Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Distinguished Scholar

Valedictorian

Canton High School is pleased to announce that Kenyatta Brown, Jr. is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2025.

Kenyatta's principal, Ms. Kari Johnson, describes Kenyatta as diligent, inquisitive, disciplined, and extremely well-rounded. Kenyatta plans to attend the University of Mississippi in the fall. Kenyatta has been characterized as a born leader, and we know that he will excel in college and in his future career. 

Kenyatta, we are so proud of you!

Salutatorian

A huge congratulations to Canton High School's Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Shamiyah Jones! 

Shamiyah's principal, Ms. Kari Johnson, describes her as hard-working, poised, and compassionate. Shamiyah plans to attend Holmes Community College in the fall. We are so excited for Shamiyah's future and the impact that she will make on the world. 

Congratulations, Shamiyah!

Class of 2025 Distinguished Scholar.

Canton High School congratulates Arianna Robinson, who has been named a Class of 2025 Distinguished Scholar. 

A Distinguished Scholar is a student whose GPA would normally qualify him or her to be Valedictorian or Salutatorian, yet he or she did not complete both his or her Junior and Senior years at Canton High School, as specified in Canton Public School District's class ranking policy. 

Arianna joined the Canton High School family during the 2024-2025 school year as a junior. Remarkably, she has completed all of the coursework and requirements to graduate early. Arianna's principal, Ms. Kari Johnson, describes her as focused, ambitious, and a high achiever. Arianna plans to attend Holmes Community College in the fall.

Congratulations, Arianna!