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EXCLUSIVE: JoJo Fletcher's never-before-seen yearbook photos emerge as she prepares to kick off her season of The Bachelorette

Published: 19:28 GMT, 21 May 2016 | Updated: 20:04 GMT, 21 May 2016

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On Monday fans will get to see Joelle 'JoJo' Fletcher meet 26 new suitors - one of whom may become her future husband.

But before she was the star of The Bachelorette, the 25-year-old was just a regular high school student.

And ahead of her big Bachelorette debut, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal a collection of JoJo's never-before-seen yearbook photos.

Meet the new Bachelorette: JoJo Fletcher is pictured in never-before-seen yearbook photos

Blast from the past: The real estate agent was a student at Argyle High School

The real estate agent was a student at Argyle High School, and its clear that she was highly involved with sports.

JoJo took part in a powderpuff football game and was also a member of the volleyball team and track and field team.

One snapshot shows the reality star surrounded by various sports jerseys and shirts, along with a medal and a ball.

Another candid photo shows JoJo at prom, wearing a pretty silver dress while dancing with a boy.

Prom night: JoJo is pictured here at her prom, dancing with a boy while wearing a pretty silver dress

Sporty: It's clear from the photos that the now 25-year-old (second from left) was highly involved with sports

Game on: JoJo (R) took part in a powderpuff football game and was also a member of the volleyball team

The brunette appeared on the 20th season of The Bachelor, where she was dumped by Ben Higgins during the final rose ceremony after he had declared that he loved her.

Ben went on to get engaged to Lauren Bushnell, and JoJo was named as the next Bachelorette in the After The Final Rose special.

JoJo began filming for the 12th season of the dating show two days later, and fans will be tuning in for its premiere on Monday.

Athletic: The real estate agent (seen centre of the back row) was also on the track and field team

Before Ben: JoJo, whose real name is Joelle, would later go on to fall in love with Ben Higgins on The Bachelor

Say cheese: One snapshot shows the reality star surrounded by various sports jerseys and shirts, along with a medal and a ball

Last week, the suitors were revealed, and as ever it looks as though there are some interesting characters involved.

The hopefuls - whose ages range from 26 to 34 - include one whose job is listed as Canadian, another who brands himself a professional hipster, and (perhaps worst of all) a Bachelor superfan.

Also vying for JoJo's heart is former pro-footballer Jordan Rogers, whose big brother in Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Smiling wide: JoJo now lives in Dallas, Texas, but her high school was in nearby Argyle

With her girls: It's clear that the brunette had a lot of friends growing up

Heartbroken: JoJo was left devastated after Ben dumped her during the final rose ceremony, having told her that he loved her

Meanwhile Ben and fiancee Lauren are still going strong, and according to Us Weekly the pair are planning a summer wedding which will be televised on ABC.

The Bachelorette returns at 9pm on Monday, May 23.

In the meantime, JoJo will be presenting at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday.