Deer Park High Celebrates Valedictorian, Salutatorian Of 2025

DEER PARK, NY – Hard work and dedication have earned two Deer Park seniors top honors.

Deer Park High School’s Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian are Reza Zorakhsh and Adib Shaikh.

Zorakhsh, a National Merit Scholarship finalist and AP Scholar with Distinction, will graduate with a weighted GPA of 110.53. He serves as president of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society, co-captain of the Math Team and Science Olympiad and captain of the varsity track team. As part of Deer Park’s DECA team, he earned a silver medal at New York DECA’s 65th annual State Career Conference. Zorakhsh has not decided on a college or major.

Shaikh, an AP Scholar with Distinction, will graduate with a weighted GPA of 109.20. He serves as president of the STEM Club, executive vice president of DECA, treasurer of the Spanish Honor Society and Red Cross Club; is a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, New York DECA Honor Society, Muslim Student Association and Social Issues Club; and earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. Shaikh will attend Stony Brook University, majoring in applied mathematics and statistics.