The Maine Township High School District 207 Board of Education honored three students in the area of academic achievement naming them “207’s Best” at a recent meeting. Victoria Naranjo from Maine West was honored for her willingness to challenge herself, humility and commitment to helping others succeed.
The following information was written about Victoria Naranjo as part of the nomination by Maine West principal Daniel Hill:
VICTORIA NARANJO, MAINE WEST
It is my privilege to recognize Maine West High School senior Victoria Naranjo as our September 207’s Best honoree for Academic Achievement.
Victoria’s academic record is exceptional. She currently ranks 5th among 391 students in the Maine West Class of 2027 and has earned a 4.4681 weighted cumulative GPA while maintaining a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA. Yet what makes Victoria particularly deserving of this recognition is not simply the strength of her academic record—it is her consistent willingness to challenge herself.
Throughout her high school career, Victoria has pursued a demanding combination of Advanced Placement and accelerated coursework while continuing to perform at an extraordinary level. As a sophomore, her National History Day project in AP U.S. History advanced to the national competition in Washington, D.C. She has also earned the highest possible score of 5 on the AP U.S. History, AP Psychology, and AP U.S. Government and Politics examinations.
Victoria’s commitment to learning extends well beyond her coursework. She is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Pi Sigma Pi, the Illinois Academic Honor Society in History. She is also an accomplished cellist in Maine West’s Philharmonic Orchestra and a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
As impressive as Victoria’s accomplishments are, I was equally impressed by the humility with which she discusses them. During our conversation, Victoria spoke about enjoying the challenge of difficult coursework, learning from her peers, and helping others succeed. She credits her parents and several Maine West teachers with encouraging her along the way.
Following graduation, Victoria plans to attend college and is interested in pursuing medical research, potentially in neuroscience or the development of medicine.
As Victoria’s principal, I am proud to offer my strongest endorsement of her selection as one of 207’s Best. Victoria represents the very best of Maine West—not only through what she has accomplished, but through the curiosity, perseverance, humility, and commitment to others that have shaped those accomplishments. It is my privilege to recognize her for this well-deserved honor.