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Meet the Class of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians from Orange County high schools.<\/p>\n

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Editor\u2019s note: The Sentinel has published details for public and private school student honorees based on information provided by their institutions. Some schools did not provide information.<\/em><\/p>\n

Acceleration East High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Abdiel Durant Toledo
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.79 (4.93 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: $500 Scholarship from the Orlando Credit Union and he is graduating with his A.A. Degree from Valencia College
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Health Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.\u201d \u2013 Phillippians 4:13<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Chedler Victorvil
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.58 (4.67 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: $500 Scholarship from Orlando Credit Union. He was a member of the National Honor\u2019s Society. He played soccer on the Sports Paradise and Florida Kraze Krush teams. Volunteered over 100 hours for Give Kids the World Village, Orlando Union Rescue Mission and camp counselor for the South Orlando Baptist.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Valencia College and direct connect to UCF afterward for Law
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cEverything comes to light, so watch what you do in the dark.\u201d<\/p>\n

Acceleration West High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Isabella Alves Crispim Belo Horizonte
\nHometown<\/strong>: Brazil\/Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.78 (4.85 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society, First student from Acceleration West to earn an Associate\u2019s in Arts Degree from Valencia State College before graduating high school.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Accounting & Law
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe future you want begins the moment you stop calling yourself unqualified.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Amoni Johnson
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.62 (4.58 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society, dual enrollment student graduating from Valencia College in the fall of 2026 with an AA degree in Psychology
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Valencia, & University of Florida or University of Central Florida for Psychology
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cTrust in the Lord, and He will make straight your paths.\u201d<\/p>\n

Apopka High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Brett Sellers
\nHometown<\/strong>: Apopka
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.543 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Eagle Scout, Graduating with Associates Degree, AP Scholar with Distinction, FCA President
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Tennessee for Biomedical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cStand firm, and you will win life\u201d \u2013 Luke 21:19<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Sylvia Sharpe
\nHometown<\/strong>: Apopka
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.98 (5.507 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Beta Club Officer, SNHS Officer, FYV Officer, Member of Class Council for 3 years, Member of FCA for 2 years, and JV soccer player for 2 years. Alongside an AP scholar with distinction, also having received the College Board National Recognition Award.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Aerospace Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe only thing more powerful than hate is love\u201d \u2013 Bad Bunny<\/p>\n

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Bishop Moore Catholic High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Aidan Akkara
\nHometown<\/strong>: College Park, Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended, U.S., Presidential Scholars Program Nominee, BMC Robotics Lead Programmer, USA, Computing Olympiad Silver, 36 ACT
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIn this era where heroes are forged by trust, everyone creates heroes and everyone can become heroes.\u201d \u2013 from the show \u201cTo Be Hero X\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Mitchell Newsome
\nHometown<\/strong>: Gotha
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Member of 6 honor societies, President of BMC\u2019s Chemistry and Art, Clubs, and a founding member the Physics Club, 4 year varsity letterman in weightlifting, Varsity letterman in football and Unified basketball, Received $300K+ in scholarships across all of my acceptances, featured in Art Shows including Maitland Rotary Festival of the Arts and the Winter Park Art Festival, and attended a mission trip to the Dominican Republic
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou\u2019ll always wish you started younger, but today is the youngest you\u2019ll ever be. The best time to plant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boone High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Brady Graham
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.514 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: OCPS Sunshine State Scholar, Florida High School Democrats Development Director, 3rd place in regional Mu Alpha Theta competition, Tied for 1st in statewide Cyber Launch.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Stanford University for Computer Science and Political Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cLife Is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.\u201d \u2013 Confucius<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: John Fuehrer
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.47 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: OCPS Sunshine State Scholar, Florida High School Democrats Development Director, 3rd place in regional Mu Alpha Theta competition, Tied for 1st in statewide Cyber Launch.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida Nuclear for Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIt is a disgrace for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.\u201d \u2013\u00a0 Socrates<\/p>\n

