MCHS Class of 2025 Top Seniors – Nine Tie for Valedictorian, Two for Salutatorian
MCHS Class of 2025 Top Ten:
Mia Casady Dyer
Rank: 1
Parents: Scotty & Annette Dyer
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: Valedictorian, FBLA (4 years), FBLA Officer (2 years), Interact Club (3 years), Beta Club (3 years), FCCLA (2 years), FCA, Work Based Learning, Honors student, MCHS Tennis (2 years)
Future Plans: My future plans are to attend college and maintain my bachelor’s degree in business and one day own a business of my own. I also plan to build a family, eventually own my own house and land and maybe even work my way up to owning real estate. These may seem like a lot, but I feel that the plans you make for yourself can be limitless as long as you put in the work and have the right attitude in your journey.
Braylon Joseph Flowers
Rank: 1
Parents: Holly & Joey Flowers
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: I am on the football, baseball and basketball teams. This year we won our school’s first state championship in football and I was selected on the TSSAA Coaches Association All-State team. I have also been on the All-Region team multiple years for football, and I have been on the all-district team for baseball. I have been an active member in the Interact & Beta Clubs as well.
Future Plans: I plan on going to college to become a physical therapist after high school. I am going to do this by earning my doctorate. I plan to use this degree to impact the lives of many people by helping them return to life of normalcy.
Ethan Randall Gregory
Rank: 1
Parents: Rachel Gregory
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: FBLA (3 years), FBLA officer (2024-2025)
Future Plans: My future plans begin right after high school. After I graduate, I plan on going to Tennessee Tech. There, I want to earn my bachelors degree in computer science or mechanical engineering with a concentration in vehicular engineering. When I finish with my degree, I plan on finding a job in the automatic manufacturing field. From there, my future plans are unknown, and I’ll see where life takes me.
Bree Alexandra Griggs
Rank: 1
Parents: Daniel Griggs and Jennifer Hardman
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: I am in Beta Club and FBLA. I have taken many honors and state dual credit classes. I have taken and passed a multitude of SDC an d CLEP exams. I have an ACT superscore of 33, with a 36 in both reading and English. I am one of nine valedictorians.
Future Plans: After graduation, I plan to attend Western Kentucky University. I will major in meteorology. When I obtain my bachelor’s degree, I plan to work for a weather channel. If I have a change of interest, I will attend law school after obtaining my bachelor’s degree.
Kelan Cole Hire
Rank: 1
Parents: Kasi Hire & Ashley Hire
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: Beta Club (3 years), Class Vice President (4 years), Football (4 years)
Future plans: I am now attending TN Tech University. I am majoring in mechanical engineering. After I graduate, I plan to become a vehicle engineer. I also want to travel as much as possible.
Samantha Ann Law
Rank: 1
Parents: Larry and Christy Law
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: I am in FBLA, FCCLA, Beta, 4-H and Modern Woodsmen. I have helped in many community service activities as well. I have been enrolled in all honors classes and many dual enrollment classes. I am a valedictorian of my class and was awarded the title of faculty favorite. I have CTE honors, work ethic distinction and I’m on the honor roll.
Future Plans: After high school, I plan to attend Tennessee Tech University. I will receive my master’s degree in secondary education English. I plan to come back to teach in Macon County. I also plan to live on my family’s farm and continue my agricultural heritage.
Harley Kaylen Ritter
Rank: 1
Parents: Kelly Woodard & Harlan Ritter
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: Throughout my high school career, I have participated in yearbook club and Beta club. My second year in yearbook, I was named editor. I have achieved many academic awards including passing both the US History and Precalculus State dual credit exams. Additionally, I passed the precalculus CLEP exam. Furthermore, I will graduate with honors, state honors and as an honors student.
Future Plans: I plan to graduate from MCHS as valedictorian and attend Cumberland University during the fall semester of 2025. I intend to gain my bachelors degree in secondary education with an emphasis on mathematics. Afterwards, I wish to teach for MCHS and take over as yearbook advisor. Additionally, I hope to live a long, happy life surrounded by family.
Kenley Marie Roark
Rank: 1
Parents: Ken & Casey Roark
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors & Awards: honors student, graduating with honors, graduating with CTE honors, scholar of academic excellence, active member of 4-H & Interact Clubs, Beta Club secretary, FFA Chapter Vice President, 4-year varsity athlete
Future plans: I will begin Tennessee Tech University in the fall semester of 2025. Here, I plan to attend for 4 years and receive my bachelors degree in agricultural science and management. After college, I hope to return home and start a farming business of my own.
Elizabeth Rayann Tuttle
Rank 1
Parents: Brent and Rebekah Tuttle
GPA: 5.0
Activities, Honors, and Awards: Elizabeth has excelled throughout high school as an honor student. She was an early graduate from Macon County High School in December 2024 and graduated with college credit hours from dual enrollment and state dual credit courses.
Throughout high school, she was active in the National Beta Club and Interact. She earned numerous leadership roles within FFA. In particular, she served as the Macon County FFA Secretary. Throughout her role as Secretary, she advocated for FFA, provided support for fellow members, and strived to increase involvement within the chapter. She also received her FFA state degree at the 2024 Tennessee FFA State Convention. Elizabeth was crowned Miss Macon County High School during her junior year. She spent the following year supporting children in need during the holidays through her platform Christmas for Kids. Elizabeth is employed by Comprehensive Rehabilitation, and she volunteers with the Gallatin Rotary Club and for Westside Elementary School.
Future Plans: Elizabeth is attending Volunteer State Community College where she is studying pre-nursing. She plans to continue her education at Western Kentucky University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Elizabeth plans to work as a registered nurse in a neonatal unit nurturing infants. After gaining valuable work experience, Elizabeth intends to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Following family traditions, she also expects to stay true to her agricultural roots in Macon County and raise her family on a farm.
Landon Bryce Connor
Rank: 2
Parents: Heath & Miranda Connor
GPA: 4.99 (nine nine)
Activities, Honors & Awards: Salutatorian, Class president (4 years), Varsity baseball, Interact Club, Beta Club, Student Council, FBLA
Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and get a bachelors degree in civil engineering. After college, I plan to one day start my one engineering firm.
Chayton Andrew Ramsay
Rank: 2
Parents: Chad & Charity Ramsay
GPA: 4.99 (nine nine)
Activities, Honors & Awards: Salutatorian, FBLA president, Beta Club vice president, American Legion Boys State 2024, West Point SLE 2024
Future Plans: I aspire to become an officer in the US military. My goals are to serve, inspire, and be of service to others by serving in the military and being a strong, moral compass for those that surround me. I have received many blessings and I strive to give them and be one to others every day. I don’t know where life will take me, but I hope to always apply these beliefs and ideals in my life.
