VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN NAMED AT CHCS
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Central Holmes Christian School is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. Anna Lauren Simmons has been named valedictorian, and Katherine Phereby Riley has been named salutatorian. Both are exemplary students and citizens and have also been involved in numerous community activities, athletics, and other programs at Central Holmes Christian School.
Anna Simmons is an exceptional student and has proven herself in her educational pursuits and beyond at Central Holmes Christian School. She has undertaken many challenges and is a superior scholar, earning the distinction of being named Central Holmes Christian School’s Valedictorian of the Class of 2025. Anna holds the highest grade point average of 4.0 as well as the overall highest average in the senior class at Central Holmes, thus determining her status as valedictorian.
After graduation, Anna plans to further her academic endeavors at the University of Mississippi to pursue a degree and career in Pharmacy. Anna has been accepted into the Sally Barksdale Honors College as well as early entry into the pharmacy program. Anna’s scholastic performance during her time at CHCS was exceptional. She has challenged herself, and achieved outstanding results, to complete advanced college prerequisite courses and dual credit/dual enrollment college courses, giving her a well-rounded, advanced college preparatory education. Anna has also been an active CHCS Honor Society member. Additionally, she was named the 2025 STAR Student of CHCS with an ACT score of 31. Anna is the daughter of Katie and Jon Simmons. She is the granddaughter of Cindy and Will Lott, and the late Karan Lott of Greenwood, and Sharon and Louis Simmons of Cruger.
Katherine Phereby Riley’s quest for excellence has produced many accomplishments in her academic and extracurricular pursuits in her years at Central Holmes Christian School. Kate has undertaken numerous challenges in her school career and has proven herself a superior scholar, athlete, and student of strong character, earning the distinction of being named Central Holmes Christian School’s Salutatorian of the Class of 2025. She also holds the highest GPA of 4.0. She has been an active member of the Honor Society, Student Council, and the varsity basketball and cheer teams, earning All-Star status in basketball. Kate has also served as Student Body President, Honor Society President, and President of the Class of 2025.
After graduation, Kate plans to attend the University of Mississippi to pursue a degree in nursing. She has demonstrated outstanding academic performance at Central Holmes Christian School and has worked diligently to excel in college preparatory, advanced and dual credit college courses. Kate’s positive efforts and endless drive and determination have allowed her to prepare well for the future. Kate is the daughter of Katherine and Matt Riley. She is the granddaughter of Nancy and Don Barrett, and the late Adelaide and Tom Riley, all of Lexington.
Central Holmes Christian School will hold its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berman Gymnasium on the campus of Central Holmes Christian School.
2025 GRADUATES
*Madelyn Rose Alford
Douglas Jonathan Brantley
*Carson Robert Burrell
***Brandon Reece Byrd
*Collin Carlisle-McGee
David Barnet Chiz, II
**William Thomas Clark
***Anna Claire Duke
Honor Society Treasurer,
Class Vice President
***Logan Clayton Engle
Matthew Bryan Gallagher
***Nathan Hayes Hester
**Matthew Darnell Jefferson
***Lauren Beth Lindsay
Class Treasurer
***Hattie Laine Melton
Honor Society Secretary,
Class Secretary
*Cardell Mitchell, III
Jerry Knight Moore
***Daynie Marie Parish
***Katherine Phereby Riley
Salutatorian, Honor Society President,
Class President
Joshua Brian Robinson
Class Reporter
*Ryleigh Michelle Scott
***Anna Lauren Simmons
Valedictorian, Honor Society Vice President
*Christopher Luke Terry
*James Kade Ward
Ethan Houston Witt
**Parker Bennett Word
*Denotes Academic Distinction
**Denotes Honor Graduate
***Denotes High Honor Graduate
