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valedictorian
Part of speech: NounA person who makes a farewell address; especially, a member of a graduating class in a school or college, usually that one with highest standing, who makes the farewell oration at commencement.
Usage examples "valedictorian":- He will be, so to speak, Valedictorian of the Kennedy and certainly ought to be elected secretary of the house next year. - "The Varmint", Owen Johnson F. R. Gruger.
- She was Valedictorian of our class last Spring. - "Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer", Rena I. Halsey.
- She was first in her class, she was valedictorian, she had a beautiful dress, she was young, she was first. - "The Portion of Labor", Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.