OXFORD – Mrs. Christine Pierce, High School Principal, has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian at Oxford Academy & Central High School. Since Oxford traditionally honors the top five students, the other three are included as well.

David Robert Allen, son of Robert & Virginia Allen, Phetteplace Road, Oxford, is the class Valedictorian. He is President of the National Honor Society and Student Government Treasurer. He attended the National Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. and represented our school at Boys’ State. In addition he is very involved in the arts, Band, Marching Band, Chorus, Dance, and President of the Drama Club. He volunteers for many organizations in the community and works for the Oxford Summer Reading Program.

Myranda Lee Batsford, daughter of Edward and Mary Batsford, County Road 5, McDonough, is the class Salutatorian. She is Secretary of the Student Government and a member of the National Honor Society. Myranda participates in Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band and Chorus. She also contributes to numerous community musical groups and has been a member of the Venturing Crew. She is a member of the Drama Club, Multicultural Club, Yearbook staff and Tennis team.

Julian Peter Bevan, son of Michael and Valerie Bevan, County Road 27, Oxford, is a member of the Student Government and the National Honor Society. He participated in Chorus, Tennis, Soccer and the Multi-Cultural Club. He attended leadership conferences and represented our school at Boys’ State.