Farmingdale Names Carle and Ahmad as Class of 2027 Leaders

Farmingdale High School has selected its top two graduating students for the Class of 2027.

Anna Carle will serve as valedictorian, while Nimra Ahmad will act as salutatorian. The school cited academic achievement, leadership, and community service in the selection process.

Carle holds a cumulative GPA of 107.342, a figure the school notes is among the highest in its history. She served as president of the National Honor Society and captain of the varsity swim team. Her academic work extended to the Columbia University Science Honors Program and the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program. Carle founded the Dalers Against Hunger Club and volunteered at local and international soup kitchens. She plans to major in economics and public policy.

Ahmad posted a GPA of 105.104 and earned the status of College Board AP Scholar with Distinction. She created BLOOM, a mental health initiative for adolescents that uses research. She also built coding education programs for girls in rural areas with limited resources. Ahmad speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi fluently, with intermediate Spanish skills. She serves as vice president of Key Club, event coordinator for Science Olympiad, and secretary of the Psychology Club. She intends to study environmental science in college.

Both students will give addresses at the commencement ceremony on June 15, 2027, at Hofstra University. A celebratory breakfast hosted by the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents will also honor the graduates and their families. Principal Jed Herman and Superintendent Paul Defendini are scheduled to attend the breakfast.