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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Here are the Class of 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians at Williamson County's public schools and private Battle Ground Academy, Brentwood Academy, Franklin Christian Academy and Grace Christian Academy.
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.
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Uriel Cabrera, a senior at Ben Davis High School
Uriel Cabrera is the salutatorian for the class of 2025.
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Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Palm Beach County high schools.
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Broward County high schools.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Uriel Cabrera, a senior at Ben Davis High School
Uriel Cabrera is the salutatorian for the class of 2025.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Meet the valedictorians and salutatorians from Palm Beach County high schools.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
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“Salutatorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salutatorian. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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