18 year-old Nigerian breaks U.S standard since 1913 with a record setting GPA

An 18-year old Nigerian, Timi Adelakun has made history becoming the first black valedictorian of South Broward High School’s graduating class with a record-setting GPA for the school since it was founded in 1913. 

According to reports, the young lad boasts an impressive 5.6045 GPA which he said by graduation, would “go a little bit higher.”

Adelakun said his grades excelled early on in his life, and he kept them up ever since.

“South Broward sets you up to start off with college-level courses, so you’re pretty much in a good position GPA wise,” he said.

“South Broward High School, which is an Ace Program school, and each Ace class is a college credit.

At the same time, they offer AP courses and at the same time they offer Broward College courses.”