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Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC SOLUTIONS ACADEMY A, CORAL SPRINGS
\n\"MaynardMaynard McLaren (Courtesy)
\nValecitorian: \u00a0Maynard McLaren<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.47<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Cultural exchange with students in Belize; completed volunteer service hours at church<\/p>\n

Planned college: Interviewing at Youth Automotive Training Center of Broward<\/p>\n

\"MelissaMelissa Jean Baptiste (Courtesy)
\nS: Melissa Jean Baptiste<\/p>\n

Hometown: Tamarac<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.25<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Club Elevate president; completed service hours assisting staff<\/p>\n

Planned college: Broward College Voucher of Excellence recipient<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cThere is no other way to success than hard work and perseverance; if you want it you can do it, so hang on and never give up.\u201d<\/p>\n

ACADEMIC SOLUTIONS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL, CORAL SPRINGS
\nValedictorian:\u00a0 Marsha Stevens
\n\"MarshaMarsha Stevens (Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.90<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Fulfilled service hour requirement volunteering at Broward County animal shelter<\/p>\n

Planned college: Atlantic Technical College<\/p>\n

\"DavidDavid Acosta (Courtesy)
\nSalutatorian: David Acosta<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.28<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Completing service hours at church; actively participating in neighborhood soccer, football and basketball<\/p>\n

Planned college: Broward College Voucher of Excellence recipient<\/p>\n

AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS, BROWARD CAMPUS, PLANTATION TOP SCHOLARS
\n\"SebastianSebastian Estrada (CADY)
\nSebastian Estrada<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.11<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Development of interactive physics engine; Mu Alpha Theta Math Competition; Science National Honor Society; Spanish Honor Society; Varsity Weightlifting; Pre-Biomedical engineering; HOSA; Chemistry Olympiad; MinuteAid Clinic co-founder; Kumon teaching assistant and grader; Boys & Girls Club volunteer; YMCA Adaptive Recreation volunteer<\/p>\n

Planned college: Duke University<\/p>\n

\"JackJack Finneran (CADY)
\nJack Finneran<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 5.98<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: United States Earth Science Organization Training Camp 2024; National Science Bowl 2023; Mu Alpha Theta State Champion 2023; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Bowl; Cross Country; Varsity Football Team videographer; Earth Science Club; Pre-Engineering; DECA; Church By The Sea Mission Trips; Learn With Peers Inc. free test prep class<\/p>\n

Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

\"JunsouhJunsouh Hong (CADY)
\nJunsouh Hong<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.17<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: USAPhO Honorable Mention; four AIME qualifications; Certified Ethical Hacker Exam passed; Mu Alpha Theta; Computer Science Society; Computer Science Honor Society; Competitive Programming<\/p>\n

Planned college: Georgia Institute of Technology<\/p>\n

\"SaiSai Lalitha Kodukula (CADY)
\nSai Lalitha Kodukula<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 5.99<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: USAMO Qualifier; passed Certified Ethical Hacker Exam; six-time AIME Qualifier; NCWIT AiC National Honorable Mention; president of Association for Women in Mathematics and CoderGals; vice president of Mu Alpha Theta and Computer Science Society<\/p>\n

Planned college: Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\n

\"TimothyTimothy Kong (CADY)
\nTimothy Kong<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.13<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta; Varsity Tennis; DECA; Science Bowl; worked with Dr. Sadie Ryan at University of Florida, developed an open source early warning system for dengue outbreaks; Honorable Mention, Top 40 in US: M3 mathematical modeling challenge to help decrease homelessness<\/p>\n

Planned college: University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

\"CalvinCalvin Matthew (CADY)
\nCalvin Matthew<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.03<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Cameron Impact Scholar (full-tuition scholarship); first place at Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair; Davidson Fellow Laureate ($50,000 award); first place at National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium ($12,000 scholarship)<\/p>\n

Planned college: Stanford University<\/p>\n

\"RolandoRolando Perez (CADY)
\nRolando Perez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.00<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Vice president of Health Science of HOSA; vice president of Spanish Honor Society; Pre-Medical Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Science Bowl; National Honor Society; Science National Honor Society founder; Healthy Teens Club president<\/p>\n

Planned college: Undecided<\/p>\n

\"XuzhouXuzhou Ren (CADY)
\nXuzhou Ren<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.17<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Florida Student Association of Mathematics president; published math research paper \u201cA Discrete Sobolev Inequality on Lattices\u201d; performer at annual Chopin Foundation Concert; team leader of top 150 team in Wharton Global Youth Investment Competition<\/p>\n

Planned college: University of Oxford<\/p>\n

\"YusufYusuf Sheikh (CADY)
\nYusuf Sheikh<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.05<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: M3 Challenge Honorable Mention (top 40 of 655), team created a mathematical model of homelessness in the United Kingdom for leaders to plan and develop policy with; research at NSU, devel<\/p>\n

Planned college: Yale University<\/p>\n

\"ShreyanShreyan Singha (CADY)
\nShreyan Singha<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.16<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Co-president (12th), vice president (11th),\u00a0National Honors Society; planned and led 10+ community events with 400+ members; U.S Department of State Youth Ambassadors Program; Stanford SPICE U.S.-China Climate Solutions Co-lab; collaborated in 15+ climate workshops with Chinese students; led and created bilateral awareness media campaign on citizen-sustainable practices<\/p>\n

