{"id":307093,"date":"2026-06-14T13:58:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T13:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/307093\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T13:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T13:58:50","slug":"class-of-2026-broward-countys-valedictorians-salutatorians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/307093\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2026: Broward County’s valedictorians & salutatorians"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Click here for the Palm Beach County honorees.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"SuzelSuzel Tejeda (Suzel Tejeda\/Courtesy)
\nAcademic Solutions Academy A, Coral Springs<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Suzel Tejeda<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Post-graduate plans: University of Miami child behavior therapy<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cTurn your wounds into wisdom.\u201d \u2014 Oprah Winfrey<\/p>\n

\"WidmieWidmie Barthelmy (Widmie Barthelmy\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Widmie Barthelmy<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.55<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Learning strength through showing up and doing her best<\/p>\n

Post-graduate plans: Cosmetology and nursing<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cWhatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.\u201d \u2014 Walter Cronkite<\/p>\n

Academic Solutions Academy Charter High School, Coral Springs
\n\"MarcelineMarceline Joseph (Marceline Joseph\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Marceline Joseph<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderhill<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.65<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Improved skills; became more responsible<\/p>\n

Post-graduate plans: Auto mechanics and cosmetology license<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cYou educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation.\u201d \u2014 Brigham Young<\/p>\n

\"NelsonNelson Jeudy (Nelson Jeudy\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Nelson Jeudy<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.27<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Perseverance, responsibility and determination<\/p>\n

Post-graduate plans: Electricity studies<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cI did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.\u201d \u2014 Maya Angelou<\/p>\n

American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Plantation \u2014 Top Scholars
\n\"DanielDaniel Cai (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Daniel Cai<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.57<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.17<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cDon\u2019t get hung up in the past. Move on, improve and keep your hopes up for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AvaAva Cipolla (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Ava Cipolla<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.65<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.10<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n

Planned college: Vassar College<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cTake pride in how far you\u2019ve come. Have faith in how far you can go.\u201d \u2014 Michael Josephson<\/p>\n

\"RubyRuby Cohen (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Ruby Cohen<\/p>\n

Hometown: Cooper City<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.57<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.07<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only way to do great work is to love what you do.\u201d \u2014 Steve Jobs<\/p>\n

\"IshikaIshika Gadani (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Ishika Gadani<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.56<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.21<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Youth Club; volunteered at Arc Broward, teaching programming to special needs children; tutored through the NorthSouth Foundation; worked at Mathnasium as a math instructor<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cDream big, stay focused and trust that small steps lead to great outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AnaghaAnagha Iyer (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Anagha Iyer<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.57<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.23<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese!\u201d \u2014 Steven Wright<\/p>\n

\"JaydenJayden Lang (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Jayden Lang<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.57<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.25<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Foundation (Mexican-American nonprofit uplifting underprivileged children in Le\u00f3n, Mexico through education in the arts and STEM); president of the OCApex nonprofit chamber music ensemble<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cTo eat bad food today doesn\u2019t prevent you from having good food tomorrow.\u201d \u2014 SUNA proverb<\/p>\n

\"KaitlynKaitlyn Lee (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Kaitlyn Lee<\/p>\n

Hometown: Sunrise<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.59<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.14<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cDo the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.\u201d \u2014 Maya Angelou<\/p>\n

\"RishithaRishitha Marri (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Rishitha Marri<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.43<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.03<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only way to know is to try.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"DarshDarsh Patel (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Darsh Patel<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.56<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.11<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Math Club; Computer Science Society and Honor Society; Competitive Programming Club; Spanish Honor Society; Florida Student Association of Mathematics<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYou can start even if nobody has said go yet.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PiyaPiya Sarkarati (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Piya Sarkarati<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.5405<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 6.16<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cIt always seems impossible until it\u2019s done.\u201d \u2014 Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School, Coconut Creek
\n\"ThienThien Nguyen (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Thien Nguyen<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2159<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: President of 3D Printing Club; led a Six Sigma project; intern at Sintavia, a 3D-printing company and manufacturing partner of Lockheed Martin<\/p>\n

Planned college: Florida International University Honors College<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cYes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run, there\u2019s still time to change the road you\u2019re on.\u201d \u2014 Led Zeppelin<\/p>\n

