Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.512 // Accomplishments: President of Model UN, AP Scholar with Distinction, Senior Executive Board Member of SNHS, Spanish 2H, 3DE, 4DE Awards, Chemistry 1 Honors Award, 500 community service hours, Women’s 2021 Varsity Gibbons Lacrosse Coach’s Award // Planned College: University of Florida Honors College // Inspirational Quote: “If you’ve truly tried your best, you’ve got nothing to regret.” – Arch Hades
Class of 2022: Broward County high school vals and sals | PHOTOS
Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.
— Soha Bhutta — Hometown: Weston, FL // GPA: 4.52 // HPA: 6.01 // Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist, National Spanish Exam Gold Medalist, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) Qualifier // Planned College: Vanderbilt University // Inspirational Quotes: “They say good things come to those who wait, so Imma be about an hour late.” – Kanye West // — Jacob Buchsbaum — Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 4.54 // HPA: 5.98 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, National Merit Finalist, U.S. Physics Olympiad Honorable Mention, Mu Alpha Theta first place statistics, fifth place calculus individuals // Planned College: Purdue University // Inspirational Quote: “It matters not what you’ve done, but what you do with what you’ve done for others.” – Noah Centineo // — Corbin Diaz — Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 4.63 // HPA: 6.04 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, FAMAT and Mu Alpha Theta Math regional, state, national awards, 3 regional and 1 statewide superior at solo and ensemble, Youth All Star Chamber Brass Ensemble // Planned College: Northwestern University // Inspirational Quote: “Do it. Just do it. Don’t let your dreams be dreams. Yesterday, you said tomorrow. So just do it. Make your dreams come true.” – Shia LaBeouf // — Mitchell Hoffman — Hometown: Parkland, FL // GPA: 4.57 // HPA: 6.01 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, National Merit Finalist, Perfect Score: AP Computer Science Principles Exam, National Spanish Exam 3 & 4 Silver Award // Planned College: Rice University // Inspirational Quote: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas Edison // — Rohan Kumar — Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA: 4.55 // HPA: 6.05 // Accomplishments: National Merit Semifinalist, National AP Scholar, Silver Knight Nominee, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) qualifier, Published article in Journal of Emerging Investigators, Mu Alpha Theta (FAMAT) 1st Place in Geometry/Algebra 2, international Chess Champion, Superior with Distinction in Solo and Ensemble // Planned College: Princeton University // Inspirational Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Richard Rovere // — Larissa Ma — Hometown: Parkland, FL // GPA: 4.52 // HPA: 6.00 // Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist, Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar, Sigma Xi International Research Conference Top Presenter, American Junior Academy of Science Delegate, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) Qualifier // Planned College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology // — Philip Nenov — Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 4.51 // HPA: 6.04 // Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) 3x Qualifier, FBLA States 3rd place advertising, FAMAT States 1st Theta Functions, Solo and Ensemble Individual Superior // Planned College: University of Pennsylvania // Inspirational Quote: “And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.” – Michael Scott // — Eva Pierre-Antoine — Hometown: Cooper City, FL // GPA: 4.60 // HPA: 6.00 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, National Merit Finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Superior in Le Congres de la Culture Francaise en Florida, Quill & Scroll International 1st Place Magazine, Honorable Mention Miami Herald Swimming & Diving // Planned College: Harvard University // Inspirational Quote: “It gets easier. Every day it gets a little easier. But you gotta do it every day – that’s the hard part. But it does get easier.” BoJack Horseman // — Saathvik Selvan — Hometown: Weston, FL // GPA: 4.54 // HPA: 6.15 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalist, National Merit Semifinalist, USA Mathematical Olympiad Gold Qualifier, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) 5x Qualifier // Planned College: The University of California, Berkeley // Inspirational Quote: “If there is something you like, you have to go all-out and claim it for yourself. Life’s more fun that way.” // — Cole Travers — Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 4.53 // HPA: 6.02 // Accomplishments: National Merit Finalist, Best Delegate at ILMUNC, Jury’s Prize (and other awards) at Le Congres, Honorable Mention at PHUNC, Silver Award for Le Grand Concours 2A, Medals at various Mu Alpha Theta math competitions // Planned College: University of Florida // Inspirational Quote: “We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” – John Dryden // — Christina Zhang — Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 4.63 // HPA: 6.10 // Accomplishments: U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidate, National Merit Finalist, 1st Place Geometry, American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) Qualifier, Florida All State Band Member // Planned College: Princeton University // Inspirational Quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Richard Rovere
