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For the 10 graduates of La Jolla’s high schools recognized this year for their grade point averages, achieving top marks wasn’t about competition or drive. It was about passion, friendship and encouragement.
As the students prepare to head off to various other learning institutions this fall, they looked back on their achievements and shared advice for others aiming for the top.
The Bishop’s School
Jeffrey Wang earned the highest grade point average among this year’s graduates at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla.
(Courtesy of Jeffrey Wang)
The Bishop’s School recognizes one student for the highest academic record each year with its Harvard Cup, and Jeffrey Wang took the 2021 prize with a 4.9 GPA.
BELTON â The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor held a commencement ceremony for its 165th graduating class on Saturday in Crusader Stadium, as 490 students received degrees, including 415 baccalaureate degrees, 57 masterâs degrees and 18 doctoral degrees.
UMHB President Randy OâRear praised students for their dedication and determination to complete their degrees in unprecedented times.
âDuring your junior year, the COVID-19 pandemic altered almost every aspect of college life,â he said. âIt was the longest spring break of all our lives. As seniors, you also survived the once-in-a-lifetime winter storm. These things helped you learn to be intentional and to not take anything, even the little things, for granted. I hope that is one lesson that stays with you as you leave UMHB.â
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