Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.
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Suzel Tejeda (Suzel Tejeda/Courtesy)
Academic Solutions Academy A, Coral Springs
Valedictorian Suzel Tejeda
Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes
GPA: 4.0
Accomplishments: Emigrated from Cuba to the United States and became fluent in English; balanced school with multiple jobs and family responsibilities, including caring for grandmother after grandfather died; volunteered through church to help low-income families; received writing, singing and dancing awards
Post-graduate plans: University of Miami child behavior therapy
Inspirational quote: “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” — Oprah Winfrey
Widmie Barthelmy (Widmie Barthelmy/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Widmie Barthelmy
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.55
Accomplishments: Learning strength through showing up and doing her best
Post-graduate plans: Cosmetology and nursing
Inspirational quote: “Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” — Walter Cronkite
Academic Solutions Academy Charter High School, Coral Springs
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Valedictorian Marceline Joseph
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 3.65
Accomplishments: Improved skills; became more responsible
Post-graduate plans: Auto mechanics and cosmetology license
Inspirational quote: “You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.” — Brigham Young
Nelson Jeudy (Nelson Jeudy/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Nelson Jeudy
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 3.27
Accomplishments: Perseverance, responsibility and determination
Post-graduate plans: Electricity studies
Inspirational quote: “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” — Maya Angelou
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Plantation — Top Scholars
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Daniel Cai
Hometown: Weston
GPA (unweighted): 4.57
HPA (weighted): 6.17
Accomplishments: Computer Science Society; Physics Club; Science Bowl; Mallard Motorsports (Solar Car Team); The Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States (AYLUS) Plantation Branch; STEM Explorers; Contemporary Chinese School of South Florida
Planned college: Carnegie Mellon University
Inspirational quote: “Don’t get hung up in the past. Move on, improve and keep your hopes up for the future.”
Ava Cipolla (CADY/Courtesy)
Ava Cipolla
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.65
HPA (weighted): 6.10
Accomplishments: Team captain of club soccer team; president of UNICEF; coding tutor at Code Ninjas; founded a charity 3v3 soccer tournament that collected over $5,000 and 400 toys for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Planned college: Vassar College
Inspirational quote: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go.” — Michael Josephson
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Ruby Cohen
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA (unweighted): 4.57
HPA (weighted): 6.07
Accomplishments: President of HOSA and Save the Memories Club; CPR chairperson for Pre-Medical Society (personally certified over 1,500 individuals in CPR); chief intern for the Pre-Medical Internship program; completed pre-med professional track; co-captain of the Varsity Tennis Team (state champs last year); logged more than 1,000 community service hours; founder and lead instructor of Be the Beat, a CPR training initiative focused on bringing lifesaving education to underserved schools; classically trained competitive pianist
Planned college: Brown University
Inspirational quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs
Ishika Gadani (CADY/Courtesy)
Ishika Gadani
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.56
HPA (weighted): 6.21
Accomplishments: Association for Women in Mathematics; Pre-Medical Society; HOSA; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Research; DECA; Building Blocks Club; National Honor Society; Science Olympiad; volunteered and shadowed at Cleveland Clinic; organized cultural events as part of the Indian Regional Cultural Center’s Youth Club; volunteered at Arc Broward, teaching programming to special needs children; tutored through the NorthSouth Foundation; worked at Mathnasium as a math instructor
Planned college: Rice University
Inspirational quote: “Dream big, stay focused and trust that small steps lead to great outcomes.”
Anagha Iyer (CADY/Courtesy)
Anagha Iyer
Hometown: Miramar
GPA (unweighted): 4.57
HPA (weighted): 6.23
Accomplishments: Science Research Program; development of sustainable concrete: using locally sourced waste material; president of Sigma Xi; Model United Nations general board officer and director of logistics; founding CEO of CycleSphere nonprofit; received $5,000 grant from Broward County Natural Resources Division to conduct a composting pilot program; invited to speak at annual Zero Waste Forum; Speech and Debate competitor and communications director for three years; president of Amnesty International; HOSA; National Honor Society
Planned college: Stanford University
Inspirational quote: “The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!” — Steven Wright
Jayden Lang (CADY/Courtesy)
Jayden Lang
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.57
HPA (weighted): 6.25
Accomplishments: Research at Tulane University Department of Biostatistics and Data Science; pianist invited to concerts (including performances with orchestras) and master classes; vice president of Florida Student Association of Mathematics; one of 67 worldwide accepted to Canada/USA Mathcamp; Junior Ambassador for the Imagina Children’s Foundation (Mexican-American nonprofit uplifting underprivileged children in León, Mexico through education in the arts and STEM); president of the OCApex nonprofit chamber music ensemble
Planned college: Stanford University
Inspirational quote: “To eat bad food today doesn’t prevent you from having good food tomorrow.” — SUNA proverb
Kaitlyn Lee (CADY/Courtesy)
Kaitlyn Lee
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA (unweighted): 4.59
HPA (weighted): 6.14
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta; Computer Science Society; varsity volleyball; Code.org ambassador; president of Math Competition; president of Computer Science Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Rho Kappa Society; president of CoderGals
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou
Rishitha Marri (CADY/Courtesy)
Rishitha Marri
Hometown: Weston
GPA (unweighted): 4.43
HPA (weighted): 6.03
Accomplishments: Computer Science Honor Society and Computer Science Society; CoderGals; Association for Women in Mathematics; Science Bowl; DECA; Building Blocks; Programming Team; Mu Alpha Theta; research intern at Florida State University (used Machine Learning to predict outcomes in a chemistry lab to optimize material use and conserve resources); summer software intern at CarePredict; teacher for Florida Telugu Cultural Society; SAT tutor on Schoolhouse World
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania
Inspirational quote: “The only way to know is to try.”