GPA: 5.65 // Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Excelsior Scholar, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, English and Science Honor societies; Silver Knight nominee, swim team – captain // Planned College: University of Florida (Honors Program and University Research Scholars Program)
GPA: 5.62 // Accomplishments: National Merit finalist, AP Scholar with Distinction, Excelsior Scholar, NHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Science, Social Studies and Spanish Honor Societies; senior class treasurer // Planned College: University of Florida Honors College
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 5.1944 // Accomplishments: NHS treasurer, Quickbooks and Excel certified, Taravella Trojans soccer team // Planned College: Florida Atlantic University // Planned Major: Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Hometown: Tamarac, FL // GPA: 5.1039 // Accomplishments: perfect score on the U.S. History EOC, earned every certification possible in Machining Tech, received the SAT score required for Bright Futures Academic Scholar on first attempt // Planned College: Broward College then Florida State University // Planned Major: Double Major of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hometown: Margate, FL // GPA: 5.02 // Accomplishments: Received a top 5% award, the 2021 College Board AP Scholar Award, “A” Honor Roll 4 consecutive years, 2022 Broward County Athletics Association Scholar-Athlete Award // Planned College: Florida State University // Planned Major: Economics/Finance // Inspirational Quote: “Strive to be 1% better than you were yesterday.”
Hometown: Margate, FL // GPA: 5.01 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar; Certified in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Certified in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; College Board National African American Recognized student; Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholarship; Top Ten Knight; Pompano Beach Exchange C // Planned College: University of Central Florida // Planned Major: Biomedical Sciences; Pre-Med // Inspirational Quote: “You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 5.08 // Accomplishments: International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate, Dual Enrollment student at the University of Connecticut, Yale University, and the University of Florida; member of the Broward County Honor Society, first-generation college student // Planned College: Cornell University // Planned Major: Computer Science/Psychology
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.1538 // Accomplishments: treasurer of Key Club, vice president of the ASL Club, peer tutor for BVS “Students4Students” organization, vice president of Young Muslimat of South Florida (youth group) // Planned College: Nova Southeastern University // Planned Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Weston // GPA: 5.0208 // Accomplishments: competitive tennis player for 12 years, maintained part-time job throughout senior year, accepted to all Florida universities // Planned College: University of Central Florida // Planned Major: Marketing
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA unweighted: 3.99 // GPA weighted: 4.59 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction, varsity cheerleader for four years (captain for three), 350+ community service hours, CCA’s “Trustworthy Award” recipient, CCA’s “Eagle Award” recipient for outstanding Christian character in cheer // Planned College: University of Alabama Honors College // Inspirational Quote: “If you want to walk the heavenly streets of gold, you gotta know the password, ‘Roll, Tide, Roll!'” – Paul Bear Bryant
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA unweighted: 4.0 // GPA weighted: 4.57 // Accomplishments: National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, perfect score on the ACT, captain of robotics team, 300+ hours of community service // Planned College: Liberty University Honors Program // Inspirational Quote: “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” – Matthew 16:26
Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA unweighted: 3.93 // GPA weighted: 4.44 // Accomplishments: varsity cheerleader for four years, National Honor Society inductee, completed 188 community service hours, participated in mission trips // Planned College: Florida International University // Inspirational Quote: “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26
Hometown: Miami Gardens, FL // GPA unweighted: 3.44 // GPA weighted: 3.44 // Accomplishments: district track and field winner, JV Soccer for two years, student leader on mission trips, involved in the performing arts // Planned College: Florida A&M University // Inspirational Quote: “Don’t compare your results to someone else’s. You can never be another person, you can only be a better version of yourself.”