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Colonial High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Mia Abreu
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.977 (5.583 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: AA Degree with honors, Cambridge Diploma with Merit, Harvard Medical School Certificate: Genetics: Unlocking the Power of DNA, Rice University Certificate: Genome Engineering: Changing the Future of Medicine, Georgetown University Certificate: Becoming a Surgeon: Skills, Specialties, and Diseases, Dartmouth College Certificate: Regenerative Medicine: Healing with Science, Completing Medical Research at Georgetown University, National Student Research Institute Associate, Ambassador, and Researcher, Health Scholars Society President\/Founder, National Beta Club, Student Cambridge Association Member, National Honor Society Secretary, Weightlifting Member, Hispanic National Honor Society Member, AdventHealth Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Hospital volunteer, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer volunteer, Maria Salamanca School Board District 2 Fellowship
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Duke University for double major in Biology and Neuroscience with a Molecular and Cellular Biology concentration in a Pre-Med track
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cDo the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.\u201d \u2013 Maya Angelou<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: David Alfonso
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4 (5.486 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Cambridge Diploma, AA Degree from Valencia College, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, Bright Futures FAS Scholarship, UCF Pegasus Bronze Scholarship, NHS Member, Swim Team Member
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for History
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIt is easy in the world to live after the world\u2019s opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude.\u201d \u2013 Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/p>\n

Crenshaw Academy<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Juan Saavedra
\nHometown<\/strong>: Colombia
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIt\u2019s not about having it all planned, it\u2019s about knowing it\u2019s going to work out either way.\u201d \u2013 Anonymous<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Tristan Duke
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhatever happens next, I do not think it is to be feared.\u201d \u2013 The Inhabitant<\/p>\n

Cypress Creek High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Amanda Mendicoa Zimmermann
\nHometown<\/strong>: San Crist\u00f3bal, Venezuela
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.971 (5.479 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: HOSA club Co-President, MUN Club IB Project Leader, Hearts to Help Orlando youth organization Co- Founder and Director, National Honors Society Member, Valencia College Associate\u2019s Degree with Honors Distinction, President\u2019s List 6x, Super Scholar, Bridge to the Future Award, Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar Award, Be a Light Scholarship, IB Diploma Scholarship (FSU)
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Florida State University for Neuroscience and Nursing
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cTo get something you\u2019ve never had, you have to do something you\u2019ve never done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Zoey Salaj
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.973 (5.479 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Awarded Questbridge\u2019s National College Match Scholarship, The Gates Scholarship, and the Central Florida Support our Scholars Scholarship. I am also really grateful to have been titled a Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar. Additionally (well, I guess these are the accomplishments that matter most to me), I was able to help run back-to-school donation drives for low-income students, donate over 400 toys total to children in pediatric care at Nemours Lake Nona, and help organize a protest at the OCPS school board for advanced studies programs!
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Yale University for Neuroscience and Ethnicity, Race, & Migration
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe\u2026\u201d \u2013 James Baldwin<\/p>\n

Dr. Phillips High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Samuel Guilfoy
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.352 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionary of the Year ( $45,000+ raised for blood cancer research), Super Scholar, William C. Spoone Scholar Athlete Award.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: UCLA for Business Economics
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIf the wind will not serve, Take to the oars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Kyan Khong
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.349 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics: The Distressed Panthers #24632 (Founder\/Captain) Lockheed Martin Engineering Week Challenge Team (Founder\/Captain) Varsity Water Polo (Varsity Captain \u2013 Freshman\/Senior) Varsity Swimming (Varsity Captain \u2013 Sophomore\/Junior) Math Olympiad (Founder\/President) National Honor Society (President) Mu Alpha Theta National Science Honors Society National English Honors Society Center of International Studies Magnet Photographer 264 Volunteering Hours
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Georgia Tech for Mechanical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIf you knew you could not fail, how big would you dream?\u201d<\/p>\n

