sum·ma cum lau·de    (sm km loud, -d, -d, sm km lôd) adv. & adj. With the greatest honor. Used to express the highest academic distinction: graduated summa cum laude; a summa cum laude graduate.

        My most beloved possessions are this piece of cloth that says the magical words "Summa Cum Laude" that I wore around my neck for graduation and my Summa Cum Laude Certificates from the 11th grade and 12th grade. I also received one at graduation. The ones from 11th and 12th grade were received at the Academic Excellence Ceremony of the respective years. I worked very hard for it without hanging out much with my friends (who always complain about it). But this is something that nobody can take away from me. Graduating with the highest honor from the best high school in Pennsylvania was like a dream come true. I am looking forward for more Summa Cum Laude at college as I don't feel like letting it go. I thank my teachers for helping me to achieve this.