April 29, 2025 – In a reception held at Sulphur Springs High School April 29th, 2025, Laney Bankston was introduced as the Sulphur Springs High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian, and Brody Emmert was introduced as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2025!
Laney Bankston plans to pursue a nursing degree at East Texas A&M University after graduation. While attending ETA&M, Bankston also is going to continue her Spanish studies. Laney has an impressive eagerness to embrace new adventures and different cultures. She is going to travel to Puerto Rico and Nicaragua this summer. Laney Bankston is committed to community service. As a member of the Key Club, she has participated in many outreach and philanthropic initiatives. She has also been very involved with the 4-H Club. Laney’s election as Homecoming Queen just shows how much she is liked and respected by her peers.
Brody Emmert is planning on attending Texas A&M University, where he tends to study engineering. While attending University, Emmert expects to continue his involvement in the esteemed band program. Brody has excelled in the Sulphur Springs High School award-winning band program, where he serves as drum major. His position expects discipline, teamwork, and the ability to inspire others, all qualities of which Brody Emmert accomplishes with great eas, respect, grace, and consistency. Brody also competes on the tennis team, balancing athletics with academics and music, of which he does very well. This just shows how his skills in versatility and time management go above and beyond expectation.
As part of our “Salute to Excellence,” KSST congratulates Laney Bankston and Brody Emmert, and just know we can expect even more great accomplishments to come from these two bright young individuals! Go Wildcats!
