By: Amelia Marlow
Congratulations to Senior Marcus Horton, who earned the distinction of representing the Class of 2019 at Commencement as a Co-Valedictorian with a 4.538 GPA. Marcus will have the honor of giving a speech to his classmates during the graduation ceremony.
When Marcus found out he was chosen to give a speech, he was more nervous than anything else. This is going to be a first for him, since he has never given a speech in front of anyone, let alone a full gymnasium of people.
Near the end of his sophomore year, Marcus made it a personal goal to finish at the top of his class. He was confident in his abilities and worked hard to fulfill his mission. From a personal standpoint, Marcus said twelve years of school paid off and he has a chance to show everyone how.
While Marcus doesn't know what he's going to say in his speech, he knows it'll be out of the box. If anyone has suggestions, Marcus is open to hearing them.
When Marcus was asked if he has any advice for future seniors regarding school or life in general, he said "That's a good question. Don't take school too seriously because high school gives you the most freedom in your life. But school prepares you for the rest of your life so it should be an important factor."
Bravo to Marcus for achieving this once in a lifetime opportunity. His determination and work effort is an inspiration.
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