East River High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Logan Stafford
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.9 (5.5 weighted)
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Computer Science<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Haniyah Iqbal
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.46 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Tennis, Volleyball, UCF Pegasus Scholarship
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Data Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWe may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edgewater High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Kristian Ostberg
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.53 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: President of National Art Honor Society, Vice President of National Honor Society, Parliamentarian of Student Government Association, Treasure of Speech and Debate, Speech and Debate Awards (Placement), Member of Asian Student Association, Member of Book Club, National Merit Commendation, AP Scholar with Distinction, Florida Academic Scholarship.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of California, Berkeley for Astrophysics
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe universe is a pretty big place. If it\u2019s just us, seems like an awful waste of space.\u201d \u2013 Carl Sagan.<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Jayden Nguyen
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.9 (5.44 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Elevation Scholar, won multiple local tournaments for Speech and Debate, Coached Novice Speech and Debate Students from other schools, President of Speech and Debate, won CTE app challenge, Take Stock In Children Scholarship Recipient, 500+ volunteer hours with Advent Health, Vice President of Asian Student Association, National Honor Society Representative.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Emory University for Biology (Pre-Med track) with a Minor in Business
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cNo matter what dream it is, no matter the failures and sacrifices you face, we\u2019ll always be here to support you and do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true.\u201d \u2013 My parents<\/p>\n

Evans High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Jean Baptiste Estiverne
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.91 (5.27 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Student founder of school\u2019s first active branch of the National English Honor Society renamed the \u2018Hurston Literary society\u2019 in honor of the famed Harlem Renaissance author and local writer, Zora Neale Hurston; Summer high-school physics research intern at UCF PREM Center for Ultrafast Dynamics and Catalysis in Emerging Materials (C-UDCEM); Member of SQUAD club to offer math tutoring to assist ESOL Haitian-Creole speaking students; Former member of the Future Leaders United Club of the United Foundation of Central Florida
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Electrical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhen it\u2019s all said and done, we ain\u2019t leaving empty handed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Roustanaelle Dorcent
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.977 (5.068 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Medic Mouth Director of Articles, 10-12 (nonprofit for outputting medical and dental information to youth) Spanish National Honor Society Club Member-Historian, 11-12 Science National Honor Society Club Member-Vice President, 11-12 NatIonal Honor Society Club Member, 11-12 Advent Health Volunteer, 11-12
\neSTEMed Learning Youth Speaker, 10 Language: Haitian Creole | English | Intermediate Spanish tested on Stamp 4S New York Times Open Letter Contest Writer and Contestant, 11
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Emory University for Economics & Human Health
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.\u201d \u2013 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n

Faith Christian Academy<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Tuongvy (Vy) Luong
\nHometown<\/strong>: Avon, Ohio
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.95 (4.524 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, College Board National School & First Generation Recognition Awards, AP Scholar with Honor, Perfect Score for AP 2D Art.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Health Sciences
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhen you\u2019ve reached rock bottom, there\u2019s only one way to go, and that\u2019s up!\u201d \u2013 Mr. Moon<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Jonathan Torres Flores
\nHometown<\/strong>: San Juan, Puerto Rico
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.9 (4.52 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Associate of Arts Degree (Valencia College), Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholar, AP Scholar, College Board National School Recognition Award, National Honor Society Member, Student Ambassador, Varsity Basketball Captain.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Florida State University for Finance
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.\u201d \u2013 Colossians 3:23<\/p>\n

The First Academy<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Eli Harrison
\nHometown<\/strong>: Altamonte Springs
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: AP Scholar with Distinction, Band President, Dr. Stephen D. Whitaker Senior Thesis Competition \u2013 1st Place Written Paper, Fine Arts Committee Leader, John Philip Sousa Band Award, Lockheed Martin Innovation Award, National Merit Commended, Prom King, US Presidential Scholar Candidate, 1st Place in Every Coding Competition in the State of Florida
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Washington (Seattle Campus)
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cDo something that brings you joy every day, and if you don\u2019t like something, find a way to like it. Remind yourself to glorify God, and to keep your options open, as you never know where God will lead you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Amie Newell
\nHometown<\/strong>: Windermere
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: AP Scholar with Distinction, National History Scholars Society Leader, National Merit Scholar, Science Award, Science National Honor Society Leader, Social Studies Award, STEM Committee Leader, Telemachus Latin Language Award, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Selection
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Purdue University (Main Campus)
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cI encourage all of you, specifically my fellow classmates, to find out who you truly are. Knowing who you are and what you stand for, outside of others\u2019 expectations and outside pressure, is vital. Make new friends or join a club that interests you. Life is too incredible to not take initiative or seek new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Freedom High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Giangoc Vo
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.412 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Patriot Philharmonic Orchestra (President), Asian Student Association (Secretary), HOSA (Treasurer), National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, AP Scholar with Distinction, AP Capstone Graduate, National Top Ten Recognition.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Biomedical Sciences
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Salutatorian<\/strong>: Nicole Soto Penalver
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando (via Venezuela)
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.411 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Honor and Distinction, National Hispanic Recognition Award, Questbridge College Prep Scholar and Match Finalist, Valencia College President\u2019s List.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Chemistry
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIf it\u2019s meant to be, then it will be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Horizon High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Niselio Garcia Neto
\nHometown<\/strong>: Winter Garden
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.881 (5.464 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Tennis
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Aerospace Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cLong story short it\u2019s over!\u201d \u2013 Shannon Sharpe<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Lourival Vasconcelos Ferreira
\nHometown<\/strong>: Winter Garden
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.544 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: AP Diploma, AICE Diploma, Pursuit of Excellence Award, Top 1% of SAT scores, National Merit Scholar
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for software engineering or data analysis specializing in AI systems
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cand the universe said the light you seek is within you and the universe said you are not alone and the universe said I love you because you are love.\u201d \u2013 Minecraft End Poem<\/p>\n

