Meet Hillsborough public schools’ 2021 valedictorians and salutatorians
ALONSO HIGH
Valedictorian
Angelina Phan
GPA: 8.45
Parents: Thinh D Phan and Ashley Vu
College: University of Florida
Major: Biology
Salutatorian
Jade Ruse
GPA: 8.0
Parent: Gail Ruse
College major: Aerospace engineering
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ARMWOOD HIGH
Valedictorian
Dana Barakat
GPA: 6.74
Parents: Ayman Barakat and Sahar Alhalis
Salutatorian
Camari Star
GPA: 6.46
Parent: Natasha S. Star
College: University of South Florida or Alabama State
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COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT ARMWOOD HIGH
Valedictorian
Ivelisse Rodriguez
GPA: 7.59
Parents: Daniel and Elizabeth Rodriguez
Salutatorian
Ashley Cline
GPA: 8.34
Parents: David and Susan Cline
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BLAKE HIGH
Valedictorian
Douglas Ruth
GPA: 5.99
Parents: Douglas and Jennifer Ruth
Salutatorian
Alexandra Holliday
GPA: 5.52
Parents: Reginald Holliday and Donteacia Seymore
College: Howard University
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BLAKE HIGH ARTS MAGNET
Valedictorian
Ashanti Cox
GPA: 7.06
Parents: Ronald and Yolanda Cox
Salutatorian
Jack Stockard
GPA: 7.04
Parents: Andre and Amy LaPlante
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BLOOMINGDALE HIGH
Valedictorian
Jude Delikat
GPA: 8.20
Parents: Terrence and Jemy Delikat
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical sciences
Salutatorian
Joseph Neidig
GPA: 8.16
Parents: Scott and Pamela Neidig
College: University of Central Florida
Majors: Computer science/data science
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BRANDON HIGH
Valedictorian
Madison Salvog
GPA: 6.89
Parents: Robert and Shannon Salvog
Salutatorian
Eileen Mengana
GPA: 6.46
Parents: Lazaro W. Mengana and Vivia Ferro
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BROOKS DEBARTOLO COLLEGIATE HIGH
Valedictorian
Matthew Fernandez
GPA: 10.1
Parents: Eric and Elena Fernandez
College: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical engineering
Salutatorian
Kavita Parbhoo
GPA: 9.3
Parents: Sejal and Jateen Parbhoo
College: University of South Florida
Major: Cell and molecular biology
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CHAMBERLAIN HIGH
Valedictorian
Jeisly Hernandez
GPA: 7.64
Parents: Alberto and Isis Hernandez
College: University of South Florida
Salutatorian
Malina Seldes
GPA: 6.83
Parents: Mark and Johanna Seldes
College: University of Central Florida
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DURANT HIGH
Valedictorian
Valeria Cortes
GPA: 9.58
Parents: Refugio Cortes and Leticia Calderon
College: Georgia Tech or University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical science or neuro science
Salutatorian
Shivani Persad
GPA: 8.62
Parents: Lakichan and Savetri Persad
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical science
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EAST BAY HIGH
Valedictorian
Asia Rackard
GPA: 7.63
Parents: Naki and Celeste Rackard
College: Florida State University
Major: Marketing and advertising
Salutatorian
Randi Davis
GPA: 7.63
Parents: Randall and Suzette Davis
College: University of Florida
Major: Animal science
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FREEDOM HIGH
Valedictorian
Hannah Barrios
GPA: 10.08
Parents: Luis Barrios and Stephanie Kuhns
College: Yale, Princeton, Columbia or University of Florida
Salutatorian
Alisha Bhatia
GPA: 9.80
Parents: Anil M. and Nina A. Bhatia
College: University of Florida or University of Missouri-Kansas City
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GAITHER HIGH
Valedictorian
Mystique Quade
GPA: 9.60
Parent: Diane Noriega
College: New York University
Salutatorian
Alexis Mariash
GPA: 8.36
Parents: Brian Mariash and Jill Federici
College: University of California, Berkeley
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HILLSBOROUGH HIGH
Valedictorian
Nmesoma Ibewuike
GPA: 6.58
Parent: Onyinye Ibewuike
College: University of South Florida
Major: Nursing
Salutatorian
Natalia Hess
GPA: 5.84
Parent: Julie Hess
College: University of Tampa
Major: Film and media arts
