Deer Park High School celebrated the accomplishments of the school’s top 10 ranked seniors during a breakfast held in the library on Dec. 14, joined by parents, administrators and guidance counselors. Each student was called to the podium where their counselor introduced them and talked about their hard work and outstanding accomplishments.

Upcoming valedictorian Sophia Zorakhsh was ranked first with salutatorian Sarah Naqvi ranked second. Rounding out the top 10 were Steven Mendell (third), Brett Patrick (fourth), Jimmy Jiang (fifth), Ryder Min (sixth), Tiffany Bala (seventh), Gabriella Ortiz (eighth), Kayley Eising (ninth) and Ryan Klivansky (tenth).

Principal Charles Cobb congratulated the students and their parents and guardians on this momentous occasion and the culmination of 13 years of the students’ hard work, dedication and constant pursuit of perfection in their academic pursuits. He noted that being named a top 10 student doesn’t just start at the end of their high school career, but instead, starts with the foundation laid and fostered by teachers, parents and guardians.

“I encourage and implore all of you to not stop here,” Cobb told the students. “Continue to do what you are doing with passion and vigor.”

Date Added: 12/15/2022