salutatorian
/səˌluː.təˈtɔːr.i.ən/
noun
- The student who ranks second highest in a graduating class and gives a speech at the graduation ceremony.
- The salutatorian received a scholarship for her excellent grades.
- As salutatorian, Maria gave a speech thanking her teachers and classmates.
- Being named salutatorian was a great honor for the hardworking student.