\"SebastianSebastian Aleusledain (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Sebastian Aleusledain<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.1386<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: NHS and National Technical Honor Society member; SkillsUSA state competitor for Architectural Drafting; secretary of the Broward Youth Coalition<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cTurn your defeats into a victory, instead of letting them be a mystery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach
\n\"KendyKendy Honorat (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Kendy Honorat<\/p>\n

Hometown:\u00a0North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.9841<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Certified EKG Tech and PCT Tech<\/p>\n

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

\"MirlandeMirlande Moreau (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Mirlande Moreau<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pompano Beach<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.8243<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Boyd H. Anderson High School, Lauderdale Lakes
\n\"WinzaWinza Pierre (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Winza Pierre<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Early admission at Broward College and AP courses<\/p>\n

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

\"KhazeemKhazeem Lee (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Khazeem Lee<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.1<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: IB Diploma Programme; dual enrollment and AP<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cMake no mistake, high school didn\u2019t test me. It was a four-year experiment to see if I had a limit. Of course, there isn\u2019t one.\u201d \u2014 Khazeem Lee<\/p>\n

Broward Virtual School, Coconut Creek
\n\"JustinJustin Suarez-Garzon (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Justin Suarez-Garzon<\/p>\n

Hometown: Westlake<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.49<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned 60 college credits while in high school<\/p>\n

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

\"RyleeRylee Barker (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Rylee Barker<\/p>\n

Hometown: Tamarac<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.35<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned 60 college credits while in high school<\/p>\n

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

Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"CamillaCamilla Escobar (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Camilla Escobar<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.5806<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWork hard, dream big, stay humble, be grateful and keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JuanJuan Diego Perez (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Juan Diego Perez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.95<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.5323<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cFor with God, nothing is impossible.\u201d \u2014 Luke 1:37<\/p>\n

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School, Hollywood
\n\"JasonJason Silla (Prestige Portraits\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jason Silla<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0\/5.18<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Ranked at the top of his class all four years while completing one of CMCP\u2019s 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\u2019s research.<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWe are the future we want to create. It\u2019s our job to do it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CarlosLorenzo Carlos Munoz (Prestige Portraits\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Lorenzo Carlos Munoz<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0\/5.08<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cTime isn\u2019t what makes you grow, but the memories you make and the people you make them with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charles W. Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines
\n\"MiaMia Ysabel Enguillado (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Mia Ysabel Enguillado<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.4894<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Planned college: New York University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cLive your life as an exclamation rather than an explanation.\u201d \u2014 Sir Isaac Newton<\/p>\n

\"JakeJake Froman (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Jake Froman<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.4615<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned AA degree; certified salsa instructor; AP Scholar with Distinction<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only thing that is impossible is impossibility.\u201d \u2014 \u201cPhineas and Ferb\u201d<\/p>\n

Coconut Creek High School
\n\"ChristalyChristaly Jean Baptiste (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Christaly Jean Baptiste<\/p>\n

Hometown: Margate<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.97<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Licensed Practical Nurse; AICE Cambridge Diploma; more than 500 service hours; Outstanding Cambridge Scholar Award<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cJesus loves you more than you could ever know.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"DanielDaniel Therne (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Daniel Therne<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.84<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned seven Industry Certifications in IT; AICE Cambridge Diploma; more than 300 service hours; nominated as one of the city of Coconut Creek\u2019s Most Outstanding Scholars<\/p>\n

Planned college: Nova Southeastern University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only person who can hold you back is yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

The College Academy at Broward College, Davie
\n\"ShadeedShadeed Anwar (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Shadeed Anwar<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6493<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AA degree from Broward College with Highest Honors; National Merit Commended Scholar; College Board School Recognition and First-Generation Student Recognition; President\u2019s List 4.0 Honor Roll fall 2024, spring 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026<\/p>\n

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

Salutatorian Abdul Nini\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6104<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AA degree from Broward College with Highest Honors; College Board School Recognition and First-Generation Recognition; President\u2019s List 4.0 Honor Roll fall 2024, spring 2025, fall 2025, spring 2026<\/p>\n

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

Cooper City High School
\n\"FionaFiona Lin (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Fiona Lin<\/p>\n