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Darsh Patel
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.56
HPA (weighted): 6.11
Accomplishments: Math Club; Computer Science Society and Honor Society; Competitive Programming Club; Spanish Honor Society; Florida Student Association of Mathematics
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: “You can start even if nobody has said go yet.”
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Piya Sarkarati
Hometown: Weston
GPA (unweighted): 4.5405
HPA (weighted): 6.16
Accomplishments: Volunteering and spreading STEM education to neurodivergent kids through Building Blocks initiative; competitive individual baton twirling; medical shadowing/volunteering at Broward Health and Memorial Hospital; DECA; HOSA; NHS; Expressions Literary Magazine
Planned college: Brown University
Inspirational quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School, Coconut Creek
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Valedictorian Thien Nguyen
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.2159
Accomplishments: President of 3D Printing Club; led a Six Sigma project; intern at Sintavia, a 3D-printing company and manufacturing partner of Lockheed Martin
Planned college: Florida International University Honors College
Inspirational quote: “Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there’s still time to change the road you’re on.” — Led Zeppelin
Sebastian Aleusledain (Fox-Mar/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Sebastian Aleusledain
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.1386
Accomplishments: NHS and National Technical Honor Society member; SkillsUSA state competitor for Architectural Drafting; secretary of the Broward Youth Coalition
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “Turn your defeats into a victory, instead of letting them be a mystery.”
Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach
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Valedictorian Kendy Honorat
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 4.9841
Accomplishments: Certified EKG Tech and PCT Tech
Planned college: Florida State University
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Salutatorian Mirlande Moreau
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 4.8243
Accomplishments: Licensed Practical Nursing Program graduate; QuestBridge College Prep Scholar and finalist; recipient of College Board First-Generation and School Recognition Award; CPR Certified; Clinical Medical Administrative Assistant
Planned college: Florida State University
Boyd H. Anderson High School, Lauderdale Lakes
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Valedictorian Winza Pierre
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.2
Accomplishments: Early admission at Broward College and AP courses
Planned college: Florida International University
Khazeem Lee (CADY/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Khazeem Lee
Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes
GPA: 5.1
Accomplishments: IB Diploma Programme; dual enrollment and AP
Planned college: Florida Polytechnic University
Inspirational quote: “Make no mistake, high school didn’t test me. It was a four-year experiment to see if I had a limit. Of course, there isn’t one.” — Khazeem Lee
Broward Virtual School, Coconut Creek
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Valedictorian Justin Suarez-Garzon
Hometown: Westlake
GPA: 5.49
Accomplishments: Earned 60 college credits while in high school
Planned college: Georgia Institute of Technology
Rylee Barker (Fox-Mar/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Rylee Barker
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.35
Accomplishments: Earned 60 college credits while in high school
Planned college: University of Florida
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale
Camilla Escobar (Muñoz Photography/Courtesy)
Valedictorian Camilla Escobar
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
HPA (weighted): 5.5806
Accomplishments: BCAA Scholar Athlete; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Merit Commended Scholar; three-time Scholar Athlete; Pinnacle Award recipient; Silver Knight World Language nominee; Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar; Riddell Scholarship recipient; Cumming Family Business Award; captain of varsity girls soccer; co-president of Model UN; president of National Spanish Honor Society; member of National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, STEM Honor Society; TOPSoccer Program volunteer; member of Youth Leadership Broward
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Work hard, dream big, stay humble, be grateful and keep going.”
Juan Diego Perez (Muñoz Photography/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Juan Diego Perez
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
GPA (unweighted): 3.95
HPA (weighted): 5.5323
Accomplishments: BCAA Scholar Athlete; AP Scholar With Distinction; Scholar Athlete; Silver Knight Social Sciences nominee; DECA District Champion for Accounting Applications; Youth Leadership Broward; Florida American Legion Boys State; varsity golf and soccer; co-president of Model UN; president of Science National Honor Society; vice president of Spanish National Honor Society; head of finance of DECA Chapter; founder of Booster Meals; organized a camp for underprivileged children in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic; member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, STEM Honor Society, Athletic Honor Society
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania
Inspirational quote: “For with God, nothing is impossible.” — Luke 1:37
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School, Hollywood
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Valedictorian Jason Silla
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.0/5.18
Accomplishments: Ranked at the top of his class all four years while completing one of CMCP’s most rigorous course loads, including 15 AP classes; president of Model UN; vice president of Mock Trial; leader in Science Olympiad; member of Chaminade Scholars; varsity golfer and ultramarathon runner; raised over $1,000 for Alzheimer’s research.
