Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.
American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus, Top Scholars
Jennifer Chiou
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 4.52
HPA: 6.00
Accomplishments: National Intuit DEI Challenge 3rd Place Team; CODE/ART ChangeMaker First Place Team and Mentorship Recipient; three-time Scholastic Gold Key Regional Winner; NCWIT South Florida Affiliate Winner and National Honorable Mention; EngineerGirl Essay Writing Contest Topical Winner; Kode With Klossy Scholar; Cathartic Youth Literary Magazine Editor’s Choice Award; University of Toronto International Scholar Award; Lester B. Pearson
International Scholarship recipient
Planned college: University of Toronto St. George
Inspirational quote: “I cannot tell anymore when a door opens or closes, I can only hear the frame saying, walk through.” — Ada Limon
Srijan Deoraj
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 4.53
HPA: 6.03
Accomplishments: Four-time AIME Qualifier; All-County jazz pianist; multiple national awards in Model UN
Planned college: Georgia Tech
Inspirational quote: “Work as hard and as much as you want to on the things you
like to do the best.” — Richard Feynman
John Diaz
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 4.63
HPA: 6:04
Accomplishments: Three-time AIME Qualifier; National Merit Finalist; first place in Geometry in the State for FAMAT March Statewide 2020; College Board National Hispanic Scholar; third place in Open Statistics in FAMAT States Competition 2022
Planned college: Carnegie Mellon University
Inspirational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” — Richard Rovere
Sarah Dufays
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 4.52
HPA: 5.97
Accomplishments: Coca Cola Scholar (150 among 91,000 applicants in the country); Linkedln Tech Scholar (among the 40 best computer science students in the country); one of the youngest Certified Ethical Hackers in the world; CEO of nonprofit Compsivity; South Florida Winner for the National Center for Women & Information Technology; two black belts in taekwondo; National Hispanic Scholar; Hispanic Heritage Foundation Gold recipient in Technology
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: “Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” — Roy T. Bennett
Luke Freed
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 4.61
HPA: 6.10
Accomplishments: Coca Cola Scholar ($20,000 scholarship); Global Finalist in the Wharton Investment Competition; U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist; Individual Silver Medalist in World Economics Cup; Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship Winner ($50,000 scholarship); National Merit Scholar; three-time AIME Qualifier; semifinalist in M3 Math Modeling Challenge; 31 Top 5 Placements at Mu Alpha Theta Competition (state and national level); Perfect SAT Score (1600)
Planned college: Columbia University
Inspirational quote: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” — Mary Engelbreit
Sebastian Salaues Sevo
Hometown: Miami
GPA: 4.50
HPA: 5.99
Accomplishments: International Finalist in Wharton Global High School Investment Competition; two-time “Best Delegate” at National High School Model United Nations Conference; Presidential Scholar nominee; National Merit Finalist; National Hispanic Scholar; Perfect Score on AP Computer Science Principles Exam; two-time 1st Place State; Top 10 Place National Future Business Leaders of America Awards; Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
Planned college: University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School of Business)
Inspirational quote: “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” — John F. Kennedy
Sharvaa Selvan
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 4.50
HPA: 6.27
Accomplishments: Coca-Cola Scholarship recipient; National Merit finalist; National Chemistry Olympiad Honors; USA Junior Math Olympiad Qualifier; All-State Guitarist
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inspirational quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” ― Walt Disney
Yash Singam
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 4.59
HPA: 6.20
Accomplishments: Four-time American Invitational Mathematics Exam Qualifier; President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award recipient; FSU Young Scholar; DECA ICDC International finalist
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: “Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift: that’s why it’s called the present.” — Master Oogway, “Kung Fu Panda”
Alan Wu
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 4.61
HPA: 6.14
Accomplishments: U.S. Physics Olympiad Silver Medal; Mu Alpha Theta State Champion for Statistics; National Merit finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge Semifinal team; National Science Bowl Double elimination qualifier
Planned college: UCLA
Inspirational quote: “Things often work out better than you think. There’s no harm in trying.” — Kaiyu Wu
Angelina Wu
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 4.53
HPA: 6.08
Accomplishments: Code/Art 1st place changemaker; Maryam Mirzakhani AMC 10A certificate of excellence; fourth place novice state congressional debate
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde
Rosa Wu
Hometown: Southwest Ranches
GPA: 4.54
HPA: 6.18
Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta Math Nationals: first; U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist; National Economics Challenge Wildcard Finalist; three-time Debate Tournament of Champions Qualifier; FBLA Nationals: first; AIME Qualifier; National Merit Scholar
Planned college: Harvard College
Inspirational quote: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” ― Ferris Bueller
Archbishop McCarthy High School, Southwest Ranches
Valedictorian: Isabella Delgado
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.75
Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; Excelsior Scholar; Silver Cord recipient for Community Service with over 400 service hours; National Honor Society; Mu Alpha Theta; National English and Science Honor Societies; Student Ambassador; vice president of STEM Club; member of varsity Lacrosse team; competed in Florida Science Olympiad Regional and State Tournaments; volunteered at her church as a Faith Formation Teen Aide
Planned college: University of Georgia Morehead Honors College
Salutatorian: Justin Rosman
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.70
Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist; Excelsior Scholar; Silver Cord recipient for Community Service with over 400 service hours; member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National Science and Social Studies Honor Societies; Student Government Executive Board Sergeant-at-Arms; president of STEM club; Link Crew Leader; member of the Varsity Weightlifting team; Mav Sports Minute host; competed in Florida Science Olympiad State Tournament; served his church as an altar server since third grade
Planned college: Johns Hopkins University
Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School, Coconut Creek
Valedictorian: Megan Maraj
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.1598
Accomplishments: Postsecondary Career Dual Enrollment Medical Assisting program – certified Clinical Medical Assistant; certified EKG Technician; certified Phlebotomy Technician; Mu Alpha Theta member; volleyball captain for Piper High School; Bright Futures Academic Scholars
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Pedro Re
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.1143
Accomplishments: Postsecondary Career Dual Enrollment Database Fundamentals program – certified in JavaScript, Python, HTML & CSS, and Cyber Security; helped develop the School Bus Dismissal App; NAF Track certified with business internship last summer
Planned college: Florida International University
Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach
Valedictorian: Arianna McKenzie
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.1014
Accomplishments: Earned an associate degree; Broward County Honor Society treasurer; National Honor Society treasurer
Planned college: Florida State University
Salutatorian: Azalia Witchard
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 4.9655
Accomplishments: President of Agents of Change; Student of the Month for National Honor Society
Planned college: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Boyd H. Anderson High School, Lauderdale Lakes
Valedictorian: Nathanaelle Perefils
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 5.2609
Accomplishments: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program; Student Government Association; International Baccalaureate Executive Board; Boyd Anderson Chorus; Solfege Overload; Florida Virtual School Black Student Union; YMCA Journey to Africa; Best Buddies; ICC Member
Planned college: Florida International University Honors College
Inspirational quote: “Your victory is right around the corner. Never give up.” — Nicki Minaj
Salutatorian: Anivens Jean-Louis
Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes
GPA: 5.1810
Accomplishments: Broward County JROTC Regimental Executive Officer; drum major; color guard commander; Entrepreneur Leadership Military Academy
Planned college: Florida Memorial University
Inspirational quote: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Sun Tzu
Broward Virtual School, Coconut Creek
Co-Valedictorian: Roshan Azeem
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.12
Accomplishments: President of SGA; VP of Key Club; VP of Students4Students Tutoring Club; member of National Honor Society; selected as an Outstanding Senior Leader for BVS
Planned college: University of Florida
Co-Valedictorian: Jazlyn Cherradi
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.12
Accomplishments: Founder and president of PAWS Club; member of National Honor Society and Key Club; participated in Rally to Tally in 2022; selected as an Outstanding Senior Leader for BVS
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”
Salutatorian: Sofia Movafaghi
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.10
Accomplishments: Founder and president of Art Club; member of National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society; student liaison for School Advisory Council; selected as an Outstanding Student Leader for BVS; selected as AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
Calvary Christian Academy Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Daniel Cuesta
Hometown: Coconut Creek
Unweighted GPA: 3.958
Weighted GPA: 4.577
Accomplishments: National Hispanic Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; Silver Knight General Scholar nominee; AP Capstone Diploma Recipient; Partner of Play Included C.I.C and Social Mind Center; Brick Club Moderator for Children on the Autism Spectrum; Robotics Team captain; National History Day State Level (second place for Group Documentary)
Planned college: University of Notre Dame
Inspirational quote: “No discipline is pleasant at the time, but painful, yet later it brings righteousness and peace to those who are trained by it.” — Hebrews 12:11
Salutatorian: Thomas Poulos
Hometown: Davie
Unweighted GPA: 3.984
Weighted GPA: 4.557
Accomplishments: Army ROTC National Scholarship Award Winner; AP Scholar with Distinction; AP Capstone Diploma Recipient; Future Business Leaders of America (founding chapter member and co-president); Varsity Football Starting Offensive Lineman on District Championship Team; National History Day State Level (second place for Group Documentary); qualified to compete at Nationals; National Honor Society Co-President
Planned college: Liberty University
Inspirational quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood
Valedictorian: Reginald Heywood
Hometown: Miami Gardens
Unweighted GPA: 3.74
Weighted GPA: 3.89
Accomplishments: Honor Roll Student; McNeese State University scholarship recipient; named Top 10 running back in rushing yards in Florida; broke all-time rushing record in a football season at CCA; broke single-game and single-season rushing touchdown record at CCA
Planned college: McNeese State University
Inspirational quote: “If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven’t done anything today.” — Lou Holtz, New York Jets
Salutatorian: Damia Lewin
Hometown: Atlanta
Unweighted GPA: 3.63
Weighted GPA: 3.75
Accomplishments: Track and Field MVP; High Honor Roll Student; Student Government treasurer
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.” — Dan Millman
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Toula Petros
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 5.52
Accomplishments: President of Key Club; president of Model United Nations Club; team captain and winner of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2022 Student of the Year Campaign raising over $132,000; 2023 Pinnacle Award recipient; recipient of the 2023 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Academic Award and the FACA All-State Award for Cross Country; Joe DiMaggio Sports Medicine Scholarship recipient; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Scholarship recipient; AP Scholar with Distinction; Excelsior and Presidential Award for Excellence; 1,035 hours of community service
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “It’s not the plane, it’s the pilot…C’mon Mav, don’t think, just do.” — Rooster, “Top Gun: Maverick”
Co-salutatorian: Emily Baldwin
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 3.99
HPA: 5.49
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction (2022, 2023); 11 AP classes and 6 DE classes; vice president of Key Club; vice president of National English Honor Society; active member in National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, National Athletic Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society; 368 volunteer service hours; captain of Cross Country (2022) and captain of Track and Field (2022, 2023); BCAA Scholar Athlete (2023)
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “The more you practice, the luckier you get.”
