2025 Graduation Awards

Student Board Member Recognition 

At the Class of 2025 graduation, Emma Arnold was recognized for her work as the 2024-25 Student Board Member for the West Plains R-VII School District.

She stepped up last spring through a competitive process and spent the year as a voice for students, sharing their perspectives, leading surveys, and even helping shape big picture plans for the next five years.

Emma (daughter of Jerry and Allison Arnold) did an incredible job representing her classmates, and we’re are thankful for her leadership.

Foreign Exchange 

During this year’s West Plains High School graduation, we took a moment to recognize some special new faces on campus, our foreign exchange students.

This incredible program gave students from around the world the chance to be part of our Zizzer family, and in turn, gave our student body a rich, cultural experience that made this school year even more memorable.

Please help us celebrate:

Enric Carbonell Fuste
Helena Henrici
Livia Lehmann
Mila Jonquiere

Citizenship

One of the most prestigious honors awarded at West Plains High School graduation is the Best Citizen Award. 🎓

Each year, one male and one female student are selected through a secret ballot by faculty and student leaders. These students exemplify what it means to be a Zizzer through their dedication, involvement, and outstanding citizenship in both school and the community.

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 Best Citizen Award recipients:

🏅 Paige Skeeters

🏅 Jack Rutledge

Kyle Martinez Named 2025 Salutatorian

West Plains High School proudly recognizes Kyle Martinez as the Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.

This honor, representing the second-highest academic achievement in the graduating class, reflects Kyle’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence throughout his high school career.

Congratulations, Kyle, on this well-deserved recognition.
 

Lauren Stewart Named 2025 Valedictorian

West Plains High School is proud to announce Lauren Stewart as the Valedictorian for the Class of 2025.

This honor represents the highest academic achievement possible and is earned through years of dedication, exceptional performance, and the successful completion of the school’s most rigorous courses.

Lauren’s hard work and commitment to excellence have set her apart. Congratulations, Lauren, on this outstanding accomplishment.