Leslie Armendariz is the valedictorian and Nevaeh Rodriguez is the salutatorian for the 2023 graduating class at Dawson High School in Welch.Three graduating seniors will accept their high school diplomas during a ceremony at 7 p.m. May 19 in the school auditorium.During her time in high school, Leslie competed in University Interscholastic League academics, cross country, and track and field. She also played basketball during her junior and senior years.She plans to attend Midland College with the intention of becoming an ultrasound technician.Leslie is the daughter of Chris and Yolanda Armendariz of Welch.Starting high school in Brownfield, Nevaeh was a ...