Co-salutatorian: Maria Uzcategui Rivas
Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
GPA: 3.99
HPA: 5.49
Accomplishments: Excelsior 12th Grade; AP Scholar with Distinction; Presidential Award for Excellence
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, Hollywood
Valedictorian: Ana Carolina Paiva
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil; lives in Sunny Isles Beach
GPA: 4.00
HPA: 5.19
Accomplishments: Gates Scholar; recipient of a full-ride scholarship to any university; published a paper on exoplanets and interviewed two MIT graduate students on their research; won second place at International Space Settlement Design Competition; won first place in the team component of the Barry University math competition; Pinnacle Award recipient; National Merit Commended Scholar; College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program recipient
Planned college: Columbia University
Inspirational quote: “No matter what anyone tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”
Salutatorian: Nicole Flores
Hometown: Miami
GPA: 4.0
HPA: 5.16
Accomplishments: Published research on the effectiveness of various antibiotics on Bacillus Cereus; published a book on how to start and run a successful nonprofit organization; ran a nonprofit “Letters for Dominick,” which focuses on writing cards to hospitalized people; started a blog called “The Necessities” to serve as a mental health outlet for people in need; president of Science Olympiad; board member of Women Engaged Club; board member of CM Scholars, Honor Program; AP Scholar with Honor Recipient; Hispanic and Black College Board Recognition recipient; Pinnacle Award Recipient
Planned college: Brown University
Inspirational quote: “Be the best version of yourself in anything that you do. Don’t try to live anything else’s story.” — Stephen Curry
Charles W. Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines
Valedictorian: Jason Laureano
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.22
Accomplishments: AP Scholar; Mu Alpha Theta member
Planned college: Florida Polytechnic University
Salutatorian: Rosey Nguyen
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.21
Accomplishments: President of Health Occupations of America; DECA Member; class officer; blood drive organizer
Planned college: University of Florida
Coconut Creek High School
Valedictorian: Joshua Hall
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.1039
Accomplishments: Full-tuition Posse Leadership Scholarship; College Board National African American Recognition Award; Harvard Book Prize recipient; Adobe certified web professional; Exchange Club Senior of the Year; Broward Biliteracy Gold Medal
Planned college: Hamilton College
Inspirational quote: “Jesus Christ was my hope and safe place throughout high school and I would not be where I am without him.”
Salutatorian: Gabrian Bell
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 5.0956
Accomplishments: Women’s Club of Coconut Creek
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
The College Academy at Broward College, Davie
Valedictorian: Owen Garces
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 5.7034
Accomplishments: AP Scholar Award; National Recognition for Hispanic Scholars; Completed Elements of Mathematics Foundations program; Pegasus Silver Scholarship
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “I’ve come to the realization that it doesn’t affect me.”
Salutatorian: Brett Layun
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.662
Accomplishments: Straight A’s entire school career; National Merit Commendable Scholar
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “The freedom to be yourself is a gift only you can give yourself. But once you do, no one can take it away.”
Cooper City High School
Valedictorian: Samantha Carozzi
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.6
Accomplishments: National Merit winner; Sunshine State Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction; Silver Knight Mathematics Honorable Mention; UF Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering; Mu Alpha Theta president; Debate VP of Finance; NSHS; Brain Brawl captain; DECA; Jazz
Planned college: Georgia Institute of Technology
Salutatorian: Matthew Feirstein
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 5.5411
Accomplishments: Speech and Debate president; NHS president; Mock Trial president/founder; AP Scholar with honor; AP Capstone Diploma; AICE Scholar with Merit; AICE Diploma with Distinction; Burger King Scholar; Silver Knight nominee (speech); Rho Kappa
Planned college: George Washington University
Inspirational quote: “When you change your thoughts, remember to also change your world.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs
Valedictorian: Iman Ahmad
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.6709
Accomplishments: Silver Knight Nominee; Key Club president; SAC member; interned with mayor and Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Planned college: Dartmouth
Inspirational quote: “Never be so polite, you forget your power. Never wield such power, you forget to be polite.” — Taylor Swift
Salutatorian: Olivia Schwartz
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.6429
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship; National Debate Champion
Planned college: University of Florida
Coral Springs High School
Valedictorian: Julia Ribeiro
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.35
Accomplishments: AP Scholar
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “Be proud of yourself no matter what.”
