The City of Plainview recognized three UCHS graduates for their outstanding achievement at the June meeting of the Board of Alderman. Mayor Gary Chandler and Vice Mayor Richard Phillips rewarded Seth Beeler, Samantha Sutton, and Destini Thomas with a plaque and a $500 scholarship.

Seth Beeler, a valedictorian, will attend UT Knoxville in the fall to major in pre-medicine. He plans to eventually study optometry. Seth participated in the UCHS Health Occupations Program and did his clinical internship with Dr. Tommy Louthan of Halls Vision Clinic.

Samantha Sutton, also a valedictorian, will travel to Johnson City to attend ETSU and major in nursing. She identified her mother, a respiratory therapist, as being a significant influence in her decision to choose the field of nursing.

Destini Thomas, excellent achiever, will also enter UT Knoxville. Her love for animals led her to the study of pre-veterinary medicine. Destini hopes to some day be a practicing veterinarian.

Mayor Chandler also recognized the family and friends who supported these students and encouraged their success.