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.512 // Accomplishments: President of Model UN, AP Scholar with Distinction, Senior Executive Board Member of SNHS, Spanish 2H, 3DE, 4DE Awards, Chemistry 1 Honors Award, 500 community service hours, Women’s 2021 Varsity Gibbons Lacrosse Coach’s Award // Planned College: University of Florida Honors College // Inspirational Quote: “If you’ve truly tried your best, you’ve got nothing to regret.” – Arch Hades
Hometown Coconut Creek, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.488 // Accomplishments: Hispanic National Recognition Program Winner, received the Academic Bright Futures Scholarship and was named a BCAA Scholar-Athlete (2022). Member of National Honor Society and officer of Social Studies Honor Society (Rho Kappa). Received All-County 2nd team by Sun-Sentinel for Varsity Softball (2021) // Planned College: University of Florida Honors College // Inspirational Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.04 // Accomplishments: Pinnacle Award, Scholar Athlete Award, Sapientiae Honor Roll, English Honors
Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta, Science Honors Society // Planned College: Florida Atlantic University // Inspirational Quote: “Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen.” – Johann Wolfgang
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 3.96 // HPA: 5.0 // Accomplishments: Pinnacle Award, Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence nominee, Scholar Award, Silver Knights Award nominee, Scholar Athlete Award, Top Ten Award, Sapiente Award, First Honor Roll, Member of the National Honor Society of High School Scholars, Mu Alpha Theta, Science National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society // Planned College: Georgia Institute of Technology // Inspirational Quote: “You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.” – Oprah Winfrey
Hometown: Davie // GPA: 5.37 // Accomplishments: Dual Enrollment courses since freshman year, Questbridge National Scholarship winner // Planned College: Emory University // Planned Major: Business Management/Pre-Med // Inspirational Quote: “Work hard, eat good, clean your room, take care of your mind, body, and soul. Always deliver the best version of yourself.”
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 5.31 // Accomplishments: multiple leadership positions in different clubs, graduating with A.A. degree from Broward College // Planned College: Florida International University // Planned Major: Business Analytics // Inspirational Quote: “For I know the plans I have for you: plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Hometown: Margate, FL // GPA: 5.36 // Accomplishments: QuestBridge Finalist & Scholar 2021, software engineer Intern at Broward County’s Office of Service and Quality, engineer intern at the Museum of Discovery and Science, Business Professionals of America Competitions (nationals and states) // Planned College: Princeton University // Planned Major: Bachelors of Science & Engineering in Computer Science // Inspiring Quote: “A lack of self-confidence tends very consistently to be a bottleneck in reaching our full potential.”
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 4.95 // Accomplishments: graduated the Practical Nursing program at Atlantic Technical College, completed Dual Enrollment courses at Broward College, member of the Spanish National Honors Society, Key Club and Creek Technical Academy // Planned College: Broward College & Florida Atlantic University // Planned Major: Bachelors of Science in Nursing // Inspirational Quote: “Whatever you do, give it 100%, unless you’re donating blood.”
Hometown: Cooper City, FL // GPA: 5.6533 // Accomplishments: Associate in Arts Degree Highest Honors, STEM program assistant Broward College, vice president of Red Cross Club // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: PreMed
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.6471 // Accomplishments: Associate in Arts Degree Highest Honors, Quest Bridge Scholar // Planned College: Princeton University // Planned Major: PreMed
Hometown: Cooper City, FL // GPA: 5.48 // Accomplishments: National Hispanic Recognition Scholar, National Merit Commendable Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, Community Service Silver Cord // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Health Science // Inspirartional Quote: “My parents came from a third world country and taught me the importance of a good education. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Hometown: Cooper City, FL // GPA: 5.44 // Accomplishments: DECA, VP of Membership, Speech and Debate, VP of Membership, varsity water polo, swimming and diving; DECA Community Giving Project, Co-Facilitator – AICE Cambridge Diploma with Distinction, National Honor Society, DECA State Finalist // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Applied Physiology and Kinesiology // Inspirational Quote: “I thought that high school would be like a movie, but in truth, the best moments are learning from and with your classmates.”
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.6042 // Accomplishments: Silver Knight nominee, NHS V.P., Mu Alpha Theta Secretary, Science NHS V.P. of Academics, National Art Honor Society Activities chair, Education Rocks sponsor, AICE & AP Capstone Diploma recipient, varsity water polo & soccer all-star // Planned College: University of Georgia // Planned Major: Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “Real eyes realize real lies.”