Salutatorian: Makayla Gilzean
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.31
Accomplishments: President of College and Career Transition Club; vice president of Human Relations Council and Save What’s Left; full-time Dual Enrollment student on Presidents list
Planned college: Duke University
Cross Creek School, Pompano Beach
Valedictorian: Aiden Hipps
Hometown: Tamarac
GPA: 2.97
Accomplishments: Met all graduation requirements a semester early in the 2022-2023 school year; completed high school in January 2023
Planned college: Broward College
Salutatorian: Jahidah Mora
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 2.8
Accomplishments: Met all graduation requirements a semester early in the 2022-2023 school year; completed high school in January 2023
Planned college: Broward College
Cypress Bay High School, Weston
Valedictorian: Sahana Thayagabalu
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.641
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; president of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society); vice president of National Honor Society; treasurer of Science National Honor Society; CEO of Blue Owl Tutors; co-captain of Rhythm Warriors Fusion Dance Team
Planned college: Harvard University
Inspirational quote: “Stay true to your story and lean in to the plot twists.”
Salutatorian: Sanjana Bhatt
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.6395
Accomplishments: Multicultural Club president; Science National Honor Society vice president; NHS Ambassador; ISEF Finalist; AICE and AP Scholar with Distinction; Silver Knight Nominee in Science; SSEF Finalist; ILC Qualifier; The Gift of Healing, Inc., founder
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “A little progress each day adds up to the big results.”
Dave Thomas Education Center, Coconut Creek
Valedictorian: Caitlyn Israel
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 4.28
Accomplishments: Company Commander in JROTC; head of Robotics Team
Planned college: Broward College
Salutatorian: Anya Lucas
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 4.06
Accomplishments: AICE Student Athlete; student volunteer for incoming freshman classes
Planned college: Broward College
Deerfield Beach High School
Valedictorian: Jayita Golam
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.5395
Accomplishments: Cofounder/president of Decode Me Corporation
Planned college: Columbia University
Inspirational quote: “To get the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
Salutatorian: Khushi Desai
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.4588
Accomplishments: Third place at State Science Fair with Women Geoscientist Special Award; Florida Sunshine State Scholar; Silver Knights nominee; Special Recognition Coral Springs City Commission for STEM
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “No matter what everybody else says, the protagonist of your life is you. Believe in yourself and takeoff.” — DK (Seventeen)
Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Danil Deryabin
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.07
Accomplishments: Honor roll; AP Scholar; Industrial Design Award Winner
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “It is foolish to fear what we have yet to see and know.”
Salutatorian: Zoe Storms
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.02
Accomplishments: Honor roll
Planned college: Miami Dade College
Everglades High, Miramar
Valedictorian: Kimora Parboosingh
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.4836
Accomplishments: SGA president
Planned college: Duke
Salutatorian: Alejandro Mateus
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.4318
Accomplishments: State Swimming Qualifier
Planned college: University of Florida
Fort Lauderdale High School
Valedictorian: Paige Buccarelli
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.6452
Accomplishments: BCAA Scholar Athlete; Harvard Prize Book Award; AP Scholar Award; Cambridge Scholar Award; two-sport varsity athlete, lacrosse and volleyball; UF Dream Forward Scholarship Awardee
Planned college: University of Florida Honors Program
Salutatorian: Sarah Herman
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.5909
Accomplishments: Carl H. Grisham and Laura Estella Grisham Scholarship awardee; FLHS Half Century Alumni Club Scholarship; president of FLHS National Honor Society; Princeton Service Award; Cambridge Scholar Award; Literary Fair first-place winner
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile.” — Connor Franta
Hallandale High School
Valedictorian: Damien Nunez
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 4.9
Accomplishments: Proposed the Rental Increase Cap for Housing Bill; president of Hallandale Magnet Honor Society; created an advertisement for Hard Rock
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “It’s hard to find logic in things sometimes. That’s why I can’t analyze things too much because it often doesn’t make much sense.” — Tim Burton
Salutatorian: Ke’Yala O’Neal
Hometown: West Park
GPA: 4.7
Accomplishments: Outstanding Senior Leader Award Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certification National Honor Society secretary; Yearbook Junior Editor in Chief; Speech and Debate president; Sheridan Technical College – Early Childhood Education
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “You can lose everything but as long as you have your mind, you can get it all back.”