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “We are the future we want to create. It’s our job to do it right.”
Lorenzo Carlos Munoz (Prestige Portraits/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Lorenzo Carlos Munoz
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.0/5.08
Accomplishments: President of Mock Trial and Science Olympiad; senior officer in Speech and Debate and Chaminade Scholars; varsity cross-country athlete; member of theater production; multiple honor societies and AP courses; hospital volunteer; drumline performer
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Time isn’t what makes you grow, but the memories you make and the people you make them with.”
Charles W. Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines
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Valedictorian Mia Ysabel Enguillado
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.4894
Accomplishments: National Council of Teachers of English the Achievement Award in Writing First Class recipient; AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Cambridge Diploma with Merit recipient
Planned college: New York University
Inspirational quote: “Live your life as an exclamation rather than an explanation.” — Sir Isaac Newton
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Salutatorian Jake Froman
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.4615
Accomplishments: Earned AA degree; certified salsa instructor; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: “The only thing that is impossible is impossibility.” — “Phineas and Ferb”
Coconut Creek High School
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Valedictorian Christaly Jean Baptiste
Hometown: Margate
GPA: 3.97
Accomplishments: Licensed Practical Nurse; AICE Cambridge Diploma; more than 500 service hours; Outstanding Cambridge Scholar Award
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “Jesus loves you more than you could ever know.”
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Salutatorian Daniel Therne
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.84
Accomplishments: Earned seven Industry Certifications in IT; AICE Cambridge Diploma; more than 300 service hours; nominated as one of the city of Coconut Creek’s Most Outstanding Scholars
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “The only person who can hold you back is yourself.”
The College Academy at Broward College, Davie
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Valedictorian Shadeed Anwar
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.6493
Accomplishments: AA degree from Broward College with Highest Honors; National Merit Commended Scholar; College Board School Recognition and First-Generation Student Recognition; President’s List 4.0 Honor Roll fall 2024, spring 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian Abdul Nini
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.6104
Accomplishments: AA degree from Broward College with Highest Honors; College Board School Recognition and First-Generation Recognition; President’s List 4.0 Honor Roll fall 2024, spring 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026
Planned college: Florida International University
Cooper City High School
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Valedictorian Fiona Lin
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.68
Accomplishments: QuestBridge National College Match finalist; First-Generation AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Cambridge Award winner for top performing scores across three tests; co-president for Future Medical Professionals of America
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania
Inspirational quote: “I dedicate every accomplishment to my parents. They are my ‘why’ in every effort that I’ve put in to fulfill their dreams.”
Aidan Don (Fox-Mar/Courtesy)
Salutatorian Aidan Don
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.66
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Florida Department of Education Sunshine State Scholar; AP Capstone Diploma; National Honor Society president
Planned college: Brown University
Inspirational quote: “Being able to represent my class as salutatorian has been an honor, and I am so proud of the Cooper City Class of 2026 and all we have accomplished throughout the last four years. I know we all have amazing futures awaiting us, and I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to represent such an amazing group of people.”
Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs
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Valedictorian Christa Reese
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.457
Accomplishments: Earned AA degree with Highest Honors; active member of band program; vice president of National Technical Honor Society
Planned college: Florida State University
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Salutatorian Noelle Brooks
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.3904
Accomplishments: Sideline cheerleader for past four years
Planned college: University of Florida
Coral Springs High School
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Valedictorian Teresa Xu
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.61
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma with Distinction; AA degree with Highest Honors; Business Professionals of America State and National finalist; National Merit Commended Student
Planned college: University of Florida
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Salutatorian Sofia Evans
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.60
Accomplishments: Associate degree with Highest Honors; District BCAA Champion in Track and Field (pole vault); president of Speech and Debate Team; recognized with distinction for National Speech and Debate
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: “I’ll share this love I find with everyone.” — Jack Johnson
Cypress Bay High School, Weston
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Valedictorian Rickey Liu
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.74
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; AICE Diploma; AIME qualifier (two times); eight-time first-place winner in Piano State competition
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Let’s go Lightning!”
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Salutatorian Arthur Gigot
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.7
Accomplishments: Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program; National Hispanic Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; AIME qualifier; AP Art History Excellence Award (Cypress Bay, 2024)
Planned college: Purdue University
Inspirational quote: “Carpe diem!”
