FHS Honors Five Valedictorians

Published 1:30 am Thursday, June 6, 2024

Keira Johnson, Gunner Rogers, Rowan Ball, Nate Dahlgren and Kendall Marshall. 
Submitted photo

Keira Johnson, Gunner Rogers, Rowan Ball, Nate Dahlgren and Kendall Marshall. Submitted photo

This year at Forks High School we had a five-way tie for Valedictorian. Congratulations to the following students who have worked exceptionally hard for their 4.0 grade throughout their 4-year high school career!!

KENDALL MARSHALL

Student of Mike and Heidi Marshall

After High School, I will be attending Western Washington University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. My plan is to teach Elementary in Washington.

I received the following awards: Principal Award, Student of Character, Varsity Cross Country and Track, Sportsmanship Award In High School, I was an active participant in cross country and track, I have been a National Honor Society member and Secretary. My senior year I participated in LINK Leadership.

GUNNER ROGERS

Student of Rob and Sarah Rogers

I will be attending the University of North Dakota. I will be pursuing a bachelor’s of science in commercial aviation. My career plan is to be an airline pilot. I received the following awards: Principal Award, Student of character, MVP baseball, all-league football. I participated in National Honor Society, future career and community leader of America, football, baseball, chess, link leader, and Student council.

NATE DAHLGREN

Student of Chad and Shannon Dahlgren

I plan to work in Alaska this summer fishing and join the Army when I get back. I received the following awards:

Principal awards, student of character, All-State linebacker, Academic state champ in wrestling, First-team all-league awards. I have participated in football, wrestling, and track.

KEIRA JOHNSON

Student of Laci and William Johnson

I plan on attending Eastern Washington University and getting my bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Then I plan on attending Physical therapy school to get my doctorate. I have received the principal award, student of character award, and the Spartan Scholar Award. I have also received basketball MVP all-league award and many first team all-league awards along with breaking the FHS girls’ basketball scoring record. I was ASB President, in National Honor Society and FCCLA. I also was a 3 sport athlete playing softball, basketball, and soccer.

ROWEN BALL

Student of Corey Ball and Bob Ball

I plan to attend Arizona State University to pursue a degree in Air Traffic Control Management, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.I have received the Principal’s Award, the Student of Character Award, @ College Board National Recognition Awards and a Spartan Scholar Award. I was President of the senior class, National Honor Society & FCCLA. I was also a member of LINK and the chess club, and worked 2 part-time jobs. In four years I gained over 150 hours of community service.