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT HILLSBOROUGH HIGH
Valedictorian
Akil Mohideen
GPA: 7.35
Parents: Mohideen Syed and Cuba Chidambaranathan
College: University of Central Florida
Major: Computer science/engineering
Salutatorian
Sanjana Srinivasan
GPA: 7.32
Parents: Sundar and Deepa Srinivasan
College: Georgia Tech
Major: Computer science
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HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL
Valedictorian
Trinity House
GPA: 6.78
Parent: Kimberly Julien
College: University of West Florida
Major: Interdisciplinary social sciences
Salutatorian
Howard Lin
GPA: 6.43
Parents: Yiwen Lin and Xuewin Zhou
College: Undecided
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JEFFERSON HIGH
Valedictorian
Lizt Pena Castillo
GPA: 5.76
Parents: Yarianna Castillo Torres and Dicdsan Pena
Salutatorian
Marcos Gonzalez
GPA: 5.73
Parents: Miguel A. Gonzalez and Yanatili Campa
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JEFFERSON HIGH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MAGNET
Valedictorian
Valeria Yepez
GPA: 7.03
Parents: Jesus E. Yepez and Karla A. Yepez
Salutatorian
Amare Harris
GPA: 6.79
Parents: Curtlynn K. Harris and Racheal J. Harris
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KING HIGH
Valedictorian
Noor Algoul
GPA: 6.37
Parents: Khalil Algoul and Mervat Kalbani
College: University of South Florida
Major: Political science
Salutatorian
Aneyce Maddox
GPA: 6.21
Parent: Dana Maddox
College: Howard University
Major: Business and communication
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT KING HIGH
Valedictorian
Vaishnavi Jayakumar
GPA: 9.96
Parents: Mundanat and Smitha Jayakumar
College: University of South Florida
Major: Pre-med
Salutatorian
Karin Ayad
GPA: 9.42
Parents: Sherif Ayad and Randa F. Abdelmasieh
College: University of South Florida
Major: Psychology
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LENNARD HIGH
Valedictorian
Makenzie Burke
GPA: 6.86
Parents: Brian and Daun Burke
College: Florida Atlantic University
Major: Communications
Salutatorian
Melissa Felix
GPA: 6.85
Parents: Jean and Jacqueline Felix
College: University of South Florida
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COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT LENNARD HIGH
Valedictorian
Caitlin Brennan
GPA: 7.51
Parents: Jim and Gayle Brennan
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian
Madhav Sagi
GPA: 7.49
Parents: Sagi Goplan and Deepa Danappan
College: University of Florida
Major: Computer science
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LETO HIGH
Valedictorian
Royer Maldonado
GPA: 6.70
Parents: Roque and Rufina Maldonado
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian
Daniel Castillo
GPA: 6.56
Parents: Hana Mae and Maleah Castillo
College: Polk State College
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COLLEGIATE ACADEMY AT LETO HIGH
Valedictorian
Maria Olivera
GPA: 8.02
Parents: Gleisis and Juan Olivera
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian
Minh Ngo
GPA: 7.80
Parents: Hahn T. Ngo and My Khanh Huynh
College: University of South Florida
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MIDDLETON HIGH
Valedictorian
Violie Therameau
GPA: 4.91
Parent: Lucianie Therameau
College: University of Central Florida
Salutatorian
Gabrielle Elise Hernandez
GPA: 4.57
Parents: Ignacio and Joy Hernandez
College: United States Military Academy
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MIDDLETON HIGH STEM MAGNET
Valedictorian
Alisha Das
GPA: 9.98
Parents: Akhil and Manisha Das
College: University of Florida
Salutatorian
Rishika Cherukuru
GPA: 8.80
Parents: Harsha Cherukuru and Haritha Malepati
College: University of Florida; decision pending on out-of-state school
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NEWSOME HIGH
Valedictorian
Jacob Tracy
GPA: 8.81
Parents: Sean and Anya Tracy
Salutatorian
Emily Valenza
GPA: 8.19
Parents: Ross and Denise Valenza
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PLANT HIGH
Valedictorian
Thomas Nagle III
GPA: 9.04
Parents: Thomas and Jennifer Nagle
College: United States Air Force Academy
Salutatorian
