Top students from local schools received the designation of Valedictorian and Salutatorian for their effort and achievements. A school’s valedictorian is the highest-ranking student, followed by the second-highest, salutatorian. The valedictorian typically also gives the valedictory speech at graduation. Schools also award recognition in Latin honors such as Summa Cum Laude, with highest honor, Magna Cum Laude, with great honor, and Cum Laude, with honor.
Dade Christian School:
Valedictorian: Sophia Galvez, GPA: 4.36, College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: James Wong, GPA: 4.28, College: University of Central Florida
Monsignor Edward Pace Senior School:
Summa Cum Laude:
Daniel Gonzalez, GPA: 5.49, College: Florida International University;
Steven Yildirim, GPA: 5.46, College: University of Florida
Juana Diaz, GPA: 5.45, College: University of Florida
Mater Academy:
Valedictorian: Victor Machado, GPA: 7.20, College: Pomona College
Salutatorian: Carlos Eguiluz Rosas, GPA: 7.19, College: Wesleyan University