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List of Sacred Heart of Morrilton graduates

Valedictorian Philip Gottsponer, 17, to attend Arkansas Tech University

Valedictorian

  • Philip Gottsponer, 17

Parish: Sacred Heart, Morrilton

Parents: Danny and Cindy Gottsponer

College and major: Arkansas Tech University, management and marketing

Goal after college: Work for a company, possibly in the fishing industry, marketing products.

What was the best aspect of attending your high school? The best aspect of attending Sacred Heart was the lively atmosphere, in which I received an excellent Catholic education.

What will you miss most about high school? I will mostly miss all of the people who have done everything possible in order to allow me to succeed at Sacred Heart.

Scholarships: Distinguished Scholars from Arkansas Tech University ($36,000 value over four years) AState Pride Scholarship from Arkansas State University ($27,880 value over four years).

High school honors and awards: Honor roll recipient throughout entire junior high and high school career, Boys State, Bill Deaton Student Salute Award recipient, junior class president, freshman class vice president

Sacred Heart, Morrilton

Philip Gottsponer was the valedictorian at Sacred Heart High School’s graduation May 17 in the church.

Andrew Dunlap and Hannah Hartman are co-salutatorians. Dunlap, son of David and JoEllen Dunlap, plans to study English at the University of Central Arkansas. Hannah Hartman, daughter of Chris and Angie Hartman, plans to study biology at Arkansas Tech University.

Other graduates are:

William “Hunter” Andrews

Alexandria Baker

Herman “Joe” Beck

Jason Garrett

Justin Gunderman

Evan Hamling

William Henderson Jr.

Zachary Lentz

Teal Luyet

Talyn McCoy

Shamus McGee

Carrie Ryan

Cole Tamburo

Mia Taylor

Special to Arkansas Catholic

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