Ashlyn Cooke recently earned the distinction of salutatorian for the HA Class of 2023. She is a member of the National Senior Beta, Octagon, and Monogram Clubs and serves as Octagon Club’s vice president. She is also a member of our Student Government Association and serves as the student body vice president. Ashlyn has played volleyball and softball throughout her time at HA. In softball, she has been named Conference Player of the Year as well as All-Conference and All-State Recognitions.
 
In Ashlyn’s spare time, she has been committed to playing travel softball for twelve years and has received multiple tournament awards. She worked at Creekside Animal Hospital this past summer and plans to work there again this summer. Ashlyn also has volunteered for the hospital, Meals on Wheels Program, and the local nursing home.
 
Ashlyn will attend Pitt Community College in the fall and has signed to play softball. She plans to study sonography. Ashlyn is the daughter of Heather and Jason Cooke from Halifax. Her older brother, Bryce, graduated from HA in 2020.
Gaston Surry is a member of the National Senior Beta Club. He also is president of the Monogram Club. He played football and baseball for HA. In Gaston’s spare time, he enjoys hunting, playing golf, snowboarding, and spending time with friends. He worked for American Boathouse Company and is currently employed by MacBride Excavation. Gaston has volunteered for holiday food drives and served as a helper for Pleasant Hill Christian Church’s Vacation Bible School.
 
Gaston plans to attend Virginia Tech in the fall and major in Building Construction. He is the son of Lori and Paul Surry of Valentines, Virginia. Gaston has two older sisters, Madison and Marlee.

Madelyn Wommack is the secretary for our chapters of the National Senior Beta and Octagon Clubs. She is the student body secretary for our Student Government Association. During the school year, Madelyn has taken an active role in our greenhouse project.

Madelyn is a talented artist. Her creativity can be seen on our campus with the Viking Ship mural displayed in the gymnasium. She also used her artistic skills to create a window mural for Hope for Hardy’s Twight Festival. In addition to art, she also enjoys listening to music, collecting vinyl records, photographing with camera film, and taking nature walks. She loves the mountains and Stevie Nicks. Madelyn works at Camp Willow Springs as a baker.

Madelyn plans to attend Appalachian State University in the fall and major in Graphic Design. She is the daughter of Dana and Matthew Wommack from Weldon. She has a younger sister, Emmaline. 

Jimmy Fulkerson is a member of the National Senior Beta Club. He played baseball for HA in grades 7-11 and basketball in grades 9 and 10. Jimmy enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf in his spare time. He works for his family farm.

Jimmy plans to attend North Carolina State University’s Agricultural Institute and study Field Crops Technology in the fall. He is the son of Judy and Troy Fulkerson from Scotland Neck. Jimmy has two older sisters, Lauren and Katy, who both graduated from Halifax Academy.

Gabriel Rowland was recently named valedictorian for the HA Class of 2023.  He is the president of our chapter of the National Senior Beta Club.  He has participated in our Student Government Association during his time at HA.  He also has been a member of our Quiz Bowl Team.  He played basketball for HA.  Gabriel enjoys playing basketball, reading, and playing video games in his spare time.  He has worked for Littleton Hardware Store for two years.  He attends Vaughan Baptist Church. 

 Gabriel plans to attend Western Carolina University in the fall.  He lives in Littleton.  Gabriel is the son of Misty Rowland and Jason Rowland.  He has two younger siblings, Josie and Cash.    

 

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