Valedictorians named for Central Catholic graduation

Five valedictorians will lead the way when Central Catholic High's seniors get their diplomas at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

The valedictorians are:

Miley Shae Bruni

Miley Shae Bruni, daughter of Hal and Robyn Bruni, is an active six-year member of ARK Club and BETA Club; she served as secretary of BETA this year. She is a four-year member of Key Club, where she served as vice president this year. She is a two-year member of the National Honor Society.

Miley is a senior leader in Campus Ministry, where she has served for two years on the Retreat Team. She is a one-year member of the Student Council, where she served as secretary. Athletically, Miley was a three-year member of varsity softball.

She was a two-year member of varsity volleyball. Miley has received Academic All-District for three years in softball, including an Honorable Mention award her junior year.

Additionally, Miley has received Academic All-District for two years in volleyball. She is the recipient of the Out-of-State Admissions Scholarship and the Crimson Legends Scholarship from University of Alabama. Miley plans to attend the University of Alabama and major in early childhood education.

Brandon Martin Cordero

Brandon Martin Cordero, son of Ariel and Yanet Cordero, is a four-year member of BETA Club. He placed first in state twice at BETA Convention for Spanish. He is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and the Hope Squad. He is a senior leader in Campus Ministry, where he served for two years on the Retreat Team. Athletically, Brandon is a four-year member of the varsity baseball team. He received Second Team All-District for baseball his freshman and senior years. He received First Team All-District his junior year. He also received the All-Academic Composite Boy’s Baseball Award.

He was Academic All-District all four years. He also received the KWBJ Shining Star Award this year. He was Central Catholic’s Student of the Year. He is the recipient of the Nicholls Academic Honors Scholarship. Brandon plans to attend Nicholls State University to major in psychology. After graduating, he plans to attend medical school to pursue the field of psychiatry.

Jacob Anderson Duval

Jacob Anderson Duval, son of Jude and Natalie Duval, is a four year member of 4-H Junior Leaders, having acted as club president for the past year. He is a 4-H Club member for the past eight years, having been the club president for the past four years. He is a two-year member of the National Honor Society.

He is a four-year member of Key Club and Ark Club. He is a one-year member of Hope Squad. He attended Louisiana Boys State last year. Athletically, Jacob was a three-year member of both the Powerlifting team and the Bowling team. He was a two-year member of Track and Field, and he was the baseball manager this year. He is the male Heisman recipient for Central Catholic.

He has been awarded the Teche Growers 4-H Scholarship and the Scott Foundation 4-H Scholarship. He has been awarded the Outstanding Student Scholarship Award at Louisiana Tech University. Jacob plans to attend Louisiana Tech University to pursue a degree in chemical engineering.

Alexa Celine Laubach

Alexa Celine Laubach, daughter of David and Celine Laubach, is a six-year member of ARK Club, where she served as secretary, and a six-year member of BETA Club. She is a three-year member of Key Club and Student Council; she served as executive president of the Student Council this year.

Alexa is a senior leader in Campus Ministry, where she has served for two years on the Retreat Team and one year in the choir. She is also a two-year member of the National Honor Society and Hope Squad. She is the recipient of the Diocesan Youth Leadership Award for Central Catholic. She also received the KWBJ Shining Star Award this year. Alexa is the recipient of the Academic Scholars Resident scholarship and the President Student Aid Job scholarship from Louisiana State University. Alexa plans to attend Louisiana State University to study dental hygiene. After graduating, she plans to continue her studies at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.

Madison Grace Simmons

Madison Grace Simmons, daughter of Tillman and Stacie Simmons, is a four-year member of BETA Club. She is a three-year member of ARK Club and Key Club. She is also a three-year member of the Student Council, where she served as executive vice president. She is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and Hope Squad.

Athletically, Madison was on the varsity cheerleading team for six years, where she served as captain this year. She is a four-year member of varsity volleyball. She received Academic All-District all four years for volleyball. She was also First Team All-District her junior and senior year as well as Second Team All-District her sophomore year.