Vaughn is the daughter of Sarah and Nick Vaughn.
She is involved in drama club, Wildcat Network, AV team, yearbook, student council, and the Cass Career Center teaching professions program.
Her leadership positions include serving as class president for three years, copy editor for the yearbook, and drama club president.
Vaughn’s honors include earning a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll and lettering in academics for three years. She was inducted into the International Thespian Society, lettered in theatre, and received recognition such as the Rising Star Award, Best Female Actor in a Cameo Role, Best Female Actor in a Lead Role, Best Lead Female Role in a One-Act, and Outstanding Technical Execution. Her theatre experience also included Blue Star nominations for Best Ensemble and Best Show. In addition, she lettered in student council and earned the Outstanding Thespian Award, Honors Thespian Award, and National Honors Thespian Award.
Outside of school, Vaughn is involved in the Theatre of the Imagination and Community Theatre group. She also enjoys crafts, sewing, reading, and movie nights.
After high school, she plans to attend the University of Missouri-Kansas City or AMDA College of the Performing Arts to pursue a bachelor's degree in acting.
Cunningham is the son of Ryan & Angie Cunningham.
He is involved in DECA, National Honor Society, Music Makers, and varsity soccer.
His leadership positions include serving as DECA president of communications and DECA president of community service.
Cunningham’s honors include being recognized as the September 2024 Cass Career Center Student of the Month, achieving Eagle Scout rank, qualifying for DECA state in three events, earning academic all-conference in soccer, and maintaining a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll for three years. He was selected for the ninth- and 10th-grade honor choir, attended Boys State, ranked in the top 15% of his class for three years, and earned the AP Scholars Award.
Outside of school, Cunningham is involved in Scouts and serves on the praise team at First Baptist Church. He also enjoys camping, singing, spending time with friends, playing soccer, and listening to music.
After high school, Cunningham plans to attend the University of Missouri to major in biomedical engineering, specializing in biomaterials, with the goal of creating prosthetics for people in need.
The HHS Students of the Month are selected on the basis of character, citizenship, and academics.
