Zondag and Sellars Named Early High School Top Graduates

Early High School recently announced their top graduates of the Class of 2013, Jessica Zondag and Hailey Sellars.  Of the class, Zondag was named Valedictorian and Sellars was named the salutatorian. Pictured above (left to right) are Zondag and Sellars.

The 2013 Early High School Commencement will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1st at the Brownwood Coliseum. Graduates are pictured below.  Not pictured are Rachel McDonald and Ashley Zabel.  Photos copyright Leon Sutherland Photography.

Jessica Zondag, Early High School’s 2013 valedictorian, was born in Dallas, Texas to Dan and Leann Zondag. She is the older sister of Gerritt and Christopher. Jessica moved to Early in the eighth grade. She is graduating with a final GPA of 5.4321 and 54 college hours.  Jessica is actively involved in tennis, National Forensic League, National Honor Society, the Patriot Academy, and Key Club. She was also a state qualifier in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Jessica enjoys rose gardening, chess, and reading in her spare time. She is a dedicated Christian, and is a member of Coggin Avenue Baptist Church. Next fall, Jessica plans to attend Texas Woman’s University and is majoring in accounting. She received the highest scholarship in Texas, making her a Terry Scholar. Jessica wants to eventually become a certified public accountant.

Hailey Sellars, Early High School’s 2013 salutatorian, was born in Brownwood, Texas and is the daughter of Harry Sellars and Leslie Renfro. She is the sister of Hope Sellars, Jasmine Bethard, and Breazlie Bergman. Hailey has attended Early since the fourth grade. She will graduate with a final GPA of 5.2543 and 23 college hours. Hailey is involved in Key Club, tennis, UIL Journalism, and band. She is also the president of National Honor Society. She enjoys going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and watching movies. Next fall, Hailey plans on attending the University of Texas in Austin and is majoring in Space/Astronomy Physics.