Valedictorian looks back on 4 years

By Alexa Garay @youarentalexa

Despite her difficulties throughout middle school, senior Delilah Brumer achieved success in her high school career through diligence and perseverance. She is the valedictorian for the Class of 2023.

“I had a 2.2 GPA in middle school and I’ve always kinda been nervous about school but now I’ve been able to really grow,” Brumer said.

Brumer has been able to keep a cumulative weighted GPA of 4.2 while being heavily involved in her community inside and outside of school. She is the print editor-in-chief for The Pearl Post, president of National Honor Society (NHS), school secretary and freelances for the Los Angeles Daily News.

Her senior year showcased her accomplishments and revealed to her and others that all her hard work paid off. She was named California High School Journalist of the Year and was runner-up for National Journalist of the Year. She will be attending Northwestern University this fall as a journalism major. Even so, Brumer has sometimes found herself struggling to juggle schoolwork and her extracurriculars.

“I think to an extent I’ve struggled with just making sure I get everything done while also having time for my own mental health,” Brumer said. “I’d say it’s a little tough but I’ve been able to handle it pretty well.”