Avery Riley was nominated by the volleyball team and is a senior at Dexter High School.  She is the daughter of Andy and Natalie Riley.

She is member of the varsity volleyball team and is a basketball cheer team captain.  She is also a member of HOSA, Top 10%, National Honor Society, Pep Club, FCCLA, Sr. Beta Club, and works as a teller First Midwest Bank in Dexter.

After high school graduation she plans to attend the University of Mississippi and as a pre-med major.

Her escort was Jackson Howard.  He is a senior and the son of Wes and Bonnie Howard.

Jackson is a member of the football team and baseball team.  He is also a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sr. Beta Club, and Pep Club.

When asked to describe Avery in a few words, Jackson said, "Avery is very smart, loving, and she is one of a kind!"