Hometown: Cooper City<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.68<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cI dedicate every accomplishment to my parents. They are my \u2018why\u2019 in every effort that I\u2019ve put in to fulfill their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AidanAidan Don (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Aidan Don<\/p>\n

Hometown: Cooper City<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.66<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Florida Department of Education Sunshine State Scholar; AP Capstone Diploma; National Honor Society president<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cBeing 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs
\n\"ChristaChrista Reese (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Christa Reese<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.457<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned AA degree with Highest Honors; active member of band program; vice president of National Technical Honor Society<\/p>\n

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

\"NoelleNoelle Brooks (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Noelle Brooks<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.3904<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Sideline cheerleader for past four years<\/p>\n

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

Coral Springs High School
\n\"TeresaTeresa Xu (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Teresa Xu<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.61<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge Diploma with Distinction; AA degree with Highest Honors; Business Professionals of America State and National finalist; National Merit Commended Student<\/p>\n

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

\"SofiaSofia Evans (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Sofia Evans<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.60<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cI\u2019ll share this love I find with everyone.\u201d \u2014 Jack Johnson<\/p>\n

Cypress Bay High School, Weston
\n\"RickeyRickey Liu (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Rickey Liu<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.74<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; AICE Diploma; AIME qualifier (two times); eight-time first-place winner in Piano State competition<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cLet\u2019s go Lightning!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ArthurArthur Gigot (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Arthur Gigot<\/p>\n

Hometown: Weston<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.7<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cCarpe diem!\u201d<\/p>\n

Dave Thomas Education Center, Coconut Creek
\n\"EthanEthan Johnson (Dave Thomas Education Center\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Ethan Johnson<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pompano Beach<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.7708<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: SAC Student Rep; Honor Roll all year; School Ambassador<\/p>\n

Planned college: Broward College<\/p>\n

\"BernadinBernadin Saint-Hilaire (Dave Thomas Education Center\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Bernadin Saint-Hilaire<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coral Springs<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.7162<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Honor Roll all year; Junior Achievement Academy<\/p>\n

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

Deerfield Beach High School
\n\"ClaireClaire Yates (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Claire Yates<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lighthouse Point<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5373<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cLife\u2019s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending.\u201d \u2014 Jim Henson<\/p>\n

\"AnisahAnisah Mohammed (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Anisah Mohammed<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pompano Beach<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5282<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cEverything happens for a reason.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dillard High 6-12, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"JaeJae Holder (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jae Holder<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.1<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Outstanding Senior Scholar; Cambridge AICE Diploma; President\u2019s List Broward College; Sigma Kappa Delta inductee, XI Gamma Chapter<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cOnce gifted, twice exceptional.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AzaziahAzaziah Evans-Blake (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Azaziah Evans-Blake<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.9<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Three-year varsity basketball player; Superintendent Scholar Award<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cMaybe it\u2019s best to make some mistakes, the greatest wins are not made from playing things safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Everglades High School, Miramar
\n\"RubabRubab Alam (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Rubab Alam<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.7536<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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

\"MaylynnMaylynn Ton (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Maylynn Ton<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6714<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cDon\u2019t wait for the tide just to dip both your feet in.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale High School
\n\"KylieKylie Keenan (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Kylie Keenan<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5714<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Counsel<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cHow you do anything is how you do everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"EmersonEmerson Botknecht (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Emerson Botknecht<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5345<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cNo matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.\u201d \u2014 Taylor Swift<\/p>\n

Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K-12<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Nicholas Gerez-Hernandez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9677<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.3551<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYou always have more power than you think.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Makenzy Jordan<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9524<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.2465<\/p>\n

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\u2014World 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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYou are who you train yourself to be, not who you hope to become.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hallandale High School, Hallandale Beach
\n\"RichardRichard Dominic Randolph (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Richard Dominic Randolph<\/p>\n

Hometown: West Park<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2258<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Fostered partnership between a multimillion-dollar company and community; Outstanding Senior Leader of Broward County; more than $100,000 in scholarships<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cTransform your potential into purpose, for it is then you will find strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Nicco Vasquez-Rebolledo\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2154<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: JROTC; AICE Diploma recipient<\/p>\n

