By Ella Hopkins-Gianotti – Staff Reporter

The Natural Helpers Club has started the year off strong after having its first meeting on September 24. 

Natural Helpers, which meets in Room 231 at 2:00 every other Tuesday, is a student-run club that encourages students to get out of their comfort zone by doing activities planned by the club. The activities are based on student preference and not the teachers.

“We try to come up with activities and events that cater to a variety of student interests with the hope that with anything we do, students walk away with a smile and a sense of belonging,” Club Advisor Ms. Smuniewski said.

The club is excited to be bringing back some of its favorite events.

“We plan to repeat some of our favorite events from years past, including after-school bonding opportunities like Halloween Bingo, kindness-themed activities like creating/giving kindness rocks, passing positive notes to peers, our annual DeStress Fest before final exams, and little activities along the way designed to bring a smile to peoples faces,” Smuniewski said, “Whatever we do, our goals are to try to bring students together in a way that ensures all students feel safe and connected in our school.”

The Natural Helpers Club’s goal this year is to focus on the student’s well-being.

“My goal is to just create a safe space for everyone. I just want the club to be an open welcoming space,” senior President Sarah Ahmed said. “ You could just join the club in general especially if you want somewhere to have fun.”

The Natural Helpers don’t just plan events, they make the school environment more welcoming.

“We help many people who don’t necessarily have a lot of friends, that are shy or quiet, that don’t normally reach out to different people,” senior Vice President Carol Jiang said. “It helps students be willing to connect with others.”

The events are not just for the other students to enjoy but also for the club members themselves.

“My favorite part about the club is going to the events, and talking to all the different people who show up. I love seeing if people are enjoying the different things we set up,” sophomore Secretary Elina Nett said.

The Natural Helpers Club is still looking for members.

“We want more people in our club because there’s already a good amount of people, but we want to have a bunch more,” junior Natural Helper Molly Lynch said. “I think it’s great to participate in our school community. We do these events to get kids more involved with the school and to get to know each other.”

By Amilio Venditti –  Staff Reporter 

Jonathan Law’s Jewish Student Union has returned for its second year and held its first meeting on September 20.

Their first meeting took place in the TLC after school, where members learned about the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, and celebrated by making candy apples. Senior President Quinn Willet and Junior Vice President Kayla Markowitz are excited to start the club back up this year.

“The meeting was super successful,” Markowitz said. “We had a lot of new faces there which was nice to see and had a lot of fun eating snacks, getting to know each other, and learning.”

Last year, Markowitz and Willett started the JSU with hopes that it would be a safe place and source of community for anyone in the school. 

They created JSU as a club for anyone and everyone, no matter their religious background. It is a place for people at Jonathan Law to come together and have fun. 

“My favorite part of JSU is the fact that I know I have a community at Jonathan Law who supports me,” Willett said. ” JSU brings me a sense of hope that we can stick together and be united even with all of the hate in the world.”

JSU meets every other week on Friday, and each week they have a new activity. Each activity relates to a topic of the meeting whether it’s a holiday, Jewish customs, or Jewish history. 

The advisor of the Jewish Student Union is English teacher Ms. Kelly, who also is the Advisor for The Morning Briefing, Black Student Union, Keyettes Club, and the Freshman Class.

“I do not have a family background in Jewish culture, but I love to support students as they advocate for their communities,” Kelly said. “People should join just to enjoy Friday afternoons with some snacks, learn a little bit about JSU, meet new people, and have a calm entry into the weekend.”

Kelly has been Advisor for the JSU since the club’s inception in 2023. 

The JSU will be bringing back its popular event from last year, “Latte N’ Learn.” This bi-monthly event was held after school where students would get together to talk about different topics of Judaism and get free Starbucks for attending. 

“We are planning on bringing back our Latte n’ Learns that we hosted last year,” Markowitz said. “It was super well-liked last year especially if you like free Starbucks.”

By Aiden Ramos – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law Band, led by Director Mr. Pelaggi, is back and ready for the new 2024-2025 school year. 

