Vocabulary – Hamilton Holmes
Valedictorian Noun a student in a graduating class who is highest in
academic ranking and is usually required to give a
valedictory address at the graduation ceremony
Recruited Verb to enroll somebody as a worker or member, or to
take on people as workers or members
Segregation Noun the practice of keeping ethnic, racial, religious, or
gender groups separate, especially by enforcing
the use of separate schools, transportation,
housing, and other facilities, and usually
discriminating against a minority group
Cum Laude Adjective With academic honors
Scholarship Noun a sum of money awarded to a student to help
with living expenses, study, or travel
Trailblazer Noun a pioneer or innovator — somebody who makes a
new path