By Harry Fisher – Sports Editor 

Jack Aliberti packed his bags and headed south to the University of South Carolina this fall.

This 2023 Jonathan Law graduate is majoring in Business and taking advantage of the opportunities available to students on campus.  Specifically, he enjoys rooting on the South Carolina Gamecocks football team at William-Brice Stadium. 

Aliberti reports that life as a freshman on campus is fun but comes with some challenges. The course work is demanding and time management can be tough.     

“College has definitely made me work much harder,” Aliberti said. “I have become much better at managing my time. I do my best to stay on a schedule, and I try really hard not to let the work pile up to the point where I am overwhelmed.” 

Aliberti described what a normal day at college is like for him. 

“On a typical day I wake up, get breakfast, and go right to class,” Aliberti said. “Then after class I get some sort of lunch and do as much of my homework as I can before my next class. This helps me stay organized.  Then I make every attempt to get to the gym for an hour or so. At night, I like to hang out with some friends here on campus.” 

Aliberti advised Law students to make their school work a priority. He encourages Lawmen to put a lot of effort into the application process. 

“I would say that I prepared for college by mentally readying myself,” Aliberti said. “I had to say ‘no’ to some social events in order to prioritize my school work.”

By Helen Chizmazia – Staff Reporter

Former Jonathan Law student and Class of 2023 Salutatorian Angus Cheng is attending Princeton University in New Jersey where he is studying Computer Science. 

Cheng is managing several rigorous courses and adjusting to the college lifestyle. Rocketry Club and intramural soccer are just a couple of activities he likes to do with friends and roommates in his free time.

“My day mostly consists of attending class, working with peers on the homework, and participating in whatever extracurricular I have that day,” Cheng said. “Getting food with friends and hanging out with them is also an essential part of my day to day life.”

While still challenging, Cheng enjoys what the different courses have to offer. 

“Since graduating from Law, my mindset that everything needs to be perfect has changed because struggling and not obtaining a perfect score is a part of the process,” Cheng said. 

Cheng worked at the student help IT desk in high school which pairs with his intended major of Computer Science. 

“Taking APs definitely helped expose me to some material that is covered in some of my classes,” Cheng said. 

High school provided Cheng many opportunities to explore and expand upon his interests of academics, athletics, and clubs.

“College is a really supportive and welcoming environment,” Cheng said.”Everyone is willing and eager to help others.”

Cheng is adapting well to his new college lifestyle and has been loving being an Ivy Leaguer so far. 

“There are a lot of social events to hang out and meet new people. Upperclassmen are always ready to provide advice,” Cheng said. 

By Haley Stroffolino – Social Media Editor

Macie Rascoll, a former student at Jonathan Law, is on an exciting journey at Penn State University, where she continues to thrive in her academic and personal life.

Transitioning from high school to college can be a significant change, but Rascoll has embraced the new independence and responsibility that comes with it. 

As Rascoll continues to navigate her college journey, she remains committed to balancing her academic work with a wide range of extracurricular activities. 

“An average day for me looks very similar to high school,” Rascoll said. “Most days of the week I wake up and attend classes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. I usually grab something to eat after class, study, work, club meetings or volunteering opportunities, at swim practice or intramural sports, or chilling with my friends!” 

Reflecting on her mindset since graduating from Law, Rascoll expresses a positive transition. 

“I have more of a growth mindset now,” Racoll said. “I have been focusing more on what is right in front of me, rather than things I cannot control.”  

Rascoll credits Law for helping prepare her for college life. She remembers the supportive community that believed in her abilities and encouraged her to pursue her dreams.

“Law helped to prepare me for college by giving me a family that constantly loved my abilities,” Rascoll said. “Law never let me give up on my dreams.”

By Tim Firla – Entertainment Editor

Former Jonathan Law student Cole Pleimann is now attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota.

Pleimann is majoring in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medical Studies and is a member of the school’s baseball team.

“Being at a high academic liberal arts school has been a very big change for me,” Pleimann said “Considering that I have classes as well as baseball practice, I have had very little extra time.”

Although being at a new school far away from Jonathan Law, Pleimann has found a new place to call home and enjoy the college experience. 

“So far I am really enjoying my college experience,” Pleimann said. “Classes are very difficult, but I have a lot of resources here on campus to help me, as well as a lot of great new friends. I am having a lot of fun.”

While the college experience is enlightening for Pleimann, he still misses some things from high school. 

“I miss my friends and teachers back at Law,” Pleimann said. “It was really nice being a part of a community in which you were friends with all your peers.”

By Bobby Black – Sports Editor

Former Jonathan Law student John Neider is now attending college at UConn, majoring in Business Management and playing football for the Huskies. 

