The Olympic Heights Class of 2025 has set a high bar for academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Students in this exceptionally competitive class have demonstrated remarkable dedication and hard work throughout their high school careers. It’s time to get to know the best and brightest from the Class of 2025.
Coming in at number 10 is Annika Eden, a varsity tennis player and the vice president of Key Club. Ximena Reyes, co-president of the National Honor Society and a board member of both Best Buddies and the Spanish Honor Society, secured the ninth spot. Danielle Rodriguez takes the eighth spot, balancing her academics with being a varsity soccer player and the vice president of the Latin Learners Club.
Jaiden Scott, who is co-president of DECA and secretary of the Math Honor Society, ranks seventh. At number six, Olivia Kottas stands out for her involvement as the vice president of the Spanish Honor Society, as well as her work with special needs children and adults outside of school.
In the fifth spot is Arianna Henderson, a competitive dancer and team captain who also serves as the founder and president of the Latin Learners Club. Joey D’Annunzio, who has led the lacrosse team as a two-year varsity captain and founded the Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), holds the fourth spot. Madison Levitt takes the third position, excelling academically while leading as president of the Science National Honor Society, interning at a physical therapy office, and holding a leadership role in Key Club since her sophomore year.
While the top ten is filled with impressive students, salutatorian Austin Schneider and valedictorian Sachin Ramnarace have truly distinguished themselves through their incredible academic achievements.

Since his freshman year, Austin Schneider has pursued academic excellence, driven by the example set by his older brother, who also graduated at the top of his class. Determined to challenge himself, he took on the most rigorous courses while maintaining an impressive extracurricular schedule: competing as a member of the varsity wrestling team and actively participating in Kindness Matters and the Spanish Honor Society.
Though his achievements stand on their own merit, Schneider credits his mother as the unwavering support system behind his every triumph and challenge. “My mom always set me up for success while leaving enough room for me to be independent,” he shared.
For Schneider, success isn’t defined by grades or rankings but by the effort put forth. “As long as you’re truly trying your best with good intentions, you’re succeeding,” he explained. He believes it is crucial to not be overly critical of oneself, stressing that most setbacks aren’t as serious as they seem in the moment. “It is never that deep,” he added. What truly matters is giving everything your all and, if mistakes happen, learn from them and strive to improve.
Schneider plans to carry this mindset into the University of Florida’s Honors Program, where he will major in biology on a pre-med track. With aspirations of becoming an obstetrician, he is eager to dedicate himself to a profession that brings new life into the world—a future that is as promising as his determination.

Valedictorian Sachin Ramnarace similarly draws his motivation to excel from his family. His parents grew up in small Caribbean nations where access to education and opportunity was scarce, so seeing their perseverance to provide for both him and his sister has instilled in him a deep appreciation for the opportunities he now has. He is determined to take advantage of the benefits they have afforded to him.
Ramnarace has demonstrated this in his packed schedule. Not only has he led as co-president of the National Honor Society and secretary of the Spanish Honor Society, but he has also interned at a physical therapy clinic, shadowed an orthopedic surgeon, and tutored students from low-income backgrounds. To balance such a hectic agenda, Ramnarace finds it essential to not put too much pressure on himself.
Throughout his endeavors, Ramnarace has learned the value of taking risks. “There are so many things we are all capable of doing, but the fear of failure often prevents us from carrying it out,” he shared. High school has also taught him that grades and rankings are not what defines an individual. Rather, success is measured in how “we are able to change the world around us” and “in what we do with the knowledge we have gained,” he remarked.
Ramnarace, who is still undecided about which university he will attend, plans to study molecular biology. He is considering a career in medicine and wants to become an orthopedic surgeon. With his ambition and drive, there is no doubt that Ramnarace will continue to thrive.
The Class of 2025 has undoubtedly left a legacy of hard work, resilience, and leadership. As they prepare to step into the next chapter of their lives, the future looks bright for Olympic Heights’ top achievers.
Noah • Apr 22, 2025 at 8:20 am
Good article. It shows how accomplished the students are.
lianna • Apr 9, 2025 at 8:19 pm
great and very well written article, very happy for all the students and their accomplishments
mya • Apr 4, 2025 at 11:27 am
What a great article! Congratulations to the students and their accomplishments.
Andrea • Apr 3, 2025 at 9:48 pm
This is very nice to see what these students have acomplished.
Giada • Apr 3, 2025 at 3:36 pm
This is a really cool article! I like how it highlights the students achievements. The article goes into detail a lot too.
nadia • Apr 3, 2025 at 1:02 pm
This is a fantastic article! Congratulations to the students!
mattias • Apr 3, 2025 at 12:14 pm
This is a nice article. Congratulations to the top 10.
ari • Apr 3, 2025 at 12:07 pm
so proud of these students they worked so hard
amarah • Apr 3, 2025 at 12:06 pm
this is a very well written article. it’s so good to see people are getting recognition.
Max • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:56 am
This is very cool to see what these students have acomplished.
delanie • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:48 am
Great article! I love that the students are getting the recognition they deserve.
Nathaly • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:47 am
Nice article! Congrats.
Maxim Makushkin • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:42 am
Great article! congratulations to the students
mark pinto • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:40 am
wow this is really cool because it makes me remember that even though I just started someone else’s journey here is ended
Deangelo Barrera • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:31 am
Interesting article. Very educated kids dedicated to their academics.
Max • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:30 am
All these students have really worked hard to get here. I’m happy that Olympic has such great role models.
vanessa ortiz • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:28 am
This is a great article highlighting the achievements of students! Super powerful and sympathetic to give credit to kids who work hard!
el • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:25 am
It’s so nice the top 10 are getting recognition for it. This is a really good article!
chase • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:21 am
This is a great article. All of those students worked very hard.
Lara • Apr 3, 2025 at 11:07 am
This is a great article! it’s so great you’re highlighting these students achievements they deserve recognition.
Izzy • Apr 3, 2025 at 10:07 am
This is a really cool article! I like how it highlights the students achievements.
Kyle • Apr 3, 2025 at 8:12 am
Awesome article. Super empowering, its so nice to see people get recognition for the effort they put into something,
marissa • Apr 2, 2025 at 6:43 pm
they have worked so hard! its great they are getting recognition for it.
Leah • Apr 2, 2025 at 4:18 pm
These students worked so hard. They all deserve it!
Brianna Williams • Apr 2, 2025 at 3:12 pm
I love how this article shows what true dedication can get you too. Congrats to all of them. Great Article!!!
keyonna • Apr 2, 2025 at 1:17 pm
This article is great because it tells us what these students are doing and they are doing a good job at it.
Brianna • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:56 am
Great article! congrats to the students!
Catherine • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:44 am
Great article! It is encouraging to see that these students’hard work really paid off in the end. Congratulations !
ngan • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:22 am
These students must have worked very hard. It’s amazing how dedicated they are
Joel Mizrachi • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:21 am
Great Article. Great job to the students who worked so hard to be in the top 10
Brielle Crawley • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:21 am
This is an amazing article, illustrating our prestigious students. All of their accomplishments are amazing, and I look up to these seniors
Audrey H • Apr 2, 2025 at 11:19 am
Wow! Congrats to all of them