valedictorian

• Sustantivo que designa al estudiante, normalmente con el promedio académico más alto de su clase de graduación, que pronuncia el discurso de despedida en la ceremonia de entrega de diplomas.

A noun referring to the student, typically with the highest academic rank in a graduating class, who delivers the farewell or valedictory speech at a commencement ceremony.

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   The student in a graduating class who has achieved the highest academic rank, typically delivering a farewell speech at the commencement ceremony.

   Estudiante de honor que pronuncia el discurso de graduación

   • She was named valedictorian of her high school class.
   • The valedictorian gave an inspiring speech at graduation.
   • He worked hard for four years to become valedictorian.