Member of Faith is Salutatorian of Starrs Mill Highschool

Congratulations, Laura! Below is an excerpt from the Citizen Newspaper.

Salutatorian Laura Eckhardt, daughter of Gary and Mary Beth Eckhardt, has a 4.0 grade point average and will be attending the University of Georgia with a major in saxophone performance. She has received a Liberal Arts Scholarship from Emory University, a Charter and Music Scholarship from the University of Georgia, a University Achievement Scholarship and Music Scholarship from the University of Illinois. Laura’s extra curricular activities included Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, National Honor Society, Beta Club, Ex Libris Book Club, German Club and National German Honor Society. The key message of her commencement speech will be the meaning of success while reflecting on high school memories. The best advice she received was from a private music teacher, telling her “never to be afraid to ask for something; you have nothing to lose.” Laura in 10 years expects to be finished with school and in a career she is passionate about. She realized she was in the running for salutatorian during the second semester of her freshman year. Laura said being named salutatorian means that the hard work was worthwhile and considers it a privilege to represent her class. She said her education in Fayette County provided her with a learning environment filled with teachers who care. Laura said what she will miss most are the golf cart rides with friends.