Sunday, January 19, 2025
H. Frank Carey High School is announced that Shirley Chen and Kaitlyn Jamet are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2025.
Chen exemplifies academic excellence by enrolling in 14 Advanced Placement courses throughout her time at Carey. Her hard work and dedication have resulted in recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction, an AP Scholar with Honor and an AP Capstone Diploma recipient.
Chen’s impressive scores on the Preliminary SAT earned her distinction as a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program as well. She has been inducted into multiple honor societies, including the National, English, Science, Math (Mu Alpha Theta), Social Studies and World Language honor societies.
Chen is incredibly involved in the Carey school community and is a respected leader. She serves as president of Art Palettes, president of Key Club, web-assistant and editor of the Clipper, secretary of Book Club, secretary of the Asian Association and a member of Mathletes. She is also a talented musician, playing in the chamber orchestra since 2021 and being selected as part of the All-District Orchestra. Outside of school, Chen is a volunteer at Doctors Premier Care in West Hempstead.
Jamet is a remarkable scholar who consistently exhibits leadership and academic achievement across a demanding curriculum that includes Advanced Placement, honors and advanced courses. Her success is evident in her selection as an AP Scholar with Distinction and consecutively making High Honor Roll since 2021.
Jamet has a passion for science and is a dedicated participant in the Science Research program, conducting self-guided research projects. She received first prize in the school’s Science Fair for creating a functional 3D ACL brace and was recognized as a Long Island Science Congress Merit Scholar.
Jamet is extremely active in extracurriculars at Carey, serving as secretary of Spanish Leadership Club and as an ambassador of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of Mathletes, Girls for Girls, Road to Medicine and Future Business Leaders of America. Jamet displays her leadership and sportsmanship abilities as captain of both the varsity cross country and varsity spring and winter track teams. Among her volunteer efforts, she has dedicated her time at Franklin Square Public Library and Mercy Hospital.