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

Highlands Christian Academy, Pompano Beach
\n\"IsaacIsaac Moore (TSS Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Isaac Moore<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.000<\/p>\n

HPA (high honors point): 4.723<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"IsabellaIsabella Duda (TSS Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Isabella Duda<\/p>\n

Hometown: Deerfield Beach<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.970<\/p>\n

HPA: 4.687<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe measure of intelligence is the ability to change.\u201d \u2014 Albert Einstein<\/p>\n

Hollywood Hills High School
\n\"NoamNoam Zeitoun (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Noam Zeitoun<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.23<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cIf you\u2019re happy doing what you\u2019re doing, then no one can tell you you\u2019re not successful.\u201d \u2014 Harry Styles<\/p>\n

\"CamilaCamila Leon Parra (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Camila Leon Parra<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.23<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Battalion commander of ELMA JROTC program; president of Key Club; 675 volunteer service hours<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWork in silence; let your success be your noise.\u201d \u2014 Frank Ocean<\/p>\n

J.P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs
\n\"JayJay Valdes (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jay Valdes<\/p>\n

Hometown: Tamarac<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.60<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: QuestBridge and Gates Scholarship recipient; BRACE Cadet two years; BRACE Club co-president two years<\/p>\n

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

\"EmmaEmma Matthews (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Emma Matthews<\/p>\n

Hometown: Port Saint Lucie<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.49<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta president two years; American Sign Language Club; Key Club; National Honor Society; MOSS Club<\/p>\n

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

Lauderhill 6-12 Stem-Med
\n\"ZariaZaria Samaya Guerrier (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Zaria Samaya Guerrier<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.38<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: QuestBridge full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt; Gates Scholarship recipient; Cambridge Diploma with Distinction<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.\u201d \u2014 \u201cMulan\u201d<\/p>\n

\"FergieFergie Canales Espinoza (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Fergie Canales Espinoza<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderhill<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.1<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Cambridge Diploma; Bright Futures Scholarship; BRACE Cadet<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cCarpe diem. Seize the day. Make your lives extraordinary.\u201d \u2014 John Keating in \u201cDead Poets Society\u201d<\/p>\n

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland
\n\"RyanRyan Nixon (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Ryan Nixon<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.59<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

\"GraceGrace Wang (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Grace Wang\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.53<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

McArthur High School, Hollywood
\n\"ReyRey Hernandez (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Rey Hernandez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2455<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; Autodesk Certification Fusion 360; certified in Project Management Information; BCAA student-athlete<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThose who fly, don\u2019t fear the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AnthonyAnthony Lopez (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Anthony Lopez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; Mentoring Tomorrow\u2019s Leaders Officer<\/p>\n

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

Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Tamarac
\n\"MariaMaria Kukielka (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Maria Kukielka<\/p>\n

Hometown: Sunrise<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6452<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

\"YusraYusra Sultana (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Yusra Sultana<\/p>\n

Hometown: Tamarac<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5588<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Gates Scholar; QuestBridge Finalist; Outstanding Student Leader Scholarship recipient; Sun Sentinel Kids of Character; AP Scholar of Distinction<\/p>\n

Planned college: Nova Southeastern University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cVerily, with hardship comes ease.\u201d \u2014 Quran 94:5<\/p>\n

Miramar High School
\n\"KatherineKatherine Haynes (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Katherine Haynes<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.50<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 STEM competition; enrolled in NSU dual admissions program<\/p>\n

Planned college: Nova Southeastern University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cLove the life you live. Live the life you love.\u201d \u2014 Bob Marley<\/p>\n

\"AniahAniah Lewis (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Aniah Lewis<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.3<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: College Board National Recognition Program; AP Scholar with Honor; AP Scholar with Distinction; BCAA Scholar Athlete; two-year softball captain<\/p>\n

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

Monarch High School, Coconut Creek
\n\"StevenSteven Strong (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Steven Strong<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.53<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Kids of Character District finalist; Silver Knight nominee; National Honor Society president; Broward County Scholar Athlete<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cLove and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"LionelLionel Valentin (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Lionel Valentin<\/p>\n

