It's marked by three digits and a decimal point, but the GPAs of these honorees don't fully reflect their diligence and perseverance. So, we offer tribute to the vals and sals of 2016.
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES
Valedictorian: Kelsea Brooke Henry
Age: 17
GPA: The Academy does not release GPAs.
Parents: Steven and Laurie Henry
College: University of Florida
Major: Math
Salutatorian: Julia Rose DiFabrizio
Age: 18
GPA: The Academy does not release GPAs.
Parents: Gerald and Victoria DiFabrizio
College: University of Virginia
Major: Considering global development
ALONSO HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Brendan Marlin
Age: 18
GPA: 6.64
Parents: Stacie and Daniel Marlin
College: Florida State University
Salutatorian: Ahmad Harb
Age: 18
GPA: 6.4
Parents: Maher and Nibale Harb
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Charles Michael Jones
Age: 18
GPA: 6.4
Parents: Paul and Lucy Jones
College: University of Florida
ARMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Allison Vera Dahl
Age: 18
GPA: 6.4618
Parents: Kevin and Julie Dahl
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Dajshia E'nrique Johnson
Age: 18
GPA: 6.2103
Parents: Marques Johnson and Belinda Stenson
College: University of Central Florida
BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Joanna Gamble
Age: 18
GPA: 6.2
Parents: Ronald and Josett Gamble
College: Oral Roberts University
Salutatorian: Jordan Scott Humenansky
Age: 18
GPA: 5.7
Parents: W. Scott and Melanie Humenansky
College: Florida Gulf Coast University
BERKELEY PREP*
BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Tavian R. Campbell (Traditional),, GPA: 6.19
Valedictorian: Shane Meagher (Magnet), GPA: 6.88
Valedictorian: Kyreece D. Chatman (UTA), GPA: 7.04
Salutatorian: McCaley J. Mezrah (Traditional), GPA: 5.28
Salutatorian: Alexandra D. Eason (Magnet), GPA: 6.47
Salutatorian: Caroline K. Mynatt (UTA), GPA: 5.80
BLOOMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Victoria Moores Williams
Age: 18
GPA: 7.84
Parents: Nancy and Randall Williams
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Matthew Neidig
GPA: 7.46
BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Kevin Verdeflor Reyes
GPA: 7.36
Salutatorian: Americo Raphael Menendez
GPA: 7.36
BROOKS DEBARTOLO COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Theophilius Lassey
Age: 18
GPA: 7.38
Parents: Justice Lasey, Floria Yawsonn
College: University of Florida
CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Maya Mahoney
Age: 18
GPA: N/A
Parents: Linda and Roger Mahoney
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Morgan Gamble
Age: 17
GPA: N/A
Parents: Carol Kirkwood-Gamble and George Gamble
College: Boston College
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN
Valedictorian: Kara Nicole Vaaler
Age: 18
GPA: 4.9
Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Mark Vaaler
College: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Salutatorian: Veronica Lynn Hubbard
Age: 18
GPA: 4.76
Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hubbard
College: University of Florida
CHAMBERLAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Shelby Rose Peterson
Age: 18
GPA: 7.31
Parents: Susan McGilvrey and Glen Peterson
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Margaret Katherine Parrish
Age: 17
GPA: 7.64
Parents: Jack and Jeanine Parrish
College: University of Florida
CITRUS PARK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Kristen Ann Flores
GPA: 4.45
Parents: Antonio and Janette Flores
College: University of South Florida
Major: Pediatric cardiologist
Salutatorian: Lauren N. Shields
GPA: 4.44
Parents: David and Sondra Shields
College: Southern Adventist University
Major: Physician
DURANT HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Damien Miyamoto
Age: 18
GPA: 9.03
Parents: David and Nerizza Miyamoto
College: New York University
Salutatorian: Cristina Nicole Llaneras
Age: 17
GPA: 7.12
Parents: Ana and George Llaneras
College: University of South Florida
EAST BAY HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Madison Baker
Age: 18
GPA: 7.36
Parents: Tara and Kevin Baker
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Abigail Barnes
GPA: 6.99
Parents: Kirk and Wendy Barnes
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical science
FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Maya Patel
Age: 18
GPA: 8.60
Parents: VC and Nila Patel
College: University of Tampa
