Islip High School’s Class of 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian are Jaci Narducci and Erica De Lapi, respectively.  

Narducci, who earned a 105.08 weighted GPA, is an AP Scholar with Distinction, treasurer of the National Honor Society, president of the Interact Club, a Keep Islip Clean Club Junior Commissioner, and a participant in the Women in Science and Engineering, Student Partnerships for Advanced Research and Knowledge, and American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girls State programs. She will graduate with an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Narducci will attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, majoring in wildlife biology.

“I’m very excited,” Narducci said. “I am really happy because I feel like my parents supported me a lot and I’m glad that I’m able to make them proud.”

De Lapi, who earned a 103.31 weighted GPA, is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of the National Honor Society, National World Language Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Business Academy and varsity tennis team. She will attend the University of South Carolina, majoring in business marketing.

“It’s really surreal,” De Lapi said. “Honestly, I never really envisioned myself achieving this, but now that it’s here, I just can’t believe it.”