As Cobb’s seniors prepare to walk the graduation stage, a select group stands out for their extraordinary academic achievements. The Cobb County School District is proud to recognize the valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2025— students who have shown exceptional commitment to academic excellence throughout high school.
Academic Achievements
Valedictorians: The average GPA among valedictorians is 4.712, with the highest GPA reaching 4.875. Notably, 12 valedictorians achieved GPAs above 4.7, and 2 exceeded 4.8.
Salutatorians: Salutatorians achieved an average GPA of 4.668 and a top GPA of 4.848. Impressively, 10 salutatorians earned GPAs above 4.7, and 14 secured GPAs above 4.5.
Post-Graduation Plans
Many of these distinguished graduates will continue their academic journeys at prestigious institutions across the country, but more than 20 plan to attend the same school.
Georgia Institute of Technology: 11 valedictorians and 11 salutatorians
Other notable universities: Carnegie Mellon University, University of Georgia, Emory University, Caltech, Rice University, Northwestern University, and Brown University
Their intended fields of study are diverse and ambitious, encompassing:
- Engineering disciplines: Biomedical, Aerospace, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering
- Sciences: Biochemistry, Physics, and Neuroscience
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Economics and Business
- Pre-med and Health
High School Highlights
Below is a snapshot of the valedictorians and salutatorians from each high school:
Allatoona High School
Valedictorian: Kevin Yoonhan Chang | GPA: 4.781 | College: Emory University | Intended Course of Study: Pre-Med
Salutatorian: Ireolutomide Oludarasimi Oke | GPA: 4.735 | College: Northwestern University | Intended Course of Study: Global Health and Physics
Campbell High School
Valedictorian: Aadarsh Singh Negi | GPA: 4.857 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Computer Science
Salutatorian: Aarav Shreedhar Nagnur | GPA: 4.848 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Industrial Engineering
Cobb Horizon High School
Valedictorian: Ici Samountry | GPA: 4.364 | College: Kennesaw State University | Intended Course of Study: Physics
Salutatorian: Alexa Tapia Garcia | GPA: 4.236 | College: Agnes Scott College | Intended Course of Study: Astrophysics
Harrison High School
Valedictorian: Sydney Armor | GPA: 4.7922 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Business Administration
Salutatorian: William Schotte | GPA: 4.7916 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Computer Engineering
Hillgrove High School
Valedictorian: Connor White | GPA: 4.766 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Electrical Engineering
Salutatorian: Brennen Finch | GPA: 4.683 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Kell High School
Valedictorian: Mayson Smith | GPA: 4.719 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Aerospace Engineering
Salutatorian: Austin Killebrew | GPA: 4.672 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Chemical Engineering
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Valedictorian: Jack DeFusco | GPA: 4.729 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Material Science & Engineering
Salutatorian: Pavan Katragadda | GPA: 4.722 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Biomedical Engineering
Lassiter High School
Valedictorian: Obadiah Cao | GPA: 4.764 | College: Carnegie Mellon University | Intended Course of Study: Computer Science
Salutatorian: Vikram Sharma | GPA: 4.762 | College: Undecided | Intended Course of Study: undecided
McEachern High School
Valedictorian: Haleeyah Adesina | GPA: 4.682 | College: Duke University | Intended Course of Study: Political Science
Salutatorian: Justin Valencia | GPA: 4.591 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Biomedical Engineering
North Cobb High School
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Valedictorian: Aurora (Gabi) Haigh | GPA: 4.788 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Aerospace Engineering
Valedictorian: Amelia McCarthy | GPA: 4.788 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Industrial Engineering
Salutatorian: Tristan Mick | GPA: 4.773 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Chemical Engineering
Osborne High School
Valedictorian: Jonah Gomez | GPA: 4.547 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Environmental Science
Salutatorian: Alexander Fraire Rendon | GPA: 4.447 | College: Brown University | Intended Course of Study: Economics
Pebblebrook High School
Valedictorian: Justin Martinez- Posadas | GPA: 4.544 | College: Columbia University | Intended Course of Study: Financial Economics and Political Science
Salutatorian: Jennifer Martinez- Posadas | GPA: 4.470 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Aerospace Engineering
Pope High School
Valedictorian: Lexie Gordon | GPA: 4.778 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Computer Science
Salutatorian: Aanchal Acharya | GPA: 4.741 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Neuroscience
South Cobb High School
Valedictorian: Nkiru Okaro | GPA: 4.594 | College: University of Georgia | Intended Course of Study: Biology
Salutatorian: Mary Yeboah | GPA: 4.568 | College: Emory University | Intended Course of Study: Biological Sciences
Sprayberry High School
Valedictorian: Grace Fuleihan | GPA: 4.754 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Neuroscience
Salutatorian: Cristian Lozano | GPA: 4.742 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Mathematics
Walton High School
Valedictorian: Edward Yao | GPA: 4.875 | College: University of Pennsylvania | Intended Course of Study: Computer Science
Salutatorian: Selina Huang | GPA: 4.837 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Biochemistry
Wheeler High School
Valedictorian: Declan Anthony Amerault | GPA: 4.773 | College: Georgia Institute of Technology | Intended Course of Study: Mathematics
Salutatorian: Rohan Kalia | GPA: 4.742 | College: Cal Tech | Intended Course of Study: Undecided
Salutatorian: Jackson Thomas Benedict Frangos | GPA: 4.742 | College: Rice University | Intended Course of Study: Mechanical Engineering