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.5250 // Accomplishments: BRACE Cadet, co-founder of SenYOUR Year, Relay For Life of Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate, and Coconut Creek event lead; and Arts For The Future Scholarship recipient // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Economics
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.42 // Accomplishments: Nationals BPA , swim team captain // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.37 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Distinction, president of BPA // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science and Law
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.37 // Accomplishments: president of the Florida Association of Student Council, alternate student advisor to the Broward County School Board // Planned College: Emory University // Planned Major: Philosophy and Law
Hometown: Weston, FL //GPA: 5.70 // Accomplishments: Proficient in C++, Java, Python programming languages; published an article in a university magazine, completed internship at software development startup, completed data science/AI courses at Harvard University, National Merit finalist, AICE // Planned College: Cambridge University // Planned Major: Computer Science // Inspirational Quote: “The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they’ve found it.” – Terry Pratchett
Hometown: Weston, FL // GPA: 5.64 // Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar, Lockheed Martin Scholar, Physics Bowl winner, National AP Scholar, AICE Diploma with Distinction, National Hispanic Scholar, BCAA Scholar Athlete // Planned College: Stanford University // Planned Major: Astrophysics & Industrial Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “Be here now.”
Hometown: Pompano Beach // GPA: 5.5156 // Accomplishments: awarded full-ride scholarship to college // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Business Administration // Inspirational Quote: “Live and let live.”
Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL // GPA: 5.4621 // Accomplishments: QuestBridge Match Scholar // Planned College: Northwestern University // Planned Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Math // Inspirational Quote: “I want the power of an engineer to not only invent concepts but to use concepts to protect others.”
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.9 // Accomplishments: National Museum of El Prado Best Upcoming Young Artist, AP College Board Art and Design Exhibit winner, Scholastics Art and Writing National Gold Medalist, Broward County Superintendent’s Artist Exhibition winner // Planned College: Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, France // Planned Major: Painting/Fine Arts // Inspirational Quote: “I will forever be an artist, for I see beauty in subjects non-graceful, and wonders in places where many simply encounter.”
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.83 // Accomplishments: five Honorable Mentions, four Silver Keys, two Gold Keys from Scholastic Arts and Writing for Photography // Planned College: Florida Atlantic University // Planned Major: Pre-Med // Inspirational Quote: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA: 5.57 // Accomplishments: leadership roles in multiple organizations, Science National Honor Society president, National Honor Society secretary, vice president of Mu Alpha Theta, National Merit Scholars // Planned College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology // Planned Major: Mathematics and Computer Science
Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA: 5.54 // Accomplishments: graduating high school with 30 college credits through dual enrollment at Broward College, straight A college GPA, Cambridge AICE Diploma with Distinction // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Biology
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.6364 // Accomplishments: Harvard Book Award, AP Scholar, AICE Diploma with Distinction // Planned College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology // Planned Major: Environmental Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “The end wouldn’t be possible without everything that got you there.”
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.6083 // Accomplishments: National Merit finalist, President’s Volunteer Service Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, Dartmouth Alumni Club Book Award, AICE Diploma with Distinction, AICE Scholar Award with Distinction // Planned College: Dartmouth College // Planned Major: Physics and Astronomy // Inspirational Quote: “I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunities and support Fort Lauderdale High School has given me throughout the years.”
Hometown: West Park, FL // GPA: 4.7 // Accomplishments: Jobs for Florida’s Graduates Career Association member, Latinos in Action Leadership mentor, Industry Certification in Adobe Photoshop and Indesign, 250 community service hours, Broward College Dual Enrollment student, World History AP, English Comp AP // Planned College: Florida International University // Planned Major: Medicine // Inspirational Quote: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
Hometown: Hallandale, FL // GPA: 4.6 // Accomplishments: recipient of Broward Voucher of Excellence, ESB certification // Planned College: University of Central Florida // Planned Major: Health Science
Hometown: Miramar // GPA: 3.97 // Accomplishments: Arrived in the United States in November of 2021 and successfully completed all required assessments and remaining courses for graduation.
Hometown: Miramar // GPA: 3.67 // Accomplishments: Complete all coursework ahead of his cohort to become an early graduate.
Hometown: Hollywood, FL // GPA: 5.22 // Accomplishments: first generation college student, early admissions at Broward College, JROTC cadet and command leader, AP Scholar, National Honor Society // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Management // Inspirational Quote: “I love my family and friends and thank them for their constant support.”
