Long Island twins named high school’s valedictorian, salutatorian as both head to Ivy League

Source: New York Post

A pair of Brown University-bound Long Island twins did what no other siblings ever have in the history of prestigious Chaminade High School — finish their academic tenure as both valedictorian and salutatorian. Recent grad John Gomes, 18, earned a cumulative 99. 42 over four years and edged out his younger-by-a-minute brother Joseph Gomes who put together a hard-fought 99.