After his first few months at school, Neider said he has enjoyed UConn and has fit into his new environment. 

“The first few months of school have gone by pretty smooth,” Neider said. “The workload is not as much as in high school which is very nice because I also play football.”

Although Neider has found a new home at UConn, he still misses some things at Jonathan Law. He said he found it challenging to balance both his academics and athletics in college at first but he has persevered through these obstacles so far.

“The hardest thing about college is definitely the time management part,” Neider said. “With football and classes it is very hard to manage everything.”

Neider has provided some advice to current students at Law.

“Enjoy high school while it lasts because time flies by,” Neider said.

By Cesar Mendez – Sports Editor

Ben Rossi graduated from Jonathan Law last year and now attends Marist College. 

Rossi is majoring in Journalism and is minoring in Sports Communications.

“College has been fun,” Rossi said. “I’m really enjoying the independence along with the unlimited meal swipes.”

Rossi lives somewhat close to home, but he said being away from Law was hard.

“The transition from college was definitely an adjustment because I live with six guys in a suite which has changed my way of life,” Rossi said.

Rossi was a part of Law’s football and track teams and is now involved in several extracurricular activities at Marist.

“I’m part of a club flag football team and a dodgeball team and in the spring I plan on trying out for the club baseball team,” Rossi said. “I also miss guarding Cesar Mendez in football practice because I knew it was about to be an easy rep.”

Overall, Rossi has enjoyed his first semester. 

“What I enjoy the most about college is the ability to take classes that actually interest me and will help me in my field later,” Rossi said. “You also meet kids from all over the world which creates very interesting conversations.”

By Kayla Markowitz – News Editor

Former Jonathan Law student Jake Ackley has started his career in fiber optics technology, working for CLS Utility Construction.  

Ackley is excited to be working right out of high school and getting adjusted to adult life. He has become used to a workday environment and is learning how to balance daily responsibilities. 

“In the usual day, I wake up at 6:15 a.m. to get to work by 7 a.m. and once I’m there I grab any equipment I need for the day,” Ackley said. “After finishing my daily activities, I test the circuit to make sure it is running and if it’s working well we head home for the day.”

Although he is still determining exactly what he wants for the future, he is excited to continue to learn about himself and his goals. He plans on staying at CLS for the moment and seeing where he goes from there. 

“I am unsure of what my future or career holds, but for now, I’m going to continue here for the next few years and maybe then I’ll know,” Ackley said.

Ackley feels that Jonathan Law successfully prepared him for life after graduation by getting him used to a daily schedule and helping him become a leader in extracurricular activities. 

“Law prepared me by having a similar starting time to my current job,” Ackley said. “ And being a captain at law helped prepare me for the leadership role I have today.”

Although he is successfully beginning his future and is happy to be where he is, he still misses things about high school like seeing his friends and mentors that have shaped him over the years. 

“Some of the things I miss from Law are my teachers and coaches I had throughout the years, the free breakfasts and lunches;,and all the friends I used to see every day that I only see every couple of months now,” Ackley said.

By Ella Franzman – Editor-In-Chief

Former Jonathan Law graduate Paige Jolley is a freshman at Gateway Community College and is studying for a degree in Entrepreneurship. 

Jolley was very active in her four years at Jonathan Law, playing varsity volleyball, basketball and softball. She has had to transition her life and mindset from going to school and going straight to sports, to the new college life. 

“My mindset has really changed in many ways actually, I used to get like 3 hours of exercise a day because of sports but now it’s up to me to stay active,” Jolley said. 

Jolley’s average day isn’t too bad and is able to be flexible with her plans after class.

“My average day I wake up around 6 a.m. and I go to babysit which I’m usually done around 8:30 a.m.,” Jolley said. “Then I’ll try to go to the gym if I can, then to class around noon.”

She said she still tries to make it to volleyball games as a past alum. She also plans to do the same in the spring with softball.

“I think a piece of advice I’d give to anyone in high school is enjoy the sports while it lasts because I didn’t think I’d miss it as much as I do,” Jolley said. 

Jolley emphasized on how important it is to soak in high school sports and the entire high school experience before its gone. 

“Jonathan Law prepped me by giving me a foundation of knowledge, organization, time management, and critical thinking skills,” Jolley said.

Life after high school has forced Jolley to prioritize certain aspects of her life.

“I try to prioritize my health and I’m doing a lot of work and setting up plans to get into dog training so I can start a business with that,” Jolley said. 

By Maya Markowitz – Social Media Editor

Jonathan Law graduate Caroline Doyle recently started her freshman year at The George Washington University in Washington, DC, where she is studying Political Science. 