Innovation High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Tyler Dy
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.6 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Merit Finalist, Associates in Arts Degree, presented meteorological research for the Patrick Space Force Station, and at the American Meteorological Society\u2019s Annual Conference for two years, presented meteorological research to the National Weather Service.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida Honors Program for Mechanical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cKindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.\u201d \u2013 Mark Twain<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Job Jomon
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.989 (5.522 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: 1st place at 2026 Meteorological Society conference presentation on joint research with the 45th Weather Squadron of the Unite States Space Force, Associates in Arts degree from Valencia College, $500 from Bigfuture Scholarship, 2025 Orlando MLK Humanitarian, Founder and leader of an Artificial Intelligence based subproject for joint-research project with the United States Space Force.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Computer Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cAsk not what your country can do for you\u2026ask what you can do for your country.\u201d \u2013 J.F.K<\/p>\n

Jones High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Breyanna James
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.96 (5.25 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: NHS, Dream Academy, International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for Pharmacy
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cBe proud of yourself because you have survived a lot of things no one noticed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Jurnee Alexis
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.941 (5.324 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: NHS, BETA Club, Dream Academy
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of North Florida for Accounting
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cJust be who you want to be and not what others want to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lake Buena Vista High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Collier Alexander-Sawyer
\nHometown<\/strong>: Van Nuys, CA
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.99 (5.495 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Straight A student all 4 years Valencia College \u2013 received his A.A. Degree in General Studies in December of 2025 AP Scholar with Distinction (2024\u20132025): Achieved highest AP award level Cambridge AICE Diploma with Merit (2025): Completed AICE curriculum with \u201cMerit\u201d Diploma College Board National African American Recognition Scholar (2024\u20132025): Selected for national academic honor based on exceptional performance on College Board assessments Macy\u2019s Great American Marching Band (2025): Selected to march trombone in Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade Florida All-State Jazz & Concert Bands, FMEA (2022, 2024, 2026): Auditioned ensembles of top student musicians in Florida. President, Multicultural Leadership Scholars (9\u201312) Supervised 150 peers; led equity forums, mentoring, coordinated civic engagement, and college-access programs President, National Honor Society : Oversaw 200+ members; coordinated tutoring and community service Vice President, National English Honor Society (10\u201312): Directed literacy drives, book programs, and peer mentorship
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Yale University for Psychiatry and Music Therapy along with Public Policy
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cDo one thing every day that scares you.\u201d \u2013 Eleanor Roosevelt<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Soha Nauman
\nHometown<\/strong>: Grandforks, ND
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.535 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: 9 AP courses, 7 AICE courses, and 16 dual enrollment courses, Cambridge AICE Diploma, Associate in Arts degree through Valencia College, Pre-professional healthcare studies through Northeastern University\u2019s national summer program, Led career conference at Evermore Resort, Secretary of Fashion Club,
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for Biological Sciences
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cTo be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment \u201d \u2013 Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/p>\n