Salutatorian: Hae Won (Junie) Kim
Age: 17
GPA: 7.32
Parents: Yong Kim and Mal Chun
College: University of Florida
GAITHER HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Benjamin Tyler Bui
Age: 18
GPA: 7.33
Parents: Hien Bui and Loni Dinh
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Micheal Shemar Wilson
Age: 18
GPA: 7.05
Parents: Samantha Pickett-Wilson and Beau Pickett
College: University of South Florida
HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (IB): Sameer Puri
Age: 18
GPA: 8.70
Parents: Har and Charu Puri
College: Vanderbilt University
Major: Computer science
Valedictorian (Traditional): Adrian Fernandez
Age: 18
GPA: 6.29
Parents: Cary and Ed Fernandez
College: Florida State University
Major: Biology
Salutatorian (IB): Mauricio Rivera-Condori
Age: 18
GPA: 8.51
Parents: Isabel Condori and Renzo Rivera
College: Columbia University
Major: Financial Engineering
Salutatorian (Traditional): Meghan Tindel
Age: 18
GPA: 5.81
Parents: Michele and James Tindel
College: University of South Florida
Major: Sports medicine/athletic training
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Taylor Lucrezia Borgia
Age: 18
GPA: 6.179
Parents: Sheri and Gary Borgia
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian: Megan Ann Bolick
Age: 18
GPA: 5.882
Parents: Rich and Marcia Bolick
College: Hillsborough Community College
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (Magnet): Sabrina Feliciano
Age: 17
GPA: 6.50
Parents: Sheila and Rafael Feliciano
College: University of New Haven
Valedictorian (Traditional): Angela Ale De La Cruz
Age: 18
GPA: 6.07
Parents: Ana De La Cruz and Julian Ale
College: Grinnell College
Salutatorian (Magnet): Kaitlyn Guerrero
Age: 18
GPA: 6.40
Parents: Pierre and Grace Guerrero
College: Ringling College of Art and Design
Salutatorian (Traditional): Cameron Austin Padgett
Age: 17
GPA: 5.89
Parents: Sheila and Noland Padgett
College: University of Florida
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Dominic Kynkor
Age: 18
GPA: 4.57
Parents: Pamela and Bryan Kynkor
College: Georgia Tech
Valedictorian: Evan Rabenold
Age: 18
GPA: 4.57
Parents: Nancy and Gary Rabenold
College: Cornell
KING HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (IB): Sheon Baby, GPA: 9.51
Valedictorian (Traditional): Jason Mazard, GPA: 6.68
Salutatorian (IB): Emily Cheng, GPA: 9.25
Salutatorian (Traditional): Sneha Sathish, GPA: 6.37
LENNARD HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Jeanie Hoang
Age: 17
GPA: 7.14
Parents: Hanh and Nga Hoang
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Isabel Hagerman
Age: 18
GPA: 6.74
Parents: Brett and Celia Hagerman
Collge: University of South Florida
Major: Biology
LETO HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Tran Ngo
Age: 18
GPA: 8.16
Parents: Hanh Ngo and MyKhanh Huynh
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Olivia Christina Granaiola
Age: 17
GPA: 7.69
Parents: Marianthe Granaiola and Al Granaiola (deceased)
College: University of Florida
MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (Magnet): Suryanaraya Balaji, GPA: 7.79
Valedictorian (Traditional): Desarai De Costa, GPA: 4.77
Salutatorian(Magnet): Lito Morona, GPA: 7.76
Salutatorian (Traditional): Adaja Mcwhite, GPA: 4.7
NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Annie Rose Tarte
Age: 18
GPA: 7.86
Parents: Steve and Sheila Tarte
College: Yale University
Salutatorian: Cooper Curry
Age: 18
GPA: 7.51
Parents: Alex and Danny Curry
College: University of Florida
H.B. PLANT HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Qarch Hawk
Age: 18
GPA: 7.84
Parents: Tom and Linda Hawk
College: Duke University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Salutatorian: Xan Minan
Age: 18
GPA: 7.24
Parents: Jose and Catherine Minan
College: Yale University
PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Madison Manley
Age: 18
GPA: 7.36
Parents: Hugh and Debra Manley
College: University of Central Florida
Salutatorian: Morgan Elizabeth Langston
Age: 17
GPA: 6.998
Parents: Eric and April Langston
College: University of South Florida
RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Jacob Patrik Newcomb
Age: 18
GPA: 7.12
Parents: Michael and Debora Newcomb
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Tatiana Ashley Galiano
Age: 18 years
GPA: 6.95
Parents: Jacqueline and Jovanny Galiano
College: University of Florida
ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (IB): Claire Chen
Age: 17
GPA: 7.39
