Malverne Announces 2015 Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Malverne High School is proud to announce Adwoa Boakye-Yiadom and Nicholas St. John as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2015.

With a strong dedication to her academic career, Adwoa has taken seven Advanced Placement courses and earned herself the title of AP Scholar with Honor for her high scores on AP exams. She holds many leadership roles, including president of the National Honor Society, public relations captain for the robotics team, secretary of the World Cultures Club and a clarinet section leader in the marching band.

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In addition, Adwoa has made a significant impact as a member of the Thespian Society musical production, Key Club and tennis team. She is a peer mentor at the school and voluntarily tutors after school. She intends to major in biology, aspiring to be a pediatrician.

Nicholas was one of only two students to take advantage of an online AP Physics course, achieving the highest possible score on the exam. He earned himself the designation of AP Scholar with Distinction for all of his impressive Advanced Placement scores. Nicholas is a very active member of the Thespian Society’s musical productions, captain of the robotics team and a trumpet section leader in the award-winning marching band. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, SADD Club and varsity soccer and varsity baseball teams. Outside of school, he is active in his church choir and has earned the designation of Eagle Scout. Nicholas is also a peer mentor and volunteer tutor. He intends to major in physics and hopes to become a professor.

The two were honored for their achievements at a celebratory luncheon earlier this month with their parents, guidance counselors and members of administration.

Submitted by Malverne Schools

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