The band has been working tirelessly to prepare for halftime shows at the football games and for their upcoming concerts. They have their Winter Concert scheduled for December 18 and their Spring Concert set for May 6.

The band has many events planned, but Pelaggi has one that he is looking forward to the most.

“I would say it would have to be the night that we have the 8th graders with us at the football game on October 10,”  Pelaggi said. “Both sets of 8th graders from West Shore and Harborside come in to work with us and perform in the football game, it is always a really fun performance for those kids and good for the older kids to be able to reach out and help some of the younger kids and start to shepherd them into the program.”

 Band members spent the last week of the summer training for its fall performances.

“During the last week of summer, the band had band camp from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,” senior trumpet player Peter Gill said.  “It was a real commitment but it helped us prepare for football games, learn our music, learn our marching techniques and just come together and build our friendships as a community.” `

With many returning members and highly anticipated concert music, band members have a lot to look forward to. 

Sophomore tuba player Henry Conroy is excited to play with the band again this year but with a different role. Conroy recently switched from tenor sax to tuba.

“I wanted to switch to tuba because our other tuba player graduated last year, it took a lot of hard work but it was worth it,” Conroy said. ”the band didn’t sound as complete without him and I wanted to make the baseline sound more full.”  

The Jonathan Law band offers a concert band, marching band, and jazz band which is a 9th-period class after school.

“I like concert band the most; it is the most simple,” sophomore drummer Ethan Panella said. “There is a much wider variety of songs that we play.”

The band has a new lineup of spectacular songs that they will be performing this year.

“My favorite song that we are playing has to be ´Havana,’” sophomore clarinet player Chris Rivera said. “it is catchy, popular, and easy to play for the clarinet section.”

By Madison Krauss – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Fishing Club, advised by Science teacher Mr. Morazzini, is looking for new members this fall. 

The Fishing Club is a club focused on gaining an appreciation and understanding for the sport of fishing along with the outdoors. Members will gain experience through participation in off-campus fishing excursions as well as on-campus meetings covering a wide range of techniques and topics.

“Some of our activities may include: knot tying, tackle maintenance, casting, rig making, catching bait, species identification and conservation,” Morazzini said.

The club hopes to be able to fish at Walnut Beach this fall as one of their off-campus fishing trips.

The club’s first meeting of the year took place on September 17. In this meeting they welcomed all new and returning members. 

Many members in the club are looking forward to the trips this year due to being unable to go on many trips last year.

“I am most looking forward to getting out there and fishing,” Senior Brady Funk said. “Last year we were only able to go on one trip because there weren’t enough people to go, but this year we will hopefully go on a lot more trips because of the large number of new students joining.”

Junior Aryan Sikhinam agrees with Funk about what they are most looking forward to this year in the Fishing Club.

“I’m most excited to go on trips and get some fish this season,” Sikhinam said. 

While many members are looking forward to the trips the club will go on throughout the year, sophomore Owen Greggis is looking forward to learning about fishing techniques.

“I am most looking forward to learning how to fish in many different ways and learning how to tie fishing knots and just being able to have fun with friends while learning a new hobby,” Greggis said.  

First year club member Dylan O’Neil explains he is looking forward to learning more about the fish aspect of the club. 

“I am most looking forward to catching fish and learning more about the fish I catch,” O’Neil said.

All members interested in joining the Fishing Club are welcome. The club is able to provide equipment if students do not yet have their own. 

By Morgan Cappock – Staff Reporter 

The National English Honor Society is starting up for the first time in Law history. 

Applications will open for all juniors and seniors interested on the last week of September. Beginning on October 15, NEHS will meet after school every Tuesday in Advisor Mrs. Lucia’s room (234). 

”The NEHS is an honor society for students who love everything related to English language and literature,” Lucia said. “The society not only promotes discussion about reading and writing, but it also supports charity efforts and provides scholarship opportunities for students.“ 

There will be snacks provided for club members on the first day.

“I am hoping to have a holiday book drive and possibly a writing collection, but ultimately we will figure that out at our first meeting with members,”  Senior President Addison Barber said. “I am looking forward to having a club that everyone can enjoy how hard they’ve worked in English!”

