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Identical twins Casey and Corey Timmerman have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the 2011 graduating class of Westlake Academy, according to a press release. Both girls plan on attending University of Texas in the fall. (more)

Ever wonder how the overall list of valedictorians and salutatorians breaks down, by college choice?

Thanks to 9-year-old Divya Viswanathan of Carrollton, we have the answer.

 

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Parent: Jeneane Knight

College plans: Cornell University in Ithica, N.Y.

Goals for the future: Run his own business

Advice for incoming freshmen: Learn responsibility early on.

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Parents: Michael and Eucharia Udozorh

College plans: Brown University in Providence, R.I.

Goals for the future: Attend medical school to eventually become a doctor

Advice for incoming freshmen: Study hard, make good friends and dream big dreams.

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If your high school career were a song, what would it be and why?

“God Will Make a Way.” Throughout school, I believed I would never make it. There were times I wanted to give up because I didn’t see a way through, and this song gives me the strength I need to have faith and push onward.

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What’s the best advice you’ve received and from whom?

“One day, you’ll hit a wall and it’ll be like hitting a buffalo.” Inspiring words from coach Mike Hall.

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Parents: Safdar and Zahida Iqbal

College plans: New York University in New York City

Goals for the future: Getting a residency position at a hospital and beginning a family.

Advice for incoming freshmen: Work hard and do your homework.

 

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Parents: Fatma Allam and Ahmad Ahmad

College plans: Southern Methodist University in Dallas

Goals for the future: Going through medical school and starting her own clinic

Advice for incoming freshmen: Get an early start on college applications and SATs to increase the chances of getting into college.

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If your high school career were a song, what would it be and why?

It would be “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang because we had a lot of fun in school — maybe too much.

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