Definition of Valedictorian

a student, typically having the highest academic achievements of the class, who delivers the valedictory at a graduation ceremony

Examples of Valedictorian in a sentence

The valedictorian had an impressive GPA that earned her admission to all of the top 3 Ivy League schools.  🔊

Jenna maintained straight A’s throughout high school, even in her college level classes, to be named valedictorian her graduating year.  🔊

If only Adam wouldn't have gotten a B in AP Physics, he would have had the highest class ranking and been named valedictorian.  🔊

Despite all of her best efforts to become valedictorian during her senior year, Maya lost top rank to her best friend, Kyle.  🔊

The valedictorian was granted the honor of giving the farewell speech to the senior class and their family members.  🔊

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