salutatorian
noun
sa·lu·ta·to·ri·an
sə-ˌlü-tə-ˈtȯr-ē-ən 
: the student usually having the second highest rank in a graduating class who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement exercises
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In high school, Grace Rohloff was a class salutatorian and led several sports teams.
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Susan Baek, NBC News, 24 July 2024
On Saturday, June 1, Nischal Tamang and sister Simran Tamang graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts, where they were honored as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, WXII 12 reported.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Ollie is the 2024 class salutatorian at Ben Davis High School.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite the difference in their age, Joyce and Dorie finished high school together as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
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Susan Baek, NBC News, 24 July 2024
On Saturday, June 1, Nischal Tamang and sister Simran Tamang graduated from Everett High School in Everett, Massachusetts, where they were honored as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, WXII 12 reported.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
Ollie is the 2024 class salutatorian at Ben Davis High School.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite the difference in their age, Joyce and Dorie finished high school together as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
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salutatorian
noun
sa·lu·ta·to·ri·an
sə-ˌlüt-ə-ˈtōr-ē-ən
-ˈtȯr-
: the graduating student usually second highest in rank
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