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<\/a>Courtesy of Los Alamitos Unified School District\nThe Los Alamitos Unified School District valedictorians for 2026.<\/p>\n
Los Alamitos High School recently celebrated one of its most inspiring traditions, the annual Valedictorian Signing Ceremony, honoring ten exceptional members of the Class of 2026 as they officially announced their post-graduation plans.<\/p>\n
Modeled after collegiate athletic signing ceremonies, the event recognizes the academic achievements of the school\u2019s highest-performing students and celebrates the next chapter in their educational journeys. Surrounded by proud family members, teachers, counselors, administrators, staff, and friends, each valedictorian signed a commemorative letter representing the college, university, or service opportunity they will pursue after graduation.<\/p>\n
The Los Alamitos High School Class of 2026 valedictorians are:<\/p>\n
Amelia Jen \u2014 Columbia University<\/p>\n
Michael Wu \u2014 Stanford University<\/p>\n
Yara Saadeh \u2014 University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\n
Violet Murphy \u2014 Yale University<\/p>\n
Sydney Chung \u2014 University of California, Los Angeles<\/p>\n
Christian Szymborski \u2014 University of California, Berkeley<\/p>\n
Spencer Bystrom \u2014 One-Year Mission Trip in Porto Alegre, Brazil<\/p>\n
Emily Partida \u2014 University of California, Los Angeles<\/p>\n
Samantha Tran \u2014 Dartmouth College<\/p>\n
Akshay Verma \u2014 Dartmouth College<\/p>\n
The ceremony celebrated years of hard work, perseverance, leadership, and academic excellence. As each student announced their future plans, the event served as a powerful reminder of the opportunities that lie ahead for Los Alamitos Unified students.
The Class of 2026 valedictorians earned admission to some of the nation\u2019s most prestigious colleges and universities, reflecting both their individual dedication and the strong support of the educators, families, and community members who helped them along the way.<\/p>\n
The Board of Education includes Diana D. Hill, Marlys Davidson, Matt Bragman, Chris Forehan, and Farnaz Pardasani.
As graduation approaches, the Valedictorian Signing Ceremony stands as a meaningful tradition that celebrates academic achievement and inspires future Griffins to pursue their own goals with determination and purpose.<\/p>\n
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