The Shadow
Covington High School has named its top two students for the Class of 2020.
Isaac Ruano has been named valedictorian, while Cailin Johnson is the salutatorian.
In a break from tradition, both students submitted a brief synopsis of their high school careers to the newspaper.
By Isaac Ruano
Valedictorian
I have attended Covington High School since eighth grade. I am quiet and reserved, and I prefer to keep myself busy with any learning materials possible.
At Covington, I was not active in extracurricular activities. I remember signing up for two clubs — Spanish Club and I believe the second was Beta Club — both of which I attended for less than a year and participated in very little.
However, from eighth grade through my junior year, I was an active member in the band. I played the trumpet and was a section leader since ninth grade.
I had the opportunity to play several solos in the band and was a devoted member. Nevertheless, I gave it up my senior year to make room for other classes.
My junior and senior years, I took math and science classes at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College as part of a program called Governor’s School. There, I got the chance to take college level courses and earn college credits for it.
The coming fall, I plan to attend Old Dominion University to double major in statistics and Spanish.
By Cailin Johnson
Salutatorian
I have been a student at Covington High School since the eighth grade. My parents are Tammy and Bryan Johnson.
During my high school years, I have been a member of the CHS cheerleading squad every year. I received the title of jayvee captain my ninth grade year and the title of varsity captain my 12th grade year.
I joined many clubs such as Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the Chess Club and Adventure Club. I was able to maintain status as a member of the Beta Club since my sophomore year and honored as president my senior year.
I have been a member of the Future Business Leaders of America Club since my junior year and was named treasurer this current year.
In the fall, I will be attending Radford University to work toward earning a bachelor’s degree. At Radford, I will double major in criminal justice and psychology, as well as minor in forensic science.
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, CHS will hold commencement exercises over a two-day period — Friday and Saturday at River Rock Amphitheatre, located at the Jackson River Sport Complex.
Each student’s family will be allotted 15 minutes for the awarding of diplomas and for photos to be taken.
Editor’s Note: Isaac Ruano requested that his photo not appear with this article in the newspaper.
