Long IslandEducationGraduationsLong Island 2023 high school graduationsBy Newsday StaffUpdated June 22, 2023 Share See this year's valedictorians, salutatorians, Extraordinary Seniors and more. He was a starting QB while undergoing chemotherapy; she recycles 10K bottles a month: Meet LI's Extraordinary SeniorsChosen from dozens of Long Island students nominated by their schools, Newsday's 2023 Extraordinary Seniors stood out for their kindness, their perseverance and their passion.10 years ago, they were valedictorians. Where are they now?They showed they were the best academically in their high schools. What stands out since 2013 is what they have learned from life.Meet LI's Class of 2023 valedictoriansOne is an ultramarathoner, one is a former Broadway actress and another is a private pilot. Meet this year's valedictorians from Long Island's Class of 2023.Meet LI's Class of 2023 salutatoriansOne volunteered at a shelter for Ukranian refugees in Budapest, another published research on artifical intelligence. Meet this year's salutatorians from Long Island's Class of 2023.15 valedictorians at Jericho? It's a record.While no one in Jericho was surprised that the high school has multiple valedictorians — there were eight last year — some were surprised to learn how many. Fifteen is a record, as far as anyone can remember.The pandemic class: Graduating seniors on how COVID bookended their HS experience Their four years of high school were marked by the beginning and the end of the pandemic.LI Class of 2023 college commitmentsWhere will the next group of LI high school seniors play in college? See the list so far and submit your commitment as well.Twins are valedictorian and salutatorian at West Hempstead schoolSisters Gloria Guerrier and Victoria Guerrier are both bound for Yale, where they will be on the school's track team.