No 6: Countdown to graduation

And No. 6.

For hundreds of Odessa students, this weekend's it.

Crossing the stage.

Getting the sheepskin.

Opening a new door.

Whatever cliché you use, graduation's just around the corner - Friday for Permian and Saturday for Odessa High.

Take a look with us at each school's Top 10 students. We'll be posting them in reverse order through Friday. So check back and get a glimpse at those hard-working teens who pushed their way to the top of their class.

No. 6:

ODESSA HIGH

Name: Kelli Ames.

Parents: Carole Ames and Johnny and Kristy Ames.

GPA: 5.245.

College: Texas Tech University.

Major: Visual studies.

Favorite teacher: Teresa Rogers.

PERMIAN HIGH

Name: Brad Unruh.

Parents: Terry and Terry Unruh.

GPA: 5.19451.

College: University of Texas at Dallas.

Major: Biology.

Favorite teacher: None listed.