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Why is a valedictorian 'named'? Aren't they the person with the highest gpa? (That's what I was, but not in the US)
by Rerarom 6y ago
Why is a valedictorian 'named'? Aren't they the person with the highest gpa? (That's what I was, but not in the US)
- tylerhou 6y agoI think "named" is the terminology because Princeton gave them the title of valedictorian. > verb: name > 1... give a particular title or epithet to. "she was named “Artist of the Decade.”"
- pnako 6y agoIt's a vote, so you could say "elected" instead of "named".
- CryptoBanker 6y agoHow is it a vote? Valedictorian is the student with the best grades throughout their 4 years
- sunstone 6y agoUniversity, the place where pebbles are polished and diamonds are dimmed.