The family of Charlie Bryant, appointed as Gainesville High School’s co-valedictorian this year, has  decided not to take the title. 

“Because of Cody’s unique position of being our first African American valedictorian, we propose that Gainesville High School utilize the upcoming graduation ceremony to celebrate his, and only his, academic record as valedictorian of perhaps one of the most talented classes that GHS has ever produced,” Bryant’s family said in a statement Monday afternoon.

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