Lockwood High Student Carli Seymour Emerges as MVP Contender

The 18-year-old senior maintains a 4.5 GPA while excelling in sports, leadership, and community service.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:55pm

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a volleyball repeated in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the athletic achievements of a standout student-athlete.Carli Seymour's dedication to volleyball and other sports is just one facet of her impressive resume as a contender for Billings' Most Valuable Pupil award.Billings Today

Carli Seymour, an 18-year-old senior at Lockwood High School in Billings, Montana, has been nominated as a contender for the city's Most Valuable Pupil award. Seymour has maintained a 4.5 GPA while participating in volleyball, track, and the National Honor Society, all while juggling multiple part-time jobs and volunteer work.

Why it matters

The Most Valuable Pupil award recognizes outstanding students in the Billings community who excel academically, athletically, and in their service to others. Seymour's well-rounded achievements and commitment to her studies, sports, and community make her a strong candidate for the prestigious honor.

The details

In addition to her impressive 4.5 GPA, Seymour has been a dedicated student-athlete, competing in volleyball for four years and track for three. She has also served as junior class president and is currently the president of the National Honor Society. Seymour has also been working multiple part-time jobs at Intermountain Health, Soda Station, and Dehler Park, and volunteers with Help for Homeless Pets and in her church nursery.

  • Carli Seymour is a senior at Lockwood High School in the 2025-26 school year.
  • Nominations for Billings' Most Valuable Pupil award are open and closing soon.

The players

Carli Seymour

An 18-year-old senior at Lockwood High School in Billings, Montana, who has maintained a 4.5 GPA while excelling in sports, leadership, and community service.

Gerstner Adam Law

The law firm sponsoring the $1,000 cash prize for the winner of Billings' Most Valuable Pupil award.

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What’s next

The winner of Billings' Most Valuable Pupil award will be announced in the coming weeks. Carli Seymour is considered a strong contender for the $1,000 cash prize.

The takeaway

Carli Seymour's exceptional academic achievements, athletic involvement, leadership roles, and community service make her a well-rounded and deserving candidate for Billings' Most Valuable Pupil award, highlighting the impressive accomplishments of students in the local community.