Even though the first meeting hasn’t occurred yet, students can look forward to many activities in this club. These may include a book drive, reaching out to the community to provide literary support, entering essay contests, and publishing pieces written by club members.

“I am most looking forward to getting other english students involved with one another based off of there previous/current english classes,” Senior Vice President Julia Ryan said. “I hope that we are able to get together some creative writing and small book clubs where new members could share what they are interested in within the realm of English.”

Students are excited to be involved in this new club for many different reasons.

“I look forward to getting involved with other students who are also interested in English,” Senior Treasurer Alexandra Fino said. “I hope that we can do book clubs and activities surrounding books we are interested in reading.”

By Abigail Merenda – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law Choir is excited for the busy year ahead of them. 

This year, the Choir is excited to participate in several upcoming events. Choir Director Ms. Jones hopes to build a sense of community between all members.

“My goal this year is truly about fun,” Jones said. “I want us to make sure that at the root of everything we are remembering why we come together and how we enjoy each other’s company – that only makes us stronger performers.”  

So far this year, the Choir has traveled to UConn for the Young Conductors Symposium Day. At the symposium, they engaged in workshops, lessons, conducting, and singing, and got to listen to UConn’s Chamber Choir sing.  

The Choir has also had weekly breakfasts and has started weekly CMEA rehearsals for auditions that are coming up in November. They also attended a Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Music Booster Club where they performed for the guests. 

Members of the Choir have enjoyed the year so far. Senior Manager Sara Gutierrez said she has loved her time being in Choir. 

“Choir class is one of the classes I like to come into during the day,” Gutierrez said. “It’s very chill and I really like the environment that we set for every single student because even though it can be really competitive. It is a stress-free environment as we all get together so well and act like a really big family.” 

Junior Lexi Velez is excited for her new role as the Choir’s Assistant Manager.

“My job as Assistant Manager is that I’m Ms. Jones’ little helper or right hand man,” Velez said. “We make sure everything is aligned and to be two steps ahead of any changes that need to be made and corrected. If members aren’t able to get a hold of Ms. Jones they will come to me. I pretty much make sure everything is the way it needs to be.” 

In October, the Choir will host its annual get-together where they have a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. In December, they will perform at the annual concert with Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. 

These activities help create the bonds and friendships between the members of the Choir. 

“I have made a lot of friendships throughout the way,”  sophomore Analiyah Velez said. “We are definitely a big community even though we are not all the same, we come from different backgrounds and join together to make music.”   

Members of Choir describe their group as a large community.

“I enjoy being in Choir because I get to meet a lot of new people that have become really good friends of mine,” senior Laila DiRienzo said. “I really enjoy singing and performing with all of the members and Ms. Jones makes it pretty fun. The trips are also really fun and enjoyable and a great experience overall.”

By Cora Aitkenhead – Staff Reporter

Law and Foran came together on September 3 at their annual girls and boys soccer doubleheader to fundraise for the Avery’s Little Army Foundation.  

Avery Marie Lafferty, a dedicated soccer player and inspiration of Avery’s Little Army. Avery was diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer in December of 2021. After a two-year fight, Avery passed away at age 12 on July 12, 2024. 

“On and off the field she was a great teammate,” Avery’s older sister, Lexi Lafferty said. “Avery was the bravest girl I knew.”

The mission of Avery’s Little Army is to help support those in similar situations to Avery, and to raise money in order to advance pediatric cancer research. 

“I hope that with this event people realize the impact pediatric cancer has on children,” Lexi Lafferty said. “We also want them to realize that one person can make an impact in our community.”

This event also marked the beginning of Lexi Lafferty’s Foran soccer career as a freshman on varsity, where she got to spread her and her sister’s passion for soccer. 

This game kicked off Law’s season with a 4-0 win for the girls varsity team and 3-1 win for the boys varsity team.

While the wins meant a lot to Law, what meant more was how this event united the two town rivalry schools, and raised awareness for pediatric cancer.