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Lake Highland Prep<\/h4>\n

Note: The school no longer declares valedictorians and salutatorians, but instead recognizes students who graduate summa cum laude<\/em> with a weighted GPA of 4.6 and higher, and magna cum laude<\/em> with a weighted GPA of 4.5-4.599.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Ibrahim Arain
\nHometown<\/strong>: Minneapolis, Minnesota
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Merit Finalist, 2nd Place in Florida for World Schools Debate, Top-15 Nationally for Public Forum Debate
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Pennsylvania
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou can\u2019t win unless you learn how to lose\u201d \u2013 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Nolan Fineman
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Concertmaster of 2026 Florida All State Honors Orchestra, Co-leader of Harmony 123 performing music for senior living homes, National Orchestra Award
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Georgetown University
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cKeep your face always toward the sunshine\u2014and shadows will fall behind you\u201d -Walt Whitman<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Sophia Hesh
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Stanford University<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Gabriel Jodicke
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Eric Landauer
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: New York University<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Gabrielle McKenzie
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Nationally ranked Lincoln-Douglas debater and three-year Captain of Speech and Debate, founder of The FairCode Initiative, a youth-led public policy campaign advocating for safe and transparent AI use in the legal system, Team Leader for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student
\nVisionaries of the Year campaign, recipient of the Mission Award for Patient Support
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Pennsylvania
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cNever let the world tell you who you are or who you will be. You tell the world, and never underestimate what you can do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Zeno Moore
\nHometown<\/strong>: Denver, North Carolina
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: President Service Award, Academic Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, 2x National Prep champion, 11th 4x NHSCA Nationals champion, 13th 5x National prep all-American, Escape the Rock Champion, 2x Powerade finalist, 2x Super 32 All-American, 3x Fargo All-American
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Stanford University
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cTo give anything less than your best, is to sacrifice the gift\u201d \u2013 Steve Prefontaine<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Krishna Moorjani
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Merit Finalist and Scholarship Winner, 2nd Place Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Expo in Cellular\/Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, Late-breaking Research Presenter at Society for Neuroscience 2025
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Pennsylvania
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.\u201d Proverbs 27:17<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Dhanush Tella
\nHometown<\/strong>: Irving, TX
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Accepted to Simons Summer Research Program (<3% acceptance rate), Orange County Science Fair 2nd place in 2024 and 2025
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Georgia Institute of Technology
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cSpeak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.\u201d<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Priyana Thakkar
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Sarrina Wen
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Published in multiple anthologies, recipient of Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions, two-time finalist for DePaul University\u2019s Blue Book: Best American High School Writing, Gold and Silver Awards in the National CLASS Essay Contest, President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award (Gold), 800+ volunteer hours throughout high school
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Stanford University
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cIf you can\u2019t hold it back, it\u2019s okay to cry. You are already more than enough to be loved.\u201d -Agust D<\/p>\n

Summa Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Samantha Xu
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Cornell University<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Beatriz Beraha
\nHometown<\/strong>: S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: First-place winner in multiple national Chinese singing competitions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including the Sing With Me Competition, Principal Second Violinist for the National Orchestra Festival and two-time Superior award recipient, earned Superior ratings at district and state MPA for orchestra in 2026, recipient of the Orchestra in the Wings Award from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra competition in 2025, earned Superior ratings at district and state Thespians in 2024 and 2025, planned and executed the Polasek Family Renaissance Event in partnership with Lake Highland
\nPreparatory School through Art Club\/ARTIC, organized and coordinated multiple NEHS activities and events as NEHS Secretary\/Treasurer
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: Rollins College
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou can do hard things, you just need to believe in
\nyourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Nicole DeMartino
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Hailey Hitchcock
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Champion at World Equestrian Center 1.0m Division, Dog
\nTraining Assistant, Won 1st in 1.10 Class at Wellington Equestrian Festival
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cEveryone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They are not afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives.\u201d \u2013 The Alchemist<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Giuliana Oh
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Sohana Srinivasa
\nHometown<\/strong>: Mount Dora
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society and Novice Debate State Champion
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Michigan
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cGo confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.\u201d \u2013 Henry David Thoreau<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Gavin Wallis
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/p>\n

Magna Cum Laude<\/em><\/strong>: Chase Weyrauch
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Co-founder of Highlanders for Humanity, Lake Highland Prep 2025-26 Track & Field District Champions, Co-founder of Noteworthy News, Lake Highland Prep Honor Council Juror, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction
\nPlanned College<\/strong>: University of Miami
\nInspirational Quote<\/strong>: \u201cStrive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.\u201d \u2013 Albert Einstein<\/p>\n