Hometown: Coconut Creek<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.45<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: North Area Outstanding Senior Leader; Coconut Creek Do The Right Thing Award; fundraising chair for Nicklaus Children\u2019s Hospital charity event raising $15,000; Monarch Student Leader Award<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe only thing more powerful than hate is love.\u201d \u2014 Martin Luther King Jr.<\/p>\n

North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek
\n\"RadhikaRadhika Nanavati (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Radhika Nanavati<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.15<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.22<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cI am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it.\u201d \u2014 Vincent Van Gogh<\/p>\n

\"AkhilAkhil Kotaru (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Akhil Kotaru<\/p>\n

Hometown: Parkland<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.16<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.21<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cLife doesn\u2019t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.\u201d \u2014 Steve Maraboli<\/p>\n

Northeast High School, Oakland Park
\n\"JibraelJibrael Khan (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jibrael Khan<\/p>\n

Hometown: Oakland Park<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.4459<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Planned college: Georgia Tech University<\/p>\n

\"TylerTyler Beliard (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Tyler Beliard<\/p>\n

Hometown: Oakland Park<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.3145<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: 17 advanced courses; QuestBridge Finalist; Cambridge Diploma; district wrestling champion; Brian Piccolo Defensive Player of the Year<\/p>\n

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

Nova High School, Davie
\n\"VeraVera Valeria Ruiz Feliberty (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Vera Valeria Ruiz Feliberty<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.7397<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Co-founder of Create For Kids Pembroke Pines Chapter<\/p>\n

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

\"MarianaMariana Rodriguez (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Mariana Rodriguez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6709<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

NSU University School, Davie
\n\"DavidDavid Liebowitz (Gerlinde Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian David Liebowitz<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.25<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.04<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: HOSA, first place in region and third place in state; AP Scholar with Distinction; National President\u2019s 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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWherever you go, there you are.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JeffreyJeffrey Zhang (Gerlinde Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Jeffrey Zhang<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.28<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 4.96<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cAnyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.\u201d \u2014 Albert Einstein<\/p>\n

Pembroke Pines Charter High School
\n\"AarushAarush Wadhwa (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Co-valedictorian Aarush Wadhwa<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9821<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.6518<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Completed 25 college-level courses; AP Scholar with Distinction; AICE Diploma; Presidential Award for Academic Excellence in elementary and middle school; Principal\u2019s 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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cSmall actions, when done with purpose, can create meaningful change in the lives of others.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AanyaAanya Wadhwa (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Co-valedictorian Aanya Wadhwa<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9821<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.6518<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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\u2019s band for two years; danced for nonprofit IRCC Cultural Festival; volunteered at Memorial Healthcare system and supported IT and telehealth teams<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYou miss 100% of the shots you don\u2019t take.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AlexanderAlexander Moyano (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Alexander Moyano<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.6207<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Planned college: Amherst College<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe best way to keep good acts in your memory is to refresh them with new ones.\u201d \u2014 Cato the Younger<\/p>\n

Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"LuciaLucia Lecour (Pine Crest School\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Lucia Lecour<\/p>\n

Hometown: Surfside<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.16<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThere is no right way.\u201d \u2014 Hozier<\/p>\n

\"JeffreyJeffrey Berinstein (Pine Crest School\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Jeffrey Berinstein<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.14<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cEffort is what separates champions from contenders.\u201d \u2014 Novak Djokovic<\/p>\n

Piper High School, Sunrise
\n\"MichelleMichelle Custodio (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Michelle Custodio<\/p>\n

Hometown: Sunrise<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.375<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Earned Cambridge Diploma with Merit in two years; president of Mu Alpha Theta; straight-A student; took 16 college-level courses<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cI think, therefore I am.\u201d \u2014 Descartes<\/p>\n

\"AfreecaAfreeca Fullwood (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Afreeca Fullwood<\/p>\n

Hometown: Tamarac<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.341<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Youth Leadership Broward Class XXXVIII; four-time South Florida Cappies nominee; earned Cambridge Diploma with Merit in two years<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.\u201d \u2014 John Assaraf<\/p>\n

Plantation High School
\n\"SabrinaSabrina Ramsay (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Sabrina Ramsay<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6176<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Bright Futures Scholarship; Cambridge Diploma<\/p>\n

Planned college: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cMy mama always said, \u2018Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you\u2019re gonna get.\u2019 \u201d \u2014 Forrest Gump<\/p>\n

