By Harshitha Kothapalli – Editor-in-Chief

Jonathan Law High School has named senior Alexandra Fino as the Class of 2025 Salutatorian. 

Fino, who will attend the University of Connecticut this fall, has spent four years at Law building a strong academic and extracurricular foundation. She will continue her education studying subjects she’s deeply passionate about. 

“I am most excited about continuing my education at UConn and studying topics I am more passionate about,” Fino said. “I will be able to focus on specific topics and at a deeper level. I will also be exposed to a large number of new opportunities.”

In addition to maintaining academic excellence throughout her high school career, Fino has been involved in numerous school activities. She was captain of the volleyball team, Vice President of the National Honor Society, and Treasurer of the National English Honor Society. She is also a member of the Math, Science, and Spanish National Honor Societies. 

Her hard work and commitment were recognized with the Harvard Book Award, the SCC Scholar-Athlete Award, and Excellence Awards in Personal Finance, Geometry, AP Government, AP Language, and Pre-Calculus. She has also completed over 200 hours of community service. 

“Being Salutatorian feels rewarding,” Fino said. “Throughout my high school experience, I have worked very hard academically. Whether it was between late-night study sessions or doing my homework on a bus ride home during volleyball. I’ve held myself to a high standard, and earning this title feels as if all this work was worth it, and it was recognized.”

Fino shared that one of her biggest challenges was finding a balance between academics, extracurriculars, and personal time. 

“With taking more challenging courses, a lot of extracurriculars, and having a job, it was difficult to find a balance,” Fino said. “As much as I wanted to succeed academically and be involved in the school community, I also wanted to have time to spend with friends and loved ones. High school is such an important time to have fun and create memories, and I wanted to make sure to experience that as well.”

When asked about her most memorable experiences, Fino reflected on the value of both big accomplishments and small, everyday moments. 

“It is hard to pick the greatest experience when there have been several,” Fino said. “From holding back laughter with my friends in class or being named captain for volleyball, both the smallest and biggest events are so important to me.”

Fino credits much of her success to staying organized and motivated, especially when juggling leadership roles. 

“One method that has worked well for me is planning out everything I need to accomplish,” Fino said. “Whether it is in a planner, on my phone, or just in my head, having an idea of when everything needs to be done and how I will do so makes everything more possible. Staying organized is only half of it, but the other half, the more necessary half, is having the motivation to do what is needed.”

Above all, Fino looks back on her time at Jonathan Law with appreciation for the people and memories that shaped her.

“I enjoyed high school – not only was it a place where I was able to grow and learn academically, but it was also a place where I formed connections with some of the best people,” Fino said. “I’ve met some of my best friends in high school, whether it was through sports teams, clubs, or in class. I had a support system of peers, teachers, and administrators who only wanted to see me thrive. And lastly, I made some of the best memories during my time in high school that I will look back on.”