Lake Nona High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Shaurya Tandon
\nHometown<\/strong>: Columbia, MD
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.645 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Captain of Boy\u2019s Tennis Team and last year won the 2025 FHSAA State Championship. President of South Asian Student Association. Head of Special Projects for Pre-Med Club. Competed in travel ice hockey and competed in the SAHOF State Playoffs. Member of the National Honor Society. Valencia College President\u2019s List four times. Graduated with Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree. Metro-conference all academic athlete.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on Pre-Med track
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou Only Live Once.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Phillip Nguyen
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.983 (5.591 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Ultimate Champion in Clash Royale | 22 AP Courses | 25 Dual Enrollment Courses | 106 college credit hours
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Psychology (Pre-med track) Minor \u2013 Public Health and Business
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhere there is struggle, there is strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oak Ridge High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Shaira Khan
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.929 (5.329 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Associate in Arts Degree, Vice President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Environmental Science Club, Elevation Scholar, Addition Financial Student Teller
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Wake Forest University for Finance
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cEverything happens for a reason, even if you don\u2019t know the reason.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Luis Alcantara Aguasvivas
\nHometown<\/strong>: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.86 (5.19 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: I\u2019m an immigrant who came into this country back in my 6th grade year. Arriving in the US was a struggle, I barely knew any English and finding support was a challenge. However, I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, focusing any extra time on practicing English and building study skills. Over time, not only did my language skills tremendously improve, but facing those adversities grew my confidence, and I learned the value of discipline, patience, and perseverance. I now often assist my peers and am able to relate to their transition struggles while providing support to new students arriving from other countries. I am the President of the Hispanic Honor society and have completed over 295 community service hours. In addition, I work at Chick-fil-A and have managed to balance my academics, earning consistent honor roll awards. I am also a member of other organizations\/clubs like the national honor society, student council, and I play the guitar which allowed me to join the Tri- M Music Honor Society. I enjoy helping those around me as well as celebrating their successes.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Valencia State College, then transfer to the University of Florida for Biology and to pursue Dentistry
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe real \u2018haves\u2019 are they who can acquire freedom, self-confidence, and even riches without depriving others of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ocoee High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Alexis Martinez
\nHometown<\/strong>: Ocoee
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.96 (5.28 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Co-president of Mu Alpha Theta, Vice President of the Knightly Business Group, 3DE Ambassador, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Society, Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Soccer, earned AICE Diploma, Questbridge college prep scholar.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: UCF for Finance and Cyber Security
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cI love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.\u201d \u2013 Douglas Adams<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Phuong Quynh Cap
\nHometown<\/strong>: Ocoee
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.92 (5.17 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Knights of Medicine, Beta Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Art Club, Asian Student Association, and 3DE.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Valencia State College for Biomedical Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThe flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.\u201d \u2013 The Emperor<\/p>\n

Olympia High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Emma Hodson
\nHometown<\/strong>: Windermere
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.506 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Honor Society President, Graduated from Valencia with Associates Degree, Member of: NEHS, SNHS, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta and swim team, completed biomedical science program and APEX program, super scholar
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Biochemistry (Pre-med)
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cFight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.\u201d \u2013 Ruth Bader Ginsburg<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Amira Martin
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.439 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Community Service: 145, Intern for Congressman Frost (D-10), President of the State of Florida Zeta Phi Beta Youth Group, Science Olympiad Event Leader, MEDLIFE Founder and President, clinical laboratory assistant, BACE certificate, ap scholar with distinction, African American recognition award by college board
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Princeton University for Public and International Affairs
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cI am a revolutionary.\u201d \u2013 Fred Hampton<\/p>\n

