Congratulations to the valedictorian and salutatorian of Livingston High School's Class of 2026! Fiona Chen has been named the valedictorian and Emma Xing is the salutatorian. Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026 will be held on Thursday, June 18. Go Lancers!

Fiona Chen - Valedictorian

Fiona Chen is honored to be Livingston High School’s Class of 2026 valedictorian. A dedicated participant in mathematics competitions, one of her proudest achievements was placing among the top 24 female participants at the Math Prize for Girls competition at MIT. Throughout her time in Livingston, Fiona has been deeply committed to increasing female participation and interest in math and STEM. As a coach for the Heritage Middle School Mathcounts Club, she has contributed to the team’s success at the state and national levels while significantly increasing the number of female participants. She further expanded her impact by organizing and leading summer math camps for younger students, raising funds through teaching and mentorship.

Fiona also serves as president of the Math Honor Society, where she has fostered a strong community of students passionate about mathematics. In addition, she is a co-captain of Livingston High School’s Science Bowl team and a co-captain of a student-run math team, working alongside peers who share her enthusiasm and dedication.

Fiona has also conducted research under a professor at George Mason University, using mathematical modeling to study how chemical concentrations change under varying oceanic conditions. Her work was later published in a student research journal. In the fall, Fiona will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she plans to study mathematics and pursue her goal of becoming a software engineer.

Emma Xing - Salutatorian

Emma Xing is a dedicated student and leader with a passion for the humanities and social sciences. She currently serves as a Teen History Ambassador at the New York Historical Society, where she promotes historical engagement among youth. Emma has also pursued academic research through her roles as a research assistant for the Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project and within the sociology department at Montclair State University. 

Beyond academics, Emma is the captain of the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams. She serves on the Livingston High School’s Student Government Executive Board and as President of the Spanish National Honor Society, where she has organized various community and cultural events within the school. Outside of LHS, Emma is a dedicated member of the Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, helping coordinate various town-wide cultural programs since her sophomore year. Additionally, Emma is a co-founder of Livingston’s chapter of She’s the First, an organization dedicated to empowering women in educational fields and leadership. 

Emma will attend Duke University next year, where she plans to study history and economics to further explore her passion for social justice.