Deer Park High School Honors Top Ten Students

DEER PARK, NY — Several Deer Park High School students are being recognized for their remarkable academic achievements.

The Deer Park School District said that the school's top ten ranked seniors were celebrated during a breakfast on Wednesday.

The event took place in the school's library, and the students were joined by parents, administrators and guidance counselors.

Each student was called to the podium, where their counselor introduced them and talked about their hard work and outstanding accomplishments.

Upcoming valedictorian Sophia Zorakhsh was ranked first, with salutatorian Sarah Naqvi ranked second. Rounding out the top ten were Steven Mendell (third), Brett Patrick (fourth), Jimmy Jiang (fifth), Ryder Min (sixth), Tiffany Bala (seventh), Gabriella Ortiz (eighth), Kayley Eising (ninth) and Ryan Klivansky (tenth), the district said.

Principal Charles Cobb congratulated the students and their parents and guardians on this momentous occasion and the culmination of 13 years of the students’ hard work, dedication and constant pursuit of perfection in their academic pursuits.

He noted that being named a top ten student doesn’t just start at the end of their high school career, but instead, starts with the foundation laid and fostered by teachers, parents and guardians.

“I encourage and implore all of you to not stop here,” Cobb told the students. “Continue to do what you are doing with passion and vigor.”