Henry D. Perry Education Center, Miramar
Valedictorian: Kelver Wuertter
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 3.6
Planned college: Broward College
Salutatorian: Esthefany Fornaris
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.6
Planned college: Broward College
Highlands Christian Academy, Pompano Beach
Valedictorian: Miah Moore
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 3.96
HPA: 4.63·
Accomplishments: Brain Bowl Quiz Team; Class President; National Honor Society Member
Planned college: Nova Southeastern University
Inspirational quote: “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
Salutatorian: Bryan Santos
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 4.42
Accomplishments: National Honor Society member; Class Officer
Planned college: Undecided
Inspirational quote: “I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious.” — Albert Einstein
Hollywood Hills High School, Hollywood
Valedictorian: Alejandro Leon Parra
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.03
Accomplishments: National Honor Society; Student Government Association; Students Against Destructive Decisions; Principal’s Honor Roll; University of Miami Summer Scholar Certificate; Google Project Management Certificate
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Never let the clock watch you waste your time.”— Nathaly Ramirez
Salutatorian: Isabella Riesgo
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.52
Accomplishments: Spartan Pride Band; Florida’s Future Educator Association; Bright Futures; Pell Grant
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “What you do makes a difference, so you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
J.P. Taravella High School, Coral Springs
Valedictorian: Sean Munsie
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.31
Accomplishments: Created a project that educated over 500 students about healthy eating; won second place twice at Florida DECA states
Planned college: University of Florida Honors
Inspirational quote: “Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Salutatorian: Devesh Hargobin
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.23
Accomplishments: Broward County Outstanding Senior Leader; 2022-23 vice president of Florida DECA; 2021-22 JPT DECA president; 2020-21 Florida DECA first-place winner Innovation Plan
Planned college: Florida International University Honors College
Inspirational quote: “Anything is possible; you gotta dream like you never seen obstacles” — Jermaine Cole
Lauderhill 6-12
Valedictorian: Abigail Scott
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 5.1552
Accomplishments: Cambridge Diploma recipient; multi-scholarships received
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Joe-Marlie Pinard
Hometown: Lauderdale Lakes
GPA: 5.0726
Accomplishments: SGA secretary; vice president National Honor Society
Planned college: University of Florida
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland
Valedictorian: Jason Choy
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.51
Accomplishments: National Merit finalist; AP Scholar with Distinction; FMSTA Level 9 Classical Pianist; over 450 Service Honors; Coding Club president; National Technical Honor Society president; Robotics Club vice president; Mu Alpha Theta treasurer
Planned college: University of California, Los Angeles
Inspirational quote: “You’ve already lost the minute that you believe you’ve reached your ceiling.”
Salutatorian: Matthew Baron
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 5.50
Accomplishments: Captain of tennis team, won districts; copresident of MAO; class senator; founder of world pickleball open toy drive
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: “Passion is all you need.”
McArthur High School, Hollywood
Valedictorian: Christina Maribbay
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.1746
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma with distinction
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Fatigue is just a part of my routine, only differing slightly in degree day to day.”
Salutatorian: Janice Rivera
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.1321
Accomplishments: AICE Diploma; BCASC Scholar Athlete
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on, but you keep going anyways.”
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Tamarac
Valedictorian: Yajaira Cruz
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.41
Planned college: Florida Atlantic University
Inspirational quote: “Life is a sculpture that you cast as you make mistakes and learn from them.”
Salutatorian: Martin Mathew
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.39
Accomplishments: Co-taught a CALBC course to help fellow students
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “I’ll be back.”
Miramar High School
Valedictorian: Shrishon Kumarasri
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 5.65
Accomplishments: President of Broward County National Honor Society; Broward County Youth Climate Summit; AP Scholar of Distinction
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Shifa Zia
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.64
Accomplishments: NHS treasurer; Indian Student Association president; World Languages and Biliteracy Award
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “Never underestimate the power of a common man.” — Shah Rukh Khan
Monarch High School, Coconut Creek
Valedictorian: Amanda Hammel
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 5.5294
Accomplishments: 2023 Broward County Athletic Association Scholar Athlete; AICE Merit Diploma recipient
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Success is not about never falling, but about rising every time you fall.”
Salutatorian: Kaitlyn Hammel
Hometown: Coconut Creek
GPA: 5.5278
Accomplishments: 2023 Broward County Athletic Association Scholar Athlete; AICE Merit Diploma; D. Huttenhoff Scholarship; 2022 Dartmouth College Book Award; 2021 NCWIT Honorable Mention
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”
North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek
Valedictorian: Devraj Gopal
Hometown: Parkland
GPA: 4.295
HPA: 5.376
Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist; Speech and Debate; perfect 1600 SAT Score; third place, Broward County Science Fair; National AP Scholar with Distinction; Full High School Merit Scholarship; Harvard Book Award
Planned college: Stanford University
Salutatorian: Sara Kaufman
Hometown: Cooper City
GPA: 4.239
HPA: 5.297
Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Student; JHU Westgate Scholarship in Engineering; Coca-Cola Foundation Scholar; National Honor Society Scholarship; Regeneron Biomedical Award; Girl Scouts of the USA National Gold Award; National Center for Women in Computing Aspirations in Computing National Winner
