As we approach the spring, it is time to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of Chester County High School’s Class of 2023.
At the top of the class is Valedictorian Annabelle Lockridge. Lockridge, daughter of Jason and Tamara Lockridge, has a 4.0 GPA with a cumulative average of 99.61. She will be attending Freed-Hardeman University to major in Accounting and minor in Bible Text.
“We’re certainly proud of Annabelle and her attitude and effort with regard to learning and academic achievement. We’re glad she has made that a priority, but we’re pleased that it’s not her top priority. She knows the more important thing is the development of a Christ-like character and a desire to be pleasing to God – and I think both of our children are more mature in that regard than we were at their respective ages,” her parents said. “We are thankful for the many excellent teachers, coaches, administrators, friends, neighbors and leaders in our community who have helped to strengthen that character in our children.”
Second in the class is Salutatorian Jacelyn Haskins. Haskins family members are Beth Haskins (grandmother), Jade Lofton (mom) and Steve Haskins (grandfather). Haskins also has a 4.0 GPA with a cumulative average of 99.43.
Haskins will be attending FHU as well. Though she is currently undecided on her major, she is committed to FHU Softball after signing with FHU on Tuesday February, 13.
“We are extremely proud of the determination and work ethic Jacelyn has shown this year in achieving the accomplishment of Salutatorian,” her family said. “Even at a very young age, everything she has participated in or been a part of, she has always shown a focused drive for excellence.”
