Catching up with 2004 LI high school valedictorians

Newsday caught up with some of Long Island's high school valedictorians from 2004 to see what they’ve been up to over the past decade.

From bungee-jumping the Corinth canal in pursuit of the Classics, to helping an Ivy League team make it to the women's NCAA Final Four in lacrosse, their experiences have been vast and interesting, as you might expect from such high achievers.  

These valedictorians offer both inspiration and enlightenment, as they share advice to new graduates that’s just as valuable to anyone still looking to follow their dreams.

Be sure to also visit newsday.com/graduations for coverage of 2014 valedictorians, salutatorians, extraordinary seniors and graduation ceremonies.