Malta names top students of 2021

Malta High School has announced that Erica Smith has been named the 2021 class valedictorian and Sidney Meeks has been named the class salutatorian.

Erica is the daughter of Earl and Shonna Smith. In her high school career, she achieved All-State in volleyball, basketball, and track. She was also in student council, National Honor Society, and pep band, all while maintaining the A-Honor Roll. Outside of school, Smith likes to spend time with family and friends, go to the lake, and play basketball. Post-high school, she plans to attend Montana Tech in Butte to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in radiologic technology.

Sydney is the daughter of Scott and Lori Meeks. In high school, she participated in student council, academic Olympics, Rough Riders 4-H club, 4-H Teen Leader, band, pep band, drumline, volleyball, basketball, track and field, National Honor Society, and class president all four years. Outside of school, Meeks likes going to the lake, fishing, and hanging out with her friends. Her post-high school plans are to attend Montana Tech in Butte to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.