The phrase "school valedictorian" refers to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in their graduating class. They are often chosen to give a speech at the graduation ceremony. Full definition
It's graduation season and we have a great Louisiana Scholarship Program success story — Lutheran High School valedictorian Jessica Waddell. (louisiana4children.org)
Good Morning It's graduation season and we have a great Louisiana Scholarship Program success story — Lutheran High School valedictorian Jessica Waddell. (louisiana4children.org)
At 6 p.m., de Blasio will deliver remarks at a reception honoring the 2017 New York City Public School Valedictorians and Salutatorians, Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Ave & 103rd St., Manhattan. (nystateofpolitics.com)