What Is a Valedictorian? Requirements, Selection Process, and How Schools Honor Top Students
When high school graduation arrives, one student typically stands before their peers to deliver the commencement address—the valedictorian. This honored graduate represents the pinnacle of academic achievement within their class, earning recognition that extends far beyond a single speech. Yet the path to becoming valedictorian, the specific requirements, and how schools determine this distinction vary more than many students and families realize.
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