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Johnson, Purcell top graduates for Forsan High

Levi Johnson, left, Micaela Purcell, Forsan High School top students for 2005 Class. (Courtesy photos)

By STEVE REAGAN Staff Writer

Forsan High School recently announced that Levi Johnson and Micaela Purcell are the top graduates for the Class of 2005.

Johnson, the son of Randy and LaDonna Johnson, is class valedictorian, a goal he says he has worked toward since the third grade. The National Honor Society member was named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Corp. competition, and has competed at the state level in band, math, debate and journalism contests.

"So many family members, friends, teachers and administrators have helped me grow and succeed in both school and life," Johnson said recently. "God has used these people to bless me in so many ways, and it is to him that I must give the glory."

Johnson plans to attend Texas Tech University and major in mathematics.

Class salutatorian Purcell, the daughter of Charles and Ellen Purcell, plans to attend Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, majoring in elementary education. She is a two-year member of the NHS, and has been named to Who's Who Among American High School Students.

She is a member of the FHS student council, speech and debate team, band and Spanish club. She was a regional qualifier in University Interscholastic League competition in computer applications, informative speaking and mathematics.

Forsan High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 8 p.m. May 26 at the high school gymnasium.

Contact Staff Writer Steve Reagan at 263-7331, ext. 234 or by e-mail at reporter@bigspringherald.com.