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Record 21 Students Share Top Honors at Jericho High
15 May
Summary
- Twenty-one graduating seniors achieved an A+ average.
- All students maintained a 97% or higher GPA.
- Jericho High School is a top-ranked public school.
Jericho High School in Nassau County, Long Island, has achieved an unprecedented academic milestone, naming 21 graduating seniors as co-valedictorians. Each of these students earned an A+ average, maintaining a GPA of 97% or higher in all their courses. This accomplishment sets a new record for the school, surpassing its previous best of 15 valedictorians.
Administrators at the New York high school, consistently ranked among the nation's top public schools, are implementing special measures to celebrate this exceptional group. These include unique sashes for the ceremony and a commemorative video. Students like Andrew Han, Riya Shah, Harnoor Joneja, and Amneet Kaur exemplify the diverse talents within this cohort, pursuing challenging AP courses, engaging in community service, and excelling in extracurriculars while supporting one another.
Principal Brian Cummings emphasized that the A+ average system historically used by the school provides equity, allowing students not necessarily enrolled in advanced placement classes to also achieve scholar status. The school is focused on celebrating all students' hard work and dedication, ensuring their significant accomplishments are recognized appropriately.