Planned college: Duke University<\/p>\n

Allen Ting<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 6.01<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Florida chapter founder of Mathlings; donated 3D printed models to the blind through See3D; one of 20 accepted to Stanford University\u2019s Math Camp; Mu Alpha Theta; executive board in Model UN; orchestra concertmaster<\/p>\n

Planned college: Stanford University<\/p>\n

Jessica Wong<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.0
HPA: 6.02
Accomplishments: DECA; Speech and Debate; Coder Gals; Computer Science Society; Computer Science Honor Society; National Honor Society
Planned college: Carnegie Mellon University<\/p>\n

ARCHBISHOP EDWARD A. MCCARTHY HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHWEST RANCHES
\nV: Kiara Figueras<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.65
Accomplishments: Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction; Excelsior Scholar; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Computer Science, English, Science and Social Studies national honor societies; Senior Class treasurer; peer minister\/leader in Archbishop McCarthy\u2019s retreat programs
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n

S: \u00a0Victoria Herrera<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.58
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship Commended Student; Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction; Excelsior Scholar; National Honors Society; Mu Alpha Theta; English, Science and Social Studies national honor societies; Student Ambassador; Tech Ambassador; president of Best Buddies chapter
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University<\/p>\n

ATLANTIC TECHNICAL COLLAGE AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, COCONUT CREEK
\nV: Cesar Moctezuma<\/p>\n

Hometown: Margate
GPA: 5.1333
Accomplishments: Completed postsecondary Avionics Systems Technician program; Mu Alpha Theta vice president
Planned college: University of Central Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Gerald Lopez<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.1313
Accomplishments: Completed postsecondary Medical Assistant program earning certifications as a Clinical Medical Assistant, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician; NHS treasurer
Planned college: Broward College transferring to University of Florida<\/p>\n

BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL, POMPANO BEACH
\nV: \u00a0Kelan Dennis<\/p>\n

Hometown: Margate
GPA: 5.38
Accomplishments: Engineering Club president; Principal Advisory Board; third place in National Bridge Building Competition (2024); BCPS 2025 Outstanding Senior Leader; led Engineering Club in raising over $17,000 to compete in National Solar Car Challenge
Planned college: Florida State University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Guiliano Jules<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 5.0
Accomplishments: Engineering Club; over 150 hours of community service; third place in National Bridge Building Competition (2024)
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cIf you own this story, you get to write the ending.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boyd H. Anderson High School, Lauderdale Lakes<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Abia Gooden
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.379
Accomplishments: No. 1 ranking in her class since ninth grade; member of Entrepreneur and Leadership Military Academy; earned associate\u2019s degree from Broward College
Planned college: Undecided<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Gizzelle Campbell
Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes
GPA: 5.22
Accomplishments: Entrepreneur and Leadership Military Academy member; completed over 260 community service hours; ambassador to the Jewish community at David Posnack Center in Davie; Bright Futures Medallion Scholarships recipient
Planned college: Florida International University<\/p>\n

Broward Virtual School, Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Hailey Roden
Hometown: Dania Beach
GPA: 5.13
Accomplishments: 50 college credits
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Kavin Chandrasekhar
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.09
Accomplishments: Volunteered over 200 hours to community service initiatives
Planned college: Florida State University<\/p>\n

Calvary Christian Academy, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Ashton Tully
Hometown: Southwest Ranches
GPA (unweighted): 3.923
GPA (weighted): 4.508
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma; Eagle Scout; 250+ service hours; STEM Endorsement; Varsity Baseball Letterman
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cWhoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness and honor.\u201d \u2014 Proverbs 21:21<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Franco Uzdavines
Hometown: Tampa
GPA (unweighted): 3.961
GPA (weighted): 4.494
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; Worship Team Leader; AP Capstone Diploma; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Honor Society president; 250+ service hours
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cAnd, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.\u201d \u2014 The Beatles<\/p>\n

Calvary Christian Academy, Hollywood<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Sha\u2019Niel Murray
Hometown: Miramar
GPA (unweighted): 3.90
GPA (weighted): 4.16
Accomplishments: National Society of High School Scholars; National Honor Society president; Faith and Nation Forum attendee
Planned college: University of South Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cFor everything that goes wrong, think of 10 things that went right. Those mini miracles go unnoticed way too often.\u201d \u2014 unknown<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Reginald Andre
Hometown: Miami Gardens
GPA (unweighted): 3.95
GPA (weighted): 4.07
Accomplishments: Technology and Entrepreneurship Club founder; participated in mission trips to Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Puerto Rico and Nicaragua through The Mavuno Project; Faith and Nation Forum attendee
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt\u2019s not about where you start, but where your determination takes you.\u201d \u2014 unknown<\/p>\n

Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Alexander Petros
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 4
HPA: 5.418
Accomplishments: Two-time Scholar Athlete Award; AP Scholar With Distinction; AP Scholar Award; AP Chemistry Award; Dual Enrollment Spanish IV Award; AP European History Award; PSAT National Merit Scholarship Commended Student; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Top Fundraiser Award; National Honor Society member and tutor; CGHS Excelsior Student; BCAA Scholar Athlete Award; Anthropology 1 Honors Award; English I Honors Award; 2024 Boys State Senator, Eric Whitacre Dedication Award for Chorus; DECA Club State qualifier and competitor
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cStrength does not roar; often, it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying I will try again tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Andres Gomez de la Vega
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 3.965
HPA: 5.368
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Scholar; Rensselaer Medal; BCAA scholar athlete; Engineering Design Honors Student of the Year
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cPerhaps we can fly. All of us. How will we ever know unless we leap from some tall tower? No man ever truly knows what he can do unless he dares to leap.\u201d \u2014 Euron Greyjoy<\/p>\n

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Francisco Jose Carmona
Hometown: Miami
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
GPA (weighted): 5.14
Accomplishments: Science Olympiad vice president; leadership board of CM Scholars; drum major for drumline; Mu Alpha Theta president; Tri-M Music Honor Society vice president; Feeding South Florida volunteer; played piano at nursing homes (250 volunteer hours); National Merit Commended Scholar; Pinnacle Award recipient; AP Scholar with Distinction; Sapientiae Honor Roll
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote:\u00a0\u201cIt always seems impossible until it\u2019s done.\u201d \u2014 Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Journey T. Mallardi Russell
Hometown: Dania Beach
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
GPA (weighted): 5.07
Accomplishments: Drumline president and captain; Mock Trial president; Extreme Teen Leaders volunteer; Pinnacle Award; National Merit Commended Scholar Award; AP Scholar with Distinction Award; Sapientiae Honor Roll; Top 10 of his class for four consecutive years; Science Olympiad member; Model UN; CM Scholars; Student Ambassadors Program; eight honor societies
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cYour time is limited, so don\u2019t waste it living someone else\u2019s life.\u201d \u2014 Steve Jobs<\/p>\n

Charles W. Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Abdul Indorewala
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.39
Accomplishments: National Merit semifinalist; Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society) vice president; over 150 volunteer hours at Alvin Sherman Library; National English Honor Society treasurer; member of National Honor Society, Science Honor Society
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe stars are not beyond reach for those who dare to climb.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Jake Massa
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.27
Accomplishments: Outstanding Senior Leader Award; first place in Banking and Finance at Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conferences 2024 and 2025; certified in CPR and Adobe Visual Design; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: Florida State University<\/p>\n

Coconut Creek High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Thanh Ho
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.3678
Accomplishments: BCPS summer student technology intern; Raytheon RTX internship; Florida Business Professionals of America state treasurer\/regional secretary; ATC Programming Club secretary; Maththingss founder; 2024 QuestBridge National College Match finalist
Planned college: Columbia University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt\u2019s exciting to dream about the future, but what is important is to enjoy the present and make life memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Kaylee Henderson
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.2375
Accomplishments: Cambridge Scholar Award (first scholar at CCHS to earn an award from Cambridge University); Bright Futures Academic Award; Licensed Practical Nurse; AICE Diploma of Merit
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe day will still come, and the sun will still rise, even if it\u2019s through clouds.\u201d<\/p>\n

The College Academy at Broward College, Davie & Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Luis Cuetara
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.6235
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; University of Florida National Merit Scholarship; Kids of Character winner; National Honor Society tutoring chair; AA degree with Highest Honors
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Dave Kurian
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.5649
Accomplishments: Engaged in scientific research for past two years with researchers at University of South Florida; raised $25,000 for nonprofit; AA degree with Highest Honors
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Cooper City High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Matan Fellows
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.5294
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma with Merit; AP Scholar with Distinction; AP; AICE Cambridge; Dual Enrollment classes; two-time DECA States Qualifier
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cTake care of all your memories, for you cannot relive them.\u201d \u2014 Bob Dylan<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Ethan Bond
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.4924
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma with Merit; AP Scholar with Distinction; Cross Country; Track captain; Science National Honor Society; volunteer at Shih Tzu Rescue; NJROTC training officer; National Brain Brawl contender
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cPeace begins with a smile.\u201d \u2014 Mother Teresa<\/p>\n

Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Ashleen Kaur
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.4935
Accomplishments: Silver Knight nominee; National Honor Society president; associate degree recognition; Top 10%
Planned college: Georgetown University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Kyrin Williams
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.4198
Accomplishments: Top 10%; associate degree recognition
Planned college: Florida State University<\/p>\n