Planned college: Johns Hopkins University
Northeast High School, Oakland Park
Valedictorian: Kayla Makowski
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 5.3390
Accomplishments: Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma with Distinction; Latin School Magnet Program Completer; Outstanding Senior for the Latin School; 2023 Senior Hall of Fame Award; honor roll; president of FFEA
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “What you do today influences tomorrow, not the other way around.” — C. M. Kosemen
Salutatorian: Alexa Boksiner
Hometown: Margate
GPA: 5.2879
Accomplishments: Cambridge AICE Diploma; Biotechnician Assistant Credential from UF; National Hispanic Recognition Award; honor roll; Outstanding Senior Leader Award; Latin School Magnet Completer; Industrial Biotechnology Magnet Completer
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Don’t shine so that others can see you. Shine so that, through you, others can see Jesus.” — C.S. Lewis
Nova High School, Davie
Valedictorian: Joshua Kwak
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.5238
Accomplishments: Silver Knight nominee; Skills USA president; two-time SkillsUSA state champion in Robotics: Urban Search and Rescue; Varsity Tennis co-captain; National Merit commended scholar; AP Scholar with distinction; Outstanding Senior Leader Nominee; National Honor Society; National Science Honor Society; Leadership Broward graduate; National Tech Honor Society
Planned college: University of Florida Honors Program Inspirational quote: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” — Master Oogway
Salutatorian: Tyler Franco
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.4648
Accomplishments: Qualified for States championship with Skills USA
Planned college: University of Central Florida Burnett Honors Program
NSU University School, Davie
Valedictorian: Sarah Guttman
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 4.29
HPA: 5.04
Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist; Johns Hopkins Book Award; Class Scholar Athlete Award; Scott Wiegley Athletic and Academic Excellence Scholarship; Varsity Basketball Leadership Award; Citizen Scholar Award
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: “Life is a series of coin flips.” — Zachary Samuel
Salutatorian: Leah Kuker
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 4.27
HPA: 5.01
Accomplishments: President of USchool’s chapter of Art From the Heart; co-captain of Varsity Tennis Team; founder of nonprofit BESTS-(Bringing Educational Supplies to Students); AP Scholar Award with Honor; National AP Scholar Award; University of Pennsylvania Book Award
Planned college: University of Miami
Inspirational quote: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — Elbert Hubbard
Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Summer Niederman
Hometown: Highland Beach
GPA: 5.19
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; Harvard Book Award; Cum Laude Honor Society; National Beta Club Honor Society; Honor Societies: Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, National English Honor Society, La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, National Science Honor Society; Vanderbilt University Mentorship Immersion Program; Pioneer Academics Research; National Merit Commended; Pine Crest Leadership Award; We the People Competition State Award
Planned college: Georgetown University
Inspirational quote: “Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Salutatorian: Ava Malkin
Hometown: Boca Raton
GPA: 5.13
Accomplishments: Published author of mental health awareness children’s book; published researcher in Journal of Student Research; Mae McMillan Award recipient; National Merit finalist; Cum Laude Honor Society; National Beta Club Honor Society; Honor Societies: Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society; AP Scholar with Distinction; Dartmouth Book Award; Pine Crest Service Award; AP Capstone Diploma; National Merit Scholarship recipient; Quill and Scroll; National Scholastic Press Association 2022 Journalism Honor Roll
Planned college: Cornell University
Inspirational quote: “May the best of your past be the worst of your future.” — Unknown
Piper High School, Sunrise
Valedictorian: Brianna Concepcion
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.4098
Accomplishments: AICE Cambridge diploma with Distinction; city of Sunrise Sustainability Advisory Board HS Representative; Environmental Club president; Marine Science vice president; Top Sunshine State STEM Scholar nominee
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Andre Patterson
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.3864
Accomplishments: South Florida Manufacturers Association Group Video Contest Winner; MTA Operating System Fundamentals Certificate; over 300 community service hours; AICE diploma with Merit; AP Scholar with Distinction
Planned college: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Plantation High School
Valedictorian: Jason Vadnos
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.481
Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar; Vanderbilt Chancellor’s Scholar; Bank of America Student Leader; AP Scholar with distinction; McCallie CLC scholar; College board commended tutor; Silver Knight nominee
Planned college: Vanderbilt University
Inspirational quote: “Opportunities are like doors; they open and close, but the one who gives you the keys makes all the difference. Thank you, my key bearers.”
Salutatorian: Daniella Burger
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.44
Accomplishments: Silver Knight nominee; High Achievement in Mathematics; Excellence in English award; BCHS Most Outstanding Environmental Project Leader
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “I am still learning.” — Michelangelo
Pompano Beach High School
Valedictorian: Ethan Del Campo
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 5.494
Accomplishments: Rho Kappa president; National Honor Society; NHS Brain Brawl North County Champion; Think Tank; cross-country captain, track and field (school record-holder for 1600m); FBI National Youth Leadership Academy graduate; Amazon Future Engineers Scholarship
Planned college: University of Central Florida
Inspirational quote: “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
Salutatorian: Gabriel Palomino
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 5.493
Accomplishments: Track and field; Duke University Grant recipient
Planned college: Duke University
Inspirational quote: “My peers made me strive to be the best that I could be. Seeing everyone try so hard pushed me to do the same.”
