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VALEDICTORIAN: ASHLEY IROVANDO

SALUTATORIAN: ALEXANDRA SIGL Where are you going to college and what will your major be?

I will be attending the University of Florida in the fall and majoring in political science to eventually obtain a master’s in international affairs.

What about college are you most excited for?

I am stoked to rush (join a sorority) since it will be a brand new experience for me and meet a bunch of people through classes and extracurriculars.

When did you first realize you were going to be in the top two of your class? How did you react?

During senior year I entered the top ten; however, it was not until class rank froze earlier this year that I found out I was top two.

I remember texting my family immediately when I found out; it was amazing to see my hard work from the past four years pay off.

What advice would you give students who want to follow in your footsteps and be their school’s next valedictorian or salutatorian?

Maintain balance. Academics are important, but you also need to set aside time for yourself and to spend time with friends and family. High school goes by too fast to regret anything so definitely go out of your comfort zone to try new experiences and make the most of your time outside of the classroom.

What’s something you wish you knew about high school ahead of time?

I wish I knew how fast time will go by. I was super shy at the beginning of high school, so I wish I had opened up quicker to meet everyone and spend more time with the people I know and love now.

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What is your favorite high school memory?

Probably senior year homecoming. It was the first major school event in over two years, so it was fun to be able to dress up and dance with friends after so much time virtually.

How are you going to spend this summer?

Going to the beach (a lot) and traveling. I am going to Europe in June and hope to go on a few trips with my friends later this summer. Mainly, this summer is the time for me to relax and take a break from the stress of senior year and spend time with friends before college.

What’s the best thing one of your teachers has taught you while in high school?

Never be afraid of rejection. Rejection happens to everyone, but life is too short to have missed opportunities or experiences because of fear.

What extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school?

I am the President of the National Honor Society, Secretary of the Spanish National Honor Society, and a member of the Science and English Honor Societies. Outside of school, I was a unified partner with Special Olympics and a member of the Best Buddies club, with over 505 hours volunteering in the community. I also used to be a member of the Girls JV Flag Football Team and was a competitive gymnast with Golden City Gymnastics till my junior year.

What do you hope to do in life after college?

I hope to work in international politics to become a United States Ambassador or diplomat in the future. I am incredibly passionate about politics and human rights issues and hope to make a transnational difference in foreign policy.

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Where are you going to college, and what will your major be?

The University of Florida – Environmental Science and Political Science I hope to attend UF Levin College of Law What about college are you most excited for?

Gator football games

VALEDICTORIAN: DREW BLANTON

When did you first realize you were going to be in the top two of your class? How did you react?

When I got my first summary sheet in 9th grade, I found out I was #2, so I knew it was within my reach to be #1. I officially found out I was valedictorian at our senior breakfast this March. It was very exciting to learn all my hard work had paid off.

Where are you going to college, and what will your major be?

The University of Florida – Business Administration/Finance What about college are you most excited for?

I’m excited to experience a whole new life away from home and make new friends. And obviously Gator football games!

When did you first realize you were going to be in the top two of your class? How did you react?

When I received my summary sheet during my junior year, my twin brother and I were the top 2. So, I kept pushing forward to make sure I could maintain my ranking. We got the official results at our senior breakfast in March.

I wanted both of us to have this amazing accomplishment, and I was very happy when it happened.

What advice would you give students who want to follow in your footsteps and be their school’s next valedictorian or salutatorian?

Take as many college classes as you can.

Dual Enrollment is a blessing.

What’s something you wish you knew about high school ahead of time?

All the athletic events are really fun, not just football games. Attend as many as you can.

What is your favorite high school memory?

Our last pep rally of senior year and winning the spirit stick.

How are you going to spend this summer?

Traveling to Wyoming and Montana and preparing to transition to Gainesville in August.

What advice would you give students who want to follow in your footsteps and be their school’s next valedictorian or salutatorian?

Have fun in school, and don’t spend all your time focusing on academics. Go to senior events and football games and become involved in extracurriculars. It’s worth it to have the full high school experience.

What’s something you wish you knew about high school ahead of time?

Everything is on the debt list!

What is your favorite high school memory?

My team winning the volleyball district championship for the first time in 40 years.

How are you going to spend this summer?

Visiting the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and spending time with friends and family before I leave for college.

What’s the best thing one of your teachers has taught you while in high school?

Mrs. Kimbrell taught me to work smarter not harder.

What extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school?

FFA - President, Senior Council - President, National Honor Society – Vice President, Varsity Volleyball – Manager/Asst Coach, Interact Boys, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, youth leader at PCCOG What do you hope to do in life after college?

My goals are to visit all 50 states, scuba dive at the Great Barrier Reef, and become an agriculture lawyer.

What’s the best thing one of your teachers has taught you while in high school?

Mrs. Churchwell taught us how to sew together a mole in Chemistry, and I made the North Mole. He was very cute.

What extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school?

National Honor Society – President, FFA – Vice President, Senior Council – Vice President, Varsity Volleyball – Team Captain, Track & Field (Javelin & Discus), Calendar Girl, Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court, Felllowship of Christian Athletes, youth leader at PCCOG What do you hope to do in life after college?

I hope to have a career in the finance industry and travel the world. I’d also like to try skydiving!

SALUTATORIAN: BAILEY BLANTON

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REHAN SHAH:

IB VALEDICTORIAN Where are you going to college and what will your major be?

I am going to the University of South Florida on the 7 years medical path with a major of Biomedical Sciences.

IB Salutatorian: Nishant Nagururu

What about college are you most excited for?

I think I am really excited about living on campus and exploring the university. I truly am surrounded by lifelong friends, and I am confident I will have a great time.

When did you first realize you were going to be in the top two of your class? How did you react?

I think around junior year I figured out that I was the top student in the class. I felt really happy because my hard work paid off.

Traditional Valedictorian: Mckinley Baker

What advice would you give students who want to follow in your footsteps and be their school’s next valedictorian or salutatorian?

If you come into high school with having the idea of being valedictorian in mind, then don’t be afraid to start pushing yourself and taking classes early. This will not only help you grow, but also better yourself.

What’s something you wish you knew about high school ahead of time?

How important national merit is. I think the biggest advice I could give to students is to study and work hard to score well on the PSAT, because of how amazing the benefits are when receiving this honor.

Traditional Salutatorian: Selena Jose-Reyes

What is your favorite high school memory?

I think my favorite high school memory is raising over $36,000 for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Miracle Hospital this year through Chargerthon.

How are you going to spend this summer?

Hang out with friends, family, and relax. I know a lot of our friends are planning trips around Florida, so this summer will definitely be a blast.

What’s the best thing one of your teachers has taught you while in high school?

My biology teacher, Mrs. Rutledge, told me that I should always do things in my life that I enjoy. Even if its against the social stigma, I should always strive to better myself. I think this peace of advice will forever remain instilled in me.

What extracurricular activities were you involved in during high school?

I served as the President of NHS, President of HOSA, Speech and Debate Captain, an executive board member for Chargerthon (a school organization that has raised over $150,000 for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital), President of ASSIST (a school organization that partners with the My Gym Foundation to help disabled children), Co-Founder and Editor in Chief for the Crest Critique, the research director of Florida for Medical Wonders, the Vice President of Finance for FBLA, the lead author for an internationally-published research paper under UC San Diego’s Dr. Spitzer, and I have singlehandedly led a team that has raised thousands of dollars for the National pediatric Foundation as well. I take pride in working with other individuals to make a difference in my community and to make it a better place.

What do you hope to do in life after college?

My goal is to become a physician after med school!

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