Farmingdale High School has officially named Anna Carle valedictorian and Nimra Ahmad salutatorian for the Class of 2027 in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service. Both scholars will deliver commencement addresses on June 15, 2027, at Hofstra University. The graduates and their families will also be honored at a celebratory breakfast hosted by the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents, with Principal Jed Herman and Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini in attendance.
Valedictorian Anna Carle achieved a cumulative 107.342 GPA, one of the highest in school history, while serving as president of the National Honor Society and captain of the Varsity Swim Team. She expanded her studies through the Columbia University Science Honors Program and the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program. A dedicated humanitarian, she founded the Dalers Against Hunger Club and volunteered at soup kitchens locally and internationally. She plans to study economics and public policy in college.
Salutatorian Nimra Ahmad earned a 105.104 GPA as a College Board AP Scholar with Distinction. She established BLOOM, a research-driven mental health initiative for adolescents, and created coding education programs for girls in underserved rural communities. Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and intermediate Spanish, she serves as vice president of the Key Club, event coordinator for the Science Olympiad, and secretary for the Psychology Club. She plans to major in environmental science.
The district proudly congratulates both scholars on their extraordinary milestones and looks forward to the lasting leadership they will bring to their collegiate pursuits and future careers.
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