CONWAY — Kathryn Hawkes and Ava Jarell have been friends since they stepped onto the field hockey field as seventh-graders at Kennett Middle School. They’ve been in several classes together over the past five years, and this Sunday with the Kennett High Class of 2021 will enjoy a special ceremony at Cranmore Mountain Resort, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Kathryn will deliver the valedictorian speech, while Ava, the class salutatorian, also will offer words of wisdom. But this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they will deliver their speeches on Saturday under a large tent at the top of Eagles’ Way at a banquet for all the graduating seniors.
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