Trickey &Harvey lead Ripon High graduating class

Logan Trickey and Chetan Harvey knew for quite some time that they were in line for the top two academic spots come graduation.

That was before the start of the school year – both were all but certain by January.

The two will lead the Ripon High Class of 2025 at Friday’s 7 p.m. commencement ceremony at Wes Stouffer Field.

Trickey earned the No. 1 spot as class valedictorian based on his 4.45 grade point average. Harvey, who has a 4.4 GPA, is the salutatorian.

Logan Trickey is the son of Kristopher and Cynthia Trickey. He’ll be attending UCLA in the fall to study Aerospace Engineering – the program is ranked among the top 10 in the U.S., according the U.S. News & World Report.

“I’ve always had a fascination with problem solving and with space,” he said.

Trickey, who was also involved in track & field, cross country, and soccer for the Indians, credits his teachers and parents for their support.

“My teachers always pushed me to do extra work while my family was there to provide positive feedback,” he said.

Chetan Harvey is the son of Jack and Anupa Harvey.

His father is Manteca podiatrist Jack Andrew Harvey DPW.

Chetan, like his father, is also leaning towards the medical profession, possibly as a G.I. doctor specializing in the digestive system and its related organs.

But those plans are on hold as he awaits his upcoming two-year mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“I’m still deciding (on colleges) between UCLA and BYU,” said Harvey, who was water polo, swimming, and choir at RHS. For the latter, he was named to the San Joaquin County Office of Education’s High School Honor Choir.

Harvey was part of the Ripon boys water polo team that made a historic run back in November to capture the CIF NorCal Division III title.

He’s thankful for his religious faith – first and foremost – and his family for his successes thus far.

“My parents pushed me to do my best,” said Harvey.