Dave Thomas Education Center, Coconut Creek
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Valedictorian Ethan Johnson
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 3.7708
Accomplishments: SAC Student Rep; Honor Roll all year; School Ambassador
Planned college: Broward College
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Salutatorian Bernadin Saint-Hilaire
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 3.7162
Accomplishments: Honor Roll all year; Junior Achievement Academy
Planned college: Atlantic Technical College
Deerfield Beach High School
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Valedictorian Claire Yates
Hometown: Lighthouse Point
GPA: 5.5373
Accomplishments: President of Deerfield Beach High School National Honor Society; won fourth place at National Mu Alpha Theta Convention for Statistics Gemini; served senior class peers as BRACE Cadet
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.” — Jim Henson
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Salutatorian Anisah Mohammed
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 5.5282
Accomplishments: Recipient of QuestBridge Scholarship and Century Village East Arts Scholarship; served as Key Club vice president and MAO president; founder and committee head of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) podcast with peers
Planned college: Tufts University
Inspirational quote: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Dillard High 6-12, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Jae Holder
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.1
Accomplishments: Outstanding Senior Scholar; Cambridge AICE Diploma; President’s List Broward College; Sigma Kappa Delta inductee, XI Gamma Chapter
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “Once gifted, twice exceptional.”
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Salutatorian Azaziah Evans-Blake
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 4.9
Accomplishments: Three-year varsity basketball player; Superintendent Scholar Award
Planned college: Marian University
Inspirational quote: “Maybe it’s best to make some mistakes, the greatest wins are not made from playing things safe.”
Everglades High School, Miramar
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Valedictorian Rubab Alam
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.7536
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; AP Scholar; NASA ADC finalist; CSHS treasurer; MSA vice president (one year); SAC co-founder; Arabic instructor (K-12); tutor in English, math and reading (K-8 for four yrs)
Planned college: Florida International University
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Salutatorian Maylynn Ton
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.6714
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Merit Diploma; Silver Knight nominee; Key Club president; HOSA vice president; class vice president (2022-2024); volunteer and ReadSquad mentor (more than 70 hours); UN1 co-captain; Powderpuff coach; Science Olympiad Regional Medalist (two-time second, first Dynamic Planet)
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Don’t wait for the tide just to dip both your feet in.”
Fort Lauderdale High School
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Valedictorian Kylie Keenan
Hometown: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
GPA: 5.5714
Accomplishments: Two-time first team All County; MVP for softball team; Letterman; Cambridge Diploma with Merit; AP Scholar with Honor Award; College Board National Recognition; voted Best Overall by Teacher’s Counsel
Planned college: Brandeis University
Inspirational quote: “How you do anything is how you do everything.”
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Salutatorian Emerson Botknecht
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.5345
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma with Merit; AP Scholar with Distinction; College Board National Recognition; two-time district champion/soccer; National Honor Society treasurer; National English Honor Society president; Florida Academic Scholars Bright Futures Award
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.” — Taylor Swift
Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K-12
Valedictorian Nicholas Gerez-Hernandez
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA (unweighted): 3.9677
HPA (weighted): 5.3551
Accomplishments: Semifinalist of South Florida Regional High School Ethics Bowl; National Top School Recognition Award and National First-Generation Recognition Award from College Board; BigFuture Ambassador and earned Share Squad Award; full Diploma Programme student; Florida Gold Seal of Biliteracy
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “You always have more power than you think.”
Salutatorian Makenzy Jordan
Hometown: Plantation
GPA (unweighted): 3.9524
HPA (weighted): 5.2465
Accomplishments: 2024 Nyah Project Fellow (7% acceptance rate); Think Neuro, Teens in Health and Broward Regional Health Planning Council intern; Posse Scholar (5% acceptance rate); published poet in the Young Writers Annual Showcase—World of Words; ambassador for Bubble (skincare company); Gold Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Top School Recognition (Collegeboard); Honor Society member: Spanish, English, Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, Science, Tri-M-A Team Awardee; two-time semifinalist for Climate Science Olympiad
Planned college: Vanderbilt University
Inspirational quote: “You are who you train yourself to be, not who you hope to become.”
Hallandale High School, Hallandale Beach
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Valedictorian Richard Dominic Randolph
Hometown: West Park
GPA: 5.2258
Accomplishments: Fostered partnership between a multimillion-dollar company and community; Outstanding Senior Leader of Broward County; more than $100,000 in scholarships
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Transform your potential into purpose, for it is then you will find strength.”
Salutatorian Nicco Vasquez-Rebolledo
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.2154
Accomplishments: JROTC; AICE Diploma recipient
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Highlands Christian Academy, Pompano Beach
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Valedictorian Isaac Moore
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA (unweighted): 4.000
HPA (high honors point): 4.723
Accomplishments: National Honor Society; All A Honor Roll; Presidential Academic Gold Award; Bright Futures Academic Scholar Award; Pompano Exchange Club Student of the Month (December 2025); more than 400 hours of community service
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.”
