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The school not only offered him a full scholarship, but also checked all the boxes that he was looking for in regards to an overall college experience. A Nigerian identified as Timi Adelakun has made history at South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, for being the school's first black valedictorian and for having a 5.6 GPA - the highest ever in the school’s history. Where is this amazing young man headed after graduation? Well, Adelakun is headed to Pomona College, a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. As of now, it’s a 5.6045, Adelakun told WSVN. He also jokingly admits that when he graduates, it will most likely be slightly higher. Timi Adelakun is South Broward High School’s first Black valedictorian and earned the highest grade point average in the school’s history. …I miss his physical presence and involvement.”Īdelakun has helped fund some of his educational experiences himself through graphic design and photography jobs.Īdelakun will deliver his speech during South Broward High School’s June virtual ceremony, but he hasn’t as of yet decided on what he wants to cover in his address other than providing “some positive reinforcement” for the class of 2020 in wake of the global pandemic. The 18-year-old, who has a 5.604 GPA, said that although he was surprised to discover the news, school officials alerted him of his potentially history-making grades long before his senior year. He said that his major accomplishment is. It’s not any of our fault,” Adelakun said. Timi, who has a 5.604 GPA, is the youngest child of three siblings and neither of his parents attended college. Neither one of his parents went to college, so he told the news outlet that this is a major accomplishment for him, even though it is a bit bittersweet as his father was deported over a decade ago. I’m doing molecular biology and theatre,” Adelakun said.Eighteen-year-old Adelakun has a 5.604 GPA, jokingly admitting to ABC News that when he graduates, it will more than likely be a little bit higher.Īdelakun, whose parents hail from Nigeria, is the youngest of three children. I chose that school ’cause it’s liberal arts, and I’m able to double major. The school gave me a full scholarship, so if I go there it’s covered for. Reading Time: 2 mins read 43 A Nigerian has become the first black valedictorian and the graduating student with the highest grade points ever recorded at a United States’ high school. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he wasn’t able to tour the schools, so he had to decide which college to go to from his home. He wanted to do both even in college.Īdelakun was accepted into 8 universities including the University of Miami, Columbia University, Julliard, UCLA, the University of Southern California, Berkeley, The University of Chicago, and Pomona College. He is a member of the drama club and the Thespian Honors Society where he has been doing shows and competition. “I’ve been taking over 20 college courses worth of credit, and because of that, my AP credits, my Ace credits, and my dual enrollment credits boost my GPA,” he said.Īside from his academic achievements, he also makes time to enjoy his passion for theater. The 18-year-old has earned the highest recorded GPA at the Hollywood school. I think by graduation it’ll go a little bit higher, but that’s my number. As of now, it’s a 5.6045, said senior Timi Adelakun. He took advantage of the school’s American College of Education programs that allow students to receive college credits while in high school, AP courses, and Broward College courses. The first black valedictorian of South Broward High School’s graduating class has a record-setting GPA. I think by graduation it’ll go a little bit higher, but that’s my number,” Adelakun told WSVN, citing that “it’s good to know” that he made history in the school.Īdelakun shared that his grades have always been outstanding and he is thankful for his school that helped him keep it up. Nationwide - Timi Adelakun, a senior at South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, has made history for being the school’s first Black valedictorian and for having a 5.6 GPA – the highest ever in the school’s history.