Long Island high school has record-breaking 21 valedictorians — but not all can make speeches at graduation

Mihaela Chircă

These are some Strong Island studiers. A Long Island high school boasts a record-breaking 21 valedictorians, who achieved straight A+’s in every class for all four years. Jericho High School has so many that they can’t all make speeches at their June 28 graduation, so they’re filming a video instead. “We are trying to create other opportunities to celebrate this incredible accomplishment,” co-Principal Brian Cummings told NBC . “The students will wear sashes that say valedictorian 2026.” The