![]() ![]() ![]() 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.ĪLSO READ: Brilliant Nigerian woman becomes Professor at Canadian university 8 years after earning PhD Degree, celebrates unique achievementĪdelakun was also a member of the theatre club and the Thespian Honours Society, in addition to his academic accomplishments. Timi Adelakun’s tale is one of tenacity, hard work, and resilience. “I guess after graduation, go a little bit higher, but that’s my number,” Adelakun told WSVN. ![]() He accomplished this distinction by attaining the highest GPA in the school’s history, 5.6.Īdelakun 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.ĪLSO READ: Brilliant Nigerian student graduates with a 4.93 CGPA, wins 6 awardsĪdelakun 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. We celebrate focus and resilience.Timi Adelakun, an excellent alumnus of South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, made history by being the school’s first African American valedictorian. It’s very much likely for the CGPA to receive an increase. Timi has shown his excitement and said on his graduation, A record unmatched since the school was founded. Today, Timi is not graduating yet but has stolen the face of the entire show as the first black valedictorian, South Broward High School’s graduating class of 2020, Florida. I’ve been taking over 20 college courses worth of credit, and because of that, my AP credits, my Ace credits and my dual enrollment credits boost my GPA.” At the same time, they offer AP courses and at the same time, they offer Broward College courses. South Broward High School, which is an Ace Program school, and each Ace class is college credit. In his words, “South Broward sets you up to start off with college-level courses, so you’re pretty much in a good position GPA wise. While asked how he could attain the feat and sustain it,Īdelakun said he had a solid foundation in his grades early enough which he He has revealed that he is excited about it and would definitely make a speech that will provide some very positive reinforcement for the students. While Timi isn’t yet in his finals, he’d be a privilege to charge up the graduating class of 2020. The graduation has been on hold due to the pandemic but proposed to come up virtually. It’s not any of our faults.” he told Yahoo newsmen. I miss his physical presence and involvement. In his words, “He left when I was in the first grade. It was at this point he remembered his Dad who hadn’t been available physically for him. Reasons for him, Pomona not only offered him a full scholarship but also has facilities that would make his overall college experience a memorable one. He will attend Pomona College, a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. On this basis, Timi has been offered a scholarship from the various institution. ![]() Speaking with ABC News, He said Coming from a low-incomeĬommunity, it means a lot in general because of the way I was brought up.” With this seemingly uncertain situation, Timi remained focused in his pursuit for excellence in the lone and strange land. He joggled a number of things together to make both ends meet. It was indeed with mixed feelings he took the news.įinancial constraints have been a big issue to deal with for him. In Hollywood, Florida when the news of him being the student with the highestĬGPA recorded in the history of the school was aired, which happened to be aĥ.604 GPA. Timi Adelakun Father’s name is withheld from the public.ĭuring this year’s graduation from South Broward High School Unfortunately, his father was deported over 10years ago when he was just starting off his education. In 1981, his father relocated to the United States of America for educational purposes. His parents were born and bred in Nigeria. Timi Adelakun is a resourceful 18-year-old young boy who has spent a good number of his years in the United States of America. ![]()
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