Coral Springs High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Camden Hulse
Hometown: Margate
GPA: 5.50
Accomplishments: Published author in Parabola journal at UNSW Sydney called \u201cThe composite function series,\u201d introducing a new mathematical series and a new definition for Graham\u2019s number; Jane Street AMP 2025; MathROOTS 2024@ MIT Cohort; Caltech Up Close 2024
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cGreat spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.\u201d \u2014 Albert Einstein<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Gabriella Stubblefield
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.46
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma with Merit; Gold Seal of Biliteracy; AA degree from Broward College; National Society of High School Scholars Certification by NSHSS
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cThis isn\u2019t the end; it\u2019s just the beginning of everything you\u2019ve ever wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cypress Bay High School, Weston<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Hansita Penikalapati
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.6585
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; AAUW Weston STEM Award winner; Gold Presidential Service Award recipient; AIME Qualifier; Young Scholars Program participant
Planned college: Carnegie Mellon University
Inspirational quote: \u201cAlways believe in yourself. Do this and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear.\u201d \u2014 Hayao Miyazaki<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Adam Langshaw
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.6061
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; published abstract on inequalities in cystic fibrosis; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: Stanford University
Inspirational quote: \u201cWe didn\u2019t come this far, to only come this far.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave Thomas Education Center, Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Wendy Gutierrez Juarez
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.9889
Planned college: Broward College
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt\u2019s possible if you put your mind to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Vivian Cooper
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 3.9386
Accomplishments: Humane Society volunteer
Planned college: Broward College<\/p>\n

Deerfield Beach High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Miranda Lin
Hometown: Deerfield Beach
GPA: 5.5373
Accomplishments: Japan Club historian
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Vivian Li
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 5.5075
Accomplishments: Japan Club president and secretary; Mu Alpha Theta treasurer; regional winner of Japanese language competition
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Dillard 6-12, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Sean Newman
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA (unweighted): 3.8
GPA (weighted): 5.1230
Accomplishments: Entrepreneurship and Small Business certificate; Autodesk Fusion certificate; over 75 offers from Bright Futures scholarship; over 300 community service hours; President\u2019s Award for Academic Excellence
Planned college: University of Miami<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Briana Etienne
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA (unweighted): 3.6463
GPA (weighted): 4.9756
Accomplishments: President of VEX Robotics team and led team initiatives, mentored peers and fostered innovation through hands-on STEM projects; awarded full-ride scholarship to University of Florida
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cGo easy on yourself. Whatever you do today, let it be enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everglades High School, Miramar<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Julian Perez
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.6418
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma with Merit; Sunshine State Scholar; National Merit Commended Honors nominee; National Hispanic Scholar Recognition
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Isabella Gomez
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.5952
Accomplishments: 2025 Congressional Recognition recipient; Citizenship Award for School and Public Service; Miami Herald Silver Knight Award nominee; BCPS Outstanding Senior Leader Scholarship recipient; first in BCPS World Language Competition; National Hispanic Recognition
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only thing we have to fear is fear itself.\u201d \u2014 President Franklin D. Roosevelt<\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Krisztina Tolotti
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.558
Accomplishments: 2023 highest mark in USA Cambridge International Physical Education; 2024 Merit Scholarship finalist; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society president and founder; 2025 Silver Knight Award winner in math
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: \u201cLife is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.\u201d \u2014 S\u00f8ren Kierkegaard<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Tannar Keenan
Hometown: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
GPA: 5.52
Accomplishments: Scholar Athlete; AICE Diploma; Softball captain; Board of National Honor Society; Soaring L Mentor; Principal Advisory Board; BCAA All-Star Team
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania
Inspirational quote: \u201cMake sure your worst enemy doesn\u2019t live between your own two ears.\u201d \u2014 Laird Hamilton<\/p>\n

Hallandale High School, Hallandale Beach<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Ethan Sejour
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.0
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma recipient; Minerva Award from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; Top CTE Scholar; Outstanding Senior Leader
Planned college: Florida A&M University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt always seems impossible until it is done.\u201d \u2014 Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Michael Cadet
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.94
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma recipient; ESB Certification; Honors Student; National Speech & Debate Association member; Business Professionals of America Award winner (second News Broadcast and third Interview Skills)
Planned college: Barry University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt ain\u2019t about how hard you hit, it\u2019s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.\u201d \u2014 Rocky Balboa<\/p>\n

Highlands Christian Academy, Pompano Beach<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Tzehan Ashley Hsu
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 3.9333
HPA: 4.8916
Accomplishments: National Honor Society; student government; Thespians; academic quiz team; cheerleading; Chapel Impact Team; All-A Honor Roll; Pompano Beach Exchange Club Student of the Month; Gold Presidential Award
Planned college: United States Military Academy (West Point)
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you.\u201d\u2014 Corrie Ten Boom<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Doreen Narla Renelus
Hometown: Deerfield Beach
GPA: 4.0000
HPA: 4.8721
Accomplishments: National Honor Society; student government; academic quiz team; Thespians; Volleyball; Cheerleading; Chapel Praise Team; All-A Honor Roll; Pompano Beach Exchange Club Student of the Month; Silver Presidential Award; National African American Scholar
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cOften when you think you\u2019re at the end of something, you\u2019re at the beginning of something else.\u201d \u2014 Mr. Rogers<\/p>\n

