🎓#8 Salutatorian – Rayihan Rahman
➡Next Steps: Oklahoma State University
đź“šField of Study: Mechanical Engineering
🦓Zebra Since: 2nd Grade
đź”´ What advice would you give your freshman self?
“Get involved. Don’t be afraid to make friends. Take every opportunity to enjoy high school and make memories.”
đź”´ Through my journey to becoming a salutatorian,
“This journey has taught me that complacency is not an option. I need to constantly strive for growth and continuously look to improve in order to be successful.”
đź”´ What are you most proud of in your high school career?
“Maintaining a 4.0 GPA and completing the hardest courses our school has to offer while balancing my extracurriculars at the same time.”
đź”´ What were the hardest challenges you overcame to achieve this honor?
“Passing Trigonometry class.”
đź”´ What does this accomplishment mean to you?
“This honor represents the accumulation of my hard work, dedication, and growth during my four years of high school that I will never forget in the future.”
đź”´ Looking back on your school experience at CPS, what does being a Zebra mean to you?
“To me, being a Zebra means embracing the community and representing Claremore on a bigger scale.”
đź”´ What elementary staff member impacted your life most, and how?
“Mrs. Beasley at Catalayah Elementary helped me adapt and excel during my first year of school in America and set the foundation for my academic success.”
đź”´ What junior high staff member impacted your life most, and how?
“Mr. Isenbart at the Junior High fostered a love for technology and engineering in me that will last forever.”
đź”´ What high school staff member made the most significant impact on your life, and how?
“Ms. Lahr enhanced my approach to every task, assignment, and essay. She single-handedly taught me how to use my voice effectively through writing and academics.”
đź”´ What activities have you been involved in?
“Academic Team; AP / Pre-AP Programs; Math Club / Mu Alpha Theta; National Honor Society; SkillsUSA; Debate”
đź”´ What is the one thing you will absolutely take with you to college?
“Learning Calculus!”
đź”´ Anything else you'd like to add...
“I would like to thank every single one of my teachers who have shaped me into the student that I am as of today. I would not be as successful and confident in my academic ability if it hadn’t been for you. Special thanks to Ms. Lahr, Mrs. Hammack, and Mr. Gibson!”
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