“We are honored to have been part of the Avery’s Little Army game to raise money and awareness for pediatric brain cancer,” Law girls soccer coach Mrs. Francisco said. “When it comes to helping one another, we really are ‘One Milford’.”

Law boys soccer coach Mr. Gruber also found the event impactful, displaying a valuable lesson to him and his team.

“We will always remember Avery and help that family whenever they are in need and no matter what a game is only a game but life and doing the right things on and off the field is most important for student athletes at Law and in the Milford Community,” Gruber said.

By the end of the event, it became clear that Avery’s legacy not only had the power to support those in situations like her’s, but it had the power to influence a once divided community to unite and share their passion for the beautiful game. 

“I loved to see how two separate schools could come together to support Avery,” Lexi Lafftery said. “This helps us honor her and improve awareness around pediatric cancer.”

This game was also senior Taylor Coretti’s first game as a Law girls soccer captain.

Coretti felt it was important to put aside town rivalry, and to unite as one team for this important event. 

“Even though we are very competitive when it comes to Foran, we put that behind us to honor Avery because this is a very important cause to bring awareness to,” Coretti said. “It was really great to know that both schools were able to come together to raise money and support this cause.”

To get involved with and/or donate to the Avery’s Little Army Foundation, go to the Avery’s Little Army website at www.averyslittlearmy.org/.

By Taylor Coretti – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s SAVE Promise Club is excited to return for the upcoming school year.

The SAVE Promise Club is a club at Jonathan Law that brings awareness to violence in schools and mental health. An event that has started off the school year was “Start with Hello” week. 

“We just had a really successful “Start with Hello” week here at Law where the club had a bunch of great activities going on all week,” SAVE Promise Club Advisor Ms. Healy said. “We had name tags passed out on Monday to encourage people to say hi to someone new, flyers were put around school for people to pull tabs from to take what they needed (peace, confidence, joy, etc.), and we had a visit from Milford PD’s therapy dog Winston, and hot cocoa in the morning for students just to name a few.” 

Senior President Natalia Gagliardi has many goals for the club this year including the attendance and participation throughout the club meetings and events.

“A main goal for SAVE Promise Club this year is to get our meeting attendance higher,” Gagliardi said. “This is a goal of ours because the more people we have in our club, the more people that are helping to make an impact on our community.” 

The officers have many plans for the future of the club to get people involved and to spread awareness throughout the school and community. 

“We all work together with Ms. Healy to come up with Start with Hello Week, National Safe Schools Week, Say Something Week, and other important events we promote for SAVE,” Senior Vice President of Operations Ella Franzman said. 

Sophomore Vice President of Operations Sarah McCann was selected to join the National Youth Advisory Board with SAVE Promise, one of nine in the country.

“I originally heard about the National Youth Advisory Board from a friend in the club who told me I should apply,” McCann said. “I decided I would because I am super passionate about gun violence prevention and mental health.”

Sophomore Club member Melissa Servas is looking forward to being in the club this year.

“This year I am most looking forward to planning new events to get people in school involved,” Servas said. “I am excited to help educate people on how to identify warning signs so that our schools can be filled with more people who know the importance of mental health.”

By Kishal Shah – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Science Club had its first meeting on September 16 to discuss plans regarding an upcoming Invitational and the State Olympiad competitions this year. 

Science Club focuses on advancing students’ understanding and applications of science in nationwide competitions every year.

Co-Advisors Ms. Turcotte and Mr. Stanton helped oversee the first meeting as the officers welcomed new and returning members and discussed events the club will participate in this year. 

“Mr. Stanton and I are Co-Advisors and our responsibilities are to generate interest, hold meetings, work with officers to assign events and build teams, to plan the trips, and assist with fundraising,” Turcotte said. 

Turcotte said the club has several goals for the year.

“I think our goals are the same every year, which are to build teams of students who are serious about science, to help them learn and watch them have fun competing in Science Olympiads at various universities,” Turcotte said. “We hope that our teams take the feedback given at the first competition and use it to improve for the second competition.”

