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BOURBON - Triton High School named Daniel Stichter 2005 valedictorian, Wednesday, and honored Anna Smith as salutatorian.
Daniel, son of Steve and Cindy Stichter, Etna Green, achieved the status of top Triton student in the fields of mathematics, science, social studies and choir departments while maintaining the All-A Honor Roll each grading period of the school year.
He is treasurer for both his senior class and the Triton chapter of National Honor Society and served as an officer for the Future Business Students of America, student council and the Fellowship of Christian Students. Stichter played in both varsity football and baseball for Triton, and graduated from the Kosciusko County Youth Leadership Academy.
The Kosciusko County Foundation elected Stichter for a Lilly Scholarship along with his selection as a Hoosier Scholar Award Winner. He was awarded the honor of one of 40 Indianapolis Star Academic All-Stars in the state.
The valedictorian plans to attend Anderson University and study business.
Smith, a Hoosier Scholar Award winner, was chosen as the top student by Triton's English department for the school year. She recently received a Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren scholarship.
As another NHS member, Smith held positions in FCS, the 4-H Marshall County Junior Leaders and has been active in art club and band.
She plans to attend Valparaiso University for international peace studies. Anna is the daughter of Byron and Mary Eloise Smith, Bourbon.
Both valedictorian and salutatorian received engraved clocks from their school's administration and will be featured speakers at the Triton commencement ceremony Friday at 7 p.m. in the school's gymnasium.