Seagull Alternative High School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Amia J. James
Hometown: Oakland Park
GPA: 3.84
Accomplishments: B Honor Roll Semester 1 & 2; recognition from Nova Southeastern for her artwork; received an Academic Scholarship from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Rho Omega Chapter
Planned college: Valencia College
Salutatorian: Wimide Raymond
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 3.18
Accomplishments: Student Service Hours Cord; honor roll first and second semester for 2022-23 school year
Planned college: Broward College
Sheridan Technical High School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Vanessa Scholey
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 5.4394
Accomplishments: Key Club president; SGA treasurer; 1,023 Service Learning Hours; intern with Judge Barner, 17th Judicial Circuit; Research and Development internship with Crystal Lagoons; internship with Weinor GMBH/Germany; Broward County Congress Debate Bronze Medal
Planned college: University of Toronto
Inspirational quote: “Sometimes the fear does not subside, and then you must do it afraid.” — V. Scholey
Salutatorian: Melissa Ramos
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 5.2829
Accomplishments: NHS president; Mu Alpha Theta vice president; Key Club secretary; 294 Service Learning Hours, Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt, Industry Certifications in Medical Assist, MOS Word/PPT/Excel
Planned college: University of Miami
Inspirational quote: “Believe in yourself, remembering that everything happens for a reason.” — M. Ramos
Somerset Academy Charter High, Pembroke Pines
Valedictorian: Sabrina Olivares
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.9659
HPA: 5.6709
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Hispanic Recognition Program recipient, Silver Cord Recipient with 757 Community Service Hours, President of HOSA, Member of the Italian Honor Society, Key Club, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society. AICE Diploma and AP Capstone Diploma Recipient. Summa Cum Laude with her associate in arts Degree from both Broward College and Doral College. QuestBridge Scholarship recipient and received a Full Scholarship to Stanford University and will pursue a degree in Biomedical Computation
Planned college: Stanford University
Inspirational quote: “Although I always found it difficult to admit that I am excellent, I am no longer ashamed of making myself and my accomplishments heard. As someone that has fallen into circumstances that would have given me reasons why I shouldn’t or can’t do something, I want to remind those around me that they are not defined by their environment. To not be fooled by individuals or situations that discourage you from pursuing your dreams. To not compromise for fear or second guess yourself. And to not make your achievements seem smaller for the comfort of others. These are lessons that took me a couple of years to learn. Today, I understand that my ideas deserve to take up space and if there is any piece of advice that I could give young Sabrina, it would be to take the time to acknowledge her excellence.”
Salutatorian: Gabriela Torres
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.9884
HPA: 5.6221
Accomplishments: National Spanish Honor Society, Boar Member of Senior Class, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Spanish Honor Society, Board Member of Senior Class, AP Scholar with Distinction, AICE Diploma and AP Capstone Diploma Recipient, National Merit Hispanic Recognition Program recipient. Summa Cum Laude from Broward and Doral Colleges with her associate in arts Degree. Silver Cord recipient with 617 community service hours, member of the Future Educators Association, Key Club, National English Honor Society, and National Honor Society, Secretary of the Science National Honor Society, historian of HOSA and the National Spanish Honor Society
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put some sunglasses on.” — Lady Gaga
Somerset Arts Conservatory High School, Pembroke Pines
Valedictorian: Alberto Iber Jr.
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.8776
HPA: 5.6224
Accomplishments: AP Scholar, Somerset Academy K-12 Scholar, AICE Diploma recipient and AP Capstone Diploma Candidate, Member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, DECA, HOSA, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, and Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society. National Merit Hispanic Recognition Award and National Hispanic Merit Scholarship Recipient, Silver Cord with 1,016 community service hours. Summa Cum Laude with his associate in arts Degree from Broward College and Doral College.
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “I don’t ever question anything that I do. Every shot that I take I think I’m going to make.” — Jimmy Butler
Salutatorian: Karina Benton
Hometown: Miramar
GPA: 3.8608
HPA: 5.481
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction and AICE Diploma Recipient. Karina is the President of Tri-M and is a proud member of the Panther Marching Band where she has served as their Drum Major for 3 years. Karina graduated Cum Laude with her associate in arts degree from Doral College. Karina will attend Florida State University in the fall and plans to pursue a degree in music. Karina was chosen to participate in the USF Festival of Winds, FSU Tri-State Music Festival, and the Broward All County Symphonic Band. President of Tri-M, member of the Panther Marching Band and served as their Drum Major for 3 years.
Planned college: Florida State University
South Broward High School, Hollywood
Valedictorian: Xuhare Bereikua
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.58
Accomplishments: $365,000 4-Year scholarship; Cambridge Diploma of Distinction; Bi-Literacy Award; Top 2%; Silver Cord Service Hours Award
Planned college: Northwestern University
Salutatorian: Robert Iuhasz
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.51
Accomplishments: Cambridge diploma of distinction; Top 2%
Planned college: University of Florida
South Plantation High School
Valedictorian: Sun Tjon
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.35
Accomplishments: Three-year captain of varsity volleyball; junior year MVP; Paladin Athletic Award for Varsity Volleyball; AutoCAD and Fusion 360 Certification; Key Club vice president freshman and sophomore year; AICE Diploma; three-year varsity soccer; Girls Volleyball manager
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “It truly takes a village. Be grateful and stay humble.”
Salutatorian: Cassidy Stumer
Hometown: Plantation
GPA: 5.2857
Accomplishments: Girl Scout Silver and Gold Award; NFTY Star Board Member; SGA treasurer; Class of 2023 treasurer; Silver Knight nominee; Temple Youth Group Board; Leadership of Camp Jenny; Presidential Award of Volunteer
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “The future is the home of our deepest fears and our wildest hopes.”
