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Top of the Class: Valedictorian Nichole Pedro

Clawson High School senior plans to attend the University of Chicago and study biochemistry.

Valedictorian: Nichole Pedro

GPA: 4.00

Hometown: Ferndale

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College Plans: University of Chicago

Major: Biochemistry

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Career Plans: To become a surgeon or general physician.

Parents: Karen Pedro

Biggest Inspiration: "I didn't have the financial means to go to college, so I needed to do well in school to get scholarships," Pedro said. "I needed to make it happen for myself."

School activities: National Honor Society, Junior Optimists Club, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) and the E.A.R.T.H. Club.

Clawson seniors graduate at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clawson High School gymnasium. Click here to read profiles of the co-salutatorians.

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