Stanton is excited to watch students compete and to see their love of science grow.

“The shirts say ‘Going for the Gold,’ so that’s definitely on my mind at the end of the day,” Stanton said. “Beyond that, though, my goal is to help make this year a good experience for the teams. They work really hard and they grow in a lot of ways beyond just what they learn from the events they enter. “

Part of what makes the Olympiads a memorable experience is the exploration of each town prior to competition day. 

“Going to an event at Brown in Providence, at MIT or at Harvard in Boston, even at Yale here in New Haven always excites me,” Stanton said. “To see the things that [the students] discover, the people they make friends with, and the opportunities they find at these places. That’s really important.”

Senior President Deepika Chitirala aims for the team to be well prepared for their events, and have a fun experience this year.

“I’m hoping that both of Law’s teams can place at the state competition, but also I hope everyone just has fun with all their events,” Chitirala said. 

Senior Treasurer Madelyn Baranowsky has been an active member of Science Club over the past two years, where she has placed in several events.

“My favorite events to participate in are Forensics and Write It, Do It, which I have been doing since sophomore year,” Baranowsky said. “I hope to get them again this year.”

Junior returning member Aryan Sikhinam also anticipates a successful year after learning from previous competitions.

“I’m hoping to use previous experience from last year’s competitions and improve on my events to try and win some medals this year,” Sikhinam said. 

By Logan Mullarkey – Sports Editor

The Morning Briefing, Law’s daily live morning new show, is back on the air for the 2024-2025 school year.

By delivering timely and relevant updates, the Morning Briefing continues to serve as a vital tool for building the Law community. The news crew’s first episode for the new year aired on Monday, September 9.

“The Morning Briefing is very important because it lets students know when events are occurring around the school, like sporting events, club meetings, and more,” senior Michael Smith said.

The goal is to offer more engaging and informative content that helps students stay up-to-date with school news and events.

“The Morning Briefing gives something for the people to look forward to,” senior Cesar Mendez said. “It gives people a good insight on what’s going on in our Law community.

Each day, the Morning Briefing shares essential information on upcoming events, important announcements, and reminders that help everyone stay connected. From club meetings and sports schedules to special achievements, the news covers it all.

“The most valuable thing about the morning briefing is that it keeps students and staff aware of what’s going on around the school,” senior Matt Fehmel said.

The news crew has a goal of continue to innovate this year, including adding new elements to the show each morning.

“We might add more student input and quick interactive parts, like polls or highlights,” senior Jack Distassio said.

Broadcast Journalism teacher and Morning Briefing Advisor Ms. Kelly said the news crew will also be recording more podcast this year with newly-purchased podcast studio equipment.

“We hope to make more podcasts and more content we can share with the school this year,” Kelly said. 

By Kayla Markowitz – Editor-in-Chief

Vice Principals Mrs. Farotti and Mrs. Sulzycki are ready to take on their second year at Law and continue the work they started last school year. 

This year, Farotti will overlook grades 9 and 11 while Sulzycki will be in charge of grades 10 and 12. They are excited to be back to welcome new students and work with the Law staff to have another great year. 

“I am still in awe at how welcoming everyone was to me and how quickly I felt like I was part of the Law Family,” Farotti said. “We are truly a team here and everyone is here to support students.”

Sulzycki enjoyed getting to know students, teams, and clubs around Law and is excited for another year with familiar faces.

“I enjoyed spending time with students and really getting to know the ins and outs of Jonathan Law and I can’t wait to see more this year,” Sulzycki said. “It was exciting to come back this year and see familiar faces instead of having to learn all new names.”

One goal Farotti has is to visit teachers and students more during class hours and take a look at the learning environments here at Law.

“The teaching that occurs at Jonathan Law is exceptional,” Farotti said. “I love watching the students discover new content through carefully planned lessons that are engaging and foster growth.”

Law Principal Mr. Darcy enjoyed his first year working with Farotti and Sulzycki. 

“Both Mrs. Farotti and Mrs. Sulzycki has been building positive relationships with students, staff and families,” Darcy said. “They have done a nice job becoming part of our school community.”

