Karson Thomas Kemper will graduate from Alton High School in 2025. He is the son of Jessica Daugherty and Jonathan Kemper and the brother of Ryan, Kaylee, and Andrew.
Karson's favorite childhood memories are playing cards and racing four-wheelers around the house. Things haven't changed much as he still enjoys riding dirt bikes when he can!
Throughout high school, Karson has been involved in FFA all four years and BETA club for one year. His favorite class was welding. Mr. Wheeler made the class fun, while also helping him improve in doing the things that he enjoys. Because of that, Mr. Wheeler had the biggest impact during those years. He also had fond memories of all the shop shenanigans that went on!
He describes himself as wild, tall, and funny which he attributes to his Uncle Joe.
What Karson will miss most about AHS is talking daily to his friends and teachers. After high school he plans to work on the farm, find a house, get married, and start a family.
His best advice for underclassmen is: Never give up. It’s almost over. Keep your grades up and participate in as many school activities as possible. You are still young—don’t let school take your dreams and goals away; find a way to bring them into school.
The people Karson admires most are his dad, Jonathan and Colby. They have both always been there when he needed advice or a helping hand.