Hollywood Hills High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Maya Miller
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.48
Accomplishments: National Honor Society co-president (12th grade); National Honor Society vice president (10th-11th grade); Rho Kappa founder (11th grade); Girls Who Code founder and treasurer (11th-12th grade); Junior class office executive coordinator
Planned college: Washington University
Inspirational quote: \u201cSuccess comes from working harder than everyone else, working as if it all depends on you, and praying, as it all depends on Him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Janelle Prager
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.31
Accomplishments: NHS co-president (12th grade); National Merit Scholar (12th grade); SAT tutor\/coach (11th-12th grade); Girls Who Code co-founder and vice president (12th grade); Founding Forward Spirit of America Young Leader (11th grade); AICE Cambridge Diploma
Planned college: University of Miami
Inspirational quote: \u201cOne generation to change the text. One generation chooses to teach that text. The next grows, and the lie becomes history.\u201d \u2014 Rebecca Yarros<\/p>\n

J.P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Jacob Natale
Hometown: Boca Raton
GPA: 5.41
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma; 100% Bright Futures; Industry Certification Scholar; National Science Honor Society; President\u2019s Gold Scholarship Award; earned AA degree during high school
Planned college: Florida Gulf Coast University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Melanie Ochoa Cordova
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.25
Accomplishments: 2025 Class President for Debate; Top 6 in the State for Debate; International Level in DECA Competition; performance this summer in Puerto Rico for Salsa Dancing
Planned college: University of Miami<\/p>\n

Lauderhill 6-12 STEM-MED\u00a0Magnet School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Michael Liburd
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 5.4225
Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE Diploma; Early Admissions; 1470 SAT; 65 college credits earned while in high school
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Werlyne Alphonse
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 5.4219
Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE Diploma; 1290 SAT; CTE National Scholar; 1,140 community service hours
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: To the Class of 2025, this is only the prologue. \u201cContinue to dream boldly, persevere fiercely, and hold tightly to your purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Adam Shaikh
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.46
Accomplishments: Brian Piccolo Scholar-Athlete Award; placed Top 3 in research competition at FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute; scored in 99th percentile on National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test; AP Capstone Diploma; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Preeti Kumar
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.44
Accomplishments: Recognition at DECA International Career Development Conference for professional selling event presentation; Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital toy donation drives; 550+ service hours
Planned college: Cornell University<\/p>\n

McArthur High School, Hollywood<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Cindy Chu
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.2154
Accomplishments: Valedictorian since freshman year; Dartmouth Book Club Award; Cambridge Diploma with Merit; NHS, SGA, BAND, CLASS and AICE Leadership; BAND president; Class of 2025 treasurer
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: \u201cGet stuff done now so that I\u2019ll have more time to myself later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Vashti Chinkoo
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.204
Accomplishments: 4,600 community service hours; first-generation high school graduate; NHS president and parliamentarian of SNHS; member of five academic organizations; Early Admission graduate
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: \u201cLife is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood.\u201d \u2014 Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/p>\n

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Tamarac<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Mai Huynh
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.5342
Accomplishments: Health Information Project vice president; started Crochet Club in National Honor Society; led Gardening Committee; Associate of Arts degree with Honors from Broward College
Planned college: University of Miami
Inspirational quote: \u201cI\u2019m doing the best I can with what I got.\u201d \u2014 Jerry Cantrell<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Abdul Shaik
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.5000
Accomplishments: Dual Enrollment at Broward College; National Honor Society; Key Club; Swim Team
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: \u201cSuccess is not just about achieving goals, but also about inspiring others along the way.\u201d \u2014 Zig Ziglar<\/p>\n

Miramar High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Adharsh Mathew
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.53
Accomplishments: Volunteer work at Memorial Hospital West for two years; competed in 2025 Envirothon; competed in 2025 \u201cWall of Winds\u201d engineering competition; Florida Academic Scholar Award; Bright Futures scholarship
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Manuel Jose Diaz
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.43
Accomplishments: Bright Futures; IB Diploma
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Monarch High School, Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Emily Baker
Hometown: Deerfield Beach
GPA: 5.59
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma with Merit; Gold Biliteracy Seal; Industry Certification Designation Diploma; AP Stats Honor Award
Planned college: Florida State University
Inspirational quote: \u201cOnly way to live is to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Catherine Pang
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 5.56
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma with Merit
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Ella Rosen
Hometown: Boca Raton
HPA: 5.21
Accomplishments: JARC program teaching about civic engagement to adults with disabilities; reinstated Boca\u2019s youth subcommittee; Miami Herald Silver Knight Honorable Mention for Social Science; IB Diploma Candidate
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: \u201cAll dreams are within reach. All you have to do is keep moving toward them.\u201d \u2014 Viola Davis<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Jarred Ameen
Hometown: Parkland
HPA: 5.18
Accomplishments: National Honor Society president; IB Diploma Candidate; Interact Club president; captain of Varsity Ice Hockey Team; four-time Varsity Ice Hockey State Championship winner; founded\/oversaw Dance Marathon Executive Board; Psychology Club vice president; Miami Herald Silver Knight Honorable Mention for General Scholarship; University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Science Award
Planned college: Vanderbilt University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIt\u2019s what you do when nobody is looking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Northeast High School, Oakland Park<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Nancy Keila Ordonez Miranda
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.4000
Accomplishments: Straight A Honor Roll all four years; Cambridge AICE Diploma recipient; QuestBridge National College Match finalist
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cHappiness is the real sense of fulfillment that comes from hard work.\u201d \u2014 Joseph
Barbara<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Aliyah Marie Fano
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.1935
Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE Diploma recipient; Northeast Senior Hall of Fame; Magnet Program Completer; Straight A Honor Roll
Planned college: Broward College
Inspirational quote: \u201cYesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why it is called the present.\u201d \u2014 Grand Master Oogway (\u201cKung Fu Panda\u201d)<\/p>\n

