By Samiksha Mehta – Staff Reporter

Senior Kruttika Gopal has been named the Jonathan Law Class of 2019 salutatorian.

The salutatorian is the student who is ranked the second highest in a graduating class. Gopal has worked hard over the past four years to achieve this goal, and all of that hard work paid off.

“I am so honored and excited to be salutatorian; as well as extremely grateful to all the people who have helped me to reach this over my four years at Law,” Gopal said. “To people working to achieve this goal, I would say challenge yourself and remember you can do it. There were definitely times when I thought work was just too hard, and it was extremely rewarding to do well after pushing myself to not give up. Also, don’t lose track of friends, family, extracurriculars, and fun – school doesn’t need to be the only thing you do.”

Gopal said that becoming salutatorian is not only about hard work; it’s also about making sure to have a clear mindset and a steady background.

“It’s such an amazing thing for anyone who works hard to see the pay off and recieve acknowledgement,” choir director Ms. Jones said. “But, it is quite the honor to become the Salutatorian Of course, given it is our very own Chorus Manager, Kruttika Gopal. I am absolutely delighted. Kruttika shines in so many ways and I could think of no better person to be highlighted with such distinction than our soprano, Kruttika Gopal. Sing on, Kru, and we will keep your voice alive where you always have a home in the Law choir family.” 

Gopal’s fellow choir members are excited and happy for her.

“I’m really proud of her and I feel like she definitely deserved it with all her hard work and dedication,” choir member Faith Mills said.