Hometown: Hollywood // GPA: 5.1 // Accomplishments: first generation college student, early admission at Broward College, KEY Club, National Honor Society, Peers as Partners mentor, AP Scholar // Planned College: University of Central Florida // Planned Major: Kinesiology // Inspirational Quote: “When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” – Winnie the Pooh
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.363 // Accomplishments: senior class president, Rho Kappa president, QuestBridge finalist, JPT swim and water polo captain // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science // Inspirational Quote: “Whatever you are looking for, you will find it.”
Hometown: Tamarac, FL // GPA: 5.327 // Accomplishments: Mu Alpha Theta, Wrestling Team, Young Muslims // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Biomedical Engineering-Pre Med Track
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 4.9632 // Accomplishments: early admissions student, Bright Futures Scholarship, graduating with first year of college completed // Planned College: Broward College // Planned Major: Computer Science/Mathematics
Homwtown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 4.8417 // Accomplishments: yearbook editor, senior class president // Planned College: Broward College // Planned Major: Business Administration/Management
Hometown: Parkland, FL // GPA: 5.46 // Accomplishments: varsity wrestling, Debate Team, Mu Alpa Theta, Deca States and Nationals, Ttutored precalculus // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Business Management and Administration
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.13 // Accomplishments: organizing a middle school Hack-A-Thon // Planned College: University Of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science // Inspirational Quote: ” When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.”
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 5.0 // Accomplishments: winning an outstanding senior award, being class president and finishing in the top 2% of class // Planned College: Florida International University // Planned Major: Psychology // Inspirational Quote: “Failure is a part of success.”
Hometown: Tamarac, FL // GPA: 5.5479 // Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship finalist, a Sunshine State Scholar award, AAUW Weston Stem award // Planned College: Massachusetts Institute of Technology // Planned Major: Earth Science and Environmental Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “One way to make a change, quit waiting for it.” – Cosmos and Creature
Hometown: North Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.5238 // Accomplishments: graduating with 85 college credits, top class // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Business Administration // Inspirational Quote: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all love of what you are doing & learning” – Pele
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 5.62 // Accomplishments: Young Scholars at FSU, National Merit Scholar, Joshua’s Heart Vice-Chair // Planned College: University of California Berkely // Planned Major: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science // Inspirational Quote: “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.”
Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA: 5.55 // Accomplishments: National Beta Club Co-founder, Broward County Honor Society Vice-President, BRACE Cadet // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Biology // Inspirational Quote: “That’s vibes!”
Hometown: Coconut Creek, FL // GPA: 5.48 // Accomplishments: president of Science National Honor Society, vice-president of Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta treasurer, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society // Planned College: Georgetown University // Planned Major: International Politics
Hometown: Coconut Creek, FL // GPA: 5.37 // Accomplishments: vice-president of the Class of 2022, vice-president of National English Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, DECA // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Chemistry-Pre Health Track
Hometown: Parkland, FL // HPA: 5.263 // Accomplishments: International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidate, Published in the UC Berkeley Economic Review, National Merit Commended Scholar, Dartmouth Book Award, Violinist Performer at Carnegie Hall, AP Scholar, Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholar, Miami Herald Silver Knight Nominee in Journalism // Planned College: Vanderbilt University // Inspirational Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL // HPA: 5.2 // Accomplishments: IB Diploma Candidate, 2022 National Merit Commended Scholar, Harvard Prize Book Award Recipient, AP Scholar with Distinction, 2021 MATE Robotics FL Regional: 2nd Place Team Finish, National Cyber League Spring 2021: 16th Place Team Finish // Planned College: Duke University // Inspirational Quote – “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Hometown: Coral Springs // GPA: 5.4297 // Accomplishments: Associate’s Degree from Broward College, Lean Six Sigma certification, AICE Diploma recipient, Alternative Energy and Latin Magnet Completer // Planned College: Florida Gulf Coast University // Planned Major: Business Analytics and Informatics // Inspirational Quote: “I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change…I’m changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis
Hometown: Oakland Park, FL // GPA: 5.3209 // Accomplishments: Alternative Energy Magnet’s Most Outstanding Senior, Samsung Solve semifinalist, presenter for the Junior Science, Engineering, and Humanities Symposium // Planned College: University of Florids // Planned Major: Biomedical Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “There’s no going back to the way things were before, so it’s up to us to establish a new normal and reach new heights.”
