Bayport-Blue Point Names Top Scholars For Class Of 2027

Bayport-Blue Point High School has announced its top two academic scholars for the Class of 2027, naming Adil Shah valedictorian and Ian Rand salutatorian.

Both students were recognized during the district's Oct. 13 Board of Education meeting for their academic achievements and extracurricular activities.

Shah earned perfect averages of 100 in six of his eight classes during ninth grade, with grades of 99 and 95 in his remaining courses.

In 10th grade, he recorded perfect averages in five classes, with no grade below 97. During his junior year, he earned three perfect averages while maintaining grades of at least 94 in every course.

Shah has participated in Science Olympiad for four years and is active in the robotics club, debate team, chess club, National Honor Society and chamber orchestra.

He also competes on the school's tennis team and plans to pursue a career in medicine.

Rand earned the salutatorian distinction with a grade point average of 101.96 and no course grade below 93.

He recorded perfect averages of 100 in three classes during both ninth and 10th grades and two classes during his junior year.

Rand also achieved mastery on every Regents examination he has taken, including a perfect score of 100 on the Global History Regents exam.

Outside the classroom, Rand participates in the chamber orchestra, pit orchestra and magazine club.

He is conducting research with Long Island University involving drift fusion modeling and works as a medical scribe, gaining experience in a clinical setting.

Rand plans to study neuroscience and psychology after graduating.

The school district recognized both students for their academic records and involvement in school activities.

Shah and Rand are scheduled to graduate with the Bayport-Blue Point High School Class of 2027.