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Salutatorian Isabella Duda
Hometown: Deerfield Beach
GPA (unweighted): 3.970
HPA: 4.687
Accomplishments: National Honor Society; class president four consecutive years; Brain Bowl Top Scorer; Senior of the Year (Pompano Exchange Club); Presidential Academic Gold Award; Bright Futures Medallion Scholar; more than 600 hours of community service; All A Honor Roll
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein
Hollywood Hills High School
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Valedictorian Noam Zeitoun
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.23
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma; founder/president of Book Club; vice president of National Honor Society; historian for Health Occupations Students of America; secretary of Student Government Association; 343 recorded service hours
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: “If you’re happy doing what you’re doing, then no one can tell you you’re not successful.” — Harry Styles
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Salutatorian Camila Leon Parra
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.23
Accomplishments: Battalion commander of ELMA JROTC program; president of Key Club; 675 volunteer service hours
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “Work in silence; let your success be your noise.” — Frank Ocean
J.P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs
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Valedictorian Jay Valdes
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.60
Accomplishments: QuestBridge and Gates Scholarship recipient; BRACE Cadet two years; BRACE Club co-president two years
Planned college: Brown University
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Salutatorian Emma Matthews
Hometown: Port Saint Lucie
GPA: 5.49
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta president two years; American Sign Language Club; Key Club; National Honor Society; MOSS Club
Planned college: University of South Florida
Lauderhill 6-12 Stem-Med
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Valedictorian Zaria Samaya Guerrier
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.38
Accomplishments: QuestBridge full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt; Gates Scholarship recipient; Cambridge Diploma with Distinction
Planned college: Vanderbilt University
Inspirational quote: “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” — “Mulan”
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Salutatorian Fergie Canales Espinoza
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 5.1
Accomplishments: Cambridge Diploma; Bright Futures Scholarship; BRACE Cadet
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Carpe diem. Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary.” — John Keating in “Dead Poets Society”
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland
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Valedictorian Ryan Nixon
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.59
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Student; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Recognition School Award recipient; Physics Club founder and officer; Science Olympiad and Math Competition captain
Planned college: University of Florida Honors College
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Salutatorian Grace Wang
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.53
Accomplishments: Hack-a-thon team won Best Emergency Preparedness; co-founder of Find My Buses App; Commended National Merit Scholar; co-president of Coding Club; third place in County Lit Fair
McArthur High School, Hollywood
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Valedictorian Rey Hernandez
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.2455
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; Autodesk Certification Fusion 360; certified in Project Management Information; BCAA student-athlete
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Those who fly, don’t fear the fall.”
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Salutatorian Anthony Lopez
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.2
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders Officer
Planned college: University of Florida
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Tamarac
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Valedictorian Maria Kukielka
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.6452
Accomplishments: Graduated with AA degree through dual enrollment; more than 300 hours of volunteer service; had toy and food drives for children in need; led a health literacy initiative across high school students; created cards to decorate homeless shelters
Planned college: University of Florida
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Salutatorian Yusra Sultana
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.5588
Accomplishments: Gates Scholar; QuestBridge Finalist; Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship recipient; Sun Sentinel Kids of Character; AP Scholar of Distinction
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “Verily, with hardship comes ease.” — Quran 94:5
Miramar High School
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Valedictorian Katherine Haynes
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.50
Accomplishments: Earned 100% Bright Futures; president of STEM and Science National Honor Society; first place in World Language Competition for Poetry; second place overall in SECME – STEM competition; enrolled in NSU dual admissions program
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” — Bob Marley
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Salutatorian Aniah Lewis
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.3
Accomplishments: College Board National Recognition Program; AP Scholar with Honor; AP Scholar with Distinction; BCAA Scholar Athlete; two-year softball captain
Planned college: Florida International University
Monarch High School, Coconut Creek
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Valedictorian Steven Strong
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 5.53
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Kids of Character District finalist; Silver Knight nominee; National Honor Society president; Broward County Scholar Athlete
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Love and respect.”
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Salutatorian Lionel Valentin
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 5.45
Accomplishments: North Area Outstanding Senior Leader; Coconut Creek Do The Right Thing Award; fundraising chair for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital charity event raising $15,000; Monarch Student Leader Award
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek
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Valedictorian Radhika Nanavati
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.15
HPA (weighted): 5.22
Accomplishments: IB Diploma; Brown University Book Award; Miami Silver Knight General Scholar nominee; College Board AP Scholar with Distinction; National Merit Semifinalist; four years varsity swimming
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: “I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.” — Vincent Van Gogh
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Salutatorian Akhil Kotaru
Hometown: Parkland
GPA (unweighted): 4.16
HPA (weighted): 5.21
Accomplishments: IB Diploma Candidate; Silver Knight nominee for mathematics; County Science Fair recognition; co-founder and co-president of Middle School Math Club; co-creator of Lower School Math Program; state captain for cricket; international representation and captaincy in cricket; AP Scholar with Distinction; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award for Math and Science; board member, South Asian Student Association; president of Science Research Club; tutor for Elements of Mathematics: Foundations Program
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” — Steve Maraboli
Northeast High School, Oakland Park
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Valedictorian Jibrael Khan
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.4459
Accomplishments: 22 advanced courses; earned AP Scholar recognition; Cambridge Diploma; served in multiple leadership roles, including class president; National Honor Society vice president; JROTC lieutenant colonel; more than 600 community service hours; three-time brain tumor survivor
Planned college: Georgia Tech University
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Salutatorian Tyler Beliard
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.3145
Accomplishments: 17 advanced courses; QuestBridge Finalist; Cambridge Diploma; district wrestling champion; Brian Piccolo Defensive Player of the Year
Planned college: University of Florida
Nova High School, Davie
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Valedictorian Vera Valeria Ruiz Feliberty
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.7397
Accomplishments: Co-founder of Create For Kids Pembroke Pines Chapter
Planned college: Florida State University
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Salutatorian Mariana Rodriguez
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.6709
Accomplishments: President of Mu Alpha Theta; vice president of Science National Honor Society; president of Multicultural Club; co-founder of Create For Kids Pembroke Pines Chapter
Planned college: University of Florida
NSU University School, Davie
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Valedictorian David Liebowitz
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA (unweighted): 4.25
HPA (weighted): 5.04
Accomplishments: HOSA, first place in region and third place in state; AP Scholar with Distinction; National President’s Volunteer Service Award, Gold; Harvard Book Award; National Merit Commended Scholar; Student Council treasurer; co-founder and co-president of USchool Jewish Student Union; co-president of USchool HOSA Club; president of USchool Green Sharks Club; co-vice president of USchool National Honor Society
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania
Inspirational quote: “Wherever you go, there you are.”
