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Alkiviades Boukas, Daniel Chen, Evie Kao, Angela Ling, Miles Mackenzie, Wenson Tsiah-Hao Tang, Christopher Zhou and Annie and Shirley Zhu share the honor class of 2021 valedictorian at Bellaire High School in suburban Houston. (Shutterstock)
BELLAIRE, TX There s no greater academic honor for high school students than to become the class valedictorian. At Bellaire High School in suburban Houston this year, nine classmates are sharing the honor.
The nine class of 2021 students at suburban Houston high school tied for the top grade point average at 5.0, Houston Independent School District officials have said.
Alkiviades Boukas, Daniel Chen, Evie Kao, Angela Ling, Miles Mackenzie, Wenson Tsiah-Hao Tang, Christopher Zhou and Annie and Shirley Zhu all earned a 5.0 weighted GPA during their high school careers. A weighted GPA takes into account more challenging courses, like advanced placement and honors classes.
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All of the Bellaire High School students received a 5.0 GPA.
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Alkiviades Boukas, Daniel Chen, Evie Kao, Angela Ling, Miles Mackenzie, Wenson Tsiah-Hao Tang, Christopher Zhou and twin sisters Annie and Shirley Zhu, all have GPAs of 5.0. The students will graduate from Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas, June 13.
A Texas high school is honoring nine valedictorians graduating in the class of 2021.
Alkiviades Boukas, Daniel Chen, Evie Kao, Angela Ling, Miles Mackenzie, Wenson Tsiah-Hao Tang, Christopher Zhou and twin sisters Annie and Shirley Zhu, all have GPAs of 5.0.