Logan Bell
GPA: 7.82
Parents: David and Kimberly Bell
College: Undecided
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PLANT CITY HIGH
Valedictorian
Ankit Patel
GPA: 10.08
Parents: Rupal and Chandrakant Patel
College: Undecided
Salutatorian
Om Patel
GPA: 9.69
Parent: Vaishali Patel
College: University of South Florida
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RIVERVIEW HIGH
Valedictorian
Kiersten Doll
GPA: 8.59
Parents: John and Shannon Doll
College: Undecided
Salutatorian
Andrea Portillo-Soto
GPA: 7.79
Parents: Alvaro and Irene Portillo
College: Undecided
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ROBINSON HIGH
Valedictorian
Gabriel Gilles
GPA: 6.58
Parents: Jacques and Maria Gilles
College: Georgetown University
Salutatorian
Nicole Tjahjono
GPA: 6.56
Parents: Pit-Ling Tjay and Sukirman Tjahjono
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT ROBINSON HIGH
Valedictorian
Angelina Krinos
GPA: 9.99
Parents: Dimitri and Melissa Krinos
Salutatorian
Shea Greenberg
GPA: 8.08
Parents: Jeffrey and Sherri Greenberg
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SICKLES HIGH
Valedictorian
Haley Vandall
GPA: 9.75
Parents: Michael and Kimberly Vandall
College: University of Florida
Major: Political science
Salutatorian
Joseph Benjamin
GPA: 8.04
Parents: Jon Benjamin and Lisa Kagan
College: University of Florida
Major: Sustainability and the built environment
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SPOTO HIGH
Valedictorian
Asia Nobles
GPA: 9.04
Parents: Ivan Nobles and Erica Simmons
College: University of South Florida
Major: Behavioral health care
Salutatorian
Jashly Garcia
GPA: 7.21
Parents: Janet Mercado and Josue Garcia
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical engineering
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STEINBRENNER HIGH
Valedictorian
Megan Guthrie
GPA: 9.47
Parents: Michael and Michelle Guthrie
College: Undecided
Salutatorian
Emily Rogers
GPA: 8.60
Parents: Jerry and Elisabeth Rogers
College: Undecided
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STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH
Valedictorian
Dua Bangash
GPA: 8.08
Parents: Mehtab and Nusrat Bangash
College: University of South Florida
Major: Health science
Salutatorian
Lizbeth Arriaga
GPA: 7.80
Parents: Eliodoro Arriaga and Maria Rodriguez
College: University of Central Florida
Major: Psychology
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM AT STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH
Valedictorian
Sagnik Yarlagadda
GPA: 9.34
Parents: Ashok and Prathima Yarlagadda
College: Vanderbilt University
Major: Neuroscience
Salutatorian
Srikar Parsi
GPA: 8.60
Parents: Srinivas and Srilaxmi Parsi
College: Georgia Tech
Major/minor: Computer science/business
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TAMPA BAY TECH HIGH
Valedictorian
Pujan Patel
GPA: 6.12
Parents: Jigneshkumar and Arpitaben Patel
College: Hillsborough Community College.
Major: Computer science
Salutatorian
Saji Rum
GPA: 5.90
College: University of South Florida
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TAMPA BAY TECH ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Valedictorian
Abdal Alogaidi
GPA: 8.72
Parents: Rafea Alogaidi and Hend Anowar
College: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical engineering
Salutatorian
Daphne Matysuk
GPA: 8.45
Parents: Kathryn and Demian Matysuk
College: University of Florida
Major: Biomedical engineering
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TAMPA BAY TECH ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE
Valedictorian
Roshanna Edwards
GPA: 6.6
Parents: Roy and Linda Edwards
College: University of Florida
Major: Pharmaceutical sciences
Salutatorian
Casey Gonzalez
GPA: 5.83
Parents: Samuel Rivera and Aracelli Gonzalez
College: University of South Florida
Major: Engineering
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WHARTON HIGH
Valedictorian
Siya Patel
GPA: 9.10
Parents: Prakash and Aarti Patel
College: University of South Florida
Major: Finance
Salutatorian
Julianna Munoz
GPA: 7.84
Parents: Andres and Deborah Munoz
College: University of Florida
Major/minor: Engineering/dance