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Salutatorian Jeffrey Zhang
Hometown: Plantation
GPA (unweighted): 4.28
HPA (weighted): 4.96
Accomplishments: Bausch + Lomb Honorary Science Award; AP Scholar with Distinction; Vision Science research assistant and dual conference poster co-author; AI and cybersecurity intern at NSU Levan Center; Class of 2026 vice president; independent music producer with more than 75,000 streams; Economics Club director of finance; Florida State Chinese Competition Superior Designation; National Honor Society; Nassar Family Endowed Scholarship; Outstanding Mathematics, Chinese and Emerging Visual Arts Scholar; College Board National Recognition; community service coordinator for youth mentorship and food distribution; Love for our Elders representative; computational neuroscience student researcher; Mandarin Chinese peer tutor; track and field runner
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
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Co-valedictorian Aarush Wadhwa
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA (unweighted): 3.9821
HPA (weighted): 5.6518
Accomplishments: Completed 25 college-level courses; AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma; Presidential Award for Academic Excellence in elementary and middle school; Principal’s Presidential Award for straight-A Honor Roll in middle school (awarded to only eight students); placed first in Broward County Science Fair for wind turbine design and went to national at Broadcom MASTERS; earned 19 Science Olympiad medals and competed at regional, state and invitational levels; medaled in DECA Districts; won the Shrinklit category in Poetry Fair; SAT Bootcamp tutor; Memorial Healthcare lead volunteer, implemented improvements that saved more $10,000
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Small actions, when done with purpose, can create meaningful change in the lives of others.”
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Co-valedictorian Aanya Wadhwa
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA (unweighted): 3.9821
HPA (weighted): 5.6518
Accomplishments: Completed 25 college-level courses; AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Presidential Award for Academic Excellence in elementary and middle school; Principal’s Presidential Award for straight-A Honor Roll in middle school (awarded to only eight students); received Accelerated Reader trophy in middle school for reading at college level; six years in Science Olympiad, 19 medals at regional, state and invitational levels; medaled in DECA Districts; social media director for Mu Alpha Theta; media manager for school’s band for two years; danced for nonprofit IRCC Cultural Festival; volunteered at Memorial Healthcare system and supported IT and telehealth teams
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
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Salutatorian Alexander Moyano
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
HPA (weighted): 5.6207
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma with Distinction; National Merit Finalist; school science awards; Psychology Honor Society president; Math Honor Society; tutored from pre-algebra to AP Calculus; Military Leadership Club treasurer; presented flags at numerous events, including graduation, as part of Honor Guard
Planned college: Amherst College
Inspirational quote: “The best way to keep good acts in your memory is to refresh them with new ones.” — Cato the Younger
Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Lucia Lecour
Hometown: Surfside
GPA: 5.16
Accomplishments: Coca-Cola Scholar; National Merit Scholar; Silver Knight Award in General Scholarship; Mae McMillan Award; Cum Laude Honor Society; second place Diamond Challenge Limitless World Summit; Top 25 Emerging Innovator of the Year; AP Scholar with Distinction; first place One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest; founder and chair of Surfside Youth Commission; University of Pennsylvania Book Award; National Beta Club Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society; Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society; National English Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society
Planned college: Stanford University
Inspirational quote: “There is no right way.” — Hozier
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Salutatorian Jeffrey Berinstein
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.14
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; two-time DECA ICDC qualifier; Hispanic Services Council volunteer; Pine Crest Judiciary Committee; Cum Laude Honor Society; National English Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society; Science National Honor Society; Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Societies; Harvard Book Award; National Beta Club Honor Society; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: Princeton University
Inspirational quote: “Effort is what separates champions from contenders.” — Novak Djokovic
Piper High School, Sunrise
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Valedictorian Michelle Custodio
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.375
Accomplishments: Earned Cambridge Diploma with Merit in two years; president of Mu Alpha Theta; straight-A student; took 16 college-level courses
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: “I think, therefore I am.” — Descartes
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Salutatorian Afreeca Fullwood
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.341
Accomplishments: Youth Leadership Broward Class XXXVIII; four-time South Florida Cappies nominee; earned Cambridge Diploma with Merit in two years
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: “The comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” — John Assaraf
Plantation High School
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Valedictorian Sabrina Ramsay
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.6176
Accomplishments: Bright Futures Scholarship; Cambridge Diploma
Planned college: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Inspirational quote: “My mama always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’ ” — Forrest Gump
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Salutatorian Summarrah Nicolas
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.5093
