By Maddie Papcun – Staff Reporter

Senior Arunika Shee has been named Jonathan Law’s Class of 2020 Salutatorian.

Shee is very involved in Law’s community, having worked hard academically and in her extracurriculars over the past four years. Out of the 11 AP classes and many other honors-level courses she’s taken at Jonathan Law, AP Biology has been her favorite class. 

“It really showed me that I love science and would love to study it further in college and beyond,” Shee said. 

Shee will continue her love of science at the University of Michigan in the fall, with plans to study biomedical engineering. 

“I hope to be able to make an impact in the healthcare industry by working with medical technology,” Shee said. 

AP Biology teacher Mr. Koorejian said Shee has always been selfless and supportive, stating that it has been a pleasure to teach and share the hallways of Jonathan Law with her. 

“She is dedicated to her work, friends, and truly wants to make her community a better place,” Koorejian said. “I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to educate one of Law’s extraordinary students.”

Principal Mr. Thompson had similar glowing remarks about Shee, noting her exceptionally high work ethic.

“I am so excited for Arunika,” Thompson said. “She certainly is most deserving of this recognition; it is especially rewarding given the strong academic ability found in the Class of 2020.”

Additionally, Shee had some advice about enjoying school even through the challenges students face.

“I think that while it’s really important to work hard, it’s even more important to enjoy what you are doing,” Shee said. “Take that cool elective, take classes that you think you might like, get involved in extracurriculars that you are actually interested in, because it will help you enjoy your time a lot more.”

While graduation is on the horizon, Shee made a point to indicate the gratitude and love she feels for the Law community. 

“I had a gut feeling back in eighth grade that I would be able to feel at home in this school, and be part of a welcoming community; I was right,” Shee said. “I’ve always felt so supported at Law, whether it be by my teachers or my fellow classmates.”