Long before they had their sights set on the White House, presidential candidates Donald Trump, John Kasich, Ted Cruz, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were athletes and star students. Click through to see the hopeful nominees' yearbook photos.
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John Kasich
Even during his days at Pennsylvania's Sto-Rox High School, the Ohio governor and Republican candidate had the same boyish smile he has today.
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Donald Trump
Before creating his empire and finding fame on reality shows, this business tycoon was enrolled in the New York Military Academy, where he was named captain his senior year.
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Hillary Clinton
Before holding the title of first lady of the United States, the former secretary of state was named the vice president of the National Honor Society during her high school days at Maine South High School in Chicago.
Photos: Getty Images/Classmates
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Ted Cruz
The Texas senator and Republican nominee hopeful graduated valedictorian from Second Baptist High School in Houston.
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Bernie Sanders
From the track field to the campaign trail! The Democratic candidate and Vermont senator attended James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York, where he was a star runner.
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