Courtney Strickland (left) was honored as Madison Academy’s Valedictorian. Amelia Blanton (right) was honored as Madison Academy’s Salutatorian.
By Leigh Ann Browning
Madison Academy
Madison Academy’s 2011 Salutatorian, Amelia Blanton, is the daughter of Joe and Robin Blanton. She was a member of the National Junior Beta Club and played for the Lady Panthers Volleyball team in 2010. Amelia participated in the Duke Talent Search in the 7th grade, and with her scores, she qualified for State Recognition.
Madison Academy’s 2011 Valedictorian, Courtney Strick- land, is the daughter of Glenn and Tiffany Strickland. She was a member of the National Junior Beta Club. She played softball for the Lady Panthers in sixth and seventh grade and volleyball in the eighth grade. She participated in the Duke Talent Search in 7th grade. She attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference last year in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations and “Great Job!” for all the hard work required to become Salutatorian and Valedictorian!
