Nation A high school graduate was denied valedictorian title. 38 years later, she gets the honor. April 18, 2022April 19, 2022Steven Spearie, State Journal-RegisterComments Off on A high school graduate was denied valedictorian title. 38 years later, she gets the honor. Tracey Meares, a Yale law professor, earned the honor but was denied the title and instead called a "top student" in 1984.