Marissa Miller and Arsen Hrabko are the Long Beach High School Class of 2026 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.
Miller is president of the National Honor Society, co-vice president of the Math Team and is a member of both the World Language Honor Society and the LBHS Color Guard.
A co-founder of Beyond the Beaker, a science club, with a friend to share their love of science with peers. Miller also serves as president of the Youth Wellness Council where she advocates for student wellness initiatives, including the successful introduction of the school’s wellness center, The Well.
As an International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate, Miller demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence while actively contributing to her community through leadership and service. Additionally, she has been dancing at the Dance Loft in Long Beach since age four and has been competing since first grade.
Hrabko began attending Long Beach High in the ninth grade when he first arrived in the United States from Ukraine.
Over the last few years, he has completed 14 Advanced Placement exams and is accelerating in the IB program. Beyond the classroom, Hrabko is a dedicated and creative individual. He has developed engaging educational tools, including a computer science project called Calculus Company, which is designed to help students practice for the AB Calculus exam in a fun and interactive way.
He has also contributed to the school community through writing, such as a feature article for the school newspaper, and speeches on topics ranging from AP exams to computer science discussions. He speaks Ukrainian, English, Russian and some Spanish.
Hrabko is a Math Club club member. His enthusiasm for learning, coupled with his willingness to tackle challenges head-on, makes him a standout student and an inspiring member of his school community.