Accomplishments: Choose Peace/Stop Violence Program at Plantation High, vice president (11) and president (12); organized schoolwide projects, Red Ribbon Week; presented solutions for combating drug use in school
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want. Go for it.” — Patrick Verona in “10 Things I Hate About You”
Pompano Beach High School
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Valedictorian Carolina Mejia
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.5929
Accomplishments: President of American Red Cross
Planned college: Yale University
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Salutatorian Fiordi Lika
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.5074
Accomplishments: AP Scholar; BCAA Scholar Athlete; Golden Gloves Florida State Boxing Champion; Swedish Boxing National Champion; BCAA Varsity Boys Soccer District Champion
Planned college: Florida State University
Inspirational quote: “It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” — Rocky Balboa
Seagull Alternative High School, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Richard Whitely
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 3.93
Accomplishments: Certifications in Autodesk, AutoCAD
Post-graduation plans: Military
Inspirational quote: “Day one or one day.”
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Salutatorian Adriana Hilerio Miranda
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 3.75
Accomplishments: Academic achievement awards
Post-graduation plans: Broward College and the Navy Business Administration
Inspirational quote: “I am deeply thankful to my parents and their sacrifices to bring me to this country.”
Sheridan Technical High School and College, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Jasmyne Gonzalez
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.1986
Accomplishments: National Honor Society president; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society president; Outstanding Senior Broward Award; Literary place winner; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: University of Central Florida
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Salutatorian Anderson McMurchy
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.17
Accomplishments: Florida Panthers Scholastic Hockey League champion; Outstanding Senior Leader Broward County
Planned college: University of Florida
Somerset Academy Charter High School, Pembroke Pines
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Valedictorian Denzil Bessy
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 4.0
HPA: 5.4933
Accomplishments: Co-president of Mu Alpha Theta; co-president of DECA; vice president and co-founder of Desi Student Association; Pembroke Pines City Ambassador; AP Scholar with Distinction; more than 350 volunteer hours; AP Capstone Diploma Candidate; graduated with AA from both Broward and Doral colleges; certified in PMI Project Management Ready & Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Strive to be 1% better than you were yesterday.”
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Salutatorian Jacob Mendoza
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA (unweighted): 3.9
GPA (weighted): 5.47
Accomplishments: Vallecas Conference Tournament finalist, Madrid, Spain; UPSL Florida Conference winner; AICE Diploma; AP Capstone Diploma; Bright Futures Scholarship; AP Scholar with Distinction; business owner (JM Spot Free Services)
Planned college: undecided
Inspirational quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Somerset Academy Key Charter School, Deerfield Beach
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Valedictorian Emerson Clark
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA (unweighted): 3.9
GPA (weighted): 4.8
Accomplishments: Thespian (won two superior medals at district level and one excellent medal at state level); volleyball team captain for all three years; 250 community service hours; nine AP classes; Student Government vice president
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “Worthiness is not perfection.”
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Salutatorian Matthew Lesperance
Hometown: Deerfield Beach
GPA (unweighted): 3.88
GPA (weighted): 4.76
Planned college: Lynn University
Inspirational quote: “Hard work pays off.”
Somerset Arts Conservatory, Pembroke Pines
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Valedictorian Gowri Kallamvalli
Hometown: Miramar
GPA (unweighted): 3.9891
GPA (weighted): 5.6413
Accomplishments: Co-founded nonprofit Healing Hands, which helped more than 60 families in Miami; completed internship program at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Citizenship Award given by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “We have two lives, and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.” — Confucius
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Salutatorian Matej Dimovski
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
GPA (weighted): 5.63
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Benacquisto Scholarship recipient; Stamps Scholar
Planned college: University of Florida
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High School, North Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Parisa Betton
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA (unweighted): 3.9
HPA (weighted): 5.1
Accomplishments: Honor Society member; four-year Honor Roll recipient; AA degree through dual enrollment; President’s List at Broward College; earned Fundamentals of Written Communication badge; Youth Master Communicator Award through Youth Empowerment Village
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “In every difficult moment, there is still something to be grateful for.”
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Salutatorian Marlee Merilan
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.93
HPA: 5.04
Accomplishments: AA degree from two colleges; Bright Futures and three other scholarships; AP classes; AP Scholar award; President’s List at Broward College for 2025 fall and 2026 spring semesters; National Honor Society member; graduated with highest honors at Broward College and Summa Cum Laude at Doral College; National Recognition Program Award; achieved at least 250 volunteer hours throughout high school
Planned college: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Inspirational quote: “Just because you could be doing more doesn’t mean you aren’t doing enough already.”
