Laura Dianne Berkstresser to graduate from Holtville HS

On Tuesday evening, 25 May 2010, Laura Dianne Berkstresser will graduate from Holtville High School in Deatsville, AL. The commencement exercises will be held at Boykin Field. Laura is the daughter of Richard Kyle and Leigh Ann Lewis Berkstresser, granddaughter of Laura Emily Albritton Berkstresser and great granddaughter of Walter Matthew and Caroline Johnson Albritton (Uncle Walter and Aunt Caroline).

Congratulations, Laura! Family members can send love and congratulations to Laura to her home address:

Laura Dianne Berkstresser
316 Lewis Road
Deatsville, AL 36022

UPDATE!

2 June 2010 - Laura’s father, Richard, Jr., has sent additional information about Laura. She is already quite an accomplished lady! As noted above, Laura graduated on 25 May, but you should also know that she graduated as the Valedictorian of Holtville High School Class of 2010! The photo at right is of Laura giving the Valedictory Address. Here is a list of her many other awards, memberships and scholarships awarded. WOW!
  • DECA member – State Champion, International medalist
    • Spanish Club member
    • Sr. Beta Club member
    • Robotics Team member
    • SGA member – Homeroom representative
    • National Merit Finalist
    • Congressional Academy for American History and Civics scholarship winner- participated in a three week study of American History and Civics, earned college credit hours for work completed
    • Auburn Elite Scholar
Auburn University Scholarships Awarded

  • Spirit of Auburn National Merit
    National Merit Scholarship University Stipend
    Spirit of Auburn Presidential Technology Award
    Spirit of Auburn Presidential Housing Award
    Spirit of Auburn Presidential Enrichment Experience
    Roberts and Mildred Blount Presidential Endowed Scholarship
    Marie Glass Ward-College of Liberal Arts
Good luck in your college career at Auburn, Laura Dianne. Your hard work has rewarded you well thus far. And it’s just the beginning!