Hometown: Fayetteville

School: Fayetteville High School

Grade point average: 4.24 weighted

College plans: U.S. Naval Academy

Honors and awards: National Merit finalist; National Honor Society; AP scholar with honors; Mu Alpha Theta math honor society

Extracurricular activities and community service: Track; cross country; tennis; Student Council; volunteer for Special Olympics; Students Against Destructive Decisions; Science Club; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; intern at Fellowship Bible Church

Why this student: “Ashton shines as a scholar, athlete and leader of his peers. He is one of those students that people just look up to and genuinely enjoy being around.” — Lesli Zeagler, counselor, Fayetteville High School