Frankfort Student Named Salutatorian At Morgan Park Academy

FRANKFORT, IL — Frankfort resident Varun Paluri finished his 13-year journey at Morgan Park Academy, graduating as salutatorian of his class, the school shared in a news release.

This fall, Paluri will attend Northwestern University, where he plans to study biology on a pre-med track, the school said.

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Paluri was recognized as salutatorian "after consistently demonstrating intellectual curiosity, determination, and a commitment to personal growth throughout his school career," the school said.

Paluri served as an officer in the school's Business Professionals of America chapter, and he helped launch the student-run BPA Coffee Corner, working with fellow student leaders to develop the business plan, organize daily operations, and build a successful campus business that now supports other student activities, according to the news release.

Paluri was also on the basketball and baseball teams at the school. He was named All-Conference in both sports and graduated with the Dan Naklicki Award as the best male athlete in the senior class, the school said.

"Varun has been at Morgan Park Academy since kindergarten and has grown and matured into an excellent student, leader, and person," said English teacher Meg Carey. "He has made the most of his time at MPA. He and his fellow BPA officers provided great leadership in planning, developing, and executing our student-run business, the Coffee Corner, to a great measure of success. Varun has a keen mind and a sharp wit. I don't doubt that he will come up with good answers for whatever lies ahead."