The Marshall County High School seniors will graduate May 17, 2024. This year, there will be 176 students graduating and 40 graduated in December. This is an exciting time for seniors, faculty, family, and friends.
Mr. Justin Perry, principal at MCHS made the following statements:
“The administration, faculty, and staff of MCHS are extremely proud of our Top Ten graduates. This diverse group is made up of high achievers, scholar athletes, leaders, and young men and women who are going to excel after high school and be the leaders of tomorrow in their community. We cannot wait to see all of the great things this fine group will do next! “
“Class of 2024: Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We are proud of the hard work and accomplishments of this class. It is always wonderful to see students not only achieve this milestone but also take the knowledge, skills, and hard work over the last 13 years and apply those to their future. I am very fortunate to have gotten to be your principal for your final three years. Best of luck in all that you do!”
To graduate with State Honors the student must meet ACT benchmarks; make an 18 in English; a 22 in math and reading; a 23 in science.
To graduate with State Distinction, the student must have a B average and meet one of the following criteria: Summa Cum Laude, GPA-Weighted GPA 4.25 and more. Magna Cum Laude, GPA – Weighted GPA 4.000-4.2499. Cum Laude, GPA –Weighted GPA 3.75 – 3.9999.
FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT : Teneal Alexander, Kamaria Johnson-Valedictorian; Kamea Johnson-Salutatorian; Araya Green BACK ROW LEFT TO RIGHT : David Eastep, Wyatt Joyce, Skylee Sonnier, Diya Patel, Kendric Hernandez, Henry Pearson.
Kamaria Johnson is the MCHS Class of 2024 Valedictorian. She is the daughter of Sheena O’Neal and Marvin Johnson. She will graduate summa cum laude with State/ACT Honors, Top 10%; National Spanish exam bronze medalist; National Award for PSAT (The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test); Rotary Student of the Month; WJJM Student of the Week; voted most intellectual in her senior class. Kamaria plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to receive a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree.
Kamea Johnson is the MCHS Class of 2024 Salutatorian. Her parents are Sheena O’Neal and Marvin Johnson. Kamea plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and major in pre-physical therapy. She will graduate summa cum laude, Top 10%, received the Upperclassman Award for biology, criminal justice 2, and pre-calculus; received a bronze metal for the National Spanish exam; Rotary Student of the Month and WJJM Student of the Week.
Araya Green is the daughter of Trey Green and Andra Jones. She will graduate with State/ACT Honors and State Distinction, top 10% and summa cum laude. She was Rotary Student of the Month, Josten’s National Student of the Month, and Ms. MCHS. Araya received the Upperclassmen Award for Spanish II, choir and AP Language. She holds a black, blue, and red Renaissance card and is a member of the Middle Tennessee State Choir. Araya plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University and major in communications.
David Eastep is the son of Scott and Marlena Eastep. He will graduate with State/ACT Honors, Top 10%, and summa cum laude. His plans are to attend Columbia State Community College in the fall.
Wyatt Joyce is the son of Nikki and Phillip Joyce. He plans to attend the US Air Force Academy to play Division 1 football and major in mechanical engineering to pursue a career as a machinist and engineer. Wyatt will graduate with State/ACT Honors, State Distinction, Top 10%, and summa cum laude. He received awards for All-State and All-Region Football.
Skylee Sonnier plans to major in pre-med biology, followed by medical school to obtain her doctorate. Her sister, Ashlee Endsley and brother-in-law, Timothy Endsley, are her guardians. Skylee will graduate with State Honors, State Distinction, Top 10%, and summa cum laude. She received the DAR Good Citizenship Award, Scholastic 2D Art and Writing Gold Key, the title of Rylatarian, Honorable Mention for the National Spanish Honors exam and the VFW Veteran essay, and was Girls State alternate. She ranked first in the state and fourth in the region in HOSA Skills USA medical terminology and chosen MCHS Best Personality.
Diya Patel is the son of Raj Patel and Sangita Patel. Diya plans to major in technology/business. He will graduate with State Distinction, Top 10% and summa cum laude.
Kendric Hernandez plans to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and major in psychology. His parents are Wendy and Jose Hernandez. Kendric received National Hispanic Recognition and National Rural and Small Town Recognition, will graduate with State Distinction, is a State/ACT Honor Grad, Top 10%, and will graduate summa cum laude.
Henry Pearson is the son of Scott and Jennifer Pearson. He will graduate with State Distinction, State/ACT Honor Grad, Top 10%, and summa cum laude. Henry placed third in the University of Tennessee Southern calculus competition. He was chosen best actor in a featured role in 2022 and best actor in a major supporting role in 2023 at Stagedoor Manor, a performing arts training center in New York. Henry plans to attend Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, with a focus on theater.
