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Vidalia High School 2009 valedictorian Trista Demby has been a straight A student since the first grade.
Vidalia senior is a real straight-A student
Published Thursday, May 14, 2009
VIDALIA — When Trista Demby brought her first report card home in the first grade, she had straight A’s. When she brings her last one home after graduation this week, it will read the same way, as has every report card she’s ever received.
The 18-year-old student will graduate as valedictorian of Vidalia High School this Friday, but she admits that getting there hasn’t always been easy.
“It has been hard, but I strive for excellence, Demby said.
That’s an attitude that seems to have worked its way all the through her school ethic.
When she wasn’t studying to keep her grades up, Demby was the captain of the dance team, a member of Beta, on the student council, the Homecoming queen and voted most intellectual.
“I am ambitious, and I don’t like to fail, so I try my hardest at everything to do my best at everything,” she said.
The only decision she has waffled on is where she will go to college.
She’s narrowed the list down to five of the colleges that have accepted her — Howard University in Washington, D.C., Tuskegee University in Alabama, Louisiana State University, Jackson State University and Alcorn State University.
“It’s a hard decision, but I think I have narrowed it down to the ones that are closest to home,” she said.
But she’s no stranger to college.
Last summer, she participated in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Program at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, an experience Demby said she thinks helped her develop discipline for the future.
“It taught me that you still have to do work even when all the people around you are doing a lot of other things,” she said.
When she decides which college she will attend, Demby will study accounting.
“I like managing things, and I am good at managing my own money,” she said.
Demby said that after graduation, she might get a job for the summer.
“But I might take a break from the hard work,” she said.
Trista is the daughter of Clint and Cynthia Dixon.
Comments
Posted by vidalia1 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 12:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is an outstanding achievement and I am very proud of you.Go forward with great pride......Do not know you personally but do know the Demby family there.
Posted by jammin1 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That truly is outstanding! Congrats, I know you will go far and do great things.
Posted by uneekofficerbrod (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
congrats
Posted by fraidoclowns (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 5:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The spelling of "pupal" [sic] IS a joke in the flash advertising the article, isn't it????? Tell me the Democrat didn't spell pupil wrong.
Posted by fraidoclowns (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 5:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)
And please tell me three other people read this article and didn't notice it was misspelled. Please!
Posted by kpage1 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 6:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This young lady will go far...with that attitude, nothing will stand in her way. She's a perfect role model for today's youth.
Posted by fraidoclowns (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 6:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Make that four.
Posted by BHillyer (Ben Hillyer) on May 14, 2009 at 6:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks for catching the error. Have you ever looked at a word that you typed and thought something doesn't look right? Well, I have to admit at midnight last night, i had that thought when I put up the photo for the homepage. Unfortunately, there is no spell check in Photoshop and I didn't go to a dictionary to check. For the life of me, I had a brain freeze and couldn't figure out any other way to spell the word in my head. Apologize for the error, it was all mine. (And of course the mistake would happen on the story about a straight A student.)
Posted by chsmom (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 7:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations!
Posted by blessed76 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 7:09 a.m. (Suggest removal)
congrats trista and may you be blessed to succeed in whatever you decide to do in the future
Posted by fraidoclowns (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 7:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Ben, you're a stand-up guy.
Posted by bayougal (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Shows what hard work and a disciplined mind can achieve!
All the best to you Trista!
Posted by vilou09 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 8:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Way to go Trissy :)
I remember in the sixth grade I predicted you'd be our Valedictorian and guess what? I was right! You've always made our class proud by putting us to shame. JK! ;)
Posted by firered (Elizabeth Geter) on May 14, 2009 at 8:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations Trista!! That is a great achievement!! Use your knowledge and abilities to do whatever your mind can imagine. There are no limits to hold you back!! Vilou09, the same goes to you. Nothing can hold you girls back. All you need is a little perseverance and you will go very far in life.
It seems from all I've read here lately the Class of '09 has truly made our community proud!!
Posted by ItsMeAgain (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 9:07 a.m.
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Posted by nd (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I love it when a child has a great accomplishment, way to go Trista!!! Only good comments should be apart of this section. Don't Hate people, Congratulate a young persons' achievements.
Posted by jen_jen1227 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 10:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow, what an accomplishment! I know your parents are so proud. Trista, you truely are a role model for our children. You have represented Vidalia High School Honorably. I couldn't be happier to call you the Homecoming Queen, that is what it is all about! Academics!!! Great job, Good Luck!
Posted by say31 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
She is a good person to have as a role model. Congratulations!
Posted by msbyrd34 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations Trista, you have made your family so PROUD!!!! We love you and support you in everything you do. Keep the attitude you have and you will go VERY far in life.
Posted by BIGSIS76 (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hi Little Cousin...Congratulations!!!!!! The whole family Beams with Joy for you and your MOM (Cyn)..Keep On Keepin On Baby!!!! I live in Houston Tx
Vidalia High School
Super Seniors of 1976
Posted by trulyblessed (anonymous) on May 14, 2009 at 10:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Congratulations Trista, you have worked so hard to get to this point in your life, this is just awesome. Howard U, OMG. I know it far from home, but think of all the opportunities there. May God continue to keep you and bless you in all that you desire to accomplish. The best of luck in all your endeavors.
Posted by dixiemama (anonymous) on May 15, 2009 at 12:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)
CONGRATULATIONS Trista. The sky is the limit so reach for the stars.
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