2026 Senior Spotlights

 Aubrey Corbin

BY LEXI CAHALAN, ENN REPORTER

Aubrey Jewel Corbin is a member of the 2026 graduating class and is the daughter of April Corbin and Brent Holdren of Edina. 

Throughout high school, Aubrey has been involved in cheerleading, dance team, flags, choir, FFA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Eagle Nation News (ENN), Art Club, and Med Club. Three words Aubrey used to describe herself are “I’m actually hilarious.” Her favorite class is Mrs. Keli Hutchteman's Nutrition and Foods class because “I like learning how to cook new things,” she said. Looking back at all the priceless memories that she has made during her high school years, Aubrey says that going to cheer camp was her all-time favorite.

After high school, her future plans are to attend Culver-Stockton College and major in elementary education. 

John Clark 

BY KAYDEE MYERS, ENN REPORTER

Graduating in the 2026 class, John Matthew Clark is the son of Matt and Bobbi Clark of Edina. Throughout his high school career, John has been involved in football, basketball, track, scholar bowl, FFA, National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America.

Something people might not know about John, is that he enjoys Cracker Jacks. His favorite high school memory was when he finished restoring his grandpa's 1976 Chevy truck. If John had to pick, he would sing ‘Seminole Wind’ by John Anderson during karaoke.

John’s future plans are to attend college and become an agronomist.

Cooper Clair

BY GRAYSON MILLER, ENN REPORTER

Cooper Chadwick Clair is a member of the 2026 senior class. He is the son of Chad and Lori-Moots Clair of Edina.

Throughout high school, Cooper’s favorite teachers were FACS teacher, Mrs. Keli Hutcheman, and Anatomy teacher, Mrs. Lorrie Ellison, because “they always encouraged me, whether in school or outside of it, and always cheered me on at sporting events.” During his time at Knox, Cooper was involved in football, basketball, baseball, track, National Honor Society (NHS) and Spanish Club. Cooper said he looks forward to getting away from where he grew up after graduation.

“Determined, intelligent and goofy” are three words that Cooper uses to describe himself. Cooper shared that his parents and professional athletes are the most influential people in his life, “my parents always support me, and watching pro athletes helps me improve in sports.” Outside of school, Cooper has enjoyed golfing, lifting weights at the Knox County Community Center and playing video games with his friends. His future plans are to attend college and obtain a degree in engineering.

In ten years, Cooper sees himself living in his own home, having a stable job, and potentially having kids.

Blake Michael Campbell

BY LAITHEN ENGLEBRECHT, ENN REPORTER

Blake Michael Campbell is a member of the 2026 graduating class. He is the son of Joseph and Jordin Campbell and Deborah Campbell. Throughout high school, he has been involved in basketball, football, track, 4 years of FFA, 3 years of FBLA, and 4 years of Trap Shooting.

Blake’s favorite teacher is his ag teacher, Mrs. Rebecca Dobrinske, and his favorite class is Greenhouse, which she teaches. He said, “I like the greenhouse because I get to be out in the greenhouse working with the plants and vegetables. I also really like being in Mrs Dobrinske's class because we get to work and listen to music most of the time.” 

A few words Blake used to describe him include smart, athletic, and hard-working. In 10 to 20 years, Blake sees himself with someone in a nice home, living a steady life. After graduating high school, Blake plans on going to a two-year college and becoming a diesel technician.

Lexi Marie Cahalan

BY JILLIAN ROBERTSON, ENN REPORTER

Lexi Marie Cahalan is a member of the 2026 graduating class of Knox County R-1 High School. Lexi is the daughter of Jake and Ashley Whiles of Hannibal. During high school, Lexi has been part of cross country, dance team, Eagle Nation News, FCCLA, FFA, football and basketball cheer, Med Club, Student Council, track, and NHS, and she also serves as the Senior class secretary. Lexi said her favorite memory in high school was being a part of the cheer team. Outside of school, Lexi volunteers at the food pantry and works at the Knox County Nursing Home. If she could visit anywhere in the world, Lexi said she would visit Greece or Italy, and she describes herself as "compassionate, loving, and hardworking."

Lexi shared some advice for upcoming seniors, “Don't procrastinate, your freshman year really determines how the rest of your high school career is gonna go, because when senior year comes, you're gonna look back, and you're going to want to say that you wish you had done more.”

After graduating, Lexi plans to attend college to become a pediatric nurse and participate in cheer during her college years.