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Meet Norcross High School's Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Allison Fisher and Robert Hensey, both from Peachtree Corners, have been named as the top in their class of 2013.

Gwinnett Public Schools recently released the names of the valedictorian and salutatorian from Norcross High, both students are from Peachtree Corners.

The title of valedictorian is typically given to the student with the highest GPA, and salutatorian is given to the student with the second-highest GPA. Photos of the honorees are included with the story.

Valedictorian:

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Allison Fisher, daughter of Diane and Jeff Fisher, plans to attend Princeton University in the fall and majoring in engineering and computer science. Her career goals is to contribute to sustainable infrastructure worldwide.

She also had scholarship offers for Georgia Tech Stamps Leadership Scholarship Washington University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She is the recipient of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship.

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Her honors and awards include: Future Problem Solving International Champion, Georgia Governor's Honors Program, National Merit Scholar, AP National Scholar and Scholar with Distinction, Norcross High School STAR Student.

Allison was a member of the Blue Devils Marching Band, a member of the Future Problem Solving Club, National Spanish Honor Society, Concert Band, Math Team, National Honor Society and Senior Beta Club.

Salutatorian:

Robert Hensey, son of Robert and Mary Ann Hensey, will be attending Georgia Tech and plans on majoring on computer science. He also received an offer for a Zell Miller Scholarship. His career goal is to become a programmer and enjoy life.

His honors and awards include: National AP Scholar, Dorothy Lewis 800 Club, National Spanish Exam 2nd Place, Governor's Honors Program in Mathematics.

Robert was a member of the Blue Devils Marching Band, Math Team, National Honors Society, International Baccalaureate Club and offered flute tutoring. He is also a member of Mary Our Queen Youth Group.

Source: The information for this article was provided by the two NHS students.


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