Elmont Memorial High School is pleased to announce that Caleb Lopez and Christopher Chery are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2025.
Throughout his time at Elmont Memorial, Caleb has demonstrated that he is an impressive scholar and a natural leader. He has excelled in multiple college-level courses and in 12 Advanced Placement classes, earning the designation of AP with Distinction and an AP Capstone Diploma. His academic success is evident in his weighted GPA of 102.262. He displays his leadership qualities as president of Mu Alpha Theta (the Mathematics Honor Society) and as vice president of both the National and Science honor societies. He is also a dedicated member of Key Club, Senior High Mathletes, Student Government Congress and the yearbook. A talented flutist, Caleb has played in the senior high band, pit ensemble, senior jazz band, global jazz orchestra and marching band. Outside of school, he is deeply involved in the Elmont community, coordinating food distribution to those in need through his church.
An outstanding student with a passion for math, science and technology, Christopher has pursued excellence throughout his high school career. He has enrolled in several AP courses and is an AP Scholar with Distinction. His dedication to his studies has earned him a weighted GPA of 101.48. Christopher’s success in mathematics and science led to a prestigious Rensselaer Medal, given by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is further involved in science as the treasurer of the Science National Honor Society, assisting with planning and organizing meetings and tracking finances. He is also treasurer and a talented member in the school’s Model United Nations, earning a Best Delegate Award at the Berkeley Model UN Conference and a Position Paper Award at the North American International Model UN Conference. Christopher recently completed a meaningful internship at Sunriver Health Home Agency, advocating for underprivileged clients with limited access to resources.