Forks High School is proud to announce its 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, honoring two outstanding students for their academic achievements, leadership, and dedication.

Valedictorian: Aliya Gillett

Aliya Gillett, daughter of Craig and Tracy Gillett, has been named the 2025 Valedictorian. A current Running Start student, Aliya has been accepted to Central Washington University, where she plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Arts and Teaching with the goal of becoming a math teacher.

Aliya’s high school experience has been filled with involvement and excellence. She has participated in girls’ soccer, drama club, track and field, basketball cheer, the National Honor Society (NHS), and ASB. Her leadership roles include captain of the girls’ soccer team, president of the NHS, vice president of ASB, and president of the drama club for two years.

Aliya is also the recipient of the Presidential Service Award, has been named a Scholar Athlete three times, and earned Academic All-League honors twice.

Salutatorian: Belinda Ramirez-Jeronimo

Belinda Ramirez-Jeronimo, daughter of Macario Ramirez and Antolina Jeronimo, has earned the title of Salutatorian for the Class of 2025. She is currently enrolled in the Running Start program and plans to continue her prerequisites at Bellevue College. Belinda aims to enter the college’s Radiologic Technology program and pursue a career in Computed Tomography (CT) or mammography.

Belinda has been actively involved in the National Honor Society and FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America). Her academic achievements include the Principal’s Award, a place on the President’s List, and consistent honor roll recognition.

Forks High School congratulates Aliya and Belinda for their exceptional accomplishments and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.