Southern Door Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Thomas Jackson, son of Mary and Christopher Jackson, and James Zittlow, son of Mike and Sue Zittlow, are the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively of the Southern Door County School District Class of 2024. 

Upon graduation, Jackson will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Zittlow is undecided on his choice of university, but plans to pursue a degree in computer science and mathematics.

Throughout high school, Thomas took rigorous classes and earned a 4.0 GPA. Zittlow achieved High Honor Roll status each semester and has also distinguished himself as an AP Scholar and recipient of the Congressional Award. 

Thomas attained the rank of Eagle Scout, attended Badger Boys State, taught Sunday school at his church, and currently serves as the Wisconsin Youth in Government Senate President. He earned varsity letters in football, wrestling, cross country, and track, served as class president, and participated in the National Honor Society, Forensics and the math team.

Zittlow has been involved in activities including math team, basketball, golf, National Honor Society, Student Athlete Scholars, National Society of High School Scholars, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Badger Boys State, Wisconsin Leadership Seminar, and volunteering with the Brussels Lions Club. His achievements include 1st Team All-State for Math Team, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, and being recognized as a National Merit Scholar Finalist.

Zittlow is engaged in the IT Youth Apprenticeship program and will have completed over 50 college credits by the end of his senior year.