List of Sacred Heart of Morrilton graduates

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