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 5.6164 // Accomplishments: Presidential Merit Scholarship recipient, Advanced Placement Scholar and placed at the district level Science Fair // Planned College: Florida International University // Planned Major: Biology/Pre-Medical // Inspirational Quote: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.3690 // Accomplishments: founder of Devoted2Babies, Guardian Angel Award recipient, Silver Knight Award winner, ranked 4th in the state in Congressional Debate and 31st nationally // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: History // Inspirational Quote: “Even a simple smile can turn someone’s day around.” – Susan Rossano
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.3 // HPA: 5.05 // Accomplishments: Pinnacle Award, Harvard Book Award, Citizen Scholar Award, Head of School Honor Roll, National Merit Commended Scholar, Outstanding English Scholar, Commended Spanish Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honors Society // Planned College: Dartmouth College // Inspirational Quote: “Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be.” – Coco Chanel
Hometown: Cooper City, FL // GPA: 4.28 // HPA: 5.03 // Accomplishments: National Merit Scholarship recipient, AP Scholar with Distinction, University of Pennsylvania Book Award, Coca-Cola Scholarship Semifinalist, Outstanding Scholar in Mathematics and Social Studies, Dance Excellence Award, First-Place National Title in Dance, Moot Court Trial Winner, National Honor Society, AP Scholar with Distinction, Head of School Honor Roll // Planned College: Vanderbilt University // Inspirational Quote: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Fredrick Douglas
Hometown: Parkland, FL // GPA: 5.130 // Accomplishments: Second place Grand Award Recipient for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics at International Science & Engineering Fair, First Author of Publication in MDPI Applied Sciences, Regeneron Science Talent Search recognition as one of the Top 300 Scholars, National Merit finalist, Cum Laude, Florida Vocal Association All-State Concert Choir, Mu Alpha Theta president, Rho Kappa, National English Honor Society, La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, National Science Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society // Planned College: Stanford University // Planned Major: Biomedical Computation // Inspirational Quote “Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
Hometown: Delray Beach, FL // GPA: 5.123 // Accomplishments: National Merit finalist, Presidential Scholar nominee, Florida Youth Orchestra principal horn, Juilliard Summer Winds, Cum Laude, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, Tri-M Music Honor Society, upper school band president, math tutor // Planned College: Princeton University // Planned Major: Economics, Music Performance // Inspirational Quote: “No pressure, no diamonds.” – Thomas Carlyle
Hometown: Sunrise, FL // GPA: 5.3857 // Accomplishments: Broward County Outstanding Senior Leader, Broward County Scholar-Athlete Award, AP Capstone Diploma, College Board National African American Recognition Program, Columbia University Engineering Experience, Cambridge Diploma with Distinction, AP Scholar // Planned College: Brown University // Planned Major: Biomedical Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Hometown: Lauderhill, FL // GPA: 5.38 // Accomplishments: Senior Class President; Speech and Debate Club President; QuestBridge Match Recipient; AP Scholar with Distinction; Cambridge AICE Diploma with Distinction; College Board National African American Recognition; AP Capstone Diploma // Planned College: Emory University // Planned Major: Political Science/Economics // Inspirational Quote: “Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.” ? Vernon Sanders Law
Hometown: Plantation, FL // GPA: 5.44 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar, IB Diploma candidate, earned an Agriculture Education Services and Technology Associate certification, National Honor Society, SECME president, Science National Honor Society, 427 service hours // Planned College: Cornell University // Planned Major: Chemical Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
Hometown: Plantation, FL // GPA: 5.39 // Accomplishments: National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, volleyball captain, swim and water polo, American Rocketry Competition 6th in nation, Most Innovative Design award, NASA’s Student Launch Initiative, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Agricultural and Biological Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” ? Mahatma Gandhi
Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL // GPA: 5.50 // Accomplishments: president of the Spanish Club and Interact Club, captain of the tennis and soccer team // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL // GPA: 5.35 // Accomplishments: Golden Mentoring Program, International Summit Ambassador // Planned College: Brown University // Planned Major: Cognitive Science
Hometown: Hallandale Beach, FL // GPA: 5.3418 // Accomplishments: Adobe and Microsoft Office certifications, first generation college student, AP Scholar with Distinction, President of Key Club, College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program // Planned College: University of Central Florida // Planned Major: Aerospace Engineering // Inspirational Quote: “Joshua, how is your day going?” Outstanding, but improving.”
