Former kindergarten classmates named Seaford High School valedictorian and salutatorian
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From their days in kindergarten at Seaford Manor Elementary School to their upcoming high school graduation, Katharyn Malone and Carrie Cassarello have shared a connection throughout their educational careers. While commencement is still several months away, the two students will take center stage as the top graduates of Seaford High School’s Class of 2027. Malone, the valedictorian, has a weighted grade point average of 105.64. She has taken 12 Advanced Placement courses while participating in extracurricular activities and leadership roles. She serves as secretary of the Class of 2027 and parliamentarian of the National Honor Society. She also is a member of the National Art Honor Society, vice president of the Drama Club and a cast member in this fall’s production of “Mamma Mia.” In addition, she competes on the cross-country, winter track and spring track teams and is a member of Mathletes. Cassarello, the salutatorian, has a weighted GPA of 105.08 and has taken 13 Advanced P