Nova High School, Davie<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Marina Makary
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.6322
Accomplishments: Horatio Alger Scholarship recipient
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Noriah Joseph
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.5758
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma recipient
Planned college: University of South Florida<\/p>\n

NSU University School, Davie<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Ariana Intsiful
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 4.28
HPA: 5.05
Accomplishments: Miami Herald Silver Knight nominee (General Scholarship category); published in research paper on Yoga Nidra in Research in Therapeutic Sciences journal; NICU Literacy & Love founder; president of HOSA, Diversity Club and National Science Bowl; vice president of Senior Service for National Honor Society; event coordinator for Black Student Alliance; secretary for STEMINA (Girls Who Code); Harvard Prize Book award winner; National African American Recognition and National Hispanic Recognition recipient; Outstanding Mathematics Scholar (two years in a row); HOSA Public Service Announcement 2024 State Leadership Conference third place (International Qualifier)
Planned college: Yale University
Inspirational quote: \u201cFor all the kids out there who dream the impossible, you can do it too.\u201d \u2014 Lewis Hamilton<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Lucy Crawford
Hometown: Lighthouse Point
GPA: 4.28
HPA: 5.02
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Scholar; third place in HOSA PSA at state level; Gold Barbara James Service Award for commitment to medical service; National Marrow Donor Program Service Project Award; Florida Scholastic Press Association Best-of-the-Best Deadline Film Scene Challenge; Broward County Pinnacle Award; Scholastic Art and Writing Gold Key and American Voice Nominee for Personal Essay; incorporated fentanyl overdose recognition and response into school\u2019s yearly staff training agenda
Planned college: Rice University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIf it makes you nervous, you\u2019re doing it right.\u201d \u2014 Donald Glover<\/p>\n

Pembroke Pines Charter High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Annabelle Acevedo
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 5.69
Accomplishments: Coca-Cola Scholarship semifinalist; Silver Knight Honorable Mention in Science Category; National Merit finalist; HOSA president; Spanish National Honor Society president; Science Olympiad co-president
Planned college: Washington University in St. Louis
Inspirational quote: \u201cA goal without a plan is just a wish.\u201d \u2014 Antoine de Saint-Exup\u00e9ry<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Fabrizio Cioffi
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.94
HPA: 5.63
Accomplishments: Science National Honor Society president; Pickleball Club co-founder; HOSA Competitions and Events coordinator; HIP corresponding secretary; Memorial Hospital Miramar volunteer
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cIf you only do what you can do, you will never be more than what you are now.\u201d \u2014 Master Shifu (Kung Fu Panda 3)<\/p>\n

Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: William Marks
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut; Fort Lauderdale
Accomplishments: Cum Laude Honor Society; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Merit finalist; U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate; National Beta Club, Science, English, Mu Alpha Theta Math, Rho Kappa Social Sciences and National Latin honor societies; University of Chicago Book Award; KinetiCharge co-founder; Varsity Debate Team captain; president of FIRST Tech Challenge Team 10130 Crown Joules; president of Mock Trial Team; editor-in-chief of Pine Crest Law Review; Pioneer Research Scholar
Planned college: University of Chicago
Inspirational quote: \u201cNot all those who wander are lost.\u201d \u2014 J.R.R. Tolkien<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Ashwin Chawla
Hometown: Boca Raton
Accomplishments: Two-time FHSAA Tennis State Champion; National Merit finalist; National Beta Club Scholarship recipient; Cum Laude Honor Society; AP Scholar with Distinction; Florida Junior Academy of Sciences Award recipient; Johns Hopkins Book Award recipient; First Team Doubles All-County (Tennis); Honorable Mention Singles All-County; Science, Mu Alpha Theta Math, French, Rho Kappa National Social Studies and English honor societies; Pine Crest Science Research Program
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: \u201cOnly those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.\u201d \u2014 Robert F. Kennedy<\/p>\n

Piper High School, Sunrise<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Laura Morejon Rodriguez
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.38
Accomplishments: Debate Team president; commission intern for city of Sunrise; Bank of America Student Leader
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Louisena Jules
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.37
Accomplishments: Senior Class president; Outstanding Senior Leader; FEA vice president; Mu Alpha Theta secretary
Planned college: Davidson College
Inspirational quote: \u201cTake chances and believe in the possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Plantation High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Stella Seamon
Hometown: Wilton Manors
GPA: 5.632
Accomplishments: Best Buddies president; BCFEA president; Key Club vice president; Class of 2025 vice president
Planned college: Mount Holyoke College
Inspirational quote: \u201cWhen given the choice between being right, and being kind, always choose to be kind \u2026 kinder than is necessary.\u201d \u2014 \u201cWonder,\u201d R.J. Palacio<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Rohit Chathoth
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.626
Accomplishments: Two-time DECA international qualifier; four-time DECA state qualifier
Planned college: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Pompano Beach High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Joseph Calderon
Hometown: Margate
GPA: 5.5739
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; Model United Nations; National Technology Honor Society; Debate; Mu Alpha Theta
Planned college: Duke University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: September Jiang
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.5625
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; National Honor Society president; PBHS Mentoring president; JLAB Academic Bowl National Championship qualifier
Planned college: Harvard University<\/p>\n