\"SummarrahSummarrah Nicolas (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Summarrah Nicolas<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5093<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cDon\u2019t let anyone ever make you feel like you don\u2019t deserve what you want. Go for it.\u201d \u2014 Patrick Verona in \u201c10 Things I Hate About You\u201d<\/p>\n

Pompano Beach High School
\n\"CarolinaCarolina Mejia (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Carolina Mejia<\/p>\n

Hometown: Oakland Park<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5929<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: President of American Red Cross<\/p>\n

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

\"FiordiFiordi Lika (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Fiordi Lika<\/p>\n

Hometown: Oakland Park<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5074<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AP Scholar; BCAA Scholar Athlete; Golden Gloves Florida State Boxing Champion; Swedish Boxing National Champion; BCAA Varsity Boys Soccer District Champion<\/p>\n

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

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

Seagull Alternative High School, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"RichardRichard Whitely (Seagull Alternative High School\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Richard Whitely<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.93<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Certifications in Autodesk, AutoCAD<\/p>\n

Post-graduation plans: Military<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cDay one or one day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"AdrianaAdriana Hilerio Miranda (Seagull Alternative High School\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Adriana Hilerio Miranda<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.75<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Academic achievement awards<\/p>\n

Post-graduation plans: Broward College and the Navy Business Administration<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cI am deeply thankful to my parents and their sacrifices to bring me to this country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sheridan Technical High School and College, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"JasmyneJasmyne Gonzalez (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jasmyne Gonzalez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.1986<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: National Honor Society president; Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society president; Outstanding Senior Broward Award; Literary place winner; AP Scholar with Distinction<\/p>\n

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

\"AndersonAnderson McMurchy (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Anderson McMurchy<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.17<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Florida Panthers Scholastic Hockey League champion; Outstanding Senior Leader Broward County<\/p>\n

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

Somerset Academy Charter High School, Pembroke Pines
\n\"DenzilDenzil Bessy (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Denzil Bessy<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA: 5.4933<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cStrive to be 1% better than you were yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"JacobJacob Mendoza (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Jacob Mendoza<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9<\/p>\n

GPA (weighted): 5.47<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

Planned college: undecided<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.\u201d \u2014 Philippians 4:13<\/p>\n

Somerset Academy Key Charter School, Deerfield Beach
\n\"EmersonEmerson Clark (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Emerson Clark<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pompano Beach<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9<\/p>\n

GPA (weighted): 4.8<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWorthiness is not perfection.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MatthewMatthew Lesperance (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Matthew Lesperance<\/p>\n

Hometown: Deerfield Beach<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.88<\/p>\n

GPA (weighted): 4.76<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cHard work pays off.\u201d<\/p>\n

Somerset Arts Conservatory, Pembroke Pines
\n\"GowriGowri Kallamvalli (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Gowri Kallamvalli<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9891<\/p>\n

GPA (weighted): 5.6413<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Co-founded nonprofit Healing Hands, which helped more than 60 families in Miami; completed internship program at Joe DiMaggio Children\u2019s Hospital; Citizenship Award given by U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cWe have two lives, and the second one begins when we realize we only have one.\u201d \u2014 Confucius<\/p>\n

\"MatejMatej Dimovski (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Matej Dimovski<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.0<\/p>\n

GPA (weighted): 5.63<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; Benacquisto Scholarship recipient; Stamps Scholar<\/p>\n

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

Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High School, North Lauderdale
\n\"ParisaParisa Betton (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Parisa Betton<\/p>\n

Hometown: Lauderhill<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.9<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.1<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Honor Society member; four-year Honor Roll recipient; AA degree through dual enrollment; President\u2019s List at Broward College; earned Fundamentals of Written Communication badge; Youth Master Communicator Award through Youth Empowerment Village<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cIn every difficult moment, there is still something to be grateful for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"MarleeMarlee Merilan (HJPhoto\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Marlee Merilan<\/p>\n

Hometown: North Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.93<\/p>\n

HPA: 5.04<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AA degree from two colleges; Bright Futures and three other scholarships; AP classes; AP Scholar award; President\u2019s 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<\/p>\n

