Martha's Vineyard Valedictorian

Co-Valedictorians Found Inspiration by Working Together

Gwyn Skiles | Thursday, June 5 2025 - 5:20pm

Arianna Edelman and Avery Mulvey have been best friends since they were four years old, climbing trees, jumping rope and taking dance classes together.

A few weeks ago as seniors in high school, the two were called into the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s front office where they learned they had the identical highest grade point average in the school, making them co-valedictorians.

“We hugged in the hallway,” Ms. Mulvey remembered.

“It was really cute,” Ms. Edelman said.

Martha's Vineyard Regional High School

Valedictorian

Math, Music, Art, Writing; Valedictorian Astoria Hall Excels in All

Holly Pretsky

Juggling, six AP classes, two editorships and volunteer work at the animal shelter, Astoria Hall also creates whimsical pen and ink drawings.

Valedictorian Finds Strength and Community in the Word Yes

Holly Pretsky

The student body president and senior class valedictorian both give a speech at the regional high school graduation. Rose Engler fills both those roles.

For Valedictorian, Process Over Outcome Is Key Perspective

Chloe Reichel

Whitney Schroeder is curious, with an unassuming nature. She is also the valedictorian of the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School class of 2017.

Pride of Chappy, Valedictorian Loved Learning from Day One

Heather Hamacek

As a child, Jared Livingston was told by his father, “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” It is a maxim he took to heart. On Sunday, Jared will graduate as the valedictorian of the high school class of 2016.

Valedictorian Is Top of the Class but Down to Earth

Sydney Bender

Valedictorian Sarah Ortlip-Sommers was editor of the school newspaper and took more AP classes in a year than most take in four. She calls her violin an extension of herself and credits her parents Michele Ortlip and Josh Summers for her achievements.

On Field and in Classroom, Valedictorian Keeps Eye on the Ball

Ivy Ashe

Skim the record books for the past four years of high school soccer, basketball and baseball, and you’ll notice a recurring name. Skim the grade books at the high school and you’ll notice the name again, this time at the top of the class, in the valedictorian spot for the class of 2013. Who is this Jack Roberts guy?