Morgan City High names top graduates

Morgan City High has named its five top graduates as the school prepares for its graduation ceremonies at 6 p.m. Friday.

The top graduates are Emily Allemond, Jase Blano, Hannah Ebbecke, Kailey Partain and Montana Pillaro.

Emily Allemond

Emily Allemond is the daughter of Sherrel and Harold Allemond. She was Dance Team captain, Student Council vice president, and a member of BETA, Tiger Ambassadors and the Yearbook Committee.

She plans to attend Nicholls State University to study sociology. She hopes to become a high school teacher and dance studio owner.

Jase Blanco

Jase Blanco is the son of Glenn and Tiffany Blanco. He was involved in baseball, band, BETA and fishing team. He plans to attend Nicholls to study marine biology.

Hannah Ebbecke

Hannah Ebbecke is the daughter of John and Suzanna Ebbecke. She was involved in Student Council, BETA, track and field, softball, and cheerleading. She will attend
Nicholls to major in health sciences with a concentration in pre-professional physical therapy.

Kailey Partain

Kailey Partain is the daughter of of Tammy and Matthew Partain. She participated in Color Guard, Drama Club, Talented Art, Talented Music, and BETA Club. She will attend Nicholls State University in the fall to study digital animation. She hopes to become a storyboard artist.

Montana Pillaro

Montana Pillaro is the daughter of Kim and Jerry Pillaro. She was bowling team captain and Quiz Bowl captain, and a member of BETA Club, the Yearbook Committee, Color Guard and JROTC.

She will attend the University of North Texas in Denton, where she will study linguistics. She plans to use her linguistic skills to translate for people across the world.