The vice principals are both looking forward to making more appearances on the news and plan to record more student podcasts.

“One thing I would do differently is do more podcasts,” Farotti said.  

By Molly Lynch – News Editor

Ms. Cristante joins the Jonathan Law community this year as the new Interior Design and Human/Child Growth teacher.

Cristante has been working with kids ever since she got out of high school. 

“Before Law, I worked in the early childhood field, teaching little ones ages 1-5 for the past 11 years,” Cristante said.

Cristante’s transition to Law has been smooth after attending the New Teacher Academy, which she feels was a great opportunity to familiarize herself with the Milford community early on. 

“The transition to Law has been smooth and exciting,” Cristante said. “Attending New Teacher Academy was an opportunity to feel like part of the Milford community before I even began working.”

Cristante is adapting to the Law environment with ease. 

“Ms. Cristante is someone who fits in at Law because of her understanding of our culture and climate,”  Principal Mr. Darcy said. “We are a ‘Law Family’ where everyone is heard, valued, and respected and she has those same beliefs.”

Cristante feels the sense of community in both students and staff. 

“I love that Law prioritizes that sense of community,” Cristante said. “I feel it amongst both the staff and the students, and with the way the staff seems to truly know and value the students.”

Darcy said that Cristante’s passion and enthusiasm is what makes her so special. 

“I’ve only known Ms. Cristante for a short period of time, but I have witnessed her passion and enthusiasm in the interview process and in the classroom,” Darcy said. 

By Tim Firla – Entertainment Editor

Students and teachers are back at Law for another exciting school year. 

Sports and clubs have resumed and Law’s students have been encouraged to try new activities and meet new people.

Senior Tucker Donegan is excited for classes starting back up with friends. 

“It is always hard going back to school from summer,” Donegan said. “But I am happy to be back with friends and people I haven’t been able to see in awhile.” 

Principal Mr. Darcy in his fourth year at Law is very happy to see everything running smoothly and people getting back into the swing of things.

‘“We are off to a great start this year because of our awesome students and staff,” Darcy said. “I know everyone loves the summer but I am so happy to have students back in our halls.” 

Spanish teacher Mr. Rodriguez is one of many teachers that are thrilled to be back in classes as well. 

“I’d been looking forward to the first day of school for the past couple of weeks,” Rodriguez said. “I am super thrilled to be back. It’s nice having some familiar faces back in my class as well as some new ones.”  

School being back in session also means fall sports are in full swing. Yeiden Nieves is a junior on the football team at Law who is excited for the season – and excited to be back in school in general.

“I enjoy the fall feeling of classes being back and everything going on outside of the classroom as well,” Nieves said.

Junior Kayla Markowitz said she is ready for Law’s many clubs to start back up.

“I am really excited to jump right back into extracurricular activities and all the out of school activities Law has to offer,” Markowitz said. “One of my favorite parts about school is seeing all of my friends at clubs or sports and having a way to give my brain a break from classes.”

By Madi Black – Social Media Editor 

Jonathan Law welcomes new math teacher Ms. Mushinski.

Mushinski just finished student teaching at Sheehan High School in Wallingford and is loving the change to Law. She is enjoying her first couple weeks at Law and can’t wait for the rest of the school year.  

“I am adjusting extremely well,” Mushinski said. “When they say that Jonathan Law is a family, they truly mean it. All of my students are amazing and the staff is so supportive and welcoming.”  

Mushinski teaches four classes throughout the day – two Algebra 1 Level 2 classes and two Geometry Level 3 classes.

Jonathan Law Principal Mr. Darcy is excited to have Mushinski on staff. 

“During the interview process it became clear that Ms. Mushinski is an intelligent and passionate educator,” Darcy said. “I’m looking forward to seeing her career take off here at JLHS.” 

The Jonathan Law staff is excited to have Mushinski as a new coworker and can’t wait to get to know her even more. Mushinski wants her kids to like math and learn more about it. 

“My goals for this year are to be positive, have gratitude, get my students to love math, and have fun,” Mushinski said. 

