PUTNAM COUNTY, TENN. – The Putnam County School System (PCSS) announces the top three students at each high school. These students have earned this prestigious recognition through their hard work and dedication to their studies.

“ We are proud of each one of these students. Their exceptional academic achievements serve as a testament to their commitment to excellence and their bright future. They are true examples of living out the PCSS’s mission of engaging, achieving and inspiring, and their school’s mission as well. Congratulations,” said PCSS Director of School Corby King. 

Cookeville High School 

Valedictorian - Quentin Ding 

Salutatorian - Clarence "Lee" Jones

Third Honors - Harrison Paul Rudd 

Monterey High School 

Valedictorian- Dixie Cheyenne Elrod

Salutatorian - Darien Blake Hargis

Third Honors - Cora Jade Toms

Upperman High School 

Valedictorian - Madelyn Isabel Myre 

Salutatorian - Maggie Ann Slemp

Third Honors - Carlin Andrew Lundholm