In order to get accustomed to living in the city as a college student, Doyle has had to make some adjustments. She manages her rigorous schedule being a student and involved in her school’s Circle K Club, continuing her involvement with community service. 

“Some transitions I had to make since coming to college was living in a city, and how different it is from Milford,” Doyle said. “Adjusting to living in a dorm is also weird, but the biggest adjustment I’ve had to make was definitely school work and my study techniques.” 

Living in the city has allowed Doyle to get involved many different activities outside of campus. 

“I have loved living in DC,” Doyle said. “There’s so much to do and see here, and I’m excited to take up the opportunities this city has to offer. My favorite part of college so far has been making new friends.” 

The college experience has been great for Doyle so far; however, there are some things that she misses about Law.

“I miss my friends, the staff, and football at Law as GW does not have a football team,” Doyle said. 

Despite the lack of football games, she is excited to live in DC for the next chapter of her life. She also offered some advice to next year’s incoming freshmen.

“Some advice that I would give to incoming freshmen is to pick the option that is best for you, even when it’s challenging and sometimes stressful,” Doyle said. “Trust the process and know that you will end up right where you need to be.”

By Quinn Willett – Social Media Editor

Former Jonathan Law student and Class of 2023 Valedictorian Aislinn Burns recently started college at Rice University in Houston, Texas, studying Biosciences with a concentration in Biochemistry on the Pre-Med track.

Burns has a very busy schedule in her new college life. Depending on the day, she has three or four classes spaced out between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with some small breaks in between to have breakfast or lunch with friends or take some time for herself. 

The second half of her day includes finishing classes then meeting up with her friends at the common area and hanging out. She also starts homework and assignments for the day or goes to office hours.

“I always make sure to take time to stay active whether it be running, swimming, or playing Powderpuff as it helps me de-stress and interact with lots of new people,” Burns said. 

Going into college isn’t easy, especially trying to balance school, life, and friends. Burns tells us how it is okay to not know what you’re going to do exactly at the given time or know your exact plan. 

“Since I’ve graduated, I’ve realized that I don’t have it all figured out, and that’s okay,” Burns said. “It’s okay to be stressed, or change your mind, or feel a little out of place because everyone is also in the same situation. I realized how important it is to have a work-life balance, and for me now, I am doing that much better than I did in high school.”

Some students find it difficult to manage their time or can only focus on doing school work but Burns does it all.

“Right now, I’m mainly focussing on embracing the feeling of not having it all figured out and exploring lots of different majors, clubs, opportunities, and people to make the most of my college experience,” Burns said. 

Although Burns is in Texas, there are many things she has learned and misses about Law. 

“Law prepared me really well for college/post life,” Burns said. “Towards senior year I developed a lot of good time management skills and realized the importance of getting involved which I have already done in college.” 

She said she has worked hard to adjust to a new life and environment. 

“College classes were a huge adjustment for me and I definitely struggled at the start; however, I learned so many skills about perseverance and adaptation throughout my time at Law that allowed me to succeed,” Burns said. 

By Harshitha Kothapalli – News Editor

Former Jonathan Law student Sabrina Lawless recently started college at Salve Regina, majoring in history and playing Division III soccer and basketball. 

Lawless has had to go through many hoops in her transition to Salve. She has had to balance her education, athletic career, and her mental and physical health all at once. However, she has persevered and found a way of life at Salve where she is able to embrace everything that has made her, her. 

“The most important thing is to be able to find a certain balance to everything,” Lawless said. “I spend my time in between classes making sure I have enough rest to be able to go through soccer and basketball practice while also finishing all my schoolwork.”

Lawless has also been able to explore her new environment in Newport, Rhode Island.

“Newport truly is a beautiful area,” Lawless said. “My friends and I like to go to the beach and my roommate and I love to do movie nights together.”

Although Lawless has had a fresh start at Salve there are many things she also misses about Law.

“Something I miss most about Law is the family feel, the teachers and administrators are all wonderful and caring people,” Lawless said. “I miss my coaches and underclassmen friends the most though, of course”

Lawless has developed a new way of thinking and has some big advice for incoming college freshmen.

“My biggest piece of advice is to remember it’s OK to make mistakes, it’s OK to take a break, and it’s OK to feel homesick,” Lawless said. “Mental and physical health is a huge part of this transition and it’s important that it’s not overlooked.”  

Lawless emphasizes how crucial it is to accept change as it comes and to believe that everything happens for a reason.

“I tend to struggle with change a lot, so college was a big step for me,” Lawless said. “But, I always try to find the good in every situation.”