Orange County Virtual School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Mona Farid
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.5 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: President and Founding Member of the Muslim Student Association at Valencia College (Lake Nona) National Honor Society Member Purrcy Award (Academic Excellence in Writing and Literature)
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Mechanical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cAllah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear.\u201d {Qur\u2019an 2:286}<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Nolah Mondesir
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.365 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Full-time Pioneer (Community Service Role), OCPS Super Scholar, 2026 Live M\u00e1s Scholar, Earned A.A. Degree through Dual Enrollment, Valencia Honors Scholar, Recipient of Bright Futures, UCF Pegasus, and KMD Scholarships, College Board National Recognition Program (First-Generation Recognition Award, School Recognition Award), Earned SAT Score of 1490, Earned ACT Score of 34
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida for Electrical Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cShe is clothed with strength and splendor, and she looks to the future with confidence.\u201d \u2013 Proverbs 31:25<\/p>\n

Orangewood Christian School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Cate Looney
\nHometown<\/strong>: Longwood
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (4.54 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Varsity tennis 4 years and Captain, Flag football defensive MVP, Senior Ram of the Year, Ribbons at local art shows including the Winter Park Art Festival, Secretary of Mu Alpha Theta, NHS treasurer, AP Scholar with Distinction on math competition team
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cBe yourself. Everyone else is taken.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Ella Holland
\nHometown<\/strong>: Altamonte Springs
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (4.52 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: 3 years Varsity Swim, 5 yrs Varsity Basketball and team Captain, 3 yrs Varsity Flag Football, 2 yrs Varsity Track and Field, 4 yrs Student Government, VP Mu Alpha Theta, President Spanish Honor Society, NHS Secretary, Law Honor Society, STEM Award, AP Scholar with Distinction in Math Competition Team, States Mock Trial Team
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cA good name is rather to be chosen than great riches\u201d \u2013 Proverbs 22:1<\/p>\n

Timber Creek High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Jacob Melendez
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.99 (5.63 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: FHSAA State Weightlifting Champion Runner-Up, FMEA All-State Band & Orchestra (Bassoon), Completed my AA at UCF
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Stanford for Symbolic Systems and Management Science & Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cReach for the edge of the universe and land amongst the stars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Nathan Kwok
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.563 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Bezos Scholar, Disney Dreamers Academy
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Princeton University for Electrical Computer Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cSpeak softly and carry a big stick.\u201d \u2013 Theodore Roosevelt<\/p>\n

University High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Aadi Gala
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.493 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Host of UHS Asian Night in 2024 and 2025, Host of Central Florida\u2019s first high school game jam (The Orange Game Jam), Placed Top 3 at Lockheed Martin\u2019s CodeQuest, National Merit Scholarship Recipient, 2025 Bank of America Student Leader
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Georgia Institute of Technology for Computer Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.\u201d \u2013 Sun Tzu, The Art of War<\/em><\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Madison Tibon
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.469 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Architecture Club Founder and Co-President, 4 consecutive years of a superior rating at the National Federation of Music Clubs, Co-founder of OCPS Science Fair, 1st place in Taekwondo Traditional Form and Extreme Form, Division Winner in Dragon Boat Race 2025.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Biology
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIt is never to late to be what you might have been.\u201d \u2013 George Elliot<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Gillian Tibon
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.469 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Science National Honor Society President, GreenTeam Treasurer, Superior Rating in 2026 at the National Federation of Music Clubs, Co-Founder of the OCPS Science Fair, 2nd Degree Black Belt
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Biology
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cTo live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.\u201d \u2013 Oscar Wilde<\/p>\n

Wekiva High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Jimmy Nguyen
\nHometown<\/strong>: Vietnam
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.375 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Made digital marketplace that sold subscriptions internationally, Sourced items on games and sold them for money, Coached others, made workout and nutrional plans, Tutored immigrant family and friends in math\/reading, NHS, Ocoee youth council (government related things), Debate, Volunteer at food banks and Vietnamese festivals
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Computer Science\/Cybersecurity
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cYou can never cross the ocean if you do not have the courage to lose sight of the shore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Daniel Idowu
\nHometown<\/strong>: Ocoee
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.92 (5.33 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Ocoee Youth Council Member, Debate Secretary, National Honor Society President, Orlando Mayor\u2019s Youth Humanitarian Award, Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Recipient, DAR Scholarship Recipient, Be A Light Scholarship Recipient.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Massachusetts Institute of Technology for Computer Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cThis is a wonderful day. I\u2019ve never seen this one before.\u201d \u2013 Maya Angelou<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Diego German-Quen
\nHometown<\/strong>: Apopka
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.928 (5.33 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Graduated with an Associate\u2019s Degree from Valencia with both academic honors and honors through Valencia\u2019s Seneff Honors college. Competed nationally in Ecolab\u2019s Bites and Beats competition earning first place and second place in the state in Prostart\u2019s Culinary competition. Wekiva High School\u2019s culinary program bakery manager and National Art Honors Society Vice President. FSU\u2019s Tristate music festival participant.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University Of Miami for Architecture
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cAt the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.\u201d \u2013 Italian proverb<\/p>\n

