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Whiz Kid: Min Lu

Valedictorian of Bayside High School's Class of 2011

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Our honoree this week is  Min Lu

Name:  Min Lu

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Age: 18

School: Bayside High School

Accomplishments:

• Selected valedictorian for the Class of 2011
• Accepted into the Macaulay Honor College at CUNY Hunter

Key To Awesomeness:

Min Lu is hard working, studious and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. Goal oriented with her sights set on becoming a pediatric oncologist, Ms. Lu's stellar scholastic achievements earned her the title of valedictorian for the graduating class of 2011 at Bayside High School. A model student who always has a positive attitude, Min Lu's tenacity also helped get her accepted into the selective Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter — a program that offers 4 years of full tuition reimbursements. Congratulations Min Lu!

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