Senior Jacob Tuckness learned he was Class of 2025 valedictorian at Canyon Lake High School after he walked a red carpet into a school office along with nine other contenders for the top spot.
Then they ate Crumbl cookies.
“It was really nice to know my rank was official and I don’t have to worry about it anymore, now I can just get ready for the future,” he said in an interview posted on comalisd.org.
Tuckness said his commencement speech will focus on setting priorities.
“I am involved in a lot of stuff, inside and outside of school, so I think it is important to find a balance between your priorities and fun to ensure you enjoy life.”
He plans to major in finance at Texas A&M, where he also wants to find a new church, and get involved in youth groups and Aggie powerlifting.
After graduation, Tuckness wants to become a financial advisor and eventually own his own firm.
At the moment, however, his life outside of school revolves around going to the gym, golfing, and staying outside and active.
Tuckness is a powerlifter who wishes he were stronger so he could lift a car and be a hero in the event of an accident.
On March 21, the CLHS boys’ powerlifting squad competed at Gatesville, where he placed second in the 148-pound class, also earning a spot at state with lifts of 415-pound squat and a 440-pound deadlift.
If he had to pick a movie or song that described his high school experience, it would be The Goonies.
“I have had a bunch of memorable experiences, that you could honestly call adventures, with golf tournaments, powerlifting meets and bonding with my team at away competitions. We have had a lot of fun.”
Tuckness said if could have dinner with any historical figure, it would be Jesus.
“Because I have a lot of questions! I would sit down and ask him about what life is really for, and deep dive into everything I have been learning my entire life. We would eat steak.”
Tuckness’s biggest supporters are his parents, who pushed him through the last four years and “mostly made sure I kept my sanity.”
“If can be a lot, juggling everything in high school, so they are there for me when I get overwhelmed and remind me that it’s just school and not the end of the world.”