West Orange High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Lucca Carvalho Magalhaes
\nHometown<\/strong>: Winter Garden
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.94 (5.458 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: World Language Scholars, AP Scholar, Valencia College Presidential List, Linguistics Club, Robotics Club
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Computer Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cRegardless of where you stand, you will always cast a shadow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Danyel Shaikh
\nHometown<\/strong>: Winter Garden
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.99 (5.387 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Beta Club, President, Science National Honor Society House Leader, Red Cross Club, President, AA Degree (Valencia College), Accepted to UCLA for Aerospace Engineering: 3.3% to 4.7% acceptance rate, Completed 19 AP Courses, Co-Founder, WOHS Technology Student Association, Played piano for 12 years, earned 10 consecutive superior ratings with the National Federation of Music Clubs, Four-time OCPS All-County and 1x All-State Violinist, Orchestra Concertmaster (Violin), West Orange Junior Service League Scholarship, West Orange Scholarship Foundation Scholarship, National Beta Club Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship Pillar Award (2x; both Junior and Senior Year)
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida Honors College for Aerospace Engineering
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cEvery time you have the opportunity to take a risk that could bring you joy, whatever it might be, take that risk. Worst case scenario, you learn. Best case scenario, it could change your whole life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Windermere High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Luz Clavijo Mojica
\nHometown<\/strong>: Bucaramanga, Colombia
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.763 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Questbridge National Match Scholar (full-ride scholarship to Vanderbilt University), Associate in Arts Degree from Valencia College, OCPS Super Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, AICE Diploma with Distinction, AP Capstone Diploma, All-Metro Varsity Girls Golf Team (both for academics and sports), Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient, Florida Gold Seal of Biliteracy.
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: Vanderbilt University for double major in Economics & History, and Political Science with a minor in Business.
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cEverything that I will ever accomplish, I owe to God, to my parent\u2019s sacrifices, and to the United States of America.\u201d -Marco Rubio<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Katie Wu
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.696 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: OCPS Super Scholar, Neurotechnology Competitor PLTW Biomedical Challenge 2025, Access and Health Disparities Competitor PLTW Biomedical Challenge 2026, Interned for Children\u2019s Neurological Literature, Published Neurological Health research paper on student-led journal, Competitive Figure Skater (medalling regionally and nationally), Vice President of the Florida National Guard Youth Advisory Council
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Health Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cWhat is there to lose? Every second you\u2019re there you\u2019re gaining something.\u201d \u2013 Alysa Liu<\/p>\n

Winter Park High School<\/h4>\n

Valedictorian<\/strong>: Suhani Sehgal
\nHometown<\/strong>: Pittsburgh\/Winter Park
\nGPA<\/strong>: 3.958 (5.6 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: Published oncology research and presented at the ASCO GU Symposium; completed extensive medical shadowing and research while pursuing the IB Diploma Programme
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida Honors College for Biology (pre-medical track)
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cTo live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.\u201d \u2013 Oscar Wilde<\/p>\n

Salutatorian<\/strong>: Amitrajit Jana
\nHometown<\/strong>: Orlando
\nGPA<\/strong>: 4.0 (5.541 weighted)
\nAccomplishments<\/strong>: National Merit Finalist* Carson Scholarship Winner National Recognition Awardee from College Board AP Scholar with Distinction ACT\/SAT Prep Club Founder and President Black Belt in Taekwondo and a Member of the World Taekwondo Federation Science National Honor Society Co-President 500+ hours of community service AI Foundations for Engineering Certification from Rochester Institute of Technology
\nPlanned college<\/strong>: University of Florida for Computer Science
\nInspirational quote<\/strong>: \u201cIntelligence plus character \u2013 that is the goal of true education.\u201d \u2013 Martin Luther King Jr.<\/p>\n

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