Brilliant Teen Named US High School Valedictorian, Set to Study at Princeton University

Brilliant teen Miniya Malone graduated as valedictorian of Episcopal School of Baton Rouge and earned admission to Princeton University to study Public and International Affairs, following a remarkable high school journey marked by academic excellence, leadership, and national recognition.

A high-achieving student, Miniya Malone, has been named valedictorian of the prestigious Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in Louisiana, USA. Her outstanding academic record and leadership have earned her admission to Princeton University, where she will pursue a degree in Public and International Affairs.

How Miniya Reached This Achievement

Beyond her academic excellence, Miniya stood out as a leader and changemaker:

• Represented Louisiana nationally at Girls Nation and the YMCA’s Conference on National Affairs
• Earned honors as an Episcopal Webster Scholar
• Took part in initiatives such as Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Youth Legislature, Model UN, and the Honors Thesis Program
• Recognized as a National Merit Finalist and AP Scholar with Honor
• Mentored peers as Manager of the Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Miniya Reflects

“Being President of Mu Alpha Theta, Vice-President of the National Honor Society, and serving on the Louisiana Youth and Government State Board helped me see leadership as service,” Miniya shared.

She also emphasized how her school environment shaped her personal growth:
“Episcopal’s diversity pushed me to connect across different groups, which made me a more confident and open-minded person.”

Now heading to Princeton, Miniya looks forward to continuing her journey of impact:
“I hope to grow into a more engaged, globally conscious learner—and make a real difference in the world.”

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, SCHOLARSHIP REGION