SOUTH WHITLEY — Emma Neeley and Morgan Keirn have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Whitko High School class of 2017.

Neeley is the daughter of Robin Neeley, Columbia City, and Chris Neeley, Warsaw. Neeley plans to attend Franklin College with a double major in pre-med biology and exercise science. During high school, Neeley participated in theater, gospel choir, the National Honor Society, Students Against Destructive Decisions, academic team, volleyball, church softball, fundraising and youth group.

Keirn is the daughter of Claudia and Shannon Keirn, Warsaw. She plans to attend Purdue University majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. During high school, Keirn participated in Future Farmers of America, National Honor Society, varsity tennis, art club, the United States Tennis Association, 4-H horse and pony club and the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy.