Roosevelt High School has announced its top students for the class of 2025. Ingrid Moran Leon has been named valedictorian, and Jacob Cruz is the salutatorian. Both students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and dedication.
Valedictorian Ingrid Moran Leon, with a weighted GPA of 101.75, has built an impressive resume of accomplishments. She serves as president of the grade advisory and vice president of the student government, contributing to both organizations since her freshman year.
In addition to her leadership roles, Ingrid has excelled athletically as a member of the Roosevelt High School soccer team. She is also a scholar in the National Honor Society and the Science and Technology Entry Program.
Her passion for engineering led her to participate in the TryEngineering Summer Institute, where she gained hands-on experience in mechanical design. Beyond school, Ingrid took the initiative to provide cleaning services to multiple homes, balancing her academic, athletic, and extracurricular commitments.
Her dedication has earned her numerous accolades, including the principal’s honor roll for two consecutive years, the Academic Achievement Award from the
Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs in December 2023, and the Math, Accounting, & Finance Award from the Office of the Nassau County Comptroller in 2024.
Ingrid is also the recipient of the AP Scholar Award, the AP Seminar and Research Certificate, and certificates from the National Hispanic Recognition Program and the National First-Generation Recognition Program, all in 2024.
Salutatorian Jacob Cruz has achieved a weighted GPA of 100.32. He has been an active member of student government since his freshman year, organizing school spirit rallies, food drives, fairs, giveaways, and fundraisers.
Since his sophomore year, Jacob has also contributed to the National Honor Society, participating in various community service initiatives.
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