Seagull Alternative High School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Demetri Villiers
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA (weighted): 3.79
Accomplishments: Top 2%; Honor Roll recipient; Outstanding Student
Planned college: Florida Memorial University
Inspirational quote: \u201cBe yourself because everyone else is already taken.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Olivia Karma Cullen
Hometown: Davie
GPA (weighted): 3.175
Accomplishments: Top 2%; SGA president; Women of Tomorrow; Outstanding Senior Leader Award; 250+ community service hours; Honor Roll recipient
Planned college: Valencia College
Inspirational quote: \u201cRisk is better than regret.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheridan Technical High School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Igor Reyes
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.1972
Accomplishments: Skills USA; first in State and Nationals Qualifier for Inter-Networking; Business Professionals of America, third place at Nationals; Blue and Gold Scholarship from FIU
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: \u201cKeep casting even when the waters seem rough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Keylissa Soljour
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.16
Accomplishments: Earned Registered Medical Assistant Certification; Class of 2025 treasurer; NHS; SGA; Black Student Union; Top 5% of graduating class
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cJust remember, life goes on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Somerset Academy Charter High School, Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Brandon Delgado Serrano
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.97
HPA: 5.6
Accomplishments: AP Capstone Diploma; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Wrestling Team captain; Mu Alpha Theta; Science National Honor Society
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe best part of failing is the chance to try again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Olivia D\u2019Sa
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.9
HPA: 5.56
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award; AICE Cambridge Diploma with Merit; Florida Academic Scholars Award; Associates of Arts Diploma from Broward College and Doral College Summa Cum Laude; Silver Cord recipient; 100+ volunteer hours at Memorial Hospital; National Honor Society secretary; co-founder and president of Desi Student Association; Student Government Association board member; manager for Varsity Tennis Team and Varsity Girls Soccer Team
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cNever be limited by other people\u2019s limited imaginations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Somerset Arts Conservatory, Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Anthony Aparicio Banegas
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.9041
HPA: 5.4932
Accomplishments: AA Graduate at Doral and Broward colleges; AICE Diploma recipient
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cDon\u2019t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.\u201d \u2014 Sam Levenson<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Valentina Granda
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.97
HPA: 5.46
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Honors Award; Outstanding Cambridge Learners Award; National Hispanic Recognition Award; Seal of Biliteracy; National First Generation Recognition Award; Florida Bright Futures; AA Diploma from Broward College; AA Diploma Summa Cum Laude from Doral College; National Spanish Honor Society historian; Silver Cord recipient; Girls JV Volleyball Coach\u2019s Award; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; Science National Honor Society; HOPE
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.\u201d<\/p>\n

Somerset Preparatory Academy, North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Eminet Rios Herculano
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.8471
HPA: 4.9529
Accomplishments: Associate of Arts from Broward College; 4.0 college GPA; first-generation college student
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: \u201cWith the grace of God and all that is good, you will succeed!\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Haide Gonzalez Mendoza
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.8049
HPA: 4.8963
Accomplishments: Associates of Arts from Broward College; first-generation college student
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: \u201cLearn, adapt, overcome, with hard work, will lead to great success.\u201d<\/p>\n

South Broward High School, Hollywood<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Daniel Reynolds
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.567
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta co-president; Social Studies Honor Society co-president; QuestBridge College Prep Scholar; QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recipient; Gates Scholarship semifinalist; AP Scholar Award; AICE Diploma with Merit
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: \u201cIf you want [something] done well, do it yourself.\u201d \u2014 Napoleon Bonaparte<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Vincent Walters
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.464
Accomplishments: Founder and owner of Ravin Junk Solutions, a licensed and insured junk removal and moving company serving South Florida
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cI\u2019m honored to be named salutatorian, and I am thankful to all those who have supported me along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

South Plantation High School<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Genevieve Gall
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.385
Accomplishments: Water Polo All-Star Game; National Honor Society; Class of 2025 treasurer
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cLive for today, plan for tomorrow, party tonight.\u201d \u2014 Drake<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Kamil San Miguel Rosario
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.291
Accomplishments: HOSA member; ER Ambassador; Magnet completer; Volleyball team member; AICE program completer; Beach Volleyball team member
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: \u201cHigh school was interesting, 10 out of 10.\u201d<\/p>\n

