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KDS Salutes the Academic Top Ten of the Class of 2026

Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School is proud to recognize the students who have earned the distinction of being ranked in the academic top 10 of their graduating class.



Catharine Epperson

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend the University of Alabama Huntsville to pursue a degree in Biological Science before a career as a research biologist

  • Class Valedictorian, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Alabama Governor’s School, KDS Student Government Representative, Beta Club, Leo Club, Marching and Jazz Bands, Robotics Team

  • Recipient of the University of Alabama Huntsville Jupiter C and System Scholarships, North Carolina Society DAR Showfety Scholarship, VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship


Bailey Adams

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College , Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend The University of Montevallo majoring in Instrumental Music Education with plans for a career as a band director

  • Class Salutatorian, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Scholars Bowl, Math Team, Choir, Jazz, Marching and Concert Bands

  • Recipient of Montevallo Presidential Honors Scholarship and Patricia Vines Scholarship




Gabe W. Allen

  • Advanced Placement Scholar, Honor Graduate, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Math Team, Robotics Team, Marching and Concert Bands

  • Recipient of Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship, Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship, Multiple Auburn AUSOM Scholarships, UAH Atlas D Scholarship, Mississippi Freshman Academic Nonresident Scholarship



Kate Aultman

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend Northeast Alabama Community College as a member of the Cross Country and Track Teams while earning an Associate Degree in General Studies, after which she will enroll at the University of Alabama to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business

  • National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Leo Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Track and Field Teams, work scholarship program (KDS DAR Museum and Archives)

  • Northeast Alabama Community College Athletic Scholarship, University of Alabama Alumni Heritage Scholarship, Crimson Achievement Scholarship, Alumni Scholar Award



Caleb Burton

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Northeast State Community College

  • Plans to attend Troy University to pursue a degree in Land Surveying for a career in land services and farming 

  • National Honor Society, KDS Student Government Representative, Future Farmers of America President, Varsity Baseball Team, KDS Fishing Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

  • Recipient of Northeast State Community College Loyalty Scholarship



Hannah Caswell

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College

  • Plans to attend the University of Alabama Huntsville to major in nursing with a goal of a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  • National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Leo Club, Marshall County Youth Leadership, Varsity Track and Field Team

  • Recipient of University of Alabama Huntsville Jupiter C Scholarship



Chloe Haas

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Northeast Alabama Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a Master's Degree in Political Science with Minors in English and Philosophy before a career as a lawyer

  • National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Marching and Concert Bands, Leo Club, Art Club, Drama Club

  • Recipient of the University of Alabama Prestige Scholars 2026 Scholarship and UA Competitive Housing Scholarship



Ezra Keller

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College

  • Plans to attend Snead State Community College to pursue a degree in Psychology

  • National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Math Team, Art Club, Robotics Team

  • Recipient of Snead State Dual Enrollment Scholarship



Bailey Kendrick

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend Samford University to pursue a Business Degree for a career in data analysis

  • National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, KDS Student Government Representative, Mu Alpha Theta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Varsity Track Teams, Varsity Cross Country Team

  • Recipient of the Samford University Davis, Crosland, and Athletic Scholarships



Amelia Wrenn

  • Academic Elite, Honor Graduate, Advanced Placement Scholar, Dual Enrollment Scholar at Snead State Community College, Scored 25+ on ACT

  • Plans to attend Auburn University for a degree in Exercise, Health and Performance Optimization before a career in Athletic Training at the collegiate or professional level

  • National Honor Society, Varsity Basketball Team, Varsity Track and Field Team, Leo Club, Drama Club, Librarian Assistant, C.A.R. Member

  • Recipient of the Spirit of Auburn Founders Scholarship, DAR Good Citizen Award

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