Valedictorians & Salutatorians Ethan Nickel Olney and Newcastle High School have both announced their Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the 2020-2021 school year. For Olney High School, Kiara Allen was named the Valedictorian, and Jaden Jacoba is the Salutatorian. For Newcastle, Emma Clayton was named the Valedictorian, and Chase Ford is the Salutatorian of this year’s graduating class. Allen will be attending Rice University in the Fall, while Jacoba will attend Texas Tech University. “When I first opened the letter, I couldn’t stop smiling because of how happy I was. I got the acceptance letter online and didn’t close out of that tab for a few days, “ Allen said. Allen plans to major in Kinesiology and become a basketball coach. “Both of my parents and my close friend, Gail Scott, have inspired me the most by showing me how to be humble and strong, and by being selfless and encouraging me every day, “ said Kiara. She also talked discussed the advice she would give to younger students adding “Don’t let things get you down for too long because your whole life is ahead of you, and be yourself, not what other people want you to be.”