Hometown: Pembroke Pines // GPA: 5.2 // Accomplishments: Louder Than A Bomb Semifinalist // Planned College: Florida International University // Planned Major: Accounting
Hometown: Hollywood, FL // GPA: 5.52 // Accomplishments: began Student Social Advocacy Club on campus, active member of ACLU of Florida, part of passing the Immigrant Friendly Policy in Hollywood // Planned College: Florida International University Honors College // Planned Major: International Relations
Hometown: Hollywood, FL // GPA: 5.46 // Accomplishments: part of MUN, Math Honors Society, received AICE Cambridge Diploma, participated in Karate for six years // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale // GPA: 5.36 // Accomplishments: Environmental Science and Everglades Restoration Magnet Diploma // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Plantation, FL // GPA: 5.30 // Accomplishments: Cambridge Diploma, four-year varsity softball player/captain, winner of Senior Symposium Research Project // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Event Management
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.2625 // Accomplishments: A.A. degree with high school diploma, president National Honor Society, Questbridge finalist, “A” Honor Roll, Collegeboard Hispanic Scholar Award, Outstanding Senior Leader, president of Spirit Club // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Cognitive and Behavioral Neuro-Science // Inspirational Quote: “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.”
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 5.2286 // Accomplishments: received BCAA All Star Scholar Athlete, “A” Honor Roll, A.A. degree with high school diploma // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: biology // Inspirational Quote: “Failure doesn’t exist.”
Hometown: Plantation, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.424 // Accomplishments: National Merit Scholar, Silver Knight Nominee, Broward County Scholar Athlete, AP Scholar with Distinction, president/founder of STA Investor’s Club, president of Turning Point Ft. Lauderdale, Florida American Legion Boys’ State delegate, National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society officer, Science National Honor Society officer, National English Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Athletic Honor Society, Varsity Cross Country & Track, Notre Dame Mass Scholar finalist, Boston College Gabelli Scholar finalist, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Robertson Scholar semifinalist, Rice University Trustee Scholar, Wake Forest William G. Starling Scholarship, University of Southern California Presidential Scholar // Planned College: University of Notre Dame // Inspirational Quote: “Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness.” – Mother Teresa
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL // GPA: 4.0 // HPA: 5.419 // Accomplishments: National Merit finalist, National Hispanic Scholar, National AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society, National Athletic Honor Society, Varsity Cross Country & Track // Planned College: University of Michigan // Inspirational Quote: “It is not the strongest that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” – C. Darwin
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.3594 // Accomplishments: AP Capstone Diploma, AP Scholar with Distinction, Broward County Public Schools’ Outstanding Senior Leader, AAUW Weston STEM Award, National Honor Society president, Girls Who Code, Outstanding Achievement in Career, Technical Education // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Miramar, FL // GPA: 5.25 // Accomplishments: Cleveland Clinic Summer Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar // Planned College: McMaster University // Planned Major: Biology
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL // GPA: 5.25 // Accomplishments: PTSA scholarship recipient, three-time DECA District Champion, six outstanding achievement awards, AP Scholar with Distinction // Planned College: Cornell University // Planned Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Sunrise, FL // GPA: 5.5625 // Accomplishments: AICE Diploma recipient, AP Hispanic Recognition, golf team captain, National Honor Society member // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: Environmental Engineering
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.5606 // Accomplishments: 2022 FHSAA Flag Football State Champion // Planned College: University of Florida // Inspirational Quote: “I never lose. I either win or I learn. ” – Nelson Mandela
GPA: 4.69 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar with Honor, member of NHS, Key Club, National Spanish Honor Society, Rotary Interact Club, and Green Club; Class President on Student Council, JV soccer, Kenneth P. Wackes Christian Character award // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: pre-medical science or accounting
GPA: 4.58 // Accomplishments: AP Scholar, Varsity Scholar-Athlete of the Year for three years, varsity golf, member of the South Florida Professional Golf Association National Honor Society and the National Latin Honor Society // Planned College: University of Florida // Planned Major: engineering
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.29 // Accomplishments: First Place in Architectural Drafting for Skills USA State Competition // Planned College: Washington University // Planned Major: Architecture
Hometown: Davie, FL // GPA: 5.28 // Accomplishments: Harvard Prize Book Award Winner, 1550 SAT score, AP Scholar, NMSQT Commended // Planned College: Florida Polytechnic University // Planned Major: Computer Science