Planned college: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cJust because you could be doing more doesn\u2019t mean you aren\u2019t doing enough already.\u201d<\/p>\n

South Broward High School, Hollywood
\n\"ArielaAriela Brody (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Ariela Brody<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6164<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE and AP classes; earned 1530 SAT score and 35 score on ACT<\/p>\n

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

\"RonRon Puron (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Ron Puron<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.600<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

South Plantation High School
\n\"HaydenHayden Lah (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Hayden Lah<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.317<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Two-time DECA International Qualifier; AICE Diploma with Merit; Recognition Environmental<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYouth will never come back, but the most beautiful moments are yet to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CarlyCarly Huppert (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Carly Huppert<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.2857<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"MarisaMarisa Robinson (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Marisa Robinson<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 4.0<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.45<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

\"DevenDeven Onore (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Deven Onore<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA (unweighted): 3.983<\/p>\n

HPA (weighted): 5.433<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Stranahan High School, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"AsiaAsia Shepard (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Asia Shepard<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.9067<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta; SkillsUSA; Key Club; Junior Achievement<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cYour life is your story, and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.\u201d \u2014 Kerry Washington<\/p>\n

\"FrancescoFrancesco Donastor (CADY\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Francesco Donastor<\/p>\n

Hometown: Hollywood<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.8592<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: The Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement (Region 7) Award recipient; College Board BigFuture Ambassador; MCJROTC executive officer \u2014 Dragon Battalion Magnet Ambassador of the Year; senior class parliamentarian; Key Club president<\/p>\n

Post-graduate plans:\u00a0United States Air Force Intelligence<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe best way to predict the future is to create it.\u201d \u2014 Peter Drucker<\/p>\n

West Broward High School, Pembroke Pines
\n\"RishiRishi Dhakshnamoorthy (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Rishi Dhakshnamoorthy<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miramar<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.6<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

\"HuzaifaHuzaifa Asif (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Huzaifa Asif<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Vice president of RHO Kappa; National Honor Society member; volunteered at Islamic institutions, Memorial Hospital, BCPC summer camps, Leaders of Tomorrow<\/p>\n

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

Western High School, Davie
\n\"MadelynMadelyn Doyle (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Madelyn Doyle<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5500<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta vice president; flag football captain; Speech and Debate \u2014 NSU Sunvite second place and Nova Titan sixth place; Allied Health \u2014 EKG, PCT, first aid and CPR certified<\/p>\n

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

\"HaleyHaley Nisim (Fox-Mar\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Haley Nisim<\/p>\n

Hometown: Plantation<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.5231<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: DECA president; secretary of Hope Sunshine Club; president of Debbie\u2019s Dream Club; student appointee, School Board of Broward County Diversity Committee; The School of The New York Times Summer Academy<\/p>\n

Planned college:\u00a0University of Michigan<\/p>\n

Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale
\n\"GraceGrace Sabetimani (Little’s Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Grace Sabetimani<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

HPA: 4.61<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.00<\/p>\n

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\u2019s for eight semesters; water polo player; Swim & Dive Captain (12); three-time Scholar Athlete Award recipient; Most Improved Swimmer (11)<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.\u201d \u2014 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n

\"RyannRyann Mahoney (Little\u2019s Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Ryann Mahoney<\/p>\n

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale<\/p>\n

HPA: 4.60<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.00<\/p>\n

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\u2019s for eight semesters<\/p>\n

Planned college: The University of Chicago<\/p>\n

Inspirational quote: \u201cLimitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.\u201d \u2014 Jamie Paolinetti<\/p>\n

William T. McFatter Technical High School, Davie
\n\"JacobJacob Pena (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Valedictorian Jacob Pena<\/p>\n

Hometown: Davie<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.33<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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

Inspirational quote: \u201cShe raised him up, she called him son \u2026 \u201d \u2014 John Wetton<\/p>\n

\"MarayahMarayah Nikole Hernandez (Mu\u00f1oz Photography\/Courtesy)<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Marayah Nikole Hernandez<\/p>\n

Hometown: Pembroke Pines<\/p>\n

GPA: 5.30<\/p>\n

Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; certification in AutoCAD, Fusion 360; Harvard Book Award<\/p>\n

Planned college: Broward College and Florida International University<\/p>\n

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