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Sebastian Diaz
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA (weighted): 5.49
GPA (unweighted): 3.95
Accomplishments: Merit Scholar; Silver Knight nominee; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Hispanic Scholar; Harvard Book Award recipient; Science Olympiad Optics winner; director of outreach for Mu Alpha Theta; co-president of Aquinas Kindness; National Honor Society; Science Honor Society; Rho Kappa; Gardening Club; created solar irrigation system adopted by Davie Town Council; captain of STA\u2019s Wrestling Team
Planned college: Johns Hopkins University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Chase Carroll
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA (weighted): 5.46
GPA (unweighted): 4.0
Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Veritas Scholar, earning Principal\u2019s Honor Roll all four years; co-vice president of STEM Club; senior officer of Marine Biology Club; historian of Mu Alpha Theta; president of National Science Honor Society; National Honor Society; Rho Kappa; five other honor societies; All-Broward, All-State and Academic All-American Soccer; 500+ service hours; founded a tutoring business; interned at Miami EdTech
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n

Stranahan High School, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Nandita Arjune
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.3671
Accomplishments: Associate degree; SkillsUSA and SECME Competition (14 gold medals, four silver, three bronze, nine certifications)
Planned college: Harvard University
Inspirational quote: \u201cWhere determination is predominant, failure cannot dismantle the flag of success.\u201d \u2014 Oliver Goldsmith<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Muntasir Aubak
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.2027
Accomplishments: First place Plywood; six Industry Certification; straight A\u2019s all four years
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe man of tomorrow is determined by the battles of today.\u201d \u2014 Muntasir Aubak<\/p>\n

West Broward High School, Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Nicolas Posada Tamayo
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.525974
Accomplishments: Gold Seal of Biliteracy; Charity for Champions; Academic Award Winner; National Merit Commended Scholar; College Board Advanced Placement International Scholar
Planned college: University of Chicago
Inspirational quote: \u201cNothing changes if nothing changes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Isabella Adkins
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.4
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended; EMT State Qualifier for HOSA; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Certified BLS Provider; EMR; CMAA; AP Scholar with Honor; HOSA co-president; Science National Honor Society secretary; Science Olympiad secretary
Planned college: Florida State University
Inspirational quote: \u201cThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.\u201d \u2014 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n

Western High School, Davie<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Joshua Franco
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.6765
Accomplishments: John V. Lombardi Scholar; UF University Research Scholars Program; UF Honors Program; Rensselaer Medal recipient; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Lead Student Ambassador of Western STEM Summer Institute; Computer Science Club president; Robotics Club Team
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cFar and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.\u201d \u2014 Theodore Roosevelt<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Sahirah Palma
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.6484
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma with Merit; College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program; Admission into UF Honors Program and Scholarship; College Board National First Generation Recognition Program;\u00a0 Computer Science Club vice president
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cYou have something called determination. So if you hold on, if you do what\u2019s in your heart, I believe you can do the right thing.\u201d \u2014 Sans (\u201cUndertale\u201d)<\/p>\n

Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Samantha Omslaer
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 4.00
HPA: 4.70
Accomplishments: National Honor Society treasurer; Student Council treasurer (freshman year); participated in Florida Girls Giving Back (2022-2025); representative at Harvard Model Congress; AP Capstone Diploma; AP Scholar with Distinction Award; AP Calculus Award for Excellence; Varsity Volleyball since eighth grade; Travel Volleyball (2021-2023); veterinary internship at Ramblewood Animal Hospital
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: \u201cWhen you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.\u201d \u2014 Isaiah 43:2<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Thomas Breza
Hometown: Lighthouse Point
GPA: 4.00
HPA: 4.67
Accomplishments: Over 500 service hours; AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma; scholar athlete award; Varsity Swim Team; president of Pre-Med Club; chairman for Alzheimer\u2019s Center Walk for National Honors Society 2024-25; member of National Latin Honor Society; magna cum laude in National Latin Exam 2022 and 2024; Westminster Academy Student Ambassador; straight-A average; Westminster\u2019s LeRoy P. Schwab Christian Leadership Award winner; St. Coleman\u2019s Church student lector
Planned college: University of Notre Dame
Inspirational quote: \u201cVirtue is nothing without the trial of temptation, for there is no conflict without an enemy, no victory without strife.\u201d \u2014 St. Leo the Great<\/p>\n

Whispering Pines School, Miramar<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Benjamin Brown
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 3.82
Accomplishments: SGA vice president; World Champion Mario Kart 8 Esports team; App Challenge winner
Planned college: Dual enrollment at Sheridan Technical College<\/p>\n

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William T. McFatter Technical High School, Davie<\/p>\n

Valedictorian: Sebastian Verde
Hometown: Hallandale Beach
GPA: 5.39
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Honor; AP Scholar with Distinction; National Hispanic Recognition; National First-Generation Recognition; Model UN Awards at Nova Southeastern and FIU; BPA awards at regional, state and national level; Harvard Book Award
Planned college: Northwestern University<\/p>\n

Salutatorian: Eliana Gonzalez
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.33
Accomplishments: SGA president; NHS vice president; certified in CMAA, EKG tech, phlebotomy tech, pharmacy tech; working on a research paper to be published; shipped about 100 items of mobility assistive equipment to Venezuela
Planned college: Boston College
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