Ava Perkins, the valedictorian of the Malakoff Class of 2025, has exemplified what it means to

be a dedicated, accomplished, and multifaceted student throughout her high school career. She is the daughter of Ronnie and Bo Perkins. Ranked number one in her graduating class, she embodies the values of integrity, passion, honor, and relentless drive.

Her high school journey has been defined by her commitment to growth in every area—academic, athletic, and personal. She serves as the class vice president, and president of the National Honor Society, and is an active member of the Student Council. Her academic achievements include participation in UIL academic competitions and earning certifications such as Level 1 Welding, NCCER, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. She was also a valued member of the FFA during her earlier years. Athletically, she has been involved in cross country, basketball, track, softball, tennis, and athletic training— earning 1st Team honors in every sport. As a freshman, she qualified for the state meet in cross country and was part of both state football teams as a trainer, celebrating a championship win during her junior year. Her academic and athletic balance was further recognized when she earned Academic All-State honors as a student athletic trainer.

With a strong moral compass and an unwavering work ethic, she has remained in the top 10% of her class for all four years. She is a proud member of First Baptist Church of Malakoff, where her values have been continuously shaped and strengthened. In the fall, she will attend Texas A&M University, where she will major in pre-nursing. After completing her prerequisites, she plans to apply to nursing school and pursue a career as a travel nurse. She is passionate about helping others and is determined to make a meaningful impact wherever life takes her.

Kaitlyn Massingill is the salutatorian for the Class of 2025 at Malakoff High School. She

holds the office of Vice President of Student Council and is a member of the National Honor

Society. She has recently become a Certified Medical Assistant.

Kaitlyn is a four-sport varsity athlete. She played basketball, softball, track, and golf. Kaitlyn received Academic All-District all four years in basketball and softball. Also, in basketball, she was honored with Second Team All-District her junior year and First Team All-District her senior year. Kaitlyn received First Team All-District her freshman and junior years in softball. In track, Kaitlyn was a five-event athlete in her freshman and sophomore years, where she qualified for Regionals in the high jump. During her junior year, she advanced to Regionals in the high jump as well. During her senior year, Kaitlyn only did field events, where she advanced to the area in the high jump. She decided to join the golf team in her junior year, where they qualified for Regionals. She played just for fun her senior year, and her team got

third at the district meet.

Kaitlyn has been an athletic trainer for the varsity football team for the past three years,

where she was named an All-State First Team Athletic Trainer her senior year. She was a part of the 3A State Champion Team in 2023. Kaitlyn was also a part of the 3A State Runners-Up Team in 2024. Kaitlyn Massinigll has been accepted to Baylor University, where she will major in nursing and plans on becoming a Nurse Practitioner.