecoming queen, Tennessee Scholar, 2 years on GHS basketball team, 30 hours of Vol State college credits, Miss Freshman, Miss Junior, honor guard for 2016 graduating class, and Sophomore & Junior class secretary. She frequently volunteers with church VBS, Ronald McDonald House.Chelsi plans to attend The University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall and major in Biological Sciences and a focus of Pre-Dentistry and following God’s plan for my life.

Christopher Michael Edwards ranks 7^th in the 2017 graduating class. He is the son of Charlie & Nikki Edwards of Alexandria. The grandson of Wayne & Linda Shutts, and Jimmie & Kathy Edwards. Chris has been involved in the Beta Club and Blue & White Club, and a member of GHS football team. His honors include all District, all Region, all Region defensive MVP, defensive lineman MVP, Highest average in Art, Core Math 3, and Physics, Homecoming Captain, Boys State delegate, attended trip for Upper Cumberland Electric Leadership, and class reporter. He frequently volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Chris plans to attend Tennessee Tech University in the fall and major in Engineering.

Steven Tyler Peyatt ranks 8^th in the 2017 graduating class. He is the son of Steven and Jennifer Peyatt of Carthage. The grandson of Joseph and Nancy Peyatt. He is member of Long Branch Community Church. Tyler has been involved in the Beta, Blue & White, and Skills Clubs and a member of the GHS football team. His honors include all Region Junior & Senior year, Most Dedicated Junior Year, True Grit football player Senior year, Core Math 2 award. Tyler plans to join the Military and then becoming a teacher.

Kameran Deanna Washer ranks 9^th in the 2017 graduating class. She is the daughter of Mary & Davy Baker and the late Bill Joe Washer of South Carthage. The Granddaughter of Joanna & Bob Cockett, Jimmy & Jane Trainham, Bill & Odean Washer & Mildred & David Baker. She is a member of Gordonsville First Baptist Church. Karmeran has been involved in the Beta, Blue & White Clubs, Yearbook Staff, Cheerleader & Senior Captain, and Basketball player. Her honors include class homecoming representative Freshman & Sophomore year. Blue &White Club representative Junior year, voted “Future World Traveler” for Senior Superlative. Karmeran plans to attend The University of Tennessee Knoxville in the fall and major in Pre-Med then continue on to attend Medical School.

Morgan Taylor Gentry ranks 10^th in the 2017 graduating class. He is the son of Roger & Jennifer Gentry of Brush Creek. The grandson of Bobby & Peggy Gentry and Mike & Linda Clower. He is a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Morgan has been involved in the Beta, HOSA, Spanish, Book & Art Clubs. His honors include winning first place in Forensic Medical at the HOSA regionals. He frequently volunteers with this church VBS in preschool age group and Kidz Central Event “HOSA booth”. Morgan plans to attend Volunteer State Community College using the Tennessee promise to get an associate’s degree in Chemistry. Then attend Tennessee Tech University and major in Chemistry focus in Forensic Science. After graduation He hopes to become a Forensic Scientist for the Police Dept.