Ms. Russell and the other Law math teachers are so excited to have her in the department this year. 

“Ms. Mushinski came from student teaching at Sheehan High School and there are some instructional practices that she learned during her time there that she has brought to our department that have been very helpful,” Russell said. “She is a young professional that is willing to learn and has many fresh ideas to bring to not only math, but the entire Law community.” 

By Ava Grippo – Entertainment Editor

A new wave of freshmen have recently started their first year at Jonathan Law.

The members of the Class of 2028 are learning their way around and getting to know the school. Law Principal Mr. Darcy had some advice for the the freshmen as they navigate their first year of high school.

“My advice for freshmen is get involved in as many clubs and activities as possible during their time at Jonathan Law High School,” Darcy said. “We have so much to offer students. The research shows that when students are involved in school activities, they do better academically as well.” 

Science teacher Mrs. Mercaldi agreed with Darcy that joining extracurricular activities is important.

“My advice for the new ninth graders is to get involved,” Mercaldi said. “Extracurriculars, clubs, sports- whatever that looks like for them. We have a wonderful community that grows stronger when our new community members join in.”

Many freshmen are definitely taking that advice, as they are quite excited about the clubs and activities offered. 

“I’m most excited for the different activities at high school that I didn’t have in middle school like more clubs, sports, and sports games,” freshman Anwita Puttam said. 

Freshman Jolyne Saludas said she has enjoyed meeting her teachers and learning about the Law community.

“I’m mostly excited for the community and challenges I’ll face in the high school community,” Saludas said. “Since watching high schoolers as a middle schooler, they were so much nicer and each other compared to middle school. That always intrigued me. Law is great. Classes are easy to settle into and the teachers have great personalities.”

Freshman Tenzin Gakhang is excited to start high school as well. 

“The school is pretty good,” Gakhang said. “I look forward to getting good grades and enjoying the school year.”

By Haley Stroffolino – Social Media Editor-In-Chief 

Jonathan Law is happy to welcome Mrs. Spicer to the science department. 

Spicer said her first two weeks at Law have been great.

“My favorite part is the fantastic students,” Spicer said. “It’s also clear that all the adults here at Law care a lot about students’ success.” 

Spicer has been impressed by the welcoming community and how much everyone – students and staff alike – cares about learning and growth. As the year begins, she is most excited about challenging her students and watching them grow.

“I am looking forward to my students finding fulfillment in being challenged,” she said. 

Spicer wants her classroom to be a place where students feel good about taking on tough subjects and pushing themselves further. She chose to teach physics, astronomy, and meteorology because of her lifelong passion for science.

“I have always loved science,” Spicer said. “I enjoy being challenged and guiding others through learning difficult ideas. Science is our way of trying to understand the world, and I love that it is based on facts and stays true over time.” 

Principal Mr. Darcy is also excited to have Spicer join the Jonathan Law community.

“Mrs. Spicer has taught for several years,” Darcy said. “She has high standards and expectations for all of her students. I’m excited about her joining our staff. She showed a lot of positivity and passion for science during the interview process, and I know she will share that with her students.”

Spicer’s involvement doesn’t stop in the classroom; she is also eager to be part of school life beyond teaching. She is planning to attend many school sports events like soccer games, gymnastics meets, swimming competitions, and football games.

“I will absolutely make a football game to see both the game and the cheerleaders,” Spicer said.

Outside of teaching, Spicer is a busy mom of two daughters, ages six and three.

“They are awesome,” Spicer said.

Spicer loves spending time with her kids, and loves cooking, baking, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors.

Senior Brayden Dollar is in Spicer’s Astronomy class. 

“I’m really excited for this year and for her teaching,” Dollar said. “I can’t wait to learn more about Astronomy.” 

By Aislyn McKernan – Social Media Editor 

Jonathan Law has a new addition to the Main Office this year – secretary Mrs. Jackson.

Jackson is the secretary to Assistant Principal Mrs. Sulzycki. She has enjoyed her first few weeks at Law and is excited to get to know the community more.

