Potter-Dix Class of 2016 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Coby and Regyn Hicks

Every year, the battle for class valedictorian and salutatorian is one that plays out on high school campuses across the country. At Potter-Dix Jr.-Sr. High School, the competition for the Class of 2016 had the added twist that the top two candidates, Coby and Regyn Hicks, were cousins.

"I think Regyn and I have been one and two since forever," Coby said.

Coby and Regyn both moved from Sidney to Potter at a young age, with Coby entering in Kindergarten and Regyn two years later in second grade. Since that time, the two have pushed each other academically all the way until their final day o...