Whitko Names Top StudentsWhitko High School announced Samuel Mark Rickerd is its valedictorian and Livia Elise Rose is salutatorian for 2019.
Samuel is the son of Mark and Sarah Rickerd, South Whitley.
He plans to attend Purdue University and major in computer engineering.
His high school activities included president of National Honor Society, president of Student Council, SADD officer, Whitko Chamber Ensemble, Whitko Theater member, Campus Life, Whitley County Youth Leadership delegate, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership delegate, Purdue University Fort Wayne Sci-TEC Academy member, Whitko golf team and Social Studies Academic Team.
Livia is the daughter of Jeffrey and Season Rose, Pierceton.
Her college plans are to attend Taylor University to major in film and audio production and minor in computer science digital media.
Her activities included Math Academic Team, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Art Club, National Honor Society and boys basketball videographer.