St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Fort Lauderdale
Co-Valedictorian: Rocco Garcia
Hometown: Miami Shores
GPA: 4.0
HPA: 5.43
Accomplishments: Miami Herald Silver Knight Honorable Mention General Scholarship; Veritas Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction; over 520 service hours; Shake-a-Leg Miami
Planned college: Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Computing
Co-Valedictorian: Miniaris Montanez
Hometown: Coral Springs
GPA: 4.0
HPA: 5.43
Accomplishments: Miami Herald Silver Knight Honorable Mention Music and Dance; National Honor Society for Dance Arts Honorable Mention recipient; AP Scholar with Distinction; Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Youth Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California; Leadership Seminars Program at the University of Notre Dame; founder of Supporting Elementary Students in Puerto Rico; over 800 total service hours
Planned college: University of Florida Honors College
Salutatorian: Enrique Sobrino
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 5.36
Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction; Hispanic Recognition Award Scholar; Georgetown Medical Research Scholar; Four-Year Adamo Family Scholarship Fund from the University of Michigan; CBR-Tradition of Excellence Award; Presidential Award from the University of South Florida; Knight’s Achievement Award from the University of Central Florida; volunteer experience: St. Augustine Church, St. Bonaventure Church, Coastal Cleanup, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Cleveland Clinic
Planned college: University of Florida
Stranahan High School, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Labib Hossain
Hometown: Hollywood
GPA: 5.2368
Accomplishments: President of NHS and National Math Honor Society; MTL mentor; Industry certified in Python, Fusion 360, REVIT; C++ coder; interned at Raytheon Technologies
Planned college: University of Florida
Inspirational quote: “Time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” — Steve Jobs
Salutatorian: Onima K. Majlis
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.1797
Accomplishments: VP National Honor Society and National Math Honor Society; Summer Intern counselor at Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center; MTL Scholarship recipient; president of Garden Club; president of Debate Club; Medical magnet distinction
Planned college: Florida International University
Inspirational quote: “It is OK not to be OK.” — Michael Clifford
West Broward High School, Pembroke Pines
Valedictorian: Mariam Ahmed
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.4275
Accomplishments: Science Olympiad; Museum of Discovery & Science volunteer; internship at law group
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Anika Mellacheruvu
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 5.4231
Accomplishments: Florida Youth Orchestra; Debate; Dance performer; Science Olympiad
Planned college: University of Florida
Western High School, Davie
Valedictorian: Richard Alaburda
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.61
Accomplishments: President of ASL Club; cofounder and secretary of Personal Finance Club; Cross Country Scholar Athlete; Track & Field Scholar Athlete; Outstanding Achievement Awards in AP Calculus BC, AICE Marine Science and AP U.S. Government; Eagle Scout Candidate
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Cristian Carrillo
Hometown: Weston
GPA: 5.55
Accomplishments: History National Honor Society president; cofounder and copresident of National English Honor Society; Speech & Debate treasurer; Model UN treasurer; Brandeis Book Award recipient; Special Congressional Recognition
Planned college: Columbia University
Whiddon-Rogers Education Center, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Lourdmila Constantin
Hometown: North Lauderdale
GPA: 3.51
Accomplishments: Exceptional leader in the Haitian Cultural Club
Planned college: Broward College
Inspirational quote: “You should always work hard and never give up.”
Salutatorian: Elijah Austin
Hometown: Lauderhill
GPA: 3.44
Planned college: Atlantic Technical College
Inspirational quote: “You can do anything you put your mind to.”
William T. McFatter Technical High, Davie
Valedictorian: Olivia Nguyen
Hometown: Southwest Ranches
GPA: 5.39 weighted
Accomplishments: Certification in Microsoft Office specialist; Quickbooks; BPA president; qualified for Nationals 2022, 2023; DECA 2020 national qualifier 2021 and 2022 AP Scholar with Distinction; Harvard Book Award; Class of 2023 Parliamentarian
Planned college: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Jose M. Torrellas
Hometown: Sunrise
GPA: 5.358 weighted
Accomplishments: Sunrise Youth Soccer Champions 2021-22; AP Scholar with Distinction 2021-22; National Hispanic Recognition 2021-22; Certification AutoCAD and Revit; 2022 perfect score certificate U.S. History EOC; Silver Cord; president of Engineering Club; VP NHS; U.S. NSCC E-2(T)
Planned college: United States Military Academy
Inspirational quote: “Greed is but a word jealous men inflict upon the ambitious.” — Marcus Licinius Crassus
Whispering Pines School, Miramar
Valedictorian: Devin Caicedo
Hometown: Pembroke Pines
GPA: 3.77
Accomplishments: Vice president and president of Student Government
Planned college: Taking a gap year to pursue interests
Inspirational quote: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney
Salutatorian: Alicia Porter
Hometown: Davie
GPA: 3.4833
Accomplishments: Senior Class representative; Student Government
Planned college: McFatter Technical College
Westminster Academy, Fort Lauderdale
Valedictorian: Ellie Jane Farrar
Hometown: Pompano Beach
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 4.70
Accomplishments: Summa Cum Laude all four years; AP scholar with distinction; Capstone Diploma candidate; member of NHS, NAHS, Key club, Rotary Interact Club; Green Club president; three-year state semifinalist in varsity soccer; 2nd team all-county for soccer; cross country state finalist; Kenneth P. Wackes Christian Character award; C.L.A.S.S. highest athletic award
Planned college: Samford University
Inspirational quote: “Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them. And if you look at these obstacles as a containing fence, they become your excuse for failure. If you look at them as a hurdle, each one strengthens you for the next.” — Ben Carson
Salutatorian: Layton James McCartney
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale
GPA: 3.98
HPA: 4.68
Accomplishments: Assistant Student Director for “Shrek the Musical”; Student Director for “Peter and the Starcatcher”
Planned college: Florida State University
Inspirational quote: “Even if you are not ready for the day, it cannot always be night.” — Donda West
