Timi Adelakun, an excellent alumnus of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, made history by being the school’s first African American valedictorian. He accomplished this distinction by attaining the highest GPA in the school’s history, 5.6.
Adelakun attributes his academic success to the American College of Education programmes, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and Broward College courses that allowed him to obtain college credits while still in high school.
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Adelakun was unable to attend traditional graduation celebrations due to the coronavirus outbreak, but he stated that he was nonetheless optimistic about his future and his desire to reach new heights and step outside of his comfort zone. “I guess after graduation, [my GPA will] go a little bit higher, but that’s my number,” Adelakun told WSVN. “It’s good to know [I] made school history.”
Timi Adelakun’s tale is one of tenacity, hard work, and resilience. He serves as an example to children everywhere that they, too, can accomplish greatness through devotion and commitment to their studies and passions, regardless of their background.
Adelakun was also a member of the theatre club and the Thespian Honours Society, in addition to his academic accomplishments. Despite his hectic schedule, he found time to participate in exhibitions and competitions.
Despite acceptances from famous universities such as Columbia, Juilliard, and UCLA, Adelakun chose to attend Pomona College on a full scholarship, where he double majors in theatre and molecular biology.
