By Fiorella Gargiulo – Social Media Editor

Jonathan Law Class of 2025 graduate Lucca Venditti is wrapping up his freshman year at the University of Connecticut.

Venditti majored in Molecular and Cell Biology, after taking classes like AP Chemistry, AP Biology, and AP Calculus AB at Law, finishing in the top 10% of his graduating class.

“My major has allowed me to become a more productive studier,” Venditti said. “Pursuing Molecular and Cell Biology has given me patience and stamina to not only finish assignments but also understand them fully.”

Although the transition wasn’t easy, the resources at Venditti’s disposal made being a college student an enjoyable experience.

“Orientation speakers and mentors answered any and all questions needed to settle in at UConn,” Venditti said. “Living on my own has been a great opportunity to meet friends and branch out as a person.”

Venditti was in multiple honor societies and was a member of the varsity boys soccer team. At Law, Venditti dove deep into his passion of science and math and continues to do so in Storrs, Connecticut. 

His junior brother, Amilio Venditti, has seen him grow into a hard working student at school and at home. 

“When Lucca got back from UConn, he told me how he’s been having a blast pursuing his major and hanging out with new and old friends,” Amilio Venditti said. “I’m so proud of him.”

Venditti has a rigorous three years ahead of him, but with his friends, family, and professors by his side, he is feeling positive about what the future entails.

“I’m looking forward to finishing the last of my prerequisite classes during my senior year, as this would allow me to dive deeper into upper level coursework in Molecular and Cell Biology,” Venditti said. “I am also looking forward to potentially getting into a laboratory for research during my sophomore year.”