Parents: Albert Chen and Su Xu
College: John Hopkins University
Valedictorian (Traditional): Virginia Paight
Age: 18
GPA: 7.16
Parents: Joe Paight and Kay Szinegh
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Salutatorian (IB): Sharath Ramkumar, GPA: 7.36
Salutatorian (Traditional): Chase Watkins, GPA: 6.37
SEFFNER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Victoria Faith Schrack
Age: 18
GPA: 4.38
Parents: Amy and Michael Woodall
College: University of Florida
Valedictorian: David Wright
Age: 18
GPA: 4.38
Parents: Kimberly Coleman and David Wright II
College: University of Central Florida
Major: Mechanical engineering
Salutatorian: Alexander Thomas Blauth
GPA: 4.33
Parents: Julie and Chris Blauth
College: University of Florida
SICKLES HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Ryan Nolan
Age: 18
GPA: 7.32
Parents: Robert and Janine Nolan
College: University of Central Florida
Salutatorian: Alyssa Martin
Age: 17
GPA: 6.8864
Parents: Sandra and Earl Martin
College: University of South Florida
SPOTO HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Agustin A. Martinez
Age: 18
GPA: 6.85
Parents: Maria Celia and Jorge Martinez
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Amanda Hernandez
Age: 18
GPA: 6.80
Parents: Rosendo Hernandez and Guillermina Lugo
College: University of South Florida
STEINBRENNER HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Alaa Nafea
Age: 17
GPA: 7.67
Parents: Lana and Nedal Nafea
College: Dartmouth College
Salutatorian: Brian Nieves
Age: 17
GPA: 7.20
Parents: Claudia Traficante and Ralph Nieves
College: Duke University
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian (IB): Meghana Chapalamadugu
Age: 17
GPA: 8.35
Parents: Satya and Mani Chapalamadugu
College: University of Miami
Major: Medicine
Valedictorian (Traditional): Kailey Locke
Age: 18
GPA: 6.94
Parents: Wade Locke and Sherri Murdoch
Salutatorian (IB): Mathew Abraham
Age: 18
GPA: 8.32
Parents: Mathew Abraham and Mercy Pathiyil
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian (Traditional): Cassidy Bazley
Age: 18
GPA: 6.48
Parents: Jackson and Jessica Bazley
College: Florida State University
TAMPA BAY TECHNICAL
Valedictorian (Architectural Design Academy): Daniel A. Ray
Age: 18
GPA: 6.20
Parents: Severn and Nancy Ray
College: Hillsborough Community College
Valedictorian (Academy of Health Professions): Nikhil Nagabandi
Age: 17
GPA: 8.05
Parents: Srinivas and Anita Nagabandi
College: Nova Southeastern University
Valedictorian (Traditional): Zima K. Patel
Age: 18
GPA: 6.24
Parents: Kamlesh and Ami Patel
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian (Architectural Design Academy): Jesus Perez
Age: 17
GPA: 5.15
Parents: Javier Perez Sr. and Diana Perez
College: University of Central Florida
Salutatorian (Academy of Health Professions): Juan S. Forero
Age: 17
GPA: 7.80
Parents: Jorge Dari Forero and Nora Martinez
College: Carnegie Mellon University
Salutatorian (Traditional): Savanna M. Holloway
Age: 18
GPA: 6.01
Parents: Eric Holloway and Summer DiGrazio
College: North Carolina State University
TAMPA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Emily Paige King
Age: 18
GPA: 4.56
Parents: Brian and Amy King
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian: Cristen Francis Thomas
Age: 18
GPA: 4.51
Parents: Caroline and Alphonse Stewart and Rodney Thomas
College: University of Florida
TAMPA PREP
Valedictorian: Wenjia Yu
Age: 17
GPA: 4.87
Parents: Xiaoli Li and Alex Yu
College: Duke University
WHARTON HIGH SCHOOL
Valedictorian: Jared Bell
Age: 18
GPA: 7.4
Parents: David and Diana Bell
College: University of Florida
Major: Physics
Salutatorian: Gabriella Leah Gonzalez
Age: 17
GPA: 7.59
Parents: Kathryn and Humberto Gonzalez
College: Southern Methodist University
* Berkeley Preparatory School chooses not to rank its graduating class because of the highly competitive nature of admission to Berkeley, the variety of academic backgrounds of our students, and the various points at which students may enter the school. "Calculating a numeric rank that reflects the strengths and differences among students would not yield a fair or useful picture of a graduating class. Therefore, we choose to not recognize a Valedictorian or Salutatorian for each graduating class, yet celebrate the accomplishments of all of our graduates equally. We take great pride in the fact that 100 percent of every graduating class at Berkeley is accepted into a 4-year college or university."