The West Valley's Caden Lipsky is a graduating senior with a 5.24 GPA. Number one in his class. But the aspiring astronaut won't be named "Valedictorian" due to school district guidelines now becoming more popular in schools nationwide.

While schools like to brag on #1 athletes, they diminish the values of hard work in the classroom by lumping top students into categories of Top 1%, Top 5%, and Top 10%. No longer are Valedictorians and Salutatorians honored in a growing number of school districts.

Inspired by astronaut Mark Kelly, Caden worked tirelessly during his parents' divorce and the pandemic to earn the #1 spot. Being ripped of Valedictorian status is a disappointment... but he's taking it in stride and hopes to change the policy for those graduating after him.

If you'd like Caden's school to reconsider its policy and allow him to wear Valedictorian designation as he walks across the stage, please sign this petition.

This petition also supports all hard-working students earning Valedictorian and Salutatorian status. Please sign and share in your school!

VIEW THE CADEN LIPSKY STORY HERE