News Release

SYRACUSE — Taylor Cripe and Kennedi Adkins have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2022 graduating class at Wawasee High School.

Cripe is the daughter of Andrew and Susan Cripe, Syracuse. While her college plans are undecided at this point she plans to major in English and marketing. She has been active in theater, golf and Key Club and is a member of the National Honor Society and student council.

Adkins is the daughter of Randy and Sherri Adkins, Pierceton. She plans to attend Purdue University to major in political science. She is a member of the student council and National Honor Society and has participated in the Environmental Club, Dollars for Scholars and as a volunteer with Teen Court. She is a baseball and tennis student manager.

Both Cripe and Adkins will address the graduating class during graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5.