2018 Paulding High School Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Madison Good

Madison Good was named the Valedictorian of her 2018 graduating class. She has earned the following Academic Achievements & Awards: Paulding County winner of the Franklin B. Walter Award and Honor Roll All A’s freshman-senior year. Madison was involved in the Defiance Dance Studio, the Paulding High School band program, the Quiz Team, and the National Honors Society. She earned the Paulding/Van Wert OSU Alumni Scholarship, Franklin B. Walter Scholarship, and Maximus Scholarship from OSU. Outside of school, Madison participated in St. John’s Catholic Church youth choir, St. John’s Catholic Church youth group, and the Youth Elect Service Project participant.

Madison has some bright future plans, “I plan to go to Ohio State for my bachelors degree in English literature and then possibly go to an Ivy League, most likely Yale, for my masters. After completing my education I would like to work in the literary editing field.

Gabriella (Gabbie) Milagros Stahl has been named Salutatorian of the 2018 graduating class of Paulding High School. In high school, Gabbie participated in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track, National Honor Society, PAWS Club, Mini Relay for Life, TA for Art Teacher, Prom Committee, and Prop Making for Drama. She earned the following scholarships: Bowling Green State University and Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce. Outside of school, she was involved with Crafts with Gabbie at library, Bible Study, Bible School Counselor, and Methodist Youth Group.

Gabbie’s future plans include to attend Bowling Green State University and major in Art Education and study abroad.  After college, she plans to return to Paulding to teach and coach track.