“I’m very excited to get to know the students and to learn more about Law,” Jackson said. “The people here at Law are so welcoming and I love meeting everyone.”

Jackson said she loves interacting with her new co-workers. Secretaries Mrs. Heenan and Mrs. Silver are excited to work with Jackson and to have a new member in the office.

“Mrs. Jackson is so positive, a hard worker, and very easy to teach,” Heenan said.

Silver agreed.

“She is a very hard worker and a team player,” Silver said. “She is very friendly and willing to help students.”

Law Principal Mr. Darcy said that Jackson is definitely the right fit for the Law community.

“It has been great to get to know Mrs. Jackson,” Darcy said. “Early in the interviewing process, I could see that she was the best candidate for the job. She has fit in great and it feels like she’s worked here for years.” 

By Addy Barber – Social Media Editor in Chief

Jonathan Law Principal Mr. Darcy is excited about his third year at Law. Social Media Editor-in-Chief Addy Barber interviewed Darcy about the 2024-2025 school year.

Addy Barber: What are you looking forward to most about this school year?

Mr. Darcy: I’m looking forward to supporting every student who attends JLHS to the best of my abilities. 

AB:  What are your thoughts on the new teachers this school year?

MD: We had some great educators retire last year after serving Milford Public Schools, but I’m really excited about our new staff as well. They are wonderful educators and people.

AB: Any advice for the incoming freshmen this year?

MD: My advice to the 9th graders is to get involved in all the clubs, activities and events we have to offer our students. Don’t wait until Junior or Senior year, get involved now. 

AB: Any advice for this year’s seniors?

MD: My advice to the senior class is to take time throughout the year to connect with each other and staff who’ve had a positive impact on your life during your time here at Law because sadly, it’s only months away from ending. 

AB: What does it mean to you to be a Lawman?

MD: Being a Lawman means that you are here to support each and every person who you come across. You are kind and supportive to all.

AB: Are there any changes you are hoping to see this year?

MD: I wouldn’t necessarily say changes, but I’m just looking for every student to feel valued, heard and respected each day.

AB: What are some special events you are excited about this year?

MD: All of them! I love seeing our students at athletic events, musicals, plays, dances….. you name it, I love it!

AB: How did your first couple years as principal go and are you looking to change anything personally this year?

MD: I believe they went very well and we are in a good place. Our school is well run and our staff is second to none. I’d like to continue to make positive connections with students and the Milford Community so we can increase our internship programs and other community-based groups/events. 

AB: What is your favorite part of the beginning of the school year?

MD: Honestly, my favorite part has been catching up with students. I love just sitting with students and talking about their summers, their hopes for the year and their futures. 

AB: How was your summer?

MD: My summer was great. I was able to go to our house in Narragansett for two weeks. We spend every summer there. I also went to Jamaica with my wife and a few friends. 

By Quinn Willett – Social Media Editor

The Milford Public School District held its annual Art Show the week of May 7 at the Parsons Complex.

Many students from across all schools in Milford put lots of hard work and dedication into this art show. Jonathan Law Art teacher Mrs. Murphy and her class have been planning for the show all year. 

“It was a great success with so many students and their work represented and a major variety of media was shown,” Murphy said. 

Works of art including oil paintings, drawings, pottery, paintings, and photography were showcased. 

Junior Sofia Brienza said she was excited to get the opportunity to show off her artwork.

“We’ve been working all year for this show and I’m really glad I got to have my work be put on display,”  Brienza said.

Several Jonathan Law students showcased perspective pieces and work that has never been seen before. 

“There was a lot of unique pieces that were shown,” junior Erin Jones said. “I had a 2D drawing that mainly focused on perspective and it was something I’ve never drawn before.”

Students were able to show their work throughout the year and show how much they have improved.

“I’m proud of my progress throughout the year and how I’ve grown as an artist,” junior Sage Sonsini said. 

Sonsini said she will continue to add to her art portfolio next year,

“Next year, I hope that I can use the skills I learned this year to create a strong portfolio that I can be proud of,” Sonsini said.