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Valedictorian vs Salutatorian: Understanding High School's Top Academic Honors

Valedictorian vs Salutatorian: Understanding High School's Top Academic Honors

Every spring, high schools across America celebrate their highest academic achievers during graduation ceremonies. Two students typically receive special recognition: the valedictorian and salutatorian. These time-honored distinctions represent the culmination of years of academic dedication, yet many students, parents, and even educators don’t fully understand how these honors are determined, what they signify, or why some schools are moving away from them entirely.

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