South Broward High School, Hollywood
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Valedictorian Ariela Brody
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.6164
Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE and AP classes; earned 1530 SAT score and 35 score on ACT
Planned college: Yale University
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Salutatorian Ron Puron
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.600
Accomplishments: 283 community service hours; Science Olympiad president; vice president of Math Honor Society; student mentor since sophomore year, tutoring classmates in various subject areas; Scholar Athlete
Planned college: University of Florida
South Plantation High School
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Valedictorian Hayden Lah
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.317
Accomplishments: Two-time DECA International Qualifier; AICE Diploma with Merit; Recognition Environmental
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “Youth will never come back, but the most beautiful moments are yet to come.”
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Salutatorian Carly Huppert
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.2857
Accomplishments: Scholar Athlete Award winner; Silver Knight Award nominee; DECA director of marketing; Jewish Student Union founder and president; Key Club editor; Mu Alpha Theta co-editor; varsity lacrosse goalie
Planned college: University of Florida
St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Marisa Robinson
Hometown: Plantation
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
HPA (weighted): 5.45
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Scholar; BCAA Scholar Athlete; part of seven honor societies; state champion for girls varsity soccer; captain of Club Soccer team; leader of the Matthew 25 Ministry Backpack Drive; TopSoccer volunteer for four years
Planned college: University of Florida
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Salutatorian Deven Onore
Hometown: Plantation
GPA (unweighted): 3.983
HPA (weighted): 5.433
Accomplishments: Veritas Scholar; National Merit Commended Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; Miami Herald Silver Knight nominee in General Scholarship; member of seven honor societies; president of STA Ambassadors; vice president of Paddles for a Purpose; raised $85,000 for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Planned college: University of Florida
Stranahan High School, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Asia Shepard
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 4.9067
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta; SkillsUSA; Key Club; Junior Achievement
Planned college: University of North Florida
Inspirational quote: “Your life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.” — Kerry Washington
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Salutatorian Francesco Donastor
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.8592
Accomplishments: The Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement (Region 7) Award recipient; College Board BigFuture Ambassador; MCJROTC executive officer — Dragon Battalion Magnet Ambassador of the Year; senior class parliamentarian; Key Club president
Post-graduate plans: United States Air Force Intelligence
Inspirational quote: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” — Peter Drucker
West Broward High School, Pembroke Pines
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Valedictorian Rishi Dhakshnamoorthy
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.6
Accomplishments: UF Honors Program; National Merit Commended Scholar; founder of AP Project Club; Debate fundraising manager; Congressional Debate captain; shadowed and presented at Cleveland Clinic
Planned college: University of Florida
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Salutatorian Huzaifa Asif
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.5
Accomplishments: Vice president of RHO Kappa; National Honor Society member; volunteered at Islamic institutions, Memorial Hospital, BCPC summer camps, Leaders of Tomorrow
Planned college: University of Florida
Western High School, Davie
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Valedictorian Madelyn Doyle
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.5500
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta vice president; flag football captain; Speech and Debate — NSU Sunvite second place and Nova Titan sixth place; Allied Health — EKG, PCT, first aid and CPR certified
Planned college: University of Florida
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Salutatorian Haley Nisim
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.5231
Accomplishments: DECA president; secretary of Hope Sunshine Club; president of Debbie’s Dream Club; student appointee, School Board of Broward County Diversity Committee; The School of The New York Times Summer Academy
Planned college: University of Michigan
Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale
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Valedictorian Grace Sabetimani
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
HPA: 4.61
GPA: 4.00
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma; Student Ambassador; president of National Honor Society (12); secretary (10) and vice president of Key Club (11-12); First-Generation College Board Award recipient; National School Recognition College Board recipient; National Spanish Honor Society; more than 250 service hours; straight A’s for eight semesters; water polo player; Swim & Dive Captain (12); three-time Scholar Athlete Award recipient; Most Improved Swimmer (11)
Planned college: Tufts University
Inspirational quote: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
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Salutatorian Ryann Mahoney
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
HPA: 4.60
GPA: 4.00
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma; Student Ambassador; co-secretary (11) and treasurer (12) of Environmental Club; National First-Generation Recognition Program recipient; Magna Cum Laude on National Latin Exam; National Honor Society member; 200 service hours; straight A’s for eight semesters
Planned college: The University of Chicago
Inspirational quote: “Limitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” — Jamie Paolinetti
William T. McFatter Technical High School, Davie
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Valedictorian Jacob Pena
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.33
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; Music Club stage manager and guitar; College Board National Recognition, School Recognition Award; Outstanding Achievement Award over high school in geometry, chemistry, precalculus, physics H, AP Calc BC, auto service technology
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “She raised him up, she called him son … ” — John Wetton
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Salutatorian Marayah Nikole Hernandez
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.30
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; certification in AutoCAD, Fusion 360; Harvard Book Award
Planned college: Broward College and Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Love is more powerful than hate.” — Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio